Rushing over they knelt and together, they moved me to the seat.
"How did you get down there?" Max asked as Berto stared at me, probably wondering the same thing.
"I thought I could walk. Turns out that was another bad idea." I muttered as I rubbed the back of my neck with my right hand, only to brush against the bruise on my head and causing it to flare up again. Gasping in pain, my eyes clenched shut. "Why do I keep doing dumb things today?" I groaned, deciding there and then to leave my head alone.
"I'll go and get Kat. Wait here." Berto said, turning and running into the hallway.
Opening my eyes once the pain passed, I raised an eyebrow. "I'm too dizzy to walk so where does he think I'll go?" I asked Max, who grinned at me.
"Beats me." He replied as we waited. "He hasn't been his usual self lately."
"Where'd Steel and Shock run off to?" I asked as I got comfortable. "Well, maybe not run..." I added just as Berto arrived along with Kat.
"Good to see you're awake. How are you feeling?" Kat asked as she took out her penlight and asked me to look up at the ceiling as she knelt in front of me.
"Dizzy and my coordination's a bit off." I told her as I did as she asked. "Plus I have a bruise on my head that I don't remember receiving." Taking the light away from my eyes and putting the penlight away, Kat then told me to look at the wall behind her. When I did she examined the back of my head.
"Does this hurt?" Kat said as she touched the bruise and I hissed. Immediately taking her hand away, she apologized.
"No, it's fine. It stings a little." I told her as she stood.
"Apart from your bruise, you're in very good health for someone who was knocked unconscious by an explosion. Your coordination should return soon. "Kat explained and I smiled, relieved that I hadn't suffered any permanent damage.
"That's a relief. I was worried for a while there." I replied and she smiled at me.
"Just take it easy and you'll be up and walking around in no time. Anything else I can do?" Kat asked me.
"Maybe find Toxzon for me." I asked and she laughed. Patting me on the shoulder she left to get Forge. Once they were gone, Max turned to me.
"I almost forgot to ask you something. How would you like to meet Sydney and Kirby?" He said and I grinned at him. "
"Sure. Maybe once I can walk without falling on my rear." I told him, earning a laugh from both guys. "That wouldn't make the best first impression." Stretching my aching limbs, I felt a little better. "I could use some water."
"I'll be right back." Berto said before he left. As he left, Steel and Shock showed up.
"Where did you guys go?" I asked them as Shock hovered near my table.
"We were using N-Tek's computer to find out where Toxzon escaped to. Sadly we didn't have any luck." Shock said.
"That's okay. By the way, whose computer did you use?" I asked. Exchanging a look between them, Steel told me that they used Forge's. "Uh oh." I muttered.
"Steel! Shock!" He yelled from down the hall and Shock hid behind me as Steel did the same with Max.
"What were you two doing with my computer?" He shouted the moment he entered the room, followed by Kat who had a bemused expression on her face.
"It's my fault, Commander. They wanted to help me find Toxzon. Please don't get mad at them." I said, giving him the saddest face I could so Steel and Shock wouldn't get into trouble. Luckily it worked and he gave a sigh, rolling his eyes.
"Alright, I'm not mad. This time. Just don't let it happen again." Forge said and I grinned. "So I actually came here to check up on you."
"I'm a lot better now. The back of my head hurts a little though not as bad as before." I told him and he grinned.
"You had a bomb blow up meters from your face and you come out of it almost unscathed. Apart from your bruise of course." Forge said as I rubbed the back of my head. This time touching the wound didn't hurt as much and for that small mercy I was grateful. "Like I'm sure Kat already told you; take it easy and you'll be back on your feet in no time. Well I'd better get back to work." He said. The moment they left, Shock peeked over my shoulder.
"Is he gone?" He asked and I giggled. Now that the coast was clear, he and Steel hovered over my table.
"That was too close." Steel said and Max rolled his eyes at the both of them.
"Really guys? You had to use Ferrus' computer?" He said just as Berto returned, holding a glass of water.
"Did I miss something?" He asked as he handed me the glass. With a thank you I slowly sipped the water, leaving Max to tell him exactly what he'd missed. The water helped as my head cleared and I didn't feel lightheaded anymore. Swinging my legs off the table, I made my second attempt to stand without falling. Taking the glass from me if I dropped it, Berto watched on as I stood up. This time the room remained stationary and I managed to take a few steps around the room without stumbling or feeling woozy.
"That's better." I said just as I heard, and felt, my stomach growl. Blushing furiously I looked over at Berto and Max as they burst out laughing. "Hah hah." I muttered, making them laugh harder. Eventually I joined in, leaving Shock and Steel to wonder what the joke was. A little while later I was sitting in the cafeteria, wolfing down a burger while Berto and Max watched on in amusement.
"Where does she put it?" Max asked as he watched on and Berto shrugged, impressed. Swallowing, I raised an eyebrow at them both.
"Excuse me but she can hear you." I pointed out as I took a sip of my water. Apart from a sore head I was almost back to normal. "For the record I'm only eating like this because I'm starving okay?. You try getting knocked out than waking up hours later without something to eat or drink and see how well you fare." I responded.
"Okay, I'm sorry. I've just never seen a girl eat like that before." Berto remarked and that made me smile. Finishing my burger I took my tray back and returned to my seat.
"My headache's finally gone." I said as I stretched my legs. "So when can I meet Sydney and Kirby?" I asked Max.
"Like I said, as soon as you're up to it. One slight hitch though." He said and I tilted my head to one side.
"What's that?" I asked him. "Wait I've just figured it out. When I meet Sydney and Kirby I'm pretty sure they'll ask how I know you." I answered.
"I guess telling them you're an amnesic who woke up in Copper Canyon won't go over so well. What should we do?" Shock said. Having no idea what I was going to tell them, I felt like my chance to make some new friends was slipping away. Thankfully Max and Berto came up with the perfect idea.
"How about telling them you moved to Copper Canyon a week ago?" Max said and I gave a nod, hopeful.
"Yeah and then you can tell them that you live at Vista View Apartments." Berto added and I grinned at them both.
"That works perfectly. If I live on the same floor as Max and Molly, it makes sense that I know them. Awesome!" I replied. "Thanks guys."
"No problem. I'll give them a call. Be right back." Max said as he took his phone out and wandered away from us for a few minutes. As we waited for him to return, Berto asked if there was anything else I needed. I didn't even have time to respond when I yawned and had to blink rapidly to keep myself awake.
"Wow I think that answers that question." I muttered as I lifted my hand to rub my eyes. "I'm beat." Feeling woozy I wondered if I'd make it back to the Medical Bay. Fortunately I didn't have to worry when Berto stepped towards me and offered to walk me back.
"You look like you could use a hand." Berto said as he wrapped an arm around my shoulder. Wordlessly I let him walk me back to the Medical Bay. Before we left, Berto told Max and Steel where we were heading. Shock hovered close by as we made our way along the corridor and I wondered when I'd get to meet Max's friends. It would be fun to meet more people my age, I thought to myself as Berto helped me walk the distance between rooms. The instant we moved through the doorway my legs gave out and I would have fallen to the floor had Berto not caught me in time. He carried me the last few feet to the table and helped me to sit on it.
"I'm fine, just really tired." I told him before he could ask me. "I should get some rest." I suggested as I yawned again. Too exhaustion to keep my eyes open I lay down and began to nod off. Before I was completely asleep, Shock told me that he needed to link up with me again. "Okay." I said as I sat up and he attached himself to me. Managing to stay awake for the next few seconds, Shock detached and I lay back again and closed my eyes.
"Thanks." Shock said and I smiled as I fell asleep.