Remember last time? Chazz Princeton is locked away in jail, and refuses to come out. Why? Because he's in possession of an evil spirit. After many failed attempts to plea and beg him to leave, it comes down to one more source of plan: he'll leave, by force! Rook and Chazz prepare to square off, as Rook plans to remove him from his cell.

Rook brimmed in a dark aura, holding his cane sword. Chazz stared at him, as he huffed, "Hmph. Gimme a break."

His aura shone, as he prepared to fight. Chazz gasped, as he saw a man, similar to Rook, only demonic, with muscles and pale skin.

"This is?" Chazz gasped, as Asahi cringed in fear, and Peter smirks.

"Impressive, my friend?" Rook said, "I have the ability to spirit bend."

Peter added, "That's right. Agent Rook also has an evil spirit. And he looks forward to fighting your spirit! And unlike your spirit, he moves his own will!"

Rook's aura moved, as he approached Chazz, armed with his cane, "It's partake a name that I took. I dub my evil spirit… Humming Rook!"

SLASH!
Rook swung his cane at Chazz, planting him into the wall, trapped in binds, made of fiery willow wisps.

"It's hot…" Chazz groaned, trapped and bound from his wrists and neck, "That evil spirit, it's burning me alive… What are these evil spirits?"

Rook prepares the final blow, and swung his sword down. But he was deflected by a fist from a purplish muscular creature with bulbous lips, weird eyes, and a lumpy head. Asahi gasped, as she cringed, "YAGH! UGLY!"

Peter smirked, "Right on cue. So, that's his evil spirit. It's finally showed up, and the fact that it's shown itself is very clear! It's incredibly strong!"

The monster from inside Chazz chuckled, as Chazz said to Rook, "Let's do this!"

Episode XXI – Chapter 2: The Ojama Heart!
The Creature inside the Shell!

The creature clasped onto Rook's neck, as he groaned, "Ungh… What power… I can't believe he was able to make it manifest like that. Well done…"

Chazz said, "Your evil spirit is impressive, too."

He said to Peter, "So, tell me, fatass… How do you even know about these evil spirits?"

Peter said, "In due time."

Rook said, "Agent Giese, when you asked me to get Mr. Princeton out of his jail cell, I plan on going easy on the boy, for Agent Sakurai. But now, I feel like something inside me wants to see, but now I chose to lie! If one misstep we make, would lead to all of us in danger, with his tremendous power! I am now reconsidering this offer, at this very hour! Tell me when to stop, if not I'll use force! If NO, this boy goes to the hospital, of course!"

Peter barked, "Like I said, do what you gotta do! I want him OUT of that fucking cell!"

Rook roared, as he held his cane sword straight, "YES, SIR!"

His blade shone a dark aura, and he swung at him, in a diagonal strike, firing off a very dark stream of ghost fire. "Octave Style – TEMPO BIND!"

SNAP!
Chazz was caught in a whip of dark embers, and was bound by a rope of said black fire. The fires pulled Chazz onto the bars, slamming him repeatedly into the metal bars.

"What is with this heat? Fire is not black!" The police chief cried.

The policeman cried, "Yeah, what the hell is this guy? NONE OF THIS MAKES ANY SENSE!"

Asahi pleaded to Peter, "That's enough! Peter, you're going to kill Chazz!"

Peter said, "Exactly! If he plans to not leave this cell, that's the only option left! Now, be a good girl and let me finish with we started, okay?"

Chazz was suffocating, as he moaned, "I can't… breathe… This guy… He's… He's too strong… for me… But I have to… fight back…"

Asahi cried, "OH, NO! Chazz is dying!"

Peter said, "He's losing his breathing, which causes the spirit inside to weaken."

He stated to Chazz, "And now that you're bound by our grip, it's time we tell you about this creature, this evil spirit! This… is the truth: This may look like an evil spirit, but it's far from it! You have what nobody else have conjured! Long ago, when you were in Duel Academy, you experienced a power like no other. They are called "Spirit Callers". And since you possess your spirit partners, from long ago, your Ojamas have fused, within age, forming the most savage Ojama of them all! This Spirit Partner, in which you believe is an evil spirit, is actually a powerful vision, created by your own life energy! Because of the heart of the cards that you possess, alongside your former allies of the Academy of Light, the Ojama's will forever stand by your side! The Ojama Trio is now and forevermore… OJAMA HEART!"

Chazz gasped, "Ojama… Heart?"

Rook said, "Remember Aesop's fable… The cold wind made the traveler pull his coat tighter… but the heat forces him to admit defeat! Ready to leave, Princeton?"

Chazz growled, "I said it before… I'm staying!"

He was being pulled in, as he was struggling to break free. He roared, "I despise those Ojamas, from the very beginning, but I grew to make them my friends… NOT ONCE I have bested Jaden Yuki, since that jerk stole Alexis away from me! Because of that heartache, I keep hurting people out of vengeance and hate! Until that stops, I'm staying here! It's nice to meet The Chazz in-person… but if you keep making me beg and plead and cry… … …YOU LOSE!"

Chazz kicked the table, flying over to a toilet. The toilet smashed into pieces, as water started to spill out. The water extinguished the flames, as Ojama Heart reappeared and socked Rook in the face, sending him to the wall. He moaned, "How did he-? Impressive…"

Chazz roared, "YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE, WILLY! NOW, YOU'RE GOING TO PAY!"

The Ojama Heart flexed in various muscle poses, and ripped the bars off the cell. Chazz called out, as the Ojama Heart rushed towards Rook, "ALRIGHT, BASTARD! DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU!"

The Ojama Heart swung his iron bar high and swung down onto Rook. Rook shrieked, "NOT THE HAIR! NOT THE HAIR! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

But he turned around, and the Ojama halted its attack, nearing the head. He smiled, "Just kidding."

Chazz yelled, "WHAT THE HELL? Why did you suddenly turn your back on me? WE'RE NOT DONE HERE!"

He walked off and said, holding his cane in his hand, "Agent Giese, mission complete… Mr. Princeton is out of his cell."

Chazz gasped, as he didn't believe it. He stepped out of his cell, after going over the edge. Peter nodded, as he saluted, "Great work, Rook. Job well done."

Chazz asked, "What-? I don't…"

He looked around, as he sighed, "I lost again… Damn it… Bastion, all over again… Now what? You got me. I can't believe I fell for your trick."

Rook said, "Not exactly. I did have every intention of sending you to the hospital. But you're stronger than I expected… not nearly in A-Squad level…"

Chazz huffed, "If I kept going, I'd kill you with that steel rod, and ruin your good looks, right?"

Rook replied, "Wrong. Even if you did try to lambast me, my sword would've sliced it to pieces. Do not underestimate the powers of Humming Rook; Reginald Hadigan the 3rd. And I had every detail to put you in traction. I give you my word."

Peter said, "The powers that Rook has are the same as yours and Asahi's. If you want to learn more about this evil spirit… You have to leave this jail!"

Chazz threw the bar down, as Peter escorted him to outside. The policemen were in fear and shock, as they were powerless to stop them, since they have destroyed property from inside the jail. That's The Gang's #1 M.O. – They're ALWAYS reckless.

Asahi was hugging Chazz, as everyone was outside. Rook sighed, "Thank goodness… I'm glad this ordeal is over."

Peter said, "As for the destruction we caused, it's on Triple H's bill. Scarlet Riley wants payback on him, for the WANTED signs he created. So, it's coming out of his wallet. I gave her the call, and said that it's taken care of. But if we do something like that, again, it's coming out of our wallets."

He kicked the trashcan and roared, "FUCKING CONTROL FREAK!"

Chazz grumbled, "Will you let go of me, you bitch?"

Asahi let go and said, "Okay~! Sorry… I didn't mean to worry."

He said, "I know… and thanks for worrying about me…"

He asked Peter, "Hey, Giese, is it? You know about these powers, and my Spirit Callers, these Ojamas… How do you even know I have this sort of power?"

Peter explained, "Well… There are times we can talk about it, here… But it's best to talk about it, privately, somewhere else. See, after my call to my boss, Scarlet Riley, I made another phone to an old friend, and she said to meet us at the café, blocks from here, due northeast. We'll talk about it, there. And then, you'll know the truth… Chazz Princeton."

They walked together, as he added, "We can always have a bite to eat, minus the violence. I have had the crave for food, since I arrived. And I held my own."

Chazz smirked, "You chose to fast, until you get rid of me, did you?"

Peter responded, "Not really… But I did eat, this morning, before I came here."

Chazz growled, "Fatass…"

At AAW-New York, Scarlet Riley got the phone call from Big Cass, her superior.

"Yes, sir? Uh-huh… Right… They destroyed a toilet, steel cell bars, and harbored so many items into Mr. Princeton's cell… I understand… If that is the case, send it in care of Triple H. That asshole will get comeuppance for the WANTED posters of The Gang."

Big Cass spoke, over the phone, "You know… It's been long since I heard of him, before I got the cushy job. I had Enzo sent over to New Jersey, to start a new wing, since Jersey Shore is getting haywire. Agents Gooden and Dunn are already there, setting it up. In the meantime, I want your best to assist me on an issue in West Plaza. A local asylum needs your help, from a Mr. Minoru Kokubunji. Says here that the boy wants help of a bizarre situation. His assistant, Yuzuki, is acting strange. And we need to check out what caused it."

Scarlet asked, "Bizarre situation? What of?"

Big Cass said, "Well, for the higher part, it says here that Yuzuki is doing strange stuff, like killing patients with a deadly narcotic that puts people to sleep… but not the drowsy medicine stuff. I'm talking about sedatives."

Scarlet replied, "How ya doin'?"

Big Cass barked, "The permanent kind! Worst of it is that she has no recollection of this thing."

She gasped, "Permanent… seda-. THIS YUZUKI GIRL KILLS PATIENTS, AND SHE HAS NO CLUE HOW? That is bizarre!"

She saluted, "Yes, sir! I'll have my best men, on the job! Agents Dunn and Gooden are with Enzo Amore, while Agents Giese and Rook are on a routine mission with Agent Sakurai. So… I have Agents Stevens and Cooke on the job!"

Big Cass said, "Heavy hitters. Good luck. Because you're so gonna need it…"

He hung up, as Scarlet growled, "What's that supposed to mean? HELLO? HELLO!"

She sighed, "Great…"

Farra appeared by the doorway and said, "So, asylum goes crazy, huh?"

Scarlet roared, "DID I ASK YOU TO EAVESDROP?"

Farra replied, "Yeah, Miss Archer never bothered to build lead walls in the building. No wonder she's a cheap hag…"

Scarlet added, "…who, in turn, has already escaped custody in Prison Island, and is located in Los Angeles, as we speak… because of Agent Archer's coma, after a mission gone awry. TELL ME SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW!"

Farra said, "If you're going to find Steven, he's already left to train, since he's upset over Michelle's death."

Scarlet replied, "I'm sorry you knew… from that seaweed girl fembot… But I never knew she mistook Miss Kajou for MIO. And now that the drama of the DNC has subsided, it's time we move on. Also, if you meet with that douchebag of a silent killer, tell him to suit up. You two have a mission."

Farra saluted, "Yes, ma'am."

XXXXX

At Straight and Narrow, in The Gang's apartment building, Steven was sitting on the roof, meditating, as he was wearing only his pants. He felt a dark disturbance, as he sensed a woman of long black hair and vampire fangs. Her body was coated in a shadowy aura, as she held up a red diamond in her hands. She hissed in whispers, "A… Fist… must… suffer…"

Steven opened his eyes and gasped. He growled, "MIO…"

Farra appeared on the roof and said, "So, this is where you've been… Worried about you."

He said to her, "Why don't you get lost? I don't need your taunts at me…"

She replied, "I'm not here to-. You know what, never mind. Scarlet summons you. I'm joining."

"Why?"

"Because… 1) she says so, and 2) you've got to get over what happened, months ago… MIO is gone, but her awakening is possible. Plus, I'm upset, too, knowing that someone we know is dead. Michelle… She didn't have to die."

"That's what it is… Michelle was a trusted ally, until tragedy befell her. That Fuwa girl… She didn't have to suffer, learning of this future…"

"Yeah. But this Dr. Wyler, her creator. She was built, ten years from today. She's good, but… How she knew of MIO, and why the future was drastically altered, I'll never know."

He huffed, "Leave me alone."

She said, "NO! Not without you! I need your assistance, for this mission!"

He turned to her and shouted, "Farra! Listen to me! I promised Tanukichi Okuma that we'll stop MIO, avenging Ayame Kajou! It's been six months now, and we're not making any progress! MIO is somewhere, and if we let her live, Michelle and Kajou's deaths will be in vain!"

Farra yelled, "MIO had nothing to do with Michelle's death!"

She panted, as she explained, "I heard from Rook… Mio didn't kill her… because Michelle's breathing had worsened… and she died in a wreck, near the Atlantic… But her body wasn't found."

"That proves it. MIO took her body, and made her a slave. I can tell, since she uses her gems to revive the dead."

"MIO's been gone, since she consumed Anna Nishikinomiya! There's no way in hell!"

She approached him and sniffled, "Steven… Listen to me… What happened is the past… Michelle's gone, and we can't let it get to us!"

"I don't need to care about her death. I want to avenge it… MIO or NO MIO…"

Farra blushed, as she was crying. He held her, as she sniffled, "You… stupid asshole…"

She hugged him, as he whispered, "I'm sorry… Steven Cooke will try… and not focus on the death of one of our own… But… If this happens to one of our friends… I won't forgive them, for ousting one of us…"

Farra continued to weep, as he asked, "Uh, Farra? You can let go, now…"

She didn't listen… Farra was still crying in Steven's chest.

"I can't, now…" she thought, "His heart-scarred chest and washboard abs… I wished Percival had that…"

She was crying, but couldn't help but caress onto her once-crush.

He groaned, "Seriously, would you let me go? I'll go! I'll go!"

Chazz Princeton joins The Gang, as mysteries continue to spread. Meanwhile, Steven and Farra head to the Asylum to stop Yuzuki from a murder spree.
Be sure to tune in to the next chapter…

To be continued…