Chapter 1 – Genius Alex

The spies are in the Beverly Hills High Computer lab working on a project. Sam and Clover are done, and Alex is only about 5 minutes from completing hers.

"Need any help, Alex?" asks Sam.

"No Sammy, I think I've got it. I only need to code about ten more lines and I'll be done," she says.

"Alex, your becoming quite good with a computer!" says Clover.

"Thanks, Clover! I enjoy the neat things it can do! I really want to do well in this class!" says Alex.

"OK, we'll wait on the knoll outside for you," says Sam.

"See you in 5 minutes, guys!" says Alex as she happily continues her coding.

After Clover and Sam are gone, and Alex is left alone in the computer lab, the camera on top of the computer shines an eerie glow into Alex's eyes. Alex is momentarily stunned, but then appears to be all right. She finishes her coding and leaves the lab. The evil laugh of C.H.A.D. can be heard!

Alex joins her two friends on the knoll. They are studying for their calculus exam. Alex starts to study too, but all she seems to be doing is skimming the pages, and the problems.

"Uh…Alex, don't you think you ought to review some of the homework problems?" asks a concerned Sam uncomfortably.

"Actually, Sammy, I think I've got it," replies Alex matter-of-factly. "I'm going to get a latte before the test. Anyone want to join me?"

"I think I'll hold off until after the exam, Alex! I really need to study these triple integrals of angular functions!" replies Clover.

"Me too, Alex! I want to make sure I understand this!" adds Sam.

"OK, guys," says Alex as she heads toward the latte stand, "I'll see you in class!"

As Alex goes on her way, Clover remarks to Sam, "I sure hope Alex passes this exam! She was just skimming the pages! It's almost like she's given up on understanding this stuff, and has resigned herself to failing the class!"

"I know!" says a very concerned Sam. "I hate to see Alex fail this class!"

But all too soon it is time to take the exam. Alex meets her friends in the class. Everyone, including the teacher, is surprised to see that Alex is the first student done with the exam, as she hands her test paper in and walks out of the room. Sam and Clover glance nervously at Alex, as she passes.

The gals see Alex after the exam, in the cafeteria. She is drinking a latte as her friends approach.

"Hi, guys!" Alex says with gusto, "How'd you like the exam?"

"Well, I think I did ok," replies Sam as she sits down.

"I'm not really sure how I did," adds Clover as she sits down. "How about you?"

"I have a really good feeling about the exam! I have never felt this confident after taking a test! I think I aced it!" replies a happy Alex.

And she was right! The next day the students got their test results back – and Alex has gotten the highest grade in the class, a perfect 100, not Sam as usual. Sam scored a 98. Clover did well also, scoring a 92.

"Great job, Alex!!" Sam exclaims as she happily congratulates her friend after class.

"That was totally awesome!!" Clover adds.

"Jeez, gals! It's almost like my mind was able to memorize the book! I have never been able to do THAT before!!!" says a pleasantly surprised Alex, somewhat in awe of her perfect grade.

A light seems to have been turned on in Alex's head! All of the sudden she is a Whiz Kid!

In Chemistry, typically one of Alex's most difficult subjects, she surprises her classmates and Mr. Roberts by getting a perfect score on the Organic Compounds exam! Clover and Sam are really impressed!

"Wow, Alex! You blew that exam away! Outstanding job!" gushes Sam, who also achieved a perfect score. But that's understandable, as Chemistry is Sam's favorite subject!

"I'll say, Alex! You really are showing your stuff, lately!" adds a happy Clover. Clover did well also, scoring a 93.

"I don't know why, but I seem to be smarter all of the sudden!" responds a very excited and happy Alex.

"Well I think three 'A' students ought to celebrate with a Mall outing after school!" says Clover.

"Totally! We have these great grades to celebrate!" adds Sam.

"Yeah! That sounds like a righteous idea, guys!" replies Alex.

Alex's memory continues to impress for the next few days. She also records a perfect score in English and History on recent exams. Clover and Sam are way impressed!

"Alex, what's your secret?" asks Clover.

"You've certainly turned things up a few notches, gradewise!" exclaims Sam.

"You know, gals? I really can't explain it! It's like I have a computer in my head!" responds Alex. Little does she know, she really DOES have a computer in her head! C.H.A.D.!

A few days later, she is back in the computer lab when C.H.A.D. strikes again! Again, her eyes are hit with a ray from the camera on the computer. Once more C.H.A.D. waits until the computer lab is empty, except for Alex.

"You will do exactly what I say, when I say it!" demands C.H.A.D.

"Yes," replies Alex in a whisper. She soon finishes her project and goes out to meet Sam and Clover.

C.H.A.D. smiles his evil smile, as he returns to his computer via the Internet. C.H.A.D. knows he cannot take up residence within the school's computers, as the anti-virus and anti-spyware software would detect his presence, and erase him! Some guys have disabled the school's firewall on the Internet, without the knowledge of the school, so that they can copy and download games for free. Game sites are strictly off limits for the school computers, as are some other sites. With the firewall up, these guys wouldn't be able to access those forbidden sites. Thanks to the firewall being disabled, C.H.A.D. can get access to the computers, and find Alex without having to download himself to a computer, where he'd be detected.

Just as Alex finishes her project, she goes to meet Clover and Sam by the knoll across from the fountain.

"All done, Alex?" asks Sam.

"Sure am! I'm going to really do well in this computer class!" replies a happy Alex.

"Not to mention all of your other classes! You've gotten five straight perfect grades on your exams! You're awesome!" congratulates Clover.

"Thanks, Clover! And it feels greATTTTTTTT!" responds Alex as the gals get WOOHP'd by the bench they are sitting on!