SEQUEL!
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My name is Jade.
I can't tell you my last name, or where I live.
What I can tell you, is that I live in the same town my boyfriend does.
Now, how do I describe him?
He's about seven foot. He's green...
What, think I'm lying?
Well, he's a ninja. Oh, and a mutant? Oh, as well as a turtle...
He's also a teenager.
Yes, I know it sounds crazy, and honestly If I had been hearing all this for the first time, I would be too.
But there is something you need to know.
We are under attack. And not in the way you think.
Yeerks are tiny grey slugs, who flatten themselves, and crawl into your ear, attaching itself to your very brain. After that, your body is theirs.
They move your hands, direct your eyes, speak with your voice...
And you are stuck in a small corner of your mind. They take over your life, and use it to lure others in.
Its an indirect invasion. One myself and the Animorphs are desperate to stop.
Now, I am a new addition to the Animorphs. Although I am not a morpher.
No, my tale is stranger.
I originally lived in Australia. When I was ten, myself and two of my friends just happened upon a bloody war between two alien races. One was the Terinans, really ugly, spikey kind of lizard like creatures. The other... Chanaibens.
Translated; Changelings.
Yes, you heard right, aliens who could shapeshift. And during the battle we got hurt. But a young Chanaiben boy, who had stowed away on his parents ship, saved us. Our blood mixed with his, and now...
Well, let's just say we all got a special talent that day.
When I was fifteen, my dad got a job in America. So... we moved. And then, just to be fun, a year later we moved again. To where my boyfriend lived, funnily enough.
And now, here I was, almost two and a half years after coming to America. Walking down the streets I now called home, with one of the friends I'd made here. Her name, Serah.
She was tall and skinny, with dark hair and eyes, tanned skin and made me look like a lump of plastic.
I was short, with brown hair and green eyes. I was far from a beauty queen, although I seemed to become friends with girls who were.
We were just walking back through the bustling streets, from a group movie session. There had been about eight of us in total. Some I knew, some I'd only just met.
"So" Serah started, flicking her long hair back "What did you think of Devin?"
I shrugged, looking around as we walked "He's all right I guess"
She bumped my shoulder a little, and I looked up at her. She was grinning.
"You know, he was looking at you tonight"
I sighed, rolling my eyes "Ser, really? You know I already have a boyfriend"
"Well, where is he?" She pouted at me "I still haven't been introduced to him, he hasn't come out to the movies or anything with us"
I blushed a little "Well, he's kind of a nerd... and doesn't really get out much"
Well, it was true.
"Well, you go tell your hottie nerd" She stopped me, turning me to face her, a large grin on her face "That he must come to the next party I have. No more excuses"
I don't think my face could have gotten any redder. I gulped.
"Um...sure" Was all I could say.
I didn't have the heart to tell her that he would most likely...if not indefinitely... not be coming. Mainly because the mere sight of him would cause her to run, screaming from the room. No matter how open minded she was.
She patted my shoulder, starting to walk down the street, her heels clicking as she walked. I followed her, surprised at how used to this I'd become. Our movie nights, sometimes even just going out to eat and hang out. Dealing with some of the rude people on the streets sometimes too. It was kind of...nice.
But as great a person as she was, and as happy as I was to have her, I still missed Amanda.
And... maybe Rachel too.
Don't ever tell her I said that.
"Well, I better get going. Or I'll be late-"
The moment I said those words I regretted them.
"Oooh, where to my little social butterfly?" She took my arm in hers, looking excited.
"Well, I'm going to uh... um... meet up with my boyfriend" I finally said to her, hoping she wouldn't ask to come along like she had in the past.
"Aww, can I come with you to meet him? Pleaaase" She squeezed my arm slightly, putting on that little pout she always tried to use on me. I groaned.
"Come on Serah, don't-"
"Oh come on, it wont be for long"
"Ser, he wont come meet me with other people around" I finally admitted. I didn't like brushing her off like this, but I didn't have a choice. She really was too persistent.
She seemed genuinely upset, but then seemed to brush it off, smiling down at me.
"All right, maybe next time then!" She twisted me around, pushing me forward and slapping my butt in the process. I yelped.
"Go meet your boy toy my gorgeous girl...I'll see you tomorrow"
"Uh...bye Ser" I rubbed my behind, turning around and watching her walk off. That girl had no shame...
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As I walked along, I pulled out my phone, plugging the earphones in and placing one in my left ear. The other I left out, so I could hear any dangers coming up. The only reason I had this thing, was because Serah had insisted I have a phone, so we could stay in contact. So... I gave it to my two favorite brainiacs to...upgrade.
I dialed a number, hearing it ring, then a click as the person on the other end picked up.
"Hey, there you are"
I smiled, unable to stop myself.
"Yep, here I am. I almost had Serah come along"
I walked down the street, keeping an eye on where I was going.
"Oh, Serah? I heard she called me a "hottie" nerd?"
I sighed "Don't tell me you've been watching us again"
"Well...no, but Mikey overheard-"
"Sorry Jaaade" Came the voice in the background. I rolled my eyes, turning down a slightly darker street.
"Tell him I forgive him... this time "
"Mikey, you better run" I heard him say, and a weird sound come from Mikey.
I couldn't help but laugh, pretending to not see the red markings as I passed the building, turning another corner.
"So...am I?"
"Are you what, my love?"
"A 'hottie nerd'?"
I snorted "You are to me. I don't think my friend would agree if she saw you"
"Oh" He seemed almost upset.
"Does it matter? I thought you only had eyes for me?"
"Of course, I just..."
I shook my head, smiling.
A scuffle behind me made me look up and around.
Nothing.
"We have bogeys" Came the voice on the other end of the phone, as I turned back and pretended to just continue on my way. To anyone else overhearing, it would just sound like a girl talking to her boyfriend. If only they knew what my boyfriend was...
"You know, you're cute when you say that"
"When I say what?" He asked.
"Bogeys" At that moment I ducked, feeling the air of something go over my head, hitting the wall next to me. I heard the metal clunk as it hit.
"Let's do this!" I stood up, looking to my left as the guy pulled back for another swing, pulling my leg up and kicking him in the chest. He collapsed back.
Then something else was thrown at me, and I dove away from the wall. '
"Hey hey hey" I took a quick scan around me. Four... maybe five... guys, were now circling me. The one that had spoke was cracking his knuckles, smiling at me. I could see a gold tooth glimmering in the low light.
"Wow, really? You thugs are getting lame" I sighed, seeing another twirl around his metal pipe. Probably thinking he was all that.
"And you" I pointed at him "A pipe, seriously? Couldn't even buy or make your own weapon, just had to steal it off a bloody building. How-"
Before I had a chance to finish, he was coming at me with the pipe. I didn't move.
Mostly, because I knew I didn't need to.
In the blink of an eye, a large figure was now in front of me, and I heard the metal pipe hit something.
"What...the?" Came one of them, and I heard soft thuds as others came down.
"Run!" Screamed another, but there were sounds of a fight, and the figure in front of me flipped away, before I looked to see all five of the thugs were down. I saw a rope come out.
"You need to stop antagonizing them like that" An object was thrown at me, and I barely caught it in time. I clumsily moved it around so I could use it, pushing the correct buttons on it as I answered "I knew you wouldn't let them hurt me"
Before he could reply, I put on my best scared American voice, as someone picked up on the other end.
"Please help! Some poor girl is going to get killed!" I gave them the address, then hung up.
I turned to see big green eyes behind broken glasses staring down at me.
"You know I don't like coming in at the last minute like that" He frowned, pushing his glasses up.
"You know, you're cute when you're angry" I leaned up, giving him a small peck on the nose, before starting to turn away.
I felt my arm grabbed gently, and I was spun back around, and into his arms, where I greeted with a deep kiss.
"J-Jade?" I heard a voice, and I managed to pull back from Donnie, looking over to see a very scared looking Serah.
"Uh oh" Came Mikey, as I saw her eyes roll back into her head, starting to collapse to the ground.
Thankfully, Raph caught her just in time.
"Oooh, this isn't good" Donnie muttered.
I had to agree.