At AAW HQ, Mizuki was reading the report from Yamabuki, concerning June Nevins.

"June and her sister, along with Emily Maynard & Tanukichi Okuma, were in Italy, assisting Alternativa, a crime organization run by Haruhi Suzumiya."

See Part 5 for more.

"After branding the team traitors, June & her friends went on the lam, when in reality, they wanted to unearth Haruhi's true face, as she chose to remain anonymous. Members included Kana Koumoto (deceased), Tomomi Hetada (deceased), Hijiri Yajima, & Man Motoyama (deceased), once young girls, only to end up in the mafia, after despair. And from Yamabuki's report, June was able to defeat the evil woman… though, she must've missed what happened."

The Gang had no idea what happened that day, when June Nevins defeated Haruhi Suzumiya, using her psychic powers and the arrow.

Mizuki put the files down, "Since then, June Nevins chose to stay in Alternativa, while the rest returned home. I say that's a bold move, but how will Heather hear this?"

"DUDE, GET OFF! My boobs are fine, thank ya!"

"Oh? I hope I built some good breasts!"

Mizuki sighed, "Of course… I got worries of my own."

Yamabuki & January arrived, as they were glaring and bitching at each other.

"Agent for MEA, huh? I used to be in the Criminal Guild!"

"Yeah? Well, Farra did a nice job reformin' ya wind-up dolls!"

"HOW DARE YOU?"

Mizuki yelled, "BREAK IT UP!" She asked, "January, what happened?"

January said, "She asked me about my bra size, but she called me miniscule! At least her D-Cups are saggy!"

Yamabuki roared, "UNTRUE! My boobs are fine!"

"HEY-HEY!" Mizuki yelled, "Zip it! You're guests in our building, so be courteous… even you, January. I don't want you to blow up the place."

January bowed, "Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry." She pranced off, as Mizuki said to Yamabuki, "As for you…"

"Relax, business before pleasure. And I'm sorry I groped those giant melons. I didn't know you were that sensitive."

"So, they are. They're bigger than your B-Cups. And yes… You're a B."

Mizuki walked off, as Yamabuki blushed heavily, and growled, "That's how I am… Why can't I grow more inches?"

Episode 2 - Chapter 2: Trouble in NYC!
The Gang's Problem in January!

January was being weighed, as Farra wrote it down, "Hmm, light on your feet, and weigh 400lbs. Must be how we grew, when trying to help you girls up."

"Of course, Mother." January said.

"By the way, you and Yamabuki had a fight, on the way. What happened?"

January blushed and pouted, "She started it. This idiot insulted my chest, saying I should have bigger boobs… but that belongs to July."

"Oh, yeah. She is playful and perverted. But don't worry. She's friendly."

"Friendly?! After the way she called me… *shudder* Flat…" January bowed, "Uh, no offense, Mother."

Farra was annoyed, holding her own chest, "Why would I be offensive?" She said, "Anyways, you're only here to help out finding Shion Sonozaki, one of the prisoners that escaped Fort Rawls, last week. Yamabuki works for MEA, an organization that co-signs with the Strike Force. You ever met Beretta?"

"No… But I have met Miss Carbine."

"Carbine?"

"She goes by the name Kiki Osakabe. She's an android researcher, and she has four different robots with her. She's intelligent, but not compared to Master Neilsen OR Miss Mizuki."

"I see… I'll ask Suou about it. Anyways, we need you to help us with the Shion matter." She paused and asked, "Also, you're only volunteering, because of Mundy. Correct?"

January bowed her head and nodded, "Yes."

"I see. Then what you did… That was heroic of you."

"Thank you… Oscar was a nice guy, but I cannot bear to say it to his face how I feel. I know he's got a girlfriend, but… But he…"

"I don't want to know. But I get your direction." Farra stated, as she sat up, "January, what happened in the past cannot change anything. And as much as we could, we're hoping to rebuild you a new September. Nielsen may have saved a portion of her data, except…"

"A NEW Sep?" January gasped. She growled, "Then what? She would die, like how Mister did it to her?"

"I know… And also, about Mister…" Farra bowed her head and approached her. She hugged her and whispered, "You were right. I should've never bar you from going after him. I get the gist of his backstory, but let's not forget YOU were evil, before we met."

"And if we didn't, then what? I rust away, right?"

"Probably." Farra said to her, "Now, listen… I'm going to make my report. You make yourself at home here. And don't worry if you feel homesick, away from your sisters."

"I am never homesick, Mother." She left the room. She paused and whispered, "Mother… Thanks for understanding how I… no… WE felt about Mister. And I'm sorry everything was a mess."

"Oh, that's alright. Escaped convicts are on our radar, but yeah… One day you'll meet him again. But death isn't the answer."

January nodded and walked off. Farra sighed, as she stated, "Seriously, how are you going to find a Coyote in space?"

XXXXX

January was sitting in her desk, as she was staring at Mundy, who was sharpening his machete. She blushed, "Oscar…" She giggled, as she was enjoyed by his presence.

Steven said to her, "You're not gonna get it. He's taken."

"I know…" she huffed, "But I want to see him, badly."

"You're in love with him, are you?"

"Yes…"

"Don't go all the way, Jan." He said, "Steven Cooke had his heart broken, twice. I won't be broken, a third time."

January said, "I heard. I'm sorry about what happened, all these years ago."

"It's fine." he walked away, after that.

Yamabuki spoke with Scarlet, in her office, as she said, "Miss Riley, I'll come to the point. MEA offers yer services, fer a special task. Ya see… I want to address this to the others."

"Be my guest. However, I'm curious to know where your authorities lie."

"Of course. Not only are we after Shion, but also there are two people that I'm after."

"Who's that?"

"Two allies of mine. And one more fer good measure. That person I'm looking fer… is a Stand User, as well!"

Scarlet was curious, but then huffed, "So?"

"Come on! Give me a chance to lead! I have been in battle!"

"And yet Cassandroid made a friend out of you." Scarlet snorted, "Look… This evening, we will address your MEA Task. However, I have shit to do." She held up her purse and replied, "I'm going back to North Carolina. You want to address this matter, go ahead."

"Wait!" Yamabuki halted her, "Curious to know. What will ya accomplish in North Carolina?"

Scarlet went silent and whispered, "It's none of your concern… but it's personal. I'll return in a week. Make sure Sonozaki is behind bars… or dead… I don't care."

She called to the rest of The Gang, "Listen up! I'm leaving on a personal assignment. Suou is in charge. I will return in a week." She exited, as Yamabuki was in charge. She said, "Well, since I'm in charge now, I have a mission fer all of ya. However, we do not start, until tomorrow. You girls take the day off."

Mundy asked, "Uh… What about us? Don't we men get to take the day off?"

Yamabuki replied, "You men will assist me in the briefing. I am aware of yer duty fer nabbing Shion Sonozaki, but the mission I have requires all of ya. We girls need a break."

Mizuki responded, "Well, I have no problem with it."

Asahi nodded, "Fine by me."

Farra added, "We are short-staffed in the women's ranks. I suppose the rest of the night off sounds right."

January asked, "Don't I get a break, too?"

Yamabuki replied, "Well, fer one thing… One of ya will take Blondie, over here. She's a biter."

Farra said, "She's my daughter, Suou. I'll handle her."

Mizuki said, "I'll go with you. Asa, you and Cassandra go on ahead."

Cassandra said, "Say, Asahi, would you like to visit my store, while we wait? We have so much catching up to do."

Asahi replied, "Sorry. But I have to take a private session, near town. It's hard to explain… but I'll be late."

She walked off, as Cassandra sighed, "I'm the only one without any plans."

January asked, "Say, Cassie, you want to come with?"

Cassandra beams in smiles. The girls and January (sans Asahi) left to hang out, while the boys stayed with Yamabuki.

XXXXX

The girls walked down the streets of New York, as Mizuki said, "Boy, it sure feels good to stretch my legs, after hours of work."

Farra smiled, "You said it, chica!"

January said, "So, what do you do for fun? Do you enjoy shooting down dead rats, or maybe scumbag criminals?"

Farra stated, "Not really, January. You see, the girls and I don't usually hang out, a lot… but we all party like it's offseason."

January said, "Basically, you girls love to party?"

Cassandra answered, "Well, this is my first time, outside of office, and outside of work."

Farra stated, "Hey, you know what you need, January? You need to get yourself buzzed, just for the hell of it! I know it's wrong for a mother, but… Who's up for beer?"

They cheered, but January paused, "Uhhh… Yay?"

Cassandra said, "Well, I guess a stiff drink will help, but… How shall we drink together, and where?"

Mizuki stated, "Well, the bar we used to go to closed down, via rats… And then there's the one near 43rd, which got in trouble with the law." She saw a flier and said, "What's this? Hane City…"

Mizuki read the pamphlet and whispered, "Kajou?" She said, "Hey, guys. Get this, in Hane City!"

"Hane City?" Cassandra asked.

Mizuki said, "Grand Opening - Club Lettuce Leaf. FREE beer (for only the first round), hottest guys in the block, and VIP customaries."

Farra asked, "Lettuce Leaf?"

Mizuki said, "It's the same address as Club Tundra Snow… Did Okuma really sell the place?"

Cassandra asked, "Who?"

They paused and said, "Uhh… Nothing…"

Cassandra said, "Well, I'm excited to see a place with guys on the dance floor. Is it a bar with waiters?"

Farra and Mizuki shivered, "Uhh…" They giggled.

XXXXX

Farra, Mizuki, Cassandra, and January arrived at the building, Club Lettuce Leaf. Cassandra was shocked, as she saw the posters of men stripping. She cried, "A STRIP CLUB?!"

January huffed, "Mother, you have poor style of choice for a place to drink."

"Oh, who cares? We got a full night to ourselves, and the first drink's free. We're going all-out, tonight, ladies!" Farra smirked.

Cassandra smiled, "I'm only here for the guys on display, but having to see them go sway hips on me makes me enticing."

The Gang Girls cheered on, "OOHHHHH, YEAH! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!" They ran to the entrance, as January sighed in regret, "I wonder if it's too late to self-destruct…" She smiled, "But still… Mother never told me about this place. Father said that this is where The Gang changed, for the better. I wish I knew why."

XXXXX

The girls were having a seat, drinking their beer, and enjoying the party. There were women stripping for the men in the main stage, while a couple strong men were dancing for the ladies. It was a Unisex Strip Club.

"This club has everything…" Cassandra blushed, "Amazing…"

January remarked, "Yeah. I don't get why the strippers are androids…"

Farra said, "Not all of them. The bartender says that the men are professional studly strippers. Like something out of a Yaoi Manga."

Mizuki huffed, "No way… So much beef really jumbles my circuits into a heated mess." She beeped "Endorphins at 85% rising…"

Cassandra smiled, "I'm with you! This is awesome! Who ever thought this used to be a fembot bordello?"

"Hey, ladies." A woman in red hair walked to the girls, wearing a pink and white bikini, "You girls up for a party tonight, or are we going for some spanking?" She slapped her butt and winked.

Farra said, "uh, n-no, thanks… We're just having fun."

Cassandra smiled, "Here's mud in your eye!" She gulped down another beer and called, "TWO MORE, POR FAVOR!" Mizuki laughed, "Yeaaaaaaaah! Now we're talking! CYBORG SWILLING!"

They cheered, "WOOOOOOOOOOOO!" January put her beer down and sighed, "Mother… I don't like this place."

Farra replied, "It's alright. We can go outside." She said to the robot, "Excuse me, Miss? Do you know who owns this place? I was thinking the boss knows about January's… uh…"

"Oh, no need. This lady's a cutie. How about a free lap dance, on me, sugar?" She winked.

Farra asked, "One question… You into women?"

"Of course. We don't discriminate. We're the first-ever LGBT Strip Club this side of Hane City, since the new owners took over this place."

"New owners? Who?"

The woman left, as she beeped, "Sorry, but I have to go on stage. Later, bater!"

Farra thought, "That voice sounded familiar… but it takes me back." She was upset, "I forgot this belongs to Ayame Kajou… and then Tanukichi Okuma. I suppose if I have time, I should ask him."

Farra walked to the office, as January cried, "W-Wait! Mother?!"

Mizuki laughed, "You got a 20 on me? I can shoot fewer shots than your Android Fool!"

Cassandra barked, "You're on, Cyborg Bimbo!"

They were completely losing it. They ordered the shots, and began to stare down.

Farra met with a huge man in black and said, "Sir, I'm Farra Stevens. I happen to know the owner. I was wondering if I could visit him."

The man huffed, "Him? Nah, no one sees her, without permission OR entry. And you're not an entry."

Farra asked, "Excuse me?!" January stated, "Wait… Sir, who owns the place? I'm curious… because my mother here is a detective, and wants-."

"I don't care who or what you are, blondie! You two are not entering the backstage area, before you meet the owner! She says that she is not to be disturbed, during opening hours."

January seethed, "Oh, yeah?" Farra stopped, "Okay, okay! Where's Tanukichi Okuma? Did he sell this place?"

"Who?"

Farra huffed, "Never mind." She and January walked off, as Farra said, "Well, we're not asking questions here."

January moaned, "It's fine. I wanna go home…" She sobbed, "At least on my day off, I can sob in peace."

Farra said, "You feel homesick?"

"Yeah… Every time I see women as strippers, showing off skin… it reminds me of-. JULY?"

July was strutting her stuff, wearing a black and red outfit. July giggled, as she was laughing with her customers. January growled, "WHY? WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE?"

Farra huffed, "That's what I like to know! Excuse me!" She stepped out and went for a phone call. July waved, "Hey, it's January!" The boys hoot at her, as January blushed, "Y-yeah, whatever… July, what the hell are you-?"

July smiled, "I work here. Even before Strike Force, we have to make ends meet. Not to mention these guys fondle at my cleavage, wearing masks. We gotta limit the customer rate."

"NOT THAT! Why are you working at this lesbian strip joint?!"

"I told you. I work here. And it's both Straight and Gay, because the owner made it so."

"Who owned you?"

"A beautiful android named Nanao Kashima."

"Ohhhhh, is that who she is?" January smirked, "Well, I'd love to stay and chat with you, but… Wait'll I tell April and Mother about you, July."

She marched off, as July giggled, "Oh, she's always that crabby. Now, second round?" They cheered, as July shifted her hips around.

Farra tried to call, but no answer. January asked, "Excuse me… Mother? July told me who owns the Strip Club." She explained to her, and Farra whispered, "Kashima? Hmm… That name rings a bell. Pardon."

She returned to the bouncer and said, "One of your employees told me about the owner's name. Don't fire her. She just slipped."

He said, "Oh, right… You're referring to the founder of Lettuce Leaf? Yeah, she's not to see you, ever. On the grounds that she's busy."

"Busy with what?"

"Hey. You have your ways. I have mine. Now beat it, before I throw your ass out."

Farra snarled, "Asshole… FINE!" She walked off, as she said to January, "We'll enjoy ourselves, for now. Worry about all this personal mess, later."

January said, "I see. Any luck entering?"

"I wish… But the name Kashima somehow rings a bell. I'll ask Yamabuki, later."

They stopped, as Cassandra and Mizuki were drinking shots, and were completely wasted. Mizuki slurred, "Y-Y-You're… You're no… mannequin… because you're huge… like a tall tree… A tall Spanish tree…"

Cassandra snarled, "Shu-! Shut up! You don't talk to me, Miss Briggs! Robot goes drunnnnnnn… BEEP! Robot goes heavy… You got the package to be a sex shop mannequin… In a dark-. HUP! Dark… bedroom…"

"I bet basketball players masturbate to your slender legs…"

"Your boobs are like cannonballs… 100 centimeter… more like…"

Cassandra collapsed and slurred, "Waiter… give… Give me more…"

Mizuki beeped, "Shutting down… Too much… to… ddrrrrrrrrrrrrr…"

Mizuki collapsed, as well, as her body was limp and dead. Farra sighed in disdain, "Well, that party died…"

January sighed, "Mother, can't we go to a safer place?"

Farra nodded, "You're right. Grab Cassie. I'll take Mizuki."

"Yes, Mother."

They dragged the girls off, as Farra called, "Send me the bill!"

XXXXX

Mizuki woke up and was drinking cider. Cassandra was dizzy, as she moaned, "Whose idea was it… to go and party? My head hurts…"

Farra remarked, "Congrats, Cassie. You got your first instant hangover."

Mizuki moaned, "I don't feel… System error… so… Error… good… System error… Does not respond… Errrrrrrrrrr… Error." Mizuki & Cassandra had too much, while having a party. Farra said to her, "Well, if you're up-and-about, you girls look up a Nanao Kashima."

Mizuki asked, "Who?"

January said, "July said that she runs the place now."

Cassandra moaned, "Kashima… Kashima…" She paused, and then nodded, "OH! Was she a girl with green hair?"

They asked, "Huh?"

"I remembered one time, about a year ago, this green-haired gynoid came to Casa de Munecas, and bought herself some clothes."

Farra nodded, "Now that you mention it, yeah. She was with June, Beth, and Emily… but… Hmm… Why would they hang with an android?"

"I don't know… But she came here for new clothes, because her creator was thinking of new clothes, aside from a ninja outfit."

January asked, "Was she programmed for ninjutsu?"

Cassandra said, "She… never-." She puked offscreen, and then groaned, "I don't know… Oh, god… I'll never drink again…"

Farra nodded and said, "It's alright. Anyways, does this Nanao come here, often?"

"To our store? I think once or twice, every month. She does come in green hair, wearing a white outfit."

January said, "Perhaps we should meet her, if she knows her creator. Nanao Kashima is an android, correct? So, why not learn about who created her?"

Mizuki beeped, "Im… possibl… ble… For all we know… she could… be Shi-. Shi-. System failure…" she was malfunctioning, as the liquor inside her was rushing into her. Farra stated, "Alright, Miz, you need to rest. January, you take Mizuki home. Cassie and I will head back to HQ. She needs to learn about this Nanao girl."

Cassandra moaned, "No, that's alright… We promised to return, tomorrow morning. Let's wrap it up."

Mizuki beeped, "System reboot… Loading… Maintenance required…"

Farra nodded, "You're right. We better leave. January, you take the keys…" she threw her keys to January and said, "You're driving, babe!"

January said, "Uh, we took a bus to the club."

Farra paused and moaned, "Oh, shiiiiiiiiii…" She snickered and laughed. January sighed and moaned, "They're gone." Farra and Cassandra laughed, as Mizuki moaned, "Malga Voyeur Cumblum Fetai…"

January groaned, as she took Farra's cell phone, "Hello, Father? Mother's at it again."

She called Percival, hopefully for a drive home, after a long day of partying. Except…

"Huh? No reception?" Her cellphone was showing static. January whispered, "What the hell is this?"

Mizuki suddenly collapsed, as Farra & Cassandra couldn't stop laughing, while inebriated. January was confused. She whispered, "Mother and her friends. What happened to them?"

"I should've figured that the ale I gave you would lead you to trouble… and so far, it works. Those three are so drunk…"

It was the female stripper from earlier. She appeared from the shadows and said, "I see that you didn't drink it, did you?"

"I'm… not a light drinker." January said, "But what the hell happened? You're the stripper from before, and yet…" She was shocked, "Oh, my god… It was you, wasn't it?"

"Of course. The cyborg is already dead. Those two are on their way… I slipped a little Instant Drunk serum into them. They'll be dead drunk, come morning… Imagine, you four coming all the way to meet an untimely end."

"YOU BITCH!" January yelled, as she held up her machineguns, "Who the fuck are you? And what have you done to my friends?"

The stripper smirked, "You're awfully angry, January Marciano. I should've known that the Criminal Guild would fold, only for you to protect one of your own. But even a trigger happy gynoid cannot best a mechanized marvel, like me…" She removed her red hair, showing brown hair, with a smile on her face. Her body was the same, only her breasts were big. And she was wearing a white uniform.

"And so far, an early success." She grinned, "Soon, they will be dead drunk, thanks to my work."

"Huh? Wait… You're…"

She introduced herself, "Yes. I am one of the Big Four of the Gaoka. I am Yuuri Wakasa. I'm the leader of the Gaoka Clan. And yes, we're your enemies, The Gang."

"Huh? Enemies?!"

Yuuri giggled, "Okay, time to kill them. This stripper job was all a farce. Besides, I am not a robot. I just wanted to kill them."

January growled, "You…"

She stared down at Yuuri and said, "You monster. What did you do to my friends? And my mother?"

"You mean her? Well… Drugged them with enough powerful toxins that can even put a bull to sleep."

"You… YOU WHAT?"

"But I'm surprised that an android like you cannot touch my Miki Finn."

"Bitch… I'LL KILL YOU!"

She aimed, as Yuuri smiled, "Aw, too bad. You cannot stop me, because…" She raised her hands high and cheered, "I'm already getting you on my radar!" A figure emerged from behind her, and January was clasped on, by the neck. She screamed, "AAAAAAAAAGH! LEMME GO! WHAT'S GOING ON?"

Yuuri chuckled, "Aw, that's too bad. So much for the help of the android, over The Gang. But take a wild guess of what I can do."

She held up a ladle and said, "Alright… You're on, my dear." The figure was wearing a white uniform and a green skirt and ascot. January whispered, "What is she talking about?" The figure threw her down, and January was in pain.

Yuuri smiled, "Won't be long now… These girls are already coated with enough toxins to fall asleep… permanently. As do you, January Marciano." She smiled calmly and said, "Morning Death. I named it myself, to know that you won't live to see the morning."

Morning Death (aka Dawn of the Dead).

"By the way… I overheard that you wanted Shion Sonozaki, so she hired us to take care of you guys." Yuuri smirked, as Morning Death grabbed January's hair. "Now… Time to meet your end, too, android. Shion gave me the orders, and I am the leader of my own faction. I cannot wait to see the look on your face, when you become a part of death. Give in to the Taste."

Yuuri's Morning Death is invisible to January's eyes. That's because… Morning Death is a Stand.

"Why can't I see it?" January moaned, "You're… I don't get it… You-. You're a-."

"A Stand User!" Farra emerged, as she was still drunk, "I should've guessed."

Yuuri gasped, "Well, I see you can see well."

"M-Mother? You know what it is?" January groaned.

Farra shot fire into the Stand and roared, "LAY OFF MY DAUGHTER!" Yuuri let go and stepped back. She growled, "I guess you can take your liquor, unlike the gynoids."

"That's because I drink responsibly. So, an android stripper with big titties was a disguise. You're really Shion Sonozaki's hired goon."

"I wouldn't call hired goon… but…"

Farra's aura boomed, as she said, "January, get Cassie and Mizuki out of here."

"Not so fast!" Yuuri called, "Even if you try to escape, Morning Death already has them drunk… By tomorrow morning, the only thing you'll wake up to… is your own corpse."

Farra growled, "We have no time… At least wake them up!"

Yuuri chuckled, "Why would I do that?"

Morning Death growled, as Farra seethed, "Oh, you cunt… You asked for it! SUNNY PHOENIX!"

Yuuri gasped, "Huh? You're a Stand User, too?"

Sunny Phoenix stared down, as Farra said, "I may be drunk, but my Spirit Caller will barbecue your deadly poison! Not the first time, but you fucked up, bitch!"

Yuuri cheered, "GO, Morning Death!" The Stand went after Farra, as she hollered, "GAME ON, YOU BITCH!"

It's a race against time, as Farra has until morning to stop Yuuri and Morning Death… or she dies.

To be continued…