Later that day at a lounge cafe called Renz' somewhere in Herowood, we see several people hanging inside which includes Ayase Ayatsuji and Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen walking around the area, Gemini Sunrise whom is reading and drinking coffee while on a green chair, Gelman is seen talking to Bartlomiej Agbayani with the latter relaxing on a silver couch bench while Buccaneer "Buckles" Murphy makes his way towards the counter.
At an upper pedestal floor, we see Himeno Kimihara, Manami Mitama and Selena von Urquia hanging out at one table playing a card game.
Himeno held her cards up, "Selena? Do you have any fours?'' she asked.
"Fours?'' Manami spoke as she turns to Selena, "Umm... Selena?'' she called.
Selena had a card tower on top of her head before it tumbles down, "Go fish~" she mused.
And then, Chimera Wyld arrives alongside Honoka Kousaka, Umi Sonoda, Kotori Minami, Hanayo Koizumi, Maki Nishikino, Rin Hoshizora, Eli Ayase, Nozomi Toujou and Nico Yazawa which Manami took notice.
"Hey, girls look, it's Muse." Manami pointed out as she stood up from her seat, turning to the new arrivals, "You girls sure did perform incredible last night.'' she praised.
Chimera then spoke, "Honoka, girls... I'd like you to meet, Manami Mitama, the Chikara Master of Meditation." he introduced as Manami nodded, "Himeno Kimihara, the Chikara Master of Wing Magic...'' he introduced next as Himeno shyly waves her hand, "... and Selena von Urquia, the Chikara Master of Ghost Magic." he introduced last.
Then a spider goes down in front of Selena, much to her fascination, "You girls got to check this bug!" she cheered referring to the spider.
"It's nice to meet all of you." Eli replied, "We're glad that we're able to talk to each other properly.'' she stated.
Manami sighed, "Listen... we're sorry that we gave you girls that cold shoulders before." she apologized.
"But we've been judged so unfairly by many people so many times that we... don't trust others anymore." Himeno stated as Selena floated next to her.
Honoka smiled, "We understand... but not everyone are the same." she pointed out, "I don't know much about the Chikara Masters but I do believe that not all Chikara Masters are bad. And being a normal people myself, I understand that my people are often quick to judge others because of they heard but there are those that think beforehand before they judge." she stated, "Both sides has it's flaws but everything will be fine as long as there people on both sides that understands each other." she said with a smile.
The Chikara Masters gave her a smile, "I see... I understand." Manami replied.
After that, both MUSE and the Chikara Masters decided to hang out at the latter's table, sharing stories while having refreshments at the same time.
"Hey, hey!" Rin called, "I heard that Chikara Masters has some awesome powers!" she pointed out, "What are yours?" she asked in excitement.
"Well... Chikara Masters comes out with different abilities from elemental power, weapon use, magic, talents or of use of sentiments." Chimera explained, "Like, Himeno, she has the ability to sprout wings from her back." he pointed out.
"I can also lend anyone some wings.'' Himeno added, "But the wings I lend would only last a day compared to mine." she stated.
Chimera then spoke, "Selena is our free-spirit mermaid but thanks to her ghost magic, she can phase through stuffs and float.'' he explained.
Everyone then turns to Selena, whom is watching the same spider crawl away, "Yes! Yes! Just like that, little guy! Move your little legs!" she cheered in glee.
"She gets distracted easily, though." Chimera added.
"What about Manami-san?'' Hanayo asked.
Chimera turns to Manami, "Manami's meditation ability may seem pretty normal." he pointed out, "However... once Manami meditates, she'll unleashed some sort of aura or force that is felt all around an area." he explained, "This sensation will give calm everyone down and will feel relax upon feeling this ability." he stated.
"I often use my power a lot to calm down rowdy people or those in panic." Manami added.
"Sugoi... that's amazing!" Honoka said in awe.
"The problem if I used my power too much, I will fall asleep in eight hours straight or much." Manami admitted.
"Yikez! That some drawback." Nico pointed out.
Nozomi turns to Chimera, "Wyld-san, you haven't told us about your abilities?'' she asked.
Chimera gave them a smile, "Well... I do have abilities that you often seen demonstrated by animals, from animal quirks to their fighting nature." he explained, "And while I'm good at fighting... I'm... well... let's just say I'm pretty clumsy at times." he admitted.
Honoka giggled, "Don't worry... there is no shame in that.'' she reassured as Chimera smiled back.
Rin then remember something, "Oh yeah...'' she spoke, "I met a guy earlier today, Dan Kusou, I believe..." she says which caught the Chikara Master's attention, "... he told me that he's a Chikara Master, too.'' she said, "Do you know him?'' she asked.
Chimera nodded, "Actually... we're friends with him." he replied. He then heard a cough from Manami, "Well... most of us." he added.
"Is his ability related to cats?'' Rin asked, "I mean... he's acting like a cat when I met him, he even had cat ears and tail." she pointed out.
"Dan Kusou is the Chikara Master of the Inferno Blade." Chimera clarified, "Dan doesn't have any cat-related abilities that we know." he stated.
"I see." Rin said.
Maki then spoke, "So... since you have these powers... what do you do with it?'' she asked.
Chimera rubs the back of his head, "Well... we want to use it for good but doing good deeds is a lot harder than we imagine." he admitted, "Making things worst is that rumor about us Chikara Masters being bad and all." he stated.
"I see... that's concerning." Umi said.
Hanayo then spoke, "Have you tried joining Neo-City's Heroes Coalitions?'' she asked, "That's a good place to start your goals." she pointed out.
The Chikara Masters looks at each other as Chimera, "We thought about it before but I don't think we'll fit in with them." he replied.
"Why not?'' Kotori asked.
"Well... the Coalitions already had three Chikara Masters with them, so I think they want more of us joining." Manami replied.
Hanayo tilts her head, "I believe they won't mind having more Chikara Masters joining them." she said.
"How so?'' Himeno asked.
"Compare to other Heroes Coalitions from other countries and states, Neo-City's Heroes Coalition is much more welcoming to anyone who wants to become a hero." Hanayo explained, "So, I believe you guys will get accepted with open arms." she said with a smile.
The Chikara Masters looks at each other with a smile, "Well... we'll see." Manami replied with a smile.
"Wow, Hanayo, you sure know a lot of things from the Coalitions.'' Maki pointed out.
Hanayo smiled, "I'm actually a big fan of the Heroes Coalitions, Neo-City's branch to be exact." she replied with a smile.
Bzzzttt...
Meanwhile at the Multiverse's Crossroads, we go inside a mall to see various people, mostly from the Coalitions and the Vanguard Academy, going around the place.
At one shop, we see Zoro Roronoa checking out a wooden sword, "These seems good for training." he mused before swinging the wooden sword.
Right next to Zoro, we see Sai and Alibaba Saluja hanging out at one table, "Sai, what are you drawing? A seal?'' the latter asked as Sai shook his head.
Suddenly, Ash Ketchum's face appears at the corner of the screen, "Glance, glance." he said.
At another part of the area, we see Robin Rose standing on top of a table with a pose as Touka Toudou, Minto Aizawa, Korra and Hinata Hyuuga looks at him.
"Robin-san, that's bad manners." Hinata pointed out.
"Get down from there, Robin!" Korra demanded.
Suddenly, Ash's face appears once again at the corner of the screen, "Glance, glance." he said.
The scene then changes to Sonia Strumm (Geo Stelar), Geo Stelar (Sonia Strumm) and Ash hanging out at one table with the former two taking notice of Ash's odd behavior.
"What are you glancing around, Ash?" Sonia (Geo) asked.
"I'm on guard." Ash replied, "In case there are birds flying around here." he stated.
"Huh? What the hell are you talking about?'' Geo (Sonia) asked.
"Birds could get in here." Ash replied.
"There's no way that could..." Geo (Sonia) was about to say when he saw Maya Sparrow walking towards them, "... there's one!" he exclaimed.
"Sonia-san." Maya called, "Right now... some of the girls are gathering right now outside about to take a group photo." she said, "We were hoping that you could join us.'' she said.
"Uhh... okay?'' Sonia (Geo) replied, "I-I'll see you guys later." she said.
And with that, Maya left with Sonia (Geo) as Ash and Geo (Sonia) watches them go, Ash then spoke, "Worried?'' he asked.
Geo (Sonia) sighed, "Well, I can probably trust him not to do anything stupid.'' he muttered, "By the way, Ash, what were you doing today? I haven't seen you since breakfast." he pointed out.
Ash turns around, "I-I was looking for a souvenir." he replied nervously.
"Ever since yesterday, it's been souvenir this and souvenir that!" Geo (Sonia) exclaimed, "How the hell much do you want souvenirs?! What kind of way is that to spend the trip?!" he asked indecorously.
"I could ask you the same question." Ash retorted.
"Oh, shut up! Face me!" Geo (Sonia) demanded.
Suddenly, Acerola appears behind Ash, "You were birdwatching, weren't you, Ash?'' she whispered to his ear.
This startles Ash as he zips away from her, "W-What do you want? Could you stop sneaking up on me from behind like that?!: he demanded.
Acerola then turns to Geo (Sonia), "Hey there, Geo.'' she greeted when she noticed something odd. She then got close to Geo (Sonia)'s face, "Geo...'' she muttered, "Are you really, Geo?'' she asked.
Her question made Geo (Sonia) nervous, "W-W-What are you talking about?'' he asked nervously as sweat began to pour down his face.
"Nothing... it just felt like something was different..." Acerola replied, "... it feels like your souls was switched with someone else's...'' she stated which made Geo (Sonia) even more nervous.
Ash then grabs Acerola and began to drag her away, "Acerola... why don't we cool your head off?'' he suggested.
And with Ash and Acerola gone, Geo (Sonia) let's out a sigh in relief, he then noticed that the floor underneath his feet is dripped with water.
"I broke out a cold sweat..." Geo (Sonia) muttered.
At that moment... for the first time ever since the trip began, Geo (Sonia) is alone. And at the same moment, Luna Platz noticed Geo (Sonia) taking his shoes off, letting out cold sweat out from it.
With Acerola and Ash, the two are currently at one corner with a bench and a vending machine displayed next to them, Acerola is shaking Ash rather violently.
"Let me take one more good look!" Acerola demanded, "I'm positive something is possessing, Geo!" she exclaimed.
"Quiet! Please, don't stick you nose into this!" Ash exclaimed back, "You're rattling my brain!" he shouted. Acerola then let's go of Ash and at the same time, Ash noticed Luna approaching Geo (Sonia), "This is bad!" he exclaimed. Ash then stood and quickly made his way towards them only to bump onto Dan Kusou, still in his cat-persona, and both of came crashing to the floor.
"Nyanayanya~ It's Ash-nya~" Dan mused.
"Dan! Get off me!" Ash demanded.
Ash looks up and saw Luna standing next to Geo (Sonia). Ash wanted to stop her, he doesn't want for Luna to figure out that Sonia is currently in Geo's body and get herself hurt... emotionally.
But... for some reason... Ash couldn't find himself to do it.
"Can I speak with you?'' Luna asked to Geo (Sonia). He turns to her in surprise, "Can I speak with you?'' she asked again.
"S-Sure..." Geo (Sonia) replied.
And with that, Luna and Geo (Sonia) left the area while Ash, Acerola and Dan watches them go. The odd trio decided to grab some drinks from the vending machines with Acerola getting last.
Dan then drinks his tea-in-a can and flinched, "That's hot-nya!" he squawked sticking his tongue out.
Ash leans on another vending machine, "You have a cat's tongue." he mused taking a sip of his soda.
Acerola grabs a can of orange juice and turns to Ash, "Are you sure you're not going to stop them?'' she asked.
Ash nodded, "Yeah... let's not do anything stupid." he replied taking another sip of his soda.
Dan then drinks his tea-in-a can once more and flinched, "That's hot-nya!" he squawked sticking his tongue out again.
Acerola turns to Dan, "Cat's tongue...'' she mused.
"Whatever the circumstances... it's never a good idea to get in away of a person's feelings." Ash thought.
A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.
