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Chapter 5

When Morgue passed out, Frus backed up and leaned on a wall. Now that he had a minute, he dispelled the dimethylmercury from his body by using his powers. Then, he saw Morgue's partner coming up behind Ivy, silently gliding closer. He cried out, and Ivy jumped away from the creature. But it didn't even notice her. It just went and stood over its friend.

Then, the rest of the team showed up. Ivy and Frus were happy to see them. However, this joy was short lived. As shrieking laugh filled the room, and Rose appeared in the doorway with three figures standing behind her. She stepped forward and they followed her, and were revealed to be Saga and two humanoid cabbits. The cabbits had black, oily fur and wore loose-fitting armor. They were obviously twins. They both carried wooden staffs.

"Did you think that you had me beaten? Ha ha ha, my dear frustrated Frus, Saga here ran through each possible scenario and advised me to keep some fighters in reserve, so that if you did escape, they would be fresh and ready to fight!" shrieked Rose. "Now, you two, take care of Frus' wench!"

The cabbits jumped at Ivy and began batting her with their weapons. They were moving so quickly that it was difficult to see them, and they struck her on all sides. Frus moved to help, when Rose revealed her own sword. It was glowing the same color as the lines that had covered the old man when Morgue used his poison on him. Frus and Rose began to fight, and Frus yelled to the monkeys and Chiro to help Ivy. They were tired and injured, but they complied. Chiro used his Thunder Punch and when the cabbits dodged, they were separated. The monkeys split up to attack each one in groups of three. However, Ivy lay bruised and bleeding, and Frus was being pushed back.

Saga stood watching Rose and Frus fight. Although normally Frus could defeat Rose in a swordfight, he was tired and somewhat injured, while Rose was at more than 100. The sword she held pulsed power into her, making her faster and stronger, and also making her crazy. It was like some sort of opiate; soon Rose didn't even use styles, she simple slashed over and over with incredible force. It took everything Frus had to block the attacks. And soon, even that wasn't enough. Gaia did its best to help Frus summon metal and shield him, but deep gashes were cut into his arms and sides. Eventually, he collapsed.

The monkey team was faring little better. The cabbits were highly skilled, and in the team's weakened state, they had little chance. Except for Antuari and Chiro, they had all passed been knocked out. However, they refused to surrender. Chiro used the last of his strength and summoned the Inner Primate. This caught the two cabbits by surprise. Had they been prepared, they still would have won. Chiro took advantage of their hesitation, and grabbed both of them by their heads. Feeling his power slipping away, he slammed them together as hard as he could. He then passed out from exhaustion. This left Antuari alone against Rose and Saga.

Suddenly, Saga lunged forwards. But it wasn't Antuari who he attacked. It was Rose. His hands flew through her several times. She looked up at him with confusion in her eyes. He grinned and spoke to her.

"Ah, my dear, the master, Skeleton King, reprogrammed me, and upgraded me. Even now, his armies are attacking Shuggazoom. I will join them soon. Hopefully, when those filthy primates and their pets awaken with their home in ruins, they'll join the master. You, however, have outlived your usefulness," explained Saga. His voice was raspy and metallic, with some clicks mixed in. He kicked Rose in the face, and she flew back into a wall. She coughed up some blood, and died. Then, Saga placed his palms close together and formed an energy ball. He hurled it at Morgue's zombie friend, who had been standing there, silent and out of the way. It was immediately incinerated. Just before he left, he jabbed at Antuari, sending him flying into a wall.

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