I stared at them.
Humans, like the Hork-Bajir before them, have always been the weaker species- the victims.
But these kittens had teeth.
My brother's words echoed in my head. "Now go, human, live like them." Live like the humans? For the life of me, I had never seen such a species. They would fight no matter how greatly the odds were against them. Not quite the brightest creatures, mind you, but some respect has to be given to pure, dumb courage. Dumb luck often follows it, and dumb luck can save a person.
Or even a planet.
I was stuck on this planet. I had no way out- and anyway, where would I go? I smiled to myself grimly. This planet and these people, for all their many, many faults, were all I had.
They all stared at me, smug with Cassie's brilliant idea. Of course. I let my head hang as if I was ashamed and caught. Like I was trapped by her words. Right… Excuse me while I gag. "Fine," I said tightly. "I'll fight with you."
I didn't laugh, but it was hard. It was almost too easy- and perfect.
I needed to seem vulnerable, not undefeatable. Let them think they caught me, that they had offered me a compromise from what I really wanted. That way they would think that they would be able to keep some control over me.
Hell no!
What was I supposed to do with the morphing power if I had it on my own? Keep morphing, keep hiding, until the Yeerks finally find me?
I don't hide.
I watched closely as Cassie retrieved the morphing device. Memorized the location- just in case. "All right," she breathed. "This is it." She gave to the Andalite, who glared at me, but held it out.
(Put your palm on the corner, flat,) he said.
I did, pretending not to see Rachel's worried/angry look, or the flash of doubt that passed between Cassie and Jake.
A strange little shock went through me and I almost yelped. It didn't hurt, it just felt like a sort of mild vibrator maybe, only throughout my entire body.
Weirdness.
I shook myself of the feeling as I pulled my hand back.
"Welcome to the Animorphs, Alanna," Marco said with a grin.
"I guess we'll have to fight side by side now," Rachel said somewhat bitterly. Wow, contain your excitement.
(You're one of us now,) Tobias said.
One of them. Just another human, fighting for her world. A human named Alanna.
Not in this lifetime. The Music of the Night wasn't over yet, and goddamn it, they hadn't seen the last of Alissan.
Not by a long shot.
THE END (for now…)
What do you think? The ending is supposed to be like this- Alanna (excuse me, Alissan) isn't going TOTALLY human on us, don't worry. I might write a sequel if I feel inspired enough. Oh, yeah, lots and lots of reviews inspire me often hint, hint). Thank you SO much for reading this- I hope you liked it!
Humans, like the Hork-Bajir before them, have always been the weaker species- the victims.
But these kittens had teeth.
My brother's words echoed in my head. "Now go, human, live like them." Live like the humans? For the life of me, I had never seen such a species. They would fight no matter how greatly the odds were against them. Not quite the brightest creatures, mind you, but some respect has to be given to pure, dumb courage. Dumb luck often follows it, and dumb luck can save a person.
Or even a planet.
I was stuck on this planet. I had no way out- and anyway, where would I go? I smiled to myself grimly. This planet and these people, for all their many, many faults, were all I had.
They all stared at me, smug with Cassie's brilliant idea. Of course. I let my head hang as if I was ashamed and caught. Like I was trapped by her words. Right… Excuse me while I gag. "Fine," I said tightly. "I'll fight with you."
I didn't laugh, but it was hard. It was almost too easy- and perfect.
I needed to seem vulnerable, not undefeatable. Let them think they caught me, that they had offered me a compromise from what I really wanted. That way they would think that they would be able to keep some control over me.
Hell no!
What was I supposed to do with the morphing power if I had it on my own? Keep morphing, keep hiding, until the Yeerks finally find me?
I don't hide.
I watched closely as Cassie retrieved the morphing device. Memorized the location- just in case. "All right," she breathed. "This is it." She gave to the Andalite, who glared at me, but held it out.
(Put your palm on the corner, flat,) he said.
I did, pretending not to see Rachel's worried/angry look, or the flash of doubt that passed between Cassie and Jake.
A strange little shock went through me and I almost yelped. It didn't hurt, it just felt like a sort of mild vibrator maybe, only throughout my entire body.
Weirdness.
I shook myself of the feeling as I pulled my hand back.
"Welcome to the Animorphs, Alanna," Marco said with a grin.
"I guess we'll have to fight side by side now," Rachel said somewhat bitterly. Wow, contain your excitement.
(You're one of us now,) Tobias said.
One of them. Just another human, fighting for her world. A human named Alanna.
Not in this lifetime. The Music of the Night wasn't over yet, and goddamn it, they hadn't seen the last of Alissan.
Not by a long shot.
THE END (for now…)
What do you think? The ending is supposed to be like this- Alanna (excuse me, Alissan) isn't going TOTALLY human on us, don't worry. I might write a sequel if I feel inspired enough. Oh, yeah, lots and lots of reviews inspire me often hint, hint). Thank you SO much for reading this- I hope you liked it!