Much to Desire

            By Trex (F# - 2 2003)

Disclaimer:

            I don't own any of the Animorphs characters or creatures.  *Sniff*

Rating:

            In case you missed it, this fic is rated R for strong sexual content later on.  In this chappie, it's mostly sappy with an intro to something more humorous.  This chapter is rated PG.

Notes:

                I got FOUR WHOLE REVIEWS!!!  I'll just have to introduce sub-chapters…

Much to Desire

Sub-Chapter 2 aka The Grammies

            Ahem…I'd like to thank three people for reviewing my new story.  Thanks go to my friends (what were your names again??  I'll just have to check)

**Five Minutes Later**

            Thanks to buffymorpher2000, PeleAmelika, JCtigerwolf4e,and Freak Apple for the reviews.  Thanks to these three, I can now commence with chapter two.  I hope the three of you will become loyal readers and inspire others to…what does that say…fall?  No, follow…right.  Follow your example.  At any rate, I had one vote for sleepover, two for talk, and one for both.  So, I'm gonna see what I can do…Thanks!!!  Now on with the story…

Much to Desire

Tobias' Reflections

My name is Tobias…

            And I was remembering last Friday night, the dance with Rachel.  I don't think I'd ever had a nicer night with anyone before…or a funnier one.  I remembered that about halfway through, I taught Rachel how to freak dance.  That didn't turn out too well.  I wonder if Marco's still laughing…oh well.  It was still great, at least the slower dancing…gosh, Rachel can dance well…the next thing I know, I'm almost thrown off my branch by an angry falcon.  OW!!!  I rose to the air and attacked the falcon.  Like you may have heard, falcons are a lot faster than hawks.  But golden eagles can beat falcons any day.  **TSEER!!!** Rachel dive-bombed the falcon.  It was fast, but it couldn't avoid the huge eagle that was its doom.  The falcon was knocked out of the sky and hit the ground hard.  Thanks, Rachel.  No problem, but be more careful next time.  It's like you were zoning out or something…  You mean like you were that Tuesday before the dance?  Ouch.  How'd you remember?   I remember that whole conversation.  Listen, I gotta demorph.  It's been an hour and forty five minutes.

            I watched as Rachel demorphed.  She retained her bird features, but got her human frame back.  She lost her wings, then the rest of her feathers.  At the same time, her stunning eyes appeared.  Somehow, they still retained the eagle's fierce gaze, just for a second.  Creepy, but in a romantically acceptable way.  She finished demorphing.  Suddenly, "Umm, I was wondering if we could talk" (AN-The quote bracket thing means they both said it at the same time…) "Sure."  "Umm, Tobias?  I was wondering if you could morph to human for this."  Sure.  I demorphed.  "So", Rachel said.  "You first, or me?"  "You."  I sat down.  "Um, after the dance, I was thinking.  You know, it just felt so…right…when we were dancing."  "I was thinking the same thing."  Rachel paused for a moment.

            "You know, I don't know how to say this, but…" I stopped her.  "Then don't.  You can tell me in a different way."  She leaned over, hesitated, and drew me into a passionate kiss.  "I think I know."  She smiled.  "That's why I like you, Tobias.  You don't need anyone to tell you to know."  "Thanks.  I guess it's just natural to me.  Maybe it's because I'm part andalite, but I'm glad you like it."  "Tobias, why do you like me?"  I hesitated.  For no reason, I forgot everything I knew about Rachel.  I hoped the words would come to me.  "I guess it's because…well, you're beautiful and strong on the outside.  You've also got a strong will and a brilliant mind.  You're unyielding, friendly, trustworthy, independent, but at the same time loyal.  You don't give up easily and go for what you believe in.  Most of all, you understand me."  I lay down and stretched out.  I could sense Rachel looking at me.  A second later, she lay down on me.  "Oh Tobias, I love you."  I wasn't sure, but I think she fell asleep on me.  I think I fell asleep too…

            A little later, I was awakened by Rachel cooing into my ear.  "Tobias, I think you need to wake up now…"  "Ugh, can't I sleep a little longer?  Rachel's cooing turned to frantic hissing; "No, because you have one minute to demorph!!!"  "AAH!!!"  I began to demorph.  I thought Rachel looked a little depressed, and that became more apparent as I got my fierce eyes.  Rachel, is something wrong?  She sniffed a bit.  "No..no.  Nothing's wrong.  Jake flew by a little while ago and told me to tell you there's a meeting…" Her voice trailed off.  I did something I usually didn't do.  "Tobias, why'd you land on my shoulder?"  No reason.  Let's go to the meeting.

            Rachel walked to our meeting place, Ax's meadow.  Also my meadow.  Different from our barn, but Cassie's dad was cleaning the cages.  Everyone stared a little.  Tobias, why are you perched on Rachel's shoulder?  No reason.  Rachel turned a little red.  I stared at Jake as hard as I could.  No real improvement from my already piercing stare.  He understood.  "Anyway,"  Jake proceeded, "We found a second smaller yeerk pool.  Ax says that since this pool isn't completely developed, we should strike before it becomes another real pool.  Plus, it'll throw the yeerks off balance for a while."  The group proceeded to talk about safety precautions, etc…but I felt a little tired.  Hey guys?  I'm feeling a little weird.  I'm gonna leave, ok?  One of you tell me what happens, alright?  I flew off towards the Hork-Bajir valley.

            Toby?  Toby Hamee, leader of the free Hork-Bajir, stepped into view.  "Hello, Tobias.  What brings you here?"  I needed to talk to someone.  "Why not one of your friends?"  They wouldn't understand.  Besides, you're my friend too.  Toby smiled.  I passed her little test.  "So, what do you want to talk about?"  Love.  Toby sat down.  "I don't know a lot about that subject, but I'm willing to help you if I can."  Well, If you had a friend who you liked…who was…different…from you…  Toby cut in.  "But everyone is different, no?"  I mean like a different…oh never mind.  Toby, can you keep a big secret?  "Of course."  I…um…I like Rachel. Toby smiled.  "Tobias, I have known that for a long time."  Oh…well, can you help?  "Tobias, all I can tell you is that you should do what you deem right.  If you two truly love each other, there is nothing anyone can do to stop it.  I will support your decision."  Thanks, Toby.  Feeling a bit better, I spread my wings and flew back to my meadow.

            Ax, what happened after I left?  I was told to tell you that we will strike next Saturday.  Rachel observed that the group does not have enough fun, and that we will hold a special assembly called a sleep over at her house on Friday.  I groaned.  From what I knew, a sleep over was girls giving each other facials.  Ax, can you tell Jake that I pass?  Yes, my shorm.  I will tell Prince Jake that you pass.  Ax galloped off.  I was left sitting on a branch for the next day, getting up to eat, but that's about it.  At about three in the morning, Rachel came by.  "Tobias, why don't you want to come to my sleepover?", she said with a slightly wicked grin.  'Cause I don't want a facial.  Rachel made a tutting noise.  "Tsk, tsk Tobias.  We're not gonna give you a facial!  We're gonna have some unisex fun.  Maybe some cards, truth or dare, blah, blah, blah."  Truth or Dare?  I've heard of that.  As for cards, you all will be flat out broke and I'll be the richest bird around.  Rachel chuckled.  "Not those kinds of cards!  You'll see…"  With that, Rachel walked off, leaving me in wonder.

~End~

Author's Ending Note

            Well, I think Tobias is very fortunate to have Rachel, and vice versa.  Thanks again for the reviews, and I need RenDeviL to e-mail me so I can plz use her ideas.  Maybe.  If I can, yay because the next chap will be funny.  I hope…Oh well.  If RD does let me use the idea, that's what goes.  If not, then choose from the two options below…

1) The battle commences!!!

2)Tobias and Rachel stalk off somewhere to spy.  They end up bein' stranded, and it proceeds… (NOT "R" YET!!!)