A/N- Have any of you authors out there dreamed that you met your reviewers in person? I had this really weird dream last night like that. * Shakes head * But anyway, enough of my ramblings.
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I was so shocked by the sight that I lost my balance and stumbled right down the hill. Then Bri really did fall off. I heard her cry out once and then fall silent, as the Andalite hit Bri on the side of the head with her tail-blade. One part of me was panicking, one part of me was wondering how the other Andalite got here, and the rest of me was thinking, Wow, that was cool! I didn't know tail-blades could be used like that.
That was before the other Andalite swung her tail around and let her blade rest at my neck, centimeters away from a crucial artery. She then said something in thought-speak, but here's the problem. I had no idea what she was saying.
I, uh, don't understand you. I said, embarrassed.
The girl said something again, with confusion in her eyes and her thought-speak voice.
I only speak English, sorry.
She made a waving motion with her hand.
No, sorry, I don't know sign language either.
It was like a light bulb switched on in her head then, and she spoke slowly and carefully, as if she wasn't sure she was using the right language.
I asked you, what are you doing here? Who are you? And why do you not speak the Andalite language?
Uh… Part of me was trying to register that this wasn't a dream, this was really happening, and I really couldn't think of anything to say. Plus, the girl seemed really intent on doing all the talking herself.
And why are you walking with an Earther on your back? Are you a Controller?
Her voice seemed to rise to a type of panic as she talked, but somehow she kept a calm composure.
No, you cannot be a controller. A controller would have made up a better story, and would have spoken the Andalite language. If you are a controller, you aren't very smart. She said.
I'm not a controller… I'm not. I managed to sputter out. I suppose I was in a kind of shock. The girl looked at me distastefully, as if I was an idiot. I guess I was sure acting like one.
If you are a controller, that's a pathetic lie. I will call the others. She called a few Andalite names and two other Andalites came trotting into the clearing. They stopped short when they saw me and the unconscious Bri.
The spoke a few words in the Andalite language, and conferred among themselves. Then the young female turned to me and spoke. Bri was just waking up.
The two of you are to come back to the ship, where you will be held for three days. During that period of time, you can tell us whatever story you like. We will not believe any story until three days have passed, however. Come with us.
One of the males thrust a blade to Bri's throat, as she groggily said, "What?"
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We were taken to a large ship, larger than the one my parents had flown. Then we were put into separate rooms on the ship, and the doors were sealed. I turned about to look at my prison. I had finally met my people, and yet this meeting wasn't going at all like I had imagined. I wondered, what had I done wrong?
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A/N- If any of you are wondering why the Andalite girl didn't speak English, think back to the Andalite chronicles. Remember Elfangor didn't understand what Loren was saying until the translator chip in his head kicked in? That's what I was trying to show in this chapter.