Ep 15. The Forgotten

In The Forgotten, the fifteenth episode of the first season of Animorphs, the team faces a challenge like no other. Cassie, the gentle-hearted and intuitive animal lover, discovers that a Yeerk pool has been hidden in an abandoned construction site. The pool, which is used by the alien parasite Yeerks to infest and control humans, is well-secured and almost impossible to infiltrate.

Despite the obvious dangers, Jake decides to launch a mission to attack the Yeerk pool. Of course, the only way to do that is to morph into various animals, sneak into the pool, and wreak havoc on the controller's base. The team must plan every move with precision and pay attention to every detail to avoid being detected by the Yeerks.

The episode opens with the Animorphs gathered in a forest, discussing their next move. Cassie, who has just returned from her volunteer work at the wildlife rehabilitation center, raises her concerns about the animals that might be harmed in the attack. She is worried that the Yeerks might use the pool to infest the animals, which could lead to dire consequences for the entire ecosystem.

The team, however, decides to put the mission and their plan in motion. The episode reveals how the Animorphs break into the construction site, take the necessary precautions to avoid detection, and move towards the Yeerk pool. They use a variety of animal morphs such as cockroach, fly, bird, and even cat to continue their mission.

The forgotten element of The Forgotten comes into play when the team discovers that the Yeerk pool has been long-abandoned. It is nothing but empty and abandoned. The Animorphs quickly realize that they have been set up as the Yeerks anticipated their every move, allowing the Animorphs to break into a trap and fall into a trap.

With no way out, the group is forced to come up with a new plan. During their time in the pool, they find that they are not only trapped in a Yeerk-filled facility, but they are also stuck in a situation where they have no communication with the outside world.

The tension builds as the team struggles to find a way to break free and continue the fight against the Yeerks. Cassie ultimately becomes the key to their success when she recognizes that the Yeerk pool is housed in a building that was designed to be mobile. She believes that the building is an ark used to transport a large number of Yeerks when fleeing from their dying planet.

The team ultimately uses this information to their advantage and manages to escape from the pool before the Yeerks can launch their final attack. As they leave the abandoned construction site, a feeling of relief washes over them all, knowing that they had earned another victory over their mortal enemies, the Yeerks.

In conclusion, The Forgotten is an action-packed addition to the Animorphs series. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of the war between the Animorphs and the Yeerks and highlights the importance of careful planning and attention to detail. The episode features some thrilling moments, particularly during the team's infiltration of the Yeerk pool and their use of different animal morphs. Ultimately, it is Cassie's intuition that saves the day and reminds the viewers that intelligence and strategy are just as valuable in battle as strength and power.