Shockwave (Percy Jackson/Michael Vey Crossover)

Chapter Ten

Percy's POV

It's about time! My stomach was growling so loud it could rival a hellhound's. I haven't had anything to eat after the cookies and pancakes. They didn't last in my stomach very long. It's probably because they weren't blue. That makes sense.

I think these people have problems. The first dish that came out was a pile of leaves. I picked at it with a fork. I looked at the Electroclan, who were all digging into the leaves. Leaves are extremely scarring, especially since I spent a nice hour as a guinea pig, and all they fed me was leaves.

So I just sat there my stomach begging for attention. Finally, Jack groaned, "Ugh! Perce, are you not gonna eat anything?" I did my best to look offended, "Are you not just realizing that these people are feeding you leaves?" McKenna put one on her fork and waved it in my face, "This is a salad. Have you never eaten anything healthy in your life?" I puffed out my chest, "Excuse me? Pizza and Blue Cookies are healthy! You know what's gonna poison me? Leaves. And also Akhlys, but that's not important." Ostin and Ian stifled a snort. McKenna kept on taunting me with the leaf. How rude. Suddenly her arm knocked over a cup of water, splashing it towards me and Zeus. We were sitting in the middle of a bench, so Zeus had nowhere to go, and he let out a very manly squeal. Very manly. Does no one hear my sarcasm? I watched as the water shot toward Zeus, and with a very subtle flick of my wrist, sent it back at McKenna.

She giggled as it splashed against her arms and face, the council members looking over. They gave us a look and Nichelle shrugged, "The klutz just spilled her water." They continued their grown-up conversation, the waiters coming out with a steak. Finally. Some real food. How do they even live off leaves?

I dug into my steak, finishing it before the others even picked up their knives. Their eyes bugged out. "Dang, Jackson," Nichelle said, "How do you eat that fast?" Ostin burped, "You eat faster than I do!" Michael laughed, "That's saying something, man." I grinned, "Do these people serve burgers? Or pizza?" My eyes widened, "What about cookies?" Taylor rolled her eyes, "And those things are all unhealthy. It's a wonder why your mom never made you eat vegetables." I shrugged, "I eat healthy sometimes. I ate a Brussel sprout once! Plus, I work out." I flexed my arms and winked. Tessa and McKenna looked down, and Taylor pressed closer into Michael. I'm not quite sure that's a good thing.

The waiters came out again, this time with... I blanched. How dare they! These monstrosities! The plate was set before me, and this time, I stayed quiet. I think I'm scarred for life. Jack asked with his mouth full, "Hey man, you alright?" Abigail swatted his arm, "Swallow, Jackson." I managed a weak smile, "What's there to swallow?" Abigail laughed, "Not you, Percy. Only Nichelle calls you Jackson." Ian looked over, "Why aren't you eating? Aren't you hungry?" I choked on my words, pointing at the fish. The FISH! How do these people eat FISH? Fish are FRIENDS, not FOOD! How DARE they?

I folded my arms resolutely, "Fish are friends, not food. They should not be eaten." I put my hand on Taylor's shoulder. Plus, they talk. They're very interesting. I met Nemo once. He was nice. Oh, and Dory. She was amazing. Taylor laughed, covering her mouth with her hand. "Someone's been watching too much Finding Nemo," she said. I scoffed, "No such thing as too much Nemo, Taylor. But don't worry. Finding Dory's coming out. I don't know why, though. She was okay the last time I saw her." The Electroclan laughed.

Jack moved to eat another bite. "You traitor!" I said, mocking disbelief, "How can you eat that? That's almost cannibalism, young Jackson!" Jack shook his head but ate what was on his fork anyway. I looked up at the sky, muttering, "I'm sorry, dad."

The rest of dinner passed with nothing out of the ordinary. Although, the council did stare at me after I downed my fifth pizza. Oh, I'm sorry. Did you think I meant slice? Pizza. Like, the whole pizza. I don't see what's wrong, though. At camp, me and Thalia had a food eating contest. She ate like, ten pizzas. But I still beat her. It took a lot of monster fighting to work that off.