Animorphs 2.0

Aximili

Aximili

When my fighter had gone down, I hadn't expected to survive. I was lucky to gain enough control to make a landing and get out before it exploded. I did not expect to live long on this planet, all alone, nor did I expect to meet other Andalites. But the thing I expected the least, was meeting my brother. After all this time, he was still alive. It was like a blessing and a curse at the same time. For one thing, he was alive. I didn't have to grieve him anymore. But on the other hand, he was human. He had left our society and the ways of our people, for these apes. I was severely upset with him; this was profusely against all I'd thought he stood for. I knew in my heart not to judge him too harshly. I hadn't known what he had been through, that was true. I also hadn't known he had lost someone. His wife, his son's mother. That must have been hard. But that was hard to acknowledge. All I saw when I looked at him was my big brother, my former hero, who had lied to me. I tried to understand him, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt abandoned. However, on the other side of that there was his son. In coming to Earth and leaving the war, he must've expected to never see anyone from his family again. It makes sense he would've wanted to make one here. We Andalites take family very seriously, and there was no denying Tobias was my family.

My first meeting with him had gone well. At least in my eyes. I hoped I had not disappointed him. He seemed proud of his father, and slightly in awe of me. I understood this. I was the first real Andalite he had met, but I felt a deeper connection to him as well. I felt that although I am upset with my brother, I should get to know my nephew. I felt we were not so different and I wanted to get to know him better. I should not blame him for his father's decision. Yes, I would get to know him, and perhaps in time, my brother would finally get the forgiveness he craved.

The next day I was introduced to Tobias's friends. The other ones with the power to morph. I was less surprised this time and tried to contain my disapproval. Introductions were short. I found a certain kind of contained strength in Jake. Apparently he had been the other wolf the day I was found. Rachel surprised me with her fierceness, but I recognized the warrior's heart. Cassie, I had been told, took care of animals indigenous to this planet, and she seemed to see me as another one of those animals she could care for. I allowed her this notion since she had just met me, hoping I could show her otherwise. Marco was the strangest by far. He kept on making these things called "jokes," that I didn't understand. I would ask Tobias about them later. After the introductions, I couldn't find a lot to say to them; however they had many questions for me. Not long after, I excused myself and left to go to the room set for me. Elfangor joined me there.

"Aximili?" He asked. "Are you alright?"

<It's just slightly too much, brother. A lot to take in. The humans are so different from us. Primitive, and simply strange.>

"They may be primitive to us, but they have many praises in their own rights. They are a great species, and I think if you try, you may begin to like them." I looked up at him with my main eyes. "I myself have a fondness for them I can't explain. You'll see soon enough."

<Elfangor!> I call out, before he turns to leave. <You know I can't stay here.> As an Andalite I need to graze and run in the open air. I said it a bit accusingly. Had he forgotten that much already? Had being human change him that much? But I needn't have worried.

"I know, Aximili. I have prepared for this." I was surprised, but felt gratitude towards my brother. "You will perform a Frolis Maneuver on the five humans so that you may have a morph in which to exit this house. From there, we will lead you to the woods where you can build your Scoop."

<Thank you, brother.> I said, quietly. This was the first civil thing I had said to him since arriving here. I was still not happy with him, but I would treat him with respect while I was here. I was on a strange planet, one I knew almost nothing about, and I had to depend on him to survive. A little voice i my mind told me to treat him as my brother as I used to, but that would take some time.