Forever and Always
A/N: I'm so sorry for not updating in ages! I've been quite busy because school starts soon and my other fics were pending (Daughter of Hera, Going Their Own Way and Persephone All Over Again)! So here's the chapter we've all been waiting for!
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO.
This was it. The day both of the girls had been waiting for for months. The day for which the Goddesses of Olympus themselves had come down and prepared for. The day when history was going to be made. Today, Annabeth and Piper were going to marry the love of their lives. Annabeth looked at her friend. They were getting ready for the wedding in the Aphrodite cabin. They'd already put on their dresses and makeup and were currently waiting for their fathers to come and get them. Suddenly, two goddesses popped in: Athena and Aphrodite. They approached their daughters.
Athena spoke up, "Annabeth, I was hoping you'd give up this relationship but you obviously love him for real. Love is a thing no one may meddle with, except for those who are entitled to. I now believe that you truly do want to be with the sea spawn-"
"Mother!"
"-Percy for the rest of your life and so we've come to give you our blessings."
Aphrodite said softly, "Piper, I have seen so many relationships destroyed over the years and each has caused me as much grief as if my heart were breaking. But this one, it's something special and with this I give you both the blessing that your loves may last whether you live or die and that your stories may go down in history as great ones."
"I bless you both with the wit and wisdom to make the right choices throughout your lives. Have a great married life, children." With that the two flashed away to wait in the pavilion with all the other Gods and Goddesses, the demigods, naiads and tree-spirits. Even the half-bloods from Camp Jupiter were present.
The door opened and Tristan McLean and Frederick Chase popped in. "Girls? It's time."
The two girls took deep breaths and followed their fathers down to the strawberry fields. Special allowances had been made to allow mortal families to attend the wedding. They walked up to the aisle, set up in front of the fields, leading to the arch. Leo had made wedding bells with inbuilt speakers that would play wedding tunes according to what was asked for and had them enchanted by Hecate to let them float freely in the air. They now began playing the wedding march and the flower girls walked on, the bridesmaids and the brides on their fathers' arms following. Frank brought the rings and took his place as best man along with Leo.
At the end waited Percy and Jason. Annabeth looked at her Seaweed Brain and chuckled inwardly at how serious and misty-eyed he looked. Piper looked at Jason and wondered how there was ever a time in her life when he hadn't been there. Both knew how right this was. In the audience, Sally Jackson began crying and Paul calmed her down. "My baby's getting married, Paul! How can you expect me to not get emotional?"
"Yes sweetie, but your baby won't appreciate you bawling when he kisses his bride."
"Touché." She smiled weakly.
Chiron smiled down at them. "Do you Annabeth Chase, and you Piper McLean, take Perseus Jackson and Jason Grace to be your lawfully wedded husbands?"
"I do." Both chorused.
"And do you Perseus Jackson, and you Jason Grace, take Annabeth Chase and Piper McLean to be your lawfully wedded wives?"
"I do." Their voices rang out.
"Then you may kiss your brides."
Jason and Percy lifted the veils carefully. Percy took Annabeth's face in his hands and kissed her gently. Jason did the same. "Throw your bouquets now, my dears!" Aphrodite rang out. The girls shrugged and turned their backs to the crowd, flinging the flowers over their backs. Annabeth's landed with Thalia and Piper's landed with Reyna. Both looked shocked at the event and Aphrodite squealed happily. Artemis smiled sadly, "I knew this would happen. You're personality is not the sort to be tied to me for too long. I hereby relieve you of your duty to me as a Huntress and bless you with a happy life."
At this, Nico walked to Thalia, got down on one knee and said, "Well, I planned on doing this later but since Lady Artemis has given her permission too, Thalia Grace, will you marry me?" She looked at him and then socked him with a punch. "Oww, what was that for?" "Of course I will Death Breath! Now give me that ring!" Zeus growled and thunder crackled but Hades intervened, "Brother please, they love each other." His anger subsided.
Reyna was still stock-still. Leo sauntered up to her and gathered her in his arms. "Since the Fates have decreed it, marry me Rey?" She was too shocked to do anything but nod her head. He slipped the ring onto her finger and kissed her. Frank cleared his throat and walked up to Hazel. "Hazel Levesque, although nobody has granted us express permission, I love you and always have, always will. Will you do me the honor of being my wi-" He was cut off by a shout of "Yes!" and his love barreling into his arms at a million miles an hour.
"What are we waiting for? LET'S PARTY!" Trust Apollo to ruin the moment.
The rest of the day was spent in dancing, drinking (only Kool-Aid for Dakota) and kissing. As the sun went down, Percy pulled Annabeth onto the spot where they started dating, years ago. He pulled her into a slow dance, holding her close and humming contentedly.
"You're mine, only mine Annabeth and I promise I'll love you forever and always."
A/N: I'm happy with this chapter though it's short and put in a bit of Percabeth because I had a request for less Jasper. No problem, I adore Percabeth anyway! Next chapter in a few days!
