The truck drove away, as Nanao raced after it. She then said, as she was sprinting towards the side, "I cannot let him escape now, especially from here! This is for Kana Koumoto and the ten billion Italian Lire! I still did not get a view of his face, and neither has June Nevins, but when I do meet him, I promise! I will take him in! No mercy!"

She grabbed the pipe, as she aimed her bow at the man. He was driving the truck, and was shocked. Nanao called out, "Gotcha! Now face me, vile being!"

She aimed at the driver, and then moved her arm upward, shooting an arrow into another figure, atop of the truck.

BAM!
"AAAAAAAGH!" A man in black hair, in his school uniform, was on top of the rig, as Nanao called out, "There you are."

He groaned, "Damn it! Why did you have to shoot me like that?"

She called out, as the truck was driving, "Because, I wouldn't dare shoot this innocent driver. You, however, chose to be atop, just to make me believe that you are in the truck. There was a reason: His right leg wasn't injured. But yours was."

The man was down, as she continued, "I do not plan to kill you. Just talk."

He griped, "AAAAAAAAGH! WHAT THE FUCK! WHY DID YOU SHOOT AT MY HEAD?!"

Nanao replied, "Why? Was it not a killing blow? To be honest, I only meant to maim you, in a non-fatal performance."

He yelled, "You stupid robot! First you shoot my leg, then you shoot my head, you tin-chested shitface!"

She gasped, "AH! Shame on you! Now hold still and surrender, or I will shoot you a third time!"

She thought, "No, that is wrong inquiry. I was supposed to ask how he survived a fatal blow to the skull. It didn't pierce his brain, that is for sure. But did it pierce into his forehead, and did not lunge through?"

The man kneeled and smirked, "That's charming from you, isn't it, you pile of iron-cast silicone! Your name's Kashima, is that correct?"

She replied, "I am Nanao Kashima, thank you. Curious, how did you guess I'm an android?"

He said, "I see… Well, for starters, you're stiff and robotic. Plus, I overheard that one of Koumoto's newbs is a robot. And that's you, sweetheart. You know, I heard everything that you and your friends are on Capri, and by the looks of it, Koumoto gained more, including you. But it seems that you're the only person to see my face."

She fired at the man, but he blocked two shots with an afterimage of himself. He called, "You're trigger-happy, using that ridiculous crossbow installed in you… Don't worry, I was shot twice with two cheap shots, thanks to you, upon my conversation with Asakura, but I can easily deflect those puny arrowheads with my powerful Stand, Cheese Wisk! Oh, by the way… when you grabbed onto the truck, you shot at me, how many times? You fired four on this truck. And I'm pretty sure you fired two at the watchhouse, in Marina Grande."

Nanao growled, "So what? Four is extremely bad luck."

She gasped, "Out of ammo. Damn! He counted…"

He said, "Well, now that you're unarmed, I can just finish you off and tear you into pieces now."

Nanao thought, as she was cornered, "I must reload."

She dropped down, but latched onto the metal pipe, and was stuck. She gasped, "HUH? My left hand's stuck? No way!"

She called to the driver, "Sir, forgive me, but stop this truck! I need to get off, so please be very cautious on the brakes!"

The driver said, "That-, that's the thing… I can't! Seriously, Miss, it's out of control!"

Nanao gasped, "WHAT?!"

He called out, "Think for a sec, with that E-Brain of yours, robot. I was nice enough to let you know that you shot all your ammo in your gun, and the reason of that is that YOU won't escape! And the driver, well, he can't let go of the gas pedal, nor the steering wheel!"

Nanao roared, "MANIAC!"

Episode II – Chapter 4: Nanao Kashima!
Octo-Eros!

She was stuck on the pipe, as she growled, "He tricked me… He used his dark magic to subdue this gentleman and myself, while the truck is driving off!"

He held up the three bullets in midair, as she thought, "The arrows that were stopped by his power… They stopped in midair, like it was in suspended animation. Uncanny. Wait, I get it now! His ability was able to halt the bullet attacks, and make them affixed in the air, while the truck is moving. And that also explains why me and the driver were cemented into the truck, like glue! However, how he was shot in the head, and still lives, that must be the reason why. This must be his hidden ability!"

He said, "To tell you the truth, I was excited that you shot me. So much so that I'm willing to forget that you shot a bullet to the skull; but in retrospect, you used arrowheads. I mean, it was up in the air, like Popo's fortune actually existed."

She yelled, "Cut the BS! You're after the fortune, are you? Just who are you, fiend?"

"My, aren't you very formal and polite?"

"Master told me that it's rude to not hurt anyone, without proper introductions. Now who are you?"

He explained, "My name will be explained, in due time… but to tell you the truth, you suddenly spilled the beans about Popo's treasure being real! I cannot wait to dismantle you, and kill the rest of your friends, and take the Lire for myself from that bitch Koumoto!"

She reloaded, as she growled, "That's what you think!"

She tilted her head and spat out more arrows, accompanied by her Spirit Callers. He called out, "Try as you might, but we've gone over it!"

"Well, I say different."

She fired, and he deflected the shot. However, three Arrows were flying on the bullet, avoiding the hand.

"YEE-HAW!" They cheered.

He cried out, "WHAT?! Another bullet?! And she fired twice at the same time? So, her Stand can fire two bullets in one shot."

He punched the bullet and roared, "BUT I CAN STILL BLOCK IT!"

The three Arrow Men kicked the arrow bullet, and it launched right into his neck. He gagged, as he stumbled down to the street. They high-fived, as Nanao called, "Well done, Eros 6, 7, and 9. No one can outmatch Octo-Eros. And now that he's off the truck, I haven't anything to worry." After saying that, she freed her hand, as she let go of the steel pipe.

The truck drove away, as the man griped in pain, "AAAAGH! BITCH! She shot me again! What is with that crazy power of hers? Urgh…"

He sat up and moaned, "Even so, you're not getting away that easily… Bank on it, you robo-bimbo! This is the ten million we're talking about, and it's mine, soon enough! It is million, right?"

Nanao leapt off and hopped onto the top of the truck. She said, "How to defeat him, I ask? He's strong, but there is a plausible way to defeat him. Only… if he does show up, I'll be ready."

XXXXX

Meanwhile, near the Marina, June was examining a puddle of blood and said, "Blood…"

She looked on at the road and said, "The enemy and Nanao are in a truck… heading towards the top of the island… Either way, I have to get to them, as well. Em will kill me, if Nanao gets damaged."

XXXXX

Atop the truck, down the road, Nanao examined her ammunition. She moaned, "Four arrows left?! Oh, this isn't good. I'd fire all four at once, but I cannot waste them."

She griped, "AAAAGH! WHY AM I SO UNLUCKY?! In these sort of situations, the Japanese fear that the four is an unlucky number, next to the common numbers of 9 & 13, all are frequently unlucky."

Eros 3 called, "Don't get upset about it!"

Eros 5 added, "Yeah, what he said! You dropped most of your arrows on the street, when you reloaded! We have all six left, but don't reload it with all four of them!"

Nanao nodded, "Understood. One arrow will be reloaded. Should I insert the two bullets, it equals to four. I would not want that, YES or NO?"

The Eros called, "NO, YOU WOULDN'T!"

Nanao nodded, "Fair enough. If that is the case…"

The driver said, as he was at ease, "Phew… Glad that drama is over. But my hands and legs can finally move… Now I can stop the truck-!"

Nanao called from above, "Sir, do not stop the truck! Please, sir!"

The driver asked, "WHAT? But you said that I must stop the truck, earlier!"

Nanao said, "Correct, but the ordeal that I have occurred has ended, but I want you to drive me back to Marina Grande, at once. You will be compensated, by my master, if you do. I promise. She and my friends are back there, and there has to be another way back there. I will not harm you. I am far too nonviolent to do you bodily harm. Understood? YES or NO?"

The driver said, "Uh, yes, ma'am."

Nanao thought, "This guy can stop my bullets at skin-deep, so they do not penetrate his body. He can also fix things in place, making this battle intense. How can I stop something like that? Shoot him in his mouth? Deadly, but… no, if I do that, he'll die, and that will disappoint Kana Koumoto. Only four arrows left… Now, that I have seen his face, my only resort is to not do anything this rash and dangerous. It's much safer to meet back with June Nevins at the Marina. And I have extra arrows with me, back there. Lucky break."

She gasped, as she viewed the man, "Huh?"

She saw the man from before, as she gasped, "Impossible! By his body weight and mass, he was able to scale this cliff already!"

She called to the driver, "Sir, stop the truck, at once!"

The driver called, "HUH? WHAT ARE-?"

"I'M SERIOUS! Stop the truck right now! Danger ahead!"

The driver viewed the man on the road and shrieked, "OH, NO! THE MANIAC FROM EARLIER!"

SCREEEEEEEECH!
The truck stopped, as it was a curve's view of the man, standing on the edge of the cliff, near the road. Nanao was viewing him, as she thought, "This guy never quits, does he not?"

He called out, "Nanao Kashima… There's no way in hell I'm sending you back to your buddies and tell them of who I am!"

She called back, "WHAT IS YOUR NAME? It's rude to attack you, without a proper introduction!"

He threw thick pebbles in the air and called, "THAT'S THE POINT! I'm NOT telling you, you garbage disposal! I'm making sure YOU WON'T know me! Struggle all you want! I'm not finished with you!"

He crawled in the air, grabbing onto each rock, like it was an invisible wall climb. Nanao gasped, as she whimpered, "Uncanny! This does not compute! I know it's his power, but this is ridiculous! Maybe now I knew that this is how he arrived here, so quick. Like the bullets, he can affix the rocks in the air, like it was some sort of platforming level, on Hard difficulty!"

She called to the driver, "Sir, I am sorry again, but please drive now!"

"HUH? AGAIN?!"

"Please, sir! Full speed ahead! Do you want this guy to kill you? DRIVE!"

The driver moaned, "Okay, okay! Ugh… Here we go again!"

The truck moved, as Nanao called out, "You want to finish this, you scumbag, here I am! Let's end this!"

He held up his index finger, and held up a small bullet, and began to tap on the arrow bullet, like it was a button, rapidly and steadily.

Nanao called out, "Driver, do not under any circumstances stop this truck!"

He whispered, "Just tap it slowly, and what a move you're going to witness… Even if it's midair, it keeps building up force, right where it's standing. Though, I can't hit it too hard. It'll throw my aim off, and my enemy will figure out which way it flies to."

She thought, "Just what is he doing?"

He called, "And then… LET HER GO!"

WHOOSH!
The midair bullet whooshes towards Nanao, like a rocket. He cackled, "YES! Once it aims at her head, she'll explode, like fireworks!"

Nanao beeped, "Incoming projectile, dead ahead. Straight towards Kashiwa, Nanao. OH! That's me!"

She fired back, but is shot in the stomach. She stumbled down and moaned, "AGH! NO!"

The arrow zooms away, as Eros' 3, 5, & 8 fly at the man. But he avoided each shot and arrived at the truck's rig, towards a wounded Nanao.

"Not bad, using three Spirits to fire at me, only to lose control of my target, and flew away. You're losing ammo, android!"

He cackled, as she moaned, "Bastard…"

He tapped another midair bullet and added, "One more, for little time, and I'll smash off that pretty little head of yours, but good. Wanna know how I did it? You just tap along, like a sort of TAP Function in a video game, and mash it with just the right force. Just like how you type in Morse code, using SOS."

Nanao seethed, "Grr…"

He added, "While the aim's not perfect, I can't use it on things that move around too much. But seeing that you're disabled, I can definitely finish you off, now!"

Nanao moaned, as she held her waist, arming herself, "You just try… Misfortune frowns upon me… But it befalls upon you… and I think I figured you out, you jerk… I only got one left… and that's fine. This means the worst is over, and it's all downhill from here."

Eros' 1 & 2 hop aboard the final arrow, as #2 called, "Number 1, let's end this prick! This is the last one… So, hit or miss, it's now or never."

She kneeled up, as he called, "You're still going? Why didn't I kill you yet? Where do you have a power core supply?"

Nanao barked, "I won't tell!"

"You shoot me again, you dumbass, and see what happens! Just look at the distance between us! No matter what you shoot, or how you fire, I have the upper hand! I can deflect each shot you make, you walking dud cannon! This proves that man beats machine-!"

"Would I tell you… that I only have just one shot left in my chambers, you would believe me? YES or NO?"

"Eh? Would I believe you?"

"It's possible, but yes. I am not programmed to lie, you know. If I shoot you, and you somehow managed to deflect that, then I'm empty. You'll find out, soon enough, that I'm now unarmed, for now, whether I win or lose."

Blood gushes out of her wound, as she hissed, "Though I am being facetious and a bit self-explanatory, but I am definitely shooting you with this last arrow. BE WARNED!"

He cried, "I don't understand what you're saying! Quit rambling like a talking phonograph!"

She smirked, "Like I said, I figured you out."

"It does not matter to me how many bullets you have left, in that crossbow of yours! You can't defeat me, even with thousands of arrows, or a single shot!"

She smiled, "It's no joke. But it is true. But I should warn you that you will let your guard down… it was no bluff. Just a little piece of advice. But in return, before you fire… I want your name. You explain it to me, YES or NO?"

He said, "Since you're going to die… How about NO? You're full of it."

She fired at him, as she barked, "Either way, I still shoot you! BE WARNED!"

Eros 1 called, "He's gonna use that power of his! Get ready!"

Eros 2 yelled, "WE GOT ONE SHOT! GO FOR BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOKE!"

He opened his mouth, and the bullet headed towards it. She gasped, as Eros 1 called, "Aw, shit! He figured it out!"

Eros 2 called, "We have no time to retreat! It's our target, so jump in and charge through, boys!"

They cheered, as the bullet went inside his mouth. He coughed blood, as he moaned, "Agh… How many more times are you going to treat me like I'm a punching bag?"

She panted, "I am surprised that you knew I was aiming at your mouth. Shoot, you're too…"

He kneeled down in pain and growled, croaking his voice, "Yes, that's true… but…" he then cackled and laughed, "That's just it… I figured you out, how you aim and fire, using air resistance… And then what? That I should be able to use my ability to affix things from inside my body? You're foolish and hopeless, you rotten little wind-up doll!"

Nanao gasped, "But how? He can even affix things from inside his body to guard himself, too? Crap, what now?"

He yelled, "Well, that really hurts, and at the very least, when I kill you, that will make my pain at ease, you damn doll! Now you're out of bullets! There's no way in hell that you're shooting me, again! And thank god, because you shot me about four times! Quite unlucky that was… To the head, to the leg, to the shoulder, and to the mouth! If you're quite finished…"

He resumed tapping, as he cackled, "…the launching power of this bullet is more than ready for you, Kashima!"

He fired, "NOW, behold… WATCH THE FIREWORKS, ROBOT!"

He fired at her, straight for the head. But the bullet didn't move yet. The 8 Eros were perched on his finger, and started to board the wayward affixed bullet.

Eros 1 called, "ALL ABOARD! Next stop: Capri, Venice, Naples, Brussels, Winnipeg, Halifax, and Cucamonga!"

Eros 2 laughed, "What an asshole! He really did let his guard down!"

Eros 3 smiled, "You bet! Miss Kashima was out of ammo, and the reason was…"

Eros 5 called, "…we wanted to get up-close and personal to you, big boy!"

Eros 7 laughed, "The closer we get, the better we aim!"

Eros 9 added, "And when we're at point blank range, it gives us the huge advantage!"

He cried out, "Wait, WHAT? How did these things get on my bullet? SHIT! THEY'RE TOO CLOSE!"

The bullet finally flies off, as the 8 Eros leapt off, preparing to kick.

Eros 8 called, "Nighty-night, loser! Here goes, boys!"

They all cried, "And… BOOM!"

PUNT!
The arrow bullet suddenly headed towards him, as he gasped, "SHIT! HOW DID SHE-? WHEN DID-?"

Nanao smiled, "I win."

He roared, "THAT'S WHAT YOU THINK! GUARD UP, CHEESE WISK!"

His powers deflected the shot, but suddenly, the arrow split into two. He gasped, "WHAT? Her bullet split apart? It won't matter if she even gets one more clean hit on me!"

The half of the arrow aimed at his forehead and cried, "Wait… Where is she-? No… DON'T TELL ME, SHE'S AIMING FOR-! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH-!"

SMASH!
The bullet went into his forehead, and into the same wound. It pushed into his head, and he croaked, "No… You…"

She nodded, "Correct. I aimed at the same wound from before. The very same wound that you prevented death, after you affixed it with your Cheese Wisk ability… But if I were to shoot another shot in there, it would push it just enough to dig further into your skull, straight to the brain. I mean, granted your powers are invincible enough to withstand me, but it was a 30% chance that you'd emerge as the victor. Not good odds, eh?"

He coughed out blood, as Nanao said, "Now, I shall ask you one final time, before you prepare your final attack, again… Tell me your name, YES or NO…"

He then moaned, as he coughed out more blood, "Ugh… Nn… Tani… …gu… chi…"

He collapsed onto the rig, as Nanao nodded, "Nice to meet you, Taniguchi."

The Eros celebrated, as they high-fived each other.

"AW, YEAH!"
"WE WON!"
"YEAH!"
"YES!"

SOCK!
Eros 3 socked Eros 5, again, as Nanao scolded, "Eros #3, what did I just say about bullying Eros #5?!"

She then gasped, "That's right!"

Taniguchi started to gag and convulse, as Nanao said, "He's still alive. Good. Kana Koumoto would be happy to hear about this." She then said to him, "I guess this Cheese Wisk of yours is really invincible after all, Taniguchi. Too bad that your resistance to pain overwhelmed you."

She called to the driver, "Excuse me, we're done! So, if you can, head back to the Marina, please?"

The driver cried, "Already? What happened to that prick?"

She called, "He's taken care of."

The driver moaned, "Jesus… Who the hell are you stronzos? You're freaks!"

The truck kept moving, as Nanao held down a wounded Taniguchi and said, "Mission complete."

XXXXX

As the truck arrived, the Lagoon sailed to the pier, with the others arriving. The truck parked, as Nanao hopped down, with Taniguchi on her shoulder. She called to the driver, "Grazie. In care of Kana Koumoto, I will tell her that your assistance was quite useful. Good day, sir."

She carried her wounded prey off, heading to the others. The driver muttered, "Damn her… That little… She thanks me for stopping this freak? I didn't even do anything! Drive now! Stop the truck! Drive the truck! I'm not a fucking taxi! Dumb shits! THAT TEARS IT!"

He calmed down, "Well… I'll let it go, since she was rather nice, but the next person who tells me out of threats-!"

Suddenly, June hopped into the truck and called, "Sorry to bother you, but I'm in a rush! Could you please take me to the top of the island, in this truck?"

The driver seethed, as he was angry at June. But…
SMASH!
June easily smashed the glove compartment and roared in a dark aura, "I MEAN IT, you ornery bilge rat! My friend is in danger, and I'm desperate! Quit wasting your blasted time, before I cleave your head off, from ear to ear, you ass crack! DRIVE! THE GODDAMN! TRUCK! NOW!"

The driver was shivering in fear, as he went to the wheel, "Yes, ma'am… Yes, ma'am…"

The truck drove off, as June calmed down. She went off to join Nanao, who is battling Taniguchi. Of course, what she doesn't know was that Nanao had already detained the enemy, and she had no idea.

Moments later, after the others arrived in Capri, Emily was mending Nanao's bare midriff, as she said, "Don't scare me like that, Kashima-san. I'm surprised that you survived an enemy, on your first try."

Nanao replied, "Apologies, Master."

Pets said, "Amazing… That robot of yours was helpful in stopping Taniguchi."

Nanao smiled, "Thank you, Tomomi Hetada."

Hijiri held up a stapler and said, "Here. It's nothing serious… so, here."

Nanao gasped, as Emily cried, "Wait, Hijiri…"

Nanao's wound was stapled shut, as Pets laughed, "HAH! That was so wicked! You're closed up, like a comic book!"

Nanao blushed in embarrassment, as Emily roared, swatting the stapler off Hijiri's hands, "LOOK! MY android, MY rules! I fix her, okay?"

Hijiri pouted, "What? I was just trying to help!"

Kana called, "Will you stop fighting, for one second?"

Nanao said, "No, it's fine, Kana Koumoto. Excuse me, Tomomi Hetada, would you please use duct tape to cover the sealed wounds?"

Pets was confused, but then said, "Oh, okay…"

Emily whined, "OH, COME ON, ALREADY!"

Nanao replied, "You can just repair me, like you normally do, when we get home."

Emily sobbed, "If we do get home…"

Kana, June, & Mossan walked in, as Kana said, "Well, I am surprised that Emily's robot saved the day. Mossan was able to defeat Asakura, while Taniguchi was stopped by Kashima. Well done, donne. Those two are in the boat, passed out and unconscious. We'll turn them in, after we find the fortune."

Pets said, "Well, what are we waiting for, Kana-bun? Where is our fortune?"

Mossan said, "Did you hide it in the bank?"

Kana shook her head and said, "No. Follow me, all of you."

She walked off, as the others followed her. She was heading to a girls' bathroom, as Kana said, "We're all ladies here, so…"

Emily asked, "Huh? Don't tell me you hid the treasure… in the loo?"

Nanao replied, "If she did, the fortune would be soggy in toilet water."

Kana looked at her watch and said, "We're here. So, we have time to wait…"

Sweeping sounds were made, as Pets headed out. She called, seeing two boys sweeping the street, dressed in white, "Oh! Hey, what are you two supposed to be?"

The sweeper asked, "Excuse me, are you Toilette? Because this is your house."

He pointed at the sign, as Pets asked, "Eh? Wait… Kana-bun hid the thing in-?"

The second sweeper said, "You're Pets, are you?"

Kana stepped out, as she called, "Excuse me. Hello?"

The sweeper said, "Ah, Miss Koumoto, I presume."

Kana nodded, "Correct, Mr. Ludicolo. Everyone, Bow!"

She bowed, as the rest bowed with her. Kana explained, "This is Mr. Ludicolo, a capo for Alternativa."

He tipped his hat, showing white hair, and said, "I came all the way here for the Ten Billion Lire, Kana Koumoto…"

She nodded, "Yes, sir…"

She said, as she bent up, "Thank you so much for coming this way, sir."

Mr. Ludicolo said, "No-no, I'm amazed that you came here. All of you, please, at ease."

They stood back in attention, as Nanao nodded, "Understood."

June thought, as she was leering, "So, he's one of the capos in Alternativa…"

He said to June, "Oh… You must be the new faces… Kana told me all about you, preferably you, Miss Nevins. Now that you're in Alternativa, you're family. You can call me Mr. Ludicolo, if you like."

June bowed, "Si, Mr. Ludicolo."

He asked Emily, "Now, you two, please introduce yourselves to me."

Emily bowed, nervously, "Uh… Em-Em-Em… Emily Maynard…"

Nanao bowed, "Nanao Kashima, Mr. Ludicolo. Nice to meet you."

He said, "Ah, yes. You're Miss Nevins's friends? Well, welcome to Alternativa, ladies. Now then, Miss Koumoto… I'm here for the treasure that you're to hand over. The ten billion Lire that you have for the famiglia?"

Kana replied, "Yes, sir. It's right over here."

She pointed at the sign, as Mossan gasped, "WHAT? YOU MEAN-?"

Hijiri gasped, "No way, you mean, all this time-?"

Nanao replied, "The fortune for ten billion Lire is behind the sign."

Kana smirked, "Wrong." She went inside, as she approached the urinals.

Pets griped, "Come on, Kana-bun, quit playing games! Where the hell is the fortune?"

She used her Alt-R.C. to punch the urinal, opening a small portal. Inside, it was a pile of gold and jewels. Everyone was shocked, as Pets cried, "OH, MY GOD! NO WAY! THAT'S A LOT OF DOUBLOON!"

Mossan smirked, "Sucks to be the guy that pees in that urinal."

Emily was flabbergasted, "Who even puts gold in a urinal?!"

Nanao said, "You ever heard of Golden Showers, master?"

Emily huffed, "Shut up."

XXXXX

Mr. Ludicolo was examining the gold and said, "Yep. It's all authentic. This necklace here is seven to eight hundred million."

He said to Kana, "Miss Koumoto, I don't care how you procured the gold… All the famiglia cares about is that if you have the money, not the methods you used to procured these…"

Kana nodded, "Indeed I do, Mr. Ludicolo."

He puts the gold in his bag, as Hijiri asked, "Wait, you're taking it for yourself?"

He said, "Well, I'm the boss's capo, after all. The reality this fortune shows us is that the owner is intelligent and trustworthy. So, Kana Koumoto, congratulations. I hereby promote you to the rank of Capo."

Kana smiled, as June sighed in relief. The others cheered, as Nanao was amazed, "Well, that was quick."

Pets cheered, "Kana-bun's Capo now!"

Mr. Ludicolo said, "However, you are only to be in Popo's turf now, since he's now no longer among the living. You're only to be overseeing the gambling, money-lending, and smuggling at the harbor, as well as the restaurants and hotels in Napoli. Fifty percent of the profit will go to the Famiglia, and the rest will be yours."

Emily thought, "Well played, Koumoto. We finally did it… Koumoto's brains and popularity has made her a part of the authority. She'll be rolling the money in, soon enough. And what a relief… Now I can go home…"

She turned to June and said, "But still, June's the real hero in this team. Since we were forced to be a part of this, she is being in good luck. It's no wonder The Gang are heroes; not including her father, of course."

Mr. Ludicolo said, "Miss Nevins, since you're a part of the family, and that you're usually located in America, I'd like for you to round up your team, and meet here in Naples. Since you're in Alternativa, I'd like to meet your band of merry men, allying with the boss."

June nodded, "Yes, sir… but…" she pouted, "I only have Em and Nanao…"

He said, "Oh, it's alright. I'm sure that you have more friends to side with, just for Miss Koumoto's pleasure."

XXXXX

Back at America, days later, Beth barked at June, "HELL NO, I'M NOT JOINING YOUR MOB!"

She was sitting in her chair, as June pleaded, "Come on, sis! I have been meaning to ask you of joining my The NEW Gang, now that-!"

Emily halted her and said, "No. June… She won't budge. Besides, I'm against her joining."

Beth said, "Still mad about the tooth? Hah. At least June here was helpful with Lettuce Head over there. No offense."

Nanao nodded, "It's alright, Beth Nevins,"

"Besides, I'm too important to join your loser Mafioso. And isn't The Gang against drugs and violence?"

Emily said, "Yes, but June here wants to reverse it, so that Alternativa becomes drug-free. This is June's decision, and I vote against it!"

Nanao replied, "I am undecided, unless June Nevins agrees to let Beth Nevins join. Also, I am okay with my hair being lettuce color."

Beth hissed, "Well, you're not Romaine lettuce…" she cackled, as the others were annoyed.

Nanao whined, "That is NOT funny!"

Emily barked, "Ugh… I can't believe I am saying this…" she then calmly said, "I'm sorry, alright! I'm sorry I treated you like shit, a while back!"

"Since when?!" June and Beth asked.

Emily was nervous, as Nanao said, "You do not know, do you?"

Emily said, "Only the tooth issue… and the whole trip back to Italy… and then Mark… and how you-?"

She roared, "LOOK! JUNE'S DOING YOU A GODDAMN FAVOR, BETH! You're joining us, or else!"

Beth smirked, "Huh… By or else, you're going to use that robot – yes, she is a robot – and program her to torture me into saying yes."

They gasped, as Beth said, "My answer is still NO! DO YOUR WORST!"

Emily growled, as she snarled, "I hate it when she's right."

Nanao asked, "Can I still convince her?"

June smiled, "I'll handle her."

BONK!
June bonked on Beth's head and roared at her, "YOU'RE GOING, OR I'M TELLING MOM! I'M GONNA HIT YOU!"

Beth wept, as she had a lump on her head, "DON'T SAY IT AFTER YOU HIT ME!"

She sobbed, "Okay, you win! I'm going! Besides, it's lonely without you or Mom…"

"Or?" June, Emily, & Nanao asked.

Beth hissed, "Screw my bastard father!"

Nanao asked, "I see… Was I unaware of Beth Nevins's parental issues?"

June said, "It's a long story." She then said to Beth, "Well, we got our fourth for Alternativa… but… We need two more, and have a team like Kana. Think you're up for the challenge?"

Beth nodded, "Indeed. You forget who vanquished Kagura Sohma, the undead Choujin… And that battle made me learn experience, knowing how my time in Italy has grown… But…"

Emily replied, "Hmm… Well, Kana said that we only have time, before she summons us. We'll be alright, for now."

She walked off, as she said, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going home to take a hot bath. KASHIMA-SAN!"

Nanao nodded, "Understood." And then walked with Emily.

Beth sighed, as she said to June, "Whatever you have planned, know this… Tell no one."

June nodded, "Promise."

She asked her, "Why do you hate Father? I know what happened was wrong, but… You can't hate him forever."

Beth barked, "He let my grandfather die, made Auntie Michelle and Miss Speedwagon suffer hell, and had sex with a vampire! Cheated on Mommy!"

June gasped, but she cried, "NO WAY! I don't believe you, Sis! He'd never betray Mom!"

Beth smirked, as she relaxed, "Believe me or not, but it's all true. Just don't tell her, or anyone else. Only your little Mafia Men."

She sighed, as June walked off, "Sheesh… You never change."

Beth called, "So do you! You never change, either!"

June slammed the door, as Beth grumbled, "I never change. Who does she think she is?"

XXXXX

Emily and Nanao were walking home, as Emily said, "So, both Nevinses have joined us, in a long time. It's a shame that we didn't bother asking Beth to come with."

Nanao replied, "It's too late for that. Beth Nevins is cute, but she is very hostile, when mentioning her father."

Emily said, "About that… … …well, if Beth does join us in Alternativa, promise that you do not mention her father…"

Nanao replied, "Understood. Name, please."

Emily said, "His name is Steven Nevins."

Nanao processed it and said, "Saved."

Emily kept walking and said, "Well, I have no time for June's dream. I'm going home. But the thing is, she needed more back-up… But what?"

That night, at a local mortuary, a mysterious figure appeared, opening a casket. Inside, it was a corpse of a man in gray hair and a beard. He was shriveled up and rotting, holding a black diary in his arms. The figure pulled it out and then closed the coffin lid. The figure left with the diary at hand, and vanished to god knows where.

Episode II – The End

So, with the problems averted, June Nevins' The NEW Gang is about to come to fruition. But they need more members. And I believe that Emily and June have picked who they want.
Find out in the next exciting chapter!

To be continued…