Time seemed to pass slowly after all was said and done. Leo grew so close, only to be shoved away from Bree and Chase... From Spike. Someone he called family, just abandoning him. He knew that wasn't quite right. Big D said he had an important mission for them. But Leo couldn't help but feel anxious.

No mission was ever this long. Were they alright? Were they in trouble? He couldn't help but become more protective over the other students at the academy. He didn't know when would they last say goodbye. Adam had tried to help him, as much as a goofy older brother could. He tried to be there for him, like Spike was. But it wasn't the same.

Marcus tried as well, at least distracting him for a moment as the students asked questions and in general irritated the android. Leo just wished he could smile brighter, laugh a little harder. But it hurt. Similar to when his dad and mom parted but with more burning. He knew his dad was fine and alive. He didn't know where Bree and Chase were.

Donald wouldn't tell him anything either. Something about it was too covert to tell Leo. It bothered Leo, it bothered Raisin too. But there was nothing he could do, but wait.

"Hey Leo, want to shoot some hoops?" Adam asked walking over to his only "brother" on the island.

"No thanks Adam. I'm just not feeling it today."

Adam scoffed and the next thing Leo knew, he was being lifted into the air. He yelped in surprise as he was tossed over Adam's shoulder.

"Adam!" Leo squeaked, "Put me down!"

"No can do baby bro. Shooting hoops is exactly what the doctor ordered."

"I'm sorry but I am the Doctor and I did not prescribe this!"

"Not other one."

"What other one?"

Adam didn't say anything as they entered the well used exserize room with it's one basketball court. Standing in the center of the court was Marcus, dressed in his usual dark attire with a basketball in his hands. Adam pulled Leo off his shoulder and had him face Marcus.

"Leo, meet Doctor Marcus."

Leo gave Marcus a confused, then slightly irritated expression. He crossed his arms and gave him a once over.

"And since when were you programmed to be a doctor?"

"Since I got an upgrade shorty."

"Jokes on you Marcus, I'm still growing and you don't grow so ha!"

Marcus gave a smirk and tapped something on his arm. Leo's eyes widened as Marcus's legs elongated a few inches.

"What! I didn't program that!"

"What can I say, dad decided I was due for a few upgrades."

"Oh that is so not fair."

"So is."

Adam chuckled and put his arm on Leo's head, leaning slightly.

"Sorry Leo, but you're still the shortest."

Leo crossed his arms and tried to leave. Adam however kept stepping in front of him.

"C'mon Leo, one round? Please. It'll be fun!"

"What? Me against you and Captain Eyebrows over there?"

"Oh I was thinking we could even it up a bit but if you want to face both of them alone-"

"Hey Uncle Dougy," Leo chuckled seeing the shorter of the genius Davenports appear.

"Wait, so two and two?" Adam asked.

"Yep," Douglas stated not mocking Adam, "How about Marcus and I face you and Leo."

"Sounds cool. A shorty on each team."

"Hey!"

"Just give it a rest Leo. Besides, there are advantages to being shorter."

"Yeah, like I can pick you up," Adam said grabbing Leo by the back of his collar with ease. Leo squirmed and was dropped to the ground, thankfully landing on his feet.

"I don't see the benefit in that."

"Want me to lift you again?"

"No! No, let's just play so B-ball."

The three smiled as Leo had finally agreed to play. Although Marcus did chase after him when Leo stole the ball and tried to score before they started.

Leo slept well that night, his body ached slightly as his bionics worked over the excersized muscles. He didn't know that he was being watched. Not by an enemy, but by Adam, before he stepped into his chamber, he whispered, "Don't worry Leo, Bree and Chase will be back soon. We'll get some ice cream and talk about their epic mission."

Marcus charged in their room since Chase and Bree had left, watching until his battery required a full system recharge and reboot, or as others called it, sleep.

Douglas bid them all goodnight wishing them all sweet dreams, gently patting Leo's head in comforting reassurance before he retired to his own room.

Land over in the wall, mostly ignored due to a usual annoying program, was a video call, watching the room as the others slept for a few minutes. Chase was quiet as he checked over them to the best of his abilities. He looked sad and placed his hand on the screen. He sighed and his eyes sparked, changing ever so slightly. His sad face grew slightly more angry.

"I'll be back as soon as I can. Bree and I, we're coming home as soon as we can."

Spike sighed and refocused his attention on Leo, who was fast asleep.

"I wish we were allowed to talk. But I promise I'll tell you everything when I get back."

It might have been his imagination, but he could swear he saw Leo's lips curl upward slightly.

In connection with the spin off series of Mighty Med and Lab Rats. In which, I think it needs more Leo. It just kind of kills me how they never mention them it seems. As if their bonds and families are so easy to forget. Well, I say nay.

And I also say thank you to animegirl315 for messaging me and sparking inspiration for this chapter. Well, let me know what you guys all think. Later!