The following day, The Gang returned to their huge apartment complex in the streets of New York – 2121 Straight Street. It has been bought and rebuilt by Scarlet Riley, during their 27-month training sabbatical. The Gang was bunking together, all six members, except for Mundy & Rook. Rook had to return to the AAW-NY Building with Mundy, for important intel to give.

Steven instructed, "Today's the day. Inform us, when Sophia will begin her petition."

Mizuki said, "Roger that. It's not too later than 4, since the Nishikinomiyas are strict. But if what Ayame said is true, we have no choice but to believe her."

Peter stated, "To be honest, Miz & I wanted a kid of our own. Sadly, that failed…"

Mizuki said, "Hey, Dr. Ryuken only built my arms. He didn't make me full-on cyborg. How about you?"

"The countess does flirt at me, a lot… but I say to myself I'm married…"

"Oh?"

"Yes. But NO sex. The fact she is a shapeshifting transgender, I would never have sex with her; not even with a (BEEP)!"

"Well, I believe you." Mizuki smiled, "Even I would think it's disgusting… I think…"

Farra sighed, coming out of the bathroom, "Well, Mundy & Rook are going to aide us, from behind the scenes. To be honest, I don't trust Kajou."

Steven said, "She may be on our side, but we still don't trust her."

Asahi asked, "What about that boy we saw?"

He said, completely befuddled, "Yeah… Him, too. He be friend or foe?"

The others say, "Foe."

"DNC attire. Obviously." Steven concluded, "So, now… We have to stop Sophia Nishikinomiya and her Prohibition X. However, for Scarlet's sake, we sit back and watch, until we learn more. When the time comes, we strike. DNC, the Nishikinomiyas, everything – This is our only shot at the fate of the future, for humanity."

Farra added, "The fate of the future is in our hands. Even if Fuwa said it's going to end humanity, we have to stop them. Scarlet said that AAW isn't alone."

Heather asked, "How so?"

Farra replied, "Scarlet gave me the 401. And our boss, Big Cass, said that Sophia was just in his office. Apparently, he wasn't happy about the offer from her, to have AAW assist her. Not after we gave Scarlet the full story, beforehand."

The others agreed, as Steven said, "Good. For now, we wait. ALL the agents around the New York area will be on surveillance, for the time being. And if what she says is real, we have a bigger enemy to deal with, even before MIO."

Could this be real? The Gang, already at a dead end, awaits more information about Prohibition X, and the messages from Ayame Kajou and Hyouka Fuwa. Will they be able to stop the family?

Episode V – Chapter 2: We're Not Alone!
Percival Gaynes joins the Fight!

Meanwhile, in the Feral Beauty HQ, located in an undisclosed location, a huge muscular man in blonde hair, wearing green tights and a spiky vest and a silver mask, was sitting in his chair, viewing the blue sky. A girl in blonde hair, done in pigtails, wearing a pink blouse, was standing in attention, in front of his desk. The huge man said, "Eri… By now, I've learned that The Gang… is back…"

This is the Head of Feral Beauty (the OTHER FBI of the Moji Mikisa), Neptuneman, a.k.a. Kenkaman. He was a former Perfect Choujin pro wrestler turned straight. He lead Feral Beauty, from the very beginning, formed and approved by his longtime rival and leader of the UN, Robin Mask. The girl in attention is a gynoid. Her name is Eri, or Experimental Robotic Intern, for short. She is an assistant to Percival Gaynes, a former member of The Gang and longstanding member of Feral Beauty.

"Sir. From what I have learned that this DNC has invaded numerous cities, including East Townsend, North City, and South City." She said, "But we were amazed that only Hane City was obtained. And yet, they haven't made their move, fully."

"Miss Riley of New York gave me the full scaled report. Do you know of a world without perversion and smut, only to lead to extinction of humanity?"

"I cannot answer that, Neptuneman… But sadly, if that happens, would we see humans be dead, due to the halting of child birth? Every sperm is sac-."

"Enough of your lies!" He bellowed, "Also, don't believe those ridiculous stories. We know that family is rich and wholesome, but to have sit back and watch our worlds become warped and damaged, that's even worse off, and effects ALL of the citizens in these worlds."

"Even the ones that were killed in the Great West Greenwich War?"

"The very same."

"I see."

Eri bowed and said, "Permit to ask, sir, but, what does that have to do with me?"

"You and Agent Gaynes will watch over the scenario, learn of Sophia Nishikinomiya's true intentions, and to make sure that she is legit. Otherwise, you go in and strike."

"Yes, sir."

She walked away, as Neptuneman resumes viewing the blue sky in the window.

XXXXX

Eri walked back to the office, as a man in glasses, with brown hair and a black suit, was reading the files of a deceased criminal – Tohru Honda.

This is Percival Gaynes, the "catalyst" to the Moji Mikisa. He is a former member of The Gang, and a leading member of the Feral Beauty, likewise partner and commanding officer, Michelle Nevins. The reason he is a catalyst was that he was held responsible for letting Tohru Honda kill Chris McLean, and changing the worlds into chaos and despair, since day one. He was also responsible for not killing Chris McLean, even sooner. But that wasn't his least worries.

"Remy Snowflake… Tohru Honda…" He growled, "Damn it… Look at me! Angered by the fact that I let Blazin' Flush Cooke and Black Dynamite perish, and I stood by and watch, as that pretender would reap chaos! The same chaos that Tohru Honda caused, and she takes her mantle! DAMN IT!"

He slammed the files down and roared, "Must I be cursed for what I have done?"

Eri shouted, "SIR! Calm down!"

Percival said, "Oh. It's you, Eri."

"Sir, were you reading Honda's files, again?"

"I still can't get that image out of my mind… Remy Snowflake, a crazed Japanese serial killer from the 60s, had arisen from her grave, and killed Black Dynamite."

"And the Honda files?"

"Eri, you and I were there… That damnable Snowflake is the complete image of Tohru Honda, minus the white garb!"

"Sir, it's alright. There's no way it's her. Tohru Honda's dead. Her reign of terror had ended… somehow. But this Remy Snowflake is just an enigma."

"Or a coincidence? BAH! Not the first time I was wrong…"

He explained, "Eri… I know you may be aware of this… But if I hadn't spared Chris McLean… if Michelle didn't force me to step aside… and if Aya didn't stop me, I'd be free, and all this wouldn't be happening! If I only wish to stop McLean from spreading, things would be different, and I wouldn't let my friends be involved."

He growled, starting to cry, "I'm responsible for what I did, after all these years… The one called Haruka saved the worlds, and yet she saw the truth about Triple H… and Remy Snowflake… Kenji Harima said that Snowflake and The Authority cannot meet, face-to-face, and look what happened! Cecelia's dead! Black Dynamite's dead! And Remy Snowflake has become a threat to the worlds, if and when she shows up!"

She replied, "It's not your fault, sir… There's no way it's Tohru Honda… as her look-alike. Sir, remember your lecture about the Precious Stones of Control? You said that Tohru can hold only three powers. But… Mal held 13 of the many… and was uncontrollable… Remy Snowflake has Tremor Quake and Darkness Shadow. Tohru Honda had the Vile Trio of Beast, Alien, and Robot. So, how could it be Honda, if she's already dead… and that she had two additional Precious Stones in her arsenal?"

"Huh?"

"It's all logic. If you hold more than one power, you'd die instantly. Honda would die, if she holds five."

"And me without a pure heart. I was a fool for letting McLean live… only for Tohru to end his tyranny, for good, and usurp it… Maybe that's why I don't deserve one."

Eri barked, "Damn it, sir! Every day, you nose into these goddamned files of a deceased deity, and you always say the same brooding thing – You blame yourself! It's not your fault, at all! Everything has changed, and we're winning a battle that fate claimed that we're supposed to lose. But Remy's not our worries, now… That's her job."

Percival said, "You think so? I mean, everyone is getting a piece of the action."

Eri said, "Indeed. We have more worries, since Mr. Nevins departed… and disappeared… And since Miss Nevins is a no-show, it's up to us."

"Huh? You and me?"

"Exactly. Neptuneman gave me intel on Prohibition X."

"Sophia Nishikinomiya?"

"AAW's Big Cass and Enzo Amore were offered to have them assist her, but turned her down. AAW-New York gave us the story behind it."

She gave him a huge file of The Gang's recent return, and learned of their encounter with the Decency Nation Capital. He said, peering into each page, "Interesting… The Gang returned in East Townsend, and hasn't made any reckless moves. Oh, wait… North City… South Cit-. What? Hold on! One of the DNC's men is a double agent? AND a terrorist?"

Eri nodded in disappointment, as he barked, "This is stupid! It's been three months, and already they're blowing it!"

"Sir, we cannot abide to side with terrorists… namely this woman… Ayame Kajou. She is a member of the DNC, but from the organization SPA, which birthed her ero-group SOX – a faction hell-bent on freedom, from stopping world from being censored, permanently."

"You mean, like turn the city into a clean-living utopia?"

"It gets worse. Read on."

He was shocked, reading what the DNC's motives were, according to Fuwa: Humanity's End.

"DAMN THAT WENCH!" He snarled, "I won't let her… But without proof, I can't help them."

Eri replied, "Well, sir, Sophia is going to address the masses, tonight. And if the intel is correct, we have to stop this. The Gang has already bested the DNC, on three occasions."

Percival said, "Fine. But I refuse to side with them, since siding with Kajou is wrong. I don't associate myself with terrorists…"

Eri nodded, as she smiled, "Reminds me of your old self, long ago."

"Shut it, robot!" He complained, "It's bad enough I'm up the ass in Remy Snowflake, now this? Well, I'm going to have a word about this to Neptuneman."

He stepped into his office, as Eri grew worried, "Sir… please don't be rash."

XXXXX

At Neptuneman's office, Percival protested, "SIR! Are you crazy, giving me a job to stop Miss Nishikinomiya? First off, I had no clue what her motives are, as reported from New York! And secondly, my friends got this, and I know they're blowing it!"

"They're not. I can assure you." Neptuneman said, "They are following orders, especially since they're working for a double agent, behind the scenes."

"A double agent. Sir, Ayame Kajou is a threat to the Moji Mikisa!"

"Let me ask you a question, Agent Gaynes… You always doubt yourself, because you make mistakes. Whether you succeed or fail, answer me… Will it bring those who died in Tohru Honda's hands, back to life?"

"No, sir…"

"NO! It won't! Eri told me all about it! And she's worried about you, since two years ago. What happened was already dealt with, and you cannot blame yourself. But I won't have an FBI agent act like a pussy!"

"Sorry, sir…"

"That's fine. Since Agent Nevins is MIA, I'm hiring you for the task. You and Eri will assist your friends of AAW-New York, and learn more about Sophia Nishikinomiya."

Percival explained, "Sir, say no more. If what the documents say is true about Miss Nishikinomiya, then I have no problem stopping her. She hasn't made her big speech, and already, it's at Threat Level Orange. The AAW is doing its best to thwart the Decency Nation Capital, despite a legit promise to clean Japan, and the whole world. Granted that I despise over-excessive perversion, but I'm against this issue of Perma-Chaste, leading to humanity's extinction! If Sophia wins, it's Plas City, all over again, only this time, the Earth is going to cease!"

Neptuneman responded, "True, but in these worlds, in the Moji Mikisa, there ain't nothing wrong with a little investigation. Nishikinomiya is going to pay, even offering to have AAW help out. Hell, she even tried LSAAWS and Cy-Bo-Div."

"And they declined her offer? I bet Scarlet Riley sent the message to ALL the available organizations."

"She did. But how did she leak the information to us, before tonight?"

"I have no clue. But I bet Farra knows. If you don't mind, I'm giving her a call, after work."

"Go ahead. But keep yourself discreet. You and Eri are only assigned to protect Haruka. But since she's handling it, on her own, I'm putting you off the case, for a while."

"Yes, sir." He said, as he left the office, "But if it's a wild goose chase or not, I'm doing this, under protest."

Percival left Neptuneman's office, as Eri asked, "Well?"

He said, as he adjusted his blazer, "Come on. We watch Miss Nishikinomiya's speech, and assist The Gang, with or without our superior's orders!"

Eri asked, "Isn't that unwise?"

"Hey! I've been through Hell, and survived! But I refused to let this thing get to me! My friends and family, first… Remy Snowflake, afterwards!"

They rushed off, heading to New York, to assist The Gang.

Hours later, the news played, as Mizuki called to the others. They saw, on their television, that Sophia Nishikinomiya, the woman in white hair, in her business suit, was walking to the auditorium, about to make her announcement, concerning Prohibition X.

"It's finally starting, guys." Mizuki said.

The Gang await Sophia's speech, as the news played:
"Coming to you live, from Tokioka Academy, Miss Sophia Nishikinomiya, founder and businesswoman of the Decency Committee, will announce the clarifications of Prohibition X, which will affect not only everyone in Japan, but also the entire world. This would be a monumental moment, which may eclipse the past tragic events that occurred, over the past three years."

Asahi said, "It's time…"

Peter stated, "Bro, you're going to miss it!"

Steven was sitting by the window, as he said, "I'm not interested… Besides, I know what's going on."

Farra asked, "Steven… I want to know… Do you trust Ayame, or that robot from the future?"

Steven said, "I trust… nobody…"

The others were concerned, as Farra cried, "WHAT? NOBODY?! WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?"

He answered, "I don't care what she says! Steven Cooke will END the Decency Nation Capital and the Nishikinomiyas! And whatever person tells me to aide him or her, I refuse!"

She said, "I'm sorry to hear that. But that was years ago, and we chose to forget that moment."

He replied, "Exactly. But I'm not helping anyone. Even I know in my heart that they'll use me, like before. I'm not going back to that route."

Farra felt upset, as she said, "I didn't know you felt that way… But nonetheless, we agree with you. We can't side with Kajou."

Heather shouted, "SHH! SHUT UP, YOU JERKS! It's about to start!"

Asahi asked, "Why so many white-clad guards?"

Heather said, "All must be Sophia's security."

Mizuki said, "Hmm… And this is simulcasted, all over the nation's educational morality schools. Even simulcasted in every school and college in the world… Clever, Miss Nishikinomiya…"

Peter sees Sophia, on the screen, as he remarked, "So that's Sophia Nishikinomiya… Older broad than Anna… but genetics are good in age."

Farra replied, "More like old hag. She's our enemy, stupid."

They watched, as Sophia approached the podium. She addressed to the people in the crowd, while using her PM, to produce a holographic window, showing her prepared speech.

"Presently in Japan, we boast the highest level of public health and morality in all the world. But is this true? Is the Law of Public Order and Morals in Healthy Child-Raising insufficient? Today, since the beginning of these cowardly and lewd bizarre events in these multiple universes, today's youth are psychologically immature, filled with dirty thoughts, and are unable to control their uncontrollable behavior. We adults have a duty to guide you to a higher moral ground. That is why I highly advocate the X Prohibition Law. So that children will not falter, likewise the mass population in the world, so that if you do misstep, we can set you straight. If X Prohibition becomes final, you will all be equipped with the newest line of PMs, available in the coming weeks."

The Gang gasped, as Sophia presented the very same briefs with the silver PM plating on them, as shown by Fuwa, a while back. Sophia continued, "Wearing these PMs as shown will be mandatory for both the boys and girls. The X Prohibition Law is here to protect you, the future youth of the nation. If you students loudly vocalize your support, this bill will become law, as sooner than expected. I wish to stress the importance of your independence. Now, we were going to have you all sign your approval of this bill, starting today, but due to recent events that occurred, there have been a change of plans. You will now meet on the following Sunday to sign it. Your vote is all that matters. I appreciate your support."

Mizuki shut the television off, as Farra growled, "WHORE!"

The others were furious, except for Steven, who said, "Obviously…"

Farra shouted at him, "HOW CAN YOU BE CALM BY IT?"

Mizuki said, "Don't you get it? The law happens… next week! And Steven knew about this damned support, because it's vile!"

Peter growled, "It ends in this generation of youth. Bastards!"

Asahi seethed, "Maniacs!"

Heather cried, "I CAN'T HAVE MY DAUGHTERS WEAR THOSE GODAWFUL UNDERWEAR! UNFORGIVING!"

Farra said, "Even the others agreed!"

Steven said, "That's your opinion, not mine. Me, I really don't care. We all knew that it was about to happen."

She asked, "You're serious?"

He replied, "Mizuki, did they say when the law will start voting?"

Mizuki responded, "10am, next Sunday."

Peter asked, "How many signatures?"

Mizuki said, "About 400,000 to 500,000. If we blow this, the world and the future is doomed."

The phone rang, as the others were stunned. Who was it at the other line? Farra answered and said, "Hello?"

It was Percival, "Darling, it's me. You watching the speech?"

"Was. That bitch has no right." She growled, "Wait a minute… WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME?"

"Because I want in. My boss gave me the info on Miss Nishikinomiya, and I want to rejoin you."

"Seriously? You want to help us, like old times? In this rank, we can't afford extra men." Farra exclaimed.

Heather said, "Wait, Farra. Percival may be on to something. We got Mundy and Rook on our side, and we need ALL the help we can get."

Farra said, "You're so right!"

She asked, "Hey, listen, you think you can round the rest of The Gang for help?"

"Well… no…" Percival said.

Farra asked, "WHAT? NO?!" and then set the phone to speaker.

He explained that The Gang, as whole, cannot help, since Steven Nevins had disappeared, one month prior to their return, and Michelle Nevins was in a mission for Feral Beauty, but did not return. He would try Julie Saunders and Steffi Matheson, but Julie heard wind of it, earlier, and declined to join, since Steffi wants to catch up on the business in her diner.

"Mizuki, you hear that?" Asahi cringed.

Mizuki said, "We're on our own… The nine of us, against the Decency Nation… I can't bear to ask what will happen next."

Peter said, "If we let Sophia win, it's over. We have one week to prepare."

Percival called, "Listen, guys… It is a tough job, but while you were away, things changed, drastically. You guys got no choice. You were in leagues with that pervert terrorist, Ayame Kajou, right? Well, if what this X Prohibition Law is true, and it sounds like a dangerous threat to the worlds, in general, you're going to have to trust her."

Farra said, "Well, not all of us… There's this douchebag…"

She was referring to Steven. Percival barked, "Oh, he's refusing? You can tell Mr. I Don't Trust Anybody that this ISN'T Kanade Jinguji! This is Sophia Nishikinomiya! And this isn't a game! Steven Cooke has to learn how to trust people!"

He continued, as he addressed to Steven, "Steven, if you can hear me, I'm sorry about Cecelia! I know it was years ago, but her death was a noble sacrifice! But, for once, get your head out of your ass and get into the fight! Your friends need you, and yes, I know they have lost little mistrust, but we cannot let that break you!"

Steven said, "I know what you mean, Percival. But I would have you on my side, all the time, IF I had any iota of respect for you!"

He grabbed the phone and hung up. Percival was on the other line, in confusion. Eri stated, "You know, you should really not piss Agent Cooke off."

"The guy hates my guts, but he's right about me." He said, "Get charged up and prepped. We're going to New York."

Eri blushed, "Nice. But I need to recharge, first."

He said, "It's fine. I'm driving, this time."

Back in New York, Farra cried, "YOU IDIOT! Now, he can't join us!"

Steven seethed, clutching his fists, "He thinks I'm weak? He thinks my sister's death was in vain? Farra, you wanted Triple H, for what he did, right?"

She barked, "Uh, excuse me? I don't even like your sister; even if she was a criminal!"

"Who cares?" Steven bellowed, "You've hated him, and I'm giving you his head, for making us wanted criminals, with a hefty bounty, for letting Stephanie McMahon die! But to make matters worse off, we are in a battle that, in seven days, we'll succeed or fail, give or take! So, do us all a favor and STOP listening to your Voice of Reason, a.k.a. your fucking asshole husband!"

Farra was appalled, as Asahi cried, "STEVEN!"

He said, "I'm sorry… But, for once, we must fight the DNC, on our own. Percival may not like it, Scarlet may not like it, but we have one week to prepare."

Mizuki said, "That's true. If we fail, it's over."

Peter asked, "But how are we going to stop the DNC?"

Steven said, "To the source: The Nishikinomiyas' Base."

Asahi asked, "WHAT base?"

He stated, "Mizuki, you think you can give us an invite to their hideout?"

Mizuki responded, "You mean like… ask Kajou for backup? I mean, it wouldn't hurt, but…"

Asahi said, "Percival's right. We have no choice. We have to assist Kajou."

He explained, "How about this? We all head back to Hane City, and to that godawful strip club, and beg Kajou for help!"

XXXXX

The Next Day…

Ayame responded, "Hell, yeah, I will."

The Gang, minus Luzer, was talking to Ayame, who instantly agreed to help out. Heather said, "Wow. And we didn't even beg."

The battle lines have been drawn. The Gang offers to aide Ayame Kajou, after all. Will it be enough, before Sunday, when X Prohibition is set?
Be sure to tune in to the next exciting chapter…

To be continued…