Elite Beat Agents Headquarters didn't quite look the same as it always had. For one thing, the sign on the front of the building read "Headquarters of the Agents Sigh Shining on the Cold Grey Concrete" instead of "Elite Beat Agents." And the Interior had been changed as well. There was a lot more purple. In fact, Agent J couldn't quite remember any purple at all at headquarters. Had this been someone's idea of a joke?

J had been asked to report to the new Chieftain. Why there was a new one, he didn't know. In fact... he had recently spoken to the Chieftain, and he had no idea there was a new one either. Something fishy was going on. Something VERY fish.

"Enter." came a woman's voice. It didn't sound the least bit familiar.

When he entered, there was a man sitting at the desk wearing combat boots, and sunglasses. Sunglasses indoors? Who did he think he was? Johnny Cage? Was this the new chieftain? And surely this could not have been the owner of the feminine voice that had just told him to enter. "Welcome, Agent J."

"Are you the new Chieftain?" J asked, curious.

The man shook his head. "Nah. I'm Agent K. The K is for I WILL KICK YOUR ASS!" The man then pointed to the corner. "She's the new Chieftain."

Agent J looked towards where Agent K was pointing, and was surprised by the woman wearing purple robes that stood where Agent K had been pointing. That explained the purple... and the name, J guessed.

"I'm sure that you are confused right now. But we asked that you be transfered to us immediately for help."

"Alright! I'd be happy to help! That's what the Elite Beat Agents do, afterall!"

"Great. Love the enthusiasm! One hundred twenty eight or so have went missing throughout the multiverse. Our job is to help their friends and family find their way to our infastructure, so that they may recover them."

"Oh?"

"Yes," Lucretia continued. "they were all kidnapped, and placed atop of a giant foreboding tower of doom. Tartarus. They must scale the tower on their own, but we're the ones who have to get them there."

"That's... a lot of people to get."

"Oh don't worry. You aren't alone. Allow me to introduce the team. This is Agent G."

"How ya doin'?" the large man asked.

"The Duke is legitimately impressed by Agent G." Duke said. "I mean it too!"

Lucretia then nodded towards the very attractive young girl. "Agent H."

"For Hentai! I hope..." Duke said.

Hitomi bounced up and down. "I'm glad to be part of the team!"

"And last but not least.. Agent F."

"Foolishly foolish fool!" she shouted, as she whipped Duke before he could say a word.

"F, becuase she likes to say Fool?" Agent J observed.

Lucretia shook her head. "Franziska Von Karma. Prodigy. Anyway, this is the team. We can get to work as soon as you are ready."

"Hmm... G. H. J. and K. No I?"

"THERE IS NO I IN TEAM! I COUNTED!" Duke shouted. "ITS SPELLED T-E-... I forget. But there's no I!"

"But... aren't we a bit short handed? I mean that's a lot of people to go and get and..."

"Oh don't worry. There is an easy method of transportation. I had someone design a glove that will allow you to open gates to other universes. Convincing everyone to come along should be easy. It won't be a hassle at all. Trust me."

With that, Agent J was relieved. But he was sure that he was going to have quite the work load. But... if all those people were missing, it was the least he could do to help.