Hova's Duty

Chapter 23 Farewell

By: Major144

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

All the bugs were celebrating their victory over Stan. There had been a few casualties during the war, but the vast majority of the bug population of the yard had survived. Lucas was hailed as a hero by the ants and other bugs, for his plan and for saving Hova. The ants lifted Lucas onto their shoulders and headed into the ant hill and to the royal court to see the Queen. The Ant Queen looked down at her subjects and smiled at them as they set Lucas on the ground. She knew about Lucas and her subjects's deeds and was very proud of them.

"This day, I no longer see a human amongst ants, but instead, a single colony. No more Lucas the Destroyer but, Rokai the ant." Said the Ant Queen.

Lucas was both surprised and thrilled to be referred to as an ant and be given a new name as a sign as being a part of the colony.

"Rokai has earned his freedom and we have earned a friend. Remember us." Said the Ant Queen.

There it was! Lucas was free and allowed to return to his original form, life, and home. Lucas felt a thrill go through him and then he turned to face Hova.

"You're not going have to eat me again are you?" Asked Lucas.

"Not this time I'm afraid. A real shame since you were quit tasty and I enjoyed having you in my stomach." Said Hova with a teasing smile.

"Ha ha very funny." Said Lucas.

Zoc came forward with a small bottle of blue liquid.

"This will return you to your original form and size. I suggest you drink it outside." Said Zoc.

Lucas took the bottle and looked at Hova.

"Will we ever see each other again?" He asked.

"We will." Said Hova.

"Cross your heart." Said Lucas.

"Cross my heart." Said Hova.

Both Lucas and Hova crossed their hearts and Lucas let out a little laugh.

After saying his goodbyes, Lucas headed outside and put a little distance between himself and the ant hill. Lucas then took the bottle and drank the potion in one gulp. He felt a bubbling sensation in his stomach as the potion went to work. Lucas felt like all his inside were being spun around in a blinder and then he began to shed his exoskeleton to reveal his human form, which began to rapidly grow, until Lucas was back to his original size and towered over the ant hill. The first thing Lucas realized was that he was completely naked in his yard. Lucas quickly covered his crotch in embarrassment feeling very lucky that no one was out on the street to see him. He quickly ran to his house and was glad the front door was unlocked and went inside. Lucas ran to his room and grabbed him some clothes and a towel, before he took a much needed shower. He then dried off and got dressed and was ready to face the world as a better and wiser person. That is what Hova and all the other ants would want from him and that's what Lucas planned to do.

The End.