Percival meets with Nico Idol, Nozomi's android Stand. Nico posed, as she beeped, "Nico Nico Nii."

Percival growled, "You just try…"

He prepared to fight, showing much courage he has, since he was obliterated by Eli's Tri-Stand, Paper Muse. He stared down, as Nico charged at him. He blocked her kicks, and swiftly landed a strong right to her chest. He called, "It is going to be the end of you, the both of you!"

He launched a barrage of kicks and said, "You're pathetic!"

Nico stumbled down and posed, "Nico Nico Nii!"

Nozomi said, "Not bad. Your strength has increased. Such words of an arrogant mortal."

He asked, "What's that supposed to me?"

She said, "Humans belong in a perfect world of paradise and harmony. Those who defy our god will earn NO acceptance to our paradise. ALL humans are flawed. Soon, the world will be under one god, over heaven. We are to rid humanity of this world. Her wait is almost over! A truly just perfect utopian existence will be made manifest."

He roared, "I hate to burst your bubble, but if you want your goddess to rule, YOU'LL HAVE TO GO THROUGH ME! GET READY!"

He rammed at Nico, as she defended herself. Nico countered with a quick left, sending him flying. Nozomi smiled, "Thank you for showing your powerful strength… and how we'll judge you as being ill-fated in our utopia."

He said, as he ran at Nico, "So, this is your world now?"

He swung his kicks, as Nico blocked each attack. Nico landed a right the jaw, and fired a laser shot from her hands. Percival deflected the attacks, with his uppercuts. Suddenly, Sosogu appeared, and slammed her fists down. He avoided the attack, as he thought, "So, Eli decided to fight, huh?"

Paper Muse appeared, as Eli smiled, "Percival Gaynes… This is where you end."

Nozomi called, "Eli-chi! I thought we agreed that this is my opponent."

Eli replied, "Well, I'm afraid his words move me, and decided to disobey your orders. Regrettably, I don't think he's a problem, so to speak, since I have already bested him, before."

Nozomi smiled, "Not at all. He's one of the worst blights in the entire multiverse. His past is shrouded in distraction and his mental state makes him pathetic and weak, ill-fitted to our gain. What say we fight him, together?"

Sosogu sang, "Prepare yourself, you're about to fall!"

Korona and Shizuku sang out, "You're done for, Percival Gaynes~!"

Percival roared, "You Stands are really such jerks, you know that!"

Episode 38 – Chapter 2: Eli & Nozomi's Plan!
Azusa & Budo's Fight to Save the Future!

They charged at him, and surrounded him. Nico Idol ran towards her, but Sosogu sang out, "I got you~!"

He cried, "OH, CRAP!"

CLANNG!
But suddenly, Budo appeared and landed a strike with his sword, and shouted, "I heard everything, and why you sided with MIO! I won't let the both of you have your way!"

He pushed Nico back, and lashed out a sword strike on Nozomi's Stand. Percival said, "I don't know who you are, but thanks."

Budo said, "Azusa knows where Cy is. I'll be here, protecting you. Gouriki and Oboro are somewhere, safely hiding."

Percival said, "You realize that this isn't going to be easy."

"I never expect it to be easy."

"Right. 4-on-2, before Cy returns. Let's teach these two a lesson about the human race!"

"Yeah!"

Eli roared, "NO!"

Sosogu and Korona dashed at them, but Budo swung down and slammed them to the floor. Eli roared, "NO! YOU WOUND ME!"

Percival called, "BETTER GET USED TO IT!"

Eli snarled, "Miserable human!"

Percival and Budo go back-to-back, as Percival is near Nico Idol's sight, while Budo sees Paper Muse. Both Stands charge at each other. Percival took on Eli's trio, while Budo sparred against Nico. Budo swung his sword towards Nico, as she started to avoid each swipe. Percival lands a volley of kicks towards each girl, landing a right to Shizuku, and a left to Korona. He and Sosogu exchanged punches and kicks. Sosogu ducked and landed a huge right, but he vanished. He reappeared and laughed, "Do your worst!"

He roared, swinging a right roundhouse to Sosogu. She vanished, and appeared behind him, and landed a huge right kick to his skull. He dropped down and was on one knee. He grumbled, "So… This Stand can also teleport, too? I did a Wind Warp, and somehow she did the same."

Eli said, "You should thank me for learning of your moves, via DNA…"

Percival growled, "Damn."

Budo swung down at Nico, and impaled her chest with his sword. Budo called, "DIE, YOU VILE VAMPIRE!"

Nico sparked lightly, and moaned, about to malfunction. But she held her blade, and beeped, "You… you hu-hu-hu-hurt me. Body is n-n-n-n-n-not stable…"

Budo prepared the final lunge, but Nico gripped his blade. She smirked, "Just kidding…"

She pulled the blade out of her stomach, and regenerated from the wounds. Budo gasped, "No way… The only way to kill Nico Idol… is to kill the Stand User."

Nozomi said, "You are smart. Good that you already figured it out. But you see, Eli and I are made from the same android technology, made using biotech. In short, we can't be damaged, that easily."

Eli called out, "YOU'RE A FOOL!" as Sosogu did a heart shape on her hands.

She fired a heart shot at Budo. He dodged it and cried, "This can't be!"

Sosogu and Korona ran to Budo, "You're finished!"

Percival stopped them and called out, "HEY! I'm fighting you harpies!"

He clashed with the Tri-Stand, as Nozomi called, while Nico landed a chop to Budo, "How disappointing you humans are! God gave you a mind to use for wisdom, yet you wasted it on war!"

Budo boomed, as he pushed Nico back, "You dare talk about right and wrong, after everything you've done?"

He kicked Nico in the chest, and then landed a swift volley of punches to her gut. Budo slashed down onto Nico's chest. Nozomi groaned, as she felt the pain. Budo gave Nico a swift punch to the gut and kick to the face. Nico stood back, after impact, as Budo held up his sword and slashed at the Stand.

Nico was badly wounded, as Percival called, "Did you get her?"

Budo gasped, as Nico emerged, unscathed. Nozomi smirked, "See? We robots have advanced, even in 2018… We have learned the art of coming back stronger and more efficiently than ever. We, however, are godlike, in any way. Dismantle me, but try. We're the one machines that cannot be dismantled; ones that are invincible."

Percival kicked down Shizuku and called, "NO ONE'S invincible!"

Eli said, "That's true… Withdraw!"

Eli and Nozomi appeared in the room, as their Stands vanished. Budo gasped, as Nozomi grinned, showing no damage. He thought, "Stands feel pain, and she would feel her pain. But… It's like she was never cut open."

Nozomi said, "I want to thank you, humans. Your strength will not save you. Eli and I will handle things, ourselves, as it reveals my full glory. We are androids built to full perfection: an invincible body that not even Stand Users could harm."

Budo gasped, "An invincible body… No way… Stands are creations of the fighting spirit, through psychic power. But is it true? Are they invincible?"

Eli said, "I should thank you two for intervening. Are you not aware of your own power now, humans? Neither of you are of pure heart, and neither of you wield a Stand. Your attacks do nothing towards goddesses like us."

Nozomi said, "And here you stand, wishing to fight us. Go ahead and take a free shot, showing your true sheer impotence."

She grinned, as Percival thought, "Now what? They're stronger than before, after our last battle! It's like they're different from before."

Percival asked Budo, "So?"

Budo said, "Their Stands take damage, but the Stand Users don't get to receive the pain."

Percival added, "I know. It looks like we'll have to hit harder."

Nozomi said to them, "I want both you to listen up, clearly… For your interference in Lord MIO's namesake… YOU WILL NOW REAP THE SWIFT AND SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS!"

Eli held her finger up and charged up a dark energy ball. She aimed at the boys, as Nozomi grinned. Budo said, "Quick! We can dodge out of the way, so Eli will blast Nozomi, instead!"

CLASP!
She clasped onto both boys, by the neck, and held them down. She cackled, as Budo yelled, "NOZOMI!"

Percival cried, "I guess she can be that stupid, huh?"

Eli roared, "DIE!"

She shot her dark energy ball at them, blasting them severely. The smoke cleared, as Percival and Budo were still standing, though badly hurt. Nozomi let them go, as she was unharmed. Percival groaned, as he was annoyed, "So… She really can't get hurt? Not even against her partner's attack."

Budo moaned, as he thought, "I can't believe it… They're invincible enough to stop The Gang! No one could lay a scratch on them! Could this be what Tohka Yatogami predicted, three years ago? She pictured that The Gang fell through a bacchanalia of blood, through MIO's cold hands… But Queen Tia's still in New York, in safe hands… What are we gonna do now?"

Nozomi said, "I admire your strength and skills. But it doesn't matter what happens to you. You don't belong here…"

Eli said, "Let's finish this, Nozomi."

Nozomi and Eli stood straight and held their arms high. Percival groaned, as they produced a huge fireball from above, "Ungh… This isn't good…"

Budo moaned, "Azusa, I'm sorry… I did all I could."

Nozomi laughed, "You know, while Lord MIO is exterminating The Gang, down in Egypt, I'm going to sleep peacefully, knowing that we did the job for her to eliminate your roaches."

They charged up their fireball, as they prepared to fire down.

"THIS IS YOUR END!"
"DIE, PERCIVAL!"

BLAST!
"WHAT TH-?" They gasped.

KABOOM!
Their fireball exploded, as Azusa appeared, holding up a huge sword, coated with neon aura. She destroyed the fireball, as Nozomi barked, "Alright, who did that?"

Azusa held her sword and said, "That's enough! I refuse to let this future continue ever further!"

Nozomi said, "So, one of The Watchers have shown herself. It appears that the Chikyuji bloodline has rearisen from its path of struggle, right to the bitter end."

Azusa turned to the downed boys and asked, "Percival Gaynes?"

Percival moaned, "Yeah… Who are you?"

Cy called out, "Upsy-daisy~!"

Cy appeared and grabbed Percival and Budo, with ease, carrying them over her shoulder. She dashed off, as Eli said, "The android?!"

Nozomi said, "Well, with the weight of those two huge men, she'll tire herself out, and leave them to die. We can finish them off, after we destroy that traitorous tiny android, once her batteries die out."

Eli nodded, "Right."

Azusa swung her blade and roared, "NO, YOU WON'T!"

SLASH!
She swung down the floor, and blinded them with a huge flash of light. She dashed away, heading to safety. Nozomi rubbed her eyes, "Damn brat! My eyes are hardening! Must be the work of The Watchers using their Chikyuji."

Eli said, "They're going to pay for foiling our glorious plan."

Nozomi's eyes flashed red and hissed, "One more reason to loathe these humans."

Eli scanned them and said, "These humans are on my nerves… But they are not escaping our-!"

She beeped, as she hissed, "System error! Error! 404! Security footage hacked!"

She snarled, "Rotten android! She hacked into our defenses!"

Nozomi sighed and said, "Ah, well, no matter. We'll have the security system repaired soon, and we'll get them. But I doubt they will leave in this huge maze of a factory. And when they do… we will kill them all, and complete our utopia."

She boomed, "My Nico Idol and Eli-chi's Paper Muse will end them! I promise you that… they will fall in Lord MIO's name."

XXXXX

Azusa and Cy left with a wounded Percival and Budo, as Azusa said, "I'm glad I ran into Cy, at Targus City."

Percival moaned, as he said, "I have no idea who you are, but thanks for the rescue."

Azusa said, "I heard about it from Cy, learning of your danger. Budo was sent here to get you out. But I hear that there are two others."

Cy smiled, "Dun woe-wee. I hacked their camewas, to avoid being caught."

Budo said, "How'd you sided with this android? She a defective Nozomi-Works android?"

Percival said, "My new partner… This is Cy."

Cy smiled, "Help is on da way!"

Azusa said, "Right. Let's find the exit and regroup."

Percival moaned, "NO! Wait, Gouriki and Oboro are still inside. They were kidnapped by these demons, too."

Azusa said, "Well, we better find an escape from this factory, before the security systems are rebooted. After that, we'll regroup and find those two. I would suggest that we'd search for them, but haste makes waste. We leave them, for now."

Budo said, "She's right. You can believe her. First thing we need to do is heal up, for the next fight. I don't know about you, but those ex-DNC members are still untrustworthy."

Percival replied, "You're right."

They looked around, as they reached the hallways to find the exit. However, Gouriki & Oboro appeared, as Gouriki said, "Thank god! I'm glad we found ya."

Azusa said, "Well, look at that."

Cy giggled, "HAHAH~! Monkey man~!"

Gouriki roared, "HEY! I AM NOT A MONKEY, YOU LITTLE BRAT!"

Cy giggled, "No, wight… Hizza huge ape!"

Percival said, "Ignore her. She's obviously playful."

Oboro asked, "What happened to you guys?"

Budo said, "No time for that. What are you two doing here?"

Gouriki said, "Well, we were searching for our own way out, until we found a door that says Personnel ONLY."

Oboro said, "Correct."

He ordered them, "If you'd like, all of you would follow us. In fact, you'd be surprised of what lies inside this room."

Percival said, as he slowly got up, "Mmngh… For your sake, you're right. Lead the way."

He and Gouriki left, as Azusa said, "I don't trust them. Come on, we leave, away from those deceivers."

Percival said, "No, I trust them. Eli and Nozomi kidnapped them, because they figured these two were responsible for ending X Prohibition, or as they call it Zero Humanity Plan."

Azusa gasped, as Budo asked, "Zero… Humanity?"

Cy replied, "Idda means dat if Eli an No-jo-mi make X Pwo-bisshen law, the human wace will cease ta being."

Azusa growled, "So, that is why, huh?"

Percival said, "As much as we are trying to stop them, we can't, right now. Even with their Stands, they are too strong. But how they were created, I cannot figure out."

Budo said, "It's true. I pierced at Nozomi, but she regenerated. It's like she's invincible."

Percival grumbled, "I have no idea why, but I am sick of those singing Stands."

Azusa said, as they walked together, "Okay, I'm lost. What just happened?"

Budo explained, "I was spying on Percival, here. I'll explain it, on the way."

They walked off, following Gouriki and Oboro, as Budo told Azusa what occurred.

Meanwhile, in Cairo, Farra was resting by a small brick pillar, as she was swigging down a bottle of beer. She moaned, "Man… Egyptian liquor isn't what it aimed to me, anymore. This stuff's strong. But the very least, I'm parched, since I came here. Basking in the Egyptian sun, listening to the breeze, trying to sense the dark aura of MIO & Steven Nevins… It doesn't feel much better than this."

She rested by the pillar and moaned, "Hmmm… This is beautiful… I should take a vacation here, someday… But Florida's way hotter… This place is rich in history, including pyramids, sand, oasis, and trouble… I wonder if I could ask where the souk Rook hung out in is… I always wanted to see a souk."

A man in a blanket crawled to her, and said, "Hey, you!"

Farra asked, "What, me?"

The man barked, "Yes, you! You're in my property!"

She explained, "Why? You were resting here?"

He boomed, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? YOU REEK OF LIQUOR! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TAKING MY TURF!"

She giggled, "Sir, I don't mean to be rude, but I'm on-duty."

He said, "You want to make you spell it out? Look, you're a foreigner, so don't act like you're such a beggar!"

Farra complained, "BEGGAR?! I'm no beggar! I'm Farra Goddamn Stevens, and I'm from The Gang! I'm a celebrity, jackass!"

A man walked by and said, "Oh, are you in need of assistance, traveler? Here."

The man gave her a 2,000 Pound Bill, as Farra gasped, "Eh? Wait, I'm not-."

He cried, "HEY! THAT'S MY BEAT!"

Farra gave him the Pound Note and said, "No, it's not what you think! You can have it! I don't even want it!"

Steven and Cassandra arrived, as Cassandra called, "Señora Farra, get out of there! And give that man that money."

Farra barked, "I was going to, but he just yelled at me! If this keeps up, I'm gonna beat his ass!"

Cassandra stated, "Well, don't!"

She said to the beggar, "Lo siento, sir. My friend here had no idea."

Farra asked, "No idea what?"

The beggar called, "My profession as a beggar doesn't allow me to speak in public, especially from someone like you."

Farra explained, "And I said I am not a bum!"

Cassandra said, "This city is a home to an Asociación de mendigos. Each beggar is allotted to where they may exclusively conduct business. I know it seems bizarre, but that rule prevents total chaos."

Farra sighed, "I see… This is my first time I've been to Cairo, you know."

The beggar said, "And, what's more, you've hurt my pride, ma'am. I was wondering if I would've earned more, as a destitute foreigner…"

Farra gave him the money she got and said, "Fine! If you act this way again, I'm gonna strangle you! You've already made me angry!"

STAB!
Cassandra stabbed Farra in the spine, and said, "Try it, and you're staying in a hotel."

Farra dropped down, and moaned, "Ungh… Pain…"

Cassandra bowed, "Lo siento, but I made sure nothing fatal occurred. She'll be fine."

He turned to Steven and asked, "Oh, are you Steven Cooke, the man that saved all those people in Imperial Lobby, three years ago? I've heard about you, and your stories are true. I heard, just recently, a Japanese girl, daughter of a National Diet member, tried to kill you."

Steven held the photo and said, "I've heard you are familiar with this city, are you? My partners and I, despite the mistake, are here to ask questions…"

He showed the photo of MIO's mansion and asked, "Do you know of this building?"

The beggar viewed the photo, as Cassandra said, "We wanted to find this building, and we want the whereabouts, now. See, we're on an important mission, and we're running short on time."

The man nodded, and removed his rags, showing his black suit. He then said, "AAW-New York, huh? I've heard about you. And as for the photo of where you are heading, I know of it."

He walked to his car, as he said, "I'll locate it, and return to you, in a couple hours. How long do you have, to get there?"

Cassandra said, "Three days."

The man said, "Right. I'll be right back, so stay put. Give me three hours."

He drove away, as Steven and Farra sat down by the columns, as Cassandra looked around. She then asked, "Huh? Where did Yoko run off to, this time?"

She dashed off, as Steven called, "Cassandra, get back here!"

Farra said, "She'll find her. She can sense an animal, including her own cat… But… Yoko has been helpful on some parts. Cassie told me how she helped find Rena, the God of Geb."

He huffed, "Did anything else happen?"

Farra thought, but said, "No… Not that I know of… But she has been a helpful cat."

He said, "She's useless! One battle, and she is too lazy. She mauls on Yamabuki, she cares for Cassandra, and the others, well… they're scared of her."

"HER? A cat?" Farra laughed, "She's a bit timid, but Egypt is her home turf in battles. Cats are majestic in Egypt. That's why they're much better than dogs."

He said, "I suppose you're right… Steven Cooke likes cats, too… and I wish I had someone like that… But still…"

He moaned, "Three more days, and no luck, so far… Farra, you worry for her, too?"

"Who, the cat or Cassie?"

"Neither."

"Oh… Mizuki… I forget… She'll be fine. I mean, we've got a breakthrough! We're this close to solving this mystery, and saving Mizuki's life!"

He looked to the sky and said, "Soon… it'll be almost over. But I'm happy."

XXXXX

Cassandra was walking down the street, as she called out, "Yoko! Here, Yoko! ¡Aquí, pequeño gatito! Yoko~…"

Far away, Yoko was walking down the pathway, as two birds were hovering over the sky. One bird swooped down and stared at the Yoko. Yoko snuffed, and then walked off. But suddenly, she looked up to a huge domed mansion. Yoko nodded and meowed.

SHE DID IT! She found MIO's Mansion!

She walked off, but was halted by two huge dogs. They barked and growled at her, as Yoko was not impressed. She smirked, and glared at them. The dogs ran off in fear, as Yoko purred in arrogance.

"Hmph!" She snorted.

"Well done, Yoko!" A voice called.

Luzer, the black crow, appeared, and said, "Well, you found MIO's Mansion. Proud of you, little cat. You are useful at something, after all…"

Yoko snorted, as she turned away. She yawned, as Luzer barked, "HEY! Don't go to sleep!"

The two huge dogs saw a shadow, as they peeked into the door. They rushed in and crawled into the gate.

SLASH! STAB!
The dogs were decapitated, and their heads were flung upward by a jagged spike, made of black ice. The dogs' limp bodies were pulled inside. Luzer and Yoko gasped, as Luzer cried, "DID YOU SEE THAT?"

Yoko was speechless, as she looked at the front gates. She whimpered, as she stepped back. He said, "You know, no one's around, so you can tell me what went wrong."

Yoko gasped in shock, as a black falcon perched onto the gate door. It was wearing a bronze helmet and red scarf. It was Steven Nevins' pet hawk. It grinned and glared at Yoko and Luzer, as Yoko was shocked. Suddenly, a car drove by to the mansion, as the man in the suit stepped out. The hawk viewed the man and stared quietly. He looked at the photo and said, "Ah, yes. This is the building, alright. So, these three were looking for this, huh? Took me two hours, though. There's nothing I can't do in this city."

The hawk's shadow loomed over the man, as Luzer gasped, "This isn't good…"

The hawk produced a huge black spike block of ice, and then shot down onto the man.

CRASH!
It impaled and crushed his entire body and car, killing him. The hawk snatched the photo. It then ripped it to pieces, and Yoko shivered, "Ehhh?"

It was at that moment, Yoko's catlike mannerisms went away, and finally let it all out… and it had nothing to do with farting.

She spoke in a New York accent, "That bird… He's a Stand User, as I thought!"

Luzer gasped, "Whoa! You can talk, all this time?"

Yoko glared, as she thought, "So… This falcon… this birdbrain… His abilities are shooting ice projectiles, and his duties are guarding that mansion, given that he offed that guy."

She said to Luzer, "Hey, crow jerk! That building… It's MIO's mansion, correct?"

Luzer said, "Why are you asking me? You found it first!"

Yoko looked up and said, "Yes, but… That hawk is like some sort of imperial guard to this building… and it'll kill anyone that approaches the mansion. Which means… that bird… will come for me, next!"

Luzer said, "You're right. This bird kills anyone that dares to enter MIO's estate. What say we work together and slay this birdbrain? I haven't have Stand Users in a while, and I was full from a portion of Hatsuharu Sohma."

Yoko gagged, "That's disgusting…"

They stared down, as the cat thought in anger, "Damn it… I came to travel, against my own will… and this is the thanks I get?"

The hawk fluttered towards the two animals, as Yoko growled in seriousness.

Meanwhile, back in Nozomi-Works, Percival and the others arrive at a huge assembly line, full of life-sized clones of Eli, Nozomi, Sosogu, Shizuku, Korona, Nico, and extra girls added, being assembled in an automated system. Everyone was stunned, as Percival sobbed, "Girls… Android girls made by production… Where's the love?"

He wept a bit, feeling heartbroken. Azusa said, "Gouriki, you and Oboro found this, didn't you?"

Gouriki said, "Yes, we have. This place… It's a huge factory that builds these dolls."

Azusa said, "And I bet they have the same powers as those two. The three girls, Star Drop Stand, they even made robot duplicates to have them visible. Stands are normally invisible, through the naked eye of ordinary people. But some Stand Users use that sort of experience to have them be visible, just to fool the audience."

Budo asked, "You mean like a hologram?"

Azusa said, "Exactly. And knowing that Eli & Nozomi created them all, and built replicas of their Stands, in human form, and seeing that they are MIO's work… There's got to be a Core to this."

She looked around, as Oboro said, "It's no use. This place isn't run on Fuji Gems. It's industrial-produced. We're somewhere in America, in the Industrial Area of some city."

Azusa said, as she stated, "Well, what if I told you that you never left New York?"

Budo replied, "She's right. Azusa came back from Targus City, and we knew of Nozomi's location."

Azusa replied, "But there's no time to explain. Budo and I will take you, Percival. You, Cy, take these guys and go that way. See if you can find something odd in this factory."

Cy nodded, "Okay~!"

They went closer to the factory, as they split into groups. Cy would watch over Gouriki and Oboro, while Azusa and Budo stay with Percival. As they split up, the biggest battle within both sides is about to begin. As they traversed to the factory, Cy said, "Good enough, since I will be watching you two."

Oboro said, "We can trust her, Mr. Gouriki."

Gouriki sighed, "Fine… But it's weird to witness how this thing goes down, especially since they're creating androids of themselves and their friends…"

Cy replied, "Stands. They cannot be seen by the naked eye. I wanna know why you two ack-sha-lee got captuwed?"

Oboro replied, "You really do not want to know."

They spotted a huge assembly line, as more of the clones of Sosogu, Shizuku, & Korona were rolling in, into a huge room.

Gouriki asked, "Any idea where they are shipped to? I bet it has something to do with their plans of a corrupt X Prohibition."

Cy said, "Whatever it is… We're hoping to learn more… But we gotta see, before we could stop this plan. Follow me."

She trailed the assembly line and found a small room. The room was packing each of the Star Drop Stand girls into huge semis.

"WHOA!" Cy gasped, "DELIVERY SYSTEMS?!"

Oboro growled, "So… That is how they are being delivered and shipped… Progress and production… Nozomi-Works creates life-sized android clones, and create them to act human and pure…"

Gouriki asked, "But… They're not wearing PMs."

Cy said, "They don't need to wear them."

Gouriki asked, "So… They don't need PMs?"

Cy replied, "They are only robotic as they are, to not perform carnal pwez-shas."

Oboro said, "In short, this automation is what they need to reproduce. So, that is why…"

They crept off, as Cy took lead. But as they were sneaking in, a lone android viewed the movements, and started to brim in her eyes.

Meanwhile, back in Cairo, Luzer and Yoko remained in the view of the falcon that is guarding MIO's mansion. Luzer whispered, "Stay on your toes. You have to know your enemy."

Yoko sighed, "Yeah, I know… But this? This birdbrain? I can eat him for breakfast!"

Luzer growled, "Though… Falcons are menacing…"

Yoko cried, "Falcon?!"

During ancient times, falcons would freely roam across the Nile Valley, making them the perfect hunters for the Ancient Egyptians. Its god, also a falcon, is known as the esteemed deity of the Royal Egyptian Family – Horus. Falcons are able to swoop down and nab their prey, namely and mostly small defenseless animals, from kilometers away, using their keen eyesight, as its oculus is forever known as The Eye of Horus. The Eye of Horus is said to represent protection and royal power.

The falcon flew upwards, as Yoko was nervous, "That bird… He knows something I don't like."

Luzer said, "Very well… Obsidian! Yoko and I will challenge you, to protect my master and The Gang! Can a falcon of Egypt stop the demonic crow of Transylvania?"

The falcon that killed the dogs and the well-suited beggar was named Obsidian, named after the black obsidian crystal, which means the dark side. And its Stand is that of the Divine Horus, the god of the sky.

Yoko nervously said, "Look, I don't want to fight, but I came to look for MIO's mansion… and lo and behold I found it… including where that hag's brother lives. But I can't risk myself in battle, just for the hell of it. Why couldn't it be any of those losers, instead of me?"

Luzer asked, "Why not? You have nine lives! Well… less than nine, since you were remade into a Jewel Woman…"

Yoko snorted, "Well, I would bring them in to help out… but judging by that huge chunk of ice, by that falcon… It is a Stand's doing, after all. So, I'm not like those losers, but I'm no detective. As you said, he must be that vampire bitch's superpowered guard dog-. Well, more like guard bird, actually."

Luzer replied, "No. From what I gather, Obsidian is Steven Nevins's hired hawk. Don't forget, he, and he alone, hired nine Egyptian Gods. And so far, he's number eight."

Obsidian hovered down and stared at both animals. Yoko stammered, as she shivered, "But like hell I can waste any of my remaining nine lives! All I want is a cushy life, to be pampered and spoiled like all domestic cats, but this? I don't even know this MIO cunt or that Nevins bastard; and I couldn't care less! There's no way I can fight this asshole, even if he is that violent, especially if I get nothing out of it! The last thing I want is to be The Gang's trainee slave or something, like one of the Joestars's allies! Those bastards dragged me here against my will! Even so, if I fight Tweety over there, what would I get in return? There's no way I'm putting my life on the line!"

She sobbed, "Where's the android? I wanna let her fight the falcon jerk! At least she's useful for something! Fighting battles for The Gang isn't on my things to-do list!"

Luzer said, "And have her die, like that man who found the mansion, before we could tell them? YOU'RE CRAZY! Our only option is to kill this falcon, and find the others! Yoko, I know you're not into this, but believe me! I didn't want to fight him or MIO, because I'm not strong enough! But I know what goes on! If we fail The Gang, what then? Cassandra may hate you for this!"

Yoko gasped, and then turned away. She sniffled, "But… I can't… If I act like a dumb cat, he'll go away. But you are still here, and you're making things worse!"

Luzer said, "True… But he knows more about me, since I'm associated with The Gang, more than you."

Yoko slumped down, and sighed, "Why me? I don't want to be associated with those guys! Why did I even come here?"

She growled, "Those eyes… That's the trouble with birds. You can never tell what they're thinking. I'd use my Spirit Caller, but I can't be so sure. Get back to your mansion, you feathered freak!"

They heard a noise, as a car was driving towards Obsidian. The driver cried, "AAAAGH! A BIRD!"

Luzer and Yoko leapt out of the way, as the car went closer towards the falcon. The driver cried, "I'm gonna run it over! I can't stop! Why can't I drive around it? Come on, move!"

The car went closer, as Obsidian flapped away, flying under the moving car. Yoko shrieked, "MYAAAAAAAAAAAA?!"

Luzer cried, "NO WAY! And he didn't even turn around?"

The car stopped, as the driver cried, "What in the world was that? That bird flew under my car! How did-?"

Obsidian flew into the bushes, and hid. The driver added, "I'm surprised that I almost hit it. I'm just happy that it survived. But how did the bird know, without sensing it?"

Yoko snorted, "Crazy bastard. At least he's gone… for now."

She said to Luzer, "Listen, crow jerk, it's not much, but if we're to stop this birdbrain, we need Cassandra and the others. She, A-Fist, and the blonde are already at the spot where that guy got the intel on the picture. Farra can fly, and Steven Cooke doesn't die easily."

Luzer said, "Yeah… I guess you're right. Fighting with just the two of us, it's suicide. Also, I bet that this guard falcon is only killing people that want to try and enter this mansion. This is a crazy life for mortals… even those that are vampires."

He added, "Even so, if The Gang decides to break in, they'd have to go through the hawk, first."

Yoko said, "Well, it's not my problem. Come on, we have to warn the others."

Luzer said, "Good thinking. With that speed and power, fighting him alone is too much."

They decided to return to Steven, Farra, and Cassandra, to tell the news about the mansion's whereabouts. But suddenly, a boy walked by and called out, "Chubi? Buchi? Where are you?"

He turned to Yoko and asked, "Excuse me, have you seen my dogs? They ran off somewhere. They're Chubi and Buchi, that's their names."

Yoko growled, in thoughts, "Quit yer yapping and leave! What're you asking a cat for? Even if I knew, it's not like I could answer! ARE YOU STUPID?"

The boy found a leash, as he cried, "OH! Is that… OH NO! Chubi's collar, from under the gate! How did they crawl under the gate like that? And why's there blood on it?"

Yoko gasped, "Oh, fuck! Chubi and Buchi? The same dogs that this asshole killed, earlier?! You're kidding me!"

The boy was upset, as he crawled under the gate, as Yoko shivered, "No… Don't do it! You're going to get yourself killed…"

She thought, as she watched, "If he makes it through, he'll face the wrath of that bird! IT'LL MURDER HIM!"

He made it through, as Yoko trotted off. She sighed and said, "Luzer, right?"

She nodded, as Luzer nodded back. He flew off, as Yoko ran off. What are they planning?

She thought, as she was prancing, "Well, I would help you, kid, but I got plans of my own. I'd want to watch you waste, but that gynoid broad is looking for me. Survival of the fittest is my only motto. The stupid people die first, since they die recklessly; no offense to those losers. Crow Jerk can handle this… and when the time's right, I'll join in."

When the boy made it to the yard, though, he was stuck under the gate door. He was in complete shock, when he saw one of the heads of his dogs, being picked apart and eaten by Obsidian. He pulled out one of the eyeballs, and started to gnash.

"NO! THAT BIRD'S EATING THEM!" He shrieked, "NO! STOP IT, YOU SAVAGE!"

Obsidian cawed and flew off. It then lunged towards the boy, about to rip his face off. The boy was trapped, and the falcon began to rip his face off with his icy talons.

WHAM!
Of course, that didn't happen, because Luzer and Yoko dove in, in a huge crisscross attack, onto the falcon's back. Yoko smugly smirked, "You're kidding me… Killing dogs is one thing, but the minute my back's turned, you would try to kill this kid! Inhuman, that's what you are!"

Luzer called, "Obsidian! How dare you-!"

Yoko hissed, "NYA! Ix-nay! Oy-bey!"

Luzer cawed, "RAWK?!"

He thought, "Crap… I almost revealed myself… in front of that mortal…"

The boy screamed, "CHUBI! BUCHI!"

Yoko slammed herself onto the boy's head, and started to meow rapidly at him. The boy crawled out, as she was warning him not to stay. Luzer nodded, as he said, "He's gone now. Now it's just us two and you, you goddamned falcon!"

He continued, "Obsidian! To reiterate, before I was interrupted, how dare you take lives of innocent people and animals, all to protect your unholy mistress and your handler!"

Yoko barked at Luzer, "Hey, Crow Jerk! Save the banter for after we kill this squab, okay?"

Yoko's sandy aura appeared, as she roared out, "NEWS FLASH, Chicken Licken Goober: I'm a Spirit Caller, and you're a Stand User! Let's debate on which animal the QUEEN of EGYPT is: BIRDS or CATS!"

She hollered, as her sandy Spirit returned, "God of Heavens, eh? I won't forgive you for taking any more lives! I didn't want to get involved in this, but… You forced my paw into this! Let's see if Horus goes one-on-one with Desert King!"

Yoko's sandy lion, her Spirit Caller, is named Desert King. Yoko is a cat, a common animal related to the lion, as part of the Felidae species. In Ancient Egypt, cats are considered royalty, while miles away in the jungles of Africa, lions are known as the King of the Jungle.

Luzer's dark aura appeared, as he said, "You're facing the both of us now. Yoko, I know you don't want to fight, but imagine if it were Cassandra!"

Yoko barked, "I know. But at what choice do I have? I'm gonna kill that fucking birdbrain! You, being a carnivore, you can have his carcass, once we're done! I'm not hungry!"

They prepared to fight, as it's now an animal battle, pitting Mr. Nevins's hired falcon, and the animal allies to The Gang.

Which African animal mascot will reign supreme: The cats or the falcons? Will Yoko and Luzer avenge the boy's dead dogs? And what of the others, including Cassandra?
Find out in the next chapter!

To be continued…