Chapter 5:- Saveria
A.N:- Thanks to everyone who has reviewed please keep it up and I promise they'll be more action again soon! But the explanation bits going to take a little while. Stick with me it'll get better. Promise
The Lark continued to descend now hovering over a thin strip of beach in a narrow inlet. They flew low over a parasol stuck I the sand at a jaunty angle.
Lexa noticed this and laughed. "You have a secret base yet you sunbathe openly on the beach"
Baby smiled "Yep. It's totally isolated so it's not like anyone can see us. I know how much you love your sun bed but give me the real thing any day." She said stretching like a cat in the sunlight.
Brennan interrupted "You guys have your own beach! That's awesome; we could never get to the one below sanctuary."
"I think Adam realised the fault in his design" replied Jamie as the lark flew straight through the cliff but no one reacted they were so used to the helix doing the same thing. The craft came to a stand still and Baby flicked a switch that caused two doors one on either side of the plane to slide open and retractable stairs to appear.
"Two doors very nice" said Jesse admiringly.
"Useful more like. It also meets with fire regulations" said Baby grinning.
Baby and Jamie led the four from the Lark into the hangar itself. It was a large cavernous room which was empty except for the Lark.
"What no cars or bikes?" asked Brennan in horror as he studied the empty room.
Shalimar laughed at the look of horror etched on his face and wisely pointed out. "Where would you take them? For a spin on the beach?"
"Actually there's a load of them in the upper garage, it's the only outer access for them. Above us is a huge forest with dirt roads through it but of course its closed to the public because of "tree felling" so we have free range. You have to go up in that lift to the top of the cliff. I'll show you later" said Jamie pointing to a set of double doors that nobody had noticed previously.
Brennan and Jesse both released huge sighs of relief. In response to which Shalimar and Lexa exchanged a grin. "Boys and their toys" said Baby grinning.
"Oh you can talk!" said Jamie indignantly "90 of the vehicles up there were brought at your insistence! Including the ever practical jet skis"
"Ahh" Baby responded "your wrong there, it depends entirely upon your idea of practical, there very practical for having fun! Anyway come on we have a tour to give" she said grabbing hold of Jamie's hand and dragging him towards a flight of stairs. "It just so happens that we make excellent tour guides. Actually" she paused on the stairs "maybe we should skip the tour and head straight to the lab" she said as she looked at the multitude of injuries.
"Probably a good idea" said Jesse pausing to point at a pair of double doors that were propped open which had hitherto been hidden behind the Lark. "What's through there?"
Jamie looked back as he continued up the stairs. "It's a state of the art gym and sparring room"
"Cool" responded Brennan bounding up the stairs two at a time.
The group emerged into a huge expansive room, which had the same light and airy feel as sanctuary. In front of them was a large living room area with a huge flat screen T.V. There was also a large kitchen with a breakfast bar with several stools. Baby turned to them and laughed at the surprise on their faces. "This is, well actually I think it's obvious what this is" she smiled subconsciously fluffing the cushions on the sofa.
"Wow" said Shalimar "this place is massive!"
Jamie nodded. "Impressive huh! Those rooms over there are bedrooms" he pointed to four doors off to the right "and so are the rooms up there" he pointed to a spiral staircase which lead to a small walkway off of which were a load more doors.
Baby took over the explanations. She pointed up a spiral staircase on the right hand side. "That's the balcony with all the computer systems and work benches and stuff"
Jesse looked up interestedly. Lexa looked pointedly at him "No way nerd boy, you need that wrist checking over before you get to play!"
"Ah come on" said Jesse like a chastised child. He pouted. "No fair!" he stamped his foot. They all laughed at his petulance.
"Labs this way" said Baby leading the way. They walked into a well lit room, with three med beds. It was bigger than Sanctuaries lab but the machines looked to be pretty much the same.
Jaime went over and turned on several machines. "Right who here doesn't have a serious injury?" He looked around and then began laughing as he realised that all of them looked pretty beat up "O.k. so you all have injuries!"
Lexa looked insulted. "I'll have you know I'm fine, sporting another neck fashion accessory" she said pointing at the sub-dermal governor "but otherwise fine"
"Hey! I'm not injured either!" said Shalimar indignantly.
"Yes you are, you fell off the bloody balcony back at Sanctuary, there's no way you haven't got at least a few bruises. I mean I thought you were dead!" said Brennan "You definitely need looking over"
"You what! Shal you have to be hurting. Why didn't you tell us?" said Jesse.
"Never a good moment, besides I feel fine!" said Shalimar trying to brush it off.
"Anyhow, Lexa could you x-ray Jesse's wrist, machines over there" she pointed to a corner "Hit the switch above it to turn it on" Brennan sit down over there and I'll run the E.D.D over you, fix everything else up then I'll sort out your shoulder. Jamie do you want to use that E.D.D on Shalimar and that'll probably do it" demanded Baby taking control of the situation.
Ten minutes later
Lexa burst out laughing causing everyone to jump in surprise. She continued to laugh as she began to plaster Jesse's wrist.
"What's so funny?" asked Jesse curiously.
"Yeah Lexa I don't think I've ever seen you laugh so hard" said Shalimar who was leant over Brennan now that she'd been given the all clear from Jamie.
"We're what's funny" said Lexa through the tears of laughter. "Baby ordered us to do things and we all did them without question. When did we start following orders blindly! Especially from a kid!"
"How many times am I going to have to tell you I am NOT a Child?" Baby said angrily as the others laughed. "Remember I'm the one who'll be getting the governer out of your neck" she said pointing the laser pen she'd been fixing Brennan's shoulder with at her with malice. She turned back to Brennan and passed the pen over his shoulder once more before saying "Right your done"
"Good as new" said Brennan flexing his arm and jumping up off the bed. Baby threw him one of Jamie's shirts and he tugged it on. He put his arm around Shalimar and they both walked over to where Lexa was putting the finishing touches on Jesse's cast. Both Baby and Jamie followed.
Lexa handed Jesse a sling that was substantially more comfortable than Brennan's ripped shirt had been. "Are you going to get these bolts out the back of our heads now or do I have to beg" said Lexa grinning slightly.
"Alright as fun as having you beg would be, I'll get them out now" said Baby
Ten minutes later
Both Jesse and Lexa had had there sub-dermal governors removed and finally everyone was completely patched up.
"I guess we should go back to the main room and question and answer time can begin in full" said Lexa putting one arm around Baby and the other around Jamie "It's time for the truth"