Sym Bionic Titan: Together As One

Chapter 8: I'm The Only One Who Can

It's Thursday afternoon in the cafeteria Lance, Ilana and Newton sit down to eat.

"Is Simon not here today?" Ilana asked not seeing him anywhere to be found.

"Negative I don't remember seeing him at all today." said Newton.

"I'm sure he has his reasons for not being here." said Lance is a somewhat uninterested voice and ate some of his soup.

"Something wrong with you today Lance?" Ilana asked noticing the tone of his voice.

"Not sure but I get the feeling something's gonna happen and my guts never wrong." said Lance.

"I'm sure it's just all in your head." said Newton to reassure him.

"You're probably right." said Lance somewhat sure he might just be imagining it.

As the trio enjoyed their lunch the stage area started getting a crowd causing the trio to become curious.

"What's going on?" Lance asked.

"Maybe something is happening." said Ilana.

"That reminds me I heard we will be having a mystery guest just the other day with reward to those who participate." Newton stated.

"Participate in what?" Lance and Ilana asked.

Before they could get an answer the cafeteria doors swung open with soldiers walking in, making way for General Steel to walk in and take center stage.

"Steel?" the trio asked seeing him make his way on the stage.

Steel cleared his throat. "Listen up maggots I'm here as a favor to my long time friend your principal to show some discipline and responsibility hot wired into your minds with my two day training camp. Of course those who make it thru get the reward of having A's in all your classes as well as get to skip gym class for two whole weeks." he stated explaining why he is there.

The student's started cheering in excitement thinking this is a nice and simple to raise their grade and skip gym without being in trouble for two whole weeks.

"Of course failing this training camp will set all your current grades to C's causing you to work your butts off to not fail this semester." Steel warned. "Now I'll callout who decided to sign up and give this camp a try."

Steel began to call out the one's who chose to give the camp a try as the trio discussed why he is actually here.

"I'm not buying any of that." said Lance turning back to face Ilana and Newton.

"He's clearly using the training camp as an excuse to keep a close eye on us." Newton added.

"Luckily none of us signed up for his silly little camp so we won't fall for his trap that easily." said Ilana.

"Lance Lunis." Steel called out.

"What!" said Lance surprised his name was on the list.

The crowd moved somewhat letting both Lance and Steel able to see one another clearly.

"What's the meaning of this? I never signed up for this!" Lance stated standing up and slamming one hand on the table.

"Says here you're an expectation and this course will not affect your grades. Your grades may be good but you have a tendency to ignore instructions and I have the courtesy of fixing that." Steel replied with a smirk.

"If it won't affect my grades then I could choose not to attend it." Lance stated.

"You misheard me your grades won't be affected as long you attend and learn to respect the orders given to you." said Steel.

"How is that any fair?" said Lance.

"Life isn't fair now sit down and accept this program or fail." Steel ordered.

Lance sat down and turn away from Steel. "Now before I was interrupted let's continue with the roll call." said Steel continuing the roll call

"Looks like I don't have a way out of this." said Lance facing Ilana and Newton.

"Guess you'll have to attend and beat Steel at his own game." said Ilana.

"Seeing as most earth military training is far less harder than most Galalunian training you should have no trouble passing the program." said Newton.

"Just make sure to be on your best behavior because Steel will use that against you." Ilana warned him.

"Thanks for the pep talk guys I think this will be a lot easier then I thought it will be." said Lance.

"Just to be safe you should leave your watch with us to make sure Steel isn't gonna pull a fast one and look thru your stuff." Newton warned Lance.

"You're probably right. Guess I'll need to use that phone I always leave at home instead." said Lance eating his food.

"Good because we never knew what might when Steel is involved." said Ilana.

With only a few minutes passing Steel finished listing off the last of Students that signed up for the training camp.

"Just for a reminder we leave for camp at 6pm tonight be here on time or it's an automatic fail. I'm going to enjoy these next two days." said Steel glancing over towards the trio trying not make it obvious he has his eyes on them.

At the G3 base Simon was sitting down in front of Solomon's desk wondering what he did. All of a sudden the door popped open getting Simons attention.

"Look who it." said a male voice noticing Simon in the chair.

"Are you still going on about that, Booker?" ask Simon with an annoyed look on his face.

"It was your mistake for allowing some potential threats onto the base so easily." said Booker.

"They weren't threats also I already apologized for tricking you. Besides it's you're fault for letting your guard down." said Simon.

"Like I'm suppose to know every little thing that happens on this base like your uncle." said Booker.

"If you're still not convinced lunch on me after your back from your assignment I heard you just received." said Simon.

"Better be prepared to spend a lot you know I like to fill up after an assignment." Booker joked.

"Speaking of which why are you here?" Simon asked curious.

"Got notified Solomon wanted to speak with me about my assignment." Replied Booker. "My turn, why are you here?"

"Not sure just got e-mailed by him last night to not go to school and meet him in his office." Simon replied checking the time. "What's taking him so long."

"Sorry to keep you two waiting." said Solomon catching both Simon's and Booker's attention was he appeared behind Booker.

Both Simon and Booker tried their hardest to not show a signal they were startled. Booker moved to the side letting Solomon walk in and shut the door behind him.

"Sir? You had something to tell me about my assignment?" Booker asked.

"Yes about that, we will be adding another member to your quadrant." Solomon replied. "Simon with you being here as well it saves me time to tell you that you're that extra person added to the team."

"Huh?" said Booker a bit confused.

"Sure I'll be happy to as long as it doesn't interfere with my current assignment." Simon replied.

"It shouldn't because your assignment has already been completed." said Solomon.

"Come again!" asked Simon in a surprised tone.

"After evaluating your report and discussed it with the higher ups we decided that you've gathered enough information on the trio and titan. Meaning you've completed your assignment, congratulations." said Solomon .

"Wait wait wait, are you guys sure there still isn't anything left for me to discover? I've only been doing this for about three to four months. There could still be more left to uncovered." said Simon trying to come up with an excuse to not end things there.

"Every is already sorted out and there's no need for you to continue going undercover. So starting today your back to just being a G3 soldier." said Solomon.

"No you can't. Things just started looking good for me you can't…" said Simon but was cut off by Solomon.

"This is a direct order you are to leave your false identity behind, begin your new mission and this is the end of our discussion." Solomon stated.

"Yes sir." said Simon half heartedly.

"Seeing as your assignment is complete there is no need for you to carry around the red manus device anymore." said Solomon.

"But I'm the only one qualified to pilot it. What if there's an emergency?" Simon asked trying to keep at least one piece of his false personal intact.

"That may be true but recently we've had several troops in simulations ready to take on the role of the red manus suit just incase you weren't available." Solomon replied. "Now Booker, you're in charge of the operation so make sure everything goes off without a hitch."

"Sir!" said Booker giving a salute.

"You're both dismissed." said Solomon relieving them.

Booker was the first to walks out as Simon headed to the door Solomon called out.

"Aren't you forgetting something?"

"Thought you wouldn't notice." said Simon trying to play it off as he almost left with the watch.

He took it off and handed to Solomon and began heading towards the door yet again.

"I know you've gotten a little attached to them but this is for the best and you have to go back to the way you were before." said Solomon giving him some parting words.

"You're right it's probably for the best." said Simon trying to sound as convincing as he can and left the office ready to get his stuff ready for his new assignment.

Afternoon quickly turned to night as Lance had a few essentials packed ready to go as himself, Newton and Ilana were waiting as the line to the bus to take Lance to the two day camp was hardly moving.

"I still don't think I should be going anywhere that has to do with Steel." said Lance being very eary.

"We don't trust the guy either but unless you do this he might try something else." said Ilana.

"As long as you don't draw to much of his attention you should be good." said Newton. "Also did you remember to not pack the device?"

"Don't worry it's in my right hand draw taped to the bottom of the last drawer." Lance replied knowing to be careful.

"We'll they should be calling you up soon to your assigned bus, make sure to not fall for any or his tricks." said Ilana. "Also Lance good luck."

"Thanks I'll make sure to avoid any tricky situations." said Lance.

They soon called up Lance on bus thirteen where he boarded and not long after everyone was done getting in their bus they left for training camp.

"Do you think he will be alright?" Ilana asked.

"He'll do fine just wait and see." said Newton trying to put her mind at ease.

On the bus Lance looked around to see faces about to go to sleep seeing as it's already getting late. As he did someone walked up to Lance with a light blue collar shit and orange hair.

"Mind if I sit here?" he asked.

"I don't see why not." said Lance offering the seat and turned his head to look out the window.

"So you must be Lance, names Steve Stevens but you can call me Steve." said Steve holding a hand out to shake.

"Nice to meet you Steve and since you already know my name there's no need for me to do an introduction." said Lance not even turning to face him.

"Just trying to make conversation." said Steve trying to at least make small talk.

Lance who didn't turn back to face the guy at least saw his reflection in the mirror to know how he looks like, 'So this is the guy that Newton and Ilana told me about and worst of all he works directly under Steel. Guess this is something I should come to expect for the next two days.'

The intercoms turned on on all buses and Steels voice could be heard coming from them, "We'll be arriving soon maggots. Get yourselves a good night's rest because the training starts at 5am sharp."

The next day as everyone was sleeping sound asleep Steel burst in three the door and let out a shout. "Wake up! Time to start camp." causing some to jump awake and some to fall off their beds.

Lance slowly rose and got off his bed ready for what's to come.

"We start with a five mile run and follow up with a minor regiment then you get a ten minute meal. Don't eat too much because what comes afterwards will make most of you vomit." said Steel. "Now let get started!"

Over at an unknown location a small group of G3 agents were being told by Booker what will their roles be for this operation. As Simon was sitting in place listening to the orders he received a call on his phone.

"Ilana?" he asked looking down at the caller id. Next he got up and interrupted Booker. "I gotta take this."

"If you miss any valuable informations don't go blaming me." said Booker.

"I already went thru the report for the mission last night I won't miss anything." said Simon.

"You bastard! I was the only one with the report which means you were going threw my stuff weren't you?" said Booker getting really annoyed.

"Not my fault you left it right on top of your desk." said Simon.

"Take your stupid for call and afterwards I expect two hundred push ups on the double." Booker stated.

"Sounds reasonable enough." said Simon walking away from the group and answering his phone. "You reached Simon."

"Greeting Simon." said Ilana on the phone.

"Hello Ilana, did something happen? You usually don't call me." Simon asked.

"Well I woke up early to finish a project I had for history class and had some time left over so I decided to make sure you're okay because you weren't in school yesterday." said Ilana.

"Oh, that. Don't worry about I should hopefully be back by Monday so I won't be in today either," said Simon not sounding sure of himself.

"Are you sure about that? You seem a little bit unsure about it. Is something going on?" she asked.

"Course not. My uncle just needed me to help him out with something for work and it won't be done till the weekend," said Simon coming up with a believable lie.

"That's wonderful you help out your family members in need," said Ilana.

"Speaking of family how are Lance and Newton?" Simon asked.

"Oh, Newton is fine and Lance is at a mandatory military camp for the next two days," said Ilana.

'Mandatory? Why would Lance need to unless,' thought Simon. "Hey Ilana, who was in charge of the military camp Lance went to?"

"I think it was someone by the name of General Steel," said Ilana making seem as she never really had a means to remember his name. "Why do you ask?"

"Oh just curious is all," said Simon in a playful tone. "Well I gotta go my uncle is calling. See you Monday."

"Goodbye to you too," said Ilana as they both hung up. "Guess it's just Newton and I today." she said feeling a little sad.

'Wait why am I sadden about it? Is it because Lance is gone or because Simon is gone as we-, she then stopped her thoughts. "Yeah that's clearly it! I just miss them both...I mean ahh better get ready for school!"

'Looks like Steel is trying to keep his eyes on Lance. This could spell trouble if a mutraddi attacks and if Lance vanishes they will think something's up,' Simon thought to himself walking back to the group.

"Looks who's back. We just finished going over everything so start the push up and we'll move out immediately." Booker ordered.

"Oh, right away," said Simon starting the push ups and still thinking about what Ilana had told him about Lance and Steel.

We now head back to the training camp mess hall. As a few try to catch their breaths and others waiting in line for lunch covered in sweat, Lance is sitting down eating with only a small amount of sweat on him.

"Looks like you hardly broke a sweat out there." said Steve sitting down across from Lance with some sweating still running down his face.

"I'm just used to running a lot." said Lance continuing to eat.

"Interesting is there anything more you'd like to share with me?" asked Steve.

"Look I'm just here to prevent my grades from getting lowered because unlike most people I didn't have a choice!" said Lance getting annoyed.

"I'm sure school is hard for you," said Steve sounding somewhat sarcastic.

"And what is that suppose to mean?" Lance asked getting more annoyed.

"Nothing just saying people like you don't take anything serious and just go on like everything revolves around them," said Steven.

"Oh really?I don't take anything serious is that it?" asked Lance.

"That's right and if you even put a little more effort into things you might actually come out on top," said Steve. "I'm looking forward to being the one to give a after this camp is over as the most improved student."

"What the heck are you going on about?" Lance asked.

"Anyone General Steel finds as most improved gets bragging rights, all school assignments pass for a month and gets to give a speech to the others who didn't pass and wish them luck next semester," said Steve fully confident because he knows he's a man on the inside.

"Someone like you would care about something like that," said Lance.

"What did you say?" Steve asked starting to get annoyed.

"Seem like you have a stick up your butt and putting a lot of effort into something to make yourself feel good about yourself," said Lance.

"You might be right but it's not like anyone around here can so more promise than me because they don't have what it takes. Especially someone like you who wouldn't know a thing about working hard a day in your li-" said Steve but got shoved back by Lance as he stood up.

"What do you know about working hard? Every since I was little I've been working hard on my own and even then everyday I hard to work hard for I believed in and to prove i was worth something!" Lance said out loud. "I don't need some full of himself asshole to tell me off about how to work hard!"

Without warning both men snapped and were about to start throwing punches but some other guys got in the way before they got everyone in trouble.

"Just you watch I'm gonna beat you at your own game." said Lance walking out the door and slamming it.

As everything started to calm down Steve had a smirk on his face as if to show he had won. "Looks like he played right into our hands," he said making sure no one was seeing talk into an ear piece.

"Good work private Stevens just make sure he causes a few more scenes and he might be dumb enough to let a few things slip. If not maybe we can make him fail this camp," said Steel on the other end of the line.

Outside Lance was leaning about a wall looking up to the sky. 'That should have gotten their attention for sure. I wasn't playing around when I said I'll beat you at your game Steel.'

Soon after the students finished lunch the real training began and no one would have guess that Lance and Steven were going head to head at who can do the best. With everyone in surprise Lance kept the lead the entire time beating Steve at everything he should have already been well adjusted to. Even the soldiers and Steel watching were impressed by Lance's determination and how he is easily sweeping through all the hard task. With that all done the day was nearly over with and nighttime soon arrived with some trouble not to far behind.

Over at the Lunas household Ilana was reading a book and sitting down at the table while Newton was cooking dinner for the night.

"What's wrong Ilana? You seemed a little off today. Are you not feeling well?" Newton asked her.

"I'm not really sure Octus. I don't feel sick, I just think it might be," said Ilana not able to get the right words out.

"You miss them, don't you?" Newton asked.

"Well it's not like I don't like having them around but I don't know," said Ilana.

"Don't worry Lance will be back by tomorrow night and you did say Simon will return by Monday at latest," said Newton. 'I wonder if it had something to with G3.'

"Well I'm sure Simon is okay he's just helping out his uncle, and Lance is tough so I know he's doing great," said Ilana.

"Speaking of Simo-" said Octus but got cut off as he felt the rift gate opening and sensed a monster coming thru. "Looks like we have trouble!"

"For our sakes I hope titan won't be needed or this could get ugly!" said Ilana as her and Octus ran out the back door and suited up/ took off in the direction the creature should land.

When they arrived they found a small town cover with webs and a large spider like creature with massive fangs shooting webs to make a nest.

"Looks like we found the creature," said Octus.

"And it must've gotten busy. Look at how fast it covered the town!" said Ilana. "We have to stop it right now."

"Let's do it," said Octus.

Ilana and Octus flew towards the spider like creature and began firing at it which cause it to shriek in pain and turn its attention towards them. They both flew back to avoid being bitten or webbed by the creature.

"My scanner indicate that the arachnid has poison located in it's fang and avoiding the webbing is highly recommended," said Octus.

"We just have to be dealing with another creature with poison." said Ilana remembering what happened to weeks back. "Speaking of which I don't see the red manus anywhere in site."

"Most likely he's not far behind and should arrive soon," said Octus coming up with a believable lie knowing he might even show up.

Before they could talk anymore the spider creature started shooting multiple webs hitting Ilana and trapping her against a wall.

"Ilan-" said Octus but got hit from the back and stuck to the ground.

Next the creature started rushing towards and Ilana quickly activated her force field to cut the webs away from her and fired at the massive spider. Little did she know the spider was fast for it's size and managed to swat her back with one of its six legs. Next it immediately turned it attention to Octus but before it could proceed two missiles shot at it causing some damage.

Octus then adds a boost to his thrusters and breaks free from the webbing. Both Ilana and Octus look to see the red Manus descending from the sky.

"Glad to see you got here in time."said Ilana.

The Red Manus ignored her and rushed towards the spider summoning two swords and slashing at the creature.

"What was that about?" Ilana asked Octus.

"Not sure." Octus replied, and made a quick heat scan at the red manus and find no heat signature in the pilot seat. 'No one seems to be inside, did something happen.'

Back the G3 base a large group is watching a massive monitor showing the battle with a machine close by and a person controlling it.

"Sir, seems the remote control unit for the Red Manus is working 100% with no flaws." said a scientist to Solomon who was watching close by.

"Excellent! With our test pilots not ready for hands on combat we can eliminate injuries." said Solomon.

"Looks like after this we should start with them actually flying the suit itself." said the scientist.

"Wrap it up quickly and we can count this as a successful test flight." said Solomon.

At the Military camp Steel and a few soldiers are watching a screen watching the same battle as G3.

"How is this possible we have the third one right here?" Steel questioned.

"I don't think it could be sir. The third one seems to have a different color compared to the one we've seen many time." said Stevens trying to explain he's not right.

"They can make robots appear in thin air and combine them to make an even bigger robot I don't think a color scheme would be difficult." said Steal.

"Then what about that Lance kid?" Stevens asked.

"Although we're going to alternate his scores in the first place leave him be. I guess his family truly isn't part of titan." said Steel. "Even so there was no excuse for you to lose today soldier, expect punishments for two weeks."

"Two wee...sir?" said Stevens surprised it was that long.

"Enough no point in complaining, let's finish this camp out normally and get out of her before we get compromised." Steel ordered.

Stevens along with the other soldiers saluted and replied, "Sir!"

Outside the window was Lance peaking in, "Guess there was a mutraddi attack. Sadly I can't you guys but I know you can do it." said Lance softly so they wouldn't catch on to him.

Back to the battle Octus and Ilana are assisting the red manus on take down the spider creature by attacking it from all side.

"We can't get massive hits on it thanks to its eyes keeping track of all three of us!" said Ilana.

"We have to try attacking it with stealth some way." said Octus. "I can try and locate a possible blind spot."

"No need if stealth is all we need." said Ilana. "Hey Red try attacking it with your stealth mode for a clean hit.

The red manus paused for a moment as it began to disappear from sight. Almost immediately after it reappeared once again and began firing at all directions hitting lots of building and almost Ilana and Octus.

"What's going on?!" Ilana asked.

"What happened?" Solomon shouted demanding answers.

"Sir seems the particle reducing function on the red manus not only deflected the light particles but the frequency our remote stations is using to control the suit." A different scientist explained. "We maybe able to calm it and get it to follow orders again but won't be near even 66% efficiency."

Solomon gritted his teeth in frustration as he tried to assess the situation and his phone began to vibrate. He took it out and answered it, "This is not a good time, Simon."

"I can see that. I'm watching from the tablet screen on board the dropship." said Simon the other line.

"If you can see I'm bust then we can talk later." said Solomon about to hang up.

"Please don't hang up." Simon pleaded.

"You got one minute." said Solomon.

"I know you're still disappointed about the breakin but I want to prove to you I that I can be trusted as well as fix this problem you guy's are having." said Simon.

"I respect you offer to help but we've got this under control." said Solomon. "As well as the Red Manus is no longer yours to pilot."

"I know that but even so I want to help out. No one else but me has enough experience to manually fly it and who's to say the remote system won't go haywire." said Simon. "Look I know you will have the suit under your control any minute now so if you have any faith left in me fly it to these coordinates once you do."

Next the phone call immediately ended then followed a text message of coordinates Simon choose to take it.

Solomon let out a sign in defeat, "Have you already gotten back control of the red manus?"

"Yes sir, only problem is while we were shutting off the weapons from firing it got caught in the spider's web." said a soldier.

Solomon removed his coat and hat and started walking towards the system, "Not a problem, I'll take it from here."

The current pilot exited the seat as Solomon sat down and began starting up the red manus yet again.

"Sir are you sure about this?" asked a soldier.

"Not one bit." Solomon replied thrusting two levers forward causing the red manus to try and take off.

"Appears the red manus is back to normal." said Octus.

"Then we should free it now." said Ilana.

Both Ilana and Octus fired at the webs causing the red manus to escape and having the creature focus on them yet again. Before they could get any help the red manus took off with great speed in the opposite direction.

"Where's he going?" Ilana questioned.

"My best guess is to come up with a good plan." said Octus getting close to the spider to shock and stun it for a moment.

"I hope you're right." said Ilana unleashing a barrage of lasers and missiles at the spider's hind legs.

With Simon the dropship was slowing down as it was approaching the location Simon chose.

"So why did you pick this place?" Booker asked Simon seeing him ready to leave.

"It was on the way back and I know with this things slow speed and the fast speed on the red manus we should meet about half way." said Simon. "Now I just hope they really decided to show up."

"I highly doubt your pleed would have been ignored." said Booker. "If you got a plan more than half the time it will work just like today's assignment."

"Thanks now I'm sure they will choose to show up." said Simon.

Moments later the red manus appeared below the ship and Solomon's voice could be hear from the speakers.

"Okay I've arrived. How are gonna get in?" Solomon asked.

"Extend the right hand out about 60 degrees north east." Simon instructed.

Solomon did as told and had the hand about a few feet from the bottom of the ship. The door slowly slide open as both Simon and Booker could be seen.

"See you after I take care of business." said Simon jumping down and land on the hand of the red manus.

Simon and the Red Manus looked eye to eye at one another and both let out a small nod in agreement. The arm was gently closed at Simon moved towards the hatch to get in and hopped in the pilot seat.

"Feels good to be back old friend." said Simon flying back towards the battle.

Back with Octus and Ilana the two at stuck arm to arm and against the street.

"Octus we have to use our force fields like before." said Ilana.

"That wouldn't be the wise move because that will cause damage to one or the other even perhaps both of us." said Octus.

"I wish Lance was here." said Ilana.

The spider opened up its big fangs slowly as it was about to take a bite out of the two then a rock was thrown in front of it and blasted causing a smoke screen.

"I got you two." said Red grabbing Ilana and Octus off the street and into the air.

"Someone seems to be back to his old self." said Ilana.

"What was up with that?" Octus asked.

"Let's just say I had a busy day today and I wasn't acting like myself so I'm sorry. Right now we need to beat this thing." said Red.

"We've already tried blind spots but no luck." said Ilana.

"Then let's you my stealth mode." said Red.

"Don't you remember what happened last time you tried it?" said Ilana.

"That's true but what if we had a more stable output to use it on." said Red.

"You're not suggesting?" Ilana asked.

"I still do have the completed coding so it won't be issue but I'm uncertain how long it will last." said Octus.

"As long as we make it count then that's all that matters." said Red. "Initiate Sym Bionic Titan!"

Like the usual transformation Octus body begins to grow massive and Ilana along with Red's suit beging to combine like with Lance and Ilana usually do. When the combination is complete titan looks like it's usual self but red instead of purple, the helmet is like it's space one but has twin spokes in top, as well as sharper shoulder blades and more armored arms and legs.

"Woah this is what it's like for you guys." said red excited to finally experience the same thing they usually do.

"Are you comfortable to move or should I take full control?" Ilana asked.

"I think I should be able to handle my part." said Red confident it won't be much of a hassle.

"If that case let's get moving Red Titan."said Octus.

The smoke began to clear as the spider was searching for it's prey but couldn't find anything in sight. As if in a flash a front fag got cut off as well as a leg causing the spider to shriek in pain. As it was trying to recover the Red Titan was hovering above as the stealth mode slowly faded away and two arm arm cannons can be seen charging up.

"Free!" the three shouted in unison unleashing a powerful beam lighting up the surrounding area and vaporizing the creature with a clean hit.

"Looks like that did it." said Ilana.

"Yes and the webs should disappear within a few hours." said Octus.

"Now that that's taken care of I'm sorry about before I swear it won't happen again." said Red.

"No need to worry I'm sure it was just malfunction." said Octus, knowing very well it wasn't him.

"That's right, who could have predicted that would happen." said Ilana.

"Thanks for understanding you guys." Red thanked them.

Later that night Simon was in Solomon's office discussing today.

"Seeing as you had completed you assignment and managed to help in our malfunction I thank you." said Solomon.

"I was just doing what I could." said Simon trying not to get a big head from it.

"After discussing it with several higher ups we decided to let you continue your previous assignment." said Solomon.

"Really? That's great!" said Simon nearly jumping for joy.

"I wasn't finished yet." said Solomon. "Seeing as you somehow able to connect our earth technology with their alien technology we would like you to further study this so we can better harness this hybrid of both."

"I won't let you down." said Simon.

"I know you won't. Now get to leavin you have school tomorrow." said Solomon.

"Right away, I'll see you later then."said Simon exiting the room.

"Till then." said Solomon with a slight smile and looking out the window.

The following day Newton and Ilana parked the van in the parking lot.

"I'm glad we made it out of that mess last night." said Ilana.

"As am I we pulled threw and learned even without Lance we can still form titan." said Newton.

As they were exiting the van and about to walk off Simon pulled up next to the van and parked.

"Well well well I thought someone wasn't suppose to back till Monday." said Ilana.

"Let's just say I finished helping my uncle a lot sooner then I thought I would." said Simon trying to play it off.

"How was spending time with your uncle?" asked Newton.

"It was fine but I'm a little embarrassed to admit it but I missed you guys." said Simon.

"Oh?" said Ilana lightly blushing.

"We felt the same way but Ilana had it worse off." said Newton teasing Ilana.

"Newton!" said Ilana annoyed by Newton's statement.

"Well I'm glad I could help resort that." said Simon laughing from the statement and happy they felt the same.

"I was not." Ilana played it off.

"So you're not glad I'm back?" Simon asked feeling disappointed.

"That's not it I am glad your ba-" said Ilana but was cut off by Newton.

"So you did miss him after all." Newtom jokingly stated.

"That makes me really happy then." said Simon with a smile on his face.

"You two have a lot a common." said Ilana.

"Whatever do you mean?" Newton and Simon asked pretending to not understand.

She then started laughing as well as the two boys. Then they started heading to class.

"By the way is Lance really in a military camp?" Simon asked wanting to confirm if it's true or not.

"Yes he is." Ilana replied.

"I hope he isn't having it to rough." said Simon.

Over at the military camp Lance is running a head with great distance and everyone behind trying their hardest to not fall behind.

'Looks like this camp was just a breeze and it really helped me clear my mind. I needed this just a way to work out and not worry about school.'Lance smiled as he continued widening the gap between himself and the others.

End Chapter.

That's the end of this chapter and to those waiting for it I apologize for the longer than a month wait my school work has been killing me and my mind is occupied with other things lately. Either way I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and if you did make sure to leave a review so I know if something needs improvement or if I did this chapter right. If you have any ideas for the story make sure to leave it either as a review or PM and I'll make sure to reply as soon as I can. Next chapter I hope won't take as long and with your support the story won't for a long time. Now with every needed to be said out of the way I'm Shun Benitoite signing out.