AN: I'm really sorry this took so long to post. My muses deserted me and then tried to give me a piece of crap for a chapter. So before I could post this I had to get a kick in the butt and fix it.
MidnightRebel: Turner's Syndrome is a genetic condition that basically makes you shorter than other people and, in most cases, results in infertility. That's just a base definition though, hope that helps. Don't worry...Dustin will be making an appearance in this chapter though I can't promise answers to what he's doing at the mansion. I hope you like this chapter.
B Oots: I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Hopefully you'll like this chapter too!
Sarah was about to walk down the hall when she realized that something was off. She could feel a draft on her back that really shouldn't have been there. Wait a minute...am I wearing my clothes? She wondered. Everything was still a bit fuzzy and she was still trying to bring her mind up to speed, so she wasn't too surprised when she reached down and felt the fabric of a hospital gown. Great, just great...I bet I look absolutely lovely in this. Sarah grumbled. Oh jeez...I bet I didn't ask where the kitchen was either. Sarah groaned as she lightly smacked herself on the forehead for being such an idiot. Turning around she went back into the med lab blushing furiously.
"Um...I'm sorry to barge back in like this but...Do you know where my clothes are?" Sarah asked.
"Ah yes...I was wondering how long it would take you to figure that out." Henry said shaking with barely contained laughter.
"Well, I'd like to see you try and wake up after you've passed out and see how well you do when you first wake up." Sarah replied slightly annoyed at the doctor's amusement.
"Forgive me." Henry said as he bent to retrieve something from a nearby chair, "Here are your clothes and would you like directions to the dining area?" Henry asked no longer keeping his laughter in check.
"That'd be nice." Sarah replied as she walked over and snatched her clothes out of the doctor's hands, "Is there someplace I can change around here?" She asked looking around the lab.
"Yes, of course." Henry replied as he led her over to an unmarked bathroom.
"Thanks." Sarah said as she closed the door.
When Sarah came out she was feeling much better. Having normal clothes on was helping her mood a bit though food would help even more. She listened to the directions Henry gave her, which were simple enough. As she was about to leave she spotted a movement from the corner of her eye.
"Dustin?" Sarah asked.
An answering groan issued forth from the bed that Dustin was kept in. When Henry heard that his patient was awake he gently moved Sarah who had taken up a post by the bed rail and checked on Dustin's vitals.
"Well, everything appears to be in order. You got one knock on the head there." Henry told his patient.
"Huh? Where am I? Oh wait...never mind, I remember. Sarah you are in such deep shit once I get out of this bed." Dustin said looking over at her.
"Yeah, right, whatever. You know you wouldn't hurt me." Sarah teased glad to have her friend back.
"Don't be too sure about that one." Dustin said glaring at her.
"Stop threatening me and tell me what you're doing here in the first place." Sarah replied.
"I would but I can't right now." Dustin explained.
"Why's that?" Sarah asked.
"Because there's someone else in the room." Dustin slowly explained as if she were two years old.
"Speaking of that someone else I have a few questions for you." Henry stated.
"Go ahead." Dustin replied.
"First of all...what are you doing here?" Henry asked.
"Didn't you hear me tell Sarah that I wasn't gonna tell her with someone else in the room?" Dustin snapped.
"I did but I'm not the type who gives up easily." Henry replied.
"Fine, fine. I'm here because I'm trying to make sure Sarah's safe." Dustin grumbled.
"Fair enough. Next question...Who are you?" Henry asked.
"My names Dustin. The only thing you need to know about me is that I'm Sarah's friend." Dustin replied.
"She told me that already so I believe you. Third question...What is your mutation?" Henry asked.
"How do you know I'm a mutant and not a normal human?" Dustin countered.
"I did some blood tests while you were unconscious." Henry replied.
"Oh. Well, I can control water." Dustin stated.
"I see." Henry said.
"Anything else?" Dustin asked.
"Yes...How are you feeling?" Henry asked.
"Like shit. My head hurts and my stomach's upset. Other than that though I don't feel too bad." Dustin quipped.
"Good. That means you can feel free to leave to lab with supervision of course." Henry retorted.
"Great. That mean you're gonna baby sit me?" Dustin grumbled.
"That is the general idea." Henry replied.
"Um...I could watch him and make sure he doesn't cause any trouble." Sarah suggested.
"I'm sorry but since you are his friend there is a conflict of interest there." Henry gently reprimanded her.
"Oh...right. Well Dustin...I don't know about you but I'm starved. Wanna get some grub?" Sarah asked.
"Does he have to come with us?" Dustin asked annoyed.
"Yes." Henry replied grinning at Dustin's obvious discomfort.
"You heard the man." Sarah said.
"Fine. Let's go." Dustin replied unhappily.
"Um...you might wanna put some regular clothes on." Sarah informed her friend grinning.
"Yeah...right. Um...where are they?" Dustin asked.
"Right here." Henry replied handing Dustin his clothes.
"Great." Dustin said as he grabbed his clothes and headed to the bathroom that Henry pointed out to him.
Once Dustin had changed they all made their way to the kitchen to get some food.
