MahoganyEffie - those ship names were funny, especially when you said what they reminded you of.

Rated M for language and violence

Chapter 3

Victoria POV

Over the course of the next three days, I had started to learn my strengths. No memories, though. After regaining consciousness three days ago, I've only been sad once. And that was the same day. I don't like moping around. You get nothing done that way. If the only way to get my memories back is to stay active then that's what I'll do. So right now, as part of my memory plan, I am balancing on tree branches, hopping from tree to tree, branch to branch.

"Viki! Get down here before you kill yourself!" Lena yelled up at me. She must be really loud if I can hear her.

I chuckled at her tiny, ant-like silhouette at the base of the tree. It was a good thing I wasn't scared of heights. I was so high up I was surprised I didn't lose any oxygen. Then another silhouette joined hers. They talked for what seemed like forever. Then Lena yelled up at me again.

"Viki!" she said in a sing-song voice. "Toby would like to talk to you!"

Toby? Oh alright. I swung from branch to branch, slowly descending the trees. When close enough to the ground, I dropped gracefully. Lena squealed in surprise when I landed next to her. "Why hello to you too."

"Vik!" A familiar voice called.

I turned around, a smile plastered on my face. "Hi." I waved.

Toby shook his head with silent laughter. He did everything with a smile on his face. "I have to go hunting. Aiden and I will be back tomorrow afternoon."

"But hunting doesn't take that long."

Toby cupped my face in his hands. "I know, Vik, but there aren't many animals nearby. Your pet doesn't like anything coming near you. It still shocks me that I'm allowed."

"Why can't I come?" I pouted playfully.

A smile smile played on his lips. "You're the best fighter we have. We need you here. I need you here. Besides, with you on someone's most wanted list, hunting with me won't do either of us any good. I can't keep my eye on you."

I stuck my tongue out. "I can take care of myself."

"Trust me, I know that, but I want to be able to keep an eye on you. Can you just do this for me?"

I pretended to ponder on the thought. "Hmm. No," I joked and wrapped my arms around his neck. I leaned forward and brushed my lips against his ear. "I can't promise you I won't do anything reckless."

Toby kissed my cheek in a friendly gesture. "I'll see you soon."

I held up a peace sign and watched him walk away. What to do now? I tapped my chin thoughtfully. Maybe I can go back to swinging. Nah. Not in the mood anymore. Toby killed it. I frowned then chuckled. Killed it. I giggled uncontrollably for no reason. The people, who's names I had not bothered to find out, around our camp stopped and stared. I stuck my tongue out and stomped into my tent. What the fuck am I supposed to do now? An invisible hand reached into my chest and squeezed it. I did not miss him. I didn't have a reason too. He's only my friend. Well, best friend. I started humming to myself to pass the time.

"Victoria?" a light Russian accent asked.

"Hi, Eliza." I smiled warmly at the old woman.

"Can you do me a favor, doch'?"

"Anything, babushka." Honestly, this woman was like a grandma to me.

"Ten miles from here is a meditsina magazin. Can you golova there and see if they have my tavy?"

I grinned. "Absolutely."

"Uvidimsya pozzhe, doch'."

I waved to Eliza as she turned and left. Then I packed a small back. I should be back by the time Toby is. No one should miss me much. Besides I'd be safe with Krasota with me. She'd never let me go on my own anyway. After I finished packing, I stepped out of the tent and whistled. Krasota came loping out from behind the trees. I ruffled the hair behind her ears before we started walking.

Toby POV

Aiden and I were lying on our stomachs, carefully watching a doe go by. Without warning, he fired and the doe fell to the ground. We quickly got to it and skinned it.

"Can I ask you a question?" Aiden asked.

"Um, sure."

"If I like and girl, and I'm very sure she likes me back, should I go for it?"

"Well, Aiden, if the feelings are mutual then yeah. Go for it, buddy. Can I ask you the same question?"

"No, because I'd give you the same answer."

Both of us chuckled and hunted for a little longer. When it seemed we couldn't get any more meat, we started to head back. I wanted to get back to Viki so I could tell her how I feel. I'm pretty sure she feels the same way. Hopefully, the morning will go well. Aiden can go with his girl and I can finally go with mine. I've finally come to mind that I don't like Viki just as a sister. I love her as my equal.

A/N: Awwwww! Anyway, Sorry this is so short and sucky! I wanted to get in a chapter because lately I've had to do many brain tests. Besides I felt bad for not doing a chapter for what... a week? So hopefully the next chapter will be regular length. Ughers I cannot believe this chapter... I want Voby to get together! No promises! Why? Because... Awww... This sucks... Good bye! XOXO... Please review!