After safely getting Locke back into his core and chasing away One-Eyed Jack and the Desert Wolves, Chase and the rest of team Core-Tech went on their way in the search for Chase's missing father. Things were a little tense in the group. The hot weather mixed with their tiredness was making everyone a little tense. There was no shade or civilization for what looked like miles. Stressed and tired, Chase wanted to ask Dax a question that had been plaguing his mind since they were at that coastal town during the hurricane.

"That really was you with my father, Dax," stated Chase.

The dark skinned teen next to him frowned. "I already told you Little Suno, I didn't know that was your ol' man. I thought I was just helping some stranger out of a crumbling temple."

Chase halted in his tracks. The raven haired leader swung a fist at Dax, but missed. Dax tensed and backed up. "You knew it was my dad, but you just don't want to admit it!"

The others in the group flinched at Chase's sudden anger. Dax held up his hands in defense. "Easy, Little Suno," soothed Dax. "I don't want any trouble. I'm telling you the truth. Don't you trust me by now? Haven't I done enough to prove my worth?"

"Actually no," snapped Chase. "You keep running off, you carry around those weird things you plant into the ground, and you keep talking to someone on that phone! I try to see who it is, but you coincidentally hang up when you spot me! You're still suspicious Dax! If Beyal hadn't said you were a part of this Destiny of the Five Tribes thing, then I would have kicked you to the curve a long time ago!"

As Chase spat this he stomped towards Dax causing the teen to continually back up. Dax didn't want to hurt Chase, but if this went on he might have to throw a punch or two.

"Please my tribe," cried Beyal desperately. "You must calm yourselves."

"Shut up, Beyal," growled Chase. "This is between me and the possible traitor. I don't need you bringing your destiny mumbo jumbo into this!"

Beyal looked down in defeat. Dax glared at Chase. "You don't need to take it out on Little Monkish, Suno!" cried Dax.

Chase threw another punch, but Dax leapt out of the way again. The taller teen's foot caught on something. A green light burst from the ground enveloping them. When the flash of light vanished everyone was left trembling.

"Was that…what I think it was?" whimpered Bren.

"I think Dax accidentally spun a Wild Core," murmured Jinja.

Dax cringed and looked around. The core was gone, but the teen knew it had some effect on the group. "Quick, everyone check your cores and make sure your Monsuno are alright. We don't need another episode like Locke's."

Dax reached down and grabbed a hold of Airswitch's core. Suddenly, pain shot through his body. The Lowlander felt like he was on fire. Dax threw off his jacket immediately and cringed. His arms were burning. He rolled up his long sleeved T-shirt and gasped.

Jinja was worried. She ran up to her friend and grabbed a hold of his shoulder. The girl shook Dax's shoulder, but he didn't move. "D-Dax," she called. "Dax, what's wrong? Dax. DAX!"

Dax shoved her back a bit. When Jinja got a good look at him she about fainted. Dax's eyes were glowing the most eerie blue. Bellow his eyes were markings that looked like a second set of eyes that also glowed with strange intensity. His rolled up sleeve revealed glowing rings that wrapped up his arm to the wrist. Dax strangely resembled Airswitch.

"Sorry…Dax isn't here right now. Please leave a message after the beep…BEEEEEEEP! HAHAHA!" Dax laughed to the sky. The intensity and cruelness was so strong it sent chills up Jinja's spine.

What has happened to Dax?