# Episode 21| Super Powers Flow in Mysterious Ways

At Mission Command, Douglas and Chase are working as usual.

Harper walks out the HyperLift with a hammer in her hand.

"you won't believe it" Harper says "hey girl" Douglas says "Hi Darling, what's up?" Chase says.

Harper shows Chase the hammer and puts her arm on the cyber desk "Hammer my arm" Harper says "what!?" Chase aks.

"hammer it with everything, go" Harper says handing him the hammer "No, are you crazy!?" Chase says "we knew this moment would come boy, it's time to take her to the mental hospital" Douglas puts his hand on Chase's shoulder

Harper rolls her eyes "sissy" Harper picks up the hammer and holds it up "NO!" Chase and Douglas say and Harper hammers her own arm, but the hammer breaks when it touches her arm, the head of the hammer breaks into pieces.

Harper throws only the handle of the hammer on the table, showing Chase and Douglas who are scared and staring at her with wide eyes, her arm that is intact.

"What the fuck was that!?" Douglas says "Woah!" Chase says in disbelief, He goes to her and takes her arm.

"Is that the arm that was affected by Sebastian's powers?" Chase says "yeah, remember I said I never felt it the same way again, well, it's literally not the same" Harper says.

"Your arm must have absorbed some of the energy from Sebastian's powers...Are you sure it's just this arm?" Douglas says.

"Yes, and just those areas that were burned when I fought him, as if my skin absorbed the energy and created some kind of indestructible protective layer " Harper says "That's amazing!" Douglas says.

"do you feel things?" Chase takes her arm "yes, but nothing penetrates my skin" Harper says "Put your arm here" Douglas takes out a device to analyze Harper's arm.

"Wow that's really amazing" Chase says "what happened?" Harper asks "It's as if the energy of Sebastian's powers and your bionic structure have fused into one thing" Chase says.

"super powers and bionics fused?" Douglas thinks "I didn't know that was possible" Harper says "neither did we" Douglas says.

"wait so I have super powers?" Harper asks "Almost that, it's more like bionics evolved to a super level" Douglas says.

"So Sebastian is right about going after bionics having superpowers" Chase says.

"that would increase the capacity of bionics and superpowers a thousand times, after all..." Douglas says "Super powers and bionics can work together as one" Harper says.

"More importantly, super powers can merge with bionics" Chase says "wait but Bree isn't a bionic with super powers, that shouldn't be news" Douglas says.

"No, Bree has bionics AND super powers, the two were never fused, her powers have no connection to bionics they only work as extra abilities" Chase says "Wait, so the bionics of this arm don't just work because of the bionic structure?" Harper looks at the arm.

"Actually, your bionic structure works, but it only works based on based on Arcturion energy, because from what I've seen here, if it weren't for that your bionics on this arm would never work again" Chase says "Woah!" Harper says.

"that's quite a discovery!" Harper says "But that doesn't mean it's a good discovery" Chad says.

"what do you mean?" Harper ask "I need a meeting with the rest of the team" Chase says worriedly, Harper leaves to tell the others.

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All the Elite Force gathers at Mission Command, Harper shows them her super powers.

"Wow so you have super powers now!" Kaz asks "almost that but it's only in that arm" Harper says.

"so you only have one super arm?What will be your superhero name, Girl Arm or Wonder Arm" Adam laughs "shut up!" Harper says irritated.

"Hey! I'm the arm guy you stole my thing!" Leo says "I didn't steal it, I did better" Harper smirk.

"No, I was the Wonder Arm first!" Leo says "And you say that with pride?" Bree chuckles, Kaz follows her in laughter and goes to Leo.

"Calm down Leo, you're still the guy with the bionic arm" Kaz says "Harper is the girl with super powers arm...I'm not saying that your bionic arm is inferior, but Harper's is much cooler" Kaz chuckles.

"How did this happen?" Bree aks "when I fought Sebastian and he fried my arm, part of the energy from his powers merged with my bionic structure" Harper says.

"A fusion between super powers and bionics" Skylar says "So here we have another case of someone with super powers because of Arcturion" Oliver says.

"It doesn't make sense, does it mean that anyone who fights Sebastian and comes into contact with his powers will gain super powers too?" Leo asks "Leo be more discreet,We all saw that you want to overcome Harper's powers, but take it easy" Adam says, Leo rolls his eyes.

"That's what worries me, super powers flow in mysterious and unpredictable ways, they don't follow rules or patterns other than just one rule..." Chase says.

"Which one?" Kaz ask "they always come from one source, in this case the Arcturion" Chase says.

"Where are you going whit that, Chase?" Skylar ask "Let's face it, that this energy is powerful and unknown and manifests in so many different and always dangerous ways, we will never be able to stop while this source is still exist" Chase says "What do you mean?" Oliver says.

Chase sighs. "Look, I know you guys don't want to hear this but I don't see any other better option than to destroy it" Chase says.

"No, we can't destroy it, it's too valuable" Skylar says "if we don't destroy it, it will destroy us all first!" Chase says "Don't be hasty Chase" Bree says.

"I'm not, Arcturion is the main source, if Sebastian reaches that stone it could be the end, if we destroy it, we destroy the problem in itself" Chase says "This is too dangerous" Leo says.

"Even if we destroy the Arcturion, it doesn't mean it will end the problems, it will still have everything that was taken from it, it will still have the serum, and the DNA and cells of everyone who has ever had contact with it or it's energy like me, Bree, Kaz, Oliver and so on " Harper says.

"But do you agree with me?" Chase asks "well...I agree that we can't let Sebastian find this, if we're going to have to destroy it for it then be It" Harper says.

"We can't destroy it, and if it is still the source to solve problems" Kaz says "Okay, let's say we're going to destroy it, how are we going to do that?" Bree says.

"We can't, if simple contact with the rock almost results in death, imagine what will happen to anyone who tries to destroy it" Skylar says "If there's one thing I know, it's that everything has a way of breaking!" Adam says.

"Adam is right, it is impossible that there is no way to destroy the Arcturion, everything has a weak point" Harper says.

"And as for the consequences that destruction can cause, what if the stone causes a nuclear explosion" Skylar says "we have no guarantee that that can't happen" Oliver says "I also don't think we have enough firepower to destroy it" Kaz says.

"Wait, this is getting really confusing so let's take a vote" Adam says, Chase rolls his eyes.

"Who votes to destroy the Arthur" Adam says "Arcturion!" Chase corrects "That's what I said" Adam says.

"whoever votes to destroy it raise your hand" Adam says, Chase raises his hand and looks around.

"It makes sense to me" Harper raises her hand "Well, I don't know, but I agree with Harper, if we need to destroy it to keep Sebastian away, so be it" Bree raises her hand "I agree, this thing is dangerous" Leo says and raises his hand.

"Well, now whoever thinks we shouldn't destroy it, raise your hand" Adam says.

"It's dangerous for us to destroy the consequences could be catastrophic" Skylar raises her hand "I think it's too valuable to destroy like this" Oliver raises his hands "I agree, At least we should wait until we understand how it works" Kaz says.

"Okay so it's four against three, and we're not going to destroy the rock!" Adam says.

"Adam, you didn't vote" Bree says "Oh it's because I don't know what to do either" Adam says.

"it doesn't matter this conversation isn't going to get us anywhere" Chase says "I don't think we need to worry Arcturion is safe with us, isn't it" Skylar says.

"but until when?" Chase says "Chase calm down, we have everything under control it's just a hypothesis we're just thinking" Harper says, Chase looks at her worriedly.

"I don't even know why we're discussing this" Bree says, Chase sighs.

"just promise me one thing, no one can know about this" Chase says pointing to Harper's arm.

"don't worry Chase, we won't.." "No, I'm serious, no one but the people in this room right now should know this!" Chase says firmly, Harper frowns "We promise" Bree says, Chase nods.

"are you okay?" Harper asks, Chase looks at her "yeah" Chase says caressing her cheek gently and leaving the room.

Bree goes to Harper "he's not okay" Bree says "he's worried about something" Harper says.

"Is it about Arcturion?" Bree asks "No, it's something else, or millions of things and possibilities at the same time" Harper says.

"and isn't that normal for Chase?" Bree smirk "He thinks a lot, more than my thinking can keep up with" Harper says.

"I know, I bet he's already imagined a thousand different catastrophes that could happen because of the rock or because of... this" Bree points to Harper's arm.

"Probably, but it doesn't change anything" Harper says "do you understand why he was one of the last to know about my powers?" Bree says, Harper lightly agrees.

"do you really think we should destroy the Arcturion?" Bree asks "I think we should destroy Sebastian" Harper says irritated and leaves.

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Chase is on the terrace looking at the city, Douglas approaches.

"Chase?" Douglas asks, Chase takes a deep breath "Everything okay?" Chase asks "that's what I ask you, are you okay?" Douglas says stopping next to him.

Chase stays silent for a second.

"you seem worried since Harper you know...hammered her own arm, being honest you have every right to be freaking out after that" Douglas chuckles and Chase remains silent.

"Talk to me boy" Douglas says "No, I'm not okay" Chase says "Why?" Douglas ask "There are a million reasons why I shouldn't be calm right now" Chase says.

"is it Harper?" Douglas ask, Chase sighs "Douglas, has it ever crossed your mind what would happen if they found out about superheroes?" Chase looks at Douglas.

"I imagine the same thing happened when they discovered your bionics" Douglas says "No, it could be much worse, how the world will react to seeing people from other planets, something they don't even know yet if it's possible, seeing alien artifacts that change biological structures to inexplicable levels, things that our science has never been able to explain..." Chase says slightly irritated and scared.

"It could be a scandal" Douglas says "yeah, and she's in the middle of it right now, and there's nothing I can do if everything suddenly changes" Chase says with concern clear in his eyes.

"but maybe not, maybe she and the others are even more respected for their heroic acts, superheroes bring hope and safty" Douglas says "Maybe, but all it takes is one slip, for the world to turn against them...We know this, this has happened to us, and we got around it, but what if they don't?" Chase says worriedly.

"Chase you are exaggerating" Douglas says.

"Am I? Think with me...There are more than 90 superheroes in the world and as you can see, every day a new one may appear, not not to mention the super villains. And one day the world discovers that they have been living among us all this time, and that several global crises and catastrophes were caused by them.... Yes, many saved the world but there will always be those who want to destroy it like Sebastian, and because of that do you think the government will leave it?" Chase says firmly "Chase..." Douglas says.

"What am I going to do if the government comes knocking on our door and wants to take her and Bree and everyone else to a facility , huh? what chance do I have against that !?" Chase says.

"You're thinking too much" Douglas says "maybe but I can't risk losing her!" Chase says.

"Don't worry, that's what the superhero code is for" Douglas says, Chase puts his hand on his head.

"You'll never lose her Chase, I know you, me, none of us will let that happen" Douglas says, Chase sighs.

"Thanks Douglas, I just... I don't understand super powers, it scares me" Chase says.

"I know, but you're smart enough to know how to deal with it and get around it" Douglas says patting his back, Chase smiles at Douglas and looks back at the city.

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Chase returns to Mission Command, With the Arcturion in hand, he puts it on one of the tables, and opens Bree, Kaz and Oliver's files, as well as the scan of Harper's arm that he had on his internal hard drive.

He was determined to find out what he could about Arcturion and how to destroy it.

"Okay, there has to be a way" Chase says, Bree walks in "Chase? What are you doing?" Bree says.

"Studying this thing, I...I'm able to understand it" Chase says "No one ever said you weren't" Bree says "I know, but I feel this way, and I'm tired of it" Chase says.

"Chase, why are you so into this, it's been a few months since Sebastian's attack and everything is calm" Bree says "yeah, too calm" Chase says.

"You're paranoid" Bree says "I'm not, It's my job to know things so we can stay prepared, I have the responsibility to know how to deal with the situation. Months have passed and I have nothing!" Chase says.

"are you talking about Arcturion?" Bree ask "not only that...Look, Sebastian destroyed the island apparently for no reason, because he didn't destroy it with the intention of ending us, but he wanted us there" Chase says, Bree thinks.

"he captured me for my chip but changed his mind as soon as he saw Harper but he never said he wanted her chip but he wanted something from her, He hasn't spoken out yet but i'm sure he's been watching us..." Chase says.

"How?" Bree says, Chase shows Bree news, headlines and everything on the internet in the last few weeks about them and Davenport Industries "Is there a way to not watch us?" Chase says.

Bree crosses her arms "You're saying he's waiting for the perfect moment" Bree says.

"yes, he's going after any source of power he can find, he's a power freak like Krane was, the kind who won't stop until his own excess power destroys him or someone else destroys him first " Chase says "That's why you want to destroy Arcturion" Bree says.

"He won't get a chip compatible with his bionics that is as powerful as he wants it to be, he can't, this chip doesn't exist" Chase says, Bree tries to follow his reasoning.

"All that will be left for him is the source of super powers" Chase says.

"Okay But going back to everything he's done, it doesn't make sense... there are still loose ends" Bree says "It's these loose ends that worry me, it could mean have another plan happening in the background" Chase looks at the cyber desk he opens some files from the prison where Sebastian was.

"what would that plan be?" Bree ask "I don't know...yet" Chase says "but what are you planning to do" Bree says "at the moment get as much information about this rock as I can" Chase says going to Arcturion.

"But I want to make it clear that if Sebastian attacks again, I will destroy this thing myself and I don't care whether it is valuable or not" Chase says determined.

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Later Chase goes to his room and sees Harper on the couch sleeping, he stops and watches her with a smile after a while.


Harper feels his presence and slowly opens her eyes.

"finally, I already thought you were going to sleep at Mission Command again" Harper says "No, I don't like not being with you" Chase sits on the arm of the couch.

"Chase, if you're worried about something, you can tell me" Harper says "I'm fine" Chase says.

"Don't lie to me, don't try to protect me by depriving me of information, I don't like that" Harper says, Chase looks at her thoughtfully "I'm fine, really, I was just thinking too much, sometimes it makes me a little paranoid" Chase sighs.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you feel like this" Harper says "It's not your fault, I've always been like this" Chase says, Harper looks at him and smiles thinking of a way to cheer him up.

"I'm sorry, but I think all you have to do is accept it, Accept that you're dating a superhero now" Harper says in a convinced way, Chase smiles and straightens up.

"No, I'm dating less than half a superhero, technically" Chase says "you underestimate my power" Harper laughs.


Chase laughs, Harper sits down "maybe" Chase says "Don't worry, it's still me, I mean, a more powerful version of myself" Harper says going over to him and laying her head on his lap.

Chase looks down at her, rolling his eyes.

"Don't be intimidated" Harper says in a teasing tone, Chase laughs.

"You're so silly" Chase says laughing "maybe after all you're the smart guy in this relationship" Harper says getting up and tapping his nose lightly with her finger, Chase smiles gently.

"I love you" Harper says she hugs his neck "you're like a beautiful organized bookshelf in the big messy room that is my life" Harper smiles at him, Chase kisses her forehead.

"Hey it's okay, you don't have to worry about anything okay?" Harper says "I don't..." "Hey repeat after me, everything is fine, and everything is going to be fine" Harper says, Chase rolls his eyes.

"everything is fine and everything is going to be fine" Chase chuckles, Harper smiles seeing his smile.

Harper leans her forehead against his forehead, while Chase gently caresses the back of her head "I just don't know what to do" Chase says through a sigh, thinking out loud.

Harper looks at him and smiles "just... say you love me without saying you love me" Harper smirks.

Chase looks into her eyes, holds her hands and kisses it, a calm and soft kiss on her hands, Harper wrinkles her nose.

"Better?" Harper says "Much better" Chase whispers, and gets off the arm of the couch, sitting on the couch and hugging Harper.

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