A/N: First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who is reading this. The first two chapters were mostly fluff. Sorry about that, but unfortunately, without the fluff, this story will be a little confusing. I really try to keep to the point. This should be the last chapter with fluff in it. No promises.
Disclaimer: K.A. Applegate owns the Animorphs and anything Animorph related. I just own Hope, Sarah, Alexandria, Bade, and Josh. Sort of.
Mom's blue necklace!
I thought mom put that in her safety deposit box. At least, that's what she told me. I examined it more closely. Yes, it was definitely her blue necklace. It had the same sky blue tone and mysterious etchings.
When I was little, I wasn't even allowed to touch the necklace. My parents were very strict about that rule. Then my mom said she had it appraised. After that, she decided to put it somewhere safe.
Like I said, that's what she told me.
I was so angry at that moment. I hate it when people lie to me. And my own parents! I mean, this wasn't Santa Claus or the Easter bunny; I can kind of understand that. This was different. Ooh, were they going to have a lot of explaining to do!
But I did need something to go with my outfit. And it would look great with it…maybe I could wear it to the party and then ask my parents about it. They would never know.
I'm good at making snap and wise decisions. I also have significant leadership skills. I somehow inherited that from my, uh, relative. I don't really know how I'm related to him. But this was my snappiest, most unwise ever. Ever.
Anyways, need I say what decision I made?
I grabbed one of mom's purses and slipped the necklace inside. But not before I felt it.
A strange, tingling sensation came from the necklace. It sent a shock through my system. It didn't hurt, it was…pleasant? Don't ask me how something can electrocute and feel good, but it did.
I flipped it over with my hands a few times. Nothing happened. It must have just been me, right?
Right?
Ten minutes later, I was going downstairs to leave for the party. I was nervous that I would be caught.
Of course, I have a gift for lying. Maybe it's because I'm the best actress in the whole school (if I was allowed to participate in plays that is). Maybe it's because I always have a blank face (or raptor look as everyone calls it) unless I purposely show emotion. Maybe it's both.
"Bye mom! Bye dad!" I said.
My dad looked up from the newspaper, "Uh, Hope."
I turned around sort of nervously, "Yes dad?
"Don't you think those shorts are a little, uh well, short?"
I smiled, trying to get rid of my raptor look, "Its mom's."
I don't know what surprised him more, the fact that it was mom's shorts or the fact that I smiled. My dad looked ever so slightly shocked, "Okay. Love you."
"Love ya both." I slammed the door.
Little did I know that was the last time I would ever tell them how much I loved them.
A/N: The next chapter is from Bade's point of view. Yes, this is a sort of Megamorphs setup. However, it's centered mostly on Hope, so if it doesn't say otherwise, it's safe to assume that it's Hope's POV. Anyways, please review.