The Escape
Time passed, and soon enough I had found my head above the surface of the icky liquid. I could feel the yeerk swiftly begin to slip out of my ear.
I felt disgusted.
Our connections lost, I thrashed about much to the Hork-Bajir's surprise, I yanked the yeerk out full way and flung it into the air.
I grinned at my achievement, only to realize that I had thrown it in the direction of the yeerk pool.
But then I saw it, a flash of brown and red - and I instantly knew it was Tobias.
The yeerk in his sharp talons, he tore into the slug looking thing, and I could have sworn I heard it scream.
I shuddered, terror raked at me like claws. Run! Run, Liz, run! Tobias screeched to me, in private thought-speak.
I bolted from the horrible place. As soon as I managed to get a safe distance from the yeerk pools and whatnot I felt free.
"Thanks, Tobias, I owe you one," I grinned up at him.
Anytime, he replied. His gaze flickered over to me, But Liz, I need you to answer a question for me.
"What's the question?" I asked, walking with him towards the forest.
Well… why did you keep your distance from us? Besides the yeerk forcing you to? He asked.
I took a deep breath, turned to him and said softly, "I've had a dream, Tobias. A dream that felt so real that I thought it was."
What was the dream, if you don't mind me asking? He questioned, perching on a branch.
I spilled it out, telling him everything about the dream - to the very last detail. When I had finished, I could have sworn that he had a shocked expression in his eyes.
I added softly, "Tobias, I think I'm a reincarnation of a andalite."
There was silence before Tobias finally spoke again, I believe you, Liz. I really do.