- Chapter Eight -

"Here you go, protein recovery bars," Chase spoke, handling out bars.

You just sat a table and watched silently.

"Ugh, again?" Bob asked, disgusted.

"Yes, again. Would you like to complain more about the free food Bob?! Mr. Davenport made them to maximize our workouts. They have everything the body needs," Chase informed.

"Yeah, to make you puke. I'm going to hold out until the three o'clock peanuts," Spin commented, tossing the bar back in the basket.

You never tried them, but you weren't looking forward to it.

"Luckily for me, I'm bionic, so I don't have a gag reflex," Adam bragged, taking a bite of the bar.

"We're all bionic, and yes, you do," Bree commented.

"No I don't," Adam muffled, as he gagged and spat out the bar.

You smirked in amusement, as Chase and Bree made a disgusted face.

"Oh, yes I do," Adam agreed.

"No, shi-"

"Language," Chase spoke, cutting you off as you shot him a glare.

Leo then walked in, carrying a package, which peaked your interest.

"What's that?" Spin asked, curiously.

"Oh, this? It's just a care package that my mom sent all of us- no wait. It's just for me," Leo explained, making spin shake his head and walk away.

Then, you heard a squirting sound, making you all whip around. You seen Bob holding a ketchup bottle, squirting ketchup onto his bar.

"Oh, it's easy for me to swallow if I pretend it's a hamburger. Which is tough because I don't know what a hamburger is," Bob explained.

"Wait, you never ha a hamburger? Oh, that's so sad," Bree stated, as she stood up and stepped closer to Bob

"Wanna cheer me up by giving me a hug?" Bob opened his arms.

"That's so sad! Guys, these kids have no social skills, because they have been completely isolated from the real world. They have no idea what it's like to be normal," Bree spoke.

"Ah, yes. I remember your first days out of the lab. So young, so naïve, you needed a strong hand to guide you," Leo smiled.

"Yeah, but all we got was you. These kids deserve a taste of the real world," Bree stated.

'The real world is bitter,' you thought.

"Well, I just got food from the real world, you guys are welcome- wait no it's just for me," Leo waved a peanut butter jar, only for it to be snatched away.

"What was that?" Leo asked.

"I have no idea," Spin smiled, holding the jar in his hand.

Since Spin had a layer of coaxed peanut butter on his face, Bob quickly swiped the bar across his cheek, and ate it.

"Hmm, better!" Bob hummed.

"Men are pigs," you commented, making everyone look at you.

~~~~~

You followed Adam, Bree, and Chase into the Hydra-loop area, to speak to Mr. Davenport. Chase was ahead, and spoke up.

"Hey, Mr. Davenport. We've been talking, and we wanted to take the students on a field trip."

"Great, where do you want to take them? The living quarters, kitchen, the rock on the other side of the island," Mr. Davenport stated.

"C'mon, you know what we mean," Bree commented.

"Forget it. They're not ready to socialize with the general population yet," Mr. Davenport shook his head.

"Yeah, and neither was Adam and we still let him out of his cage," Chase informed.

"Stop talking to me like I'm a wild animal. Hey I'm hungry is it almost feeding time?" Adam asked, causing you to roll your eyes.

"Well, what is the big deal? It's not like these kids are a secret, the whole world knows they exist," Bree pointed out.

"Look, I told the president that we would turn them into the next generation of bionic heroes. We can't take any chances until their training is complete," Mr. Davenport informed.

"But shouldn't their training include real life experiences? I mean if you hadn't let us go to Mission Creek High, we'll still be clueless shunnings," Chase commented.

"Look at us now, living isolated on a remote island. We've come so far," Adam spoke, as he grabbed Bree's shoulders.

You looked at them, before turning your gaze to Mr. Davenport.

"Look, I built the academy to be a protected environment. They make mistakes here, there's no serious consequences," Mr. Davenport explained, referring to the students.

"What are you so worried, that's going to happen?" Bree asked.

"Well, I seem to remember a few incidents when you hit the real world. You set the dingo on fire, you got in a wrestling match with your principle, and you showed up in the year book as the bearded lady," Mr. Davenport pointed out.

You chuckled softly as you bit you knuckles, trying to keep quiet.

"Exactly, they should be able to do those things too," Adam stated.

"Mr. Davenport, I know these kids can handle it, they're ready," Bree informed.

"Are you sure this is safe?"

"Absolutely!"

You all turned around and saw Bob toss Spin across the room, as if Spin was a football.

"I rest my case," Mr. Davenport stated, as he walked away.

"Guys, this isn't fair. They've been working hard, they deserve a night out," Bree pointed out.

"Okay, so lets sneak them off the island," Adam spoke, catching your attention, you just did that!

"Adam, Mr. Davenport said no," Chase informed.

"But think about it. When Leo took us to school, it was the best thing that happened to us," Bree pointed out, trying to convince Chase.

"Alright I'm in," Chase agreed, catching you by surprise.

"Oh, c'mon Chase. Break the rules for once in your life," Adam sighed.

"I just said I'm in," Chase spoke.

"Oh, sorry I just assumed you'll say no."

"Why?" Chase asked.

"I mean no offense, but you're kind of a-"

"-fun killer," Adam finished, cutting off Bree.

"You guys talking about Chase?" Leo asked, walking up to the four of you.

"Yes, indeed," you answered.

"Leo can you cover for us from Mr. Davenport? We wanted to sneak some kids to the mainland for the night," Bree explained.

"Perhaps, but what can I expect in return for this arrangement?" Leo asked.

"Well, I could always tell Mr. Davenport about that time you snuck out on his speed boat, and not to mention jet ski that you snuck off with [Name]," Bree stated.

"You can have a wonderful evening, alright? Okay?" Leo smiled, walking out.

~~~~~

"Seriously? You got mad at me for sneaking off to the mainland, but it's okay for you to?" you asked Chase.

"Look, there's a reason why. I'm doing this to help the students, I'm doing this for a good reason. You snuck off the mainland for food," Chase spoke, crossing his arms.

"Still, that's not fair," you argued.

You really did not like Chase, at all.

"How about you come with us to the mainland?" Bree offered.

Before Chase could utter a word, you beat him to it.

"I would be delighted to, thank you Bree. I will see you in a bit," you spoke, walking away.

~~~~~

When you all snuck off to the island, you all headed straight to the mall, to get the students a set of clothes since they didn't have any. All the students that ever got to wear, were their training uniforms, and a set of pajamas; which were also uniforms.

You never got to see Adam, Bree, and Chase in normal clothes, which was a quite sight to see. You didn't need to buy clothes, because when you arrived at the academy, you had brought your own clothes with you.

You wore a red tee-shirt, with your signature black leather jacket. Bree wore a purple flowy top, Adam wore a simple baseball tee-shirt, and Chase wore a black tee-shirt with a red flannel. After shopping, you all went to a burger joint called Gregg's Games N' Grub.

"This is awesome!" Spin looked around in awe,"First we go to the mall for these clothes, and now we can eat real food and play video games!"

"Hey Adam, who paid for that all anyway?" Chase asked, as you looked around.

"We were suppose to pay for it? Be right back," Adam said, walking back out.

You looked around for a moment longer, before walking over to the stools. When you looked to the side, you saw Bob and Bree.

"Bree, this has been the best night of my life. Want to make it better with a hug?" Bob opened his arms, once again.

"Uh, no. That's not one of the games," Bree stated, walking away.

Bree came and sat next to you on a stool.

"How cute, you and Bob," you smirked.

"Uh, no. Not cute."

You chuckled as you both began to chat casually. Everyone was having a good time, doing their own things. They were eating real food for the first time, and playing games. Of course some of students used their bionics to play games, but it was normal. It felt nice to be normal again, to just get out and do whatever. It's been so long that you forgot what it felt, to be normal.

You looked to the side to see Adam and Bob building a tall burger. You nudged Bree and gestured for her to look.

"Wait, got to be healthy," Bob spoke, placing a piece of lettuce at the top.

"And that's one way to ask for a heart attack," you stated, making Bree laugh.

Chase then strode over and sat on Bree's right. You were still irked at Chase, but didn't let it show.

"Isn't this great? I don't know what Mr. Davenport was so worried about. The kids are having a great time, and everybody loves them," Bree pointed out.

"Yeah, and no one can ever accuse me for being a fun killer again," Chase stated.

You snorted as you took a sip of your smoothie, as Bree slurped her smoothie.

"Okay, you had enough sugar for today," Chase took away her smoothie, making her pout.

Bree then hopped off the stool, as she looked at you.

"I'm heading to the restroom, save my seat," Bree stated, before heading to the restrooms.

As you glanced around, you saw Chase seated in Bree's stool. You ignored him as you glanced around.

"Are you still mad at me?" Chase asked.

You didn't reply as you sipped your smoothie. Chase then took it, placing it on the counter.

"Hey, give it back," you ordered.

"Not unless you answer."

"Yes, I'm mad. You made me clean for, four hours for sneaking out, and look what you're doing. If you would've snuck out, I would've never punished you, cleaning for, four hours straight. Now you know my answer," you answered, looking the other way.

It was silent for a moment, until you felt a soft pressure on your shoulder. When you turned to look, you rolled your eyes, looking away.

"Please forgive me," Chase pouted, leaning on your shoulder.

You ignored him once more, as you watched Spin playing a dancing game.

"I'll buy you a churro~" Chase sang, peaking your interest.

"Are you bribing me now?" you asked, now looking at him, "Because if you are, it's certainly working," you smiled.

"You forgive me?" Chase asked, now sitting up straighter.

"Yes, only because I want a churro. Now, move."

You went to reach over for your smoothie, but Chase blocked you, preventing you to.

"Chase, move," you grunted, reaching out once more.

"I said churro, not smoothie," Chase pointed out.

You leaned forward, until you saw a waiter looking at you weirdly. You then realized that you were basically sitting on Chase's lap, which made you scramble off quickly. You sat on your stool as Chase handed you your smoothie.

"Thanks."

~~~~~

When you all got back to the academy, Adam had a big, stuffed purple unicorn. He kept poking Chase's chest repeatedly, making Chase annoyed.

"Can you stop that?" Chase asked, annoyed.

"Oh, I can but, Lester the unicorn..." Adam spoke, poking Chase's nose with the horn, "Can't. Right, Bob?"

You all expected to hear an answer, but heard none.

"Bob? Hey, Spin have you seen Bob?" Adam asked, making you, Bree, and Chase's eyes widen in realization; that Bob and Spin were gone.

"Don't worry. Bob have you seen Spin?" Adam asked, once more.

"Wait, they're not here!" Bree exclaimed.

"Wait, didn't you do a head count?" you asked.

"I did, they were eighteen!" Adam answered.

"We brought twenty!" Chase exclaimed.

"Hey, you told me to count, not how many!" Adam defended himself.

"Well, where are they?" Chase asked.

"Well, the obvious answer would be that we left them at Gregg's Games 'N Grub," you answered, simply.

~~~~~

Adam and Chase kept bickering at one another, and you could see the irritation in Chase's face, and in his voice.

"How can you forget Bob and Spin?" Chase asked.

"How can you forget Spin and Bob?" Adam bit back.

"Guys, stop! It doesn't matter that you two messed up, and I'm completely innocent!" Bree yelled, making you raise a brow, as she continued, "We need to find them before Mr. Davenport figures out they're gone," Bree explained.

"She's right. I'll tell Leo to keep covering for us, and how are you innocent?!" Chase asked.

Bree then began to fake cry, "Mr. Davenport I'm so sorry, I tried to stop them."

Bree then recovered as she smiled, "Girl tears, more powerful then any bionic ability."

"Can you do that?" Adam asked, looking at you, as you shook your head.

"Oh, that's not fair. I thought that Chase only had that ability," Adam spoke, causing to Chase roll his eyes.

"We'll c'mon lets go," Chase spoke, walking away.

Chase then began calling Leo's name, with you, Adam, and Bree following behind. Leo then ran out of the living quarters, greeting you all.

"Hey, what's up," Leo asked.

"We left Spin and Bob at the mainland, can you keep covering for us?" Chase asked.

"Yeah, no problem. Get out!" Leo pointed towards the exit.

You then saw Bree sniffing the air as she spoke, "Wait, are you wearing olive oil?"

"What a man does with his imported oils, is his own business," Leo stated, seriously.

You then made a disgusted face, only imagining what he was doing with oil.

"Well, whatever you're doing man, it seems to be working," Adam stated.

"C'mon guys, lets go," Chase spoke, as you all headed to the Hydra-loop.

"What do you think you're doing? You're staying here," Chase informed, causing you to roll your eyes.

"I'm going with you guys. I'm not just gonna sit here and do nothing. I can help," you spoke.

Chase was going to argue as Bree spoke, "Chase, let her come with us. It's not a big deal, now lets go."

"Thank you Bree," you smirked, as you looked at Chase, before entering the Hydra-loop.

~~~~~

When you all got back to Gregg's Games 'N Grub, you noticed that police were surrounded around the burger joint. No one could go in, or out.

"The GPS Locaters on their chips say they're twenty feet away. They're still inside the burger joint," Chase informed.

"I know, but look at all the police cars. What did Bob do now?" Bree asked, to no one in particular.

"Why do you always assume it's Bob?" Adam asked.

"Uh, because he's a mini version of you," Bree replied.

"You're just jealous because no one wants to be like you," Adam shot back, as you shook your head and looked at all the police cars.

"That's the police radio. I'll use my bionic hearing to listen in," Chase stated, as you did the same.

After listening to the police radio, you stood up and spoke, "There are bank robbers stuck in the arcade. Spin and Bob still must be inside," you informed.

"Aw, man. I hope they didn't rob my Federal Financial, that's where I keep my retirement fund," Adam gasp.

"What are we going to do?" Bree asked.

"We call Leo, and ask if he can cover for us longer," Chase explained.

"I got it," Adam said fishing out his phone.

"Hey, it's Adam- Adam Davenport...uh, you do if you believe in proper phone etiquette. Listen, Leo. You have to cover for us a little longer, Spin and Bob are trapped with a gang of bank robbers...uh, I do now, bye!"

"Well, what did he say?" Chase asked.

"He'll cover for us, longer," Adam explained.

He seemed nervous, but you just let it slide.

"What are we going to do?" Bree asked.

"Let me listen in and figure out what the police are planning. From there we'll figure it out," you explained, listening to the police.

After a few minutes, you turned back around.

"Well?" Bree asked, as you saw tugging at the hem of her shirt.

"The police are trying to negotiate with the bank robbers. They have Spin and Bob and they're using them as leverage to escape," you informed calmly.

"Oh, good. At least they're being supervised by adults," Adam spoke, walking away as Bree pulled him back.

"Well, when we find the chance, we go in and save them," you stated.

"It's too risky," Chase shook his head.

"Well, go any better ideas genius?" you asked, sarcastically.

Chase was about to reply, but shook his head instead.

"I'll look out, and when I see the perfect opportunity, we'll go," you commented.

"What about the police? They won't let us through," Bree stated.

"Well, if we wanted to avoid the police and sneak in, which I had never done before. We wait until they're distracted, before going in," you explained.

"Why do I think you've done this before?" Chase asked.

"Wait, you think I've done this before? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to use common sense. Maybe I have- look there's an opportunity lets go!" you spoke, running towards the building, as all three followed you.

"Guys! Don't worry we're here to save you!" Bree shouted, as you all ran in.

"Too late, we already took care of it. Criminals have been apprehended by two bionic heroes," Spin nodded, smiling.

"In training," Bob added, smiling putting his hands on his hips.

"You're killing me man," Spin sighed, looking at Bob.

~~~~~

After Chase talked to the police, he walked over to Spin and Bob.

"What were you guys thinking? You can't just stay behind because you had a good time."

"Woah, woah, woah, back up. We didn't stay here. You left us behind," Spin explained.

"That is not true- mmmmmm- we'll talk about this later!" Chase spoke, making you chuckle softly, knowing that in-fact it was his fault.

"We'll talk about this later, right now we need to head back before Mr. Davenport realizes we're gone." Chase finished.

"Too late!" Mr. Davenport walked in, wearing a white winter coat as Leo trailed behind.

You rose a brow, wondering why he was wearing a winter coat.

"Hey, everybody" Leo waved, nervously.

"I specifically told you not to take the students off the island, and what did you do?" Mr. Davenport asked, looking at all of you.

"Uh..." Chase started as Adam huddled you all together.

"He doesn't even know, we're in the clear!" Adam whispered, making you mentally face palm.

"What are you doing here? Haven't you learned your lesson?" Mr. Davenport asked, looking at you.

"Well, yes, but I got offered and I just couldn't let the opportunity slip away," you smiled, unsurely.

"They were stuck here with no idea how to get home, and not to mention someone could've gotten seriously hurt," Mr. Davenport pointed out.

"So, maybe tonight didn't go so great, but we had the best time. We played cool games, hung out like real kids, and we learned a ton," Spin smiled.

"Yeah, I learned that chipotle mayo is my favorite flavor, and hand sanitizer is not a flavor," Bob added.

"Plus, we got to put our bionics to use. And not just for some lame academy training exercise," Spin commented, as Mr. Davenport shot him a look.

"Which I love just as much as your protein bars," Spin quickly added.

"Okay, I get it. Just next time, don't sneak out and do it. Alright, now go fill in the police in on what happened, and we'll be out in a second," Mr. Davenport stated, as Spin and Bob walked away.

Bree the stepped forward, clapping her hands, " All's well it ends, so-"

"Oh, no. You are still in trouble," Mr. Davenport pointed out.

Then Bree began to fake cry, repeating what she said earlier, as Adam joined her. You rose a brow in amusement, clearly knowing that Mr. Davenport wasn't buying it.

"Okay, okay. Not working!"

"Hey, why are you wearing a snow suit?" Chase asked.

"Oh, this has to be good," you smiled.

"Indeed it is," Leo answered.

"Uh, well, um, it's funny- I don't have to justify myself to you!" Mr. Davenport stated.

"Wait a second, is that..."

Bree then super speed around Mr. Davenport, making the coat drop. You stifled a laugh, seeing Mr. Davenport wearing Chase's mission suit. Leo had showed you the mission suits and explained what they did on missions.

"MY MISSION SUIT?!" Chase yelled.

Mr. Davenport just stood there, before going 'pew, pew' multiple times, before running out.

~~~~~

Bree had invited you over to hang out, so you were in the living quarters, sitting on the couch next to Adam. Mr. Davenport then walked in.

"Okay, guys. I'm off to the mainland," Mr. Davenport informed.

"Wait, so everything is okay with my mission suit?" Chase asked.

Mr. Davenport assured Chase that his mission suit was fine. The mission alert went off, making Mr. Davenport run hurriedly out the room. You wondered why he would run out so fast, until you realized why.

When you looked at Chase, his mission suit was torn up, showing bits of skin, causing you to laugh. Bree and Adam just looked at Chase weirdly, as Chase looked down at himself and screamed, trying to cover up himself.

"Something's different. Did you get a new hair cut?" Adam asked.

Chase tried to cover himself, making you laugh harder.

"Looking good, Chase," you laughed, as Chase shot you a glare.