A/N: I'm having a block and I've heard that writing random things helps get over them, so here's my random thing. I don't know why I'm posting this, but maybe if people like it I'll expand and make it a "story," so be sure to tell me. Here's the deal: Our favorite heroes (that's right, the Animorphs) have received a hot tip from the Chee that Visser Three is on his way to infest a couple new controllers (this is before Jake's parents are controllers and they go into hiding, ect). They morphed birds to find the Visser, found his limo, and now are in hot pursuit of him and his gang.
Turning left on Anderson! Tobias announced, voicing the obvious. The others could clearly see the black vehicle turning, and they cut the courner to gain time.
Think they see us? Rachel asked.
Doesn't matter, Jake replied. They aren't going to beat us this time.
Jake, Marco said to his friend privately. It doesn't look good.
Jake flapped his wings as hard as he could; though they burned, and determination filled his response powerfully. They won't.
Marco knew already who the Visser was after. He'd had a bad feeling about the whole chase, and he had a gut feeling that he knew exactly where they were going. And Marco's feelings were rarely wrong. He could already see the house in view. All they had to do was turn right one more time and the Visser would be there. Hopefully they would make it first to warn the people inside.
But he also had a feeling that they wouldn't.
Going right, Cassie said softly. She, too, had by now realized where the limo was going. In fact, everyone except Ax were pretty sure of the location. When the limo pulled into the driveway, their suspicions were confirmed.
But the Animorphs weren't far behind the car. They flew behind the house. Demorph now! Jake ordered. His changes began when he wasn't even on the ground yet. A mostly bird, but part-human boy fell 3 ½ feet from the air to the ground, landing on his side. On the other side of the house, the Visser was knocking on the door.
They all demorphed, except for Ax and Tobias. Tobias assumed Jake would want him for air cover. Though he hadn't asked for it, he knew it would be helpful in case the Visser got away. As for Ax, demorphing in suburbs was simply too risky. It was risky enough for the rest of them, but especially Ax since he was blue and odd-looking; he would attract extra attention. Jake was already taking an incredible risk, for if anyone looked outside their windows they would see them. But his mind wasn't on their safety, but the people inside the house.
When Cassie was done she was too impatient to wait for the rest. "Where do I go?" she asked quickly. "What do I do?"
"Get in there and warn my parents!" Jake hissed. Cassie nodded and ran around to the front. There, the limo was screeching out of the driveway.
The married couple was in the back, yelling and demanding to know what was going on.
Cassie tried to think fast. She ran up to the door, which was unlocked, and screamed in surprise when a gunshot went off. She stared in amazement at the bullet hole in the door. Then, gathering her senses, Cassie went into the house, and went into the garage and opened the garage door. She dashed back inside and tried to think where the keys to a car might be, and after a few glances found a car remote with a key attached. Then she went back out to the garage and pressed "unlock" and one of the cars beeped as it opened. She ran up to it and opened the door, put the key in, and without thinking shifted it into reverse. She pulled out into the driveway quickly, just as Jake and the rest ran around the courner and saw her. They each gaped at Cassie behind the wheel.
"What are you doing?!" Marco demanded, opening the door to the front seat.
"Following them!" Cassie replied. "Get in!"
Jake dashed around and opened the driver's door. "I drive," he told her. Cassie didn't question him, because she knew that he had his reasons for wanting to drive. First since they were his parents, and second simply because he was the leader and used to having control. So she got out and sat in the back seat next to Rachel. Tobias and Ax were in the air following the limo.
"Someone morph so we can communicate with Tobias," Jake said through gritted teeth. Rachel started transformation to cat.
"Jake? This isn't gonna be good," Marco said. "I think-"
"They aren't going to get them like they got Tom!" Jake snapped. He stepped down harder on the pedal to try and catch up to the other car.
"Not only is this illegal, but it's just downright dangerous," Marco continued. "And pointless. He has them."
"HE DOESN'T HAVE THEM!" Jake roared. Marco decided that it wasn't worth arguing over, so he let the subject drop. But he was deeply concerned that they were going to get into a crash. Jake didn't have his license, and even if he did it would hardly matter, because he'd drive recklessly, anyway, in order to reach the Visser.
Left on McGregger! Tobias announced. The limo wasn't in the sight of Jake or the others, and that was where the air cover came in handy.
"Ask him how far away they are," Jake ordered.
Jake wants to know where they are, Rachel reported.
They're almost in Lakeview. About 1 mile away from you guys. Maybe less.
On hearing this, Jake stepped on the gas more to reach them. He reached McGregger street and turned a sharp left. They weren't far away now. He could almost tell.
"What if they have a Yeerk pool in there already?" Marco asked quietly. He wasn't arguing anymore, or at least not trying to, but he knew that this entire thing was crazy.
"They don't."
"Jake, this is insane."
"Marco!"
"Dude, I know you practice in the arcade, but-"
Hey, shut up, Rachel said privately to Marco. Jake's testy, you know that.
Marco wanted to say something back, but then Jake would hear it, so instead he was silent. Soon the limo was in view.
"There they are," Cassie said.
Jake nodded. "There they are."
He sped up once again until he was almost riding their bumper. The Visser's car suddenly slowed and Jake ran into them, but it wasn't hard and both cars were still running. But the impact caught Jake off-guard, and it took him a minute to speed up and by then the limo had put some distance between them again.
"That's why you don't tailgate," Marco stated.
"Are you done?!" Jake demanded.
I told you to shut up! Rachel scolded.
"Fine! Everyone's against the voice of reason now. There was a time when you valued my opinion, Jake. Don't be stupid, come on. Would you do this for my dad?"
Silence had never been so loud before. Everyone in the car stared at Jake, waiting for his answer. They glanced to Marco a couple times, wondering what he'd been thinking when he said that, but most attention was now on Jake.
The leader was hit with sudden guilt and shame. Would he? Of course not. Too risky. They would have followed them as birds, maybe gone in the house, but they would not have risked a high-speed car chase. No way.
But Jake wasn't used to being selfish. He wasn't that kind of person, and he was ashamed that he was acting that way now. He almost stopped the car, but he couldn't resist forgetting about his parents like that, so instead he kept his eyes on the road and tried his best to respond with an answer.
"Maybe we'll never know."
Rachel almost said something to Marco but the tension in the car stopped her. She didn't want him to explode with Jake so close to doing so himself. Especially not in the car.
After a few close calls at the stoplight, the chase led them into a small neighborhood in the suburbs, so there was little traffic to fear. Because of that Jake stepped on the pedal harder, but so did the limo. Then the kids heard a sound that sounded the beginning of the end of the pursuit. A shrill sound of a siren from a cop car.
"Pull over," Marco said. Jake didn't even flinch. "Pull over, you moron! Don't add resisting arrest to the list of charges!"
"Could be controllers," Jake replied. "We know they have most of the cops."
"Then it doesn't matter either way, 'cause they're gonna catch us sooner or later. Pull over, man."
"No."
"Come on, Jake!"
The cops are really mad, Tobias said.
"Are my parents still free and alive?" Jake asked. Rachel repeated the question.
I can't tell, the windows are too dark. But I think I see struggling.
They wouldn't give up without a fight, Rachel said. They're free.
"Then I'm not pulling over."
Marco almost yelled something but Cassie then decided that it was her turn to talk to Jake. She was probably the only person that could calm him down. "Jake. Follow your instincts. If you feel like there's still hope, then follow the Visser. But if deep down you know that we aren't going to win this one, then just pull over now while we can."
Jake thought for a moment while he continued to speed down the road, then finally sighed and slowed to a stop at the side of the road. The police officer pulled over behind him and got out of the car, then walked up to Jake's door as he rolled down the window.
"Is there a problem here?" he asked.
Yes, my parents are being controlled by evil aliens, Jake wanted to explain. You see, officer, we were just chasing them down so that we could save their lives, and eventually save the planet earth.
"N-no, officer."
"Can I see your license?"
Jake paused. "Well, I don't really have a license. See, I have my permit, but it's at home."
"Uh-huh." The officer took a look at Marco, who waved, and said, "And I take it he's not a licensed driver over 21…?"
"No, not exactly."
"What's your rush?"
"Well, it's-"
"My cat," Cassie said, motioning to Rachel. "She's really sick and we were driving her to the vet."
"A cat? That's a new one. Is she really worth it?"
"That's a really nice cat," Marco stated.
"Mmm. I'm sure. I'm gonna have to take you three downtown."
"But what about my cat?" Cassie asked. "She'll die soon…"
"I think you're gonna have to get over it. The law is the law. You kids have parents that could drive you to the vet more responsibly?"
No, Jake thought. I already told you, they're being overtaken by aliens.
"Parents?"
"My dad's working," Marco stated. Cassie nodded.
"Mine, too."
The officer looked to Jake. "What's your excuse, kid?"
"They're, uh…"
"This year."
"Yeah, they're working."
"Get out of the car." His voice sounded frustrated and impatient, and Jake knew that this wasn't going well. He did as he was told.
"All of you," the officer called through the open window. Marco and Cassie got out.
"Get in my car." He jerked his head towards the cop car behind theirs.
"What about my cat?" Cassie asked.
"We'll be back within half an hour."
"But she may die…"
"I'll buy you a new cat, now get in."
I suggest you do what the man says, Rachel advised. I'll demorph and remorph eagle and go to the station to make sure it's not a controller convention. If it isn't, that's good.
"Real good," Marco muttered.
"You have something to say?" the officer asked, thinking he'd been sarcastic. "Do you want handcuffs, too?"
"Hey, don't worry about me," Marco replied. "I'll be good." Then the three got in the car and were driven to the station.
A/N: This was helpful. Maybe I'll even write a second chapter. Tell me what you think, I live off of feedback!