 Ax is held, unharmed, as a hostage and an offering to Visser Four, who is overseeing the Yeerk invasion on Leera and is the best friend of Visser Three.Ax calls out to the Animorphs for help, but they reveal to Ax that they are already present in the room.Cassie and Ax distract Captain Samilin long enough for Tactical Officer Harelin to kill him.