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it won't be so rushed anymore-I'll explain more in this chapter and the
upcoming ones-I wrote ch. 3 late at night so I was tired- Thanx. Ambrosia-
I know, cool huh? I had to make her human and powerful, it fits don't ya
think? NEWays-I named her after Lady Godiva, but she was not the person
who said let them eat cake- I forgot who that was, Marie Antoinette maybe?
Just to let you all know, Godiva is the 3 or 4 most important person on
the Andalite home world, I haven't decided which yet. Thanks all and
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Chapter 3-Godiva
My name is Godiva-Adel-Lithium. I am the princess of the Andalites, yet, I am human, my mom is human, and my brother is human. My father is King Dralu, and he is an Andalite. My background is complicated, so listen carefully. My father was on a mission to destroy a Yeerk pool on Leera when he met my mother. The Andalites where on the ground battling Hork- Bajir and my father was hit by a dracon beam. A Hork-Bajir was about to finish him off when my mother, who's Yeerk was feeding and had been let go by the Hork-Bajir watching her when the battle began, shot the Hork-Bajir with a dracon beam. After the battle, he thanked my mother and asked what he could do for her in return. She said all she wanted was to go home. My father, who was a prince with lots of power, agreed. On the way back to earth, the Dome ship was attacked. The ship had to return to the Andalite home world. It was many months before my father could take my mother home. By then, the two had fallen in love. They both knew that my grandfather, King Coratus would never allow it, so when my father took my mother back to earth, he decided to stay there with her. My grandfather found out and was furious. He ordered for them to be brought to him, so a group of Andalites retrieved them from earth. My grandfather was stubborn and would not listen, so my father threatened to leave again. He was 18 in earth years and old enough in Andalite years to be considered an adult. My grandmother, Queen Genidor, out of fear of losing her only son, decided to take a stand. She told my grandfather that if he did not allow my father and mother to marry, she would leave him and go to earth with my father and mother. My grandfather loved Queen Genidor very much, so he gave his consent for the wedding. However, he would only do this after making sure my mother knew she would have to live on the Andalite home world and rule as Queen, Queen Sarah Brooke Anderson. So now that you know my past, you might as well know something about me. I am 16, soon to be 17, and of medium height. I have dark, brown, hair that barely flows below my shoulder. I am thin, have brown-green eyes, and I am a futurist. A futurist is someone who can see certain things in the future. My grandmother was also a futurist. She died before she could teach me the ways of the futurist. But at the moment, my future did not matter, just my present. I released Aximili and took a step back in surprise at my own actions. He smiled tenderly at me and my heart melted. I realized then that I loved him. I smiled at him and he looked at me longingly. I heard one of his human friends clear their throat. I blushed slightly when I looked at the cute Hispanic one. He smirked. I turned back to Aximili.
"Hello, Prince Aximili" I said curtsying. It was difficult to do seeing as how I was in tight (yet stretchy), low cut, black pants and a tight shirt (it looked like a tube top only with one tank top sleeve). He began to bow back.
Hello, Princess Godiva. I stopped him in mid-bow.
"There is no need for you to do that, I have done nothing to earn your respect" I stated.
Oh, but you have. You have, princess he answered completing the bow anyway.
Our eyes locked and for a moment I thought he was going to kiss me (a/n-for those of you who don't know, Andalites kiss by rubbing the palm of their hand up and down someone's cheek). Yet, as much as I would have welcomed it, he turned his head away and introduced his friends.
This is Prince Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Marco, and War-Prince Alloran he said pointing to each in turn. I said hello to everyone, but paused when I came to Alloran.
"The War-Prince Alloran. My father's War-Prince Alloran"?
So, you know who I am he answered. Yet somehow, I don't think that's a good thing.
I smiled at him and gently touched his arm, "If you are the War- Prince Alloran I think you are, than you are honorable and it is a pleasure to know you. My father has never said a cruel word about you. Anyone who can survive as long as you did with a Yeerk in his head is honorable".
Thank you, Princess Godiva. I shall not forget your kindness.
" Go on" I said, "it must be boring for you to be around a bunch of teenagers. Go on to the bridge. Tell them I sent you, they will show you around the bridge. This is the newest Dome ship out".
Thank you he said as he ran towards the bridge.
Rachel was looking at me strangely, as was everyone except Aximili; he was looking at me kindly. I smiled at him then looked at the others.
"Is something wrong," I asked.
"No" Jake replied, "we were just wondering, are you a nothlit"?
I looked at Aximili, "Have you not told them"?
I have not had the chance he answered.
I sighed. "Let's go to my room, my story is a long one. Besides, there are things we must discuss".
"You sure you and Ax just don't want to 'talk'" Marco replied sarcastically.
Aximili's eyes widened and Marco received a hit in the ribs from Rachel.
"Shut up, Marco" she said through gritted teeth.
"What" he said, "I wasn't knocking on you and bird-boy this time. Still, I get hit".
What would you prefer, Marco? Rachel hitting you in the ribs or Ax knocking you with his tail blade Tobias responded.
I slowed down my pace so I was walking beside Aximili. He looked tense and embarrassed. I took his hand, gave it a squeeze, and released it. He smiled at me and looked away.
I would never… he began.
"I know" I answered. "It was just a joke".
Princess Godiva… he started
Just Godiva I gently corrected.
Godiva, I want you to know something.
"Yes"?
I still care for you the same way I did three years ago. My feelings for you have not changed. I could tell he was nervous, he did not believe himself worthy of me. My brother and I thought he was the only one worthy of me. Well, my brother used to think that. He was gone now. Supposedly dead.
"I feel the same way, Aximili. But I must know one thing. How do you feel towards me"?
It was a cruel thing to do, but I had to see if he was brave enough to admit his feelings to me. If he wasn't, well, I hope he is.
I feel affection towards you, Godiva. You are different than any other female I have ever met. You make me feel special inside. He waited for my answer. I smiled at him and had to stop myself from crying. No one had ever said anything so sweet to me before. It wasn't his words that touched me; it was the feeling in his thought speak.
I turned to him; "I feel the same way towards you, Aximili. I feel affection".
We smiled at each other. All of his nervousness vanished. I knew I had found the person who was my match. Aximili stopped and so did I. We didn't even notice the others were watching us. Aximili brought his hand up to my face and kissed me. I did the same to him. We stood there looking into each other's eyes for about a minute.
Unfortunately, Prince Penar-Amilel-Estekaz also saw us. Prince Penar was Captain Prince Asculan's son. He was trying to court me and I knew his father was going to talk to my father about marriage. I knew he did not like me. My brother and I are, were twins. Neither my brother nor I liked him. My brother always was 'rooting' for Aximili. Penar walked up to me, stepping in front of me so Aximili would have to step back. I gave him a fake smile, not that he cared.
Your highness he said. Have you considered my offer?
Earlier, he had asked me if perhaps I would go to an estreen showing with him. That was basically what most Andalites did for dating. It was like going to a movie or concert.
"Yes, but as I told you earlier, I must first make sure my schedule is clear. If it is, I shall go with you to the estreen showing" I answered. I did not want to go with him, but it would be unwise to make Penar mad. Especially if he found out Aximili was the reason I turned him down. Prince Penar always got what he wanted. Well, I guess I was going to be the first person to turn him down. Aximili looked at me questioningly, as did the others.
Well, I must be going. But as always, it was a pleasure speaking with you Princess Godiva he gave a slight bow which I acknowledged with a nod of my head.
As he walked away, Marco did the 'loser sneeze'.
"Loser" he said. The others laughed while I contained my laughter, knowing it would be dishonorable.
Prince Penar paused a moment to glare at Marco with his stalk eyes, then continued walking with a swagger.
When he was gone everyone turned to me for an explanation.
"He wishes to court me so I will one day marry him. An estreen showing is a showing in which talented morphers show their abilities. It is what most Andalites do for dates. Sort of like a movie or concert".
Do you think he'll end up marrying you Tobias asked.
"The day I marry Prince Penar is the day all Andalites become voluntary controllers".
We all laughed as we continued walking to my room. Once again, I fell in step with Aximili. He grasped my hand and held it tight. I gave his hand a squeeze.
"Don't worry" I told him. "Prince Penar could never win my heart over".
No, he couldn't. The way you won my heart over is a feeling someone as cruel as Penar-Amilek-Estekaz could never experience let alone accomplish. Once again, Aximili's words had touched my heart.
"You don't like him" I stated.
He has always competed with me and always won Aximili replied anger seeping in his thought speak.
I stopped Aximili. Once again, we did not notice the others watching us.
"This is one thing he will not win. For you have already won my heart" I answered taking a step closer to Aximili. He in turn took a step towards me. We were inches apart.
You doth teach the torches to burn bright. You are like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear. Did my heart love till now he replied quoting Shakespeare.
"You know Shakespeare? You know Romeo and Juliet? That is my favorite play of all time".
I meant every word he said so tenderly.
He kissed me again and I did the same. I never felt this way before. In some aspects it scared me, yet I also loved it. We both stopped and he took my hand as we continued walking.
"Here it is" I said a moment later.
So we entered my room. When the animorphs saw my room, it would be an under exaggerated statement to say they were surprised and impressed.
Chapter 3-Godiva
My name is Godiva-Adel-Lithium. I am the princess of the Andalites, yet, I am human, my mom is human, and my brother is human. My father is King Dralu, and he is an Andalite. My background is complicated, so listen carefully. My father was on a mission to destroy a Yeerk pool on Leera when he met my mother. The Andalites where on the ground battling Hork- Bajir and my father was hit by a dracon beam. A Hork-Bajir was about to finish him off when my mother, who's Yeerk was feeding and had been let go by the Hork-Bajir watching her when the battle began, shot the Hork-Bajir with a dracon beam. After the battle, he thanked my mother and asked what he could do for her in return. She said all she wanted was to go home. My father, who was a prince with lots of power, agreed. On the way back to earth, the Dome ship was attacked. The ship had to return to the Andalite home world. It was many months before my father could take my mother home. By then, the two had fallen in love. They both knew that my grandfather, King Coratus would never allow it, so when my father took my mother back to earth, he decided to stay there with her. My grandfather found out and was furious. He ordered for them to be brought to him, so a group of Andalites retrieved them from earth. My grandfather was stubborn and would not listen, so my father threatened to leave again. He was 18 in earth years and old enough in Andalite years to be considered an adult. My grandmother, Queen Genidor, out of fear of losing her only son, decided to take a stand. She told my grandfather that if he did not allow my father and mother to marry, she would leave him and go to earth with my father and mother. My grandfather loved Queen Genidor very much, so he gave his consent for the wedding. However, he would only do this after making sure my mother knew she would have to live on the Andalite home world and rule as Queen, Queen Sarah Brooke Anderson. So now that you know my past, you might as well know something about me. I am 16, soon to be 17, and of medium height. I have dark, brown, hair that barely flows below my shoulder. I am thin, have brown-green eyes, and I am a futurist. A futurist is someone who can see certain things in the future. My grandmother was also a futurist. She died before she could teach me the ways of the futurist. But at the moment, my future did not matter, just my present. I released Aximili and took a step back in surprise at my own actions. He smiled tenderly at me and my heart melted. I realized then that I loved him. I smiled at him and he looked at me longingly. I heard one of his human friends clear their throat. I blushed slightly when I looked at the cute Hispanic one. He smirked. I turned back to Aximili.
"Hello, Prince Aximili" I said curtsying. It was difficult to do seeing as how I was in tight (yet stretchy), low cut, black pants and a tight shirt (it looked like a tube top only with one tank top sleeve). He began to bow back.
Hello, Princess Godiva. I stopped him in mid-bow.
"There is no need for you to do that, I have done nothing to earn your respect" I stated.
Oh, but you have. You have, princess he answered completing the bow anyway.
Our eyes locked and for a moment I thought he was going to kiss me (a/n-for those of you who don't know, Andalites kiss by rubbing the palm of their hand up and down someone's cheek). Yet, as much as I would have welcomed it, he turned his head away and introduced his friends.
This is Prince Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Marco, and War-Prince Alloran he said pointing to each in turn. I said hello to everyone, but paused when I came to Alloran.
"The War-Prince Alloran. My father's War-Prince Alloran"?
So, you know who I am he answered. Yet somehow, I don't think that's a good thing.
I smiled at him and gently touched his arm, "If you are the War- Prince Alloran I think you are, than you are honorable and it is a pleasure to know you. My father has never said a cruel word about you. Anyone who can survive as long as you did with a Yeerk in his head is honorable".
Thank you, Princess Godiva. I shall not forget your kindness.
" Go on" I said, "it must be boring for you to be around a bunch of teenagers. Go on to the bridge. Tell them I sent you, they will show you around the bridge. This is the newest Dome ship out".
Thank you he said as he ran towards the bridge.
Rachel was looking at me strangely, as was everyone except Aximili; he was looking at me kindly. I smiled at him then looked at the others.
"Is something wrong," I asked.
"No" Jake replied, "we were just wondering, are you a nothlit"?
I looked at Aximili, "Have you not told them"?
I have not had the chance he answered.
I sighed. "Let's go to my room, my story is a long one. Besides, there are things we must discuss".
"You sure you and Ax just don't want to 'talk'" Marco replied sarcastically.
Aximili's eyes widened and Marco received a hit in the ribs from Rachel.
"Shut up, Marco" she said through gritted teeth.
"What" he said, "I wasn't knocking on you and bird-boy this time. Still, I get hit".
What would you prefer, Marco? Rachel hitting you in the ribs or Ax knocking you with his tail blade Tobias responded.
I slowed down my pace so I was walking beside Aximili. He looked tense and embarrassed. I took his hand, gave it a squeeze, and released it. He smiled at me and looked away.
I would never… he began.
"I know" I answered. "It was just a joke".
Princess Godiva… he started
Just Godiva I gently corrected.
Godiva, I want you to know something.
"Yes"?
I still care for you the same way I did three years ago. My feelings for you have not changed. I could tell he was nervous, he did not believe himself worthy of me. My brother and I thought he was the only one worthy of me. Well, my brother used to think that. He was gone now. Supposedly dead.
"I feel the same way, Aximili. But I must know one thing. How do you feel towards me"?
It was a cruel thing to do, but I had to see if he was brave enough to admit his feelings to me. If he wasn't, well, I hope he is.
I feel affection towards you, Godiva. You are different than any other female I have ever met. You make me feel special inside. He waited for my answer. I smiled at him and had to stop myself from crying. No one had ever said anything so sweet to me before. It wasn't his words that touched me; it was the feeling in his thought speak.
I turned to him; "I feel the same way towards you, Aximili. I feel affection".
We smiled at each other. All of his nervousness vanished. I knew I had found the person who was my match. Aximili stopped and so did I. We didn't even notice the others were watching us. Aximili brought his hand up to my face and kissed me. I did the same to him. We stood there looking into each other's eyes for about a minute.
Unfortunately, Prince Penar-Amilel-Estekaz also saw us. Prince Penar was Captain Prince Asculan's son. He was trying to court me and I knew his father was going to talk to my father about marriage. I knew he did not like me. My brother and I are, were twins. Neither my brother nor I liked him. My brother always was 'rooting' for Aximili. Penar walked up to me, stepping in front of me so Aximili would have to step back. I gave him a fake smile, not that he cared.
Your highness he said. Have you considered my offer?
Earlier, he had asked me if perhaps I would go to an estreen showing with him. That was basically what most Andalites did for dating. It was like going to a movie or concert.
"Yes, but as I told you earlier, I must first make sure my schedule is clear. If it is, I shall go with you to the estreen showing" I answered. I did not want to go with him, but it would be unwise to make Penar mad. Especially if he found out Aximili was the reason I turned him down. Prince Penar always got what he wanted. Well, I guess I was going to be the first person to turn him down. Aximili looked at me questioningly, as did the others.
Well, I must be going. But as always, it was a pleasure speaking with you Princess Godiva he gave a slight bow which I acknowledged with a nod of my head.
As he walked away, Marco did the 'loser sneeze'.
"Loser" he said. The others laughed while I contained my laughter, knowing it would be dishonorable.
Prince Penar paused a moment to glare at Marco with his stalk eyes, then continued walking with a swagger.
When he was gone everyone turned to me for an explanation.
"He wishes to court me so I will one day marry him. An estreen showing is a showing in which talented morphers show their abilities. It is what most Andalites do for dates. Sort of like a movie or concert".
Do you think he'll end up marrying you Tobias asked.
"The day I marry Prince Penar is the day all Andalites become voluntary controllers".
We all laughed as we continued walking to my room. Once again, I fell in step with Aximili. He grasped my hand and held it tight. I gave his hand a squeeze.
"Don't worry" I told him. "Prince Penar could never win my heart over".
No, he couldn't. The way you won my heart over is a feeling someone as cruel as Penar-Amilek-Estekaz could never experience let alone accomplish. Once again, Aximili's words had touched my heart.
"You don't like him" I stated.
He has always competed with me and always won Aximili replied anger seeping in his thought speak.
I stopped Aximili. Once again, we did not notice the others watching us.
"This is one thing he will not win. For you have already won my heart" I answered taking a step closer to Aximili. He in turn took a step towards me. We were inches apart.
You doth teach the torches to burn bright. You are like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear. Did my heart love till now he replied quoting Shakespeare.
"You know Shakespeare? You know Romeo and Juliet? That is my favorite play of all time".
I meant every word he said so tenderly.
He kissed me again and I did the same. I never felt this way before. In some aspects it scared me, yet I also loved it. We both stopped and he took my hand as we continued walking.
"Here it is" I said a moment later.
So we entered my room. When the animorphs saw my room, it would be an under exaggerated statement to say they were surprised and impressed.