Chapter 11

Ax



As we were flying to Rachel's I was, as I was sure the others were, thinking about the last few days. The others had said a being called The One captured me and took me to Kelbrid space. I had never heard of this being before. I have, although, heard about Kelbrid space. The last thing I remember after I went aboard the so-called abandoned ship was finding the polar bear's hair and reporting back to my crew. After that everything went black and the next thing I knew I was standing next to Prince Jake, Marco, Tobias, and Rachel.

Rachel's family had moved farther out into the country after Rachel had been killed. Her mother said she needed the peace and quiet. Rachel's sisters lived there too, and were home-schooled because her mother didn't want them to have to deal with the reporters every day at school. I am still not quite sure what home-schooled is.

After one hour and thirty-seven minutes of flying we finally reached the house. We landed in some trees near it and demorphed. There we took a few minutes to decide what to do next.

"Okay, now what?" asked Cassie.

"Maybe I should go and knock on the door, then explain what happened to Rachel's mom," suggested Jake. "Like we did with Cassie."

Prince Jake, I am not sure that is such a good idea. We don't have much time till it gets dark and we need to fly home. Perhaps Rachel should just knock on the door. Things won't take that long, that way. I said.

"Yeah, Ax is right, guys. Let's just get this over with. I'll go and explain things, then I'll call the rest of you in." Rachel agreed.

With that Rachel turned and headed towards the door. She hesitated a little, and then knocked. At first it seemed as if no one was home. Rachel started to turn away. Then the door opened.

"Who is." Rachel's mom started, but stopped because she had fainted.

Chapter 12

Jake

We all rushed to the door when Rachel's mom had fainted. Rachel was already checking to see if she was okay.

"What happened?" asked Cassie.

"She fainted, duh," Marco replied.

"Why?"

"You would faint too, if you saw a dead person," said Marco.

"Hello? Is anyone there?" called Jordan, Rachel's sister, who was coming to the door. "What are you guys doing here? What happened to."

"Hi, Jordan. How are you?" asked Rachel.

"But.but.you're dead. Why are you here? Are you a ghost?"

"No. I'm alive, but it's a long story. Help me get Mom into the house and I'll tell you it. Where's Sara?"

"She's at a friend's house," Jordan said, distracted. "How can you be here? It's impossible."

"No it isn't, obviously," cut in Marco.

Okay you guys, enough chatting. We better get into the house, it's cold out here. said Tobias.

"You're right, Tobias. Also, maybe you and Ax should morph human. It might be more comfortable inside," I said.

After we were inside and Rachel's mom was lying on the couch, still unconscious, we began to tell Jordan the story. It took longer then explaining it to Rachel and Cassie because she kept on interrupting. As we got near the end Rachel's mom started to stir.

"Wha.what happened. I dreamt Rachel was here." she mumbled.

"It what wasn't a dream, Mom. I'm alive," Rachel said, gently.

"But that's impossible."

"By the time this week is over I'm going to have heard that word a thousand times," Marco muttered.

"Be quiet, Marco," Cassie told him.

"I am sorry for interrupting but Tobias and I must demorph. We have approximately one and a half of you minutes left before we become nothlits. Its. Lits," Ax said.

"Ax," I said aggravated. "Why didn't you tell me before?"

"I am sorry, Prince Jake."

"Don't call me Prince," I said. By now it had become more of a habit then anything.

"And they are your minutes too, Ax. How many times must I tell you," Marco told him.

As Ax and Tobias demorphed, we once again told the story of what had happened. Unfortunately we would probably have to tell it many more times, again and again. Rachel's mom listened without saying a word. She just seemed shock beyond belief. Finally we finished telling what had happened.

"Mom?" Rachel said. "I'm sorry about what I said before. I really didn't mean it. I don't know what happened to me. I just.changed. I'm sorry."

"It's okay, honey, it's okay. I forgive you. You know I always would. I was just so frustrated back at that camp. It's okay."

"Well, I guess the rest of us will be going now. Rachel, if we need you we'll call you in the morning. Cassie has the number. Well, bye." I said. Then we all filed out of the house and morphed into owls because it was dark out.

Man, this is just like old times. Isn't it, guys? Getting up early, going to bed at the crack of dawn. What happened to the perfect life I dreamed of after the war? Marco said.

Be quiet, Marco. said Tobias, annoyed.

After that the rest of the flight home was silent. Finally we reached the city.

Okay guys, I'll call you in the morning. No, wait. Tomorrow, everyone sleep in late. We need a break. The next day, Monday, I'll call you around 9:00. Bye.

Twenty minutes after that I was in my bed asleep.