Hova's Duty
Chapter 15 Croaker
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Lucas ran as far as he could from Zoc and the ant hill. After a few minutes he eventually slowed down and then he stopped at a small pond to rest. He went over to the edge of the pond took a few drinks and splashed some water on his face. Lucas looked at his reflection sadly. He wasn't a human or an ant. He was a freak and he was all alone in the world. The ants didn't want him back and they refused to turn him back into a human and turn him back to his normal size, which meant he couldn't return to his home and family. His parents would think he ran away or something and they would have no idea that their son was still around. It was truly a cruel fate and life. Lucas was interrupted from his sulking by the arrival of a cheery looking beetle.
"Hey can I have some water?" Asked the beetle.
"Sure help yourself." Said Lucas.
"Thanks. You know it's funny. I love water, but I'm not a water beetle." Laughed the beetle as he went to get himself a drink.
"Hilarious." Muttered Lucas as he went to stare back at his reflection.
TWANG!
GULP!
Lucas turned to see that the beetle was gone. A nervous and confused feeling went through Lucas as he turned to the pond and saw something big and green floating on the surface. The thing rose up to reveal itself to be a large fat frog. A feeling of utter terror went through Lucas as the frog opened it's mouth and shot out it's tongue.
TWANG!
Lucas just barely managed to avoid the lethal tongue and took off running. The frog jumped out of the pond and chased after Lucas shooting it's tongue at the fleeing prey and just barely missing him. Lucas ran for all he was worth screaming wwwaaaa as loud as he could. He was so focused on running, he didn't realize he ran right by Hova, Fugax, and Kreela who were looking for him.
"Anyone know what wwwaaaa means?" Asked Fugax.
The fog landed behind Fugax making him turn around.
"Oh never mind. I think I know. Wwwaaaa!" Said Fugax as he and the others began to run.
The three ants ran and caught up with Lucas, as they barely avoided the frog's tongue. Hova ran alongside Lucas, who looked at her with surprise.
"You came for me?" He asked.
"Of course I came for you." Said Hova.
"But Zoc said.." Began Lucas.
"Never mind what Zoc said. You are my pupae not his! Zoc dose not speak for me or the colony. I care for you Lucas and I made you a promise. I keep my promises." Said Hova as they ran.
What Hova said made Lucas feel better and for a few moments he wasn't scared. The little group kept running, until they saw a soda can in the distance. They ran to it intending to climb to the very top and reach safety. Hova, Fugax, and Kreela easily climbed the can's side, but Lucas was having problems sticking on and climbing. The frog got closer and closer with each hop. Lucas kept trying to climb, but he kept falling down. Hova climbed down a bit to cheer Lucas on and give him some encouragement.
"You can do this!"
"I'm an ant. I'm an act." Said Lucas as he started to climb, only to fall down again.
The frog was very close to the can. Hova climbed down some more putting herself at risk as she reached out a hand to Lucas. Lucas climbed up a little and stretched his arm up towards Hova. The two were almost touching, when tragedy struck.
TWANG!
"Hova...?" Said Lucas with a look of fear in his eyes as he was suddenly yanked backwards towards the frog's open mouth!
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Wailed Lucas before he disappeared into the frog's mouth!
The frog closed it's mouth and swallowed.
GULP!
Lucas had been eaten by the frog!
"LUCAS!" Cried Hova in dismay.
To be continued.