Disclaimer : As usual nothing belongs to me.

Thank you to the three reviewers. I know I said that I would update in a week even if I hadn't the five reviews... But I lost the file on my computer. (And I kinda forgot the story too^^') I re-type this chapter this evening. Anyway, Here you are, I hope you'll enjoy it.

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Missing tending scenes

BEN's house

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The place Jim had found was an egg-shaped house. A strange robot, named BEN, was leading the way all the while taking nonsense. Delbert lay Amelia down with reluctance, leaning her against a moss covered rock. She was awake again.

"How about drinks for the happy couple?" the Robot said, presenting him a plate with strange-looking cocktails.

"Thank you, we don't drink..." Delbert took off his own jacket, "And we're not a couple." He and Amelia exchanged a tender look. He scratched his throat and looked around while rolling his coat. "Look at these markings, they're identical to the one on the map. I suspect these are the hieroglyphic remnants of an ancient culture."

She took advantage of his diverted attention and tried once again to sit up. "Mr Hawkins, stop anyone who tries to approach… ouch"

"Yes, yes. Now listen to me..." The doctor said as he put his coat on the rock behind her and helped her to lean back, pillowing her head on the garment. "Stop giving orders for a few milliseconds and lie still." He put his hands on her crossed arms.

She had an ironic smile "Very forceful, Doctor." Her look softened. "Go on say something else." He was about to open his mouth to humour her when the irritating robot called out.

"Hey look there's some more of your buddies." He was making large gestures towards the open door. "Hey fellas! We're over here fellas!" Amelia hissed, Delbert growled and Jim pulled BEN out of the line of fire. The pirates had found them. Jim fired back but he was outnumbered, yet the shooting stopped. Silver was asking for a palaver with the boy, face to face and alone.

"Come to bargain for the map, doubtless. Pestilential..." Amelia hissed. Delbert shoved her back against the stone a bit too fiercely. She let out a small cry and cringed. "Captain" he said warningly. She relaxed as he kept his hands on her arms and shoulder. Jim left and BEN was left alone with the captain and doctor. "How 'bout that drink?" he proposed. The two people breathing were staring in each other eyes, oblivious to the mechanic speaker. It still talked even without being answered. After a while Delbert turned away and stepped back. The stubborn captain tried to straighten up. Again. "How is he doing Doctor?" she asked indicating the door with her chin, holding back her moan, wincing all the same.

"Are you incapable of not moving?" He sighed. She rolled her eyes and leaned back by herself. "Still, what are they talking about?" she persisted. He sighed and listened to the sounds coming from the door. "Silver's muttering something to Jim. But I can't catch what… I'm sure the boy's doing fine. Stop worrying."

She shook her head. "Stop worrying?" She gave an ironic chuckle. "My first officer is dead. My ship had been taken over by pirates. We're on a hostile planet, all alone apart from a bunch of bandits hunting us. I can't walk on my own… Hell, I can't even stand on my own. Our only chance is a map we don't even have and you want me to stop worrying about a palaver that could get us killed?" Her tone had been even but her eyes were fiery. Yet Delbert wasn't paying attention to her.

"They're arguing." He said with a hint of panic in his voice. Amelia's eyes widened but she kept silent hoping to catch the argument. The doctor went to the door. "Silver's leaving… And Jim's coming back". The captain sighed. "He's fine" he reassured her. She didn't answer, having fallen asleep.

"We have till dawn" Jim said as he came in. "Then they'll come and attack us." He checked the weapon. Amelia's rifle was three quarters full but the gun she had given him was nearly empty. "We'll have to fight, Doc. There's only one and a half weapons."

"You should share it with the captain. I don't really know how to shoot." The doctor answered. Jim looked pointedly at Amelia. "Somehow I don't think she can fight…" BEN noticed Jim's return and went to him, blabbering about how wonderful he was in the argument and so on. Amelia stirred in her sleep and Delbert was by her side in a second. "Tell your robot to keep silent for once. She needs rest. If he wakes her I swear…" They never knew what would have happened to BEN because the captain unintentionally shoved her sharp claws into the doctor's arm. He let out a yelp, waking her up. She looked around her with curiosity before wincing as she remembered the events. "Captain…" Delbert pleaded.

She looked at him questioningly then realised where her nails were. She removed her hand with care, cringing as the pain shot through in her chest made again. "I'm really sorry, Doctor." He dismissed the idea with a shake of his head. "You should try to sleep…" he tried. "I'd rather not" she snapped. He just nodded and pulled his sleeve down to hide the four red points on his skin from her view. They remain silent for a while – well except for BEN who was still trying to engage Jim in a conversation.

Tbc…