Hey Guys I would like to take the time to thank all those who reviewed on my first chapter. This is my first fanfic and it is great to get some pointers from some and some encouraging words from others.

Disclaimer of last 2 chapters- I do not own Alex Rider as I am not Anothony Horrowitz nor am I as rich as he probably is.

ALEX POV

I would have bombarded Ben with questions the minute I woke up, but with my pain meds being reduced therefore constantly in pain, and feeling a weariness descend upon me after finding out what my life would be like for the next 4 years- I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

M16 had been to my house and grabbed all that I would need, and the rest of k-unit already had their stuff, so when the bus to Brecon Beacons pulled up to the hospital I was quickly transferred onto it by the use of a wheelchair.

I was lying on the entire back row of the bus, with Ben and Snake on my left and Wolf and Eagle on my left. Why Wolf and Eagle were sitting together I had no idea but I felt sorry for both of them anyway.

For about 5 minutes we drove to the next pick-up point and it was fairly uneventful. I was constantly jolted going over even the smallest of bumps and I had to force myself not to cry put in pain from my bullet wound.

Apparently I wasn't able to hide my discomfort completely though, because Snake and Ben kept shooting worried glances over at me.

I was just wondering when we would get to the next pick-up when we went over a particularly large bump that sent hot splinters of pain from my heart through my body. Everything went black and I heard a dull thud- but my brain didn't register what it was until later on.

BEN POV

I could see each little bump was causing Cub pain, even though he was trying to hide it. I glanced sideways at Snake and saw him looking at Cub anxiously- apparently I wasn't the only one who had noticed.

As we went over a particularly large bump, I looked over to where Cub was, concerned that it was probably causing him pain. As soon as I saw him, his eyes rolled into the back of his head and he rolled of the seat with a dull thud. Horrified all members of k-unit jumped out of their seats- yes even Wolf (who would have thought) to see if he was okay. Snake being the medic was unfazed and instantly dropped to his knees beside Cub and began checking his vitals.

"Breathing shallow, pulse faster than usual- I'd say that last bump probably just drove him past his endurance, he is only a kid after all," Snake said in a calm and even voice.

We all looked at each other worriedly but trusted Snake on his analysis of Cub. He was slightly paler than before and his face was looking sweaty but he didn't seem to be in any life-threatening danger as his chest was still moving up and down.

"Is it safe to move him back onto the seat," asked Wolf. "Cause I don't know about you but it is gonna be pretty uncomfortable for him and irritating for us to stop him rolling down to the front of the bus at each turn," Wolf said huskily.

"Oh come on Wolf, you have to care a little bit, you got to see if he was okay didn't you," Eagle said cheekily sticking his tongue out at Wolf. That was met by a stone cold stare that had Eagle shrivel up and go sit in his seat facing the window silently.

Then Ben and Snake gently picked Cub up and carefully placed him on the backseat, they didn't want to cause him any more pain. The they went back to their seats and sat in silence, occasionally stealing a glace at Cub.

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When the bus stopped for the first pick-up, to pick up C-unit we all tensed waiting to see what their reaction would be to see an unconscious Cub on the back of the bus with K-unit. They doors opened and four burly figures climbed onto the bus carrying a duffel bag each. Panther, who was at the front stopped suddenly upon noticing Cub, causing the other three members of his units to crash into him.

Panther didn't even flinch, instead he was staring intently at Cub.

"What the bloody hell is he doing here," Panther finally managed to splutter out after another minute in which the whole unit was staring at Cub.

"We don't know, he was injured and is here for protection, that's all we know," said Wolf tersely.

"Oh, and what are you doing here Fox?" he replied to Wolf's answer.

"Filling in as the fourth member of K-unit and tutoring Cub while he's here," Fox replied.

K-unit was surprised, they hadn't known Ben would be tutoring Alex, apparently Jones had told that to Ben in private.

"Alright fellas move along we have four other units to pick up so take seats as close to the front of the bus- you know the drill," the bus driver shouted angrily at C-unit.

Heads bowed they took up the front row of the bus on either side, and they rode on in silence. They had mostly the same reaction and questions when the other four units got on the bus and K-unit replied with the same un-helpful answers.

They were now about 40 minutes into the journey (1) when they heard a moment behind them followed by a groan. All heads swivelled to the back of the bus where they found Cub stirring and slowly opening his eyes.

ALEX POV

My chest was throbbing and I didn't want to leave the blackness but it was inevitable. I could feel the motion of the bus so we couldn't be at Brecon Beacons yet. I groaned and opened my eyes, the light hurting them and taking a moment to adjust. When I turned around to look at k-unit I was faced with twenty other heads at the front of the bus looking pointedly at him.

Only one thought was in my head at that moment- Oh Shit!

(1)- I couldn't remember how long the journey actually was so if anyone wants to correct me go ahead. I don't have my Alex Rider books here since I am at my mum's house for the next two weekes and wasn't allowed to bring any books. Gah! I know