In the previous chapter, Ruby encountered Roman Torchwick, and his partner, Neapolitan. It was later revealed that they were working for Anapa. But the most important thing that happened, was that Ruby had found, and awakened Decapitron. Let's see what happens next, shall we?

(AT THE PIER IN VALE)

Police cars had just arrived on the scene, investigating the last spot where Ruby was sighted. Nigel and Lisa were talking to one of the remaining workers working the nightshift.

"Can you tell me if you've scene this girl?" Nigel asked, showing a picture of Ruby on his scroll.

"Sorry, can't say that I have. I just clean the boats, I don't keep track of who gets on em." the worker replied. The police chief grunted angrily, before thanking the man, and walking back to the car, where Lisa was waiting.

"How'd it go?" she asked.

"Didn't get any useful information," Nigel responded, "but I know for a fact that she was spotted here." Lisa looked at her partner, with a look of concern.

"Nigel?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you really think Ruby is responsible for this? I mean, she seems like such a nice girl, who wouldn't harm anyone unless she had to." Nigel put his hand to his chin, and began to think about what his partner just said.

"No," he finally said, "I honestly don't know. Don't worry, I won't jump to any conclusions when we catch her. I'm sorry if I seemed a bit aggressive, I just want to figure out who could've done an act of violence like this." Lisa smiled at her partner's confession.

"I knew you were a big softy." she joked, jabbing her partner lightly.

"Ok, enough messing around, lets head back to the station." he then said. Lisa nodded, as she and the rest of the officers climbed into their vehicles, and drove off.

(IN AN UNKNOWN LOCATION)

Yang once again opened her heavy eyelids, only to be slapped in the face, making her lose any tiredness she had.

"WAKY WAKY!" A voice yelled. Yang looked up, and staring at her, was that damn baby doll. It was Baby Oopsy Daisy, but somehow, his size had increased, he was as tall as her.

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?" she screamed in fright, trying to move her hands, which were once again chained to what she assumed was a wall.

"Relax you broad!" the baby doll barked, "You're not dead, well, not yet anyway." Yang darted her eyes around the room, she appeared to be in a small, cramped room, tied down to a bed. The room was pink, with a small dresser that looked like it was made of plastic, and it had one window.

"W-Where did you take me?!" she shouted, demanding an answer.

"Well, let's just say your in a place of magic and mystery, that will be the perfect place for your little sister!" the demonic toy laughed. Yang's eyes flared, as she tried to use her strength to break free off her shackles, only to feel an electric shock pass through her body. "I wouldn't do that if I were you, ya see, that there chain will deliver an electric shock to ya every time you use your semblance. Sure, your aura thingy will protect you for now, but I'd love to see what happens once that's gone!" Baby Oopsy Daisy explained.

"What do you even want with Ruby?!" Yang snapped.

"Well, its not I who wants her, it's the boss that wants her, somethin' about her havin' a secret that he needs. With that secret, he will rise up, and take over this world! I'm just in it for the mula he'll give me and my pals, so that we can do all the killing we wish! So, we're gonna message her, and lure her here. But until then, maybe we can have a little fun." the twisted toddler said with a grin. He proceeded to grab Yang's legs, and spread them out, making puckering noises with his lips. Yang screamed as the doll inched closer to her crotch, before kicking it away. "Ooh, you like to play it rough eh?!" he said, "Well, two can play that game, c'mere ya bloated ass!" He then threw himself onto the bed, on top of Yang, squishing her, as he began to forcefully make out with her. Yang's adrenaline increased dramatically, as she passed out from lack of breath.

(BODEGA BAY INN, 1:30)

Ruby was sitting at a desk, working on Torch, while the other puppets, including Decapitron, watched her.

"Aaaaaannnnnnddddd, done!" she said, "You can get up now buddy, upgrade's complete!" Torch then sat up, looking at his flamethrower. Suddenly, a large blade came out of the slot, said blade was glowing bright red. The other puppets watch in amazement, with Decapitron nodding.

"Impressive Ms. Rose," he said, "now Torch is both formidable in long range, and close quarters contact." Torch swung his new weapon around, loving every moment of it. "But, fun matters aside, we must talk." Ruby turned to the robot, picking him up, and placing him on the desk.

"So, Andre, where do we start?" she asked.

"First of all, I'd like to thank you for caring for my puppets." the original puppet master thanked, "Believe it or not, they have had many other owners. Some good, some bad, I'm glad you have treated them with kindness, and have not tried to use their powers for diabolical acts."

"Well, I'm not that kind of girl." Ruby said with a smile. "Andre, what will happen when all of this is over, when we've beaten Anapa? What will I tell my sister, my friends?" Decapitron put his hand to his morphed head, and began to think.

"I am not sure of that Ruby," he said, "let us cross that bridge when we reach it." Ruby began to think of her next question, when she heard her scroll go off. She picked it up, and saw Cinder's face, starring back at her.

"Hello little rose." she said with a grin. The puppets growled and clang their weapons upon seeing her.

"What do you want you freak!?" Ruby shouted.

"Why, I simply want to make a bargain, a trade of sorts." the half Maiden stated, "We have your half-sister in the old toy factory in Vale, and unless you bring us the scrolls containing the formula for the Secret of Life in the next 24 hours, she dies. Farewell for now." The scroll then turned off, as Ruby's puppets stared at her.

"I have to go, I have to go to her!" she yelled, with tears in her eyes.

"Ruby, be rational!" Decapitron spoke up, "This is obviously a deceptive trap, they will kill Yang if you give them the secret or not! We need to prepare, and think of a plan!" Ruby panted, and looked at her miniature friends, who all looked at her, as if saying, 'We're ready to fight!'

"Ok guys," she said, "tomorrow, we go to that factory, and we get my sister back!"

Ok, that was a big wait, sorry guys. Anyway, I hope you all had a good Christmas, and a rocking new year. So, I'm going to get back into school, my break is done. But I'm going to work on my next chapter of the Cuphead story, plus a sneak peak at a new project. See you then, PEACE!