B20C20 - Acquire Eagle

I stepped up to him and stuck out my hand. He took it. "Welcome to the Animorphs, new boy."

We each shook his hand. And then Cassie cracked open the cage of the golden eagle.

"You just put your hand in very slowly," she instructed.

David's shaking hand moved toward the bird.

"Now press your palm against the bird's shoulder."

He did. The eagle gave him a dirty look, but then ignored him.

"Focus your mind. See the eagle in your imagination. Think about him, what he is, what he represents."

David's eyes fluttered shut.

"Now take your hand away," Cassie said softly. "You now have the golden eagle inside you. His DNA is in your blood. You can become him."

David grinned. "When do I do it?"