♬ 92 - The Rock

The Elite Force and AJ walk into the penthouse.

"I love that movie. I've seen it five times!" AJ says excitedly, McKayla gives him a friendly giggle as Chase puts his arm around her.

"Oh, I hope I didn't ruin the ending for you guys." AJ says, Everyone looks worn out by him except for Chase and McKayla.

"No. You had already ruined the beginning and the middle so I didn't really care about the end." Kaz says frustrated.

"Remember next time we go to an PG-13 screening" Luke says "Or even a R-Rated one" Kaz nods.

"So uh, what do you guys wanna do now?" AJ asks, Oliver, Kaz, Luke, Skylar and Bree look at each other akwadly.

"Hey, um, why don't you stay right here while we go have a quick little team meeting out on the terrace?" Bree suggests with an awkward smile "Okay." AJ says "Okay." Bree says. She pulls Chase to the terrace.

The Elite Force goes out to the terrace.

"Chase. Look, I know you told AJ he could hang out with us, but this is getting ridiculous. He never leaves!" Bree says.

"You're overreacting Bree. I love having AJ here. He's so cute" McKayla says, Chase grins at his girlfriend "Not as cute as her taking care of him" he thinks, McKayla sits in one of the chairs on the terrace.

"No. She's right, This morning I came down for a bowl of cereal and he poured my milk, which was nice, but kinda creepy." Oliver says "That's creepy? This morning you offered to be the milk in my cereal." Skylar says.

Luke frowns "Dude what the hell did you mean by that?" He says fearfully "I-i Just... offer still stands." Oliver tells Skylar, she frowns.

"Look guys, the only reason that AJ's been hanging around so much is 'cause he doesn't have any friends." Chase says "Ah, so he's a mini you. Got it." Kaz says.

Chase galres at him "Well he's way too smart for kids his age. I think he'd fit in well with our team" McKayla says, Chase stops behind her and begins to absentmindedly play with her hair.

"Look, it is nice that you're looking out for him, but we just need a little bit space." Bree says "Yeah, and not to mention it's really risky. I mean we have to keep our superhero status a secret." Kaz says.

"Well, I'm going to risk saying that maybe the kid already knows," Luke says, Chase nods slightly, "But I agree, it's risky," he looks at Chase.

"Okay. I get it. I'll go break his heart and tell him he can't hang around us as much." Chase says "Aw poor thing" McKayla stands up.

"Can we keep him?" McKayla says to Chase, he gives an amused chuckle "Macky. He's not a dog" Chase says "I know, he's better!" McKayla smiles wildly.

Chase bites his lip to keep from smiling too much and feels butterflies in his stomach "Damn you're so cute" He sighs sincerely softening his gaze towards her. McKayla blushes slightly before turning towards the door.

The Elite Force walk back inside.

"Hey, great cookies. Got anything to, uh, wet my whistle?" AJ puts his hand on his throat "Oliver can be your milk." Skylar suggests sarcastically and Oliver rolls his eyes.

AJ frowns and looks at McKayla "Oh I can't watch this" she whimpers slightly in pity, and goes to Luke who comforts her.

"Uh, look AJ. We should talk. There's been some concern, mostly from the others, about you being around so much." Chase says "Yeah, I get it." AJ gets up from the couch.in a

"Wait, you do?" McKayla asks, Chase frowns "Yeah. They're afraid I'm gonna find out they're superheroes." AJ says, Luke snorts in amusement "I knew it" he thinks as the others quickly walk over to him in shock.

"Woah, what?" Oliver says "Us?" Skylar says "That's- that's crazy." Kaz says "Yeah, we're bionic." Oliver says "With that performance? Never" Luke scoffs, Bree hits his arm.

"No you're not. She's an alien and you two touched the Arcturion space rock." AJ explains "Woah! I didn't even know the name of the rock" McKayla says impressed.

"He knows too much. Light up your fire hand, we gotta take him out." Oliver says, Kaz threatens to advance on AJ and Bree holds him back "No!" McKayla goes to AJ and holds him back, protecting him.

"That's it McKayla hold him. Better freeze this punk!" Oliver says "Oliver!" McKayla shouts, Skylar hits Oliver's hand down.

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"How did you know we were superheroes?" Skylar asks, Kaz walks up to AJ, putting his hand on his shoulder "It's my fault. I'm just way too heroic looking to pass for normal." Kaz chuckles.

"I've known your secret for weeks." AJ says "After all, keeping secrets is not their strong point at all" McKayla says, AJ nods in agreement.

"Okay, I don't like this. Who knows what else is inside that little cat toy sized head of his?" Oliver says worriedly.

"If AJ tells the public that superheroes exist, it'll cause hysteria. Not to mention we'll be under a microscope, which will make tracking Roman and Riker even harder." Skylar says distressedly, AJ frowns "Why would I sell you out when I'm trying to convince you to make me a part of the team?" AJ says.

"Not to mention it's rude of you guys to just assume he's against us especially after everything we've been through together." McKayla says. "Everything?" Oliver asks.

"Yes, I mention the example that Macky helped me get through a cold last week. And I owe her a lot for that," AJ says, McKayla smiles proudly, "He has a point. Look, AJ's a smart kid. I think we can trust him." Chase says.

"Or can we?" Kaz suddenly says to AJ's face that gives him a strange look. "He didn't flinch, I think we're good." Kaz says "We are good!" McKayla states.

"Now that we're cool, there's something I wanna show you guys." AJ walks across the room and the Elite Force follows.

"My Elite Force Breakdown." AJ pulls a tablet from his bag "I've compiled all your abilities and superpowers and then ranked your value to the team one through seven" AJ explains.

"Macky and Luke, even without powers, were evaluated for effectiveness, agility, strength and intelligence" AJ says, Luke and McKayla look at each other in amazement.

Elite Force Breakdown order appears on his tablet. The list goes in descending order: Skylar, Kaz, Bree, Oliver, Chase, McKayla and Luke.

"Um, why am I third?" Bree asks "Skylar has 24 powers and you have 5." AJ explains.

"All right, Oliver, freeze that punk!" Bree pulls annoyed Oliver.

"Don't be upset. It's not like you're last. Luke is." AJ smiles "What?!" Luke says.

"Why me? What about Mack? I'm smarter than her!" Luke says "Hey!" McKayla says "Sorry...but it's true! I'm like Batman and she's Robin" Luke says "I don't agree with that comparison" McKayla says.

"As I said, since you don't have super powers, I calculated the statistics based on effectiveness, agility, strength and intelligence. Indeed, you are smarter, but McKayla is not only smart, she is also more agile and stronger than you without the help of gadgets" AJ explains. "Heeyyoo!" McKayla makes a point of shouting in her cousin's ear, who rolls his eyes.

Chase chuckles, Luke glares at him "What are you laughing at, on the list of those who have super powers...you're last" Luke says "What?!" Chase snatches tablet from AJ.

"Relax. It's not personal: it's just accurate." AJ says, Chase glares at him in annoyence.

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In Mission Command.

Chase and Luke are working on something, Luke works on a specific engine while Chase covers something with a sheet in the middle of the room.

"That's it. AJ will be here any minute to help us with the tests." Chase walks up to Luke, he adjusts his glasses on his face and just nods with a grimace.

Chase frowns "What's with that face?" He asks "What face?" Luke asks "When you're bothered by something you get that sour face like you sucked on a lemon" Chase points and Luke slaps his hand.

"It's just my normal face, if you don't like it, know that it could be worse... I could look like Trent" Luke says, Chase rolls his eyes "What's up, are you upset because of the list?" Chase asks, Luke scoffs.

"No, why would I get upset over a stupid list?" Luke says, "Because you're at the bottom of It?" Chase says.

"Well technically you're the one at the bottom of the list. It's already a big accomplishment that I'm on the list...even if Mack is above me" Luke grumbles.

"Well, being quite honest about you and Mack, I personally think you two are equally intelligent and strong on missions. So maybe AJ is wrong," Chase says, Luke rolls his eyes, "No need to cheer me up," he says.

Chase smirks "Well I know my words won't cheer you up. But maybe your favorite song will." Chase opens a playlist on the console.

Luke rolls his eyes in amusement "Chase" he says "Shh shut up I need this song" Chase says "Why? It makes you think of Mack" Luke teases, Chase blushes "Let's remember who heard this song first" Chase says.

Luke shrugs, Chase puts on some music. Music that he and Luke have always listened to, especially when they need a confidence boost. Their favorite song, a song that makes them surrender to the beats and believe they can do anything.

Luke first heard this song at a party and it just stuck in his head, eventually Chase heard Luke listening to this song and became addicted to it as well.

Scream by Usher

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The music starts and Chase starts bobbing his head to the beat, Luke lets out a small laugh in amusement.

"♪I see you over there, so hypnotic♪" Chase lip syncs to the song and steps away from the console a bit.

"♪Thinking 'bout what I do to that body♪" Chase closes his eyes and continues to lip sync, Luke goes to his side.

"♪I get you like ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby ♪" They do a basic side step to the right, they move to the right and return to the starting position.

"♪Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby♪"They do a basic side step to the left. the same step as before but to the left.

"♪Got no drink in my hand. But I'm wasted♪" Each one makes a single turn to the right, moving clockwise.

"♪Getting drunk of the thought of you naked♪" They return to the starting position with a small jump. Chase flashes a charming smile and rolls up his sleeves.

"♪I get you like ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby♪" Both walk back and forth with long strides, maintaining a synchronized approach.

"♪And I ain't trying to fight it, to fight it♪" They step to the right side, put the weight on the right leg and clap twice "♪ But you're so magnetic, magnetic♪" They repeat the step but to the left, Luke adjusts his glasses on his face with a confident smile as he looks at his own feet.

"♪Got one life, just live it, just live it♪" Chase in front and Luke in back, they take synchronized steps to the left side "♪Now relax, and get on your back♪" they return doing the same but to the right side.

Chase and Luke look at each other "♪If you wanna scream, yeah♪" They lip sync.

"♪Let me know and I'll take you there♪" Each makes a quick turn to the left, each turning to their side, at the end of the spin they look at each other.

"♪Get you going like ah-ooh Baby baby ooh baby baby♪" Chase and Luke do a dance move with synchronized beats, where they both raise their arms and clap their hands.

Both with the same confident smile on their faces, depositing specific repressed feelings about the girls they love in that dance. But also both sharing a spontaneous moment of their friendship.

"♪Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby♪" The two boys perform a shoulder movement, raising and lowering their shoulders alternately and at the same time moving from one side to the other.

"♪If you wanna turn right. Hope you're ready to go all night♪" Both take slower steps pretending to sing the song with feeling.

"♪Get you going like ah-ooh. Baby baby ooh baby baby♪" They repeat the previous steps filling their hands and clapping "♪Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby♪" They repeat the shoulder movements.

"♪If you wanna scream♪" Chase and Luke sing quickly.

"♪Kill the lights, shut 'em off. You're electric♪" Chase lip sync now actually as if he were singing the song, making facial expressions according to the music.

"♪Devil eyes telling me come and get it♪" Luke does the same, interpreting the song with a gesture as if calling someone in an invisible audience closer to him.

"♪I have you like. Ooh baby baby ooh baby baby♪" Chase and Luke take two steps back and two steps forward in opposite directions.

"♪Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby♪" They move their shoulders in sync, first to the right and then to the left, and then repeat the step, first left then right.

"♪Girl tonight you're the prey. I'm the hunter♪" The two snap their fingers, filling their arms alternately "♪Take you here, take you there. Take you wonder♪" They put their arms behind their backs.

"♪Imagine me whispering in your ear
Then I wanna, take off your clothes and put something on ya♪" Both make a huh sign. Chase winks to empty space. interpreting the music with their expressions, both acting as if they were dancing for an invisible audience.

"♪And I ain't trying to fight it, to fight it♪" Again. they step to the right side, put the weight on the right leg and clap twice "♪ But you're so magnetic, magnetic♪" They repeat the step but to the left,repeating the previous movements.

When they return to the chorus of the song. AJ walks in and finds the two friends just vibing to the music.

The Little boy frowns slightly amused, He clears his throat loudly and the two older boys turn to him "AJ!" Chase grins at him, Luke stops the music.

"Sorry, I didn't know you guys had a hobby of dancing. I thought only Macky was a dancer." AJ says, putting her bag on the console. "Uh, and she is but...we were just having fun." Luke shrugs.

"That's cool. What was the song about?" AJ asks, Luke and Chase frown and look at each other and reflect on why they both like this song. Each one has their own specific reason but it's still the same reason "Girls" they answer simultaneously.

"Ew!" AJ says, Chase and Luke nod slightly "One day you'll understand" Chase says "Understand the mess they make with guys like us, no matter how smart they are" Luke says, Chase presses his lips together in frustration.

"I don't understand how you guys let them impact your brains like that" AJ says "Well it's not exactly on the brain that's the problem" Chase grumbles "What?" AJ asks "We're almost done with the hover bike" Chase says, Luke chuckles.

AJ walks up to the hover bike and helps Chase and Luke work on it until Oliver walks in.

"Hey guys. What you working on?" Oliver asks "Well, Chase and Luke want to move up the list, so I'm helping them find a way to get to missions faster. You and Kaz fly, Bree and Skylar have super speed..." AJ says.

"And Chase, Luke and Mack have a bus pass." Oliver mocks "Hey, it's not just a bus pass... it also works for the subway!" Chase says, Luke nods indignantly.

"Anyways, a few days ago, I came up with the idea for this." AJ rips the sheet away, revealing hover bike "A high tech hover bike that will speed him to missions in no time." AJ says.

"Cool." Oliver says "The kid is quite impressive Indeed" Luke says "So how does it work?" Oliver asks.

"Well, the hover technology allows it to float off the ground and just wait till you see how fast it goes" Chase puts helmet on and gets onto bike.

"Show him AJ!" Luke says excitedly, AJ turns on the hover bike and Chase holds on tight to it, the bike starts to move ridiculously slow.

"Hey! Why am i going so slow?" Chase frowns in confusion "I don't know" AJ says "Give it to me. I think I know what will help" Luke takes the tablet and presses a button. Chase goes speeding and hits the wall.

"Ow!" Luke says "At least we know the helmet works." AJ says, Luke gives him the tablet back and runs to Chase.

Kaz walks out from secret passage "Kaz? What were you doing out there?" Oliver asks 'Uh, I was..." Kaz says slightly nervously.

Luke helps Chase up "Chase, whats the word for exploring underground passages?" Kaz asks "Spelunking." Chase says "Yeah, I was exploring underground passages." Kaz chuckles.

"Wait, I know that fake smile... Your up to something... What are you hiding out there?" Oliver asks "Nothing." Kaz says.

Oliver tries to get past the path blocked by Kaz, AJ, Luke and Chase join in trying to get him out of the way and Oliver gets through "Oh yeah! Im through!" Oliver says.

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Kaz takes them to a place full of boxes and junk.

"Cool." AJ says "What is all this junk?" Oliver asks "It's not junk. They're my mementoes. I can never throw anything away." Kaz says "Sure" Luke narrows his eyes "I can't help it; I'm a hoarder." Kaz says.

Chase picks up a retainer"Ugh. Is this your retainer?" Chase asks "That's disgusting man, drop it" Luke says in disgust "Yeah. It's a retainer. Try it on, I did." Kaz smiles "Eww!" Chase releases the retainer in disgust.

AJ picks up the Arcturion "Whoa. What's this?" He asks "That's the Arcturion." Oliver takes the Arcturion "Woah, The Arcturion itself!" Luke says in awe " This is what gave you two your superpowers?" AJ asks.

"Ah. The pyramid with a glowy racquetball inside. Now that is science." Chase smirks "I thought it was destroyed when Roman and Riker took out Mighty Med." Oliver says.

"I thought so, too. It must've ended up in one of those storage bins. I didn't even know it was down here." Kaz says "How do you open it?" AJ tries to reach the rock and Kaz catches it.

"You don't. If any human makes direct contact with the orb, it'll kill them." Kaz explains "Damn, then it's better to destroy it" Luke says "We can't destroy, we can barely touch it, imagine the disaster that destroying it would cause, if that's even possible" Oliver says.

"It's the coolest thing I've ever seen" AJ reaches for Arcturion "I just wanna-" Chase pushes AJ's hand away "No." He says.

AJ reaches for Arcturion again "-touch it so-" chase pushes AJ's hand away again "No." He says annoyed.

AJ reaches for Arcturion again "-I can study it." Chase pushes AJ's hand away again "No! Go over there and play with the retainer." Chase exclaims impatiently, AJ lowers his head and walks away

"Geez, when did I start sounding like a father?" Chase thinks shaking his head in confusion.

"Look, guys, we can't have something this dangerous just lying around. Mr. Davenport has a secure storage area called Facility Y where it'll be safe. You two take it there." Chase says.

They start to leave and Chase tries to reach the water on top of one of the boxes "Why would you save this?" He asks with a confused look, Luke slaps his hand away "Don't touch that. That's a dead rat. Smartest man in the world!" Luke says pushing Chase out "Ew" he says in disgust.

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In the kitchen Skylar and McKayla walks up to Bree.

"Hey, Bree." Skylar says "Yeah, whatever." Bree doesn't even look in their direction, Skylar and McKayla look at each other confused.

"Are you still mad about being below me on AJ's list?" Skylar asks "Pssh! No." Bree socffs "Are you sure?" McKayla asks "Yeah. He's just a kid. What does he know about ranking heroes?" Bree says.

"Well, he is pretty smart, and he did calculate everything based on facts and statistics. And he does have a point that I have a lot more powers...""I understand his thorough reasoning!" Bree interrupts Skylar in annoyence.

"You don't have to be upset about this, Bree. It doesn't diminish you or your powers," McKayla says, Bree sighs "Okay, look, I don't need a million powers. Okay, I'm great at the ones I have." Bree says getting up.

"Why do we need a list to tell us who's better than anyone else? We're heroes, we're all good at what we do." Bree says, McKayla nods "I couldn't agree more." Skylar says.

"Good." Bree starts to leave "Where are you going?" Skylar asks "To practice my abilities so I can be better than you." Bree shrugs, McKayla rolls her eyes in amusement.

"I'll talk to her later," McKayla tells Skylar. Kaz and Oliver exit the hyperlift with the Arcturion.

"Whoa, what's that?" Bree asks "The Acturion space rock." Kaz says "Wait, that thing that gave you your super powers?" Bree asks "This isn't at all what I imagined. It looks like a toy" McKayla says "Well it's not a toy" Oliver says offended, McKayla raises her arms.

"I always imagined it would be inside of some sort of magic lamp." Bree says "Oh, that's just ridiculous. Where would the genie live?" Kaz says sarcastically, Bree rolls her eyes and leaves.

"I don't even wanna know why that's here, but you need to get rid of it right away." Skylar says firmily "Is it really that dangerous? Because it doesn't seem like it." McKayla says.

"I know it doesn't seem like it, but this is the kind of thing that can't fall into the wrong hands under any circumstances. Get rid Of it" Skylar says in a worried tone.

"Already on it." Kaz says "We're taking it to Mr. Davenport's storage facility." Oliver says "Good. I would take it myself, but that really seems like a job for number two and number four." Skylar shrugs with a smile as she leaves the room, McKayla shakes her head and follows her.

"You know, I was thinking. We got powers from this once. Maybe before we take it back, we can find a safe way to touch the orb and get even more powers." Oliver suggests "I don't know..." Kaz says.

"...a single thing about that idea I don't love!" He says excitedly and Oliver smiles in determination.

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Bree walks up to Chase, Luke and AJ in one of the tunnels.

"Hey, Bree. You're just in time to watch our latest test run." AJ says "Oh, is Chase gonna get hurt? If so, I'm in." Bree smiles.

"Not gonna happen." Chase says "Yeah we've been working all afternoon on this thing" Luke says strapping on Chase's helmet, who stops and frowns slightly at his friend.

Luke notices Chase's look "What? You gotta stay safe Buddy" he pats his helmet gently, Chase can't help but smile amusedly at him rolling his eyes

"We worked out all the kinks. Soon I'll be able to get to missions as fast as you. Then you'll be at the bottom of the list, and we'll be at the top." Chase tells Bree. Luke nods

AJ frowns thoughtfully "Uh, no, you won't." He says "Okay, you are not in charge of the list anymore!" Chase exclaims angrily.

"I'll be honest you don't know how lucky you are to be third" Luke says, Bree scoffs "Yeah right" she says "Seriously. I'm talking from down here. bottom of the list" Luke dramatizes, Bree holds back her laughter.

"Can you hear me from up there in third position or should I speak louder?" Luke bends down, Bree gives an amused chuckle. Luke smiles happily as he sees that he has accomplished his goal of cheering her up.

"You're so cute, you know?" Bree says absently, wiping away her tears of amusement. Luke blushes and bites his lip and looks at Chase excitedly as he gets on the hover bike. Chase smiles and winks at Luke as He mouths "Way to Go".

Chase speeds up on the hover bike "Whoo hoo!" He exclaims with adrenaline pumping, Bree blows her hair out of her face, Luke raises his eyebrow when he sees her do that "Wow she's so hot" he thinks blushing a pastel pink that contrasts with his white skin.

"Doesn't look that fast." Bree says to AJ, Luke looks at her softening his gaze "Really? 'Cause I clocked him going faster than you." AJ points to the tablet.

"No, you didn't. Let me see that." Bree takes the tablet from AJ's hand "Okay, you know what? I don't have time for this. Just call me when he crashes." Bree says annoyed and leaves, Luke watches her leave thoughtfully

"I guess I should talk to her" Luke asks "Look Luke maybe you're just making things worse" AJ says "Excuse me?" Luke frowns "She's in a delicate moment this is not the time for you to confuse her by being clumsy and stuttering like you always do around her" AJ says.

"I don't...I- what do you... she...I don't.." Luke says nervously "You're right I was wrong you stutter away from her too" AJ says, Luke presses his lips together in annoyance.

Chase continues to accelerate on the hover bike out of control when he realizes he can't stop "The brakes aren't working!" Chase shouts worriedly holding on tight "Uh-oh!" Luke's eyes widen.

Chase hits the wall and AJ and Luke flinch "Ow!" Luke says "Oh, Bree." AJ singy songy.

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The next day, Skylar, McKayla and Chase walk in and see Kaz and Oliver with a makeshift apparatus confused.

"What is that?" Skylar asks "Uh, this is... uh, garden shear pool noodle plunger." Oliver says "Oooh That's exactly what I was going to say," McKayla says sarcastically "Obviously." Kaz says nervously.

"What's going on?" Chase asks "We built this because we wanted to touch the Arcturian without getting zapped." Oliver says "What? Oliver is this dangerous?!" McKayla says marching up to them.

"Wait. You still have it?" Skylar says angryly "Get rid of it like I told you to yesterday." Chase says "Fine. Consider it gone." Oliver walks to the kitchen cabinet, he opens the door and doesn't find the rock "Actually, it is gone." Oliver looks at them.

McKayla tilts her head ""Say you're kidding" she says, Oliver shakes his head "What do you mean it's gone?" Kaz asks "Someone must've taken it." Oliver says.

"Who?" McKayla says, Oliver walks over to her "I bet it was AJ. He wanted the Arcturian as soon as he saw it." Oliver says "Do you think he would be able to do it?" McKayla turns to Chase who looks at her seriously.

AJ runs in "Hey, guys, did you see me on the news last night? I told everyone you were superheroes." He says "What?!" Skylar shouts.

AJ laughs "Kidding. You guys gotta lighten up." He gives a playful chuckle "We know what you did, AJ. Give us back the space rock." Chase says firmly, McKayla looks at AJ disappointed seeing that maybe everyone is right about his actions.

"What are you talking about?" AJ asks "It's missing, and everyone saw how badly you wanted it." Chase says angryly "No, I didn't take it. I swear." AJ says confused.

"I can't believe you're lying to me." Chase says questioningly "AJ I can't believe you did that. I thought you knew that was dangerous" McKayla says "Macky I didn't do that" AJ says sounding sincere which makes McKayla back off but Chase takes the lead.

"You know what, AJ? If you're not gonna admit it, then we're not gonna be friends anymore." Chase says, McKayla looks at him upset "Chase..." She says quietly "What?" AJ says with sadness taking over his gaze.

"You heard me. Get out." Chase points to the door, AJ gives a tearful look and runs away "Owch! That was so painful to watch" McKayla thinks "I feel bad" she says, Chase looks at her equally upset.

"Don't feel bad. It had to be him. I mean, the only other person who knew about the Arcturion was..." Skylar says and she looks at Chase "Oh no!" She says worriedly.

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Meanwhile in the tunnels.

Bree opens the Acturion case. Luke runs in.

"Bree!" Luke runs over and grabs her hand. "What do you think you're doing?!" He says firmly, keeping his eyes fixed on hers. "Luke..." Bree says in distress.

She looks away at Arcturion and Luke tries to pull her away from the stone "Stay away from that" he says, Bree frowns at his reaction when Sklyar, Chase, McKayla, Kaz and Oliver run in..

"No, Bree, Luke don't!" Skylar screams, Bree lets go of Luke and is about to touch the Acturion. "Bree!" Luke grabs her hand again.

Skylar blasts the Arcturion and blast ricochets to Bree and Luke, blasting them into a wall. They fall to the ground and everyone rushes over to them.

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"Luke!" McKayla runs to her cousin and helps him up, Chase helps Bree up.

"What did you blast me for?" Bree asks Skylar "I wasn't aiming at you! I didn't want you to touch the Arcturion. I was trying to save your life!" Skylar says.

Luke abruptly pulls away from McKayla "Bree! What's wrong with you!" He grabs Bree's shoulders with a burning look of concern, Bree frowns "Calm down Luke" Chase says.

"No! Do you realize that could have killed you!" Luke exclaims with anger mixed with concern holding her face "What? Luke I-i..." Bree says confused and anxious about having Luke so close to her so intensely.

"Yeah. If you actually touched it, let's just say, there'd be one less person on AJ's list." Oliver says "Oliver, not now" McKayla says seriously.

"Wait. So- So the rock could've killed me?" Bree says as Luke slowly walks away from her "Yeah. What were you doing with it in the first place?" Chase asks.

"I don't know. I found it in the cabinet. I thought if I touched it, I'd get more powers." Bree says "Why would you want more powers?" Chase asks "Yeah. I mean, we could understand Chase, Luke or...""Shut up!" McKayla says.

"Bree, what's going on?" Chase steps forward with a worried look "Speed has always been my thing. And then when Skylar came in and had speed to, it just... made me feel less important." Bree says.

McKayla puts her hand on her cousin's shoulder "Bree that's not true" she says "Yeah! You are extremely important just the way you are" Luke says trying to compose himself, but he seems a little weak from all the shock.

"Yeah, but when I saw my name near the bottom of the super human category on AJ's list, I realized other people think I'm unimportant too." Bree says.

"I get what you feel Bree, I felt the same but you can't let that take over you" Luke says "Look, I know that touching the rock was selfish, but... I just wanted to feel special again." Bree says.

"I get it, but it's just too risky. I'll take the Arcturion back to Facility Y." Skylar wents over and picked Acrturion up.

"Oh, you know, that's...that's pretty far. Maybe we should just keep it in the cupboard and hope for the best." Kaz tries to grab Arcturion and Skylar slaps his hand and everyone leaves.

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Elite Force go back to Mission Command

"Hey, where's the hoverbike?" Chase asks seeing the center of the room empty "AJ. That sneaky little punk." Oliver say "Hey don't talk about him like that" McKayla says "It's not his fault. It's mine. I accused him of taking the Arcturion. He's just trying to get back at me by stealing the bike." Chase says, McKayla rubs his arm to comfort him.

"Look, I can track him by using the bike's locator." Chase takes out a phone and tracks AJ "Looks like he's joyriding around the tunnels. Come on. We can cut him off this way." Chase says, Him, Oliver and Kaz go into the tunnels.

Luke and Bree start acting strangely, Luke grunts with his hand on his stomach and Bree leans on her knees, both of them pale and sweating "Guys?" McKayla asks worriedly "Are you okay?" Skylar asks, holding the Acturion.

"I don't know. Ever since you zapped me, I've been in a lot of pain." Bree says weakly "I don't feel good at all" Luke groans "Luke" McKayla says seeing that Luke appears to be weak and could faint at any moment.

"That's weird. I didn't even fire at full strength. Hold on. When my lightning blast ricocheted off the orb, it must've magnified my power. That's why you're..." Skylar is interrupt when Bree collapses on ground "Bree!" She puts the rock aside, Luke rolls his eyes and loses his balance McKayla holds him in her arms "Luke!" she shouts "Guys!" Skyalr says worriedly.

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Chase, Kaz and Oliver arrive in tunnel.

"Okay, AJ should be speeding through here any second now. Guys, get in position." Chase says "Got it." Kaz nods "Right." Oliver agrees.

"Uh, question. What exactly is the standard position for catching a ten-year-old on a hover bike?" Kaz asks "Well, we could go with the teapot, or a capital L and maybe a back bridge." Oliver suggests "Just stand on opposite sides!" Chase exclaims annoyed.

"Here he comes." AJ passes by at super speed and Oliver and Kaz throw themselves on top of just the smoke trail left by him "Gotcha!" Kaz says holding Oliver "We probably should've gone with the teapot." Kaz says after a few seconds hugging and seeing that it wasn't AJ.

They let go of each other "What's with all the smoke?" Oliver asks "Oh, no. AJ isn't heavy enough to keep the bike under its maximum velocity. The engine is burning up. You guys have to fly there and save him before it blows." Chase says worriedlym

"What about you? Aren't you gonna come with us?" Oliver asks Chase, Kaz chuckles "He can't. Bus doesn't come for another half an hour." Kaz scoffs and they leave, Chase sighs getting a slightly upset look on his face.

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In Mission Command.

Skylar stands next to Bree and Luke's McKayla "Chase!!" McKayla screams "Kaz! Somebody help!" Skylar shouts.

"Hang in there, cousin. You're going to be okay," McKayla says, trying to hide her despair, calmly helping Luke's glasses and hair.

"This is all my fault. If I hadn't bragged about my superpowers and made you jealuos, none of this would've happened." Skylar says. Bree is breathing heavily "No. It's- It's my fault thinking the rock would fix everything." She says.

"It's not your fault. You didn't know" Luke says weakly "Yes it is. And now you can die just because you tried to save me...you're the hero" Bree gasps for air.

"I'm not, but I would do it again if it were for you" Luke says, he uses the last of his strength to take Bree's freezing hand, And Bree uses her last strength just to look at him, give a weak smile and squeeze his hand tighter.

"Wait. The supernatural energy from the Arcturion should heal you. If I touch it, the healing evergy will pass through me to you, and my superpowers should protect me." Skylar stands up and goes over to Acturion.

McKayla steps away from Luke a little "Skylar no! It's too dangerous" McKayla says "I need to try Mack. It's their last hope" Skylar says with concern visible in her eyes.

"Skylar no" Luke says "I'm not lettting you do this." Bree says weakly "And I'm not letting you die!" Skylar says she opens the Arcturion.

"Stay back," Skylar tells McKayla who takes a step back. Skylar holds Bree's hand who is holding Luke's hand.

Luke looks at Bree and intertwines his trembling fingers with hers so their hands stay steady. Bree is too weak to look at him, she just rests her head on his chest while Skylar Skylar touches the rock.

McKayla breathes heavily, unable to do anything to help her friends. The rock's energy begins to flow through Skylar's body, being carried directly to Bree and then to Luke like an electric current.

Sparks and lightning pass through the three's until a jolt knocks Skylar to the ground unconscious and Bree and Luke are knocked unconscious by the same jolt.

"Guys!" McKayla screams desperately and runs to the three, shaking them one at a time in despair and concern.

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Meanwhile, AJ is speeding through the tunnels on the hover bike.

"Whoo hoo! Yeah!" AJ whoops "AJ!" Kaz and Oliver fly alongside AJ, one on each side. AJ lets out a high-pitched scream.

"What are you doing?" AJ says "We know you didn't take the Arcturian." Oliver says "Tell me something I don't know." AJ says trying to keep balance on the hover bike.

"Your hover bike's about to explode." Kaz says "What?!" AJ shouts "It's going too fast, the engine is smoking." Oliver says, the hover bike starts to catch fire "And now it's on fire." Oliver says with his eyes widening.

AJ shrieks "What are we going to do?" He says "Jump!" Oliver and Kaz scream and AJ throws himself off the hover bike.

Smoke fills the path, Kaz ends up falling holding Oliver again "AJ, are you okay?" Kaz says "Yeah, but I'm not AJ." Oliver says frustrated.

"I'm over here." AJ is revealed to have fallen behind them, they get up and the hover bike explodes when it crashes far away.

"Wow. You guys saved my life." AJ says, Kaz and Oliver smile and suddenly Chase appears walking awkwardly on roller skates.

"I took these from your junk pile. I got here as fast as I could." Chase says trying to keep his balance and he crashes not far away.

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In Mission Command.


McKayla and Skylar wait for Luke and Bree to wake up, Luke groans "Did I die?" He asks "No, we're not getting rid of you that easy Lu" McKayla smirks and helps him up.

"Hey, are you okay?" Skylar asks Bree "Wait, you have six heads. Is this an alien thing or am I just dizzy?" She says "You're dizzy. Wait." Skylar checks extra heads "Yeah, it's you." She nods.

"How are you guys?" McKayla asks "I'm Fine" Luke frowns and squints his eyes "Wow. I feel great. How are you?" Bree asks Skylar

"I'm fine. Okay..." Skylar says, McKayla puts her hand on her shoulder "I lost a few of my powers." Skylar says "What?" Bree says.

Luke frowns and looks away "Uh McKayla...?" He takes a quick breath in disbelief "What?" She asks worried "My- my glasses don't seem to... work anymore" Luke's eyes widen "What do you mean?" McKayla says "I can see perfectly well without them" Luke looks at her and smiles in amazement, McKayla gasps.

"Well, why didn't you tell me that could happen?" Bree asks Skylar "Because if I did, you wouldn't have let me do it. Look, Bree, I would've given up all my powers to save you and Luke" Skylar says "I-I don't even know what to say. Thank you." Bree hugs Skylar.

Bree starts burning Skylar's shirt with her hands "Ow! Ow! Ow!" Skylar says, Bree's handprints are burned into her shirt, McKayla and Luke stare with their jaws dropped.

"Whoa, whoa, what just happened?" Bree asks "Ow." Skylar looks at burns on back of shirt "You burned my brand new shirt. That's what just happened." She says.

Luke walks up to Bree "Let me see" he takes her hand and starts burning the magic on her clothes as well "Luke!" Bree steps back "Woah!" He looks at his hands.

"What's going on?!" McKayla says, Bree touches a tablet and it gets burned too. Shows tablet to Skylar "Um... Skylar?" Bree says scared "This is crazy" Luke sees smoke coming out of his own hands.

"Whoa. That Thermal Touch." Skylar says "Thermal WHAT?!" Luke shouts.

"You guys made indirect contact with the Arcturion. Luke, Bree, you have superpowers." Skylar smiles, McKayla gasps with a smile "No way!" Luke looks from the tablet to McKayla and the tablet flies towards her and she dodges it.

"My bad" Luke says "Don't apologize, that's telekinesis! Right?" McKayla turns to Skylar "Yeah!" She smiles.

A ring appears in Bree's hand "Whoa, okay, what is that?" She says scared "It's a proton ring." Skylar says "What do I do with it?" Bree asks "Throw it." Skylar says.

Bree throws proton ring and it comes back "Cool!" McKayla says "Whoa. That felt amazing. Wait, it is supposed to go in a circle, right?" Bree asks, Skylar chuckles.

"Oh my god!! Oh my god! I have super powers!!" Luke squeals "I'm so happy for you" McKayla hugs him "Oh I finally get to be part of the superhero category on AJ's list! Boom!" Luke smiles wildly, Bree chuckles.

"Come on. Let's go tell everyone. I cannot wait to see Chase's face when he finds out." Skylar says, McKayla and Luke laugh and start to leave "Hey, um... I actually kind of wanna hold off for a little bit. I mean, it's just a lot to take in." Bree says.

"What?" Luke says "I think you should do the same. Just until we figure out how this works" Bree suggests, Luke frowns "And you know how worried Chase is, I don't want to alarm him or anything" Bree says.

"But he's my best friend, I tell him everything" Luke says, she shakes her head "please Luke" Bree says, Luke takes a deep breath and goes to the console where he had left his glasses.

He takes the glasses and removes the lenses, putting them back on. "I'll make fake lenses later." Luke grins at her. She smiles at him with a sparkle in her eyes. They both feel a different connection with each other now, albeit inexplicable to both of them.

Bree looks at Skylar and McKayla. "Lock with key." McKayla makes a key sign in her mouth "It'll be our little secret." Skylar smiles.

"Wow. I can't believe I actually have superpowers. That makes me..""The world's first bionic-superhero hybrid." Skylar smiles at Bree "Wow this is beyond cool it's amazing!" McKayla smiles.

"I was gonna say number one on AJ's list, but that works too." Bree says, Luke laughs and puts his arm around her as they get into the hyperlift.

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Later, McKayla is with Oliver and AJ in the kitchen.


"Is everything okay with you and Chase?" Oliver asks AJ "Yeah. It hurt my feelings that he didn't believe me, but we're good now." AJ says "Sorry about that too" McKayla says "No hard feelings" AJ says, McKayla smiles "He's such a mature little boy" she thinks.

"I've also decided to get rid of the list, because everyone on the team has their own unique value." AJ says "Chase told you to say that, didn't he?" Oliver says "Yes, he did." AJ says frustrated "He's not wrong tho" McKayla says.

"Well, I'm glad you guys worked everything out. But I was kinda hoping you'd still wanna get back at him for not trusting you." Oliver says, McKayla frowns "Why?" AJ asks.

"Because I have a really awesome prank I've been dying to pull on him." Oliver says excitedly, McKayla rolls her eyes "Oliver, that is so immature. Let's do it!" AJ says, McKayla galres at them, Oliver clears his throat "Uh I mean, can we do it?" AJ says "Only with your permission Mack" Oliver says distressed.

McKayla takes a deep breath. "I want to make him get rid of those skates." She thinks. "Yeah, sure. Why not?" McKayla says "All right! Watch this. Chase, get up here quick. There's a mission alert!" Oliver says into the Mission Command intercom.

"I'll be right there." Chase responds and climbs the hyperlift with the skates "Whoa, stairs!" Chase slumps, McKayla hides her face and AJ and Oliver laugh.

"That could not have gone better." Oliver laughs, McKayla shakes her head and walks over to Chase.

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