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Post by Alex Proyhasko on Feb 25, 2009 7:03:48 GMT -5
Alex's ears perked up when he heard the man say his name was Tobias. Alex had met Tobias before, and the two now probably had a lot in common. But this Tobias definitely wasn't a nothlit. As Alex continued to listen to the two's conversation, he found out that this Tobias was also an Animorph. Alex shuddered when the man recounted the nuclear bomb that had almost killed Alex, but he had managed (somehow) to escape.
Alex listened to the story of what had happened in the alternate reality, and wished that could have happened here; David's rule was 10 times worse than anything that could possibly happen in Tobias' world. But when Tobias said that he needed to find someone, Alex new instantly who he was looking for. Assuming they were the same, Tobias was probably looking for Rachel. <She's with another resistance movement,> Alex said to Tobias and the man. <And if you're looking for Animorphs, one's standing right here.>
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Post by Tobias on Feb 25, 2009 15:39:03 GMT -5
He doesn't sound like anyone I know, Tobias said to himself. But it sounded like he knew who Tobias needed to find. And this was a different reality. Did that mean different Animorphs? Perhaps; or maybe he just didn't recognize a friend's voice after so long. "At least she's alive. I can probably wait on that... I don't even know if she's the same person I know..."
Tobias shook his head. Rachel was alive. That was what mattered. As long as she was alive, he could find her later. There were more immediate concerns. "I'm sorry, but I don't recognize your voice," he told the wolf. "I don't think we were introduced." He looked at the guy in charge and added, "And I didn't get your name, either."
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Post by mythic77 on Feb 25, 2009 15:58:40 GMT -5
"Captain Joshua Chamberlain" Chamberlain said "commander of Salamander company, Revenant Military Force" Chamberlain said, introducing himself. "hold on a second."
"Alright report in" chamberlain ordered over the radio
"Ravager here" Ravager was the call name of the detachment of AA vehicles on the mission "Skies are clear, not even any birds up there"
"Phantom here" Phantom was the call sign of the reconnaissance element of the vehicles "road is clear for the next couple miles"
"Phoenix here" The APC's carrying the soldiers and freed P.O.W.'s "We're stuffed full but no problems. "
"Land Raider here" The two tanks that were the heavy escorts "give us something to shoot at"
"Alright" Chamberlain said "Everyone keep your eyes peeled, watch visual as well as sensors."
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Post by Alex Proyhasko on Feb 25, 2009 17:06:20 GMT -5
"Captain Joshua Chamberlain," the other man said. "commander of Salamander company, Revenant Military Force. Hold on a second." Then he stepped away to talk on his walkie talkie. Alex walked over to Tobias and nodded at him. <My name is Alex Silva. I don't know if there's an alternate me you may have talked to, but from the sound of your world I probably never was able to morph.>
Then Alex made sure he only directed his thoughts to Tobias and said, <The last time I talked to Rachel was over 7 years ago, but at the time she was with another resistance group. We, the Animorphs, were pretty much scattered after . . . the accident, so I wouldn't be able to tell you if she's still ok. But I can tell you from personal experience she can probably take care of her self pretty well.>
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Post by Tobias on Feb 25, 2009 20:25:33 GMT -5
Tobias nodded while Chamberlain introduced himself. He whispered to Alex, knowing that the wolf could hear him. He wasn't sure Chamberlain could since he was distracted. "Sorry; the name isn't familiar. If you're from my universe, we've never met. I guarantee that wherever she is, she's fine. David's smart, but he's not a danger to her. If he knows what's good for him, he's staying far, far away from her. Probably the only one I ever met who could hope to take on her and come out alive was the God General."
He wondered where Guraff was. He had a sort of vision when he crossed over to this world. Guraff was lying on the ground, with some human. They saw each other and Guraff said to him, "I always wanted to fight you..." Then the vision ended and Tobias found himself here. He did not know where Guraff was, but one thing was sure: if he was working for David, this resistance would have been crushed long ago.
"Seven years you say..." He paused thinking. Something occurred to him. "I don't suppose...does she have a kid?"
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Post by Alex Proyhasko on Feb 26, 2009 19:20:55 GMT -5
Alex was a little bit diosappointed that this Tobias hadn't met him in whatever world Tobias had come from. Not that he was surprised; in a twisted way, it was David who was responsible for Alex's ability to morph, so if he was a good guy Alex would never have recieved the morphing power. Alex wondered if his alternate self had become a Controller, or just some random human.
Alex snapped back when Tobias said, "Seven years you say... I don't suppose...does she have a kid?" Alex thought for a second, then replied, <The last time I checked, he had a 2 year old son, but that was seven years ago, so by now he'd be nine.>
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Post by Tobias on Feb 26, 2009 21:13:40 GMT -5
Tobias did some quick math in his head. Rachel's son in this world was born about five years later than his would be when it happened. That was probably not important information. "The Drode said it'd be a son," he muttered, mostly to himself although he knew Alex could hear him. "I wonder if she named him what I want to-"
He cut off when a thought stuck him like a large, golden brick wrapped in lemon. The question was kind of hard to ask. "Alex...is it my kid? Er...I mean, Tobias. The one from your world. Am I - is he the father?"
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Post by Alex Proyhasko on Feb 27, 2009 7:42:56 GMT -5
Alex was a little bit taken aback when Tobias asked, "Alex...is it my kid? Er...I mean, Tobias. The one from your world. Am I - is he the father?" Then he understood why he was worried, and he chuckled <Of course it's your child. I mean, it's the Tobias here's child. I don't think Rachel could ever love anybody else besides you after everything you two have been through; she swore she'd never love someone else if you died.>
Alex thought for a moment, then said, <You know, unless something happened to him the Tobias in this reality is still alive. Last time I checked he was living with Rachel. You could probably meet him when we arrive at the base for the Resistance, he's usually there.> At that moment, Alex couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy for that Tobias for his continued ability to morph even though he was still a hawk.
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Post by Tobias on Feb 27, 2009 10:09:31 GMT -5
Tobias sighed. He realized that the Rachel here could be a very different one from the Rachel he knew. Apparently, though, the important thing was still intact. "I'm not sure it's a good idea for me to meet...me..." Tobias began. "I..." He wasn't sure how to tell Alex that he wasn't a big fan of the man he had become. He wasn't sure he could look himself in the eye after some of the things he did.
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Post by Alex Proyhasko on Feb 27, 2009 16:48:15 GMT -5
Alex was confused when Tobias seemed hesitant. "I'm not sure it's a good idea for me to meet...me...I..." he started. Alex didn't understand what was scary about meeting youself. <Then again, I'd probably be a little nervous too if I was going to meet myself in a different world,> Alex admitted silently to himself. And yet, there seemed to be more than just fear or hestiation in Tobias' voice.
<Hey, I understand. I'd be a little scared to see what I was like in another reality,> Alex said. <But I'm sure he, and Rachel, would like to see you.> Alex suddenly thought of his own family, left behind like the rest of the pack. <I hope the rest of them are ok,> Alex said, unbeknowestly letting the thought be adressed to Tobias.
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Post by mythic77 on Feb 28, 2009 0:02:45 GMT -5
"Captain" came a call over the radio "we got a reading. Someone landed back by the prison. There is no way they won't notice"
"F***" Chamberlain said "that is earlier than I thought. Alright call ahead and see if we can get any Arty cleared for use. Things look like they are going to get hot. If we have to bail, follow me and keep your heads down."
Chamberlain then turned toward the pair of morphers "Alright, things might get dicey
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Post by Tobias on Feb 28, 2009 3:09:40 GMT -5
"I'm sure they're fine," he told Alex, not knowing who he was talking about but assuming it was best to say something reassuring. He learned long ago that it's always best to give people hope.
Tobias almost grinned when Chamberlain started talking. Maybe something of Rachel was rubbing off on him. Marco always seemed to think so. Maybe he was a little...well, crazier, than he used to be. But he kind of enjoyed a fight now. Nothing woke you up like a sharp blade.
He shrugged, though. "Nothing I can't handle." He was pretty sure of that. Tobias wasn't in the habit of being overconfident, but unless Guraff himself dropped out of the sky, he was pretty sure his Howler morph could handle anything.
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Post by Ty Smith on Feb 28, 2009 8:32:44 GMT -5
"Hey guys, get back on the ship," the pilot called. "we've detected something suspicious, may be what we're after." Ty obeyed, and the ship took flight, and Ty noticed a convoy, just before the ship mysteriously went down and crashed. "Rook, it's time!" Ty shouted, hopping out of the wreckage, sword drawn, ready for a good fight.
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Post by mythic77 on Feb 28, 2009 13:56:51 GMT -5
"Sir" came a call over the Radio from Ravager "We have an unknown coming in, the same one that landed back by the prison. They haven't squawked, so I don't think they noticed the prison. However, they are following our tracks and are not one of us. Permission to engage?"
Chamberlain ordered " Alright, but use the Suiza's if possible. We don't know if they are friend or foe. I want to at least give them a chance to live."
Chamberlain heard a sputter, and then nothing.
"Alright sir we have a hit and a downed it" came the same voice over the radio "It looks like it is going to crash almost exactly on our path home"
"Alright then" Chamberlain replied "Set up a perimeter, I'll deal with whoever is there myself, Everyone else set up a perimeter."
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Post by Tobias on Feb 28, 2009 15:24:14 GMT -5
When they got there, Tobias saw a sight that was at once both terrifying and beautiful. From the wreckage of the ship climbed two people. One of them was a Hork-bajir sized black man wearing a small arsenal on his body. The other was someone Tobias would recognize anywhere. His greatest enemy, and perhaps his closest friend. it was impossible to confuse Guraff with anyone else.
Tobias climbed out of the vehicle. "I'll handle this," he said to Chamberlain. He started walking towards Guraff, not caring about anyone or anything else. He started morphing as he walked. One of his favorite morphs, and almost certainly the most powerful one any of the Animorphs had. The Howler.
There wasn't much of a change in height, though is legs bowed. His teeth sharpened. There were other minor changes, too. But the most important one came last. The claws. Razor sharp and, as far as Tobias knew, unbreakable. The Howler's second greatest weapon.
He threw off his towel once he was morphed; it would hinder his movement. He knew someone would get it for him. <Guraff,> he said in thought speak so that everyone could hear. <I should have known you'd show up soon. What is the Devil Prince without the God General?>
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