LittleMidgett; hope you're all ok. Stay safe, and tell ur bro to get beta soon.
And about the flying pen, it's one with JAWS!!! MHAHAHAHA!!! (chomp chomp)
As you can tell, I've lost it. Wait, no, I never had it in the first place.
Everyone; if anyone has any suggestions for this story please feel free to tell me.
Elfangor
Well, the ship was bigger than I expected it to be, inside. I guess the Andalites had made adjustments to their cruisers. It had four individual quarters inside, an engine room, a small storage and spare parts room, a small sickbay, and a fairly decent sized bridge.
I'd never really been inside an actual ship without my parents before. Well… the kind like this, anyway. Fighters, cruisers, battle ships… stuff like that. And I'd only had simulation flights when I was being trained by my mother or father. Mostly my father though. And I'd been on the battle ship he owned, called the Intrepid. I was fairly young when I'd first witnessed an Andalite fighter destroy a rogue Kipnal ship almost effortlessly. The Kipnal had an agreement of some sort with the Andalites, and this ship had destroyed it by playing chicken. I was amazed, watching the two ships, still fairly unaware of the stares I'd been getting from my fathers crew, and the fact that he was waiting for them to say something about me.
Someone did once. I remember it so well. I must have been at the human age of nine or ten.
(Elfangor is not a fit name for a changeling) One of them whispered to another at the docking bays as I passed with my father and the tactical officer (called Ovatt) in tow. In seconds, my father had rounded on him.
(Did you say something warrior Galaf?) my father asked threateningly, bringing his face close to the Warrior, who shrank back only slightly. This guy was too proud, I'd seen it in his eyes.
(Yes War-Prince Aximili. I said your son is a no good changeling who does not deserve the name of such a great Prince such as Elfangor) he didn't back away, and within seconds my father's tailblade was pressed against Galaf's throat. He simply looked at him mockingly.
(Do not speak of my son as if he were nothing more than space junk! He was named appropriately, in honour of my brother. If you do not start treating my son with more respect, I will make sure I will leave more than one little mark on your worthless neck!) Father snarled, pressing his tailblade deeper and causing blood to seep out. The warrior's eyes widened, and slowly he nodded. I guess having a tailblade pressed hard against your throat kind of makes you back off a little. Especially when the threat comes from a higher-ranking officer.
But now… now I was practically alone. And I was afraid I wouldn't live up to my name. I guess in a way I'd kind of been a disgrace so far. For one thing, I wasn't an Andalite. Well, in my natural state I wasn't. Secondly, I could never live up to a legacy made by the great Prince Elfangor. If it hadn't been for him, going to Earth when he did, and giving the original Animorphs the morphing power, I didn't think any of us would be alive. Or… or that the human race would still be free enough to go on.
I walked along the now empty corridors as I thought this, gloomy thoughts, as well as the fear I'd had before our first fight, welling deep within me. I needed my sister then.
I knew she was on the bridge, since only she and Kay knew how to control the damn thing. I also needed to talk to her about our mother. If… maybe even when… it came down to it, would she or I be able to kill her? To set her free? I didn't know.
We were moving very slowly in the fighter, cloaked, so that no one could possibly pick us up on their sensors. After all, we were going into the heart of the battle, and if even one Yeerk vessel picked up a blip of us, we'd be dead within seconds. This, as you could guess, did not improve my mood at all.
We were moving towards the lake, since Nicole decided once we were on this ship, that that's where we'd intercept them. Although, past that, she didn't have a plan. Toni kind of stormed off after she was told this, and Cody went after her. Soon, everyone else kind of left Nicole in a simular way. Even me. Since then, we'd all been wandering around the ship, not sure what to do until the time came. All of us had the… oh what was the human term... the jitters. None of us could even think of sitting still for an instant, even though we knew we should be saving our energy for the fight ahead. The fight that could turn the tables for us.
Where was I? Walking… gloomy… oh yeah, that's it.
I walked towards the bridge, and was about to turn the corner, when I saw an amazing sight. I quickly ducked behind a console, watching silently.
Aerionna and Kay were looking at each other with all four eyes, and I'm sure they were talking privately. I saw Aerionna bow her head a little, then when she lifted it Kay was smiling at her. Then, they kissed like Andalites do. They placed a hand on each of their cheeks, and held it there for a minute. Their main eyes closed, and their stalk eyes began swivelling around again. It almost made me gag. Good thing I didn't. As much as I hated to admit it, I didn't want to ruin the moment for them.
Yes, me, the little Chanaiben brother. I didn't. Why? Honestly, I thought it was sweet for the two.
When they finally stopped being all lovey-dovey and turned back to the controls, I decided to come out and announce myself.
"Hey guys" I said once I was in a position where it looked like I'd just come through the door. Aerionna looked flushed.
(Elfangor? What… how long… have you been spying on me?) She said turning around to face me as I reached her. I shook my head.
"No. I just came in. I wanted to talk to you…" Then I smiled a little "But if you want me to go and leave the two of you alone…"
(No, no. It's all right. Was there something you needed?) Kay asked, looking about as embarrassed as my sister.
"Hmm… now that I think of it… no. I just wanted to know if you knew what was going to happen when we got there"
(Well… Nicole came and discussed it with us not long ago. She has decided we will wait at the lake, then… as she says… pounce on them. Hopefully disable the ship long enough for the rest of you to get in. I will continue to keep the ship occupied, in hopes that they will believe this is simply a lone ship trying to fight them. Once you are inside, you may find your parents… if any others are still there… and get them. Aerionna will be able to find a means to permanently disable it)
"How?" I turned to her, unable to keep a smirk from my face.
(I have been working on a virus, yet if this does not work I will merely take out the engine room in-)
"Don't you mean 'we' sis? I mean, after all, we're all in this together. I'm not letting you do something so dangerous alone" I said slipping my arm through hers and resting my head gently on her slender shoulder. She pulled back, and instead looked straight into my eyes.
(Elfangor, no. I need you to do something for me though)
"What?"
(Find mother. And… and make sure they do not have father. I need you to keep them safe. Can you do this for me?)
For a second I was stunned. Why did she want me to leaver her? Didn't she know…
But then I realised what she meant, and I nodded.
"Yes sister. I'll do everything I can to get them back. You can be sure of that" I said, and she hugged me.
(Thankyou Elfangor. And do not forget, this does not mean you are allowed to get yourself killed)
I laughed "I'll do what I can not to die. All right?"
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It was late afternoon when we arrived at the lake. We landed on the outskirts, careful not to be seen. According to Kay, the Blade ship would arrive in approximately an hour. We all walked out, and checked the lake. It was clear and beautiful, teaming with fish. I saw a Kanti fish, a lot like a catfish, and pulled it out of the water with one easy swipe. Ithiell had taught me to do this when he let me come with him and his cousins here. I checked it over gently as it squirmed, making sure it was all right. It was. The two tails thrashed wildly, and the lungs slowly filled with air. I placed it gently back in, watching as it began to suck in water, and swam off at an amazing speed. I smiled, knowing we weren't too late to save this lake.
Nicole searched for good spots to hide, and Kay and Aerionna calculated where the Blade ship might land. The hill on the east side was out of the question, and so was the deep slope that led straight through the north side of the treeline. So that left either the west, or the south.
"Silly question again" Megan "How do we know it won't land on the water"
After a few minutes of calculation, Aerionna answered.
(This lake is part acidic, although not to what you might think it is. Metals it corrodes within a matter of seconds, yet things like flesh and blood are immune. Watch) She stepped in, until her legs were almost completely submerged. Then, after a few seconds (and gasps and cries from Nicole and the others) she walked out, completely unharmed. Seth, continuing this demonstration by nodding at Aerionna, then pulling a twenty cent piece from his pocket. He flipped it into the water, and as we watched, with the humans in absolute horror, as the water practically ate the money within about two and a half seconds. Flat.
"Oookayy" Michelle began "No one go in there as a boat"
"We weren't going to" Toni muttered.
We set up positions, with me getting halfway into the water and submerging myself in it as a crocodile. The others morphed or shifted, all hiding in the places they'd least likely land. Kay went back to the ship, and I knew he'd cloak it as we waited.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, a dark shape loomed above the water, fired at a small stretch of trees on the west side, and landed. There was no doubt about it; it was the Blade ship all right. Even though the sun was setting, and night was coming in fast, the Blade ship made night look grey. It sent shivers up my spine each time I'd seen it. Finally, the hatch opened, and out stepped a few Hork-Bajir, and to my surprise, a few Terinans. They piled out, beginning to surround the lake. I stayed hidden, only leaving my nose and eyes out of the water, barely moving.
The Terinans started speaking in their language to the Hork-Bajir, making me realise these guys were very old, and were probably the rouge Terinans I'd heard all about from Ithiell and my mother.
(Everyone, don't move. Kay, if you can hear me, get off the ground and start firing at the ship in about twenty seconds) Nicole said.
(Yes Princess) was Kay's response. I began to get agitated as two Terinans stopped near a stretch of trees where I knew Michelle was hiding in. They sniffed the air, then shook their heads and continued on.
Seconds later, there was an explosion from within the ship, and as I looked up as best I could I saw the Andalite cruiser fire again. Another explosion, and the Hork-Bajir and Terinans were looking around, then up at the ship. They began to fire, and it wasn't long after that, that the Blade ship began to fire. Red dracon fire barely missed the cruiser.
(Nice flying) someone said to him.
(All right. Everyone, attack!) All of a sudden the place came alive with roars and cries of the others. As I surged forward I saw Aerionna, now a cougar, take out a Terinan, then race off again. I bit the leg of a Hork-Bajir, throwing him into the water. He screamed in terror, making me realise the acid was eating his blades away. Probably for the better…
(Get to the hatch! It's closing!) Nicole screamed as there was another explosion. She darted in first, with Aerionna not far behind her. I raced along, nearly getting attacked by another Terinan, but Sean stopped him.
(GO!) He yelled, and as I continued to run I saw Michelle jump and take to the ramp, scrabbling up it with difficultly. I ran up next, with Seth hot on my heels. Alex and Cody managed to make it as well, just before the ramp completely shut. Toni, Megan and Sean were still out there.
(Will they be all right?!) Michelle cried as we ran through the empty hallways.
(They'll be fine. With Toni, they'll be just fine) Cody said as we continued to run.
(Split up at the next corner. I don't care who goes where, just find them! And whoever does, call us!) Nicole said. We split up into two at the next intersection, then split again at a corner. Soon, I just had Cody with me.
(Now what?) I asked Cody as he loped along beside me.
(I uh… guess… do you know how to hack computers like your sister?)
(Uh, a little. My mother didn't really…)
(Well, it's a start. We need to find someone, and soon) He said as we came across a few lone Hork-Bajir. They didn't see us until it was too late.
When we were done with them, Cody let us into a room. Surprisingly enough, it was someone's quarters. And they just happened to have a computer.
I shifted back, flexing my fingers, then walked over and started typing. I started slow, but soon sped up as I got the hang of it. Cody was watching the door.
"Well, I think I might be in. Now all I have to do is…"
(Stop right there)
I looked over at Cody. He looked at me.
(Wasn't me) he said, then we scanned the dimly lit room and saw a figure standing in the deepest shadows. As far as I could tell with my natural eyes, the figure was holding a gun. Or…
"They've got a Dracon beam" I said to Cody, who was now beside me.
(I kind of figure that part out) Cody muttered as he practically stood shoulder to shoulder with me. We both watched as the figure walked forward, and as he walked I noticed he didn't have feet, he had…
"Hooves" My heart suddenly stopped. I had a very bad feeling about this person, because I was almost sure of who it was.
(You do not think I was going to let you access the systems, did you?) the voice said nastily. I tried to focus on the voice, to prove myself wrong…
(Computer? Lights!) All of a sudden the room was flooded by blinding white lights. And as my eyes adjusted to the brightness, I knew I couldn't prove myself wrong. There was no mistaking the Andalite that was no in front of me, holding a Dracon beam pointed at my chest.
It was my father.
Well, hope you like that.
I am sooo mean, aren't I?
Oh well, don't worry. Next part should be up soon enough anyway (mehehe…)
This is fun, isn't it? FOR ME!! AAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!