At the Cairo Hospital, Farra was sitting by Cassandra, who was badly injured by Obsidian, one of the Nine Egyptian Gods, whom Yoko killed, to stop Cassandra from getting killed. Though, after the battle, Heather returned to bring them to safety, only for Farra to open up about Cassandra…
She was ONCE human…

Meanwhile, in New York, Percival Gaynes and his group were searching the factory for more clues on what and where they are, including how to stop an invincible Stand user, like Eli & Nozomi. Percival and Cy split into two groups, aided by Azusa Nakano and Budo, two of The Watchers, and Gouriki and Oboro, former DNC members. As they search, lone android eyes view Cy's group. What could it mean?

And with only two days left, how will The Gang, minus two members, badly injured, get to MIO's Mansion now? Time is running out, and The Gang has to reach the mansion. Yoko knows, but…

Yoko was outside, waiting for Cassandra to wake up. She sobbed, "Cassandra… Please wake up… I'd come in, but those nurses may shoo me. NO CATS ALLOWED, my ass!"

She turned away, as she felt uneasy, "It's painful to watch… The blonde's watching over her… And I'm helpless to aid her. Plus, I got three legs. I got no problem, so… I'm going to rest somewhere near the hospital. I'm exhausted. I'll come back tomorrow. Goodnight, Cassandra."

Yoko left to find refuge, after her recent battle. She did promise to return to Cassandra, the next morning.

Cassandra was lying in bed, as Farra snoozed right beside her.

Episode 38 – Chapter 4: The Saddest Story…
Cassandra Martinez's New Life…

Inside a subconscious mind, Cassandra, in her clothing, was walking into the middle of the area. She then said, as she looked at the audience, "Oh! I didn't see you there… Don't worry, you're probably worried about me, but… my body is already hurt…"

She then asked, "Huh? What's that? The last chapter said that I was once human? I am an android, yes, but…"

She then confessed, as she replied, "Well, it's hard to explain… How long has it been? Twenty years, actually… since the accident…"

She then explained what happened, "Only Farra knows of this, and she never told anybody the truth. Steven Cooke was told that I was built, after I was sickly, and that the doctors in Barcelona, Spain, rebuilt me to become healthy, for as long as I can. I was built to be a robot, to maintain my looks and beauty. But…"

She shook her head and said, "That was a lie. That's not how it happens. Farra was told the story by Luther, my brother. But I know what happened that day…"

She explained, as her area changed to Seville circa 1998, "This is where I grew up: Seville, Spain. I was only 5, at the time. Twenty years ago, The Gang came to Seville, to do their European World Tour. I was a big fan of their music, until I met her, Farra Stevens."

In 1998, Cassandra, a small girl in black hair, wearing a red dress, met with a young Farra Stevens, with long natural brown hair, a white top and black leggings. Farra gave her an autograph, as Cassandra smiled. She was asked, "Tell me, child. What would you want to be, when you grow up?"

Young Cassandra said, "I wanna be just like you, Señora…"

Cassandra said, "After that, years later, she started to work in Casa de Muñecas, with mi madre. Before all that could happen, however, something terrible happened. When I was 6, one year later, we were riding down Barcelona, during a family trip around Spain… And that is when it happened…"

CRASH!
A white car crashed into a wayward fence, after the car avoided a bull in the middle of the road. The car was destroyed, but with no fatalities. Unfortunately, Cassandra was badly damaged, with her body bloodied and contorted.

She explained, "My Dad was driving the car, and he foolishly drove towards a toro. He dodged el toro, but crashed into the wooden fence, and the car stumbled onto the field. Mi familia survived the accident… but not me. I was the unlucky one that suffered. See, what happened was that I was warning Papa to watch the road, but he was too fast on the wheel. Papa made a turn, and somehow I hit my head in the seat. I passed out, but the car stumbled down, and I had more injuries in me. After that, Mama was sad for me, knowing that I died. I didn't, but the doctors near Barcelona took me to a clinic to treat me. The process was brutal, and it took a long time, before I could recover."

After that, mi madre felt bad about my condition, and she and the family left Spain, and went to America. From there, that was when Casa de Muñecas was introduced, and Farra, as I know of, worked there. My parents write to me, now and then, but… I never had the chance.
Then, one day, a man came to Spain, and he was worried about my condition. One doctor said that he said that she doesn't deserve to live, since there was nothing else they can do. But the man in the suit said that I deserve a second chance. They said that they want to rebuild me, back to what I was. But not as a monstrosity, as they want you to believe in… but to maintain your humanity and life. Yes, those nice doctors from Spain… was The Speedwagon Foundation."

She explained, as the doctors of the Speedwagon Foundation were tending to her, year after year, "Years went by, and my body was badly aching. I hadn't had time left, but they figured that the only way that they can save my life… is to create a brand-new one. So, after years of research and development, they were able to reconstruct my body, and made it faster, stronger, smarter, and-, oh, look at me… I'm like a Spanish Bionic Woman. Technically, they saw me as a cyborg, but they chose to make me an android. After the years passed, which was roughly 2004, by the time I was 11, my body was finished. However, I couldn't wake up, until 2011. That day, on February 21st, 2011, I woke up, and I was brand-new, and all grown up. Though, I missed out on school, but as my body started to move, I realize that I was out for nearly a decade. The doctor said that I woke up in the year 2011, and because of my new android body, I was in a coma for 12 years. I was only 17, and missed out on everything… But that's not the worst of it…"

Cassandra, in bandages, was reading letters from her family, in her bed, as she was scared. She whimpered, "Mama…"

She heard of news about Pollyanna Martinez, her mother, and how she died in 2008. She cried, as she was saddened over her mother's death. She wept, "Mama! Mama… Mama!"

She explained, "My father, however, returned home to Seville, but hasn't returned to the family, ever since mi madre's death. And haven't heard from him, since… I was heartbroken that Mom and Dad are no longer a part of me… So, after I was discharged in the hospital, I decided to travel the world. Of course, during the years, I had to study abroad, since I missed out on school life. And even traveled across the Atlantic, all over Europe, and towards America. Florida was my first stop, and met with the home of Farra Stevens: Tampa. Her sister, Joanna, a very tall woman, though not as tall as I was, wanted to know who I am, and said that I was Farra's fan. But she ignored me, and slammed the door at my face."

She sighed, "Well, I traveled upwards, and found myself in Washington. From there, I learned about The Gang's newest gig in a place called WoodChip. That's a concert in Long Island, which eclipses over Woodstock, Coachella, and Lollapalooza. I decided right then and there to find New York. I made it, and have been living on my own… I found my brother, during my trip in New York City, and even told me what happened during our time, after I was unconscious for twelve years.
After that, I told him that we can start again, but… Luther was upset at the way I was, but is unsure on what to make of me, if business will go down. Mama wanted a daughter, and she had me. And he said that she wanted me to run Casa de Muñecas, in her place. But business failed. I promised to him that we can revive the place, and we did. However, years went by, and that was where we met Parker Andrews, whom we know as the Stand User of Plastic Temperance. We were happy to have ownership to reboot and revive our store's legacy, since it was Mama's dream of opening a department store, but… when he looked at me, Parker said that I was in the way. I wanted to know who he was, but after failed attempts, he kicked me out, and banned me from the store."

She then stated, "Before all this happened, when we reopened our Mama's store, I was shocked and completely amazed to learn that Farra Stevens, a friend of mine, used to work there. I was amazed, I even wrote to her, in her studio. And she has been getting it, ever since. Of course, no reply, but that's alright. I'm not a crazed fan."

She stepped back and said, "And after that, the rest was history… I was happy to see Farra again… and get back the life that I missed out on. People would judge me, saying that I am a freak, being I am an android, now. But I'm no freak. They don't do that to me, a lot. I never had a childhood, other than my time in Spain. When Farra heard about how I survived a life for 12 years, she chose to keep it under wraps. But when she and Asahi saved our store, that was when we locked eyes, for the first time."

She sniffled, "I'm sorry you had to listen to this… but… It sucks being gone for so long, and missing out on the fun. And the journey with The Gang taught me a lot. From now on, I'm going to live my life to its fullest. Mama would like that. Luther can handle the store, since it's starting to flourish, and if I return home, maybe I'll see Papa, again. …someday. For now, I know what I have to do…"

She looked up, as she whispered, "Mama… Thank you for my life… I won't let you down, and I promise that all will be right for us. You don't have to worry about me. I'm alright now. Thank you…"

She faded away, disappearing into the subconscious world.

That morning, Farra was napping, as Cassandra started to budge. She moaned, "Ungh…"

She held Farra's hand, as Farra moaned. Cassandra smiled, "Farra…"

Farra woke up, and saw Cassandra's face. She smiled, as she said, "Hey…"

Cassandra sat up, as Farra said, "Wait… Cassie, no. Save your strength."

She explained, "I know. I'm sorry I dragged you into this."

Cassandra replied, "Señora… I'm the one who should apologize. I am sorry that I left, without you knowing… I was looking for Yoko, but…"

Farra barked, "You should be! You almost died, because of that horrid falcon Stand User! Why did you have to defend yourself, without knowing what that bird is capable of? HOW COULD YOU BE SO STUPID?"

She was in tears, as she cried, "Do you know how much you and I cared for each other, only to meet, after all these years? If you are broken beyond repair, you die! I can't let someone else die, because of the danger! You're too special for me, even for someone who cares for the family!"

"Yes, Farra… I'm so sorry…"

"If you didn't do anything that foolish, someone would've died! And yet, you chose to protect yourself?"

"I HAD TO! Yoko was badly hurt! If Heather didn't find us both, neither of us would've lived!"

"And that's your excuse?"

Cassandra bowed her head and sobbed, "I reacted out of this, and I'm sorry. I'm so sorry! Please forgive me, but Yoko was in danger. That crow and her were about to be killed, when I ran into them. When Yoko lost her paw, I lost myself. I wanted to protect her, more than how you protected my family… It's my fault. I should've never left you two alone… I was so stupid!"

She sniffled and wept, as Farra hugged her. Farra whispered, "It's alright. I forgive you. You did save Yoko…"

She stated, "But next time, leave the strong ones to us. Just… Just don't do anything that may force you to leave me! I love you, Cassie!"

She went to her face and sobbed, "You're my best friend… That's all… I cannot lose you, again…"

Cassie smiled, "You're right… Please forgive me…"

They hugged, as Farra smiled, "Just happy you're back…"

They shared a hug, as Yoko watched from outside the window. She smiled and said, "You know… Android Girl's gonna be alright, from now on… I think I like her now…"

Gang Break!

Cassandra Martinez
Team Name: Team A-Fist (The Gang)
Abilities: Pyrokinesis, High Intelligence, Android Fool, Flare Cell, Robot Cell
Pure Heart: Yes
Destructiveness: B
Speed: A
Range: C
Durability: C
Precision: B
Developmental Potential: B

Meanwhile, in Nozomi-Works, Azusa and Budo were creeping near the office, as Percival said, "If we're to find any bad androids, we sure as hell would meet with Eli or Nozomi…"

Azusa said, "Keep an eye out. We're almost there. Cy, this android, has everything covered. If this Eli and Nozomi is what I think they are, we're going to have to stop them. Remember, these two are pure evil, and want to end humanity, in MIO's name."

Percival asked, "It's like you know these two from before!"

Azusa replied, "The souls, from what I can gather from inside, are made from the strongest bio-steel in the universe. How they can manifest Stands is beyond my comprehension. Living things can do that, not robots."

Percival asked, "But you have any idea who they were?"

Azusa turned away, as Budo said, "It's not the right time to tell. And even so, the truth may be shocking."

Percival turned away, and then thought, "Eri… Whatever happens, I have a feeling that I may visit you, one day. If you were only by my side, right now."

Elsewhere, Oboro and Gouriki were following Cy. Beeping noises were made, as a long Nico android walked in. "Nico! Nico! Nii! Nii! Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"

Cy gasped, "LOOK OUT!"

Oboro prepared to fight, but Nico slashed its right fist onto his chest. Nico beeped, "Woman, not woman! Male species, human!"

She meowed, "Nico. Nico. NII!"

Oboro was wounded, as Gouriki cried, "Miss Tsukimigusa!"

Oboro groaned, "I'm fine… Ungh… And just call me Oboro… I think… I'm found out…"

Gouriki barked, "Man or woman, it doesn't matter! You're still you, and you chose to side with Miss Anna, even before she was converted! You can't fight this thing!"

Cy cried, "YOU TWO! STAY BACK!"

Nico held her arms out, as she prepared to fire, "Nico Beam! FIRE!"

She fired a huge laser beam towards the two DNC men, but CY shoved them out of the way, taking the blast. However, she was coated with an invisible barrier, and said, "GO NOW! RUN!"

They started to race off, as Cy beeped, "Analyzing… Android is 100% artificial… Resistance: 75% stable… All andwoids are weak! Even for evil ones like you, Nico-Nico!"

Nico beeped, "Nico!"

Cy held up a revolver and said, "Pointing towards pinpoint weakness!"

Nico prepared to fire, "Nico!"

Cy aimed, "DO NOT!"

BANG!
Nico was fired at the head, breaking her entire head clean off. Cy held her gun and said, "I did it, widdou fail! I don't use buwwets. Just chu-wee-ken."

She put the gun away, and went to find Oboro and Gouriki. He asked, "Did you get her?"

Cy said, "Watch yourself! Dese wobots are fewal!"

Oboro cried, "MORE COMING, BEHIND YOU!"

Two more Sosogu Robots appeared, as Nozomi spoke in the PA, "Even if we can't see you, we may as well find you through blind stealth! Camera view is offline, so for now, enjoy being dinner for our slaves!"

Oboro kicked down the Sosogus, but a lone Shizuku lands a swift blow to the back. A Korona and Sosogu appeared and assaulted Oboro, as the androids began beating Oboro to death. Oboro moaned, "Mis… ter… Gouriki… Save… yourself…"

Oboro was helpless, as Cy grabbed Gouriki's arm, "Wet's go!"

They ran off, as Oboro was helpless, being pinned down by the androids. Sosogu sang, "Out of luck, out of mind… You will never win, your own kind…"

She grabbed his head and said, "Eli and Nozomi… Humanity will end… with our goddess…"

She grinned, "And it ends… with you…"

SNAP!
She twisted Oboro's head, snapping his neck. His body dropped down, as the androids giggled robotically. The Lead Sosogu giggled, "Now! March to victory, in the name of our goddess, Lord MIO!"

She chanted, as they marched, "Find the android! Find the ape! Let them suffer, without escape!"

They chanted back, "Find the android! Find the ape! Let them suffer, without escape!"

As they were marching, Percival heard the noise, and gasped, "I don't like where this is going…"

Azusa growled, "They're coming this way!"

They stopped, as Eli and Nozomi appeared on the top of the balcony. Eli smirked, "How pitiful… You had any idea what you were doing, you wouldn't be leaving your lives here. How insulting how the mortal race had become."

Azusa boomed, "Save it, you evil cretins! You're not going near us! MIO has failed, already, and you're not going to last a while longer!"

Budo called, "That's right!"

Eli smiled, "Well, that's true. But it seems you're minus one member…"

Nozomi showed the monitor of Oboro's dead body. She explained, "So much for your allies, showing resistance against our call. This boy dies in our grip, despite the wild lifestyle, for disobeying our rule, and Lord MIO's rule… Don't worry, the android and ape will get theirs, soon enough."

Percival roared, "You won't get away with this!"

Eli said, "We have gotten away with this. Imagine our sublime message, ending your race, with a flick of my hand."

Percival asked, "Ask me this! Why do you want to erase humanity? Any particular reason, other than satisfying your master's palette?"

Azusa said, "I know what…"

They stared down, as Azusa recognized the aura. She said, "Eli Ayase… or should I say… Yoshikage Kira?"

Percival gasped, as Eli glared, "You… MORTAL!"

He asked, "That's not Kira! Yoshikage Kira is dead! LONG DEAD!"

Azusa said, "No, but his soul's in limbo, implanted by that stupid fembot! And he's not alone!"

Budo added, "So, Kira has another harbored in Nozomi?"

Azusa said, as she was furious, "Yes… And if I'm wrong, there's a reason why he's erased, and planted into the Moji Mikisa, likewise some of JoJo's many villains that died…"

Azusa asked, "Isn't that right, Diavolo?"

Nozomi gasped, as Eli snarled, "She… She found out? The energy inside us are… are from…"

Nozomi glared, "Very good, humans. But still, even you already figured out that it's too late. Yes, we are Eli and Nozomi, but we harbor the souls and skills of that – of Yoshikage Kira and Diavolo!"

They stared down, as Percival asked, "Uh, not to be rude, but… Who were Yoshikage Kira and Diavolo? I know much about Kira, but… Diavolo?!"

Azusa said, "Much about those two… These two are pure evil. Diavolo was once one of the crime lords in Italy. He is the proliferator of the Stands, back in 2001, three years after Morioh Town's incident."

Percival asked, "Proliferator?"

Budo replied, "He was the reason why Stands kept appearing. All because of the arrows that were shot to innocent people, creating Stand Users! This was the older days of how Stands are manifested."

Azusa added, "Kira and Diavolo had Stands. Diavolo uses Crimson Emperor, while Kira has only two – Killer Queen and Bites the Dust."

Eli said, "Wrong! Bites the Dust is his ultimate attack. You said so yourself, Kitty Girl. Humans have only the powers to wield one Stand, if chosen by the guidance of a mere arrow. The soul of Yoshikage Kira is fused inside me, and all he wanted was to be left alone, wanting quiet. He kills, just for that. The man is a horrible man that kills people, when he wants to, only because he cares for tranquility. Don't take it wrong, but my Stand, Paper Muse, has the same abilities as does the Killer Queen. Though, bombs are rather dirty. If I want to have tranquility for Kira, I erase all mankind."

Nozomi said, "It's true. And being that my soul is the one creating more Stands, I want my android race to spread the joy. So, Star Drop Girls will be my opening act. Eli and I would like that, as we want to ruinate your plans."

Percival barked, "The hell are you talking about?"

Eli leapt off, as she decided to go after Cy and Gouriki. She said, "Nozomi, finish off these three humans. Those two will die by me, of course."

Nozomi grinned, but Percival dashed off, "OH, NO, YOU'RE NOT!"

He chased after Eli, as Nozomi said, "Well, seems that Percival cares for the android girl… and the criminal… That leaves you two, the Watchers that watch over this Moji Mikisa, since day one. What can you do now, knowing that it's helpless to stop me? You're weak, and frail, if you think of attacking me! NICO IDOL!"

Nico Idol returns, as she posed, "Nico. Nico. NII!"

Azusa and Budo stared down, as Nozomi smiled, "You have no Stands, from what I recall. But it's safe to say that you are easily weak and frail, against machines. Not even your boyfriend can go toe-to-toe against me."

Azusa barked, "Don't even try! I know what I am doing! If you think of facing me, you android freak, I'm going to erase you from existence! DIAVOLO! YOU WILL NOT SUCCEED IN YOUR EVIL WAYS!"

Nozomi's eyes went crimson, as she called, "Nico Idol! Erase her from where she stands! OH! And if you plan on striking me, do it! My Stand takes damage, but I don't!"

Azusa said, as Nico Idol charged at her, "EXACTLY!"

Nozomi gasped, as Azusa's aura shone to a neon color. She then blasted a huge neon red energy towards Nico Idol, eviscerating it. Nico Idol shrieked, "NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!"

She vanished, as Nozomi croaked in pain, "AAAGH! WHAT? How did-? My Stand! She demolished my Stand into ashes! And yet, I'm still standing… DAMN YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!"

Azusa smiled, "And that's just stage one… Here's Step two!"

She posed, as she let her hands out, towards Nozomi, "Chikyuji Special Technique – EVIL CONTAINMENT!"

Nozomi gasped, as Azusa's aura was brimming in light, "What is this?"

XXXXX

Percival and Eli face other, face to face, as Eli shouted, "OUT OF MY WAY! I no longer have beef with you-!"

POW!
He lands a swift right to her face, and roared, "HERE'S WHAT I THINK OF YOUR TRANQUILITY, KIRA!"

He landed a barrage of punches to her face, and yelled, "YOU KILLED SO MANY PEOPLE, LONG AGO, YOSHIKAGE KIRA! HARBORING THE ANDROID GIRL, ALL FOR YOUR OWN SCHEME OF PEACE AND QUIET? HOW ARE YOU GOING TO FEEL, IF THE ANDROIDS DISRUPT YOUR PEACE AND QUIET?"

WHAM!
Eli was crashed into the ground, as Percival growled, "She really is invincible."

Eli jumped up, but he landed a swift barrage of kicks, "ELI AYASE! NO! YOSHIKAGE KIRA! I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY!"

She was tossed down, but he held his stance.

Cy gasped, "Sir!"

Gouriki gasped, "What power! Wait… Did he say Yoshikage Kira?"

Paper Muse, Eli's Stand reappeared, as Percival was fighting them off, one at a time. Sosogu tackled him, but he tossed her off, landing on to Korona. Shizuku was landed a swift kick to the sternum, and a huge double fist to the back. He punted Korona down, stomped onto the head of Sosogu, and landed a backhand to Shizuku. Sosogu fought back, but he blocked her punch, landing a punch to her face, a knee to the stomach, and a kick to the chest. Eli was badly assaulted, as Percival was seething. She thought, "Damn it… He's stronger than I expected. So much anger. I blame the Watcher for this!"

Percival and Eli stared down, as Eli started to laugh, "What's wrong? You can't best me, while you are alone?"

Percival thought, "I promise myself that I would not lose to these girls… I will make up everything that I wronged… I will not leave this place, without closure! I will not let this get me!"

Eli smiled, "I see. Your past is catching up to you, is it not? I've heard of your follies, Percival Gaynes. If you killed Tohru Honda, what then? Would your band of merry men go their way? Would peace be restored? I guess we may never know, because all it did was lead the land to ruination, either way. And you figured it out, too late, too."

Percival growled, as Paper Muse surrounded him. They started to assault and beat him up, landing punches on him, one-by-one.

XXXXX

Azusa held her hands up, as she cried, "BUDO! GET READY!"

The entire area is shrouded in neon color, as Nozomi called, "I WILL ESCAPE! YOU THINK THAT WILL WORK ON ME?! I am a good android with an evil soul! You can't take a machine and force it into-!"

She was caught in a huge cloud of neon aura, as Azusa shouted, "NO! BUT YOU ARE UNDER MIO'S CONTROL! AND WHEN YOU WORK FOR MIO, YOU SUFFER! I'M GOING TO SHOW YOU THE POWER OF HUMANITY!"

Nozomi gasped, "The power of-?"

Budo held up a jar, as Nozomi was caught in a vortex. She screamed, "WHA? WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT? AAAAAAAAAAAAGH! WHAT IS THIS?"

She was being stretched around, as Azusa shouted, "DIO WILL NOT REPEAT THIS PERFORMANCE, AGAIN, NOT AFTER WHAT HE, KIRA, YOU, AND ENRICO PUCCI HAVE DONE, BEFORE THE MOJI MIKISA CAME TO BEING! YOUR MASTER WILL NOT SUCCEED!"

Nozomi screamed, as she was swirling around, "NO! YOU IGNORANT BUGS! YOU DARE DEFY A GODDESS WITH THIS TECHNIQUE?"

Budo shouted, "YOU ARE NO GODDESS! ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS DEATH AND DESTRUCTION!"

Azusa yelled, "FORWARD THIS TO LORD MIO: DO NOT DEFY HUMANITY! I SAID YOU'D PAY, AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO REPEAT A HORRIBLE HISTORY! WE WILL AVENGE THE ENTIRE JOESTAR FAMILY, BY PREVENTING THIS MOMENT FROM COMING TO FRUITION!"

They both called out, "NOW SAY GOODBYE! DIAVOLO!"

Nozomi shrieked in horror, "NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! IT CAN'T END THIS WAY! I AM A GODDESS! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Her entire body was swirled around in a huge tornado of neon light, and it was tearing her apart. She was pulled towards Azusa and Budo, as Azusa called, "GET READY!"

Budo opened a vortex, and Azusa pulled the tornado in. Azusa roared, "GIVE MY REGARDS TO NARANCIA AND BUCCARRATI! IN HELL!"

Nozomi was pushed into the vortex, and was sucked inside, like a black hole. Budo close the portal and said, "Good! We did it!"

Azusa sighed, "Nozomi is stuck inside. This is a power that only sends evil people to their judgment! Diavolo… I made you pay, and now, you're in a realm of darkness… a realm of which there is NO RETURN!"

Eli gasped, "That power!"

Her Stand vanished, as Eli ran off. Percival was down in pain, as Cy asked, "Sir, you awwight?"

Percival said, "I'm fine… Ungh… This Eli is… is evil incarnate…"

Gouriki replied, "This woman… For a robot with three Stands, she's a demoness!"

Cy replied, "I know… But we have to stop her…"

She gave him a green ring and said, "Here. Eri said to give dis to ya."

Percival asked, "A ring?"

Cy replied, "I met with her in Targus City, on the way here… And… It was sad…"

Percival said, "I understand… How did-?"

Cy explained, "I'm sowwy. But if I told you, promise you won't be mad?"

"Why would I be mad at you for it? Tell me!"

Cy sniffled, "She's… Ewi's bwoken… And she doesn't live… anymore…"

Percival gasped, "Eri's… She's dead?"

Cy nodded, as he growled in anger, "I don't need to know why… but… I found a reason why I want to dismantle Eli Ayase into shards!"

Gouriki replied, "Don't worry… I promise that I will not let Oboro's death be in vain. I'll stay by your side, sir."

Percival said, "Thanks, but I can handle this one, alone… It's me that they want."

Percival walked off, as he instructed, "Cy, take Gouriki to safety. There's no exit here, but make sure he's safe, away from these evil androids!"

Cy smiled, "OKAY~!"

They dashed off, as Percival roared, "ELI AYASE! YOU'RE FINISHED!"

Back in Cairo, the rest of The Gang reunited together, as they waited for Steven, Farra, Cassandra, and Heather.

Yamabuki complained, "Sheesh… I mean, Yoko took one for the team, but to protect Cassandra like that? Dumb cat's too good for her skills, but she's a Spirit User, after all."

Michelle said, "I'm concerned over how long it's been, since she's been with Agents Cooke, Stevens, and Martinez."

Yamabuki griped, "Fine… Fucking cat…"

Peter said, "Over there!"

He explained, "Thought I heard a voice calling out to us."

Mundy asked, "A voice?"

Steven and Farra appeared, as Cassandra was walking slow, with Yoko in her arms. Scarlet gasped, "It's them!"

Rook asked, "And look at Yoko!"

Yamabuki cried, "YOKO!" as she went to the injured cat.

Michelle said, "Steven, Farra, Martinez… We heard."

Steven replied, "That's right. Yoko and Cassandra had a run-in with the enemy."

Cassandra moaned, "And I took a huge blow. But luckily, my body did not suffer any critical damage. Yoko, however…"

Asahi sobbed, "Poor Yoko…"

Scarlet said, "Yeah… Did she-?"

Cassandra said, "She saved my life, yes!"

Farra replied, "That's right. Yoko fought a huge bird, who's also a Stand user! It was a huge fucking falcon!"

Cassandra nodded, "She's right! But I think Yoko stopped it!"

Scarlet asked, "Well, where is the bird?"

Heather appeared and said, "Well, the bird's been obliterated. Meaning, it's done for."

The others cried, "HEATHER!"

Heather added, "And to add, Yoko took much damage than Cassie."

Yamabuki gasped, "Yeah, I noticed! One of her front legs is missing!"

Rook said, "She wouldn't have lost it, via a car accident. She's not the type of cat that can get into obvious and simple fatalities."

Yamabuki whispered, "Yoko… And I talked smack about her…"

Yoko looked at Yamabuki, who is sad. She thought, as she snuffed, "Don't give me that face, you ninja bitch. Like hell I'd respect you."

Peter and Asahi nodded, as Scarlet barked, "Well, she is useless now. Three legs, that's bad. And she did stop that enemy Stand User, that's merit."

Heather then said, "Anyways, we can take her with, if she wants to. In the meantime, any luck?"

Michelle said, "No luck on finding her mansion. By the way, how's your eyes?"

Heather said, "Doing great. My vision is back to normal, but my eyes will not remove the scars."

Michelle said, "Good to see you back again."

Heather turned to Peter, "Big Guy…"

Peter smiled, as Heather agreed, "Well, we better end this."

Scarlet growled, "We have about 48 hours left… I'm afraid it's all over, if we do not find the mansion."

Yoko growled, and suddenly leapt off of Cassandra's arms. She stood on all three legs and meowed, "NYA! Nya-nya!"

She thought, "I'm not letting this ice blonde stall for time! What's done is done! We end this!"

She continued meowing, and trotted off. Scarlet asked, "Now where is she going?"

Mundy huffed, "Great. She's bailing again! Forget that dumb cat!"

Scarlet smirked, "Useless to the very end…"

Yoko snarled, and roared, "NYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!"

She signaled, as Asahi said, "I think she's trying to tell us to follow her."

Chazz asked, "That cat?"

Heather said, "I think she is."

Farra said, "I can trust her."

Cassandra replied, "Same here. She may have known the way."

Steven nodded, "Hm."

Cassandra called, "Alright, amigos! Sigue a ese gato! ¡Vamonos!"

Scarlet growled, as the others followed, "You know, she's leading you to nowhere!"

Heather explained, putting her shades back on, "Despite that she has a hatred for humans and Stands, after the experience she had with the enemy, she wants to lead us to somewhere. And she's been angry from the pain she endured. Judging by her actions, the face says it all; she wants revenge."

Michelle followed the rest, "I'd like to know exactly where she's going."

Scarlet barked, "Leave her! Waste of time, for a fucking pussy-!"

Yamabuki ran off, "HEY, WAIT FOR ME!"

Scarlet cried, "WAIT!"

Peter nodded, as he left, likewise Asahi. Chazz sighed, "Oh, good grief." He, too, followed the rest.

Scarlet complained, "UH, NEWS FLASH: WASTE! OF! TIME!"

Rook and Heather left, as Mundy replied, "Hmm… I guess we're outvoted… 10-to-2."

Scarlet gave up and growled, "I'm going to say I told you so, for this…"

The Gang followed Yoko, who is trotting to a location. But where? As they walked, a tow truck drove by, carrying a destroyed car. Farra gasped, as she saw it, "That car…"

Steven nodded, "Exactly… Stand User's doing on that beggar, Cassandra?"

Cassandra nodded, "I'm afraid so."

Michelle asked, "A beggar was driving a luxury car? But if it got wrecked, then that means…"

The others gasped, as Yamabuki said, "Still, who would be that destitute to own such a majestic vehicle? And look, this one has a huge hole in it!"

Cassandra thought, "Obsidian's doing, I bet."

Steven said, "I was right. This was the work of the enemy. I knew we shouldn't have hired that beggar."

Rook replied, "Just as we feared. I knew separating into groups was a bad move…"

Farra added, "And Steven Cooke was right. He knew that the enemy would get him. Now I feel sorry for the poor guy…"

Peter asked, "You don't think the enemy Stand User that Yoko fought caused this?"

Steven replied, "Obviously. But let's not stall for time. Follow that cat."

Michelle raced off, "Yoko!"

The others resumed, as Scarlet was annoyed, "Okay… Now I'm getting angry… What was the point of fighting that Stand User, and to kill off a nice man in a huge car?"

They continued to walk, as everyone felt a gust of wind, with an evil aura. Scarlet sensed it, as she asked, "Farra, you sensed it, too?"

Farra nodded, "Such a cold aura… corrupt and dark…"

Yamabuki was sweating, as she asked, "Hey, I don't mean to ask, but… I'm starting to sweat in cold sweat! This wind… it's like an overwhelming oppressing power… This feeling…"

They were closer, as Rook said, "I felt it, too… Just what is this aura?"

They went closer and closer, as Michelle thought, "Where is Yoko taking us?"

They suddenly saw a view of a domed building, over the hills. Michelle gasped in horror, as she cried, "I… I THINK I KNOW! YOKO… SHE… SHE'S FOUND IT! This dark aura has pure unmitigated evil!"

Scarlet cried, "NO WAY! THAT'S MIO'S MANSION?"

Farra shivered, "Such evil in its atmosphere…"

They prepared, as Rook boomed, "THIS IS HER MANSION…"

Peter added, "…from the picture."

Yamabuki said, "Yoko, I cannot believe you found the mansion for us, by yourself!"

Scarlet was in shock, as she gasped, "She… She found the mansion?"

Peter said to Scarlet, "Fuck that pussy! Cassandroid's got her in her arms. Besides, useless as she is, I doubt she's a team player."

Asahi said to Mundy, "She's probably eating something off the streets… and for once, I agree with you, love!"

They barked at them, "YOU ASSHOLES!"

Scarlet and Mundy were dejected, as Scarlet moaned, weeping, "Why did I agree to come to Cairo?"

Chazz sighed, "Good grief…" facepalming himself.

He said, "Well, at least we made it. Thank god it's almost over."

The Gang stared down, as the mansion let out an ominous dark aura, abnormally sinister, than anyone they've met in the past. It held the source of all the adversity they had encountered, as well as their destiny: The embodiment of evil!

Throughout those 50 days, they had journeyed through the world, by land, air, sea, and underground. And in doing so, half traveled towards their destination, while half stayed in New York, countering and destroying MIO's Spirit Callers, Stand users, and Jewel People, and one-by-one, whether together or separate, they get the job done.
Tears, sadness, anger, rage, joy, their journey was fraught with these emotions. In order to save Mizuki Takase, a fallen member of The Gang, harmed by MIO's evil gem, The Gang departed from New York, in order to rescue Mizuki, within 50 days, and to kill MIO, the evil force that haunted these multiverses, since The Gang departed, and hopefully prevent a 150-year past from coming to life, yet again. The Gang, each with its own goal, plans to stop MIO, ending what was considered a 15,000-year destiny in a corrupt history.

Michelle thought to herself: Her brother is up there, as she is determined to save him, no matter what.
Likewise Heather, who thought to herself: She will defeat MIO, at any cost, even if it means killing her own husband, Steven Nevins, and overcome her own weaknesses.
Peter thought to himself: He will kill this MIO girl, to save the one he loves. If he can't do that, he has nothing else left to protect.
Rook thought to himself: He knew that evil is in there, so it must be destroyed.
Scarlet thought to herself: If this is what it takes to get closer to the man that gave her the Broken High Priestess, Matt Hardy, then destroying MIO will be the next step closer.
Steven thought to himself: The man who started this band is in there. If he's changed or not, he will prove to himself that he is not a tool of injustice, like Steven Nevins.
Cassandra thought to herself: She nearly died, when she was young. She will not miss any more years, realizing that she will bring peace to her family, once it's over.
Yamabuki thought to herself: MIO will pay for controlling her with her LUST Core, and as well as making her go against her ninja morals.
Yoko thought to herself: The only reason she came to this tagalong was because of MIO. And made sure that she will make the bitch pay, tenfold!
And Chazz…

Chazz explained, "In short, if we beat the shit out of MIO and Mr. Nevins, here and now, it's all over. Right?"

Michelle said, "Exactly! But we cannot be so sure, with this evil dark aura in this building."

Rook said, "That presence is either MIO or Steven Nevins. Both of them are inside… which means…"

Yamabuki said, "Which means that we've reached the final leg of our hellacious journey!"

The gates opened, as Yoko thought, "Huh? Yesterday, the gate was closed. I guess we got ourselves the Welcoming Party."

The Gang prepares, as Steven called out, "This is it, guys!"

He pointed out, "GANG! LET'S GO!" as they headed to the front gate of MIO's mansion.

Episode 38 – The End

The countdown is on! Eight Egyptian Gods bested, the band is reunited, and by far the BIGGEST Final Battle we're going to see! Will The Gang succeed in stopping MIO? Is this their final battle, either way? Also, what will become of Percival Gaynes, upon learning about Eri Sawachika's demise?
Stay tuned for the next chapter to Act 3, Part 2!

To be continued…