As the struggles against the evils of the Moji Mikisa continue, simply put the arrival of the Jewel Women, June, Beth, and Emily finally arrive in Rome. Before finding the friends of Steven Nevins, they've decided to go for lunch, at a local restaurant. But…

"WHAT THE HECK IS THIS SUPPOSED TO BE?" Beth shouted.

She grabbed the waiter and barked, "You think this is some joke, huh? My spaghetti is all black!"

June cried, "Beth, compose yourself!"

Beth was served black spaghetti, and she was livid, because she thought it was ruined.

The waiter said, "No-no-no, madam, not at all. This is our specialty, al nero di seppia; it is a classic pasta dish with squid ink, hence the color."

Emily gagged, "Squid ink?!"

The waiter said, "It's-a quite delicious!"

June said, "You don't say… I'll have what she's having."

Emily added, "ME, TOO!"

The waiter said, "Right away, ladies."

He left, as a guy in orange hair and a black shirt was eating some linguini, sans onions. He was with a girl in long blue hair, in a canary yellow blouse and dark blue skirt.

The girl in blue said, "Where's Subaru?"

The boy huffed, "Hell if I know…"

Episode XIV – Chapter 1: The Warriors of the Past!
Enter the Chosen Choujin!

Beth takes a taste of her pasta, as June and Emily are served theirs. Beth said, "SAY, THIS IS DELICIOUS!"

The waiter sighed in relief, as June took a bite, "Hmm, she's right…"

Emily replied, "Amazing… Never have I had such authentic Italian cuisine."

They were in bliss, as the boy in orange said, "Get a load of those losers…"

The girl in blue said, "Hm. I don't know. Somehow they look familiar."

"This used to be a place for refinement. Nowadays, they just let anyone come here."

Beth asked, "Hmm?"

June asked, "Was that man referring to us?"

The boy said, "Look at her, the one in glasses. She's pretty, but with nerd specs… Reminds me of Shigure…"

The girl laughed, "Oh, come now."

The boy said, "In any case, this is a place of romance… and I'm glad she is dead…"

The girl smirked, "Amen, brother."

Beth roared out, "OH, NO! DID THAT BLASTED PUMPKINHEAD AND HIS GIRLFRIEND INSULT MY SISTER?!"

June said, "He's harmless, but he's such a jerk."

Emily replied, "Just be casual on this bozo. Besides, the woman in blue hair is a geek."

The girl gasped, "GEEK?!"

The boy said, "Ignore them. Like I said, this place is for refined people, and not hicks like these three stooges."

Beth cried, "AAAAAAGH! I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT I AM HEARING!"

June shushed her and said, "Oh, quiet down! Eat your spaghetti."

Beth was having her lunch, as she moaned, "I can't believe they don't know us, like some tourists. They're tourists, too! Disgusting!"

She held up her fork and held up strands of squid-ink spaghetti, and inhaled her breath. The three spaghetti strands turned into straight pre-cooked spaghetti.

Beth smiled, "ESP Perk di Seppia. This should stick into that furball's face for a spell."

The boy wasn't looking, as Emily said, "Fire away, Beth!"

She flung the spaghetti towards the boy. But he grabbed a fork and caught it with three pieces of penne. The girls gasped in horror, as the boy flung the pasta back, towards them. Emily caught the returning pasta with a wineglass full of punch, piercing through the glass, on each end. The fluid didn't spill over, as Beth sucked the spaghetti out.

June gasped, "What was that? How did he do that?"

Beth thought, "I'm sure of it. Ty Ko Ky… But how?"

The waiter called to the boy, "Excuse me, but you have a phone call from a Miss Michelle Nevins, Mr. Kyo Sohma."

Kyo said, "Who? Oh, yeah. We're supposed to meet here… but Subaru's running late."

The waiter said, "My apologies, sir, but Miss Nevins has a guest with her."

Kaname huffed, "It's her… Why didn't she say so, in the first place?"

Kyo said, "Whatever. That old bat has a lot of explaining to do. I'll be right there."

June whispered, "They know Auntie Michelle?"

Beth cried, "Wait a minute! These two are the ones we're supposed to find?"

Meanwhile, in a huge white building in America…
This is the Speedwagon Foundation, located in Washington D.C.. This complex was built, in 1910, with funds from the ample Speedwagon fortune, compliments of Robert Speedwagon. Here, all manners of science, medicine, archeology, and more are generously funded and exhausted in researched for the benefit of all humankind. But the foundation also hounds a darker purpose… one to unlock the secrets behind Mount Fuji's powerful diamonds.

Percival walked in with Hotaru, accompanied by a few scientists, as he was in view of the stone statue remains of Helaviento. It was being bathed in ultraviolet lamps, in a small chamber, to make sure that she doesn't escape or anything. Percival and Hotaru wore protective helmets, as they were watching the tests. A snake enters the chamber, and slithered over to the stone remains. It landed on the stone's side, and turned into stone, as well.

One scientist cried, "This snake absorbed into the stone! Helaviento still isn't dead! Her body is defending herself, somehow! We have to find a way to weaken it!"

A second scientist said, "This can't be! The UV lights are powerful enough to kill her!"

A third scientist said, "The monster feeds on jeweled vampires! Immortal, for all we know! What are we supposed to do?"

The second scientist said, "Do not worry, Mr. Gaynes, Miss Speedwagon. As long as the UV lights are shining upon her, she will remain petrified in there and compose no threat to us."

They took off their helmets, as Percival said, "You're right. I like how this is going. But I wish there was another way…"

Moments later, Hotaru show a slide of Helaviento's ruins, before she was awakened. Hotaru said, "See those? These pictures were taken in a cave, originally when we found Helaviento. Inspect them, carefully."

They gasped, as it showed a field of colorful gems, all corrupt, and on the stone tablet, three demonic faces were on the tablet. One scientist spotted the fourth one, below, with only wavy hair.

"If that's Helaviento, down there, who are the others?"

The top face has three horns, the middle face has a spiky horn on his forehead, and the bottom one has a unicorn horn. Hotaru explained, "According to Von Stroheim, the Germans have found another stone pillar, at an undisclosed location in the European continent. Their faces are stacked together, horizontally, like a ranking system. Speaking historically, I would theorize that this indicates their ranks."

Percival said, "So, the top head, with three horns, solidifies that it is the strongest there is."

Hotaru said, "Miss Nevins has taken her nieces and Miss Maynard to Italy. Von Stroheim said to go there, to find someone who can help us."

She pondered, "But… These three friends are allies… to the man who mysteriously disappeared – Steven Nevins."

XXXXX

At Rome, June & Emily glared down at Kyo and Kaname, by the fountain. Beth was with Michelle, as she was feeding the pigeons.

Hotaru narrated, "They go by their names: Kyo Sohma, Subaru Mikage, and Kaname Chidori. They were allies to Mr. Nevins, before the events of MIO took place.

Subaru, a girl in brown hair, and wearing a blue and white blouse and skirt, pranced in, "PAGYU! Sorry I'm late~!"

Kaname said, "You're awfully late…"

Subaru said, "Sorry… Subaru was in a meeting with an old friend, you know."

Beth was feeding the pigeons, cooing with them, as Michelle said, "Beth, please… Be on your best behavior towards these girls. They may be jerks, but they have a stronger power, which eclipses The Gang's powers, combined."

Beth smiled, "The birds here are rather friendly. They seem better than those losers, DON'T YOU THINK?"

She was addressing towards the three, across the way. June and Emily were shooting daggers in their eyes. Subaru asked, "What's wrong with them?"

Kaname said, "These girls… They happen to be Mr. Nevins' daughters… except the one in chestnut blonde is Emily, June's bestie."

Emily roared, "I am NOT a bestie! That slang is deformed!"

Michelle barked, "Knock it off, all of you! The six of you better start talking to each other! We did not come all the way here for nothing!"

Kyo said, "Those two, maybe… but me, not a chance."

He explained, "Long ago, your brother, Steven Nevins, along with myself, Kaname, Subaru, and Haruna Hiyashi, help ended the evil Kagura Sohma from ruling the world in chaos and despair. This is only because she's Tohru Honda's evil puppet! I was raised by a family that shuns me, all because of a curse that Akito gave us, long before he decided to Live for the Moment. Tohru's words cut deep, until she killed an innocent preacher, after she snapped. Riddled with hate and contempt, and all for lust, greed, and power! But it's all for pain! I have never forgotten that moment! I still remember the day that Tohru made me understand, and to show compassion to others, but by the time she became evil, that's thrown out the window! There's good inside her, BULLSHIT! She's evil incarnate, and Kagura Sohma, a woman I despise, being she's all clingy to me, wants to marry me, even we're at the age of consent! That's one thing she'll never understand! In fact, you never told those girls about their father, until just recently! A true man knows history!"

Beth called, "Tell me this, true man! Are your whole family that dumb-?"

Michelle stopped Beth, "That's not true, Kyo! June and Beth didn't know a thing about Onigiri's evil rule, because Percival and I kept it all a secret."

Kyo huffed, and said, "I don't think that's any excuse. I know all about what happened with Crystal Park and Imperial Lobby. But worst of all, I know what happened to Stephanie McMahon. And I was impressed that she held her own, against Honda's evil men. While your friends were busy saving the day, you let an innocent woman die. You three weren't even there, because you were waiting for Mr. Nevins to return… until I learned the truth, from your fight with that Yatogami bitch. I wanted to see which one of you it was, so I waited with my allies. And I'm sad to say that her Ty Ko Ky abilities leave much to desire."

Beth growled, as Kyo boomed, "HER ESP PERK IS WEAK! SHE'S WORTHLESS! YOUR VICTORY OVER THE JEWEL WOMEN WAS NOTHING BUT BLIND LUCK! I REFUSE TO SIDE WITH AN ANNOYING BRAT WITH WEAK POWERS!"

Kaname cried, "Kyo, stop it! You made your point! Beth did her best, after al-!"

Beth yelled, "OH, YEAH?"

She laughed, "We're done with the nice points. You're going to be sadly embarrassed, once I'm done thrashing you, but good."

Michelle said, "Beth, no! You have much training t-."

Emily barked, "Oh, save it! Show that asshole what he gets what's coming to him! He can't besmirch and insult our heritage!"

Subaru was confused, "Eh?"

Kyo said, "Ty Ko Ky, as weak as yours, couldn't handle as much, as a delicate flower!"

Beth laughed, "Oh, yeah? Well, you couldn't even beat one of those pigeons!"

Kyo smirked, "We'll see about that."

Michelle said, "June, Emily, stand back. Beth has to learn this, alone… He may not look it, but this guy's like my brother – a Chosen Choujin."

Emily asked, "A Choujin? What's a Choujin?"

Kyo prepares, as Beth charged at him, "Are we gonna fight, or what? I'm done giving the lectures on your sob stories! So now, I'm gonna give you a prologue, thank you kindly!"

CLASP!
Beth was clasped on an innocent woman in black hair and a green dress. She was being controlled by Kyo, who said, "Pathetic… Not even I can sully myself upon thrashing a little brat like you. But you're a girl, so I'll take kindly on your chivalry, and let someone else do it for you."

Beth groaned, as she was strangled by the neck, "You… bastard! You gave this woman a kiss?"

Kyo huffed, "Ew, no! Even your psychic powers cannot read this mind of a Choujin. Sad."

Michelle said, "Girls, do not interfere. This will be a good example for Beth. She must become stronger, overpowering this guy."

The woman started to pummel Beth, and tossed her into the fountain. Kyo said, "See that? That damned rat strives to push away women, like I do. Except I control innocent and use them as tools! But I don't intend to break them, since they receive pain, and give it to me. But you haven't laid a hand on her, being you're too nice. Your father would've survived, if Kagura didn't try to eliminate him! I refuse to side with his kind, since he's super strong, while you're just a child!"

Michelle cried, "That's enough, Kyo! You've crossed the line, now!"

Beth got up and barked, "NO! Auntie Michelle, I got this! Someone like you just couldn't resist insulting my entire family! Could you?"

Kyo leapt upwards, and then said, "Like to see my abilities that will help end Kagura Sohma? It's a surefire technique!"

He held his hands tight and shouted, "Spirit of the Monkey! Grant me power!"

Beth was stunned, as he said, "Monkeys are known to be agile and acrobatic. It's too bad that you are simply emulating the Tiger, because you're of his blood! Time to teach you not to piss off the monkeys, Nevins!"

He does a triple front flip, and landed a swift kick to Beth's face. She dropped to the ground, and moaned, as Kyo said, "Not bad, kid… But you're not as strong as me. I am impressed, but just look at you… still standing, and about to cry for your Mommy!"

He held the controlled woman and said, "And now that that's done, I advise that you begone from our sight! We'll find Mr. Nevins, ourselves!"

Kaname said, "Kyo, you've gone too far! She's just a child!"

Kyo said, "A child that has weak powers. She's no match for the Monkey of the Choujin Brigade!"

Beth smirked, "And next you'll say "Even a little brat like Beth Nevins cannot overpower this superb fighter!" Now…"

Kyo boasted, "Even a little brat like Beth Nevins cannot overpower this superb fighter!"

He then gasped in shock, as the woman was sparking from her mouth. Her mouth spat out a huge white pigeon, and lunged at Kyo's mouth, facefirst. He stumbled around, with his mouth full of bird, and fell into the fountain. The pigeon got out and flew away. Kyo was soaked, as Kaname and Subaru laughed hysterically. Beth explained, "While you were grabbing that innocent woman, I filled my ESP Perk with enough energy to that pigeon, and stuffed it in her mouth. I knew you were that stupid. You either had to withdraw your secret powers, or you were just showing off."

She stated, "Your fighting style is superb, but your presentation is sloppy! So, I was right! It turns out you couldn't even beat a pigeon!"

She laughed, as Kyo was embarrassed. Kaname said, "I knew it. Kyo couldn't even beat a child, especially against someone like her, the daughter of Mr. Nevins."

June smiled, "Father's that strong, and she and I have unique powers."

They continued to talk, as Michelle sighed, "What a day…"

XXXXX

That night, everyone was in the hotel, as Kaname was sitting with Emily, playing Poker. Emily thought, "So, she's known to the world as Cicloné Azteca. If my Spanish is a bit rusty, she is known as The Aztec Cyclone. She's got good skills and smarts… but her beauty is nearly flawless. She's nice, even with or without the mask. If she were a famous wrestler in Mexico, why return to Japan?"

She held up a deck of cards, and said, "Well, let's see what she can do in a game of chance."

Kaname said, "Five-card draw, kid."

Emily said, "It's Emily, and okay. I deal."

She dealt the cards, as Kaname said, "Deal the cards right, kiddo! You know I cannot have someone cheat."

Emily smiled gracefully, "Please, milady. Emily Maynard is no cheater. You can trust me on-."

CLASP!
Kaname grabbed her wrist and shouted, "DEAL THE DAMN CARDS, AND THIS TIME WEAR SHORT SLEEVES! I know your game, you! I DESPISE PEOPLE WHO CHEAT! You think of me as a rudo, do you?"

Emily's long sleeved shirt poured out extra cards from her right sleeve. Emily giggled in embarrassment, "Ehhh… he-he-he-he-he-he-heh… Fancy that. That was just a test, Miss Chidori… I mean, Miss Azteca…"

"Such a refined woman…" Kaname said, "You should be ashamed to resort to cheating and gimmicks to best me."

Emily said, "Well, you should be thoughtful about cleanliness… This mirror is spotless!"

Kaname asked, "What mirror?"

Emily pulls up Kaname's right leg up and shouted, "THAT mirror!" as she pointed at a small mirror on her right foot. Kaname was resorting to cheating, too.

Kaname yelled, "Oh, you poco loco creep! Quit being an arrogant Brit!"

Emily shouted, "You haven't seen me, really pissed off!"

Michelle roared, "THAT'S ENOUGH! CALM DOWN!"

They stopped fighting, as June sighed, "Really… It's been eight hours now. Do you mind what we are waiting for?"

Subaru smiled, "Yeah. You two have been clawing each other, likewise Cat Boy and Beth!"

Kyo roared, "SHUT IT, MORON!"

Beth was relaxing in her chair, as June said, "I'm just wondering what we're waiting on."

Beth asked, "Wait… What are we waiting for?"

Suddenly, at 10:13pm, a car drives by, and parked at the entrance to the hotel. The others viewed the car, as Kyo said, "Here's your answer."

A man in a black uniform appeared in the front seat. Beth cried, "WHAT THE HELL IS A GERMAN SOLDIER DOING HERE?"

The soldier winked to them, as Kaname said, "He's a soldier guarding the stone pillar. He'll show us here, since his army is guarding the pillars, as we speak. I know it's late, but Kyo and I will accompany you there with our driver."

Beth whined, "AGAIN WITH THE GERMANS?"

As they were preparing, a woman appeared towards a stone wall. She then glowed in a dark aura. She whispered, "It's time… Soon, everything will be all set… and soon, he will come. Bethany Nevins… June Nevins… The pieces will be all played out… and I will win…"

She brimmed in energy, facing towards a stone wall with figures on the wall.

Who IS this woman? And what is she planning for the Nevins Famiy?
Be sure to tune in to the next exciting chapter…

To be continued…