Now, cue the opening song…which you'll have to look up on YouTube because there's no real lyrics.
[Cowboy Bebop's Tank!]
FusionFall Infinite
Season 1 (New Generation Saga)
Chapter 6: New Beginnings and Old Trends (Part 2)
|Peach Creak Estates, The Suburbs, The Core|
Izuku was canonically one to be nervous, but that was on override when someone shouted Blackthorn. He was freaking over the sight of the symbol on the ship next to them as they walked down. Mineta was eerily calm.
"How can you even be so calm, Mineta?" Izuku asked.
"Simply because I have done nothing to warrant them to kill me. If you don't piss them off, what reason will they have to axe you?" Mineta said as the Blackfrost opened up to reveal Ryker and his crew behind him.
"So, it is normal for people to be on leashes and on all fours?" Nemuri asked assumed.
"Oh, they're slaves." Mineta said casually. "Note the mark on the collars, and yes, slavery's a thing."
"Yo, Ryker. It's been a while." Saki said coming causally. "Or I should say, that it's about time you showed up."
Ryker's stoic look broke to crack a smile as he slid down his runaway to high-five his second favorite oracle.
"Saki, how's Fusion Force?" Ryker asked.
"Hard times, Ryker. We kind of need to actually finance ourselves considering it's no longer the end of the world." Saki said dryly. "Princess teamed up with us…"
"Annabelle? I just passed her ship." Ryker remarked. "But you remember the gang?"
"I do…but aren't you missing that blonde chick….the slightly tubby one?" Saki asked before his Oracle powers caught him up. "Oh, right…never mind."
Ryker turned his attention to Allison who immediately bowed showing fear and respect for him. She introduced herself, but Ryker eased her out of her shaking.
"Jeez, just call me Ryker. No need for the fear." Ryker said gently before turning to Saki. "Do I need to be filled in on anything?"
"You do, but first let me introduce you to Kaze Gray. He's like you…a tenther." Saki said as Kaze nervously came down.
The tension in the air was thick and sparks of warper energy were crackling. Kaze was a bundle of nerves as the energy he sensed of Ryker made the Blackthorn an inferno to himself who felt like a candle.
"Well, ain't this a surprise. Another tenth ranker who isn't kin, this will certainly make things interesting." Ryker said kindly taking his hand. "Name's Ryker."
"Kaze. It's a pleasure…it's just wow, the energy you give off…its mind blowing. I was used to being well…a big blip on the energy radar." Kaze said awkwardly chuckling. "Anyway, let me introduce my wife, Carol."
"Hey there." Carol said coming down.
Before Ryker could speak, Saki cut him off saying, "As much as I want to continue this, we can't. Madame President's going to show up, and my team needs to go see Princess. We can talk later. C'mon, guys, we're readying to go."
As Saki predicted, government assignments showed up as the president's limo pulling up. Escorting Madame President out of the car were the Powerpuff Girls…or more fittingly, Powerpuff Women.
"I assume you have my money." Saki said kindly.
[Cues: Cowboy Bebop OST – Road to the West]
"Buttercup, give it to him." President Strong said as Buttercup tossed him the briefcase.
"Pleasure doing business, President Strong." Saki said with a bow. "I believe you have words for them and the Blackthorn couple. So, I will take my leave with my team. Fusion Force, we're leaving!"
"Thank you for picking us up from that tight spot." Yu said shaking Saki's hand.
"You still owe me a ten-second car." Kaze said crossing his arms.
Yu laughed sheepishly only to be tossed a communicator by Mandy who said she would need it to help pay off that debt. As Fusion Force took their leave, they were waved goodbye by their kids' right as their ship took off.
[Cues: LAKEY INSPIRED – Chill Day]
"I apologize that I had to resort to hiring those ruffians to transport you here. I am President Tara Strong running this fine country." President Strong said straightening herself up.
"A pleasure to meet you." Nemuri said respectfully.
"I believe that Miss Verdant can take over in introducing you to the school. I'm sorry I can't fully give you the speech, but there's a much more pressing matter." President Strong said turning her attention to Ryker.
"Oh yes, of course. Please do follow me." Allison said leading the UA transfers to her office.
"So, the terraformer has come to visit his work? Odd, that tends not to happen all too often. Firstly, allow me to offer condolences for the loss of your world." The president said with sympathy in her voice.
"Don't. It was a crap hole being patched with duct tape to cover the plot holes. It was bound to fall…" Steven said walking down.
"Although that doesn't answer, why are you even here?" Bubbles said adjusting her sunglasses.
"Settling. With the loss of the old world and my recent marriage, I've decided it would be best to set up shop here." Ryker mused. "Considering I had a hand in his world's forming, don't I get some kind of privileges or something?"
The Secret Service agents were all laughing at him until Blossom pointed out that he was actually right.
"Well, I believe according to warper ordinance, you can live on your world tax free in whichever part of this universe you live on. You also get a direct line to the world leaders, a seat at the gathering of world leaders, and 25% off on electricity and water bills." Blossom rattled off.
"But it would be best for you all not to live in the Core!" President Strong spoke up. "In fact, a survivor from your world had recently completed forming a new city for survivors of your world to live in. Gerald Calian…I believe."
She took Ryker aside and said, "Somehow, he and his friends managed to get past immigration…and was loose long enough to form a city in the Delmarva Providence. Normally, I'd have that investigated in how he and his entourage got past considering I've put a bit of order to let anyone from your world out to settle yet."
[Music Ends]
President Strong had to enter the Blackfrost with her Powerpuff Guards where they sat around the table explaining the current situation to the Crystal Squadron.
"It's grown that bad?" Amethyst asked.
"Yes, due to the recent backlash, Gems are not actually given a warm welcome. Social Justice Warriors have essentially given the race a really bed rep in chunks of the multiverse. Doesn't help that the Diamonds are not helping by mostly being chaotic stupid with warper powers. Order's broken up so much. Katsumi had an attempt at her life by a version of White Diamond. Thankfully, she was easily killed."
"Well no shit, give an entitled set of fuckers warper powers and they go nuts." Steven spat glaring at Pink Diamond who wanted to just shrink.
"I assume you got those two sealed." Buttercup said gesturing to Yellow and Blue.
"Powers stripped. Both are effectively useless as most goes into keeping their physical forms." Peridot said.
"Good, keep them out of sight." President Strong said with a sigh. "At least around the core."
"Fine, anything else?" Pearl asked.
"Other than an offer to send your kids to school at St. O's. Of course, you'll be able to get those two in free." President Strong mused. "I can have Blossom make the arrangement as it is a semi-boarding school."
"Well that's great, at least they can finish their education." Priyanka said as Steven groaned.
Steven and Connie were led off the ship with their things with Blossom leading them off as the President and the other two Powerpuff ready to leave.
"I'll have the arrangements made to send the Beach City residents to Neo Bayview. You should have no trouble." President Strong said walking off.
"Wait a second, what about our paperwork to get into this country?" Priyanka asked.
"Took care of it already." Ryker remarked. "Now let's ready to head out. And let's just sure we don't forget to tells Lars."
-owo-
|Danny Antonucci Immigration Center, Offworld Plaza, Inner City Core|
"Ugh, we're been here for close to three freaking months. When are we going to be able to leave?" Jenny Pizza whined as she sat with other "refugees".
"Yo, I just got a call from Sour Cream. He's on the planet." Buck Dewey said coming excitedly.
"Really?" Jenny said checking her phone to find Sour Cream on radar. "Aw yeah, this can't get any better."
"It can." One of the immigration officials said coming up before clearing his throat. "I have some good news. Your paperwork has been passed through and you are all cleared to settle. Those under 18 and don't have a GED/diploma are being sent to Saint Olivia's Battle Academy, and it is a boarding school. Due to the circumstances, they'll be getting in on scholarships. Also, a new settlement was recently formed in Delmarva and there are buses there for those who want to settle their free of charge."
Peedee had groaned having gotten his things. He was pretty much on his own now having lost his father to the glitch of his old world and his brother to Ryker. Not that he was mad about Ronaldo's dying considering his actions nearly got him axes. Maybe the academy won't be so bad, and the best-case scenario, he learned to fight. As for everyone else, they were processed and guided to the awaiting buses. Of course, there were two extras sneaking aboard.
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Siobhan asked.
"Well, the homeless shelter was a bust." Anya said dryly holding her duffel bag. "I don't want to end up in Vice. Besides, a new city means new businesses. We could find some work there. Besides, if we convince them we're refugees of that world. We could get some benefits. Unless you want to go to the Battle Academy."
"Screw that." Siobhan said flatly as they managed to slip into one the buses taking the seats at the back.
With the buses loaded, they took off with Anya and Siobhan keeping to themselves only for Jenny to look behind her seat to them.
"Wait a second, I recognize you two. You were nearly…" Jenny said before Siobhan shushed her.
"Look, I would rather not get in trouble at the moment, so please save it for when we're off the bus." Siobhan said quietly.
Jenny pulled off confused but complied leaving the two to relax.
-owo-
|Kevin and Gwen's Home, Bravo Beach, Downtown, the Core|
"Annabelle, I see your little vacation did you well." Saki said crossing his arms.
Annabelle look well rested but rolled her eyes at this. She admitted she was taking her sweet time but noted that it was worth it.
"I did get it some connections with a new rising star in the business world. Secondly, I got myself some new upgrades to my body. Tell me I don't like totally cut." Annabelle said with a chuckle.
"Ok, I will admit. You look good." Crusher said with a pout.
"Plastic surgery?" Mandy quipped.
"Nope, mutation." Annabelle said flexing a lot.
Annabelle had now basically had a build closer to your well-fit female superhero, and Saki had a knowing look.
"And you got yourself superpowers to fulfill your somewhat petty childhood dream and you got a ring to suddenly change you into your own little Powerpuff outfit." Saki said as Annabelle pouted and blushed.
"Well hate to tell you but the Powerpuffs aren't even superheroes…they work for the government protecting the president." Gwen said as Annabelle was slackjawed.
"And that makes the 10,000 I spent on this ring pointless. Shit!" Annabelle spat.
"As for the business deal…" Saki asked.
"Right. Well as you know, there's a Morbucks Towers in the Core, but it's still horribly infected and under the government goons. So, I did some searching and connected with a man in need of investing. I bought in and now I have a new Morbuck Towers in a new town. Any of you got an issue in street racing?" Annabelle mused, "Because that's what I'll be starting up, a set of garages, auto stores, and the works."
Kevin lit up like he was told he won a fortune as this was a dream come true. Crusher was giddy over this asking tons of questions.
"To answer them, there's a street racing circuit going on in a new town. Yes, you all will get new cars to get in the circuits. Of course, I'll be having the funds feed to your duties to the world." Annabelle said kindly.
"As for the work for have for me." Saki asked.
"Yes, about that. Your job is for you and Mandy…to move to a new place I brought." Annabelle said giving Saki a slip of paper and some keys. "The address is there. And don't you dare refuse. I know your apartment means a lot to you. I'm not trying to abandon it, but you do need a bigger place. Your daughter and any kids you and Mandy have later on will thank you for it."
"I…thanks Annabelle." Saki said recollecting himself.
Mandy would not admit it, but she had been wanted to ask Saki to considering finding another place.
"I'll also need someone in the Pokémon regions. I'm investing in the Battle Frontier and I need reps. Who is willing to become trainers for it?" Annabelle asked.
"I'll do it. Always wanted to be a trainer." Crusher said excitedly.
"Better than bumming around here. Always wanted to try it out." Marie said taking Crusher's hand. "But what about Calem?"
"I'll dump some money into the park to make sure it says privately owned. I won't need to move Calem if he wishes to stay secondary." Annabelle said with a shrug. "So, we're all done for now."
"Anything for us to do?" Kevin asked.
"If you want, you can check out the new garage in Neo Bayview. They're not fully open yet, but I was going…" Annabelle said before Kevin was out of the door speeding off in his car. "….well…"
"And now I have to walk to get Kirby and Julie from school…just great." Gwen said rolling her eyes.
"You're talking about those Nercofriggan spawns? Can't they just fly?" Annabelle innocently asked.
"So, you're smart enough to remember their species, but dim enough to forget they usually live in cold environments." Gwen said shaking her head.
"So, we're being left to our own devices?" Kaze asked with raised eyebrow.
"Pretty much. Your wife's dojo is doing fine…and you can take up aiding the UA kids since you are licensed with Japan's Hero Association. They are going to need a local chaperone." Annabelle mused.
"All right then, but I need a new car. Please tell me you got another car capsule to give." Kaze asked as Carol rolled her eyes.
"Fine. I'll just buy another one." Annabelle groaned handing over another one. "Just go get that job looking after them."
Outside, Saki had sent out the car out from its capsule to see what was.
"A 1994 Toyota Supra MK IV…not bad. At least Princess went for it to be plain white to be customizeable for later." Saki said getting into the driver's seat.
"What? You going to give it flames?" Mandy asked sarcastically getting to the passenger's seat.
"You'd put skulls all over it." Saki shot back as he started the car.
Either side would never admit it as Saki drove away from the ritzy neighborhood in silence. As for Kaze and Carol, Kaze was a bit disappointed.
"A 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT? I like it's a near replica of the famous one, but she did have her ego go all the paintjob?" Kaze said having facepalmed.
The car was painted a metallic red with the Morbucks family crest painted on the hood with on the sides having Annabelle coiled with an eastern dragon around her sensitive bits. Carol just shook her head and got in the car with her husband who could not help but think what if the design was with Carol instead as they made their leave.
To Be Continued…
(A/N: This chapter was supposed to be longer, but I had to split it in two because of issues in real life. I will not be able to write fanfiction or really update anything for a long while (worse case, for the whole summer). Either way, here's what I was able to get out. I'll be seeing you guys soon…hopefully.)
