With the system's help, Fein managed to complete the fusion with Niki, but something was different. Fein was in control. Niki's will had been eradicated to the very depths of his soul.
Fein looked down at his hands, feeling the power of the fusion coursing through him. He felt invincible, like nothing could stop him. But as he looked up, he saw the fear in Melissa's eyes, and he knew that he had made a grave mistake.
Kidd watched from the sidelines, shock etched on his face. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. Fein had always been the level-headed one, the one who thought things through. But now he seemed almost possessed, like a different person entirely.
Fein turned to face Melissa, his eyes filled with a cold determination. "You're free now," he said. "You don't have to be afraid anymore."
Melissa looked at him, still trembling with fear. "Who are you? Are you still my son?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.