 As the ship is about to be taken by the Yeerks, Harelin instructs them to leave while he initiates the self-destruct sequence, which kills him and every other Andalite aboard the ship.After the Animorphs escape from the self-destructed "Ascalin", emotions are running high, mainly surrounding Ax.While Jake, Tobias, and Cassie are more understanding of Ax's temporary transference of loyalties to the Andalites during their time on the ship, Rachel and Marco are incredibly angry and annoyed at his decision and repeatedly browbeat him for it (despite Tobias attempting to make them stop), with Rachel even pushing Ax far enough to put his tail blade at her throat for her comments.