While waiting for Berto to return, I asked Shock what he thought about N-Tek.
"It seems like an alright place. Why? Is something bothering you?" He said.
"The thing is I get the feeling Commander Forge still doesn't trust me and it's been bugging me lately." I replied making sure that no one was listening in on our conversation.
"So you think he's been keeping something from you? Like what exactly?" Shock asked me.
"Like what N-Tek really does, for example. Plus why keep the other Ultralinks locked up? Is there something dangerous about them? I mean you and Steel are our friends. Why not them?" I asked me and he sighed.
"Actually I've been wondering the same thing. Maybe we should try and find out anything we can." Shock suggested and I thought about this for a moment.
"Sure but how? I doubt that anyone would let us go poking around in their computer files. I wonder if I can ask Berto..." I said and Shock shook his head. "Why not?"
"He's part of N-Tek. Do you really think he'd go behind Ferrus' back and help us?" Shock told me.
"For us, maybe he would." I said just as Berto returned holding two movie tickets.
"Who would?" He asked me as he handed one over.
"Oh I was just asking Shock if he thought that you would help us in the training room again. You know, by running another simulation." I told him quickly.
"Sure. Oh and this time I promise not to set Miles Dredd on you. I'll make sure the computer's running right this time." Berto replied with a grin, making me roll my eyes.
"You just had to remind me. Anyway what time does the movie start?" I asked him.
"In about 15 minutes. Plenty of time. So what were you two talking about before?" Berto asked and I couldn't help staring. "I've known you two long enough to figure out when you're not being entirely truthful."
"Okay you're right." I said, ignoring Shock's voice in my head. "I've been wondering why Forge keeps asking me about the day I woke up in Copper Canyon. I still have no clue as to why I woke up there or even how I got there in the first place. Sometimes I get the feeling he doesn't trust me or something." I told him and for a split second I saw Berto's eyes widen. If I hadn't been paying enough attention, I would have missed it. A moment later he was smiling back at me.
"Commander Forge does that to everyone." Berto said, patting my shoulder. "Don't let it get to you."
"I shouldn't really. I guess that's just something I have to let go." I replied as Berto led the way to the theater. Along the way he picked up popcorn and as soon as sat down, I reached across to grab a handful, only for Berto to do the same. When our hands touched I blushed slightly as he did the same. Thankfully no one saw this expect Shock, who asked me why my heart rate suddenly picked up. Rubbing the bridge of my nose, I whispered for him to be quiet. Of course he didn't listen and constantly asked me questions about the movie.
"What's an Optimus Prime? And what's an Auto Bot?" He asked me at one point. I quickly whispered an answer and Berto overheard us. He gave me an amused grin and whispered that he'd explain the movie at the end, earning a grateful smile from me. With a shrug, Shock said he'd hold Berto to that promise. Once the movie was over, Berto turned to me and Shock.
"So what did you think?" He asked.
"It was awesome. Thanks again for taking us." I said as Shock poked his head out of my bag.
"I would have to say I enjoyed it too. Though I'd like to point out my CPU has more power in it than any of those robots put together." Shock told us and I laughed.
"Maybe so." Berto said, standing up and stretching. "So where to now?"
"I dunno. Like I said, I don't know Copper Canyon very well." I replied as I stood and picked up my bag.
"Then might I make a suggestion?" Berto said and I nodded. Not long after, we were standing in Copper Canyon's park.
"Wow this park is huge!" I said as Berto and Shock looked on in amusement. Noticing only about four other people in the park besides us, Shock flew out of the backpack and stretched.
"That's much better. I thought I was going to be cooped up in that bag all day." He said, flying around us.
"Sorry about that, Shock." I apologized and he nodded.
"That's okay. At least I'm free now. "Shock said, hovering level with my shoulder.
"Want to go for a walk?" Berto asked and we both nodded. As we walked, I asked him what Turbo modes he had been working on. "It's a secret but I can tell you that one of them has something to do with your 'Ninja' mode. I believe that's what you called it before." He added as I rolled my eyes.
"It just slipped out. Please don't tell me that we're calling it that now." I groaned and Berto laughed at my face.
"Sure. I was only joking. By the way, I wanted to ask you something." He said and motioned for me to take a seat on a park bench. A little confused I sat down and he joined me.
"What's up? " I asked him when he didn't speak. "Did I say something wrong?"
He just shook his head and I started to worry about what he had to say. Eventually he spoke up.
"You trust me, right?" He said and I was a little surprised by the question. Noticing the serious look on his face I glanced over at Shock who shrugged, equally as confused.
"Of course I trust you. Why would you ask that?" I replied. But before he had time to answer me, there was a massive explosion and I fell off the bench. Quickly kneeling Berto helped me to my feet.
"What in the heck was that?!" I asked, dusting myself off and looking around.
"I'll check it out." Shock said, flying off. Only to rush back to me moments later. "It's the Ultimate Elementor!"
"Oh man. Not him again. Can't I catch a break?" I grumbled.