The Jungle Hive

    By Buff Shipper

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    12 Aug, 2023

    The Animorphs, Jake, Rachel, Cassie, and Tobias, were joined by Aximili, an Andalite. They were navigating the dense Amazon rainforest when they stumbled upon a dark metallic structure.

    The half-buried spaceship had the Yautja insignia on it, which unsettled them. Overwhelmed by fear, they morphed into Hork-Bajir for their safety.

    They ventured inside the spaceship, discovering xenomorph technologies and a xenomorph 'farm.' The sight was horrifying and almost too much to bear.

    They found the victims used as hosts for facehuggers. This realization made them understand that the xenomorph eggs were meant to create an army.

    They were suddenly attacked by adult xenomorphs. The Animorphs defended themselves, but the xenomorphs were relentless. As they were about to lose hope, aid arrived.

    A Yautja, Visser 12, defended them, eliminating the xenomorphs. He confessed to piloting the crashed ship and proposed an alliance.

    As per Visser 12's suggestion, the Animorphs morphed into xenomorphs. They had to blend in to reach the armory for the wrist bombs.

    They followed Visser 12 through the spaceship's intricate passageways. The plan was to confront his rival, Visser 3, who soon appeared in Xenomorph Queen's form.

    Overwhelmed, they found themselves trapped between the Queen and her horde. Just as they were about to lose, reinforcements arrived in the form of a Yautja fleet.

    The fleet launched an attack on Visser 3, and the Animorphs used this chance to flee in their xenomorph morphs, disappearing into the rainforest.

    In the jungle, they encountered a Yautja viciously attacking the Controllers. The Yautja turned hostile but they managed to reason with it.

    They were able to communicate with the Yautja, explaining their situation. Showing surprising comprehension, the Yautja let them go, disappearing into the jungle.

    The Animorphs returned to their human forms, feeling the weight of their terrifying experience. The jungle's only reminder of the day's events was the gutted spaceship.

    The spaceship was gone the next morning. The Yautja had returned and removed all traces of their existence. The scar on the jungle floor was the only reminder.

    The Animorphs left the Amazon, carrying with them a harsh reminder of the dangers they faced against the Yeerk Empire. Every day brought new challenges.

    They realized the extent of the Yeerk Empire's ruthlessness. The experience with the Yautja and Visser 12 had left a deep impression on them.

    The jungle hive incident was a significant event in their lives. It served as a stark reminder of the war they were in and the unpredictability of the universe.

    Despite the struggles, they remained hopeful. No matter how many battles they had to fight, the Animorphs would always strive for a better and peaceful future.