Power Levels

"Ok let's do this, Femo Scan for robots".

Stephen said before Femo started scanning. By this time I realized that the earpod around my ear had disappeared although I still felt something there. The most likely probability was that it might have gone stealth mode. Then suddenly a screen appeared before my eyes. It showed the number of robots around us and pointed to them.

"I am done scanning Stephen, there are 4 robots around us all of them being Class-C robots".

"what's with all these classes".

I asked Stephen as the both of us went to hide behind a trash can.

"You know how Centra-con classify their machines and inventions under classes based on their power level and energy consumption".

He said as he brought out one of the magnetic devices and tapped to turn it on.

"Yes?".

I said as I looked at him fiddling with the device waiting for the perfect moment to throw it at one of the robots.

"Well I decided to use their grading system for the robots as well".

He said as he threw the device at one of the robots Femo Identified.

"Ok but what about me. Femo Identified me as a Class-B Superhuman, I mean for all we know I could be the strongest superhuman because I am the only Superhuman".

I said as I watched the robot malfunction. It was twitching its head rapidly as it just stood there. People began to move away from it even the guy it was with moved back a little. Then before we knew it, it exploded.

"Haha nice, oh and that's where you are wrong, Femo was able to properly Identify you as a Class-B Superhuman because it knew that there could be other superhumans that could have higher power levels than you do and it all comes down to brain capacity".

He said as he finally turned and looked at me after the entire explosion scene was over.

"So what you are saying is that, if there is by any chance another Superhuman in the world he/she could by chance have a higher class than me".

I asked him as we shifted our direction to focus on another robot to wait for when it will have a much farther contact with people.

"Exactly, chance. Let Femo explain to you the power classes, Femo?".

He said as he brought out another device and tossed it in the air repeatedly.

'The power classes decreases as I go on. They are as follows:

Class-F

Class-C

Class-B

Class-A

Class-S

Class-0

The power levels are determined based on a certain mathematical formula with respect to your brain capacity. Details about the range of power levels for each class cannot be revealed at the moment. Class-0 superhumans are regarded as dangerous and threats to the human world. It is safe to say though that you would not be able to reach this class'.

It said as I carefully listened to each and every bit of information it through at me. Though I was having problems understanding how Stephen thought of all this in such a small amount of time. Probably he had help from his dad's notebook.

"So Femo does it mean I can increase my power level".

I asked it.

'Yes, I am unsure about how but when I performed your body scan I noticed your power levels were alternating although the values were still within your class'.

Femo said while I nodded and took note. During the time Stephen had already destroyed the other three robots.

"Ok we're done here right".

He said as we stood up and decided to take a break. We stopped at our favourite restaurant 'The Place'. Not too fancy and not too shabby.

We got a table and placed our order through the tablet on the table. Then I saw someone I didn't expect to be here. The person was coming our way before she eventually stopped beside the chair Stephen was sitting on.

"Hello guys, didn't expect you guys to be here".

Samantha said with a beaming smile.

"Oh we just thought we could get a bit of our favourite restaurant before we get back to what we were doing".

Stephen retorted as he dropped his phone on the table and turned to her. I on the other hand couldn't talk to her or even look at her because of what happened yesterday.

"Hi Luis".

She said as she walked my way and didn't let go of the smile she carried here.

"Ohh hi Samantha".

I retorted. I was wondering why she could still talk to me after how I acted yesterday. Stephen could obviously sense a string of tension between the both of us despite the smile Samantha gave off.

"Ok I have to go now, I've been pretty busy with the holiday preparations and the rest".

She said as she turned away from my direction and faced the door.

"Sure thing Samantha it was nice meeting you".

Stephen said as he picked up his phone again but still stared at the both of us.

Then just when I thought she had gone, she said ,"Luis, can I meet you here tonight please".

I turned around and looked at her surprised. 'Why would she? Didn't she say she was busy?'

A million things ran through my mind but I had to keep my cool.

"Sure if I'm not occupied".

I turned around when she nodded. She left the restaurant but I was still thinking.

'Samantha O'Brien ,daughter of Mr O'Brien, right?'.

Femo asked as if it didn't know.

I didn't reply but Stephen affirmed to what it said. Still I was wondering why she wanted to meet me tonight. Today was going to be a long day.