Sorry that it is a two parter but I felt like I had kept you waiting long enough for this one.
Bold will represent what is going on on the TV and normal will be what is going on in the throne room.
Percy's POV
I led Annabeth over to our seats and sat down next to my dad not wanting to be anywhere near Athena, with only Annabeth between us it still seemed to close to me but was better than being right next to her.
A picture of Hermes came on the screen with him holding a camera. A voice in the background said "A Hermes Spy Cam production." All the Hermes kids wolf whistled. Then came on a hammer and an anvil "Hephaestus TV is proud to present your feature presentation." "Yeah Hephaestus all the way," Leo yelled earning a smack on the back of the head by Piper.
The screen went black then it showed Annabeth in a grey summer dress with Katie in a light brown blouse and jeans talking in the kitchen when Connor and Travis walked in with a gleam in their eyes both of them were wearing jeans and polo shirts. "You look beautiful in that dress wise girl." I whispered to her and she blushed a little and kissed me on the cheek. The buzzer rang in the kitchen and Annabeth went to get it, but turned right before leaving the kitchen and sent Connor and Travis a glare, "Katie keep them out of trouble please."
"So it's all Katie's fault," Thalia teased.
"What am I their mother?" Katie said.
Clariesse retorted "Yeah pretty much." Causing everyone to start laughing minus the Stolls and Katie.
Katie huffed, "Sorry I got a little distracted." Then she blushed quite a bit after saying that.
After Annabeth left Travis walked over to Katie and grabbed her hand pulling her towards the exit, "Come on Katie lets go explore the backyard a little." Katie blushed a little and followed him out of the kitchen. "Say it aint so Katie you were the only one that can control them." Thalia whined.
Katie just answered with "I don't know what you're talking about."
Connor being alone pulled out a blue bottle from his pocket and emptied it into the punch bowl.
"You little brats that's my special blend my favorite stuff," Dionysius yelled. Then in a much smaller voice after a pointed look from Zeus continued "not that I've drank it since I've been on camp duty." "That stuff gets me buzzing I bet you kids were real drunk after one glass" He added laughing. Nobody else was laughing so he got quiet and turned back to the screen.
Annabeth opened the door to me and all of the mortals, "Hey guys come on in." "You look amazing Annabeth" I told her leaning in for a kiss as they all walked into the apartment. "Would you guys like something to drink?" They all nodded except for me who just showed her my Gatorade and Annabeth went to get them all drinks. After I had introduced everybody Annabeth came back in with 6 cups of punch and led everyone to the backyard pool area. Thalia had her iPod hooked up to its dock and was playing music for everyone. The screen started going in fast forward (I guess nothing good was happening). It finally went back to normal speed and you could tell that everyone had drank a glass or two of the "punch".
Thalia yelled for everyone to circle up and said "Alright we're gonna play a little game called 'Sex, Marry, Murder' everybody has to choose one person here that they would have sex with, one that they would marry, and one that they would murder."
I chimed in, "I wouldn't murder anyone, let alone anyone here." "Wimp" Ares murmured.
"Fine kelp head we can do duel everyone picks somebody that they would want to duel."
"What are we in medieval times? Who duels?" Austin asked.
Annabeth answered "They teach fencing at our summer camp, so we all are pretty into it."
"Now that's how you lie no hesitation at all." Hermes exclaimed.
"You were pretty amazing wise girl" that earned me a kiss on the cheek.
"Man this camp sounds awesome." Brian said.
I was the first to speak, "This is easy I chose Annabeth for all three." There were some ah's from Aphrodite, Piper, and Hestia and Annabeth gave me another kiss on the cheek. Yeah she definitely doesn't remember what happened next I thought. Jane said, "No it has to be somebody different for all three, and why would you want to duel your girlfriend."
"Simple she is the only one that can challenge me. If I have to pick somebody else I would probably go with dueling Jason, those fights can always end up "Shocking"." The demigods all laughed at the play on words.
"Nope, no can do it's got to be somebody of the opposite sex Perce," it was Piper this time.
"Fine, since you guys are making up all these rules on me I guess the only other person I wouldn't absolutely destroy in a duel would be Thals."
"Oh please prissy I would annihilate you." Clarisse shouted.
"I stand by that statement." Clarisse pointed it.
"Please Clarisse I would stomp you worse than I did your dad when I was 12 and untrained." Yeah probably not too smart to say but hey the curse of Achilles made me a little cocky.
"Oh bring it on wimp I would crush you any day." Ares boomed standing up only to be forced back down by Zeus's hand "Let's just finish watching this first." Ares looked furious but sat back down anyway.
"I WILL marry Annabeth." I said giving her a wink and gaining me a giant smile.
There were a couple more AH's and Athena mumbled something like "we'll see sea scum."
"I guess if I had to choose somebody else to have sex with it would be Kristen." That earned me a death glare from Annabeth. Kristen's face was bright red but she said "I doubt you could handle this Jackson." Earning her a death glare and a couple wolf whistles.
"Really you don't remember anything that I should know Percy." Annabeth threatened earning some 'ohhs' from the Stoll brothers. Oh great now I'm dead I thought and then Athena whispered in Annabeth's ear. She nodded and they switched seats, great sitting next to Athena I'm even more dead and now I can't even apologize.
Thankfully Nico saved me from having to respond by giving his list, "I'd duel and lose to Annie, and Katie seems like the homey housewife sorts so I'd probably marry her." He gave her a wink earning a growl from Travis. Travis growled again this time joined by Thalia. "Lastly," he turned to Thalia "I'd rock your world a little bit." Thalia's blush matched herself on the screen and she got a lot more wolf whistles both on and off the screen. Artemis humpfed angrily but didn't say anything. Katie went next "I'd duel Grover, a little nature vs. nature. I'd show you a couple things Travis she said seductively." Her unashamed look on screen was the complete opposite of her crimson face now. "Well thats not very mother like" Clarisse said causing quite a few laughs. "I wouldn't mind a couple lessons KatieKat." Travis whispered to her causing Connor to crack up and Demeter to give him a dirty look. "Percy is pretty loyal so I guess I'd marry him. Sorry Annabeth." she added after the look she got. "I'm gonna go get a drink before one of you gets me killed." I said and walked off towards the kitchen. "See I know I'm in trouble and trying to defuse it" I tried pleading with Annabeth. She just kept looking forward. Once I was gone Annabeth spoke up, "I guess I'll go next." I hadn't known that she went so I perked up and listened. "Chris I know Clarisse has shown you a few tricks so I'd duel you. Leo you could probably 'heat' things up in the bedroom." Alright repair boy is dead, but at least she didn't say she'd marry him. "Sparky," she tilted her head towards Jason; "you live a structured life and have your head on pretty straight so I'd tie the knot with you." A couple people let out small gasps at her response. I don't know whether I was more shocked or pissed at what she said. I just clinched my fists and gritted my teeth trying not to explode. Annabeth looked around her mom trying to give me an apology look but I ignored it. "No thanks Annabeth, I've fought Percy once and that is enough for me." Jason said. One less person to murder. "Come on Annabeth we know you're mad, but we know that isn't who you'd really choose." Thalia said. Thank you Thals. "Are you calling me a liar? I thought you were my best friend Thals, I chose who I chose." Annabeth replied back. Annabeth gave a little gasp. I stood up abruptly the ground was starting to shake from my anger, "FUCK THIS" I yelled to the sound of a couple more gasps. Athena and Poseidon tried to grab me and make me sit back down but I shrugged them off and gave them looks saying back off or else. They lowered their hands so I guess they got the message. I gave Zeus a slight nod, a semblance of a bow and stormed out of the throne room.
I was too mad to see whose statue it was, but one of the gods was gonna be pissed because the first statue I came to got turned to dust after one punch. It should have broken my hand but thanks to the curse of Achilles I was fine. I was pacing with my eyes closed taking deep breaths trying to calm myself when I was forced to stop by someone wrapping me in a tight hug and burying their face in my chest. I knew it was Annabeth before I even opened my eyes.
"I'm so sorry Percy you know I was drunk and mad and didn't mean any of that." I could feel her tears soaking into my shirt. I held my hands above my head refusing to hug her back.
"That was some bullshit you said in there and you didn't even have the courtesy to say it to my face." Easy Percy you never cuss at a girl. "I didn't even have to think about who I chose Annabeth it was you for all three no questions asked, you're the only one I want to experience those things with, but they made me say somebody else. I didn't say anything before about it because I hoped you would see that I wanted to pick you." I could've stopped but I was on a role. "After everything we've been through you would be that petty about something like that, and then you switch you're mom seats so I couldn't even apologize for hurting you. And whats the first thing you do, say something that you know is going to destroy me. Next time you stab me in the back aim a little lower and just finish the job. You know the spot; you're the only one that knows the spot because I trusted you with everything that I am."
"I'm sorry I switched her seats it just surprised me and caught me off guard." She said through tears. "You're the only one I want to do those things with too. I'm trying to work on not snapping but you picked the one girl who I didn't want you to pick. Kristen is prettier than me, has a perfect body, and she likes to swim more which is perfect for you."
My anger had pretty much dissipated after my outburst so I wrapped my arms around her in a tight embrace, then pulled her back so I could look her in the eyes. "You are the most beautiful girl in the world Annabeth, and you like swimming to it doesn't matter if you're not on the swim team. I'm sorry that I snapped at you. My mom would kill me if she knew I cussed in front of you, let alone at you."
She gave me a half smile then imitated my mom's voice, "Just because your father is god of the seas doesn't mean you should talk like a sailor." We both started laughing at that.
When we finally stopped laughing I spoke again, "I love you and I'm sorry I yelled at you."
"I love you too. Are you ready to go back in now?"she asked.
"Nope not yet," I answered and she gave me a weird look, but I just pulled her into a very passionate kiss letting all of my feelings of love for her go into it. "Ok now I'm ready to go in," I told her after I pulled away.
When we walked back in the movie was paused and everyone was quiet. I guess I scared them all a little bit. We walked back to our couch and I sat down in between Poseidon and Athena. Annabeth asked her mom if she could have her seat back, but Athena just glanced at the empty seat on the opposite side of her as me. Annabeth much to Athena's displeasure just shrugged and sat down making herself comfortable on my lap. Not that I'm complaining.
"Alright," Hermes announced, "I was planning on leaving this scene out, but because Percy decided to destroy one of my statues out front I'm going to go ahead and show it." I was a little confused until a picture of Aphrodite and I showed up on the screen. "Oh shit" I said while burying my face in Annabeth's hair. This was going to get ugly.
"Lady Aphrodite, to what do I owe the pleasure?" I asked with a quick bow.
"Percy, you know that besides my kids you're my favorite demigod right?"
"Yeah, I guess, if you say so."
She was twirling her hair around her finger and gave a small giggle at my response, "I don't do this very often, but since you're part of my favorite couple I'll make a deal with you."
"I don't know most times I make deals with the gods it ends badly."
She gave me a little pout, "Just hear me out I promise you'll like what I have to offer." I nodded my head for her to continue and she gave me a giant smile. "Ok I will swear on the River Styx to ease up on your love life, not messing up your relationship with Annabeth, and give you 3 favors of your choosing."
"Oh no, whatever it is he's taking it," Thalia whined.
"Okay, you have my interest what do I need to do."
She squealed a little bit and told me her plan, "Now there are three couples I've been dying to try out. They have great chemistry they just need a little push to get them started. So when you go play spin the bottle just use this bottle with a little bit of water in it. When it is one of their turns just go all son of Poseidon on the water and make the bottle stop pairing up my selected couples."
"Fine, but you swear on the Styx before I go back out there."
"I swear on the River Styx." Cue the thunder rolling.
"Percy you traitor how could you," Thalia screamed "I thought you were supposed to be loyal to your friends."
That was a low blow but I expected it, "I was trying to do something for Annabeth you know she's my first priority no matter what. Don't act like it's all my fault either Thals, I may have made it so you had to kiss Nico, but you're the one who shoved your tongue down his throat."
That shut her up but got an angry growl from Artemis.
"Okay sweetheart I need you to do these pairs for me Tratie, Thalico, and Jiper."
Annabeth growled at her calling me sweetheart but I just held her tighter.
"I'm sorry was that even English."
"They're couple names obviously, don't my kids teach you anything at camp?"
"Piper your my head councilor I expect you to step it up." She scolded.
"Sorry mom I'll try harder," Piper looked ashamed.
"Oh, okay. Yeah I think Piper told me I was Percabeth."
"Wow Percy I never thought something like that would come out of your mouth," Annabeth teased me.
"Pipes is doing just fine teaching people Aphrodite, even Percy knows some things." Jason defended Piper who gave him a small smile.
"Yeah" I backed him up. "No hey wait that was an insult."
"You got a quick one don't you Annie?" Travis added.
"He is a bit slow, but I guess I'll keep him." She answered with a kiss on my cheek.
"Promise" I whispered in her ear causing her to shudder.
"Well you're part of Percabeth so you're close. Anyway Tratie is Travis and Katie, Thalico is Nico and Thalia, and Jiper is Jason and Piper." She explained.
As each of their names was said the demigods all blushed crimson.
She started to babble to herself, "They all have quite a bit of potential. Nothing compared to Percabeth." She seemed to remember I was still there, "You sweetheart, are my Mona Lisa. Probably an even better couple then Helen and Paris."
"Thanks, I think."
"Oh it's definitely a complement, she's been going on about those too for ages now," Apollo commented out of the blue. I just nodded my head in acknowledgement.
"Well I better get back before they come looking for me." I started to walk away but stopped, "Nobody is going to know about this right."
She just laughed, "Of course not I had Hermes turn off the cameras here, it'll be our little secret. He wants his son to be happy, so just don't insult him or anything."
"Huh, you mean like smashing his statue to pieces," Leo added earning a smack from Piper.
I bowed and turned as she started to glow and vanish. The camera followed me back to the main group where Thalia was taking a turn. "I'd duel Jason because I love to crush my baby brother."
"I'm not a baby," Jason huffed, "just ask Pipes how grown up I am." He added with a smirk.
Several jaws dropped on and off the screen. "I can't believe you just said that," Piper echoed herself on screen perfectly. "Not that us being together is gonna be much of a secret with mom on our case now anyway…" she froze realizing what she just said. She blushed and mumbled an "oops" that was drowned out by the Aphrodite squeal.
"Nice one Beauty Queen," Jason fake scolded while putting his arm around her shoulder, "guess the secrets out now."
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH, my ears are bleeding. I'm your sister I don't need to here that," Thalia yelled.
Jason got a high five from Leo and Connor. "Nice Sparky, took you long en…"
Thalia cut Leo off, "Back to my list. I'd probably marry Percy, sorry Annie but there is just something about his loyalty. To finish the list I have to agree with you Nico that I could rock your world, but I'm an immortal maiden so." My Gatorade bottle found its mark and hit her right in the face shutting her up. I answered her death glare by nodding my head and mouthing the word 'mortals' to her. As realization hit her she looked terrified. Luckily a look in my friends' direction showed that they were completely unfazed by her comment.
"You are all very lucky," Athena warned. "If mortals were to find out about us we may have to eliminate them."
"You're not touching my friends" I warned in a very serious tone.
"Let's just get back to the movie," Hestia chimed in trying to restore the peace.
Figured this was as good a spot as any to leave you. I'm pretty busy between class and work, but I'll try to get y'all an update as soon as possible.