Back in New York, Farra and Asahi were searching the warehouse, in the middle of the department store, as they were in Spirit Caller forms.

Last time, Farra and Asahi reverted back into mannequins. However, using Luther and Cassandra's brooches and Farra's powers, she and Asahi are able to communicate with the mannequins that are harbored in the warehouse. Moreover, they are looking for two mannequins, by the names of Harada and Mayu Arita.

Voices cried out, as they were pleading and crying. Asahi said, "You hear that? They're crying."

Farra snarled, "That bastard… He harbors their souls, and makes them mannequins forever… So, that's why Sena and Cassie grew suspicious about this place."

Parker Andrews, the first of the Temperance Brothers, has kidnapped about seventeen girls, all turned into mannequins. However, their souls were still inside, as all Parker did was turn them into statues.

Asahi said, "So… Which one is one of our mannequins?"

Farra stated, "Only one way to find out."

She called out, "Ladies… LADIES! Excuse me."

They all stopped, as Farra's Spirit called, "Ladies, pardon me, but I wish for your guidance. My name is Farra. I am a mannequin, like you and I. See?"

She showed her mannequin body, pointing over there, where they stood, and added, "However, I am like you, only my soul is able to manifest into spectral form."

One girl called, "OH? You're a mannequin, too?"

Another cried, "Parker got you, too, did he?"

"Big jerk!"

"I want to go home."

"I miss my Mom…"

The mannequins pleaded, showing no emotion or movement, as their voices were calling out. Farra said, "Strange… They are all held captive, and they had no idea…"

Asahi replied, "Well, they didn't know. Parker is defeated, but I bet he knows how to reverse the spell."

"True. But I can't be so sure… You think that Parker Andrews would harbor many a mannequin, who used to be human, likewise us… and yet, he gets foiled… by my justice."

Asahi said, "Indeed."

Farra said, "Ladies, attention! I am here to find two mannequins in this warehouse. Is there a male mannequin here?"

The girls gasped, "Oh?"

Farra sighed, fully annoyed, "This is going to take a while…"

Episode XXVII – Chapter 2: Tragic Tale of Romeo & Juliet, Gang Style…
The Fates of Mayu & Harada

Minutes passed, as the girls held captive refused to speak. Farra and Asahi kept looking, as Asahi said, "No luck… And it's almost dawn…"

Farra moaned, "Well, we should find Harada… somewhere…"

Asahi asked, "Any idea what he looks like?"

"White hair, a platinum blonde, and a chiseled hot body. Sadly, I don't think he amazes me."

"Somehow."

Asahi gasped, "OH! I GOT IT! If we can find Harada, we can use his chants for Cross Heart Attack~! It's a usual tactic, since they chant it, all the time."

Farra said, "That's so stupid… … …it just might work!"

"But I doubt they will help us…"

"Knowing them, they have no clue who Harada is…"

One mannequin cried, "HARADA?! That guy?"

Another called, "This is wonderful! He's here! Our idol!"

They cheered on, as they heard that Harada's in the warehouse.
"OH, MY GOD! HARADA!"
"I LOVE HIM!"
"C! H! A!"

They continued on, as Farra said, "Girls, please! If you help me find him, I want to ask him a few questions!"

They agreed, as Asahi said, "I bet most of them are C.H.A. fans."

"Me, too." Farra replied, "We better revert back to our bodies, until dawn breaks."

They vanished in thin air, and returned to their bodies.

XXXXX

That afternoon, after a quick nap, they explained everything about what was inside to Sena, Cassandra, and Luther.

"And that's pretty much it." Farra explained, "Parker harbored about 10 to 20 girls inside, but they cannot be free, yet. Also, they could be closet Cross Heart Attack fans, as well."

Cassandra said, "Hmm… interesante…"

Luther added, "Agreed, hermana… And they want to help you guys on the search?"

Asahi said, "Maybe. Being they are wooden and motionless, they need to find his voice."

Sena said, "That's true… But I can't dare go back in there."

Luther smiled, "Well, I'll see about getting new girls into my shop, as employees. Sena will work part-time, until the situation is finished. And as for you two, I figured we may need to try again on the mannequins."

Asahi said, "It's weird… But since this brooch was still on my body, it was like… a near-death experience."

Cassandra stated, "It's not supposed to, Señora. Luther and I created these fruit brooches, to experience life as a mannequin, but the effects are temporary, as your memories and identity remain. However, these brooches are corrupt and vile, to the point of shifting you to mannequin form, without going back. Parker must've found a way to use these brooches, and used them to harbor your souls."

Farra responded, "Yes. But we used the same brooches for our Spirit Callers. However, going back to mannequin form may be possible, if we keep this up."

Luther said, "Well, you leave it to me. I can make newer brooches for you, so you two can travel as mannequins, together. We need Harada and Mayu. Don't forget that."

"You don't have to remind us, Luther." Farra said, "We'll do as you say… but I refuse to be your dress-up doll, again… Bad memories."

Asahi smiled, "You'll get over it."

Sena asked, "So, it's true of what they said? These girls were held hostage, as perma-mannequins?"

Farra said, "Yes. But we have to revert them back to normal, one way or another."

Asahi stated, "But first, we have to find Harada and Mayu."

Cassandra smiled, "In that case, leave it to your Android Fool."

She left to another room, as Asahi asked, "What's up with her?"

Farra said, "Who knows?"

Luther said, "Well, Cassandra may be up to something. But knowing my sister, she's a brilliant mind. I'll go join her. You three get changed and greet the customers."

Asahi giggled, "DIBS ON THE WINDOW DISPLAYS!"

She dashed off, as Farra asked, "You need help on a certain job?"

Sena said, "No. Since Tohka and Shiina are dead, I'm all alone. But I can handle myself."

Farra stated, "You know you can always come to me, being I'm an expert."

Sena nodded and smiled, "Thanks."

She left, as Sena felt worried. She looked up and sighed, "Guys… I'm sorry… When this is all over, you will be avenged…"

Farra was walking, as she overheard Sena's whispers. She then thought, "That poor girl… Her friends… I will have them be guided to the light… and in Sena's spirit…"

She gave her condolences to Tohka Yatogami and Shiina, despite that she doesn't know much about them.

Back in New Jersey, Steven and Mundy were still walking to where Viginti is. Steven said, "It's a long walk, but it's too bad that his bar is far away."

Mundy smirked, "When I get there, I hope to get myself a swig of ale. I needed to taste the strong stuff you blokes have in America."

"You think so?"

"Hey. I'm at the age of drinking Foster's. Why else?"

They continued to walk, as they spotted a tall building. Steven asked, "Is this it?"

Mundy said, "Looks like it."

Steven stepped in and looked, "Twentieth Floor… Viginti… Okay. Should we take the elevator?"

Mundy said, "Hmm… I wonder if this place has any elevators…"

A woman appeared and said, "Excuse me. You're here to visit this place?"

A girl with long blonde hair and thick eyebrows appeared, wearing a bartender's uniform. She giggled, "Welcome. May I offer you a seat?"

Steven said, "We're on-duty, ma'am. Beat it."

Mundy pleaded, "Come now, mate. The lass is being hospitable."

He smiled and bowed, "Miss, my name's Oscar Gooden, but mates call me "Mundy". G'day, you lively lass… which is what I would've said about you… being your…"

He gagged, "Eeeeesh…"

The woman felt her eyebrows and smiled, "Oh, no, I get that a lot. It's natural for me. My darling boyfriend said that I'm special… and that he thinks of me as takuan pickles."

Steven sighed, "I have nightmares about being a pickle."

He explained, "We're here to visit Viginti. If you don't know where it is, get lost!"

Mugi smiled, "Oh, now do not be rude. I was on my way up. By the way, my name's Tsumugi. I happen to work in Viginti for my darling boyfriend."

She walked to the elevator and said, "Come this way. Twentieth floor, you gentlemen."

Mundy giggled, as he smiled, "Ah, what a compassionate babe."

Steven glared, as Mundy stepped in. He thought, "… … … Who is she? Is she in cahoots with Ginti? And if that's the case, could she be one of the Spirit Callers?"

They stepped in, as Mugi blushed, "I never expected company… If you two are here, what purpose of your visit?"

Mundy said, "Oh, we'd like to talk to your bartender, about a few questions, including from a friend… if he knew…"

Steven said, "But he doesn't…"

Mugi said, "Well, I wouldn't say what… but it appears that way. He'll be fine. Ginti's somewhat of a nice guy, but he gets annoyed, more often."

"Any idea what he looks like? We want to know more."

"Not really. But I can show you. We're almost there."

They continued to go up, as the elevator was slowing down. Mugi thought, as she giggled, "This will take a short time… between floors. Ginti cannot wait… but he doesn't want the suspense to kill us."

As they traveled on, Steven thought, "I feel a weird vibe inside her…"

The next night at the warehouse, Asahi closed up shop, as Farra walked into the warehouse, armed with a flashlight. She whispered, "Well, I can't go back to the brooches. Horrid devices. Whatever Cassandra has… I hope it's helpful."

She shone the light onto the mannequins, as they held up posterboards, showing arrows. Farra felt a jolt in her head and sensed, "I sense something… These mannequins… They are marking themselves with arrows…"

She followed the trail, as she said, "Uh, is this a trick?"

She read a posterboard and said, "Harada's over here… Hunh. They're sure helpful. I should thank them, once I get the chance."

She continued on, as she kept walking towards the arrows, leading to her final destination. She found a male mannequin in pale white skin and white hair. She whispered, comparing the photo to the statue, "Yep. That's him, alright. Now, how to bring him to the front shop?"

She then carried the Harada mannequin away, as she struggled to hold it in her arms. She was blushing, as her face was planted in his abs. She moaned, "Man… If this is how the perfect body is, I want a perfect body that isn't literally rock hard… and weigh a ton…"

She grunted and groaned, carefully taking the Harada mannequin to the prep room. Minutes later, she gasped for air, as she griped, placing the mannequin down, "Ungh… Maybe I should've… WHEW! Maybe I should've… asked Cassie or Sena… for help…"

She dropped to her butt and panted, moaned, and heaved, carrying the Harada statue, all the way to the prep room, alone. Asahi returned and asked, "OH! You found him! You found Harada~!"

Farra roared, "YEAH! No thanks to you! Where the hell were you?"

Asahi said, "Closing shop. Sorry, I was too busy with Sena. Sorry if I didn't assist you."

Farra creaked her back and snarled, "Man… What I wouldn't do for a relaxing day in Egypt, instead of this…"

She stood up and brushed herself off. Asahi said, "Well, we found Harada… Now we need to find Mayu Arita. She's in the warehouse, but I don't know…"

Farra said, "I know… Besides, I'd rather sleep in a cozy bed, than be a wooden doll…"

Asahi giggled, "Oh, nonsense. We got a room with the Martinez siblings. Sena will be on lookout, while we rest up. Tomorrow, Cassandra will prepare us a useful device, to contact Mayu and Harada."

"Why can't we use the brooches?"

"Well, Luther said that these were perverse and corrupt. He destroyed them."

"Fuck!"

"But that's okay! They are making a similar item, other than the brooches."

"Sounds fair enough to me."

They left the room, heading to rest.

XXXXX

The next day, Cassandra returned with two silver brooches. She said, "Here. I finished the new brooches for you bodies. Now, when you traverse into the warehouse to find Mayu, you can walk and talk like mannequins, only in your mannequin bodies. The power is unlimited, but these activate at the stroke of Midnight."

Asahi said, "Ah, okay. What time do they turn off?"

"At 6AM." Cassie said.

Farra fumed, "IDIOT! This is no time for Five Night's at Freddy's! That's passé!"

Cassandra smiled, "Lo siento, Farra."

She offered to put it on, as Farra said, "Uh, not now. Let's wait until nightfall…"

Asahi said, "Good idea. We can preserve the power, since it's unlimited, but we cannot be mannequins for a long amount of time."

Cassandra said, "Oh, yes. I need to recharge, tonight. Luther has to update me, since my body is slowing down. Good luck, hermanas! I believe in you!"

She pranced off, as Farra sighed, "For an android, she's sure helpful and supportive."

Asahi said, "We should ask her to come with us to Egypt, once the others make it. I wonder how they're doing."

Farra said, "Well… For the time being, let's worry about this part. We got Harada, so now, we need Mayu."

Asahi said, "We'll turn into mannequins at 10. Deal?"

"Deal!"

They shook hands, and went back to work in the store.

That night, Farra was in her blue underwear, while Asahi was in white underwear. Asahi blushed, "I don't know why I let you talk me into this! This is embarrassing!"

Farra said, "Relax. We have time. Besides, it's better than being naked."

Cassandra smiled, "You said it. And do not worry. Allow me to give you instructions. Farra, you will stay with Harada. Asahi, you will find Mayu."

"Got it!" Asahi saluted.

Cassandra said, "OH! One more thing: make sure these brooches stay on, in mannequin form, at all times. If you remove them, during that form, we cannot bring you back as human, until we repair them. You remove them, it'll break."

Farra said, "Like a save data file."

Cassandra said, "Alright. Farra, put yours on… Asahi, you come with me."

Asahi nodded, "Okay… See ya, Farra."

Farra placed her silver brooch on and then said, "Huh… So, what now? Does it have any effects?"

Cassandra said, "It takes time. Please excuse me…"

She escorted Asahi to the warehouse, as Farra waited. She looked at the clock and said, "Two hours of this… I'm sick of waiting…"

She sighed, as the brooch started to shine. Farra moaned, "Huh? What is this… feeling?"

She started to stiffen and moan, "No… ungh… it's… painful… but soothing… at the… I… Oh… I feel… NO! If I succumb to the spell, I'll resist! I'll defy this power!"

A voice spoke, "No. Just overcome it. You are a mannequin."

Farra gasped, "Who said that?"

She looked at the mirror and saw her mannequin self, smiling, without her mouth moving, "It's useless to resist. Besides, you have become one, and you resisted. Why bother to defy it? You're a mannequin… You're perfect."

Farra whispered, "I'm… I'm a mannequin… I'm a…"

She whispered, standing straight, "What… Why am I… suddenly… going… … …stiff?"

She turned into a mannequin and faded, "What… is… … … going… … ..onnnnnn-?"

Her voice stopped, and she became a mannequin, again. She remained lifeless and motionless, until Midnight, which is what Cassandra has planned.

Inside the warehouse, Asahi was given her instructions and Cassandra said, "Okay. You know what she looks like. Since the girls are still trapped inside, I'll find a way to reverse the spell, but after we rescue Mayu. You know where she is… somewhere in this room."

Asahi nodded, "I'll remember. C! H! A! C! H! A!"

Cassandra grinned, "BRAVO! OLÉ! Now you got the idea! Brooch on!"

Asahi placed her brooch on and said, "Brooch on! Now what?"

Cassandra said, "Succumb to your new body… and wait until Midnight…"

She held her shoulders and whispered, "Remember, if you are helpless, your Spirit Caller can always reattach you. The body is indestructible, but it can be taken apart. Keep your parts close, and your awareness up."

Asahi moaned, as she was stiffening, "Yes, Cassandra… Thank you… for…"

Her body turned to a mannequin, as Cassandra stripped her of her underwear. She then said, "Sorry, Asahi Sakurai. But you can't find Mayu, while wearing your dainties… Don't worry. Nudity is fine, since these girls bare it all."

She left, as she replied, "Now… we can worry about what to do about these two… Sena will tell me more, once we have this mission going."

She returned to Farra, as she began to take her apart. She then said, "Forgive me, Señora."

Farra was only a head and upper body, with her lower half and arms in a cardboard box. She then said, "No worries, mi amiga. Once you're done talking to Harada, you can reattach yourself, by 6. Buenos Noches~."

She left the prep room, leaving a motionless and lifeless Farra alone, with Harada. Everything went silent, going into midnight.

XXXXX

Minutes later, Sena was in a small meeting room with Luther. Cassandra appeared and said, "Hermano, your request is done."

Luther said, "Bravo, hermana."

Sena said, "Well, while they are searching, I can't let them know the real reason why they have to recover Harada and Mayu. You see, Parker Andrews holds the Temperance card, in which turned us into mannequins, and even made an enemy of you two. But he has already sent backup… and to bring in his real target…"

Cassandra asked, "Who is it, exactly?"

Sena said, "I have no clue… but what I do know is that she is of the card variety. I sensed this person, while examining the files, and learned that she's an Arbiter, wanting their souls, and sending them away. Her calling card is Romantic Tragedy… and her tarot card is The Lovers."

Cassandra nodded, "Affirmative. The Lovers. Tarot Card #6."

The Lovers card, held by the mysterious arbiter that wants Mayu & Harada, represents relationships and choices.

Sena explained further that this arbiter may take the spirits away, making them lifeless mannequins, with no response. It would explain why Parker was able to harbor these poor girls, turning them into extra mannequins.

XXXXX

Back in the warehouse, hours later, it was Midnight. Farra's silver brooch shone, and she started to moan, without moving at all.

"Ungh… What happened? Okay… I see Harada… but…" she said, "It's not like me to-."

A male voice spoke, "Oh! You're kinda cute."

"Thank you." She said, but then gasped.

She then asked, "Why is my eyes towards the Harada mannequin?"

"I'm no mannequin." The male mannequin spoke, "You're just being in awe, over your beautiful eyeless face, at my manly physique."

"No way…" she said, "Yo-y-… You're…"

Harada spoke, "Harada of C.H.A.!"

Farra then giggled, "Oh! I didn't know you could speak, at this sort of hour. Hang on… I wish I can move, but-."

"Oh, I overheard." He explained, "That android in glasses made you an armless display."

"Android in-. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…" she seethed.

Her Spirit Caller emerged, as she snarled, "DAMN IT, CASSANDRA! WHY ARE MY PARTS REMOVED?"

Harada said, "If it'll make you feel better, she placed them in a box."

Farra complained, "AND WHY AM I NAKED?!"

"It's better this way. We're all mannequins, when we're stripped of clothes and giving our slender wooden bodies a-glow."

"Ohhh… But I like myself! I'm NOT a mannequin! I'm human!"

"I know… You were once human. How did you die?"

"DIE?! Wait, no! You don't un-! Oh, never mind… Anyways…"

Her Spirit hovered over to her mannequin body and said, "In any case, my aura is only room temperature, but it's immune to heat. So, no melting. Besides, I can't go near you, if I warp you."

"Fair enough."

Farra explained, "So… you're the famous Harada of Cross Hearts Attack. It's an honor, sir. My name's Farra Stevens, from the band, The Gang. We're also superheroes."

"I've heard about you… before I died…"

"I am aware of that. So, I was wondering… Do you know where I can find Mayu Arita?"

"Who?"

"Your girlfriend."

"Oh, yes… She's a huge fan of mine. In fact, she's my everything, since we met. But then again, fate brought us together, despite that we were temporary lovers."

"Huh? How so? Heard that you died tragically… What happened?"

Harada explained, "Well, it all started when I was heading to a cool bar, down the street. From there, I met a guy named Ginti. He introduced me to this girl, who says that we are to play a game together. The girl was a huge fan of mine, and we somehow connect."

"Hey, yeah. I've heard of bars that play weird games. What else happened?"

"Well, he forced us to play Twister, only it's his version of Extreme Twister."

"OH?!"

"Yeah! And what's worse…"

He continued on, as he explained that he and Mayu are actually dead, and that they're fighting to save their souls. Mayu forfeited, as Harada was torn, as it reminded him of how he once dated a girl named Kana, who killed herself, after he broke up with her. Lately after that, he started dating another girl named Lisa.

"Huh? Why would you break off with your girl, for another flame?" Farra asked.

Harada said, "I had no clue… But we fell in love and we had a huge fling together. However… Lisa and I were never meant to be."

"Huh? What happened?" Farra asked him, as she felt worried.

Harada was upset, as tears leaked from his eyes, signaling that he's crying. Farra said in worry, "Harada… What happened between you and Lisa? Did you break up with her, too?"

"No… It's… It's because… because…" he wept.

He remembered how he died. Lisa, a woman in long black hair and a purple business suit woke him up from his bed.

"Wake up!" She said.

"Oh… Lisa…" He yawned.

"I'm leaving now. Goodbye."

She walked off, as Harada said, "Oh, already? Okay."

He sat up and moaned, "Ungh…" and then, as Lisa left, he turned to a service tray near his bed. He found a round silver lid on a plate and opened it, thinking it's his breakfast. However, it was actually a gift from Lisa. It was a pink heart-shaped clock, with the words decorated "This is a present from my sister, Kana." And then the clock counted down to ten seconds. Harada was confused, until he screamed in horror.
BOOM!
The gift from Lisa was actually a timer-set bomb, which killed CHA's Harada. The girl pretended to date Harada, to get back at what he did to Kana, breaking her heart and resorting to suicide.

Harada was completely sad, as Farra was completely stunned. She nodded and said, "Well, it serves you right for breaking up with her. Heartless asshole!"

Harada gasped, "You… Why would you say that?"

"You had no right! If she loves you, you can't go around and say that it's over between you!"

"I had no idea she was Kana's sister…"

"Well, if you stayed with Kana, none of this would've happened."

"I know… But… I didn't want to lose anybody else… When I first heard about it, in the news, I was devastated. I would never do it to my fans… Kana was a fan of mine, and I didn't want it that way. I never intended to-."

Farra said, "I understand. By your tears, you are saddened that you and Kana had a thing, only you broke it off, breaking her heart and committing suicide. You reap what you've sewn… and it's too late. Only now, you met another girl who is also dead, and are now mannequins. Did you get to see her, often?"

Harada said, "No… After I came here, I never saw her, since the store opened. This guy in a wry smirk took her apart and put her inside a box. She was the girl I loved, and a fan of mine… Mayu… I saw how, but I was never known where… Mayu's gone forever… in the warehouse… and unusable… but deep down, I can hear her voice, cheering for me, since she gave me words of happiness, in the Viginti Bar… I'm an awful person. I didn't mean to turn this into a nightmare."

Farra growled, "Parker! That damned bastard…"

She added, "I know it's not much, and we only talked for about 20 minutes… but will it help if I find her for you?"

She paused, "Oh, no… I actually was thinking that Asahi will take care of it…"

"Who's Asahi?"

"A friend of mine. And right now, she's a mannequin, too… as me. Only to find Mayu. But I don't know how to tell her of Mayu's whereabouts."

"I'm sure she'll find her…"

XXXXX

At the warehouse, Asahi started to move doll-like and robotic, as she spoke from her body, showing now emotions, but with a smile on her face. "I wonder if I could ask where Mayu is…"

She turned to the other mannequin girls and asked, "Excuse me… Do you know where I can find Mayu Arita?"

One mannequin asked, "You mean that CHA fangirl?"

"Yes." Asahi said.

The mannequin replied, "Sorry. She's usually here, but she isn't with us. What does she look like?"

"She has light brown hair… big smile… OH! and a beauty mark on her lip."

"Sorry. No can do."

Asahi nodded, "Sorry. Thanks, anyway."

She continued walking, as she called, "Anyone seen Mayu Arita? Hello? Miss Arita?"

One mannequin in blonde hair called, "Shut up!"

Another in red hair cried, "Don't call her names!"

Another in blonde called, "I cannot hear myself pray for hope!"

One mannequin in black hair cried, "I wanna go home!"

Asahi said, "I'm sorry, but you guys will go home, once we find Mayu! If we do, we'll free you!"

They shouted, "YOU'RE A MANNEQUIN, TOO!"

Asahi said, as she was annoyed, "Okay~."

She then reproduced her Spirit Form and said, "Fine… A mannequin won't do. I'm going to have her be my puppet, and I'll find her. I would return to Farra… but Cassandra said to find Mayu."

She then kept looking, all through the night. Asahi said, "This is going to be a long night…"

XXXXX

Harada asked, "You'd do that for me?"

Farra explained, "I know you two deserve each other… and I will join you for the festivities. I'm the quote-unquote Perfect Mannequin. Asahi's human, likewise me, but she'll save you and the rest of the girls."

She then stated angrily, "But when I find this asshole, Ginti, if I do get my body whole, that is, I'm giving him a burning sensation of pain and torment, out of sheer anger!"

Harada pleaded, "Oh, don't! I'm sorry, but… He brought us together… Don't be so mean to him…"

Farra growled, "How can I? After what he did to you?"

XXXXX

Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Steven and Mundy appeared in a bar. Mugi opened the door and said, "Here we are. Darling boyfriend~! I returned~!"

They entered a small bar, with a row of wooden Kokeshi dolls on the display. A bartender in spiky red hair sighed, as he was by his small black cat with its right front leg wrapped in bandages. He asked, "Huh? Who the hell are they?"

Steven asked, "Sir, my name is Steven Cooke… AAW-New York – A-Squad."

Mundy bowed, "Oscar Gooden, mate. AAW-New York – Special Agent."

Ginti said, "Name's Ginti. What brings you here?"

Steven said, "Curious. How's MIO these days?"

Ginti asked, "DIO?"

He replied, "Never heard of him."

Mundy said, "Oh, no. Not DIO. MIO."

"Oh, MIO… I get it… Nah, who is he?"

Steven said, "Not he. She. We were sent here from a friend of yours… Tohka Yatogami…"

Ginti said, "Never heard of her. Is she a friend of yours?"

Steven explained, "No. She's a ghost. But we have to ask you a couple of questions."

Ginti then said, "Okay… Spill it…"

Steven told him everything that Tohka said, and even added if he has a sort of Stand, like the Spirit Callers. Ginti would reply, "Huh? So, in another universe, I befriend Lan Hikari, but I die and become MIO's slave? And this MIO is a vampire, created by cybernetic technology and Mount Fuji diamonds?"

Steven explained, "And even more… MIO is just a head, connected to a body that once belonged to Stephanie McMahon. We believe that you are of pure heart, like some of our friends, and has unnatural abilities."

Mundy said, "Some sort of psychic energy, like Mr. Princeton, Agent Sakurai, and a few others."

Ginti said, "No abilities. But I am a playful scamp… so let's schpiel. You two are here to ask me about this future sight you saw, and all it is was just vision. Mugi brought you here for something. Why do you two want to ask me?"

Steven glared at him, "We want to know… What have you done, lately?"

Ginti said, "Well, not much…"

Mugi said, "How about you two have a drink on us?"

Ginti boomed, "NO DRINKS! These cops are on-duty!"

Mugi held a doll and said, "Oh, do not be rude, darling boyfriend~!"

Ginti swatted her hand and said, "Hands off! I approve of you caressing me, but no touching my toys."

Steven held the doll and asked, "These? You collect these?"

Ginti roared, "I said, hands off! Don't touch those!"

Steven placed the doll down and said, "Jerk."

He stated, "Well, I am curious about you. Perhaps if you're interested to know…"

Ginti said, "I rather be curious to know who you are… but I want to hear everything from the beginning, since Mugi and I run the place."

Steven said, "Well, we'll be glad to. We were wondering if you'll join us in battle, for Tohka's sake… despite that you two do not know each other, in this universe. But maybe we'll start at the beginning…"

Steven explained everything to Ginti, starting from their encounter in Imperial Lobby, 39 months ago. Even after their successful win against the Night Raid and Jaegers, controlled by Broken Matt Hardy, they forgot about Stephanie McMahon, who died, during the war in Imperial Lobby, as a way to conflict and manipulate the feud between the two sides: The Gang & The Authority. After they succeeded, they returned to their training, and in the process, horrible events took place, including the arrival of the DNC (Decency Nation Capital), Michelle Nevins's apparent death and revival, Steven Nevins's betrayal from The Gang, MIO hiding in Egypt, Chazz Princeton receiving a Spirit Caller, and Mizuki Takase suffering a Power Core that may affect her life. He even said that most of his allies are in Egypt, while Farra and Asahi are in New York, handling another bizarre situation.

Ginti felt uneasy and said, "I see… So, you are concerned if I have a sort of Stand, huh?"

He then said, as he pet Memine, his cat, "You see my cat? Memine (Me-mine). She'll assist me. You want to know if I already sided with the vampire. I'm not. Memine's my cat. Mugi loves her."

Mugi giggled, "And she loves me, darling boyfriend~!"

She then added, "Darling boyfriend."

She repeated, "Darling boyfriend. Darling boyfriend. Boyfriend. Boyfriend."

Mundy asked, "Uh… Something wrong with her? Your girlfriend's like a broken record."

Ginti said, "Oh, that. She's broken."

Mugi giggled, "Darling boyfriend-. Darling boyfriend-. Darling boyfriend-. Darling boyfriend-. Darling boyfriend-. Darling boyfriend-."

She was skipping, as Ginti snarled, "not again…"

He reached for her back and removed a piece from her back. He then threw the chrome piece to the floor, and replaced it with a new battery. It was a chrome battery. He said, "Her batteries were low."

"An android?!" Mundy gasped.

Steven asked, "Is she… your robot girlfriend?"

Ginti said, "Yeah. What do you think it is, my Stand? No. Memine. She's my Stand."

Memine meowed, and then shone in a red aura. Ginti smirked, "Well, I know it is ridiculous, but yeah. Would I join The Gang, while the others are heading to Cairo? Well, let's put this to good use. My name's Ginti, and I run the Viginti. My card is the card of my calling… Judgement. My card stands for order and decisions."

They stand in attention, as Ginti said, "Glad you are ready to fight. But we are both ready to fight…"

The cat leapt in front of them, as Mugi giggled, "Aw, cute kitty-. Cute-. Cute-. Cute-. Cute-. Cute-."

She continued skipping, as Memine transformed into a giant figure, similar to Mugi's body.

"THE CAT!" Mundy shrieked, "WHAT THE BLOODY HELL?"

Steven cried, "Tohka… She set us up! Didn't she?"

Ginti said, "I was expecting Enzo Amore… but you two are lucky victims. Time to send you… to the Void."

His Stand, Memine, turned into a huge plush doll of Mugi, standing at about eight feet tall, with long blonde hair, blue buttons for eyes, tan triangle cloths for her eyebrows, and wearing a bartender's uniform. Steven growled, "Damn! We were too late!"

Mundy huffed, "His Stand… Just a plush doll." And then loaded his rifle.

BANG!
He shot off the head of Memine, the cat that turned into a huge Mugi Doll. Mundy smirked, "You lose."

Steven groaned, "Sort of anti-climactic…"

Ginti huffed, "Seriously? How stupid are you? My Stand is made of cotton, but can regenerate, if blown off the head."

Memine regenerated from the head and stood up. Mundy trembled, as he cried, "What the hell? That Stand… It… It became whole, after one shot!"

Ginti smirked, "You think I'm kidding around? Lemme prove how serious I am."

Memine posed and boomed, "Darling… boyfriend…"

She boasted, "TEA 4 U!"

Ginti grinned evilly, "You asked me if I were to side with her? I'm not. I'm with the big juggernaut of a boisterous Choujin."

Steven growled, "Mr. Nevins…"

Mundy snarled, "Okay… What the hell is going on? You mean… He's already evil?"

Ginti said, "So, impressed? This is the real battle. Hope you two guys have a good time with Memine, my Stand."

Steven and Mundy prepare, as they prepared to fight a huge Mugi Doll, Memine. Ginti called, "Mugi… Sleep."

Mugi closed her eyes and bowed slightly. Ginti said, "Mugi's nothing. She's fragile, and I love her. So now, it's between you two… Steven Cooke… or should I say… A-Fist? Sniper Mundy?"

Mundy seethed, "No…"

Steven growled, "Damn you… This thing…"

He roared in anger and punched at the huge Mugi Doll with his Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken attack, but Memine's body shot out her cotton and chrome balls, and regenerated from inside her. Steven gasped, "What?"

Ginti asked, "You feel refreshed? This is the most fun I had! She's soft like a pillow, imbedded with regeneration powers. This Stand is invincible, unless you burn her. But why bother?"

Steven growled, "Damn… What kind of Stand is it?"

They prepared their next attack, as Ginti said, "Impressed by Memine? This may come to a surprise to you, but this Mr. Nevins, he paid me to beat you two up, for that $500 Million on the bounty. But I really don't want the money… nor do I care; almost as much as I don't care about what happens to you. This is my favorite part."

He grinned evilly, as he said, "There. Took a while for them to show up. Better than that bearded motormouth. Welcome to your Hell, losers!"

To be continued…