"Breathe Little Leo. Breathe."

"I am breathing! My stomach is what's killing me!" Leo snapped. He tried to relax as the bionic began to spread around this left shoulder and downward towards his elbow slowly while also remaining in his stomach, placing itself throughout his digestive system. His left hand clenched tightly around Spike's hand trying to alleviate some of his pain. Tears remained trapped behind his scrunched eyelids trying to be strong. Spike was. So could he. But why did it have to hurt so bad? And why did his bionics not let painkillers work?

"I know the Tylenol isn't working Leo, you can cry. I'm guessing it hurts a lot doesn't it short stuff?"

"Yes. Why isn't the medicine working?"

"Your bionics give you a higher immunity to diseases. Unfortunately the bionics also break down your medicine a lot faster, dealing with it like it's a threat."

"Did you just channel Chase?"

Spike didn't say anything. Though he did have a better sense of control since Chase and him had talked in the Living room in their head. Now, they seemed to almost give each other the needed information willingly rather than fighting over everything. Spike couldn't recall the last time he was freely allowed to walk without being angry or filled with adrenaline. It was nice. Especially when he got to scare Adam and Bree. Oh yes. Lots of fun. He hadn't been able to do anything in front of Spin yet though. Shame, he wanted to show him what it was like having to go to the medical ward. A later date perhaps. Or maybe not if Leo was around. To gentle for his own good.

Not unlike his awesome self...

Maybe he really was Donald Davenport's son. He seemed conceited enough to be.

That idea sent shivers down both Spike and Chase's spine. They were so not going there. Nor was he ever going to mention it to Bree or Adam- Actually, they had the same conceited narcissism that both the Davenport brothers had. It was just Douglas had been humbled by being captured and forced to build against his will. And boy did it seem to do him a world of good. Maybe Bree and Adam needed to be humbled a bit. They couldn't do it to Mr. Davenport. Not yet. His head was too largely inflated and he still needed his confidence to rein in the possible drifters in the bionic academy. There would be time for humbling him later.

A particularly strong squeeze broke him out of his thoughts. Leo's face was sweating, his breaths coming out as gasps. His hand let go as he panted. Spike raised a brow curiously.

"You done?"

"I think so," he gasped. His eyes widened and his face stilled, "But now I'm hungry. Like I could out eat Adam."

Spike glanced over Leo's stomach area. Sure enough, the webbing of bionics had made its way through his stomach and onto his intestines. His left arm had small expansion, ebbing down toward his elbow. Though the stomach was the biggest concern. Chase didn't think it was a good idea to attempt outeating Adam. But Spike saw a brilliant serving of humble pie in Adam's future. After all, big men eat big plates worth of food. What would happen if Leo out ate him? With no concept of control over his new bionic stomach, Leo had a good chance of out eating Adam. Spike hoped Adam was hungry, because he was going to get his just desserts.

"Why don't we go to the cafeteria? I heard that Big D got steaks," Spike tempted. He didn't have to though. Leo was already hightailing to the cafeteria to get something to eat.

12:34. Adam's usual lunch time with all of his students. The "hulk" students that seemed to have better control of their strength portion of their chips. Or at least, perfered using it in case of a few of the red students.

Chase sighed inside his head. This really was a bad idea. But on a scientific level, he did want to know if Leo could now out eat Adam. Taking his time, he walked through the halls with a half grin on his face. Students giving him space, not knowing if it was the gentle mentor Chase, or the over-the-top Spike. Spike wasn't sure he liked that too much. Why did Chase get to have all the friends? They were already sharing the one person who actually liked him.

Spike kind of missed being just an app in Chase's head. As much as he reamed on Chase for not having emotions, Spike had little idea how to deal with emotions outside of obsessive and aggression. God he needed a break. He jumped back into his special room, and kicked Chase to the controls of the body. Chase looked a little miffed but continued on towards the cafeteria. Little quicker than Spike's leisurely pace.

He wasn't disappointed walking in andseeingLeo devour everything on his plate to Adam's astonishment. He could see the wheels turning in his head before he grabbed another large plate of food, eating as quickly as he could. A few of Adam's students began messaging others with glee and amusement. Bionic students began to trickle in to watch one of their mentors engage in an eating contest with the yellow marked stepson of Donald Davenport. It was astonishing. Leo already had polished off three plates while Adam was just starting his second one.

Neither were slowing down. Chase snickered seeing Adam trying to speed up. And failing. It took about fifteen minutes of constant eating for Adam to stop. His eyes watching Leo finally start on dessert.

"Jeez. Leo, not eat lately?" Adam asked rubbing his stomach. Leo glanced over at Adam. Then around the room, flinching at all the people who had gathered.

"He just is hungry Adam," Chase smiled, "Must be going into a... Growth spurt."

Adam's eyes bugged for a moment.

"Giant Leo?"

Chase snickered thinking about their little adventure with the future really tall Leo. Still seemed like the same, but only time would tell. Besides, he prevented them from dying. Perhaps that timeline didn't have a bionic armed Leo.

"It's only a matter of time," Chase joked.

Adam looked horrified at the very thought.

"But he's so tiny. Like a puppy," Adam commented. Leo looked offended.

"I do not look like a puppy," Leo whined.

Students each whispered to each other, some girls giggling each other. Leo's face flushed red. A few of the girls awed at Leo's embarrassment. He tapped his chest feeling a little pressure.

"Sure you don't," Bree laughed walking over to Leo. Leo opened his mouth and released a loud belch. The room shook violently, knocking tables and chairs over and bionic students on their butts. Bree ended up getting a full blast effect from the belch as her well managed and long hair turned into a frizzy monster of a mess.

A bionic ability. His lungs apparently had a lot of wind power. Chase felt a certain giddiness to test the power. Spike just laughed seeing Bree and Adam humiliated in front of the students. Leo sheepishly turned his head away. Bree looked around when everyone avoided looking at her. The moment became priceless when she screamed, seeing her reflection in her pocket mirror.

Ah, perfect.

I have nothing to say. Bree and Adam have been humbled. As customary, please be ever so kind as to review.