So I'm posting a day early! Tomorrow's going to be a bit hectic and I was afraid I wouldn't get the chance to post so I decided to post it tonight! Anywaaays, here's the next chapter...

Bree

Marcus and Bree's conversation hung in the air for a moment as Bree just stood there by her locker, trying to process this sudden change in Marcus. She didn't know what it was that changed about him, but she sure knew that she didn't mind.

"S-Sure, I'd love to," she'd muttered in disbelief as a response to his question, "Will you go out with me?" And then Bree realized how genuine her answer had been. Bree found that she enjoyed this newfound attention from Marcus. And, Bree has this strange feeling of satisfaction, as if, maybe, she had been hoping he would ask her that question for a long time, now. And when Marcus had smiled at her as if a weight had been lifted off of his shoulders, and that she was the reason for his sudden joy, she couldn't help but smile as well.

He'd started to act weird toward the end of their conversation, though, but then he quickly explained to Bree that he had just been nervous, and that was all. But Bree still isn't sure if that had been the reason, or if she even believed him, but she chose to ignore it. It was probably something silly, anyways. Now, she has a date on Friday night to worry about.

Bree tries the best she can to stay calm and control her excitement so she wouldn't glitch and bounce off the walls. Owen suddenly comes to mind, but Bree pushes the thought away. Owen doesn't even pay attention to Bree unless asking her for artistic ideas or appraisals. Owen and Bree's relationship, so far, is complicated, and Bree doubts Owen would even care that she's going on a date with the school's newest student.

Watching Marcus for a moment longer as he makes his way through the crowd of exhausted students, she smiles and sighs, shutting her locker with a stupid grin plastered on her face. She then walks in a daze to her next class.

As she sits there, daydreaming through her teacher's lecture, the full realization that Bree has been gradually falling for her bionic 'brothers' best friend and her human brother's nemesis for quite some time, finally hits her. Bree then rolls her eyes when she realizes something else: Leo's going to be furious when he hears about this…

Chase

Chase is furious. Marcus had actually interfered with his chip, using some kind of override app similar to Chase's. So, does that mean Marcus has the same bionic abilities as Chase? Leo tried to tell him more after blurting Marcus's secret, but Chase didn't give him the chance; he'd gone right out of the empty classroom in frantic search for Bree.

Chase wanders the empty halls, trying to remember which class Bree is supposed to be in. Chase begins to wonder what he would do once he finds her. Somehow get her out of class and tell her straight out that Marcus is bionic and that she should be careful and stay away from him? But, knowing Bree, she wouldn't believe him, and she would simply brush it off and say that she could handle it. That, or simply tell Chase that Leo's warnings have gone to his head, and that he's starting to sound a lot like Leo. She'd then end it with the whole 'there's nothing to worry about, I'll be fine.' Chase sighs just thinking about it, but he knows he has to at least try and warn her, no matter what her response may be.

He's lost in thought as he continues to wander, and then he realizes that he forgot where Bree's next class is. How could he forget? He is, after all, the smartest man to ever live.

As Chase wanders, now growing more and more frustrated, thought after worrisome thought crashes down on him. Chase feels as though he is literally on the brink of insanity. Spike threatens to emerge every time he even thinks about Marcus going anywhere near Bree again.

Especially since he's bionic.

Or, maybe Chase is just…well…jealous… What if he's overreacting, and there's really nothing to worry about other than the fact that Marcus lied to them? What if Leo's wrong about Marcus? Chase, Bree, and Adam all lie to Marcus about having a bionic secret, so what's so wrong about Marcus hiding his?

How about the fact that it's just too big of a coincidence that there just so happens to be another bionic kid in town? It's just too abnormal.

What if Marcus hurts her? Chase would never forgive himself if Marcus ever hurt Bree. That lying, two-faced, narcissistic maniac will never see the end of suffering if he ever harmed her.

Great, now Chase really is starting to sound a lot like Leo, only with more bitterness and jealousy.

As Chase whips around the corner, close to where the front doors of the school are located, he skids to a sudden stop. Two figures can be seen from where Chase stands, and he hurries back around the corner, hiding as he realizes he recognized both. Chase prays that they didn't notice him walk in.

Only half Chase's face peeks around the corner where he sees Marcus holding Owen by the neckline of his shirt. Owen looks petrified. Marcus's gaze is brutal.

"Tell me again why you even care that I asked Bree out, because half the time you don't even seem to care about her," Marcus nearly spits fire as Owen attempts to cower away from Marcus, but seeing that Marcus holds him by the collar, Owen can't move much. Owen then mumbles something that Chase can barely make out.

Chase is ready to use his bionic hearing, but then remembers that Marcus had before sensed him listening somehow. Chase chooses to not take the risk, and tries his absolute best to catch what they're saying with standard hearing range.

"You know what, I'm starting to get real tired of you, art freak," Marcus shoves Owen back and into the lockers, a hollow bang following. "Stay out of my way or I'll make you look worse than your terrible art. And that's a sincere promise."

Owen steps away from Marcus and the lockers, then outright bolts for safety. Safety, to Owen, would probably be anywhere other than where Marcus is, right now.

Marcus let's Owen run off, watching him with a triumphant smile.

That's when Chase knows that Leo had been right; Marcus really is up to no good.

"Wow, Marcus," Chase finds himself saying, stepping around the corner. Marcus spins around, startled by both being caught, and by who caught him. "I can't believe you let the poor kid go. Aren't you worried that he'll say something to Bree and foil your evil plans?" Chase mocks with confidence. He figures that by knowing Marcus's bionic secret and the fact that Marcus's not who he says he is, then he has the upper hand in this situation.

Marcus straightens and a smile gradually grows on his lips, though it's unpleasant. Chase is a bit surprised by how quickly Marcus recovered from being caught. Marcus throws back one last look toward where Owen had run and disappeared, and then he turned his full attention to Chase.

"Nah," Marcus says, taking a few steps toward Chase. Marcus doesn't even bother to defend himself, and no longer fakes kindliness. "I'm sure I scared the kid enough to know he'll keep his mouth shut…" If looks could kill, Chase would certainly be dying a slow, painful death. But Chase stands his ground.

There's a moment of tense silence before Chase finally says it.

"I know you interfered with my chip, Marcus." Marcus's eyes widen as Chase's words sink in, and he looks around, making sure they're alone. "I know you're bionic, and I know you don't have the best intentions for my family. So unless you want Bree to find out, I suggest you call off your fake date, and do us all a favor and just leave us alone."

Marcus chuckles. "Wow, pathetic little Leo just couldn't keep his mouth shut, huh…And Chase, am I detecting jealousy or is that simply brotherly protectiveness?"

"Bree and I aren't related," Chase states, neither defending himself nor admitting to anything. Marcus's anger grows, and he takes a couple intimidating steps toward Chase. "So, what are you're bionic abilities, Marcus, and who's your creator?" Chase demands, quickly changing the subject.

"My lips are sealed, buddy, and I'm pretty sure Leo's already spilled all the juicy details, so why ask?" Marcus demands back. Chase mirrors Marcus, but only takes one step forward.

Chase stays quiet for a moment too long, a little hesitant, before he says, "I know what you're capable of Marcus—"

Marcus notices Chase's hesitance, and then his smile widens, voice rising. "No, you don't, Chase!" Marcus taunts before speeding from where he stands over to Chase, grabbing him by the collar, and lifting him up off the ground. Chase is too stunned to struggle against Marcus's grip. "Because if you would have had the slightest idea of what I'm capable of, you wouldn't have even shown your face to me." Chase's eyes broaden from disbelief before Marcus tosses Chase like a rag doll across the room and into the other set of lockers, leaving a large, visible dent.

Chase groans from both shock and pain, lying on the ground with the back of his head still resting on the lockers. He's trying to get up, but some unseen pressure is holding him down.

Through his struggling, Chase can't believe it. Marcus has all of their bionics. He has Chase's abilities along with Bree's super speed, and Adam's super strength. But Marcus was more powerful than all of them combined. How was that even possible?

Chase is starting to regret not having listened to everything Leo had to say earlier.

Marcus casually walks up to him, crouching so that Chase can see his smug face as he gives one last and final warning.

"If you ever try to tell Bree or the rest of your family about me, I will make sure each and every one of you suffers the consequences. One by one, you'll all. Go. Down."

Chase's eyes grow wide, and he tries to get up, but he can't move.

Marcus smirks. "I'll personally make sure of it…"

Quick ending! Haha I apologize for that, the chapter ran a bit too long so I had to cut some of it off ;) the rest I can hopefully post Friday or Saturday! And I'm sorry for any grammatical errors.. Anyways, thank you all for reading, I really appreciate it! :)