Up in his office, Parker was waiting with a case of the souls he procured, inside brooches. As he waited, he looked at his watch, "Huh… She's late… I was expecting a delivery from Miss Gasai. Where did she run off to?"
It was fifteen past eight, as the department store was closed for the night. However, little did he know, Enzo Amore of AAW was confronting the pickup, Yuno Gasai. Enzo posed, as he called out, "YUNO GASAI! THIS ENDS YOU, NOW!"
Yuno snarled, "You son of a-! FINE! I kill you, only to take your blood, in MIO's name!"
She lashed at him, but-.
SOCK!
Cassandra appeared and landed a swift right to her face. She zoomed in and said, "Good day to you, Mr. Amore. I am Cassandra Juliet Martinez."
Luther said, "Save your strength, Cassie… We have much work to do…"
Enzo asked, "Huh? You work here, too?"
Luther said, "Yeah. But I'm going to stop Parker's plans, once and for all! Mi madre, her legacy is being tarnished!"
Cassandra posed and beeped, "Honor shall be satisfied!"
Luther replied, "We're going in, rescue Farra, Asahi, and Sena, and end Parker's crusade!"
Enzo smirked, "You said it! And when we stop this jerk hole from turning girls into dolls, he's going to feel Big Cass's shoe, right in his teeth!"
A voice called, "Wait… no more…"
It was Big Cass. He said to Enzo, "One time, and that's it. I'm helping you. NO ONE touches my agents. NO ONE! NOT EVEN in my hometown of New York!"
Cassandra said, "Right. Let's go in and save them!"
She broke the door down with her bare hands, as Big Cass said, "Heck, I would've kicked it down."
Enzo smirked, "Hey, no, she's got superhuman strength."
Luther said, "No time… Let's go in, before she comes to."
They stepped in the back room, as Parker overheard the noise, from his office. He called out, "What was that? Hello?"
He stepped out of the office and said, "Miss Gasai? I got your delivery."
POW!
Big Cass lands the Big Boot into his skull. He stumbled to the ground, as he fell limp. The package fell, as Luther caught it. Big Cass said, "Martinez, find Farra and Asahi! We'll hold him off!"
Luther said, "Right!"
Cassandra added, "Understood."
Luther said, "Come on! I know where Farra is. Asahi and Sena are in the backroom."
They ran off, as Big Cass said, "Enzo, you and I… we take care of this blockhead… And then, you return to your armpit of a state."
Enzo prepped up and said, "Hey, yeah, you know me. You still mad at me, for holding you back?"
He yelled at him, "LISTEN TO ME! I didn't hold you back! I held you up!"
Big Cass said, "Look, that was then, this is now. And yes, I'm better off, by myself."
Enzo smirked, "Works for me!"
NOTE: This chapter, among others, during acts 1 & 3, were published BEFORE BOTH Enzo Amore (or Real1) and Big Cass were fired from WWE. Enzo was fired in WWE on January, while Big Cass left WWE in June (two nights after Money in the Bank). This arc here is the final time we see Enzo and Big Cass together. More on this later.
Parker groaned, as he was getting up, "Ungh… What was that about?"
Big Cass said, "I did, you punk! I'm Head of Alliance Across the World, from here in New York!"
Enzo shouted, "This right here, this is Big Cass!"
Big Cass added, "And I'm seven foot tall! And you can't! Teach! That!"
He also added, "And you're under arrest!"
Parker asked, "Huh? Found out by-?"
He remembered, as he growled, "Damn it… I knew these girls were detectives, but… They work for him? HOW?"
Episode XXV – Chapter 3: Rescue Mission!
The Martinez Family's Redemption!
Big Cass said, "Scarlet Riley, head of New York's AAW, told me everything. Where are Agents Stevens and Sakurai?"
Parker said, "You'll never find them… I was going to keep them, as my mannequins, forever…"
"Cut the crap, buddy!" Big Cass said, "It's one thing to take an innocent life, but it's another to take an AAW Agent, including Stevens! You're barking up the WRONG tree! THIS is Big Cass's AAW, and I'm the STAR! Enzo and I, for one night, we're going to light up this dollhouse!"
Parker snarled, as he was panicking. Big Cass whispered to Enzo, "Watch yourself. Gasai may come to, and attack us from behind… Not that I care, since you should've been dead."
"Well, thanks for not coming by, too late!" Enzo argued, "That girl in glasses came in and swabbed the deck on that pervert!"
Parker asked, "Girl… in glasses? No… that can only mean…"
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Luther carried Farra inside, as Cassandra held up the brooches. Farra was standing straight, as Asahi was lying on the table, with just her upper body and head. Luther said, "Cassandra, you put Asahi together. I'm going to revive Farra, first…"
Cassandra responded, "Roger."
She began to work, as Luther held up the blueberry brooch. He said, as he was upset, "If you will ever forgive me, Farra… It'll all be over…"
He placed the brooch onto her chest, and she started to regain life. The brooch started to shine, and sift the energy into her wooden body. Her skin returned to normal softness, and her body started to collapse. She moaned, as she was dazed and weak. Luther held her, and said, "Farra! Farra!"
Farra returned to normal, as she was breathing heavily. Luther looked at her and said, "Farra… You're alive."
Farra responded, "I am a mannequin. I am made of wood. I am not Farra."
Luther gasped, "OH, NO! She's… She's delusional!"
Cassandra examined her and said, "Just as I feared… Her soul was taken, and a part of her identity was taken away from her. She lost something inside of her."
Luther hugged Farra, as she remained emotionless and limp. Farra whispered, "I am a mannequin… I am a mannequin…"
Luther sobbed, "Do not tell me… We've lost her…"
Cassandra rebuilt Asahi and placed the strawberry brooch onto her bare chest. The shine entered her body, and she turned back to human form. She coughed, as she moaned, "Ungh… What the-?"
Cassandra said, "Asahi… You're alive."
Asahi brushed her hair, as the scar on her back returned to her body. She nodded, "Yeah, I'm fine…"
She looked at her left arm and gasped, "AAGH! My bracelet! It's gone!"
Luther asked, "Parker must've took it, did she?"
Asahi cringed, covering herself, "AND WHY AM I NAKED?"
Cassandra said, "I'll explain, later… Right now, get dressed, and come with me."
Asahi agreed, "Okay… Uh…"
Cassandra smiled, "Cassandra."
They walked together, as Luther said, "I'll stay with Farra, and hope to regain her memories…"
Farra suddenly laid back straight, as she whispered, "I am… a… manne… quiiiiiii…"
Her body shifted back to mannequin form. The life energy inside her rejected back into the blueberry brooch. He whimpered, "Oh, que mal… It didn't work…"
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Big Cass roared, "TAKE THIIIIIIIIIIIIS!"
He landed another huge boot to Parker, but he ducked out of the way. Parker then said, "What is this? You can't catch me! I am calm as a cucumber. And you're nothing but toy dolls."
Enzo landed a swift kick to the face and boomed, "DOWN AND OUT! And youse ain't giving me the treatment!"
Parker felt it and huffed, "But… how? I can avoid you violent shots!"
Big Cass said, "You said so yourself. Calm as you are, you believe that our punches are easily avoided, because you think your opponent is just a weak statue. But it's not about the speed and skill of the opponent, it's the will and the heart to fight back! And you, Parker Andrews, have will, but NO heart!"
Enzo barked, "You're all bark, but no bite!"
Big Cass boomed, "That's why you, my friend, are just a sleaze!"
Enzo jived and juked, as he shouted, "And he ain't talking about me!"
Parker was on his knees, and growled, "You're… You can't win, against me…"
Yuno appeared by the doorway and snarled, "Ungh… Where is she-?"
Parker called, "Miss Gasai! Hold these two off, while I retreat to my office!"
Big Cass said, "I don't think so! You don't want us to fight this crazed lunatic, alone… Our beef is with you… you doll collector."
Enzo smiled, "How ya doin'?"
"Waifu hunter!"
"How ya doin'?"
"Corrupt manager!"
"How ya doin'?"
"Perverted sleaze!"
"HOW YA DOIN'!"
Parker barked, "GOD! Can't you two stop finishing sentences?"
Big Cass said, "Old times. Can't shake off the past, unlike you, you slimeball!"
Enzo called, "Hey, Big Cass! Lemme take Pinky Pie Psycho over here! You take Mr. Ken Doll!"
Big Cass nodded, "Right!"
They prepared to fight Parker and Yuno, as Yuno growled, "You don't want none of this… I'm more crazed than you think. But I run on pure power, only to please my master."
Parker said, "Lemme retreat to my office."
Big Cass was holding Parker off, as Enzo was fighting Yuno.
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In Parker's office, Cassandra gave Asahi a white shirt and panties, and then said, "It's beautiful, but I don't want you in the nude…"
Asahi blushed heavily, as Cassandra looked around his desk. She asked, "Miss Sakurai, what does your bracelet look like?"
Asahi said, "It's gold… with gems on it, and it's mainly my source of power."
Cassandra replied, "Okay… Lemme reattach it for you… If I can find it."
She looked through the drawers, as Asahi asked her, "I have something to ask, Cassandra… Uh…"
"Elaborate." Cassandra responded.
Asahi replied, "Ahem… You know Farra's mentor, Pollyanna?"
Cassandra nodded, "Si. She is my mother. She once owned the original Casa de Muñecas, before my brother, Luther, was given the rights to it. Sadly, he became shareholder to Mr. Andrews."
Asahi asked, "Then, why are you fighting Parker and Coco?"
Cassandra said, "Coco is my brother, Luther Montrose Martinez. He worked under Parker Andrews, and became his employee, or underling… He wanted to sue, but all he ever wanted was to revive Mama's dream."
"And you?"
"I am his sister. I only wanted to learn more of Mr. Andrews's promise to revitalize Casa de Muñecas. Only to realize that he suspects me of learning the truth. I was right."
"I've never seen you in this store, before…"
"That's because Parker banned me from the store, for snooping."
"That's NO excuse! But yeah… spying in a public place is illegal."
"Indeed, my amiga."
She pulled out a gold bracelet and said, "Oh! Is this it?"
Asahi said, "Yeah! That's it!"
Cassandra asked, "Why do you want this? Is it special to you?"
Asahi replied, "Well, more or less… only because… I'm a mannequin… I am made of wood…"
Asahi was slowly reverted to mannequin form, as Cassandra gasped, "AY! This bracelet… It's part of her identity…"
Asahi whispered, "I am a mannequin…"
Cassandra placed the bracelet in her left wrist and said, "Is this right?"
The strawberry brooch dropped to the floor, as Asahi was coughing heavily. She moaned, as her skin regained color, "Ah, man… Is this a disease?"
Cassandra smashed the brooch with her foot and said, "Well, your identity is now at 100%. Your soul was just about to return inside the brooch. If your identity is less than 100%, your soul cannot accept it."
Asahi asked, "Huh? You mean… You know what we are?"
Cassandra said, "It's obvious, because I am of vast intellect to many multiverses. I am Cassandra Juliet Martinez, and my card is The Fool, which represents a brand new beginning. But my heart and will is strong, because I am brilliantly smart."
She helped Asahi up and said, "And like you, AAW-New York agent Asahi Sakurai, I'm on your side."
She smiled, as Asahi blushed, "Cassie…"
Noise was heard, downstairs, as Asahi gasped. Cassandra explained, "Two big men have hold Parker off. Luther's with Farra, so, I'll join him. You go help these two… The Big Guy and his bearded friend…"
Asahi asked, "Big Guy, and-… Wait! Enzo and Big Cass?!"
She growled, "I bet they're losing… Cassie, go find Farra and Luther! This one's my dance!"
She pressed the blue button and shouted, "MECHA POWER!"
She transformed into Mech-Asahi, in her pop idol outfit. She rushed to the battle, as Cassandra nodded, but felt confused, "What a surprise. I wonder if she's an android, like me."
She smiled, and headed back to the backroom.
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Parker was slowly retreating, as Yuno used her sword to swipe down Enzo. He dodged every attack, but was landed in the back of the blade, into his chest. Big Cass cried, "ENZO!"
He rushed to Yuno, as she smirked, "You want the same thing, you brute?"
Big Cass said, "Enzo's useless, by himself. But I can flatten you, like a pizza!"
Enzo groaned, "She's from Hell…"
Big Cass said, "This one's mine, Enzo. Stay back."
He added, "And I don't need a scrawny motor-mouth backing me up! With or without Enzo, I can lambast your sorry ass!"
Yuno roared, as she swiped at Big Cass. She yelled, "You're seven foot tall… and you're a BIG EASY TARGET!"
WHAM!
He lands a big boot to the wrist, knocking her sword off her hands. Big Cass grabbed her arms and shouted, "Look at me, you brat! You got a lot of nerve, siding with the devil!"
He chucked her into a wall. She dropped down and groaned, "Shit… They're… They're too much to take… I underestimated them…"
Big Cass called, "Now, on your feet, and beat it!"
Yuno growled, "I came here… for the souls… and now-."
Parker was crawling to the door, as he smiled, "Good… I made it…"
He opened the door, but was blasted by two laser beams. He was singed, as he fell to the floor. Mech-Asahi appeared, as she called, "Parker Andrews, you make one perfect pervert!"
Parker gasped, "ASAHI?! BUT HOW?"
Mech-Asahi posed, "No amount of lust can ever hold me, you sicko! I am a Gynoid of Justice, NOT your personal sex doll! I am Idol Justice – Mech-Asahi!"
She pointed at him and boomed, "Parker Andrews, you turned Casa de Muñecas, Farra's favorite place, and turned it into your own bordello of mannequins! You may have gotten her and Sena Aoi, but no amount of heart can stop the Idol Justice!"
Yuno grinned, as she was hurt, "Ungh… So, instead of three… we have two…"
Asahi asked, "Huh? Now who are you?"
Yuno got up and said, "Ergh… You'll know, soon enough… This is not over, Asahi Sakurai! You and your friends… WILL FALL!"
She escaped within the shadows, as Parker cried, "WAIT!"
Yuno called out, as she disappeared, "Sorry, but I cannot accept two souls, if the third is alive and useful! Deal's off, pervert!"
Parker was annoyed, as Asahi replied, "Well… You had this coming for a long time… Parker Andrews…"
He sobbed, "Ungh… NO… Wait, have mercy! I was only following orders!"
Asahi said, "Your only downfall was taking my identity, and erasing what I am! Cassie saved me, and she's going after Farra!"
He snarled and seethed, "I fucking hate that woman, so much… She knew too much, so I banned her from Casa de Muñecas, for life."
Asahi said, "Then why didn't you turn her into a mannequin? She is beautiful, but not as beautiful as Farra or myself. Apparently, you knew that you worked with slimeballs like the pink-haired girl, you'd be found out. My identity is that I am the hero to many, as the Giantess Idol. But I can't destroy this place, so I resorted to my mobile form. And to you, you pig, you're nothing but a lecher for gain!"
Parker snarled, as Asahi prepared to strike, "AND THAT'S WHY YOU MAKE ME SICK, YOU BASTARD!"
She swung her punches at Parker, but he easily avoided them. He smirked, as she said, "Try and get me, you foolish mannequin… You're just a doll that snipped the strings off of…"
Asahi growled, "Damn it! He's too fast! I have to give everything!"
She boomed, "IDOL JUSTICE!"
Her aura shone in a dark purple, and landed swift punches to Parker. He was caught in the barrage, but barely nicked.
"EAT THIS! DORA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA-RA! DORAAAAAAAAAAH!" She landed one final blow, but Parker held his own. He said, "Such a beautiful wench… Fine, then… Not one mannequin I faced ever touched me, not even once I was humbled. You, Asahi Sakurai, are doomed from the start!"
Big Cass called out, "LOOK OUT, AGENT SAKURAI!"
He landed a swift kick to her face, as she was still standing straight. She moaned, "AGH! That is lethal!"
Parker roared, as he was coated in a dark aura, "I am of the card Temperance! I value control and self-restraint! I chose to control my chivalry and respect to the women in this world. But I have shown power and control of the beauties that I see, including you!"
He unleashed his Spirit Caller, Model Temperance, and Asahi cried, "That's your Spirit Caller? Bring it!"
They started to trade blows, avoiding each attack. Asahi thought, "Amazing… Even in his calm nature, he's shown to be a versatile fighter, and his Spirit Caller is so nimble. But he is still a sick freak!"
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At the backroom, Luther was taking apart Farra, who felt powerless. He sighed, placing her head on the table, and moaned, "It's hopeless… She cannot come back… Farra's gone… and a mannequin she remains."
He packed away Farra's lower body, arms, legs, and upper body, and packed her in a cardboard box. Cassandra returned, as she asked, "Luther?"
He said, "The blueberry… It…"
"I know…" she said, "It won't accept her body, if she's not in full identity…"
"I only know Farra for quite a while… but I hardly knew her… other than she knows mi madre."
"Hermano, do not give in. The brooch inside still harbors her soul. The only problem is that it won't accept it, because Farra's incomplete. Maybe it's better this way, or maybe we never looked clearly…"
Luther held her head and felt her long blonde hair, "You're right. But it's useless, now… Farra Stevens… forever a mannequin… made of wood… and a cute doll… She is forever Casa de Muñecas's star mannequin… and until she is no longer attractive, her body will be kindling… Adios, Señora Stevens… You will be immortalized… as a beautiful mannequin…"
He then brushed her long hair and noticed a small blue strand of hair. He asked, "Huh? There's a blue strand of hair in her-."
He gasped, as he remembered how he first saw Farra. He looked at Farra's left side and cried, "Oh, no! That's why the soul can't accept her! Her identity is altered!"
Cassandra smiled, "See? Now, what was missing?"
Luther said, as he looked at her hair, "It's… It's… OH! She had a blue highlight right here. And when she was a mannequin…"
Cassandra added, "…Parker dyed her hair completely, to match her long hair. The only flaw to it is that he didn't cover Farra's highlight, completely."
They both said, "Farra's hair is her identity!"
Luther placed Farra's mannequin head on the table, and fixed up her hair. He then said, "If Parker finds out, he'll try and smash her into bits. Leave Farra's hairstyle to me! Go and hold him off!"
Cassandra said, "What of Sena Aoi?"
He said, "Worry about her, later. She's already in the lingerie display. Right now, go stop Parker!"
She stated, "Miss Sakurai is already there, helping out. But knowing Parker's Temperance, he'll easily defeat her. I will stop him. What will you do?"
He grinned, "It's fabulous, honey~! I'm going to recreate Farra's darling little blue highlight, and upgrade it! She has been needing a new highlight, and that makeup she wore, she needs a fresh coat."
She nodded, and winked, "Good luck, hermano."
He cried, "Well, hurry up and stop Parker! VÁMONOS!"
She dashed off, as Luther began to work on Farra's hair. She ran to the halls, and lit her green eyes up, "Anti-Evil Mechanism Online… Battle mode ready… Anti-mal mecanismo en línea… Modo de batalla listo…"
Her clothes flashed, changing in a bright ball of light. She headed off to the battle, as Parker was already pinning down Asahi. He landed a swift right, and a huge left kick to the sternum. Asahi kneeled down in pain, and moaned, "Your kind… can't win…"
He said, "Your boys are next, once I arrest you, officer! But now, I can't wait for your true skin to shed, and become my mannequin, again…"
"Not while I am alive, puto!" Cassandra appeared, as she was in metallic red bra and skirt, with a black leather belt, and platinum gauntlets and boots. Her outfit was like armor, and her black hair became snow white and wavy.
Parker snarled, "YOU!"
Cassandra said, "Mecha-Asahi, stand down. This is between me and the bastard!"
Asahi moaned, "He's all yours…"
They started to stare down, as Cassandra removed her glasses. She said, "It's all over, Parker Andrews. You lost!"
He barked, "I can't be bested by a snooper like you!"
Cassandra said, "How dare you hurt mi madre's business?"
"It's my property, and you're banned for life!"
"Wrong! I knew of mi familia's business, only for you to usurp it!"
"I am 60% shareholder to Coco! Even I know he was your brother, Luther! But I even said that he'll be a part of it, no matter what, only because it's what his mother wanted! What could you understand? You weren't even part of the problem!"
Cassandra said, "I wasn't… until I heard the reports of girls going missing. Luther knew something strange was going on… and the fault, he found out, was on you! That is why I am a part of the problem now. I am Cassandra Martinez, and I am, how you say, tu peor pesadilla."
She was coated in a fiery aura and boomed, "Flare Cell – Mi alma interior en fuego!"
Cassandra Martinez's Precious Stone – #1: Flare Cell (the same Flare Cell as does Farra Stevens)
She then prepared, as her eyes were flashing, "Objective confirmed: destroy Parker Andrews. Objetivo confirmado: ¡Destruir! ¡Destruir! ¡Destruir!"
Parker gasped, "What? An android?!"
Cassandra Martinez's Precious Stone – #2: Robot Gene (one of the Vile Trio)
Enzo gasped "Look at that!"
Even as an android, Cassandra is of pure heart, and only awakened it, to protect her late mother's ambition and dream from being tarnished, even further. She is the holder of TWO Precious Stones of Control, and are both sudden and potent! The Flare Cell makes her powerfully charged up, and immune to being melted down. While her Robot Gene increases her IQ, awareness, and stability! She was the Perfect Android!
He growled, "Scoff all you want, darling wind-up doll! But you're already too late! I'm going to make you my personal mannequin, and smash you to bits!"
He ran towards her and called out, "OH! One last thing… TELL YOUR BROTHER THAT HE'S FIRED!"
SOCK!
Cassandra landed a brutal punch to the face and responded, "Wrong."
He dropped to the floor, and was bloodied. He moaned, "Impossible… How did she-?"
Cassandra prepared to strike, as she was ready to trounce on Parker. Another fact about the Robot Gene is that it once belonged to the evil Tohru Honda. This power, like its brethren, the Alien Cell and Beast Gene, is one of the strongest Precious Stones, behind the Darkness Shadow, which is solely the most powerful Precious Stone, individually.
The Robot Gene also increases speed and defense by 5. Combined with her android body and intellect, Cassandra's speed had already increased by twenty, counteracting Parker's calm defensive maneuvers; meaning that Parker's offensive counters have been deemed powerless.
Enzo cheered, "YOU GO, ROBOT GIRL!"
Asahi asked, in shock, "Cassie is an android? Oh my goodness…"
Big Cass called, "Miss Martinez, FINISH HIM OFF!"
Cassandra nodded, "Understood, sir."
She dashed towards Parker, and he cried, "WAIT A MINUTE! HOW DID YOU KNOW WHERE I WAS GONNA STRIKE? I was so close to avoiding it!"
Cassandra said, "I know your every move. Apparently, whoever gave you the Temperance card… You used it wrong… Temperance is usually meant for sobriety… But if I were to guess, it is meant for Self-Restraint or Self-Control. I am, however, of the Fool Card, and against you! It starts new beginnings… starting with Casa de Muñecas, mi familia's shop! And Luther and I will run this place, without you!"
POW!
She kicked him in the face, as she called, "Giant man! Small troll! He's YOURS!"
Enzo called, "BIG CASS, LIFT ME!"
Big Cass grabbed Enzo and lifted him in a Gorilla Press. Parker drops to the floor, as Big Cass tosses Enzo down.
Enzo hollered, "HERE COMES AIR ENZO! BADABOOM-!"
SLAM!
"SHAKALAKA!" Enzo lands on Parker's body, with a Flying Press.
Big Cass ran towards Parker's prone body and pumped his fists. He shouted, "FOR OLD TIME'S SAKE! S! A! W! F! T! SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWFT!"
He leaps up and lands a severe elbow into Parker's chest. Big Cass's signature move: The Empire Elbow!
Cassandra said, "S-A-W-F-T… Incorrect spelling. The proper spelling is S-O-F-T."
Enzo said, "Hey, babe. You do your way, we do ours."
Big Cass said, "Cuff him!"
Enzo asked, "Ohhh… Did I forget something?"
Big Cass growled, as Cassandra and Asahi smiled, looking at each other. Asahi gasped, "FARRA!"
She ran back in, as Cassandra said, "I'll stay here, in case he wakes up."
Asahi returned to the backroom, as Luther was finishing up with Farra's new highlight. Asahi called, "Farra!"
He said, "She's all finished… Look at… the new Farra Stevens…"
Her hair remained the same, as the left side of her hair sports a huge blue patch. He said, "I may not look it, but I am an expert hairstylist."
Asahi smiled, "Steven Cooke's a licensed hairstylist. I should have you two trade tips. But still… Farra's still a mannequin…"
He reattached her head and replied, "Not for long…"
Her naked mannequin body was in place, as he placed the blueberry onto her bare chest. The brooch glowed, as Asahi shielded herself.
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Cassandra tied his wrists tight, and said, "It's over, Mr. Andrews. Your evil plan is lifted."
Parker snarled, "This isn't over… As much as there is a portion of soul within me, you'll never save them all…"
Cassandra was pushed off, and Parker was freed. Cassandra gasped, "¡Choque total!"
He smirked, "Even if you defeat me, I'm sure that you have failed… You have ended my crusade of making perfect mannequins, but at least I have the MOST Perfect Mannequin of All – Farra Stevens! And you will never free her, because she's trapped. Her entire soul is guarded away in a small brooch. Only you cannot comprehend which one."
Cassandra growled, "You're too late, Parker! We know exactly which one!"
He smirked, "Did we? Well, unfortunately, your friend is trapped forever… since I have stripped her of her identity and powers. She is forever a mannequin, made of wood. My Perfect Mannequin! WAH, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HAAAAAAA!"
A voice called, "Santa Maria… Why do people call me the Perfect Mannequin, every time? I think we've had enough of your banter, Parker Andrews."
Parker gasped, "What? NO!"
It was Farra, emerging from the door, completely naked. She moaned, "Even so… You have tainted my friend's family legacy… and you will never succeed."
Cassandra gasped, "MISS FARRA?!"
Parker yelled, "Uh… STAY BACK! You can never touch me! You are nothing but a mannequin, now! AND PUT SOME DAMN CLOTHES ON!"
Big Cass called, "Agent Stevens! Stand down! Before you do, know this… The reason you didn't strike back is because you're too distracted by Parker's calm mind. It's not about the speed and skill of the opponent, it's the will and the heart to fight back! Calm as he is, it's the reason why you believe you're a mannequin!"
Farra held her fists, and nodded, "I… My heart and will…"
She smiled and said, "Thank you!"
Parker smirked, "Even if his words are true, you are just my Perfect Mannequin. You have already accepted it."
Farra nodded, "I do, Mr. Andrews… I accept that I am a living mannequin, and the perfect one of its kind… I belong here…"
She revved her fists, and coated her fiery aura, "But… when you tarnish my dream, and ruin my identity, taking away the one true happiness that makes me 'me'… when you remove the only part of me that matters… … …THAT PISSES ME OFF!"
SOCK! POW!
"ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARA-ARAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Farra landed a deadly barrage of fire punches to Parker's face and body, beating him into a singed and bloody pulp
[Parker Andrews – Model Temperance: Retired]
Parker dropped to the ground, badly hurt and bruised, as Big Cass smiled, "Brilliant work, Agent Stevens."
She spat at Parker and said, "PTOO! And that will teach you… You can make me a mannequin, you can make me pose for people… but no one… I mean, no one, touches my blue streak!"
Big Cass salutes to Farra, as he said, "As I said, top notch work, Stevens. You saved the day, stopping this evil man. … … …also, put some damn pants on."
Farra blushed, "Sorry… I had no time. I was in the zone."
Enzo huffed, "And they call me disrespectful."
Enzo carried Parker away, as Farra brushed her forehead, "All's well that ends well…"
Asahi blushed, as she asked, "Uh… Farra… Please put your clothes on…"
Farra sighed, as she replied, "I know. But I don't know where…"
Cassandra smiled, covering her with a sheet, "I'll give you some of my own."
Farra asked, "Huh? Cassie? Is that you?"
Cassandra smiled, as she bowed, "Hola, Farra. It's been so long, mi amiga."
Asahi gasped, "HUH? Wait… You two know each other?"
Farra asked, "Huh? I thought you knew."
Asahi was confused, as he was still racking into her head what she just saw.
Hours later, Parker was thrown in the paddy wagon, as Big Cass said, "Let this be a lesson to you, Parker Andrews, never kidnap innocent lives and use it for perverted gain, ever again! Also, your rights to owning Casa de Muñecas are now revoked!"
Parker groaned in pain, "I… Why did-?"
Big Cass said, "Enzo and I agree that you cannot shake off the past. But when you debunk a legacy, you go too far! And Parker, you have no respect for Luther Martinez's family!"
Enzo said, "Yeah, and because of that, he, since he's a shareholder, now owns 100% ownership to Casa de Muñecas."
Big Cass reached for the doors and added, "And Parker Andrews, Prison Island awaits you… because there's only…"
He roared, "ONE WORD! …to describe you! And I'm gonna spell! It! Out! FOR YA!"
Enzo and Big Cass taunted, "S! A! W! F! T! SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWFT!"
SLAM!
Big Cass slammed the doors, as the wagon drove away. Enzo smiled, as he said, "Ahhh… Good times, huh, Cass?"
Big Cass walked off, "Shouldn't you be back in Jersey?"
Enzo cried, "WHAT? WHAAAAT? Come on, Cass, you still mad at me, for what happened to us? You the big star! CASS! HEY!"
Inside Casa de Muñecas, Luther was fixing Cassandra's body, as she was back in her scuba dress and black hair. He said, "Miss Stevens, Miss Sakurai… I want to thank you girls for saving our Mama's business. Cassandra and I are ever grateful to you heroes."
Farra smiled, as she was in a blue shirt and white bellbottoms, "Think nothing of it. But next time, see if your sister has a better wardrobe for me."
Cassandra beeped, "Well, it was all I can find, since Parker tossed out your old clothes, somewhere."
Farra said, "I was going to part with my sweater, anyway. In any case, you did help me…"
Asahi said, "Scarlet had to give you 100% ownership, thanks to The Speedwagon Foundation. Mr. Andrews' 60% share has been annulled, for his crimes, and is handed it over to you."
Farra smiled, "Congratulations, amigo!"
Luther grinned, "Santa Maria! I now own this place? Gracias, mi amigas! Gracias!"
Cassandra cried, "OW! Hermano, don't get too excited!"
"Perdóname, hermana…"
Asahi then said, "Anyways, we should be going, soon… But it almost feels like we forgot someone…"
Luther said, "Yes. Miss Aoi."
Cassandra said, "Her body is 100% identity, when Luther checked her out, but she just says that she's a mannequin. And then she changed back. Maybe… she was destined to be a mannequin, forever…"
Asahi sobbed, "No, Sena… She's one of the mannequins, now."
Farra thought, as she figured it out, "No, she's not. I know what."
She held up a five dollar bill and said, "Asahi! Get an ice pop! A blue one!"
Luther said, "There's a convenience store, across the street. Why are you wanting ice cream?"
"It's not me! It's for Sena!" Farra replied.
Asahi ran off, as she said, "Hey, yeah! I'll be right back! I hope they're still open!"
Farra said, "Anyways, now that she's gone, I want to know… What will happen to Casa de Muñecas now?"
Luther said, "Well, since I now own the place, you're welcome to work for me…"
Farra panicked, as she said, "Oh, no! No, no, no, no, no, no! No more mannequins for me! Well… maybe when I'm done with my missions…"
"Missions?"
"Parker Andrews… He… See, my friends and I are busy fighting a vampire gynoid named MIO. We believe that this place is perfect for one of her spells. And we were right."
She told them everything, including what happened to Mizuki. She, Steven, Asahi, and Mundy chose to stay here, while the others trek to Egypt, MIO's last known location.
She then said, "I'm flattered that I want to stay, and be your model… but… Casa de Muñecas isn't my true calling… The Gang is my one true calling…"
She kissed him on the cheek and said, "But the minute MIO is destroyed, and we rescue Mizuki, I'll come back…"
Luther giggled, "Oh, you darling pet. You're not just a perfect mannequin… You're the perfect friend."
Cassandra then said, "If that is the case, then I have a request, Farra. Seeing we are all pen pals and mejores amigas, I want to come with you. I have your fiery passion inside me."
Farra asked, "You sure? I mean, would I let you join me? I don't know if Steven will approve of it, and neither does Scarlet… But still, Scarlet said that she knew what went down…"
Cassandra said, "Well, Señora Riley gave back Casa de Muñecas to mi familia. It's the least I can do."
Luther said, "Well, I can't lift her lifetime ban, since she does snoop around, a lot… But since someone has to watch the store, I guess I can take Cassandra off my hands."
Farra giggled, "YOU WILL! Gracias, Coco!"
She and Cassandra hugged, as Cassandra responded, "Farra Stevens… mi amiga…"
Joining Team A-Fist:
Cassandra Martinez – Android Fool (Precious Stone) – Abilities: High intelligence and reconnaissance
Cassandra winked, "Hola~! Yo soy Cassandra Juliet Martinez~! Soy parte de AAW-Nueva York! ¡Haré mi mejor esfuerzo, amiga!"
Farra saluted, "Welcome to The Gang, hermana~!"
Cassandra giggled, "Please… Call me "Cassie"."
Asahi returned, as she panted, "They had… one blue… ice pop… left…"
Farra smiled, "GOOD! Follow me."
She and the others head off, as Cassandra said to Asahi, "Miss Sakurai, I am now a part of AAW-."
Asahi said, quickly, "That's nice. We'll discuss this, later! Hurry!"
They hurried off to get Sena, still as a mannequin, in the hopes of waking her up.
Meanwhile, in the middle of the ocean, Team Nevins was floating in a lifeboat together, after the ship they sailed was destroyed. Two lifeboats were sailing. One carried the crew of the ship, while the other boat had the girl with the team. They were sighing, soaked in the sun, and restless.
Michelle gave the girl some water and said, "Here. Drink some water. We send out distress signals, so someone should come with a rescue ship, soon enough."
The girl was annoyed, as she asked, "Okay, just what the hell are you guys? I don't get this any of this, at all! Who are you?"
Michelle replied, "Just think of us as fellow travelers. You're on your way to Singapore for your father… I, along with the rest, are for a friend of ours. The Big Bloke that saved you… That friend of ours is his wife."
She sighed and drank the water. But then spat it out, as Michelle cried, "HEY! DON'T WASTE THE WATER! IT'S ALL WE HAVE!"
The girl cried, "NO, NOT THAT! LOOK!"
The others looked, as they gasped, seeing a huge ocean liner, sailing towards them. What is this ship, and why was it in the middle of the ocean?'
Episode XXV – End
The Casa de Muñecas case is solved, but Team Nevins isn't finished on their trek to Singapore. Why a huge ocean liner?
Find out in the next episode!
To be continued…
Miz-K Disclaimer: This fic marks the very last time that Enzo Amore and Big Cass appears in my stories. As mentioned, Enzo Amore was fired in January, due to accusations, while Big Cass left in June, due to behavior issues.
Thank you for your patient, and enjoy the next chapter.
