Marco's pov:

Oh how I was so tired. The night before the Animorphs had a little mission. I hate the fact I came up with that name, but on the other hand how could I not? I am a genius of course.

I sat down in front of my locker and quickly started scribbling down some random stuff on a piece of paper. This was supposed to be my English paper due in two classes from now. I could only hope it doesn't turn out like my last gibberish paper. My attention was turned to the other sheet of paper in the binder I had. The grade plastered in big red letters made me cringe. Of course the 'Nice try again Marco' under the grade caused a smirk to form on my lips.

I felt someone sit next to me. That person happened t be Jake. My best friend since we were in diapers and the groups fearless leader.

"You doing that English paper?" He asked chuckling.

"Yes and I have to say, I have a great feeling about the grade on this one", I said confidently.

"You said that last time Marco" Jake said as he raised an eyebrow at me.

"Said what? Was it another terrible joke we all heard a million times?" voice sneered. I already knew who it was.

"Take a look Jake, the mighty Xena has blessed us with her presence" I mocked. Xena warrior princess is the name I gave the muscle of the group, Rachel. She might seem like a harmless blonde, but in reality she was a warrior deep inside. God that sounds cheesy.

Cassie followed right behind Rachel. Cassie was like the peacekeeper of the group. The peace loving tree hugger.

Cassie sent a wide smile at Jake and he sent one right back. No matter how much they hide it, they make it so obvious they like each other.

I rolled my eyes as I saw this scene.

Just as I did that I saw someone new. She had dark curly brown hair and tan skin. As she walked I was she wore red glasses and a pretty mean glare. Who was she glaring at? Practically everyone.

I nudged Jake, getting his attention. "Is she new?" I asked.

"Why? Does little Marco have a crush" Rachel shot.

"Can't a person wonder?" Cassie spoke up for me. "And I haven't seen her either".

"She could be new. We get new students all the time" Jake said.

"Yeah, but she didn't look confused as she walked through here". Cassie countered. "New students always have trouble finding classes".

Cassie was 100% right. The girl looked like she knew exactly where everything was.

Cassie leaned in closer to the group as she said the next sentence, that everyone seemed to be thinking. "Do you think she is a controller?"

"There is no way to find out unless we follow her for three days" Jake whispered.

I took a look around. Anyone could be controllers and there is basically no way to tell upfront.

Cassie looked troubled for a second. "There is something different about her" she said.

"How can you tell?" Rachel asked.

Cassie gave a shrug. "Its just a feeling" She said back.

Whenever Cassie felt something like that, she is almost always right. I wonder…

"What if she is one? Then we could gain access to another entrance to the Yeerk pool" I spoke. My eyes widened as I slapped a hand over my mouth. "Ignore Everything I just said".

"Wow Marco actually had a good idea for once" Rachel smirked.

"I am full of good ideas and that Xena is not one of them" I shot back.

"Marco is right. I think we should watch her to see" Jake said. "Of course I'm not gonna force this on everyone. So any objections?"

"I'm in!" Rachel piped in.

"Of course" I muttered. Rachel sent a quick glare over to me.

One by one the others voted in, leaving me the last one to vote.

"Well I lost anyway, so why argue" I said folding my arms.

"Good thing to, because your going to be the first to make contact" Jake said, a smile forming on his face.

"What?!" I shouted.

"Would you look at that, time for class" He quickly said as he stood up and jogged to his class.

Cassie and Rachel stood up too. "I have some homework to finish" She said quickly as she made her get away.

Meanwhile Cassie looked at me with her sincere eyes. "Good luck"

Why did I have to say anything?

After my first class, I made a beeline for that class I saw the girl walk in. When I got to it, I saw her standing at her locker, getting her books. Actually she was kind of pretty— No time to think about this. She could be a controller. I walked up to her she stopped getting her books. She turned around quickly. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at me. Did I have something on my face? I saw her eyes dart to my binder then back up to be.

"May I help you?" She asked.

"Hi, i'm Marco. Are you new?" I said. Could I be more direct that that?

"I am not new. I have been here for a while" She said. She began to walk away, but I caught up to her.

"You have?" I asked. "I haven't seen you around". Seriously? She has been here for a while. Why hasn't anyone noticed?

"Cool. I don't like talking to people" She said in a monotone voice. Was she always like this?

"Rosalie" She said plainly. I noticed she tried walking faster, but I wasn't letting her go this easy.

"A pretty name for a pretty girl" I said, giving a wink. No blush, no amusement. Nothing appeared in her eyes and she made no facial expressions. "So where are you headed?" I asked.

"English, room 32" She answered.

"Great! I'm going there too" I said, while grabbing her arm and pulling her toward the class room.

The class quickly passed. Right when the bell rang, she was out of the room. No wonder no one new she was in the school.

"How did it go?" Jake asked, walking up to me.

"She is so bland man!" I said. "She literally took no interest in me what so ever. Who could resist this?" I asked, smiling.

"Well from the looks of it, she is extremely smart" Rachel said walking up behind me.

I jumped slightly, not expecting her.

"Ha ha, very funny Rachel" I said rolling my eyes.

She batted her eyelashes and gave me an innocent look. "I don't know what you are talking about". I love when she does that.

"Anyway back to business" Jake said being the firm leader he is. "What is next?" He asked.

"I think we should have Tobias and Ax watch her for the time being. I mean, she need to know if she is actually a controller" Cassie said.

"Then we follow her to the Yeerk pool" Rachel finished.

"Sounds good to me" Jake said as he walked off to the next class

So you want me and Ax to watch her to see if she is a controller? Tobias asked. Tobias is a nothilit, or a human trapped in a morph. He stayed passed the deadly 2 hour limit and was forced to stay as a hawk. The Ellimist, a powerful being somewhere in the universe, gave a quick visit to grant him back his powers. Did I mention that nearly go us all killed?

"Yes. And if she is we need to know where the Yeerk pool is" Jake said.

"Where is Ax for this? He should of been here by now" Rachel said, obviously irritated.

He should be here in 5, 4, 3, 2… 1

Just then, Andillite jumped into view. "Show off" I mumbled.

Tobias turned his hawk gaze at me.

Your just jealous of it He said.

Cassie quickly made sure her folks weren't home so they couldn't see Ax. I'm pretty sure they would have a heart attack if they saw him.

You needed my assistance prince Jake? Ax asked. He swiveled a stalk eye to look around of intruders.

Before Jake could answer, Rachel interrupted. "Why are you so late?"

He turned his main eyes to her. I had to avoid a group of traveling humans he said.

"Ax I need you and Tobias to watch a girl from school" Jake said, trying to get back on the topic at hand.

"Thanks to my smart idea, we are going to find another entrance to the Yeerk pool" I said.

"We have to make sure she is a controller" Cassie said.

Ax gave a small nod at the idea.

Do you know where this human lives? Ax asked.

I froze. I sure didn't try to get her address.

"I don't know the exact number, but its on Baker street. Do you know where that is Tobias?" Jake asked.

"How did you—" I started to ask.

"Her records are on the school's computer genius" Rachel said as she rolled her eyes.

I made a fake gasp. "Rachel finally admitted to my genius" I said smiling.

I believe that is a form of sarcasm from Rachel Ax said.

My eye twitched, causing everyone to laugh.

I do not get it Ax said.