Leo Corp (Chapter 1): Some things happen sooner in the story. Sorry for the confusion! I'm glad you liked the beginning! :D

TKDP: We'll see Davenport's reaction and thoughts in this chapter. You'll find out what Chase will do soon!

tennisgirl77: You'll find out what the back-up plan is soon. Nice guess! We'll see what happens!

Dirtkid123: Haha! Yes, I love nice Chase too, but Evil Chase is awesome as well! :)

AllAmericanSlurp: Cliffhangers everywhere! And if you really want to know what the back-up plan is it's –alarm sounds-

Leo Corp (Chapter 2): Thanks!

Leo Corp (Chapter 3): Me too!

Leo Corp (Chapter 4): Yes, Douglas is here!

Leo Corp (Chapter 5): Thanks for the reviews! :D

daphrose: Douglas could've done that . . . but he does have better, bigger plans. Yes, it'll definitely be an interesting conversation! I hope Chase stays good too! :)


Donald's POV

Where were they? I was getting very worried. It's been three hours and Adam, Bree, and Chase still weren't back from their mission. Something must've happened to them. I don't know what, but I had to figure it out and get the kids back home, safe and sound.

Leo had tried his best to comfort me, but it didn't help much. I was currently sitting in the lab, shoving cookies into my mouth and attempting to think happy thoughts. However, it only made me more anxious and worried.

"I hate to break it to ya, Big D, but I don't think stress-eating is going to make Adam, Bree, and Chase magically appear." Leo stated, looking at me from his Mission Specialist desk.

"Says the person who has a secret compartment just for carrot sticks." I retorted. Leo had a shocked look on his face.

"How did you know about that?!" He exclaimed, horrified.

I rolled my eyes as I ate another cookie. "Please, I've seen you munching on carrot sticks many times. Everyone knows about it."

Leo frowned, chomping on a carrot stick. I snickered, knowing he secretly had the bag with him this whole time and he was stress-eating like I was when he thought no one was looking.

"This isn't our proudest moment is it, Big D?" Leo asked. I shook my head.

"No, Leo, it isn't."

Suddenly, a blast of wind blew a bunch of papers from the desk onto the floor and I looked up to see Adam and Bree speed into the lab. A feeling of relief washed over me. Finally, they were back home. Safe and sound, I hope.

"Guys! You're back!" Leo exclaimed, running over to his siblings and bombarding them with hugs.

"Leo, please," I said, standing up and walking over to them. "Give them some room."

Leo grinned sheepishly and quickly backed away. "Sorry."

"What happened?" I asked. "Where were you three?" I then paused, a thought occurring to me. "Wait . . . it's only you two. Where's Chase?"

Bree bit her lip and Adam scratched the back of his head. That's when I knew they were hiding something.

"Adam? Bree?" I asked in a serious tone. "Where is your brother?"

My daughter stared at the ground, not answering my question. I could see she was on the verge of crying, but why?

"Bree?" I tried again, concerned. "Bree, please, you can tell me anything."

Adam patted his sister on the back. Bree took a deep breath, looking back up at me. "Okay . . ." She finally responded. "I'll tell you . . . but it's kind of a long story."

I looked at Leo, who immediately sat back down. I did the same.

"We're ready." I replied. I had a feeling I wasn't going to like what I hear, but seeing my daughter in such a fragile state, I had to try to not get upset and lash out.

"Chase . . . is evil."

"What?" Leo asked. "What do you mean Chase is evil?"

"He freed Douglas."

"Yes, we already knew that." I blurted out. Bree looked at me, her eyebrow raised.

"You do?" She asked. "How?"

I glanced at Leo, who nodded and pulled out the Davenpad with the security footage on it. He then handed it to Bree, who proceeded to watch it. Adam looked over his sister's shoulder, watching it as well. Both siblings' eyes widened.

"So it's true." Bree stated after the footage ended. She handed the Davenpad back to Leo. "Chase did free Douglas. I was hoping it was all a prank, but . . ."

"Speaking of prank," Adam piped up. "Bree, should we tell Mr. Davenport and Leo that the mission was a fake and Chase set it all up to kill us?"

"Adam!" Bree hissed.

Adam chuckled, seeing the looks of horror on Leo and I's faces. "Whoops . . . sorry Bree."

"Thanks a lot, Adam!" She yelled angrily.

"Chase . . . tried to kill you?!" Leo asked, alarmed.

"Yes, tried to." Bree replied. "He almost did, but we made it out alive . . . barely."

"But how? What happened?" I asked. I couldn't believe my son would want to kill his own family. This is all Douglas's fault. He has brainwashed Chase and turned him into a monster.

Exactly what my brother wanted all along. A bionic soldier he could control to do anything, even kill the people he loved and cared about, if he wanted to.

I sighed, rubbing my temples. This wasn't supposed to happen. I was hoping it wouldn't happen. Yet it did.

"Well, there was a bomb planted in that abandoned mine." Bree continued.

"Your mission was to disable it, right?"

"Yes," Bree answered my question. "However, it was a trap. Chase activated the bomb and sped out of there, leaving Adam and I trapped inside."

"Wait, sped out of there?" Leo repeated.

"Oh, didn't we tell you? Chase has all bionic abilities now." Adam stated.

I groaned, frustrated. My stupid brother! He's the cause of all of this! He gave my son speed and strength without my permission! Douglas, why did you have to do this?!

"The last thing we remember is the ceiling caving-in and falling on top of us." Bree explained. "Adam and I woke up not too long ago and we were lying outside of the mine. Someone must've saved us."

"Someone saved you from being trapped and crushed in that mine?" Leo repeated shocked. Adam and Bree both nodded.

"Well, who was it that saved you?" I asked, curiously.

Bree bit her lip again. "Well . . . we're not totally sure. Things are still a bit fuzzy so we don't know if we caught glimpse of the person or not. Whoever it was left immediately after rescuing us."

I groaned, disappointed. Great. Another mystery to solve.

"But Bree, didn't you say you were pretty sure it was Chase who came back and rescued us?"

I perked up at Adam's question. "What?"

Bree sighed, glaring at her brother before turning to look directly at Leo and I. "Yes, I did say that, but I wasn't totally sure. I could be wrong. Like I said, we never did get to see the person's face and I was unconscious during the time so . . . "

"That's okay, Bree." I stated. "You tried your best, but if it indeed was Chase, why did he leave you out there by yourselves?"

Bree frowned. "I have no idea. Like I said, we were unconscious."

Adam looked at his sister confused and I knew he had something to add. "But Bree, didn't you say you thought Chase went back to Douglas?"

Bree looked about ready to pummel her brother. "Yes, Adam," She said through gritted teeth. "I did say that!"

"So you're assuming it was Chase who saved you." Leo replied. "That doesn't make any sense! First, he set up a fake mission and lured you into a trap to kill you and then he comes back to rescue you?"

Bree sighed. "There's the theory that our brother felt guilty about what he did – or was trying to do – and came back to fix the mistake he made."

"Oh, he should feel guilty alright!" I exclaimed, upset. "Betraying us like that and joining Douglas just for some stupid abilities!"

"Do you think it's our fault Chase turned this way?" Bree asked. She had a sad look on her face. I had to admit there was a pang of sadness in all of us right now.

"Maybe, Bree, I don't know." I responded. Although, I did know. Chase was feeling under-appreciated and unloved, especially since all we've been doing is teasing him and not giving him credit on missions, even though he is the Mission Leader. I can't believe we might be the reason all of this happened.

"What do we do now?" Leo asked. He's been asking that question a lot lately.

"For now, let Adam and Bree settle in. They've had a long day." I stated.

"Was Chase really the one who rescued them?" Leo asked.

"Possibly." I replied. "We won't know until we ask Chase himself." If we ever see him again that is . . .

Adam went over to his capsule to most likely change out of his mission suit and take a nap. Bree was right behind, although she was moving slower than usual.

"Bree, are you okay?" I asked, concerned.

"Yeah," She said, out of breath. "I'm . . . I'm fine."

"You sure don't look it." Leo remarked. I looked at my daughter and noticed she was very pale.

"Bree?" I asked again. "I really think-"

"I'm fine, okay?!" She snapped, glaring at me. "I can take care of myself!"

I sighed, nodding. "Okay."

Suddenly, Bree's eyes widened and she stopped abruptly, putting a hand on her forehead. "Headache . . . dizzy . . . spinning . . . Mr. Davenport . . ." She mumbled, immediately losing balance and collapsing to the ground.

"Bree!" I rushed over to my daughter. Adam and Leo came up behind me, looking extremely worried.

"Is she okay?!" Leo asked, a bit too loudly.

I checked her pulse, relaxing a little bit as it was still there. "Yes . . . she's okay."

"I'll help her into her capsule." Adam volunteered, gently picking up his sister and carrying her over to her capsule.

"Big D, what's going on? Is Bree okay?" I was starting to get irritated with Leo's constant, repeating questions.

"Yes, Leo, she'll be okay. She's probably just a little shaken up by what she and Adam have been through."

Leo nodded, finally getting the hint to leave me alone and not ask any more questions. He silently went back to his Mission Specialist desk to munch on more carrot sticks.

I went over to the cyber desk and began scanning Bree to make sure nothing was wrong with her chip. So far, everything seemed okay. Maybe all she needed was a little rest.

"Adam, Leo, can you keep an eye on your sister while she sleeps?" I asked. Both boys nodded.

"Aye, aye, Big D!" Leo enthusiastically replied, saluting. I don't know whether he made a lame pun on purpose or it was accidental.

"Sure thing, Mr. Davenport! You can count on me to not blink at all!" Adam answered with a grin.

I sighed, rolling my eyes at Adam's comment. I decided to just ignore it and let him do whatever he pleases as long as he watches Bree and makes sure nothing happens to her. "Thanks guys. It means a lot to me. Meanwhile, I'm going upstairs to take a well-deserved nap." I said, heading out of the lab. "I really need it." I muttered to myself.

"So, staring contest? Whoever can keep their eyes open the longest gets the last piece of cake in the fridge!" I heard Leo tell Adam.

"Awesome! You're so going down!" Adam exclaimed excitedly.

I shook my head, sighing. As usual, I had the feeling that something bad was going to come out of this.


Oh no! What happened to Bree? Will she be okay? Who will win the staring contest? (Just kidding!) Next chapter we'll see what Chase is going to do! Thanks for reading! Reviews are appreciated! See ya next time! :D