Hi guys. So it's been a really long while since I last posted, and I apologise. I will try to post faster now, but I do have other commitments. I hope you bear with me and continue to read. As always, please comment because I really do love your feedback. Thanks again.

The drive to the warehouse seemed to go by faster that it usually did, which was saying something. Myka found herself hesitating at the steering once they reached the front of those double doors that concealed endless wonder. Usually she couldn't wait to get through, but now she found herself wanting to stretch the seconds until seconds became hours and hours became forever, because that's what it would take for her to get her fill of H.G. She'd figured - forever. And then some.

Still, duty called, so she cut the engine short and made her way out of the car, just as H.G. did the same, and together, they made their way into the warehouse.

"Myka! You're finally here. I was starting to think something had happened to you both. You would think promise of endless wonder would get you going but alas.. the human race is doomed to laziness."

Claudia sped towards them on some sort of industrial looking segway, neutralizing gun strapped to her back.

"Good morning to you too Claudia."

"Sorry. Morning Mykes, H.G."

"Claudia, It's good to see you again." Helena stepped forward so she was parallel with Myka, giving the segway a quick once over then continuing;

"I believe we are here to meet with Artie? Where is he?"

"He's down below. I'm supposed to bring you two. Come on then."

Following Claudia at a brisk pace, Myka and H.G. wove through the halls of the warehouse, slowing to a stop as they heard voices drawing nearer. Turning the corner, they saw an agitated Artie, pacing the floor in a circle with Pete trying to calm him down. Catching sight of them Artie seemed to light up, hastily beckoning them over.

"You're finally here! What took you so long? Nevermind that. We have a situation."

Claudia lightly hopped off the segway at this point and gestured to Myka and H.G.

"Not just any situation, the motherlode; Like, even bigger than you and the Minoan Trident."

Artie coughed again giving Claudia a death stare.

"Thank you for that … explanation Claudia, but like I was saying - we seem to have run into a certain situation that requires …" - gesturing to H.G. - "Your expertise, which is why the reagents asked me to summon you."

H.G. sighed and ran a weary hand through her hair "I'm glad you place so much confidence in my abilities, but I'm certain I can't be the only person who could help. Myka and Agent Lattimer are quite capable without me."

Artie nodded in agreement. "Honestly we wouldn't have brought you here if it wasn't something we needed your help with completely, since you're sort of the only person who could offer any insight."

Noting H.G.'s confused expression, Artie hurried on, nervousness leaving a slight hitch in his voice.

"Because you see the things is … yourtimemachine'sbeenstolen"

"What?" H.G. looked around to the now silent group.

Artie sighed, "Your time machine's been stolen" he reiterated, wiping a sweaty brow with the back of his palm.

"Stolen? How could it be stolen?"

"Well, we don't … know exactly" Claudia answered wringing her fingers together and avoiding eye contact with H.G.

" All we do know is that someone stole the time machine from the warehouse a few days ago, and said person is not probably on our side so we best find it before it's used by the powers of evil therefore, we need your help."

H.G. turned incredulous eyes to Myka, a questioning look lining her brow.

"Did you know about this?"

Myka shook her head "No,I knew nothing about any of this - I didn't even know you were coming."

Pete clapped his hands together, drawing all eyes to him.

"Well, lets get on this thing right? Claude, who stole it and what do they want to do with it?"

Looking even more uncomfortable, Artie answered for Claudia;

"We don't know who stole it, or what they are going to do with it. That's why we put in a request with the regents to have H.G. here because for all we know … " he trailed off glancing from Myka to H.G.

"You thought I had something to do with it." H.G finished for him. It wasn't a question.

Myka stepped slightly in front of her, glaring furiously at Artie. "Seriously? hasn't she been through enough? I mean how many times does she have to prove that she can be trusted before you actually start trusting her? Did you ever stop to think that your 'caution' could actually be detrimental? If you treat someone a certain way they tend to act like it. I mean don't you - "

" - Myka" H.G. interrupted gently, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"As much as I appreciate you .. defending my honour - "

there was a hint of laughter in her voice as she said this, causing Myka to relax slightly.

" - You can't argue that they shouldn't have suspected me. Artie was just doing his job and I am one of the only people who know how to operate it so logically, it makes sense. "

Artie nodded in agreement relief evident on his face.

"Trust me Myka, I know more than anyone the lengths H.G. is willing to go to to protect this warehouse - and it's agents, but I had to ask."

Myka gave a slight sound of acknowledgement, dropping the defensive posture.

"Who else knows about the time machine?" Claudia asked.

"What?"

"You said you were one of the only people to know about it, so who else knows about the time machine H.G., much less how to operate it?"

"Oh." H.G. cleared her throat slightly and shrugged "A friend."

Claudia raised an eyebrow "and you didn't think this was relevant? Maybe this 'friend' has the Time machine"

H.G. frowned and shook her head "I don't think its relevant though, this was before I was bronzed."

"Everythings relevant, you of all people should know that and if there's one thing we've all learned, it's that just because someone was alive a century ago doesn't mean they can't still be here."

"Fine". H.G muttered and ran her fingers through her hair again, a nervous habit.

"Her name was Sylvia. Sylvia Mae. She was a uh, scientist, we met during the worlds fair and she had some interesting opinions."

Myka frowned slightly "Helena, you don't expect us to believe that you shared the details of something as important as your time machine with someone you met randomly."

"No of course not" H.G. replied, and a soft smile flitted across her face. .

"We were friends first and believe me, it was hard to find a friend in those days. She was smart, and I liked that about her. Most women then were more concerned with other things. With her I could discuss complex theories for hours. So after about a year of knowing her, it only seemed natural to tell her about it. Besides, none of that matters anymore. All of this was over a century ago."

"Right." Claudia muttered a bit doubtfully. "Well, that leaves us with nothing, unless anyone has any ideas?

"She might have had children" Pete said suddenly. "I mean think about it, a family myth passed down through generations of a fabled time machine. Maybe one of Sylvia's descendants discovered the warehouse. It's not completely impossible."

"Okay" Artie agreed brightening.

"Then we have a plan. Claudia you head up and try to dig up what you can on a Sylvia Mae, Pete try not to break anything, Myka, H.G. come with me. We need to talk."

Myka glanced at Helena, who shrugged in response, and together they trotted after Artie, making their way back through the isles of the warehouse until they came to a secluded area.

Artie leaned over and opened his bag, then pulled out a Tesla and Farnsworth. Turning to H.G. he held them both out.

"I think it's time I officially reinstated you. You deserve it."

H.G. grinned and took the items from him, slipping the Farnsworth into her back pocket, and strapping the tesla to her side. Myka bumped a shoulder against hers in congratulations.

"Now you're part of the team again." She said. "Not that I ever counted you out."

"Wait not yet."

Artie bent over again and pulled out one more item. A small gasp of laughter escaped H.G's lips as she was handed the Grappler. Fastening it to her side along with the Tesla she finally felt in control again. More than she had been in a long while at least.

Artie smiled in satisfaction.

"Welcome back Helena. You deserve it."