Episode 16: The Rise of the Lost Soldiers (part 1)
A while passed Harper walked away for a day, she kind of freaked out about what happened between her and Chase and needed some time to think.
She and Chase didn't touch the subject of the kiss anymore, they just ignored what happened but Chase was already getting bothered by it.
Leo was in charge of the PR of the young Bionics, but Adam, Bree and Chase were bothered by the fake news that the gossip sites said about them, the distorted news was already going too far.
Leo and Harper were in the lab"Look, you're getting famous too!" Leo says "what? really?" Harper says.
"yeah look at this headline "who is the mysterious girl who is always with the bionic team" and "would that be the girl bionic too?"" Leo says "well at least nobody said anything about me being a criminal" Harper says.
"actually it's here "who's the criminal who broke out of jail to join the bionic team?"" Leo says "what!? I didn't break out of jail! And if I had run away I certainly wouldn't have come here" Harper says.
"where would you go?" Leo ask "I would go to an isolated island to find a population of natives, declare the island a country, and become president of this country" Harper says.
"your dreams are very realistic" Leo says sarcastically "and I didn't even mention that with me in command, we would become a world power in less than a year" Harper smirk.
Adam, Bree and Chase enter the lab "Leo, look at this. It's bad enough that magazines are twisting the facts, but now gossip sites are now writing all sorts of lies about us" Chase says.
"Yeah. Like I can't keep a boyfriend" Bree says "And that I'm a nerd" Chase says "And also a bunch of stuff that isn't true" Adam says.
"Guys, look. This is the price of fame. Now you see why I've chosen to live my bionic life out of the spotlight...and take my modest 25 percent as your manager" Leo says.
"Leo, this is wrong. The world is not seeing us for who we really are" Chase says "Yeah. People need to know that I'm a humble, down to Earth, bionic super model" Bree says.
"I agree with them" Harper says in a frustrated tone "why? what did you read?" Leo ask "I don't know Leo, but the world needs to see that I'm not a BOY!" Harper shows a headline, outraged.
"Look, I have a fix. When you guys first went public, a production company wanted to do a live reality show about you, but Big D turned them down" Leo says.
"Davenport is going away on a business trip, so I'll call the company and let them know we've reconsidered. They'll send in camera crews to follow you around" Leo says.
"Yes. Then the whole world will see how things really are" Chase says "Come to think of it, are you guys sure you want to show the world how things really are!?" Harper says.
"yeah, why do you think that's a bad idea?" Adam ask "no, because we're such well organized people and totally focused on the missions and nothing else, right?" Harper says sarcastically.
"obviously we're going to be more careful than usual" Chase says "yeah and I'm going to have highlights in my hair which will make me prettier than I am now" Bree says "See how I said "focused"" Harper rolls her eyes.
"that was a great idea, Leo" Adam says "Well, as the article says 'I am the bionic team's brilliant mastermind'" Leo says convinced.
"Really? 'Cause according to this website, you're our "adorable eight year old sidekick, Lee Clooney." Adam says "That's your blog" Leo says "Huh, should've known. I spelled my own name wrong" Adam says.
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The next day the film crew goes to the lab to record Adam, Bree and Chase.
Leo is being made up by one of the women on the film crew.
Harper enters the lab, she has her hair in a ponytail and wears a knee-length dress.
"Harper why are you dressed like that, you never wear a dress in the lab" Leo aks "this is me showing people on that website that first, I'm a girl and second I understand fashion, not biker fashion and weird nerd fashion but fashion fashion!!" Harper says.
"seriously did they say all that? I always say that there are other clothes besides hero t-shirts and leather jackets...but you never listen to me!" Leo says, Harper makes an annoyed face and goes to her counter.
"Okay, people, we go live in Four minutes!" Leo says.
Chase approaches Harper, he gets a little shy, it's been like this the last few days "hey" he says calmly "hi" she replies.
"you look...pretty" Chase says quietly with a slight smile on his face, Harper just nods and continues what she's doing.
"Okay I can't take this anymore" Chase says turning off the cyber desk she was messing with.
"Harper why are you doing this?" Chase asks "this what?" Harper says "You're ignoring me!" Chase says "I'm not ignoring you I've been talking to you" Harper says.
"come on Harper! You know what I'm talking about, I tried to play your game 'cause I thought it would make you feel better, but I can't!" Chase says, Harper looks down.
"we have to talk about that!" Chase says "that wasn't a big deal" Harper says "wasn't it?" Chase says keeping a straight face.
"Chase, It was just a kiss" Harper says nervously "Harper I know you! It wasn't just a kiss...it wasn't for me" Chase says and leaves because they're about to start filming.
Harper faces the table thoughtfully, she sighs.
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"Leo, why is there a camera crew in here?" Mr Davenport enters the lab.
"It's for a new TV show we're filming, called "What happened to your business trip?!"" Leo says confused.
"Leo, I don't want people seeing our
private lives. The more people see, the more they'll start criticizing every move Adam, Bree and Chase make, and it'll start messing with their heads!" Mr Davenport says.
"weren't You the one who started messing with their heads by keeping them locked in the basement their entire lives?" Harper says, Mr Davenport looks at her irritably.
"look,You have nothing to prove. And by doing this, you're just feeding into the frenzy" Mr Davenport says "Look, for the record, I think going on television is a huge mistake" Mr Davenport says.
"We're live!" Leo says "Hello! Hi. I'm Donald Davenport, brilliant, genius inventor who..""Was just leaving" Leo interrupts Mr Davenport talking to the camera.
"No, I'm not!""yes you are!" Harper says pushing him.
"hello, I'm Harper Krane, I'm Mr Davenport's right hand in Davenport Industries, I'm an important member of this team for the record, I helped in the development of..""Oh she's so sweet she really helps me a lot when I can't find my screwdriver" Mr Davenport says hugging Harper and appearing on camera.
"well...I'm a genius girl with over 200 IQ, which since I mentioned is a lot more than this guy has.." Harper says with a fake laugh at Davenport "Okay now you've made your name, get out!..."Mr Davenport pushes her.
"You do know the camera adds ten pounds? And in that outfit, it's more like twenty" Leo tells Mr Davenport.
"Excuse me, while I change into something a little more flattering" Mr Davenport says "Wait, stay out of my closet!" Leo says running after Mr Davenport who left the lab.
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A while later
Adam, Bree and Chase end up causing a blackout everywhere and they start arguing about it, and people have protests to stop them.
people are protesting in the front yard of the House.
"Hey, Leo, what's all that noise?" Chase ask "Angry protesters. They're demanding that you leave Mission Creek" Leo says.
"Wait, hold on, why do they want us to move? This is our home" Bree says "Okay, the President said that he was gonna take care of things. Let's just stay calm and hope for the best" Chase says.
Harper enters the house, holding a door, literally holding a door, with a not happy face, everyone looks at her confused.
"what does that mean girl!?" Leo says confused "that people are crazy!!" Harper screams.
"they found out where I live, and they think I'm bionic so they went to protest at my house and STOLE MY DOOR!!" Harper says irritated leaning the door against the wall.
"Why did they rob your door?" Chase ask "How am I supposed to know!? I had to run three blocks after the kids who stole my door, now I don't want to go home on the possibility of my windows are no longer there!!" Harper says angry.
"this is getting out of hand" Bree says "I better check on Perry... She went out there 20 minutes ago to calm them down. You three stay here" Leo says.
Leo opens the door and faces Perry in the crowd "Go away, freaks! Get out of Mission Creek!" Perry and the crowd yell.
"What are you doing?!" Leo ask "Getting on the right side of history" Perry says, Leo pull her in.
"You're supposed to be helping us!" Leo says "I know, but I still have a ton of t-shirts and stuff...So now, I'm selling bionic souvenirs so people can burn them" Perry says "your clothes that should be burnt, what combination is that!?" Harper says.
"since when do you understand fashion?" Adam asks "Since always Adam!! don't belive fake news!!" Harper says.
"Look, I can see you're upset, and despite my enjoyment of it, I'm gonna make it up to you" Perry says she goes outside with a mega phone.
"Attention, unwashed masses! Remove your self from the premises! Don't make me get my crossbow!" Perry says, the crowd starts throwing trash at Perry in the door way.
"Dooley! Do something!" Perry says "All right, back off! Now!" Leo says and accidentally fires laser sphere at the crowd.
"It's another bionic freak! Get him!" The crowd screams crowd begins to push their way into the house.
"Wait, hey, what are you doing? Get outta here!" Adam says It uses enhanced lung capacity to blow all the protesters and Perry away.
"Adam, don't!" Mr Davenport says approaching "Don't what?" Adam says.
"you could have thrown my door at them instead" Harper suggests pointing to the door "Why is there a door in my living room?" Mr Davenport ask "want to change yours is prettier?" Harper says.
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Adam, Bree and Chase get into a big fight, Leo and Harper just watch but there's nothing they can do about it.
Later they all have a conference with the president.
"I told you to lay low, Why would you use your bionics on those people? I can't even defend you now" The president says "You don't have to Mr. President" Chase says.
"Of course I do. You know, people are terrified and they have every right to be" the president says "No. I mean you don't have to defend us anymore. Because as of today...we're dissolving the team" Chase says.
"What? Davenport, is this true?" President says "I'm sorry, Mr. President. I tried to talk them out of it but their decision is final, they're done" Mr Davenport says.
Adam, Bree and Chase walk off separately.
"I can't believe it" Leo says "Neither do I" Harper says "Do you think we can handle their work now?" Leo says, Harper frowns at him "I know you're not bionic but.." Leo says,.Harper shakes her head and leaves.
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Harper goes to Chase who is in the living room.
"are you okay?" Harper asks as she approaches "I will" Chase says.
"don't you think it was a little radical to break up the team?" Harper says leaning on the table and crossing her arms.
"I didn't see any other alternative"
Chase says "It's not that hard to make amends with people.." Harper says "You don't understand" Chase says.
"maybe not I'm just an ex-criminal who got a government pardon....what do I know right!?" Harper gives a slight smile "that's different, you're not bionic so people don't see you as a weapon" Chase says "yeah...you're right" Harper says.
Chase looks at her "well...i Guess we have to talk huh?" Harper says "we don't have to, but we can" Chase smirks.
"No Chase I think...we have to talk I feel terrible that we're in this situation" Harper says, Chase takes a deep breath.
"Look. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you or anything I just panicked" Harper says "why?" Chase asks.
"Chase I...I like you! Like...I really like you" Harper says without looking at him shyly, Chase smiles.
"I don't know how not even why but...I just feel it" Harper laughs lightly, Chase smiles puts his hands in his pockets shyly.
"I...I really like you too" Chase says it quick and low tone, he's a little nervous, Harper smile at him, she nods with her arms crossed.
"You...are the only girl I can be with...you know?" Chase says nervously "I know" Harper laughs softly, Chase smiles.
"uh Harper I..""Harper!" Leo yells coming out of the elevator, Chase sighs, Harper looks at him disappointed that she didn't hear the conclusion.
"Harper Big D wants to talk to you" Leo says "um..okay Fine" Harper says, she looks at Chase, he scratches the back of his head "go there!" Chase smiles.
Harper nods and leaves, Chase closes his eyes and sighs with a slight smile Even though he couldn't complete the words he wanted to tell her.
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