AN: Sorry that it took me almost a month to update. I got a little bit of writer's block for a bit, plus I started school again, but I'm living in a dorm this year. Then, we got hit with Hurricane Isaac. But all's good now, and I'm due back at school next week. Thanks for all of the wonderful reviews and fav/story alerts! I'm really glad that you guys have liked this story. It might not be as "deep" or action-packed as other superhero stories that I've come across, but it is in its own category, original. Enjoy!

Chapter 10-Retailiation

Of all the people in the world that they thought would help them out of their bleak situation, the last one they expected would be Carter Simmons. But he was the only one on the inside, the only one who clearly knew Leslie and BioTech's intentions for Melanie and the baby.

After Michael had administered the serum to all of them and they recovered, Steve revealed that he had stolen Leslie's cell phone during the tussle after their dinner date when she tried to kill him. He managed to get away before she caused any more damage. Now that he had learned what Leslie had done, he was angry just like the rest of them. All they needed was to come up with a plan. Then, the phone rang.

Jason picked it up. "Listen, son, I don't know what you're planning, but once we get down there, it won't be good for you. Just give up Melanie and the baby, and there won't be any bloodshed."

"You were always trying to be the peacemaker, Jason. But, I'm not here to chastise you. I called to offer my help."

Jason sat up on the couch and put the phone on speaker. "Why would you want to help us, son? After everything you've done to us? Why the sudden change of heart now?"

There was a slight pause. "Because I never wanted to be a part of this. Not really. Leslie blackmailed me. When I threatened to leave the company and expose her and BioTech, she had some goons kidnap Mom. She froze all of my accounts. She threatened to expose me if I exposed her. I was in a tight spot with no way out. But when I found out that Leslie wanted to induce Melanie, so BioTech could have the child to experiment on, I decided that I don't want to be a part of this anymore. I don't care what Leslie does to me now. I want to do the right thing."

"Why should we trust you?" Steve asked bitterly.

"Because I'm the only one who knows where they are and can get you access to them without causing World War III to break out. We don't have much time to talk. Melanie is surgery now. Can you leave in an hour?"

All of the men exchanged glances. It was do or die time, now.

Carter arranged everything without Leslie's knowledge, and Andrew had to give him credit. Once they arrived outside of Pensacola, Carter gave them specific instructions on how to enter the facility unnoticed. It was safer this way, especially since there was a newborn involved.

Carter gave them another update, informing them that Melanie had now given birth, via C-Section. The baby was a girl. "I guess congratulation is in order, Detmer," Carter acknowledged.

Andrew smiled at the news, receiving congratulations from all around. He was a father now. He and Melanie had a daughter. He couldn't believe it, but as happy as it made him, it also caused him to become angrier since all he wanted was to slice Leslie's throat for taking her and Melanie away from him. Now he understood what Melanie meant before. All he wanted was for his daughter to be safe, just like she did.

Once they had found the BioTech van and uniforms, the men changed quickly and Virgil followed the GPS straight to the secret BioTech lab outside of town. Virgil handed his fake ID to the guard at the gate and once it was approved, they were allowed to enter.

Now the hard part; rescuing Melanie and the baby. They only had about an hour or so before BioTech was to relocate to Puerto Rico. Andrew barely waited for the van to stop before he jumped out of the back.

With his cap low on his head, shielding his eyes, he could become invisible. It was something he was used to in his old life. Now it was a skill he had to use in order to rescue his family.

Jason groaned when he noticed Andrew take off and disappear behind another van at the end of the garage. Jason and Steve followed him, while Matt, Michael, and Virgil kept guard of the van and looked out for Leslie.

Andrew weaved in and out of hallways and doors as cons piously as he could. He was lost, but struck gold when he heard a doctor and a scientist discussing Melanie and the baby. Melanie was due to wake up soon after the surgery, and allowed to see their daughter before Leslie took the baby away to Puerto Rico.

Andrew couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had to stop it and he didn't have much time. It was time for action. He bursted into the room and launched a guard out the window before turning his attention to the doctor and scientist. The scientist tried to pull out his taser, but Andrew noticed, and the scientist's body collided with a bookcase.

The doctor held up his hands in surrender. "Who are you? What do you want?"

"Where is she? Where are the girl and the baby? Tell me where they are and I won't kill you," Andrew said with pure venom in his voice.

"They're on the 5th floor. Room 215. But you're gonna have a helleva time getting there though," the doctor replied.

"Why?" The doctor pointed towards a camera in the left-hand corner of the room.

Andrew growled in frustration before sending the doctor flying across the room. He let out a deep breath. It was nice to relieve some the anger that had been swelling in his chest. There was a noise from the door and Andrew braced himself, but it was only Jason and Steve.

"They know we're here, and they're coming for us. We need to leave. Now," Jason announced.

Andrew nodded, "I know. But we have to get Melanie and the baby first. Keep them distracted and I'll find them."

"I'm going with Andrew," Steve said as he followed Andrew out the window.

Jason braced himself for the legion of armed men that he would have to face alone.

Melanie's POV

I was a little better now since my body was healing itself, but it still hurt a little to move. I handed Mrs. Norberry the baby while I dug through a duffel bag and threw on a hoodie and jeans as quickly as I could. Once I tied up my sneakers, we were ready to leave.

However, the door was locked from the outside. "Ugh! Dammit, I so don't need this right now!" I yelled in frustration.

Then, I got an idea. I walked toward the end of the room and faced the two-way window. I put up my hands and my force field appeared. With all of my strength, I pushed the force field as hard as I could. Once it reached the window, I pushed it farther and harder, causing the glass to shatter. I let down my hands, and my force field retracted.

I climbed out first, and Mrs. Norberry handed Karen to me as she climbed out afterwards. Then, we made a run for it. The hallway seemed as if a tornado had run through it. Doors were practically ripped off the hinges, windows were shattered, the emergency lights were going off, and dead bodies and glass were everywhere.

I was terrified, but I kept going due to the crying newborn in my arms. Karen had quieted down, but she was still wiggling around in my arms. Her father must be around here somewhere.

Once we turned a corner, I spotted the stairs and figured that was our safest bet as the building shook once more. As we descended further and further, the fighting only got worse. Then, we heard the sound of people entering the stairway, and it was only a matter of time before they found us.

I noticed the door next to me led out into the garage and Mrs. Norberry motioned for me to go through it. The garage was huge and filled with nothing but large vans and trucks.

Once we entered, I ran into someone. "Matt! Oh my god, Matt! Thank goodness!"

Matt hugged me in response, and I noticed he was covered in blood. But not his own blood. I didn't even want to know how that happened.

Matt noticed the bundle in my arms and I peeled back the blanket so he could look at her. She stared at him with blue, curious eyes, and I could see Matt melt at the sight of her. "Aww! She's cute. What's her name?"

"Karen," I replied proudly.

"C'mon, you two. This isn't The View. We have to go!" Mrs. Norberry said, bringing us back to reality.

Matt nodded and started ushering us towards the van that Carter, of all people, had gotten for us. Apparently, he had switched sides now. He didn't want to be a part of Leslie's master plan anymore.

"But where's Andrew? And Steve?" I asked as I noticed Michael usher us over.

"They went to look for you, along with Jason. They were supposed to do it under the radar, but I guess that didn't turn out so well. Andrew was pretty devastated about your kidnapping," Matt explained as we climbed into the back of the van.

Once Matt sat down, I handed him the baby. "What are you doing, Melanie?" Matt asked incredulous.

"I'm going to find Andrew. I can't let him die in here. I won't let Karen grow up without her father," I replied.

As I prepared to jump back out, Mrs. Norberry stopped me. "I'll go," she said.

"Wha-No! You can't! You could die!"

"No, you could die! You are a mother now, Melanie. My children are grown; they have their own lives now. They don't need me anymore. But Karen needs you. And Andrew. By going out there, you risk that child growing up without both of her parents, and I refuse to let that happen!"

Mrs. Norberry pushed me back into the van and slammed the door in my face. Karen started crying and I rushed to Matt's side. He handed her back to me and I ordered him to turn his head away so I could feed her.

"What?"

"Matt, do you see any bottles or baby formula around here?" I asked.

It took him a minute, but then, he realized what I was saying. He turned his head and I lifted up my hoodie as Virgil started the van. Michael hopped in the seat next to him and I held Karen close to me as we backed out. She sucked on my breast greedily and I looked out the window as we drove through the lot.

Virgil rammed through various guards and BioTech employees who were brave enough to stand in our way. Finally, we reached the gate and speeded down the highway.

When we looked out the back window, the side of the facility that faced the highway went up in flames. I gasped in horror, and peered down at my baby. I lifted her up and patted her back as I continued to stare at the black smoke as it disappeared further and further from view.

AN: Sorry to leave you with a cliffhanger, but there's about 2-3 more chapters left of this story. But, what do you guys think about a spinoff story starring Karen, Andrew and Melanie's daughter? She would an interesting character to write for, but I would have to see if I have time to do it.