Chapter 96

Can you prove it's him, Caleb? When they reached the cell of the column, Target questioned Caleb.

"He is being kept under sedation. A wise choice given the potential harm he may cause even with the power dampeners." said Caleb.

Can you please confirm that this is our Xoft, and if so, please give him a brain dump so we can leave? Target inquired, and Caleb nodded as he conducted a brief mental scan. As a result, Caleb recovered the memories Kayla Ano had erased.

He'll have a headache when he wakes up, but he'll be able to explain how and why he got here. said Caleb.

If Xoft doesn't come back up on his own, I might need you to reset him, so Scotty, open the transmat portal. stated Target.

"Adapt that. The alien refugees should arrive at the DEO soon because Jayden is already firing up the frigate." stated Scotty.

Have you heard anything about Emma, Scotty? Caleb enquired.

Helena called and stated that she is undergoing surgery but has not yet received a call. stated Scotty.

Return to the tower, please. As the portal unlocked and the two of them carried the unconscious column through, Target said these words.

Get the medical bay for him. As he assisted Caleb and Target in dragging Xoft through the Tower, Scotty remarked.

"Why is he still asleep?" Target enquired.

"It's possible that Iset did more than just sedate him. Keep in mind that Columns are essentially simply live computers, therefore they can experience computer-related bugs. To determine the issue, I'll need to conduct a diagnostic on Xoft's he core." As they set up Xoft, Scotty said.

Scotty, any updates on Emma? Caleb enquired.

"No, but you should go there since Helena called Eliza," she said. stated Scotty.

"Go, I'll meet you there later, and I'll tell Jayden to go there after he gets those aliens to safety," said the other person. Caleb nodded in agreement as Nia continued.

Do you think you could give me a lift, Caleb? Aiden questioned as he got out of bed.

Are you certain you can handle that? Caleb enquired.

Emma repaired my damage before returning for Henshaw. Aiden replied, and Scotty agreed by nodding.

Then let's leave. As he snatched Aiden, Caleb said, and the two of them took off for the hospital.

Helena noticed Caleb and Aiden enter the waiting area as she waited impatiently for any word regarding Emma.

Any updates on Emma? Aiden enquired.

"Still not. I'm becoming very concerned. Eliza is currently in route to the area where Liam is currently using the restroom." said Helena.

Aiden asked, "Liam?"

"Boyfriend of Emma. She is Emma's sister, and the two of them genuinely enjoy one another." said Helena.

Where is that Tommy boy Emma was dating now? Aiden enquired.

They were genuinely happy, but Emma broke it off when she learned that Tommy didn't want to be with a law enforcement officer. When Liam joined them, Helena said.

Hello, is there any update on Emma? Liam queried.

"Still not. And this is Aiden, Liam." said Helena.

"The dad of Emma." She extended her hand to Aiden, who shook it, and Liam said.

"Liam, it's good to meet you. You're already in my good books because you're here for Emma right now." Liam grinned as a nurse emerged after Aiden's comment.

As Helena and Aiden were the first to stand up, the nurse remarked, "I'm looking for the family of Emma Danvers."

Helena remarked, "That's us.

The nurse said, "I'll need to know your relationship with her."

"This is her father, our foster father Aiden Danvers, and I'm her sister Helena Cummings," she said. As Liam and Caleb stood up, Helena murmured, and the nurse nodded.

Caleb added, "We're coming too.

The nurse said, "I'm sorry, but only Mr. and Ms. Cummings are on the approved list at this time."

"Put them both on it at once. That person is Emma's boss, boyfriend, and close friend." said Helena.

Names, the nurse uttered.

Liam Rain cited Liam.

The nurse questioned, "Are there any other names you want to approve?"

I also want you to tell Larnell Gross, Isaac Mark, Christian Smith, Jordan Adams, Jayden Dell, and Paul Downing that Elena Cummings, Emma's mother, is on her way here right now. Since they hadn't yet established the human identities of her parents or Caleb's relatives, Helena said.

What is the latest on Emma's health? Aiden asked for it.

The nurse added, "I'm worried that her injuries were pretty severe, even though we were able to stabilize her.

How severe? inquired Helena.

The L4, L5, and L6 vertebrae in particular have been severely damaged, according to the nurse.

Does it mean?" questioned Liam.

"I'm sorry, but contemporary medicine has its limitations. She has paralysis starting at the waist." As Liam sobbed on Helena's shoulder, the nurse said.

"Can she be seen?" Helena enquired.

The nurse escorted them all back, saying, "Right this way."

When Emma opened her eyes, she moaned in agony and stiffness.

"What's happening?" Emma sighed as she regained consciousness and saw that her father, sister, boyfriend, and boss were all gathered around her as she lay in a hospital bed.

"Emma, I have some horrible news for you." Helena began, but before she could finish, Emma made a crucial realization.

"I have no sensation below my waist. Why am I lacking leg sensation?" Eva enquired.

"Calm down, Emma." said Aiden.

Why am I unable to feel my legs? Emma demanded, but she was unable to move her legs despite her best efforts.

"Emma, Rowan broke your back when he attacked you." Helena softly said.

What, I've become paralyzed? Emma enquired.

"Emma, I'm sorry. I should never have permitted you to accompany us tonight outside." Helena blamed herself, she claimed.

"Helena, I was aware of the dangers but decided to take them. I was aware that this might occur from the beginning." Emma had to remind her.

"Perhaps, but Emma, I'm sorry, but you can't enter the field any longer." said Caleb.

"I know. I'll adjust, but it will take some getting used to." Emma said, though it was clear to everyone that she wasn't as comfortable with it as she was making out to be.

"You don't need to act courageous for us, Emma. You can release it." cited Liam.

No, I'm good. said Emma.

"I don't need to read minds to understand that you're lying, Emma. Just release it." When Emma finally started crying, Liam knelt down to comfort his girlfriend because he knew that she wouldn't be able to keep a brave face on and, quite frankly, she didn't want to.

Aiden said, "There must be something we can do.

Helena looked at her sister and responded, "No, we would need someone more powerful to help us.

Who?" Aiden enquired.

"X Microsoft the X Warriors' leader "Helena spoke while addressing her father.