Chapter 22

After 3 months from that event, there at the outskirts of oro city, there was a facility which was newly erected as per johns request.

"Congratulations mr storm!" They all said

The storm family was also present in the opening ceremony, where the mayor was part of those who cut the ribbon.

"Things will become really busy from now on." Jasmin said as they were with the audience

"Yeah, specially with john." Angel said smiling

As they were chatting a bit, tod was also busy talking with some of the local leaders in the city. Where after the ribbon cutting, and after john gave a small speech, they were given a tour of the facility.

"As you can see on this map behind me, there are about 5 buildings, all of thich are around an open ground which is mainly used for training purposes. And even though this might be the set up, its still very spacious! As the buidlings are all 2 stories for now, and the design is pretty plain, the buidlings have different uses. Building 1 and 2 is for research, building 3 and 4 are dorms, building 4 is for a data center, and while there is a covered court mainly for receptions and programs. And where we are all standing right now." Beth said as she did her presentation at the stage of the covered court

"The design is all part of a star like design, as you can all see on the map. As explained, building 1 and 2 will be used for research and development of new innovations and inventions. Building 2 and 3 are dorms where we divide both male and females. And we will also keep a good ratio on the dorms, so once both buidlings are full, others must seek their own. And lastly, building 5 will be used as a data center, so that it can be both used as a data sorting center for the internet and a data sorting center for any simulations in here." John said

"Meaning, we will probably order a quantum computer and build it here! And maybe even develop it further." Beth said as it had everyone in awe

"And whats more, many researchers and innovators from all over the world will also come here! And this city will soon become an international level city!" John said as everyone applauded

"And now, we will take you to a tour of the whole facility." Beth said before they began the tour

"Miss beth, a question got me asking. If you will live here from now on, just where will you live?" A local official asked

"Dont worry, I have it already covered. Since at the same time this facility was made, so is our house." Beth said with a smile

"Your house?" A local official said

"Our house. Me and johns." Beth said as this left an impression about john on the locals

"Anyways, lets all continue with the tour." Beth said before john came over

"Do you have everything under control here beth?" John said before she confirmed. "Now lets continue with the tour!"

"Shall we tour every building guys? Or shall we just stick to the ground this time?" Beth said where everyone agrees with staying on the ground

The tour continued for 3 hours of explaining, and with some Q and A. After that, they all go home. The next morning, the researchers from all around the world came, and said all their pleasantries to john who was on site. Where some researchers also came along with some leaders of their country.

"And who might be the pleasure of meeting with here?" John said, as the researchers with their countrys leaders came to him

"You already know me right? So I just want to introduce my representative to you. Shes claire foreman, a theoretical scientist who might be able to help you." Hillary said

"Thank you president hillary, shes indeed more than enough of a help." John said

"Tray hubbles here, the president of our own research facility in the UK. And I bring one of our scientists, alex clayman. Shes a great engineer which might also be able to help you." Tray said as alex shook hands with him

"Thanks sir tray, she will be a fine addition indeed." John said

"Im winnie jumble, the head of our institution in canada, and this is silk summers. She will also be part of your team from now on, as one of the best researchers in our institution." Winnie said as silk shook hands with him

"Glad to have you with us miss silk." John said

"I am aya kojima, and im here to bring my little brother as a part of your team. And hes shinji kojima by the way, an IT professional and AI specialist." Aya said as her brother shook hands with john

"Thats good. Glad to have you as well." John said

"And im frey ghast, and I represent the royal family of thailand, as well as am a researcher at a US university." Frey said while shacking hands with john

"Thanks your highness, but are you alright to be here?" John said

"Yes, thanks for your concern. Though since the line of succession is just far for me, and since im a woman, so which is why I entered as a researcher." Frey said

"I see. Well, you guys already signed a contract with john here, so that now makes him your boss." Hillary said as everyone agrees

"And pardon me, but it seems that the spirits are restless around some of you." John said, suddenly surprising everyone

"What do you mean? You cant be serious that you believe in spirits." Shinji said

"I am serious mr shinji, who do you even think I am?" John said as shinji was astounded

"Do you have any proof or explanation about these spirits mr storm?" Claire said

"I dont have proof, but I can explain the phenomenon. As I too have been through what they call, near death experience." John said before he goes to the door. "Shall we go towards the grounds? So that I can also make you guys see them."

"See them?! Is that even possible?!" Hillary said

"Yes. Others might call this opening of the third eye, but I call this the sixth sense activation. Shall we go now? I will explain to you guys along the way." John said

"Alright then, lead the way boss." Silk said as she also walks towards the door, then slowly followed by the others

"First of all, let me explain the existence of spirits, or energy beings. As energy beings, they have no body whatsoever, as they just rely on human imagination to form themselves to what the human believes or makes of spirits, when they are just actually balls of light floating everywhere." John explained as they now go down the stairs

"I see. But what are they? And what are they made of?" Frey said

"As energy beings, they are made of energy. Though have you also heard about the indian phrase? That everything is made out of energy." John said

"Yes, I have already heard it." Frey said as some agrees

"This I ask you all: if atoms are supported by their gravity, then how are humans and animals able to move? And what makes us different from other objects in that case?" John said as they near the training grounds

They only replied with no comment.

"My answer to that, is dark energy. Though we always quantify the very small as quantum, there is still energy residing it, thus the term quantum energy. And even though they are both different, they are actually the same. Both are energy, and the energy which supports all of the universe." John said before they arrive at the training grounds. "Here we are."

"So, what now?" Aya said after they all stopped

"As I call your name, please come to me, so that I can make you a mutant." John said with a smile

"Like seriously?! You just make us into a mutant so that we could see spirits?" Shinji said

"Partly a yes. The other part, is so that I can also easily activate your sixth sense. Though everything will be up to you, be a mutant now, or later. As long as im still here." John said

"What if we just ask for the 6th sense?" Alex said

"That can be done, though there might be side effects or something, I dont know. Its better if you just be a mutant as well to avoid something like that. Since it all depends on how the brain is reprogrammed and the structure of your brain." John said

"Alright then, make me into one." Silk said as the others hesitate

"Dont worry, you will only become a mutant for about 30-40% chance. Though powers are absolutely random, you only have about 1% chance of having a very powerful ability." John said, but the others are still hesitating

With her signal, john then made silk a mutant by touching his finger at her forehead, where she just let out some slight winds before it subsided.

"Whew!" They said as they all felt relief

"Whose next?" John said with a smile

After that, he called frey, aya, claire, and alex. Where they all had the power of the elements. Frey with shadow, aya with water, claire with nuclear fusion, and alex with earth.

"And then finally, shinji, its your turn as the last one for the day." John said

"Im still having second thoughts--" shinji said before aya cuts him off

"Come on shinji! This is a chance of a lifetime, and you wont do it?" Aya said

"Hahh.. fine. But know that if I sense danger, I will definitely run." Shinji said before standing in front of john. "Lets begin."

John then activated shinji, but due to his fear being a bit great, his powers went berserk slowly. Turning everything in the erea to ice.

"Whoa! Whats wrong with this?!" Beth said as she arrived

"Good timing! Everyone! Form a circle and make a barrier around me and shinji now!" John said

"Roger that!" Beth said as the others agree

"What is really happening to him?!" Aya said, worried

"For now, lets trust john and form a barrier. And on my signal, activate your powers to its fullest!" Beth said as she got to position

"Alright." Aya said before she and the others also went to position

With that, the girls all activated their powers to their fullest, and formed a rainbow barrier around them. And at the same time, brought awe to the others who were there, and while john was calming shinji down.

"Calm down shinji! If your too afraid, so will your powers respond!" John said as he made a high voltage barrier around him to avoid the cold

"But, how?!" Shinji said

"Your powers are a reflection of you! Please do calm yourself, so that your powers will also stop! Slow deep breathing man!" John said as shinji agrees

With that said, shinji tries to calm himself down as instructed, and his powers slowly receeded after a full hour.

"Thank you sir john." Shinji said, all tired

"Whew! Just what was that all about john?" Beth said as the girls now comes near them

"Its as you see, though the surprise comes from you girls. Hyawei also said to me once, that once all the elements come together alongside me in my fight, almost nothing is impossible to achieve." John said, as this left the girls speechless. "For now, lets all enjoy the light show."

As john said that, the spirits all surround them all like christmas lights in the summer sky.