Lightning appeared within Crystal's dwelling a while afterwards, a frown on his lips as he walked inside and sat down near one of the walls. He needed a place to recollect his thoughts and recall his memories, and, despite the fact some of Sector V's members were in here, it seemed to be the place where he could get the most silence and serenity. His crimson eyes closed as the images began to flow through him...<br/><br/>(Flashback time!)<br/><br/>A shot of something stung the manimal's breast as he awakened, his eyes wide from the automatic surge of this new substance into his system, causing him to hack a bit after he took in a decent amount... For the first time, Lightning the Hedgehog was breathing... He heard many loud noises, sirens crying as he lifted from a pile of shattered glass, surprisingly unscathed as he stared about, soon walking away from the scene... All upon the hedgehog's features were a pair of gloves and a set of boots, and he had become curious as to where they had come from as well... In fact, he knew nothing at the time, but it only took mere seconds for him to think of something... The only name, other than his own, that he could remember...<br/><br/>'... Maria.'<br/><br/>He soon snapped back into reality and looked towards Crystal, whom was still devouring his two co-workers. "... Idiots..." he mumbled, sighing and shaking his head.