"Hey! How are negotiations?" I pondered as Sam and I walked back into the room

"Great actually! We've got enough Clutioniam samples to amplify the serums to make them way stronger," Oliver explained

"And your grandpa is having his mechanics fix the ship. So those thrusters will be up and running in no time," Skylar added

"Plus! He's giving us more space snacks!" Kaz exclaimed, Sam and I exchanged a look as we chuckled

"Thank you, Grandpa. We couldn't have done this without you," I smiled

"It's my pleasure to help my grandchildren. I still have so far to go when helping you two," he spoke, looking at Sam and I

Sam took a deep breath, "Grandpa I'm so sorry. But... it's been a lot to handle lately. And I have some news you should brace yourself for."

She's gonna tell him Dad's dead? Oh boy, I hope he's alright

He nodded, "What is it Samantha?"

She glanced at him sadly, "Dad's... Dad's dead, Grandpa. And... it's been really hard to look at you and not think of him. Of all the things he did to break our family. Which made me really uneasy and I am so sorry."

Grandpa was stunned, holding a hand over his heart as he sat in silence, staring off into the distance, "Grandpa?" I softly asked

"I... I'm sorry. I just... didn't quite expect that. Though I suppose it's not very shocking... what happened... may I ask?" He solemnly spoke

I looked at Sam, she shook her head at me that she couldn't continue, I nodded and took a step forward, in front of Grandpa, "He attacked me. Tried to kill me and our mother.... he gave me no choice. I... I had to..."

My voice cracked, it still shocked me I was able to kill a person, let alone my father, Grandpa gave me a sad look, "No need to go any farther, I... understand. You did what you had to... better him then you."

"But... he was—"

"He was my son, but I did not raise him to be evil. I can't tell you where his resentment for aliens started but I'm glad it has ended. My boy died a long time ago, it's time I start to except that," he softly spoke, standing up slowly to bring Sam and I into a hug

"As long as you girls and Holly are safe, that is all that matters. You are my family, and I understand what you did was necessary," he spoke, we both hugged him back

"Thank you," we spoke, letting go and giving him a small smile

"Now. You all should be off. You've been here far to long and time works differently here. At least another day has passed on Earth," he spoke, we nodded

"Grandpa, before we go... what is the Knights Watch?" Sam asked, his face darkened

"The Knights Watch is a group of people who are convinced I am evil. They have only been made since my father stepped down as Elder. They do not think I am fit to be in my position," he explained, a sad look on his face

"And the Clutioniam, they use it as weapons?" Oliver spoke

"The only material strong enough to penetrate our armor. But fret not, I have no intention of harming them, I hope to make them see peace. They feel abandoned. I want to show them I will provide for them as they have provided for me," Grandpa spoke

Sam and I exchanged a look, "I think we can help you with that."

~~~~~

Oliver and Kaz were 'mission control' for the time being, helping Skylar, Sam, and me find their hidden base

"You're getting closer, the heat signatures dead ahead," Oliver spoke

"Be careful, these guys seem like no joke. After those weapons skills I'd be terrified to go in there," Kaz spoke

"Great pep talk," Skylar scoffed, I chuckled

"Hey, we're the strong ones. Those two couldn't handle our horror movie marathon on Halloween," I reminded, Sam snickered

"I didn't know their voices could go so high," Sam snickered

"Okay, first off, rude. Second off—" Oliver began, before we heard a rustle in the bushes and turned to see some Knights Watch people, brandishing their Clutioniam weapons

"Knights watch ahead!"

"Kinda figured that out!" I retorted, watching as these guys came towards us but we were quicker

Skylar was quick to back kick one who got to close, Sam easily sucker punched them in the jaw, causing them to stumble

I easily kicked another one in the stomach as he came to close, grabbing his head and bashing it into my knee, before punching him in the chest and knocking him away

"Ten meters to their base! You just have to make it there!" Oliver urged

"Forget these guys! We have bigger things!" Sam urged

"They'll come for us! Move it!" I added, running away with Sam and Skylar at my heels, the other Knights Watch men following us

We easily ran through the forest, the smell of fire catching our attention, "This way!"

As we rounded a corner in the forest we stopped short at the makeshift camp of the Knights Watch

It was... sad to say the least. Men and women were walking around camp in tattered clothing, children looked dirty and they all look miserable

"This... is how their living?" Skylar gapped, sadden by the sight

"What do they believe so badly that they are willing to live like this?" Sam asked

"It's... heartbreaking..." I mumbled, just as members of the Knights Watch noticed us and quickly scrambled to attention

"Intruders!" Someone yelled, women were quick to rush the children away as man rushed to grab their weapons

There couldn't be anymore then that small army of maybe 15 that attacked the guards, they held their weapons towards us in a threatening way

"Who are you? What is your business here?" A man growled

"They're part of Clutionia!" A man behind us yelled, it was the few Knights we fought earlier

"Listen, we just want to talk—"

"A peacekeeper? We've had enough of you around! Throw them in the cell!" He yelled, the people behind us began to grab us, we thrashed in their grip

"Please! Just listen! Is this how you want to spend the rest of your lives? Living an endless battle?" I questioned

"We do what we need to do for our people! They don't know yet, but we will save them!"

"Save them from what? What are you fighting for?" Sam questioned

"For our people! He doesn't know what we do!"

"Our Grandfather? The man who was literally born into royalty?" I questioned

"Have you actually voiced your concerns to him?" Sam pondered, the man was silent

"Our weapons are our voices!"

"Violence doesn't solve a problem! It creates one!" Skylar exclaimed

"If you want something to be done talk to him! He's willing to listen! He wants a better life for your people! Do you see the conditions your living in?" Sam spoke

"How many nights do you go without food? Adequate shelter? Clean water?" I asked, the people around him seemed to start to realize they didn't really know what they were fighting for

"He wants to be better for you, he wants to learn. Just give him the chance, tell him what you need, what you want. You have to talk things through to make things better, trust me on that," Sam spoke, glancing at me with a small smile, I smiled back

"They... have a point..." another man commented

"If he's willing to listen..." a woman muttered

"No! No we must stay strong! We have to fight!" The first man spoke

"Are you trying to start a revolution?" Skylar asked, the man glared at her

"I've heard enough, take her away! Take them all away!" The man ordered, but instead the people behind us let us go, he growled

"What are you doing?! Grab them!" He ordered, the people around him stared at him

"Question for you all, who gets to be in charge if you overthrew my grandfather?" I asked

All eyes laid on the man who seemed to be getting angrier by the second, "He doesn't know what the people need!"

"You haven't given him the chance. How long have you been fighting? Is this the life you want for yourselves? For your friends? Your family?" I asked

"Come with us, we'll get you in talk with our grandfather. We'll get you your homes back, food, water, everything you need or want. He wants you to come home where it's safe, where you can be a society again," Sam spoke, gesturing for the others to follow us

A few people came out of hiding, see the commotion and watching as some of the fighters walked over to us, and the others started following

The man got angry, "No! They are liars! Deceivers! No one is more fit to be leader than me!"

"How did they not see he's a narcissist?" Sam whispered to us, we shrugged

As the Knights Watch rallied behind us Sam turned to the man, "If you'd like a second chance, he's willing to give you one."

He glared, "I'll never take anything from that man."

"Suit yourself," I shrugged, before turning to the people behind us

"Let's get you guys home."

~~~~~

Once we returned Grandpa got his guard busy with rehoming the Knights Watch, and he came to us with a big smile

"Thank you for bringing them home, I hope to address their concerns from the lies they were filled with," Grandpa spoke

"Ah no need. Saving people is what we do," I shrugged, he smiled

"You should be off then. You've wasted enough time, the mechanics have fixed your ship, so you're good to go home," Grandpa spoke

"I wish you could come with us," I frowned

"As do I, but I am only a crystal away. You have multiple at your disposal. You may reach me whenever you need me. And shall you need my help, I will be there," Grandpa spoke

"Thank you Grandpa."

"Hey," Sam softly spoke, "We better go. It'll be day three by the time we get home."

I nodded, "Until we meet again?"

He smiled, "Until we meet again."

We gave him one last hug and returned to Oliver, Kaz, and Skylar, "Hey, ready to go?"

"We have to leave? But look at this food! It's so good!" Kaz whined

"Well I'm ready to go, I've missed way to much school," Oliver spoke

"You are the only person I know who would be upset about missing school," Kaz spoke

"Let me warn mission control we're coming home," I spoke, tapping my earpiece, "Space cadet to mission control, anyone there?"

"Oh thank goodness! Scarlett do you know how long it's been since our last communication?! Almost two days!" Davenport warned, I grimaced

"I know! I know, but we're coming home soon. There's a lot I've got to tell everyone. We'll be home within a couple of hours alright?"

"Oh thank goodness, everything at your base is set up for landing. Come home safe, understand?"

"Loud and clear Davenport. We'll see you soon."

"I'll let the kids know. They've been on edge this entire time," Davenport spoke, before ending our communication

"Wait, what excuse are you guys gonna use when you get back?" I asked, remembering they had been gone just as long as I was

"Uh... we hadn't thought that far yet..." Oliver nervously chuckled

"You know what? I've got it."

~~~~~

"And that's why Oliver, Kaz, and Connie were absent from school," I explained, standing in the principal office of Logan High School, he was stunned

"You're saying... Oliver, Kaz, and Connie were helping you with a super secret mission that only the President knows?" He gasped

"Yes sir, I apologize for not explaining earlier but National Security was of the essence," I explained, he gasped for a moment before nodding

"Right! Right of course, um... thank you Phantom for explaining the absences. I'll return their records to normal," he spoke, I smiled

"Thank you so much."

"Oh anything for the nations hero! Can I say it's an honor to meet you? My daughter is a huge fan our yours. She dressed as you for Halloween," he gushed, oh great. A fanboy

I put on a smile, "Would you like me to sign something for her?"

"Well, since you asked..." he spoke, pulling a picture out of his daughter, who was no more than 12, dressed as me, my heart melted, "Would you mind signing this for her? She'd really love it."

I smiled, "Of course!"

I grabbed the photo and a pen, writing a quick note and signing my hero name, handing it back

"Thank you! She'll love it," he smiled

"Of course! Now if you'll excuse me I have hero duties to attend to. Thank you for being so understanding sir."

"Anything for the nations hero. Now go! I won't keep you!"

With one last smile I left the room, standing in front of Oliver, Kaz, and Skylar

"All fixed."

"Seriously, having superhero friends is the greatest," Kaz gushed, I chuckled

"Now since I've resolved that problem, I'm going home. I need a serious nap. Thanks again guys," I spoke

"No problem. We'll get to work on the formula as soon as we can," Oliver spoke

"Gonna take it easy from now on?" Skylar asked, I smiled

"Yeah, I think it's time I stop relying on my lightening and focus on strengthening my other abilities. You're only as good as your other abilities anyway," I explained, she smiled

"I'm proud of you."

"Awww! Yay! I live for that!" I gushed, she laughed

"Now if you'll all excuse me, I have a bed that's calling my name."

~~~~~

"I'm home!" I called, back in my normal clothing as I walked in the door of Davenports house

I heard a loud zoom noise before I felt a body crash into mine, "Thank god! I can't handle these boys alone!"

"Hi Bree. How are you?"

"So much better now that your back! I missed my bestie," she pouted, I chuckled and gave her a squeeze as she let go

"Scarlett!" Chases voice yelled, I beamed as I held my arms out

"Chase!" I squealed, shrieking playfully as he lifted me up in his arms and spun me around

"Please don't ever be gone that long again!" He groaned, I chuckled as he set me down, connecting my lips to his

As we broke apart I smiled, "I'll try, my love."

"Scarlett!" Adam's voice boomed, shoving Chase out of the way as he wrapped me in a bone crushing hug

"Adam! To tight! Even for me!" I gasped, he quickly let go and I regained my breath

"Alright move over people! Brother/Bestie coming through!" Leo ordered, shoving Adam and Chase out of the way as he hugged me

"I thought I was—" Bree began

"Just let him have this," I muttered to her, she smiled playfully as I patted Leo's back and he let go

"It's good to have you home, Scarlett," Davenport smiled as he brought me into a hug

"It's good to be home, and you'll never guess all the crazy stuff that happened," I smiled as I let go

"Well out with it woman!" Leo urged

"I met my Grandfather," I smiled, the others gasped

"But... I thought he was dead?" Bree asked

"Seriously, does anyone in your family actually die?" Adam asked, Chase smacked him on the arm giving him a look

"I'm being serious! He's been living on Clution ever since he gave me his powers. It's the only way he can survive such a power drainage. He's their 'Elder' which is essentially their ruler," I explained

"Scarlett that's amazing!" Davenport exclaimed

"Wait... if your Grandfather rules a whole planet... doesn't that technically make you a Princess?" Leo asked

"Uh... I don't know. Possibly?" I shrugged

"I always knew my nickname for you was so fitting," Chase smirked, I rolled my eyes playfully

"Also! I've decided it's time I stop focusing so heavily on my lightening powers coming back. My Grandpa made me realize I'm just as strong without them, so I'm going to focus on my other abilities and not worry so much about my lightening. It comes back great! But if not, no worries. I need a good chance of pace anyways," I added, the others smiled at me

"That's a really big step to take, Scarlett. I'm very proud of you," Davenport encouraged

"We all are," Chase added, wrapping his arms around me

"Thanks everyone."

"Ok, onto the important things. Did you bring anything cool back for us?" Adam asked

"I agree with Adam. Which is something I don't say often," Leo added

"Well... I've got a spaceship filled with space snacks?" I offered

"Well then come on woman! To the Phantom ship!"