Magnum Opus

Concept
A child with the instructions on how to create the legendary Philosopher’s Stone engraved deep in his DNA is pursued by two former NAAG Enforcers named Farrow and Hosbiq who are hired by a Mercurian alchemist interested in using the Stone to complete the legendary miracles of alchemy, including the gift of eternal life.

Hook
Word of alchemical miracles manifesting at random lead Beach Patrol, at Vivian’s behest, to a teenage boy named Orren West. They soon find themselves with bigger problems than a few crystal growths or puddles turned elixirs as they discovered the boy harbors one of the world’s biggest secrets inside him- literally, and two dangerous and maniacal bounty hunters have been hired to retrieve him for a mysterious payer.

Conclusion
Farrow and Hosbiq narrowly escape after dealing Beach Patrol one of their first significant defeats, with the boy in tow, ready to deliver him for whatever nefarious purpose their employer intends for him.

Continuity

 * Introduction of Farrow and Hosbiq
 * Such a defeat wounds Beach Patrol’s morale and causes introspection about how their actions and occasional carelessness carrying them out affects the world
 * Introduction of the Mercurians
 * Beginning of the Mercurians story arc