Following the battle with Rena, one of Steven Nevins' Egyptian Gods, The Gang reunites in a hospital in Aswan. If you remember last time, Heather Dunn and Oscar Gooden were mortally wounded by the blind Stand User, and left out a message that eight others are out to get them all. Unfortunately, they won't get all.

Kurumi Tokisaki and her father, Hatred, wielding the powers of Thoth and Khnum, were unceremoniously bested by their own faith and karma, after failing to kill Chazz, Yamabuki, & Michelle

With six Egyptian Gods left, what's next for our heroes, as time was running out?

Episode XXXIV – Chapter 1: The Sword of Death!
Enter Anubis!

At the hospital, Farra was sitting next to Heather, who has her face wrapped in bandages, covering her eyes. Heather moaned, "So… this is how Eye of the Beholder starts…"

Farra said, "Oh, grow up! You'll be fine… Well, except that you may go blind."

Heather smiled, "Oh, no worries. My ice powers can fix that."

Farra barked, "You sure about that? I'm just lucky Mundy's alright, since his injuries weren't that severe!"

Heather said, "Yes, I am fortunate that there was no significant damage to my cornea."

Farra felt uneasy, as she said, "Well… We all thought you were killed… But…"

Heather held Farra's hand and said, "It's fine… I only came to Egypt for one thing… to see him again. I mean, I'm going to make a full recovery."

She explained, "This takes me back to middle school… long before Mom divorced Dad… We were playing dodgeball, during Gym Class, and this kid threw a huge ball to the face. He was alright, except… the kid lost a little fluid from the eye."

Farra was shivering, "Whoa… Worse than a broken nose."

Heather smiled, "Don't worry about me. I'm going to come back, within a few days. We have plenty of time, by then. You forget that I have superspeed? You guys go on without me, until I come out of the hospital."

She stated, "But what I do know is that Cairo is where MIO is located. 800 kilometers from here. You don't need Michelle's assistance for it. I kinda had a hunch. You must revenge vigilant."

Farra stood up and said, "Right. I'll do what I can…"

She walked off, as she sniffled, "Heather…"

XXXXX

At the waiting room, Yamabuki was peering over the receptionist's desk. She was actually reading the bill.

"Oh, okay… Lemme see… Anybody know how much this is in Japanese? Moreover, I can't make heads to tails on this! Is this somewhat Arabic?" She explained, "I mean, is this a hospital bill? The decimal is a 0, the 0 is a 5, and the 7 is a 6! And that squiggly line is…"

Rook said, "So, that's a four."

Scarlet read the bill, and was appalled. She screamed, "ARE YOU FUCKING HIGH? WE OWE 46,350 EGYPTIAN POUNDS? THAT'S INSANE! I'M NOT PAYING FOR OSKY'S MEDICAL BILLS!"

Peter sighed, "You know what that means?"

Cassandra nodded, "Pay it all to Triple H… Let's see… Forty-six thousand Egyptian Pounds, equal to-."

As she was processing, a scream was made. The nurses were screaming, as one cried out, "AW, HOW ADORABLE~!"

They were outside, adoring Yoko, who was banned from the premises, since NO pets are allowed in the hospital. She was chewing gum, as they were in awe over her cute look.

Mundy groaned, "And here we thought Yoko was waiting for us, outside."

Chazz moaned, "Good grief."

Yamabuki added, "Looks like a hit with ladies. I mean, shouldn't boys go ga-ga over her? She is female."

She went to Yoko, as the nurses were concerned over Yoko. Yamabuki called, "Excuse me, ladies. I should give you a word of advice: step away from that feline, if you know what's good for you. I know she's in the category of being regal and majestic, but she's no ordinary cat. She does have a hatred for people, on occasions."

Yamabuki continued on, but Yoko leapt onto her head. Yamabuki screamed, as she was clamped on, "YAAAAAAAAAGH, GET OFF OF ME, YOU DAMN FURBALL! AAAAAAGH!"

FRRRRRT!
Yoko farted again. The nurses laughed, as they saw this display.

"Such a cutie!"
"You get along so well!"

Yamabuki protested, "IN YOUR DREAMS! WE NEVER GET ALONG, AT ALL! DAMN IT, YOKO, WILL YOU GET OFF OF ME?"

The rest of The Gang, minus Heather, left the hospital, as Michelle said, "We'll get you guys later. I see that you're busy, right now. See ya, lovebirds~!"

They walked past Yamabuki, as she whined, "HEY! Wait, Miss Nevins! This is a misunderstanding! Yoko was ju-!"

FRRRRRT!
As Yoko farted again, Yamabuki snarled, "What the hell…
YOU NASTY LITTLE CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!"

Across the Nile River, Michelle said, "In ancient times, Egyptians had a habit of burying the dead in the west bank of The Nile, where the sun sets. That's the reason Egyptian cities stand on the eastern side of the Nile. The western side, however, you're more likely to find mortuary temples and graves scattered about."

They were chartering a boat, as Michelle continued, "But our enemy doesn't care where. They'll attack, no matter where, advantageous."

As they were sailing off, the entire team, through The Nile, four men were walking down the rocky road. A man in a mustache called, "HEY, Tiken! Move your ass!"

Tiken, a boy in tan-skin, carrying a huge sack and rake, was walking behind the other three men, who are walking with sacks of fertilizer, and with a huge black cow. Tiken made it, as the man huffed, "What a disgrace! Why do you always hold the rear? I'm ashamed to call you my son, if you weren't that helpful!"

Another man said, "Well, looks like your son and your cow have something in common."

Tiken suddenly slowed down, until he spotted a sword on the ground, with a dark blue upholster in it. He said, "A sword? What is it doing, all the way down here?"

He called, "Father! Look at this!"

His father returned and snatched the sword, "WHOA! Tiken, what is that? How did this thing get all the way here?"

The second man said, "I cannot believe no one claimed it, after someone lost a perfectly good sword."

The father smirked, "Their loss is our gain, because this sword's worth a fortune!"

The third man barked, "Hey wait, what if the owner's still in the area?"

The second man said, "On the off-chance, it should be an old-time artifact. We should take it to the police."

The father boomed, "YOU IDIOT! This sword could be the end of our money troubles!"

Tiken thought, "But… I'm the one's that found it."

The second man said, "It wouldn't be worth anything, if it's blunt. Should we check it out?"

The father held the sword and tried to pull it out. But it was stuck tight, from inside its upholster. He griped, "Ungh… The damn thing won't budge! What the hell is this thing made of?"

The third man offered to try it out. But try as he might, the sword was stuck. The second man even pulled it out, but to no go.

The third man cried, "It's no use! We tried pulling it, and blade hasn't even moved a single centimeter!"

Tiken said, "Uh, father? Perhaps maybe I can pull it."

His father roared, "AW, SHUT UP! IF I CANNOT PULL IT, HOW CAN AN IDIOT LIKE YOU FREE IT?"

But suddenly, the third man's hands started to bulge. He freaked out, over his huge hands, and his palms suddenly exploded blood out. He cried, "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT SWORD? How did it cut me, if it was still inside the hilt?"

The second man said, "There's something strange about that sword."

Tiken said, "Uh, maybe I can pull it out, now?"

The father yelled, "YOU KNOW WHAT, FINE! GO AHEAD AND GET KILLED, IF YOU WANT!"

Tiken picked it up and pulled the sword out, easily. The men gasped in shock, as Tiken held the sword in his hands. He stammered, "It… came out easily to me… I never imagine that I could do it, without the slightest bit of effort!"

The sword emitted a dark glow, as Tiken gasped, "Wait, something in it is talking to me. It makes no sense."

The second man said, "This is amazing… I've never seen such a beautiful blade like this, almost like a Japanese Katana. This one glistens in the shine of its blade."

The father cheered, "We've been on the discovery of a century! Hand it over, my son! A grown dolt like you cannot carry such a dangerous blade! You don't want to dull it, do you?"

The father pulled Tiken, trying to grab the sword. He succeeded in taking it…
STAB!
…to the heart. During the scuffle, the sword flew over Tiken's shoulder, and stabbed him in the heart. The father dropped dead, and pleaded, "WHY? Why do this to your own father?"

Tiken cried, "I DON'T KNOW! You were standing behind me, and before I knew it, the sword-! I didn't mean to, Father!"

The second man yelled, "WHY ARE YOU STANDING THERE? We have to get him to a doctor, before it's too late!"

SLASH!
The sword tilted to the left, slashing through the second man's cranium, killing him. The third man shrieked, "YAAAAAAAAGH! THIS SWORD IS EVIL!"

Tiken grabs the sword, and was scared. But the sword spoke to him.

"Be calm… Still your heart, child…Their deaths mean nothing… Nothing whatsoever, Tiken Tok."

Tiken cried, "Just… who are you? I can't see you, but your voice… it's inside me."

The sword explained himself, revealing his identity, "I am the God of Anubis, ruler of the underworld, deity of the embalming, and lord of the dead. You have unsheathed me… You are my Stand user… You are my flesh!"

Tiken started to speak like Anubis, as Anubis called, "You shall wield me, and you shall KILL!"

Tiken started to shake and quiver, only to be possessed by the evil Anubis Sword. He held his sword, and calmly said, "Father and that man deserved to die. I think I should kill you, too, for my enjoyment."

The third man pleaded, "WAIT, TIKEN! FORGIVE ME! DON'T DO SOMETHING SO BRASH! PLEASE LET ME LIVE! I DON'T WANNA DIE!"

Tiken roared, running with his sword at hand. The man hid behind the cow.

SLASH!
He was killed, slashed in half by the sword. His upper body dropped dead, as the cow was still whole. Tiken grinned, as Anubis called, "Slaughter the mortals! Slice them off! Cleave them in two! YOU are a fighting genius! A master in the sword! No one is a match for you and your blade! NO ONE!"

Anubis continued, as Tiken cackled, "I know I obey only no one, but as the God of the Underworld, those mortals, The Gang, shall be the greatest sacrifice!"

Anubis's words were clear. HE, or IT, is one of Steven Nevins' Egyptian Gods… except it plays by his rules, back in ancient times.

At the pier, The Gang was walking to the others. Steven sighed, "Do we really have to do it? I don't appreciate this hospitality, since these people are smelly."

Farra barked, "Oh, grow up! These people were nice enough to board their ferry, one the way to Cairo."

Cassandra said, "She's right. We have to make it to Cairo, via boat ride."

Steven replied, "True… but I have a bad feeling about this ride."

Yamabuki complained, "You're whining over that? Why do we have to lounge around in Kom Ombo?"

Rook said, "They were nice enough to let us come with, so show some respect."

Yamabuki boomed, "I don't know about you, but I'm starving!"

Peter said, "Me too."

Scarlet moaned, "They're right… What I wouldn't do for a meal, right now?"

Mundy asked, "You, too? I thought you'd be against their lazy actions!"

Michelle smiled, "Here, I'll offer you some gum, since it's helpful."

Scarlet yelled, "YOU KNOW DAMN WELL THAT'S YOKO'S!"

Michelle snarled, "Take the damn gum, already?"

Scarlet took the gum, as Michelle walked off, "Where's the loo?"

As they walked off, Scarlet sighed. She was halted by a merchant, as he called, "Miss, over here!"

She turned to him and offered her a papyrus, "Here, wanna buy a papyrus? This papyrus is the original paper that the Egyptians used, back in ancient times. It's a wonderful souvenir. Here, take a look! This is 100% bonafide papyrus!"

Scarlet was curious, "Papyrus? And I thought it was some sort of fruit."

The merchant said, "I'll give you a good price~!"

Scarlet thought, "Still… Papyrus… Normally, I'm against The Gang spending MY money on useless things, but spending my money on what I want…"

She asked, "Sir, just curious, are you sure this is authentic papyrus? I mean, you didn't rob it from a museum, did you?"

"Of course it is! I'll have you know that a famous Egyptian craftsman drew this, so it's absolute genuine."

"Hmm…"

RRRRRIP!
She tore the papyrus in half, as the merchant shrieked. She said to him, "This shit is fake, and you know it! You think I'm some sort of fool? If this were real papyrus, it wouldn't rip so easily!"

She walked off, but realized, "Eh? Where did the others go?"

Yamabuki cried, "YOKO! GET BACK HERE!"

Cassandra yelled, "YOKO!"

They were chasing Yoko, who was running off. Yoko leapt off, and snatched the gum from Scarlet's hands. Yoko started to chew the gum, as Scarlet was annoyed, "HEY! I was eating that!"

Scarlet corrected, "No… this is tuna and shrimp… So, ew…"

Yamabuki sighed, "Thank goodness… Miss Riley, you had the gum."

Cassandra reached for Yoko, but trotted off. She roared, "AH! El gato!"

They chased after the cat, as Scarlet followed, "HEY, WAIT FOR ME! WHAT JUST HAPPENED NOW?"

They chased after Yoko, as the merchant cried, "HEY! WHAT ABOUT MY MONEY?"

XXXXX

They arrived at a ruins, as they panted. Yamabuki growled, "Stupid cat. She got away."

Scarlet moaned, "Look, we have more important things than looking for that stupid cat."

Yamabuki said, "Well, she's not that far from here. Cassandra likes her best."

Scarlet said, "Right. We'll split up and find her."

Cassandra smiled, "Thank you, Miss Riley."

Scarlet barked, "KEEP YOUR THANKS, CASSANDROID! WHOSE FAULT WAS IT TO LET YOKO RUN OFF LIKE THAT?"

She marched off, as Cassandra sobbed, "Sorry…"

They split up, as Tiken suddenly followed Scarlet. As they were walking, Scarlet stopped, sensing Tiken, from behind her, with Anubis wrapped in white cloth.

"Got to say…" Scarlet said, "You have the balls to predict who you would attack, my friend. It's one thing to attack all three of us, but I know your game. You want to kill me, Yamabuki, or Cassandroid, in front of innocent bystanders. Guys like you are a rare breed. Stand users don't usually show themselves, let alone face their attacker, dead-on. Tell me you name, kid."

Tiken said, "My name is Tiken Tok. And my Stand is the one true ruler of the underworld – Anubis. Now, Scarlet Riley, prepare to surrender your life to me."

Scarlet laughed giddily, "BAH, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA! You want me to surrender? You mince words around, don't you, Tick Tock? If nothing better, your confidence is more impressive than your manners."

She continued to walk, "Let alone, you know I can sense you, using my Broken Brilliance. You make one false move, and I'll scorch your bones, on the inside."

They continued walking, as Scarlet turned around. She boasted, "Hit me with your best shot, Chaka Khan! Show me what Anubis is about!"

Tiken unsheathed his Anubis sword, and prepared to fight. Scarlet boomed a fiery aura and shouted, "Broken… High Priestess!"

They stared down, Yamabuki and Cassandra were in another area, far from the fight. Cassandra sensed it, and gasped, "Miss Suou, look!"

Yamabuki gasped, as they hid behind a column. She whispered, "So… who is this guy? He's using a sword, but is he really set to fight me, instead of his Stand? Unless… the sword is his Stand. No matter. That double-edged blade is no match for me."

They began to fight, as Tiken slashed at Scarlet. One fatal blow and she's dead. The first strike was landed, but Scarlet deflected it with her flames. She started to dodge each slash, as she thought, "His movements… his speed… He's got skill, I can guess. But he's got the stance of an amateur!"

She dodged it, as Tiken swung his blade towards her, through the pillar. Yamabuki cried, "MISS SCARLET!"

Scarlet was shoved down, as Yamabuki took a nick to the arm. She cried in pain, as she was bleeding heavily. Cassandra cried, "SEÑORA!"

Scarlet thought, "What the hell is going on? His sword passed through the pillar, doing NO collateral damage! If that wasn't enough, the blade almost struck me! If Suou didn't interrupt my battle, I would've been killed! I was shaken by this blade…"

She said, "I'm fine, guys."

The sword continued to swing, as Yamabuki snarled, "YOU BASTARD! NINJA CHARIOT!"

Ninja Chariot appeared, and blocked the blade. They continued to trade clashes, through the pillar, as she yelled, "You coward! Why don't you show yourself and face me, like a man?"

Yamabuki was pushed back, as Tiken started to move very fast, through each pillar. Cassandra said, as she scanned, "He's fast… So, is he one of the Stand Users?"

Scarlet said, "Of course. The God of Anubis."

Cassandra stated, "I'm sorry that I didn't aide you. But judging from his attacks, his sword is able to slice through anything, without damaging any solid objects. For all we know, he could be in any of these pillars."

Yamabuki moaned, "Rats. And my Chariot is about two meters in range. Damn it! He's tougher than I thought he'd be!"

Scarlet snarled, "That asshole thinks he can get the upper hand against me? Well, no one give Scarlet Riley the upper hand, and get away with it!"

They jumped up the pillar, as Cassandra called, "Tiken Tok, can you hear me? I got a nice view, so listen up! You can attack from behind a pillar, unless you pop out of the ground, and lunge from below!"

Tiken laughs evilly, as Scarlet whispered, "He's somewhere."

SLASH!
The blade slashed through the pillar, this time, breaking it. Tiken cried, "I DON'T NEED TO USE IT, BEHIND THE PILLAR! WITH THE POWER OF THIS BLADE, I CAN USE IT FROM ANY PILLAR!"

He swung down, "NOW DIE, YOU GANG GALS!"

Cassandra used her Flare Cell, as Yamabuki uses Ninja Chariot. They clashed through the blade, as Cassandra uses a piece of Chariot's katana. It broke off, and the piece ricochets off another pillar and into the neck of Tiken, impaling his neck. Tiken falls dead, as Scarlet moaned, "That was close."

Cassandra said, "Even if I use Android Fool, it's no use. You and I did our fiery attacks to assist Yamabuki."

Scarlet nodded, "Exactly."

Yamabuki said, "Ninja Chariot can launch its katana towards opponents in vast speed. The downside of it is that it's perfect for one shot only. And elemental powers are useful, as well, like ninja fire. A last resort, without any other options."

Cassandra grinned, "And we got some ninja fire, right here!"

She went to Tiken, who was twitching, "Of course, he'll live. It's his weapon that I somehow do not comprehend."

Scarlet said, "Well, cuff him, and send his ass to the police. He'll answer his pleas to the authorities."

Cassandra picked up the sword with her hands and said, "So, this is his Stand?"

Scarlet said, "That's what I figured."

The others arrived, as Yoko meowed. Chazz asked, "Hey, where have you been?"

Michelle said, "We were worried about you, seeing we thought you were attacked by the enemy."

Yamabuki said, "Oh, yes… He's right over there."

They viewed Tiken, as Cassandra said, "Here. This is what he used to hold his sword. This guy attacked Miss Riley, while Miss Suou and I made the save."

Rook said, "Where and how did you find a sword like that?"

Farra viewed the sword and said, "Amazing… Who did it belong to?"

Scarlet pointed at him, and said, "That guy, right over here. Cuff him!"

Peter and Steven approached Tiken, as she continued, "This guy holds the Stand, the God Anubis, and is able to literally phase through objects and cut his opponents in his crosshairs. But it's all over now. He was a formidable opponent."

But despite what she said, she was no match for the likes of me, Scarlet replied to herself.

Cassandra held the sword and gave it to Farra, "Here, Farra. You're mostly the expert in sensing the supernatural. You see what is in the blade."

Farra replied, "Oh, okay."

She gasped, "Huh? Wait, what sword?"

Cassandra gasped, "HUH?"

The sword was gone in her hands, as five rats were absconding it from The Gang. Mundy cried, "BUGGER!"

Yamabuki roared, "GET OUT OF HERE!"

The rats scampered off, as Yamabuki grabbed the sword. She sighed, "Jeez, talk about creepy. No one told me that even the rats steal in this place."

She grabbed the sword, and said, "Alright, back in place. Take two!"

Michelle said, "Miss Riley, while I'm relieved that you're alright, don't ever run off by yourself, ever again!"

Mundy said, "She's right. The enemy may attack you, if you're not careful, even if you're just alone, for a few seconds."

Yamabuki gave Farra the sword, and said, "Right. Cassie and I did run off, too. We won't, ever again."

The horn blares, as Michelle cried, "BOLLOCKS! That's the ferry! We leave for Edfu, today! They're leaving without us!"

Asahi sobbed, "Aw, we can always fly there!"

Rook said, "Too risky."

They all left, as Scarlet looked up to the dusky sky. She then thought, "Well… That's the last time I ever wander around, by myself…"

The next day, The Gang arrived in Edfu. Inside a hotel, Farra was with the sword, as Steven asked, "So, you're okay with bringing the sword with us, after all?"

Farra replied, "Yep. Once I learn more about this sword, Yamabuki and I will turn it in to the police. She knows the going-ons in this world."

Steven said, "Anyone can pick it up in those ruins, so we can't take any chances."

Cassandra said, "Good idea. And it's probably worth a small fortune."

Yoko snarled and hissed at the sword, as Farra asked, "Oh, what's wrong with you, Yoko?"

She said, as she held the sword, "Yoko, fine! If you keep this up, you will get us kicked out. Have no choice… Yoko can come with, so I can turn it in…"

Cassandra stated, "Be careful. The enemy may be closer."

Steven said, "Hold it! Didn't Michelle told us not to go out, all alone?"

Farra replied, "I have Yamabuki to tag along. She's more of a troublemaker, than any of us."

He said, "In that case, I'll go with you."

She blushed, as Yoko meowed, "Mya?!"

Cassandra said, "Steven, you sure you want to?"

Steven said, "Sure. I've known Farra, for a while now. She's safe with me."

Farra blushed heavily, "Uh, heh-eh… uh… Okay…"

He and Farra left with Yoko, as Cassandra thought, "I don't get it… Why was Farra blushing now? Did she get sick, all of a sudden?"

She doesn't know about Farra's crush on Steven Cooke.

XXXXX

Steven, Farra, & Yamabuki went down the street to drop off the sword. However, Yamabuki chose to go to the barber, first, to get a haircut.

Steven asked, "Hey! Shouldn't our first stop be the police station?"

Yamabuki said, "A woman's got to have good looks, before traveling on their own."

The barber, a huge man in black hair, wearing a gray shirt, called, "A woman's got to look absolutely beautiful, as the saying goes."

Farra said, "Oh, before I forget…"

She said, as she held her hair, "I do need a trim, and to fix my hair, after that bastard ruined it…"

She gave the barber the sword and said, "Here, would you put this somewhere, away from prying hands? It's valuable and I don't want it stolen."

The barber took it and said, "Sure thing, Miss. You're next, after her."

"Thank you!" Farra smiled.

Moments later, Yamabuki finished, as Farra was in the barber's chair. She explained, "Well, from back in New York, Steven, I never told you this… but the guy, Parker Andrews, removed my blue streak. But Cassie's a lifesaver, when she gave me a huge blue patch, and Triple H called it a Reverse Seth Rollins. I wasn't trying to imitate anyone."

Steven sighed, "Oh, good grief. You should've let me help you. I'm an expert licensed hairstylist, you know."

Farra boomed, "Not with YOUR hands, you won't!"

She cried, as the barber nicked her with a razor, on the side, "AH-OW!"

She complained, "WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING? That razor is dull! Are you trying to cleave me off? I know you're trying to style me, but be careful with the blade!"

The barber sharpened it and said, "My apologies, ma'am."

Minutes later, Steven and Yamabuki were snoozing, while they were waiting. Farra's hair was an inch shorter, as her hair was perfectly trimmed, while she was relaxing. "Beautiful, barber… Now that's soothing…"

She added, "Oh, there's some hair in the front I need to shorten. The front ends should be neck-length."

The barber then said, "Sure… Under your chin?"

Farra opened her eyes, and saw that the barber held up the Anubis sword right at her neck. The barber called, "You did say the hair under your chin, right, Farra Stevens?"

Farra cried, "WHAT THE WHA?"

The barber shouted, "YOU REMEMBER SCARLET, YAMABUKI, AND THE ANDROID? I'M THE ANUBIS STAND, AND THIS TIME, YOU'RE GOING TO DIE!"

OH, NO! Scarlet and crew saved the day, but it seems Anubis is one sly God of the Underworld!
Will Steven and Yamabuki wake up to notice?

To be continued…