Upon their return, the Kiryu brothers were met by a pair of astonished angels…

"What the FUCK was that?!" Panty exclaimed, in disbelief at Hikari's gladiatorial stunt. "You have cojones to charge at Mr. Freeze back there!"

"We turned on the television after Garter told us about yet another ghost attack. And low and behold, we saw you dweebs running around and distracting the behemoth while Vulcan got his strength back. I gotta admit, we never imagined you two pulling it off." Stocking commented.

Hikari smirked, flattered at the angel's compliments. "It was all in a day's work, ladies. Teruo and I were just trying to protect Daten City's greatest hero."

"It was one hell of an experience… I thought we were goners!" Teruo said. "But what matters now is that we're still alive!"

"Don't forget the shitload of loot ya brought us!" Panty grinned, leaping onto the pile of Heaven Coins that were from the colosseum. "If ya keep raking in dough like this, we could afford a kick-ass mansion up in Heaven!"

"And we'll use rest to buy all the snacks we want! Next time those delectable puddings come around, I'm gonna buy every single one and hoard them like a dragon!" Stocking chirped, scooping up the divine gold.

"Er… I think there's a term for that… Not to mention that it's unfair to people who also want pudding!" Teruo protested.

"Shut your mouth! If only you knew the pain of waiting eons to get just a drop of the sweet, chocolatey nectar!" Stocking snapped back.

"Waitaminute, what the heck are you holding?" Panty pointed at the stone tablet Hikari was holding.

"Oh, this?" Hikari held out the tablet, showing its inscriptions. "It's a message we received after defeating that ghost. It came from the sky, can you believe that?"

"That's weird…" Stocking scratched her chin, inspecting the tablet. "God hasn't used stone messages since Roman times!"

"Are you saying that there is another god who sent this?" Teruo wondered.

"Could be. Looks like he's working together with our God now that we have Pokemon under our wings." Stocking shrugged.

"Judging from the design, I'd say it came from Arceus himself…" Hikari observed. The brothers then glanced back at the angels. "And wait, you don't mind the existence of other gods?!"

"As long as the God of Heaven pays us, we don't care what god you believe in. I remember when Heracles came to visit back when we were still in Heaven. For being the son of Zeus, he was a gentleman; albeit a total himbo. He had a stellar bod, though." Stocking recalled.

"His fifty side bitches weren't kidding! Heracles was hung as hell and had enough stamina to fuck me non-stop for a week!" Panty bit her lip as her hips began quivering, reminiscing the Greek Hero's sexual prowess.

"Damn. They got orgies in Heaven? Maybe you were too good and that's why you were kicked out!" Hikari joked.

"Pft! As if!" Stocking scoffed. "We got kicked out because Panty couldn't stop guzzling booze every five minutes."

"Who the fuck are you calling greedy, you hog?! They were trying to keep you from devouring the entire supply of sweets!" Panty snarled.

"Better a diabetec than a alcoholic, skank!" Stocking turned her attention back to the Kiryus. "Ya better put that tablet away before Garter flips a tit. Even for a priest, he's anal about the idea of other gods existing."

Hikari looked around the living room. "Hrm… I know!" The Axew scampered to one of the bookshelves, shoving the stone tablet between two books on the bottom shelf.

"Gee, great hiding spot, dilweed. It's so obvious that there isn't a big fuckin' rock." Panty snided.

"What are the odds of Garter kneeling down for a book? The guy's crazy tall!"

"Even if he did, at first glance the tablet's just weird shelf decor." Teruo added.

"I guess that's fair." Stocking shrugged.

DING!

The elevator opened up as a redheaded boy in a green tracksuit walked in. "Hey ladies! Just figured I'd stop by and say–" The boy stopped dead in his tracks as soon as he noticed their new companions. "W-Who the heck are these two? Did Garter build a time machine to the dinosaur age?" The boy bent down, inspecting the Kiryu brothers.

Hikari stood back before the boy. "Excuse me, but we're dragons. And we're helping these lovely dames hunt down spirits in exchange for us finding a way to rid ourselves of this dark curse. I'm Hikari, and this is my brother, Teruo." He explained.

"It's nice to meet you!" Teruo greeted the boy.

"Name's Briefers! But most people call me 'Brief'." Brief paused for a moment. "Wait… You're helping Panty and Stocking?" The boy pouted, turning his attention to the angels. "Don't tell me you're using free labor to cheat your way into Heaven!"

"Re-lax, Geek Boy! It's not like they're getting their hands mangled in heavy machinery. We're giving them free housing and volunteering hours, thank you very much." Panty argued.

"Go bother a Korean sweatshop if ya came to bitch about OSHA regulations." Stocking said.

"I… Uh…" Brief bent down again. "Are you sure you're alright with living with the angels? I know they're not the most gracious and can be quite a handful…" He asked the brothers.

"Beats turning into a ghost, that's for sure!" Hikari answered.

Brief smiled. "Great. I know Panty can be catty, but once you get to know her, she's a really sweet gal!"

"I have yet to see it…" Teruo said.

Brief stood up. "Are you going to take the lil' guys on today's ghost hunt?"

"Little!? I ain't little! You'll be having second thoughts once you see my collab with Vulcan!" Hikari protested.

Panty blanked. "Oh yeah. I forgot we were supposed to bust a ghost today… I was too busy busting nuts to give a fuck." She smirked, caressing her thighs.

"While Panty was porking herself, I got caught-up in a boutique magazine so I couldn't assed to kill some dollar-store phantom." Stocking waved off.

"Well… Don't you wanna show Hikari and Teruo the ropes? If they're gonna be your partners, then it's good to teach them how to properly exorcize a vengeful spirit." Brief argued.

"Ugh. Fine." Panty groaned. "But we're dragging your bony ass along, capiche? You'd make a good meat shield."

"A–As long as I get to spend time with you, I don't care what horrors await me!" Brief sputtered, shuddering with excitement.

"This guy's hopeless…" Teruo whispered to Hikari.

"Personally, I'm stoked to see the angels work their holy magic. Think about it; who else can say 'I was taught how to fight from real angels'?" Hikari said.

"Good point. If it means I overcome my fears, then I'm willing to learn alongside you, Hikari."

"Oh, that reminds me… Yo, girls! I have a burning question for ya." Hikari called out.

"Hit me." Panty said.

"So… You're Daten City's ghost hunters, right?"

"Y-Yes…? Why else would you be here?"

"I was only wondering as to why this city is rife with spooky spirits. Ya think the presence of angels would discourage hauntings; but no, they just keep coming. Why is that, exactly?"

"Ghosts are persistent fuckers, that's why. Believe me, I'd be more than happy to have more time to chillax. They're like weeds; you mow down a couple, a million more sprout in their place." Stocking explained.

"And despite that, you keep chugging along because it's your noble duty as angels to put tormented souls to rest?"

"Exactly. With people and dying left and right, someone has to do the dirty work."

"Good thing ghosts are walking paychecks, eh Stocking?" Panty smirked.

"Are you kidding? If I wanted to clean up everyone else's garbage for free, I'd be a janitor."

"So if there's always going to be evil afoot, then that's more reason we should continue our fight against Tetsuya. Without heroes like you to keep the darkness at bay, the people of Daten City would live in a world of chaos!" Hikari remarked.

Brief chuckled at Hikari's enthusiasm. "Looks like someone's an eager beaver."

"That's my brother for ya; always looking towards a bright future." Teruo said.

"Then what the fuck are we waiting for? Let's go wreck some shit!" Panty whooped, rushing to the elevator. "C'mon, you slowpokes! That ghost ain't gonna kill itself!"

"That's because it's already dead, idiot…" Stocking grumbled as she got off the couch and sauntered to the door, followed by the Kiryu brothers.

"Hey! Don't forget about me!" Brief called out, managing to squeeze himself between the angels.

Soon the underground garage door opened. The gang launched out the door, riding on the Anarchy Sisters' signature steed; See-Through. The pink hummer rocketed down Celetubby Hill and cruised through Daten City's vast highways as they approached their destination…

The hot-pink Mystery Machine rolled into Freddy's House n' Home; a furnishing store downtown. Teruo and Hikari peered at the building. "Wait a sec, I thought we were gonna hunt ghosts." Stated a perplexed Hikari.

"Well, according to my ghost radar, our culprit is inside that store." Brief explained. "Who knows what sort of dastardly plans it has for the poor grannys looking for doilies."

"They might as well get ash jars if we don't hurry the fuck up! Let's go, Stocking!" Panty shouted, leaping over the door charging into the store.

"Don't give the old hags heart attacks! We're trying to eradicate a ghost, not make more!" Stocking barked, following suit.

"C'mon, Teruo. Let's show this poltergeist what we're made of!" Hikari smirked.

"Sure, why not? Can't be worse than facing the iceberg that sank the Titanic." Teruo commented.

"Wait, what!?" Brief exclaimed.

"It's a long story. Just know that we had a hell of an afternoon." Hikari said. The Kiryu brothers and Brief then strolled into the store.

The shop was fairly busy this late afternoon. The ghostbusters wandered into the laundry section with still no signs of paranormal activity. Panty started to get peeved. "You gotta be shitting me! We've made fifteen fucking laps around this dump and there's no ghost! Are you sure your radar's not malfunctioning, Geek Boy?!"

"I calibrated it this morning, I swear! My ghost scanner is going haywire! It could be anywhere. Like that washing machine, for instance. Or that bottle of detergent. Sometimes ya gotta be patient with this sorta stuff." Brief explained before being pulled in by Stocking.

"You owe me a box of donuts, Freckles. How dare you make a lady waste her precious calories?" The goth grumbled.

"Alright, alright! I'll buy you the jelly-filled cronuts from Whitty White's!"

"Are you trying to get me fat!?"

"No I was just–"

Stocking pushed Brief to the side. "Just get me the Boston Creme from Dunkin', okay? And if I see even one missing, I'll hook your balls to a car battery!" She hissed.

"Okay, jeez. I was just trying to be nice…"

Hikari looked at the bickering angel. "If you don't mind, Teruo and I can go on ahead and sniff out the ghost. If we find anything, we'll give you a holler. Right, Teruo?"

"Sure. You'll be the bloodhound while I check for any blind spots." Teruo answered, walking alongside his brother.

"By all means. It's better than walking in circles." Panty said.

"Then let's go!" Hikari and Teruo went on ahead. As the dragons approached the end of the shopping aisle, they unknowingly stepped on a tight string…

SNAP!

"What the heck?" Hikari and Teruo had only a moment to process the attached laundry basket falling off its shelf and covering them. "Gee, nice prank guys. Har dee har-har." Hikari joked.

"What are you talking about? We've been with you this whole time!" Stocking protested.

"Uh-huh. Sure you were. Just lemme get this thing off…" Hikari pushed up on the basket, however it didn't budge. "H-Heh. Must be using lead filling!" Hikari pushed even harder; no dice. He then tackled and slashed at the slotted sides.

BAM! SLASH!

Still nothing. "Shit! What kind of military grade adamantium are they using? And why would they use it on fucking laundry baskets of all things!?" Hikari panted.

"The shipment must've gotten their addresses mixed up…" Teruo commented. "Eugh. It smells funky!"

"Sniff sniff… Now that you've mentioned it, it smells oddly familiar…"

Brief snapped his fingers. "I think I know what's going on! Hold on, lil' critters!" The boy scrambled to the basket, pulling out a spray can.

"What's that?" Hikari asked.

"Oh, you'll see!" Brief shook the can and sprayed the basket's rims, revealing the ectoplasm anchoring it to the floor. "Aha! I knew it!" He turned his attention to the angels, maniacally laughing. "See? The ghost is near!"

"Geez, Louise… No need to get wet over a basket, ya weirdo." Panty rolled her eyes.

"It's just a shitty tripwire, any brainlet with a rope can do that." Stocking scoffed.

NGAAAAAHHH!

Suddenly came a wrathful wail. The lights began to flicker, merchandise levitated off the shelves, and the furniture shook. "HOW DARE YOU CALL MY PRANKS 'AMATEUR?!'"

"Gaaah!" Brief stumbled back, scuttling back to the Anarchy Sisters.

"Who the fuck wants to know? Are you the MacGyver who cobbled together that rat trap?" Panty sassed.

"It is not a rat trap! It is a carefully calculated and crafted jest!" The ghastly voice cried out.

"'It's not a rat trap!' he says. Then why is the basket so small? You must be a kiddy diddler!" Stocking insulted.

"Kiddy diddler!?"

"To be fair, why else would you not use something that traps things bigger than a toddler?" Hikari quipped.

"Silence! I won't sit back and let you peasants mock my jokes!" A dark vortex appeared, the poltergeist finally revealing itself before the gang. The spirit took the form of a jester.

"About time you showed your ugly mug! What's the matter? Nobody liked your whoopie cushions back in middle school and now you want revenge?" Panty sassed as she began to pull down her panties, activating her heavenly glock.

"I bet a girl rejected him after a poor attempt at humor, and the cringe was too much to handle so he killed himself." Stocking shrugged.

"Oh please! As if either of you skanks could ever understand the nuance that goes into crafting the perfect prank! My final gag was simply too much for my mortal body, but now I'm able to enact the ultimate joke that'll leave Daten City gasping for air! I just need a captive audience..." The ghost explained, taking a foothold on the laundry basket prison.

"Then I'm sure you'd love to go on tour… In Hell!" Panty shouted, charging towards the ghoul and firing her pistol.

BLAM! BLAM! BLAM!

The jester cackled as he dodged the bullets. "It's going to take a lot more than brazen bullets to out-joke the joker! How about we play a game, instead?" He hopped off the basket and slid out into the open store. Snap! The ghost split itself into multiple copies. "Find out which one of us is the real deal and you'll go home with the jackpot!"

"You're on, motherfucker!" Panty exclaimed. The angels went after the ghost, leaving Brief to keep the Kiryus company.

"Look on the bright side, guys. At least you'll still learn how to fight ghosts through observation!" Brief assured, squatting next to the basket.

"Rats… I was hoping to wallop something!" Hikari complained.

"Eh, seems fine to me. Sometimes ya gotta take a step back so you can calculate your next move." Teruo commented.

"Since when have you become a combat expert?"

"Think of it this way, Hikari. This is like watching a master-class chef prepare his dish. If ya wanna learn something, ya gotta watch the experts and take mental notes." Brief said.

"He's right, you know. I imagine that heroes can't punch their way through every problem." Teruo agreed.

"That's true now that I think about it." Hikari sat back, joining Teruo as the angels clashed with the phantom prankster.

"Eat shit, asshole!" Panty snarled as she lunged towards the ghost. The angel landed a mean pistol whip. Splat! The ghost only left a puddle of ectoplasm. "Where are the fuckin' coins!?" She grumbled.

KER-SPLAT!

The bimbo got a faceful of cream custard pie. She wiped it off only to see the jester snickering at her, spinning another pie on his finger. "Good job dispatching my duplicate, moron! And here I was thinking you were Daten City's best bounty hunters. Here, have another pie!" The ghost struck Panty again with his humorous dessert, this time also splattering on Stocking's dress.

"What's the matter? You always love a good cream pie." Stocking joked. The goth couldn't help but sample the cream. "Mmn! Surprisingly sweet for a ghost pie!"

"God, do you have to eat everything that comes your way? No wonder stockings are getting tight! Next thing you know, your ass will have its own zip code!" Panty groused.

"Well I couldn't stain my dress! Not that a whore like you would understand." Stocking scoffed, pushing Panty aside. "Watch and learn, blondie. I'll find the real ghost using the power of stand-up!"

"Oh gee, are you gonna bore them to death? Last time I checked, you're too stuck-up for comedy!"

"It's just that my sense of humor is more sophisticated than your juvenile gross-out. Once I'm done with this ghoul, shoot the clone who's pissing his pants with laughter."

"Whatever. Get your schtick over with, Porky Pig."

Stocking stepped forward, grabbing a broom to use as a makeshift microphone. She let out a sharp whistle. "Phweeee! Ladies and gentlemen! May I have your attention, please?" The ghost clones and even several customers turned to the angel. "What's the difference between a piano and a fish?" A moment of silence. "You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish!" Audible groans were heard from the audience. "Yeesh. Tough crowd…"

"Maybe dial back on the dad jokes!" Panty jeered.

"They're not dad jokes! They're clever wordplay!" Stocking snapped back before readjusting her collar. "Now where was I? Oh yeah! What do you call a belt of watches? … A waist of time!" Silence from the crowd. "Oh come on! Well if that doesn't tickle your funny bone, my next joke will! Ahem. What do clouds wear under their shorts? Thunderpants!" Stocking was instantly met with 'boo's from the crowd.

But Hikari was relishing Stocking's terrible jokes, trying to stifle laughter. "Pffahahaha! I get it! Thunderpants! Bahaha!"

"Dude, what's wrong with you? Don't laugh out of sympathy!" Teruo said.

"You know better than anyone else that I love puns and wordplay! No matter who tells it, they always make me laugh."

"I'm starting to see why you fell for her. If you were a human, you and her would be a match made in heaven." Teruo teased.

"Oh hush!" Hikari playfully tapped his brother's shoulder. "Aren't we supposed to learn about ghost hunting?"

"This is more like a comedy hour, to be frank. Poor angels, it's tough trying to out-best a jester." Brief sighed as he watched Stocking's outburst.

"You fuckers wouldn't know comedy if it hit you like a freight train! Of course you wouldn't appreciate the classics…" Stocking protested.

"Yeah, if they didn't come from a dollar store joke book!" Panty snided, gaining a few chuckles from the audience.

"Zip it!" Stocking hissed at her sister. She turned back to see a volley of tomatoes flying towards her.

SPLAT! SPLORT! SQUISH!

The blue goth was painted red. Stocking wiped the tomato guts off her face. "Where'd all these tomatoes come from!?"

Chitter chitter!

Cut to a Semisage, who was selling the produce by the kitchen section. "That would be me, ma'am. I'm just a simple farmer who sells fresh ingredients to these kind folks."

"And you're okay with your product being wasted like that!?" Stocking snarled.

The monkey simply shrugged. "Eh, whatever rakes in the dough."

"Unbelievable." Stocking groaned.

The jester ghost rose from the crowd, laughing at the angels. "Is that seriously your best material? I can write better jokes in my sleep!"

"It ain't my fault you're too dumb for good humor!"

"I've heard enough to know that Daten City's in dire need of a laugh-o-lution! Now if you'll excuse me, I must be going." The jester announced, making his way to the front door.

Panty smirked. "Are ya sure about that? Sniff sniff… It's starting to smell like updog around here. Here's an idea before spreading your gospel of gags: Take a shower!"

The jester smelled his armpit. "I certainly do not. And what the heck is updog?"

"Oh nothing much… Except I just got your bitch ass!" Panty jested.

"Wh–" The ghost was stunned upon realization. He frantically looked around only to see the audience in a riot. They guffawed, they chortled, and they were rolling on the floor with laughter. "C-Come on! It wasn't that funny! Stop it!" The ghoul wailed. "I'm supposed to be the king of comedy!" He clenched his fists as his entire body trembled. "H-How dare you make a fool outta me?!"

"I thought you would catch on. I guess your head was too far up your own ass to appreciate comedy gold!"

"No! NO! This can't be happening!"

"Say your prayers, Bozo! Ya ready, Stocking?" Panty bumped shoulders with her sibling.

"Can't believe it took an 'updog' of all things, but whatever. Let's close the curtains on this doofus!" Stocking exclaimed.

"Oh boy, here it comes!" Brief exclaimed, shaking with excitement.

"Wha?" Teruo cocked his head, unaware of the spectacle that's about to unfold.

"Just watch!" Brief directed the Kiryu's attention to the angels. The store went dark, only to be re-illuminated by disco lights.

"Woah! Welcome to party central! Hey, are those stripper poles?" Hikari pointed at the poles which materialized at the scene. The angels mounted the poles, changing into their heavenly outfits. As the girls transformed, Hikari and Teruo were gobsmacked at the public exhibitionism. Hikari's attention was particularly on Stocking, who was unsheathing her sword; showing off those thick, cream-colored thighs. "Woah mama!" He blushed Cherubi-red, wiping his forehead. Meanwhile, Brief was ogling Panty. The way the blonde beauty pulled down her panties drove the freckled boy into a frenzy.

"Good grief…" Teruo sighed.

"Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, oh evil spirit born of those drifting between Heaven and Earth. May the thunderous power from the garments of these holy delicate maidens strike down upon you with great vengeance and furious anger, shattering your loathsome impurity and returning you from whence you came! REPENT, YOU MOTHERFUCKER!"

SLASH! KA-BLAMMO!

Stocking swung her sword, filling the spectral clown with a thousand lacerations. Panty cocked her gun, finishing the ghost off with a clean headshot!

The church bell was heard in the distance as the girls collected their prize: A couple of Heaven Coins. "Thank God. I thought he'd never shut up." Stocking commented.

"Welp, that means we're finally out of this blasted cage!" Hikari knocked over the now-loose laundry basket, freeing himself and Teruo. The brothers approached the angels. "I gotta hand it to ya, girls. Ya taught me a valuable lesson; you can't brute-force your way through every battle. Sometimes ya gotta think outside the box if ya wanna beat your opponent!"

"Thinking outside the box? Ha! I was just wingin' it!" Panty said.

"And here I thought you two were just hedonistic harlots who think of nothing but themselves. I mean I still do. But I see why you're the city's guardian angels." Teruo admitted.

"Oh it's no big deal. As long as we can indulge in life's pleasures, we'll bust as many ghosts as we need to." Stocking said. "Speaking of… Wanna hit the Burger Queen, Panty?"

"Are you kidding? I've been dying to stuff my face full of artery-clogging burgers!" Panty grinned. "What about you two? Ya want anything?"

Hikari and Teruo looked at each other and winced at the angels. "I dunno… Teruo and I aren't the biggest fans of fast food… We usually cook our own meals. That way we can use wholesome ingredients to fuel our daily adventures!" Hikari stated.

Panty and Stocking retched. "You mean… urk! You'd rather eat… urp! Vegetables?!" Panty cringed, clutching her stomach.

"I mean… Yeah?" Teruo shrugged. "You don't expect to keep your trim figures just by horking down junk, do you? Just because you're angels, that doesn't mean you're immune to high cholesterol. I thought all girls watch their figures!"

"Hell no! Not when there's still an orgy of desserts begging me to devour them! You haven't lived until you've been spit roasted by big, throbbing eclairs bursting with saccharine discharge! Mmm~! Splatter me until I drown~!" Stocking cooed, rubbing her legs together.

"Yeesh. I don't know who's the bigger slut, you or Panty."

"If it makes ya feel any better, you can totally have the healthy crap Garter keeps leaving in the kitchen. He's up on our grills about how angels need to 'eat right' in order to live a long, healthy life when in reality all I need for a complete breakfast is deepthroating a packet of hot dogs." Panty explained.

"You tell 'em, Panty!" Stocking agreed.

"Well… What do you suppose we do with Brief? Maybe he'd like to join you guys on the greasy feast." Hikari suggested.

"Geek boy? Hell no! I'm not letting his nerd stench infest my car. If he wants to eat with us, then he should take the bus!" Panty argued.

"Don't worry. You guys are still coming with us. We'll drop you off at the church so you can make your 'balanced meal.' Blech." Stocking said.

Hikari and Teruo took one last look at Brief, who was still in a lustful stupor. "Alright, if you insist… Come on, Teruo. Let's see what we can cobble together at the church."

"Aye-aye, sir!" Teruo exclaimed, following Hikari as the four headed out the front door.

"Say Stocking, I think we should go on a shopping spree tomorrow. I bet they mall is packed with dope new shit!" Panty suggested.

"Hell yes! We deserve some time off after a hard day's work! My guess is that they finally have the brand of earrings I've been waiting months for!" Stocking yearned.

"Only one way to find out! But first we gotta fix up some grub!" And thus, the Kiryu brothers and the Anarchy sisters went on their merry way…

The next day…

Hikari and Teruo found themselves back at Legends Market. The shopping district was bustling with people and Pokemon exploring the shops and kiosks which sold various knick-knacks and essentials. The brothers were dragged into the Anarchy Sister's spending spree, so Hikari's patience was wearing thin.

"Since when did we become the angel's errand boys? I was totally down for ghost hunting yesterday; since we gotta learn how to fight evil. But this is just a trip to the mall!" Hikari groaned.

"But Hikari, I just saw them walk into Becky's Secret. They're probably trying out new weapons. It's like a fisherman walking into a bait shop so he can catch bigger fish." Teruo explained.

"Yeah, but did Panty really have to get five hundred dildos along the way? Did Stocking have to eat every single free sample she came across?"

"They're just enjoying their day off, man. I get you're eager to beat Akihiro, but sometimes ya gotta take things easy. Arceus knows how risky it is to constantly hunt vengeful spirits."

Hikari sighed. "I guess you have a point…" As he looked around, he spotted an angelic figure in the crowd. "Waitaminute! Teruo! Do you see what I see?"

"What are you talking about? It's just ordinary– Oh my gosh! Is that another angel from Heaven?!" Teruo exclaimed.

"His wings seem like the real deal… Do you think he knows the Anarchy sisters? Maybe if we ask him, he can join us in the fight against the looming darkness."

"What about the girls? They're gonna be pissed if they find out we bailed on them."

"I'm sure it'll be fine! When it comes to clothing, girls take forever to find the perfect fit! C'mon, Teruo!"

Hikari and Teruo approached the angel. The boy had brown, scruffy hair, wrapped in a golden laurel crown. He donned a white toga with short spats underneath. His footwear was a mix between fur boots and… sandals? This angel was definitely not a native.

"Salutations! My name is Hikari, and this is my brother Teruo. As you can see here, we're afflicted with a dark curse. We suspect the work of an evil force so we're on a quest to save Daten City before the darkness takes over! We already have the aid of the Anarchy sisters, and it'd be great if you joined our cause. What do you say? Are you willing to bring light back to this land?"

The boy stopped licking his ice cream and cocked his head. "Huh? I haven't seen anything too strange since I've come to Daten City. But I will say that the locals have a strange way of showing manners. It's like everyone wants to bump uglies with each other!"

"Wait. You're not from Heaven?!" Teruo asked.

"I don't think so… I am from Skyworld; which is kinda like Heaven. I'm on vacation because I heard that Daten City was a foodie's paradise! And by golly, they're right! This ice cream is far creamier than the ones Lady Palutena makes."

"Whatever you do, just do not try the Prickles… Trust me, If you watch their 'How It's Made', you'll want to soak your eyes with Holy Bleach." Teruo shuddered.

"Hold the phone! Lady Palutena? Just the other day, the Anarchy sisters were talking about how they met Heracles! Does he ring a bell, perchance?" Hikari wondered.

Pit scratched his head. "I know a human named 'Magnus'. The guy's built like an ox, so I wouldn't be shocked if he was the son of Zeus; the many sons, might I add. Where I'm from, Zeus is the top dog of Mt. Olympus! There's also Viridi; the goddess of nature, she doesn't take too kindly to people… And how can I forget my favorite goddess, Lady Palutena; the goddess of light? You can say I'm her loyal messenger. It is my duty to protect the light from the forces of evil!"

"In that case, you know the curse we just mentioned? It's the one that's turning other Pokemon into ghosts! Yesterday, there was an incident where Akihiro murdered an ice dragon live on television!"

"What!?" Pit dropped his ice cream.

"You heard me! Akihiro used dark magic to turn the dragon into a ghost! He and his master have been corrupting the good denizens and turning them into their slaves! And who knows what they're doing with the other souls they've harvested. That's why we're dead-set on stopping this brutality!" Hikari explained.

"If we don't put an end to this, Daten City's going to Hell in a handbasket!" Teruo warned.

Pit stood back, astounded by the barbarity of it all. "Wow… And it's just you and the Anarchy sisters? No one else is standing up to this!?"

"We also got our buddy, Volt and even the city's top fighter for our cause. I'd say that we're slowly making progress."

"But still, that's messed up how there's a madman going around stealing souls and spreading chaos… It reminds me of Hades. I despise Hades!" Pit clenched his fists.

"Was he also a dark overlord?" Hikari wondered.

"It took all of my might to stop the Lord of the Underworld from taking over the human realm. I have to let Lady Palutena know about this!"

"So you'll help us?"

"Why wouldn't I? I'm sure she'd let me stay in Daten City for just a while longer. We gotta show that evildoer what happens when you try and snuff out the light!"

"Fantastic! We just need your phone number and we can get you going!"

"KYAAAAH!"

The boys were interrupted by a sudden shriek as a panicked girl came scurrying towards them. "Somebody help me! I was attacked by a ghost!" She shrieked. The girl had rosewood hair which formed a pair of thin horns, with a pair of slender ponytails. She had a pair of orange triangles tattooed on her shoulders.

"Woah, woah! Settle down, miss. Where did the attack happen?" Pit responded, putting a hand on the girl's shoulder.

The girl took a moment to catch her breath. "I was strolling by the edge of a lake when a ghost lunged at me! It was so fast that I could hardly tell what it was! All I could make out was that it looked like a jet plane. Honestly, I'm lucky to have escaped with my life!"

"Not to worry, we're on the case! Take us to the lake and we'll show that monster what for!"

"We'll make sure you get home safe and sound. I'm not letting Akihiro claim another innocent soul." Hikari reassured the girl.

The girl clasped her hands and sighed in relief. "Oh, Arceus has blessed me with three musketeers! But are you sure you want to come along? I was attacked deep within a forest..."

"I'll walk a thousand miles if it means defeating another one of Akihiro's pawns!" Hikari vowed.

And so, the girl led the trio out of the shopping district, through Daten City Park and eventually out of city limits as they ventured into a nearby forest. Throughout their hike, they spotted Pokemon thriving in the wilderness; Weedles squirming up trees, Grovyles dashing through the foliage, and even Pikachus having a roasted berry and salmon feast. It seems that despite the comforts and technology of modern living, there are still 'mon who prefer to make their living in the great outdoors.

After what felt like an eternity, the gang had arrived at a lakeside clearing. The pristine water shimmered and overall the lake had a sense of tranquility.

"Wow! It feels so pure!" Pit gasped. "Can't believe someone would attack you in a place like this…"

"I promise! This ghost is more wicked than a demon! It actively seeks to destroy all that is pure!" The girl insisted.

"Now why does that sound familiar?" Hikari scratched his chin. But his pondering was promptly interrupted by a cold gust that sent ripples through the water.

FWOOSH!

From those ripples the assailant finally emerged. It wasn't just any run-of-the-mill ghost, however; It was a Latios!

"Ah, you must be Daten City's new angel! At long last, we've finally got you cornered!" Latios exclaimed.

"We?! Who's we?" Pit turned to the girl, looking puzzled.

"I have no idea! He's crazy, I tell ya!" The girl insisted.

Latios looked below, spotting the troublesome Axews. "Oh? Who do we have here? It's the ones who tarnished Lord Akihiro's experiment! I see you're trying to build an army of your own, seeing how you already have the Anarchy Sisters roped into your fruitless endeavor. It's comical how you think you have a chance against the limitless power of darkness. You chose to be held back by the blinding light!"

"It's better than being a monster hellbent on destruction! Tetsuya's got you in his clutches, and now you're lashing out when you realize it's not what it's cracked up to be! Admit it!" Hikari countered.

"Thanks to the darkness, I've attained more power than I could ever dream of! Now my life's purpose is to pluck Heaven's servants from the sky! For the glory of Master Tetsuya!"

"As long as the light shines on humanity, evil never wins! Hikari! Teruo! Let's kick some ghost butt!" Pit exclaimed before turning to the girl once more. "Madam, it's best for you to hide in the bushes. This will get ugly."

"Actually, there's something I need to tell you…" The girl muttered, twiddling her fingers.

"Huh? What seems to be the matter?" Teruo asked, watching as a dark aura surrounded the girl.

The girl impishly smirks. "Welcome to your grave." Her body became enshrouded by a ghostly energy, her human form shifting into something more draconic…

SCREEE!

Alas! It was Latias!

The heroes stepped back. "W-What!? How could you trick us like this?!" The flabbergasted Pit stammered.

"You fell for it hook, line, and sinker! I suspected your blind heroism would be your downfall. You angels are so predictable." Latias snickered. "We were sent to kill just the angel, but it's my lucky day! I can kill three birds with one stone! Can I, Latios? They are just axews and one fledgling angel. The boy can't even fly on his own!"

"Hey! Don't diss the wings!" Pit whined.

Latios chuckled and nodded to his partner. "Permission granted. But allow me to give you a helping hand, I want to make sure that you leave no trace of these buffoons." The dragon's eyes glowed, sending his telekinetic energy to Latias.

"It wouldn't be a proper beatdown if my partner didn't join the fun!" Latias let out a battle cry.

"Lock and load, boys. We're in for some double trouble!" Hikari took a battle stance.

"G-Guess it's time to fight!" Teruo stammered, trying his best to look fierce when Hikari gave him a confident smile.

"Hey Teruo, relax. You got this! Just try and remember what you learned from yesterday, alright? And if you're still nervous, just take a look at our newest ally. He's a soldier of the light, so there's no way we can lose."

Teruo nodded. "R-Right. I'll be strong!"

"Evil dragons, for the sake of Lady Palutena and all that is good, prepare to face the light!" Pit cried as he readied his bow.

For her first attack, Latias gathered a ball of her down feathers and lobbed it at her opponents; enshrouding the area in a thick, shadowy fog. "Good luck trying to hit me!" Latias taunted, erratically speeding around the trio.

"What do we do now?" Teruo panicked, sticking close to his brother.

"I say we attack where we think the ghost might be! There's no way it can see through its own fog, so if we keep firing we'll eventually land a hit!" Hikari was interrupted by a psychic blast, but he sidestepped it. "Ha! You just revealed your location!" Hikari lunged towards the direction the shot was fired; slashing wildly.

"Hikari! We gotta stick together or else we're gonna be picked off one-by-one!" Teruo shouted. … No response. "Drat! He's always like this! At least we still got each other, Pit. How do you suppose we defeat this speedy foe?"

"Looks like Latias is one for cheap shots. '' Pit observed. "Lemme see if my homing arrows do the trick." He pulled his bow, firing into the fog…

Nothing. "Curses! That dragon is too fast, even for my arrows. I saw we get moving, she can't hit us if we zip around!" Teruo and the angel prowled the area, firing at every opportunity in hopes of hitting their target. Meanwhile, Hikari ran around as one of Pit's arrows grazed him.

"Ow! Watch where you're shooting! There aren't any hospitals for miles, so it's all over if I get impaled." Hikari snapped.

"S-Sorry! It's just so hard to tell where the enemy is in this blasted fog." Pit groaned.

"I tried telling you we had to stay close, but you were too busy attacking the air." Teruo chastised.

"Well I learned my lesson." Hikari re-joined Teruo and Pit. "Come on, team! We can still win this!"

WHOOSH!

A sudden gust blew behind the angel. "A-ha! Her tailwind! Of course!" The angel snapped his fingers, swiftly turning and shooting at the ghost's direction.

KROOH!

A direct hit!

"Ha ha! Not so stealthy, now are you?" Pit taunted, shooting several more arrows.

"You son of a bitch!" Latias took a sharp turn and charged Pit, her wings hardening like metal as she struck his abdomen.

"Agh!"

"Pit!" The Kiryu brothers exclaimed.

SLAM!

Pit was launched back-first into a tree. Luckily, he managed to push himself back up and shook it off. "It's going to take more than that to defeat me!" The angel ran back into the fog.

Meanwhile Hikari and Teruo were trying their best to avoid Latias' attacks, Teruo counterattacking with his own ranged shots.

"C'mon ghost, show yourself! Who knows? Maybe there's still a chance that we can free you from Tetsuya's corruption!" Hikari shouted.

"Corruption?! I think you mean salvation! My partner and I were held back by our mortal forms, bound by Arceus' limitations. But ghosts and demons have no such weakness. Master Tetsuya has gifted us speed matched by no other mortal! So what if the darkness overtakes your city? It just means more power for everyone!" Latias answered.

"So this is how Tetsuya runs his kingdom of darkness? By corrupting souls of the innocent and destroying anyone that gets in his way?! Sounds like he has a twisted sense of justice."

"What do you know about justice?! Your sense of what is 'just' is a construct made by the heavens to keep us from unlocking our true power!" Latias snarled, zen headbutting the brothers which sent them tumbling across the ground.

"Argh… D-Damn it!" Hikari grunted, putting a hand on his painfully throbbing head. "So… Strong… Can't… Focus…"

"I think… Ugh… We might be… Grh… Outmatched." Teruo gasped, struggling to keep focus as well.

Latias loomed over Hikari and Teruo. "Your time is over, Kiryu brothers. Soon, there will be no one to oppose the Dark Revolution!"

"N-No…" Teruo shook his head. "There's something inside me that's telling me to keep fighting, even against the odds… Could it be Hikari rubbing off on me?" He muttered to himself. "Whatever it may be, I'm gonna use it to help my big brother!" Teruo vowed, snapping out of his daze.

"Teruo! Didn't expect you to recover so quickly!" Hikari exclaimed.

"S-So what if you have these crazy new powers? So what if you've been 'freed' from your mortal coil? It doesn't change the fact that you still have a weakness!"

"And what do you know about weaknesses?!" Latias scoffed, giving Teruo a belittling smirk.

Teruo took a deep breath, dark energy enveloping his tusks as he charged an attack. Once his jaws overflowed with energy, he unleashed a Dark Pulse that devastated Latias!

Latias clutched its damaged side. "AAAAGH! C-Conniving little thing, aren't you?… B-But no matter, I'll just-KYIAAH!" Pit's arrows pierced one of her wings, causing her to teeter mid-air.

"Bullseye!" Pit exclaimed.

"You rotten angel! I ought to scramble your brains!" Latias snapped, preparing to unleash a psychic attack.

"T-Teruo, now's your chance! Finish her off before she turns Pit into chicken salad!" Hikari exclaimed, slamming his fist to the ground.

"You got it, big bro!" Teruo smirked, rushing his opponent. He sprang up and blasted Latias' chest with a final Dark Pulse!

VZOOOOM!

"Aw yeah! To the Shadow Realm, with you!" Pit quipped.

"I knew you could do it, Teruo!" Hikari cheered.

Teruo stood there, still processing his burst of bravery. "Oh w-wow! That felt… Awesome! I actually stood up for myself! Can you believe it, Hikari? I'm starting to get the hang of this." Teruo sighed.

"You certainly are, my dude." Hikari warmly smiled, giving Teruo a thumbs-up. "And hey, my headache is gone!"

Latias' spirit was finally put to rest. The fog dissipated, revealing Latios. The lone dragon clenched his claws, tears rolling down his face as his body shook with rage. "She's gone… N-No! Nooo! I refuse to believe Master Tetsuya led us astray! It was I who put too much trust in Latias! Because of me, my dearly beloved has been slain by the servants of Heaven! I shall not stand for this!" Latios cried out. His body began surging with dark energy; his form becoming more streamlined, his arms fused with his wings, and a new pair of horns grew on the sides of his face. A mighty zephyr dispersed as Latios revealed his Mega form, the gale threatening to knock the trio off their feet.

"H-Hey! What's the big deal?!" Teruo protested.

"Can't you remember anything of your past life? I'm sure you two had a peaceful, loving relationship!" Pit added.

"You mean the life before I saw the truth of this world? Spare me your drivel! The only way to settle this is a battle in the skies! Only then can I avenge my fallen comrade!" Latios screeched.

"Oh yeah? What if we don't accept your challenge, Romeo?" Hikari asked.

"Then I'll slay you where you stand! But my spirit will not rest until I avenge my darling!" Latios insisted.

"Alright, have it your way! We'll settle the score in the sky!" Hikari clenched his fist, raising it to the sky.

"I'll be waiting back in the city. Enjoy your last moments on this Earth while you still can, fools!" Latias cried, jetting off to the sky.

"That's just great. Now what do we do?" Pit wondered, crossing his arms.

"Can't you just fly us all the way back? Surely a strong angel like yourself can carry two Axews on his back." Hikari suggested, looking at the angel's wings.

"I'm flattered but I can't carry you both…" Pit said, rubbing the back of his head. "First, I'm way too small and secondly, I'd be straining Lady Palutena's power of flight. You see, I can't exactly fly on my own…" Pit admitted, his wings fluttering pathetically.

"I thought Latias was just talking smack! What kinda angel can't fly on his own!?" Hikari looked back at Pit. "But I can see why Palutena keeps ya around. You float like a butterfly and sting like a bee!" He smirked at the angel, right before it went neutral. "But if we don't hurry to Daten City, Latios is gonna destroy more than the sound barrier!"

Rustle! Rustle!

Trees shook behind the gang. The boys turned around…

SWOOOSH!

A Pidgeot swooped down, landing right before Hikari and the others.

"Who the heck are you?" Teruo exclaimed.

"Oh, me? I just came to see what all the commotion was about." The Pidgeot answered. "I guess I'm too late for the action?"

"Shit just got real, actually. You see, we have to race a heartbroken ghost because we put his partner to rest." Hikari stated.

"A ghost? What kinda spirit were they?"

"Ones which were corrupted by demonic forces!"

"Is that why you brought 'angel face' over there?"

"Yeah. When they told me they wanted to stop the forces of evil, I just had to come along. Then there was a girl who took us all the way here; saying she was attacked by a ghost. But as it turned out she was in cahoots with the ghost!" Pit explained.

The Pidgeot whistled. "Damn. Sounds like something out of a movie! I wish I could help you folks but I'm not sure if I got what it takes anymore…"

"What do you mean, sir? You look healthy as a horse!" Teruo said.

"Well… Back when I was a spring chicken, I loved to race. Every day I used to soar the skies, outspeeding aircraft and other 'mon. It was exhilarating, let me tell ya. I even landed a position in the top five for the 1995 Aerial Prix."

"What happened then? Seems like you had an exciting life." Hikari wondered.

"To make a long story short, I got into an accident during a race which severely fractured my wing." He demonstrated his wing. "Thank Arceus, I was soon able to fly again, but from that day forward I never got into another race because I might exacerbate the injury. And when you're a bird living in the wilderness, not being able to fly makes you a giant roast turkey to hungry predators."

"But you're a Pokemon, right? What kind of animals would prey on such powerful beings?" Pit asked.

"You name it. Bears, wolves… Heck, the other day I saw a stoat mauling a Braviary. Being out of modern civilization means you're bound by the Law of the Jungle."

"Yeesh. It's a tough world out there. By the way, how long ago was that injury?" Hikari commented.

"I'd say… Two years, give-or-take."

"Then surely you've fully recovered by now! You swooped down on us like nothing at all back there." Teruo said.

"That was only gliding."

"Poppycock! Anyone who's physically active; even the top athletes, get the occasional boo-boo. And you know what you do when you trip and fall? You get right back up and keep training to be the best you can be!" Hikari encouraged.

"I'm not so sure. I took a pretty nasty fall…"

"You won't be sure unless you try! Can you at least give these two a lift back to Daten City?" Pit urged.

"If you insist, then sure! I can give you kids a ride. You said you needed to give chase to that supersonic ghost, correct?

"Yes, sir!" Teruo answered.

"Then I guess it's time to de-rust and take a trip to the city. Hop on, guys."

Hikari and Teruo mounted themselves on the Pidgeot. "Okay, we're ready!" Hikari said. "Say, how exactly do you fly if your wings don't work, Pit?"

"That's easy! Watch this!" Pit jumped to the sky, his wings glowing azure as he activated the Power of Flight. "Ta-da! Commander Pit, ready for action!"

"Woah. So that's the power of the goddess of light." Teruo said.

"We're learning lots today, lil' bro." Hikari said.

"Alright, time to see if this old bird's still got it!" The Pidgeot chirped. He launched into the sky, creating a fairly strong gust. The gang ascended past the canopy and took off, setting their sights on Daten City…

The gang soared their way back to the city where havoc was breaking loose. Building sides were being blown off, windows shattered, random civilians were being blasted by the furious Latios.

"Oh, no no no! We're too late!" Pit panicked.

"That motherfucker! Does he have no honor?!" Hikari chided right before the living jet plane zipped by.

"Over there! Get his ass!" Teruo pointed at their target, taking the Pidgeot in hot pursuit.

"Oh? I thought you'd be too scared to face me! As you can already see, I had to blow off some steam. Grieving is such a pain." Latios taunted.

"You call this grieving? We get it, you lost your soulmate and I can only imagine the pain you're feeling. But you're taking out your frustration on the lives of innocent people! Tell me, would she be proud of all this chaos?" Pit protested, firing a couple of arrows at the ghost.

Latios dodged the arrows. "What do you know about love?! What do you know about Latias' desires?! Our powers were liberated thanks to the darkness! If anything, she'd be delighted to watch me harvest souls for Master Tetsuya!" Latios snapped back.

"If that's the mindset of your master, then the more reason I have to help Hikari put an end to his brutality! Teruo! Hikari! Be my eyes in the sky!" Pit commanded. He then pointed at the Pidgeot. "And you! Uh… I didn't catch your name, sorry!"

"It's Fujin! Fujin Hayakawa!" The Pidgeot answered.

"Alright, Fujin! Keep hot on the enemy tail! And whatever you do, don't slow down!"

"I'll give it my all, captain! Heh, I haven't had this much fun in a while." Fujin dove, accelerating as they chased Latios throughout the city; scaling skyscrapers and swerving around city blocks. Latios somersaulted, unleashing a Psycho Cut. Fujin dodged, giving Pit time to parry the shot back at Latios.

"GRAAAH! I'll admit, your speed is impressive!" Latios rasped.

"That's because I was once one of Daten City's fastest flyers! You better bring your A-game if you wanna tussle with me!" Fujin gloated.

"If you love your heavenly city so much, then I vow to obliterate everything you've sworn to protect! Once Daten City is reduced to rubble, then Master Tetsuya will have no choice but to revive Latias!" Latios snarled.

"Not on our watch! We're putting an end to your rampage!" Teruo countered with a Dark Pulse.

The Kiryu brothers' white-hot pursuit raged on. But a couple of unexpected guests were speeding down the freeway…

"Ya see anything, Stocking?" Panty asked as the Anarchy Sisters cruised through the highway, their car being driven by their dog demon; Chuck.

"I see a ghost. It's a fast fucker, too!" Stocking replied, peering through her binoculars. "Hold on… What the fuck!? Is that Hikari and Teruo riding a falcon!?"

"WHAT?! Lemme fuckin' see! Those dingleberries ditched us at the mall! What could they be doing that could be more important?!" Panty grabbed Stocking's shoulders, trying to get a good view.

"Looks like they landed another angel. He's awfully cute, though."

"Oh, so now they're having an affair with another angel?! Gimmie that shit!" Panty snatched the binoculars, ogling Pit. "Ooh! He is cute! I like his getup, that toga leaves little to the imagination."

"Do you think he's one of those frat angels?"

"Who knows? I bet you fifteen bucks that he's Heracles in the bedsheets."

"You know we could forgive Hikari if he brings over that heavenly piece of Baklava. I wanna give him a taste of my blackberry parfait." Stocking smirked.

"Back off, fatass! Spartan society doesn't have room for hogs like you!"

"Oh yeah? If you're so dead-set on winning his heart, how about you shoot down that ghost?!"

"I dunno, Hikari and Teruo seem to have a good handle on the situation."

"Oh I get it. You're too chicken-shit 'cause you don't wanna accidentally shoot your new boytoy. Just try out the pair of panties ya got at Becky's Secret, ya bimbo!"

"Alright, fine! But I call dibs!" Panty reached into a paper shopping bag, taking out a shimmering pair of panties. "Here goes nothing!" Panty flipped the undergarments, transforming them into a heavenly sniper rifle. The angel leaned forward and readied her aim. "Repent, you motherfucker!"

BLAM!

"GROOAAAAAH!" Latios screeched, the bullet blasting his chest.

"Fuck yeah! Now to finish you off!" Panty chuckled, preparing her next shot. She pulled the trigger… Click! "What the fuck!?" Click! Click! Click! "Ya gotta be shitting me! I spent two hundred bucks on a one-pump chump!?" Panty growled, hitting the sniper's magazine.

"Serves ya right for being a cumbrain." Stocking snickered, giving her sister a cocky smirk.

"What was that?!" Pit wondered.

"The Anarchy sisters must've found out we deserted them!" Hikari answered.

"Awfully nice of them to help us. Ya think they'd be pissed after we ditched them." Teruo said.

"That doesn't matter now! Let's use this divine intervention to put an end to this rampage!" Hikari whooped.

"So you think you can beat me with your cheap shots, huh?! You think that you can outsmart the living fighter jet?! I have one final gambit and I'm taking you all with me so that Master Tetsuya's ambitions can be sought through! Down with the light! Long live darkness!" Latios screeched, unleashing his Luster Purge! A sudden flash of light penetrated Hikari and the gang.

"Gah! I can't see a thing!" Pit grunted, covering his eyes with an arm.

"My eyes! All I see is white!" Fuji cried, wildly turning in an attempt to escape the light.

"Hold the line, boys! We got Latios on the ropes, this is no time to fall!" Hikari urged. The light started to fade, allowing Hikari to finally see the enemy barreling towards him. "Fuji! Get down, Latios is heading right for us!"

"Fly lower? Okay, I'm taking your word for it 'cause I still can't see shit." The dazed Pidgeot said, lowering his flight elevation.

Hikari promptly raised his arm; shadows elongating on his fingers to form sharp claws. "Sayonara, motherfucker!"

SLICE!

Hikari's claws eviscerated Latios' body, gutting the ghost like a fish. Latios' halves exploded, finally quelling the enraged spirit. Heaven coins began to rain down from the skies.

"Well that's the end of that! Thank goodness!" Hikari dusted off his hands.

"At least he'll finally meet Latias in the afterlife." Teruo sighed.

"That's for sure. What kind of monster would corrupt such a loving couple?" Pit wondered, sullenly looking at the heavens.

"The same monster that wants to use Daten City as his personal army. Let's get back to Terra Firma." Hikari said.

"You got it, boss!" Fuji replied. The gang followed the chorus of the church bell and made their way to the temple, landing at the church's fountain.

"Ah, the church! How I missed you!" Teruo gleefully kissed the ground, wagging his tail.

"Whooo-wee!~" Fuji chirped and somersaulted into the air, twirling about. "Now that's what I call a race! I haven't had such a thrillride since the 1997 Daten City Pokeathlon! I gotta thank you guys for reigniting my passion."

"It's no problem! I'm glad you could help us." Hikari said.

"In fact, I think I'm gonna take up racing again. I may be old, but there's plenty of miles left in this machine! I gotta let my friends know about this, they're gonna be stoked!" Fuji said, giving Hikari a thumbs-up.

"Happy to help, my dude!"

"And by the way, if ya wanna hang out or something you can find me at the park. It's where my flock used to hang out before my hiatus."

Meanwhile, Pit received a message from his goddess.

"Looks like there's trouble in paradise, Pit." The goddess telepathically stated.

"Sure is, Lady Palutena. I came to Daten City to escape dark overlords, but I guess an angel's work is never done…" Pit sighed.

"Was there ever a doubt? I gotta say, they have a lotta spunk standing up against the forces of evil; especially Hikari! He's kinda like you, in a sense!"

"Heh. You'd never expect something from such a little guy. So I take it that my vacation's extended? I hope the Centurions will be alright without me."

"Oh they'll be just fine!"

"Although, can I still spend the night with you? I'm not too sure about this city's nightlife. It seems wicked dangerous, even by human standards!"

"But of course! There's no way I'm letting Daten City ruin such a precious angel! Come on, I'll fix you up a big, juicy meatloaf with a side of candied yams."

"Aw yeah! Prepare yourselves, evildoers! 'Cause this angel's about to bring the smackdown!" Pit raised his fist in the air as he was enshrouded by a column of light, ascending back to the heavens.

The trio of 'mons looked at each other in confusion.

"Who the hell was he talking to?" Fuji wondered.

"He was probably talking to his goddess. If only we could hear her… I wanna know all the juicy gossip the gods get into." Hikari smirked.

Teruo turned to Hikari. "I'll say. I'm more impressed that he could keep up that chipper attitude in a cruel world like this. He's just as gung-ho as you are when it comes to being a hero. Honestly, I can commend you two for that. Sometimes the darkness of the world is too much to handle and I just don't know what to do…"

Hikari patted Teruo's back. "Aw, it's alright. You did fantastic back there! I'm grateful to have a brother that's willing to keep me in check. Let's head inside and have some R&R." The brothers made their way to the church as Fuji flew into the horizon. With another angel on the Kiryu's side, the future of Daten City looked bright…

Meanwhile, back at the evil base within West Hollywood…

A Murkrow flew onto Tetsuya's desk, bringing a satchel full of souls. Tetsuya's claws wiggled in delight. "Excellent work!" He accepted the satchel and patted Murkrow's head. "We might have lost the Eon Duo to those vile Kiryu brothers, but at least I've acquired more fuel for our dark ambitions. I'm astonished that Kenta's mafia is adept at soul-harvesting. I figured he was all talk."

Standing before Tetsuya was Akihiro. "The Eon Duo was a minor setback, Master Tetsuya. When the Dark Revolution comes, demons will regain their rightful place as masters of this realm. The Kiryu brothers and those angels will be crushed like insignificant worms. Isn't that right, Mistress Scanty and Kneesocks?" He turned to his newly acquired allies who sat at the back of the room: The Demon Sisters.

"Honestly, I'm surprised that a Honchkrow was capable of such a feat." Scanty scoffed, pouring herself a glass of wine.

"Oh please, a Sunkern could do the same if it was gifted with Tetsuya's shadow magic. At least Tetsuya's accomplishing more than Corset ever could." Kneesocks said, flipping her hair and crossing her legs.

"What exactly do you mean? Corset managed to open Hell's Gate and awaken The Other Gods. If it weren't for those blasted angels, we would be living high and wide!"

"Corset might have style, but he required the descendant of the Hell's Monkey to open the gate. Supposedly, Tetsuya already has the 'other key'. Not sure how that works, to be quite honest." Kneesocks shrugged.

Tetsuya chuckled. "You'll find out soon enough, girls. Once the Red Chain reaches full power, the day of reckoning will be upon us! The Other Gods will be nothing but a mere mackerel to my leviathan of shadows. It will lead an army of demons and Poke-ghosts, surgingwith power. It sends shivers just thinking about it! No more shall the world be held down by the rules of Heaven! Chaos will reign supreme, just as the universe intended. Sounds perfect for us demons, eh?"

"It's sublime, Master Tetsuya. I am honored to serve in your noble cause." Akihiro bowed.

"I'm grateful to have a commander like you. Now if only I could locate the Dragon Stones. I managed to re-create Kyurem's soul, but it has yet to reach full potential. If I could get my claws on the Light and Dark Stones, I could synthesize a monster that will bring the heavens to their knees! It could fight alongside my shadow Pokemon. Although I do have my suspicions on where they might be…"

"You do, master?"

"Yes. Kenta is hosting a mafia summit at the Hellton Casino tomorrow night. He has eyes all over Daten City, perhaps he might be of use in locating the Dragon Stones."

"You want me to pay Kenta a visit, sir?"

"Precisely. And take Scanty and Kneesocks with you just in case you run into the Kiryu brothers again. They've been foiling our plans again and again, so who knows where they'll strike next? Last thing I want is to have the Dragon Stones stolen and have my potential squandered by those light-worshiping lowlifes!" Tetsuya snarled and slammed his desk.

"Right. We'll make sure that the Kiryu brothers and those angels get their filthy mitts off our plans. And thanks to Kenta's efforts, I was able to gather enough souls to recreate my army! So if anything happens, I'll summon my pawns and cut my foes into pieces! Are you two ready for this, Mistress Scanty and Kneesocks?"

"Ugh. Hellton Casino… I still recall the time when those crude angels ruined our plan to demolish the city's economy. What were the chances that her mucus was the catalyst to our downfall?" Scanty groaned.

"Fret not, sister. At least they didn't see through my disguise." Kneesocks said.

"You did look eloquent in that vest. It's simply adorable when your face flushes into a light pink." Scanty teased.

"Oh hush! It is going to be a simple mission. We locate the stones and then we get out, got it? You're going to make me blush before Tetsuya…" Kneesocks sheepishly covered her face.

"What's the harm, sister? Tomorrow evening we're going to relish in the debauchery and greed of humanity. No need to be so tense!" Scanty haughtily laughed, taking another swig of wine.

Kneesocks re-adjusted her glasses. "R-Right. I just hope the celebration doesn't get crashed by sex-crazed hedonists."

"I'll keep a close eye on you two, so don't pull anything funny. Need I remind you that we'll be at the casino to aid Master Tetsuya, not to indulge in degeneracy!" Akihiro scolded, sneering at the sisters.

"Excellent. When Hell's Gate opens, the world's light will finally be extinguished and demons will roam free. And when everyone is rife with power, they shall see me as their savior." Tetsuya softly chuckled, twiddling his claws.

To be Continued…