Hello I am back from the brink and am writing again. Anyhoo I am seriously starting to enjoy this story. Hopefully this chapter makes you laugh, cause' that's what I am aiming for. We're starting to have things calm down a bit and another two chapters or so and you'll see why. This is mostly just comic relief for all the stressful tension.

Start

(Xenma's p.o.v)

It was 4p.m on a Friday night and I had nothing to do. My home was currently being rebuilt by those dumb hedgehogs and bird, but I on the other hand could do nothing. I was so bored. I eyed the radio, then Metal Sonic. I got a great idea…for me anyway.

"Hey Metal, I need your help with something." I called to the living room.

"YES? I SENSE YOUR NEED. IN WHAT WAY CAN I ASSIST YOU?" he asked politely.

"I need your help with a special mission." I said in a serious tone.

"WHAT IS MY CURRENT MISSION?" he asked.

"I needed something to do so I'm going to teach you to waltz." I cheered.

"WHY?" he asked.

"Because…it's educational?" I tried.

"…ALRIGHT THEN, I ACCEPT." He beeped.

I cheered and raced upstairs to get my good radio I had left at Izzy's house a few weeks ago. I pressed the power button and Whistle by Flo Rida, came on. I smirked and showed Metal where to put his hands and counted out the steps. He was a fast learner. He soon was dancing like a pro. The only thing left to do was teaching him to beat box and I would be set for life in the entertainment section. I stopped waltzing and began to free style and just move to the beat. This was lost on Metal. I told him to move to the music. He began awkwardly walking, taking steps when another beat hit its mark. I sighed. This was going to be harder than I thought.

(Winter's p.o.v)

Never give a bee gummy bears. The bee will go ballistic. It's a fact of life. Charmy found my snack cabinet and ate an entire pack of gummy bears. The results weren't pretty. Espio and I were currently chasing Charmy around the house. I will say that kid is acrobatic, I'll give him that.

"Charmy, please come back here, calm down! No don't throw that! Ahh!" I screamed.

I scrambled out of the way as the ceiling fan blades he had spun on spun off the ceiling and rotated towards us. I dive-rolled outta the way just in time. I was so done with this dumb, hyperactive bee. I charged Charmy and duct taped him to the closest wall. I collapsed in a heap on the floor. I felt like the damned babysitter. Looking over to Espio I sighed.

"I admire you ability not to pass out from having to deal with THAT 24/7." I grinned sheepishly. He gave me an odd little smile.

"I have tons of experience with this. Don't worry you get used to it quick. Besides, compared to other times this is pretty mild." He said softly.

"Great..." I groaned.

(Adana's p.o.v in downtown Chicago)

I had basically given up looking for Hocan, leader of the Neroites. He wasn't in Chicago and neither were his lackeys. So I was chillin in the local coffee shop, Spinda's Kakao mame/ Spinda's cocoa beans. Anyway I was sipping a hot frappe when I noticed someone slink out of the shop and into an alleyway outside the sight of pedestrians. I tried to resist going and recording everything in this deliciously tantalizing mystery that the form brought on. But I couldn't resist. I slunk outta my seat and grabbed a small notepad and pencil then ducked against the outer wall. I then dove against the wall concealing myself the best I could. The shady man was with another and they were conversing with one another. I slunk closer to make out what they said.

"The Dark Legion is on a good steady rise. They are currently perfecting their device and soon will be able to bring their other members that were banished to the other zones. I want you to take this note to location 24 and say the pass code." said the first.

"What is the pass code?" asked the second.

"Kuroi hanabira, black petals." He replied.

"Is there anything else?"

"One other thing, it seems that some humans have teamed up with our enemy. We have already captured Hocan, leader of the Neroites. He has information about them."

"Where is HE?"

"Also held at area 24, go now!" he commanded.

I sprinted out of the alley and quickly paid for my coffee. I gathered my things and went on to pursue the shady character. It wasn't hard since I live in Chicago, it's full of people. Thus beginning my current adventure.

(Izzy's p.o.v at the house)

"Thank god!" I cried I joy.

I was finally alone in the house. I attempted to relax but I was hesitant to. Something felt wrong. I rushed upstairs and threw on Capri's, a t-shirt, and flip flops. I trekked outside and began my hike up through the underbrush of the forest outside my house. I walked a few miles and hopped a few hills before coming to a gigantic mountain. As far as I knew there weren't any mountains anywhere near my house. I shuffled out of my flip flops and began my climb. I felt around in the dark for footholds but found few in reach, but I climbed up all the same. I soon spotted a faint light up ahead. I quickened my pace and got over the rise. What I found shocked me to the core. I saw a sea of brown and black. I saw brown dirt and black robes as far as I could see. I had just discovered the Dark Legion base camp. I looked around in awe, but what scared me was that it wasn't just echidnas but humans as well. I seriously hoped they were brainwashed because I found friends among the crowds. I spotted Gwen (see chapter one) talking with someone. I almost cried; my best friend was a betrayer. I slowly tried to make my way down the mountain, but slipped and fell down the steep incline. I slammed against the sides and finally tumbled down to the bottom. With a heavy heart I trudged home in my now darkened world.

(The next day with Winter)

I decided I had had enough madness for one day. I went for a small walk in the city. I spotted Adana on stakeout mode. I walked up to her and tapped her back. She jumped and spun around, relaxing when she saw that it was me. She motioned for me to duck down.

"Sup?" I asked.

"Stakeout, someone I need to talk to is trapped inside there. I need to get inside." She replied.

"So what's it all about?" I whispered.

"Well mostly this is a base for the Dark Legion. I need to free Hocan and steal a few files from that computer room they keep mentioning before they enter." She explained.

"So do you need a second agent?" I asked with a grin.

"If you can change your clothes to a darker color." she said gesturing to my white dragon quest sage's dress/divine dress.

"Oh that." I said waving her off.

I tapped my charger pendant that my techie friend Casper made me. My clothes then changed into a darker colored Nomadic Deel. I smirked at her.

"Alright lets go." She said bravely.

Finish

Man I am like in that I don't wanna write kinda mood. Oh, the clothes references are from dragon quest 9, my favorite game ever! I loved it! Anyway this was sorta a filler chapter.

Next time is where most of the action happens; more Dark L. and more of our friends little break in. Also we see some more of the reasons all of them are tied together.

Ja ne, later,

Songbird O.o