Following a disastrous mission that ended with two prisoners escaping, The Gang regrouped back to New York.

"Androids?" Asahi gasped, "Cassie, you never told me Farra had adopted android daughters."

Cassandra bowed, "Lo siento, Farra."

Farra nodded, "It's alright, Cassie. Asa and Mundy never knew of them."

"Yeah… I'm just bummed that we messed up."

Asahi said, "Well, I am relieved that they're on our side, after all." She stated, "But still, while Harry Hooligan is dead, we cannot overlook Percival's theory."

Farra stated, "She's right. Hooligan was a Stand User. However, it raises questions about why and how he was able to obtain a Stand. Asa, weren't all the arrows destroyed?"

"Not all of them. Some were kept safe in the Speedwagon Foundation. The arrows that were used in F City were already obtained. The arrow that created Acid Rain is in custody, while the one that created Lethal Queen was destroyed."

Cassandra asked, "So, you're saying that… there are others?"

Asahi replied, "I'm not sure. But we do know is that this horror show of the Moji Mikisa is far from over…"

Farra replied, "Well, we're supposed to meet with Percival, later today. April and the others are waiting for us, once they're fully operational. January, May, June, & July took heavy hits."

Cassandra bowed her head in sadness, as Asahi remarked, "I think we'll leave the Marciano Sisters alone, for a while. Even Squadrons need a break."

"You're right. This first."

Cassandra felt uneasy. She then whispered, "I'm still hurt for what I just did… But even so, Mundy was upset that January broke."

Episode 2 - Chapter 1: A Mission from an Old Friend!
Meet MEA!

The BattleVan arrived at the building of Feral Beauty, three days later. The Gang, facemasks and all, stepped out of the vehicle, and Scarlet led the way. She said to them, "Now, remember… NO fracas. Percival Gaynes may be a friend of yours, but I want no slip-ups, like before."

The others said, "Yes, ma'am."

Scarlet walked in, as a woman in short brown hair and a black suit appeared. She said, "Good day, The Gang of AAW."

Scarlet saluted, "Good day. Is Percival Gaynes here?"

"You're just in time. He's with a guest. Our leader is currently away on a personal assignment."

They walked down the halls, as the woman introduced herself, "I'm a leading agent in Feral Beauty. My name's Kotoha Kutsugi. I am Percival's officer, after all."

Asahi asked, "Is Michelle around? I hope she meets us."

Kotoha said, "Following her visit with F City, she has formally retired from duty. She chose to maintain contact with all World Government affiliates, if needed."

Peter asked, "So, Michelle finally retired, huh?"

Steven replied, "Yeah. So, is Percival your commanding officer now?"

Kotoha said, "No. I am. He was offered to be leading agent in the FBI, but he turned it down."

Steven nodded, "That figures." He thought, "He's still under so much pain, over his past. Steven Cooke doesn't blame him…"

Kotoha arrived at the door and said, "He's inside. I'll knock, just to be safe."

She knocked on the door. Percival called "Yes?"

"Sir, it's Kotoha. The Gang has arrived."

"Send them in."

They entered the room, as Kotoha watched the door.

Percival said to them, as they entered, "Guys, good to see you. Kotoha isn't much, but she's serious about her job. You're just in time."

Scarlet sat down and said, "I'll be clear, Percival, what happened the other day was brutal. The Fort Rawls Jailbreak was simply the prelude to something evil. You know?"

Percival nodded, "Correct. However, we have no proof to explain further. We do know that the prison riot was all a set-up. Never mind about Mister. Radar confirms that he's long gone. But April, my daughter, agrees to the terms that he cannot go near her, her sisters, or The Gang, ever again. This second prisoner…"

He showed a file of Shion. They gasped, as Percival said, "This is also why you failed. This girl… She's also a Stand User, I believe. Shion Sonozaki-."

"NO!" Asahi cried, "That's her!"

Scarlet barked, "Sakurai, sit down!"

"I'm sorry… but Chazz, Yamabuki, and I ran into her, five years ago in Egypt!"

Percival nodded, "And rightfully so. Asahi Sakurai, is she a Stand User? And if YES, what do you know of it?"

Asahi remarked, "Shion Sonozaki is a Stand User. But not any Stand User we met."

Steven replied, "I think I know what she meant. She's one of Steven Nevins's Egyptian Gods."

Scarlet replied, "Mr. Nevins is currently locked away in Cairo Prison, following his defeat."

Peter stated, "And that his Egyptian Gods, all of them, were defeated, one-by-one. Sadly, a few died in battle. Only Sawako Yamanaka, Kyosuke Irie, Yuno Gasai, and Sonozaki were the survivors. But their Stands were out of commission, upon defeat. They were locked away in Prison Island, serving 20 years. Yuno suffered severe injuries, but is serving 30 years, thanks to her past records."

Percival stated, "Well, when Fort Rawls made room, Sonozaki was transferred to Fort Rawls. That, of course, led to the jailbreak, led by Harry Hooligan."

Scarlet said, "Do you know? Who set up the jailbreak? I know Hooligan didn't start it."

"By the looks of it, he didn't. Someone must've sent the message to Hooligan, during the breakout." He showed a note, written in blood, "This is what he sent to him."

Farra asked, "What did it say?"

He read the note:
"Harry Hooligan,
I want to help you find freedom and salvation. Leave this cesspool and I will help you achieve Heaven. Form a mob and destroy all you can, by any means."

He showed a small item in his cell, a small piece of a gold blade inside a shaving razor. "And this is what the messenger gave him. There's a small golden piece inside the blades of his razor."

Asahi gasped, "That's…"

Mizuki analyzed it and said, "Yes, it is. That's a piece of one of the arrows."

"Then… When he went for a shave, after the note he was given, he got his Stand." Asahi said.

Peter stated, "Correct. And don't forget… Shion Sonozaki is a Stand User, as well. Lest we forget, Spirits and Stands can attract one another. So, it's no coincidence that these two would meet."

Mundy replied, "So, we're looking at a Stand User that sent Harry the arrow?"

Scarlet said, "By the looks of it. So, just when we had this Stand business buried forever, it reemerged. I wish I knew what it was…"

"I think I can offer assistance." A woman announced. She stepped in, as she was the same woman with red hair.

"Eh?" Scarlet asked.

Percival said, "Oh, by the way, speaking of the mission, World Government agreed to join forces with outside help."

"Hey, I'm no outsider." The woman said, "I'm a secret agent."

Steven asked, "Who are you, lady? And are you Feral Beauty?"

"As if." The woman smiled, "I'm actually from MEA, the Ministry of Extraordinary Affairs. My name's Beretta."

Steven asked, "Beretta?"

Beretta stated, "And I am in need of your services. MEA heard about your escapades in Egypt, including the traitor, Steven Nevins."

Steven stated, "And the vampire named MIO." Farra added, "You don't know our track record. We fought androids, vampires, and serial killers."

Beretta nodded, "Of course, Farra Stevens."

"How'd you know my name?"

"MEA has your files on record." Beretta smirked, "I know all of you, the Superhero Rock Band. Steven Cooke, Asahi Sakurai, Farra Stevens, Peter Giese, Oscar Gooden, Mizuki Takase, Cassandra Martinez, and Scarlet Riley. I know you all, from the reports we got. And nice job on ending Otome Saotome, Agent Sakurai."

Asahi blushed, "Uh, thanks?" Cassandra asked, "I don't get it. If you knew about us, why keep it discreet?"

Beretta said, "Because I know a friend that can get the job done. Even so, what happened at Fort Rawls was no trap. From what I read, Shion Sonozaki has escaped jail, and is after one person. You, Miss Sakurai!"

Asahi whispered, "No… I was afraid of this…"

Mizuki stated, "It's alright, Asahi. I know it's about revenge, but Shion should've learned her lesson, by now. And her Stand was defeated, too."

Beretta nodded, "Maybe, maybe not… But I have ways to know… I believe you know of Yamabuki Suou, one of your allies in Japan."

Percival said, "Correct. Yamabuki recently had a mission in Italy, stopping a crime syndicate, and has returned from her successful mission."

Peter replied, "Steven and I were there. We left for F City, while Yamabuki was in Italy."

Asahi asked, "How is she? I haven't heard from her, lately."

Percival sighed, "Well, good news and bad news… Good news is that she's alright…"

Beretta remarked, "However, after learning more of the arrow's mystery, that's the bad news. She's without a Stand."

They all gasped, as Percival replied, "In Italy, she was able to grab the arrow from the leader of the mob syndicate, Alternativa. However, her Stand, Ninja Chariot, went berserk, and left her master. The Stand was destroyed, and Yamabuki's soul was transferred to a mechanical shell, just to save it. Her original body was still dead, but we preserved it to save her, since Yamabuki was important to us."

Asahi sobbed, "No…"

Farra asked, "Is… Suou's dead?"

Percival shook his head, "No. Her body is under stable condition, but her android body will be protected, until her original body is recovered. Even if Princeton does come to heal her corpse, we cannot take the chance. His Spirit Caller, Ojama Star, has the same powers as the legendary Josuke Higashikata… yet it has one flaw."

Asahi nodded, "It cannot bring the dead back to life. But then what of Yamabuki?"

Percival said, "That, I do not know. But we do know is that Yamabuki's alright. Anyways, we cannot worry about her. Let's talk about more of this matter."

Mundy said, "So, while Yamabuki was in Italy, the riot in Fort Rawls was beginning. Not only that, we learned that someone made the hooligan a Stand User, in secret. Sadly, he's dead. But there may be more, right?"

Beretta said, "That's correct. Yamabuki Suou did give me the paperwork of her time in Italy. The names she met were to remain anonymous… but there's one person that may be related to the Arrow, in relation to this mess. She goes by the name Haruhi Suzumiya." She continued, "From Yamabuki's report, she met the Stand User and fledgling mob boss in Italy. During a battle, Yamabuki called the police and authorities on Haruhi. But under Haruhi's rule, corruption ensued. And in one fell swoop, Yamabuki lost. From the reports she learned, six arrows were discovered in Egypt, and Haruhi kept one of them."

Cassandra said, "That would explain why the other arrows scattered across the globe."

Asahi explained, "Enyama Rumin had one arrow, the one that created MIO… Otome Saotome had another arrow, which awakened Lethal Queen, as her role in the Sketch Artist Killer… and Juvia Lockser's Acid Rain was made by the same arrow, which Sekai Saion-Ji used to create trouble. Sekai's Stand was created by it, too."

Mizuki responded, "And that led to our many missions that we won, by the skin of our teeth. I was never in action, because I'm not a Stand User."

Beretta said, "Good. But even so, Miss Takase, your cybernetics and your powers were unstable. The gem on your back was manifesting inside. Should MIO had not fallen, you wouldn't even be here, right now."

Mizuki said, "So, since we know that there were six arrows, they could possibly be the same arrows that were created, back in old times. The time of DIO."

Peter said, "Exactly. Asahi knew about the legend of the late Jotaro Kujo, which was relatable to the entire horror show we experienced."

Mundy added, "And what's worse, we were able to resolve all of the Joestar Lineage's past mistakes, but it never ends."

Beretta asked, "Well, I do not know much about fiction… but… I believe someone here knows why the Moji Mikisa was created." She stared at Asahi, "And hopefully, this will put all our answers to bed."

Scarlet asked, "Asahi Sakurai, do you know anything about this? And how did you know about the Joestars?"

Mizuki gasped, "Asahi?!"

Asahi gasped, "Huh? Wha-? What do you mean?"

Farra asked, "You're hiding something from us! Are you?"

Peter added, "She knows all about Jotaro Kujo, the arrows, and the past. I'm curious to know how she knew about it."

Steven said, "It's alright. We can help."

Asahi bowed her head and was about to speak. "Ya don't need to answer. It's not the right time, fam."

A woman with dark blue hair, done in pigtails, wearing a white shirt, a hat, and long green skirt. The Gang gasped, "YAMABUKI?"

Yamabuki winked, "Wassup, guys! It's been a while."

Mundy gasped, "Wait… She's not Yamabuki!"

Yamabuki barked, "Oh, come on! I had my hair done!"

Cassandra whispered, "Yamabuki… It's… It's you, isn't it?" She held her hand and whispered, "You're an android, like me."

Yamabuki nodded, "That's partially correct. My original body may have perished by now. But the moment my Stand, which became Requiem, was destroyed, my soul fell here. But my body's still on display in MEA custody, under supervision. Plus, I'm happy that ya're still standin', after-. Oh?"

Yamabuki saw Mizuki, as Mizuki was curious. She thought, "She's Yamabuki Suou. This is the first time I get to see her."

Yamabuki went closer to her and said, "Ya must be Mizuki. The one we saved back in Egypt." She held out her hand and smiled, "I'm glad we saved ya."

Mizuki nodded, "Likewise." They shook hands, as Yamabuki smiled. Mizuki thought, "I got a bad feeling about this…"

Yamabuki asked, "Yer back's alright, because of the gem on yer spinal area? I'm more worried about-."
CLASP!
"THESE!"

"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Mizuki shrieked, as Yamabuki clasped her hands onto Mizuki's giant breasts. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?"

Peter sighed, "Oh, brother… I should've warned Mizuki about Yamabuki."

Mundy gasped, "Whoa… Was she always this perverted?"

Farra sighed, "She almost groped me and Cassandra."

Cassandra blushed, "She did, once…" She held her chest and was embarrassed.

Asahi cried, "YAMABUKI, STOP! You don't need to-!"

Yamabuki laughed, "ARE YA KIDDIN'? These boobs are wonderful! Bigger than mine, but are a glory to enjoy! What bra size is it? G? H? Tell me! How many centimeters ya have grown those melons?"

"GRRRRRRRRR!"
KAPOW!
Mizuki landed a swift right to Yamabuki's face and roared, "GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF ME, YOU PERVERT!"

Yamabuki fell down, as Beretta giggled, "Same ol' Bookie."

Percival blushed, rubbing his eyes, "How embarrassing."

Mizuki breathed heavily, as Farra sighed, "We tried to warn you…"

Mizuki sobbed, "So humiliating! Why did you side with a boob-loving lesbian like her?"

Peter stated, "Calm down! This is how jovial she can get!"

Steven said to Yamabuki, as he helped her up, "You shouldn't have done that. Even so, you were amazed to see her, after all."

Yamabuki sighed, "Yeah, sorry about that… I got into a little nostalgia. I am sorry about that, Mizuki. Ya know, same ol' Bookie, same ol' habit."

"Stay the hell away from me!" Mizuki seethed. Peter huffed, "Be nice. She's our ally, after all."

Mizuki cried, "You take HER side?"

"Well, what can I say? Weren't for her, you'd be dead by now."

Mizuki huffed, flushed beet red in embarrassment, "Well, I wish I wasn't dead, but I didn't want to be saved by her."

Scarlet called, "Alright, that's enough. Just when Asahi was going to tell us something, this happened. Yamabuki Suou, curious about your appearance."

Yamabuki said, "Yes, I was just about to explain. It's a long story, ever since our hellish adventures in Egypt. Of course… I can safely say the same for June Nevins."

They gasped, as Yamabuki replied, "June Nevins also has the arrow… but she chose to keep it and not use it. She was the one that ended Haruhi Suzumiya's reign of terror. And yes, I was aware of the long story of Jotaro Kujo."

Asahi nodded, "Correct. But why is June involved?"

Steven asked, "She had a run-in with the arrow, too?"

Yamabuki said, "More than that. Though, it cost the lives of three of Alternativa's main agents. The famiglia grew fer justice, under June Nevins' guidance, followin' Haruhi's end. But she does not have a Stand. And this moment, it led me to believe that this may be a repeat performance. Only myself, Percival, Mundy, and Asa all have Stands in this room (at least, in the past tense). The rest, except for Cassandra and Mizuki, has a Spirit Caller. Cassandra's power is that of The Fool, yet her Spirit/Stand is transformation. Mizuki's however…"

Mizuki looked at her hand and whispered, "I have none, do I?"

"And that means… If chosen by the arrow, you gain powers. Though, by the tarot, we were given powers by chance. I, however, was struck by Steven Nevins' power, only to be jabbed by the Lust Core. It was how Ninja Chariot was awakened. However, Mount Fuji has no more Power Cores, and I cannot revive my Stand. But I know that Fort Rawls holds a secret… And it was one of the most horrible moments in the world."

Yamabuki approached her and said, "Mizuki Takase, because you don't have a Stand or Spirit, it doesn't make you weak. I know in our past, one of your friends died in battle. He was the one that knew about Steven Nevins. And when he died…"

Mizuki was upset, "Now, I see… Yamabuki… I know you are trying to help…" She glared, "But I can stand on my own."

Yamabuki nodded, "I know… But still, when the time comes… You will know. Yer Stand may manifest, soon enough, as ya were trying to maintain function. By my count, it should come, soon… For now, our goal is to nab Shion Sonozaki. I owe her a lot, after what she did."

Mizuki replied, "Hold on! This is the start of something evil. Is Shion Sonozaki the person we are to watch out for?"

Percival said, "No… But something much worse. In the meantime, MEA will side with AAW, for the time being. Yamabuki chose to side with The Gang, again, and more…"

Farra asked, "And more?"

Percival said, "It's about January. She offers to aid The Gang, as well, temporarily."

Mundy whispered, "January."

"I will contact you if any new news is available. Beretta and I will be back in HQ, observing the details."

Asahi asked, "One last thing. Yamabuki came with Beretta. Is there anything we should know?"

Yamabuki sighed and said, "Well, there's no use hidin' it. Everyone, I cannot divulge who or what I am, as of yet… but I happen to align myself with MEA, fer the time being. Ya could say that Bookie's got a new gig, as an android agent."

Asahi nodded, "Good. Glad you get to join our team, like old times."

Steven said, "With that said, we'll find Shion Sonozaki, soon enough."

Yamabuki smiled, "Thanks fer havin' me on board. I may need ya for a mission, once I get info."

The Gang took their leave, as Scarlet said, "You know, it's gonna be nice to have a little fun, once in a while. Just make sure that Shion is returned to her cell, for good."

She walked off, as Yamabuki whispered, "Good… I'm sorry I hid all this from ya."

Percival nodded, "Right. Even so, you cannot tell the truth. So, curious… Does Asahi know?"

Yamabuki nodded, "She does. She knows the truth… about the Joestar Bloodline… but even so, if what we learn is true, we may see another AU Mess-up."

Beretta nodded, "In other words, another Moji Mikisa?"

Percival stated, "Correct. Only this time, it may end our existence." He said to Yamabuki, "Yamabuki, you and January meet, tomorrow afternoon, in the AAW Building, at this address."

"I will, sir. But…" She paused and asked, "What about… my friends?"

Beretta said, "Carbine will inform you of this matter. For now, let's head off."

They left, as Percival groaned, "This is insane… Don't tell me we're going to have another Armageddon, like before?"

XXXXX

Meanwhile, outside the building, Mizuki was worried. She looked at herself and said, "I have a Stand? And it hasn't awakened? I'm just stunned by it…" She thought, "When Michelle's ESP Perk was dormant, she knew that she would be happy without it. And when Clifton Nevins died, she and Steven Nevins' psychic powers woke up. The same was said for Peter, Farra, and Asahi, when their powers were awakened. Mundy, on the other hand, knew about his powers, with ease. But then there's Cassandra… She can transform, but…"

She shook her head and growled, "Oh, what am I doing? It's either my cybernetics acting up, or Yamabuki squishing my boobs. God, she irritates me!"

She went to the van, as Peter asked, "You okay, babe?"

Mizuki sat by her husband and whispered, "I'm fine."

The van drove away, as Mizuki was still hurt inside.

That night, Mizuki was only in her panties with her long hair covering her huge breasts. She looked at her naked body, with chrome arms. She looked at herself in the mirror, and was worried. She looked at her left arm and whispered, "A Stand…"

She felt unhappy. During the battle with MIO, she was out of commission, dying from the Power Core inside her. She had 50 days to live, but on the final day, she lived, after MIO was destroyed.

"Steven has powerful punches… Peter has dark powers… Farra & Cassandra use fire… Asahi has a Stand… Scarlet can bend and manipulate… Mundy can fire with precision… But what about me? Am I doomed to be normal? I have a robotic personality… and metal arms. I'm not that unique like them…"

Mizuki's eyes started to swell in tears. "Oh, god… What am I?" She held herself and sobbed. She was crying, holding herself, and dropping to her knees. "Oh, god, what am I? What am I?"

Peter arrived, as he called, "Miz? You okay?"

He held Mizuki, as she was crying. She hugged him and sniffled, "Peter… Just who am I? What am I?"

He petted her head and whispered, "Oh, gimme a fucking break…" He said, "This is because of what Yamabuki said?"

She nodded, as she whispered, "I… I know it's not your fault… but…" She beeped, "Emotional circuits at limit… Shutting down…" She collapsed and Peter caught her limp body. Peter groaned, "Oh, for…"

Farra saw him, and then asked, "What was all that crying-?" She paused, as Peter said, "Before you ask, she was like this when I got here. And her emotions deactivated her."

Farra glared, "Uh-huh… Jerk." She walked off, as Peter growled, "Same to you, bitch!" He helped Mizuki up and replied, "I'm sorry, Mizuki. But I guess we'll leave this discussion another time." Mizuki suddenly woke up and moaned, "Mmm… Peter?"

"You said something to me, before you fainted."

Mizuki blushed and moaned, "Yeah… I'm sorry." She then glared, "Could you let go of me? Couldn't you wait until we're in bed?"

He helped her up and said, "Sorry. You need time alone? I'll sleep by the couch."

"Thanks, Peter. Goodnight." She said, as Peter left to the living room. Mizuki then responded, "I'm sorry, Peter…" She walked off, heading for bed.

The next day, Yamabuki arrived at the main entrance, only to run into January, wearing her uniform, and with a summer hat and shades. They stared down at each other.

They said in unison, "Who the hell are you?"

To be continued…