xlvii. forbidden hero

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~Common Area~

Freya sat at a cyber desk, scrolling through her Pinterest boards while waiting for the bionic team to return from their mission. Freya had been getting bored not being able to go on missions, and she misses the missions. She wants to go on missions and get back to training, but she is afraid she will get hurt again and she won't get back to how she was before.

Freya was thriving before, until it all went down the drain and now she is weaker and afraid. Chase is planning to start private lessons to bring Freya back slowly.

Freya heard the hydroloop return and she put her phone down, turning to it as the doors opened. Adam, Bree, Chase, and Juliet get out of the hydraloop, supporting an injured Leo. Freya frowned at this, getting up with worry for her friend.

"Easy, easy, easy." Adam warned as they helped Leo to a bench.

Chase paused, impatient. "You know, this would be a lot easier without you saying "easy" every two seconds."

"Sorry." Adam apologized. "Careful, careful, careful." They helped Leo sit on a bench and Freya approached them.

"Oh no, do we have another injured bionic?" Freya asked and Leo gave her a nod, holding his ankle.

"You and Leo are twins now," Juliet patted her sister's arm.

"I think Rey's is worse than mine," Leo remarked, and the blonde girl leaned her head on Chase's shoulder.

Bob walked by, noticing Leo. "Uh-oh. Did Leo blow chunks on the hydraloop again?"

"No. We were on a mission and I hurt my ankle." Leo explained.

"And then he blew chunks on the hydraloop again." Bre added with a smile.

"Eww," Freya groaned and Chase rubbed her back.

"You know the drill, Bob." Adam told Bob.

"Puke patrol. I'll grab the mop." Bob pointed at him and walked away.

Adam smiled, proudly. "I've taught him well."

"Just the word makes me feel sick," Freya grumbled with disgust and Chase kissed her head, before helping her sit down next to Leo.

"We were evacuating a steel mill when the roof collapsed." Chase started to explain, keeping his hands on Freya's shoulder and massaging them.

"We were pinned down and Leo had to jump over an industrial grinder to save us." Juliet continued and Freya glanced at her, feeling envious of her sister.

Freya wants to go on missions again. She hates just doing nothing, she wants to help, but she can't and it makes her sad.

Chase let go of Freya and beckoned to Leo. "Come on, buddy. Let's get you to the infirmary and get that leg checked out."

Leo scoffed, getting up. "Would you quit fussing? I'm a grown man. I don't need you to baby me."

Tasha walked in and Leo gasped, reaching for a hug.

"Mommy!" Leo hugs her.

"Oh, I came as soon as you texted me." Tashe remarked with concern as Leo grabbed his ankle.

"I'm not gonna lie. This is a grade-A boo-boo." Leo confessed and Freya let out a laugh.

"Wow, okay." Freya sarcastically scoffed and Juliet helped her stand up as they and the Davenport siblings approached Leo. "What's mine then?"

"A grade-A++ one." Chase shot her an awkward smile, putting his arm around her.

Freya narrowed her eyebrows at him. "For once, I do not want that grade." Chase planted a kiss on her cheek and she sighed, rolling her eyes. Freya was very on edge this week due to her period, and everything set her off now. Chase could sense her irritated behavior and was trying to keep her calm.

"We better get you to your room," Tasha told her son, looking around. "Where is your room?"

"Oh, the other side of the island," Chase informed her.

"Still can't believe you guys got your own island. For Valentine's Day, all I got was a lousy t-shirt that said "I married Donald." Tasha explained and Juliet frowned.

"Let me guess, you burned it?" Juliet asked with a grin, and Tasha shrugged with a cheeky smile.

"Wait, you guys are married?" Adam asked. "I just thought you came over a lot."

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~Mentor's Quarters~

Adam, Bree, Chase, and Juliet walked in and saw Leo lying down on the couch, holding a smoothie. Tasha was in the room, helping Leo.

"Mom...you forgot my tuck-tuck," Leo called and Tasha jogged back over to him

"There you go...sweetie." Tasha pulls a blanket over him and tucks him in. "Now, I will be right there if you need me." Tasha gives him a smile and walks to the other side of the room.

"Tuck-tuck? Kind of milking it, aren't you?" Chase asked Leo as the four approached him.

"If Freya were here, she would electrocute you for how much you are milking it." Juliet remarked, folding her arms and Leo grinned.

"She's just jealous I'm getting milk with cookies at 3:00." Leo smugly replied.

"I'll tell her you said that." Juliet told him, walking over to Adam, who put an arm around her shoulders.

"I'm just glad you're doing better, Leo." Bree smiled at her brother, sitting on the edge of the couch.

"Yeah. You're lucky you didn't get hurt worse. You were this close to being chewed up by that industrial grinder." Adam told him with concern and Juliet looked up at him with wide eyes.

Tasha overhead Adam say this and walked back over to them as Leo looked back at her with wide eyes. "Industrial grinder? Leo, you told me you twisted your ankle jumping for joy."

"He was jumping for joy because he wasn't killed by an industrial grinder." Bree chuckled sheepishly as Leo gave her a look.

"Leo almost got ripped apart by that thing." Adam mentioned and Juliet shot him a glare, nudging his rib. "What?"

"What?! Ripped apart?" Tasha asked with horror as Leo made a cut-it-out gesture from behind Tasha wanting Adam to shut up.

"Oh, that's right." Adam makes the same gesture, not understanding. "He almost got decapitated too."

Juliet threw her arms up, walking over to Chase and Bree with impatience.

Tasha turned to her son, displeased. "Excuse me? Leo, why didn't you stay in the van?"

Chase frowned. "What van?"

"The one you take on all your missions when you're out solving all your mysteries," Tasha remarked and Juliet chuckled, amused.

"Yeah. Why super speed when Bree and I can throw on a trucker hat and be two van-driving mamas." Juliet sarcastically told her and Bree grinned in response. "This is not Scooby Doo."

"I just always thought that you guys did the dangerous stuff while Leo was in the van, saying stuff like "check" and "all clear," Tasha explained.

Leo nervously chuckled. "Check that, Mom."

"All clear, Tasha," Juliet added and Leo glared at the redhead.

"No, no. Leo does all the dangerous stuff with us. This one time, he was dangling from a helicopter on top of a skyscraper. It was super dangerous." Adam explained and Chase, Juliet, and Leo made the cut-it-out gesture from behind Tasha.

"Oh, that's right." Adam gasped. "He almost got decapitated that time too." Juliet groaned, rolling her eyes at her boyfriend. Adam grabbed Leo's head, shaking it. "It's only a matter of time before this thing pops right off." Leo sat there with irritation as Tasha was glaring at him.

Juliet gave Tasha a sheepish thumbs up.

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~Common Area~

Freya was sitting at a cyber desk with Chase as he went over a very specific schedule with her. It was a schedule of when they would do physical therapy and have private lessons, and Freya found it incredibly sweet and nerdy.

"If we follow this schedule that I put together for you, you should be back to our normal Freya." Chase smiled at her, and the blonde girl rested her head on his shoulder.

"We can't be too sure it will work," Freya objected.

"It's a schedule designed by me, it will work," Chase grinned down at her, rubbing her leg assuringly. "Don't worry, Rey. I will make sure you get back to how you were."

"Is there cuddle time on it?" Freya asked, looking up at him with pleading eyes and he chuckled.

"There's plenty of cuddle time, love." Chase softly told her, making eye contact and the two stared at one another with adoration.

I love this boy so much, Freya thought to herself.

"Thank you," Freya softly mumbled to him and cuddled into his side.

Chase kissed her forehead and sighed in her hair.

Bob suddenly trudged in with a giant net filled with junk.

"Ahoy, mateys!"

Chase sighed impatiently as Freya lifted her head and the two turned to Bob.

"Check out all this cool stuff!" Bob called and Chase inspected the stuff using his bionic eye. Freya frowned at it as she put her arms around Chase's shoulders from behind.

"Let's see. A tire, 20 pounds of seaweed, and a broken toilet seat." Chase informed and looked at Bob. "Bob, this is just a bunch of useless junk."

"Unless we need a new toilet seat, cause Adam does some questionable things on the toilet."Freya shrugged and Chase nodded, raising his eyebrows.

"Hey, I'm gonna give this stuff to Bree as a token of my undying love." Bob protested.

Freya and Chase shared a look, before smiling at him.

"In that case, it's perfect." Chase nodded and Freya gave him a thumbs-up.

"I think it's cute he wants to give her a present." Freya giggled and touched the necklace Chase got her for Christmas. "Like you."

"Makes me happy you wear it every day." Chase gently told her, holding her hands. Their yin and Yang bracelets connected and the couple smiled at one another.

Bree walked in and Bob gave her a flirty smirk. Chase and Freya watched the scene with amusement.

"Whoa, slow down. Where's the fire? Oh, it's right here. Because you're the hottest thing I've ever seen." Bob flirted and Bree sighed with a smile.

"What's up, Bob?" Bree asked, containing her impatience.

Bob handed Bree a seaweed necklace. "Oh, this is for you. It's a seaweed necklace."

Bree internally grimaced and grinned politely. "Yeah. I'm gonna pass."

Bree walked by him and Bob turned to her. "I wrestled a manatee for this!" Bob walks out of the room and Bree turned to Freya and Chase.

Suddenly, hydraloop doors open and Caitlin walks out with a suitcase.

"Hi, everyone. I'm here!" Caitlin announced and Freya blinked with shock.

"I thought I was free of her," Freya groaned, rubbing her face.

Chase stood up with surprise. "Caitlin?"

Caitlin scanned the room. "This place is beautiful. Thanks for inviting me."

Bree stood next to Chase, folding her arms. "We didn't invite you."

"We never would anyway." Freya mumbled as she stood up with her crutches and stood next to Chase.

"It was implied, Bree." Caitlin snapped. "I had no idea where you guys went after you left Mission Creek."

"That was the plan." Chase remarked and Freya stifled a laugh.

Caitlin ignored his comment. "So I've been secretly trailing Leo's mom for weeks, hoping she would lead me to you guys."

"Wait. You've been stalking Tasha?" Freya asked.

Caitlin scoffed. "Oh, don't be so dramatic. Is it stalking to follow someone around, day and night?"

Chase looked at his sister and girlfriend for a second. "Yes!"

Caitlin sighed with defeat. "Fine. I've been stalking Tasha!"

"Wait a minute. How did you get past our hydraloop security guard." Bree asked her.

Caitlin's eyes shifted suspiciously. "Let's just say you're gonna need a new one."

"Oh, Caitlin, I'm afraid I have to cut this reunion short." Chase informed Caitlin and Freya vigorously nodded. "No outsider visitors allowed on the island."

Caitlin groaned at the boy. "Ugh, still that guy, huh, Chase?"

"Still that girl, huh, Caitlin?" Freya protested, glaring at her and Caitlin flared her nose in anger. "As he said, you can't be here."

"Oh, but Bree, wants me to stay, right?" Caitlin asked, impatiently and her and Freya looked back at Bree. Chase stood there with raised eyebrows, looking at his sister.

Bree pondered for a second, before sighing. "You know what, sure."

"Really?!" Chase and Freya shrieked.

Caitlin grinned. "Good answer, Bree."

Chase pulled Bree away with Freya following. "What are you doing? You can't stand her."

"I can't stand her!" Freya added.

"But that was back in high school. I have matured. I am a mentor now. I have changed." Bree reasoned and Freya scoffed with disbelief.

"Yeah, but she hasn't." Freya gestured to Caitlin. "She's awful!"

"I know we've had our petty squabbles in the past, but we're beyond that."

Bree walks back over to Caitlin and Freya frowned in annoyance. "We are not beyond that. I'm still petty about her cutting in line!"

Chase hushed her silently and led her back to the girls. Freya groaned, keeping an annoyed expression. Chase kept a hand on her back, massaging it gently.

"Plus, it'll be nice to have another girlfriend to hang out with for a couple of days."

Caitlin shot her a glare. "Couple weeks, Bree."

Bree hummed with irritation, but hid it. "Hmm. Good to see you too, old friend."

"This day just got 10 times worse." Freya mumbled to her boyfriend.

"Cuddle and Mean Girls?" Chase whispered and Freya smiled up at him.

"Yes."

——

~Monroe Quarters~

Cassie was busy cleaning the windows, attempting to ignore the sharp pains she felt in her breasts. It has been almost a week since the pains age started and she is getting worried it could be something serious.

Cassie's mother died of breast cancer, and so did her grandmother. She is not ruling out the option she could have it, or be getting it.

She has tender breasts at the moment, and has developed a lingering cough. Two symptoms of early breast cancer. Cassie is trying her best to ignore it, and hope it goes away soon, but deep down she knows she can't.

A sharp pain struck her right breast, and she dropped the rag, holding her chest. She groaned as she picked up the rag and trudged over to a nearby chair, breathing heavily.

Cassie immediately composed herself when she saw Chase and Freya walk in, greeting them with a smile.

"Hello," she waved and the teens gave her a smile. Freya could sense something was off, and made a face.

"You alright, mom?" Freya asked, and Cassie waved her off.

"Yes, honey, I've just come down with a cold. I'm going to take a shower." Cassie walked by them and gave Freya a kiss on her head, before walking out.

Freya and Chase watched her leave and Freya frowned with worry. "That was odd. I hope she's okay."

Chase rubbed her shoulders. "I'm pretty sure it's just a cold. Seasons are changing."

Freya hesitantly nodded, still worrying. "I guess, yes."

"Let's just cuddle and watch your favorite movie." Chase suggested, and kissed her cheek.

Freya's eyes lingered at the doorway for a second, before she followed Chase to the couch.

"She'll be alright," Freya mumbled to herself as she leaned back. Chase was getting snacks, but he could still hear her. "She has to be. Right, she has to be. It's just a cold-"

"Rey, you're spiraling." Chase interrupted as he brought a bowl of chips over to her. "People get small colds. It's alright."

"Does that mean I can't worry about my own mother?" Freya asked him as he sat down and Freya took the chips, immediately eating them.

"No, you have every right to be worried." Chase assured her, taking her hand and Freya looked at him with worry glistening in her eyes. "I'm just saying don't assume it's all negative. And if it is, we will take care of it."

Freya let out a heavy sigh, nodding. "Alright."

Chase kissed the top of her head, and pulled her into his chest. The couple leaned back and Chase turned on the movie.

——

Chase and Freya's movie session got interrupted by a mission alert. Freya was upset, but she understood.

Freya hated sitting alone while her family was out on a mission that she could be on if it wasn't for Sebastian.

Sebastian. Krane. Those two have ruined her life, and if she ever sees them again, she will not hesitate to end their lives.

Freya felt like she had the weight of the world sitting on her shoulders. The internal struggle felt so strong that even Adam couldn't lift it.

Chase and Freya are starting their private lessons tomorrow morning. It will only involve simple movements that don't require her feet, and Freya felt like a baby having to learn to walk again.

Freya's thoughts were interrupted when the hydroploop doors opened and the bionic team walked out. However, Loe came out with another injury, but this time it was on his forehead.

Freya sighed, pressing her lips together at the sight. "Oh no..."

"Wow, Leo. What are the chances you would get hurt twice in a week?" Chase asked as they all got off the hydroloop. "Actually, I could calculate them for you if you'd like."

Freya stood up, approaching the group. "Another injury? Seems like you're trying really hard to make mine look like nothing."

Leo shook his head. "Trust me, it's not intentional this time."

Freya scoffed, faintly grinning.

Bree patted Leo's back. "You okay? You hit your head pretty hard."

"Yeah, I'm all right." Leo assured her, walking by the group. "I just wanna get upstairs before my mom finds out. I'll just tell her that I have a nasty pimple."

Tasha stood against a pillar. "Good idea."

"Thanks, Mom." Leo said, and gasped. "Mom!"

Freya rubbed her neck, sharing an amused look with her sister.

Tasha stepped off the platform. "You deliberately disobeyed me and went on that mission."

"Mom, I had to go on this mission." Leo reasoned, approaching her. "Look, I'm sorry I disobeyed you. It won't happen again."

"Oh, I know it won't, because you're off the team." Tashe ordered and Freya's eyes grew in shock.

"What?" Freya gasped quietly and Julietshook her head, frowning.

"What?" Leo asked with disbelief.

Adam leaned forward to Tasha. "You might have to talk a little slower. He's lost a lot of blood."

Juliet smacked his arm, pulling him back. "Sometimes you shouldn't talk, dear."

——

"What do you mean I'm off the team?" Leo asked his mother with shock. "These guys depend on me to have their backs, right, guys?"

"Well, actually-" Chase squeezed Freya's side, motioning her to not continue. Freya cleared her throat, stammering. "Yes."

"That's why we send you in first." Juliet awkwardly smiled.

"That's not why we send him in first." Adam objected and Juliet smacked him again.

"Shh!" Bree shushed him and Juliet glared at her boyfriend.

"What am I supposed to do with my bionic arm if I can't go on missions?" Leo asked his mother, glossing over them.

"Tons of stuff. You could change light bulbs superfast or pull weeds out of the yard. Ooh, you could crack walnuts. The world needs more people who can do that." Tasha told her son, trying to lighten the situation. However, it wasn't helping and Leo was still upset.

"Tasha, I think this is a bit of a harsh punishment," Juliet reasoned.

Leo nodded, agreeing with her. "Yeah. Mom, please. I'm begging you."

Tasha shook her head with disappointment. "I'm sorry, Leo. I specifically told you not to go on that mission and you went anyway. You got hurt again, which just proves my point. It's too dangerous for you."

Freya looked away, feeling upset for her friend. First, Freya can't go on missions and now her best friend is off the team. Her life is just getting worse.

Chase shrugged, stepping forward. "You know, she may be onto something. You did get hurt twice in a week. According to my calculations, you're on borrowed time." Freya gave him a look, smacking his arm as Leo glared at him. "Uh, I mean, he'll be fine. We'll get him a helmet." Chase ruffled Leo's hair.

"Now that I actually know what you do on these missions, I'm telling Donald you're done." Tasha declared and Freya sighed looking away with sorrow.

"No. But--" Leo stopped his pleading and sighed, taking his mother's arms. "Oh, all right, fine. I won't go. Let's just enjoy these last few precious moments together before you go home and I don't see you again until....who knows when." Leo shrugged, hoping she bought it.

Tasha gave him an unamused expression and rolled his eyes. "Nice try. You actually think I'm gonna leave you here, so you can just sneak off again? You're moving home with me."

"No," Freya gasped softly and Juliet took her shoulders, sympathetically.

Leo frowned with disbelief. "What?"

"You can't do that." Adam protested. "Who's gonna crack our walnuts?"

Juliet rolled her eyes with annoyance. "You can!"

Adam frowned in confusion for a second, before gasping in realization. "Oh!"

——

~Training Area~

Adam and Juliet walked into the training room, hand in hand. They saw Leo holding a remote, looking at the ceiling.

"Hey, Leo, what are you doing?" Adam asked.

"Oh, nothing. Just hanging out, setting a lethal trap for my mom." Leo casually replied and pressed a button, making a giant metal ball flying past them.

Adam quickly pulled Juliet out of the way, holding her close. Juliet gasped in shock at the action, and Adam frowned.

"Whoa!" Adam yelled, slowly letting go of her, but kept his arm around Juliet. "Wait, you're gonna crush your mom with a giant metal ball?"

"You don't seem like the type to murder, Leo. But, you do you." Juliet remarked, shrugging and Leo shook his head.

"No, I'm gonna impress her by saving her before she gets crushed." Leo explained and the couple nodded.

"Oh." Adam said.

"And you really think it will work?" Juliet asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Nope!" Leo admitted. "But, I'm gonna tell her it's a training exercise. Then I'm gonna hit this button, say the ball is swinging out of control, and before it hits her, I'm gonna destroy with my laser sphere."

"Sounds like a solid plan to me." Adam smiled. "What's the worse that can happen?"

"Death." Juliet simply stated.

"I'm a split second too late, my mom gets crushed to death." Leo answered.

"Rock solid!" Adam nodded and Juliet made a face of concern.

"Am I the only one seeing the issue here?" Juliet asked and the two boys shrugged in response. "Oh my gosh..."

"Babe, there is no issue here," Adam told his girlfriend, who glared up a him and he smiled back at her.

Tasha walks in. "Hey, Leo, you should start packing. We leave first thing in the morning."

"Okay. But can I at least show you a few things I learned here at the academy?" Leo asked as Adam and Juliet moved away, still listening.

"Leo, I don't have time. I still have to get everything ready for tomorrow." Tasha impatiently answered.

"Oh, come on. It's just a simple training exercise. Please?" Leo pleaded and Tasha sighed.

"Fine. But I'm not changing my mind." Tasha folded her arms.

"Great." Leo moved his mom to a specific spot. "Stand right...here."

"Uh, Leo, where's the best place to stand to see your mom get hit?" Adam asked and Juliet smacked her boyfriend, moving him back.

"Adam!" She hissed.

Tasha glared. "What?"

"What he meant is you won't ever hit." Juliet chuckled, trying to cover up Adam's mistake.

"Don't worry, he's gonna rescue you. He's only doing it to prove that he's capable enough to go on missions." Adam confessed and Juliet threw her arms up in defeat as Leo makes the cut it out gesture from behind Tasha.

Adam frowned at Leo. "What is with you and the decapita--" Adam gasped in realization. "Oh. You mean cut it out. Now I get it. Never mind."

Juliet rolled her eyes, whacking his arm and Adam gave her a look. "Well, this motion-" Adam did the cut it out gesture. "Could mean death."

"So, you were gonna try to hit me?" Tasha asked he son with disapproval.

Leo shook his head, lying. "No."

Tasha snatched the remote. "Let me see that thing."

"Mom, wait!"

Tasha presses a button and the giant ball sends Leo flying across the room. Juliet gasped, grabbing Adam in shock.

"Leo!"

"Oh, that was supposed to be you." Adam chuckled before Tasha gasped and ran over to Leo with Juliet following quickly.

——

~Mentor's Quarters~

Adam, Bree, Chase, Leo, Juliet, and Freya were having dinner in the mentor's quarters. It was Leo's final night at the academy and Tasha was making dinner for them.

Freya was devasted that Leo is leaving.

Chase had gotten up with an empty plate, smiling at Tasha. "Thanks for dinner, Tasha. That was delicious. So nice to have a home-cooked meal again."

Freya lifted her empty plate up for Chase, who took it and brought it to the sink for her.

Adam frowned. "Really? I thought the chicken was a little dry."

Juliet nudged him gently. "It was wonderful, Tasha."

Leo's face fell. "I can't believe this is my last night here."

"I know," Freya sighed, resting her head on his shoulder and Leo's head fell on top of hers.

"Tasha, is there any way we can convince you to change your mind?" Bree pleaded and Freya's eyes filled with hope.

"Please," Freya begged and Tasha gave the girls a shrug.

"Sorry, guys. My decision is final." Tasha declared and Freya sighed, shaking her head.

Suddenly, the wind starts to blow, and the electricity flickers as an alarm starts to go off. Freya sits up with concern as Juliet stands up.

"What's going on?" Tasha asked and Chase turned around as everyone approached the monitor showing a Category 5 Hurricane. Freya grabbed Chase's arm with worry and Juliet leaned into her boyfriend.

"A storm is descending on the island with 80-mile-an-hour wind. It's about to hit us dead on."

"Oh no," Freya gasped softly, and Chase put his arm around her back.

"All right. Bree, Freya, and I will evacuate the students to the training area. Juliet, you go get your mom." Chase ordered and turned to Adam and Leo. "You guys batten down the hatches in here then meet us downstairs."

Leo nodded. "Got it."

Bree and Juliet rush out of the room with Chase following close behind with Freya on his back.

——

Juliet rushed into her quarters to find Cassie picking Cinnamon off the floor. Cassie was trying to evacuate, but her pain was slowing her down.

"Mom! We have to go!" Juliet rushed over to her and took Cinnamon from her.

Cassie nodded, wincing in the pain she felt in her chest and let out a cough. "I know."

Juliet put her arm around her mom with worry. "Mom? You don't look so good."

"I'm just tired. Now let's go," Cassie motioned her and Juliet wasn't buying her lie.

"Mom-"

"Juliet, we need to get to safety-"

Interrupting Cassie was a giant gust of wind that shattered a window and Juliet held Cinnamon close and shielded her mom.

Cassie stumbled around, coughing violently.

"Come on!"

Juliet grabbed her mom's arm and super-sped her out of the room before any other windows could shatter.

——

~Training Area~

Juliet super sped her mom and Cinnamon into the Training Area. Cassie stumbled into Juliet, who caught her and looked at her worriedly.

"Mom, you need to sit down," Juliet told her mom, leading her over to the platform.

"Honey, I'm fine-"

"Mom, sit down and rest. You are obviously sick, don't try to sugarcoat it," Juliet ordered firmly and Cassie pressed her lips, nodding.

"Okay." Juliet helped her mom sit down and checked her temperature with her hand.

"No fever. But you're coughing and seem to be in pain." Juliet knelt in front of her, seeing her eye bags and pale skin.

Freya noticed them and went over to them with Chase following. Freya immediately took Cinnamon, sitting next to her mom.

"Mom..." Freya sighed and rubbed her back. "I knew it wasn't just a cold."

"My chest has been tight lightly, especially with my breasts," Cassie admitted and her daughters exchanged a look of concern.

"That usually means-

"Chase, don't say it please." Freya pleaded, not wanting to hear what they all are thinking.

"I know what it probably means." Cassie faintly sighed, lowering her head.

"Tomorrow, we are taking you to the doctor to get you checked," Juliet told her and Cassie hesitantly nodded. Cassie gave her a sympathetic smile. Freya looked away sorrowfully, fearing the worst for her mother.

Chase helped his girlfriend to her feet and gently pulled her away, sensing her upset behavior.

"It will be okay," Chase assured her.

"Her symptoms mean she could have.." Freya couldn't finish the sentence and lowered her head, fighting her tears.

"It's not a for sure thing." Chase objected, lifting her head. His fingers gently touched her chin and he saw her glistening blue eyes. "It could mean many things. Don't jump to conclusions.

"I'm scared," Freya admitted as Chase embraced her, rubbing her back.

"I know." Chase sighed. "I'll always be here, don't worry."

Freya didn't respond and just sighed in his arms. When she found her mom and Juliet leaning on one another, she bit her lip, scared for her life.

She doesn't want to believe her mother could have breast cancer.

Adam walked in with Leo and Tasha. Juliet noticed her boyfriend and gave her mom a reassuring glance. Cassie gave her a weak nod and Juliet approached the group, immediately hugging Adam.

Adam embraced Juliet with worry, looking around at the others. "Hey, you guys okay?"

Chase nodded and pulled away from Freya, but kept an arm around her. "Yeah. Everyone's accounted for."

Cinnamon purred in Freya's arms and the blonde petted her soft fur in response. Cassie slowly got up, but she stumbled and Leo quickly noticed, catching her.

"Woah, Cassie, be careful," Leo advised her and Cassie groaned lightly, leaning into him. "You alright?"

"She's been sick." Juliet told Leo as the group turned to them. Each of them looking at Cassie with worry for the mother.

"Oh no," Tasha said with concern.

"We are taking her to see a doctor tomorrow," Freya informed much to Cassie's dismay of the idea.

"We will make sure you heal in no time," Juliet assured her mother, walking up to her and rubbing her arms. Leo let go of Cassie carefully and allowed the redhead to assist her.

Freya let out a shaky breath, and Chase rubbed her back, attempting to calm her anxiety. The blonde gently put Cinnamon down and found herself pinching her skin.

Chase was quick to see this and grabbed her wrist, stopping her. Freya looked up, her eyes glistening with tears and Chase's eyes found her as he slowly lifted her hand, kissing the top of it.

"Don't." Chase spoke with a hushed voice and Freya flashed him a faint smile, before leaning her head on his shoulder. She felt loved and warmth with the youngest Davenport, he will always make sure she is safe and cared for. No matter what happens.

Chase's eyes grew slightly in realization. He loves Freya.

Bree super speeds in. "Good news, just checked all the structures on the island, only minimal damage." Bree rolled her eyes with disappointment. "And Caitlin survived too."

Freya groaned. "The pain!"

Tasha put her hand on Leo's shoulder with pride. "That was amazing, Leo. The way you took charge and stayed calm in the face of danger, I am very impressed."

"Good job, buddy." Juliet praised the boy, who gave her a grin.

"Proud of you." Freya smiled, lifting her head off Chase and going over to him. She gave him a tight hug and Leo returned it, chuckling. "A true hero."

"Thanks, girls."

"Oh, Leo does stuff like that on missions all the time." Chase mentioned

"Yeah. He's always there for us." Bree added and the Monroe sisters nodded.

Adam shrugged. "Well, whatever part of him isn't severed is always there for us."

Juliet gave him a glare and Freya smacked his chest, rolling her eyes at him.

Tasha gave her sign a faint grin. "You know, I'm still upset that you lied to me about the missions. But it's clear, you are a big part of the team. I don't wanna stand in the way of that."

"He can stay?" Freya asked with a hopeful smile, and Tasha nodded. "Yay!"

Leo chuckled at Freya's excitement and smiled at his mom. "Thanks, mom."

"And Tasha, you are always welcome back to the island." Adam kindly smiled and patted her shoulder. "Just stay out of the kitchen."

Adam walked away and Julied rolled her eyes at him.

"Let's get you to bed, Cassie." Tasha offered, ignoring Adam's comment. "I'll take care of her tonight."

Cassie didn't oppose and allowed Tasha to lead her away. Tasha is her best friend.

"Do you know what she has?" Bree asked with worry.

"Uh..." Freya trailed away, letting go of Leo and rubbing her neck anxiously.

"We are thinking it is-"

"Cancer," Freya reluctantly confessed and her breath hitched. "But, it could not. Let's not talk about it anymore, okay?"

Freya's voice was stern, yet, filled with uneasiness. She was holding back the urge to burst into sobs.

"Freya-"

"Juliet, please." Freya pleaded and her strong tone took back the redhead.

Chase reached for his girlfriend with worry, but the blonde had already started to leave. Her tears, which she desperately tried to hold back, had escaped, and she did not want anyone to see them.

"Just let her be," Leo assured Juliet. "It's been rough for her."

Bree nodded, rubbing Juliet's shoulder. Juliet let out a big exhale and shook her head. "I know. I'll talk to her later."

Chase shook his head, appalled by that idea. Bree and Juliet walked away and Leo turned to some students.

Chase noticed Cinnamon curled up by his feet, and he picked up the cat. "You plus me equals a happy Freya, which is the only type of Freya I want to see. She deserves nothing but happiness, and I will make sure of that."

Chase chuckled to himself and walked in the same direction Freya went.

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Up Next: Spider Island

Oh no, Cassie is getting worse. We pretty much know what she has, but the next chapter will confirm it.

Freya's ankle will be healed after Spider Island! No more boot or crutches! But that doesn't mean she will be fully healed, or start going on missions right away. It will take some time for her to have a full recovery mentally.