Two Odd Princes ~ A Solangelo AU ~

Chapter 12

Will waited with Bianca in the nearest sitting room near the doors of the palace. Bianca was jumping around the rooms wearing a simple outfit; a white T-shirt, jeans, and an old jacket. A smile stretched across her face every time she looked out the window toward the palace gates.

"So," Will said, hoping he get the princess to sit down, "care to tell me a little about your cousins?"

Bianca giggled, flopping into one of the chairs. "Sure. Percy Jackson, as you may or may not know, is the son of King Poseidon, so he'll be at the party/ball to represent for his kingdom. Um, he's my age, black hair, sea-green eyes and loves the ocean and stuff. He's got a girlfriend named Annabeth Chase who's the daughter of Lady Athena. My other cousins that are showing up are Jason and Thalia Grace who are both kids of King Zeus, but they look completely different. Jason's a blonde tall guy, same age as you, and Thalia has more of a punk rock look."

"Ah," Will replied. "What about the other person Thanatos mentioned? Piper?"

"Oh, daughter of the famous Tristan McLean. She's Jason's girlfriend."

Will opened his mouth to say more, but there was a loud noise outside. They both turned their heads to see the gates opening and two carriages pulling up. Bianca recognized the royal crests instantly and took off out of the room. Will ran after her, seeing her near the entrance of the palace.

Bianca stood on the steps of palace, waiting for coach to open the carriages up. They opened the carriage with sky crest first, letting the Grace's out. Jason was first, then Thalia. She noticed Bianca right away. Bianca charged at her best friend, jumping into her arms.

"It's been eight months, B," Thalia pointed out, catching the girl in her arms. "How have you been? Shooting those arrows, I assume?"

"Yes, I love the bow you got me for my birthday last year; it's amazing, but I'm afraid it's going to break any day down."

Behind them, Jason cleared his throat, gaining the girls attention. Bianca whirled around, seeing her younger cousin.

"Jason, you've grown. Again."

Jason chuckled, pulling her in for a hug. "Hey, B."

Bianca pulled back, getting a better look at him. She gasped in surprise noticing the new accessory on his face. "When did you get glasses?"

Jason smiled. "About a month ago. They've taken some time to get used to."

Bianca smiled back. "That's good. Where's Piper? I want to meet her."

"Her dad just got back from set and decided to go visit before coming here. She should be here in two days or so."

The other carriage, the one with a trident, opened. A curly blonde haired girl stepped out, then a boy haired. The black haired boy turned, his sea green eyes locking with Bianca's. They both smiled, happy to be seeing each other for the first time in a few months.

"Hey, Bianca," Percy said, pulling her in for hug. She hugged back, but pulled away and focused her attention one the girl that had come with him. Percy walked back over to her, taking her hand. "Bianca, this is my girlfriend, Lady Annabeth. Annabeth, this is my cousin, Princess Bianca."

"It's nice to meet you, your highness," Annabeth greeted, holding out her hand for a shake.

"You as well, but you can call my Bianca."

She led them inside while the servants took their luggage to their rooms. Another servant and set up tea in the sitting room where Bianca and Will had waited earlier that day. Bianca caught up with her cousin and got to know a little bit about Annabeth. Right before dinner, a butler had come in and suggests they make themselves presentable for the king and queen. He shown the other's their rooms, but Jason stayed back, needing to talk to Bianca.