Chapter Fourteen

"Melissa, I think I can get us out. " Jordan had been studying their new cell.

"Oh? And where do you think we're gonna go? In case you didn't notice, we're not in France anymore, Toto." The older of the two scowled at him. "They're going to kill us, you know."

"They can't. They need us to get Carla to talk." Jordan replied. "I heard that guy Morris say so."

"She won't rat the cyborgs out. She loves them." Melissa told him. "And Morris also said he would kill us if she didn't."

"Exactly! They're plans can't work without us though." Jordan stood up on his bunk, and tugged at the vent.

Melissa yanked him down. "Are you nuts?! They'll use that tranquilizer stuff on us again!" She looked out into the hall fearfully. "Jordan, we don't know what we're dealing with it. We'll just have to wait."

"I'm not waiting around to be bait. It's not right to make Carla choose." Jordan stood up on his bunk again,and tugged the vent off. He pulled himself into the duct, then looked down at Melissa. "Come on,Lissa. We're not going to be helping her any if we stay where they tell us." He held out his hand. "Come on."

Melissa looked around then sighed. "Alright." She let him pull her up into the vent.

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"Ivan,wake up! Please, you've got to wake up, it's important!" Carla shook the baby gently.

The baby cyborg squirmed. "What is it?"

"I had a vision. My friends are in Tokyo!" Carla looked up to see that the other eight cyborgs and Professor Gilmore were in her room now.

"What in the world are you going on about, Carla?" Gilmore reguarded her sternly.

"I'm sorry I woke you all. I only wanted to talk to Ivan." Carla replied sheepishly.

"Well, we're all up now. So spill." Jet replied angrily.

"I know which base it is." Carla said quietly. "Jordan and Melissa are in the Tokyo base."

"The Tokyo base? Are you sure?" Ivan asked.

"Yes, I'm sure. I saw them." Carla was shivering, yet the rest of her felt very hot.

"Oh! You look so cold." Francoise came to her side, to tuck her back into bed. "Carla, you're burning up!"

"Is she getting sick?" Joe stepped forward now. "This is not the time for that…."

"If she's sick, she's sick." Albert spoke up. "Children tend to get sick a lot."

Carla shook her head. "It happens all the time after I've had a vision. I'm weak for a couple of days, then I'm alright."

"All the time….as in, this has happened before?" Jet stared at her, incredulously.

"Yes. All those times I didn't eat. It was because of that." Carla lowered her eyes.

"And you didn't tell us?! Carla, you shouldn't keep things like that from us!" Jet exploded. "That could be why Black Ghost wants you so badly!"

"I knew." Ivan spoke up now. "That's why Carla and I are so close. We're a lot a like."

"Still! The rest of us have a right to know!" Jet raged.

"Calm yourself, 002. She had a right to tell whomever she chose." Gilmore said quietly. "And now that we all know, we know how to handle it." He turned to walk out. "I suggest we all go back to sleep, and discuss this further in the morning."

"I'll get you something for your fever, Sweetie." Francoise said gently, and walked out to do so.

Carla held the baby in her arms, crying softly. "I…I don't want to wait for them, Ivan. I want to know they're safe!"

"Shh…" Ivan put her fingers in his fist, in a comforting gesture. "First thing in the morning, we'll go look for them, okay? You're going to have to stay here and rest."

"No! I'm going too."

"Don't be stupid. " Joe scolded. "You're too weak to go anywhere, and the last thing you need is to deal with Black Ghost right now."

"They're right." Francoise handed her a cup of water, and two aspirins. These will help your fever. I want you to stay in bed tomorrow. "

Carla sighed in resignation. "Fine. But you will keep me updated about Jordie and Mel, right?"

"Of course." Joe kissed her forehead. "You'll keep her company,won't you, Ivan?"

"Of course." The psychic baby put himself back to bed. "Sleep well, Carla."

"I'll try, Ivan." The girl curled up in her covers, and fell asleep,to let the medicine work.