Chapter VII:

From New York City it could be seen how the mysterious "cloud" was swirling, turning on itself, the wind increasing its intensity, the journalist's hair was moving under the gale and her team was fearing the worst. Suddenly, from the Center, a screen began to take shape, where you could see the three sisters, responsible for continuing the legacy of his grandfather, appearing dressed in a striking imperial garments, being surrounded by his "Elite Guard" and directing towards the people who were watching them.

- "People of Earth, this Planet is, as of this moment, under the dominion of the "Shadow Neuroi Empire". You will all kneel before us and pay tribute to us as your Dictators. Anyone who attempts to resist or rebel against us will be destroyed by our Forces. We have several "Hives" around the World, so, if you value your lives, kneel before us".- The first to speak was Lee, who gave that introduction and warning.

- "Yes, you heard her, compared to the "Neuroi", ours are much more lethal".- May added.

- "And one more thing: If you are trying to bring the "Witches" to face us, we have to tell you that no weapon can defeat us, not even nuclear or biological technology. Don't waste your efforts to fight us, every war and act of resistance will be in vain, so think twice before you want to attack".- Lee spoke again with a mocking smile on his face.

- "You have just been warned. You may now return to your normal entertainment programming".- Marie concluded and the three sisters burst into deep, mocking laughter until the screen disappeared in a beam of whitish light, leaving the journalist, her colleague in the studio and the whole World under a horrible combination of astonishment, fear, anguish and dread as to how it was possible that something like this was taking place after so long.

The woman motioned for the cameraman to turn off the equipment, the first screams could be heard in the streets of New York. A "concert" of chaos, looting, car crashes, people fleeing in desperation and trying to find safety. And it was obvious that, in the rest of the world, the situation was the same or worse than in Liberion.

Soon, the screen became static, silent, a "rain" of infinite black and white dots rose up, leaving the television transmission in that state.


Ed turned off the TV with the remote control, the people there looked at each other, not even Jimmy could believe that he had made, hours ago, a pact with a trio of sisters who would be the dictators of the whole world. He felt dizzy, confused, his skin turned white and he staggered backwards from fainting, being grabbed by Sarah and Perrine, who took him to one of the armchairs there and laid him down on it.

- Now we're doomed.- Eddy broke the silence.

- Good God, the Kankers are going to dominate the world and it's my fault!.- They heard Jimmy's voice, who panicked, while crying on Sarah's shoulders.

Eddy wanted to rejoice with that crying but there was something that prevented him from celebrating what happened during the "Friendship Day". He didn't want to do anything, he didn't even feel a mere desire inside him, he just wanted to know what was going to happen from now on. He noticed Double D pacing back and forth in the living room and saw Kevin and Nazzi approaching him.

- They have taken the whole Planet hostage.- He said, after analyzing the context they were in.

- And what are we waiting for? We should go and give them what they deserve.- Kevin proposed, cracking his knuckles, ready to put up a fight.

- What a good idea, "John Rambo".- Eddy joked to the red-haired man.- If you want to die under a bombardment of whatever those machines have, go ahead, we'll give you a funeral with planes and blanks.- Said the short boy.

That comment made by the boy led the other to see him and was about to face him. Thanks to the action of Major Mio, she managed to avoid a worse confrontation, so she looked the boy on the bicycle in the eyes, serious, cold, calculating and then turned to where the others were, who were waiting for a spark, even the tiniest, could unleash an unparalleled explosion in Peach Creek.

- It's too dangerous, young man, leave this to us.- The black-haired woman asked. Kevin looked at her and then his eyes went to where Nazz was standing, so he raised both hands in the air, implying that he had gotten the message.

- But we can't just sit here with our arms crossed waiting for a superhero to save us. We have to do something, give our support.- They heard Ed's voice, who approached them. He was not the smartest of the group of three friends, but, on this occasion, he had said something totally true.

- I understand your situation, you want to give your support but you have your families, they would worry if something happened to them.- Said Erica, who took a few steps forward, being heard by the others.

- Bad news about that: Our parents won't be back for two months because of business trips.- Double D interrupted them, so Trudie looked at him seriously.

- You mean they've been living and arranging everything on their own?.- She asked, almost shouting a cry of sternness mixed with concern, and he nodded his head.

- That's horrible, they can't have left them alone like that.- Yoshika showed concern for them.

- Yes, I know, but I have proof," showed the black-capped boy a note that Trudie read together with Hartmann and the sergeant.

- There is no doubt about it: This is the handwriting of their parents, but, in view of the circumstances and the current situation, Minna and I will contact their families.

- Wait a minute, what do you mean by that?.- Nazz asked the young woman.


She didn't have time to answer, as she left to talk to the Commander, who informed her that the old base of operations located in Brittania would be under her control, so they had one less problem to worry about. Trudie had gone to her friend to talk about the other matter, just when the girl had finished with that talk on the phone with the "High Command". Once she hung up, she turned to the second Karlsnad girl to see what was going on.

- Is something wrong?.- The orange-reddish girl asked the other girl, who folded her arms.

- We have a problem, Minna: The parents of these boys are out of town on business trips.- Informed her and she looked around, as she was struck by the socioeconomic position they had, since it was an ordinary neighborhood of normal houses, but there was no time to draw conjectures or theories about it, they had a much more dangerous crisis for which they had to attend to their call.

- All right, I will contact their families right now. We can't leave them here, sooner or later they will attack and we have to prepare for combat.- Said the Commander, while the other nodded her head.

- I know and I have also been watching each of these guys: they are very striking in their characteristics, tastes and other features.- Said Trudie, making that information known, being heard by the other one.- Look, it is not that we will have to be playing the role of babysitters but we can't leave them here alone either.

- That's true, especially the boy named Eddy, who ignores all the advice given by his friend Double D, who is the voice of reason within the group. Someone should keep an eye on him.- Proposed Charlotte, who was there, checking that the plane was in full condition for the flight.

- They heard the voice of Francesca, who had overheard the conversation between the two officers and was sure of what she would do.

- Good idea and even more so after you were a real pain in the ass when we had that incident with the "Neuroi Bug", plus the two of you together commit any disaster you have before your eyes.- Said the dark brown Kalsland, which outraged the black-haired Italian.

- Hey, it was Hartmann who took my panties in the first place and then I went for Perrine's to begin with!

Just at that moment, the blonde appeared on the scene.

- I couldn't find mine, that's what happened.- She defended herself against those grievances.

- Let's not get sidetracked from the matter at hand.- Trudie called their attention.- All right, I'll take Sarah under my care, as she needs a little discipline. I don't like the way she treats her older brother at all.- She said.

- If you are going to educate her, then you will have to control your temper, Trudie, you are very explosive about it.- Minna advised her and she was right. The young brunette was silent for a while and then she saw that it was true, so she closed her eyes and shook her head a little, understanding the message.

- Since you'll take care of Sarah, I'll go for Ed, I like him, he's nice and funny.- Erica made her decision, calm and serene as always. Then she turned to the Commander.- And you, Minna?

- Hmmmm, it's very complicated to choose.- She answered hesitantly. She remained silent for a while, looking for a possibility, a choice for whom she should take care of. Trudie had a list of Peach Creek kids with her.

- You have Nazz, she's a cheerleader at her school and is a little more mature than the others. Johnny, according to his profile, is a lonely boy and talks to a wooden board, then there is Rolf, who comes from Europe, Jimmy, who is very attached to Sarah, as they play with dolls and tea time. You also have this guy, Double D, serious, intelligent, quiet.- Her friend showed that great variety of "candidates".

- Very well, after much thought, I choose Nazz.- Minna made her decision and Mio came over to help her with it.

- I choose Kevin with you, so he won't be left behind. Both we can guide him and Nazz.- Added Mayor Sakamoto regarding the red-haired boy and that cooperation with the Commander.

- I will take care of Jimmy. He needs a guiding figure to help him cope with problems and I am the kind of "Witch" who can help him.- Said Perrine with decision and frankness in her voice.

That produced a great astonishment in the girls, especially Eila, who was speechless before the kindness that the Frenchwoman had with her.

- Who are you and what did you do with our four eyes?.- Asked the girl, unable to get out of the surprise she had before her, especially when it came to that silver-haired girl and the severity she inspired. Perrine, for her part, looked at her with a serious look on her face.

- Wow, Perrine, I never expected that you would be chosen as a volunteer to help that boy.- Yoshika approached her.

- Well, Miyafui, it is my duty as a Lady of Gaul to educate Jimmy so that he can be braver and face his problems without having to be afraid. Besides, what Eddy did to him is unforgivable, to take advantage of a boy like that," she spoke with that polite tone towards the Sergeant.

- All right, I will go with Johnny, since, as they have said, he needs to be surrounded by other people so that he is not alone all the time.- Accepted the brunette from Fuso that duty.

- That's a beautiful act on your part, Miyafugi.- Erica congratulated her with her thumbs up.

- Okay, now it's your turn, Lynne.- Said Trudie to the white-haired brunette, who remained thoughtful for a few seconds.

- Well, I would like to meet Rolf.- She answered frankly.

- Rolf comes from Europe, according to what it says here, from Scandinavia, his father is a shepherd and he speaks in the third person.- Trudie observed in her records about that person, but for Lynne there was no problem, besides they both worked in rural tasks.- Okay, we only have Double D left and that will be you, Sanya, since both are quiet people and will get along very well.- Said the Officer for finishing that list, however, a certain white-silver-haired girl took a step forward.

- Okay.- Accepted the albino girl without any problem, besides that she would be in charge of a boy.

- Wait.- Asked her friend.

- What is it, Eila?.- Minna, Trudie and the others noticed a strange behavior in the girl.

- Wait a minute, if you think I'm going to leave her alone with someone she doesn't know, you'll have someone else with her. Between the two of us we can guide him.- She lied, she knew well that she wouldn't leave the girl alone and that didn't escape Erica's notice, who laughed at that.

- It seems that someone is jealous of Double D and doesn't want to say it.- The blonde was right, even though Eila argued that they weren't like that.

- No...It's not true, it's just that...it gave me an impression.- She said firmly, even though it wasn't true.

- Very well, we'd better get ready, we have to get to Brittania as soon as possible to start the preparations for the fight against the "Shadow Neuroi".- Minna asked for their attention and they complied.


Nobody could believe what was happening, they were going with those girls to a military base. Ed, meanwhile, was in his room, packing his sponges, comics, even a stick of butter for the trip.

- What else do I need? Oh yeah: TV and monster movies.- He recalled and grabbed 20 DVDs and put them in his suitcase.- Well, that's it, I'd better join the others outside.- He finished with a smile and headed for the streets.


Eddy, for his part, was thinking, not about what he would wear, but about his appearance.

- All right, I'll be in a military base with these beautiful girls, especially with the ass-kicking Francesca, so I must look great for the occasion.- He said to himself, so he took some shirts, pants, coats, socks from his closet and put them in his luggage.- What else? Let's see. Ohhh, yes, my record player and some good tunes - Once he finished his work, he closed the suitcase - Perfect, it's time to go - He finished and locked his house.


Double D, being the neatest and cleanest of the group, was just finishing putting away his belongings alphabetically, as well as arranging them carefully and without getting them wrinkled.

- Now let's see: Socks, done. Underwear, ready. Shirts and pants, check - He had everything written down on a list and had a pen. Once he made sure that nothing was missing, he was ready to leave: Everything in order, now, to meet the others outside.- He concluded and left his home.


Meanwhile, at Rolf's house, Rolf had called his pig, Wilfred, and told him about an "heirloom" that his father had left him some time ago, one that had an importantstory from the past.

From inside his barn, the boy from Scandinavian Europe took out a number of barrels and from there he carried them to the meeting point.


- It looks like everyone is here.- Erica observed the Peach Creek boys. They were each bringing their belongings. Trudie was impressed to see Ed arrive with a large bag carrying his stuff, while Rolf came with his farm animals and three large barrels.

- "Unbelievable, I've never seen anyone with such strength in such a way".- Thought the Karsland girl, as they formed a line.

- Well, that's all of us and we're ready.- Eddy announced.

Erica looked at Ed's luggage, approaching him to see what he had there.

- Wow, Ed, what do you have there.- The blonde asked in amazement.

- If you think that's impressive, you should see Rolf's luggage.- Said Minna, pointing to where the foreigner was.

- Well, here's some food for the trip. Don't think we'll go hungry in a barracks, that's why I brought ten tons of food.- Rolf answered sincerely.

- Better than having an empty stomach.- Said Erica, happy to see that they were well supplied.

Jimmy was with Sarah, both were talking about the mysterious barrels that Rolf had brought with him, which caught their attention. They had never seen material like that before, they wondered what its contents were, but there was no time for that, as Trudie and Perrine approached the two of them.

- Won't there be a punishment for what I did, Officer Trude?.- Asked the white-haired boy, but she shook her head.

- Don't worry, that's over, but now you will be under Perrine's care. Each one of you will be with a "Witch", but don't consider it as a "move away", you will continue to meet with the others, but we want to show you the way to maturity.- Answered the girl and with that she went to where the plane was, which was being started by Erica and Charlotte.

Ed was the first to arrange, at first with difficulty, his luggage until he managed to get what he was looking for.

- Gee, buddy, you've got your whole room in there.- Said the blonde with a quiet one.


- Hey, Rolf, what about those barrels? What's in there?.- Kevin asked curiously at the time.

- It's a secret that only my family knows and I wouldn't like to ruin something like that.- Said the foreigner, while he used all his strength and carried them to the plane.

Minna approached them, the rest were taking their places with their belongings. Ed looked very excited about the trip, Double D and Eddy had taken their seats as the engines started up.

- All right, everything ready, prepare for takeoff.- Announced the Commander, Erica and Charlotte began to taxi, advancing the first few centimeters, then passing meters. The aircraft was leaning until, after a few minutes, it took off towards the skies, heading towards Europe.

Back to the war, to the battle front and with a mission: Stop the "Shadow Neuroi Empire" at all costs and regain the freedom of the World that had fallen to the enemy.


I had said that I would leave it on hiatus until my notebook was working again but that would be wasting a lot of time and I don't like to leave the work behind.

For those who are reading the story on Wattpad, this fic will be uploaded there again when I have my notebook, because with a tablet it's hard to copy and paste, since it's very delicate, so I'm going to ask you to read it here.

Nothing else to say, I thank you all for your support.

I'll be seeing you guys. Take care and have a good week.