The Six Sectors

Chapter Thirty-Nine - Benjamin

Ben was not doing okay.

He had lost his leg, and he had a gash in his side. He got up with a grunt and tried to hop around, getting inside the facility. He couldn't exactly tell where he was, but-

"Ben?" Ben turned to see a familiar fae walking over. "What are you doing here?"

"Nassa is on the loose." He said as Kaithenne became fully visible. "I can ask you the same thing however." It was suspicious to Ben for her to be by herself, with not even Wheatley to guide her. Something was up.

"I'm getting my king." She showed him the map. "Wheatley gave this to me and told him to find him while he and Nassa saved her family." She looked back at him. "Let's go." The two kept walking, no conversation exchanged, and eventually, they began to hold hands. It wasn't something he had intended. Ben felt a red blush appear on his face as they neared Vynsnette.

The aforementioned dragon hybrid probably couldn't have cared less. He couldn't see anything or move, he was restricted. His wings were bound and limbs chained, a muzzle and blindfold on him. Ben ran over immediately, Kaithenne gasping in shock. Together, fae and knight-to-be free the king quickly and effectively.

Vynsentte was shocked, to say the least. "Thank you but- where are Flint and Alexandria? Were they captured too?" His usual manners had faded, but not gone completely.

"No, they're on the field. We're doing a siege on Ijetix." Benjamin got him up. "C'mon."

"The help is appreciated. I'll do what I can, but I'm afraid I'm a bit out of sorts."

"It's okay." Ben helped him up, Kaithenne nodding.

"Yes, we are of assistance, my king." She said.

"I thank you both greatly," Vynsentte said, back to his normal mannerisms, "What is the next goal?"

"To get out." Ben said firmly. He perked up as he heard fighting outside. "....That's Wheatley."

"He'll need help!" Kaithenne said a worried tone.

"Then to help him, shall we go?" Vynsentte asked.

"No." Ben couldn't believe what he was saying. "If it's against his mother, it's his own battle." He led them away. What was he doing?! That was his best friend!! "Let's go."

"Fair enough," Vynsentte left it at that. Ben led him to Alexandria's new position. She was with Flint and Energon in the garage. The place was littered with Ijetixian guards. Energon wagged his tail on sight.

Flint and Alexandria glanced over, then saw them. "Dad! Benjamin! Kaithenne!" Alexandria called.

"Hey." Ben and Kaithenne handed Vynsentte to the kids. Energon began to warble and click, sounding worried. Ben was confused. "Uh...."

"He's asking about Helo," Both Flint and Vynsentte said.

Alexandria grabbed her walkie talkie and attempted to contact Helo. Helo answered with a 'Hello?'. Energon began warbling happily, wagging his tail. "Aw, didja miss me, bud? Don't worry. I'm gonna be back soon, okay?" He said over the talkie.

"Helo, what's up with Wheatley?" Ben asked.

"No clue. I just hope that emotionless idiot is safe. He probably isn't, given that he's going against his mother of all people." Helo answered. Ben bit his lip.

"His mother?"

"There's only one other Hanity and she's the head scientist of the Forbidden Sector." Ben and Kaithenne exchanged worried looks.

"Keep an eye out. We're not leaving him behind, no matter what he-"

An extremely loud, high pitched shriek interrupted them. The dragon hybrids all covered their sensitive ears. Ben's eyes widened.

"Call you back. Don't. Leave. Wheatley."