Adam's POV.

Every single day was the same. Wake up, eat a tasteless granola bar thingy, do weird experiments, and catch a glimpse of Chase as I was put back in my room for the rest of the day.

Every other moment was used to try and play memories in my head. Trying to replay moments of successful missions, fun times at school, and even being grounded. Just something where I could see Leo. Where I could see Bree. Where I could see Chase. Where I could see Tasha and Mr. Davenport. Even where I could see Douglas.

I heard the lock click, and one of the guards came in without Dr. Raymond. He grabbed my arm, and didn't even cuff me, which really freaked me out. "What's going on?" I questioned as we started to leave the room.

"The president just issued an immediate release for you and your siblings. You're free to go."

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Bree's POV.

I tried not to scream with pure joy as we were led outside to be picked up by our family, in case it was some kind of weird trick. But when I was led outside and saw Chase and Adam waiting for me, I immediately wrapped my arms around them, feeling Adam pull us close.

"Are they here yet?" I asked after Adam finally let us go. I had to ignore the the long, fading scratches on and around Chase's ears and how red Adam's eyes were. I bet one of my bionics had taken a toll on my body as well, but I hadn't seen myself in three weeks.

Before either of them could answer, Tasha's olive green mini-van pulled up, and I couldn't hold back my excitement as I wrapped my arms around Leo tightly. When I looked up from his shoulder, I saw Tasha hugging both the boys, smiling widely.

We got in the van, and the ride was non-stop talking from Leo. How he was helping Douglas with Davenport Industries, how all our classmates were missing us, and how Mr. Davenport was so excited to find out about our release.

"So, how are you healed? And who was that girl?" Chase asked. Those must've been the questions that had been on his mind the entire time.

"The girl is a genetically engineered super solider. Krane made her and she's the one who crushed my arm. Speaking of my arm, I wasn't supposed to be able to use it again. Douglas used bionic components to save it."

"So, you're bionic now?"

"Just my arm. It has super strength and can generate laser spheres." Just before he could show us anything, Tasha pointed at him and scolded him.

"Not in the car."

We pulled into the driveway of the mansion, and I breathed in the fresh mountain air. Anything was better then that filtered air.

"Welcome home." Douglas smiled as he hugged all of us. "Who's ready for dinner?"

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Chase's POV

We ate dinner on the couch that night after we had changed back into our normal clothes. Mainly because the President was going to address the country about why we were no longer considered a threat.

Tasha turned on the correct channel and settled in beside Leo. If only Mr. Davenport was here. Maybe things could finally get back to normal. After all, we weren't considered a threat any more, so he should be allowed to come home.

As the address started, I couldn't help but feel like something was off. The President's voice had a monotone sound to it, and he just seemed like he wasn't himself. Even if I had never spoken to him, I had seen plenty of his speeches, and while he was serious, he did have a bit more of a liveliness in his voice.

I looked closed at the screen, and had to bite my tongue in order to avoid yelling.

"Chase? Are you okay?" Douglas asked, but I couldn't speak. I pointed my finger at the TV, and heard all of my family members let out a collective gasp.

The President's eyes were glowing bright green.