Mechtober, Day 30, Free Space!!
I haven’t done anything for mechtober which was really upsetting to me, I wanted to write but so much happened I missed it so, here is my contribution, please ignore my bad grammar!!! (im gonna try to make an ao3 story with prompts for each day sometime soon)
@mechtober2022
Instead of taking the Suits job, Ariadne decided to have a different idea at fixing her families legacy.
Ariadne stared at herself in mirror, dressed in a silvery white wedding dress. She sighed, a bit somberly. An older nymph, dressed in a blue and white gown appeared and put Ariadne’s veil in her hair, which was pulled up into a bun.
“Why do you look so sad, Miss?” The nymph asked, staring into the mirror.
“I just, I can’t believe I’m marrying him, why did it have to come to this.” She looked down and turned away from the mirror.
“Why did that asshole of a “hero” leave me to rot!” she said, undertones of rage hidden in her voice. The nymph embraced her, pulling her close. “My dear Ari, let us not talk about Theseus on today of all days.”
Ariadne rolled her eyes and walked over to the window, looking out over the uppermost level of The City. She was rarely up here anynmore, unlike when she was a child. The skyscrapers hung in the dim; smog filled sky.
“I was one who should have got the credit, I’m the one that should be famous, and yet it failed. Now, I’ve resorted to marrying one of my business partners.”
The nymph sighed and slowly made her way next to Ariadne, putting her hand on Ariadne’s shoulder. “My dear, do you even love Dionysus?”
Ariadne looked up at the nymph, meeting her eyes. She was slightly taken aback and had to seriously think for a second. She did love Dionysus, and through business from Zeus through her own grandfather, Helios. She slowly began to appreciate Dionysus. But she only loved him as a friend, and only ever saw him as a friend
“I mean, it’s hard to explain. He is one of my closet’s companions. He took me in after Theseus publicly rejected me and took me in after I had run out of money. I love him, I’m just not in love with him.”
A buzzer went off on an intercom, “Miss Ariadne, it’s time,” Ariadne and the nymph looked at each other. Ariadne took a deep breath and sucked in any tears she had. “It’s time for me to redeem my family.” She grabbed her bouquet of fake flowers and made her way to the elevator with the nymph following behind.
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Dionysus stood at the metal alter. His satyrs, all dressed in black and purple suits. Opposite of him was all the bridesmaids, his favorite nymphs and closest Maenads. The audience sat the Olympians, their spouses and kids and other nymphs. Dionysus psychiatrist was also there, slightly bouncing in his seat.
Everyone stood up as the music started to get louder. Ariadne made her way to down the aisle, the nymph making her way next to another nymph, who she held her hand as she sat down. Ariadne quietly observed everyone, her face resting and slightly cold. She made her way to the alter and looks up at Dionysus.
He reeked of alcohol and was a bit untidy, dirty blonde hair slicked back with a very large beard. He was tall and big, with a gut. But he had a sort of warmness to him, that always made me very approachable. He fixed his tie a bit, staring at Ariadne.
The only thoughts and Ariadnes mind were ones that raced and panicked. Some screamed for her to run while others told her to stay silent. She had almost zoned out before the vows took place. Dionysus held her hand and pulled out a piece of parchment. He cleared his throat and began to ready his vows off it. His voice slightly boomed and all the Maenads seems to stare at him, almost swooning. Then something hit Ariadne like a brick.
“My beautiful Ariadne, from the moment I met you, you have had a powerful aura too you that my brain has not been able to wrap around, but when I took you in, I knew I loved you.”
Awes filled the audience as Ariadne’s stomach just seemed to twist more. Eventually he finished and everyone clapped. Ariadne was next. She pulled out a small piece of parchment.
“First off, Dionysus I feel like I must apologies for my vows are short and simple. Dionysus, since the day I have met you, and you have been nothing but sweet and kind to me. You’ve been accepting of me and caring. You’ve gave me shelter, you helped to give my parents a respectful funeral to the Acheron and so much more. I can only wonder how my life will improve with you, as I know you will love me. I hope to spend the rest of our lives together.”
Claps filled from the audience as Ariadne looked around to see smiles before looking back at Dionysus. He was smiling, and Ariadne smiled back at him. She put the paper away after the applause slowly died down. Faster to Ariadne’s dismay, an “I do,” came out of Dionysus mouth.
“And do you, Ariadne, take this man to be you husband, through sickness and through health, til death do you part?”
Ariadne took a deep breath and an “I do,” came out of her mouth.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife; you may kiss the bride.”
Dionysus leaned in and Ariadne closed her eyes tight and kissed him, pulling back, quicker than Dionysus expected. He fixed himself and they walked down the aisle together.
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Ariadne and Dionysus sat at a table together. Dionysus was talking to Poseidon. Ariadne observed the festivities. Zeus danced with Hera, but it was clear he was staring at the nymphs and other women there. Polyphemus danced with an older man and a young nymph, wearing a different eyepatch than usual. Athena was talking to Artemis. Even scary loner Hades and their supposed wife, Persephone, were talking to Dionysus doctor. Eventually Poseidon left, and Ariadne pulled on Dionysus’s sleeve to get his attention.
“Yes, my dear?” Dionysus spoke.
“Can I talk to you, privately, sir?” she said, kind of cowering.
“You don’t need to call me sir anymore my dear, we are married!” he boomed. Ariadne flinched at the word married.
“I know, it just really important, and I’d rather do it alone.” she pleaded. Dionysus nodded and they got up and went to the hallway next to dining hall.
Ariadne looked around a bit, making sure they were alone.
“What is it you want to tell me my dear?” Dionysus looked down at her, she appeared...distant, her eyes staring to the side.
“I’m sorry Dionysus, I lied to you.”
He was puzzled at the statement.
“What do you mean you lied?”
Ariadne took a deep breath and met his eyes.
“I don’t love you. At least not romantically. I did this so my family’s name could be saved. I love you, but only as a friend. All the dates, the proposal, everything, all lies...I’m sorry sir...” her voice was cold and blunt; a couple tears fell down her face as she looked down again.
Dionysus was silent, staring at her.
He suddenly grabbed her hands, holding them both gently. She looked up at him, shocked he wasn’t screaming, or crying. In a soft quiet voice, he spoke, “My beautiful Ariadne, I love you with all my heart. I want you to live happily, for seeing you happy makes me happy. And even though you may not love me now, who’s to say you won’t ever. But I want you to be happy and if making your family’s name right then okay. I love you and being married to you, even if it’s a marriage for money, I don’t care, being near you fills me with joy no matter what.” he cupped her cheek with one of his hands.
“Dionysus...I... I don’t want you to be in a loveless marriage...” Ariadne choked out.
“Love comes in many different forms...I love you, you love me, just in different ways.” he kissed the top of her head.
Ariadne wiped her tears best she could and hugged Dionysus. “You are the best person I could have asked for.” she cried into his chest.
They embraced a little longer before heading back to the hall.
Maybe marriage to Dionysus wouldn’t be so bad after all.
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