The next morning, MIO's body was laid out by The Gang, in the middle of the desert. Only the surviving members of the group were present. Scarlet was with Cassandra and Mundy in the hospital, while Mr. Nevins was incarcerated by the police, for his role in Egypt.
The sun rose, as Steven looked to the sky. Heather smiled, "LOOK! The sunlight!"
The sun started to rise up, as Michelle called, "OI! Everyone step back!"
They all rushed off, as MIO's body was engulfed in sunlight. MIO's body started turning into dust, and was blown off into the sky, blowing away.
Steven said, "Finally, it's over…"
Michelle said, "We've lost so many, lent to and from MIO… many people, over the years… It felt like it was one hundred years old… but… They lent her everything. And too many things we cannot get back…"
Chazz said, "Yeah. The things we can't get back are too numerous, and too great…"
Michelle stated, "What we've lost is as vast as the planet itself… But it's because of all of them… we are still alive… and live to tell the tale and carry on in their stead… And we know, they would give up their lives… for a greater cause."
Peter smiled, as he looked up, "Mizuki… I will be home, soon."
Michelle looked to the sky, as Farra called, "Come on. Let's go home."
Michelle waited, as she looked to the images of her father, Tohka Yatogami, and Ayame Kajou, the people that helped The Gang, and died along the way.
"Tohka… Kajou… even you, Father… Rest in peace…"
Michelle walked off, joining the others.
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Back in New York, Azusa was viewing the night sky, as she sensed it. She whispered, holding her chest, "They did it… The future's changed… MIO is gone, and the future is going to be great."
Budo asked, "Huh? What happened? Is it a repeat performance?"
She shook her head and said, "Jotaro Kujo… If you ever met with The Gang, then I know in your heart… you would say… … …Thank you…"
Jotaro's spirit, a tall man in a black hat and coat, with black hair, looked down to the world, as he tipped his hat and scoffed, "Yare yare daze…"
Episode 41: MIO's World (Part 3)
Chapter 5: The Journey Ends!
The Gang Returns to America!
Elsewhere, in a local jail, Steven Nevins was sitting in a chair, feeling disheartened. Scarlet walked in, as she saluted to the police officers. They departed, as Scarlet said, sitting down, "Steven Nevins…"
He said, "Yes, ma'am…"
She said, "You know why you're here… and yes, they told me why and how you sided with MIO… I want to let you know that while it was admirable to do it, I won't forgive you. Ever!"
She explained, "A friend of mine died. Rook… He died, doing his job, protecting other people… And you had to hire a demon to slew him, just like that… I know it wasn't your fault… BUT THE DEATH OF A FRIEND OF MINE IS YOUR OWN DOING!"
She was blubbering, "If it were me, I'd haul your ass to jail, for the rest of your life! You realized, when you sided with that demonic MIO, innocent lives were wasted! This is your fault… YOUR FAULT!"
He bowed his head and said, "Yes, ma'am… I understand… And I apologize for everything, including what I did to your boyfriend. But I lost myself… I was supposed to be the one to eliminate MIO! But the ship sailed, when you guys came… If what I did was out of jealousy and hatred… I will not forgive myself… I abandoned my family… my friends… my life… and ever since Black Dynamite died, my life was empty. I had NO ONE to train… and no one to follow me… Now I learned that most of my friends are dead… and my daughter ended Kagura Sohma… and I realized that I did all this… ME! And I stained this world, and the multiverse, by letting loose a demonic force into these worlds… I let them all died. Those who died, I take full responsibility for what I did! I joined her, to eliminate her, myself, but I was lost in darkness, hatred, jealousy, and greed! And for that, I am sorry, and I promised my wife, Heather, that I will never abandon her, ever again…"
Scarlet nodded, as she was sniffling, "I know it's wrong… But I can't let you go back home, until we sort this out. A lot may forgive you, including your wife, but not me. I can't let you go out…"
She then stopped, as she saw a figure in the shadows. It was Rook's shadow, as he nodded to her. He spoke, "Scarlet… Be nice… Think twice… Miss Kisaragi killed me, because MIO made her this way. Mister Nevins had no idea, from the fate that was in dismay."
Scarlet gasped, "Rook?"
He asked, "You okay?"
She shook her head, as she nervously said, "I… I'm sorry, it's… It's just that…"
He said, "Look! Whether or not they will believe me… or forgive me. I don't care! All I wanted is to be back with my family. That's all! I've learned my lesson… and I paid for my sins… So many died… because of MIO and myself…"
She then said, in sadness, "I don't know…"
She stated, "Look… I want you to stay in Egypt… while we think of what to do about you. I know it wasn't your fault that Rook died… But you hurt my Osky… That hurts deep!"
He pleaded, "Please, Miss Riley… Talk to Heather. She'll forgive me… And Reggie… He'll understand. Tell him I'm sorry…"
She smiled and said, "I will… But you're not leaving Cairo. Understood?"
He nodded, "Yes, ma'am…"
She left, as she told the police, "Watch over him. I'll return soon for an update on his condition."
She walked out of the station, as she saw an image of Rook, in his suit. He tipped his hat, and smiled, "You see? You do forgive him…"
A car drove by, as it pass by, Rook vanished. Scarlet looked to the sky, watering in her eyes, as she smiled, "He'll be back… I don't know why or how, but… He'll be back…"
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Meanwhile, two beds were made in a Cairo hospital. One was emptied, and the other had Mundy lying down, in a coma, still recovering from his assault from Steven Nevins. The other bed was for Cassandra, who left the hospital. She was outside, as she left, discharged from her visit. She bowed and said, "Gracias, doctor… And thank you for treating me."
The doctor said, "Well, you tell your friends that Mr. Gooden will take a couple more weeks in bed. He's badly hurt."
Cassandra said, "I will. And thank you…"
She left the hospital, as she walked down the streets of Cairo. She sniffled, as she said, "MIO's dead, and she's gone… Only… Only it didn't bring back…"
She got a phone call, as she went to her cellphone. She called, "Hola? OH! Hermano~! Qué? Quien? Está bien, está bien, le diré, cuando tenga la oportunidad. Solo dime todo, cuando regrese a casa, pronto. Adiós."
She hung up, and asked, "Who's Queen Tia? She… A spell?"
She gasped, "Then… That means…"
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At New York, Sena, in her mannequin form, was in a storage room, wearing only a one piece bikini, and is covered in plastic. Her gem implanted in her started to dissolve. Her body started to return to normal, as her eyes slowly opened.
Outside in the store, Queen Tia was appalled, wearing a blue and purple swimsuit. She roared, "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?"
Luther cried, "No, wait! I had no idea! I called my sister to tell Farra & Asahi the good news! I swear!"
Tia growled, "You… You dare turn me into a mannequin, and become one with your sex shop?"
She held her Dai-Katana and yelled, "INSOLENT CUR! DIE!"
Sena called, as she covered herself, "MOTHER! STOP!"
Tia halted, as she said, "Sena? My daughter?"
She went to her, and sobbed, "My Sena… You're alright… You're alive!"
Sena pleaded, "Mother, the boy who told you about my mannequin shell, he speaks the truth… For some reason, the bonds of the dark magic have faded away… I'm alive again, Mom!"
She hugged Tia, and then sniffled, "My Sena… Don't cry…"
Luther smiled, as he said, "Whatever happened, I think my sister is alright. I hope she comes home, in one piece…"
He asked, "Uh, ladies, I packed your old clothing in the back room. If you want, you can change there, and leave the backway. Don't worry… You're alright with me…"
He winced, "AY! Please don't kill me, man!"
He whimpered, as Tia said to him, "You… are a saint… Thank you for watching over us… after MIO is defeated. You're a true ally of justice, for someone to wait on us, while The Gang fought to avenge my daughters…"
She glared at her, "But if you ever use their images again, by that I mean Tohka and Shiina's body and hair, then I will take back what I just said!"
She blushed, as she and Sena left, "Come, Sena… I need to go change…"
Luther called, "Uh, yeah… uh, come back anytime… … …if you ever decide to…"
He meekly shivered, "I'm such a coward…"
He smiled, as he said, "But… At least Farra and her friends saved the world… Cassie, come home, mi hermana…"
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Cassandra was walking alone, in sadness, as she whispered, "Yoko… She's gone…"
She sniffled, wiping her tears, "Yoko, I miss you…"
She heard a meow, as a small calico kitten appeared, waiting in the alley. Cassandra walked towards her, and then said, "Hey… You're so cute… Are you-?"
She sniffled, as she sobbed, "No… She's not like her… but…"
The cat meowed lightly, and waved her front leg to her. Cassandra said, "Oh? You want to come home with me? You're lost… I think I can take you home…"
She held up Yoko's collar and said, "Here… You can wear this… I removed the gem on it. It's just a collar now… It reminded me of her… A cat that almost looked like you…"
The kitten meowed, and Cassandra held her. It meowed lightly and said, "We'll go home together… I analyzed you that you're female, just like her… So… say NO to substitutes, but I can make an exception…"
She smiled, "I'm Cassandra. And, uh… what should I call you…?"
She thought, as she grinned, "I know~! I'll call you Yoko Dos~! What do you say, Yoko Dos?"
The cat smiled and meowed, as she said, "Bueno~! You're going to love New York…"
As she carried the kitten in her arms, the kitten thought to herself, smirking, "Cassandra… You don't even recognize me… I used my Power Core, before it was destroyed, to wish myself a new life… I told you I'd return, you android cutie."
The kitten, Yoko Dos, was actually Yoko, herself. Using her diamond Power Core, she wished herself back to life, in a new life. But it was only after MIO is destroyed… to which Cassandra was overjoyed, since Yoko got a new life, as she promised.
"Eat ya heart out, Nermal!" Yoko Dos meowed.
Later, at the Cairo International Airport, Yamabuki was walking with Peter & Michelle, as the others were waiting. Yamabuki said, "Anyways, Ol' Mundy is badly wounded. A month's bedrest will work him out. Miss Riley told me that she'll stay in Cairo to watch over him."
Michelle smiled, "Good to hear. All we know is that everyone's here."
Peter nodded, "Hm."
Yamabuki sighed, "…er'ryone… but Rookie…"
Michelle said, "Listen, we are going back to America, to see Mizuki."
Yamabuki grinned to Peter and said, "Yeah. You, Big Guy, hurry home and put her at ease."
Peter chuckled, "Sure."
Yamabuki said, "Well, I should be going home now. Who knows? I may visit you guys in New York, soon. I have a feeling our paths may cross again, someday."
Michelle shook her hand and said, "I look forward to it."
Peter said, "I'll tell Mizuki that you said Hi…"
Yamabuki smirked, as Michelle and Peter went to the others. They stopped to wave goodbye, as Yamabuki giggled, waving back.
The others waited, as Scarlet said, "Alright, guys… I got you a flight back to New York. You guys are welcome to join in."
Farra asked, "You coming with?"
Scarlet said, "Sorry… But I have to stay here, and wait for Osky. A month's time in Cairo will suit me good… Agent Cooke, I'm leaving YOU in charge of things, while I am absent."
Steven saluted, "Yes, ma'am."
Scarlet turned to Peter and said, "Agent Giese, since you're responsible for the death of MIO, for bravery and determination, above and beyond the call of duty… I hereby promote you to AAW-New York's A-Squad. Congratulations…"
She shook his hand, as the others applauded. Peter blushed, as he giggled, "Uh… heh-heh… Gimme a break… It was nothing…"
Scarlet then said, "…and also… Since Heather decided to go see her husband, she decided to stay in Egypt, to wait for him to return. So… She also told me that she is surrendering her rank as A-Squad… and demanded to demote herself back to B-Squad. That… I will do, but I must address this to Daniel Bryan. So, effective immediately, as requested, Heather Dunn is suspended from AAW Duty, until further notice."
She turned to Asahi and said, "Miss Sakurai…"
Asahi bowed and said, "Yes, ma'am?"
Scarlet said, "Since your boyfriend saved Miss Nevins of Feral Beauty… along with Miss Suou… I can't make him an AAW Agent. But… I am going to promote you to A-Squad, taking Heather's role as A-Squad agent."
She winked, "Besides… A-Squad needs its aces, after all."
Asahi giggled, as she smiled, "Thank you! Miss Riley, uh, Scarlet! THANK YOU!"
She laughed, as she was overjoyed. Chazz grumbled, "Good grief… She's such a bitch…"
The others were happy, as Cassandra went to Farra. She asked, "So… Farra…"
Farra asked, "Yeah?"
Cassandra smiled, "So, is the offer to return to Casa de Muñecas for you is still a NO?"
Farra blushed, as she said, "You need a perfect mannequin, right? Well… for you… if I'm not on-duty, then…"
She smiled, as she stated, "Can… you tell your brother that he can create my body as a mannequin, again?"
Cassandra cheered, "SO, IT'S A YES?"
Farra nodded, "I can't escape my past anymore. Cassie… I accept. Let's hope this store lasts."
Cassandra smiled, "Don't worry. Coco's no Hollywood, and that was a classic movie which spawned a confusing sequel."
Peter asked, "Mannequin and Mannequin 2: On the Move?"
Cassandra asked, "Eh? How did you-?"
Peter smiled, "Mizuki suggested it, as a dare and for a double feature, long ago."
Scarlet giggled, "Oh, tell me about it! How they made Kim Cattrall into a mannequin, and so lifelike, it's so shocking how they modeled them."
Steven said, "Hey, don't forget Kirsty Swanson. She's realistic, to a capital M."
Michelle said, "I knew that. It's like Madame Tussauds. They look so real…"
Peter sighed, "Too bad the sequel bombed…"
Steven said, "You telling me…"
As they chat on, Farra sighed, as she said to Cassandra, "Well, when you hang around rubes like them, it's coming to a point that you hang around with a bunch of nerds."
Cassandra sighed, sarcastically, "Why did you become friends with them?"
Meanwhile, Asahi and Chazz met with Yamabuki, who was packing up her stuff. Asahi asked, "Hey… Are you sure you're going home? You have no one left to live with."
Yamabuki said, "Well, not exactly. I got friends at home, and they're waiting for me. You going back, too?"
Asahi said, "Maybe. Chazz and I are staying in New York, before we decide to go back to Japan. Maybe you can stay with us to New York, for a while."
Yamabuki said, "Asahi… even though my friends in Japan are far away, and my best friend is gone, Japan is my home. I have so many memories there. As a ninja or as a normal person, no matter where I go, I can always return there."
She smiled, "But if you ever come back to Nippon Number One, give me a call. Wherever in the world you are, I'll be running in the shadows, like the real ninja in the night."
Asahi whispered, "It'll be lonely, without you…"
Yamabuki gasped, and then smiled, "Yeah… But hey, I got friends at home… while you guys have your own. And I mean, you two are meant for each other, after all… There were many hardships, but… the journey I had was too much fun… and it's all because you guys were there."
Chazz nodded, "Hm."
Asahi said in sadness, "Yes… it was fun… I'll believe that… from the bottom of my heart."
The PA announced, as Yamabuki was in tears, "Attention, please, passengers on Japan International, flight 83, from Cairo to Osaka, please head to gate 18."
She hugged Chazz and Asahi, and she wept, "I'm going to miss you guys!"
She then said, "Asa-chan, I hope you tell Miss Nevins that she'll live forever! OH! And I hope you two tie the knot and have a family!"
Asahi was in tears, as she smiled, "You, too, Miss Ninja Girl… I'll miss you so much…"
Chazz smiled politely, as he said, "You two bitches are crazy… I'm going to miss your antics. Take care."
She grabbed her luggage and said, "Well… So long."
Asahi smiled, "Yeah."
And Chazz waved, "See ya."
Yamabuki waved goodbye, as Asahi and Chazz waved farewell. Yamabuki kept waving, as she was leaving, heading home to Japan. The Gang watched on, as Steven called, "HEY!"
Yamabuki stopped, as Steven smiled, holding up his index finger, "You go, ninja homie."
Yamabuki smiled and had tears in her eyes. The others waved goodbye, as Yamabuki smiled, "Thanks… See ya soon…"
She left, as Steven said, quietly, "Gang… Let's go home."
Scarlet said, as they prepared, "I'll see you guys soon."
She then glared, "Also… try not to burn the place down, 'kay?"
The Gang turned around, as they were heading off, returning to America, and ending their biggest adventure to date.
Scarlet then said, as she watched them walk off, "Mizuki… We did it… I hope we weren't too late."
Back in New York, Mizuki was still lying in bed, as Percival waited for her. Suddenly, she opened her eyes and moaned, "Huh?"
Percival gasped, "Oh… Mi-, Mizuki?"
Cy was already sleeping by the wall, as Mizuki started to get up. The Power Core implanted into her back turned to dust. She said, as she looked around, "Huh? Where am I? Percival? What are you doing here?"
Percival said, "Watching over you… You had a nasty spill…"
"How long was I out for?"
"About fifty days…"
"Where's Peter? Asahi? Steven? Where'd everyone go?"
Percival smiled and said, "It's nothing. They're coming home soon. You, however, get some bedrest. Peter will be happy to see you again."
Mizuki smiled, "Thank you. And thanks for watching over me."
Percival leaves, as he woke up Cy. He said, "Come on, Cy, we're leaving soon."
Cy stood up and said, "Okay, onii-chan~!"
Mizuki giggled, as she was looking out the window. She thought, "Steven… Peter… Farra… everyone… I felt it, inside you… I'm proud of you… Please, come home soon, guys…"
She looked to the sky and laughed, "They're coming home."
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Meanwhile, up in the skies, The Gang, minus Scarlet, Mundy, & Heather, were sitting in the plane. Asahi and Chazz sat by each other, as Farra sat with Cassandra, and Peter sitting with Michelle. Steven has a seat to himself, as he looked at Chazz. Asahi was sleeping by his shoulder, as Chazz was looking at the picture they took. Chazz smiled, as Michelle said to Peter, "You see, Big Lad… Things can work out in the end."
Chazz looked out to the window and smiled, as the plane flew off, heading to New York.
And thus ended The Gang's wondrous and hellish journey to Egypt; emerging victorious, and awaiting a brand-new adventure together.
The Gang IN-ACTION: Act 3 (Part 2) – The End
However, the journey through The Gang's darkest mysteries around the multiverse was far from over…
Meanwhile, in Japan, a WANTED poster of a silhouette figure was shown, near Shibuya.
The poster read: WANTED – The Sketch Artist Killer; Identity unknown; Bounty: $275,000,000
This poster leads to something NEW for The Gang. But that's another story for another time…
The Gang WILL return, yes. And if so, will they capture this elusive Sketch Artist Killer?
Don't miss the next exciting season of…
The Gang IN-ACTION!
To be continued…