Rebel Love
Chapter 5-Lost Memories
By Kitten Starr
Bit rolled over lazily and hit the snooze button. After rubbing his eyes, he glanced at the calendar on his wall. It had been three weeks since Leena had left. Where could she be? She hadn't even sent them a postcard, letter, message, or anything. No one seemed the least bit worried except for him. He just couldn't get over the gut feeling that something had happened to the fiery redhead. She said she would be back soon. When would that be?
"Where are you, Leena?" he sighed.
He rolled off the bed and walked to the bathroom. Maybe a bath would calm is racked brain.
-~*~-
Brad made his way his way to the kitchen for breakfast. Things just didn't seem the same without Leena around. He hated to admit it, but he rather missed the brawls she used to have with Bit. He found them amusing. Right now, everything just seemed drab. He just wished she would check in from time to time to let them know she was okay. He felt awkward knowing he could have stopped her from going, but somehow he just sensed that she needed to get away. He really couldn't blame her. Bit had gone and broken the poor girl's heart and didn't even realize that he had. What a goof!
Brad couldn't help but think that maybe he had started growing brotherly feelings towards Leena ever since Leon had left after Bit's arrival. Leena had at least had an older brother to look up to then. It made him wonder what Leon would've done had he been in this position.
"He would have stopped her from going, that's what," scowled Brad.
-~*~-
Doc sat at the kitchen table playing with his toy models. He was a free man without his kids around. He missed Leena at first, but then saw that she had left because she had needed to find herself, or so the letter stated. He was fine with that. He just wondered what had caused her to leave so abruptly. He just hoped it wasn't something he had done. He'd really feel bad then.
Anyway, he was just happy to see that his daughter was finally growing up. He knew that since the passing of her mother she had only male preferences while growing up. That was tough enough.
-~*~-
Jamie prepared the morning meal of pancakes and sausage just as everyone was gathering in the kitchen for breakfast. When would they learn to cook sometimes? At least when Leena was here she'd help sometimes. This was like a tsunami, cooking for four hungry men including him. Boy did he miss Leena!
He really missed the aroma of chocolate chip cookies that she would bake. He was good at cooking, but somehow he could never quite make cookies the way Leena did. She must've had some secret ingredient that no one knew about.
-~*~-
Vega refused to leave the young girl's side as she slept peacefully. Her wounds had healed nicely over the weeks she was at the base. Now they were just waiting for her to wake up. Sarah had tried to bribe him away from the bedside but had given up three days after he had found her because he was so insistent. The only time he would leave was to eat and take a shower and dress. He wanted to be the first to see her eyes when she would finally awaken.
Sarah stood in the doorway as she watched Vega hold the girl's hand caressing it. He was like a child with a hurt puppy. He insisted on staying by her side until she was well and even bribery hadn't worked. As long as he was eating and sleeping, she didn't mind the situation at all. Vega might have found a friend if the girl ever woke up. The medics had said she might be out awhile because she was completely exhausted. She just wished she'd hurry for Vega's sake.
Vega looked at the girl's face and smiled. She twitched and moaned something in her sleep. Maybe she was coming around.
Leena opened her eyes and sat up blinking several times. Where was she? Who was she? How had she gotten here? She lay back down and rubbed her head. It hurt and thinking made it worse. A voice made her look to the right. There was a boy there and he was holding her hand. Who was he? Did she know him?
"Hello," said a soft voice.
Leena managed to sit back up without the splitting headache. "Who are you? Where am I?"
The boy smiled at her. "My name is Vega, and you're at the Backdraft ground base. What's your name?"
Her name? She'd tell him if she only knew. "I don't know."
The boy's eyes saddened and looked back to his guardian, Sarah, then back to the redheaded girl. "What do you know?"
"I don't know. I remember the accident but I can't remember anything else. How long have I been here?"
Sarah made her way over to the bed and stood behind Vega. "Dear, are you telling us that you don't know who you are? Or where you came from?"
Leena closed her eyes to think. She remembered the storm and then waking up to find herself careening off a cliff headfirst in her Zoid. That was it though. Other than the last thing she consumed that day, crackers and water. She shook her head.
"Yes."
Vega stood up and keeping his eyes on her. "Then we'll just have to help you remember."
Sarah nodded. "I'm sure it will come to you soon."
Leena hoped so. It was hard when you couldn't remember who you were, but the last thing you had eaten on the day of the accident. That was the last time she went towards any cliffs.
Sarah and Vega left the room as a doctor came in. Leena noticed that the doctor was tall, well curved, and had beautiful lavender locks cascading down her backside. She was pretty. The doctor introduced herself as Dr. Marina Izumo.
Dr. Izumo listened to Leena's heartbeat and told her to do a few stretches. Dr. Izumo smiled.
"Looks like you're in perfect health, my dear."
Leena looked at the doctor. "I might be in perfect health but I can't seem to remember anything. Not my name. Where I come from. If I even have any friends or family."
The doctor nodded. "Looks like you have a case of amnesia. It should come back to you soon. Let's hope so. There's nothing we can do right now."
"Thank you, Dr. Izumo."
Dr. Izumo looked at Leena with another heartwarming smile. "You can call me Marina."
Leena returned the smile. "Okay, Marina."
With that Marina left the room to tend to other patients. Leena felt alone all of the sudden. She was grateful when the teal-haired woman came back in.
Leena eyed the woman and had to admit that she was even prettier than Marina. The woman smiled at Leena.
"My name is Sarah and the boy that was with you is Vega. I'm his guardian. Maybe we should find you something suitable to wear. We're sorry about your other clothes. They were torn and shredded and so I took it upon myself to buy you some new ones. I hope that's okay."
Leena stood up and had to instantly sit back down. "Whoa. I guess being off my legs for so long made them a bit weak."
Sarah laughed. "Seems that way but as you walk on them they'll regain their strength in no time. Now let's get you dressed."
Leena tried her luck again at standing and this time was successful. She followed Sarah out of the med ward and down a long hall, which finally led them out of the building. Leena looked around and was amazed at what she saw. There were many different Zoids and some she had never seen before. Not only was she mesmerized by the Zoids, she found that the whole complex was vast. Sarah led her to a building that wasn't as large as the med ward. The inside of it was beautiful. There were many paintings hanging on the wall all depicting Zoid battles, their Zoid battles she guessed. They finally stopped at a door where Sarah punched in a code followed by a retinal scan. Leena was impressed. She had never seen such a lock before. The door swooshed open and both women walked inside. The room was very spacious and very elegant. To be so electronic looking on the outside the inside looked like it was fit for a princess.
"This is your room," replied Sarah.
"My room?" gasped Leena.
"Yes."
Sarah went over to a door and opened it. Inside was a wardrobe that Leena could only gawk at. Sure nothing she had ever worn. Sarah motioned for her to come over.
"Pick out whatever you like. It's all yours."
Leena was speechless. She finally decided on a coral skirt with a matching sleeveless top. Sarah picked out a pair of white sandals and handed them to Leena. Leena put them on. Sarah smiled.
"You look fantastic."
Leena blushed. "Thank you and I want you to know I'm really grateful for all of this."
"Any time." consoled Sarah. "You're part of the family now. Vega will come to get you in time for dinner. Bye for now."
Sarah exited the room letting Leena get accustomed to her new room. The poor girl deserved it. Leena ran her hand along the bedspread and along the silk pillows. Everything was coordinated in pattern and color. It was absolutely beautiful. There was a stereo, a television, and even a small library in her room. She had definitely lucked up. She decided to read a book until time for dinner. She went over to the bookcase and glanced at all the books adorning the shelves.
"Aha. This looks interesting enough to read." She had chosen a book titled The Rowan.
The hours seemed to whiz past. She was more than half way through the book when a young boy entered her room. She looked up and knew right away that this was the boy who she saw when she first woke this morning.
"Vega?" asked Leena already knowing the boy's name.
Vega just smiled and nodded his head. "What shall I call you?"
Leena sat silent for a moment before responding. "I suppose you can call me Alena." For some reason, that seemed to fit her somewhat. It sounded familiar. Maybe it was her name.
Vega gave a curt nod and smiled. "That's a very pretty name. It suits you well."
Leena returned his smile.
Vega stepped forward and helped her up taking her hand. "Shall I escort you to dinner, Alena?"
Seeing she didn't know where they took their dinner she had no choice but to comply. "Yes, that would be nice."
On their way to the dining hall both exchanged as much history as they could. Leena had told Vega she thought she might be sixteen. He agreed and said that he had just celebrated his fourteenth birthday. She wished him a belated birthday and he happily thanked her. Soon they arrived at the dining room where Vega seated Leena and then took the seat right across from her.
Dinner went smoothly and nobody had asked Leena any unruly questions that made her feel uncomfortable. That made her happy. When having desert, Vega told a joke that everyone laughed at including Leena. She was happy and content even though she didn't know much about her past. It didn't bother her that much. Not right now anyways. Almost everyone seemed sad that dinner ended. However, all said their good nights and went sleepily to bed.
Vega led Leena back to her room where they talked about odd and end things. After two hours of conversing, both had grown tired. They promised to see each other the next day.
Before Vega left he asked Leena one thing. "Alena?"
"Yes, Vega?"
"Will you be my friend?"
Leena smiled and nodded. "You betcha, Veg."
Vega left after that with a broad smile on his face. He was happy that he'd found a friend. He even liked Alena's nickname for him.
After Vega left, Leena found pajamas and dressed in them. She fell asleep without a care in the world. She would sleep peacefully for now.
-~*~-
Sarah finally turned out her light and crawled into bed. She thought the girl had potential and was going to ask her tomorrow if she wanted to become a member of the Backdraft Group. With that thought on her mind the woman drifted to sleep.
Chapter 5-Lost Memories
By Kitten Starr
Bit rolled over lazily and hit the snooze button. After rubbing his eyes, he glanced at the calendar on his wall. It had been three weeks since Leena had left. Where could she be? She hadn't even sent them a postcard, letter, message, or anything. No one seemed the least bit worried except for him. He just couldn't get over the gut feeling that something had happened to the fiery redhead. She said she would be back soon. When would that be?
"Where are you, Leena?" he sighed.
He rolled off the bed and walked to the bathroom. Maybe a bath would calm is racked brain.
-~*~-
Brad made his way his way to the kitchen for breakfast. Things just didn't seem the same without Leena around. He hated to admit it, but he rather missed the brawls she used to have with Bit. He found them amusing. Right now, everything just seemed drab. He just wished she would check in from time to time to let them know she was okay. He felt awkward knowing he could have stopped her from going, but somehow he just sensed that she needed to get away. He really couldn't blame her. Bit had gone and broken the poor girl's heart and didn't even realize that he had. What a goof!
Brad couldn't help but think that maybe he had started growing brotherly feelings towards Leena ever since Leon had left after Bit's arrival. Leena had at least had an older brother to look up to then. It made him wonder what Leon would've done had he been in this position.
"He would have stopped her from going, that's what," scowled Brad.
-~*~-
Doc sat at the kitchen table playing with his toy models. He was a free man without his kids around. He missed Leena at first, but then saw that she had left because she had needed to find herself, or so the letter stated. He was fine with that. He just wondered what had caused her to leave so abruptly. He just hoped it wasn't something he had done. He'd really feel bad then.
Anyway, he was just happy to see that his daughter was finally growing up. He knew that since the passing of her mother she had only male preferences while growing up. That was tough enough.
-~*~-
Jamie prepared the morning meal of pancakes and sausage just as everyone was gathering in the kitchen for breakfast. When would they learn to cook sometimes? At least when Leena was here she'd help sometimes. This was like a tsunami, cooking for four hungry men including him. Boy did he miss Leena!
He really missed the aroma of chocolate chip cookies that she would bake. He was good at cooking, but somehow he could never quite make cookies the way Leena did. She must've had some secret ingredient that no one knew about.
-~*~-
Vega refused to leave the young girl's side as she slept peacefully. Her wounds had healed nicely over the weeks she was at the base. Now they were just waiting for her to wake up. Sarah had tried to bribe him away from the bedside but had given up three days after he had found her because he was so insistent. The only time he would leave was to eat and take a shower and dress. He wanted to be the first to see her eyes when she would finally awaken.
Sarah stood in the doorway as she watched Vega hold the girl's hand caressing it. He was like a child with a hurt puppy. He insisted on staying by her side until she was well and even bribery hadn't worked. As long as he was eating and sleeping, she didn't mind the situation at all. Vega might have found a friend if the girl ever woke up. The medics had said she might be out awhile because she was completely exhausted. She just wished she'd hurry for Vega's sake.
Vega looked at the girl's face and smiled. She twitched and moaned something in her sleep. Maybe she was coming around.
Leena opened her eyes and sat up blinking several times. Where was she? Who was she? How had she gotten here? She lay back down and rubbed her head. It hurt and thinking made it worse. A voice made her look to the right. There was a boy there and he was holding her hand. Who was he? Did she know him?
"Hello," said a soft voice.
Leena managed to sit back up without the splitting headache. "Who are you? Where am I?"
The boy smiled at her. "My name is Vega, and you're at the Backdraft ground base. What's your name?"
Her name? She'd tell him if she only knew. "I don't know."
The boy's eyes saddened and looked back to his guardian, Sarah, then back to the redheaded girl. "What do you know?"
"I don't know. I remember the accident but I can't remember anything else. How long have I been here?"
Sarah made her way over to the bed and stood behind Vega. "Dear, are you telling us that you don't know who you are? Or where you came from?"
Leena closed her eyes to think. She remembered the storm and then waking up to find herself careening off a cliff headfirst in her Zoid. That was it though. Other than the last thing she consumed that day, crackers and water. She shook her head.
"Yes."
Vega stood up and keeping his eyes on her. "Then we'll just have to help you remember."
Sarah nodded. "I'm sure it will come to you soon."
Leena hoped so. It was hard when you couldn't remember who you were, but the last thing you had eaten on the day of the accident. That was the last time she went towards any cliffs.
Sarah and Vega left the room as a doctor came in. Leena noticed that the doctor was tall, well curved, and had beautiful lavender locks cascading down her backside. She was pretty. The doctor introduced herself as Dr. Marina Izumo.
Dr. Izumo listened to Leena's heartbeat and told her to do a few stretches. Dr. Izumo smiled.
"Looks like you're in perfect health, my dear."
Leena looked at the doctor. "I might be in perfect health but I can't seem to remember anything. Not my name. Where I come from. If I even have any friends or family."
The doctor nodded. "Looks like you have a case of amnesia. It should come back to you soon. Let's hope so. There's nothing we can do right now."
"Thank you, Dr. Izumo."
Dr. Izumo looked at Leena with another heartwarming smile. "You can call me Marina."
Leena returned the smile. "Okay, Marina."
With that Marina left the room to tend to other patients. Leena felt alone all of the sudden. She was grateful when the teal-haired woman came back in.
Leena eyed the woman and had to admit that she was even prettier than Marina. The woman smiled at Leena.
"My name is Sarah and the boy that was with you is Vega. I'm his guardian. Maybe we should find you something suitable to wear. We're sorry about your other clothes. They were torn and shredded and so I took it upon myself to buy you some new ones. I hope that's okay."
Leena stood up and had to instantly sit back down. "Whoa. I guess being off my legs for so long made them a bit weak."
Sarah laughed. "Seems that way but as you walk on them they'll regain their strength in no time. Now let's get you dressed."
Leena tried her luck again at standing and this time was successful. She followed Sarah out of the med ward and down a long hall, which finally led them out of the building. Leena looked around and was amazed at what she saw. There were many different Zoids and some she had never seen before. Not only was she mesmerized by the Zoids, she found that the whole complex was vast. Sarah led her to a building that wasn't as large as the med ward. The inside of it was beautiful. There were many paintings hanging on the wall all depicting Zoid battles, their Zoid battles she guessed. They finally stopped at a door where Sarah punched in a code followed by a retinal scan. Leena was impressed. She had never seen such a lock before. The door swooshed open and both women walked inside. The room was very spacious and very elegant. To be so electronic looking on the outside the inside looked like it was fit for a princess.
"This is your room," replied Sarah.
"My room?" gasped Leena.
"Yes."
Sarah went over to a door and opened it. Inside was a wardrobe that Leena could only gawk at. Sure nothing she had ever worn. Sarah motioned for her to come over.
"Pick out whatever you like. It's all yours."
Leena was speechless. She finally decided on a coral skirt with a matching sleeveless top. Sarah picked out a pair of white sandals and handed them to Leena. Leena put them on. Sarah smiled.
"You look fantastic."
Leena blushed. "Thank you and I want you to know I'm really grateful for all of this."
"Any time." consoled Sarah. "You're part of the family now. Vega will come to get you in time for dinner. Bye for now."
Sarah exited the room letting Leena get accustomed to her new room. The poor girl deserved it. Leena ran her hand along the bedspread and along the silk pillows. Everything was coordinated in pattern and color. It was absolutely beautiful. There was a stereo, a television, and even a small library in her room. She had definitely lucked up. She decided to read a book until time for dinner. She went over to the bookcase and glanced at all the books adorning the shelves.
"Aha. This looks interesting enough to read." She had chosen a book titled The Rowan.
The hours seemed to whiz past. She was more than half way through the book when a young boy entered her room. She looked up and knew right away that this was the boy who she saw when she first woke this morning.
"Vega?" asked Leena already knowing the boy's name.
Vega just smiled and nodded his head. "What shall I call you?"
Leena sat silent for a moment before responding. "I suppose you can call me Alena." For some reason, that seemed to fit her somewhat. It sounded familiar. Maybe it was her name.
Vega gave a curt nod and smiled. "That's a very pretty name. It suits you well."
Leena returned his smile.
Vega stepped forward and helped her up taking her hand. "Shall I escort you to dinner, Alena?"
Seeing she didn't know where they took their dinner she had no choice but to comply. "Yes, that would be nice."
On their way to the dining hall both exchanged as much history as they could. Leena had told Vega she thought she might be sixteen. He agreed and said that he had just celebrated his fourteenth birthday. She wished him a belated birthday and he happily thanked her. Soon they arrived at the dining room where Vega seated Leena and then took the seat right across from her.
Dinner went smoothly and nobody had asked Leena any unruly questions that made her feel uncomfortable. That made her happy. When having desert, Vega told a joke that everyone laughed at including Leena. She was happy and content even though she didn't know much about her past. It didn't bother her that much. Not right now anyways. Almost everyone seemed sad that dinner ended. However, all said their good nights and went sleepily to bed.
Vega led Leena back to her room where they talked about odd and end things. After two hours of conversing, both had grown tired. They promised to see each other the next day.
Before Vega left he asked Leena one thing. "Alena?"
"Yes, Vega?"
"Will you be my friend?"
Leena smiled and nodded. "You betcha, Veg."
Vega left after that with a broad smile on his face. He was happy that he'd found a friend. He even liked Alena's nickname for him.
After Vega left, Leena found pajamas and dressed in them. She fell asleep without a care in the world. She would sleep peacefully for now.
-~*~-
Sarah finally turned out her light and crawled into bed. She thought the girl had potential and was going to ask her tomorrow if she wanted to become a member of the Backdraft Group. With that thought on her mind the woman drifted to sleep.