The Stone is complete and now the guys are returning home, to finish this war
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JAKE
I could not believe it. We had just created a most powerful weapon, which we were going to use in the war to come. I began thinking on a plan, but I was too busy looking at the Stone. It radiated power and energy and it was surprisingly light. I bet I could carry it as the peregrine falcon
(Where do we go once we've returned home, Prince Jake?)
"Go for the Hork-Bajir retreat and land there, but try and not look obvious"
(We have some energy left for the boosters. Do you want me to use that?)
"If it can get us home quicker, then yes"
This time, I was ready. Before Ax used the boosters, I went against the wall, so I wouldn't be thrown against it if I didn't. We sped off towards home. I left the wall and sat down. Cassie came over and sat down, before resting her head on my shoulder. Sam sat next to me. I put my arm around, holding him close. He laid down and I saw that he had closed his eyes. I leaned back against the wall, before resting my eyes
(Prince Jake, we are here)
I opened my eyes and looked around. I got up and went to the window. We had arrived at the Hork-Bajir retreat. Several Hork-Bajirs came out to greet us. We landed and the cargo opened. I picked up the Stone and left the fighter
"You have returned," said Estray
"And we have the Stone," I said
"The Lasterol Stone!"
"You know about this?"
"Yes, we do. I have heard of it, but I never knew I would see it"
"Well, Jake, I reckon we should have a party," said Marco
"What do you think, Estray? Should we throw a party to celebrate?" I asked
"Yes, let's. We shall begin"
The Hork-Bajirs left. I went to our little tree-house, before placing the Stone on my side of the bed. Cassie came in with Sam and laid next to me
"We have the Stone, so we can now free Earth," I said
"But can we? We can save this city maybe, but what about the world?"
"Once we've kicked the Yeerks out of here, we'll worry about the planet"
"But we don't know how to use this, do we?"
"Err, no. I'll go ask Ax"
I found Ax grazing in the hills, hidden by the trees
"Ax-man"
(Yes Prince Jake?)
"I was wondering, how do you use the Lasterol Stone?"
I sat down on a log, as Ax stood in front of me. He looked like as if he was trying to remember
(If I remember correctly, it was the power of thought that could work it)
"So, whoever is holding it, could think to 'blow this up' and it will happen?"
(I believe so. That is what I read once. This is why it's so powerful)
"Do you think you could fill me in on this Stone?"
(It was created centuries ago. The race that created it used it to defeat their enemies. But the power got to their heads. They left their planet and went around the galaxy, destroying and conquering planets. Finally, someone had the brains to take it, break it up and place it on a planet he knew no-one would think of going to)
"Do you know the race that created the Stone?"
(No, I don't, unfortunately)
"Thanks, Ax"
I left him alone and went back to the tree-house
Party time and I was having fun. The Hork-Bajirs had a huge tree-house where they held meetings. We were using this as a party room. I am still amazed how the Hork-Bajirs have made something like a small town in the trees. It was amazing
The Stone was sitting up on the front bench, while we were having a feast at several benches nearby. I went over to Marco, Ax and Tobias
"This isn't bad, is it?" I asked
"Nah, I would put this down as a party place, definitely," said Marco
"Their drink is very sweet," said Ax, before he took a sip
"It's just water with some added flavour that they've grown," I told him
"Hey, guys, I have some news," said Tobias
"What news?"
"Rachel and I are going to have another child. She just told me"
"Congratulations"
We raised our glasses and touched them together in a toast
After having several drinks, I was feeling good. Thankfully, the Hork-Bajirs drinks aren't intoxicating, just sweet. I went outside of the tree-house, where Cassie was. She turned around
"How's it going?" I asked
I went over to her and gave her a hug
"Let's go somewhere"
"To our small tree-house?"
"That sounds good"
Hand in hand, we left the party and went back to our tree-house
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The Animorphs have returned home. So, when are they going to attack and what is the plan to stop the war and save Earth?