"What the hell we're you thinking bringing him here?" Jeremiah asked angrily; ignoring the throbbing in his head.
"I am trying to save Alex" J'onn snapped back.
"He is not the answer" Jeremiah replied pointing towards Steinberg. "You have no idea what this man is capable of."
"I'm well aware of what he's capable of Jeremiah; I spent months..."
"Months" Jeremiah interrupted. "Try years"
"Enough; both of you" Eliza said. "How is any of this going to help save Alex?" She watched as they both lowered their heads.
"Well said Dr Danvers" Steinberg said from behind her.
Without warning, Eliza spun around and slammed her fist against Steinberg's mouth; sending the man flying backwards.
Steinberg spat blood and glared up at Eliza "That just cost you your daughter's life."
"No it didn't because you still want your freedom" Eliza replied as she knelt down beside him. "The only way you're walking out of that door is if you save Alex."
Steinberg thought for a moment "How do I know Alex won't come after me?"
"You have my word" J'onn replied.
"No offense Martian but I'm going to need a little more than your word."
"Well it's all you're getting" J'onn replied as he pulled Steinberg to his feet.
"Sir" Hamilton called as she stepped out of Alex's room.
"How is she?" Eliza asked before J'onn could reply.
"She's stable; I gave her a sedative to help her relax" Hamilton sighed sadly.
"What is it?" J'onn asked.
"Whatever you're planning on doing; do it quickly because Alex doesn't have much time." Hamilton replied.
"No" Eliza whispered as tears escaped the corner of her eyes.
"No pressure than" Steinberg said.
"Is everything a joke to you? That's my daughter..." Jeremiah began.
"Jeremiah" J'onn interrupted. "You and Eliza should go be with your daughters; we will take care of everything else."
Jeremiah glared back at Steinberg "If she dies; so do you." The two stared at each before Eliza pushed Jeremiah down the corridor and back into Alex's room.
J'onn turned to face Vasquez and Hamilton "Take Steinberg and begin setting up; I will bring the Superhuman..."
"It would be wise for you to take me with you" Steinberg interrupted.
"Why would I do that?" J'onn asked.
"I programmed the Superhumans to respond to certain voice commands."
"Of course you did" J'onn sighed. "Come on" he added, pushing Steinberg forward.
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Donovan lay curled up on the cell floor; the serum had left him weakened and close to death. He coughed and stared down at the blood covering his hand.
"You're not looking so good" Steinberg said.
Donovan looked up, narrowing his eyes as he saw Steinberg standing outside of his cell. "What...how?" He began coughing uncontrollably. "Get me out of here"
Steinberg tilted his head and watched Donovan struggle to inhale enough oxygen. "I'm afraid I can't."
Donovan looked past Steinberg; his eyes falling on the DEO agents securing the superhuman. "I see you've switched sides"
Steinberg chuckled "This isn't about taken sides my dear boy; it's about survival."
"You arrogant son of a bitch" Donovan pushed himself up and staggered across the cell; collapsing against the glass. "After everything we've gone through."
"You only have yourself to blame Donovan; I told you not to use the serum and to forget about agent Danvers." Steinberg took a step closer. "Cadmus was on the road to greatness before you took over."
"That's enough" J'onn called as he stepped out of the Superhumans cell. "I didn't bring you down here to chit chat."
"What do you need it for" Donovan asked, nodding towards the superhuman.
Steinberg smiled "its heart."
"I said that's enough" J'onn said warningly.
"You're using it to save her; aren't you?" Donovan said with a bitter expression on his lips.
"Like I said; it's about survival."
Inside Donovan was burning with anger at the thought of Steinberg walking free. "There's one thing you've forgot" he called as an idea flashed through his brain; leaving a wicked smile on his face.
"What's that?" Steinberg called over his shoulder.
"I don't like to lose." Donovan glared at them with evil eyes before shouting "Lux mea est"
Suddenly the Superhuman stopped in its tracks.
"What have you done?" Steinberg shouted as he lifted the Superhumans top; his eyes opening wide as its chest began to glow red.
"You don't get to walk away from this."Donovan spat. He burst into laughter before collapsing to ground.
"What the hell is going on?" J'onn growled.
"The Superhuman has the ability to generate a biochemical explosion and Donovan's just activated it."
"Start evacuating the area" J'onn ordered the two agents.
"There isn't time" Steinberg said as he started to back away from the superhuman.
J'onn grabbed Steinberg "We still need its heart."
Steinberg shook his head "It's too late." They watched as the superhuman dropped to its knees; its body shaking violently. "We have to leave...now!"
J'onn reluctantly let go of Steinberg and flew towards the two agents; grabbing them and flying back down the corridor and up one level. He turned and headed back down. As he turned the corner he saw Steinberg running towards him before disappearing in a blinding light. J'onn felt the heat on his face as he was thrown backwards by the blast; turning his world to darkness.