By the time we arrived back at N-Tek, the sun had set. As soon as C.Y.T.R.O was hovering a foot or so above the hanger floor, I jumped down. Dusting myself off, I was soon joined by Max, Steel and Berto.
"What happened to you?" Max asked as I stretched my arms.
"Let's see; first I almost blew up, then I escaped from N-Tek only to run into and get clobbered by the Elementor. On the plus side I gained a new friend. Guys, meet Shock." I replied as Shock detached himself from me and hovered in front of me.
"As Jessie explained, I'm Shock and I am now her Ultralink." Shock said his arms crossed in front of him.
"Wait, back up a step. You have an Ultralink?" Max asked and Shock looked back at me for a moment with a question mark on his face.
"Isn't that what I just said?" Shock replied.
"So what happens now?" I asked and Steel shrugged at me.
"I think the best idea would be to see just how well you can use your Turbo powers." Berto suggested and my mouth dropped in amazement.
"Do I have to? I'm too tired." I complained and he laughed.
"Not right now. I meant tomorrow." Berto told me and I grinned. "Max, would you mind training with Jessie?" He asked and Max nodded.
"No problem. I'll have to be in the afternoon because I have class tomorrow." Max replied.
Soon we were on our way back to the Com Room and I was hoping to rest up for tomorrow. Unfortunately I had just stepped inside the room when I took one look at who was already there and turned around, intending to leave again. If Max hadn't grabbed my shoulder, I would have succeeded. I shook him off and crossed my arms in front of me, glaring at the one person I did not want to see.
"Why is he here?" I asked, knowing full well the answer.
"You know why I kept you in the Turbo Chamber; to keep you and everyone else around you safe." Forge told me as I continued to stare at him in anger. Eventually he turned to Max. "Could you tell her not to keep looking at me like that?" He asked Max.
"Maybe you should apologize to her." Max suggested.
"Fine. I'm sorry. There, are you happy now?" Forge asked me and I just nodded, uncrossing my arms. It was then Shock flew towards Forge, hovering in front of him." Who the heck are you?" He asked as Shock eyed him.
"Forge, this is Shock my Ultralink and new friend. Shock, meet Commander Forge." I said as Shock flew back to me.
"How did it get out?" Forge asked, looking at Max, Berto and Steel. Before he could get mad at them, I interrupted.
"Shock's not an 'it'. He's my partner." I told him and he frowned at me.
"Okay, fine. I just want to say that your training starts tomorrow. Max and Steel will run through everything you need to know about your Turbo powers and how to use them. Meeting adjourned." Forge said.
Once we left the room, Max and Steel told us that they had to go home; otherwise Molly would wonder where they were. After saying goodbye they left. When they were gone, Berto turned to me.
"Are you sure you're alright? You just got your powers under control and gained an Ultralink all in the same day." Berto asked me.
"You know that's getting to be a habit. Like I said, I'm fine. A little tired, that's all. By the way thanks for letting Shock out." I said and Berto looked confused.
"Actually I didn't." He answered and it was my turn to look confused.
What about Max? Or maybe Steel?" I asked him and he shook his head.
"To tell you the truth we weren't able to get to the Ultralinks. Before we could even get to the restricted area where they were being kept, one smashed its way out." Berto told me. "I don't know how."
"Is that true, Shock?" I said, turning to my Ultralink. Crossing his arms in front of himself, Shock seemed to be thinking about my question. After a full minute he shrugged.
"No idea. All I can remember is that I felt a huge surge of Turbo energy and that woke me up. Then I heard you calling out for help." Shock answered.
"At the very least I gained a new friend. Plus it is pretty cool having Turbo powers." I answered and Berto grinned. "I just have one more question."
"Yeah what's that?" I asked as I yawned. "Can I go home now?"
"Since we still don't know where you live, that might be a problem." Berto answered.
"Yeah. Any ideas?" I said, rubbing my eyes and fighting off another yawn.
"How about you stay at N-Tek tonight?" Berto suggested and I nodded. "Tomorrow we can work something out."
"Good idea." I replied, pretty much dead on my feet. "I'm just about ready to drop."
"Come on; let's find you a spare office to stay in. Then I'll ask Forge about somewhere more permanent." Berto said as he led Shock and I to an unused office. Inside I saw a computer, desk and chair. Barely able to stay on my feet, I somehow managed to stumble over and slump down in the chair.
"Finally off my feet." I sighed. "Much better."
"Glad I could help. Need anything?" Berto asked as I put my arms on the table and rested my head on them.
"No, I'm good. Thanks." I mumbled and the last thing I heard before I fell asleep was Berto's laughter.