Cassie's vision slowly cleared. She was staring at a ceiling. A face slipping into focus. Ashley's smiling face greeted Cassie.

"Welcome back." She said.

Cassie smiled. She felt something in her hand. Turning her head, she found Andros lying in the bed next to her. Cassie realized she was in the Medical Bay. She smiled as she found her hand in Andros'.

"How's Andros?" Cassie asked.

Ashley looked back at Andros. "He's in pretty bad shape right now. You guys had some fight."

"I'll say. If it hadn't been for Andros, I don't think I would've made it." Cassie replied.

"Yeah, but if you ever need someone to else to depend on, Andros is definitely the person." Ashley stated.

Cassie slowly sat up. Allow the blood to pass from her head, she stood up. Ashley quickly tried to set her back on the bed.

"Oh no! you are staying on that bed." Ashley ordered.

Cassie calmly placed Andros' arm over his stomach and turned back to Ashley. She smiled very kindly, "Ash, I'm only going to say this once. I've got something that can't wait. It needs to be done now, and I'm going to do it. Even if I have to fight to get through you."

Ashley smiled, "I'll let you go on two conditions."

"I'm listening." Cassie replied.

"One, I come with you. And two, I do the driving. You've been in a coma state for over a few weeks and I'm not risking you crashing into anything." Ashley stated.

"But who's going to watch Andros?" Cassie asked.

Ashley smiled and gently pulled her arm, "Zhane's right outside the door."

Cassie smiled, "Let's go." They quietly walked out of the Medical Bay. Once they were outside they both ran down the corridors.

T.J., Carlos, and Zhane watched in surprise as the girls ran together through the Astro Megaship. When they ran into Alpha, they ran faster before Alpha could stop them.

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Andros finally opened his eyes. He looked up at the Medical Bay ceiling. His entire body was sore. Very carefully, he sat up. The moment he did, he regretted it. His chest seared in pain. He felt the heat from his burns all over his body. His hands had been cuts had been bandaged.

"Andros!" Andros turned to see Zhane entering the Medical Bay. "How're you feeling bud?"

"Not that great." Andros felt his lip tear as he spoke. He quickly put his hand to it.

"That's understandable. You have a pretty intense battle. Alpha said you'd still be out for another four days. But I guess two days are better." Zhane explained.

"How's Cassie?" Andros asked.

"She's disappeared again." Zhane answered.

"What?"

"Ashley and Cassie both disappeared after Cassie regained consciousness. We've tried to get a hold of them on the communicator, but they won't respond." Zhane explained.

"Why did you stop them?" Andros asked.

"Those two aren't the easiest people to catch. And it didn't look like Cassie was in the best mood to be stopped." Zhane stated.

Andros sat up carefully. The pain seemed to increase but Andros tried ignoring it, "Any idea where they are?"

"Not a clue." Zhane said. "As for you Andros, you're staying here for a few more days."

"Andros, you've been unconscious for the past two days, not to mention your physical conditions. Alpha's orders, you stay." Zhane stated.

"Zhane is correct, Andros." Alpha entered the Medical Bay.

"How long will I have to stay?" Andros asked.

"At least for the night. However, if you are thinking of looking for Cassie and Ashley, I will save you the trouble. Ashley returned a few minutes ago." Alpha answered.

"What about Cassie?"

"Ashley returned without Cassie,. But with her morphed. Cassie had resigned for the time being." Alpha explained.

"Can she do that?"

"She just did." Ashley said. In her hands was Cassie's morpher. "She didn't even tell me why. She just handed it to me and shoved me out of her apartment."

"Where is her apartment?" Andros asked. He swung his legs over the edge of the bed.

"Andros you are in no condition to go anywhere." Alpha said.

"Alpha, I need to know why Cassie left." Andros set his feet on the floor and grabbed his jacket. And headed for the door.

"Andros-"

"Don't worry Alpha. Zhane and I will stay with him. We'll come right back Alpha." Ashley said. She walked out of the Medical Bay followed by Zhane.

Zhane pulled her back a little bit as they walked behind Andros, "Why are you allowing him to go talk to her?"

"Cassie told me why she left for the time being. Andros needs to know and I'm not going to tell him." Ashley replied.

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