Chapter Ten:
As the sun set on July 4th, Padma Idreha Patil walks down the aisle at the temple at Dios on the arms of her parents. She is in a traditional wedding ensemble for a pureblooded Indian witch. She is wearing a midnight blue sari. It sparkles with the hundreds of rhinestones that are attached. Her hands are covered in henna. Her dark eyes blaze above her veil.
Over the last month, Jason had learned the subtle differences between the twin's facial features. It was needed because Parvarti was of the opinion that it was not fair that Padma was marrying a godling, let alone one that was so handsome. She had tried repeatedly to seduce him.
It was Padma's idea to get married at Dios. Why not do it at his father's most sacred place. The bearded god was surprised and then honored by his future daughter in law's decision. Hermione knew that Padma scored big with the gods by doing that.
When the Patils found out that their quiet twin daughter was the one that was marrying Jason, they were certain that it was a mistake. That was until Mr. Patil had met the young man. He was perfect for his Padma. The boy was quiet, intellectual and serious. Jason impressed his future in laws. They were less than impressed with Parvati's future husband.
Though they were in an ancient Greek site, the wedding party was dressed traditionally in Indian saris and loose clothing on the men.
Hera sits beside her husband in the front row. She is disgusted that such a big deal is being made of this. Though she fussed about everything, Hera didn't fool anyone. They all knew that any child of Zeus' was an affront to her. Given all the shit she put Hercules through proves it.
Since Eris' little power play was exposed, Zeus has kept his wife under his thumb. Two stints in her golden chains and even she knows she is now a non-entity as far as the rest of the Olympians are concerned. Ares is pissed that Eris went after his children, wife and godchild. Enyo is mad because the two of them tried to take her mate away repeatedly. With her part proven against her, Hera is now one step away from losing her status. Her brother Hades is calling for her dethronement and most are in agreement. It has scared her. Would Zeus really replace her?
While Hera is worrying, Jason and Padma's wedding continues. They have just been told to kiss. The wizard announces the pair and everyone applauds loudly, Zeus being the loudest.
For the reception, Padma and Jason change into simpler outfits. She has a silver flowing dress with strappy sandals. Jason has dark navy power suit, very similar to his father's, a crisp white dress shirt and a royal blue tie. They make his storm grey eyes shine as he pulls Padma into his arms for their first dance. The orchestra plays softly as they dance forgetting everyone else in the room.
The next weekend, it was Poseidon's turn to be play the proud papa.
Amphitrite flat out refused to attend any wedding of a child of her husband's. Given as she is not as accomplished as Hera, Amph cannot see what her husband does away from her. So Poseidon was free to have a good time without her souring the party.
As with Alec and Alicia's and Jason and Padma's weddings, Percy and Annabeth chose to floo everyone in for the wedding. Annie had always wanted to get married at the Camp.
Her father and stepfamily were allowed to see through the Mist for that one day. Mrs. Chase was on her best behavior. She now knows that she was second fiddle and would always be. It took one look at Athena to see who the better match for her husband was.
As the bride's mum, Athena was a gracious hostess alongside her uncle.
Since Annabeth notified Chiron that she was hoping that she and Percy could marry at the Camp, he had started preparations. A gazebo is erected on the beach. Their colors were a muted sea green and a soft grey.
This of course caused a little trouble with finding flowers. Annie could find a few flowers, but they were mostly the wrong shade of green and no grey. Finally giving up, she turns to the girls for ideas.
Hermione suggested that she gets white flowers and they can charm them to the colors. Out of everything that is the easiest idea, so Annie ran with it.
She orders snowy white double bloom zinnias, white phlox, and soft green and white rose lisianthus. As filler she chooses dichondra and dusty miller. Hermione and Luna charm the phlox and zinnias a dove grey. They do the same for the bridesmaids' bouquets. Those are made up of lime green zinnias and incrediball hydrangeas with green fern filler.
Thalia's maid of honor bouquet is a splash of color. Hers is made of scarlet plum celosia and pale blue salpiglossia with more dusty miller for filler.
Annie's bridesmaids are Katie, Hermione and Claire. Percy asked Grover to be best man. As everyone was in on the secret, he was able to show his horns and lose the fake legs for the day. Percy's groomsmen included his brother, Tyson, Nico and Jason. The girls' dresses are grey and Thalia's is sea green, while the men except Percy all wear sea green vests and ties.
True to form, Sally Jackson-Blofis wore blue, which made everyone who was in the know laugh.
After the ceremony and kiss, Percy scoops his wife up and whispers to her to hold her breath, he then runs and launches them off the end of the dock. It causes a large splash as they sink to the bottom of the water in a giant air bubble. Percy and Annabeth kiss for a while. He brings them back up, the bubble pops at the surface. As he has her hand in his, her dress stays dry.
Ares cups his hands around his mouth and bellows at his cousin. "Showoff." This makes the bride and his own wife chuckle.
Dionysus arranges for a grand feast at the pavilion. As much as he put on a show of not liking any of the kids, he likes Percy and Annabeth.
"Grandfather?" Harry asks Zeus. "How long does Uncle D have until his sentence is over?"
"He has another twenty years or so, why?" Zeus answers him, interested in why Harry was asking.
"My god-mother sent a case of aged elf and goblin made wine each, as a thank you for helping them, over with us." Harry explains. "She looked him up and his responsibilities. I tried to explain about his punishment but she said that it would be better."
Zeus laughs, bellowing out until everyone is watching them. He pats Harry on the shoulder, making the young man feel like he's being pounded into the ground.
"I will inform Ariadne. She'll take it back to their home and add it to his cellar." Harry nods to his grandfather and walks off to find his wife.
Posideon walks up to Sally and Paul. She is still as lovely as the day he met her. "Paul ol' man, do you think I might be able to borrow Sally for a dance?" He asks her husband politely. Paul laughs and nods.
"I figure that today of all days, you might just have the right to ask that. Thank you for asking me though, My Lord. I appreciate it. It's a proud day for all of us. Percy is a great young man." He shakes the elder god's hand and heads to the bar for a drink.
"That was kind of you, Si. It's hard to believe that he is old enough to get married." Sally tears up at the thought. Just yesterday, it seems that she was watching him toddle around the apartment. Posideon pulls her closer and lets her rest on his large shoulder.
"You did a great job with him, Sally. Thank you. I am greatful that you didn't baulk at the sometimes enormous job, then to take in Tyson also. I will always be greatful to you for that."
Sally pats his chest. "Si, he was part of you. I couldn't do otherwise. As far as Tyson goes, he needed someone and was so happy with Percy that I couldn't turn him away. Though, those two, Paul, myself and Mrs. O'Leary is a tight fit in our apartment." She chuckles. He leads her back to Paul's side. Her words have given him an idea, in thanks for taking care of the boys, he'll get them a house or larger apartment.
Enyo starts crying. She is lying in bed with her mate going over the final touches for the twins' weddings. She and Jane had gotten hers all squared away. It had just hit her that it was her baby getting married next. Granted, she thought of them all as her babies, even Jane and Alec, but Draco was their youngest child.
"Enyo, what's wrong?" Ares reaches for her, to drag her closer to him. "I just realized that our baby is next." Ares chuckles.
"Yes. He is next, but they are almost the same as Harry and Hermione. Same with Orion and Nico. Get some sleep, my goddess." He murmurs as he shuts out the lights.
