A/N: I hope you all enjoy this chapter! It's a little long. I intended for it to be shorter than this, but obviously you guys wouldn;'t have liked that, but you know, one thing leads to another. Some things I didn't even plan to be in this chapter but you guys get my point,

Enjoy!

Chapter 1: A Normal Modern Family… sort of…

Mr. Davenport tried e-mailing his old college friend, known as Prof. Crow. They haven't seen each other since Davenport's wedding. Prof. Crow isn't very famous, so it's hard to keep track of what he's been up to lately. He remembered six months ago he was

e-mailed by him but never read the letter. Eddie claimed someone had hacked the computer from a distance and the letter was deleted during the process. Davenport didn't believe him though. Obviously the Lab Rats didn't either so no one really bothered it.

It's strange though. Prof. Crow had been off the grid for months now, and it's not like him to do that. He would've sent the kids to go find him but there was no lead and he doesn't have the time to go fly and visit him in Miami. For all Davenport knew he was probably just hiding in a little cave working on some new invention like the real loner he is sometimes.

As soon as sending the e-mail Tasha came into the lab.

"Donald, what are you doing? Everyone's upstairs waiting to go." Tasha said.

"Be right there Tasha. Just e-mailing Asher." Davenport said.

"Asher? Asher Crow? Your best man?" Tasha asked slightly surprised.

"Yes he sent me an e-mail several months ago but I never got it no thanks to Eddie. So I'm e-mailing him back." Davenport said.

"Hey! I didn't delete the letter! How many times do I have to tell you that?" Eddie complained.

"Not now Eddie. Davenport said not wanting to deal with the smart house system right now. Eddie shut himself down and Tasha looked down at the typed letter.

"By any chance do you think you can tell him I said hi?" Tasha asked. Davenport typed in Tasha's greeting and sent it.

"Alright ready to go?" Davenport said grabbing his jacket.

"We all are." Chase said peering through the elevator of the lab. "Come on what's taking you guys so long?" Chase asked.

"Coming." Tasha and Davenport said together following Chase into the elevator.

Adam, Bree, and Leo were all sitting on the couch waiting for their parents.

"What's taking them so long?" Leo asked.

"Hey kids. Sorry I'm late. I had a very important e-mail to write." Davenport said as he entered the room with Tasha and Chase.

"Great! So can we go now?" Adam asked joyfully.

Davenport opened the door rushing everybody out into the night.

"Alright, everyone in the car." Davenport said. Once they've all entered the car it was suddenly packed with loud talk of excitement amongst the kids. Leo was bombarded with questions of where they were headed was like and asked if they would have any fun. Leo happily answered each question with equal amounts of excitement except for answering where they were going.

After driving for twenty minutes the bionic children found themselves staring out the night sky.
Bree loved the stars. It was such a big change from the lab ceiling and the blue skies. The bionic children have seen the night sky before, but eversince they started school they weren't allowed to stay up too late.

Chase found the night interesting knowing that just above the clouds the sun is still shining and reflecting off the moon.

Adam takes every aspect of his new found life to a level of interest, considering seventeen years of his childhood was spent in a lab. He can't help but feel jealous of Bree and Chase sometimes knowing they still have time to experience life when just next year he'll be a legal adult. He does a good job at ignoring that though and soaks in his new life like there's no tomorrow.

After several more minutes everyone in the car began sensing lights nearby. Flashy , big four kids turned to the window and saw what they believed to be a…

"CARNIVAL!" Everyone cheered. Once Davenport paid for the tickets and parking all the kids jumped out of the car.

"Wow! This place is amazing!" Bree cheered looking up at all the glowing lit up rides..

"This is awesome. I can't wait to go in!" Adam cheered.

"Race you guys there!" Leo called running ahead followed by Chase, Adam, and passed by Bree.

Once at the entrance Bree had to fight the urge to just speed away inside, but instead waited for her brothers. The three boys found Bree leaning against the wall of the entrance.

"What took you guys so long?" Bree asked with a small smug smile on her face.

"Bree don't do that! You can get us all in trouble!" Chase scolded.

"Plus you cheated!" Leo and Adam said together.

The four children waited for their parents at the entrance, but before they could make it close enough to the kids , Adam, Bree, Chase, and Leo were suddenly swallowed up by a huge crowd of people snapping pictures and asking (more like shouting) questions at them.

"Kids what's it like living with one of the most richest men in the world?" One man asked.

"Young lady, what's it like being the only teenage girl in the family?" One female reporter asked Bree.

"Kids, how did you all come to be in Donald Davenport's care?" Another reporter shouted.

"Chase, Adam, you two look an awful lot like Mr. Davenport are you two his biological sons?" Another reporter asked who actually seemed to know the names of the kids.

"Leo Dooley? Are you planning on changing your name to Davenport?" Another Reporter asked.

All the questions were being scrambled and shot all at once, the kids were in shock not knowing whether to answer the questions or try to run away. They were confused, terrified, blinded by the flashing lights, Chase's ears were getting ready to burst through all the shouting. It wasn't till finally Davenport and Tasha came into the mix and escorted the kids away from the parasites known as the paparazzi. The security guards then came keeping the reporters out of the carnival allowing the family to enter in safely.

After reaching a safety point in the carnival grounds surrounded by hundreds of other people all the kids gasped out the question that filled their heads.

"WHAT! WAS! THAT!" They all gasped.

"They were the paparazzi." Davenport said. "They report on celebrities, kind of how Tasha reports disasters and the daily life of Welkerville." Davenport said.

"Why'd they attack us?" Adam asked. Davenport let out a sigh.

"This is one of the reasons why I was so worried about letting you kids out of the house." Davenport said. "Ever since word got out that Donald Davenport got married and then also had three 'long lost' kids 'appear out of nowhere' the press has been all over this. You have no idea how many times I had to refuse press conferences for them to meet you."

"To be honest I'm more relieved they never followed you kids to school." Tasha said.

"But, Mr. Davenport we're not long lost kids, we've been living with you forever." Adam said.

"Yes but the media world doesn't know that." Davenport said.

"Why were they yelling at us all those questions; nearly made my ears explode." Chase said.

"They want to know who you are and how you got here." Tasha said.

"By a car, duh!" Adam said."

"No Adam, what she means is how you got into Davenport's life." Leo said.

"Funny, I don't even know how we got involved in this life either if Tasha is Davenport's first wife." Chase said.

"Yeah, Mr. Davenport how did we end up here?" Bree asked.

"Uh… umm… that's a story for another time. Come on you guys lets forget all this happened and enjoy our time here at the carnival." Davenport said gesturing to all the lights and rides around them.

"Come on you guys! Lets go ride some roller coasters!" Leo cheered then ran ahead to the nearest rollercoaster followed by his three bionic siblings. The conversation forgotten.

XXXX: (Three to five rollercoasters later)

After what three of the siblings assumed was their fifth rollercoaster the boys were coming out of the exit in a daze, Bree however was coming out annoyed and bored.

"That was the best ride ever!" Leo cheered.

"Leo you said that four the last four other rides." Bree sighed in boredom.

"How can you not have fun on those things?" Leo asked.

"Leo, I ran faster than those things when I was seven." Bree said.

"Yeah, what Bree needs is a rollercoaster that has more twists and turns instead of just speed and ups and downs for her to have fun." Chase said.

"Yeah like Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain." Adam said.

"Oh really?" Leo asked, then turned to Mr. Davenport. "Do you think we can go there?" Leo asked hopeful.

"Maybe next summer." Davenport said.

"Hey I know, lets go inside the tunnel of terror." Adam suggested.

"No way Adam, you started crying after the LEMP turned on the alarm system that one night six weeks ago." Chase said.

"I'm surprised you didn't, you're the one with super hearing." Adam said.

"Please the alarm systems have never freaked me out." Chase said.

"Chase don't you remember that one time when you…" Davenport said trailing off. Chase and the other stared at him.

"Yeah, you're right Chase you've never been afraid of those things." Davenport said sheepishly. . Chase then started to bask in his bravery.

"You forgot to mention his tube is sound proof." Bree muttered earning a few snickers from Adam and Leo. Chase glared at them Tasha knew that Davenport was hiding something but since Chase was nearby with his super hearing alert 24/7 she wasn't about to press Donald with it right now.

After venturing into the tunnel of terror all four kids came out the other end holding themselves as they shivered.

"Ok, not entirely terrifying. But most definitely disturbing." Leo said with his teeth clattering.

"Yeah, those zombies hairstyles are going to leave me with nightmares for weeks." Bree said.

"Yeah, I hope we never have to go against those things." Adam said.

"Yeah, I prefer the ninjas better." Chase said trembling.

"So, how'd you kids enjoy the tunnel of terror?" Davenport asked noticing all four kids trembling. At that the four teenagers quickly composed themselves, turned to Davenport and told him how awesome and not disturbing the tunnel was. Tasha and Davenport only smirked.

After several more hours of rides and games the kids decided to go on the massive carnival swings and Starship 800 for their last two rides. Bree actually came out slightly dizzy on that ride as the boys congratulated her and themselves for a job well done. Sometime before the carnival was about to close the half normal half bionic family decided on grabbing a few funnel cakes to eat before leaving.

"Hm! This is really good!" Adam said as he dug into his dessert.

"Yeah, it's nothing like the cake I had twelve pieces of!." Chase said without thinking.
"What was that Chase?" Davenport asked.

"Nothing." Chas mumbled taking another bite.

"Come on kids, hurry it up. The carnival closes in twenty minutes." Tasha said. At that all four teens gobbled up their dessert savoring its taste at the same time.

Once everyone finished they were on their way to the exit/entrance of the carnival.

"Uh… what if they're still there?" Bree asked slightly clutching her won stuffed panda.

"Don't worry Bree I'm pretty sure my tiger will scare them off." Adam said.

"Yeah, terrifying." Leo said sarcastically.

"To be honest I can't really tell the difference between paparazzi and ordinary people so I'm not sure if I could hear them hiding anywhere." Chase said.

"Don't worry about it kids if they show up I'll know how to handle them. Paparazzi are like low class reporters compared to the news cast." Tasha said.

"Thanks mom." Leo said. Once the family felt safe enough to leave the entance they walked out towards their car with ease. Before Davenport even managed to get the keys out of his pocket Chase heard someone from behind them pop out, heard a click, and everyone saw the flash blind them.

"Yes I got a full family photo! This'll be worth tons from the tabloids!" The mysterious photographer cheered and started running away.

"I'll handle this." Davenport growled charging his way towards the running photographer. Using his martial arts skills he caught the photographer's arm in a swift move and snatched the camera.

"Whoa!" The man said in shock surprise.

Davenport took the film out of the camera placed it in his wallet and handed the man a couple bucks for the film.

"You don't need this picture." Davenport said showing the man the film and walked away.

"Thanks for the cash!" The man called out from behind.

"Whoa Big-D, where'd that come from?" Leo asked.

"Inst- …what can't a rich nerd know martial arts too?" Davenport asked smothering down the first thing he was about to say which had been caught by Tasha.

"Well I shouldn't be too surprised, you managed to hold Chase against his will in the simulator that one time." Leo said.

"Leo, Mr. Davenport is the one who taught us martial arts." Bree said as everyone got into the car.

Once Leo sat inside he started talking again, "Ok, point taken. Big-D has an underground lab, is a brilliant CEO of his own company, is skilled in martial arts, all he has to do is don the bat suit, Adam the Nightwing costume, Bree the Batgirl, Chase as Robin, and me as Red Robin!"

"Ahem!" Tasha coughed.

"Ok mom, Batwoman." Leo said.

"I think he means Catwoman." Davenport whispered flirtatiously, making Tasha giggle. At that Chase rolled his eyes letting out a quiet gag wishing he didn't have bionic hearing. Instead he grabbed his new e-pod and started playing his music as loud is it can go without it hurting him or enabling him to hear anything else.

Once arriving home Davenport heard the house phone blowing up with its ringing.

"I wonder who that can be." Davenport asked walking up to the phone to answer.

"Hello Davenports' residence, Donald speaking." Davenport said.

"Hello Mr. Davenport, this is Lind Montieres, I was wondering if maybe we can schedule an interview for you and your family." The woman on the other line asked.

"Mam, I appreciate you calling to ask but the thing is my family still isn't ready for that yet. Please give us some time to adjust." Davenport said.

"I understand." Said Linda and hung up. Davenport did the same and turned around.

"What was all that about?" Chase asked.

"It was Tasha's competitor Linda Montieres." Donald said.

"What! How did she get the house number?" Tasha asked more suspicious than surprised.

"You'd be surprised what a person can find out in this city with a little research." Donald said nonchalantly.

"Alright," Tasha said calming down a bit, "but I'm watching you mister." With that Tasha made her way upstairs to the bedroom.

"Alright everyone go on and get some sleep, see ya all tomorrow." Davenport said walking to the kitchen to get a quick snack.

"Alright." Leo said with a stretch and a yawn. "Good night Big-D, night guys."

"Night Leo." Everyone replied as Leo made his way upstairs.

"Alright kids go on ahead to your capsules." Davenport said.

"Wait Mr. Davenport, why'd you refuse that interview?" Chase asked and got the other two bionic beings attention as well.

"Chase! Were you eavesdropping?" Davenport asked.

"I don't eavesdrop, I just listen to whatever my bionic hearing picks up, and if I get interested then it's called eavesdropping." Chase said.

"Chase don't be a smart mouth, go and get some sleep." Davenport said momentarily forgetting about his snack.

"I still want an answer." Chase said with a genuine smile.

"It's just that you kids aren't ready for that yet. Maybe another time I'll introduce you guys and Leo to the world as members of my family some other time, like when we go to a gala, or auction, or a charity event, but not anytime soon, so… just go on and get some sleep." Davenport said gesturing to the hall where the lab entrance is located. Adam and Bree were still a little curious about why Davenport was having a problem with introducing them to the world, they already go to school, but shouldn't they have been introduced as Davenports before. That explains the looks of surprise whenever they told new friends what their last names were and the looks on the teachers faces when they realized Davenport was their last name. it might even also explain why davenport decided to enroll them from a distance instead from inside the school grounds like a normal… parent? In order to avoid questions from faculty and district employees. Despite the curiosity Adam and Bree decided not to ask and followed Chase down to the lab. After the kids left Davenport continued eating his snack along with some milk.

Once Adam, Bree, and Chase were down in the lab a thought came into Chase's mind. His eyes widened and he walked over to a nearby mirror.

"'Chase, Adam, you two look an awful lot like Mr. Davenport are you two his biological sons?' " Chase stared at his reflection.

"I highly doubt it." Chase thought.

"Hey Chase what are you doing?" Bree asked.

"Uh… nothing." Chase said and walked over to his pod.

"Night guys."

"Night."

"Night."

With that the whole house fell asleep.

A/N: I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter, the story gets better, I promise. Project D/Dianica won't show up till a little later. Maybe next chapter if you guys want her soon. Depends on what I come up with. Only two more weeks of summer school. Woohoo! :P

Sincerely,

*SS8*