In a local high school, empty and abandoned, Yuuri and Kurumi were working in the garden. Kurumi was lost in thought, as the wind started to blow. She walked to the railing and was feeling sad. As the wind blew, there was a small cross made of wood, with a ribbon wrapped around it.

"It feels empty…" Yuuri said, "I wonder how long it can be…"

Outside the school, random students were walking around the field.

That afternoon, Peter and Asahi head out for a walk in New York. Asahi felt restless, but she agreed that she needed a break.

"So, what happened last night?" He asked.

"Well, it's about the faction… AAW says that they are going to go under new management, after our accomplishments. Plus, there are no details, but…"

"I see."

"The good news is that The Gang will be labeled as Freelance, once we hear any new details." She said, "Sadly… I'm not sure what it means… Ever since we all met, we have been like a team… and we were all friends."

"Yeah? How so?"

Asahi held herself and said, "When I first met you, you were very quirky and funny… but then I had trouble of my own, and I wound up joining you, because of that. Then, all my friends before you started leaving me, one by one… and then Chazz came to my life. Now all of a sudden, it's like we're resetting ourselves back to square one. You had that problem, Peter?"

"Not really…" he said, "I almost lost my wife, during the battle. But… It almost feels like this was all a dream, only for everything to fall apart. Before I joined, I was normal. Then I had everything in my hands, including darkness and chaos. But there are limits, the way things are going now."

"That's true. You just hate it when the world goes into turmoil and despair."

"Yeah, that's right. I just wish nothing else happens that is horrifying. You know?"

"Yeah."

They continued walking, as Kurumi was watching on, wearing her white and green uniform and knee pads. She held her shovel and said, "Right. There she is. Asahi Sakurai. And the giant man is Peter Giese, the man that ended Lord MIO." She then prepared, "I have to strike, before they find out…"

She prepared, as a tall woman with blue hair was walking towards Kurumi. She called out, "Pardon me."

Kurumi gasped, "Wha-? Who the hell are you?"

She was wearing a white jacket and pants, with a top on. She said, "Hey, you like ninjas? I am a fan of ninjas, especially my favorite ninja manga."

Kurumi was stunned, as she whispered, "Uhh, I'm kinda busy. Excuse me."

She dashed off, as the woman called, "WAIT!" She paused and said, "Meh… Oh, well." She sensed a disturbance and gasped, "OH! This is bad… Well, I'm ready!" She zipped off.

Episode 3 - Chapter 1: The Grave and Four Weeks!
The Target is… Asahi?!

Kurumi continued running, armed with her shovel, trying to find Peter & Asahi. "That stupid woman… Just when I was about to strike, she interfered! And she let my quarry walk off." She viewed them and said, "Right… Now's my chance."

She stepped out, but tripped to the ground. Peter and Asahi stopped, as they saw Kurumi. Kurumi gasped, as she stepped back, hiding her shovel, "Uhh… Don't mind me!"

She slinked off, as Peter said, "Hey!" She stopped, "Be careful with that shovel. It's not a toy."

Kurumi thought, "It's my weapon of choice, dammit."

Peter nodded to her, "Right. Watch yourself. The place has danger going on. Be careful."

They walked off, as he whispered to Asahi, "It's her… one of the Gaoka Clan that Cassandra told us."

Asahi replied, "Yeah. Best we ignore her… We have bigger worries."

Kurumi moaned, "And they're ignoring me…" She armed herself with the shovel and whispered, "I'll wait until the time's right. I wonder how Miki's doing."

XXXXX

January was with Mundy and Mizuki. Steven, Farra, & Cassandra chose to stay behind in HQ, in case anything comes up.

"So, where is your girlfriend, Oscar?" January asked.

Mundy said, "Well… I am not sure. She mentions going back to North Carolina…"

"You don't think it's Matt Hardy? He's from North Carolina." Mizuki said.

Mundy replied, "You got that right."

January asked, "What is her deal? Scarlet Riley is not a fan of a wrestler?"

Mundy said, "January, love… You should know about Scarlet… She has a perma-grudge on Matt Hardy, ever since East Townsend. He's the reason why she has powers… and later becomes Broken High Priestess. She got closure, but…"

Mizuki continued, "Exactly. Scarlet wanted to end Matt Hardy, himself. His Broken Self was the one that made her this way… and she blames him for everything, including what happened in Imperial Lobby, years ago. It changed all of us… but Scarlet wasn't satisfied."

Mundy said, "So, secretly, she vows to destroy Matt Hardy, no matter what form he made. But when she saw the magazine, she finally snapped inside. She may look calm, but she wanted to end this matter… That's why Scarlet left."

January said, "If you came, then why did you leave Fort Rawls?"

"We had our own mission…" Mundy said, "But Scarlet's personal grudges are nothing we can do."

Mizuki said, "He's right, January. Scarlet won't stop… until she sees him."

January said in regret, "I'm sorry…" She bowed her head and sniffled. "I guess I'm too careless for my own good."

Mundy asked, "You seem upset, love…"

"Ever since that mission, I was excited to see Mister again… Now I learn that he left, and April refused to let me go after him. I tried my best… and even on your side, I can't forget him."

"What happened? Is it about your sisters? 12 Sisters, and you're one short, mate."

"You guessed, huh?"

"I'm sorry, love. You lost a sister… Did you? I wish I knew which month she is…"

Mizuki replied, "September." She explained, "She was killed by Mister, not too long ago. January has held a permanent grudge on him, since… And Farra and Percival didn't want this to stand. They forbade the Sisters to find and kill Mister… Well, until we learned the truth. Mister was arrested for a crime he committed wrongly, but harboring guns in an indoor place is not allowed. So, it was just… yet he was a bit miffed that he planned the escape. Even so, wherever Mister is now, I hope you get revenge on him… Only he doesn't die. He stays alive."

January nodded, "Yeah… But it's like I wanted Neilsen to rebuild September. But it's impossible."

Mizuki replied, "If she has memories saved, she can be rebuilt… Well, she was eviscerated into nothing… so, I guess that failed."

January sobbed, "I never got to say goodbye to her… Sep…"

Mundy smiled, "It's alright, love. It's not your fault. We lost someone special, back then. September was special to you, but Rook was better than that. Sure, he'd ask you for your panties, but still… He's a guy that makes us happy."

January said, "What does that have to do with Sep and me?"

Mundy said, "You're still alive. That's what matters. September wanted you to live… even if you are of different race, gender, or species. September was special to you… and your sisters…"

Mizuki sighed, "Well, we didn't mention Madame Marciano, their mother. She's rotten to the core."

January said, "Untrue! Mother still loved us, before Farra Stevens came to my life… and found a purpose for all of us. Now… I know what it felt like to enjoy a mother that still cared for us. I'll admit, Madame Marciano was evil, she used to side with Mister, before she killed Bruce… but I don't care. She gave us the same love as did Farra and Percival. What happened with September was horrible… but with Mother was even worse. It broke my heart…"

Mizuki smiled, "And that's when Percival saved all of you. I think you needed a fresh start."

Mundy added, "Now, you got a job in Strike Force, you made a friend in Cassandra, and you got over your issues with Mister." He stated, holding her shoulder, "But if we ever see him again, you leave it to us. We care for you, more than what Marciano has done. We're not heartless… We're reckless, yes… but we're kindhearted. Even for robots like you."

Mizuki stated, "He's right. You're not alone. You, April, May, and the rest. You have us."

January smiled and sniffled, "Thank you…" She hugged Mundy and wept, "Thank you so much…"

Mundy groaned, "Uhhh… I think she's squeezing me…"

January blushed, "No, lemme embrace you, for the moment… Oscar, Miss Mizuki… You guys make me feel in bliss…"

"Bliss? That's ridiculous." A voice called.

Mundy pushed January off, and he growled, "Persistent buggers!" Mizuki growled, "Target spotted. Beginning mission." January prepared, as she said, "Anything in radar?"

Mizuki glared, "It's her…"

A girl with blonde hair was waiting. Mizuki started to growl, "That's the Stand User for Four Weeks."

It was Miki. She said, "You actually cared for a former criminal… That's pathetic. But still, I have orders to kill you…"

Mizuki called, "You're one of the four clan members! I remember you!"

Miki said, "Indeed. Along with Yuuri Wakasa, I'm one of the members of the Gaoka Four. I am Miki Naoki. I remember you, Cyborg. But this guy… Oscar Gooden of Interpol… correct?"

Mundy said, armed with his rifle, "Correct. We know all about your mates, the Gaoka Clan. How did you even know about us?"

January said, "Yuuri said that she knew us, when we fought the Anubis Sword. Might I ask where you saw us, the same Anubis Sword?"

Miki replied, "No. We were in separate areas of Cairo. I actually knew you from Sawako Yamanaka. I was a maid in the café, and I witnessed the drama between Osiris and Chazz Princeton… And yes, I was aware that you were bluffing Sawako. You never cheated… and Sawako blamed him for cheating…"

Mizuki asked, "Cheating? What was he doing?"

Miki said, "Poker. And he played her like a fool. He even bet ALL of The Gang's souls, except for Steven Cooke. In fact, the moment he won was when he bet your soul, Cyborg."

Mizuki gasped, "Wha-? WHY? Why would he do that?"

Mundy said, "Calm down. Princeton did face Sawako, and won… She actually folded, before she even called her cards. She had Four Kings, and his hand was a Jack high. But his intimidation proved useful. Sawako is serving time in Prison Island, yet he's taken refuge in the Asylum. Her loss to Chazz Princeton somehow made her batty."

"Over one hand? Strange…" Mizuki said, "Well, if I ever meet Chazz again, I should thank him for the trouble. But we're sort of busy here." She called out, "And if you decide to step up and face us, go right ahead. Unless of course you want the same fate as your leader."

They prepared to fight, as Mundy said, "January, stay back. We got this."

January stepped back, as Miki growled, "You are such idiots. You may have survived Lord MIO, and even Ri-san… But you will pay for this."

Mundy said, "Come at me, mate. You have me to worry about, not Mizuki." She gasped, "Huh? Why can't I fight?" He said, "You had issues with one of them. I'll lead the way on this one. You provide backup."

Mizuki nodded and said, "Right. I'll protect January." January barked, "I DON'T NEED PROTECTION! I CAN FIGHT, TOO!" Mizuki barked, "DO YOU EVEN HAVE A STAND?"

Mundy and Miki started down, as Mundy said, "You're up, love. You're facing a true marksman."

Miki said, "I see… You call yourself a talented sharpshooter. Does this hunter have a nickname?"

Mundy tipped his hat, "You could say that."

Total silence, as they stared down. Mizuki and January stepped back. Miki called, "FOUR WEEKS!" Her Stand appeared. It was a brown-orange dog figure with a red collar and white clothes. Mundy fired at the Stand, but it ducked underground. Mundy gasped, as it appeared from behind. It landed a huge elbow to the back. Mizuki whispered, "NO WAY!" January gasped, "A sneak attack?"

Mundy staggered, as he was in pain. He groaned, "Ouch… What the bloody hell?" he thought, as Four Weeks hopped around. Miki said, "Let's see if you can handle my Stand. It can show up to fight, but it can also sneak underground and pop up."

Mizuki growled, "That explains why Yuuri Wakasa escaped."

"Ri-san was injured, and we cannot let you tell everything , even Shion Sonozaki. Besides, she's not MIO's right-hand woman…"

"I can guess. You know Steven Nevins?"

"No…"

"He's a traitor."

Mundy prepared his knife, "So, I guess firearms can't hit this thing… So, let's test your close combat skills!"

They charged at each other, as a figure was watching on in the shadows.

XXXXX

Meanwhile, Kurumi continued to chase Peter and Asahi. "Where the hell are they? That damnable air-headed ninja freak! She made me lose them!"

She held her shovel and said, "Okay… Looks like I have to fight through." She walked forward, and Peter and Asahi were above, hiding.

"So, any idea who she is?" Asahi asked.

Peter replied, "NO clue… But she looked familiar. Wish I knew."

"Yeah, just… Should we jump on her?"

"Not yet… If she cannot find us, we can strike. After what happened with Farra, last night, we cannot take a chance. Remember, we're here to find Yozuki and/or Iori… But still…"

"She knows Shion Sonozaki… And she's after me, I believe."

"If I recall, you defeated one of Steven Nevins' soldiers."

"Well, not really by myself. I had a hand at destroying Irie and Shion… but I don't recall the rest. Wait…" She thought, "We fought 7 Egyptian Gods… and Mr. Nevins said there were nine. Did we miss two?"

He stated, "You may be right. We have fought only seven or nine. Suppose we ran into two of them, and we had no idea."

"It can't be Birch Small… She came with a person, alone, when we were in Cairo, with Scarlet & Mundy. She wields the Stand, Emperor. So…"

Kurumi whispered, "If I can find Asahi… Shion would be pleased. But even so, this Asahi is a legend. News has it she ended a serial killer… but she's no hero."

Asahi gasped, as Peter said, "She knew of your accomplishments. But why against her? What does she have against you?"

"Nothing… But I am going to find out." She hopped down, and called out, "Hey, you!"

Kurumi turned around and gasped, "You!"

"Asahi Sakurai, Special Agent of AAW. You're after me, aren't you?"

"Correct…" Kurumi smirked, "I am Kurumi Ebisuzawa. One of the Gaoka Clan's strongest fighters. And I have a bone to pick with you, Asahi Sakurai." She grinned, "Or better still…"

"Shion Sonozaki, was it?" Asahi said, "I knew it. It's because I was the one that put her away that she escaped prison."

"That's correct."

"Well, I have questions for you, Ebisuzawa. How do you even know about me?"

"Very much… In fact, I believe I saw you near the car crash, and was badly injured… after a run-in with the former hired gun, Birch Small. The good news is that she's out of commission. The bad news is that she blames you for it… even one of the Egyptian Gods that saw your fate… only her fate fell."

"One of them? WHO?"

"I won't say. Besides, she is defeated, too."

"WHO IS SHE? What god is she? We fought 7, so why? Your boss was one of nine Egyptian Gods!"

Kurumi yelled, "IF YOU'D SHUT UP, I'LL TELL YOU!" She explained, "I'll explain. After Yuno Gasai was destroyed, and Shion was sent away, thanks to you, the girls decided to observe you in Cairo. Ri-san was watching you fight Anubis, the cursed sword. Miki saw you play poker with Sawako Yamanaka, and I saw the outcome of your battle with Birch. I was a bit miffed that you survived a car crash, after it skidded in oil. Fate was declared, as did Kurumi Tokisaki, the holder of the Stand, Thoth!"

"Thot?!" Asahi was confused.

"NO, THAT KIND OF THOT!"

"And the ninth one… Who was it?"

"According to Steven Nevins, I'd say Khnum."

"Khnum and Thoth? How did we miss some?" Asahi thought. She said, "What do you have against me? Shion must've done something that agitated me… or maybe I did something that angered her."

"You destroyed her face. Her Stand, Sethan, changed your personality, making you hated and mean… but still…"

"Ohhh, that. Her Stand may have changed my personality, but she didn't brainwash me."

Asahi helped defeat Shion, back in Cairo. At the same time, her boyfriend, Chazz Princeton, awakened Ojama Star's healing powers.

Asahi stared down, as she said, "But I'm aware of your alliance with MIO, despite that she's dead now."

"Your big friend… He's here, too. He killed MIO."

"I wasn't around. I was there, when Steven Cooke throttled Mr. Nevins. But I heard news of our victory in Egypt."

"Hmm, interesting… And you lasted a whole day to stop everyone, in one sitting. Nine gods, one group of heroes… yet you are about to suffer, for vengeance."

They prepared, as Peter was watching from above. Kurumi smirked, "I'm gonna enjoy this moment…"

"Why the shovel, by the way?"

"It's to bury your corpse, once I'm done with you… after I kill you." Kurumi clutched her shovel and said, "But not if you defeat me, first…" She ran to her and hollered, "WHICH YOU WON'T!"

She blocked the attack with her arm and said, "You know, you shouldn't shout, before you attack." She landed a punch to Kurumi's chest. She stood easily, as Asahi called, "You're not dealing with Asahi Sakurai, the pop idol. You're dealing with Asahi Sakurai, the savior of Earth! I'm gonna show you-!" She gasped, as her bracelet was gone. Kurumi held it and said, "Looking for this?" she chuckled, as she put it in her pocket. Asahi cried, "MY BRACELET! YOU DEMON!"

"This is the source of Asahi Sakurai's powers… Now it belongs to me."

"You rotten…" She prepared to fight, but thought, "Still, I want to fight, without it, but that bracelet wasn't supposed to come off."

Kurumi called, "So ended the fabled heroine of Earth, Asahi Sakurai! EAT THIS!"

She slammed her shovel down, and Asahi was in pain. "This ends now!" She swung down, but Asahi rolled out of the way. Asahi ran out, as she growled, "Damn! I can't fight her, without my bracelet! How did she steal it from me?" She thought, as she remembered the attack, at the start, "No… I used my left arm, which had the bracelet! Now what? She has my bracelet, and she left me powerless!" She went on one knee, avoiding another shot. "This girl… She's insane. I can't shield myself, I can't transform, and I can't even stop time. What'll I do?"

Peter watched on, "Dammit! She knew about Asahi's bracelet! I have to do something." Asahi looked up and shook her head. He thought, "I see. This is your fight, isn't it? Alright. I hope you know what you're doing."

Asahi whispered, "I can still use my Stand, but that'd be no help." Kurumi cried, "YOU'RE MINE!"

Asahi yelled, "NOW! IDOL DIAMOND!" Idol Diamond appeared and blocked the shovel attack. She was pushed down, as Asahi was struggling. She growled, "Little bitch! I'll teach you to steal my items!"

Kurumi growled, "You're a freak! You should thank me for stopping your transformation!"

"I NEEDED IT!"

"Not anymore! Once I'm done with you, I'll shatter your gold bracelet into pieces! And Mech-Asahi is buried in antiquity, for all times!"

"NOT A CHANCE!" Asahi swung and missed, but Kurumi hollered, "DIE!" She struck her Stand down, and Asahi was bleeding. She groaned, "What the hell is this shovel made of?"

Asahi was losing the battle. Kurumi held her shovel up and said, "Looks like this is done. You fought well, but I learned that you're still weak, without it."

"You wouldn't…"

"Oh, no? I'll wait until you're dead." She lifted it high and cried, "Say goodbye!" She swung down, and the spade landed on the concrete. Asahi vanished. She was behind her, as she panted heavily. She kneeled up and growled, "I didn't need your help, Peter…" Asahi was assisted by Peter, but for a moment. Kurumi whispered, "How did she get over here?" She charged at her, "This time, you're dead!"

Asahi prepared a punch, and it struck her face. Kurumi stepped back, and Asahi barked, "You're gonna pay for this, Ebisuzawa!"

"Lucky punch." She rubbed her face, "I'll show you an early grave!" She swung hard at Asahi. But she stumbled backwards and dropped her shovel. Asahi gasped, as she whispered, "Peter…" She cried, "Damn it, Peter! This is my fight!"

She knew that it was his Time-Stop abilities. He was only trying to protect Asahi. Kurumi got up and growled, "What the hell? Is this even luck? Well, your lucky streak ends here!"

Asahi smirked, "Wrong… My luck just came back." She called out, "IDOL DIAMOND! Idol Barrage!" Mech-Asahi landed a swift volley of punches, but Kurumi avoided the punches. Asahi smiled, "Sucker!"

BLAST!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" She was blasted by Idol Diamond's laser eyes. After the volley she avoided, Idol Diamond turned around and shot her laser beams to the back of Kurumi.

"I'm not that innocent, am I?" Asahi said, getting up.

"I don't believe it! Even without your bracelet, you're still a threat?" Kurumi cried, "I'll teach you to outsmart me!"

Asahi nodded, "Just be grateful I can stand on my own discord. Between you and me, this'll not last long…" She thought, "But I am curious about her Stand… whatever it is. Once she shows it, Peter will tag in."

Kurumi smirked, holding up her shovel, "Well, I wouldn't worry about losing. This battle was already mine…" She jabbed the ground with her shovel. Asahi gasped, as her legs were sinking, "What the hell?"

Kurumi said, "A little provision… that way you won't escape. And I'm going to expose your little trick." She swung back and yelled, "Don't thank me for this! Just think of it as your early grave!"

Asahi was helpless, as Kurumi swung hard. Peter emerged from the shadows, and knocked the shovel off her hands. Kurumi gasped, "WHAT? The other one was-?"

POW!
"ORA!" He slammed Kurumi down with a huge right. Peter stated, "I knew you would be helpless to plan ahead. Asa, leave this girl to me…"

Asahi moaned, "Okay, but… I'm kinda stuck."

Peter swiped the ground, and Asahi was dug out. She protested, "I DIDN'T NEED YOUR HELP ON THIS ONE! THEY WANT ME, NOT YOU!"

"We fight as a team! I don't care what you say!" He remarked, "If you die, and Princeton isn't here, what next?"

She bowed her head and sobbed, "Please… Just…"

"It's alright." He said, "I got this. Just as long as she doesn't get away."

Kurumi barked, "Run away? Hardly. Besides, you're after the bracelet I stole from her. Now, she cannot save the day, like always."

Peter called out, "That's far enough! Give her back the bracelet! And then fight me! I will fight for her protection!"

Kurumi sneered, "Sorry, but I have orders to kill you, too."

They prepare to fight, and Peter summons Darkness Devil. It landed a swift blow, but Kurumi dodged it. Kurumi yelled, "YOU WON'T BURY ME!" Peter launched a swift right, but it was blocked by another shovel, from a disfigured woman in long black hair and a black tunic. It hissed at him, and he gasped, stepping back, "A STAND!"

Asahi said, "So, Ebisuzawa unleashed her Stand, too!"

Kurumi said, "We work in tandem, Sakurai! But that means you'd be buried alive… by the master of digging! Allow me to give you a vision… of my undertaker, The Grave!"

The Grave (aka Gravedigger)

Peter said, "Gimme a break… and here I thought you'd fight by yourself."

"No, I don't…" The Grave teleported, as Kurumi said, "Of course, race against me, Peter Giese… or suffer your friend's face."

Asahi gasped, as The Grave swung her shovel at her. Asahi was struck, and she was trapped in a huge tomb of dirt. Peter cried, "ASAHI!"

Asahi only had her face and hands out, as she was suffocating, "She's… She's burying me alive… Peter… You have to-." Her body sank down, and she vanished. He rushed to her, but couldn't make it.

Kurumi laughed, "Well, that's one. Don't worry. She's not dead yet… Soon, she'll be buried alive by my Stand!"

"You son of a-!" He snarled, "You want to play games? Fine!"

"Well, then… Let's see if your legend is true, the man that ended MIO! I already ended the woman that ended Despair in F City!"

The Devil stared at the Grave, and they began to fight.

Meanwhile, inside the cube of dirt, Asahi was in total darkness. She whispered, "Where am I? God, it's dark…" She lit a match and said, "Thank goodness… HUH?" She tried to open up, but couldn't. She was trapped inside a box. Not just any box, but a wooden coffin, and it was just about to bury her alive. The coffin was nailed shut tight, and Asahi struggled to break free. The coffin wasn't buried yet, but it was about to. Four gravediggers appeared and proceeded to slowly shovel the dirt into Asahi's grave.

"I have to hurry… I can't breathe…" She gasped, "Wha-? What was that sound? No… They're… They're going to bury me alive!" She pounded the inside and hollered, "HELP! HELP ME!"

The diggers, however, were in the control of The Grave. They didn't listen to her pleas. "HELP ME! ANYBODY! I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! LET ME OUT! LET ME OUT! THERE'S NO AIR! LET ME OUT! LET ME OUT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? HELP!"

She was being ignored, as she pounded inside the coffin, screaming for help. Is this Asahi Sakurai's fate? Has Shion Sonozaki exacted her revenge?

Back in New York, The Grave and Darkness Devil continued to clash. Kurumi said, "You cannot beat the darkness, for I am darkness… I will eradicate your type of darkness." The Grave swung down, and Peter avoided it. He thought, "This is bad… Asahi's buried somewhere, and I cannot go find her."

Kurumi said, "Even if you defeat me, it's too late. Asahi Sakurai's grave is already made… now she has to lay in it."

"Not while I am alive!" He yelled, "She may be frail, but she's helpful!"

They continued to brawl, as Kurumi had the upper hand. She buried Asahi, and now she's going to bury Peter.

XXXXX

A signal was made in HQ. Farra got the message. She called, "Steven, Cassie, we found her!"

They ran to the monitor and showed a display of the same woman that met Kurumi. Steven gasped, "Is that?"

"You guessed it. That's Yozuki. Her hair matches the photo."

"Where is she?"

"Corner of 5th. She's blocks away!"

They raced off, as Cassandra said, "Boy, I hope we're not too late."

They exited the building and jet off to 5th Street. On the corner of 5th, Yozuki was waiting, as she felt the disturbance. "Oh, boy… I don't like this…"

"HEY!" Steven called, as the others arrived, "YOU THERE!"

Cassandra cried, "STOP!"

Yozuki giggled, "Oooooh, friendly faces?" She prepared, "Right… Let's enjoy!"

She dashed forward and attacked them. Farra cried, "OH, SHIT!" They dodged out of the way. Cassandra gasped, "What the hell was that?"

Yozuki changed into a revealing blue ninja attire and said, "Ahhh, that felt good. Sorry about my surprise attack. But now…" She prepared her two swords and said, "I will destroy you!"

Steven asked, "Are you Yozuki?"

"Yes! I am Beatrix Yozuki Noctiflora, but you can call me Yozuki. However, I prefer to be called…" She dashed forward and cried, "AK!"

She swung down, and the rest avoided the attack. He called, "This one's mine, girls!"

Farra barked, "NO WAY! And leave you with killing this one, on your own?"

"Hold on… Why is she called AK?" Cassandra asked.

Yozuki smiled, "Oh, yes! AK is my codename! But you cannot know, so… Let's fight!"

"A broken English girl?" Farra asked, "Is she really Japanese?"

Yozuki added, "Well, half-Japanese. My mother was Japanese."

Farra nodded, "Noted, okay."

Steven said, "Stand down, Yozuki! We're not your enemies. Yamabuki Suou is your partner."

Yozuki responded, "FOO? Who needs her? HAHA!" She swiped down and called, "Come and get me, handsome boy!" Steven blocked the blade strike, and then he ducked an incoming swipe. Farra stepped in and started to punch and kick Yozuki, but Yozuki blocked each punch and kick with her twin swords. She swiped left, and Farra was wounded. She growled, "Shit… She's not playing around…"

Cassandra called, "Well, we're not, either. Farra, it's best if I try something."

"Go right ahead…" Farra sighed.

Cassandra called, "HEY!" Yozuki armed herself and said, "Hey~! What do you want, Darling?"

Cassandra said to her, "You're not evil. Please, hear me out! We're The Gang! We're on your side, and we know a friend from MEA."

"Oh? You know Agent Glock?"

"Glock? As in your name, AK?"

Steven asked, "What the hell are you doing?"

Cassandra said, "I need to reason with her. If it doesn't work-." She gasped, as she ducked Yozuki's sword strike. Cassandra sobbed, "And it did…"

Yozuki said, "Criminals! I will destroy you! Face my Ninpo! You are my ENEMY!" She leaped up, and Steven called, "GET BACK!" He landed a swift kick to her chest, and she fell down. She groaned, "Ouch."

He said, "Sorry, but reasoning with her is out. Steven Cooke knows rogue agents."

Cassandra said, "Right. Lo siento, Steven, but I guess there's no talking out of it."

He said to her, "Take Farra and run. I'll fight this knocked-up nitwit."

"WAAAAAAAAAAIT!" A voice cried. A girl in pink hair and a black hat ran by. "Excuse me!" She bowed, "Have you seen Megu-nee? She was just here in New York."

She was Yuki, one of the Gaoka Four. Cassandra gasped, "Wait… Aren't you?"

"WHERE IS SHE? MEGU-NEE? MEGU-NEE!" Yuki yelled, as she ran off. Farra called, "WAIT!" She pointed to the right, "She went that way."

"Thank you!" Yuki dashed off, as she cheered, "HERE I COME, MEGU-NEE!"

Farra huffed, "She's no one." He nodded, "Obviously…" He and Yozuki continued to fight, as the girls retreated. Cassandra said, "Senora, that girl… Was she-?"

"Yeah, but… How can she be a threat?" Farra stated, "We'll chime in for Steven, in case he gets into trouble. Don't worry. He's got this."

Yozuki stepped back and swung her swords at him. He dodged every blade attack and said, "Yamabuki ain't kidding." He thought, "She's one energized agent. I better give the gusto to her. Otherwise, we'd be all dead."

XXXXX

Mundy and Miki continued to fight, as Mundy fired at her Stand, Four Weeks. Four Weeks avoided the shots. Mundy dashed forward and swung his knife around. Miki's Stand landed a swift knee. Four Weeks tossed him over and landed a swift double knee to the stomach.

Mizuki growled, "Dammit…" She stepped in, "THAT'S ENOUGH!" Mizuki and Miki glared at each other.

"Had enough of the abuse?"

"What I don't like is you, making him humiliated!" She called, "But he's done enough to try and stop you… so it's my turn!"

Mundy groaned, "Mizuki, just be careful."

"I'll be fine. Watch January for me, and wait a sec."

"NO!" Miki grabbed Mundy by the ankles and slammed him to the ground. She called out, "That leaves your friend, without protection!" She yelled out, "You have me to worry about! And if she chimes in, she dies!"

"Monster…" Mizuki glared, as Mundy was out by Four Weeks. Miki and Mizuki charged at each other, but January cried, "MISS MIZUKI! LOOK OUT!"

They stopped, as a small glass orb appeared, full of purple fluid. It flashed brightly, and they shrieked.

KABOOM!
The small bomb exploded, and the girl in lavender hair appeared. "Hmm-hmm-hmm, eliminated!"

The smoke cleared, and Mizuki shielded herself from the bomb. Miki gasped, "What was that?"

Mizuki said, "We're not alone." January approached Mundy, as Miki and Mizuki were shocked by her presence. She had long lavender hair and glasses, wearing a dark blue ninja outfit, armed with beakers and vials.

"So, the incendiaries proved useful. But not enough firepower." She adjusted her glasses and smirked, "Leave it to your Iori-senpai… to finish you off."

Mizuki gasped, "Iori?"

They were in the presence of Iori Natsume - the rogue MEA agent. What's next for The Gang, as if their problems have increased heavily?

To be continued…