Hey…u guys give the best reviews ever…and my muse is still with me so ask and ye shall receive.

This chapter is dedicated to all those who reviewed my previous chapter so quickly (especially to brigitta1,I think ur gonna have to scream louder this time, I'm being even more cruel)

Hmm…I'm still not too sure which is which…does Jesse breathe out to phased or breathe in? Cause the show is very vague and the special effects covered most of what he does actually; so excuse me if I'm not very accurate on that little bit of detail (s). Also the gun I'm referring to happens to be an old model cause that's what I've practise before…I'm not sure how many bullets newer guns have but the ones I've fired before have only six…hey don't worry, it was for a marksmanship test and that was way back in my school days when I joined a uniformed group…something like the scouts thingy but with more focus on police work. I failed though…so I didn't get my badge…sigh…

o.k enuff rambling already…chpt 3 is up and I'm sure u guys are just dying to read it so here goes nothing!

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Chapter 3 - Possibilities

Jesse tried to phased but he didn't get enough time to prepare himself, dispelling his lungs fully with air before the gunshots were let loose. Oh man…he thought, just in time. His lungs were screaming for him to take a breath and the bullets seem to be coming so slowly. It felt like an eternity. He could feel the bullets passing through him and hitting the computer's monitor breaking the glass on its screen. Tiny fragments of glass and liquid from the plasma screen were splattered everywhere. They're gonna be a killer to take out from his clothes, he managed to tell himself. Black spots were beginning to form in his vision and still the onslaught of the gun kept coming. I don't know how long I can keep this up, he thought in exasperation.

Shalimar had moved quickly to intervene with the man threatening to harm Jesse; she practically flew up to the second storey and proceeded to give him a much deserving kick in his stomach, the action reminding her that she had executed that exact movement on Brennan just this morning.

The man went down with a groan just as he finished firing his last bullet at Jesse and quickly recovered himself. His eyes were bloodshot and his dishevelled hair didn't do much to change Shal's first impression of him. God, looks like someone's had a bad hair day, a bemused Shal thought to herself after she gave Jesse a quick glance to make sure he's alright. She had seen him phased while she had made her death-defying high jump. She just hope she's distracted the madman enough to let Jess take his breath of air.

As suddenly as it had begun, the shots stopped. Only when he was certain that he had heard all six bullets shot from the gun, he did a double count and turned around to check the damaged screen did he took his much needed breath of fresh air. Aaahhh…he gasped, gulping down huge amounts of air as much as he could. The air never tasted this sweet or felt this good as he inhaled and exhaled, pumping oxygen to his suffering lungs and to the rest of his body. The black spots had begun to disappear and although he still feel a little dazed, he saw that Shal had diverted the man's attention. Note to self, he thought, must remember to thank Shal when they get back.

Just then, Emma and Brennan burst through the door that connects the east side to the west. They had quicken their pace when they heard gunshots. "Brennan, the alarm went off a second ago and I'm having enough trouble as it is trying to shut it off without Jesse's help. What's going on?" Adam's voiced his concerned over the comlink. "We're still not sure but I think Shal has the situation under control here. She's sparring with someone; I'm not sure whom, never seen him before," Bren replied looking up. Emma already on her way up the stairs stared at the fight scene and noticed Jesse in the background.

"Jesse!" she exclaimed before running towards her gasping team mate. "Are you alright? What happen?". She could sense shock and confusion coming from the molecular and sent him a blast of serene images of calmness. "Thanks, I needed that; " Jesse replied, I think. He was still doubtful of Emma's powers but he thought nothing of it as his breathing is now under controlled.

The man was giving Shal a good workout. Strange, she thought, as she ducked a clumsy but forceful hit that was aimed at her head and retaliated by sweeping him off his feet, literally. It seemed obvious to her that this madman knew nothing about martial arts and yet he's determined to hurt her no matter what. It's like he's under an influence of something; could it be drugs?

Brennan had caught up with her and now standing beside her he said, "Let's finish this, Shal." readying himself with a voltage of electricity. "Wait, I think something's about to happen," Shalimar stopped Brenn.

The man was beginning to twitch uncontrollably. His face paled and he managed a feeble groan before falling to the ground, unconscious. The two of them walked cautiously to the figure lying so still on the floor. Shal tried to find a pulse. "He's still alive. I doubt he's gonna wake up anytime soon though; should we bring him back and let Adam examine him?" she look up at Brennan for affirmation. "I should think Adam would love to get to know him, not to mention Jess. Besides, he's the only who's still breathing to live to tell the tale," he frowned, "Or maybe he's the one who caused all this to happen. Better secure him up just in case he's the trouble maker."

"Jess, Emma; you guys o.k over there? We're going back and we're bringing Mr Nice here with us. And Jesse, when you're done with whatever you're doing, could you help me to fire up the helix? We need to secure him in case he wakes up." Brennan enquire to the rest of his team mates.

Jesse and Emma exchanged glances and looked at the state of the computer. "I think I'm done here, Bren" Jess replied sourly, noting the smoke that is still coming from the screen. Not much I could do about that now, could I, he sighed. "Come on Em, let's get out of here". Emma nodded her head and walked down towards the exit trailing after Jesse, making their way to the helix.

"We're coming home, Adam," Emma relayed to Adam over her ring. "And we're bringing a guest with us who's not feeling so good right about now," Brennan continued, nodding to Shal to help him carry the dead weight of the unconscious guy. "Alright, I'm getting the med lab ready for him," Adam replied. "and Brennan," "Yeah?" "be careful with him, o.k?" "Don't worry Adam, I'm gonna be real careful with him." came the stoic reply.

While the team made their way to the helix; the smoke from the computer screen cleared slowly revealing the extend of the damage done. Upon careful inspection, only five bullet holes were seen on the screen. The sixth hole was missing.

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Wah! What a cliff hanger ! I think I should stop here for a while now…cause I'm still thinking of a continuation .(no don't kill me yet…scroll down for more)

(Un) fortunately, I'm someone who …when I get started…it's kinda hard for me to stop. And my muse is still hovering behind me…by the time u guys finish reading this chapter…I'm already starting on my fourth…I promise to make it longer o.k?