The ships sailed for what seemed like hours with Universal police officers inside each one.
"Are the cops really necessary?" Titanica asked.
"Just a security measure mam. Can't let any of you go running off." one of them said.
"But I have a question. About Damien's mom…" Fluttershy said.
"Who, Sgt. Flux? Yeah, she's one of the best cops here and our good leader. Gets the job done no matter what." another said.
"An inspiration for the entire force." another said.
"But why did you take us in? All Jexi's teams been doing is saving people, and so far, I never did anything wrong." Hope said.
"You're the worst of all." another said. "Repeatedly revealing the existence of other worlds, most of the time out of habit. There was also another incident you were criminally involved with. The Metal City Streets War."
"Uh, I would rather not talk about that one." Hope said looking away.
"Hope, maybe it's better to get it off your chest." Titanica said.
"Fine. Metal City was my home town. I grew up there with close friends. Mary and Ricardo. But, when I was in school, I messed with a gang called the Roaming Wolves. They ruled the streets. And I was forced to join after messing with their boss. I hurt a lot of people. But then came that war, that damn war. I didnt want to take part, but as a member, I had no choice. We had a brawl with a motorcycle gang called the Metal Demons. We battled in the streets. My friends heard about it and tried to stop me. That was when things got bad." Hope said. "Mary, she lost the use of her legs and sits in that chair because of me. And Ricardo, he doesn't even bother speaking with me because of what I did. I promised I would never do anything like that ever again." Hope said. "After that, I spent my time trying to help people. Then after helping a rich widow, she rewarded me with that ticket across seas to see the Eternal Diva Opera. And you all know the rest."
The cops thought about this, and released hopes cuff.
"DP 23, what are you doing?! That is a criminal with records not touched in ages!" a voice shouted.
"He won't run. I know he won't." he said.
"Why?" Hope said.
"Just be cause you were there, dont mean youre a criminal." DP 23 said.
"Well keep an eye on him. We're almost there." another said.
"To HQ?" Hope said.
"Yeah." DP 23 said as they saw a massive orbital base. "Welcome to Universal Police HQ.' he said.
"Whoa." Jexi said. "It's even bigger than I heard." he said before seeing a large stone building nearby. "And that must be…"
"The Universal Prison, where the lowest of the low are sentenced." a cop said.
"Now, we're going to dock now and take you to the leader's office." DP 23 said. "You're not gonna run, just behave quietly and we'll make it in."
"Yeah. We wont run." Hope said.
They were escorted through the halls when Nancy arrived and saw Damien in cuffs.
"Whoa,whoa whoa! You two, what are you doing?!" Nancy said.
"Sarge, with all due respect, the orders said to restrain all of them…"
"That is my son! Now uncuff my little baby or you two are spending the week on trash detail!" she said.
"Yes mam!" they said in fear uncuffing him.
"Man, your moms… really overprotective. I like her." Hope said.
"I dont. She's always so scary. And her punishments on me and big bro have always given me nightmares whenever we do something wrong." Damien said shivering.
"Wait, so she's okay with you doing evil stuff ?" Buttercup asked.
"As long as my kids are happy, they could blow up a whole world for all I care." Nancy said.
"Looking after em must be difficult when Jexi's always stopping your eldest son." Applejack said.
"I admit I wish he would have joined the academy and become an officer, but if this is what he wanted." Nancy said.
"What he wants now is what dad was after all these years, mom!" Damien said.
"The universal core? I thought I told your father never to obsess about that thing again. Not after what happened." Nancy said.
"Thats exactly why I'm trying to cut in and get the keys first." Hope said. "If I could get the core first and give it to you to lock away, no one, not even Amadeus or your husband could use it again."
"That's gonna be impossible. The core was found by the Expedition Society after you and color boy destroyed the stage. But a few weeks after, it was stolen." Nancy said.
"Stolen?" Jexi asked.
"Yeah. Stolen. By who, we have no idea." Nancy said. "It was a figure in a cloak. Who it is, we have no proof of."
"So we're getting the keys, but we lost the thing they go into." Evan said.
"Looks like it." Nancy said. "Alright, the boss's office is just up ahead." she said kicking the door open as she sat at an empty desk. "Color Boy, hopeless boy...sit."
"Okay.." Jexi said as he sat down with hope.
"I know what you're thinking. In a cop bosses office, bad. Relax, wimps. I'm not arresting any of you or your team's." Nancy said.
"So why the cuffs and protection?" Jexi asked.
"Think about who we have. God eaters, Straws Hats, Fairy Tail members who practically smash everything in every place they fight…" Hope said
"Actually, we were afraid you all were gonna fight back." Nancy said. "Now, let's talk turkey. We recently got wind that you, Hope, illegally pulled five girls off their homeworld using cards."
"The Sailors, I know." Hope said. "I didnt really think about why I would pull Usagi and her friends out in that last fight. I just…."
"Save it. We recently heard from an officer on their world that two figures in robes approached Usagi Tsukino. One appeared to warn her of trouble, the other aimed a gun at her. Honestly, this isn't the first occurrence. Magical girls all over are having the same experience." Nancy said.
"So the same thing happened to Madoka?" Hope said.
"Oh, her. Well, there's no proof of her existence, but we do have video footage of her falling through a rift as one of these figures chased after her." Nancy said. "So most likely. We talked to a few of them about the second figure and what they said and they all said the same thing. 'Where is the Universal Core?"
"So they're looking for the core which was stolen. So maybe even Magical Girls who havent started yet could know." Hope said.
"That is impossible. But, there is a magical girl team that hasn't been approached by either figure yet." Nancy said. "A Precure team."
"You mean Pretty Cure. That is the largest MG branch." Jexi said.
"Yeah. That's where you come in. Their final battle with a villain known as Dune is coming up soon. We want you to follow them and try to capture one of the figures if they appear." Nancy said.
"Okay. Were in. What do we need to know?" Hope said.
"Youre focus is on this part of the Precures." Nancy said showing the Heartcatch branch and the first one, who was red themed.
"Tsubomi Hanasaki, aka Cure Blossom. She's the leader." she began.
Next was a girl in blue.
"Erika Kurumi, aka Cure Marine."
Next came a girl in yellow with gold Pigtails.
"Itsuki Myoudouin, aka Cure Sunshine."
Finally came a girl in dark purple.
"Yuri Tsukikage, aka Cure Midnight. These are the Heartcatch Branch of Precure." she said.
"I think I've heard of em. They're a flower based MG team that fight monsters who come from dark depressed hearts, or in their case, wilting flowers." Hope said.
"Heart Flowers, the aim of a villain group called the Desert Apostles. Their aim, reduce the world into a huge desert." Nancy said.
"Harsh. But the precure have stopped them." Hope said. "So, were coming in where, exactly?"
"About now, all four of them are still battling the Desertions that come in. But it won't be long before Dune makes his move and takes one of them, I assume. They should still be in town by that time. Can you make it there and spy on them?" Nancy asked.
"And if a Desertion compromises us, and we have to engage, do they, Sarge?" DP 23 asked.
"Authorization denied. We don't need some hotshot heroes jeopardizing our business. Besides, another strike on the blue boys record could result in sentencing to the Universal Prison." Nancy said.
"I understand." Hope said. "Even I have to watch my back. Jexi?" Hope said. "I know youre used to carefree wandering, but sometimes you just gotta go with the law, right?"
"Yeah. Besides, not worth seeing my friend rot in prison like a certain zombie I know." Jexi said.
"We'll do it." Hope said.
"Excellent. DP 23, I realize you're fresh from the academy, but I was wondering if you could watch these teams." she said.
DP 23 nodded. "Maam, its my privilege and duty, and I wont let you down!"
"Excellent. Do it successfully and there might be a promotion for you." she said.
"Understood mam." DP 23 said as he escorted the two out.
"How'd it go?" Rainbow asked.
"Its an undercover mission, and Jexi and I cant get involved or its the slammer for me." Hope said. "Our destination, is a town called Kibōgahana."
"Yeah, the boss wants you there to spy on Pre Cure for those two figures." DP 23 said.
"So it's an undercover mission." Sunset said.
"And I'm your escort." DP 23 said. "Universal Police new Private, Number 23. But, all the guys call me Carlson. I'm fresh from the academy and ready to serve."
"Good to meet you." Hope said. They then boarded the ships.
(Cue-Excite: Daichi Miura)
In Kibogahana as they took flight, the flowers bloomed.
"Now, I gotta tell you a few rules." Carlson said as the town was shown. "First, no revealing you are from other worlds unless the situation is desperate. Them figuring it out for themselves is fine too."
Tsubomi was walking down the street, looking up.
"Second, in case of a dessertarian attack, we do not engage and let the team handle it. However, evacuation of civilians is allowed." Carlson said.
Erika was designing an outfit, or rather watching one.
"Third, if you see any of the hooded figures, don't go it alone, call backup quickly and follow and do not lose." Carlson said.
Itzuki as usual, was getting attention, and Yuri was looking at her transformation seed.
"Lastly, Let me handle the monster if it gets too close. I know what the damages are you've done, and no matter what...you dont let the fire boy jump in and punch the monster." Carlson said.
"Sounds simple enough." Hope said.
"Now, let's bag ourselves some mystery perps." Carlson said.