Chapter 3
Jasper took Kane to Tech's lab for a medical examination. Tech had started to become worried because Kane wasn't growing in any way. Everything he absorbed was simply stored away. Jasper put him on a table, and then ventured off into Tech's lab to find him. It took him thirty minutes to find him and bring him back to Kane. "So, Jasper, I brought you here for two reasons. One, it's time to remove that armor of yours. The skin should be fully healed. Two, I need to make sure Kane is healthy," Tech said. Tech had Jasper lie down on a table, and then he used a machine to remove screws from the armor. First came the leg armor, and when that was removed, it showed that Jasper's leg had healed. Then Tech removed the armor from Jasper's torso and right arm. Finally, Tech removed the armored substitute left eye. This had to be done carefully, for if Tech accidentally hurt Jasper's eye again, it might not heal. After a few minutes of careful work, Jasper leaped off the table, good as new. "Tech, it's a miracle, my eye has grown back!" Jasper exclaimed. "It's called, science," Tech said modestly. "And now for Kane." Tech walked over to Kane, who simply sat on the table, unmoving. Tech ran a few tests that checked Kane's heart, liver, stomach, bones, brain, nervous system, and kidneys. "I just don't understand. He has all his nutrients, but he's not using them. I just don't get it," Tech said to himself. "Tech?" Jasper called. "I think something weird's going on with Kane." "What?" Tech answered, still trying to answer the questions in his head. "He's growing, but at an incredible rate," Jasper said. And it was true. Kane was growing fast. In seconds, he was as tall as Jasper. "Whoa…," Jasper said. Kane blinked, and then spoke. "Dad, why are you staring at me?" Kane said. "Kane, you can talk! Look at you! You've turned about 16 in 16 seconds!" Jasper exclaimed, and then hugged Kane. "Yeah, thanks for all that Dad. Now, could I get some clothes that fit me?" Kane asked. Jasper dashed out of the room and came back with some of his clothes and a purple uniform. On further inspection, Jasper saw that Kane was powerfully built, with more muscles than himself. His spikes grew along his spine, and on the outsides of his legs, arms and on his back. Kane put on the uniform, the purple matching exactly. "Now, let's go show the rest of the team how quickly my little boy grew," Jasper said, smiling. He and Kane went to show the others. Tech smiled. Jasper was happy. He was even proud of his kid. Tech had quickly checked Kane and discovered he could control his powers and had the average intelligence of a Quillan/lizard hybrid. Kane was going to fit right in with the rest of the Loonatics.
Jasper ran in, followed by a lizard. Everyone turned to look. "Guys, Kane has grown up! In seconds too!" Jasper said, a little out of breath. Everyone decided to talk to Kane for the first time. After everyone had talked to Kane, Kane got his own room. But before he could get used to the room, Zadavia called.
The Loonatics gathered at the table and waited for instructions. "Loonatics, I have good news and bad news. Wait, who's the new lizard?" Zadavia said. "That's my son, Kane. He has super speed and venomous spikes," Jasper said. Zadavia sighed. "Who's the mother?" Zadavaia asked. "Nobody. I adopted Kane from an egg," Jasper answered. "Anyway, the good news is that a new teammate is on her way here as we speak. She is human just like Kate and her powers are: control over electricity, control over technology, replication and the ability to enter technology. The bad news is that Blue Inferno and Black Velvet have escaped and teamed up. You must stop them. Zadavia, out," Zadavia continued. "Kane, time for your first mission," Jasper said. "Tech, take Kane, Jasper, Kate, Jade, George and Amber so you can take down Black Velvet and Blue Inferno," Ace said. "On it," Tech said, already moving for the door.
Black Velvet and Blue Inferno were walking down the road, enjoying it. Of course, the enjoyment came from destroying everything in sight. Then the Loonatics landed in front of them, stopping them from continuing their path of destruction. Blue Inferno smiled. "How convenient, the two lizards are back. I have a little secret about you two," Blue Inferno said. From a pocket, she pulled out a whistle and blew it. Immediately, Jasper and George fell to the ground, writhing in pain and unleashing horrible cries. "Dad!" Kane yelled and ran to help him but stopped when he saw what was happening. A row of spikes grew along each of the lizards' spines, and they started to grow. In seconds, they were both twelve feet tall. They tore through their uniforms, revealing their hues of blue and green. The lizards were no longer sentient anthros, but mindless monsters. Blue Inferno blew the whistle again, and the monstrous creatures that had once been Jasper and George walked over to Blue Inferno and positioned themselves so that they were each guarding one side. Blue Inferno smiled again. "You wouldn't dare hurt these creatures, they're your friends. Or were your friends. Now, they're my servants," she said. Then Kate took everyone by surprise. Ignoring the fact that the lizards were her teammates, she attacked with a super scream, sending Blue Inferno flying backwards. The creatures moved as if to attack her, but she hit them with a super scream too. Immediately, they stopped attacking, and each moved to one side of Kate. Black Velvet attacked with energy blasts, and Kate braced herself to be sent flying backwards, when the lizards leaped in front of her, taking the hit for her. They didn't seem to care that they were hurting themselves, and they stood fast. Jasper swung his massive tail and hit Black Velvet. Blue Inferno blew her whistle several times, trying to reassert control over Jasper and George. They ignored her and instead, looked at Kate. "Um…attack Blue Inferno and Black Velvet," Kate said, and the lizards obeyed her. Moving in perfect unison, Jasper and George ran at their enemies hunching over and crashing into them, shoulder first. The two villains were sent sprawling backwards. They recovered and attacked back with a blast of fire and energy beams. The lizards were pushed back, under the heavy assault. A partially destroyed building was nearby. Jasper and George each took a girder from it and held the girders like clubs. They attacked with the girders, swinging them expertly. Black Velvet tried to attack George with an energy blast, but George swung his girder and smashed Black Velvet. Blue Inferno readied herself for a blast of fire, but Jasper quickly swung his girder and hit Blue Inferno before she could attack. This continued for another two minutes. The villains realized that it would be improbable that they would get an attack in, and fled. Jasper and George started to lumber in the direction that the villains had fled, but at a single command from Kate, they immediately turned back.
A.N: The Tech based part is still to come. Don't worry, it will soon be here.