Vala was sitting on her bed worried about Aeryn. No sooner than she was thinking about going to see Adria about Aeryn that the room doors opened and two guards were dragging an unconscious Aeryn inside. They unceremoniously laid Aeryn on the bed next to Vala. The guards left as soon as they had entered. Vala made Aeryn more comfortable and looked to see if she had any wounds or cuts. She noticed that Aeryn was breathing hard and she was extremely hot. Vala remembered earlier that Aeryn had mentioned she was sensitive to heat. Vala immediately soaked some towels in cold water and placed them on Aeryn's forehead and body. She removed all blankets and set about cooling Aeryn down. She saw that Aeryn's breathing was starting to calm a little and returned with water for Aeryn to drink. Aeryn's eyes fluttered open slightly and she tried to focus on where she was.
"Jo- John?"
"No Aeryn it's me Vala. You're back in the room now. How are you feeling? Did Adria do this to you?"
"Yes, bu- but I'm bet- better."
"You scared me to death. I thought you were going to die. I guess I get to return the favor when you were taking care of me." Said Vala.
"I gu- guess so." Said Aeryn still weak from the heat delirium.
"I- I'm still weak. Ne-need to rest."
"You go right ahead Aeryn. I'm going to get some more towels to cool you down."
When Vala returned Aeryn was unconscious again. Vala noticed that Aeryn's skin felt cooler and she continued to place towels on her forehead.
"I hope Aeryn this is helping. I don't know what else to do. Maybe………….
Vala had thought about Scorpios and Aeryn had mentioned that he was from their galaxy. She thought maybe he knew more about what's wrong with Aeryn. Vala went to the doors where the guards were standing.
"I want to see that Scorpy man. I think Aeryn is dying, I need his help or I want to see the Orici. If one of your prisoners dies while you were guarding us then guess who the Orici is going to punish first?"
That caught the guard's attention. One of the guards left and the other closed the door to the room. Vala started knocking loudly to open the door, but to no avail. When there was no answer she went back to see about Aeryn. She was still pale and clammy, but a little cooler. A few minutes later Scorpios entered.
"I understand you requested my presence Vala is it?"
"Yes, Aeryn came back very hot and her breathing was erratic. I remember she said she can't be exposed to heat and I know Adria had something to do with this. Can you help her? Please?"
"I will see what I can do." Said Scorpios.
He moved closer to examine Aeryn knowing what happened with Adria. He felt her pulse and opened her eyes to examine them more closely. Vala stood close to Aeryn to make sure that Scorpios was not harming her.
"Officer Sun is suffering from Heat Delirium. She is Sebacean and heat is sometimes quite fatal if not treated immediately. You have done what is required to help her. She needs to stay cool and rest. My examination shows that you have done all you can for her. I will report back to the Orici that her prisoner is recovering."
"Thank You. I don't know why you are helping Adria; but I do appreciate you helping with Aeryn."
"You care a great deal about Officer Sun don't you?"
"She's my friend." Vala did not trust Scorpios. Something in his demeanor and voice made her cautious.
"Well maybe you can return the favor soon. I wish to keep Officer Sun alive as long as I can. She has a unique quality that may help me to keep her that way. I wish to help. I cannot say now, but when the time comes I will ask a favor of you."
"If it means that it will keep Aeryn from being hurt then I will help you."
"Good, I'm sure the Orici is waiting for me. We shall keep this to ourselves Vala, I'm sure you understand." Said Scorpios.
"Yes, I will keep this to myself; but if Adria probes my mind I can't say I will be much help to you."
"I haven't asked my favor so there is no worry on my part. You must make sure she does not become suspicious. I will be in touch."
Scorpios left and decided to hide any information from Adria's mind probe. He had evaded her once before and he was sure that if Vala cared about keeping Officer Sun's safe, then Vala would do everything in her power to protect her.
Vala returned to Aeryn's side making sure she kept her body cool and that she remained still. She realized more and more how important this women was to John. She had seen them protect one another and how John was so in love with Aeryn. It made her think of Daniel and how much she missed him and her friends. She had not had time to think of them and it seemed they were so far away. Vala had not thought about where they were other than being on Adria's ship, but she hoped they were still on the planet or in the same galaxy. She knew that her teammates would do everything in their power to find and save them and John would do anything to save his wife. She had seen that earlier when Aeryn was captured and John was ready to kill Santal Baal for beating her almost to death. As she looked at Aeryn laying unconscious, she remembered how Aeryn had stopped Adria from harming her without any consciousness to her life. If she wasn't from another galaxy and time she could of easily been one of her teammates and close friend. Right now, all she cared about is keeping Aeryn from harm and wonder what this Scorpios creature would ask of her.