Chapter 13

Epilogue

Slade was surprised by the choice of words Gado used. Knowing that he was the influence of making the older man think that way, he had to convince him other wise.

"This world needs a man like you." Slade spoke up, his silver eyes kept his eyes locked on him. "I didn't know until today you do fight for the lives of others. Whether it is for zoanthropes or humans…"

Gado looked at Slade, knowing the young businessman was taking back what he said earlier. Showing a soft smile on his face, he shook his head. "As much as I like seeing you reconsider what you've said… I feel like I should step down."

"You took on Obadiah, by yourself." Slade said, then remembering he provided the means as acting as a distraction. If it hadn't been for him, the veteran mercenary would be dead. "I may have helped in that key moment, but you did all the rest by yourself."

"Don't under sell yourself young man." Gado spoke, showing a proud smile on his face. "I've seen your emotions, and you have what it takes to bring a bright future. However, never forget that you have friends that you can count on for support."

Slade frowned as the mention at one of the words. Friends… How could Jet look at him the same way? How could his new friends look at him as well? It was one thing to be leader of the Night Brigade, but the fact that he was forced to work with their worst enemy who caused them nothing but pain.

Gado saw Slade was conflicted, and walked closer to the young male. "They'll be there for you, especially Jet." He reassured him, wrapping his arms around the avian zoanthrope. It wasn't in his nature to give out hugs, but hearing and seeing the events Slade went through he needed to show a sign that his new ally had someone to count on.

Not afraid to return the hug, Slade felt the fatherly affection the lion zoanthrope had shown. "How can you still show forgiveness after everything I've said and done?" He asked.

"Slade, while I don't tolerate people like Obadiah… I can see in your eyes you have a good soul." Gado began to explain, moving himself to be at arms length to look at Slade properly. "You have a noble spirit. You are fierce and proud but compassionate and fair. You remind me of myself."

Slade just showed a small smile, getting a mental image of Gado in a suit. "I have a feeling you aren't the business type I presume?"

"I wouldn't be caught dead at a desk." Gado chuckled, absent-mindedly rubbing his neck. He was a man who liked to be physical. To him, he would be bored out of his mind. Also the idea of wearing a necktie bothered his neck. "

Nodding his head in agreement, his gaze moved to Obadiah's lifeless body. "What do we do about him?" He asked, knowing his employees would be suspicious of a dead body being dragged throughout the building.

Gado knew Slade made a strong case, and an idea hit him. "We have to burn him… it's the only way to do so." He said, using the logical side of his mind in order to carry out an underhanded move. It was another dark secret he'd have to add to the list of things he did, but it was worth the risk.

Slade nodded his head, taking his gun out again and shot another bullet, this time into Obadiah's head. "Just in case if he decides to kill us." He said, not taking anymore chances.

…

It had been two hours since leaving Gado with Obadiah, the group of zoanthrope patiently waiting. Yugo continued to sit in the lobby, thinking that he should've been the one to back Gado up and the scenarios going through his head. His father's killer could be decimating the proud lion and might turn him into a mindless soldier.

Yugo let a low growl escape, having the urge to stand up and he did. "He needs my help." He spoke up, catching Alice's attention. "I can't just sit by and let him do the fighting!"

Alice saw her boyfriend move, but pulled him back down. "Yugo, if you go charging in without a plan you could die to." She stated seriously, her red eyes on him.

"I'd listen to her if I was you." Jet said, sitting across from Yugo and Alice. While his girlfriend was outside blowing off steam, he mentally cringed at what she was doing. He asked Jenny to keep an eye on her, and knowing those two were a bad mix. However, the bat zoanthrope reassured him she would make sure the leopard stayed out of trouble. "It's never wise to argue with a woman, especially with your girlfriend. Trust me, I learn the hard way."

Yugo looked at Jet with a mixture of comical stammering and surprise. "Oh like your one to talk, Mr. Daredevil!" He said in a huff, hearing from Shina and Alice how the T-Rex jumped from a tall building to body slam Maarku. Seeing Jet chuckle sheepishly, he raised an eyebrow. "What? You do stunts for a living?"

Jet looked to see if anyone was around, but leaned close so he could whisper it to them. "Don't tell anyone this, but… My parents don't know I do motorcycle stunts for the underworld as a night gig."

Now it was Alice's turn to whack Jet on the side of the head, her red eyes focused on him. "That's the most dangerous career you chose! Maybe I should rat you out to your parents." She said, seeing Jet hold his hands up in defense.

"Well… maybe I should sue you for slapping me upside the head." Jet joked with a grin, with Alice already close to his face who was glaring daggers at him. The tall American shrunk back, thinking the violet-haired woman was more dangerous than Shina.

Yugo couldn't help but snicker, seeing the way his rabbit was intimidating the T-Rex zoanthrope. To imagine that a cute bunny could push around a giant lizard was too funny. "Hey Jet, what exactly do you want to pursue as a career?"

Jet looked at Yugo, averting Alice's dangerous glare. "I plan on being a lawyer. It's why I'm doing the daredevil stuff to earn money and hand the college I go to with cash. Plus with any luck, I can retire early."

Alice looked at Jet with surprise, amazed that such an off-shot of Yugo had brains underneath that bravado. "You really have a future planned out for yourself, don't you?"

"Well yeah, Tony helps me find gigs and we split the profits fifty-fifty." Jet explained to Alice about the partnership he had. "When my cage fight match comes up, I'm dropping the whole daredevil thing and focusing on school full time. After the resent events that took place, I'm ready to step away from crazy adventures and blend in."

Yugo smiled at Jet, not for the decision he was making but looking to know that he was able to make this choice on his own free will. "But you are still going to still do crazy stunts, right?"

Alice looked at Yugo with shock, slapping his arm at the mere thought of that. "Ignore my boyfriend. He tends to think with his mouth than with his own brain." She said as her own beau made a pouty face and ignored it.

"Actually, being a 'daredevil' is in my blood." Jet said, getting a real hard whack in the head by Alice and covered the spot that she hit. He wondered how Yugo wasn't able to suffer any damage from the hits he took from the rabbit.

"You are extremely lucky Shina doesn't break your legs." Alice stated seriously, knowing that if Jet was dating her he'd be 'grounded' by her.

"What are you, my mother?" Jet was cut off by the death glare he was getting from the rabbit zoanthrope. "I'm curious how a rabbit like you is scarier than your wolf of a boyfriend?"

Yugo let out an exaggerated sigh, pulling Alice onto her lap and chuckled. It seemed the dinosaur zoanthrope really was a 'daredevil' in the mouth department. Hearing him speak the truth is what Yugo would say if he wasn't grounded. "Let's say Alice knows how to keep me in check." He said and touched her hair. This would help calm her down, knowing she been through enough of these events.

…

On the other side of the lobby, Elsa kept her eyes on Clint. Alfred was spending some one on one time with Fox after the whole Night Brigade fiasco was almost over. It was an awkward silence between the two, not knowing what to say to each other. The blonde British zoanthrope looked at Alfred, sensing the other's uncomfortable position. This awkwardness would not disappear, so he decided to take manners into his own hands.

"If you have something on your mind, it's best to get it off your mind." Fox spoke up, seeing Alfred give him a slight gaze. It was a small effort, but he knew he needed to do more.

Alfred sighed inwardly, blue eyes focused on the older male. "Did you ever think about the choices you make have consequences?"

"I made my own choices and feel guilty for what I did. Yet that doesn't stop me from trying to live life each day." The effeminate man spoke, his own stare on him showing a tone of seriousness. "And you're one to talk. Don't you feel any shame with what you do for your job? You came at me without a second thought."

"What MI: 6 does is for the greater good." Alfred spoke up, his blue eyes on the older man. "Yet I'm not so sure anymore… And MI: 6 had nothing to do with this. I came after you on my own… it was the director that wanted me to stay away from the Tylon Corporation."

Fox was curious by Alfred's sudden choice of words. "You came after me on your own… I'm impressed."

Alfred moved towards Fox, meeting him face to face and was very close to him. "That maybe true, but all I could think about was you." He said, seething in anger but started to soften a bit. "When I read all of your biography on the Tylon database, I felt sorry for you and you want to know why. No one was there to help you, and it wasn't right… So I blocked it out and if I set aside those feelings the sympathy I felt for a killer wouldn't be there."

Fox continued to hear Alfred talk, and took a deep breathe. Yes, his parents were not there to raise him, but the choices he made were his own.

"I had no choice. Back when I lived in the slums… I chose to survive by being ruthless and not show weakness." Fox began to explain his side of the story. "When Tylon came along, I jumped on that ship because they offered me things the street couldn't provide."

Alfred moved closer to Fox, taking both his hands into his own. Searching into those eyes, he knew the fox zoanthrope was telling the truth. Leaning forward, he pressed his lips into the older man's lips and kissed him deeply.

Fox wasn't taken aback by the kiss. Ever since he laid eyes on Alfred, he was already smitten by the frost-haired agent. She started to see Elsa develop a strong friendship with him, and what the eighteen-year old female had on him was a crush. Wrapping his slender arms around Alfred, he returned the kiss briefly and pulled back. "It doesn't feel awkward the man you tried to kill is the one you're kissing?"

Alfred felt his cheeks flush, but he merely smiled. "Let's think about that later, and enjoy the moment." He said, holding Fox close to him. Despite their difference in height, he pulled the taller male close to him. In his mind, he wanted this and thankfully he could keep this away from the director.

…

On the outside, Shina was trying to get some alone time to herself. She couldn't believe her own father was jumping in head first into a battle he couldn't win. In her mind, she didn't want to feel useless and wanted to do something.

"You know, worrying will give you wrinkles." A familiar sultry voice spoke up, earning the attention of Shina. The bat zoanthrope couldn't help smirk, but she knew her daughter needed to calm down before she did something she'd regret. "You should know your father can hold his own."

"He's facing a man who was behind the kidnapping of my boyfriend, and every bad thing he did." Shina began to vent out her frustrations to the British woman. Her icy blue eyes glared at her, thinking she had some nerve to step into her own personal business. "And you have a lot of nerve telling me like you knew my father. I've never seen or hear him mention you before."

Jenny chuckled, keeping her mysterious smile up front. "Your father and I have… history." She began to explain, but paused whether to tell her the truth or not. As much as she wanted to outright tell Jane she was her mother, she couldn't do that. The blonde tomboy seemed to have made a life for herself, and to reveal such secrets would have her whole world crumbling down. There would be a lot of questions she'd be demanding, and knowing the situation it was best to leave those mysteries unanswered. "Listen, I know him better than you because… I owe him that much for saving me from that corporation."

Shina looked at Jenny, her features starting to soften slightly. The Tylon Corporation seemed to affect a lot of people in negative ways. Seeing the older woman feel uncomfortable with mentioning her past, it was best to change the subject. "My dad does have a habit of inspiring people… I guess that's why I want to be like him. I mean, to help people where others are afraid to go."

"Yes, he certainly has that affect on people." Jenny giggled lightly, but her gaze turned to the leopard zoanthrope. "You mentioned having a boyfriend… Was it that T-Rex zoanthrope that battled Obadiah?"

Shina let a proud smirk show, hard to believe her own boyfriend had the form of something bigger than her father. "Yeah, he is something." She said, her smirk turned into a comical scowl. "I'm still pissed he dive bombed Maarku off of a building. He's lucky he's still walking otherwise I'd break his legs!"

Jenny couldn't help but laugh at Shina's anger, surprised and amused that someone did such a thing. "My, such a man of action, and he sounds like quite the daredevil."

"He's lucky I don't call his parents." Shina snorted, not wanting to reveal to Jenny that Jet did crazy stunts in general. Having cooled down, she was surprised that she was actually talking with this woman that she supposedly hated. Wanting to ask her some more questions, she saw Yugo enter outside and caught his breathe. "What's wrong? Is dad okay?"

Yugo shook his head, holding his hand up and caught his breathe. "Gado and Slade are back."

Jenny couldn't help but smile. So Gado finally put an end to this nightmare. With Obadiah dead, she could finally blend back into the shadows. However, she wanted to be around him and see if she could restore some flames to their lost love. Turning her gaze to Shina, she winked at her. "Told you, have faith in your father."

Shina merely nodded her head, smiling inwardly. Not wanting to show it, but she was happy her father was still in one piece. More importantly, she wouldn't go after Slade for the stuff he made them jump through. It would've been easy if he'd opened up, but to know he was the 'leader' of the Night Brigade made her want to ask some questions.

…

As Gado exited the elevator, he saw everyone gather around him. Seeing the looks he was being given, he merely smiled. "I swear I'm not dead." He reassured them. Upon seeing one person in front of him, it was none other than his daughter. "Shina… I know you have a lot of questions on your mind."

Shina didn't say anything. All she did was hugging her father and buried her face into his chest. Not caring if it was in public, she fought back her tears and sniffed. "Don't ever do that again old man." She muttered in a low voice, only meant for his ears.

Knowing that she actually meant it, he returned the hug. It was best not to retort, knowing he'd be ruining the moment and Jenny wouldn't let him down.

"So that's it then, he's officially gone?" Yugo asked and his chestnut brown eyes on Gado. Not having witnessed the fight, he presumed Gado killed Obadiah. He knew he didn't have that killer instinct in him, but he knew the blonde mercenary did. Seeing the older man nod his head, he let out a sigh. 'So my dad's spirit can finally find peace.' He concluded in his mind.

"I want to know is how Obadiah knows you." Alice spoke up, her red eyes on Gado. This time they weren't filled with suspicion, but mostly curiosity. Having been through all this mess, it seemed that Tylon connected them all in some weird way. "Well?"

Gado sighed, knowing he owed everyone an explanation. "I won't reveal everything, and God knows I'll take these secrets to the grave with me. Some are personal, but I can answer you this. Obadiah was someone I thought I could consider a friend, but his lust for power was shown the day I transformed. He started his company in order replicate that same power. While he wanted to make a profit out of it, he also wanted to bring order."

"No thanks, I prefer this world to be free of tyrants like him." Yugo shook his head, not understanding why people who craved to bring order in such a twisted manner. Nonetheless, it was something he didn't want to partake in.

Fox didn't want to spoil the moment, but he cleared his voice and caught Gado's attention. "Not to put a wet blanket on this 'victory party', but my job at the law firm is probably wondering where I am and heaven forbid I get fired."

Gado looked at Fox, knowing the blonde male made a fair point. Turning his gaze to Clint, he showed a slight smirk as a plan formulated into his brain. "I think I may have an idea."

…

Managing to get some time alone, Slade was able to meet with Jet, Alice, and Yugo. Somehow Jet was able to worm his way into their hearts, telling he instantly got along with the wolf and rabbit zoanthrope in a hitch. Clearing his throat, he looked at all three of them with his silver eyes. "I owe all three of you an apology."

Jet looked at Slade with curiosity, but remembered his childhood friend confessed to being the leader of the Night Brigade. "You don't owe me anything."

Slade was shocked that Jet said such a thing, thinking he was responsible for everything that happened. "Jet, I led you and everyone you care about into this mess. Surely you'd want an explanation as to why I did what I did."

"I should be pissed, but…" Jet took a deep breathe, knowing there was a hefty number of people Slade had taken down for Obadiah. He should be furious, that the blonde businessman murdered the Tylon Corporation's ex-employees in cold blood. Yet, he knew Slade always despised the injustice and always looked to make people like that pay. "… It's in your nature to help people. However, I do think you need to make things right with these two."

Jerking his thumb to Yugo and Alice, both look at Slade with calm looks in their eyes. Alice was obviously holding it together, but Yugo remained deathly calm.

Before it was over, hearing that Slade kissed Alice from Obadiah should make Yugo mad as hell. The blonde man hid his zoanthrope abilities and position as the Night Brigade's leader a secret as well. However, the fact that Slade admitted that he understood and accepted that Alice's heart belonged to Yugo and that Slade defended him from Obadiah's attack. The brunette should be furious, wanting to make the older man pay. However, he wanted to listen to Slade's side of the story.

Alice focused on Slade, staying by Yugo's side and held his hand. She knew that what Slade did was wrong, and he was lucky her boyfriend didn't see it. Yet here they were in the open, talking about it now. "Slade, I know it's not easy, but we can't pretend like it didn't happen."

Slade reluctantly sighed, nodding his head in defeat. He knew Alice made a strong point. "I know… Yugo, I'm sorry I kissed Alice." He began to apologize, crossing his arms and folding them. "I did it so I could sell my 'slimy appearance', but a part of me wanted to kiss her. When she talked to me, I never saw someone so… caring and warm-hearted. I think subconsciously, I wanted what Jet had and I felt like I missed out on some things I was so wrapped up in being blackmailed."

Jet was surprised Slade admitted what he felt out loud, feeling guilty for being a cause in this. "Slade, if I offended you with my relationship…"

Slade cut his friend off by waving his hand. "You and Shina had zero involvement in this. I support you and everything you've done to build that relationship."

"And yet at the time you didn't support me and Alice?" Yugo asked as he crossed and folded his arms over his chest. While it wasn't out of anger, he was very serious and patiently waited for Slade to finish his story.

"After I saw the way you came to Alice I was jealous." Slade said, clenching his arms tightly with his hands. "However, you thanked me for watching over her and the way you said it… It came from the heart. I know Jet says nice things to make people happy, but the way you showed your own kindness… I felt touched and at the same time I felt like I didn't deserve it."

Alice looked at Slade with her red eyes, as they softened and walked over to him. "You shouldn't be so hard on yourself… Yugo cares for everyone. It's rare that when I met you, I thought you could use a friend… I'll admit the kiss did shock me, but I suppose we're all human and want things we don't have." She said as her hand touched his arm.

Slade cringed at the rabbit zoanthrope's touch, feeling like he didn't deserve it anymore after what he did. "Yet your heart belongs to him." He spoke up, his silver eyes ripping away from her gaze. "I know it does, the way you two look and are around each other… That's the sign of love right there."

Yugo could see Slade was still reeling from his feelings being rejected. Walking over to the falcon zoanthrope, he placed both hands on the older man's shoulders. "Putting 'love' aside… I should be extremely mad, and I have every urge to make you pay." He said in a low voice.

Jet and Alice caught Yugo's words, seeing draw closer to Slade. They thought they were going to have to pull the two apart, but out of surprise the wolf zoanthrope pulled the taller male into a tight embrace.

This shocked Slade, who was surprised Yugo did such a kind gesture. He wrapped his own arms around the Japanese boxer, and took in his warm scent. 'Wow…Now, I can see why Alice loves getting hugs from him.' He concluded in his minds. The hug was strong, but gentle.

Yugo slowly let go, his chestnut eyes met with the silver ones of the falcon. "I want you to know, I hold back because of Alice." He said firmly, a tone of seriousness in them but lingered with kindness in them. "I know I'm not rich, run a business, cool-headed or have a business degree like you… But I'm doing everything I can to raise a brother and be in a relationship with someone I love."

Slade nodded his head lightly, sensing Yugo was telling the truth. They weren't so different he and him. Even though they came from two different worlds, there were similarities there. "Just don't jump in head first in the heat of the moment."

Yugo's face became deadpan in a comical way with an anime vein on his forehead. Punching Slade lightly in the shoulder, growling lowly and had flames in his eyes. "That's it I'm officially making you the thanksgiving turkey!" He exclaimed in a comical angry way.

Alice couldn't help but giggle, knowing Yugo didn't mean it. "Thanks for understanding Slade." She said, and leaned close to his ear. "And thanks for making the moment not too 'sappy'. It was getting a little too close for being cheesy."

Slade nodded his head in understanding, his silver eyes going back to Yugo. He held his hands up in defense and apologized. It was best to go with the moment, feeling like he was at least making amends and it wasn't easy. However, he knew in the future to never ever kiss Alice again.

…

The next two days pass as everyone departures back to their own home and resume their mundane lives. However, Gado, Jenny, Alfred, and Fox return to England and go into the headquarters of MI: 6. Gado immediately went to the director's office, wanting to get the exact details correct. Jenny had told him everything, and this made the veteran mercenary's mind uneasy.

Upon entering the director's office, his eyes landed on an aging man in his sixties and in a formal black suit sit behind a desk. "I take it the Night Brigade situation has been contained?"

"It turns out the Night Brigade was connected with Tylon." Gado spoke up, keeping the door closed. He walked over to the director, his large frame inches away from the desk and towering the man. "And I don't mean the company."

The director looked at Gado, his body remained calm but his eyes became steel-like and focused on the French male.

"The CEO of the company was pulling the strings." Gado explained, hands on the director's desk and leaned in closer. "Not only that, but I came across a list of people he associated himself with. Your name is on that list… Director Bedlam."

Bedlam narrowed his gaze at Gado, seething in anger and stood up. "I made sure Alfred wasn't in his service."

"No, you allowed your own son to be experimented on and you used him as a weapon!" Gado accused Bedlam, pointing his finger at him. "And in order to keep your silence about the whole thing, Tylon paid you and in return you didn't pursue them!"

"I don't know who told you this, but that is none of your business!" Bedlam snapped, hearing a clap as turned around and looked at Jenny. Seeing her with a recording device around her waist, he cast his head downwards. "What do you want me to do? Turn myself in?"

"No, you've done some good things." Gado said, knowing the director of MI: 6's reputation would be tarnished. "Set up a meeting and tell everyone you are retiring."

Bedlam looked at Gado, having a feeling there was more. "Is there anything else?"

"There was a young man named Edward Neal that was kidnapped by the Night Brigade while one of their operatives was here in England." Jenny began to explain, leaning against the book frame and smiled at Bedlam. "He was saved by your top agent, Alfred, and we were wondering if you could give him a promotion and see if you could get Edward's job reinstated?"

"Fine, I'll do it and even if it means to get you two off my backs!"

Gado watched the director leave his office, turning his gaze to Jenny. "That was a pretty bold move."

"Well Alfred did reveal some crucial information." Jenny confessed, taking a deep breathe and walked over to Gado. Placing a hand on his arm, she rubbed it and sighed. "Where do we go from here?"

Gado felt Jenny touch her arm, instantly wrapping an arm around her body in return. Looking down at her, he smiled gently. "Well, with Obadiah out of the picture… I want to resume where we left off. That is if you'll take me back?"

Jenny felt her heart flutter on the inside, but she merely smiled on the outside to maintain her poker face. "Now that is an idea I like very much."

…

Clint was being transferred by the police. Being decorated in high-tech handcuffs courtesy of Atlas International, the spider zoanthrope kept the same expression on his face for those hours. After seeing Maarku get dropped by the boss of the Tylon Corporation, he was glad the orca met his end. Also he had to record a 'confession' that he was the mastermind behind the Night Brigade attacks. Also it ticked him off that Elsa got a clean slate and was allowed to stay here in America to pursue a new life such as going back to high school.

Then there was Busuzima's deal, which was still on the table. Going his group would mean that he'd have to take orders. No, he was sick and tired of being everyone's puppet. If that slimy reptile could lead his own group, so could he.

Feeling the truck stop, one of the guards complained about the amount of traffic, this gave Clint a chance to formulate a plan. Swinging his arms at the guard, he smashed his ribs. Using the ability to morph, the extra arms gave him the advantage. He grabbed the gun, shooting the guards in the back and the driver in the front.

Pulling his fist back, he punches the lock on the doors. Reverting back into his human form, he got one of the guards' uniforms and switched outfits. Now blending in with the crowd, he just let a smirk cross his lips. The officer that took Clint's place would have to take the fall.

'They haven't seen the last me. It's time to strike out on my own.' Clint logically thought in his mind, figuring he'd need a new set of clothes to ditch the police officer's uniform and burn them. Too bad he didn't think about taking his Night Brigade uniform as well, not liking the idea of being in the group. Then again, being on the 'right side of the law' was fun while it lasted. Still, the idea of being paid for dirty jobs was a good way to make money and start over.

…

All the way on the other side of the world, it was already night time in Japan. A certain chameleon blended in within the darkness, arriving at his warehouse and saw that a group of men were there. They were the recruits that Elsa brought to the Night Brigade to be trained. Good thing he programmed those escape pods to go to Japan. "So, what can I do for you tough gentlemen?"

"We heard rumors the Night Brigade promised us power, but got nothing out of the deal." One of the grunts spoke up.

"They said we were going to change the world and I want payback on them!" The second grunt spoke up.

Busuzima raised his hands, trying to simmer down the crowd of angry grunts. "Now calm down!" He shouted, gaining their attention. "I, the great Dr. Busuzima, have a different goal in mine!"

"Oh yeah, what's that?"

"I am a scientist, one that gave the Night Brigade their beast forms." The Mohawk-haired scientist explained, hearing doubts in their voices. Looking to convince them, he transformed into a chameleon to make his point. Then he reverted back into a human. "Now, I will give you this power under one condition."

"We'll do anything!"

"Yeah, just give us the power!"

"Now now, I didn't finish yet." Busuzima cut them off, going over to one of the tubes. In it was a man with long black hair, and his privates became obscured by the men crowding the test tube. "This man right here… ShenLong, is your true leader. Right now he is… sleeping so that he may reach full power after he is 'healed'. I will give you power under the condition you give him your undying loyalty to him! We will show the world the power of zoanthropes, and we will not tolerate the 'humans' who have discriminated against you for being weak. The Zoanthrope Liberation Front will cleanse the hate and show those who are better than us our might!"

"Yeah, power to the ZLF!"

Busuzima heard the cheers and jeers from these humans, so easily manipulated. So he had finally gotten his troops, all he needed was to awake his creation. It was obvious that Clint wasn't here to partake in this glorious event. 'Oh well, I have plenty of grunts to do my work. After all, they are expandable…Oh, and the name ZLF does add a nice ring to it!'

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Well, this is it folks! The official conclusion to my story! I know it seems rushed in some areas, but those lingering threads will be pissed up in my next story. However, that won't be for awhile because real life beacons. I am going to focus on doing one-shots to keep my BR muse flowing. It will be non-canon and not related to my story whatsoever. Yet I might do some OC's paired with the BR cast that I've wanted to explore for awhile. Anyway, hope you all enjoyed this story and I might do some edits in the chapters to maybe wrap up those loose threads depending on the time and energy I have. ;)