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Chapter 75

Let's try this again

(Artemis)

'Did he just ask what I think he did?' Diana said addressing the state of shock I was currently experiencing.

'…'

'Thought so. Well?'

'I am thinking about it.'

'Thinking about what, this one of the easiest questions I have ever heard. He loves us, We love him, Were having kids. Five minutes ago we were both crying about how much we missed him. So hurry up and answer the question before I kidnap this body and do it myself.' She shouted.

'Yeah but…' I began trying to think of an excuse.

'Yeah but nothing stop stalling.'

(Percy)

I was starting to have second thoughts due to the long period of silence which was further accentuated by my inability to see her face from my current position.

'Well were screwed either way.' Perseus commented reminding me of my newfound alter-ego that was suddenly in my head.

'Huh? Why?'

If she says yes then we get to spend an eternity stuck with her battering the living daylights out of you, if she says no she is probably gonna batter the living daylights out of you. Next time warn me your about to ask someone something like that.' He explained.

'You have been in my head for less than an hour, so I may have forgotten about you. Besides it is my body I was here first.'

'Not if I steal it from you it isn't. Besides I don't want to deal with your boring day to day life.'

'When has my life ever been boring?' I argued.

'Everytime Theia opens her mouth.' He replied and I realized that both of us loathed the Titaness hour long discussions on stupid subjects.

'Fair enough.' I begrudgingly admitted.

'By the way you may want to pay more attention to your potential fiancé than me.' He remarked causing me to go wide eyed as I realized I had suddenly gone into a world of my own.

'Oh remembered I am here then have you?' Artemis remarked looking me head on having rotated her body around without me noticing.

'Umm- Artemis.' I said hesitating as she glared at me with her silver eyes. Jeez she was scarier than her dad when she wanted to be.

'And this is why she terrifies me.' Perseus remarked echoing my own thoughts.

'Ask me again.' She said firmly causing me to gulp.

'Will…you…marry… me?' I asked completely devoid of confidence this time.

'Well I was considering the pros and cons but then this annoying voice kept insisting I said no, so I thought I would spite her and say yes.' She said trying not break into laughter and I was pretty sure I could hear Diana screaming from inside her counterparts mind. However that was secondary to the fact she had said that one simple word.

Yes

'Well crap.' Perseus said with a sigh to which I ignored as I did the one thing that seemed natural in this circumstance as I wrapped my arms around her back and pulled her into a kiss.

(Artemis)

'You bitch!' Diana continued to scream repeatedly in protest, not that I was paying her any attention as I was focused on my future husband or more accurately his mouth and the game of tonsil tennis we were feverishly playing.

Normally I was not willing to get this far into one of our make out sessions out of principle, but well principles had been kicked to the curb over the last hour or so. This was just a natural continuation of our relationship after all we were having kids and getting married now, though not in the right order that some might have considered proper.

However time of course proved to be on his side as I was forced to break away to catch my breath making him the victor before he moved his point of attention along my jaw before making his way to my neck. As he did so I began to feel his wandering hands on the bare flesh of my back having found their way around the base of my top. The delicate caresses causing my body to shudder in ecstasy as I enjoyed the simple touches.

However such roving eventually proved his downfall when he snagged a finger on a bra strap and quickly reminded me of my promise beforehand as I broke away.

'Artemis err- I am sorry.' He said bumbling turning red.

'No it's fine you were only going on impulse and I would be lying to say I wasn't enjoying it, but I promised that we were not going too far until after the pregnancy.' I told him calmly causing him to sigh in relief and turn back to normal color.

'Besides I am pretty sure if we did. I would end up killing you.' I said making him look confused before I ran a finger over a heavily damaged wing causing him to grimace.

'Yeah I guess I have seen better days. Shame I am too weak to fix it myself. Note to self acting like an all powerful badass is very energy consuming.' He said wearily.

'Makes me annoyed I missed the show.' I told him pouting.

'Nah it wasn't that good. Everyone was busy telling me to spare your dad it was a real mood killer. Well except Ares I managed to essentially bitch slap him without moving a finger. Also did I mention I broke your dad's nose.'

'No you didn't and I am more annoyed that you did it while I didn't get to watch besides you missed it when I stabbed Aphrodite. Look at the bright side now you can do it again when you tell him were getting married.' I explained with a grin.

'I can't see your father having the guts to argue.'

'Oh so confident you are, shame he doesn't realize he only has to use a physical attack to kill you in this state.' I said poking him in the chest causing him to flinch.

'Clearly you got your brains from your mother then.'

'Of course though we need to talk about what was said before you arrived. Pallas is out of Tartarus.' I told him nervously causing him to pale.

'When?'

'About two weeks ago according to Hermes, apparently he swore that oath of yours and they just released him.' I explained.

'He can't go against the gods but I am not a god. But we can't do anything about him without evidence and I can't claim a dream said so when I should technically not be able to have those.' He explained running a hand through his hair in despair.

'Let's just hope he either sees reason or better yet Styx has calmed down.' I told him calmly grabbing his hand with my own.

'Have you ever met her? The bitch is insane. No she is behind this somehow. There may be no love lost between the pair but it seems he has little choice when it comes to her orders.'

'So exactly like us then, I tell you to do something and you do it.'

'Difference is I love you and your only a little crazy, but now I know how it feels to have this really annoying voice in your head so I don't blame you.'

'See annoying aren't they? Hello Perseus.' I said addressing the other aspect directly leaving Percy with a confused expression on his face before his eyes shifted to gold. Other than that there was no difference at all, not even the usual brief covered in light as he did so.

'Err- Hi.' He said nervously.

'You're really afraid of me aren't you.' I said with a smile.

'No I'm not.' He argued defensively sounding like a kid.

'Of course you're not. Wouldn't want the truth that you can beat the entire council but are afraid of a girl to get out. Would really affect the badass aura you got going.' I ridiculed causing him to huff in annoyance before he reverted back to Percy.

'I like him.' I said off handedly as he blinked a few times.

'He is still complaining now. Though at least I know what to use as leverage over him now.' He explained with a grin.

'Glad to see my reputation is still good for something. Now we need to get back and explain ourselves maybe then we can stop this getting out for the meantime. The last thing we need is for the hunter's to learn from someone else.' I told him causing him to shudder, that was a situation I was not looking forward to either.

'Fine but I am so going to sleep after this is done.' He said wearily as we disentangled ourselves from one another. As he stood up I noticed his legs were shaking and I realized just how much energy he had used on top of his injuries. The fact he was capable of standing was an achievement in and of itself. Maybe I would have to rethink the whole going there straight away thing.

'Percy I can't believe I am suggesting this but I know where you can recover some strength at least, though it probably is not enough to fix the damage to your wings.' I said eyeing the rapidly calming ocean causing him to look confused until he followed my glance and understanding hit him.

'That could work, though I am not taking a dip without you.' He said with a grin causing me to sigh.

'Tell anyone and I will kill Perseus.'

'I think I am going to like this aspect thing if he gets to take all blame.' He said happily much to the horror of the aspect I was sure.

'You forget you share a body and it takes a long time to learn how to separate the two of you, now come on Seaweed Brain.' I said grabbing his arm.

'You're the boss Mrs. Seaweed Brain.' He said laughing and I resisted the urge to make him take the express route and throw him into the water below.

'Call me that again and I will feed you to Nemea. She's my pet now then.'

'First my bow, now my cat, next thing I know you will be taking the kids and forcing me to pay maintenance whilst only letting me see them on weekends.' He remarked mockingly with a pout.

'Hardly all I have to do is promise to feed her something nice afterwards. I can't imagine you taste that nice.'

'I don't know about that you seem to enjoy the taste of chewing on my lip while we make out though speaking of Nemea that gives me an idea for later... Now come on Ariel let's do this so I can give your dad the good news.' He said whilst he looked as if focusing on an idea whilst leaving me in the dark. Regardless the sooner this was done the sooner this nightmare of an amazing day would end. I thought as I flashed us into the sea below.

(Perseus)

As Artemis flashed the pair of us back into the throne room I couldn't help but notice all attention focus on the pair of us. It seemed all the gods were still here and were talking amongst one another, repairing the signs of damage throughout the place, healing a certain gods nose or ready to run to the high hills in the case of a certain goddesses.

'Please don't make this worse.' My other self asked pleadingly. Against his better judgment I had convinced him to let me be the one to arrive just in case things went south.

'Relax I said I won't do anything unless they do.' I told him firmly reminding him of my promise to be on my best behavior also because of the goddess a foot to my left and holding my hand. Not that it was gonna stop me breaking the ice.

'Boo… I'm back…I mean were back.' I corrected when the goddess next to me threatened to crush the hand she was holding.

'You dare to come back here boy.' Zeus bellowed practically pushing Apollo out the way as he rose from his throne. It took all my willpower not to laugh at his bravado.

'Or you'll do what exactly? We have already come to the conclusion that the Master bolt is now useless against me and no one here is willing to defend you except the brain dead biker.' I said nodding my head towards said god who angrily got to his feet and drew his sword causing me to smile.

'You're dead punk.' Dear gods he was so unoriginal.

'Sorry babes this will take two seconds I promise.' I told Artemis before letting go of her hand and drawing Hurricane before walking forward a few steps towards him. The war god seemingly unsettled by the unknown silver blade, I would have used Maelstrom were it not for the fact I didn't want to accidentally break his sword. Not for his sake but it would mean more work for Hephaestus.

When he finally charged forward, his first strike was so easy to read I simply stepped to the side and push his blade away my owns flat causing him to stumble past before he barreled back ready for another go only this time his blade appeared to catch fire. As he brought it down in a move to bisect me which I blocked by holding my own above my head blocking the strike but causing both of us to stagger from the recoil.

'Hey Ares want to play a game of top trumps?' I called playfully causing the idiot to look confused for a second giving me an opportunity to go on the offensive as I leapt forward and swung my sword at his throat which he hurriedly raised his sword to block. Only for Hurricane to state shift into a liquid and pass straight through the obstacle before solidifying on the far side inches from his throat as I stopped the attack. Leaving him nervously eyeing the blade.

'Because my swords trump yours, now sit down before I put you down.' I threatened causing the war god to pale before slowly pulling back away from me and dispelling his own sword in surrender before hurriedly turning around and walking back to his throne.

'Anyone else got a problem with me being here again... Didn't think so.' I said looking around the council who hurriedly took their own thrones where they hadn't been before.

'Looks like the fun bits over the rest is up to you.' I told my other conscious before releasing control of our body to him.

(Artemis)

After Perseus's little 'demonstration' I hurriedly walked beside him rather than go to my own throne, noting once I was alongside the most of the gold in his eyes had faded meaning he had changed back to Percy.

'Artemis what is the meaning of this? Why have you gone against your word and began a relationship with this…Man?' My father demanded coldly only to hesitate on what to refer to Percy as.

'I fell in love what more is there to explain, for once I found a worthy individual amongst males. Something no one else in this room can claim.'

'What about me sis?' Apollo cried out only to be sit back quickly as I glared at him before turning back.

'If you fell in love of your own free will then how according to Perseus is this Aphrodite's fault?' Athena asked curiously.

'I was willing to wait until the end of time for Artemis to be ready, She decided to play love-maker and force us to take it a step further. This situation should never have arisen if she had not treated it as a game.' Percy explained whilst I focused on the squirming love goddess.

'And how did she do that exactly?' Athena added questioningly.

'Of course she didn't do it directly because we would have suspected something instantly had she tried to instead she acted via proxy. In this case you may as well summon Eros and have him explain exactly what he did.' I replied noting with satisfaction that the accused was turning a delightful shade of white.

'Ares make yourself useful and fetch your son. I want to know how he forced my son and Artemis into this situation. You are not to mention why he is being summoned or any detail of what has occurred here.' Poseidon ordered clutching his trident tightly before the war god nervously nodded his head and flashed out.

'Whilst we are waiting for that idiot to get back, would it be a good time to say were engaged?' Percy announced happily leaving the room in silence as tension built up in the air. I immediately changed my point of focus to the idiot beside me to find him happily grinning from ear to ear.

Dear gods I am marrying an idiot.

However the first person to actually speak was someone I never expected to.

'I approve.' Hera announced causing eyes to turn on her in shock.

'You do?' I stammered out in disbelief. It was no small piece of knowledge that me and the Queen of the heavens didn't get along on just about every subject predominantly because of her dislike of father's children with other women and because of my principles towards marriage in the first place.

'Of course now are errant little Artemis has finally found someone to curb her wild side. And as a bonus it strengthens relationships between this council and Orthrys. Besides recent events have made it clear that we can't stop you if we wanted to.' She explained and I resisted the urge to speak out about the first part of her statement.

'She has a good point about it strengthening ties with the Titans. Besides I have to agree he is the most worthy man I have ever met for my sister.' Athena added with a very uncommon smile at the pair of us.

My father had a look of betrayal as his wife and favorite daughter (there was no denying it) both acknowledged our relationship.

'I have no problem with it.' Apollo added with a smile until I glared at him causing him to look guilty for his earlier betrayal.

'What are we talking about?' Dionysius asked in confusion having not paid attention so far.

'Shut up no one cares what you think anyway.' Perseus snapped taking control of the Titan's body causing the god to sink back into his throne.

'Does anyone have a problem with me and Artemis other than the obvious?' Perseus asked looking around the council who either shrugged or smiled for the most part.

However any further responses were cut short by the arrival of Ares and Eros who looked questioningly at my father straight away as if to ask why he was being summoned.

'Eros if you are wondering why you have been summoned here look behind you.' Poseidon explained coldly in my father's place causing the minor love god to turn and find the pair of us glaring at him causing him to gulp before quickly turning back.

'I take it you are aware then of what this is about.' Poseidon added.

'Yes Lord Poseidon.' He replied quietly nervously shifting a foot.

'Did you not then perhaps think that something of this magnitude would have severe repercussions that would find their way back to you then or are you as dense as your parents?'

'Hey.' Ares exclaimed only to be frozen as Perseus glared at him. Eros meanwhile seemed to voluntarily copy his father's actions out of fear.

'Fortunately for you we know you were acting under orders or you would already be enjoying some friendly time in my domain. So how about you explain exactly what Aphrodite made you do to Percy and Artemis.' Hades demanded taking over from his sibling.

'I was asked to infiltrate the bar staff and spike the champagne of the two with my strongest lust potion. Though I swear I was not aware of Lady Artemis's identity or I would never have done it. I swore to never get involved in my mother and hers rivalry.' He explained before pleading.

'So you had no problem drugging me though?' Perseus demanded in annoyance causing the love god to turn and face him.

'Err- No Milord.' Eros said cringing.

'Well then you are just as stupid as her then aren't you. What in the world could convince you that drugging someone who can kill Primordials is a good thing?' Perseus explained sarcastically summoning Maelstrom for emphasis.

'Lord Hades what is Melinoe doing for the rest of the week?' Perseus said turning to our uncle randomly.

'Haunting as per usual I suspect.' He answered uncertainly unsure of where Perseus was going with this.

'Then congratulations Eros here just volunteered to be her date, and she is going to enjoy it Eros isn't she?' Perseus announced with a cruel grin as Eros paled to a shade of white that would have rivaled his dates.

'I think she will enjoy the company, besides she never brings any boys home. Though if I hear of any problems from her I will have to double it of course.' Hades added with a smile.

'Good now beat it.' Perseus finished before waving a hand and wrapping the god in shadows and forcibly evicting him from the chamber.

'Well then Zeus now you have heard the evidence, are you ready to admit that this is not my fault or does stupidity in this family come from a specific source?' Perseus asked turning toward my father.

'I am forced to give you the benefit of the doubt on the matter. You did not intend for your 'relationship' to come this far.' My father announced in a tone that suggested apologizing was physically hurting him.

'See wasn't so hard was it? Now I will leave dealing with the whore to you, knock yourself out and have fun.' Perseus announced happily before reverting back to Percy who turned to look at the love goddess before winking happily.

'Artemis take to your throne, Perseus… Go wherever you want.' My father added hesitantly before turning toward the accused.

'Let's take a seat and get some popcorn.' Percy whispered to me following me to my throne sitting in front of it and leaning against it while I sat on it.

'Aphrodite. You have violated the trust we of this council had in you in regards to our own affairs. In addition you forced upon the situation in which a virgin goddess's chastity was lost. And from said situation in addition a child is to be conceived. What have you to say in your defense.' Zeus bellowed.

'Two actually.' Percy called out forcing me to kick him until so he shut up. Now wasn't the time. Though it seemed my father heard him based on his raised eyebrow at the words.

'Sorry?' Aphrodite said innocently.

'Do you take the accusations in jest?' My father demanded angrily.

'Arty you want some?' A voice from below whispered causing me to look down and find Perseus holding a bag of popcorn up to me another one located between his legs. I was forced to look at him in shear bewilderment, sure Percy could be obfuscating sometimes but Perseus was that taken up to eleven. Any action he took could be in complete contrast to what he was doing before.

'No you idiot.' I hissed back causing him to shrug and place the bag alongside his own eating with both hands as we watched the 'trial' in front of us.

'How can I take the accusations seriously when every individual here already believes I am guilty. The only thing you haven't decided is how to punish me. My only regret is that I made her do it with someone she actually liked, I am sure I could have found a cripple somewhere for her.' She spat out glaring at her husband briefly with eyes full of hate.

'Then so be it I sentence you to Tart-.'

'Wait I have a better idea.' Hera announced a cruel smile on her face as she interrupted her husband and gazed at the goddess.

'Do you find your marriage to be a problem Aphrodite?' Hera asked her sarcastically.

'You're the goddess of marriage you tell me.' Aphrodite spat back.

'Dear how long was you going to sentence her to the pit for?' Hera asked turning to her husband.

'50 years?'

'So let's make it a hundred then. Aphrodite I propose that for a period of a century you are forced to be a loyal and loving wife to your husband, if you are unfaithful in that time the duration will be doubled in addition to any punishment decided by your husband. Anyone got anything better than that.' Hera asked looking around the room as the accused went wide-eyed in shock.

'Look at Hephaestus.' Diana voiced in my head causing me to turn and look at the smith who was smiling from ear to ear and had his fingers crossed.

'I agree the sentence is satisfactory, besides she would only sleep her way through Tartarus anyway.' I announced with a smile.

'She would get all her strange tentacle fantasies fulfilled.' Percy whispered to me causing me to cringe at the thought. Regardless of the change back he still carried on eating the popcorn.

'Very well if no one has any problem I agree with the sentence. Hephaestus inform us if you have any problems.'

'Aye I will father, mother.' He replied with a wide smile before looking at his wife who looked away in disgust.

'Ares dear…How about you get yourself a decent girlfriend next time and not a whore who know what you could have caught.' Hera remarked to the war god who seemed to be the only other person looking glum at the verdict.

'Far too many of her kids at the camps anyway.' Hermes remarked.

'Pot calling the kettle black.' I called out lampshading the remark.

'Difference is I am not the one pregnant with them. She has like 40 kids between the camps and under the age of 16, 3 months average per kid. That doesn't leave a lot of time where she wasn't pregnant.' Hermes elaborated further and I had to admit he had a point despite him and my brother being just as bad when it came to number of kids. At least they were not the ones carrying the children.

'Enough! Is there anything further to discuss this meeting of a serious note.' My father bellowed.

'Yes Lord Zeus.' Percy declared rising to his feet to my surprise.

'What is it?' My father asked in annoyance.

'I ask that no-one here reveals anything of mine and Artemis's relationship until after we inform the hunters.' He explained.

'Then tell them when you get back.' Zeus said impatiently.

'I would rather have a little more time. Hah get it. Otherwise people may just find out about how my other aspect wiped the floor with you.' Percy threatened light-heartedly.

'You have until the new year.' Zeus replied quickly with a glare.

'Wasn't so hard was it... Also I want equal rights to an Olympian.' He added after a seconds thought.

'Percy.' Poseidon said warningly.

'Well I can't help but notice you didn't jump out of your seat to fry the whore after all like you did me. I am not asking for a throne or anything I just want to be treated respectfully. Like it or not you are not getting rid of me that easily.' He explained.

'Fine.' Zeus said reluctantly.

'And a sacred animal.' Percy added instantly.

'Are you taking this council seriously?' My father asked in annoyance.

'Of course I am Perseus wants Noah's ark. Annoyingly my fellow Titans never went for the whole animal thing so I have to ask you. Besides some of you have like five, Artemis has technically every animal. I only want two unique animals that's all.'

'Such as?' Athena asked.

'The Nemean Lioness and my Pegasus Blackjack. Neither of which are already claimed, actually none of you have Pegasus which seems stupid given how cool they are.'

'Cool the cat that hates other cats and solos Giant's.' Apollo remarked.

'And a walking headache.' Poseidon remarked in addition.

'Are you referring to the horse or Percy?' Hades asked playfully.

'Both.' Poseidon answered honestly.

'Glad to know you care dad.' Percy called back with a grin.

'Once again against my better judgment I will allow your demand. Do not dare to ask this council for anything for anything in a long time.' My father replied surprisingly allowing it.

'Can I knock down the brothel now that she no longer needs it, after all she would do well to stay with her husband from now on.' Percy asked looking towards Aphrodite.

'You know what Percy? I am starting to like having you around. Go have fun, it was an eyesore anyway.' Hera replied happily clapping her hands together.

'You can't do that!' Aphrodite screamed only to get frozen in place.

'Yes bitch I can. You're lucky I don't try and destroy your throne.' Perseus remarked coldly before releasing her.

'Anyway I am calling this meeting to a close before he asks for anything else.' My father said hurriedly before relaxing.

However as I rose from my throne and stood by Percy I noticed Poseidon hurry across towards Hades throne.

'You lost I won pay up.' Poseidon said holding a hand out expectantly.

'That bet was thousands of years ago.' Hades complained.

'So and our brother is still exactly the same. But my son broke a virgin goddess's chastity therefore I win.' Poseidon said happily.

'Dad did you really have a bet on Artemis and Athena?' Percy asked in confusion, as I never told him about my discussion with Triton.

'Of course, good job by the way and congratulations.' He said before turning his attention back towards his older brother.

'Pay up.'

'I can't afford it. I can't just sink a treasure ship every time I have to pay for something like you can.'

'Don't try that you're the god of wealth.'

'Your forgetting something both of you.' Percy announced causing both to look at him.

'Technically dad I cut my relation to you when I became an immortal.'

'And I as Neptune adopted you, circumventing the system.' Poseidon stated.

'True you did but he also adopted me. Therefore technically you both have the same claim so neither of you pays the other.' Percy explained causing Hades to look smug and Poseidon crestfallen.

'How much was the bet by the way?' I asked out of personal curiosity.

'10 Drachma.' They answered at the same time.

'Seriously… that is pennies to the both of you.' I said in annoyance at how such a minor wager was placed on such an unlikely occurrence.

'Hey it is not our fault there has been inflation. Besides it is not the value that made it important it was the principle of making him pay up.' Hades explained.

'And vice-versa.' Poseidon added.

'You're both childish.' I told them in annoyance.

'So now that this crisis is averted I better tell my daughter to get ready for her date. Persephone is going to be so happy she has finally found a boy that can see her for the real her.' Hades announced.

'A scary as shit half-dead ghost lady.' Percy summarized.

'Hey now technically she is your half-sister.' Hades joked.

'Tell that to Nico she terrifies him.' Percy added causing the god to laugh as he faded into shadows.

'Now he is gone, how come I was never told any of this?' Poseidon asked the pair of us quizzically.

'Because you cannot hold a secret to save your life. Thankfully it appears only everyone beneath the sea knows of our relationship and Zeus spends too much time with his head in the clouds.' Percy explained only to be followed by thunder.

'I am still here boy.' My father said warningly looking over.

'I know that's what makes it fun.'

'Remember if you hurt my daughter…'

'You'll get someone else to try and kill me I got it. I am pretty sure she will do it herself so you needn't worry.' He answered glibly before turning back to us.

'I have no idea where your sarcasm comes from.' Poseidon said looking at his son.

'I just hope one of the kids inherits it so he knows what it feels like.' I said teasingly.

'That and my amazing skill with a bow.' He said mockingly causing me to pale.

'If they do you will have nowhere to run where I will not find you.' I threatened back causing him to do the same.

'Glad to see you two are getting along happily then. So when is the wedding?' Poseidon asked causing us both to look at one another and shrug.

'How am I supposed to know I only proposed an hour ago, I haven't even got a ring yet?' Percy said defensively.

'If you don't she can still get away.' Poseidon whispered playfully.

'To who? That other guy who I find decent what was his name again? Michael Mc-doesn't-exist.'

'You two are a strange couple I will give you that.'

'So is your strange fascination with Athena and vice-versa.' I told him only to notice my father turn his head towards our conversation.

'Gotta go.' Poseidon said quickly before disappearing.

'Thank gods that's over.' Percy said with a sigh before closing the distance between us.

'Just the hunter's and the Titans left.'

'I know which one I am fearing.'

'Don't worry we can get through this together.'

'I hope so.' He said before kissing me right in the centre of the throne room. I was hesitant to return it at first because of witnesses but that soon disappeared as I focused on my future husband closing my eyes to the world around us.

'Ahem' Someone said clearing there throat likely my father. Only for me to ignore him. However because of my closed eyes I did not notice the change between Percy and Perseus. Nor the fact that his arms that had been circling round my were removed temporarily to allow him to give my father the bird with both hands. All I noticed was brief bit of hesitation in the force of his kiss and a slight change in air density before he broke away. and I turned to see everyone staring at the pair of us. Before Hermes and Apollo began wolf whistling and I noticed the Ozone level rising.

'Time to leave.' Percy said jokingly before flashing us both away.

AN. Crisis Averted

You know what i wasn't going to feature Perseus much but he is so fun to write i couldn't help it.

I would like to thank everyone who read and reviewed the last chapter which blew just about every record on this story out of the water. i was hesitant to know how you would all react to it but it seems you all loved it for the most part. for anyone who wanted more violence tough luck. this story is about bringing everyone closer not Percy/Perseus cutting them apart. Except if you are a slut, a drunk, or a biker then all bets are off.

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