Chapter 10
Her name is Omusubi…


Tohru was shocked, after she was refreshed by Omusubi, who was in a human form.

She introduced herself, "I am not Omusubi. My name is Aya Hoshino. I am a student from Hounan High in Shibuya."

"Oh… Hello, Aya… I'm Tohru Hon-."

"I know who you are."

"Oh! Sorry. But you looked new to me."

"Sorry. This is my true form. And before you answer, no, I'm NOT a shape shifter. But I know Hanajima, very well. She's my master."

Tohru gasped, as Aya explained, "Long before the Resistance was formed, and when the worlds started to meld and fuse, I was taught many dark powers, including her sample of electric waves. Back then, I was known to be a shy and lonesome girl, but my friends, Ran and Miyu, came to me and opened myself up. However, I had many hardships and I needed some closure. When the worlds were fused and messed-up, I was terrified. But then, my master came to me and took me into training. She told me to find someone to help out this matter, and fix these worlds. I asked if I was worthy of the title, but she said I couldn't, on account of my dark past."

Tohru remarked, "And that is?"

Aya replied, "To fix the worlds… and to answer that Dark Past response, you don't even want to know."

Tohru asked, "So, why did you confirm me of these powers you gave me?"

"The Congregated Control lets you control any power, like Kirby and his inhale powers. However, the powers you consume are uncontrollable. Plus, you can only hold up to three powers, for maximum strength. When you attacked me, I knew it was uncontrollable."

"I'm sorry. All I remember was that I hurt Unit B, that mean robot that destroyed the Casino Zone, and then, my mind went blue screen and… and…"

She held her head and groaned, "AH! What's the matter with me? What have I become?"

Aya held her and said, "I knew I chose the right person… but unlike another I know that tried…"

She explained, "The Robot in you was fused inside, but it controlled your entire body, by your electronic brain. It is, by far, the most dangerous gene in a Congregated Control. However, the power you had was unstable. So, before it was too late, I managed to alter your Controlled Powers and reassemble your entire body and its organs. You now have a skeleton, made of chrome and steel… but you still walk, talk, and act like a normal human. You just have an indestructible body… on the inside. The Beast Gene is still in you. Once the Robot Gene kicks in, you will have an amazing power. That's the way of the Congregated Control."

"Oh. That seemed… stupid, to me."

"It may be, but… But, at least, you are the chosen one."

"The chosen one?"

"You can help fix the worlds, as it is. Hanajima and I are finding the worthy ones to help, but, it is a tough choice. Tohru, you, my dear, can save the worlds, as it is."

"As it is? You mean, like, leave it?"

"Yes. In due time, once the mastermind behind the entire worlds, fused together and messed-up, is stopped, for good, then the worlds will cease to being and separate back to normal, after the negative things have dissolved from the ground, by any different person.
Suspicion, Doubt, Spite, Jealousy, Anger, Prejudice, Rebellion, Greed, Power, Totalitarianism, Arrogance, Elitism…
Tohru. Learn these emotions and such… You know this to be true. They are what they belong in life, but they must be limited…"

Tohru was worried, as she asked, "Aya… I understand that you wanted me to help, but I am not so sure. Uo said that Chris McLean is responsible, but I don't know. I was only helping his bodyguard. And then, all this, after witnessing my friends in danger, my blood somehow boils in anger; an anger that I never experienced… and it feels like… It feels like…"

She retorted, "Why did you choose me? I know in my heart I am nice, but my soul is a bit shattered! My mom died, long ago, and I had to handle a secret, which has been a burden, but an important cause! So, why am I the chosen one?"

Aya explained, "It's simple. The last one had to help out in Shibuya, but she was uncontrollable! She had a dark past, too, but it was because she was a delinquent!"

She barked, "That girl was my friend… Miyu Yamazaki… She had a sweet disposition, a cute face, and a mellow attitude… but her dark past was caught in the mix. She had the Beast Gene, the Robot Gene, and an Alien Cell, all in her! Those three were the most powerful in the world, and it help fix the worlds, as it is. Combined, it was the key to salvation… But, something went terribly wrong!"

She sobbed, "Miyu killed herself, after trying to sacrifice her body, launching her total powers at an evil organization! She succeed, but at a terrible cost. Her body went limp, her powers consumed her, and she was paralyzed in pain… She died, after that."

She wept, as she was pissed, "That's Miyu, for you! You think you know a girl, huh? You know darn well that she had no soul, even for a young girl! But in her own path, she had no idea what she was doing; where she was going! Miyu… She is dead. She did a foolish thing, and her Congregated Control that I taught her, was simply the downfall to her death. She was almost there to destroy Chris McLean…"

Tohru gasped, "Then, Uo was right?"

"Uo? Oh, you mean the blonde. Yes. Chris McLean was the main reason why these worlds are fucked up, as it is. Miyu was to stop him, but never had the chance. McLean wanted to fuse them together, but we never found out the truth. He's a freak, but he is also a man of surprises. What kind of man would try to fuse this bullshit and fuck up a world? He's too old for his motives. Too old for the world! McLean is around his 30s, I'll bet."

"But… But I can try and learn how to control it. All I need is the alien power, and I'll be strong like her. I'm sorry that your friend sacrificed herself, and lost her role. But if Miyu didn't die, then I wouldn't be alive, if she were the chosen one."

Aya turned away and said, "Chris McLean… I am not sure… He's evil. But his entire master plan remains an enigma. I am sure that you'd be the chosen one, to help fix the worlds. That is why I met you. I took the form of an Omusubi Onigiri, just to befriend you. I read you like a book, Tohru. You, the lonely little rice ball. And from there, I taught you how to steal a gene, which can control you, before you control it. You have two genes, before I make you… the chosen one."

She stepped back and said, "And now… Now you know everything. However, I will stay by your side, until you succeed in your mission, of obtaining the Congregated Control, and have the Alien Cell. But after that, you're on your own. I cannot help you further, after that. If you can control it, then you can help your friends and family, including the Sohmas that I hear about."

She winked, "I grew accustomed to Shigure's novella. I may look like a GAL, but I am still intelligent."

Tohru asked, as Aya was leaving, "WAIT! I want to know, one last thing… Did Hana-Chan give you the Congregated Control? I mean, receiving rather than giving?"

Aya said nothing. She turned away and whispered, "You must never know… I do, but you wouldn't like it… Of course, you will succeed… just don't make the same mistake that Miyu did."

She rebutted, "If any more questions, please ask one more. The pervert that is studying on you should return. Trust me, he has a thing for science on girls, but he never played God."

Tohru then asked, "Then, I want to know this, before you go… and this is important… How did you know about me, anyway?"

"Huh?"

"This is my first meeting with you, face-to-face, but… but I am surprised that you knew my mother, my friends, and the Sohmas. Did Hana tell you about it… or do you know it from someone else?"

Before Aya could answer, she heard footsteps. She said, "Perv Alert… I'm sorry."

"WAIT! DON'T GO!" Tohru cried, "I WANT TO KNOW!"

"We'll meet again, once you succeed in becoming stronger. Should you survive, I'll come back. The video game world seems weird to me. I'll return in iHyrule, once you get there. The last power is located there. For now, farewell…"

Aya disappeared into a black smoke cloud. Tohru was in shock, "Oh, wow… She's very scary… but on the PLUS SIDE, she's too… cute…"

She shook and collapsed, closing her eyes. She fell asleep, after that. Percival entered the room and saw Tohru, lying in a different style. He held her face and said, "Well, she's back to normal. Still, why do I sense a dark presence in this room?"

He picked Tohru up and placed her in a chair, posing her in a seated position. He pulled up Dawn to the table and began to examine her, as she was frozen and shorted out.

He said, "Rest easy, Miss Honda. I promise you'll be back to normal… unlike everyone and everything else…"

"Well, that's not my worry, at all," he smiled, as he began to work on Dawn, "Now, let's find out about Eggman's robot slave."

He opened Dawn's waist panel and found some gears and wire in her. He modified them, with some pliers and a drill, trying to decipher her programming. He then found a red button in her. He pressed it and Dawn opened her eyes. She then started to talk normal, as she was still immobile.

"What the hell?" He gasped.

Dawn spoke in a normal monotonous voice.
"Reformatting data… Restarting program… Processing… Confirm mission…
Good Teens log – Date Log #071111:
Confirming detailed mission to destroy Chris McLean and the Antagony traitors. Unit B and myself have been working hard to protect the peaceful wildlife that has been terrorizing the lands, since Subject McLean was responsible for ruining Camp Wawanakwa, using toxic waste… "The poor organic animals." Years ago, the worlds were all calm and sensitive as it was, with everyone living peacefully. However, there was a frightening disturbance, when every able citizen in each universe was dead, detained, and even reborn. Many innocent victims, during the world fusion, dated back to 2007, became changed and/or becoming different characters, breaking out of canon, altogether, all because one man managed to turn the world into a sideshow freak show. Subject Chris McLean started the whole Alternate Universe mess-up, after being arrested by the RCMP, for turning Camp Wawanakwa into a toxic waste dump, and was quarantined in said island. However, when McLean escaped, the higher powers came to be, and declared that they would overlook Subject McLean's awful actions. Unit B and myself would reformat our data, learning the truth, after we were contestants in Total Drama Revenge of the Island. However, we were to explain the whole truth and expose the man as the evil fraud he is, but Scott of Antagony found out. He blackmailed us and threw a wrench into our plans, getting rid of Unit B, first, followed by myself.
But, a few days ago, B and I were in the presence of a Dr. Ivo Robotnik, also known as Dr. Eggman. However, his group consisted of four Robotniks, all with the same mind. B and I were detained and were reprogrammed by the quartet of Robotniks and do their bidding, rather than working for Subjects Cameron, Mike, and Zoey, our friends from back at Wawanakwa. We were to report back to our HQ, but the four Eggmans got to us."

"Four Eggmans?" Percival gasped.

Dawn continued, "Although, in this instance, there was no proof of Subject McLean's evil deeds, and the higher powers declared that McLean's judgment should be postponed indefinitely. The Good Teens, in our power, want to expose Chris McLean for the traitor he is. However, he disappeared, during the beginning months of the alternate world fusion, after escaping quarantine.
The threat level in the Alternate Universes has been set to 8, its highest threat level, to date. And the powers-to-be declared that, once found, Chris McLean must be captured and detained, immediately, before judgment must be declared, with proof, by said powers-to-be."

She sat up, as she continued, "My mission, by the Good Teens, was to observe the Alternate Universes, to make sure that there are no impediments; but during my down time, I-."

She gasped, as she looked at Percival. He then declared at her, "Looks like you can tell me more… Dawn of the Good Teens."

She pouted, as Percival stood up. He asked her, "Okay, Dawn. I now know who you work for, but why are you siding with the Bad Eggs, i.e. Dr. Eggman and his 'doubles'?"

Dawn exclaimed, "Well, it's a long story. B and I were on our way to Frog Forest Zone, during our excursion, saving the animals and wildlife, but then a huge man with a mustache appeared and zapped both of us with a roboticizer."

"A what? But you said you're androids, already."

"True. B & I were once human, before the Alternate Fusion affected us. We were one of the affected victims. But he knew of our forms, as spies for the Good Teens, so he recalibrated our programming and we became robot minions to the good doctors; and by doctors, I mean there are four of them."

"Who do they look like?"

Dawn then explained the description of the four Eggmans. The original Eggman was called Dr. Robotnik, and he had a round body, with short arms and legs, and a bald head. Another Eggman was also called Robotnik, but by the name of Robotnik P, with the P as in pingas, since he says "SnooPING AS usual, I see?" Robotnik P was obese and wears a red and black suit, with a triangular head. The third Eggman was like Robotnik P, but slim, firm, and evil. He had a robotic left arm, due to an accident. He was called Julian. And the fourth Eggman was simply Dr. Eggman, since he was taller than the rest, with goggles, black pants, a red suit, and long arms and legs. The worst part was that they sounded the same.

Think of the Eggman voice actor in "Sonic Generations", folks.

Dawn said, "They were responsible for making us, this way. But I cannot dare return to the Good Teens. Not like this, after what we did. Besides, everything I told you was top secret, and I blew their trust on it."

Percival said, "No sweat. I happen to be on your side, kid. I may have a proposition for you."

Dawn smiled and bowed, "Thank you. I officially denounce the Good Teens and side with you."

"Well, not to be rude, but I don't need any help. For this, I figured that you need to be with her."

He pointed at Tohru and said, "This girl. She's been a mystery, since we met her. She's with a group called the Resistance, by leader, Arisa Uotani, and second-in-command, Saki Hanajima. They are after the problem, too. I was wondering if you would help protect this girl, from dangers such as Mclean."

Dawn beeped, "Subject – Tohru Honda; Side – neutral; Powers – uncontrollable, enigmatic, and functional; Objective – to protect Honda from McLean. Illogical. Illogical. Subject Honda attacked me, acting like automaton, earlier today."

"I hear you. But I think she might be acting weird. Her human form is now stable, but the way she acted that way is still a mystery. She landed a punch to your partner, Beverly, and somehow siphoned his chi into her body."

"No way! How did she do that?"

"That's the mystery. My job is to protect the disturbances from irregularity and imbalance. For now, I am stuck babysitting these seven girls, heading to the Nocturnus Gate. Something about going to iHyrule for a package that Miss Honda was to deliver. Now, what do you say? Comme ci or comme ça?"

Dawn then said, "Affirmative. I shall accept your offer of joining the Resistance, but only to get close to Chris McLean. Your aura has a good vibe, but it is locked up tight that you do not want to share anything."

Percival smiled, "Right."

"Just one thing," he asked, "How come Unit B cannot say it to me?"

Dawn explained, "Unit B is responsive to human speech. Despondently, his speech functions are not found. He never talks; only through beeps and whistles."

"Sorry I asked."

He then suggested, "If I would let you join, I promise you that you'll be able to achieve your mission. First, I'll have to reactivate B and repair both of you. After that, I'll wake Tohru up, since she's become frail."

Dawn scanned her and said, "Her vital signs show normal. She's passed out."

"Right. I'll fix B. You wake her up."

"Affirmative."

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Later, at the Cantina, Tohru appeared, a little banged up. She was crying to Uo and Hana. Uo hugged her and said, "Don't scare us like that again. We were worried about you."

Tohru sobbed, "I'm sorry… I didn't mean to be mean. I lost all self-control in me."

Minami smiled, "Well, for the moment, you seemed okay. We'd grow upset, if you turned on us."

Tohru said, "I, uh, no… Well, for the moment, at least… I can't lose you guys…"

Percival summoned Hanajima and Uotani and said, "Hanajima. Uotani. I'm afraid the crisis has been averted, but I'm afraid that our ride to iHyrule has been delayed."

He then exclaimed about the Bad Eggs and its four doctors.

"Well… Looks like we have some eggs to poach," Motoko smirked.

Percival said, "We'll need all the help for this. I managed to detain the androids. And after learning the truth, they agreed to join us. They are safely in the Nocturnus Gate, waiting for us."

"Thank you," Tohru bowed, "We'll be there."

Percival then said, "I'll meet them there, in the main lobby in the EGG Orbit Zone. You have to take the rails in Radical Highway to get there."

Minami groaned, "NO! No more running!"

Arisa shouted, "We can do this! We must complete Tohru's objective!"

They cheered, "YAY!"

They all ran off, except for Tohru, who asked him, "Wait! What about my package?"

"I have it," he said, "Don't worry. I know how to get there, but I'll need to keep it, for safety, until you make it."

She bowed, "Thank you…"

She went through the Radical Highway gateway, as Percival peered at the box. He whispered, "I better have Dawn and B scan this, before they make to them. Something tells me that the package to iHyrule is a dangerous part… When we arrive, that Link wannabe is going down."

He then said, "But… But I wonder why Tohru would deliver this present to King Harkinian of iHyrule. He usually orders dinner."

With that, he left the Cantina and headed to EGG Orbit Zone.


To be continued…