A/N-this takes place right when Brian says his prayer-this chapter is
mainly Godiva, but Alloran will have a small part-Godiva is 17 years old,
its about the time when Andalite females get engaged (they don't
necessarily get married yet)-its not unusual for their marriages to be
arranged
Angelofcloud9-yes, in that essence, Godiva is like Rachel-yeah, poor Ax-LOL- anyway-whether or not Godiva will ever release that evil, I haven't decided- thanks a bunch
Christina-thanks-I will-our welcome
Jayni-thanks a million-who do you want to win an award-you said something about that in your review on chapter one
Godiva
I was one mile from Aximili's scoop when felt it. I was many light years away from my brother, but I still felt it. I felt Brian's emotions for about three seconds. I felt love, anger, and sadness. Then I heard it. I heard the words 'Yeerk hellhole' in Brian's voice. I knew the Ellimist had bent the rules.
Thank you I said silently.
The Ellimist didn't answer, I didn't think he would. I knew what the Ellimist was hoping. He was hoping that I would go rescue my brother, but I needed time to think things over. I wanted to rescue my brother, that wasn't the problem. The problem was that I knew Aximili would want to come with me, I couldn't and wouldn't risk his life. If only there was some other way.
THERE IS Crayak said in my mind.
Go away I answered back silently.
I WANT YOUR ANSWER.
What answer I asked, fully knowing what he was talking about.
I WILL STOP THE YEERKS AND SAVE YOUR BROTHER IF YOU GIVE E YOURSELF.
I thought about it for a moment. I wondered what my grandmother would do. Since she was also a Futurist, she might know what to do. She was also my role model.
SHE WOULDN'T DO IT the Ellimist answered; yet so Crayak couldn't hear.
No Crayak. My answer is no.
I WILL LEAVE YOU FOR NOW, BUT I WILL BE BACK.
He left my presence and I thought for a moment how many lives I could have saved if I had said yes. That was what I meant when I made that comment back on the Dome ship. I continued walking to Aximili's scoop. When I arrived I saw Forlay and Noorlin, his mom and dad, feeding. I ran up to them. When they saw me, they stopped feeding and ran towards me.
Princess Godiva, to what do we owe this honor Noorlin asked. He and Forlay gave a short bow, which I acknowledged with my head.
What news do you bring? News of our Aximili Forlay asked. When I was still on the Dome ship, I told my father to tell Aximili's parents that he was coming home. Forlay and Noorlin were ecstatic.
"Yes" I said with a smile. Ever since our last communication with Aximili had taken place, Forlay had feared that he had died. She couldn't bear the loss of a second son. Aximili's return was also the return of her happiness. "You may come see him at the palace at any time".
How about now Forlay asked. She looked like an eager child on Christmas Day who couldn't wait to open her gifts.
Forlay her husband reprimanded. I'm sure King Dralu has many questions for our son. We should wait a day. It was understood that most Andalite females were quiet and reserved. My mother and I were the most forward females on the Andalite home world. I guess Forlay's forwardness troubled her husband.
"Its all right. You may both come with me now if you wish to see Aximili". I began to morph to Andalite so that we could get there as soon as possible. First I sprouted lavender fur and my hands grew and extra finger each. Then my hair shrunk into my head as my ears began to point. I grew stalk eyes and my eyes began to turn a dark shade of purple. My upper torso grew a few inches and I sprouted an extra pair of legs where my ribs used to be. I sprouted the Andalite tail and my mouth melted together. My nose changed and my morph was complete. Forlay smiled at me. I was a blend of her, Amenak, Marenay, and two other Andalites. Somehow, my morph aged with me. I knew it was a trick of the Ellimist.
Are you ready I asked the two older Andalites.
Yes Princess Godiva Noorlin answered. We ran all the way to the palace. I saw many Andalite males stop and look at me. My morph is extremely beautiful. If there were a 'Miss Andalite' pageant, m morph would win. Not that I am bragging. We arrived at the palace and the guards let us pass. I led them to the throne room. We entered and saw my father talking with the animorphs and Aximili. When they saw us, they stopped talking.
Aximili-kala Forlay called.
Mother!
The two ran to each other. Forlay lightly rubbed Aximili's cheek with her knuckles. It was a sign of motherly love. Noorlin walked towards the two.
You no longer are kala. You are no longer our little one, Aximili. You are now a Prince. We have missed you.
I have missed you both too, father. The two touched tail blades.
We have much to talk about Noorlin said.
Father, mother, I want you two to meet someone.
Who they asked in unison.
Your grandson, Tobias.
Everyone in the throne room stopped moving. My mother and Amenak stopped talking and turned towards Aximili. Tobias hopped off Rachel's shoulder and morphed to Andalite. He was an exact copy of Aximili at a younger age. Aximili smiled at him approvingly.
My name is Tobias and I am the only son of Elfangor. My mother is Loren, a human. This is a morph of Ax at a younger age. I am a nothlit stuck in the form of a red tailed hawk. I have been able to recover the morphing power. He waited calmly to see their reaction. I already knew how each would react. Forlay would accept him with some caution and Noorlin would reject him. I was right.
You are my grandson Forlay asked.
Yes Tobias answered.
Then I welcome you to our world. I welcome you, my grandson. She lightly touched his cheek with the back of her hand. I could see Noorlin was about to explode with anger. If you wish, you may come home with Aximili, Noorlin, and I to our… she didn't get to finish.
No Noorlin said, barely containing his rage. I will not allow such a disgrace to enter our abode.
Noorlin, perhaps we should think this over Forlay said soothingly.
No! We are leaving now. Aximili, when you are done here, you will report home and that is not a request. Thanks you your majesties for allowing us to see our son. My parents nodded as Forlay and Noorlin left. Before she was out of thought speak range, Forlay privately spoke to me.
Please bring Tobias by later, princess. Noorlin will not be home.
Of course I answered. I walked over to Tobias and laid a gentle hand on his arm. The other Andalites went back to their work.
I was expecting the worse he said sadly as he demorphed. I decided to demorph as well. I finished demorphing in less than one minute.
"How in the world could your dad do that, Ax" Rachel asked fuming. Tobias flew up and landed on her shoulder.
My father believes very much in tradition. What Elfangor did was not traditional Aximili stated, thought he was unhappy as well.
"So, that doesn't give him the right to be mean. What kind of jerk treats his grandson like that"?
I could see that Aximili was not going to tolerate his dad being called a jerk. Even if he was mad at him, his father was still blood and blood is very thick. I spoke up before Aximili could.
"Yes, well even though Noorlin didn't react like we would've wanted him too, Forlay did. She asked me to bring Tobias by later".
"Okay. Ax, Tobias, these are your relatives. What do you want to do" Jake asked. Aximili and Tobias looked at each other. I guess they were using thought speak.
You all may come if you want. Neither of us mind your being there Aximili said.
"I think we should leave for Aximili's scoop in three earth hours" I said.
"How many times do I have to tell your Andalites" Marco groaned. "Its everyone's hours". We all laughed and began to walk out of the throne room.
"Godiva" my mother called me. I stopped walking and motioned to the others that I would talk to them later. They left.
"Yes" I said turning around and walking to my mother.
"Your father and I must talk to you about something. As you know, you are nearing the age of the time when you are to be married. Captain Prince Asculan spoke to your father about the matter earlier. He and your father agree that the arrangement would be a great benefit to you and all Andalites. I agree with your father. Prince Penar is handsome, brave, and seems to care for you". I took a minute to absorb all of this in.
"You want me to marry Penar? The idea is preposterous," I said laughing.
Why is that my father said annoyed.
"One, he is a jerk and two, I don't love him".
Godiva, I think that Penar would make a nice husband my dad said.
"For who" I asked sarcastically. "I would rather marry a monkey. Anyone who suggests the idea is an idiot". My hand flew up to my mouth. All of the Andalites in the room stopped to see my father's reaction, especially War-Prince Alloran, Amenak, and my mom.
You will do as I say, child my father said harshly, not that I could blame him.
"But dad, I…"
No. You will become engaged to Prince Penar and that is no a request!
"I don't love him, I love Aximili" I said softly.
I don't care! You will marry him and that is final! Do you understand me Godiva?
I didn't answer. Instead I fled from the throne room. I ran all the way to the stables, saddled Braveheart, and began to ride.
Alloran
Princess Godiva fled the room before I could come to Prince Aximili's defense. My shorm always did have a temper. The others went back to doing their duties.
Dralu, even though what Godiva said was rude and uncalled for, I do think that Prince Aximili would make a better husband for her. He seems more loving towards her and he is a wonderful warrior I told him. Dralu thought about this as his anger diminished. He gave a short sigh. The fire in his eyes was replaced with a look of weariness. He had been king for sixteen years now. When his mother died four months after Princess Godiva was born (of grass poisoning), his father, King Coratus became ill. He died six months after Queen Genidor died. The electorate thought it was because of grass poisoning as well, but anyone truly close to the family knew it was depression.
I shouldn't have been so hard on her. I suppose I just lost my temper.
We all do sometimes.
"Its all right, dear. I'm sure she won't stay mad at you long", Queen Sarah said. She walked up beside him. He grasped her hand and the two shared an Andalite kiss. I missed my wife, Jahar, and my two sons very much.
Alloran I heard a timid female voice behind me say. I looked at the female with my stalk eyes. The female was Jahar! I ran over to her and kissed her passionately. She did the same to me. Normally, it was not courteous to show such affection in public, but I didn't care. I hadn't seen her in 20 years!
I have missed you so I told her.
And I have missed you, Alloran. Yet, now you are back. Here in my arms.
I looked deep into her eyes hoping not to see pity and I didn't. I saw love. I also saw two young Andalite males standing behind us, staring. They were my sons. I left Jahar's side and went to them. I refused to look in their eyes, for I might see disgust. I had not seen Shakrow since he was in equivalent to one earth year and I had not seen Estimilo since he was in equivalent to two earth weeks. Shakrow was now 21 in earth years and Estimilo was now 20 in earth years.
My sons I said nervously, yet lovingly.
Father Shakrow stated. He arched his tail blade forward, as did I. We touched tail blades and smiled at each other.
We have missed you Estimilo added. We too touched tail blades and smiled.
And I have missed you. I have missed you very much.
Godiva
I was riding Braveheart on the plains open to the public. I wasn't supposed to be, but I didn't care. How dare my father tell me whom I was to marry? I was seventeen years old. I saw Aximili, Treownik, and the animorphs heading my way. I gave Braveheart a small squeeze and he began to run faster. Suddenly, images began to flash in my mind. I closed my eyes and accidentally let go of the reigns. I was having a vision. I saw my brother and another girl being held captive by Yeerks. The other girl was Cassie. I saw my brother and Cassie planning an escape and I saw them fighting in a battle. They were not winning. The images stopped as I fell from Braveheart's back and hit the ground. I gave a small groan as I lay on my side.
Godiva Aximili and Treownik called in unison. They and the animorphs ran up to my side.
"I'm all right," I said as Aximili helped me up. I saw Braveheart come galloping back to me. I went over to him and pet him.
"I had a vision of Brian and Cassie. They are in trouble and need my help. Treownik, I need you to get Sorag, Marenay, and Padiorek and meet me at our spot as soon as possible. You need to take Jake, Tobias, Rachel, and Marco with you. Aximili, you can come with me or you can go with him. It's up to you".
"Why should we go with Treownik" Rachel asked skeptically.
"So I can get to the palace faster. Braveheart and Aximili are faster and can jump higher than any of your morphs. I don't want to have to slow down to open any gates".
"Let's have Ax, Braveheart, and I race each other. We'll see who can win" Marco said.
"Please" I said looking at everyone.
"All right" Jake said. "Let's go".
If I may, I would like to go with you Aximili told me.
"Of course" I said.
Aximili and I ran to the palace as fast as we could. Aximili called to Amenak using private thought speak. She came out of the palace and trotted over to us.
What's going on she asked me.
"We're having a meeting" I answered. She knew who 'we' was.
About what she asked.
"Brian and Cassie" I answered. She nodded as we ran to the forest Aximili had retreated to when he 'hurt' me. When we arrived, everyone else was already there. We humans sat down the Andalites and Braveheart remained standing. Marenay walked over to me.
This better be good, Godiva. Padiorek and Sorag were giving me tail fighting lessons. I was about to knock Sorag off his feet when Treownik came running up.
You weren't even close Sorag said. Yet, I knew she was. The only reason we got 'lessons' from those two was to learn the new moves that the academy teaches. Her parents would not allow her to attend the academy, even thought she legally could. Sorag, Padiorek, Marenay, Amenak, and Treownik were the five Andalites (besides Aximili) who weren't afraid to treat me like a regular Andalite.
"The plan is basically to steal my ship, travel to the Yeerk home world, rescue Brian and Cassie, and return home in one piece. I don't want any of you going with me, though. All I want is for you to help me escape off our world".
Well, I am not letting you get to have all of the fun yourself. If you go to save Brian and Cassie, so do I. Padiorek was always looking for a fight. I am rather sure the others agree. Everyone nodded his or her head. I gave a short sigh. I knew there was no way I could win.
"Fine, but we need a leader. I mean, someone has to plan all of the technical stuff", I replied.
"Let's vote" Jake said. I nodded my head.
Rachel, Tobias, and Marco voted Jake. Amenak, Sorag, Padiorek, Treownik, Marenay, and Jake voted me. I told them I wasn't going to vote. They all looked to Aximili. I knew it must be hard for him to choose between his Prince and his Princess so I helped him out.
"It doesn't really matter who Aximili votes, so he doesn't need to".
"Alright" Jake said. "Godiva, I guess you're the leader". He looked relieved. I smiled.
"Okay, everyone meet back her in one and a half earth hours. You can all go pack and do whatever you need to do in order to be ready".
Would now be a good time to go see Forlay Tobias asked cautiously.
"Yes, let's go". The animorphs, Aximili, and myself left to go see her.
Aximili took my hand as we began walking and I morphed Andalite. He was surprised, but he never let go of my hand. He stared at my morph for about a second before speaking.
You are very beautiful and I don't just mean your morph.
Thank you.
We paused our talking and he gave me a gentle kiss. It was short, but sweet. When we continued walking, I told him about what happened in the throne room when he left. He gripped my hand tighter and he paled a little.
Penar told me that you were a possession, one he must win.
What did you tell him?
I told him you were not.
Thanks.
Godiva, I have something I must ask you. He began to sweat a little.
What is it?
Would you ever marry Penar?
I would die before marrying Penar.
I would rather you marry Penar than die.
Marrying Penar is a fate worse than death.
I would rather die 1,000 deaths than to see you, the person I love most, die. I stopped walking and looked deeply into his green eyes.
I love you more than anyone as well, Aximili. He and I both smiled.
I love it when you say my name. If you weren't alive Godiva, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oh Aximili, I feel the same way.
He kissed me again, this time longer than the last. I kissed him back just as long. Neither of us said a word the rest of the time, but I knew one thing was for sure. I was never going to marry anyone but Aximili- Esgarrouth-Isthill. Penar, or no Penar, nothing and no one could stop me. That was my personal vow.
(A/N-here is a surprise part of the chapter)
Ellimist
I shouldn't have read Princess Godiva-Adel-Lithium's thoughts. I knew it was wrong, but I did it anyway. I also saw what would most likely occur because of that vow. Mostly, many would be saved, and that was a good thing. But many would also die. If all went how I thought it would, a daughter would be born to them. Two things could happen to this daughter. If one of those two things happened, all would be lost in this part of the universe and I would be weakened in the game. I would be weakened in the game I could not allow Crayak to win.
A/N-do you like it? Please r/r. If you do, I will post the chapters more quickly.
Angelofcloud9-yes, in that essence, Godiva is like Rachel-yeah, poor Ax-LOL- anyway-whether or not Godiva will ever release that evil, I haven't decided- thanks a bunch
Christina-thanks-I will-our welcome
Jayni-thanks a million-who do you want to win an award-you said something about that in your review on chapter one
Godiva
I was one mile from Aximili's scoop when felt it. I was many light years away from my brother, but I still felt it. I felt Brian's emotions for about three seconds. I felt love, anger, and sadness. Then I heard it. I heard the words 'Yeerk hellhole' in Brian's voice. I knew the Ellimist had bent the rules.
Thank you I said silently.
The Ellimist didn't answer, I didn't think he would. I knew what the Ellimist was hoping. He was hoping that I would go rescue my brother, but I needed time to think things over. I wanted to rescue my brother, that wasn't the problem. The problem was that I knew Aximili would want to come with me, I couldn't and wouldn't risk his life. If only there was some other way.
THERE IS Crayak said in my mind.
Go away I answered back silently.
I WANT YOUR ANSWER.
What answer I asked, fully knowing what he was talking about.
I WILL STOP THE YEERKS AND SAVE YOUR BROTHER IF YOU GIVE E YOURSELF.
I thought about it for a moment. I wondered what my grandmother would do. Since she was also a Futurist, she might know what to do. She was also my role model.
SHE WOULDN'T DO IT the Ellimist answered; yet so Crayak couldn't hear.
No Crayak. My answer is no.
I WILL LEAVE YOU FOR NOW, BUT I WILL BE BACK.
He left my presence and I thought for a moment how many lives I could have saved if I had said yes. That was what I meant when I made that comment back on the Dome ship. I continued walking to Aximili's scoop. When I arrived I saw Forlay and Noorlin, his mom and dad, feeding. I ran up to them. When they saw me, they stopped feeding and ran towards me.
Princess Godiva, to what do we owe this honor Noorlin asked. He and Forlay gave a short bow, which I acknowledged with my head.
What news do you bring? News of our Aximili Forlay asked. When I was still on the Dome ship, I told my father to tell Aximili's parents that he was coming home. Forlay and Noorlin were ecstatic.
"Yes" I said with a smile. Ever since our last communication with Aximili had taken place, Forlay had feared that he had died. She couldn't bear the loss of a second son. Aximili's return was also the return of her happiness. "You may come see him at the palace at any time".
How about now Forlay asked. She looked like an eager child on Christmas Day who couldn't wait to open her gifts.
Forlay her husband reprimanded. I'm sure King Dralu has many questions for our son. We should wait a day. It was understood that most Andalite females were quiet and reserved. My mother and I were the most forward females on the Andalite home world. I guess Forlay's forwardness troubled her husband.
"Its all right. You may both come with me now if you wish to see Aximili". I began to morph to Andalite so that we could get there as soon as possible. First I sprouted lavender fur and my hands grew and extra finger each. Then my hair shrunk into my head as my ears began to point. I grew stalk eyes and my eyes began to turn a dark shade of purple. My upper torso grew a few inches and I sprouted an extra pair of legs where my ribs used to be. I sprouted the Andalite tail and my mouth melted together. My nose changed and my morph was complete. Forlay smiled at me. I was a blend of her, Amenak, Marenay, and two other Andalites. Somehow, my morph aged with me. I knew it was a trick of the Ellimist.
Are you ready I asked the two older Andalites.
Yes Princess Godiva Noorlin answered. We ran all the way to the palace. I saw many Andalite males stop and look at me. My morph is extremely beautiful. If there were a 'Miss Andalite' pageant, m morph would win. Not that I am bragging. We arrived at the palace and the guards let us pass. I led them to the throne room. We entered and saw my father talking with the animorphs and Aximili. When they saw us, they stopped talking.
Aximili-kala Forlay called.
Mother!
The two ran to each other. Forlay lightly rubbed Aximili's cheek with her knuckles. It was a sign of motherly love. Noorlin walked towards the two.
You no longer are kala. You are no longer our little one, Aximili. You are now a Prince. We have missed you.
I have missed you both too, father. The two touched tail blades.
We have much to talk about Noorlin said.
Father, mother, I want you two to meet someone.
Who they asked in unison.
Your grandson, Tobias.
Everyone in the throne room stopped moving. My mother and Amenak stopped talking and turned towards Aximili. Tobias hopped off Rachel's shoulder and morphed to Andalite. He was an exact copy of Aximili at a younger age. Aximili smiled at him approvingly.
My name is Tobias and I am the only son of Elfangor. My mother is Loren, a human. This is a morph of Ax at a younger age. I am a nothlit stuck in the form of a red tailed hawk. I have been able to recover the morphing power. He waited calmly to see their reaction. I already knew how each would react. Forlay would accept him with some caution and Noorlin would reject him. I was right.
You are my grandson Forlay asked.
Yes Tobias answered.
Then I welcome you to our world. I welcome you, my grandson. She lightly touched his cheek with the back of her hand. I could see Noorlin was about to explode with anger. If you wish, you may come home with Aximili, Noorlin, and I to our… she didn't get to finish.
No Noorlin said, barely containing his rage. I will not allow such a disgrace to enter our abode.
Noorlin, perhaps we should think this over Forlay said soothingly.
No! We are leaving now. Aximili, when you are done here, you will report home and that is not a request. Thanks you your majesties for allowing us to see our son. My parents nodded as Forlay and Noorlin left. Before she was out of thought speak range, Forlay privately spoke to me.
Please bring Tobias by later, princess. Noorlin will not be home.
Of course I answered. I walked over to Tobias and laid a gentle hand on his arm. The other Andalites went back to their work.
I was expecting the worse he said sadly as he demorphed. I decided to demorph as well. I finished demorphing in less than one minute.
"How in the world could your dad do that, Ax" Rachel asked fuming. Tobias flew up and landed on her shoulder.
My father believes very much in tradition. What Elfangor did was not traditional Aximili stated, thought he was unhappy as well.
"So, that doesn't give him the right to be mean. What kind of jerk treats his grandson like that"?
I could see that Aximili was not going to tolerate his dad being called a jerk. Even if he was mad at him, his father was still blood and blood is very thick. I spoke up before Aximili could.
"Yes, well even though Noorlin didn't react like we would've wanted him too, Forlay did. She asked me to bring Tobias by later".
"Okay. Ax, Tobias, these are your relatives. What do you want to do" Jake asked. Aximili and Tobias looked at each other. I guess they were using thought speak.
You all may come if you want. Neither of us mind your being there Aximili said.
"I think we should leave for Aximili's scoop in three earth hours" I said.
"How many times do I have to tell your Andalites" Marco groaned. "Its everyone's hours". We all laughed and began to walk out of the throne room.
"Godiva" my mother called me. I stopped walking and motioned to the others that I would talk to them later. They left.
"Yes" I said turning around and walking to my mother.
"Your father and I must talk to you about something. As you know, you are nearing the age of the time when you are to be married. Captain Prince Asculan spoke to your father about the matter earlier. He and your father agree that the arrangement would be a great benefit to you and all Andalites. I agree with your father. Prince Penar is handsome, brave, and seems to care for you". I took a minute to absorb all of this in.
"You want me to marry Penar? The idea is preposterous," I said laughing.
Why is that my father said annoyed.
"One, he is a jerk and two, I don't love him".
Godiva, I think that Penar would make a nice husband my dad said.
"For who" I asked sarcastically. "I would rather marry a monkey. Anyone who suggests the idea is an idiot". My hand flew up to my mouth. All of the Andalites in the room stopped to see my father's reaction, especially War-Prince Alloran, Amenak, and my mom.
You will do as I say, child my father said harshly, not that I could blame him.
"But dad, I…"
No. You will become engaged to Prince Penar and that is no a request!
"I don't love him, I love Aximili" I said softly.
I don't care! You will marry him and that is final! Do you understand me Godiva?
I didn't answer. Instead I fled from the throne room. I ran all the way to the stables, saddled Braveheart, and began to ride.
Alloran
Princess Godiva fled the room before I could come to Prince Aximili's defense. My shorm always did have a temper. The others went back to doing their duties.
Dralu, even though what Godiva said was rude and uncalled for, I do think that Prince Aximili would make a better husband for her. He seems more loving towards her and he is a wonderful warrior I told him. Dralu thought about this as his anger diminished. He gave a short sigh. The fire in his eyes was replaced with a look of weariness. He had been king for sixteen years now. When his mother died four months after Princess Godiva was born (of grass poisoning), his father, King Coratus became ill. He died six months after Queen Genidor died. The electorate thought it was because of grass poisoning as well, but anyone truly close to the family knew it was depression.
I shouldn't have been so hard on her. I suppose I just lost my temper.
We all do sometimes.
"Its all right, dear. I'm sure she won't stay mad at you long", Queen Sarah said. She walked up beside him. He grasped her hand and the two shared an Andalite kiss. I missed my wife, Jahar, and my two sons very much.
Alloran I heard a timid female voice behind me say. I looked at the female with my stalk eyes. The female was Jahar! I ran over to her and kissed her passionately. She did the same to me. Normally, it was not courteous to show such affection in public, but I didn't care. I hadn't seen her in 20 years!
I have missed you so I told her.
And I have missed you, Alloran. Yet, now you are back. Here in my arms.
I looked deep into her eyes hoping not to see pity and I didn't. I saw love. I also saw two young Andalite males standing behind us, staring. They were my sons. I left Jahar's side and went to them. I refused to look in their eyes, for I might see disgust. I had not seen Shakrow since he was in equivalent to one earth year and I had not seen Estimilo since he was in equivalent to two earth weeks. Shakrow was now 21 in earth years and Estimilo was now 20 in earth years.
My sons I said nervously, yet lovingly.
Father Shakrow stated. He arched his tail blade forward, as did I. We touched tail blades and smiled at each other.
We have missed you Estimilo added. We too touched tail blades and smiled.
And I have missed you. I have missed you very much.
Godiva
I was riding Braveheart on the plains open to the public. I wasn't supposed to be, but I didn't care. How dare my father tell me whom I was to marry? I was seventeen years old. I saw Aximili, Treownik, and the animorphs heading my way. I gave Braveheart a small squeeze and he began to run faster. Suddenly, images began to flash in my mind. I closed my eyes and accidentally let go of the reigns. I was having a vision. I saw my brother and another girl being held captive by Yeerks. The other girl was Cassie. I saw my brother and Cassie planning an escape and I saw them fighting in a battle. They were not winning. The images stopped as I fell from Braveheart's back and hit the ground. I gave a small groan as I lay on my side.
Godiva Aximili and Treownik called in unison. They and the animorphs ran up to my side.
"I'm all right," I said as Aximili helped me up. I saw Braveheart come galloping back to me. I went over to him and pet him.
"I had a vision of Brian and Cassie. They are in trouble and need my help. Treownik, I need you to get Sorag, Marenay, and Padiorek and meet me at our spot as soon as possible. You need to take Jake, Tobias, Rachel, and Marco with you. Aximili, you can come with me or you can go with him. It's up to you".
"Why should we go with Treownik" Rachel asked skeptically.
"So I can get to the palace faster. Braveheart and Aximili are faster and can jump higher than any of your morphs. I don't want to have to slow down to open any gates".
"Let's have Ax, Braveheart, and I race each other. We'll see who can win" Marco said.
"Please" I said looking at everyone.
"All right" Jake said. "Let's go".
If I may, I would like to go with you Aximili told me.
"Of course" I said.
Aximili and I ran to the palace as fast as we could. Aximili called to Amenak using private thought speak. She came out of the palace and trotted over to us.
What's going on she asked me.
"We're having a meeting" I answered. She knew who 'we' was.
About what she asked.
"Brian and Cassie" I answered. She nodded as we ran to the forest Aximili had retreated to when he 'hurt' me. When we arrived, everyone else was already there. We humans sat down the Andalites and Braveheart remained standing. Marenay walked over to me.
This better be good, Godiva. Padiorek and Sorag were giving me tail fighting lessons. I was about to knock Sorag off his feet when Treownik came running up.
You weren't even close Sorag said. Yet, I knew she was. The only reason we got 'lessons' from those two was to learn the new moves that the academy teaches. Her parents would not allow her to attend the academy, even thought she legally could. Sorag, Padiorek, Marenay, Amenak, and Treownik were the five Andalites (besides Aximili) who weren't afraid to treat me like a regular Andalite.
"The plan is basically to steal my ship, travel to the Yeerk home world, rescue Brian and Cassie, and return home in one piece. I don't want any of you going with me, though. All I want is for you to help me escape off our world".
Well, I am not letting you get to have all of the fun yourself. If you go to save Brian and Cassie, so do I. Padiorek was always looking for a fight. I am rather sure the others agree. Everyone nodded his or her head. I gave a short sigh. I knew there was no way I could win.
"Fine, but we need a leader. I mean, someone has to plan all of the technical stuff", I replied.
"Let's vote" Jake said. I nodded my head.
Rachel, Tobias, and Marco voted Jake. Amenak, Sorag, Padiorek, Treownik, Marenay, and Jake voted me. I told them I wasn't going to vote. They all looked to Aximili. I knew it must be hard for him to choose between his Prince and his Princess so I helped him out.
"It doesn't really matter who Aximili votes, so he doesn't need to".
"Alright" Jake said. "Godiva, I guess you're the leader". He looked relieved. I smiled.
"Okay, everyone meet back her in one and a half earth hours. You can all go pack and do whatever you need to do in order to be ready".
Would now be a good time to go see Forlay Tobias asked cautiously.
"Yes, let's go". The animorphs, Aximili, and myself left to go see her.
Aximili took my hand as we began walking and I morphed Andalite. He was surprised, but he never let go of my hand. He stared at my morph for about a second before speaking.
You are very beautiful and I don't just mean your morph.
Thank you.
We paused our talking and he gave me a gentle kiss. It was short, but sweet. When we continued walking, I told him about what happened in the throne room when he left. He gripped my hand tighter and he paled a little.
Penar told me that you were a possession, one he must win.
What did you tell him?
I told him you were not.
Thanks.
Godiva, I have something I must ask you. He began to sweat a little.
What is it?
Would you ever marry Penar?
I would die before marrying Penar.
I would rather you marry Penar than die.
Marrying Penar is a fate worse than death.
I would rather die 1,000 deaths than to see you, the person I love most, die. I stopped walking and looked deeply into his green eyes.
I love you more than anyone as well, Aximili. He and I both smiled.
I love it when you say my name. If you weren't alive Godiva, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oh Aximili, I feel the same way.
He kissed me again, this time longer than the last. I kissed him back just as long. Neither of us said a word the rest of the time, but I knew one thing was for sure. I was never going to marry anyone but Aximili- Esgarrouth-Isthill. Penar, or no Penar, nothing and no one could stop me. That was my personal vow.
(A/N-here is a surprise part of the chapter)
Ellimist
I shouldn't have read Princess Godiva-Adel-Lithium's thoughts. I knew it was wrong, but I did it anyway. I also saw what would most likely occur because of that vow. Mostly, many would be saved, and that was a good thing. But many would also die. If all went how I thought it would, a daughter would be born to them. Two things could happen to this daughter. If one of those two things happened, all would be lost in this part of the universe and I would be weakened in the game. I would be weakened in the game I could not allow Crayak to win.
A/N-do you like it? Please r/r. If you do, I will post the chapters more quickly.