Yamabuki in the middle of the field, as Mo Fubuki was in her presence. Mo Fubuki, the genie in the lamp, was in reality Aya Hoshino's Stand, which represents Judgement. Yamabuki made a wish to revive Ju Sakamoto, her friend that was killed by Roz Rumin, The Hanged Man, but she's been turned into a zombie, and wants to eat Yamabuki's flesh, to retain her human form. Yamabuki is now in a crossroads… She used up ALL her wishes, and is stuck in a rut.

She looked around, as she whispered, "Come on, Ju… How can I fight you? Mo Fubuki… Hoshino… Since when did she own a Stand, and why did she side with Miss Nevins, of all people?

She heard rustling, and out in the distance, appeared Ju, in her black leather and gauntlets. She charged at her, and Yamabuki shrieked in terror.

Episode XXXII – Chapter 2: Judgement Call!
Yamabuki's Battle to Herself!

RAKE!
Ju slashes upward to her chest, and Yamabuki was sent flying into the ground. She moaned, as she was bleeding, "Damn it… At this rate, I'm going to be a zombie, too… Ouch…"

Ju growled, "Why didn't you protect me, Yamabuki? Because of you, you let that vampire kill and rape me! Because of you, you hurt a friend of yours, leading to a hole in your head! You don't need friends! You don't deserve any!"

Yamabuki was crushed, as she was whimpering. She thought, as she was scared, "You're right… Rookie… The person to blame… for your death… … …WAS ME!"

Ju grinned, "Mark my words… I will make you regret your decision to side with the Nevins Clan, and die in your own pool of blood! And I'll do it, with my flesh! I eat up your skin, and be better! AM I RIGHT? AM I RIGHT?"

CHOMP!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Yamabuki screamed, as she was bitten in both shoulders. Ju leapt away, as Yamabuki was on one knee, wincing in pain.

She pleaded, "Please… stay back… I'm warning you! Please, go back to your grave!"

Ju asked, as she went closer, "Why? You were the one that wished me back, right? In my layman's terms, it should be you going to your grave!"

Yamabuki stepped back, and thought, "I was caught up in fear, I have no choice. But I'm so scared, I can't use Ninja Chariot. Why was I so reckless to use my wishes? My emotions got the better of me…"

Ju lunged at her, and Yamabuki summoned Ninja Chariot. She roared, "I've got to end this! NOW!"

CLASP!
Mo Fubuki clasped onto Ninja Chariot, as Ju bit onto her arms, this time. Yamabuki screamed in pain, as Mo Fubuki laughed, "NOW?! NOW doesn't get you anything, you loser! You used up your three wishes, you Stand User! HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HAAAAA!"

Ninja Chariot vanishes, as Ju starts to gnaw on Yamabuki, while writhing in pain. Mo Fubuki laughs, "HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Squirm and scream, all you want, until you can't take anymore! You used your wishes unwisely, and you can't GET NO MORE!"

She explained, "Look at you… Yamabuki Suou… You're trapped in the middle of nowhere, empty fields all around. Even if you scream, your friends cannot save you now! Only my master knows where you are, and she can't save you, either!"

Yamabuki was passing out, as she thought, "So… this is it… I'm going to die… Ju… I'm sorry… Even you, Rookie… You said so, yourself… You died, because of my actions… Injuries, my ass. You died, because of me! No one survives a bullet to the brain!"

She was crying, as she whimpered, "I'll accept my fate… I'm sorry… everyone…"

Ju was about to continue, until a hooded figure in a purple robe appeared. The person held up a cane, as Yamabuki asked, "Huh? Am I seeing things? This… The cane in her hands… That's Rookie's… It looks like his cane, but…"

She smiled, "If I'm starting to see things, then that means the end is near… Blood loss does that… and I'm seeing visions I cannot see…"

She passed out, as she made her final words, "Goodbye… Miss Nevins, Chazz, Heather, Peter… I wish you good luck on your journey… And to you, Rookie… I'll atone in the next world… Goodbye…"

The hooded figure approached her, and grabbed her hand. She swung her cane and…
SLASH!
She slashed off Ju's hands. She screamed in pain, as her hands were turned to dust. Mo Fubuki cried, "WHAT? IMPOSSIBLE! HOW CAN THIS BE?"

Yamabuki came to, as she thought, "HUH? I WAS RIGHT! THAT FIGURE IS REAL! And judging by her hand stance, and why she has Rookie's cane, means one thing: I wasn't seeing things!"

The hooded figure hollered, coated in black flames, in a male voice, "HUMMING MAGICIAN!"

He shot out flames onto Ju Sakamoto, and she screamed in pain. Mo Fubuki cried, "WHAT? BUT THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE! REGINALD HADIGAN THE THIRD IS DEAD! I SENSED IT! HE WAS STABBED BY ROZ RUMIN, THE HANGED MAN!"

Yamabuki roared, "HOW THE HELL IS HE ALIVE? YOU'RE NOT ROOKIE!"

The hooded figure held his finger up and said, "Tsk. Tsk. Believe what you will, and say what you may… But Reginald Hadigan the 3rd…"

He removed his hood, and called out, in a pose, "…IS ALIVE AND UP, THIS DAY!"

Mo Fubuki cried, "IT CAN'T BE!"

Yamabuki cried, "WAIT! IT'S REALLY YOU? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? YOU'RE DEAD!"

Rook smiled, "Yamabuki, you haven't changed the slightest. You still lose all common sense, when it comes to your friends… especially since you never stop to think of the consequences."

Mo Fubuki complained, "I simply refused to accept this! Reginald Hadigan the 3rd has passed away! He's dead! He has ceased to be! He has expired and met his maker! He's a late Gang member! He's a stiff, bereft to life! It rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed to the dirt, it wouldn't be pushing up daisies! It's fallen down the curtain and joined the choir invisible! HE'S AN EX-GANG MEMBER!"

She panted, as she complained, "Apologies for the Monty Python reference, but it's ALL TRUE! I was told that Birch Small shot a bullet into your head, after Hanged Man stabbed you in the back, and you died on the spot!"

Rook smirked, "Indeed, you were correct about me… I was shot… right in the forehead. See, after ROZ stabbed me, I was looking up, and Birch Small shot me in the chest… Only the bullet grazed me."

He showed his forehead, showing a deep scar, and said, "I suppose this was considered a blessing in disguise… Birch Small never realized it. Her bullet never pierced into my skull, so it wasn't a mortal wound. She was only able to scratch my skin and bruise my skull. But I did lose consciousness, however."

Yamabuki gasped in shock, as Mo Fubuki growled in anger. The Stand snarled, "NO! WHY WAS I GIVEN WRONG INFORMATION?"

Rook called, holding his cane, "So, Aya Hoshino did this to test if Yamabuki is ready… Needless to say, Yamabuki failed… because YOU CHEATED! That was not part of the plan, you rogue Stand! Mo Fubuki, on behalf of Aya Hoshino… Hell awaits for you, so prepare… and Snowman's Land… try, if you dare…"

He called out, pointing at her, "MO FUBUKI! YOU'RE BUSTED! MY FINAL WISH TO YOU… YOU'RE DONE DUSTED!"

They stared down, as Mo Fubuki was seething in anger. Yamabuki was in tears, as she said, "I know it was my third wish, but… it came true… He's back… Rookie's alive again… I'm so happy!"

Meanwhile, back in Aya's hut, she felt a jab in her head, and was shocked, "NO! Mo Fubuki…"

Michelle asked, "What's wrong?"

Aya opened the window and said, "I'm sorry… I have to go…"

She leapt out the window and ran into the dark forest. Michelle thought, "WHA? What in the world is she doing?"

Aya was running, as she growled in anger, "Damn it! Mo Fubuki, this wasn't part of the plan, you stupid Stand! I have to end this, before something bad happens!"

Back in the field, at night, Rook and Mo Fubuki stared down, as Rook said, "Reginald Hadigan the 3rd, Rook for short, is alive and well. You, however, will face me and the powers of Hell. It may not surprise you, but I am a true poet. And unfortunately, you don't know it, because Hoshino doesn't show it. With that said, would you abandon Aya and inform MIO about my revival, spreading the bad news? I said that is traitorism, but what have you got lose?"

Yamabuki thought, as she realized, "NO! I FORGOT! I have to tell the others the great news! Rookie's alive, and well! I'm not responsible for what just happened!"

Mo Fubuki growled, "Well, I was misinformed, as it's a surprise, to be sure. But the way I see it, I can spin it this way. Not only would I slay the idiot ninja, Yamabuki, but also end the defying Rook Hadigan, as a bonus! I CANNOT WAIT TO TELL THEM THE GREAT NEWS!"

She lunged at Rook, but he stabbed her chest, as he called, "I KNEW IT! A rouge Stand, working for MIO!"

Humming Magician, Rook's Spirit Caller, appeared, wearing his dark purple suit and top hat, with a muscular body, landing the final blow to Mo Fubuki, but she caught his blow and said, "Oops! You forget, Rook?"

She threw Humming Magician into a stray tree, and Rook felt the pain. He thought, "What power…"

Yamabuki said, "It's not her power. She has incredible speed, too!"

Mo Fubuki laughed, "Come now, Rook! Is that the extent of your abilities? If so, then sharing my good news will be easier than expected."

She grabbed Ju's head and flung at Rook, "MAY FORTUNE… BE WITH YOU!"

Rook shielded himself with his Spirit Caller, as Ju broke into pieces, and Yamabuki caught her upper body. Ju sobbed, as she said to her, "Yamabuki… My friend…"

Yamabuki cried, "Stop! This charade is already let out. You're not Ju! My Ju is dead! Gone!"

She seethed, as Ju pleaded, "But… Mo Fubuki… wishes to… bring me back… I promise you… Yamabuki, please stay with me, and protect me. I am back, now… and forever…"

Yamabuki stood up and held up her huge paintbrush, "I don't want to hear it, Ju…"

Her paintbrush vanished, as she growled, "Ju Sakamoto… is, was, and always… will be my bestie… And you…"

She suddenly changed into her green ninja attire, and then was serious. She hollered, as she produced a katana from her arms, "…ARE NOTHING BUT A HUNK OF DIRT!"

STAB!
She stabbed Ju in the heart, and Yamabuki sobbed, as she was furious, "You're not her… My Ju… is not… evil… nor she is a damned piece of Earth! RETURN TO THE GROUND FROM WHENCE YOU CAME, YOU IMPOSTER!"

Ju sobbed, as she was croaking, "But… Yama… bu… ki-."

Her body disintegrated into nothing, as Yamabuki dispersed her katana. Rook smiled, as he said, "At long last, you've passed… You've shown courage, Yamabuki… I would like to take back what I said about you not changing."

Yamabuki said, "No. You were right about me, all along. I'm the one who should apologize…"

He held her shoulder, as Mo Fubuki roared, lunging at them, "BASTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARDS!"

She smacked them both with a huge right, sending them flying. Mo Fubuki laughed, "This battle is already decided. I'll tell you what, Reggie, I'll make a deal with you. I'd like to hear your three wishes, before I put you to rest, for good! It's fair to hear your wishing abilities. And this, being you as a pervert, should be gold!"

Yamabuki snarled, "That bitch is making fools out of us! Just ignore her! I know you want to wish for panties, I bet, but you don't have to make any wishes! YOU HEAR ME?"

Rook grinned, as he said, "No, Yamabuki… I have my wishes, already… And Mo Fubuki will hear me out…"

Yamabuki cried, "YOU IDIOT! YOU'RE GOING TO WASTE THEM!"

Rook smiled, "Actually… Mo Fubuki, I will grant this deal, as I obey… But you must give me four wishes, before we parlay!"

Yamabuki gasped, "WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?"

Rook barked, "It's that, or no deal!"

Mo Fubuki asked, "FOUR wishes?!"

Rook said, "My wishes, it's what I wanted, can't you hear? But you must give me four instead of three, my dear!"

Mo Fubuki snarled, "Reggie… You can't be serious… That is something I cannot do."

Rook roared, in a dark aura, "ARE YOU DEFYING ME, MO FUBUKI? NO ONE DEFIES THE BROTHERHOOD, AYA HOSHINO! YOU SAID THAT YOU GRANT ME WISHES, AND I WANT FOUR! AND I WILL MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR PROMISE!"

Humming Magician appeared, as Mo Fubuki growled, "You still intend me to attack me, with your clandestine of power?"

He kicked at Mo Fubuki, as she jeered, "Your kicks are nothing!"

SMASH!
Mo Fubuki blocked Rook's kick, but her hand was shattered. Mo Fubuki shrieked, "AAAAAAAAAAAGH! MY HAND!"

Yamabuki cried, "SUPER! That's the way!"

Meanwhile, Aya groaned, as she held her arm, "DAMN IT! NOT NOW!"

Back in the field, Rook said, "And now, I shall explain… This is my first wish… And that's for you to cry out in agony! And it came true!"

Mo Fubuki moaned, "This is madness… How can you be stronger than before?"

Rook said, "The wound that ROZ gave me hasn't healed completely yet. You should thank Little Beth Nevins for giving me an ounce of adrenaline to keep my powers intact. And because my wound was severe, I thought I hold myself back a little. Beth was nice enough to heal me, but I refuse to return to New York. I took a plane from India, to get here, once I regained my ability to stand up. And that was only three days ago."

Yamabuki cheered, "That's Rookie, alright~!"

Mo Fubuki snarled, "Why? Why is this possible?"

He strangled Mo Fubuki with a flaming lasso, choking her neck. Rook called out, "AND NOW, MY SECOND WISH!"

Aya, meanwhile, was choking a bit, as she felt her neck. She snarled, as she was succumbing to pain, "AH! It hurts… What is Yamabuki doing?"

Rook was strangling Mo Fubuki, as he stated, "My second wish, in case you're wondering, is to scream out in utter terror! And the third wish, grant it!"

BLAST!
Mo Fubuki shrieked in pain, as she was caught on fire. Rook concluded, "GRANT MY THIRD WISH! CRY IN REGRET!"

Mo Fubuki was punted away, as she scream out, running off, "NAAAAAAAAAAAGH! STOP IT!"

She ran away, as Yamabuki snarled, "THAT BASTARD! SHE'S GETTING AWAY! WAIT, DAMN IT!"

Rook halted her, and said, "Wait… Given the distance and power Mo Fubuki is in, Aya Hoshino may be close-by…"

Mo Fubuki stopped, as Aya snarled, coughing up a little blood. She roared, "THAT'S ENOUGH! GODDAMN IT, I SAID STOP IT!"

Yamabuki seethed, "You… YOU BASTARD! I HATE YOU!"

She ran towards Aya, but Rook stopped her. He cried, "It's alright. She knows what's going on, more than me!"

Aya moaned, holding herself, "Damn you… Yamabuki Suou… YOU SON OF A BITCH! HOW DARE YOU SEVERELY ATTACK MY STAND, AS SHE WAS ONLY HELPING YOU?"

Yamabuki roared, "Helping me?! With all due respects, this bitch wanted us dead!"

Rook stated, "Miss Hoshino, that's entirely my fault. I'm afraid your Stand has become sentient. She suddenly turned on you, and has sided with MIO."

Aya gasped, as Mo Fubuki snarled, "LIES! ALL OF IT! YOU FUCKING LIAR!"

Aya barked, "I would never side with the vampire! My allegiance is with The Brotherhood."

Yamabuki asked, "The Brotherhood?"

Aya said, "I'm a student of Saki Hanajima, once a hero to the Moji Mikisa, caused in 2011… Rook and I are secretly members of The Brotherhood, formed by our late master… When I heard news about this evil woman called MIO, I reacted, and Rook and I joined in on the fight… Rook chose to join The Gang, as a commanding officer and cartel of the CIA, while I chose to remain dormant, in isolation, close to Egypt, to learn more of Mio Akiyama's evil plans, which reflects similar to the days of Dio Brando, over 150 years ago."

Yamabuki asked, "Wait… You're a psychic from a brotherhood… and… AND HE'S A CIA AGENT?"

Rook nodded, "I advise that you keep this a secret."

He saluted, "I am Reginald Hadigan the 3rd, Rook is my alias name! And I represent the CIA, and support The Gang's game! Hawley & Slater ruin the fun, but I keep them away. But I chose to maintain the status quo, for their corruption and misdeeds, come what may."

Yamabuki was astonished, "I didn't know that… But what makes Miss Nevins?"

Aya said, "She's Feral Beauty – FBI."

Yamabuki was stunned, as Aya stated, "I apologize for this matter, and we wanted to test you. Needless to say, you finally opened up, and admitted that you were wrong to lose Rook. You do care."

Yamabuki nodded, as she was upset, "I'm still confused, but… I'm just happy that Rook's alive. I don't care about his secret… or this Brotherhood… He's… He's back…"

Aya smiled, "Tell you what… You keep a secret about us, and I'll keep a secret about you. Michelle knows, as does the others. But they can never tell a soul. As does you, since you're a ninja."

Yamabuki sniffled, as she agreed, "Okay… Thank you, and I'm sorry for this trouble…"

Aya smiled and nodded. She turned to her Stand and barked, "AND AS FOR YOU… MO FUBUKI!"

Her Stand stopped, as she trembled, "W-w-w-w-w-w-w-wait… Master, I can explain…"

Yamabuki snarled, as Aya glared at her Stand, in a cold stare, "Has this woman resorted to punishing her own Stand? She's an idiot! But still, how dare you use Ju Sakamoto as your pawn! For that, you're going to experience HELL! SNOWMAN'S LAND will be HELL 2 U!"

Aya's aura bloomed dark, as Mo Fubuki pleaded, "WAIT! MASTER, DON'T DO THIS! YOU FORGET! I'm your life energy!"

Aya said, in a demonic voice, "Like hell you are. You chose to side with the vampire. For that, you shall be punished… Never send a Stand to do the job of a psychic warrior."

She transformed into her dark form, with long white hair and a snowy aura, wearing a black top and pants. Mo Fubuki shrieked, "AAAAAAAGH! MERCY! I WON'T BETRAY YOU AGAIN, MASTER! I PROMISE!"

Yamabuki growled, "Bastard! Now, I know it's wrong for a Stand User to harm her own Stand, but your Judgement has already begun!"

Aya held her hands up and held up a dark energy ball of dark shadows. Mo Fubuki kneeled to her, and she shrieked, "NOT THAT! PLEASE!"

Rook smiled, "Well, now… Aya, how about my 4th wish? I do wish to see her panties… and to make sure that she never bothers The Gang, again."

Aya nodded, "You can only get three wishes. But for The Brotherhood…"

Mo Fubuki shrieked, "WAIT! I WAS DOING THIS FOR THE MONEY! I CAN EXPLAIN! RAN KOTOBUKI WOULD'VE DONE THE SAME, IF SHE HAD A STAND! PLEASE, I BEG YOU, FORGIVE ME!"

Rook stated, "Actually, my fourth wish is rolled into one… and that's for YOU to never make pitiful wishes, ever again. Aya Hoshino forgives no one… NOT EVEN TRAITORS LIKE YOU!"

Aya hollered, as she fired, "DIE!"

Mo Fubuki shrieked in utter terror, as she was engulfed in huge dark flames. The flames subsided, as Mo Fubuki was badly and deeply charred into a burnt crisp, with just her bra and panties on, searing in a black color.

Aya reverted to normal, and sighed, "The deed is done. Mo Fubuki, begone from my sight! You will be summoned again, once you know your place."

Aya held her hand out, as Mo Fubuki was lying motionless in pain. Aya shone her eyes in a purple hue, and then she hissed, "Hakai!"

FLASH!
Her Stand vanishes. Aya dropped to one knee and moaned, "I'm… ungh… aware of what Stands do, but I am much stronger than my Stand."

Yamabuki said, "Such tenacity and endurance… What is she?"

Aya bowed to Yamabuki and said, "Yamabuki… Forgive me… I am sorry…"

Yamabuki smiled, "It's alright… I'm glad you're okay. And I'm glad Rook's back…"

Aya said, "It's alright, my friend. I wish you best of luck in your journeys to do away with MIO, and to end her evil carnage, before it repeats itself, like 30 years ago. One day, when you hear the story of it, you will understand…"

She said to Rook, "You, Reggie… take care of yourself…"

They bowed to each other, as Rook said, "Indeed, I will. One day, I shall return, and give aide to the forthcoming of the possible reemergence."

Aya said, "Go in peace…"

Yamabuki and Rook left, but Yamabuki returned, as she was happy, "Wait! Aya… One last thing…"

Aya smiled and asked, "Yes? What is it, Yamabuki?"

Yamabuki said, "Well, I never properly thank you enough to give me the courage to fight back, against Ju… But still… Please give Ju your condolences and mine…"

Aya replied, "It is done… She will rest easy, once MIO is destroyed, once and for all."

Yamabuki grinned, "Oh, and one more thing…"

SOCK!
Yamabuki landed a swift sock to Aya's face, knocking her out cold. Aya's face was bleeding, as she moaned, "Ouch…"

Yamabuki pointed at her, and roared, "And that's for lying to me about your death, you moron!"

Aya croaked, as she was still on the ground, "I… deserved it…"

Yamabuki smiled and winked, "Ba-dum-tss!"

Yamabuki, back in her summer clothes, arrived to the others, and cheered, "HEY, GUYS! You never guess who I found!"

Michelle cried, "Yamabuki! We were worried about you!"

Heather asked, "Where did you get those injuries?"

Peter asked, "Some kind of enemy?"

Yamabuki cried, "MY WOUNDS ARE NOTHING, COMPARED TO MY NEWS!"

She then said, "And yes, it was the enemy… But guess who helped me out?"

She proclaimed, "Now, don't act in surprise, Peter, and you too, Chazz, don't throw your back out! And also, I wouldn't want you to be in a heart attack, Miss Nevins! But here it is!"

She snickered, "NOW, HERE HE IS! Tu-ta-da-daaaaaaaaa!"

Rook appeared, as he smiled. Yamabuki cheered, "That sly bastard was still alive! Isn't it great~? Bookie & Rookie, back together again~!"

Michelle then said, feeling annoyed, "Well, let me get going."

Rook said, "Here. Allow me to help you with your luggage, Miss Nevins."

Michelle said, "Thanks, mate."

Peter smiled, "Rook, how's it hanging?"

Chazz said, "It's been a while. We all thought you weren't going to make it."

Heather smiled, "I'm just glad my daughter was nice enough to aide you, during our journey. Was India good?"

Michelle asked, "So, Rook, does the wound on your back heal up completely?"

Rook said, "It has, yes. But the wound on my forehead may take time."

They walked together, as Yamabuki cried, "HEY! Wait a minute!"

Peter said, ignoring Yamabuki, "So, it's been two weeks, since we last saw you?"

Michelle smiled, "How the time has flown."

Chazz said, "We're lucky to all be alive."

Yamabuki sobbed, "HEY? Hey!"

Rook asked, "Chazz, you're still wearing that uniform?"

Yamabuki called out, "WAIT! HOLD ON A SECOND! What's going on here?"

She snarled, and roared, "NOW YOU STOP RIGHT THERE, YOU UNCARING ASSHOLES! YOU ACT AS THOUGH ROOKIE'S DEATH MEAN NOTHING, AND YOU DON'T CARE! WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH YOUR ATTITUDES?"

She complained, "A man we thought was dead just waltzed onto to the beach! HOW THE HELL CAN YOU ACT LIKE YOU JUST BRUSH IT OFF AND ACT LIKE YOU DON'T CARE?"

Michelle said, "Oh, yeah, sorry about that. When I told you when I've taken upon myself to have Rook stay in India, I meant it. The rest was history. So, in short… I may have lied."

Yamabuki was shocked, as she screamed, "WHA-, WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? WHAT THE HELL?"

Rook said, "Little Beth was nice enough to tend to my wounds, during her brief visit to India, after Peter & Michelle treated to the wound, beforehand. And all that was after I was shot by Birch Small."

Yamabuki was crushed, as she was appalled. She yelled, "You assholes knew that Rookie was alive, the entire time, and you never once, in your deceitful lives, let me know? Do you know what kind of hell I went through, just for Rookie's sake? I'm almost surprised at you, you fucking Mama Bear!"

Heather responded, "I only knew about it, the day after it happened. And Beth graciously volunteered, out of my permission. But it was imperative to not let the enemy know, since you have such a big mouth, but-. Well, let's just say, since it's wrong to lie to you, we wanted to keep it a secret from you."

Yamabuki realized, as she thought, "Wait… Aya… Did she keep Rookie in that island, to avoid being spotted by MIO?"

Peter said, "If you hadn't kept the secret, Rook wouldn't be recuperating in peace."

Heather added, "We were planning to tell you that he's alive, the moment we knew he's safe. But, we didn't think you'd run into him, first."

Yamabuki was confused, as she was upset, "So, what? That means…"

She cheered, "OH, WAIT! I forgot! Rook, you should met with Aya Hoshino's Mom! You saw her, right, guys? She's the daughter of the late Aya Hoshino, who died recently! Maybe your smarmy and perverted charms will cheer her up~!"

She dashed off, but Rook replied, "Oh… That was really Aya, in disguise…"

She stumbled down, and then was completely saddened, "So… You mean, everything was all a ruse, and you were in on it, from the start?"

She bawled, "HOW DARE YOU LEAVING ME OUT OF THAT LOOP! THAT WAS THE CRUELEST THING YOU'VE EVER DONE! YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO GO THAT FAR!"

Michelle said, "Now, now, there's no reason for you to cry."

Heather said, "I'm sorry, Yamabuki. I didn't think you'd be this hurt."

Chazz growled, as Rook said, "I apologize, too, Yamabuki. But I had a very good reason. Aya Hoshino is on our side, and has aided us, as well. She brought this island, and claimed it for her own."

Michelle added, "And mostly because she didn't want the enemy to find out. Hoshino's a clever minx, when it comes to stealth. Of course, I had Rook take care of things, during our time."

Rook said, "I made a brief stop back to New York to assist Scarlet, in disguise. And I returned, dressed as a wealthy Arab gentlemen, since it was a conspicuous acquisition."

Yamabuki asked, "Eh? What are you talking about?"

Michelle called out, "Alright, mates, let's climb aboard and get going! Time is of the essence!"

Michelle showed Yamabuki the ocean, as she said, "Come on, Yamabuki, cheer up, already. Here! It's almost here!"

Yamabuki asked, "What's almost here?"

The ocean started to bubble, and from in the ocean, emerged a huge yellow and orange submarine. Yamabuki cried, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! IS THAT WHAT I THINK IT IS?"

Michelle said, "That's right! From here on out, we're riding to Egypt, underwater!"

Yamabuki shrieked, "YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! HOW COULD YOU AFFORD THIS?"

Team Nevins's time in the Red Sea was almost over. Now, it's under the sea, onwards to Egypt, with only three weeks remaining.

The terrain is now changed, as Team Nevins sailed underwater in a submarine, deep within the Red Sea. Next stop: Egypt, and the rendezvous point to meet with Team A-Fist.

Back in New York, Farra was packing her stuff in her small satchel. She then thought that it'll only be a short while, since they're going to Egypt, with less than three weeks left.

"Clothing… iPhone… makeup… OH! I need some snacks to take with…" she was packing, as Asahi said, "Hey…"

She said to Farra, "Farra, you're packing, too?"

Farra replied, "Well, we're traveling light, and we're taking the BattleVan to the rendezvous point in Egypt. Percival is sending Michelle the message, right away. From the intel we got, the others are now in the Red Sea."

Asahi smiled, "OH! IN OTHER WORDS, MY CHAZZ AND HIS FRIENDS ARE ALMOST THERE!"

Farra nodded, "Exactly! But Scarlet ordered us to go, right away, near the point, by the Red Sea. We leave, tomorrow."

Asahi said, "Ah, okay… OH!"

She asked, "Who will watch over Miss Mizuki, during our trip?"

Farra said, "Agent Superball will take watch, likewise The Speedwagon Foundation. However, I had a call from a friend to aide us in watching over her…"

Asahi asked, "Who?"

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Outside in the New York Airport, a helicopter from Cy-Bo-Div was touching down. A woman was in a green uniform and skirt, with long auburn hair and huge breasts. The copter landed, as she stepped out. Scarlet was waiting for her, as she saluted to her.

"Scarlet Riley, AAW-New York." She said to the woman, "Newly-Appointed AAW Head, Daniel Bryan, has welcomed you from Cyber Division, cadet."

The woman saluted, "Yes, ma'am. I am Joanna Stevens, cadet of Cyber Terrorist Division, or Cy-Bo-Ter."

This is Joanna Stevens, Farra's older sister, who works in Cy-Bo-Div. She explained, as she stated, "I understand that Agent Takase is pinned down. Agent Gaynes of Feral Beauty filled me in… and I'm sad to hear the drama going on…"

Scarlet said, "Indeed. But her condition… Agent Takase's condition is getting worse."

Joanna replied, "I see… Farra is there, or is she with you?"

"Your sister, I mean, Agent Stevens is still in New York. We've split into two groups, searching for other enemies that may kill us… I believe you are aware of MIO…"

"I do. I'm glad Sis is okay… In any case, I'm a little stunned to hear this debacle, but I didn't believe a word you just said, and didn't want to help… that is, until I got Agent Cooke's delivery for Wheel of Fortune."

"What?"

"A road raged man with burly arms and a skinny body… We got Agent Cooke's letter, and arrested the scoundrel. Cy-Bo-Div is heading to Saudi Arabia to pick up the guy called The Sun, as we speak."

"Interesting… There were more enemies that we left out? This vampire android has a thing for us, does she?"

Joanna pauses and cried out, "WHAAAAAAAAAAT? A VAMPIRE ANDROID?! NO! NOT A ROBOT!"

Scarlet asked, "You okay, Cadet Stevens?"

Joanna trembled, "Sorry… But… I hate robots… especially animatronic robots… They're scary…"

Scarlet smiled and said, "Oh, good grief… Cadet, perhaps I can tell you who and what MIO is…"

She explained to Joanna about MIO, on their way to AAW-New York Headquarters.

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As they were riding off, heading to the building, Joanna said, in relief, "I see… So, MIO's android head harbors a human body… And not just any corpse… But…"

Scarlet nodded, "Stephanie McMahon. Correct…"

"Wow… I can't believe that Michelle died…"

"She's still alive. It's complicated and too uneasy to explain. But we'll explain fully, once everyone is here. I called Percival Gaynes to aide us, during our trip."

"Trip?"

"Well, we leave tomorrow to Egypt. Farra, Steven, Mundy, Asahi, Cassandra, and myself… we're going to join the others…"

"I see."

Joanna smiled, "That's great to hear… I am glad Farra's okay. But Cecelia, on the other hand…"

Scarlet nodded, "It's alright…"

They arrived at the building, as Percival was waiting in the front door. He called, "Hey…"

Scarlet stepped out, and saluted to him, "Greetings, Percival."

He saluted back, "It's nice to meet you again."

Joanna stepped out, and gasped, "Huh? Is that Malory Archer's Office?!"

Scarlet and Percival were annoyed, as they sighed, "Moron…"

He asked, "So, I learn of Michelle's whereabouts… What about the others?"

She stated, "They're already making one last rundown, before we leave to Egypt, tomorrow."

Percival said, "Good. Just make sure that Farra survives, in one piece…"

Scarlet said, "That I can promise. She is one of our best."

Joanna smiled, "Not to mention my little sister."

Percival asked her, "Huh? Uh, why are you here?"

Joanna said, "Well, someone has to watch over Mizuki."

He complained, "You're crazy! I'm watching Agent Takase!"

Scarlet barked, "You're BOTH crazy! None of you are watching her!"

Joanna sobbed, "What?"

Percival stated, "Well, Farra said that you've become responsible, since three years ago."

Joanna said, "And I've fully matured. I won't grope her or anything. I'm not that lecherous towards the girls I see!"

Percival huffed, "This, coming from a lesbian."

Joanna glared at him, as they stepped inside, about to perform a briefing.

Meanwhile, in the Red Sea, the submarine was 60 meters deep within sea level, as Team Nevins was sailing in the dark depths of the Red Sea, in what divers considered it as The Most Beautiful Sea in the World.
The Red Sea – flanked on the east and west, by desert, The Red Sea was once to believed that it has been surrounded by crimson sands. Today, its general lack of pollution and inflowing river water makes it the most immaculate bodies of water on Earth.

Rook was in the wheel, driving the submarine, inside. Yamabuki asked, "Wait… You know how to drive a submarine?"

Rook grinned, "Indeed so, Yamabuki. See, I have learned how to use it, during my days on the field. It's not a problem for me."

Michelle smiled, "He's not the only one~! I, too, can ride underwater vehicles~!"

Peter barked at her, "Don't even think about it! I refuse to let you put us through another crash!"

Michelle snarked, "Well! Looks like you're in a bad mood, today!"

Heather said, "So, this is a submarine. I have to say, I'm a bit surprised… I have learned how to sing Yellow Submarine, but never actually rode in one of these."

Peter said, "Me neither."

Heather said, "It's a lot more spacious than I expected."

Michelle smiled, "Isn't it? Rich folk use these vehicles, if they want to get away from it all, for a while, and explore the sea floor, for pleasure. And that's also why they have windows."

Yamabuki ran to a window and cheered, "WHOA! REALLY?"

Michelle cried, "Hey now!"

Yamabuki viewed the window and saw a glimpse of an underwater background, with fishes swimming around. She said, "This is so cool! Come to think of it, I may use the scenario, one day, to make a story out of this. Imagine, a nice guy meets a cute girl, and they share romance from under the sea."

Rook said, "You really never change, do you, Yamabuki? Now, could you please take this seriously, for once?"

The sonar beeped, as Yamabuki viewed the radar on the control panel. She asked, "What is that?"

Michelle explained, "It's a sonar. It's used to detect underwater objects, like radar."

Rook said, "All clear. I'm not picking up anything in our vicinity."

Michelle said, "With this machine, we can detect anyone that can try to attack us… no matter which area the enemy decides to attack us."

Chazz said, "Even so, but if someone did attack us in here, we'd be sitting ducks, with nowhere to run. Don't forget where we are… 60 meters below sea level…"

The submarine continues to travel below, during the night.

To be continued…