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HOW COULD YOU 3/3

Eight months later

Annabeth finalized her big move. She got another promotion and made significantly more money. Goodbye old shitty apartment. Goodbye old shitty memories attached to it. Goodbye roaches. The frame with her latest completed construction needed to be hung on the wall but that had time. Her mailbox was already overflowing with letters and bills. She went through and sorted everything out. A blue envelope caught her eye.

To Ms. Annabeth Chase, was neatly written by Percy. Frowning she opened up the letter. Her eyes bulged. She suppressed a choke.

"NO!" she screamed and threw the card far away from her. It hit the window and plopped to the floor. Annabeth crawled back to it with tears making their way. She covered her mouth to silence the sobs.

Mr. Perseus T. Jackson and Ms. Amunet Gamal

Joyfully invite you to share their love and happiness as they unite in marriage.

The wedding will take place at the Beach in Camp Half-Blood on April 25th…

"No! We wanted to marry there! No!" Annabeth remained lying on the floor for good half an hour. Old memories flooded her head. Percy arriving with the Minotaur's horn. Sailing through the sea of monsters. Receiving the gray strand by holding the sky. Their first kiss in the labyrinth. Their best kiss underwater. Tartarus. Their first I Love Yous, losing their virginities to each other. Moving into the hell they called an apartment. It cannot be over.

Then she filled out the RSVP card and checked Yes.

Guests were flooding in. Percy almost lost his nerves. His ADHD made things worse. The big day was finally here, and prominent mortal and immortal folk announced their appearances. Today he would marry Amunet and turn her into Mrs. Jackson. He proposed to her after another successful fashion week season for her. Two weeks after her 27th birthday. She said yes and cried like there was no day tomorrow. Grover was his best man and his son Bode kept clopping with his tiny hooves throughout the temporary tent on Half-Blood Beach. Nico had trouble keeping the toddler under control.

"There's a reason why I don't want any kids," he huffed as he received another kick in the shin by the tiny giggling monster. Percy laughed as he witnessed Bode's shenanigans through a mirror.

Then Percy's thoughts went back to the child Annabeth and he could have had years ago. No. Today would mark a new chapter in his life with his beautiful bride which would also tie the Greek world with the Egyptian pantheon.

The day was warm and bright for the end of April, the seas as relaxed as he was, and Clarisse and her fellow Ares siblings managed to protect the food from snack thieves. Sally went her way out with the cake. A delicious blue salted caramel chocolate cake enticed with Egyptian honey and almonds. She even made a laced version for the immortal guests. Ambrosia crème and nectar frosting for the Greeks, smy and divine beer for the Egyptians.

Percy bound his bow tie and rearranged his cufflinks. His groomsmen made their way out with toddler Bode to get something to drink. The blinding golden light of the true form of a god made him close his eyes. His eyes fluttered and he saw directly into a pair of amused twinkling sea green eyes. "Dad! You've made it."

Laughing, Poseidon hugged his son so tight he almost crushed his rips. "You don't think war under the sea would stop me from coming to the wedding of my only mortal son, don't you?"

Triton and Amphitrite were also mingling with the guests, according to Poseidon. Delphin kept the soldiers steady in Atlantis. "I'm proud of you son. You've made a good choice with this one." Poseidon didn't even try to hide his aversion for his former lover. Percy brushed it aside. He couldn't change the mind of an immortal god. The demigod tried after the battle in Manhattan and the gods proved yet again, they could not during the following prophecy. "You will grow to love Amunet more after time. I'm sure of it."

According to Nyssa and Hazel, Annabeth had been plagued by poisoned fish and disrupted water pipes everywhere she went. The water in her apartment remained undrinkable. A disastrous earthquake once tore the street in front her apartment complex open. Three people had died. The time around the winter solstice had been the worst for a while. Hurricanes and thunderstorms tormented the nation. Poseidon threatened Athena viciously and Zeus defended his favorite daughter's honor. It stopped recently after Percy and Sally had begged Poseidon to let it go. He promised them he wouldn't force the Olympians to go to war again – at least not in Percy's lifetime. The Lord of the Seas would seek his vengeance eventually.

Seeing Poseidon wearing a formal black suit instead of his normal beach hobo attire was weird. His discomfort was clear. The Lord of the Seas sighed. "I look like your uncle."

He really did. No thunder rumbled outside to Percy's surprise. "He's already seated with his dear wife," Poseidon winked. "Pretty sure frying demigods from different pantheons in front of their parents is something not even he would dare. I will seek your mother, Percy. Enjoy this celebration." He patted his son on the back and left him alone with his thoughts in the tent.

Annabeth arrived a little bit late. She sat in her car and was trying to calm herself down. I can do this. Most people have already been seated. The groomsmen and the bridesmaids were already in place. Chiron would do the honors of blessing Percy's and Amunet's marriage and marry them. Jason and Dakota really went out with the decorations. The beach was white, the seats of the gods matched their godly thrones respectively for the Greek and Egyptian side. Light blue and crème colored highlights captured gazes everywhere. The beautiful dominant archway alone made Annabeth burn with jealousy. This could have been us…

"You do not have to stand witness to this." Athena's ghost appeared in front of her. Annabeth was sure she was the only one to see it because other guests and demigods marched straight through her.

"It is rather too late for that, mother," Annabeth muttered through her teeth. Her mother's face remained neutral as always.

"I have apologized for my actions and tried to make amends. You will soon surpass everyone in your field." Annabeth shook her head. Another promotion or big gig meant nothing for her if she remained unhappy. "That doesn't matter. It is too late. You cannot turn back in time." Athena opened her mouth to bring up another point as Annabeth marched right through her. The illusion broke.

"Annabeth!" Thalia still looked like she was fifteen. She chose to keep on her hunter gear. Artemis and her hunters arriving at Percy's wedding was a big deal. Most Olympian gods had arrived. Many major gods from the Egyptian side were also there. Normally Annabeth would have loved to have a peek at Ra, Sekhmet or Nekhbet, yet her mood was not in the right place.

"How are you?" Annabeth hugged her friend.

"Good! We managed to kill the Nemean lion two weeks ago. I made the final blow. Are you okay?"

The blonde just smiled sadly. "I'm just tired." The two made their way to the seating area.

"Have you seen Percy yet?" The daughter of Zeus asked. Annabeth shook her head. Seeing all of her friends and relatives reunited to celebrate Percy's wedding made her head hurt.

"I should talk to him. Go on and look for your seat. I'll see you later." Now or never, Annabeth, she tried to encourage herself.

Annabeth marched into his tent. "Annabeth!" Percy's eyes widened. "You look amazing, Wise Girl," he exclaimed.

A small smile appeared on her lips. "You look perfect, Seaweed Brain." Seeing him blush like that, encouraged her even further.

"I-I…" The words were stuck in her throat. "Tell me," he said softly. "You know you can still tell me everything, right? We're still friends." Friends. That hurt. She lost herself in his sea green eyes. "Please…" She couldn't look him in the eyes. She started to sob. "Wise Girl, hey…" He hugged her and held her by the shoulders. "Whatever it is it can't be that bad? We went through so much already. Let me help you." He was full of concern.

"Don't marry her."

"What?!" Percy stepped away from her. Annabeth wiped away her tears.

"Please… Percy. Don't marry her." Percy was appalled. He was flabbergasted.

"I still love you and I never stopped doing so over the years." Annabeth confessed. She held the hem of her dress so tight it nearly ripped. Vomiting straight on the floor sounded really nice. "I knew I had feelings for you when we were thirteen and you saved me from the sirens. I loved ever since I was fourteen and we danced together in Westover Hall. I fell even more for you during our hardship in the labyrinth. Gods, I was so jealous of Rachel." The confession sputtered out of her. "I did everything during the battle in Manhattan to protect you. I sacrificed myself nearly and you saved me. And then when Juno kidnapped you… I went mad, I went full berserk. We found each other and realized that we were meant to be more, and another prophecy ripped us apart."

Percy shook his head slightly. No, this was wrong. "And then when we found each other again, I fucked up. I completely fucked up and worse… I gave up. I gave up without any fight. Debt and college issues aside… This was fixable. We were fixable. We still are!"

"Annabeth, what has been done, has been done-"

"It was my mother's doing," she interrupted him. Percy's eyes widened.

"Excuse me, what?" Annabeth laughed darkly.

"All our fights. All my provocations. All my twisted words were directly manipulated by Lady Athena herself. Over all this time." Percy's face darkened.

"Of course, she would," he muttered. He had been warned by Lady Athena years ago but not even he would have imagined she would reach such extremes. Manipulating her own daughter to get her will. Destroying their relationship. Destroying their happiness. Their dreams and futures. Their time together. Percy knew the gods were messed up. They behaved like small bickering children with superpowers. Athena, the goddess of wisdom out of all matters, stooping so low was a new unpleasant surprise for him.

"Your mother did well." He shook his black curls in disgust.

"She got what she wanted. She got her wish. We've been apart for years and I'm about to marry my fiancé. And now you drop all of this information on me. Right before the ceremony starts."

Annabeth grabbed his arm. Goosebumps. Shivering. An electric shock went through her body.

"What do you expect? What do you want me to do, Annabeth?" His hand ran through his hair. "Fuck!" He wanted to punch something. Preferably a certain goddess of wisdom directly in her malefic face. Coincidentally thirteen out of fourteen Olympians showed up. Lady Athena didn't. Quelle surprise.

"Percy, please…" she begged. He couldn't leave her like that. He could not! A look into his eyes and Annabeth knew. "No," she whispered. She could not accept it. Accept the truth. "Please don't."

He smiled sadly. A tear was running down his cheek. And yet he was shaking his head softly. "I'm sorry, Annabeth. I love you. You know I do." His words made her heart beat faster and also destroyed the remaining joy inside her body.

"But I also love Amunet. She is the woman I chose to live with for the rest of my life. The woman who I will start my family with. Lady Hera is in the crowd. You know I mean it seriously. Breaking my oath would cost my life." Her trembling hand covered her mouth. Her shoulders were shaking. No. "This is not how real life works, Annabeth. I can't just up and go and leave my fiancé at the altar. I cannot leave another path of destruction behind me. You will have to look forward." She shook her head. She couldn't. "Yes, you can. You have to. This hurts me as much as it hurts you." He grabbed her by the shoulders. "You will forever be my best friend. You will forever be my first love. And I will always cherish you for that. But I have to find my own way. And I know you will find yours. Our paths not crossing anymore was meant to be."

"Percy?" His mother asked from outside.

"I'm coming!" Percy turned back to his former lover. "Annabeth, I'm sorry." He closed his eyes for a short minute. Annabeth read concern and pity in them. "The ceremony is about to begin. If you cannot bear the thought of me marrying… It may be better that you stay outside." He kissed her temple one last time. Then the son of Poseidon left her alone with her thoughts.

Annabeth tried to stop her hectic breathing and get her body under control again. Seeing Percy again had reopened all kinds of wounds. His words cut deeper than a knife, it was as if he tossed her into Tartarus all over again. The difference was she was alone this time. No one was by her side and she had to get out of it herself. Annabeth refreshed her makeup as fast as she could. Her eyes were slightly red, and she reapplied some mascara and lipstick as fast as she could before stepping outside and taking her seat between Piper and Reyna.

"Everything alright?" Reyna asked startled. Annabeth just nodded and cracked a pathetic smile. My mind is in ruins. Piper squeezed her hand in encouragement.

You will not stand between the happiness of my daughter and my son-in-law, mortal. Annabeth's head turned to the right at a sharp 45-degree angle by a foreign force. Her neck cracked a little bit. Hathor sat on her throne. Piercing black eyeballs saw right through Annabeth. For Annabeth Amunet was a direct visual copy of her mother. The difference was Lady Hathor radiated a kind of ancient power that was unmatched. Hathor's face shifted a little bit and showed her form of Sekhmet, Goddess of War, then it changed into their cow head. Multiple voices echoed in her head at the same time. We know of your pathetic little attempt of breaking them up. This will be the last time or consequences would be dire. Understood? Your gods cannot afford another war. The pressure on her neck grew.

"Yes," Annabeth gagged. The invisible hands removed. A scent of lilies and roses crawled up her nose. Annabeth coughed a little bit.

"Here. Take my glass." Neither Piper nor Reyna had noticed anything unusual.

Another goddess found Annabeth's eye. Lady Aphrodite. Her grin was truly wicked. I told you… I would make sure your romantic life would be an interesting rollercoaster. Romance should never be easy. Her face shifted from Piper, to Helen, to Sally Jackson.

"How… Why…" she breathed. Annabeth had been wrong. It wasn't her mother's doing. Not alone. Lady Athena always teamed up with the most powerful and reliable people after all. "Huh?" Piper asked.

"No, it's nothing."

A slow mix of the Wedding March set in. The Apollo cabin sang heavenly, children of Ihy played the instruments. Guests rose from their seats. Even Zeus and Hera. Percy looked at his approaching bride. Chiron stood proudly next to his former prodigy. He would do the honors of announcing them as husband and wife. After that, the goddesses of marriage would let them swear upon oath again. Percy was truly happy, and Annabeth felt very ashamed of herself and of her attempt. She could not reciprocate the very same feeling of joy.

"My love," Amunet sighed as her father nodded to Percy.

"My beautiful Amunet." He lifted her veil and held her hand. Amunet's smile outshone everyone.

Chiron's speech was beautiful. He spoke about heroics; he spoke about companionship. Passion, compromising, love. It was how Annabeth had always imagined it. Truly moving. They proceeded with their marriage vows. "I, Perseus Jackson, take you, Amunet Gamal, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death does us part." Annabeth's heart shattered into a million pieces.

"Hereby I pronounce you as husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!" Percy leaned forward. The newlyweds shared their first kiss. They sealed their fates. And Annabeth's as the crowd cheered on.

I love you, Seaweed Brain. I always will.

The End.

So… This is it! My short ending. My sad ending, if you will? My best friend wanted to rip my head off and she isn't even a Percy Jackson fan. Thank you for reading (and hopefully enjoying) my story.

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