As the battle was about to begin, The Gang was preparing in the HQ in New York, getting ready for the battles in North City & South City, thanks to a surprising glimpse into the future, from a cyborg named Hyouka Fuwa. Steven, Asahi, Rook, & Heather would take South City, while Peter, Mizuki, Farra, & Mundy take North City.

Days later, the entire group separated in North & South City. What they know is that they'll be here, the day before the DNC comes to each city. However, what they didn't know is that the DNC is arriving on the same day. Oboro Tsukimigusa would be in North City, while Raiki Gouriki would take South City. As the BattleVan arrived in South City, Steven would watch the view, as he said, "Hmph. I bet no one would bother seeing this exquisite city to be taken…"

Rook smiled, "Ah, beautiful South City… Whatever happened to North City… is a pity…"

Steven chuckled, as Heather said, "Can I switch seats?"

Asahi was sitting in shotgun, as Rook was driving. Asahi said, "South City isn't badly infected, but we have to make observations on the city."

Rook said, "Negative, Agent Sakurai, but this city is well-protected. Perhaps you heard of the South City Secret Service?"

Steven said, "Ah, I've heard about it from Percival, a while back. I am amazed that it's manned by the daughter of the famed detective Richard Moore."

Asahi asked, "You mean Sleeping Moore?"

Steven groaned, "Must you give euphemisms?!"

Rook replied, "Unlike that robot…"

The BattleVan arrived in South City's parking garage. They parked near the huge space, which is marked for huge big rig trucks. They stepped out, as Rook pressed the button on a remote.

Blip-Blip!
He set the car alarm, as he said to the 4th wall, "Better safe than sorry."

The group stepped out, as Asahi smiled, "Ah, South City… Very quaint and picturesque."

Steven replied, "You know, you and I were in North City, before. Steven Cooke will get use to the new grounds."

Rook replied, "I hope so."

Heather then asked, "So, should we park somewhere, set up camp, or…?"

Steven said to Rook, "Hey, Agent Rook, watch this…"

He called, "Gang, go into Stealth Mode!"

Steven, Asahi, & Heather pressed a button on their belts, and started to glow in a purplish hue. Rook gasped, "HUH? Where did you guys go?"

Steven said, "We're in Stealth. But we can only use this, when the DNC arrives, tomorrow. Otherwise, it'll be a waste of energy."

Rook said, "Wow. I wish I had that technology."

Steven replied, "Sorry… But we don't use it for perverted measures."

They snuck off, as Rook grumbled, "I'm not. Who's says I'm perverted?"

Episode III – Chapter 1: The City of South!
A Legacy Foretold, by the SCSS!

Hours later, Steven said, "This is a perfect spot. Deactivate Stealth Mode."

Steven, Asahi, & Heather reverted back to normal, visible again. Rook was surprised, as he gasped, "YIKES! Don't scare me like that!"

Heather grinned, "I'm surprised that you followed us, without guessing."

Rook replied, "Well, being it's a bit sunny out, you could say that your shadows are the reason I follow you."

Asahi nodded, "It's still under a few bugs. Once Krieger comes to New York, someday, he can upgrade our stealth belts."

Heather replied, "Just stay in the shade, avoiding contact. Also, we'll try to grab you, next chance we get."

Asahi said, "Hey, look! Steven's up there!"

Steven is up on the rooftop of a small 2-storied building, as he watches the view of the city. As he continued to watch, Heather said, "Meh. We'll try a higher vantage point. But he should've waited for us to come with. I forget he's so serious in missions."

Rook replied, "This city… So majestic, and even brought out the villainous Narumi Nanase, Queen of Koopas… who once was a psychopathic killer, using only her bare hands."

Heather said, "Yeah. We were at the beach, years ago, and we heard about the Narue Android reforming."

Asahi added, "I wasn't with you guys, at the time."

"Excuse me… but did you say Narue Android?" A girl asked them.

They turned around and saw a small girl in a blue shirt and tan shorts, with auburn hair, done in huge pigtails. Heather smiled, "Aw, what a cute girl."

The girl bowed and said, "Thank you. You must be AAW's The Gang."

Asahi said, "Yes, ma'am. I'm Asahi Sakurai, of AAW-New York. My rank is B-Squad."

Heather said, "Likewise. Heather Dunn – A-Squad."

Rook bowed, "Reginald Hadigan the 3rd – C-Squad. If you like, call me Rook."

Chiyo smiled, "Pleased to meet you. I am Chiyo Mihama, the leader of the South City Secret Service. I was appointed leader, after my original boss, Rachel Moore, left the troop, in favor of her personal reasons."

Asahi said, "Oh, so you're the famous Agents of Mt. Fuji, as said by the people in this city."

Chiyo said, "Indeed. I may not look it, but I'm pretty intelligent. My friend, Nagato, is simply the brains of the operation, being she's of an intellectual being, with such knowledge, without even trying."

Asahi smiled, "What a world we're living in."

Chiyo asked, "Uh, Miss… Who's the guy patrolling the place?"

Heather stated, "That's Steven Cooke… He's the leader of A-Squad, and our Leader of this group. Right now, he's in no mood to talk, since he's serious."

Chiyo said, in worry, "Oh. I'm sorry… Why so serious?"

Rook smiled, "Oh, it's personal. But I'll explain it, when you get older."

Chiyo explained, "Right. But I see that I overheard from Nagato that we are expecting The Gang here. Where's the rest of your band?"

Heather replied, "North City. We're on-duty, and we're splitting sides, to patrol both cities."

Asahi added, "Perhaps you heard of this Decency Nation Capital."

"Decency Nation Capital?" Chiyo asked, "No, I haven't… But I heard of them in the news, and how The Gang thwarted them in East Townsend, i.e. you guys."

Rook replied, "We were reuniting, after two years of training, since a personal issue. Luckily, we're more focused than ever."

He kneeled to her, "My, my, you are rather charming and cute…"

Chiyo blushed, "Oh, thank you."

Rook stood up and said, "Ah, yes. Permit me for this, but where would you find a perfect vantage point for this mission? The DNC is scheduled to invade this city, tomorrow, and we have to be ready."

Asahi & Heather gasped, "EH?"

Chiyo said, "Well, if you want, we can head to our secret base, and watch. It's easier than a stakeout. You can explain to us fully about the Decency Nation Capital, while we're here."

Rook smiled, "Thank you, milady."

Asahi blushed, "Oh, my…"

Heather jeered, "There's a first. How come you didn't ask for her panties?"

Rook responded, "You think I'm stupid? She's like a child. I am not that sick."

Asahi called, "Steven! We're going!"

He called back, "What about the DNC?"

Asahi called out, "We got back-up here! They know this city, and patrolling it, like a hawk! A stakeout is not needed!"

Steven leapt down and landed on the street, with his feet. He said, "Okay, let's go."

Chiyo shrieked, as she was shocked by Steven's landing, "HOW DID HE DO THAT, WITHOUT INJURING HIMSELF?"

He said to her, "Steven Cooke – A-Squad – AAW-New York…"

Chiyo said, "Ah, nice to meet you… I guess."

They walked together, as Chiyo stated that the base is not far, and Nagato, Chiyo's friend, never leaves. She addressed that she and Nagato were protecting South City from future invasions. But the city was able to be rebuilt and repaired, after certain events. Steven agreed, as he said that it's tough. His team almost lost a couple cities.

"I see… Long ago, F City was decimated, again… but got reconstructed, moments later. South Park was in ruins, and moreover, Targus City was given a safeguard on evil robot alien prophets or otherwise." Chiyo explained.

Asahi said, "Wow… That's scary…"

Chiyo smiled, "But it's not much going on, after the huge Great West Greenwich War. After The Authority was praised as "traitors", South City was resting easily."

Rook asked, "What about other villains?"

Chiyo explained, "Well, Cy-Bo-Div did registered WANTED posters of each villain. However, The Gang, as a whole, are labeled as WANTED felons. We don't believe that, since we're doing our best to plead to Cy-Bo-Div about the WANTED posters of you guys."

Steven replied, "Does it have something to do with Imperial Lobby?"

Chiyo said, "Yes."

They arrived at a small building, as she stated, "Step right in, and head onward, downstairs. It may look small, but no one knows that it's occupied here. We don't like to show ourselves, all the time."

They went in, as Rook replied, "I don't like the looks of this."

Chiyo shut the door, as they went downstairs.

XXXXX

Down in the basement area, there was a huge computer room, which serves as Chiyo's command center. A girl in light purple hair, wearing a black cardigan and a blue skirt, was typing in the keyboard, rapidly and without looking away. Chiyo called out, "Nagato!"

She finished, as she turned to Chiyo. She then nodded, as Chiyo replied, "We are not alone. We have visitors. The Gang of AAW-New York, Agents Cooke, Sakurai, Hadigan, & Dunn… present and accounted for."

Nagato stood up and bowed. She then said, "I am Agent Eggplant."

Chiyo pleaded, "Nagato-Chan! We agreed no more codenames!"

"Oh?"

Haruhi Suzumiya's Yuki Nagato; NOT Nagato Yuki's version (the timid one)

Steven said, "Miss, we're from AAW-New York, and we're protecting your city from an evil force, coming this way."

Nagato nodded and said, without showing emotion, "Thank you. You have information to give us, as long as it is acceptable. What happens between closed doors is between us, since it's classified. However, you are trusted allies to my superior, I believe that you want to tell us who this evil force is."

Chiyo said, "An anti-lewd squad…"

Steven agreed, "What she said. The DNC are a bunch of decent men and women, but are corrupt by forcing cities into a perma-celibacy, leading to a grim future, with ZERO humanity."

"In other words, the DNC are to clean the world of smut and sexual innuendo." Asahi continued.

Heather replied, "And if this city, or North City, or any city is theirs to uphold their act, the world we know it would diminish."

Nagato replied, "Perhaps you can explain even further on the information of this DNC."

Steven gave her a file, in a small computer disk, and said, "This is from a girl from the future, far off in the year of 20X7, stating she's from 1997, which is impossible. Anyway, she gave us everything we need to know about the DNC and their weapon "Prohibition X". Once enough signatures of this huge petition are signed, the act will go as planned, and life as we know it will cease to being, years after the current generation of children are being born and raised."

Nagato viewed the entire file, and even nodded about the PMs, in form of underwear. She stated, "Cruel. But it's enough to destroy Earth, even if you prevent yourself from intercourse."

Rook smiled, "Indeed."

Nagato said, "Yes, I understand, sir. I approve of their methods, but that is not the way. You cannot make the world clean of filth and graphic nudity, by force. And these undergarments are simply chastity belts, made to prevent masturbation."

Chiyo gagged, "AAGH! N-N-N-N-N-Nagato! Such language!"

"That is how it goes, towards the human race, should Prohibition X go as planned. While sexual scenes are healthy for most people, the rest are talked into it. Moreover, some of the signatures, as mentioned from this file, there are about 500 signatures made, most by prefects of this corrupt faction, and few from students, by force."

Steven asked, "What's the goal for this petition?"

"Approximately 50,000, all from students in Tokioka Academy, and everywhere else."

"Monsters!" Steven roared.

Asahi said, "And only 10% of the petition is signed. Damn it! Even if we stop DNC, we're powerless against Sophia Nishikinomiya."

Rook replied, "In the mission we're in, we've already failed. But justice will do what it takes, hope prevailed."

He added, "When I said that, we have more hope… But stopping Sophia and the DNC, at the same time… that's a tough job…"

Steven replied, "You said it. If we let Prohibition X pass, we're doomed."

Nagato answered, "Not necessarily. The law has not been passed, yet. This weekend, in a nationwide conference, the head of the DNC will announce its plan to have students sign in on the law, in a huge assembly. 500,000 signatures is the target. However, we believe that it's a front, to support the DNC's real objective."

Asahi asked, "How do you say that?"

Nagato said, "Because, unlike you, I cannot go reckless, by the book. I act reckless, if needed, but to assure victory in the battle against the Decency Squad, recklessness and brute force is not enough."

Asahi nodded, "You're saying we'd use our heads?"

Heather agreed, "Brilliant! She's smart to admit that what we're doing is tough, but fair!"

Steven stated, "So, we need to stop Prohibition X from happening, especially since brute force is not enough. Once we finish here, by tomorrow, we'll discuss this matter with the rest of The Gang."

Chiyo asked, "Uh, what does the DNC have to do with BOTH North and South City?"

As Steven explained everything to Chiyo about the upcoming invasion, Nagato viewed the monitor, and saw a small armada coming in, from northeast of the city. Minutes after the discussion, Nagato remarked, "Miss Chiyo. You have intruders in the horizon."

Chiyo saw a glimpse of Gouriki's army, as she gasped, "Oh, no! A small army, but with a huge ape leading them!"

Nagato zoomed in and said, "Identifying… Over 3,400 men and women in white, wearing yellow armbands, led by a huge apeman."

Asahi gasped, "Gouriki!"

Steven growled, "SHIT! They're early! But how?"

Heather snarled, "Damn them. I knew that this Fuwa-Bot was untrustworthy!"

Rook agreed, "You said it! That girl wanted my… uh… unmentionable… down there…"

Nagato responded, "City Hall in South City is 400 kilometers from their destination. You are about 1,200 kilometers to them."

Heather smirked, as Rook sobbed, "NO! We'll never make it!"

Heather said, "Never say never, my perverted friend! Leave it to Snow Storm Queen Heather Dunn~!"

She revved her legs, as she said, "You guys plan something, while I hold them off. I'll be right back!"

ZIP!
Heather dashed off in superspeed, as Rook cringed, "What th-? THIS IS A SUICIDE MISSION!"

Asahi said, "We have time to plan, once we join in. Heather does have super speed."

Chiyo was shocked, "Uhhh… How fast was she? She's like Miss Sakaki… only blonde and with an athletic build."

Steven said, "We'll join in. Nagato, you give us a lowdown of the battle."

Chiyo said, "I'll go with you! Rachel may be gone, but I can fight, too!"

Rook asked, "You?!"

Asahi said, "But it's dangerous. Leave it to the pros."

Chiyo replied, "I am a pro! Now, am I going, or not?"

Steven said, "We have no choice. Alright, fine."

Chiyo said to Nagato, "Nagato, you're in charge! Keep surveillance on the city, to make sure that the DNC doesn't take it."

Nagato nodded, and resumed typing. Steven, Asahi, Rook, & Chiyo raced off, heading to the city, to assist Heather.

XXXXX

Meanwhile, Gouriki was marching in the middle of downtown, with a mass army of prefects behind him, armed in brooms and mops. Heather appeared from fifty feet, as she was in her superhero attire, a snowman's mask with an ice blue blouse and pink tights, with a flowing white cape. Her hair was done with long wavy blonde hair, as she was standing in a pose, with her left hand on her hip, and her right hand holding her ice staff.

"Who is that?" Gouriki asked, as Heather leapt down in front of the army, "YOU THERE!"

Heather turned to Gouriki, as he asked, "We'd expect The Gang to show up, in either city… but you, I never expected you to show up."

Heather said, "Perhaps. But it seems that you're too clueless to hide away your power. What are you doing here? Take a city for the DNC, perhaps?"

He gasped, as he asked, "I know that voice…"

Heather introduced herself, "You may know me as Heather Dunn, freelance A-Squad agent from New York. By day, I am a drummer, master of physical fitness, and a very cardio kind of gal… but by night, the wintry winds are a-blowing, and while the groundhog has left his shadowy mark, Valentine's Day approaches, and so… Please pardon the heart that I will give you… on a silver platter. Prefects like you deserve to freeze, in anonymity!"

Gouriki barked, "How noble of you to say that! Does this cosplayer have a name?"

Heather boomed, "Yes! By day, I am Heather Dunn, The Gang's drummer and aerobic nut! By night, I am the arctic fox of justice! I am… SNOW STORM QUEEN!"

Music played, as Heather sang her theme song (in which she wrote, herself):
(SSQ): Oh, the blizzards blow away
as the Arctic Circle calls my name
When I tame it, tried and true
Lu~lu~ la-la-lu~

Whether you are naughty or nice (Chill out!)
I will freeze your heart, like ice (FREEZE!)

No one knows what holds behind
the mask made of coal and snow
There is no, uh-uh, no escape!
From the wintry wind that blows!

Snow, snow, snow; my body is warm
Ice, ice, ice; but my heart is cool
Snow Storm Queen stays truuuuuuuuuuuuue~

Music ends, as the others were stunned. Gouriki was puzzled, as Heather hummed a bit, still in place. He thought, "Did she just-? Those guys in AAW are absolutely nuts…"

Heather boomed, "This will be for revenge on East Townsend! Granted you have bested me, but I was not at full power! My training has paid off, but now comes time to fight you, in this city!"

Gouriki roared, "HOLD ON! WHY ARE YOU IDIOTS EVEN HERE?"

Heather smirked, "We had some outside help. However, we cannot explain it to you, for it may lead to a crucial rip of where it came from! Or when, for that matter! Your plan for Prohibition X will never succeed, Raiki Gouriki! Even for a monkey man who detests bananas, which I believe is euphemism for a man's genitalia, apparently, that it's up to us to save the world from permanent celibacy!"

Gouriki barked, "What are you talking about?"

"I know all about Sophia Nishikinomiya's law that will not only abolish sex and masturbation, but to end all human life, as we speak!"

She pointed at him, "For this, I promise you, Monkey Man… Snow Storm Queen, with help from The Gang, will prevent the extinction of the human race!"

Gouriki smirked, "You catch on, Agent Dunn…"

"Eh?"

"So what if you found out? It makes no difference. Soon, you'll change your mind about the laws of the human race, since the world has become dirty, with all that garbage you see around you. Pornography, pinups, trading cards, magazines, doujinshi… ALL FILTH IN LEWDNESS MUST BE DESTROYED!"

Heather growled, "Then I guess that it's on. And yes, I haven't forgotten what we had in East Townsend. This is enough time to stall, before the others arrive."

Goukiri smiled, "Fine. But I'll take you on, myself, if I have to; despite that you're a woman… and a very weird and freaky superhero."

"FREAKY?!" Heather hollered, as she was mortified.

Gouriki cried, "PREFECTS! ATTACK!"

The huge army of prefects charged at Heather, who suddenly trembled in fear.

"Oh, fuck! What do I do? Damn this 34 degree weather!" She cried out.

She dashed off, as the prefects chase after her. She shrieked in horror, "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!"

Heather Dunn has a plan, other than running away! What is it? And will the others help her, before she gets beaten?
And what about North City? Find out in the next chapter!
Be sure to tune in to the next exciting chapter!

To be continued…