Time was running out, as The Gang, in three different parts of the world, join in on foiling MIO's evil plot. However, things take a turn for the worse.
In New York, Farra & Asahi, alongside Sena Aoi, Cassandra & Luther Martinez work in Casa de Muñecas, to reunite two lost souls, sending them back to heaven. Asahi would step in and call a friend of hers, Myu Momochi, who is an expert ghost whisperer.
In New Jersey, Steven & Mundy are fighting off a huge felt plush of Mugi Kotobuki, while the real Mugi was a Stand User to the huge look-alike, which is really a Stand. Mugi was sent by Mr. Nevins, under MIO's influence, to stop the two from escaping New Jersey. Mundy has the Stand on the ropes, for the time being…
But we will start overseas, rejoining Team Nevins…
"New York… Hong Kong… Singapore…" Michelle explained, as the others were riding off in a ship, "So the Indian leg of our journey is finally upon us."
She scratched her head and asked, "Well, now that it's all the case, is there anywhere to get a bite? I've always heard that India is the land of curry, disease, and too many people!"
Yamabuki stated, "I'm more worried about my stomach to carry the culture gap."
Rook smirked, "That assessment is rather distorted. No worries. It's a country of extraordinary people."
The boat arrived at the pier, as the door opened. Rook said, "Well, friends… Welcome to Kolkata. Let's get going."
Episode XXVIII – Chapter 1: The Emperor & The Hanged Man!
Yamabuki Goes at it Alone!
Horns are blaring, as hundreds of people were clamoring to everyone. They were offering to help, give stuff away, and even ask to stay in their hotels.
Kolkata, India (formerly known as Calcutta) – population: over 4.4 million people. Kolkata buzzes with a bustling energy that will pull you in and never let you go.
This part will be in Play Form
(Crowd continues to bustle)
(Michelle): I don't need any! Thank you!
(Yamabuki): AAGH! I STEPPED IN SOME COW SHIT!
(Heather): Hey! Who touched my butt? And my wallet's stolen, again!
(Kids start tugging on Peter)
(Kid 1): Tip, tip, tip!
(Yamabuki pulls her satchel up high)
(Yamabuki): QUIT RUBBING YOUR SNOT-FILLED NOSE ON MY STUFF!
Play Form ends.
"REGGIE! SO THIS IS INDIA?!" Michelle roared out, from the clamor.
Rook replied, "See? Great country! They're what makes India so great, am I right?"
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After the turmoil ended, the others broke out of the crowd, and into somewhere safe. They went to a small café and have tea.
Rook said, "Here. This is Chai tea. It's a very heavenly drink."
Chai, one of India's most popular drinks. It's a sweet tea made with black tea, sugar, and ginger with milk. Michelle took a sip and said, "Ahhh… At last a little peace."
Rook said, "Be patient with India. You'll see how wonderful this country is."
Chazz said, "Well, I kinda like this place. It's really cool."
Michelle barked, "WHAT? Princeton?! You cannot be serious!"
Yamabuki finishes her tea, as she said, "It's a hell of a culture shock. I'll like it, once I get used to it."
She asked a waiter, "Where's your bathroom?"
The waiter in red said, "Right over there, ma'am."
Yamabuki left to the bathroom. Michelle called, "YAMABUKI! Aren't you going to order, first?"
Yamabuki said, "Pick for me. It better suit me good, such as Bookie. I deserve something exquisite. We are in India, after all."
Heather said, as Yamabuki already left, "She means it doesn't matter. She'll eat anything."
She peered into the menu and said, "Let's see… What should I order?"
Yamabuki walked down the halls, but was stopped by a man in a purple robe. "Pardon me, ma'am, a moment, please?"
He gave her a pole and said, "Please, use this while you're in here."
She asked, "Huh? What am I supposed to do with this? HEY!"
The man already left, as Yamabuki was confused, "Okay… … …"
She shrugged herself and went into the girls' room. She saw a toilet in the room, and smiled, "I must say that their toilets are weird, but that is how it is. It's a lot cleaner than I imagine. I do have standards, you know."
She shut the door and went to her business… however…
"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" she shrieked, and then barged out of the bathroom and stumbled down, in a huge THUD.
The man returned and asked, "Ma'am, is something wrong?"
Yamabuki roared, "Don't "Is something wrong?" ME, you jerk!"
She grabbed his collar and pointed at the bathroom, "The toilet… The toilet!"
In the toilet, a pig's head was sticking out, oinking and grunting from the hole. She shrieked, "THERE'S A PIG STICKING OUT OF THE TOILET!"
The man explained, "I see. I'm quite aware of it, ma'am. But do not be frightened. The pig is friendly. The building constructed a pigpen, higher than they were supposed to. So, when the pigs get hungry, they come up for more. That's all."
Yamabuki cried, "But that's not even what I am asking you about! Wait… You mean to tell me… that these pigs… in your toilet… But then…"
She gagged, "You mean… that's what it's there for?"
The man said, "As I told you, ma'am. Here, use this stick. Like this…"
JAB!
The man jabbed the stick onto the pig's head. The pig squealed and retreated back downwards.
Miz-K Note: I'm not going to say it again… Miz-K Productions apologizes for the cruelty towards animals, even the shit-eating pigs.
"See?" The man explained, as Yamabuki was completely shocked, "Now you can do your business, while the pig is down… though, some like the pig."
"EH?!"
"Our manager likes the pig, as it licks on its buttocks, and always sings the pig's praises. He gets it so clean~!" He cackled.
Yamabuki was completely scared, as she was disgusted, "Ungh… This place is nuts…"
The man left, saying, "Feel free to take your time." And he shut the door.
"HEY! DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE WITH-!" She yelled, but it was too late.
Yamabuki turned to the toilet, as she hears demonic grunts from down below, namely from the pig. She shivered, as she said, "I heard it from an anime… … …but they never told me that it's all true! I don't think I'll ever get used to it, no matter how hard I tried!"
Eventually, she never got to use the bathroom. After that, she washed her hands and said, "I'll wait until we get to the hotel…"
She heard a voice, as the others were served their food. She peeked and gasped, "Crap! The food! I better hurry!"
She returned to the sink, but in her reflection, a hand appeared from the window. She gasped, and then the figure appeared from the window, in the mirror. It was shining in a dark aura, with long messy black hair, and pale dead skin. She grinned to her, as Yamabuki turned around. But all she could see was nothing.
"No way… Too weird…" she said, "It's her, but it looks like someone was out there… But where?"
She sighed, "Well, it's nothing. But there was a pig in the john, for corn's sake. I must be seeing things. This is real-life, depending on what you call this AU Multiverse Mess-up. Oh, well, nothing there."
She returned to the sink, and resumed washing. But she gasped, seeing the demonic woman, again. This time, she showed herself, wearing a black blouse with a red gem on her chest. Yamabuki shivered, as the woman entered through the window. Yamabuki turned around, but no one was there. She growled, "What th-? This is… What the hell is going on?"
She turned to each side and figured it out, "Wait… Peter & Heather said that ROZ uses mirrors to trick people… I can only see this Mirror Stand, through the mirror, but in plain sight, she's invisible! ROZ!"
She growled, "This is not good… SO NOT GOOD! What the hell is this thing?"
The demon woman held up a blade in her hand, as Yamabuki called to her Ninja Chariot, and smashed the mirror apart. She griped, as she complained, "I'm not superstitious, but I think mirrors are her key! Damn her! When I find her, I'm going to skewer her, completely!"
As they were eating, Yamabuki returned to the others and called, "A STAND! But where is the Stand User? WHERE IS SHE? No… She's… Unless ROZ is the Stand… But who has two right hands? NO! I mean… GRAH!"
She stormed out, and then was furious, "Too many people…"
Michelle asked, "What's the matter, Yamabuki?"
Yamabuki explained, "She finally showed up… If that was it, she's here in Kolkata… ROZ, the Stand User or Stand that killed my friend in Japan… Peter! Chazz! The Stand that uses mirrors… SHE'S HERE!"
She growled "That bitch is the one that killed my friend! That angelic beauty was trampled by her heart, soul, and pride… and destroyed the most purest of hearts… Finally! We meet!"
Michelle asked, "Are you absolutely sure it's her?"
Yamabuki said, "It's settled… I'm going at it alone, from here on out… I'm going to fight this damned woman, dead-on!"
The others gasped, as she continued, "With my friend's murderer within my reach, I'll be damned if I would wait for her to come. I'll be screwed, if I let her! I'll find her first, and kill her!"
"But we don't even know what she looks like!" Heather said.
Yamabuki said, "She's got a gem and black hair, and that's good enough for me! And don't forget, she knows that I'm coming after her. That should put her on the defensive, and give me the advantage. See ya~!"
She walked off, but Rook called to her, "You're going to die!"
Yamabuki barked, "What did you say?"
"Tough talk for a girl that is digging her own grave!" Rook said, "A ninja like you, your breath would not save."
She argued with him, "Are you implying that I'm going to lose?"
"Yes." he explained, "Can't you see? The enemy attacked, in order to isolate you! She's exploiting your weakness! I won't let you go alone, Yamabuki!"
She said, as she boasted, "Listen up! I'm only going to say this once… I never cared much about MIO or Mr. Nevins! My beef is with the girl in the red gem and black hair! THAT'S ALL! I told you, back in Hong Kong, that I would join you for the ride, only to get my revenge! Miss Nevins and Mister Giese already knew this! I've been alone from the beginning, and never have I fought alone, once! I have friends with me, back home in Japan, but things are different!"
"SELFISH FOOL!" Rook yelled, "Did you forget you were brainwashed by MIO? Are you so dense that you forgot she's the root of all this?"
She complained, "YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT FEELS TO HAVE A FRIEND OF YOURS GET KILLED BY AN EVIL FORCE, SO SHUT THE HELL UP!"
She jeered, "I heard that the last time you met Mr. Nevins… You pissed your pants, and ran away! A coward like you would never tell me what to do! You're just a pervert who wants panties!"
"What did you say?"
She pushed him off and said, "You just got lucky, the day you beat me in Hong Kong. Enough of your lecturing!"
"How dare you!" Rook growled.
"Ohhhh, did that offend you?" Yamabuki barked, "But don't forget, I'm a lot angrier than before, but with a hell of a lot better of a reason! You can just be yourself, Rook! ASK FOR MY PANTIES, YOU BRAT IN A HAT!"
Rook roared, "WHY YOU-!"
CLASP!
Michelle stopped Rook from retaliating. She boomed, "That's enough! Just let her go! Now that her mind is made up, I don't think anyone would stop her."
Rook sighed, "Yeah… My impression for her was completely wrong… I lost all respect for her. But yes, I did run from him, but you see, foresight is the key to victory. Rushing in, without thinking, will get us killed."
Yamabuki bragged, "Ohhhh? Then I'll refute this to you… Your precious little divination will be wrong!"
She marched off, leaving Rook appalled.
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Elsewhere, in the Indian Desert, an elephant was trotting in, with two women in tow. One was wearing a pink gown and with tan skin, while another was wearing a black shirt with black and purple striped sleeves and a denim skirt. She has short reddish hair and a spiky collar. The girl was riding her elephant.
She whispered, "Time to get off. I'm here to see a friend of mine. Now get off. You're on your own."
The woman got off and pleaded, "Please let me stay with you. I'll do as you say, being your wife."
The girl said, "Sorry, but I am straight… But then again, you're of a pretty picture."
"Just say what you will wish of me! Let me be by your side, forever!"
"Don't be stupid… You're still only 16, like me…"
"But that's old enough to marry."
The woman pleaded, as the girl sighed. She got off the elephant and said, "Listen, I'm just a no good drifter. I live each day, like it's my last. And one day, the end will come for me. This is no life for a lady like you. I want you to live your life, at its fullest. And we can't a lesbian marriage… despite that you're of royal blood. We are from two different worlds, dear…"
"Really? You've never said that, before."
"I don't. It's just that you and I are friends and all, it's like we can't ever marry, even if they would allow it. France, India, wherever… It's just it. I want you to have someone in your life. You understand, don't you?"
She hopped back to her elephant and said, "I promise we will meet again. Adieu. Love you, darling."
She trotted away, as the woman waved goodbye. The girl sighed in distress, and thought, "Sheesh… What a romcom…"
She stopped, and viewed a woman in long blonde hair, wearing a black vest, white shirt, and a denim skirt. The girl said, "You know, it's bad manners to eavesdrop, you know. You know I'm not into it. I have better things to do. When you got fangirls on your beck and call, well, you've always got an ally, a partner; they'd do anything for me, even throw away their own lives."
She glared at her, "You are aware of how I work, do you… … …Miss Rozalyn?"
The blonde girl grinned, as she was revealed to be ROZ, Yamabuki's friend's murderer.
"By the way," the girl asked ROZ, "About this Ninja Garnet – NO – Ninja Chariot, held by fellow manga artist, Yamabuki Suou… Seems that she's left The Gang, and is searching for you, on her own. What do you want to do? She totally fell for your plan… hook, line, and sinker."
She smirked, "So, what say we visit her? Maybe give a little fright or two, before we kill her?"
ROZ sat up and said nothing. She saw a cobra slithering towards her, about to strike. The girl produced her gun from her hands, and then fired at the cobra, shooting off its head. ROZ used her Stand to slice the cobra apart. The girl grinned evilly, as ROZ went towards her. She nodded, as the girl said, "You know, we could make a great team. With your Hanged Man and my Emperor, I bet we can kill them all, before sunset. This will be a hell of a ride."
ROZ chuckled, and then they walked together, heading to Kolkata, preparing for the danger that is about to unfold for Team Nevins and Yamabuki.
Elsewhere, that night, Yamabuki was in a small hotel, alone, looking in the window's reflection, not only to view the night sky, but waiting for ROZ's Stand to return.
Meanwhile, in the Hotel Grand, the others were seated in the dinner table, with an empty seat available.
"So, Yamabuki never bothered to return, after all." Heather said.
She grew concerned.
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Meanwhile, back in New Jersey, Mundy said, as he stared down at Mugi's Stand, Judgment, "Okay, mate… Think you can beat Mosarate? I've learned a few tricks, aside from hunting and vehicle modifications!"
Mugi grinned, as her Stand attacked, "We'll see… I can beat both of you, no sweat! But you think that you're going to tear me apart? Think again! I'm gone to the point of breaking down, only for Ginti to stay by my side."
"What? No skipping, this time? I may have knocked some sense into you, Kotobuki." Mundy growled.
The huge Stand slammed her fists down, but Mundy lands a swift roundhouse to her chest. Mugi grinned, "That's it! Bleed for me!"
Mundy gasped, only for the huge Mugi Plush to swat him down with a backhand. He landed on his feet and said, "But… She was struck, dead-on!"
Mugi grinned, "No need to be that sentimental, friend… Even if you pierce into her skin, it can regenerate. Even if you break its bones, it can heal quickly. Even if you tear her apart, it'll be sewn back together… Thrown back together… in a world of chaos!"
Mundy huffed, "If we haven't had enough chaos, already…"
He thought, "A Queensland Cyclone wouldn't be enough. She's too big."
Steven asked, "What now? It's like she's a huge ape!"
Mundy said, "It's times like this, I wish I had my hunting rifle with me… But the Big Guy has the armory in Agent Archer's old New York home. But what of it, if we're in Jersey?"
Mugi smiled, "Told you~! You cannot shoot me down; not even my dear Mugi Beast."
The Stand cried, "TEA 4 U!"
It slammed the ground, as the boys avoided it. Mundy snarled, "Damn… I'm going to stop this thing… once and for all!"
Mugi called, "Mundy! You got lucky, love! But that is all going to change!"
She called to her Stand, "Kill him!"
It charged towards him, but Mundy avoided the tackle. Mundy growled, and landed a swift strike to the back.
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Back in Kolkata, Yamabuki was asking the townspeople if they'd seen a girl in long black hair and pale skin. But no luck. She even asked an old man, lying in the corner, and gasped, "WHAT? You've seen her?"
The old man said, as he pointed at the girl in black and purple, "Over there…"
Yamabuki rushed over, but the sun shined through the clouds, as the rain stopped. The old man moaned, "Right there… I just saw her… She was right there, with that other girl…"
Yamabuki gasped, "What?"
The girl smirked, "The gun is mightier than the sword. Not bad, if I do say so, myself…"
Yamabuki looked at her and asked, "What's that supposed to mean? And who the hell are you?"
Birch smirked, "Birch Small. At your service. That's what they call me. Like you, I'm a Stand User, and my card is the Emperor. Lady MIO paid me to get rid of you guys, so say your prayers, and get ready for a beating."
My Life Me's Birch Small; an anime from France…
Yamabuki boasted, "Look here, Goth Girl… I don't give a rat's ass who you are! Where is your friend, the girl with the red gem?"
Birch huffed, "That was pretty rude. I introduced myself, and already the threatening remarks. But whatever… You said that I came with a friend… The same girl that killed your friend? I was with her, just now."
Yamabuki gasped in horror, as Birch added, having a candy cigarette, "She's nearby. You've met her, right?"
Yamabuki growled, "Where is she?"
Birch said, "There's really no point of asking for it. I, Birch Small, have the pleasure of snuffing you out."
Yamabuki growled, "Arrogant morons like you always talk trash. Anime is proven to show losers to brag a lot."
Birch laughs, as Yamabuki asked, "OH? What was so funny? Did my remark tickle your funny bone, Hol Horse?"
Birch explained, "Lord Nevins had you pegged… "Yamabuki Suou has the fatal habits of underestimating her opponents. Beating her into a corpse wouldn't be any trouble for you". He was exactly right, so I couldn't stop, but laugh."
Yamabuki was annoyed, "If I can't face her, unless I best you, then that's fine by me, chump! I beat you, Birch, and she's mine! Roz!"
"Ever heard of military chess?" Birch asked her, "The tank is stronger than the soldier… and the tanks are weak against the minds. It's pretty much the basics of battle. My Emperor is stronger than your Chariot, so there's really nothing to it. I'll let you know my abilities, before we fight, just so we're square. The gun is mightier than the sword~! Heh! Such a brilliant quote."
Yamabuki growled, "What are you trying to say, exactly?"
Birch said, "Unlike a Stand or Spirit that slices and punches, I have a Spirit Caller that shoots. And a sword simply can't beat that."
"WITH WHAT? A PEA SHOOTER?!" Yamabuki mocked her and laughed. Birch laughed with her, as they laughed together, with and at each other.
The laughing stopped, as they roared out, "PREPARE TO DIE!"
Birch armed herself with her gun, The Emperor, and called, "YOU UNDERESTIMATED ME! Time to fall, Yamabuki Suou! DIE!"
BANG!
She fired, as Ninja Chariot deflected the bullet. But its katana did not hit the bullet. She gasped, seeing the ninja swung its katana out, as the bullet dodged out of the way.
"That bullet! It dodged out of the way? Like it has a mind of its own!" Yamabuki cried.
Birch smirked, "The gun represents my Stand. The bullet represents my Spirit Caller. And underestimating me just cost you your life…"
The bullet went closer, but…
"YAMABUKI!"
Rook appeared and tackled her down, avoiding the bullet.
Yamabuki asked, "Rookie?"
Rook barked, "I've been worried about you, and look at the mess we're in! Your ego will end you, Yamabuki!"
"You're worried about me?"
"Yes, I was!"
They started to argue, "Damn it, you're going to lecture me, again?!"
"The enemy knows everything about you! Have you forgotten that you were once with MIO, before we befriended you?! You said that you're a loner, but this isn't Japan! From now on, you're not fighting alone!"
Birch was not amused, as she sighed, "What bad timing for an outsider to interfere."
The bullet flew down, towards Rook, as he cried, "MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! I'll melt it down! GO, HUMMING MAGICIAN!"
His Spirit returned, as it prepared to stop the bullet. Birch smiled, as she said, "What's this?"
Meanwhile, Michelle ran around the city, looking for Rook, who went out to find Yamabuki. Peter, Chazz, and Heather searched a different part of the city, only for Heather to find the commotion going on. She spotted Yamabuki, Rook, and Birch. But she gasped, seeing ROZ from the reflection of the puddle in the street. It held her blade up and stabbed him in the chest.
STAB!
"The puddle…" Rook croaked, as he was bleeding from his wound.
BANG!
Through the heart, Rook was shot through the chest. Yamabuki and Heather gasped in shock, seeing Rook drop to the ground, with two holes in his chest. He was out cold.
"ROOK!" Heather shrieked, as the people were shocked and scared.
Birch smiled, "Man, today must be my day! My Stand and Miss Rozalyn's mirror attack cannot succumb to Rook's Spirit Caller. We were sure he'd be our formidable enemy~! Talk about luck~!"
She stepped back and said, "With him gone, the game's in the bag!"
Heather held Rook and cried, "ROOK! ROOK!"
She trembled, "It's just a flesh wound… He's… He's going to be okay… Come on… Reggie… Please be okay… You're going to wake up, right? REGGIE! Wake up!"
It was no use. Rook is out like a light. But Heather was upset. Rook had died. Yamabuki huffed, "He deserved it. That's what he gets for lecturing people. He's dead now, and that's what gets…"
She kicked the ground and growled, "I let him get to this mess, and now he's gone! WHO ASKED HIM FOR HELP? BECAUSE I NEVER DID!"
She barked, "He likes to meddle with other people. But he was slow, and they got him! GUYS LIKE HIM GET IT THE WAY AND SCREW UP! THAT IS WHY I SAID THAT I WOULD GO AT IT, ALONE!"
Heather growled, "You bitch! He saved your life! How dare you!"
Yamabuki's angry face produced tears, and was crying, "I am SICK OF IT!"
She wept, "Having people up and die on me! I'M SO SICK OF IT! YOU HEAR ME?"
Heather whispered, "Yamabuki…"
Birch said, "For such a pervert, he was tough… but he was sure easy to finish off. But then again, the end sure a pretty curtain call, you know. Most folks don't get to say goodbye… especially since a bullet to the heart wouldn't hurt. Think of it as a parting gift for your friend… before I give you the same thing."
Yamabuki snarled, but Heather called, "YAMABUKI! Don't let her get to you! You're stronger than that! You still don't get it!"
Yamabuki went closer to Birch, as Heather yelled, "Rook begged you… He said that you wouldn't fight alone! But you completely ignored him… even if it meant dying with your enemy… You're hell-bent on revenge, and he was worried over you… AND THIS IS THE END RESULT!"
Yamabuki growled, "Then, tell me, what am I supposed to do?"
Heather said, "We stand down, and plan an attack!"
Yamabuki seethed, "Rookie was stabbed in the back, and didn't stand a chance! My friend was killed, after she was assaulted, and she did not fight back! You expect me to run away, and forget everything that happened?"
Heather barked, "How can we fight her, if we don't know what their Stands do? Don't fight a battle that ends in your death! That's what Rook was trying to tell you!"
Birch said, "Hey, come on… Do it, little whore…"
Yamabuki seethed, "Why you…"
Heather cried, "Yamabuki! Calm down, and let's retreat! That truck's our way out."
Yamabuki snarled, "Calm down, you say?"
She calmed down and said, "Fine… I'll go…"
Roz suddenly appeared and snickered, "HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH~! Aw, what's the matter, Yamabuki?"
She cackled, as she appeared from in the window's reflection. Yamabuki was frightened, as Heather growled, "Damn her!"
ROZ crawled up and said, "It's your fault that Reggie died. It looks like you owe him. It seems fair. Your friend bit the dust, because of you."
Yamabuki roared, "Damn you… WHERE'S YOUR REAL BODY?"
Heather shouted, "YAMABUKI, CALM DOWN!"
ROZ went closer, as she continued, "But… there's no need to be sad… Actually, be happy, for you'll see your friend, again… … …for you'll be dead. And you can join the afterlife, with those two fools! You're welcome."
She prepared, as Yamabuki was scared stiff, "I have to say… Your friend was so sweet… and yet, I slewed her, for my pleasure… Just be sure, when you meet her, to ask her HOW I KILLED HER!"
Yamabuki seethed and roared, showing out Ninja Chariot. Heather yelled, "YAMABUKI, NO! SHE'S TRYING TO LET YOU ATTACK HER!"
Yamabuki's Spirit emerges, and smashed the window with the katana, "BASTARD!"
Shards of glass dropped to the ground, showing multiple reflections of ROZ. ROZ smirked, "You didn't know? Your Chariot cannot CUT my Hanged Man. I'm in the mirror!"
ROZ was behind Yamabuki, again, from the reflection, and added, "SO CLOSE! And yet so far away! Birch, let's put an end to this idiot!"
Birch smirked, "Let's. After we kill her, I'll kill the tawdry one, personally."
Heather seethed, "What did you call me?"
Birch held her gun and said, "Bup-bup! Say one more word, and BANG! Right to the head…"
Heather growled, "No one calls me tawdry, and threatens to kill me…"
Birch aimed at Heather and said, "I warned you. DIE!"
Heather's aura shone, and then cried, "ICE EMPRESS!"
BANG!
Birch fired, but Heather, quick on the draw, produced a huge blizzard, surrounding ROZ and Birch, turning it into a cloud of vapor. Birch and ROZ cannot see, as Heather grabbed Yamabuki's arm, and threw her to the ground.
Birch cried, "WHAT THE-? THAT BLONDE… SHE TOSSED YAMABUKI DOWN!"
Heather rode in the truck and shot snowballs at Birch. Birch was struck in the chest, with her piercing ice snowballs.
"ICE MACE BARBS!" Heather called, as Birch was taken down.
She called to Yamabuki, "COME ON! GET IN!"
Heather grabbed her hand and pulled her in. Birch held her chest and roared in pain, "HEATHER, WAS IT? LUCKY SHOT, YOU BITCH!"
The vapor walk faded to nothing, as Heather and Yamabuki were in view… but Birch put her Stand away, realizing that they're not in her range. Heather and Yamabuki drove away.
She griped, "Damn it! Those two… Even if I fired, the bullet wouldn't hit them in much force. That crafty girl thinks she can freeze my Stand and Spirit?"
She viewed the shards of glass and saw that ROZ vanished. Birch said, "She went after them… I get it… She must really have it in for Yamabuki…"
She viewed Rook's body and said, "Well… better go."
She walked off, waiting for ROZ to arrive.
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In the truck, Heather was driving, as Yamabuki said in sadness, "I'm sorry, Heather… It's just that… I thought so long about my friend… that I couldn't care if I lived or died… But I understand now. Rookie's fighting for me. His sacrifice will not be in vain. I'll fight to keep on living!"
Heather asked, "Are you sure about that, Yamabuki?"
Yamabuki replied, "Yes."
POW!
Heather lands an elbow to Yamabuki's face, severely, as she stated, "That's all I will give you, knowing that we made up! You're in this, too, more than me, Yamabuki!"
"Thanks…" Yamabuki groaned, bleeding from her face.
Heather said, "When those bastards show up again, we'll find a way to beat them, together."
Elsewhere, Peter & Michelle spotted Rook's prone body. Michelle whispered, "Reggie…"
Peter turned away and said, "He's dead…"
Michelle held his body and said, "No, he's not… My old friend…"
Chazz held Rook's hat, knowing that Rook is dead. But what did they mean by he's not dead?
Peter asked, "So… What will you do to him?"
Michelle replied, "He'll be fine… I wish for him to be alone with me."
She carried Rook's body away to another part of town, as Peter growled, "Damn it… What just happened?"
Back in New York, Asahi was in another room, calling her friend. She asked, "That's right. We need your expertise on ghosts. My friend, Luther, will explain everything. Sena and Farra are already undergoing the final arrangements."
She nodded and said, "That's great~! Thanks, Myu-Myu. You know where we are… Casa de Muñecas, five miles west, near Times Square. Thanks, you're a lifesaver. Bye."
She hung up, as Asahi smiled, "Great. After Myu will help, we are going to end this nightmare…"
Meanwhile, in another part of town, a girl with pink hair, done in pigtails, and huge breasts, wearing a pink dress and pink bows, walked down the street, viewing the cellphone. She smiled and said, "Hau…" showing a slight menacing look.
In New Jersey, Mundy and Steven are fighting Judgment…
In New York, Asahi calls Myu, but something strange is about her…
And in Kolkata, Rook is down and out, while ROZ goes after Heather and Yamabuki…
What will happen next?
To be continued…