The AI Lyros returned online shortly after the surgery was completed. He was aware that Max was in hibernation; but only now his body was recharging up to almost 70%. He could not see what was going on outside, but he could hear them.

"Mistress, his vitals are now...normal if you say." William said. "It'll be a while until he's at full charge."

"I'm surprised that my plan has worked. I hope he won't mind the...minor changes, when he wakes up." Jenna said.

"Mistress if you mind I ask-" Arthur began.

"Yes I do." Jenna said annoyingly.

"...of why you have an interest of saving a...a uh..." Arthur stammered.

"Android." William said. "You never took an interest of anyone else but your experiments...and him being...well, partially one of your own-"

"He is not an experiment." Jenna said bitterly. Then her breath caught her throat after what she said.

"We don't have to speak anymore of this Mistress..." William apologized, "Would you like some of your brew?"

Jenna sighed, disregarding "I'd like some, please."

Lyros heard Wicked's servants leave the room as her presence drew closer to Max.

"Why couldn't you stay where you were?" Lyros felt her hand over Max's, as what seemed to be the confidential package and folders beneath. "...Guess you can't help it. Just promise to return the favor when this is over? I know you'll be gone by the time I'm fast asleep."

Lyros listened carefully, as she felt something warm touch Max's forehead, and then cool as Jenna's presence left the room.

I wonder ...

/

An hour later as Wicked expected, Max opened his eyes adjusting his eyes to the bright light shining down on him from the lamp. He began to sat up, shaking his head as his blurry vision cleared. He glanced at his hands and saw the package he obtained intact. Around him, he could easily recognize he was in Wicked's lair.

Sitting up was hard as he winced at the pain that was eating him. It wasn't unbearable, but annoying and slightly paralyzing him.

Time is running short. I can't be in this state anymore...or face Atreides like this. My power has depleted completely.

He clutched his chest, realizing a stitch ran from his shoulder-blade to his third rib on the right side. He sighed. Max didn't think Jenna would do this for him, but he realize...things have been getting intense between them and around. He wanted to fix things.

"Max sir?" Lyros came back online.

"You're awake Lyros. How long?"

"Since the surgery. Your friend has done a great favour for us. And she knows what to expect at this point. But do mind, you might want to return the favor." Lyros hinted. Max raised a brow, as he scowled at what Lyros meant. Beside him, was a new set of clothes made and a note.

Max took no time to slip on the black clothes; all-leather jacket and hard denim and boots, as well as black, fingerless gloves. In the process of suiting up, he read the note from Jenna.

Max,

By the time you read this, I've already fallen into my deep slumber in the dungeon. If you don't know, it's alike to hibernation. I will be recovering most, if not, all my stamina depleted during the work of fixing you. You can't be that careless again. I won't be there to save you like before. I'll be better by tomorrow afternoon, but by then you will probably have your plans carried out as well as Hacker. I just hope that whatever you're planning will work out for us all, and that you're safe.

I want that favor returned.

-Jenna

"Of course Jen." Max said as he folded back the note. He slipped the package inside his jacket as he made his way to the dungeon. The known minions guarded the room on all sides, but only nodded at Max.

He knelt by the sleeping witch as he leaned over and returned the kiss on the forehead. Then he got up and stared at his watch.

"Sir, may I ask what was that? I suppose that was a...kiss?" Lyros asked.

"Technically. But I was only returning part the favor." As he winded the watch and teleported back to the garage.

/

Digit was startled awake by Matt's impatience and anxiety to leave.

"It's been over an hour, I think we need to find Max before something happened to him." Matt said. Inez hesitated.

"Now wait a sec Matty, we don't know where he is. I know him being your brother and all-" Digit said.

Matt flared, "He's not my real brother. He's a clone."

"Ok ok." Digit backed up. Slyder flexed his metallic hand.

"Chill Max. All honesty, lately you've been concerned over your...clone. Maybe,...a soft spot? Slyder wondered. Matt grimaced. He didn't want to admit that all this time he's been concerned over his clone. I mean, they were partly related, and somehow Matt felt he could feel Max more than he realize. It was as if...he was really part of him.

"Never." His eyes lowered. Jackie's glance averted to her SKWAK watch, as it was going hyper with wavelengths heightening and non-stop beeping.

"Guys, my watch is actin' crazy." Jackie attempted to take off the watch as if it was going to explode.

"Mines too." Inez said.

"Hang on, I'm pickin' up some activity outside." Digit levitated himself and went to check outside. The rest of the squad stood on standby. Then a startled Digit called:

"YYYYYEEOOOW!" He screeched. The squad quicken a step and made their way outside as they saw Max wrestling a helpless Digit under his arm.

"GET OFFA ME!" Digit growled.

"Say uncle." Max ordered.

"What do you think you're doing? Get off of him!" Matt growled. Max glanced up at a stern Matt as he eventually let go of the bird. Digit shook himself, fixing his jacket and brushing his shorts off.

"Mind the roughhousin' buddy? I just woke up! Literally! Four years!" Digit shook his head, glancing at the android with one eye.

"Digit: Max. Max: Digit." Jackie did quick introductions. "Max is-"

"WAIT JUST A SECOND!" Digit flew closer until he was eye level with the nonchalant android. "I knowyou."

Slyder and Jackie exchanged glances.

"I'm standing over here Digit." Matt chuckled nervously, as he was unsure if Digit was mistaken or telling the truth.

"NO NO NO NO NO." Digit shook his head as he began touchy-feeling the android. Max stood uncomfortably still as he grew impatient with the bird.

"This is him. I saw him before! FOUR YEARS!" Digit exclaimed. "Doc wouldn't been able to do a lot of things before everythin' went to da Bin without him!"

Max sighed, praying to the heavens.

"So." Inez raised a brow folding her arms. "More secrets huh?"

Max shrugged as Matt and Slyder followed, folded their arms.

"Alright buddy, we want answers. And we want them now!" Jackie poked the android hard on the chest.