Pressed against the room to my dorm and with one arm wrapped tightly around his waist, I found myself kissing Jason. I knew in my mind that I shouldn't have been kissing him, that I wasn't even sure he could be trusted but right now I just didn't care. His now open-mouthed kiss felt so good and so right that I wrapped my other arm around his waist, kissing him back even harder and I thought I heard a chuckle, which would have been impossible since both our mouths were occupied.
"Jessie?" Shock muttered unable to believe what he was seeing and after a few more seconds of staring at us he had finally seen enough. A split second later he flew in in fornt of us and Jason instantly let go of me, eyes going wide for a moment before he realized just who had broken us up.
"Really, Shock?" I muttered frowning at my best friend who crossed his arms, taking a moment to glare at Jason who just adjusted his tie completely ignoring the Ultralink.
"Yes really. What do you think you're doing?" Shock asked as he hovered next to me and I gave Jason a slight grin which he returned. "Not the kissing, I meant why." He added as I stood there and after a few seconds I sighed.
"Because I wanted to. Anyway I don't see why that's an issue." I replied as Jason let out a laugh, clearly enjoying himself. Then Max and Steel had to spoil it by asking us the exact same question. Thankfully Jason decided to answer instead and at the same time I felt his hand gently take mine, giving it a light squeeze.
"Jessie likes me and that's good enough for me." Jason answered and that's right when we heard a cough. Both turning at the same time I frowned slightly when I saw Forge with his eyes narrowed at us and I sighed, knowing we were in trouble. What I didn't realize was just how much trouble after Forge suggested that we move this conversation to the Com Room and no sooner had Jason and I stepped through the doorway that Forge gave us a furious glare. Apparently this conversation warranted Jefferson, Berto and Kat to be in attendence, why I still don't know.
"What are you two thinking?!" He roared and I heard Jason swallow, looking pretty uneasy and I frowned at Forge. "He's the enemy!"
"Enough!" I yelled back shocking everyone into a stunned silence. "Maybe to everyone else he's the enemy but not to me. Besides we got to know each other and..." I didn't get to finish when Forge glared at me and I cringed, realizing I was the one in deep trouble right now.
"There are rules here at N-Tek for a reason but you seem to think that you can do whatever you want." Forge growled and I stepped forward, angry at the commander for telling me what I could and couldn't do. "Before you get mad, Jessie I'm only doing this for your own good." He sighed and I shook my head, knowing that he wasn't being truthful.
"Yeah right. You just want to control me. I may have Turbo powers but that's only because of my father. And my life is my own in case that surprises you. If I want to date Jason I will and you can't stop me." I shot back, my cheeks growing hot as both Kat and Jefferson stared at me though I noticed the former giving me a grin and a wink.
"You're dismissed for now. But I'm not finished with the pair of you." Forge told us and as quickly as possible Jason tugged me towards the doorway and as I followed I didn't see Forge rubbing the bridge of his nose. Once outside the Com Room I let out the breath I'd been holding, worried that Jason would end up being sent back to the Stasis Cells.
For the first time since I'd known him, Jason didn't know what to say and as I stared up at him he slowly blinked.
I can't believe that Jessie stood up for me and after everything I've put her through, Jason thought as he stared at the far wall. I mean Mr Dredd put her through since I wasn't in charge but still...wait did she say she wanted to date me?
Sadly one of my Turbo powers wasn't the ability to read thoughts so I had to contend with staring at Jason, my new ally and maybe boyfriend until he decided to tell me what was on his mind. I waited and waited...for about a minute and when I cleared my throat he finally looked down at me.
"Sorry I'm just a little impatient. What's on your mind?" I asked and he chuckled as a slight smile crept onto his lips, making me smile back. Truth be told he had quite a nice smile, when he had an idea about how to beat us up. "You don't really have to tell me." I added trying not to sound too pushy and hoping he wouldn't have second thoughts about spending time with me.
"I was just thinking...where should we go?" Jason asked, letting out a laugh at the blank stared I gave him. "On our date." He sighed probably having second thoughts at my obvious fail and I tried not to look too embarassed.
"Anywhere except N-Tek. Some tells me that we might not be very welcome here, right now anyway." I answered giving him a smile in return and as Shock followed I didn't notice my best friend giving us both a glare. "Okay so where should we go?" Unfortunately we never even got the chance to brainstorm ideas as right there and then an alarm sounded in N-Tek.
"I didn't do anything!" Jason yelled and I burst out laughing as he blushed, forgetting just for a moment that he was safe with me and still laughing at his fail this time I let go of his hand.
"Race you to the Com Room!" I giggled as I rushed away, leaving him to give me a raised eyebrow before he followed making sure he didn't look like he was in too much of a hurry.
"Nice of you to join us." Forge said before he focused on the computer in the centre of the room and shaking my head at him I stood beside Max and Berto, who gave me a slight grin before they focused on the emergency. "Dredd's finally made his move and right now he's in the outskirts of Copper Canyon."
"Then point the way and stand back." I grinned only to have Forge frown at me. "Okay is this because I locked lips with Jason?"
"I want Max and Steel to head there and you can go as back-up. On the condition that you keep an eye on Naught and bring Dredd back to N-Tek. No messing up." Forge ordered and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes, knowing he might order me to stay behind. Not that I would even if he did, its just not in my nature to listen. "Go with Kat and be careful." He added before I rushed away, motioning Jason and Shock to follow.
As we headed towards the landing bay Shock stopped me and I stood still as he linked with me then as we started to move quicker, I heard his voice in my head.
"Are you sure its a good idea to bring Jason? How do you know he won't turn against us once he finds Dredd and turn you over to him? Getting close to you could be an elborate plan he and Dredd cooked up to kidnap you or Max." He said as I focused on reaching the Jump Jet, I couldn't understand why my best friend was being so difficult.
"I know you have your doubts but I want to risk being his friend." I replied just as we reached the Jump Jet and as we waited for Jason to catch up I heard Shock sigh. "Look I know its a long shot but he might be telling the whole truth. Anyway can we just give him the benefit of the doubt and see what happens?"
"Okay...though if he betrays us and tries to hand you over to Dredd I'll never let you live that down. After I save you of course." Shock answered and I rolled my eyes just as Jason finally arrived, giving me a quick grin before he walked inside. As the Jump Jet lifted off with Kat as our pilot I watched as Jason headed straight for the cockpit and just for a moment I noticed a strange smile on his face and that's when I began to wonder if Shock was right, and the former villian was still the same.
By the time we reached the outskirts of Coppe Canyon I found myself believing what Shock said, that Jason was still working for Dredd and that this was all a ruse to capture me. And I think Jason started to realize something was up when he tried to tell me something and I didn't even hear him, too focused on fighting Dredd and not even giving him a reason I changed to Flight Mode. After I shot out of the Jump Jet via the hatch I hovered a few feet away, looking down at the canyon below for any sign of Dredd.
"Why is she being cold to me?" Jason whispered as he watched through a side window and even concentrating on flying the Jump Jet, Kat heard the almost wishful tone of his voice.
"Jessie's always like that when she's focused on fighting." Kat lied and Jason nodded slightly though he really wasn't convinced and after watching me search for my worst enemy, he frowned and clenched his fists.
Its something else, he thought as he watched from the safetly of the Jump Jet. Its like she's suddenly...afraid of me or something to that extent. Just as he was getting ready to voice his concerns he heard me yell and as he rushed over to the window he stared, eyes going wide as Mega Elementor chased after me.
"She needs help! Where's Max Steel? Isn't he supposed to be fighting?" Jason asked and just as those words left his mouth something smacked into the Jump Jet, shaking it and making Jason fall over. "What was that?!" He yelled, struggling to his feet as Kat righted the jet and as they looked up I flew passed at top speed. Not sure why Jason looked outside just as Mega Elementor flew past, sending a fireball towards me. "Jessie, look out!" He yelled surprising everyone within earshot and I turned slightly, shocked and ended up colliding with the fireball. Thankfully my suit's fireproof but it still sent me into a spin, momentarily stunning me and making me slam into the ground.
"Oww..."I groaned struggling to stand and that's when Dredd made his grand entrance, holding his arms up and ripping my Turbo energy from me, leaving me gasping and helpless.
"So foolish to think you could sneak up on me." He laughed grabbing me around the collar of my Base suit and slamming me into the ground. "And to think you managed to capture Mr Naught. How?" He asked and I shook my head, making him throw me and just before I hit the ground Max Steel managed to catch me in midair.
"Mine turn." He said as he set me down several feet away and flew away, leaving me more than a little furious. As he and Dredd rushed each other, firing blasts of Turbo and Anti-Turbo energy at one another I let out a pain-filled groan, climbing to my feet.
"Jess maybe you should sit this battle out. You look hurt." Shock said, noticing me holding my right side and I just shook my head before I took to the air. Seconds later I threw myself at Dredd, coming between him and my team mate who watched on as I slammed into our enemy.
As I did I felt something crack and I cried out as an intense pain ripped through my side making me blank out for a few seconds, coming to just as Dredd threw a punch at my face. As his fist connected with the left side of my face I heard him laughing before I was thrown several feet away, ending up flat on my back.
Max Steel rushed to my aid as Dredd tried to drain my Turbo energy again and as he grabbed Dredd's hands the villan turned his attention to Max instead. Taking aim Dredd blasted Max Steel back, using the Turbo energy he stole from me and as my team mate ended up blasted backwards I let out a gasp.
"Pathetic. You'd think that the two Turbo users who defeated Makino would put up more of a fight. How did you ever beat him when you can't protect yourselves?" Dredd taunted and as I lay there, my body radiating with the worst pain I'd ever felt he loomed over me. "Say goodbye, J-Shock." He laughed as his hands began to glow and I closed my eyes, thinking this was the end.
Shock called out to me, urging me to stand up and fight but I was in agony from what felt like a broken rib, or maybe more than one, and couldn't breathe without gasping. Then just as I was about to meet my end at the hands of Dredd...someone intervended.
"Not today, Master Dredd." Jason growled as he landed in front of me and dimly I noticed he was in his Mecha mode. "Leave her alone."
"Mr Naught? Why did you take so long to escape?" Dredd asked as he glanced at his lackey for a moment then he returned his gaze to me. "Never mind. Just destroy J-Shock." He ordered and as he went to fire Jason grabbed his hands and pulled them skywards. When Dredd missed he stared at his lackey, slightly confused and Jason struck in the confusion landing a blow to his former boss' jaw. Of course this didn't really do anything other than make Dredd angry. "Mr Naught? Explain yourself." He growled slamming his fist into Jason's jaw, knocking him on his butt.
"The fact is...Master Dredd...sir we need her alive if you're going to steal her Turbo energy and..." Jason stammered, now staring up at his boss and wondering just what to say. Then I let out a cry of pain, trembling slightly as I tried to roll onto my side and failing that I whimpered. After a long moment of staring at his boss, Jason finally felt something stir inside and he rose to his feet. "No I won't stand by and let Jessie get hurt!" He yelled before he struck Dredd again and as Dredd returned the blow with one of his own, Max rushed over and carefully helped me to my feet.
"Get Jessie to Kat's Jump Jet." He told C.Y.T.R.O who flew down and reached for me, cradling me in his arms before Max rushed to help Jason.
"Just hang on, you'll be fine." Berto said as his robot flew towards the Jump Jet and as I lay in his arms, I watched through pain-filled eyes as Dredd grabbed Jason's arms and threw him high into the air before he sent a blast of Anti-Turbo energy at his former lackey. I couldn't help it as I let out a cry, afraid that he'd get himself killed and I sighed, relieved as another Jump Jet shot over and he landed inside the roof.
"He's safe." Jefferson called and I gave him a weak wave, thankful he'd rescued my friend just in time. Sadly that small action took the last of my strength and as I began to black out I didn't see the result of the battle.
It wasn't until much later that I stirred awake and as I slowly opened my eyes I found Kat looking down at me, a slight smile on her face.
"Finally. How are you feeling?" She asked as I tried to sit up, only for the room to spin wildly and I stayed on my back willing myself not to throw up.
"Feels like Mega Elementor stomped on me." I groaned as I lay on something soft and she gave me a grin. "What happened?"
"You have a broken rib on your right side so lie still, okay?" Kat explained and I gave her a slight nod, making myself feel even more dizzy and she set a hand on my shoulder. "It'll take a few days to heal so right now you're confined to the Medical Bay."
"No wonder my side hurts. Hey...what happened between Dredd and N-Tek? Did we win?" I whispered and she sighed before someone, who had been standing in the doorway finally entered and I turned my head slightly trying to see who it was.
"Kat just told you to stay still. Do you ever listen?" Jason said as he walked over, straightening his tie and giving me a slight grin.
"Nope." I replied, giving him a weak smile in return as he stood by my side. "Thanks for...protecting me." I muttered as my eyes began to close and in seconds I had fallen fast asleep.
"Jessie's going to be fine, she just needs to heal. I'll leave you two alone." Kat told Jason before she left and as she reached the doorway, Kat looked back to see their newest ally reach down and very briefly stroke my cheek. Seeing that one kind gesture made Kat feel safe enough to leave me with Jason. It wasn't until I heard voices nearby and as I struggled to open my eyes the voices instantly ceased, before one very familar voice addressed me.
"Jessie? Are you awake?" Shock asked and as my eyes opened, blinking as the bright light on a penlight hit them he gave me a grin. "You've been asleep for hours though I guess you needed the rest, what with a broken rib."
"Hmm...broken rib?" I mumbled as I went to sit up, only to wince and gasp as my side flared. "Oh...ow."
"Not the smartest move you've made since I joined N-Tek." Another voice chuckled and when I saw who spoke I narrowed my eyes, trying to act annoyed. "Huh just making an observation." Jason added as he stood beside me and I managed a slight grin, despite my side burning. "Like the Ultralink said you need to rest." He said as he reached over and wrapped an arm around my shoulders, helping me sit up on the bed.
"Thanks...Jason." I sighed as I rubbed at my eyes, letting out a huge yawn which caused my cheeks to grow warm as Jason looked on, a slight smile creeping onto his lips. "Geeze don't know where that came from."
"Still tired after being asleep for the last eight hours." Jason sighed, letting out a chuckle as my eyes went wide in shock. "Ask anyone if you don't believe me." He told me, leaning in slightly and brushing his lips against mine. "Oh and you talk in your sleep. I think I see why you're still single, despite how powerful you are." He added, ducking as I aimed a weak punch at his shoulder, missing by a mile and making me overbalance. Which caused me to end up in a groaning heap on the cold, Medical Bay floor.