As the battle between Pets and her Stand, Galaxy Train, against Hina and her Stand, Age of Ice, began to decide who will get the OA Disc, we take a short break from the series, and discuss more about our players, as we now have the time to introduce each member of The NEW Gang's past and backstory, starting with June Nevins, and working our way up to Pets. Hers is most important, as we learn more about our cast of characters (with the exception of Okuma, whose story is already told).
Episode 8 – Chapter 3: Meet The NEW Gang and Alternativa!
The Past, Their Fates, and Their Destinies!
June Nevins
A baby was crying, as she was in the arms of a woman in blonde hair. Heather Dunn, the baby's mother, cuddled the baby, as she whispered, "Little June."
November 14th, 2001 – the same year that Giorno Giovanni changed his life forever. On that brisk November Day, a baby was born. At the same time, WWE was fighting for survival, and ended the evil Alliance, four days after the baby was born. Her name was … … … June Isabella Nevins. She was Heather Dunn and Steven Nevins's first of two daughters, and was born in an American-British heritage.
Although she was destined to be one with The Gang, as a hero, her life didn't start out so rocky. As a child, June was simply an outcast, being that she's the daughter of a famed musician. This was around the time that The Gang was close to disbanding. And 2003, they disbanded.
June's life went normal, until the age of 6.
Steven Nevins was sorting the bills, as he saw Little June out of her room. He called, "Oh, hey, kiddo. You hungry? Here." He tossed a roll to June, and she started munching on it, "Don't want you to go hungry. It's been busy, since your mother's away."
Her parents were nice and easy, as June loves them. But her outside peers said otherwise.
June tripped and fell in a puddle, as a boy jeered, "Oops! Sorry, four-eyes! Why are you tripping like a klutz."
They bullied her, until a police officer called, "Hey you, kids! Leave her alone and go home!"
They said, "Fine." The first bully barked, "Blonde geek. Go back to England!"
The second one asked, "Did that sissy cry or something?"
"Nah, she's weak. She wouldn't even fight back."
June never retaliated. In her childhood, she was simply a peacekeeper and a pacifist. She accepted it, even though she was being picked on. But she confirms that she was normal, unlike her parents. But it would be a matter of time before June Nevins forevermore became a normal person, like everyone else. … … … that is, until a single little incident changed June's fate.
She stopped and saw a man wounded on the ground. A group of men were looking around, as June went to the wounded man in the suit.
"Damn it! Where did that bastard go?"
"He couldn't have gone far, in those injuries!"
June went to him, and saw him grimacing in pain, hiding in the alleyway. One the men called to her, "Ragazzo! You've seen a guy in a white suit? He's tall and has black hair. Also, he's injured. You haven't seen him, have you?"
June pointed, "I saw him go that way."
She was pointing at the opposite direct, as the men ran off.
Fear was never in June's emotions. The only thought she was from the injured man was that she's friendless and alone, just like her. But in a strange turn of luck, a huge patch of grass and weeds appeared over the injured man's body, as a way of camouflage. Unbeknownst to June, about three years before the Moji Mikisa, it was a sign that her psychic powers were about to grow, as she was the blood of her grandfather and Steven's father, Clifton Nevins. At the time, she activated the ability upon pure instinct. She never used it again, after that, despite not knowing that her hereditary psychic powers were the keys to her destiny.
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Two months later, in the rain, June met with the man, on her way home from school.
"You saved my life back there, kid." he said, "I'll never forget that." Then he left.
Since then, around the time The Gang resurfaced in 2009, Steven Nevins left to become Goodwill Ambassador, and Heather Dunn rejoined the band. As for June, she not only gained a cult following, but gained popularity. The bullies no longer picked on her, and offered her lots of things to her, like she was a princess. Of course, she had no idea who the man was. The man she saved was a mafioso; not just any mafioso, but a mafioso of the Passione Famiglia, led by new boss, Giorno Giovanna.
The man continued to watch over him, from a quiet distance, while her parents were away. Paying very little attention to him, June realizes that he was not only thinking as not just a lowly child, but to a fellow man. Giorno Giovanna had the same troubles, too, in childhood, and far away from America, he felt the same pain June had. June learned the important ability that The Gang has learned, before reuniting: The ability to trust.
BANG!
But one day, a gunshot was made, as the man walked off, removing his gloves. June stayed far away from the man, realizing that she'd be in the way of the mafia life. But…
A boy in a red shirt cried, "YOU!" He stopped, as the boy cried, "You son of a bitch! You killed my father!"
He held up a gun at him and fired, but June got in the way and stopped him. She shook her head, as he cried, "What do you care, you girl? Would your father do the same?"
The man spoke, "Enough! Your old man was trash. He knew the rules, but he didn't care. He was a drug peddler. He was a vendor to women and children. So, under my boss's orders, I took him out. I don't want drugs in this city. Not at all."
The boy sobbed, as he dropped to his knees. The man departed, after that, leaving June in silence.
June saved the boy's life, by telling him not to shoot. Though, in a silent demeanor, June knew that the mafioso is hired to clean drugs off the streets. A clean act that the mafia has been doing, since the year she was born. It was in a bizarre twist of fate, June's life, thanks to that man, that lawbreaker, that mafioso, was changed with a heart of righteousness and virtue. In a city with corrupt politicians and crooked policemen, June Nevins' path was to be like her parents, and have found a reason to live.
Her dream wasn't to be a singer, like her mother, but to be a Primo Mafioso, like Giorno Giovanna, and erase drugs off the planet, for good. June Nevins would later receive a boost of psychic energy to awaken her powers of "Devil Princess" from the late Saki Hanajima. But that's a story told, at another time.
Miz-K NOTE: See "The Gang in The EXE-Files" to learn more.
Emily Maynard
Argos, England (not to be confused with Argos, Greece); a peaceful small city, smackdab within the United Kingdom. With it, heroes were born, such as the Maynard Bloodline. Hanemore Maynard, the man that saved Argos from the lords of darkness, Sara Maynard, a proud warrior that lead her army to victory, against the Dark World, and Miranda Maynard, the current hero in the family, the slayer of many dark villain, and arch-rival of the warlock, Rydell Krauser.
But during Miranda Maynard's career, which was halted by tragedy, at only 2 years old, Emily Kathleen Maynard learns the truth about her Mother.
Born Emily Kathleen Maynard-Wyler, she is the daughter of Gerhalt Wyler, a man who is common to the land of Argos. Years after Sara Maynard's death, her younger sister, Miranda, married Gerhalt, and had a lovely child. However, by the age of 2, Gerhalt died with Emily in his arms, after telling her about her mother's lifestyle – she was a great adventurer, who was a bit clueless, but she fought to overcome perceiver. Her mother, at the time, was still in grief, after her sister was killed in battle. Years passed, and her Mother went back into battle, and became a proud hero, from hereon.
Miranda called, as she was dressed in green, "Emily, I have to go. Watch the house for me, while I'm gone. I'll be back soon."
She dashed off, as Emily waved goodbye, holding a broom in her arms.
By the age of 7, Emily would be a sole person in the rustic Maynard House. She goes to school, every single day, but her lifestyle was different. She not once mentioned Miranda's heroic lifestyle, though she'd never utter a word of it. But she knows that she has Maynard Blood, like her family before her. She was simply alone, and had no friends. She usually was a working student, hoping to stay away from the battle. Of course, time passed, and she went along with the journey, joining her mother.
Years passed, as she was 9, she would be involved in a dramatic battle, when she was kidnapped by Rydell Krauser. Miranda saved her, and Emily's life changed forever. Years went by, and Emily decided that she, too, would become a Great Hero of Argos, just like her. She trained under her mentor, Haruna Hiyashi, a Chinese Warrior who befriended Miranda, in the Kingdom of Zubu. Of course, this happened, during the Moji Mikisa, which affected everything, especially Emily, herself.
Emily was by the grave of Haruna Hiyashi, as she was heartbroken. She dropped to her knees and cried.
During that time, Emily lost her mentor, after she fought alongside Steven Nevins, in stopping the evil Kagura Sohma. This devastated Emily so much, as she was a true friend that she ever had. Emily continued to train, under her mother's teachings. And she would later befriend June Nevins, her best friend.
June and Emily walked together, as they were holding hands. Emily smiled, "I'm glad to have met you, June. You're really nice."
"Thanks, Emily." Emily said, "Oh, wait. Emily? It's a bit dull. How about I call you … … … Em?"
"Em?"
"You know. E-M, Em. Short for Emily. Sounds cool, huh?"
"Yeah. It's fine. You can just call me Emily, if it makes you happy."
And so, Emily's lifestyle changed, as her happiness bloomed. Not only she trained to become a soon-to-be fighter in Argos, but she also has a huge boost in her IQ. By the time she ended Junior High, Emily became a certified and genuine genius. It was handed down from her paternal grandfather, Henry Julius Wyler, a man that learned how to reawaken human life. However, when Emily learned more about her heritage… … …
Emily threw the album down and roared, "MY GRANDFATHER IS A FREAK! A NUT-JOB! A LOONEY! And moreover, HE IS SICK!"
She denounced the Wyler name, learning that he was a Frankenstein of the Modern Era. Though, she kept the Maynard name, she remained crafty with her skills and smarts.
However, her homosexuality and her turn-ons on curvy women is a story for another time, as she mostly uses random experimentations on young women. But her genius, when it comes to random theories makes her curious.
Miz-K NOTE: It's not mention in the story, but my OC, Emily Maynard, is a lesbian. One of my few LGBTQ original characters.
Beth Nevins
Everyone knows the story of Bethany Esmerelda Nevins, second daughter to the Nevins Family's past generation. Beth Nevins, before her psychic powers were unearthed, was a lovely child. She loves bunnies and more bunnies. In fact, during Elementary School, she helped feed the rabbits in the rabbit cages, every single week. Beth is a sucker for the rabbits. Though, she is plain and very adorable, she's also witty and brash.
Beth, at age 6, roared to a student, "HEY YOU! That's my seat!"
A bully in blue called, "Oh, really? I didn't see your name on it!"
Beth snarled, as she hissed, "I dinn't write it, but you should know better than to hurt girls!"
He shoved her down, as the boys jeered at her.
Unlike her sister, Beth is cocky and rude, but is bullied time and time again. Though, she accepts this as a way of controlling her anger. Like her father, she has a light fuse. But one day, when having lunch, Beth Nevins snapped.
The same bully threw the bowl of soup onto her dress, and shoved her to the floor. He jeered, "You eat this shit? No wonder you're a wafer-thin brat! You must be a bratty pampered doll that has a hot celebrity mother, yet she abuses you! You're a low-class princess, who belongs in the trash!"
One girl called, "Hey, stop it!"
Some of the bullies pick on her, mostly because she's The Gang's Heather Dunn's second daughter, and thinks that the pampered lifestyle doesn't mean anything to her. Beth was still young, despite her rambunctious attitude. She would eventually calm down, but that moment of bullying changed her, for the worst.
Beth held up a tray, as she turned to the boy. She hissed, "That… was a $75 dress my Daddy bought me, you sell-piss loser!"
WHACK!
She slammed his face with the tray, as she yelled, "I am NOT a bratty princess, you scumbag! Who the hell do you think you are? You ruined my lunch, you ruined my day, and now you're pissing me off!"
She slammed the tray onto the boy, as she was furious.
Eventually, Beth was suspended for a couple days for her outburst, and even told the principal that she's not a celebrity-type student. She just wants a normal life, more than anything. Though the Principal was outraged by her behavior. But eventually, her suspensions lasted a week. The parents of the boy she assaulted sued the Nevins Family for the assault, but Beth knew that she doesn't care.
At the rabbit hutch, she was sweeping the dirt, while the rabbits go near her. The other boys were scared, as they saw Beth in the hutch, calmly.
None of the boys ever went near her, since she was a walking time bomb about to go off, whenever she was picked on. Of course, time passed, and Beth controlled her temper, completely. But she gained so much more.
Beth kneeled down and said, "Now, now, you guys are all I need in this world."
She petted the rabbits and fed them, as she felt serene.
The rabbits in the cages all cared for her, as they were the only solace that Beth ever had. And thanks to them, Beth's life changed.
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Beth, at 7, saw the boy pick on a timid girl in a pink blouse. He took her doll and stomped it into the ground, laughing. Beth stood up and saw everything. She called, "Well, well, well, you never changed."
The bully cackled, "Oh, you again? Try and strike me, again. Or do you want to call for your mommy again?"
They laughed at her, as Beth smirked, "No. I think I will let you have a go with this girl. Besides, it'll be the last thing you will ever do."
And then, it happened.
Beth called, "First, you're going to grab her brown hair, and tug it tightly!"
The boy did as she stated, as she called, "And then next you'll say, "You got sissy hair! How about I rip it off for you?" Like so."
The bully jeered at the girl, "You got sissy hair! How about I rip it off for you?" He gasped, "Eh?" He turned to her, "Ha-ha-ha-ha-how did you know?"
Beth doesn't realize it, but this was the awakening of her ESP Perk, and that of her trickery styles that she learned, before learning that she is a Chosen Choujin, and before learning Ty Ko Ky. Beth Nevins was the 21st Century's NEW Joseph Joestar.
Beth replied, "I've had all I can take from you, now that I know that you never change. Your abusive nature is simply old hat. It's boring. And you're a boring boy."
The boy shouted, "YOU SHUT UP! You just hide behind your mother's shadow!"
"What are you going to do, grab that marker and scrawl on my face, while your boys tackle me down?"
They shoved her down and restrained her. Beth smiled, as she was on the floor, "You're lucky that the marker's washable. Besides, I already know what you're planning. You have unfinished business with me, twerp. You're no different than your damn father!"
The bully gasped, "You-! Y-y-y-y-you take that back!"
"Why? Your father allows you to pick on me? He is more of a natural asshole than you are! Like father, like bastard!"
"YOU SHUT UP!"
He rushed at her, but Beth slinked out of the bullies' grip. He missed, as Beth crawled to the wall. She gasped for air, "PHEW! I should be careful of what I say, since there are polite children here. But make no mistake, bastard! You are the lowest of scum! And I can read you like a book!"
The bully grabbed her dress and punched her in the face. Beth was out like a light, as the boy shouted, "Y-Y-YOU DON'T SCARE ME! YOU'RE JUST A BRATTY POP IDOL'S SHITSTAIN!"
Beth was out cold, but she saved the girl's life, knowing that she'd suffer, too. After that, the boy that harassed her was set straight, even so much that he never bullied anyone again, knowing that Beth already knows about his every move. Of course, Beth's life got worse off.
The bullies that once harassed Beth were at the rabbit hutch, and set the hutch ablaze, one night.
That night, Beth Nevins's sanctuary, the rabbit hutch, burned down by unknown vandals. The rabbits were killed, and Beth's life was destroyed. Of course, the police found out who it was, and the boy was expelled from school. However, Beth knew it wasn't him, because someone framed him.
She turned to a girl in a pink dress, and replied, "I say there. You were there, when I picked up a retaliation from the boy you were harassed by."
The girl nodded, as she said, "Thank you for saving me from him, the other day. I didn't know you'd be that cool." She offered her hand in friendship, as Beth was appalled. She glared, "It was you, wasn't it?"
The girl gasped in horror, as Beth turned away, "You didn't have to do that, just for me. But you had no right to lie to people. I don't like people who lie to me, especially people that disrespect the animals. That boy was lowly scum, and he deserves everything that he suffered. But he didn't deserve to be kicked out of school."
"Wait, Bethany, you got it all wrong!" She pleaded, "I would never do such a thing!"
"GET AWAY FROM ME! I don't trust in people that hurt others! As much as I did save you, you crossed a line that no girl could ever understand. You make me sick."
She walked away from her, as the girl was unhappy.
Beth knew that the girl she saved was a helpless girl, but she wanted to get rid of the boy that hurt her and Beth. In doing so, she not only gained a friend, but lost the same friend, and her rabbit hutch. But moreover, the trust towards Beth Nevins diminished completely. Beth never had any friends, after that, and later was transferred to another school, after the arson attack. At her new school, the students heard about her, but she isolated herself from anybody. Trust no one is what she follows, since people usually lie to her.
Though, later on, Beth Nevins awakened her full powers, and the rest of her story was history. By the time June Nevins ran into the Alternativa Mafioso, Beth promised to accompany June, no matter where she goes, what she does, and how she does it. Beth's sister was the only family she can trust. And Beth chose to maintain that trust to her, and anyone else that believes in her. She doesn't like anyone that makes her sad. Although she denounced her father, Steven Nevins, Beth's heart was still pure and righteous. She'd carve her own path, in the Nevins Family, before she will turn into a teenager. She was THIS Generation's Blue Blood Dynamite – the Rabbit Princess.
Nanao Kashima
(or "How the Nanao Robot was Created")
Life has not always been easy for a nerdy otaku with ninja blood in her. But many are asking how Emily Maynard's android was created. It's a well-known fact that she is modeled after another woman.
Emily was walking down Mizaki City, as she was feeling serene.
Around the time of The Gang's excursion to Egypt, not long ago, Emily went on Holiday to Japan, to study up on her career path. While she has been studying overseas, her genius has been increased; as well as her lusty personality, as she was a sucker for beautiful women.
Emily was adoring the swimsuits in the window, as a girl in green hair, dressed in a blue sweater and pale blue skirt walked past her. Emily turned to her, as the girl was walking home. Emily decided to follow her, as she whispered, "Oh, ho. Who's this lovely lady? Green hair, that's strange. But her body is so pure." She was far from the girl, who would later be her test subject for the prototype, as the girl paused and turned around. Emily ducked out of the way, hiding from her.
Emily wasn't stalking. She was observing. She later learned that the girl's name was Nanao Kashima, a student of Mizaki High. Emily decided to pay her a visit, once it was right. That evening, she visited Nanao's dorm room, in stealth.
Nanao was busy playing a computer game, as a knock on the door was made. She called, "Yes? Who is it?"
She walked to the door, and said, "Can I help you?"
Emily smiled, as she said, "Excuse me, Miss? Sorry for disturbing your studies, but-."
"Oh, not at all. Who are you supposed to be?"
"Uhhhh…" she thought, as she lied, "Uhhh, My name is Jennet Wyler, and I'm a scientist for a local university, overseas."
"A scientist?" she blushed, "Uh, what do you do?"
Emily said, "The usual. I also study biology, technology, chemistry, and-."
Nanao cheered, "OH, COME ON IN! I'd love to learn more about you!"
Emily was pulled in, as she cried, "I, uh, actually wondering if I, uh, would examine your body, for how the female human body works!"
Nanao paused, and then calmed down. She smiled, "Sorry. I overreacted. Anyways, about my body, sure. Any particular reason why?"
Emily said, "Uh, no reason." She blushed, "How big are they."
Nanao blushed, holding her chest, "I wonder if she'll ask me about my boobs."
Emily used Nanao as a subject for her project. She figured she wanted to learn about her shapely body, especially the chest. Nanao Kashima has been insecure of her breasts, since they are huge, but are very small in her perspective. Not only is she a shy person, but is a usual shut-in.
Emily examined a topless Nanao, who was lying in bed, with her hair over her breasts. She typed in Nanao's bios, as she thought, "Bust size: C, hair: apple green, and skin: fair. But her breasts, they look a bit sad. How do they hold together, by her chest and back? My prototype needs not silicone or steel. But still, what could be perfect for a robot's twin jugs?"
Nanao asked, "Uh, how are you examining my body?"
Emily replied, "So far, so good. Do you mind if I touch them? I mean, I want to know how soft they are, and learn what does a woman's chest feels like? Distinctively, does it feel like pudding, gelatin, or like a hard pillow?"
Nanao said, "Hmm, well, try not to go too deep."
Emily said, "Good. Now, please, if you will, I will have you sleeping, so you don't feel a thing. Don't worry, it's a proper anesthetic."
Nanao closed her eyes and said, "Thank you. Just be careful. They're small, but they're soft."
Emily pulls out a syringe and sticks it into Nanao's neck. Nanao moaned, as she was slurring, "Mngh… Kazuki… You boy-toy. You are sooo… 3 … … … D… … … Zzzzzzzzzz…"
Emily then slowly felt her bare breasts and smiled, "Interesting. Her breasts are soft and gushy, but why deny that they are so big? My hand easily palms the front of the jug."
She fondled and squeezed it, as she thought, blushing heavily and drooling lightly, "I don't know what this substance is, but those big knockers, ohhhhhh, it's like a dream come true!"
Emily was being perverted, as Nanao was out like a light.
Emily could not figure out Nanao's bust substance, though was trying to set up her prototype. In the end, she used her model and breasts for her Nanao Kashima Android. But was unfinished, when she was busy making the final arrangements.
At Hane City, Emily was having herself some sausage on a bun, as she was about to eat, being flirted by two Ayame Clones in G-strings. She took a bite and ate it. Then suddenly, she saw an Ayame Clone in red, sucking and licking the sausage with her mouth and tongue, like it was a hard penis.
Emily's view of sexual activity was the genius needed to study how the breasts work.
Emily took a sausage to go, and examined it in her lab. She gasped in shock, and cried, "EUREKA!"
Emily knew that the only way to make girls' breasts be firm and supple, and that it doesn't sag or anything, was to make a substance that holds it together – collagen! And the rest of this was told in this story!
However, upon further testing of the Nanao Kashima Android, she gained an upgrade in her wrist panels, not only obtaining her weaponized crossbow devices, but also the Spirit Caller, Octo-Eros.
Now let's move on to the Alternativa Group, starting with Kana Koumoto.
Kana Koumoto
Growing up in Japan, Kana Koumoto was just an average girl. She was a high school student, and also a girl that works in a local ramen bar, part-time. During her life, she befriended three girls, Tomomi Hetada, Man Motoyama, & Hijiri Yajima, as they go to the same school together.
Kana was working at the restaurant, as she called, "Sorry for the wait! Here's your jumbo pork ramen." She served ramen to the customers.
Kana lived with her mother and brother. At a tender age of 16, she lived her life to the fullest, not knowing what 17 is like.
At the community center, Kana held up a Jenga piece and looked at it. It said "Not knowing best".
After the learning of how to control her "N.O. Channel", Kana has learned a lot of new abilities, including how to control her feelings for others, and trying to help. She helped Hijiri, Mossan, and then Pets. Of course, Pets vanished, as she was about to leave for Mars.
NOTE: I know what happened in FLCL, but I wanted to explain what happened between Kana and Pets, before Pets left.
Kana and Pets were alone, as Pets whispered, "Do you always butt-in to life? You always care for yourself and not others!"
Kana sobbed, "I'm sorry, Pets, but-."
"I don't care! Don't give me your sorry excuses! I've always hated you, Kana Koumoto! You always stick your nose into other people's problems!"
Kana cried, "Look, I was looking out for you! I worry about you, all the time! I love you!"
Pets huffed, "Love? I despised you, the minute we met."
Pets and Kana met back in Elementary. Back then, Pets grew to love Kana as her bestie. However, Kana was a stickler for problems she wants to help with, especially with serious problems from her friends.
Kana thought, "She has been upset, since her family was going to Mars. Was there something between us that made her angry?" She replied, "She should be strong enough to make the decision on her own."
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After that, Pets & Kana met one last time, as Kana replied, "Pets, no, Tomomi… … … if you want to leave me, that's fine. But it's up to you, if you ever decide to come back to Earth. I can't stop you."
Pets turned away, without saying a word. She walked off, as Kana replied, "Take care, Pets."
Reluctantly enough, Pets made the decision and went to Mars. Kana knew of the outcome, agreeing that this is a path Pets must choose, by herself.
Kana eventually moved on and worked in the ramen shop, to live a happier life. But then, the wheels of fate came to Kana, after what happened next.
Kana saw her boss on the ground, after he was bloodied with bullet holes. "AGH! NOOOOO!"
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She rushed the boss to the ER, as she was pleading, "Please, take care of him! BOSS! Please, be alright!"
She was completely in despair, as the boss of the ramen shop was shot by a group of men, while she was at home, after her shift.
She waited outside, as a detective came in and asked, "Excuse me, are you his daughter?"
"Oh, no, I'm actually his employee." Kana said.
He explained, holding up a bag of smack, "I see. You're in relations with Mr. Dennis Yoga? You're lucky that we need him. This guy was caught in a drug deal. See? We found this at the scene. Your boss was shot outside, after seeing a drug deal going on. We need him for expert witnessing."
The red light went out, as Kana was sad.
Her boss survived the shooting, despite seven bullet holes to his body; and none of them were fatal. Even though his shop was ransacked and attacked by the druggies, his life was saved out of sheer luck. Kana was relieved, though she wishes that the boss would've been better off dead. There are certain moments in life where you do not choose the right path you've taken. Life gets messy. Lines get blurry.
As Dennis was resting in his bed, two men in sweaters broke into his room. One of them hissed, "That bastard has too much energy to live. Well, we'll show him. Stay out the window, and keep watch. I'll deal with him."
He brandished a knife and went towards Dennis, "You stoolie, soon, your life will all be over with." He swung his knife down and roared, "GO DIE, YOU MOTHERFUCKER!"
STAB!
The knife lunged into his neck. But it wasn't the man's knife onto Dennis's neck. But rather a female arm stabbed the man in the neck. He gasped, "Wha-? Who the hell are you?"
Kana emerged from under the bed, as she was emotionless and cold. The second guy called, "It's just a girl! Knock the knife from her hands and hold her tight!"
Kana removed the blade from his neck, and held the guy hostage. She stabbed his chest, as he cried, "AHHHHHHHHH! Wha-, what are you-?"
RIIIIIIIIIIP!
Kana ripped the blade up, killing the guy he held hostage. The second guy cried, "WHA? What the hell are you? HEY, STAY AWAY-!"
STAB!
She stabbed the guy in the head, and he fell dead, as well. Kana panted, as she did it to protect her boss, Dennis Yoga.
"I'm all alone, sir." She whispered, "But I'll protect you. No matter what, I will protect you. Stay rested, and I'll be waiting."
Kana Koumoto, at the age of 16, committed murder out of self-defense. She entered a territory that no one would escape from.
"I cannot turn to the police, or anybody. Who would believe me?"
Abandoning her life, she quit her job at the ramen place, and moved on to the only family left – Alternativa, the same famiglia that hides behind the shady doors. In return for joining the mafia, they granted her and her family and friends' safety. Believing that she worked hard for true justice, she remained loyal to them. Even the capo, Popo, took a liking to her, and she became a worthy of joining the family.
Five months later, after she quit the ramen place, Dennis Yoga was discharged, and was working alone, with much protection has he is given. But, after joining the mafioso, Kana agreed to abandon the white powdery line of greed that brought her to this hell, ever again, and swore to battle it, with all her might.
However…
Kana socked a man doing drugs, as he pleaded, "I'm sorry, man! I won't do it again!"
Kana said, "You won't, yes. Regret is an emotion, felt only by living. But make sure that you-." She gasped, as she saw packets of cocaine on the ground, near his pockets. She grabbed his shirt and roared, "HEY! WHAT'S IN THE BAGS?"
But she later learned that the same boss, her idol for justice, was dealing in drugs, the same sort of white powder of greed she so despised.
"THIS FILTH'S BEING PEDDLED IN MY CITY? IN THIS CITY?!" Kana hollered, holding a bag of coke, "I thought they were banned in Italy! BASTARDOS! IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROHIBITED!" She crushed the bag of powder, as she agreed to herself that she wants to rid the boss and its organization of selling drugs, especially to kids.
Man Motoyama
After Pets left, Man Motoyama, a.k.a. Mossan, had a huge life. She had aspirations of being a model and designer. After Kana left school to join Alternativa, Mossan was the second member to join her. Of course, before she joined, Mossan got to study to live her dream as a clothing designer, at a local designer studio.
During her time without Pets, Mossan was able to be praised for her designs, but she was considered to be overworked, as she went 24/7 on her fashion designs. By the time she finished high school, she went on to perform a clean life, continuing her dream. But as soon as her dream came true, there were obstacles that would lead to many harsh trials for Mossan. Many people like her outfit designs, but they shut them down for even risqué outfits. This, of course, led to Mossan enraged. But she would eventually learn these mistakes, and take these contradictions to heart. But everything would go to pot, once Mossan learns the truth.
A girl in mauve said, "Hey, hey, now, fatty. You want to borrow your designs, I don't mind the licensing fee. I mean, you are a newb."
She was offered a wad of cash, but Mossan thought, in a quiet glare, "What does she take me for, an idiot? I'm not going down the path that she took. But even so, she'll get arrested for stealing and get off, with bail."
Mossan learned of who she was. She was a drug dealer, only to sell off her own merchandise for something creative. And that merch was hemp. Mossan refused to do so, and rejected the offer. But even some girls have pride for their dreams.
Mossan took the money and turned away. The Hemp girl smiled, "Thanks, chubby. You'll never regret it."
She walked off cackling, as Mossan was upset.
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That rainy night, Mossan was at the studio, working on a new design to try, but then she heard a noise in the teacher's office. She rushed in and looked inside the dark room. She called out, holding a flashlight, "HEY YOU! STOP RIGHT THERE!"
The woman went to the window, but the girl in mauve smirked. She was the same girl from earlier, "Ohhhhh, if it isn't Big Chungus. Fancy running into you like this, on a muggy day."
Mossan gasped, "Her? What is she doing here?"
She looked at the safe, as it was open, and the teacher was killed by gunshot. The girl called, "Come on, now, I did nothing wrong. I just came in, and I found her like this. Just let me go, and I-."
"No dice! I'm calling the police, you murderer!"
"Oh, come now. You think I did it? I thought we had a deal about the hemp to your clothes." She grinned, "Besides, if I did get arrested, I'll squeal about how you got bribe money for the materials needs for fabric, only to realize that it's weed! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
Mossan was shocked. She was trapped. If she calls the police, they'll bust her for working with a junkie. She put the flashlight down, as the girl held a gun, from behind her pants. She cackled, "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! YOU BITCH! I HOPE YOU BE A DESIGNER IN HELL!"
Mossan gasped, as she was caught in gunpoint. Suddenly, a policeman appeared and cried, shoving Mossan out of the way, "STOP!"
BANG! BANG!
The guard and the girl fired at the same time. They were both killed instantly.
Mossan was shocked by this moment, which ended her dream. She went to the police and confessed everything, including what the girl had done. She was a pawn, and she had no idea what she had done, but the damage was already done. Most of the people around the designer studio forgave her, but Mossan had to bear what she went through, for the rest of her life. It was a moment that led her into a spiraling plummet to despair, something that Mossan would endure for the rest of her life. Until…
Mossan was at the park, upset, as Kana approached her, wearing a suit. Kana said, "Hey, Mossan. It's been a while."
Mossan asked, "Kana? Hey."
Eventually, Mossan reunited with Kana Koumoto and joined the ranks of Alternativa. And like the rest, she took Popo's test and earned Prog Tech, her Stand. Of course, Kana promises that when this is over, she'll reignite the dream of being a designer, again. Because that's what friends do.
Hijiri Yajima
Hijiri Yajima resumed her life as a spokesmodel for magazines. By the end of high school, she once reunited with her former crush, Toshio. On top of being a popular model for the magazines, she was one of the youngest to ever pose for Japan, and even outside of the country. And that's almost as much as the late Junko Enoshima, who is as glamorous as her, when she took the veil as fashionista. She was indeed worthy of the Ultimate Fashionista title, she lived the perfect life.
One day, when she was busy finishing up her gig, she would act out at Toshio, her photographer. But could not have the fathom to do so.
She tried to kill Toshio, from behind his back, but her emotions controlled herself.
It was a deep anger that took all her might to contain. Toshio was dating girls behind her back, despite that they were once boyfriend and girlfriend, before they broke up, out of understanding.
Upon Pets' disembarking to Mars, Hijiri studied for University. It was there that her uncontrolled furor would erupt to tragedy.
Hijiri was in a library, as a teacher, with a gray suit and gray hair, called, "Miss Yajira?"
Hijiri asked, "Oh, teacher."
"What are you doing, at this hour?"
"Studying. It's for our assignment."
"Oh, don't be silly. You know that you can come to me, if anything hard arises." He placed his hand on her shoulder, as she was shocked.
"No, I'm fine. I don't need help from you, but I am grateful of your assistance."
"Guiding talented students like you is not a problem. It's my scholarly duty. How about it?"
He whispered into her ear, as Hijiri was trembling, "I'll teach you a few things, if you stay with me."
Hijiri rushed off and cried, "I have to go!"
The teacher cried, "Wait! Hold on a moment. I'll be more than happy to loosen my lips for the next test you will be getting, coming up. Everything's going to be fine. Relax, you're in good hands."
Hijiri was boiling, as she whispered, "Back off." He placed her hand on his shoulder and she seethed, "Stop it. Stop it stop it stop it stop it stop it STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!"
WHACK!
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME, YOU PERVERT!" She whacked the teacher with a textbook.
He fell, as she brutalized the teacher in rage, "I LOOKED UP TO YOU! I LOOKED AT YOU, LIKE YOU'RE SOME SORT OF ROLE MODEL! BUT YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A DISGUSTING PIECE OF SHIT!"
Hijiri would be escorted away in handcuffs, afterwards, after injuring the teacher. Though the students in her school testified to her, saying that he was a molester. Students even made rumors about Hijiri's sexual ways with the teacher, but were all dropped.
After that, Hijiri was found not guilty, after a few students testified, saying that the teacher was sexually harassing them, too. Hijiri was free, as the charges were all dropped, but she felt like she was the victim; and no one came to her solace. After a public apology, she resumed her career, but kept herself hidden, away from people, after thinking she might be considered an outcast, and a has-been. With Kana, Mossan, and Pets gone, Hijiri's path was rocky. And leading to a lap of despair. Until one day, she found out where Kana hailed from. She was able to find Kana Koumoto, in Alternativa.
A waiter scolded at Hijiri, "What the hell do you think you're doing here, without paying OR having a reservation? I'll make sure you rot in jail, bitch!"
Hijiri said, "Sorry, but you cannot have me convicted. No trial can ever hold me. Have you ever heard of the De Sica-Argento Case in 1982? Based on the outcome of the trial, I have a high chance to be acquitted of my trials."
Kana called out, "It's alright. Bring her to me."
The waiter said, "Yes, Miss Koumoto."
As luck would have it, Hijiri was the first person to come to Kana, after she considered forming her own team in Alternativa.
Hiriji told Kana about her hellish career, after Pets left, and then concluded, "And that's it. Ever since Pets left, it's been terrible. I have a sigh of relief, since that pervert almost molested me, but it doesn't feel right, anymore. Toshio haven't talked to me, since. I am just upset that this is the end of the road."
Kana nodded, "I understand. But it seems that you are in need of solace. I don't think you came back to me by chance. Hijiri, as a favor for a friend, please join my team."
Hijiri gasped, "Join your band of crooks? I understand you want me to be a mafioso, but it's for the best that I refuse. I can't go down a darker path, since that horrid day."
"OH? Why is that?"
"When I lose my temper, my darkest thoughts take over. My temper has grown, since we disbanded. If I acquiesced to join your team, then I would not hesitate to kill you, if given the chance."
"Well, lucky for you, I'm willing to bet those odds." She extended her hand and said, "Leave your past and join me. I swear that you will be needed, with me again. I want you here, demons and all. I want the band back together, with or without Pets."
Hijiri was troubled, as Kana offered for her to stay by her side. Her words stir into her soul.
Soon after, Hijiri undergone Popo's test, like the others, and acquired her Stand, Blazing Sky.
Tomomi Hetada
Tomomi Hetada, also known as Pets (a nickname given to her by Kana, back in Grade School, when they first met), grew up in a rich family. When she was young, she had issues with her father, who is usually never around. Of course, when she was a child, she met with Kana Koumoto and her friends, and everything in her life changed. But when news heard that she and her family was to leave for Mars, Pets ran away, knowing that it may change her feelings. She was mixed over what she has done. Kana, at the time, was worried over her, but her mother, deranged over her disappearance, tried to help her. But to no avail. This would cause a rift between both Pets and Kana, from then on.
One day, at the Community Center, which was in rubble, from long ago, Pets reminisce about the past, only for them to meet, in a tragic heartbeat. But their friendship was destroyed, forever.
Kana cried, "You're leaving for Mars? You should've said so! Pets, you're my friend!"
"Kana-bun."
They stared down, as Pets was upset. She explained, "I thought we were friends! If something's bothering you, you talk to me! You can't things for yourself!"
Pets hissed, "You're so annoying. It's true. You're annoying. Friend this and Friend that. That's all it is. I can't, anymore! Why? Why can't you get it through to your think head? Shut up! Shut up and butt out! All you do is make things worse! All you EVER cared about WAS YOURSELF!"
"I had no idea."
"SHUT UP! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!" Pets sobbed, "I don't know why-. I don't know why I did it! Why did I want to become friends with you? Back then, why did I say "Hi" to you?" Both Pets & Kana were crying, as their friendship was destroyed.
It was a tragic moment that shook Pets' life, forever. Kana's, as well. It was the start of a massive rift of friendship, only for Kana and Pets to separate.
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That afternoon, Pets and Kana agreed to meet one final time. Kana knew that she has to leave. But Kana had a proclamation.
Kana replied, "Pets, no, Tomomi… … … if you want to leave me, that's fine. But it's up to you, if you ever decide to come back to Earth. I can't stop you."
Pets turned away, without saying a word. She then responded, "Kana-bun." She removed her green-clover hairpin and gave it to her, "Something to remember me by. I meant what I said, but I'm sorry. Kana-Bun, this is my decision."
They smiled, as Pets whispered, "Take care, Kana-bun. You always were my best friend. I always wanted to be near you. And thank you. Goodbye."
She walked off, as Kana replied, "Take care, Pets." She stopped her and cried, "WAIT!" She removed her pin and said, "A trade." They exchanged hairpins, as Pets smiled, "Well, this is it. If we ever meet again, I'll know."
She disappeared, as Kana whispered, "Goodbye, Pets."
Hetada and Koumoto ended their relationship as friends, as Tomomi hid her feelings for so long. But she moved on to Mars.
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But weeks passed, as her family left for Mars. In a sad turn of events, Pets stayed behind, because she couldn't risk losing her past. Kana said that it was her decision to make. And Pets chose the right path. But to her, it wasn't.
Time passed on, and everything around Pets changed.
One evening, as it was raining, Pets was walking down the street, alone, soaked in the rain. She sat down by the alleyway and sobbed, "Mossan… Hijiri… Where are you? Why? Why did I say Hi to her? Kana-bun?" She bawled, "What have I done?"
She was deep in sadness, as she chose to run away from Mars. She stayed on Earth, realizing that she made a huge mistake. A decision she would end up forever suffering to endure.
Pets sobbed, "I don't know why-. I don't know why I did it! Back then, why did I say "hi" to you? Why did I want to become friends with you?"
Pets wept, as she cried, "Kana-bun! What have I done? WHAT HAVE I DONE?"
Pets was sad, as she had no one else to go to. She lost her friends, her family, her happiness, and everything that made her who she is, turning her sadness into a huge depression. Nothing would ever untangle the hurt that imbued her heart.
A figure appeared to her, as Pets was too upset to look. She called out, "Hey, kid. You got a minute? I need to talk with you, for a favor."
Pets looked up, as she and the woman gasped together. They stared down, as Pets whispered, "Kana-bun?"
It was Kana, holding an umbrella, as she said, "Tomomi Hetada. What a surprise. I thought you left for Mars."
Pets turned away and refused to speak. Kana sniffled, "Forgive me, Hetada. I didn't mean to butt into anything like that. I tried to help, but it's of no use, most times. But I've moved on."
Both Kana and Pets stared down, as the rain continued to fall.
She offered her to join Alternativa, and to rejoin her friends again. Pets was lonely, after what she said to Kana, long ago. But it was too late to turn back time. After another long silence, Pets would eventually rejoin Kana, and thus, the foursome of Koumoto, Motoyama, Hetada, and Yajira was back together again. A friendship that lasted, until the tragedy and despair that fell upon each of them. And only for fate to bring them together again, once more.
Back to Venice, as Pets stared down at Hina. June & Beth are looking for the disc, as Pets' Stand, Galaxy Train, went toe-to-toe with Age of Ice, Aoi Asahina's Stand.
They locked fists, as Pets called, "I don't want to escape my past! I meant every word. But if it means I have to suffer despair and sadness, for the rest of my life, I won't want that!"
She called out, "I won't let you win, and take Okuma! ICE WALL OR NOT! I'm going to protect him, not just for Kana-Bun, but for everyone that has become my friends; and that goes for New Girl, as well!"
Hina cried, "You're a fool! Even if Age of Ice cannot pierce into you, you're still going to die!"
"Maybe, but I won't die with regret!"
Pets socked Hina, as she flew into the statue, breaking it. June gasped, "Damn!"
Beth cried, "Whoa, that was close!" They stepped back, as she called, "AVOID HINA'S STAND, AT ALL COSTS!"
Nanao called, "Tomomi Hetada, finish her off!"
Pets prepared, but Hina sat up, "Ungh, what the hell? She has a huge right." She looked down, as a pink object was in the rubble. They all gasped, as June cried, "Shit!"
Beth cried, "Oh, you're kidding me!"
Hina asked, "Is that what I think it is? What the hell is this? The disc? It was in the statue, this whole time?"
Pets griped, "Shit! If I was close enough, I would've grabbed it. But knowing my Stand, it'll warp it. I can't give it to Kana-bun, now."
She called, "Beth! Robot! Stop her!"
Hina took the disc and hissed, "Oh, no, you don't! This will get me one step closer to Okuma. And so, it'll give me enough resolve to kill you, Pets!"
June whispered, "Pets is taking responsibility. I sense it inside her. Despair! She doesn't need despair, right now! She needs resolve! And that is what we need, now! Beth, you do what you can to stop that girl from escaping with the disc!"
Beth asked, "I will. But what about you?"
June said, "I'll sit this one out. You help Pets get Resolve! Resolve doesn't mean sacrifice!"
Hina said, "So, this computer disc is all you need, eh? If that's the case, then Naegi and I are close to finding the boss! THIS IS FOR KIRIGIRI AND ALL THE REST YOU KILLED!"
Pets roared, "Come at me with all you got, you whore!"
"PETS!" June roared, as she held up her left arm.
SMASH!
She injured her arm, as Hina hollered, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU EVEN DOING?"
June called, "PETS! You are lacking resolve! Having resolve will only lead you out of the path of darkness! FOLLOW WITHIN THE DARKNESS!"
Pets gasped, as Hina was heading for her. She thought, "I see it. I see it perfectly. But I'm going to judge her trajectory of her ice wall." She called out, "Kashima, assist me! FIRE AT HER!"
Nanao said, "Roger!"
Pets said, "Little one, guard any shots that may come back!"
Beth said, "I'll try. But you know how fast they are!"
Hina went forward, as Pets called, "Now, you're going to see the resolve I learned myself! There, June Nevins! I've seen the path, and I'm cutting through! FIRE!"
Galaxy Train held its fist up, and then Nanao fired the bullets. Six bullets flew through the flaming fist, and into the lamppost, ricocheting off to behind Hina. Octo-Eros did the rest, kicking and lateraling the bullets. Beth's rabbit came to play, and it landed a huge charge to her stomach.
POW!
The bullets flew towards her open-air hole on her neck. Hina paused and said, "You just don't get it!" and they gasped, as Hina frosted herself, with the disc in hand, "The air freezes because of extremely low temperature. If I put air in my suit and melt it, it becomes solid! SO, I WON'T NEED THE AIRHOLES, ANYMORE!"
The bullets flew forward to Nanao, as Hina cried, "WHERE'S YOUR RESOLVE NOW, YOU FOOLS?"
Pets cried, as she jumped forward, "NO!"
Pets took the bullets to the body, as she was injured. Nanao cried, "TOMOMI HETADA!"
Beth cried, "DAMN! She'd be that reckless to save her? What happened?"
Nanao said, "We can't pierce into her defenses, anymore! That woman just blocked her airhole tight, using her own frost! And the disc! We cannot go near it now!"
Pets groaned, as she wobbled a bit, "No, June gave me my resolve, and-. AND IT WORKED!"
SPLATTER!
Pets' blood splattered all over Hina, covering her helmet. She cried, "EHHH? WHAT THE? EW! GET IT OFF!" She rubbed it off, but it's stuck tight, "Damn it! It won't come off! The blood's freezing, too!"
Pets growled, "You'll have to try harder, bitch! The plan wasn't to shoot you! It was to blind you with my own blood!"
POW! POW! POW!
She landed three rights to Hina, sending her stumbling backwards. Nanao shot Hina's foot, as she fell. Eros 3 cried, "THE POST! Master shot the post and-!"
The metallic post was jabbed, turning it into a spike, aimed towards her neck.
STAB!
Hina was stabbed in the neck, but barely. She bled out, as she cried, "AAAAAAAAGH! THAT HURTS! IT'S WARM! LUKEWARM! AAAAAGH!"
Pets smiled, "Thanks to teamwork, I will show you your resolve! The resolve to kill you, by turning you into a human pincushion!"
Hina rubbed the blood off and cried, "SHE'S STILL ALIVE! BUT BARELY! They're trying to kill me! Even if they try anything, I'm stuck tight! I can't get out of here!" She struggled, "Damn it! GET ME OFF! I'm stuck!"
Pets cried, "ROBOT! ARM GUN!"
Nanao removed her left arm and said, "I got plenty loaded! But you do know what happens-."
"Shut up! I have my true resolve! Keep an eye out!" Pets aimed, and fired a shot at Hina. It struck her, as the bullet ricocheted back to Pets. She is shot in the shoulder, but nowhere vital. Pets cried, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" She fired again, and Hina was pushed too far in, nearing end. The bullets come whizzing back. Beth snarled, "NO WAY! I'm not letting her sacrifice herself! BOYS, TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM!"
Nanao called, "OCTO-EROS, AIDE TOMOMI HETADA! DO NOT LET THE BULLETS GO NEAR ANY VITALS!"
The rabbits emerged and took a bullet for Pets, while some of the Eros in Octo-Eros deflected each bullet away from her. Pets whispered, "They're protecting me."
Hina roared, as she was caught with more bullets, "AGE OF ICE, GENTLY WEEPS!"
More bullets fired, and Nanao & Beth deflected most of the shots, but a few managed to nick Pets onto her waist, arms, and legs. Beth growled, "Goddammit, Pets! Quit reloading and firing, continuously!"
Nanao cried, "It is my left arm, Beth Nevins! Even I have limits!"
She kept firing, as some bullets went back, and Galaxy Train punched back at the shots. But some of them hit her waist and wrists.
Nanao cried, "STOP IT! You've had enough!"
Eros 5 called, "She cannot take more of this, Beth Nevins!"
Eros 7 said, "Tomomi Hetada's way too injured!"
Eros 6 added, "And Master's running out of energy!"
Beth called, "I know this is your resolve, but this is too much! STOP!"
Pets groaned, "I really don't care… what any of you said. This is for me, and not for anybody else! This is my resolve, to do away with the cagacazzo! The minute I fire more, she's dead!"
Eros 8 yelled, "But we're going to disappear! Nanao Kashima is about to waste her energy!"
Eros 2 called, "That is because we're overworked!"
Eros 3 cried, "And she's losing blood!"
Nanao called, hissing steam from her shoulders, "No need! I am calling a retreat! Octo-Eros, withdraw back! Beth Nevins, it is not over. You're on your own. Be ready."
She nodded, as Hina gagged blood. Eros 5 cheered, as the others do, "ALRIGHT! WE GOT HER!"
Beth huffed, "Phooey. And just when she tries something funny, we managed to kill her."
Pets smiled, "No, I think we got her, finally."
Hina gagged, "No, you didn't. The one with a stronger resolve… … … is me… … … Tomomi Hetada… I commend you for making me suffer this pain, but your shots are all for naught. The blood I bled out, it prevented me from going deep into the spike! I froze my own blood to protect me from that makeshift spike you made! YOU DID NOTHING AT ALL!"
They gasped, as Nanao cried, "DAMN! She got us!"
Hina moaned, "Oh, one last thing, there's one more bullet you did not anticipated. It's still ricocheting and soon… … …"
The bullet flew towards Pets' head, but…
STAB!
Beth immediately caught it with her left hand, in a diving catch. She groaned, "OW!"
Hina cried, "THROUGH THE HAND, TO THE HEAD! I WIN!"
Beth gripped the bullet tightly, and said, "Wrong." And then dropped to the ground. "Oof!"
Hina gasped, "Wha-? SHE CAUGHT IT?"
Beth held her hand, and snarled, "AAAGH! Hurts."
Nanao pulled Pets away and said, "Beth Nevins, good work!"
Beth said, "I already knew you were going to say that there was one bullet left, laughing girl. Anything I learned from my bastard father is that his anger, much as my resolve, is hard as steel."
The sun was shining, as June and Nanao held Pets, who passed out. June said, "Tomomi Hetada, Pets. Your resolve is shining brightly towards the path you chosen. And it's shining, like the morning sun, the same resolve that rises the paths we take!"
Beth barked, "Yeah, yeah, whatever! Pets resolved herself, so now we'll resolve her! Nanao, heal Pets. I'm going to do something about Miss Ice Skater!"
June smiled, "Sis, since you saved Pets, I'm letting you do the honors."
Beth grinned, "You're too ki-. Ah-OW!" She then cringed in pain, holding her left hand that was wounded.
Nanao called, "One more thing, Miss. You said that you are avenging this Kirigiri, and you mentioned Naegi. Giving the names of your remaining Hitman Squad, being Makoto Naegi, Kyoko Kirigiri, and Aoi Asahina… So, you must be… … … AOI ASAHINA!"
June added, "And the android I killed must be Kyoko Kirigiri. Correct?"
Beth smiled, "DING! We have a winner! What? Who else was left in your Hitman Goons, huh, swimmer bitch?"
Hina gasped, "HUH? But you didn't even ask me!"
Beth called, "And next you'll say "How can this be? How did they know Naegi's name, anyways?" I dare you to say it! But it is up to you! WE WON, NO MATTER WHAT!"
Hina cried, "HOW CAN THIS BE? How did they even know Naegi's name, anyways?" She gasped in horror, "WHAT THE HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL?"
Beth leaped off and roared out, "HERE'S MY RESOLVE! DIE!" She added, "Oh, and June, sorry if I have to BORROW THIS FROM YOU!"
POW! POW! POW! POW! POW! POW!
"RABBIT HOPPER KICK! MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA!"
Beth cried out, using rapid kicks onto Hina's prone and trapped body, driving her neck to the spike, impaling her entire neck. The spike in her neck killed Aoi Asahina, reverting her bodysuit back to her normal clothes. Her body limped hanging, as she slid out of the spike, and then she dropped the disc. Nanao rushed in and cried, "I GOT IT!"
She slid towards the ground. And made a safe catch, catching the disc. She sighed, as Beth winked, giving her a thumbs-up, "Nice catch."
Nanao smirked, "Nice kill." And June was annoyed, "Well, that's one way to forgive Father."
[Aoi Asahina – Age of Ice: DECEASED]
Nanao returned to Pets, as she said, "June Nevins, we got the disc. And it's all thanks to you, Tomomi Hetada."
Pets groaned, "Hey, uh, thanks."
June said, "You alright now?"
Pets moaned, "Uh-huh. Whatever you guys got, hurry up and fix me."
Nanao said, "Hold on! Here, Beth Nevins, lemme fix that hand."
Beth moaned, holding her wounded and bloodied left hand, "Ouch! What was I thinking? I'm bleeding eternally!"
June said, "I think you meant bleeding internally. You'll be fine. That hand did have some grit. You did right, catching that bullet."
Beth whimpered, "Sorry if I acted harsh there."
Nanao asked, "Wait. Is that not the arm that you had enhanced, a while back?"
Beth complained, "It's still the same as my other arm. I'm lucky Von Stroheim didn't replace my arm, completely."
Pets watched, as Nanao was healing Beth. She thought, as she was annoyed, "They're annoying. That's just it. They're so annoying as Kana-bun, but they are friends, and they chose to stay by my side. But I start to realize, since this is about the New Girl, June Nevins, things always seem to play out exactly how she says. The resolve I had was not mine, but it was June's, and yet she did nothing at all, but motivated me to finish Aoi Asahina off. Thinking about it, she would be an even more compatible capo than Kana-bun, and it kept me moving. What the hell is her deal?" She then smiled, "Oh, well, I can just leave it at that. She has been good luck to our team, since Kana-Bun met her. And it brought us together. A newbie in glasses, her bratty sister, and an android; three people that I would consider my new friends. I guess I dropped the ball on Kana, back then."
She said to June, "Hey, New Girl, I mean, June, you, uh, know. I know I'm losing my breathing, but if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have used my resolve against her. All you did was let your sister take the final blow, but your words mean a lot. Thanks to you, Hina's dead."
June smiled, "Grazie, Pets. But for the record, and let me clear something straight, Devil Princess AND Rabbit Princess are NOT Stands, just so you know. Devil Princess DOES fix things, but it actually creates new life. If you like, you are still with bullets inside your body, I can create new body parts for you. Of course, plugging up your arteries and your other organs will be a tougher job."
Nanao said, "Perhaps I can help, June Nevins? I am built with a healing device. I never used it, since I was activated, but I wish to use it on Tomomi Hetada."
Pets whined, "Whatever! Just fix me up, dammit! Do you want to flap your gums and let me bleed out?"
Nanao said, "Oops! Sorry! June Nevins, I will remove EVERY bullet inside her body. If any of her organs are a bit ruptured, fix it. I will heal any wounds that I remove the bullet with."
June said, "Good call. Beth, look away."
Beth turned around and said, "Believe me. I'm used to blood and gore, by now. But this, turning her into Swiss cheese, is disgusting."
Nanao called, "OH! Give this to Kana Koumoto, when you see her, or the turtle."
She was given the disc, as Beth huffed, "Yeah, yeah."
Pets cried, "Will you two get on with it? I'm going to literally die here!"
June said, "Like I said, Devil Princess doesn't heal you. Nanao does. So, you might feel any residual pain, during the procedure. If you're convulsing, Nanao will soothe your pain. Save your complaints for later."
She shone in a purple aura, as Nanao shone her hands, "Activating Healing Module. Red Heat Octo."
She placed her hands on Pets' first wound. It heals, but Pets shrieked, "AAAGH! Wha-, WHAT THE HELL! THAT HURTS!"
Nanao pleaded, "I am sorry, Tomomi Heta-!"
Pets roared, "QUIT APOLOGIZING! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT! IT HURTS!"
Nanao said, "But that's what I am trying to tell you! This is my first time healing you!"
Pets cried, "I DON'T CARE! DO IT GENTLY!"
June recovered two wounds, as she said, "Sorry, but you're going to have to hold still, while Nanao remove the bullets. I need to fix all or any wounds that were ruptured."
Nanao said, "By my calculation, Tomomi Hetada suffered a total of 20 bullet holes in her entire body. We are down to 17-. No, 16. Uh, 15. 14. Uh, June Nevins, please save some for me!"
Pets cried, "WILL YOU TWO AT LEAST BE GENTLE?!"
June said, "Oh, also, I need you to strip naked for us. Some of the wounds may be covered by your clothing, so it'll be hard to heal them."
Meanwhile, Emily was riding along the canal, via gondola. The turtle was beside her, as she was sailing off. She viewed from a distance and spotted Beth. She waved to her, as Emily said, "Oh! It's Beth! The neck pain of my existence… … …" She called, "AHOY!" waving at her.
Beth cried, "Do you even know how to say AHOY in Italian? Anyways, glad you made it."
Emily asked, "Whoa, what happened to you? OH! YOUR HAND!"
Beth moaned, "Ungh, long story. Hey, room for one more?"
"Why not? I got the turtle."
Beth called, "Okay, park over here. And don't worry about June and Nanao, and Pets, too."
"Eh? What are you talking about?"
"Did you recover the disc, Beth?" Kana called from the turtle.
Beth held it and said, "Heh-heh!"
Kana replied, "Join me in the turtle and give it to me."
Emily said, "Alright. Hop in. I'll find June and tell her that we arrived."
Beth jumped in, heading into the turtle, disc in hand. The mission was successful, as they are close to completing the final mission. Emily sailed off, as she said, "Now where's Kashima-san and June?"
Kana replied, "Must be bored, after getting the disc. Pets is with them. I'm sure they're alright."
"AAAGH! JUNE!" Pets cried.
Emily called, "OH! There they are! And they got Pets with her!"
She suddenly gasped in horror, as they viewed Pets being tackled down, two-on-one, in her perspective. They were actually healing Pets from Hina's attack.
"AAAAGH! JUNE! NANAO! STOP IT! GENTLE! DO IT GENTLY! AGHH! OHHHHHHHH! AAAAAGH!" Pets was convulsing in hollers, enduring the pain. She cried out, "DON'T TAKE OFF MY CLOTHES! THAT'LL MAKE IT WORSE! WHAT IF SOMEONE SEES US?"
"GWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUK?!" Emily shrieked in fright, and then turned away, blushed beet red.
Kana cried, "Maynard, what's going on up there?"
The gondola sailed pass the others, as Emily groaned, blushing heavily, "Oh, nothing. They'll be fine."
Kana asked, "You don't look fine. Why are you red?"
Beth said, "Ooooooh, did you, uh, see June and Nanao with Pets?"
Emily grumbled, "More than you would think, you brat."
Pets hollered, "AAAAGH! I SAID BE GENTLE! NO MORE! GENTLE, DAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMN IIIIIIIIIITTT!"
Episode 8 – The End
Before we go, let us return to the past…
After a long silence, Kana was the first to respond, as the rain lightened up.
"Tomomi, the end results don't matter. It's the moments, along the way." She called, "I want you to join us. Don't live your life, stuck in the past."
Pets pondered hard, as the rain stopped. She saw Hijiri and Mossan in the distance, as Pets was stuck with a tough decision. She turned to Kana, and then replied, "… … … … … …Let's start again, Kana-bun."
Kana smiled, as she said, "Welcome back, Pets."
They shook hands, as Kana and Pets' friendship evolved, even further.
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Kana & Pets were at the restaurant, as Kana said, "It's good to have you back. I've missed you for far too long."
Pets smiled, "Hey, it's been so long. Of course, if I were to join your mafioso, I wanna stay by your side. I'm a little upset that you lost everything, after what happened to you. But I'll do it. We may or may not be friends, but we make a helluva team. That's why I'm agreeing to it."
Kana and her friends enjoy their lunch together, as their friendship grew bigger than ever, after so much despair. Just like June Nevins and her friends, each and every one of them has carved their own unique destiny. And while youth tends to be a difficult period, filled with seemingly endless setbacks, in the end, one always travels down the path that they're destined to take.
And thus we end each backstory with The NEW Gang and Alternativa's members. And we crawl close to the final battle with The Boss. Or will we?
Two men are killed, covered in blood, as the computer text was written:
"Makoto Naegi's whereabouts unknown. Currently searching airports and train stations around Naples."
The boss hissed, "Damn you, Naegi, you bastard." She whispered, "You're obviously heading to Venice." She approached the window and said, "If Koumoto and her team kill you, somehow, I don't mind it. To be honest, I could not care less about it. Come what may, peace is at hand."
She disrobed herself, and then vanished, leaving behind a pile of clipped off roses from the vase.
This looks bad. But have hope. Stay tuned to the next episode!
To be continued…