Chapter 5 100 Percent

Chapter 5 100 Percent

Taianna had arrived early to have breakfast with us. She loved my cinnamon pancakes. I drank my coffee watching her. "So daddy says we are family now, like a real family."

I shook my head 'yes' still sipping and smiling at her I knew where this was going..

"So, is it ok to call you Mom now?" she asked. I was on the brink of tears. I went to her and held her tight, "Yes sweetheart you may call me Mom!"

"I knew this would happen, the first time I saw you, my bracelet showed me, the night of the Hurricane, when I was trapped in your shield. I tried to tell Daddy but he wouldn't listen," she giggled. "He listens now!" The look on her face made me smile.

"Yes, I remember" he made us submerge our Island thinking he was coming for war!" we both giggled.

I heard Lucas come in for his coffee and our first Chamber procedures of the day, Taianna wanted to watch she wanted to try it also.

As Lucas finished his coffee, he stepped onto the platform. Neptune activated the device, and a gentle hum filled the air. Lucas closed his eyes, slipping into a peaceful sleep mode. The device announced in a mechanical tone, "Scanning initiated... DNA analysis: 97% pure. Vampire and Marine genetic markers merged. Pure Royal Atlantian DNA confirmed. Scan complete."

I wondered out loud "So are Atlantians a Vampier/Siren hybrid species?" 

Neptune responded, "It seems likely but from another galaxy not our own. If we are able to get a sample from one of them, after the doors are open then we will know for sure."

"Neptune, I need you to connect to our bracelets if that is possible."

"Initiating connection" her interfaced hums.

"Connection complete!"

The device's hum shifted to a soft buzz, which lasted for precisely ten minutes. "Lucas's healing protocol is complete," it stated, before commencing the enhancement process. "Enhancement protocol initiated." The combined hum and buzz continued for another fifteen minutes, with the device periodically reporting, "Enhancement level: 95%... 98%... 99%..." Throughout the process, Taianna watched with keen interest.

Niklaus and Abatrose walk in laughing, when they see Lucas waking up, they walk to my side "How's he doing?" Niklaus asked with a soft kiss on my lips.

"Enhance complete, abilities are at 100%, beginning final Scan.. for Atlantian DNA ... 98%." the Chamber powered down and Lucas was slowly lowered back to stand on the pad as his eyes fluttered open. "How do you feel?" Taianna asked.

Lucas stepped out of the device, a smile spreading across his face. "I feel incredible!" he stretched and yawned, his eyes shining with renewed vitality. "Each session leaves me feeling stronger, faster, and more agile. My senses are heightened, and my mind is clearer than ever." He glanced at his Atlantian bracelet, which glowed softly on his wrist, we all had one now, even my babies. It was a communication device that allowed us to speak to each other's minds much like the mindlink but it worked no matter where we were or how far apart we were. and it allowed us to send images as well. 

It was made of an unknown living material that molded itself to your skin and grew with you, but once it was placed, it could never be removed. It also gave some wearers the ability to see future events. As well as a personal cloaking device just in case.

"Your vampiric and marine abilities have merged with your Atlantian DNA, resulting in a unique 98% blend," Abatrose announced, a smile spreading across his face. "This fusion will grant us all unprecedented powers."

As Niklaus stepped aside, I took his place, ready to be enhanced. The process began, and I felt myself drift off to sleep as I floated weightlessly.

 "So, They have the strengths of all three... speed, agility, and durability from the Vampire; combat prowess and strategic thinking from the Marine; and the wisdom, magical abilities, and advanced technology of the Atlantians," Taianna asked. It would be her first turn in the chamber, after her Father, Abatrose was done. "Yes," he said with his eyes set on me.

Taianna's smile grew wider. Taianna's eyes sparkled with excitement as she considered the implications. "Imagine it, an elite team with the combined strength of Vampires, Marines, and Atlantians. We'll be unstoppable!" Abatrose nodded, his expression serious. "Yes, but with great power comes great responsibility. We must use our abilities wisely and for the greater good." Lucas and Niklaus stood tall, their eyes shining with determination. 

 "Queen Raven's and Lucas's abilities have surpassed even the greatest warriors of our kind." Abatrose said, "And ours will too with their help."

Neptune began "... 

They were all discussing when we could go on our morning dive and what could happen when we finally opened the doors. "I think we should bring a breathing mask who knows what the air is like in there...." Niklaus cautioned.

Then they all froze when they heard Neptune's final analysis...

"Enhance procedure complete, abilities are at 100%, beginning final Scan.. for Atlantian DNA ... 100%. "

When I woke I realized everyone was staring at me. "What?" I was almost scared to ask.

"Y-You did it! You're at 100 %!" Niklaus said. There were smiles on all of their faces. "We can open the door now!" Abatrose beamed with excitement.

As I stood there, still trying to process what was happening, the room erupted in cheers and congratulations. Taianna rushed over to me, throwing her arms around me in a tight hug. "You did it, Mom!!" 

Abatrose's voice was filled with excitement. "Let us proceed with caution, but also with hope. We have no idea what wonders or dangers lie beyond that door." 

Two hours later we were all done and prepared to dive,

Niklaus handed each one of us a breathing mask that also covered our gills. "Just in case, We don't know what kind of air we'll find in there." I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of emotions: excitement, fear, and anticipation. 

I nodded, "We will only use them inside the city once we open the door. We are just going to see what's in there we will not activate anything today, It's just an exploration dive, understood?" everyone agreed.  "Don't touch anything!!!!" 

"Also bring a locator device I want it locked onto Atlantis so we can find her if this triggers a warp on her part," I said with added caution.

"Good thinking!" Brent said as he and Sam went to get a few of them. Kie and Lucas were ready, we all were.

Everyone agreed to follow my plan. They all bowed to me one by one as they dove into the ocean from the end of our pier. I was the last to dive, Niklaus by my side, as we followed Abatrose and our best warriors, over a hundred in total.

Together we approached the door, I looked nervously at Niklaus, Lucas, and Abatrose as I placed my hand on the sensor lock it began its scan, my heart was racing, as the door creaky and groaned and began to open inside the city's shield, we quickly put on our mask.