Two days passed.

The Mavericks had been quickly eradicated and most hunters accounted for. Those that could be saved were, but not everyone was so lucky.

All Class S hunters were accounted for. X, Zero, Prometheus, Star X, Fortissimo and Axl were in some rough shape, but nothing as bad as the trio that had gone to face Sigma. BC was the worst off, having been the one Sigma threw to the ground from the altar. She had remained in a near comatose state for the past two days.

Lifesaver had finished repairs to BC's system late in the first day since he had so many other patients to take care of and the damage to the brunette was staggering. Of course, her comrades were nothing to sneeze at either. Both had passed out for a good three hours or so after being escorted to the medical bay. Repairs had been made but still, the two of them had a few bandages plastered on their skin.

Of course, Dante hadn't left Blitz for more than a few moments all the time she was out cold. It was on the afternoon of the second day that his patience was rewarded when finally, the brunette's eyes opened.

At first, her vision was hazy and everything seemed to be swimming. Soft voices drifted to her ears.

"Hey, she's awake."

"Look, her eyes are open!"

As the room drifted into focus, BC looked around. Her bed was pushed into the corner of the room, the left edge against the wall. She was in one of the private med rooms, which were usually reserved for the most severely injured hunters.

Glancing to her right, BC began to assess the small crowd that had gathered at her bedside. Dante was closest, sitting right by her nightstand which was piled high with flowers. Telith stood at Dante's shoulder, smirking despite the bandage on her cheek. Star X was sitting on the end of her bed, smiling cheerily. Fortissimo was standing near Telith while Axl was riding on the other Reploid's back. Prometheus stood next to Forte, arms crossed and smiling.

"Welcome back." Hannah said, winking and giving her friend a thumb up. "You had us worried there."

Blitz smiled and spoke, her voice a bit hoarse. "What happened?"

This time it was Prometheus who spoke. "You guys won. Damn near destroyed that temple too. That must've been some fight. We've eradicated the remaining Mavericks from the base and city, but Zero and X are still leading patrols to pursue the remaining gangs. Lifesaver's been swamped with all the Reploids he's had in the med bay, otherwise he'd be in here taking your vitals."

BC nodded quietly, taking in the faces of everyone present.

"Hey…" Axl chirruped from his position on Forte's back. "Are you really Blitz Chick? You weren't making it up, were you?"

The blue eyed Reploid smirked and snapped her fingers, sending up sparks. "You want more proof than the lighting technology?"

"C'mon Axl, leave her alone!" Star X said, her blue eyes sparkling as she chided the other Reploid. Then she turned to her creator. "We're so glad to have you back Blitz- I mean, BC."

Smiling, BC leaned back into her pillows, closing her eyes wearily. Telith noted this and sighed.

"All right, OUT! The lot of you! BC needs to regain her strength, and she can't do that with all of us in here. OUT!!"

As the group trickled out, Dante stood to leave. As he reached the door, he was stopped by a call.

"Dante…"

Turning, he shut the door and returned to Blitz's side, smiling softly. Gingerly, he reached out and took her hand, caressing it softly.

Opening her eyes, BC smirked. "I'm not really tired. I just needed to talk with you alone."

Looking over at her bedside table, she smiled softly. In the center was a large bouquet of a dozen white roses.

"White roses…You remembered my favorite flower."

Dante looked at them, and then returned his gaze to her. "Yes…How could I forget?"

Dante met Blitz's deep azure eyes. "What will you do now? You won't be fighting for a while after that, Lifesaver said so. Will you stay here and be an operator again?"

The weakened Reploid smiled. "You know, I actually thought about that…funny how being unconscious gives you time to really think. And I think I have an idea of what I want to do."

A little surprised, Dante straightened. "You do?"

"Yes…"

A faraway look entered BC's eyes and she smiled softly. "I'm going back to the Labs. I'm going to continue my research."

"But…what about the Maverick Hunters? You're one of the best hunters they have here!"

Sighing, Blitz struggled to a semi-sitting position. "I know…and I've planned for that. If it's all right with them, I'd like to create a small team of elite fighters that can be deployed wherever, whenever. We'll be based out of Abnormal Labs so I can continue to be a part of the Maverick Hunters and still have my research."

Smiling again at Dante, Blitz used her free hand to push a few strands of hair out of her eyes. "Think about it. I could bring back the age of prosperity that we had when Doctor Light was around. There hasn't been a mind like his since I was around, and I went missing."

After a moment, Dante tightened his grip on her hand. "I'm going with you."

Shaking her head and smiling, BC laughed a little. "I was hoping you'd say that." Tilting her head, she peered over Dante's shoulder at the door. "If you would be so kind, could you let in the Reploids who have been eavesdropping on us?"

Before Dante could even leave his seat, the door burst open and the group of visitors from before streamed in, crowding around the bed.

Telith was the first to speak. "BC! Are you serious? Restarting Abnormal Labs…?"

Nodding, BC flipped her loose hair over her shoulder since it wasn't tied back as it usually was. "Of course…and….I would be honored if you would take the position of my second in command."

Seeming to consider it for a moment, the blonde grinned after a moment. "Aw, why not? I've stuck with you for 100 years, a few more aren't gonna hurt."

"Can I go too?" Axl had gotten off Forte and was looking excited at the prospect of working with Blitz Chick.

Sighing sadly, BC shook her head. "No Axl…you're needed here. Besides, your own team would be very sad if you left them." Seeing the sad look on the younger Reploid's face, she smiled. "Tell you what, I promise I'll come back and visit every once in a while, okay?"

Axl's young face brightened. "Yeah!"

Smiling cheerily, BC laughed. "Great…Now why don't you go see if Zero and X are back from their patrol yet."

Once the navy blue Reploid had gone, BC turned to the rest of the group.

"Fortissimo…Prometheus…Star X…" The brunette looked at each warrior as she addressed them. "You don't know how long it's been…but it is my duty to reveal this to you."

"You are not who you think you are. Your real names are Bass, ProtoMan, and Starfire. 100 years ago, you all worked with me as my friends and elite fighters…When we went to the future, I erased your memories of our time together."

Closing her eyes for a moment, BC finally looked at her friends again. "I would be honored…if you would rejoin me as my elite fighters."

Silence descended for a moment before Forte spoke. "BC…I'll follow you…but I want some answers."

"You will get them, I assure you Bass." She looked to Prometheus.

The red hunter met her eyes, then sighed. "I don't see why not…I was thinking of having a change of career lately."

Finally, all eyes were on Starfire. The blue eyed Reploid glanced around, and then smirked.

"Yeah, sure…why not?"

Blitz grinned and looked at Dante, who was also smiling. He squeezed her hand quickly.

"We can do this BC. I know we can."