"Where could she have gone? Her cars here but she isn't. I hope something bad didn't happen," talking to himself as he went to the Silvamane hangar. He caught sight of Silva's mechanics in deep discussion. "Hey, you two!"
The two mechanics turned to face the tall pilot. The discussion quickly forgotten soon as Rick walked up to them.
"Have you seen Silva?" Robby asked. Tai continued ", or Zarek our manager?"
"I was just about to ask you guys the same thing, so you don't know either?" Scratching the back of his head in thought.
They shook their heads, and looked at the ground.
"Hey twerps! How is Rick treating you?" A familiar, female voice rang out through the hangar.
"Silva!" The three guys turned, seeing that she was safe with her manager Zarek. The mechanics ran up to her and gave her the tightest bear hug they could manage.
"Guys let go!" She pushed hard against them, Zarek chuckled at the little scene. Silva glared at Rick, "Are you going to help, or just stand and gawk?"
Rick shook his head and pried the two mechanics away, allowing her to catch the breath that they squeezed out of her.
"Where have you been?" The twins squealed as Rick's strong arms held them back. "We've been looking all over for you," Robby yelled.
"I was looking for Rick," she stated calmly. "You two mechanics best head to Zarek's house. I'll meet you guys later."
The twins were about to complain, but a look from Zarek and they quickly shut up. Rick let them loose, Zarek took it from there. Leading the twins back out of the hangar.
Zarek turned, "Silva you better not get into any trouble, cuz I'm not going to be the one to save you."
"I know. Zarek, don't worry I can take care of myself and you know it too." Winking at him before he left. She turned to Rick who waited patiently to speak. "Glad you didn't get hit by the flying debris Rick…"
Rick silently walked up to her and took her into his embrace. Murmuring into her ears, "And I'm glad it didn't happen to you too." He felt her shake uncontrollable. "What's the matter?"
"Rick-that explosion was meant to kill me," crying into his flight suit. "It may not sound true but it is…the manager and pilot for the Baleeks were the ones that killed my family years ago…"
He cooed softly to her, saying gentle things. Her shivering seemed to have stopped, but he could still tell that she was afraid and she was still crying.
"Silva, I think its best if you come to my house until all of this blows over, okay?" Giving her a gentle kiss on the forehead.
"Thanks Rick, I knew I could count on you," wiping away the tears on her face. "I can't be scared, because I know they'll try it again…but I'll make sure they won't succeed, but if they do I'm going to take them down with me!" Her eyes flared bright, her fear dissipated and was replaced by courage.
"Well, for starters before they do…lets head to my house. Both of us need to sleep and forget this whole ordeal all together." Rick led her out of the hangar, but got immediately spotted by none other than Don Wei himself.