As they arrived home, Keshawna could feel the presences of TaeJean and the others. It was the same for them, who could tell she had gotten stronger in the 5 hours they had been away. TaeJean spoke first. "Hey. You're looking better." She responded, "Not really." All the teens were headed to the mansion living room. Ameer would be there soon to debrief them. Keshawna addressed the group. "I trust you guys had an interesting day?" Siobhán spoke up ,"It was pretty fun." Keshawna, while activating Flare on her hair: "I got a bit of work done myself." TaeJean, responded in kind: "I can tell."

  From the back entrance of the living room, from the kitchen Ameer spoke as he entered the room. "Good work today everyone." He wore a bathrobe, white t-shirt and pajamas. He hadn't dressed all day. A perk of being rich. "I trust no one has any injuries?" It was dry humor, as they would have regenerated most injuries by now. None of them laughed. Ameer continued: "And Keshawna, I heard you were reviewing the training DVD yes?" The girl nodded and said, "Yes sir." She had always been highly respectful to elders. "Good. And it's good the rest of you saw field action today. You are going to need it for what we suspect is coming." "Which is what?," asked Ryu-Tora.

  Just then Cherrae entered the room. Although she looked a bit different than when Keshawna and the others had seen her that day. Her skin was slightly lighter. Nobody mentioned it though. She spoke. "After your battles, we had a few of our drones canvas the area, equipped with Spiritanium sensors. Spiritanium, AKA, Idea Metal is the power source of the Spirit Agitating Nanites within your bodies. She pointed at the teens as she said this.

  Ameer chimed in, activating a holographic projection from his wristband. "You remember a little while ago, The lab was robbed early in the morning? Well, we told the authorities and public that the people were after trade secrets, and we even handed over most of the androids we shot as evidence. That being said, the ones who robbed us invaded for 'The Rock' specifically. This 'Rock' was the one known source of Spiritanium, and it's gone."

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  Cherrae continued: "Our drones came across Spiritanium powder residue both within the cave, as well as within a few square miles of where you guys battle the other trolls. There was also radiation readings consistent with what one will find with collapsing wormholes. Judging by the readings, a wormhole opened just about a week ago." TaeJean spoke up. "Wait a second slowdown. What do wormholes have to do with Spiritanium, and how is that connected to the trolls?"

  Cherrae: "Well as you know around 8,800 years ago, magic and the spiritual realms were generally shut out and sealed away from our physical realm. Spiritanium likely played apart. These seals however were not perfect. Sometimes things slip through. However, things can be brought through as well. I believe that due to the fact Spiritanium can quantumly entangle with magic, if used properly it can make wormholes between the spiritual and physical realms. And we know this because when the robbery happen, whoever did it brough a machine that could transport 'The Rock'. That's a very inaccurate name by the way. It is really a mountain. That being said, once it teleported about a hundred or so monsters were left behind in it's place, and we were nearly overrun."

  Ameer: "That's one reason I formed this team. We still have a car sized sliver of 'The Rock' thankfully. But with all this set before us, we may run out soon as we will have to increase the number of Soul-Borgs especially if our enemy is this resourceful and knows how to use Spiritanium. Which is why in 10 days, we are having a meeting of all Soul-Borgs in the Soul-Force as well as a few others involved. Things are likely about to get hectic." All the teens had a different look on their face. T.J. and Siobhán were excited. Ryu-Tora looked focused as if already on the battle field. Miguel showed indifference, and Keshawna showed concern.

  Finally, Cherrae spoke: "Well now that you know what's coming, any other questions."

  Keshawna had an inquisitive look on her face. She spoke, "Yeah? Any idea who robbed you? I see all the resources you have here. So whoever stole a mountain sized rock from you, has to be even more resourceful."

  The room fell silent. The answer was obviously a resounding no.