Let's review where we left off. The Gang's Aces have arrived in the manor, as they challenged Sophia Nishikinomiya to one final battle. But the four Aces have challenged other people. Steven Cooke confronts the leader of the DNC, Anna Nishikinomiya, after slugging Ayame Kajou, who knew of the secret: Anna is a vampire android, manipulated by MIO. Steven agrees and prepares for the finale.
Farra Stevens, on the other hand, has Raiki Gouriki in her hands, after Asahi Sakurai bailed to find Oboro Tsukimigusa. Why? Because, if Ayame Kajou had a small gem in her body, what of Oboro? Does he have a gem, too, and likewise Gouriki?
Meanwhile, Peter Giese goes face-to-face with the head of the Nishikinomiyas, Matsukage. Peter said that his fight will be a cakewalk, even though his demon crow partner is back in New York, but he has a bad feeling of what will go down.
But as the battle progresses, Mundy and Rook, disguised as Decency Squad officers, takes a huge semi-truck full of signatures from X Prohibition, and headed to a part of town, in exchange for a mysterious gift for Sophia Nishikinomiya, whose about to go nationwide, on the biggest victory of her life. However, with The Gang in her radar, her chances are slim.
The battle continues… right now!
Episode VIII – Chapter 1: Fall of Decency (Part 2)
The Dark Master vs. the Head of Decency!
Who Shall Be Judged?
Peter warms up, as Matsukage nods, "Go ahead… Your shot, first…"
Peter snuffed, "Bah. Like I'd fall for that. Besides I'm simply smart enough to know your tricks. For an old fool, I can read you like a book."
He signaled to him, "Why don't you come to me, and see?"
Matsukage adjusted his sleeves and said, "I don't even need to ruin my Sunday's Best, since we're hours away from victory. The world will thank us for it."
"Likewise. Since we know everything about you… and even X Prohibition."
"That ridiculous rumor? Surely it's not what you think. The PMs only work for kids and teens, with such dirty urges. We adults don't need them. Don't you think that the PMs that they wear are for adults, too? Even we understand safety about sex."
"Sorry, but my sex education is ancient. I have lost track of it. But I do know how babies are made. But sadly, there's an agent I know that, with NO sex, uses a needle for a baby."
He's referring to his fellow AAW Agent from Los Angeles, Lana Kane.
He continued, "But still, how can an old man like you, give birth to such a puritan, whose body is deeply suppressed over romance?"
"I'm aware of that, according to Tsukimigusa."
"Yare yare daze. ("Good grief" or "Gimme a break") That robot of a person? All he cares about is Five Laws, run only to you."
"Hmm… So that you say."
He ran towards him and said, "I'll show you what I am!"
He prepared to punch, but Peter smirked, "You lose."
He revved his fist back and landed a swift right. But Matsukage ducked easily. He gasped, "What the-?"
Matsukage smiles, "Not bad for an old man…"
WHAM!
He lands a huge left to his gut, as Peter groaned in pain. Matsukage stepped back and said, "You see, unlike your friends, I am calm enough to know true fighting from a nice person. But you're more of a freedom fighter, than a ruthless bruiser."
"Ruthless? More like reckless." Peter said.
He kneeled down and said, "Even so, Matsukage Nishikinomiya… I won't lose to you. I came to meet Oboro Tsukimigusa's boss. And now I see him… The father of Anna."
The man smirked, as he said to Peter, "You're very bold and daring, in your size. But you know the old saying: The bigger you are… the harder you fall. History and fables repeat itself, since you're a goliath."
Peter ran towards him and threw his punches, but Matsukage dodged each assault. He then slammed his legs onto his ribcage and said, "ENOUGH OF YOUR NONSENSE!"
Peter was thrown down, but landed on his feet. He growled, "Bastard! What kind of power is this?"
"The one true kind of power… The power of decency and honor. My valor is to end all perversion."
"Likewise your forefathers?"
"You could say that…"
"I'm not the one into long speeches, but if what you said is true… I'll believe you. But… even if you tried to take me down, AAW is on your sorry ass. My orders, via these ero-terrorists, is to take you down. Your law is going to die… but only because a future with those PMs… it's despicable. Me, however, I chose to fight you, to learn more. Oboro… there may be good in him."
Matsukage smirks, "Is that right? Well, I have bad news for you… the Decency Squad and its Nation Capital is always on the side of what's right. You're too nice enough to understand, deep within your heart. But you wouldn't land a punch at me…"
He dashed at him, and said, "Time to put you away… behind bars!"
He ran and threw a lethal left punch. But Peter's Phantom caught it. He gasped, as Peter said, "No, I can't. I'm too nice to ruin your pretty face… fool…"
His Phantom tossed Matsukage down and slammed him to the floor. In disbelief, Matsukage moaned, "What dark power… How did he do that?"
Peter said, "Amazed, are we?" and smirked, "You met my Phantoms, for they will decide your fate. I'm not here to kill you. Just defeat you, to send a message.
Don't piss me off…"
XXXXX
Meanwhile, Farra manages to land swift attacks on Gouriki, but the huge boy kept avoiding the attacks, managing to land body blows of his own. She started to stagger and groan, completely battered, "Damn… Asahi's bailed on me, and this guy's so huge!"
Gouriki said, "See that? You've got a lot to learn about respect. Your buddy ran away, because she's scared."
"Or… maybe she wants Tsukimigusa. Maybe because you just don't care… Asahi knows what she's doing. She'd never abandon me, even in brink of death."
She seethed, "Unlike YOU, you vampire slave!"
"Vampire? What are you saying?" He asked her, "Who are you calling a vampire?"
"Anna Nishikinomiya… Intel in AAW says that your leader is a vampire. I know, because you're going to change the future."
He grasped onto her neck and hissed, "You think so? We are making things right!"
"MIO… speaks lies!"
"Who's Mio?"
"THE VAMPIRE, YOU STUPID IDIOT!"
SOCK!
"YOU LIE!" He landed a huge punch to the face, and shouted, "You should be ashamed of yourself, lying like that! There are no vampires!"
He stretched himself and said, "I took care of you… but I'm all alone. Tsukimigusa's disabled, and Okuma and Kajou are no-shows."
"Possibly dealt with. Okuma, never met him."
"Indeed. If you'd see the full force of the Tokioka Student Council, you'd know what I'm talking about." He groaned, "But they're not here… since Kajou's after A-Fist, and Okuma's MIA. They're a disgrace to our side."
"Untrue." Farra boomed, as Gouriki was confused.
She said, "Even as allies, they're by your side. My friends abandon me, but I hold my own. Okuma and Kajou, they had their own agenda to save you… And I know that."
She prepared to fight, as Farra explained, "Only friendship is power, and the key to your success. But this, this power you possess, this Super King… It's not the way. So what if they abandoned you? They fall, pick yourself up, try again, and fight for what you believe in."
"You're nuts! Namely you forget that it was you clowns that messed up Oboro Tsukimigusa and all my men! You're violent than you are brash, and Okuma and Kajou are No-shows! They make Miss Anna's camp look bad."
He flexed, as she smirked, "It's true. Our actions are sometimes out of hand, but we go by the book. Though, our winning ways are borderline successful. You win some, you lose some. But tonight… I fight to win. Because I'm leaving this home, victorious. Oboro's dealt with, but you're next. Asahi bested you, but you never met an experienced babe like myself."
She held her punches and produced fiery wings, "Now… It's time to see if the mere little monkey can fight off a phoenix! In comparison to my power, you're but a rugged and excelled ape, Gouriki!"
She waved her arms slowly and started to chant in tongue. He thought, "This woman… What is she? Bird wings… flame aura… Mantra chants…"
She clapped her hands and whispered, "El Zen de en fuego!"
He gasped, "What is she?"
Farra smirked, as she said, "I shall give you the fires of Hell, embedded with the forces of Heaven."
She thought, "Took a beating, but was too fast for me. Looks like I need to go into my inner chi."
She responded, "Raiki Gouriki, you're fast and nimble, given the powers of Mount Fuji. But this is where you shall meet your end. Even if your friends abandon you, you fight for yourself. Should they fall, honor them. Do not be negative for your friends."
He thought, "Friends? At first, Okuma and I were hated… since he was the son of the terrorist, Zenjiro Okuma. But then, we became friends, after the hellish incident with the stalker towards Miss Anna. The guy's good, I'll give him that, and he's very useful in meetings. Sadly, he and Kajou usually are no-shows. Even if they abandon post, I respect them. She's right. I must honor them."
He charged at her and roared, "EVEN SO, I WON'T LOSE TO A FRIGGIN' AVIAN-BRED GURU LIKE YOU!"
He landed a swift punch to her face, as she moaned. She stood tall and said, "My chi has shifted. But my heart remains a flutter. You cannot tear the walls of my nest down."
She continued to pray, as her Avian meditations from the Bird Village were useful. She even honed her defensive skills, making her as strong as an oak tree. Gouriki continued to punch her, with huge lefts and rights, but Farra took the blows, like it was nothing. She was bleeding lightly, as she said, "Tall as the mighty pine… Strong as the thickest of marble… Fierce as the mighty jaguar… and Relentless as the deadly vulture… I am the Fire Phoenix, Farra Stevens!"
He continued to land blows on her, as Farra's resistance was showing results. She then thought, as she was in a crimson mask, "That's it… Keep going…"
XXXXX
Peter kept going at Matsukage, but he failed to land a swift strike. Matsukage said, as he dodged, "Nice shot… But even after one slam to the ground, I'm still persistent."
Peter growled, "HOLD STILL!"
Matsukage had the upper hand, and landed a swift strike to his neck. Peter crashed down onto the floor, as he coughed, "Damn it…"
Matsukage said, "Had enough? You still lost. Even after you fight, you're no match for the power of my family."
He struggled to get up, as Matsukage remarked, "And yet you get up…"
Peter growled, as he pointed at him, "You're good, countering my phantoms… But it's no Stand. You act like you have magical powers."
"I don't."
"Feh… You're like all the rest."
He caught his punch and said, "Now… You die, like the rest!"
His deadly instinct returned, as he was about to land a huge left to Matsukage, but halted, as he saw his hands. They were brimming in a greenish glow. He gasped, "That's…"
He recognized that power. It was the Super King abilities, in which MIO gave Kajou, Gouriki, and Oboro, a while back. So, why Matsukage, of all people?
"I already told you…" Matsukage said, "You're going to regret this. The way you push around, you're going to become hesitant and useless. You fight clean, but your body is dirty… in more ways than one."
He added, "Yes… Just like what happened to Zenjiro Okuma, years ago."
Peter gasped, as he remembered what Ayame said, a while back.
Ayame said, "A friend of mine from SOX, long before we disbanded. He was a friend of mine, a son of an ero-terrorist, and my boyfriend. Tanukichi Okuma. His father was the famous Zenjuro Okuma, until he was arrested. Okuma's life changed, when he met Anna, and denounced his dirty ways, learning that he was an outcast, being Zenjuro's son."
"Zenjiro Okuma?" Peter growled, but then snarled, "You monster!"
"Don't worry. He was a crude man… unlike you. YOUR TEN TIMES WORSE OFF!"
He produced a huge green energy shot and called out, "EMERALD BLAST!"
BLAM!
Peter gets caught dead-on in the chest, as he crashed into the wall. He was moaning in pain, as Matsukage smiled, "Well, it's been more than two minutes now, and yet… you still haven't defeated me… nor you have laid a hand on me. This is the power my daughter suddenly has. Did you like it? That fluid is actually a surge of destructive energy. It tore straight through your ghostly afterimage's chest, straight onto you. And your body is now torn to shreds."
Peter seethed, regaining consciousness, "Bastard…"
He struggled to get up, as his eyes turned black as blood. Matsukage said, "But let me reiterate. I warned you about fighting me, since my powers is fueled with justice. The stronger it becomes, the more lethal the attack it. But it dislikes anything that perverted and cruel, like your abilities. We believe in what's right, and yet I sense that you're defending Zenjuro Okuma, since he was a criminal. And yet, I hear that you've aligned with the Decency Squad's #1 Most Wanted criminal, Blue Snow.
You're the one who did this. You… and your friends! You're aligned with those perverted people who care for sexual content that is lewd and corrupt! You must be held responsible for your role of helping the dirty terrorists! All you had to do was walk away, and I would've spared your friends in your company. But you're so nice enough to not lay your hands on me. Too bad. And yet, you're standing… You're pathetic. You're nothing more than a sandbag, compared to power of the Japanese National Diet. You Americans are all alike. You make your speeches, you make your actions speak louder than words, and yet you're all the same: Brash, cocky, and too violent. Yet your morality is so below average. It's no wonder your country is failing…"
Peter stood tall and moaned, emitting a darkened aura. He said, as he held his arm, "Matsukage Nishikinomiya… You're dead. I won't kill you, but I can, at least, ruin your pathetic little face."
"Why even bother doing that? Your morales are so pure. You wouldn't dare hurt anybody through age, race, or creed. But no matter what, you're still gonna fall down and fail. One more chance to try at me… and then, you're going to jail… where you belong, you phantom warlock."
He chose not to fight, as Matsukage smirked, "Yes. You surrender, right? You wanted to see my full potential, when you met Tsukimigusa, but now… even nice guys finish last."
Peter glares at a confident Matsukage, in a menacing stance, and stated to him, "Listen… No one ever said that Peter Giese is a nice guy.
I beat the shit out of people, if I want to, only if they piss me off; some are even in the hospital.
I had idiot thugs wanting to best me, and do what they want, for no good reason; so I taught them a lesson… and they never showed their ugly faces, again.
If I go to a restaurant, and the food's bad, I made it a policy to stiff them with the bill; that usually happens, since there are cooks that ruin good food."
He clutched his fist and growled, "But… even a bastard like me… knows what true evil is all about. TRUE EVIL! And are those who use the weak to their own game, and crush them underfoot, when they're through! Especially your own daughter, the student body of Tokioka, and innocent people!"
He pointed at him and boomed, "And that is exactly what you and your wife have done! Isn't it? And your goons hide you from the law, the victims, and the consequences! That's why…"
He roared, brushing his bangs, with his left hand, "I WILL JUDGE YOU MYSELF!"
Matsukage smirked, "I'm evil? You're wrong, unfortunately. In this battle, there are winners and losers. And the winners are the last ones standing. Evil is always the loser. It's the taste of victory that the justice consumes. And how you win in battle… IS IRRELEVANT!"
He landed a huge right hook towards Peter. He dodged the punch, running up the wall. Peter delivers a right kick to him, but Matsukage counters it with a takedown. He slams his chest with a left jab, and Peter lands on the wall, and finally snaps. He giggles evilly, as Matsukage added, "And, as always, the loser is also the one who suffers. Because you have failed, time and time again… only to realize that you could not best me. Losers are always evil."
He shone his hands and said, "Time to finish you off!"
He prepared his finishing move, as Peter groaned, "Really? I'm a loser, and I'm evil?"
Matsukage said, "That's right. You lose!"
He charged at Peter, about to land another Emerald Blast. Peter then boomed, dissipating in the shadows, "Then let me show you…"
"Emerald BLAST!"
BLAM!
Matsukage lands a complete shot at Peter's chest, causing him to scream in pain. But then, he was vaporized into black shadows. Matsukage gasped, "What? Another one of his parlor tricks? No one is able to counter my Emerald Blast!"
Peter appeared from behind him, and roared, "…JUST HOW EVIL YOU ARE!"
His Day of Wrath awoke. Day of Wrath, also known as Ikarinohi, is Peter's ultimate ability. It's triggered, once his Darkness Shadow at its peak, or when on the verge of death or defeat. This ability is an insta-kill technique, turning his fists into heavy rocks, and his chops as double-edged blades. However, following his victories over Chelsea and Lubbock, two years ago, his bloodlust for the suffering increases; but his killing instinct, which triggers him to fatally defeat his foe, decreases. One major setback to his attack: once he starts, he won't stop, until he's satisfied of his bloodlust.
Another Phantom appeared and grasped Matsukage from behind, by the neck. He strangled him and shouted, shaking him in the air, "ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAAAAAAAAAAH!"
Another Phantom appeared and landed a swift right hook to Matsukage's face, nearly shattering it. Both Phantoms landed a Dual Chaos Fist towards Matsukage, landing a barrage of punches all over his entire body, leaving only bruises and welts.
"ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA-ORA!"
They stopped and vanished, as Peter ran forward, with his arms behind his back. He roared, leaping up, "I'LL TEACH YOU JUSTICE! FOR THE FUTURE!"
KAPOW!
"AND MY WRATH!" He yelled out, landing a severe dropkick to Matsukage's chest.
Matsukage was sent flying, and went through a huge window.
SMASH!
He plummeted, through the glass window, and moaned in his final words, "That… was… incredible power…"
PLOP!
Luckily, Matsukage landed on a huge bush, breaking his fall, preventing his death.
[Matsukage Nishikinomiya – Defeated]
Peter calmed down and brushed his hands off, "So much for a cakewalk. You got good strength, I'll give you that. I never expected the mentor being stronger than the follower. You caught me by surprised, earlier. You nicked me in the chest, and gave me such a show of speed. I'm glad I'm not that weak than Oboro Tsukimigusa… but, with proper training and discipline, he could be more savage than I am. That was a close call."
He walked away, as he said, "Well, I'm spent. I got to know Matsukage Nishikinomiya… but how he got powers, baffles me. He believes in righteousness… I sometimes believe it, since I'm against the lewd."
"That is not true, Peter Giese," Fuwa suddenly appeared, as she said, "I see I arrived too late."
"You. Cyborg girl in seaweed hair." He said, "What the hell do you want? And what do you mean?"
Fuwa said, "Well, you said that they fight for what is right, and you know the truth behind Anna Nishikinomiya."
"From Countess Kendra, and from Rook… They both have leads on Anna Nishikinomiya. But what do you mean not true about their ways?"
Fuwa explained, as she processed, "The odds of Anna Nishikinomiya succeeding are increased at 5 to 1, and it's because these smart fools get drunk on their own righteousness. Your performance towards Matsukage was brilliant, and it made me think. Anna Nishikinomiya is brainwashed to do anything, as long as it's deemed "righteous". I'm certain she would even kill people for "Justice". Without any doubt, and with a smile on her face."
"That's just BS. No person can have such victory, towards such a person."
"You said she is an android… right?"
"Possibly."
"But yes, someday, she is doomed to fall. And in my future, Anna is alive, and under a satanic rule of righteousness. This MIO you speak off… She could be responsible for the deaths of many, and the extinction of humanity. That is why I was built, to preserve life, and to protect humanity. But that failed, and I was sent to 2017, to stop this. On this day, X Prohibition passes. And with it, the end of the world."
Peter gasped, "What did you say?"
He contacted Mizuki and called, "Miz! It's Peter! Job's done on Matsukage, but… grave news…"
Mizuki said, from the radio, "Copy that. What's wrong?"
Peter explained to her what Fuwa said, as the Nishikinomiyas and the DNC are brainwashed by MIO. They are the good guys like them, only for anti-lewdness. He stated, "I'm going to assist Farra, once I find her. Asahi's somewhere, and Steven can handle Anna, alone."
Fuwa remarked, "Don't bother. Your war is far from over. The only thing you can do is stop the insanity, by killing MIO. Your body may have been defiled, beyond repair, time and time again, inside our minds. Justice is always the answer…"
She suddenly smiled and said, "You are the true saviors of the future."
Peter nodded and said, "Thank you, Fuwa."
She walked away, as Peter contacted Mizuki, "Miz, I'm done here. Farra and Steven can handle themselves. I'll find Asahi and head back to New York."
Mizuki said, "You may need Farra's help. She's busy with Gouriki. But also, not without Mundy and Rook. We need all the help. Heather, Luzer, and I will watch over from behind the scenes."
She added, "Oh, and Peter… Come home soon. I love you."
Peter nodded, and said, "Thanks, babe. I'll find Asahi, and meet with Farra and the others. Steven Cooke will handle Anna, alone. I have a good feeling about this. Giese out."
Meanwhile, on the open road, Mundy and Rook were driving down the street, accompanied by a few squad cars. They arrived at the loading bay, as more men in white uniforms appeared. Rook said, "Oh, boy… More Decency Squad members…"
One guard called out, "There are the signatures! Men, get to unpacking!"
They rushed in, as Mundy asked, "Huh?"
He and Rook stepped out, as the men in white quickly ran in and out of the huge truck, taking and switching the cargo. One man in white said, "Excellent work, men. We have what we need for our this law."
Mundy barked, "OY! What the bloody hell are you doing?"
Rook asked, "Yeah! Why are you taking the signatures? This is for-!"
"X Prohibition? I'm aware of that, obviously." He said in a familiar voice, "You must excuse my rudeness. But the men you see are my men."
He removed his hat, showing brown hair, "And don't worry. I'm on your side, friends."
Mundy asked, "Wait… Who are you?"
Percival bowed and said, "Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Percival Gaynes, Feral Beauty. FBI."
Mundy and Rook gasped in horror, as Percival barked, "Oh, come now! You guys know me well! I'm on your side, idiots!"
Rook said, "Oh, man… FBI?! AAW's in trouble… on the double… Anna has the FBI… and our plans are rubble! FBI on Sophia's hands! We're defeated, without any bands!"
Percival asked, "Wait a minute… AAW? Oh… So, you're from AAW."
Mundy said, as he shook his hand, "Oscar Gooden. Mates call me Mundy. I'm a special agent from Interpol."
Percival smiled, "An Aussie from ICPO. I've heard of your performance in Imperial Lobby. Nice to meet a big leaguer."
Rook introduced himself, "My name's Reginald Hadigan the 3rd, Rook, for short. I'm AAW C-Class, and a friendly sort."
He showed his badge, and said, "Mundy knows who I am… but why not you, sport?"
Percival gulped, as he saw Rook's badge. He said, as Rook put it away, "Uh, yeah… Nice to see you…"
He thought, "Crap. This blonde fruit is with them?"
Mundy asked, "We have a few questions to ask."
Rook stated, "I go first. Permit me to ask, but why are you in Decency Squad uniforms?"
Percival said, putting his glasses on, "I should ask you the same thing, being in white uniforms, also. Well, Neptuneman said that we have to make sure these signatures are destroyed, since Sophia Nishikinomiya's law is bullshit. My men had the Decency Squad detained. They're tied up, about to head to Prison Island. And we all wear the uniforms and PMs of these bad boys… … …so the others wouldn't grow suspicious."
Mundy said, "That's debatable. We were obeying-."
"Ayame Kajou? Don't worry. We got here first, but we overheard of your little mission. So, we agreed to help. We're in the process of switching the signatures with Kajou's surprise gifts. We didn't peek, you know. She doesn't mind."
Eri said, in her uniform, "Sir, the next truck should be coming this way. The first truck's packed, and now, truck #2 is in preparations."
Percival nods, "Thank you, Eri."
He said, "This beauty is Eri, she's my partner."
Eri bowed, "How do you do?"
Percival said, "Eri, I want you to meet my wife's newfound allies. Interpol Agent Oscar Gooden, and C-Squad Agent Rook Hadigan the 3rd."
Mundy smiled, "Charming lady."
Eri blushes, as she said, "Thank you, ICPO Agent. My name is Eri – Experimental Robotic Intern, from Feral Beauty."
She bowed and stood straight, making whirring noises. Mundy gasped, "A robot?"
Percival said, "Oh, yes. She's my partner and ally."
Rook smiled, "And so well-crafted."
Percival stated, "That's because she was built by Feral Beauty, courtesy of the Sawachika Grant."
Eri smiled, "The master is so nice, but he does get a little hotheaded."
Mundy sighed, "So I heard…"
Percival shouted at her, "I AM NOT HOTHEADED! AND WOULD YOU QUIT SAYING "MASTER"?"
Rook said, "Please, calm down. She is just modest… and such blonde hair…"
Eri blushed, "Thanks… I guess…"
Rook grinned, "Now, since we have met, permit me to ask for your panties?"
Eri smiled and said, "Sorry. That's classified."
Rook was stunned. Mundy sighed, "It's not what you think. He wants to know material in women's underpants."
Eri said, "Well, you can Google it. It's helpful information."
Rook moaned, "I tried that, but the internet knows me too much."
Rook was typing in Google, with the keyword: Women's panties. And then typed panties, dozens of times. But he gets blocked by a small screen that shows a man in closed eyes and an emotionless face, crossing his arms in an X. He says "No." in a boring voice. Rook was flabbergasted, being that he was banned from the server, blamed as a pervert.
Rook cried, "Why do bad things happen to me, when all I wanted is panties, and how the unique pairs are made? Lace, lingerie, vinyl, cloth, ANYTHING! I WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?!"
Percival said, sarcastically, "Uh… ee-yeah…"
He said, "Anyways, since we packed the first truck, we have to depart and deliver the gifts to Sophia."
Mundy asked, "You drive stick?"
"No. I don't." Percival said, "I… uh… am bad, behind the wheel… but I do experience road rage…"
Eri said, "Agent Gaynes got his driver's license, two years ago, weeks after The Gang left to train. But it was revoked, days later, after he had his moments of road rage reemerged. He's been attending Driver's Ed, but failed, every month."
Percival was annoyed, as Mundy said, "That's okay, mate. I'll drive."
Percival said, "Thanks, man. Eri, you and Rook take truck two. My men will do the rest. How many signatures are we looking at?"
Rook replied, "About 400,000 signatures."
Percival cried, "Four hundred thousand for one school?!"
Mundy said, "No, for numerous schools."
Rook added, "But only for the top morality schools. If the law passes, it's over."
Percival said, "And that's why we have a present for Sophia. So, anyways, Rook, is it? You drive?"
Rook smiled, "Only for the BattleVan. This truck, I don't mind."
Percival said, "Good. Eri, you take shotgun. I don't want Mr. Pervert clawing up your skirt, while you drive."
Rook cried, "HEY! THAT'S MEAN!"
Percival and Mundy left to truck #1, as Percival contacted on his radio, "Kotoha, it's Percival. Your men take the third truck incoming. Eri and AAW Agent Hadigan will be on truck 2. Agent Gooden and I will be the first dispatch."
Kotoha replied, via radio, "Yes, sir. Be careful."
He gave Mundy some PMs, and said, "Put these on. It's legit, but we don't want you to be caught, without one. They won't suspect a thing."
Mundy said, "Cor gear!"
Percival said, "It's good for radio contact. However, perversion I chose to stay away from. I have a wife, you know."
Mundy was in the wheel, as he said, "Well, one thing left to do… Time to go save the future!"
Percival sat beside him, and they buckled up. They drove away, as Eri waved goodbye to them. She gave Rook a PM and said, "You're free to contact your partner, on these. Wear it on your neck and wrists."
Rook asked, "Uh, why do I have to wear these?"
Eri responded, "Because if you're not wearing one, the others will question you, and you'll be found out. Also, Percival's orders. Plus, the neck devices are disabled, to avoid recording."
They resumed to work, as they were swapping the signatures for a surprise from Kajou. The first truck left the loading dock, as Rook help pack in the second truck.
"Hey, I never asked… What did Kajou pack into the cargo?" He asked Eri.
Eri replied, "That's classified. Apparently, the box is labelled "DO NOT OPEN". The boxes that had the signatures also say that."
Rook smirked, "Ah, yes… the Bait and Switch maneuver. Classic Kajou."
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Gouriki, meanwhile, continued to pummel Farra, who's still being bloodied. She remains still, as Gouriki cried, "WHY WON'T YOU FIGHT BACK? YOU KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO LOSE!"
"I am… But not because of what you say…" She said, staggering a bit, "All you're doing in delaying the inevitable… as the flames are about to burn you alive…"
Down on her feet, drops of blood surround both feet of Gouriki, landing a small drop on his left shoe. He stopped punching, and then held his fists, "Aagh… What is your blood made of, tabasco sauce?"
Farra smirked, "Right on cue… Feel it!"
Gouriki's hands were burning, as Farra said, "Yes… Burn from my blood? The Flare Cell I possess, it represents heat and power. You could say my blood's made of jalapeño…"
An echo made, as a male beast voice cried out, "Jalapeño! …peño! …peño! …peño!"
She continued, "Call it my Hell-apeño Course. As you were punching me, my Zen increased, as my anger is expelled from excess blood inside me. Enough to burn alive an innocent thug, trying to knife me! Even if you stab my heart out, the blood melts your blade, and I regenerate my entire wounds. I'm hot-blooded, but it's muy calienté, compared to Super King!"
Gouriki seethed, as he moaned, "You little… Superhot blood? It's like lava!"
Farra smiled, "Whatever you have, inside you, I'm going to rip it out. Asahi bailed, but I figured it out. What's inside you? Even so, if I have to melt down your pink panties, your uniform, and your skin, I will. What you are isn't a soldier for what's right… YOU are a puppet to MIO."
She posed and prepared, "Allow me to open your eyes, monkey boy."
Farra's plan to stop Gouriki has worked. But what does she mean by "What's inside him"?
And what of Steven Cooke? He's one step closer to Anna Nishikinomiya, the android/vampire slave of MIO…
Stay tuned to find out…
To be continued…