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Chapter 18: Fatal, Alive, Not Real

Mr Davenport's POV

All my feelings rushed through me as I held the door open and stared inside the middle capsule. Chase was really gone. I thought maybe if I looked long enough, Chase would magically appear. But, I knew that wasn't true. I had to live in the painful reality that Chase was gone. I had been crying for awhile but, then I decided that crying was not going to bring Chase back. So, I stopped and then I took a walk around the academy and I ended up here. I compared the capsule to Chase. Empty, alone, and...dead. But as I stared into the capsule harder, pangs of reality struck me. I looked at my reflection. (What do you see Donny) I thought to myself in my mind. I see a grown up man who became a billionaire (ok millionaire) yet, he feels completely broke. I always took Chase for granted. If you didn't know Chase and you saw him walking around somewhere you would think, hey there's a scrawny nerd over there. But, he is so much more. He's a kind loving person who wouldn't think twice about putting his family's life before, his own. Sure he was a nerd at heart but, his soul was pure. I noticed he stopped being a goody tissues when he caused the bionic rebellion. No, stop Donny he didn't cause it! He felt so guilty about that. I'm not even sure he knows we forgave him. I sighed hard. He went by so fast and that was a horrible day. I came home from my meeting and came into the underbelow sea level room. Bree was crying and I saw her holding a limp boy whose head was swung back and he had deathly pale skin. Deathly, and it was Chase, my Chase. He was gone and I was here. Maybe if I stopped putting my personal needs before my kids, they wouldn't flash before my eyes. I mean if I didn't go to that meeting, Chase would probably be alive right now! This is my fault! And it took me this long to realize that! What is wrong with me? I caused Chase's death and everyone knows it. They just don't want to tell me. This is horrible. I'm a horrible person. What have I done? He doesn't deserve this. Chase was such a good boy. He did not harm anyone. Yet, he was the one to go first. I remember when I had to call Tasha and tell her the horrible news. We both cried on the phone together. I wondered if Tasha was still crying now. I wish I could go see her but, so many students have left the academy because, we haven't been paying any attention to them. Well I haven't. I'm sorry but, since Chase died I haven't been the same. I cried and I never cry. It was a weird sensation that I hope I would never experience again. But, you can't stop pain. It just comes slowly at first, then it hits you hard. It feels like everything is over. All you can do is hope that pain will never come your way. It will take over your life and slowly tear you down until, you can't even get out of bed anymore. Pain kills your mind. Pain rots your brain. Pain leaves you hopeless. Pain makes you wish you weren't alive. And that's how I felt. That Chase should be alive and I should be dead. I wanted to pay that price to Chase. But, it was too late now. All I keep asking is why. Why Chase? Why him? Why not, me? When someone you love dies you always think back to things in the past you could have done differently. When you think about it life is a gift that you only get to have one time and everything that you do will be stored in that one life. But, it can also be a curse. If you hurt someone you love, you can't go back in time and say I'm sorry. You can't stand in front quick enough to take the gun shot wound that killed your friend. You can't take back those hurtful words you said that made that person look at you that way. It is always when someone dies that we wish we did something differently in the past. I don't get it! Why can't a human just look someone in the eye and instead of saying something that would really hurt them, just think about what are you going to gain by saying this. I mean this person will be gone soon. Then you will feel all sad and regret what you said. But, why can't we just do that on our own? Why does something so terrible have to happen in order for someone to realize that they should have never said that or done that? Why can't people just say I'm sorry? Simple: Because, we're humans. We boast ourselves up with pride. Pride in what? Making someone feel horrible. Making someone wish that they didn't have to wake up in the morning and face the pains of this world. This disgusting cruelty that we use against one another for our own benefit. It's really sick when you think about it. But, sadly I'm human too. And this one time I hurt Chase and I regret now what I said that day to him. I just wish I listened to him. But I was full with pride and pride hurts others.

Mr Davenport's flash back

My anger was boiling as I hunched over my cyberdesk in the lab. I couldn't believe this! Usually it's Adam and Bree who don't follow my instructions when I sent them on a mission. So it was surprising to find out my rebel this time was, Chase. He was completely ignoring my instructions and handling the mission on his own. Without me, hu what an ego! I was yelling at Chase through the com set and I could almost see him rolling his eyes annoyed with me and in pain since, he has bionic hearing. But, I didn't care. (I didn't care). Uh anyways so, to push me over the line, Chase turned off his com set. I thought I was going to smash my cyber desk. I immediately got Bree on the com set.

"BREE WHAT IS GOING ON"! I yelled trying my best not to but, failing miserably.

"CHASE IS MESSING UP THE ENTIRE MISSION! HE'S BEING A HUGE JERK MR DAVENPORT"!

"Bree abandon the mission site, come home NOW"!

"But Mr Davenport"

"NOW BREE"! I yelled and took off my com set and threw it against the wall. I breathed heavily. I had never been so angry in my life. I gruffly sat down in a chair and waited for the kids to come home. I was very impatient. I didn't know what I was going to do to Chase but, I knew it wasn't going to be good. Soon I heard the elevator doors open to see all three of the bionic kids I loved dearly yet, couldn't stand at times. And this was definitely one of those times. I couldn't control my anger.

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU"! I yelled looking straight at Chase.

"You completely ignored everything I said and did your own thing! You didn't follow my orders"!

"Well maybe your orders aren't always right" Chase said loud enough so, I could hear him. Suddenly I spun around on my heels.

"Umm excuse me"? I asked looking at Chase. I thought I was going to explode.

"He said maybe your orders aren't..."

"I HEARD HIM"! I yelled interrupting Adam. Adam put his hands up in defense and mouthed "ok". I clenched my jaw tightly.

"Guys could you give Chase and I some time alone"? I asked through my teeth. Bree nodded quickly.

"Wait like, now"? Adam asked stupidly but, I didn't expect anything different from Adam.

"YES NOW"! I yelled failing to control my anger. Adam ran away and was gone in a flash with Bree. I looked at Chase with cold eyes. He looked down at the floor.

"Chase why would you do this? Are you STUPID OR SOMETHING"? I said and began to yell again. I noticed Chase wince and suddenly it gave me a horrible idea which, I thought would be payback at the time.

"YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE THE RESPONSIBLE ONE HUH! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO FOLLOW MY ORDERS! HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND CHASE"! I yelled and he held his ears and squinted his eyes. I could tell I was giving him pain and that seemed to fire me up for more attacks.

"WHY CAN'T YOU FOLLOW SIMPLE ORDERS? IT'S NOT THAT HARD EVEN, ADAM CAN DO IT! SO, I GUESS YOU'RE DUMBER THAN ADAM! WOW ARE YOU PROUD OF YOURSELF CHASE"? I yelled louder than any of the other times before and Chase cried out in pain and fell to the ground on his knees. Yet I wasn't done. Since I had suffered, he would suffer. That was my thinking that day.

"YOUR AN EMBARRASSMENT TO ME! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WOULD DO THIS! AND I THOUGHT YOU WERE SMART"! I yelled and he was in so much pain because, I really nailed that one on him. I saw tears leak from his eyes as he held his ears and squinted up at me. Then after I took a couple heavy breaths from my yelling Chase removed his hands from his ears and looked up at me shaking and calmly stood up. Then he told me.

"Mr Davenport, I didn't follow your orders for a reason and I'm sorry about not telling you. I haven't been feeling well the last couple of days and by the time we got to this mission I was out. I'm sorry I didn't tell you but, I just wanted everyone to not baby me or feel sorry for me. You guys already pick on me for being small. I didn't want you guys to tease me about being a baby over a little cold. Anyway during the mission, I felt horrible. My eyes were watery. My throat was itchy and I could barely hear Adam or Bree. So, that's why I took my com set off. All I could hear was an annoying buzzing in my ear. I'm sorry again Mr Davenport for not listening to you". Chase said calmly. Then he left the room without another word and I felt horrible.

"No Chase, I'm sorry for not listening to you". I said to myself quietly and my anger slowly disappeared as I thought about what had just happened.

End of flashback

All I had to do to avoid that whole argument from happening was listen to Chase. If I had known he was sick, I would have never said anything. But, I should have never said anything in the first place. I felt horrible about what I did to Chase. I wanted to cause him pain because, of my pride. I could still see him sitting on the floor crying out in pain while grasping his ears tightly. Why couldn't I stop that day? I never really apologized to Chase for that. I just said "Hey Chase I'm uh you know". And then he replied "Yeah I know". Then we just forgot about it but, now that memory hit me so hard. I'm pretty sure Chase never forgot about it and I wouldn't either. I was a monster to Chase that day. I didn't even care how he felt. But, Chase forgave me and I don't know why. Chase forgave everyone even, if they didn't deserve it at all. You can only push a person past a certain limit and then, they snap. Chase never snapped, though. He was one of those people you could walk all over and he would still forgive you. I tried to tell Chase that people can't use him. But, Chase was Chase. And even though, that really annoyed me when Chase would let people walk all over him, I now realize that, that was one of his best qualities. Chase realized an important life lesson that I was just learning right now. Maybe Chase is smarter than me. Did I just say that out loud? He realized that revenge or payback is never the answer. Think about it. When someone insults you and hits you and you do the same thing back, it's almost like you're giving the person who's hurting you a toy. You're letting them take advantage of you and they will continue to hurt you in any way they can. It's like a losing battle. No one wins here. You both end up feeling hurt and upset. No one walks away with a smile on their face. What is the honest or real answer to why people have to hurt others or insult them? Now I'm just thinking here. Maybe people hurt others so, they can feel better about themselves. Why would someone do that though? How can a living human being feel better about themselves by hurting someone and possibly see them cry? That is just plain arrogance right there. I mean I understand people have bad days but, come on! Just because, you have a bad day doesn't mean you solve your problems by beating someone up. Maybe, the person hurting the other person is actually really upset inside. And then, they just take their anger out on an innocent victim. Sound familiar? I took my anger out on Chase just because, I was angry. I mean I would have never yelled at him if I had know he was sick. YOU KNOW WHAT, SHUT UP DONNY! That is such a lame excuse. All I had to do was listen to him that day. It is something we do everyday and it is simple yet, I couldn't do it. I closed the capsule door, lost in my thoughts. I walked out into the hallway and went into the medic lab room. As soon as I entered the room, I saw the black blanket. I already knew what was under there. But, for some reason I came over to the side of the table and pushed the blanket over so, I could look at Chase's face. Their it was, as I had always remembered it. But so pale, so gone, so lifeless. I remember when this face was alive with emotion. I remember his laugh. It was loud and it was one of those laughs that when you heard it, you had to laugh too. His smile was something that just made you feel good inside. When he was truly happy that was enough to make me happy. When he was upset, he would hide the pain yet he couldn't pretend he was happy. But, sometimes that face just got on my nerves. When ever he would roll his eyes annoyed at me, that ticked me off. Or when he would say I have an ego! Hu have you looked in the mirror lately? That was a huge problem between Chase and I. Whenever Chase and I would work on a project together, my ego would get in the way. That was what drew Chase and I apart. I couldn't control myself. I love the spotlight. I love being the center of attention. But, this òne time Chase and I had a huge fight because, my ego got in the way of us spending time together.

Mr Davenport's POV

It had been many years now since, I had took the kids away from my brother, Douglas. All the kids were now in high school. I thought it would be nice of me since, now I'm their dad, to spend time with each of them. I had spent time with Adam going ice fishing. That didn't go too well. I went to the mall with Bree. Longest hours of my life but, she enjoyed herself. (She was the only one). Anyway it was now my turn to spend time with Chase. I was very excited than all the other times because, I got to know the kids and I noticed Chase was the most like me. He followed in my footsteps, if I might say so myself. So, I wanted to do something we would both enjoy. I waited for the kids to come home. Soon the door burst open with three chattering kids talking about all the stuff that happened to them at school today, neither giving the other respect to take turns talking. As they made their way down to the lab, I pulled Chase out of the crowd without Adam and Bree even noticing. Chase looked at me confused. We were now alone since, Adam and Bree went down in the elevator to go to the lab.

"Mr Davenport do you need me for something"? Chase asked looking at me confused. I gave him a reassuring smile and Chase arched one eyebrow up.

"Chase it's your turn"!

He stared at me, still very confused and I noticed him back up slightly. I couldn't help but, laugh. Was Chase afraid of me?

"Chase don't be afraid. I'm not going to hurt you. It's your turn to spend time with me"! I said way too excited and Chase seemed to be slightly creeped out by me. But, who could blame him?

"Oh, ok". Chase replied. It seemed that we were making small talk. I smiled at Chase. He smiled back not really sure what to do next.

"Alright let's go down to the lab and then we can spend time together"! I said with a smile and started walking down to the lab

"Yay"! Chase replied with fake enthusiasm and reluctantly followed behind. I tried to ignore the fake enthusiasm and just hope that what I planned, he will like it. We made our way down to the lab and no one was down there. Perfect, anyway I gestured for Chase to sit down on one of the stools facing the cyberdesk. He sat down and looked at me. I stood behind the cyberdesk and opened up a file I have been working on and it popped up.

"This is something I have been working on. It's an energy transference machine. It pulls the energy from one object and through a connective pulse, it transfers the energy to another object". I said and I could tell by the amazement in his eyes that I took the right step to decide how to spend time with him.

"Wow Mr Davenport, that's amazing"! Chase said with real enthusiasm this time. I smiled. I liked getting praise on my work.

"Thanks but, it's not finished which is why I need you"

"Me"?

"Yeah the smartest man alive, sound familiar"? I asked making Chase blush slightly. He gave a weak smile. I closed out the file and walked over to face Chase.

"I'm missing certain compartments which, I have no idea how to make. I have tried but, failed many times. Will you help me Chase"? I asked but, Chase didn't know I was lying. I knew how to make the pieces I needed but, I just said that so, Chase would actually spend time with me. I wanted him to know that it was not all about me this time. Boy was I wrong.

"Sure, sounds challenging". He said with a smirk.

"Great but, the best part is when we are done, we will use this item on the call". I said with a cool voice. Chase looked at me confused. This was my first time I ever told Chase about the call.

"Uh Mr Davenport, what's the call"?

"It's a video chat I go on with 3 amazing inventors who are willing to buy my technology". I said very excited. I continued talking.

"We show off the items and see which ones they are interested in and then we get the money. Lots and lots of money". I said in a creepy voice. I loved money. Chase stared at me no longer confused.

"That sounds...interesting". Chase said and I could tell it took him awhile to pick his last word in that sentence.

"It's more than just interesting Chase! It's exhilarating and rewarding"!

"Well what are we waiting for"? Chase asked now excited like me, about this.

"Alright let's get to work. I have the prototype on this shelf over here". I said walking over to a shelf and picking up a black box with three silver o's interlocked with one another on the print on the top of the box. I set the box in front of Chase gently and his eyes widened. I slowly opened the top and I could tell he was getting antsy. So, was I. And there it was. A machine I worked on for 10 years. I carefully took it out of the box and set it down on the table. Chase, being extremely curious, reached out right away to touch it. I slapped his hand. He drew back quickly and groaned. He held his now red hand.

"Sorry Chase, this a very valuable project to me. I don't want any fingerprints." I said warningly. He groaned annoyed and threw his head back.

"Oopsie". He said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes at Chase's comment.

"Alright let's get to work I don't want to waste time". I said and Chase nodded. We then got to work. Our two master brains working together. We were able to get all the missing compartments built and put in the machine in two weeks. Chase and I spent everyday out of those two weeks working on a project. Since, Adam and Bree didn't want to spend time with me anymore, it was just me and Chase. (But, I kinda understand why they wouldn't want to spend time with me). Anyway Chase and I worked nonstop on this project since, I showed it to him. But, then something always has to change the bonding and the joy we got spending time together. And, that something was me.

Three weeks later

I waited anxiously for Chase to come. Fate was calling. In this case, fate was the call. I was practically jumping up and down while waiting for Chase to come home from school. I mean why do kids have to go to school? I mean come on education isn't that important! ( And now that I said that out loud, I revise that statement for Adam's sake and mine). If Adam was home with me, it would be like babysitting a three year old or well...Adam. That would be a pain. Finally I heard the door handle turn slowly and in walked three kids. But, one was especially important right now! Can you guess who?

"CHASE"! I practically screamed. I was fidgeting like crazy and he looked at me like I was crazy.

"WE NEED TO GO DOWNSTAIRS"! I yelled grabbing his arm and dragging him down to the lab. Bree and Adam shrugged and went to go get icecream.

"Mr Davenport wa..."! Chase yelled frantically but, was interrupted by the elevator doors closing. Chase looked at me very annoyed. When the elevator doors opened I pushed Chase out with me.

"Come on Chase"!

"Mr Davenport I have homework"! He yelled back at me.

"NO Chase the call is today"!

"What"! Chase yelled now, getting more excited than me. I nodded very fast and he smiled so big.

"Homework can wait"! Chase said excitedly throwing his backpack on the floor.

"I thought I would never hear you say that sentence". I said and Chase nodded in agreement. We immediately got our machine on the table and made it presentable. Then I turned the video chat on and there were the three people who were no longer strangers to me.

"Hello Donald, we have been waiting to see your priceless inventions"! A man in a black suit said. He had brown scruffy hair and a face that had not been shaved for 4 days. I guess anybody can be a inventor these days.

"Yes they are indeed priceless". I said bragging. Chase looked at me annoyed.

"Aww that is so sweet. Son and father building a machine together". The woman with blonde hair, said with a smile.

"Oh no no, he's not my son, he's not my father"! Chase and I said in unison. I looked at Chase hurt by what he said and he did the same to me. The woman's confused voice snapped my attention back to the screen.

"Wait he's not your son and your not his father. I don't get it" She said. Suddenly the man in the black suit and brown scruffy hair interjected in the conversation.

"Debbie that is none of your business! We are here to see Mr Davenport and his inventions not, to follow along on their personal life".

"Oh yes I understand! Very sorry Donald and I don't know his name. She said with a sincere smile, and gestured towards Chase.

"It's fine". I said giving back a smile. Chase sighed and nodded his head in agreement.

"Hi I'm Chase I also helped making the items". Chase said with a smile and a wave of the hand. I immediately went in front of Chase sorta blocking him from the inventors.

"Yeah but, I did most of the work, he just uh stood there and handed me the parts I built". I said and Chase immediately tugged my arm and quietly told me something so the inventors wouldn't hear.

"Mr Davenport what are you doing? We both did the work not, just you..." Chase whispered and crossed his arms across his chest.

"Your right Chase, I'm sorry". I said and Chase sighed and an inventor caught my attention.

"Mr Davenport what is that silver machine over there? I must see it right away"! A woman in a blue blazer said. Her blonde hair waved in front of her face as she stood up in her chair excited pointing at the machine.

"Oh I can show it to you". Chase interjected and started walking over there. I immediately spun on my heels and ran after Chase

"No don't touch it Chase! You will just mess it up"! I yelled and immediately regretted what I said after I saw Chase look back at me.

"I will mess it up? You think I'm worthless don't you"? Chase asked. His big blue eyes ready to burst with tears.

"Hey you said it, I didn't"! I said back and you could almost hear gasping like when someone says something wrong on a show and you hear people gasp in the background.

"Thanks alot Mr Davenport". Chase said and walked out. I looked back at Chase and the inventors. But, I put what I thought was important first and I finished the call letting Chase leave my side and never coming back. But, the inventors weren't as interested anymore and neither was I. My ego ruined everything but most importantly, it ruined my bond with Chase.

End of flashback

My ego messes everything up. Why did this have to happen? Why couldn't I have apologized to him that day? Ugh I hate my ego. Everything goes wrong because, I have a huge ego. I can't give anyone else credit even if they deserve it more than me. I couldn't take it anymore. I reached out my hand and touched Chase's face. Wait what? I reached out my hand but, instead of feeling his soft skin , I felt a hard surface. Suddenly an idea popped in my head. I took my fist and punched (Chase) right in the face. I immediately drew my hand back and cried out in pain. It felt like I hit metal. WHAT WAS GOING ON?! Chase was not dead, it was a robot android. To test this I poured water on the body and it sparked up! Chase wasn't dead! Or at least I hope he wasn't dead. I don't believe this. Is Chase alive? Is my son still here? Was Chase fatal, alive, or not real?

End of chapter 18! Did you like it?! I am so sorry I took forever! What will happen next? Idk anyway thxs for everything you guys are amazing! Next chapter coming ASAP I HOPE AND PROMISE BYE