◇Children Of The Realms◇ [Percy Jackson AU]

Léo

In the dimness of his room, Leo was deeply asleep, his mind wandering through the twists and turns of a nonsensical dream when suddenly, the door burst open with a bang. Startled, he jolted upright, his heart pounding wildly as his eyes adjusted to the faint light.

"Piper? What... What time is it?" Leo mumbled, rubbing his eyes, his voice still groggy from sleep.

His best friend, his heart sister, stood at the doorway, a mischievous smile lighting up her face. "Guess what? You'll never believe the latest news!"

Leo yawned, trying to gather his scattered thoughts. "If it's less important than my sleep, it can wait till tomorrow."

Piper stepped into the room, excited. "No, it's huge, Leo. Prince Perseus and Princess Hazel are getting married!"

Leo blinked, trying to grasp the significance of the news. "Really? I had no idea... But why are you waking me up for this?"

Piper sat on the edge of his bed, her excitement palpable. "Because my mom is handling the outfits for the wedding. And guess what? We're invited!"

Leo's eyes widened, a spark of excitement replacing his drowsiness. "Seriously? That's incredible!"

He jumped out of bed, the adrenaline of the moment overshadowing any trace of fatigue. It was a golden opportunity to see the heart of royal action, an adventure he had never dared to imagine.

Piper gave him a knowing look, her voice taking on a playful tone. "And Prince Jason will be there," she said, with a pointed wink.

Leo's face turned beet red. "Piper! That's not... I mean..."

She laughed, her melodious voice filling the room with comforting warmth. "Come on, Leo. You can tell me. He's quite the catch, isn't he?"

Leo looked away, a shy smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, well, you know... He's something."

Piper gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder. "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me."

Leo, though still a little embarrassed, couldn't help but smile. "Thanks, Pip's. It means a lot to me."

Piper stood up, stretching. "Well, we have work to do! We need to find some breathtaking outfits."

Leo nodded, his mind already wandering to what the future held for them. "Yeah, we're going to need them. Just imagine the stories we'll be able to tell after this!"

The rest of the night flew by, the two friends sharing their dreams and hopes for the big day. Between the excitement of the upcoming event and the prospect of seeing Prince Jason, Leo felt his heart racing. But beyond that, he savored the feeling of shared adventure with Piper, his heart sister, grateful for their unbreakable bond in a constantly changing world.

Their morning conversation was abruptly interrupted when the door opened gently to admit Aphrodite. With her innate grace, she seemed to glide rather than walk, her smile lighting up the room with a soft, welcoming glow.

"Good morning, my treasures," she said, her sing-song voice filling the room with warmth.

Piper rose to greet her mother, followed closely by Leo, who had quickly learned to see Aphrodite as a maternal figure. "Mom, what are you doing here?" Piper asked, though she was already captivated by the packages her mother held in her arms.

Aphrodite placed the packages on the table with care, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. "Since the wedding is coming up soon, I thought you might need appropriate outfits for the occasion."

Leo and Piper exchanged a glance full of anticipation. When Aphrodite unveiled the outfits, their eyes lit up with wonder.

For Leo, she had chosen a pale white shirt, subtly open at the collar for a touch of relaxation, with golden buttons that shimmered in the light. The beige jacket, impeccably tailored, was complemented by an elegant white flower at the lapel. The custom-made white trousers and gleaming shoes completed the ensemble.