This is Who I Am

Chapter Thirty-Four

Here we we're, three demigods, a satyr, and the god of war, all sitting at the same table. We all looked at each other; Percy glaring at Ares, me and Anna sharing worried looks, and Grover is inspecting the waitress's note pad like it's his next meal. I looked at the rude waitress and was going to continue telling her that we have the money, but sunglasses over here started to talk over me.

"Listen here sugar, get the kids four large shakes, two cheese burgers, one chicken tender and a huge basket of fries. It's on me." The lady just stood there, mouth open like a fish.  She jumped out of the shocked look with a snap of Ares fingers and wrote our order down quickly.

"How will you be paying?" Ares took a pouch of gold drachmas and handed her five. Giving her a wink.

"This should cover it."

"But sir, I cannot accept this! Cash or credit only!" She went to put the gold on the table, but Ares had a different plan. He took out a small pocket knife and showed the waitress lady. She looked scared out of her mind.

"Now sugar, don't be like this. You go on and take the money of gave and give these children their food. Don't say a word about what's going on here. Understand?" She nodded silently. "Good," he put away the knife, "hurry up with the food." The waitress hurried off. We all sat in silence for a moment, nobody knew what to say or do. But leave it to Percy to destroy Ares good side.

"Who are you?" What a dummy. Anna elbowed Percy, giving him the "shut up" look. I glared at him as he glared at Anna, rubbing his ribs. I expect Ares to blow us up, to strangle Percy, to set fire on this diner. Instead he glared at Percy and told him to watch himself. I took this opportunity to talk.

"Percy, this is Ares, god of war." Ares nodded and looked quite proud of himself. "You shouldn't anger him. He has a bit of a temper."

"My niece here is correct." He gave me a pointed look. "It would do you well if you didn't cross me, I could turn you into a prairie dog and run you over with my Harley." He looked over to Percy. Anna cut in the conversation.

"Lord Ares? Not to be rude or ungrateful, but why have you come to us?" Anna treaded lightly, not wanting to upset Ares. Just as Ares was going to answer the waitress came back with our food. And I swear, chicken tenders have never looked better. As the four of us began to eat, my uncle stated to tell us why he was here to see the four of us.

"I need something returned, something that was stolen from me. I heard your four was heading in the general direction of this object; so why not take a detour." He looked at everyone at the table, waiting for one of us to object. And of course you can leave that to Percy.

"Why should we? Why can't you do it yourself? What would be looking for? If we did do it, what's in it for us?" Ares removed is sunshades, red hot fire flickered where his eyes should have been.

"Don't question me boy. I happen to know a way for you to get to get a ride to Los Angeles. That is if you were able to succeed. I'm looking for my shield. You'll find it at Waterland." With that he dissolved, I looked around to see if anyone noticed but it seems like all the muggles- I mean mortals, are doing their own thing and not paying attention to the four dirty fowl looking kids. Looking out side, I note iced the Harley was gone as well. I quickly ate my chicken tenders and slurped my shake and gave Grover the wax paper that lined my basket. I stood up.

"You guys finish, I'm going to scan the area for anything. I'll be back in a few." I got up and left the little diner. Something was off about everything. I don't know if it was just me or if something was going to happen. Shaking the feeling off I go to the edge of the wood to shift, only to be met with an owl. Why on Earth is there an owl here?

A/N:

Hello!! I'm sorry I have not been updating like I said I would. I'll try a bit harder. I hope you enjoyed! Merry Christmas!! Love y'all lots!!