"UNACCEPTABLE!" Emily protested, one day, on a mild August day.

She pointed at Nanao and called out, "I am NOT letting you go in that outfit of yours!"

Nanao pouted, "This is my only choice of wear, Master."

June said, "I'm sorry, but I am agreeing with Em, this time."

Beth nodded, "Ditto."

Nanao sobbed, "You guys are with her? Unfair! It is not my fault that I never got new clothing!"

Emily huffed, "Well, forgive me, but with the enemy around, what am I going to do?"

Nanao smiled, "But I can go as a cosplay ninja."

Tanukichi roared, "IDIOT! What if they mistook you for a real-life ninja?"

"Yeah! And the Hitman Squad already know who you are." Beth added.

"I cannot, shall not, and will not go naked!" Nanao remarked.

Emily roared, "AND YOU WON'T, IN ABUNDANCE!" She wept, "DAMN!"

June said, "Nanao, listen, the only reason we agree that your ninja outfit has to go is because you wear it, all the time."

"Anime characters wear the same outfits, too. Why should I wear the same outfit?"

"Because, people may ask questions."

"Oh. But, look at me. I'm sexy, alluring, and I am an all-purpose computer. But even so, that is no way to make me strip out of my only clothing! I will not change out of my ninja outfit, and so there, final!"

Emily remarked, "Well, I am out of ideas. She won't budge."

Beth smirked, "No, I believe this robot is too fickle. Perhaps maybe we can get her some new clothes. You know, not only for fashion sense, but to remain incognito."

Tanukichi asked, "You sure?"

Beth said, "I know so. But Emily's paying for it."

They stared at her, as Emily shuddered, "Well, it's not my fault I didn't have time to get new clothes for Kashima-san."

June said, "Beth's right. However, she has to cover herself."

Nanao nodded, "Understood. I believe that me, wearing new clothes is perfect. There are times when my ninja outfit does get tears, and I had to sew them back on, to repair the rips in my seams."

June said, "You said it. Of course, if your ninja outfit's beyond repair, we can have extra outfits made for you."

Emily asked, "And just where are we supposed to go to?"

XXXXX

A boy in all-pink called, "Hola! Welcome to Casa de Munecas, mi amigos!"

It was Luther Martinez, the owner of the department store, Casa de Munecas. Emily shuddered, as she asked, "Uhhhhhh… Is this guy in pink?"

Luther said, "OH! June, Beth, it's been a while. How is your mother?"

June said nothing, as Beth said, "She's fine. We haven't gotten news from her, lately."

He said, "Well, that's fine. Any friend of Farra's is an amigo of ours. And since you're Senora Heather's daughters, you're welcome here."

June smiled, "Grazie."

Emily sighed, "I feel like I'm in an International Gap."

Luther asked, "So, does my darling lab girl need a makeover?"

Emily barked, "It's not me, it's her!" She pointed at Nanao. Nanao was wearing a trench coat and hat, as she blushed, "This is so embarrassing."

He asked, "Why the suit?"

"Long story."

Episode 7 – Chapter 1: The Letter from Mom!
June's Munecas Adventure!

June & Emily were showing Nanao some clothing to try on, as Nanao was blushing, "The girls will think I am being picky. Master, please pick something out for me that is useful."

June said, "How about this? This matches your hairstyle." She showed a green jacket with a yellow top and a skirt.

Emily replied, "No, too warm. She may need it for next month, since Fall's around the corner."

Nanao said, "I will take it, anyways. You said that I want clothes."

Emily said, "You sure? No takebacks, if you change your mind."

Nanao agreed, as June steps back a bit. She walks off and was upset. She whispered, "This aura, in this store, it feels so… … … dark."

"What's wrong?" Beth asked.

June said, "I don't know."

She sat down and was sad. She whispered, "I got a letter from Mom. I didn't read it, but… … … I'm scared to see what it says about her."

Beth nodded, as she took the letter, "I'll hold on to it. If it's bad news, I'll keep it away from you. I don't mind bad news, but I hope that bastard father gets divorced!"

June was upset, as Beth was worried. She thought, "This isn't like her. June's feeling troubled. Mommy's been gone, since a year now, after my bastard father turned on us, and left to rot in Egypt. Is she worried about them both? I could less about him, but her… … …"

A tall woman in long black hair said, "Oh! Senora June? It's been a while."

Beth smiled, "Oh, Cassandra! Sorry, but Sis is rather distraught."

Cassandra smiled, adjusting her glasses, "She is? Oh, well, no harm. Mi hermano told me about you, especially that Italian of yours. Anything to share?"

June shook her head and said, "No. I'm fine."

Beth whispered, "Sis, you're not going to break it off, until you tell her."

Cassandra said, "No, it's alright. How about if June stays with me, for the night, and I'll comfort her? She needed a little relaxation."

Beth said, "I don't know. We usually stay at Club Tundra Snow, in Hane City, but-."

"Nonsense! She can stay with me. NO charge."

"But June's decision!"

"Trust me, little bit. It'll be great."

June said, "I suppose I need time alone. Beth, can you tell the others that I'm spending the night at a friend's house?"

Beth said, "Yeah. Okay. Stay safe, Sis." She left, as Cassandra said, "Come on. I'll take you to the other room."

Cassandra escorted June away, as they were passing the displays. One mannequin was wearing a black swimsuit, with long black hair flowing. Her eyes shone purple, as it turned her head towards Cassandra and June. She spoke with her mouth not moving, "June Nevins. Her heart is aching."

Meanwhile, Beth returned, as Emily asked, "Where the hell have you been? And where's June?"

Beth said, "Guys, could you keep it down? She's staying at a friend's place. She is a friend of Auntie Farra."

Emily asked, "Oh, you mean the tall girl in glasses?"

Nanao said, "OH! Is she an android like me? I can sense it inside her."

Beth cried, "COME ON! This is serious! June's been down, lately, and it has something to do with Mommy!"

Emily gasped, and then barked, "If she has family issues, she would've told me so! I could've helped her!"

Nanao said, "Maybe June Nevins need time. Alone. Meanwhile, I have me a set of clothing to try on, since it looks so comfortable." She showed a pile of clothes that she is keeping.

Emily sobbed, as she grumbled, "Why did I agree to have you wear new clothes?"

Nanao asked, "Why? Is it too much? I can wear one home, and carry the rest."

Beth said, "And? Well, pick one. If I were you, I'd choose that."

Nanao nodded, "Well, let me see. I will wear this home." She gasped, "EH? Beth Nevins? Did you-?"

Beth smirked, "The tan casual shirt and skirt is the right choice."

Nanao smiled, "Oh! Then I commend to your decision, and predicted correctly what I was going to wear home."

Emily said, "Alright, fine. But we're only taking home very little clothing. FIVE outfits, plus some new panties and socks. And also, we need your colored bras."

Nanao replied, "Then I will wear white for battle and casual wear, and red for everyday activities. Red is adventurous."

Emily paused, as Beth asked, "Who wears red underwear?"

Emily growled, "Shut up."

XXXXX

Inside the changing room, Nanao was inside, putting the clothes down. Nanao said, "Emily Maynard says that I must try my clothes on, before I consider buying them. Still, what should I wear?"

She stripped down, as she was naked, with only her red panties on, and her apple green hair covering her breasts. She then snapped the elastic on her hip and said, "Well, the red does match my adventurous side. Plus, it will cover the blood stains. But... Pink blood? The La Squadra members bled pink, instead of red, which is interesting, yet bizarre."

Cassandra appeared, as she went behind Nanao. She whispered, "Hello, Nanao, right?"

Nanao gasped, "EEEK!" She said, "Oh, the clerk in glasses."

Cassandra said, draping her arms over her body, "You can call me Cassandra Juliet Martinez. Cassie for short. Any amiga of June & Emily is an amiga of mine. Mei amiga, su amiga."

Nanao asked, facing the mirror, "Spanish? I see you are friends with June Nevins and Emily Maynard, Cassandra Martinez."

Cassie said, "¡NO NO NO! No me llames por mi nombre completo, amiga. Llamame Cassie."

Nanao replied, "OH! I see… But I cannot say your name, Cassandra Martinez. It is rude of me to-."

Cassandra hugged her and said, "I understand. You're an android like me, are you?"

"Who told you I am?"

"Emily. You are a work of art, all naked and very curvy. You're perfect, despite you're shorter than me."

"Uh, Cassandra Martinez, are you making a pass on me?"

Cassie let go and said, "OH, NO! I mean, no, amigo, I was admiring how they built you, being I am part-human."

Nanao asked, "Wait, if you're a robot, and you are part-human, and you call yourself an android, that means that… Hmm…" She thought, "She is an android, yet she is part-human, but she says she is an android, but part of her human parts are intact, and she is a robot woman."

She then dinged, as she concluded, "You are a cyborg! You have cybernetics."

Cassie smiled, "Correct, Nanao Kashima. But I like being called an android, since I was built by the men that saved my life." She then smiled, "Anyways, let's go over your measurements, before we can see you get fitted for new clothing."

"Uh, no, thanks, I'm fine-. EEK! Hey! What are you-?"

"Hold still. We need to see how big your boobs are, since we can make a custom-made bra, for your cup size, bigger up to G."

"Oh, okay. I guess." Nanao blushed, as Cassandra went to work.

Nanao's bare breasts were wrapped by a measuring tape, and Cassie analyzed, "Uh-huh. 83 centimeters (32 inches) – C-Cup. Pensé que serías una D Cup, pero tus pechos son muy pequeños. Yo, estoy a punto de una Copa DD, y realmente más grande que la tuya. ¡Pero son tan gloriosos, señora!"

Nanao thought, "I have to counterattack her Spanish. She says that my boobs are small! Think fast!" She replied, as she beeped, "Grazie! Ho delle belle tette!" (Thank you! I have very nice boobies!)

Cassie went silent, as she then responded, "Que? Since when did you learn Italian?"

Nanao sighed, as she held her breasts, "I will be fine, Cassandra Martinez. Now, please evacuate the room, before your brother fires you."

Cassie said, "Oh, he owns the shop, but I tag with him. He can't fire me. I owe him everything, for mi familia's legacy. He and I know what's natural in a woman's body. I guess Mom rubs off onto me, sometimes. You know, with that body, you'd be a perfect mannequin."

Nanao was confused and annoyed. She then asked, "How the hell are you and your brother related?!"

XXXXX

They were heading home, as Nanao pranced around, wearing her summer casual wear, "Ahhhh, so free and fancy. It is rather comfy and fashionable."

Emily sighed, carrying the bags, "Whatever. You should be happy now, knowing that you have outfits for your closet, rather than the ninja attire."

She asked Beth, "Say, Beth, you sure it's nothing personal? That letter. May I see it?"

Beth said, "Let's wait until we return to Hane City. It's best to stay private from others."

Emily said, "Right. And knowing the Hitman Squad, they'll try and stop us from forwarding it to Koumoto. Or, for worse, leak this letter to the boss, and Heather Dunn will be a target for the mafia."

Beth sighed, "I can't let that happen."

"Or, best for you, your father dies by the mafioso."

"He'll easily destroy them, anyways. My bastard father is too strong against those jerks."

"So I heard. But does it matter? June's been through a lot of trouble, since Okuma joined us. Now that we know that Stand Users have birthed, and Okuma is one of them, and June wants to erase drugs, it's safe to say that this is a tough mission for June, after what The Gang went through, one year ago. Emotional pasts, something Mum has to suffer, too."

"I guess. But your mother was different."

"Yeah, but now she's a Great Hero of Argos, and a proud warrior. Your mother, on the other hand, she's fast and quick, but she has been involved in the Nevins Family Drama."

"I know. Great-Grandfather Birchum died, Grandpa Clifton died, my Auntie Michelle barely made it, and Mommy… … … All she wanted was answers. And she almost died, doing so."

She had a vision of her mother, Heather Dunn, fighting the vampire, MIO, one year ago. Heather easily surrounded MIO with her Ice Rock Barrage, which was unavoidable, but MIO summoned her Stand, The World, and killed Heather, punching her in the gut, and sending her flying to a water tower. Of course, thanks to a pink Power Core, Heather came back to life. But her life was never the same, after that.

At Hane City, Beth gave Emily the letter, as Emily read it alone. She then nodded, and then replied, "June cannot know. Beth, keep this to yourself, until she's ready."

"Is it that bad?"

"Well, let's just say… … … June's on her own now." She left, as Beth whispered, "June."

She kicked the wall and barked, "DAMMIT! That bastard father! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU!"

She was furious, as she sobbed, "I hate you, father!" Then she left.

Emily was back in an empty room, as Ayame was seated. Emily said, "Sorry about that. Beth has family issues." She pulled up a chair and said, "So, do you need to remember who you really are? I can help you out, since you were dead for two years. Ayame, I wish to bring you back to the living, but you also need to remember who you are. And that's you! You're a foulmouthed girl with a heart of gold."

Ayame said, "I wish I could remember."

Emily held up a pair of panties and said, "Will this help?" She put the panties on her face, and then she said, "Here. I figured you may wear these."

Ayame felt her face and asked, "Huh? Is this?"

"You bet your arse it is." Emily smiled, "A panty mask. Kashima-san gave me intel about you, Blue Snow. And after the DNC was controlled by a vampire, The Gang saved you, disbanding the club. That panty mask. It helps you remember. Tanukichi met you, when he enrolled in Tokioka High. Will this help?"

Ayame paused, and then closed her eyes. She then said, as she thought, "Maybe. I believe I am experiencing déjà vu from this mask. Thank you."

Emily's reeducation of Ayame Kajou's return has just begun.

That evening, in Cassandra's house, June was lying in bed, as she was sleeping. She was under the covers, snoozing. Suddenly, she heard a quiet sound of footsteps. A figure appeared to her, as she woke up. June asked, putting her glasses on, "Who are you?"

She was the same woman from before, in the black hood. June asked, "Eh? You're the same-? Wait, what are you?"

The figure said, "Come with me. I want to take you somewhere safe."

June asked, "Eh, I, uh, I don't know. How should I know I can trust you?"

She said, "You know I am right, June Nevins. Now come."

They walked together, leaving the room. Minutes later, in sheer darkness, they arrived at the warehouse, full of female mannequins, all naked and with no hair. The figure said, "This is where we are staying."

"The warehouse? Won't Cassie find me here?"

"She won't miss you. She got the message that you are already leaving, first thing in the morning. Cassandra Martinez is a nice woman, but someone is after her. And you. That is why we hide here, where it's safe."

"Why are you doing this?"

"To help you mend your feelings. Your powers, they are the key to your dream. I want to help you get stronger, so you can achieve what you wish to accomplish. June Nevins, you may not know this, but your mother left behind a strong hero, since she was dealt with a lot of heartache."

June yelled, as she was pissed, "Say what you want about my dream, but leave my Mom out of this! This has nothing to do with her!"

"It is." The woman spoke, "The only reason you joined the mafia was to erase the boss and its drug cartel. But it's not enough. You must become one with your powers, likewise myself. And I am here to offer you guidance, little one. I can release your dark powers, and put it to good use. You're a Nevins, child. And you are destined to be a chosen one. Your Devil Princess needs more than that."

"That's enough!" June protested, as she stepped back, "I refuse to accept this, not without answers! Just who or what are you?"

The hooded woman said, as she stepped forward, "I believe you already recognize me, dearie. After all, it was fate to bring you here, along with Okuma and the android. Very well, allow me to show you."

"HALT, GRINGO!" Cassandra called, as she was in a black nightgown, booming in a fiery aura.

She dashed forward and fought back at the hooded woman. June was in shock, as she cried, "STOP! Cassandra, there's more about her I need to know!"

Cassandra cried, "GO BACK INSIDE, JUNE! I got this!"

The woman shoved her down, as she responded, "Silly robot. Do you think you can defeat me, especially since you are protecting the one? You cannot aide her."

Cassandra cried, "This is Senora Farra's goddaughter! I won't let you harm her! Never!"

The woman replied, "I am on your side, android."

"THAT'S A LIE! You're brainwashing her!"

"I am not. She has the same powers as I do."

"What? Powers of darkness and deviltry?"

"Psychic powers and darkness waves. She has the same waves as I do. Evil waves cannot be controlled, but her evil waves are being consumed, yet she has learned to harness those waves."

June asked, "Waves?"

Cassandra cried, "WHO ARE YOU? What do you even want with June?"

The hooded woman said, as she undid her hood, "When the time comes, only she will know. We will meet again, June Nevins. Farewell."

Her hood fell off, as she stayed in place. It was a mannequin with long black hair and a black gown. June asked, "Who the hell was that?"

Cassandra ran to June and hugged her. She whispered, "Don't ever run off like that, again. You had us worried."

June nodded, "I'm sorry. But that voice called to me, and I had to listen. But I need answers to know. Only, how am I going to do that?"

Cassandra smiled, "Well, I am glad you're safe, chica. But it's getting late. You should go back to your room."

They left the warehouse, as June asked, "Wait, why were you here?"

Cassandra replied, "I, uh, no reason. I sometimes do late storage check, before I go into Sleep Mode."

June said, "In your nightie?"

Cassandra said, "There's no one here, and my friends are already on assignment. I should return to them, after Scarlet gives me the OK to come back to AAW, since the others got a personal mission. Besides, Luther said that he's short-staffed, and I had to help him out at the store. I should be leaving, after tomorrow. I'm still with The Gang; it's just that it's tough to schedule missions, gigs, and other activities."

June thought, "Cassandra's been through a lot. She's outgoing, like Mom, except that she doesn't tire out."

She asked, "What was my Mom like, when you guys went to Egypt?"

Cassandra paused, but then said, "That's nothing you need to know. Heather told me to keep it between us, since she cares for you and Beth."

"I see." June said, "Sorry I asked, then."

As they left, the mannequin shone her eyes. A voice called, "She is close to the truth. It will be time."

XXXXX

Meanwhile, outside Hane City, Toko Fukawa was trembling, as she was near two dead bodies of thugs in leather. She trembled, holding up a pair of black and white scissors. She panicked, "Not again! Not this again! Why did my Stand do it? STOP IT!"

Was it really Toko's Stand, or something else? She was responsible for causing Ayame Kajou to go to jail.

That same night, June was sleeping in her bed. The figure returned, as she held up a small box. She spoke, "She and I need to talk. But I promise, there will be closure."

She reached for June's prone body, and pulled out a white object.

The next morning, Cassandra got a note from June, as it says that she has left. Cassandra replied, "I see. This is good. I'm glad she's feeling better."

Luther called, "Sis? Uh, could you come down here, please?"

At the store, they were beside a mannequin with long fluffy blonde hair, wearing a black bikini. Luther asked, "How is June?"

Cassandra said, "She's alright. She just left."

"Funny, I didn't see her, since this morning. You have any idea where she went?"

"Oh, obviously the back way. She's went home, after last night."

She looked at the mannequin and said, "Hmm, where did you get this mannequin?"

"I don't know. Someone built it for me, last night, and they brought it in."

The statue was posed with her right arm out, and standing in place. Cassandra said, "I see. Well, you and I are going to open shop. We're going to have a huge sale today."

"Right. Let's go."

They separated to prepare opening, as the shadowy figure appeared towards the mannequin. She was in her hood, as she whispered, "You'll be safe with them, alongside me. I promise. You'll be okay."

She disappeared, as Toko suddenly appeared, near the entrance, as she looked around, through the windows. She whispered, "I was hoping she'd show up. But, hmm… Nevins should be here."

She slinked off, as she whispered, "Master Togami, I will help you. Once I find June Nevins, I will kill you. But I cannot become too vicious. Curse my Stand."

As Toko crept off, not knowing that June's already in the store. Why? The mannequin in the bikini was actually June. The hooded woman turned her into a mannequin, while she was sleeping.

XXXXX

Toko walked down New York, as she was confused. Suddenly, Emily appeared, as she was furious. She called, "You're after June Nevins."

Toko stopped, as Emily said, "June hasn't returned, since last night. So, answer me. Are you with the Hitman Squad, stronzo?"

Toko shivered, and then she sniffled, "I, uh, I don't k-k-k-know what you m-m-meh-, meh-, AHHHH! CHOO!"

She sneezed, as Toko's personality changed. Her tongue lashed out, as Emily gasped, "My word."

Toko grinned evilly, with her tongue wagging, "Well, well, well, Emily Maynard! Master Togami has been eyeing you, Lab Brat!"

Emily stepped back, as she snarled, "Who are you? You're a freak!"

Genocider Sho said, "You can call me Genocider Sho, I'm La Squadra's Ace! You can say that I am a cut above the rest! But never mind that, you puttana, because I have issues with June Nevins, your fellow newcomer!"

She cackled, as Emily growled, "One of the Hitmen Squad. Where's your boyfriend?"

Togami called, "Right here." He appeared from behind her, as he said, "Sho, I said that Maynard is my issue. YOU have June Nevins."

Emily was surrounded, as she whispered, "Just what I didn't need!" She shone in silver, as Sho called, "She's got no Stand, but her powers too much. I'll slice her into ribbons, once you're done! Kyeeeeehahahahahaha!"

Togami said, "Well, Emily Maynard, give this message to June Nevins, when you make it alive: You don't mess with perfection." He boomed, as he unleashed his Stand, "Consider yourself destroyed! Electro Corp!" he summoned a dark gold Stand, coated in green plasma waves. Emily gasped, "He's a Stand User? You're a lad of perfection and suave skill! Does this asshole have a name?"

Togami said, "Only those that cower to my feet fall to Byakuya Togami, the Ultimate Prodigy. A commoner like you deserves to kneel to my presence!"

Emily snapped, "Commoner?" She brimmed in silver and shouted, "SIR! YOU ARE TALKING TO A MAYNARD! If anyone's a commoner… … ... … … IT'S YOU!"

She shouted, as she boosted her aura, "IDEAL JUSTICE DYNAMISM!" She and Electro Corp fought each other, exchanging blows. He called, "Fast and swift. You were the one that killed Maizono."

"She had it coming, since her resolve was thrown away!"

"We shall see. Sho, leave this wench to me! Find Nevins!"

Sho giggled, "Oooooooh, I cannot leave you, while you're fighting a Standless whelp, Master!"

He knocked her down and said, "I'll be fine. Take care of Nevins, somewhere in town."

She raced off, as Emily cried, "WAIT!"

She was stomped down in the back, as Togami said, "NO! Your fight is with me. You cannot defeat perfection, child! You, without a Stand, you're useless."

"Maybe not." Emily replied, "But I defeated two of your Hitmen, easily. And that's after Kashima-san was damaged!"

She jumped back and avoided Togami's Stand attack. She called out, "Now that's quite enough! I will ask you, since we're alone. What do you have against Okuma? Kana Koumoto said that she is ordered to protect him."

"The new capo has a babysitting job, eh? Very well."

"Who else is with you, this Hitman Squad?"

"If you must know, thanks to you, just me, Fukawa, and three others. You have only us five left. Maizono, Kuwata, Kunikida, Hagakure, Ogami, they all fell. And soon, you're next, and thus, we will avenge them all, caused by YOUR team's hand."

Emily prepared, as she stepped back, unsure. She said, "There's a lot of you. But I'm happy to forward the intel to Koumoto-san, once I eliminate you. Now, why do you want Okuma? AND Kajou? Didn't she kill Kunikida?"

He snarled, "Kajou AND Okuma are none of your concern! You won't live to squeal to your allies!"

Emily held her sword up and said, "If you hurt my friends, you'll be sorry. This is the sword that sliced your ally to ribbons. It's about to slit your jugular, right down your perfect throat."

She went in a stance, as Togami prepared. But what of June, as Genocider Sho is after her?

"FOR ARGOS! TO ACTION!" Emily boomed, glowing in silver aura waves.

To be continued…