That evening, Vega was with the other Ty Ko Ky agents, in a huge grand hall in headquarters, which is the size of a stadium gymnasium. Slade was standing by a wooden podium, as he was preparing the microphone.

Slade announced to the agents, "Announcing, Lady Vega, head of Ty Ko Ky!"

Vega slowly walked to the podium, as the others applaud to her. She cleared her throat, as the applause subsided. Roz's voice spoke, as she said, "Follow my words, Vega…"

"Thank you all for coming to this important emergency meeting." she said, as she was in a semi-controlled voice, "As you know, a couple weeks ago, we had a red gem deeply hidden in a small cavern inside, under Mount Fuji. Our experts were able to study the gem, all for its mysterious aura and its horrifying past."

She cleared her throat and spoke normally, showing the red Fuji Gem, "One of my men, Mr. Kasai, located this red ruby, and is currently located in my house. However, during the studies, we have had some tragic events that took place. A vampire appeared into our headquarters and pilfered our main source of power, the Ty Gem."

She showed a huge slide of the Ty Gem. She continued, "The vampire escaped with the Ty Gem, only we could not find her, at all. Another vampire appeared, when hunting for red Gem, and for information on what the Ty Gem does. My children, Jack and Miyu fought valiantly, but was overcome by this demon from Hell."

She showed the slide of a sketch of Saya Kisaragi, and added, "From Jack's point of view, and Tohka's description… THIS is the vampire that we believe stole the Ty Gem. The first woman that attacked the building, and stole the Ty Gem had black hair. This woman you see… is also of hair of ebony. You will know, soon enough. And, on top of that, this same bloodthirsty savage kidnapped Kasai and took him to her hideout!"

The agents were in astonishment, as Vega continued, "While we presume that he is dead, more new information confirms that he is still alive, and currently somewhere in this land, nearby. Thanks to knowledge of the gem, we are able to locate the last known location of the Ty Gem and the missing agent, Kasai."

Minutes passed, as Tohka, Sena, and Shiina arrived. They were sitting next to Jack and Miyu, as Shiina whispered, "Sorry we're late… Tohka was still uneasy."

Tohka whispered, "But I'm better now."

Jack nodded, "Glad you made it. We're about to take action…"

Vega spoke, "This vampire… this red gem… they have but one connection. They are from the same land that we discovered in Japan – Mount Fuji! Searching the mountain may be crucial, and destroying the volcano would be difficult. But if we are to save the Ty Gem and the human race from this demonic hellion, we must find the vampire… and kill her! The time for talk and power is over…"

She smirked, "NOW… is the time for action!"

Roz giggled, as she was backstage, "Good-good… Ty Ko Ky will end this traumatic nightmare, and I can be free. Father, I have done you proud."

Vega continued, "In conclusion, we, as a unit, as a team, and as a race for not just Ty Ko Ky agents, but for humanity itself, we must enter the volcano's caverns, and find this vampire, before it continues to wreak havoc on everyone!"

She slammed her fists lightly, as she was still, holding her hands on the podium, "Ty Ko Ky agents are strong! We will not succumb to this abomination of humankind! If we fall, the world as we know it will cease to being! Darkness and despair will fall before us! If we recover the Ty Gem, and save humanity, we will be safe! Ty Ko Ky is power! Power for the strong, and not for the weak!"

Sena thought, "Grandmother's not herself, lately…"

Shiina said, "She's speaking like a bold leader… but she's usually loud and outspoken."

Jack said, "We wonder that, too. It's like the Ty Gem that was gone shattered something inside her. Or it could be something else."

Shiina asked Miyu, "Is it true? Kasai was kidnapped by the vampires?"

Miyu nodded, "Yes… Even I almost fell victim to this spectacled-ridden girl's vampirism."

Shiina whispered, "Vampire androids… Lady Vega is pulling out all the stops."

Vega boomed, "Now, as for what we do, we shall be armed with shotguns, powered by Ty Ko Ky, to subdue and destroy the vampire! We will have a squad of 10 of our finest, to procure entrance to the cave. Once we have eliminated this foul creature, we free Kasai, recapture the Ty Gem, and seal away the cavern, never to be reopened again!"

Tohka gasped, "WHAT? Shotguns in a cave?"

Shiina said, "It's the only way… Tohka, have faith…"

Tohka thought, as she was shivering, "Ty Ko Ky guns will not subdue the beast… Even so… defeating Queen MIO… will be impossible…"

Sena asked, "Only one problem… How will they find the vampire's tomb? Is that even right? The vampire's crypt, under an active volcano?"

Tohka shook her head, and felt unsure.

XXXXX

After the speech, Tohka was heading to a door, where Vega is in a room. She was about to knock on the door, as Slade said, "No!"

Tohka asked, "Slade… You have to let me talk to her. I have to tell her-."

Slade said, "No, Tohka. Vega is busy, and does not want to be disturbed. But I will tell her that you wish to speak to her."

Tohka bowed and said, "Yes, sir…"

She walked away, as Slade guarded the door. Inside the small office, Vega was brushing Roz's long blonde hair, as Roz said, "Everything is in place, Vega. With your combined powers, you will be able to destroy MIO. And then, I can rest again, inside my gem, in peace."

She held the red gem, as Vega said, "Whatever you say, Master. I am to obey you, and help you stop this wicked witch, Master."

Roz smiled, as she placed the gem into her pockets, as she hugged Vega in her bosom. She giggled, "I can't wait for it to be over, Vega… How I long to return, and get vengeance on this Tokisaki woman that disturbed my slumber…"

Vega held her and hugged, "Yes. You're so soft and cuddly, Master."

"If I had my way, I'd bite you and make you my new vampire Mommy. But then again, I am older than you… so, that's out."

"You're like the daughter I never had… Roz…"

She petted her head, as Roz clutched her tightly. She giggled, as she was in bliss, "All those years… thousands of years… and I'm feeling serene… Mortals are so warm and snuggly…"

A knock on the door was made, as Roz gasped, "OH! Shoot, the agents!"

She zipped off and hid, as one male agent called to her, "Lady Vega, we have prepared the squads for the attack inside the volcano. Squad A will be leading the pack, while Squads B, C, & E will provide backup, in case Squad A falls. Squad D will provide medical treatment, in case of injuries."

Vega nodded, "Make it so."

"Yes, ma'am." He said and walked off, as he shut the door.

Roz came out and sighed, "That was close. If those agents found out about me, it'll all be for naught… I'd bite her and her agents, but I have to keep a promise… A promise to protect her family… and friends."

She held Vega's left hand up and said, "Pinky."

Her pinky was extended, as Roz sucked on it. She said, "This will mark you as mine…"

She was sucking the pinky finger of Vega, as Vega asked, "Master, what are you-?"

"I believe this is how we call it… A Pinky Swear…" Roz said, "You promise to end MIO, and I promise to not to set harm to your family…"

Vega removed her pinky from her mouth and said, "Wrong. This is how you perform a pinky… swear… Master…"

She wrapped her pinky onto Roz's, as Vega said, "For a promise, Master, we will protect your race, so long as you protect my family."

Roz agreed. But then said, "But if my promise is broken, and MIO isn't destroyed, I swear that I will suck your blood! And I'll bite off the pinky, first!"

Vega nodded and said, "Understood."

Roz disappeared into the shadows and said, "I'll see you soon… I have to go rest… It's almost my bedtime…"

She complained, "WHAT? YOU try acting like an 11-year child, at this high of age for a vampire!"

Vega stood up and left her office, as Roz returned home.

That night, a huge army of Ty Ko Ky agents surrounded the volcano entrance. A woman in black called out, "Squads A to E on target to entrance! Squad A, on my lead, we strike!"

She was with nine other agents, as they lined up in a double-file line. Inside the cavern, MIO sensed the agents and hissed, "It's time… huh? The war between humanity and the Perfectionists… is about to unfold!"

A shadowy figure appeared before her, as MIO said, "I believe we have guests… Send them here, while I take refuge with the Ty Gem. You do as you must…"

She grinned, "Kill them."

The shadow spoke, "Understood, Lady MIO…"

It vanished, as MIO disappeared into the deepest darkest areas of the volcano.

Outside, the cavern opened, as the agents were ready. Jack boomed, "OKAY! 90 seconds! Squad A go in, on my call! Squad B, await orders, after allotted time, in case of back-up!"

Miyu said, "I want you to contact us, via radio signal. Do not fret. Radio signal will pick-up, even inside thick stone walls."

The squad prepares, as Jack and Miyu saluted them.

She shouted, "CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGE!"

They ran into the cavern, as Squad A, armed with shotguns, dashing into the cavern. They started to walk inside, as the leading agent said, "Stay on your toes, men. Follow the ominous tones. If louder, we will be getting closer."

They trek onwards, as a shadowy figure appeared to the agents, as they went deeper into the caves. The leading agent responded, "A Squadron to all units, we're being blocked by some sort of unknown person."

She called out, as they aimed, "HALT! Surrender now, or be shot!"

From the shadows, emerged Kasai. The leading agent said, "Good… It's Agent Kasai… Hold your fire!"

She said to Kasai, "Sir, we were worried about you."

Kasai said, "That is alright. Anyways, I found the vampire's cavern. She is this way. Follow me."

Kasai led the squad to MIO's tomb, as he explained, "When I was attacked, I was dragged away by the same vampire that attacked me, but I escaped… only to be trapped here."

The female agent smiled, "We're glad you're okay, sir. Once we find the vampire, we'll escort you back to safety."

They traversed inside the caves, leading to MIO's tomb.

Outside, the female agent contacted Jack and Miyu, "Sir, we have found Kasai. He is safe, but he is leading us to the vampire's lair."

Jack nodded, "Good. Stay on his call."

Miyu sighed, "At long last, it'll all be over. Kasai's safe, and only because he was kidnapped."

Jack smiled, "And we thought we were worried. Lady Vega will sigh in relief, once the Ty Gem is taken back."

XXXXX

Meanwhile, in the manor, Ginti was with the girls, along with Sena, Tohka, and Shiina. Shiina was kneeling on the floor, with a face of guilt and relief.

Sena said, "If you're asking why Shiina is posed like this… She's grounded."

Tohka said, "Shiina explained to Mother why she left to find Lan, and Tia didn't approve of it… without her permission…"

Anode said, "Poor Shiina. I am sorry you guys can't come to the mission."

Tohka said, "Well, we're alright. Vega's got everything under control."

Ginti huffed, as Cathode said, "So, it's true, right? Lan Hikari isn't coming?"

Shiina nodded, without saying a word, as Tohka said, "Yes. He has been through enough, losing Yui… and then his bandmates…"

Ginti said, "Lemme guess… Shiina won't respond, since she's grounded."

Sena said, "Well, yes. She accepts her punishment, and goes on a code of silence, until tomorrow. It's only a minor punishment. Tia is strict, but mostly in our training."

Cathode replied, "Anyways… I'm sad that Lan has lost a lot… and that you know why he's upset…"

Tohka said, "He lost Maylu… then Tory… then Sonia and Geo… and then Yui…"

Anode whispered, "The presumed master…"

Tohka added, "The same thing happened to me losing Shiina… and then to witness Kurumi Tokisaki's death, before my eyes, by that evil vampire… I was frightened, knowing she was right… We can't beat MIO."

She shivered, "Even if we are stronger, I don't know if we are able to, at this rate? I had a bone-chilling nightmare, during my state of shock. MIO came and killed Shiina, in front of my eyes. Bodies everywhere of people I loved… and MIO jumped at me, about to strike me next. But after Shiina told me that Lan's okay, and that he refused, because he didn't want anyone else to die, because of him, I felt better. He wants to live, for the sake of others…"

Cathode said, "But it won't bring Yui back, will it?"

Tohka said, "No. Either way, Shiina told me that Lan wishes to help, but he's better off. But he let out a smile, saying that it's what Yui wants. And that is for us to stop her evil half – Mio!"

Ginti said, "He's chicken, that's what it is. But if he wants us to do his battles, because he's torn over what MIO had done to his friends, then I'm in."

Anode cheered, "OH! FOR LAN, ME, TOO~!"

Cathode smiled, "ME, THREE!"

Tohka said, "Great, you guys."

She said to Shiina, as she was smiling, "For Lan's sake… I think you gave us hope, after all…"

Shiina smiled, and then resumed her silence.

XXXXX

Jack and Miyu got a radio signal, as the leading agent said, "Squad B must now step in, to assure that vampire will not run away."

Miyu called, "Squad B, move!"

They marched off, armed in shotguns, as Jack said, "Weird… Kasai's alright, but…"

Miyu responded, "It's alright. We may have saved the world, once Kasai leads us to the vampire's tomb."

Inside, they arrived at MIO's lair, as Kasai said, "Well, here it is…"

The leading female agent said, "Search the place!"

As they were surveying the tomb, back at the manor, Shiina started to twitch from her eyes, and her mouth was frowning. Tohka asked, "Hey, you alright?"

Back in the tomb, the agents were looking around, as crypt, finding no clues. The leading female agent saw the stone tomb and said, "Sir… Is this-?"

Kasai said, "This is where I found her sleeping chambers. She is inside."

The agent prepared a shotgun and said, "Right. Stay on target. Now opening the stone tomb…"

Three agents pushed the tomb's lid open, as Jack said, "A tomb?"

Miyu said, "A sarcophagus. The ancient demon's nesting grounds… similar to wooden caskets, only this particular hybrid of vampire and machine nestles in a stone crypt."

Jack said, "Shoot to kill, all agents. Shoot to kill that vampire!"

At the house, Shiina murmured, "…do not… Do not…"

At the volcano, the agents opened the stone coffin, showing… … …nothing.

The female agent said, as she responded, "No sighting. All units, continue to search for Ty Gem! If vampire located, shoot to kill!"

Kasai approached the tomb and said, "She's gone…"

She said, "Afraid so, sir."

She saw Kasai's neck, as she said, "Mr. Kasai, you're bitten."

He said, "Uh, yeah. Don't worry… We'll get you healed up, shortly… It's just a minor cut…"

"Oh, this? Yeah, the vampire pierced me, but sadly… I broke free. Just my luck."

Miyu called back, "Squad A, Squad B will handle the search! Return Kasai to the outside, for medical treatment! Squad D will handle Mr. Kasai!"

Shiina whispered, "Get out… of there…"

Tohka asked, "Shiina, what's wrong?"

Sena said, "You're supposed to be grounded!"

Ginti seethed, as he realized, "No… She…"

Shiina sobbed, "Get out there… GET OUT… WHILE YOU CAN!"

Jack called, "Squad B, rendezvous with Squad A in the lair. Squad A, fall back to our camp, with Mr. Kasai."

The female agent uses Ty Ko Ky onto Kasai's wound, as Kasai grinned demonically.

Ginti cried out, as he realized, "IT'S A TRAP!"

The girls gasped, as Kasai bit onto the agent's neck. The agent screamed, as she cried, "AAAAAAAAAAGH! BASE, THIS IS SQUAD A! KASAI! HE'S-! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOO-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

Shiina shrieked, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Kasai suck out the female agent's blood, as one agent cried, "MR. KASAI!"

Another agent called, "HE'S BEEN TURNED! FIRE AT WILL, MEN!"

They started to fire at Kasai, blasting his entire body with bullets. Jack and Miyu heard the gunshots firing, as Miyu cried, "NO… He… He's a vampire now?"

Jack growled, "No… But, I don't know… But whatever the case, Mr. Kasai is now dead… Whatever the case, say that he turned rogue, and wanted all of us dead."

Miyu nodded, "Understood."

An agent from Squad B called, "Squad B arriving at area where Squad A is. No sighting of Ty Gem, but have located Mr. Kasai's corpse. Shall we take him in?"

Miyu said, "Leave him. Find the Ty Gem, and leave. We'll have Squad C wait outside."

BANG!
The radio made static, as Miyu cried, "SQUAD B, DO YOU COPY? SQUAD B?"

Shiina shivered, "No… I sense it… … …Mr. Kasai…"

She cried, "HE'S WITH MIO!"

The others gasped, as the agents surrounded the body of Kasai, slowly regenerating from his wounds. The female agent regained consciousness, and was in pale skin and dead eyes, holding up the shotgun in her hands, killing the leading Squad B agent. She hissed, "How precious… you dear beauties…"

Kasai roared in a demonic howl, as the agents were frightened.

"BUT HOW?"
"KASAI'S ALIVE!"
"But we shot him into holes! There's no way!"
"ALL UNITS! FIRE AGAIN!"

They resumed firing, only for Kasai to take the shotgun blasts. They ran out of ammo and Kasai approached two agents, grabbing their necks, and crushing them. One agent shrieked, "HE'S IMPENETRABLE! JACK! MIYU! DO YOU COPY? ALL UNITS, DO YOU COPY?"

No radio signal, as the woman that is now possessed has destroyed all contact. The agents threw their guns down, as one agent shouted, "WITHDRAW! THEY'RE TURNED! WITHDRAW NOW!"

Miyu cried, as she was calling to the agent, "ALL UNITS! WHAT HAPPENED? WE LOST RADIO CONTACT!"

The agents were running, but Geo & Sonia appeared, blocking their only exit. Kasai surrounded them all, growing huge, and roared in a demonic cry. The agents screamed, as he devoured their blood, one by one, and killing each agent, without letting any of them escape.

Jack and Miyu were outside, as they were stunned. Jack asked, "Did… Did Mr. Kasai… he…"

Miyu gulped, as the cavern opened, showing a demonic version of Kasai, in dark purple skin, razor-sharp fangs and red eyes. His muscles were bulging and pulsating, wearing only his tattered pants. Jack cried, "Oh, my god…"

Miyu cried, "Mister Kasai?"

Jack called out, "RETREAT! RUN NOW!"

The remaining agents ran off, as Kasai went on a rampage, killing every agent in his wake. Jack and Miyu ran off, returning to headquarters, barely escaping the demonic vampire.

Shiina, back in the manor, was shaken and scared. She whispered, "No… I sensed an aura… inside the… volcano…"

She trembled, as the others knew. Ginti growled, "Goddamn her…"

Tohka was seething, "Mr. Kasai… That bitch… She…"

Sena said, "Calm down… It's… It must be a coincidence."

Ginti thought, as the others grew worried, "No… It's no coincidence. From Shiina's thoughts, she knew that Kasai is in the volcano… but that Mio's already made him one of her army of the undead… We're too late, but it's not over yet."

He gripped his fist and was seething, knowing that Mio's already setting the layouts for her Perfect World, and she started by killing many Ty Ko Ky agents.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Tia went into Vega's room and whispered, "I'm curious… Why was Mother that serious? It's not like her to be-?"

She looked in the closet and found a small wooden box. She whispered, "Huh? What is this?"

She pulled it out and saw Roz inside the box. She said, "Aw, how cute. It's a doll. She is so adorable… She even looks lifelike."

She then felt her skin, as Roz quickly opened her eyes. Tia gasped, "Huh? Did it open her-?"

Roz hopped out and gasped, "YOU!"

Tia cried, "IT'S ALIVE?!"

Roz snarled, showing her fangs and roared, "YOU DARE DISTURB MY BEDTIME, YOU MORTAL? Haaaaaaaaaaah!"