Title: We are the Catalyst
Description: Epsilon 17 has learned to hide.

 

Kidnapped and imprisoned, telepathic children are forced to gather military intelligence. Repeatedly stripped of their memories, they live in ignorance of the world above. You can’t tell anyone a secret if you don’t remember it. It’s not child abuse if no one knows you exist.

 

Epsilon 17 appears to be just another tool, empty of thought. It is a lie. The carefully constructed shell she hides behind protects her from their wipes. One day she will destroy the Institute. All she needs is a chance.

 

That chance could be Toby, if he doesn't die first. He should never have left the safety of the suburbs, cornered in an alley by a gang, he’s out of options. Of course, if he realised he had superpowers he probably wouldn't have been so worried. Unfortunately they come at the cost of a finger, and his old life. Injured and panicked, he would have stayed there until the Institute came for him if it wasn't for Serena. Name taking, ass kicking Serena. She can punch through walls and practically fly, surely she can keep him safe...

 

But Epsilon 17 is coming after him, and she has never lost a trail.

 

Can ARC, the mysterious group Serena works for protect him? He has to get his powers in order, fast. It’s time for Toby to stand up for himself. An underground war is raging, and Toby’s just been drafted.