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Aximili wasn't entirely sure what had been happening before the bang and the flash. It was like something in between death and a fate worse than death... like being Controlled. "Assimilated", The One had called it. It was the sort of word a Yeerk would use, although Ax was fairly certain that whatever The One was, it wasn't a Yeerk.

And it wasn't trying to assimilate him any more. At least, not that he could see. In fact, all Ax could see was what appeared to be a human city. Not the sort of thing one expects to see when they're dying in a spaceship. But having had more than enough experience ending up in places he didn't intend, Ax reacts quick, finding a secluded place to morph human.

Thus begins his Amazing Wandering Around Springfield Adventure. If only Ax knew he were in the home of that wonderful four-fingered yellow human family. Or had some cinnamon buns. Or an idea why he was still alive.

Well... if he had to stay human, at least he could do something about the lack of cinnamon buns.

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Ax shrugs, too, which Rachel must be thrilled about. It's crossed his mind that maybe this is all some odd Yeerk trick, but even if it is... he might as well go with the familiar faces.

He crawls in, awkward as heck. It looks, for a second, like he wants to say something. He does - it has been a long time since he's seen either of them. But he's not really the sentimental type, so he just asks, "Ah. How do Iiii operate this?" Seriously, Ax cannot a remember a time they've actually used seatbelts.

"Wrap it across you." Which is not even remotely helpful. Hopefully Tobias' demonstration is better.

Or maybe it would be if he didn't have a shoulder belt while there were only lap belts in the back.

Rachel sighs irritably and unhooks her own belt to stretch back and reach for Ax's. Explanations are for people more patient than she is - Rachel just grabs the belt and hooks it in for him before slumping back into her seat.

"People just randomly appear here. No one really knows why."

"Thank you," Ax mutters, fighting back the temptation to drag the word out for once. He can understand Rachel's lack of patience - he's frustrated, too, being thrown into a situation he doesn't understand again.

"Sorreee for the many questions, but 'here' is Earth. I am assuming. Or at least close to it." See, he's much more comfortable Extraterrestial Travel or Alternate Universes. "Will I need to stay morph- fuh- morphed? So as not to attract enemies?"

Tobias shakes his head. "I don't think it's going to be a problem."

He looks over at Rachel for confirmation.

Rachel shrugs, giving Tobias a bit of a look. It was one thing to morph in the middle of a street, people understood humans and animals. Andalites are another matter entirely.

"I don't think you'll be attacked, but people might freak out."