Episode 14 – Chapter 10: (One Final Battle: Conclusion)
Humanity's Future - Humanity's Fate
The Final Battle between Fate and Nightmare!
As Steven Cooke was fighting a supercharged Onigiri, Kim Cheonsa was back in the year 2011. The same year that Onigiri started her evil reign. But it was exactly…
"This is November 30th, 2011." Ritsu appeared with her right eye bleeding, "19 days after the Moji Mikisa was created."
"RITSU!" Kim was shocked.
Ritsu Tainaka, the Stand User of Maiden Hell, appeared in the eyes of Kim Cheonsa.
Jolyne gasped, "Huh? Who the fuck are you?"
Jotaro added, "He's a priest! But I thought priests are not allowed in visitation rooms–."
WHAP! POW!
She attacked Jotaro and Jolyne, punching them in the face.
Kim gasped, "Wait, you said 2011?! But… We've gone back in time!"
Ritsu said, "Actually… we have traveled from ONE universe to another, far beyond that point."
Ritsu remarked, "With accelerated time, we have reached a place where humanity always winds up. Where one universe ends, another shall begin. As in life, the ending of something initiates a new beginning. And that is what we call fate. Even in the universe after this, our planet will recreate, and life on Earth will follow the same path that it was destined to. And when humanity comes into existence, it'll be the beginning of a new dawn of a new era on Earth! This was created by Maiden Hell, a promised age of happiness brought forth." She bellowed, "BEAR WITNESS TO THE NEW WORLD!"
"What the hell is she even saying? The New World?" Kim whimpered.
She leaned to Jotaro & Jolyne and said, "And in this new world, Jolyne Cujoh AND Jotaro Kujo no longer exist… neither do your friends, The Gang! 19 days after the Moji Mikisa, on November 11th, 2011… November 30th is where the timeline starts… and the hell that endures. Not even the souls of the deceased survived total annihilation. And the dead cannot be risen and brought over… All those who perished in my accelerated time have been erased forever. I left everything and everyone that stood in my way back in the other world behind me. Don't you see? Father Pucci created this world… and has created Hell. And I am the chosen one to recreate this world, purified of his bane.
But you… KIM CHEONSA! YOU SHOULD'VE NEVER EXISTED AT ALL! YOU CANNOT BE ALIVE IN THIS NEW REALITY! SO NOW, I AM LEFT WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO ERASE YOU FROM EXISTENCE!"
She unleashed Maiden Hell, as Kim ran off. The Jotaro and Jolyne that Ritsu killed were still alive. And Kim had no idea. She ran away, as she panicked. She crashed through the door.
"Code 909: Security Level 4! Visitation Room door alarm activated!" The PA blared.
Ritsu called, "It's no use, you insect… The Gang isn't even here to save you. They don't even know you in this timeline."
Jolyne moaned, "What happened?"
Jotaro said, "It's an opening! Now's our chance! Let's bounce!"
Jolyne said, as she and her father dashed out of the room, "Right. Hope you know what you're doing."
Kim saw them leave and said, "It's like before… Wait… Did it happen now? Jotaro and Jolyne escaped… It's like before in 2022, only it was 11 years ago. It's the same, but different."
Ritsu said, "This is fate at work. This universe… It has been through the same history as that to your world. It shall remain as told. Fate is brought on by necessity, not by coincidence. For instance, your next move is going to try and find refuge in your own hidey hole… a crack in the wall, where your Stand hails. I know all your moves and plans. You plan on going back to that place you used to hide in, back in your old universe." Kim trembled, as Ritsu went closer, "Your next actions are written in your destiny, as does Steven Cooke. He survived, too… but he'll meet his fate, soon enough."
She ran off, and flew out to another hallway. She sobbed, "It's no use! I have to go somewhere, other than Dream High."
Two guards ran by, and Kim hid behind a wall, as she thought, "Ritsu said something about the end of the universe. I read it in a book once. From the moment that it's born, the universe infinitely expands. But at a certain point in time, it begins to contract. It creates a singularity. Suddenly, a big bang hits that marks the end of the universe. And when it does, then a new universe is set." Kim was astonished, "They were talking about it… Moji Mikisa, Onigiri, Multiverse tampering, Heaven and Hell… We're at the same time point that started this whole mess-up! 11 years into the past. Have we gone back to a new 2011? We arrived at a new world… but no one else survived." Tears rolled down, as she wept, "The Gang… Krystle… Jason… and everyone else… They're gone… I'm all alone, again…"
Maiden Hell appeared, as Kim shrieked, running away. Ritsu walked after her, as Kim was frightened. The two guards appeared to her, as one said, "Father. You're here. What happe–."
WHAM!
"MOVE IT!" She knocked them both out with one back hand. She hissed, "Kim Cheonsa… No one can escape fate! You will go to that room!" Kim jumped out of the way, into another hallway. She panicked, as she whispered, "This is scary… Kaoru… Why did she have to die just to protect me?"
Ritsu walked down the halls, as she boomed, "The fortunate souls who were able to transcend time have been blessed. Those who survived are members of the human race, and they have experienced the future, thus arriving to the New World. The one truth of this universe is that fate will always take its course. And in turn, destiny will repeat itself. When one human being meets another, it is due to gravity. They came together because it was fated to be that way! For example, what events will unfold five years from now? Ten? Fifteen? Or thousands? Thanks to their travels through accelerated time, humanity has already experienced it! They already know when they'll get into an accident, succumb to illness, or even when their life reaches its end.
When will they meet and part with another, when will they fall in love, and who will they hate with a burning passion?
How many children will they have, and what kind of people will those children become, possibly continuing the family cycle?
When will war be declared, and when will the world undergo a change?
They experienced it, as though they were watching a movie. So, too, will their children and even the generations that come after, god knows how many generations it lasts. Back in Cape Canaveral, where it all began! All of those who lived through this accelerated time are aware of everything that shall happen not because they saw it and memorized it, but because it has been engraved into their minds!
And that is what this world will know true happiness, because they can be resolute to face their future! The ones who find his resolve shall truly be happy! You may think to yourself "Why would I want to know this? Will it not just bring me to despair?" But you're wrong! Even if you knew that tomorrow was your last day, being prepared allows you to go in peace! Because one's resolution will eradicate all of that despair. Preparation over despair. Humanity will be changed. That's its future. This is what we strove for. MIO and I fought tirelessly to attain heaven, and we're finally here! Heaven is found by me! MAIDEN HELL is the future!"
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Steven was being lambasted, as Onigiri cackled, punching away. She threw him down and said, "You should know by now… The world you see belongs to me! Everything about me is what makes it possible! Euphoria may be gone, but not forgotten. I should thank Azusa Nakano for this great boon. The truth behind this world fusion. Your world, the Joestar World… becomes MY WORLD! AS PROMISED IN MY HAND!"
She started to punch at him, viciously, as she cackled, "No miracle… CAN SAVE YOU NOW! I KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU! YOU CANNOT EVEN BEAT A GODDESS LIKE ME! BECAUSE I AM FOREVER!"
He collapsed to the ground, and Onigiri smirked. He groaned, "I can't beat her… She's… She's too strong… Even if we stop her, what then?"
He couldn't move, as Onigiri hovered up, "Awww… are we done playing? That's too bad. How the mighty have fallen, like you said… Onigiri is forever. I'm that combination of all that heralds evil! I am Armageddon combined! And soon, Steven Cooke… the end of your life!"
She created a dark energy orb and held it up high, "I'd like to see you stop time with this… This world won't be destroyed, because it can only destroy you… Think of it as a going away present."
She went up high and said, "I don't want to miss this. Fireworks of the birth of the New World – My World! This is where the end is near! No one to save you! NO ONE! You have no miracle play! You have no comeback! And your spent, since your recent battle with Father Ritsu! The only thing you can do now is beg! BEG THAT I DO NOT END YOUR LIFE, RIGHT NOW! I AM ALL THINGS! I AM INEVITABLE! I AM A GODDESS! AND YOU ARE NOTHING!"
Steven was helpless. Onigiri was ready to launch the final blow.
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Kim was hiding behind the wall, as she was panting like crazy. She whispered, "She's not even human anymore… I have to end her."
Kim looked for her gun, "My pistol… Crap, I left it back in the other universe!" She ran off, as she thought, "Dream High, guide me… If I make a right at the corner, in a split-second, I'll lose her. But the thing is, Ritsu already knows about my room. So, I'll bait her! Turn left!"
She ran and turned to the left of the hallway, but she collided into a broomstick, like it was a rake. She groaned, as she stumbled down the stairs. She moaned, as Ritsu found her, "Even the smallest of details might go astray. Defeating fate is simply impossible…"
Kim growled, "No…"
"Your only option is running away into that crack in the wall. If I let you get away from me, I'd lose track of you. Then you would most likely try to end me, later on. Steven Cooke has already lost to my Master… as she guided me to restart the future! That is the future that's destined to happen! So unfortunately for you, I cannot let you live. Even without The Gang OR Krystle Giese, it is your fate to break out of this prison… as it is still my destiny to lose sight of you in Cape Canaveral. The reason I led you here is because it's before I sped up time in Cape Canaveral. Here, I knew I could find exactly where you were hiding. The only thing left is to eliminate you for good. And that's why I elected to speed up time at the moment where you're at the most vulnerable. And only to accept your death, you can be happy. Have you not forgotten about what your Father did, Kimberly? You have nothing left, even if you break out. NO ONE can save you."
Kim panicked, but she clutched her fist, "I… I am the only shot left… Steven Cooke… Win… But… I'm on my–. NO! I have to beat her… at her own game."
Ritsu summoned Maiden Hell and called, "I only do this for the sake of all humanity!" She rushed at Kim "DIE, KIM CHEONSA!" Ritsu fired a right at Kim, but she escaped into a crack in the wall. Ritsu hit the wall, but she was sucked in.
As they were traveling, Kim inserted one of Pale Snake's discs into herself. It was of Buttercup's Stand, her last message and wish. She absorbed it, as she said, "A gift… from a friend…"
Ritsu was shocked, "WHAT?" Kim barked, "You said fate is predetermined and can't be changed… Well, The Gang's not here to give you your own predetermined fate. So I'm going to make you change it for me. When you grabbed me from within my Stand, you pushed THIS into my head. After Kaoru died in my arms, she gave me her Stand abilities in a disc… Kaoru sacrificed everything to get here, just to help me! I won't run away this time! With every friend I met, the String of Fate gets stronger! And that, Ritsu Tainaka, is one string you WON'T cut!" Kaoru's Stand, Jade Hornet, appeared in Ritsu's vision. They suddenly were at Dream High, Kim's Stand.
Ritsu hollered, "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Kim punched at her, but Ritsu avoided it in superspeed, using her time acceleration ability. "In the name of God, I shall smite thee!"
"How pitiful…" Ritsu smirked, "I didn't expect you to carry that PowerPuff Princess's soul within you. Even in death, Kaoru Matsubara was foolish." She spun around in a huge tornado, surrounding Kim. "In the end, you're still weak! And soon your screams will be cemented as The Trumpets of Hell! Even if you insert that disc into that empty skull of yours, Kaoru's powers will not be controlled in YOUR body! Do not arrogantly assume that you can just wield that kind of power so easily! Not even your friends can save you from your demise! And besides!
To stop you, I only accelerated time, ONCE MORE! For my own personal ambitions, you, Kim Cheonsa, shall come to realize your own insignificance, AS YOU WITHER AND FADE AWAY!" She launched a fatal blow at Kim, but she stopped, as her hand was pulsating.
Her hand exploded in blood, and she was thrown onto the piano, breaking it. Kim stood tall, as Ritsu was groaning in pain, pinned down from the gravitational pull. She thought, "Why? Why am I not moving? I have to get out of here… before–. Ugh… I can't stand… What is this madness?" She saw Jade Hornet, only a much light blue version. But it wasn't just Jade Hornet. "That's… … … WEATHER FORECAST?!" Kim beholds not just Kaoru's Stand powers, but also inherited a little of Enrico Pucci's brother, Weather Forecast and his Stand, including his strongest ability – Heavy Weather.
Kim said, "It appears that something was hidden inside Kaoru, before she left me her gift… I know what goes on. I read it in a book, one day. The most deadliest of poisons that's always within the proximity of all organisms is the air we breathe. All oxygen is what we need to live. But the concentration of atmospheric oxygen cannot be above 40%. A full 100% of pure oxygen is extremely toxic, and any lifeform exposed to it will lead to death. Highly concentrated oxygen can corrode iron, in a matter of seconds, and make fire explode, and can absorb electrons in the human body to destroy our cell tissues from within, one after another."
"You lie!"
"If you breathe too much of it, you're dead. But the process is slow and painful! First, your hands and feet will go numb, and lose the ability to stand. Next, the capillary veins in your eyes will break, and you will go blind!"
"That's impossible!"
"No matter how fast time passes, no matter what you do with your Acceleration Speed ability, Weather Forecast can only control the weather! It's already accumulated a huge amount of pure oxygen into this room. And slowly but surely, you lose consciousness… 100% pure oxygen will sink deeper and deeper into the muscle tissues of your evil body!"
"NO! I REFUSE TO LET A BITCH LIKE YOU DEFEAT ME! JADE HORNET IS THE CARBON COPY OF WEATHER FORECAST!"
"No… Weather Forecast didn't do all that just now…" Kim responded, "That was Jade Hornet's hidden abilities… You were the one who stole her memories. She came to me, when she escaped prison, and in her dying wish, she told me to hunt down the asshole that caused hell on Earth… And that, Ritsu Tainaka… is you! Gravity also beats you, too! You are unable to defeat your own destiny!"
Ritsu was pinned down by Jade Hornet, as Kim was standing in Dream High, lightly bloodied. She was pinned down, fist to head, as she screamed, "AAAGH! STOP THIS!"
Kim glared, "I don't know where I am, but even if I leave you trapped in this pinpoint of time, so be it… What you did to my Mom… and make Dad hate me… And what you did to my friends… I will never forgive you!"
Ritsu groaned, "Stop this at once! Stop your Hornet! Do not let her do this! After I've finally obtained the power I worked so hard for, God wished it to be so! It was an ability that God chose for me to possess! But even so, Maiden Hell isn't completed! If it were to be my own Stand, Maiden Heaven would be mine! But it's incomplete! I must exchange Hell for Heaven! A new history of humanity will be born, and the future of mankind will be saved! I joined The Watchers to rectify the Joestars' mistakes! Even if everyone tries to stop me, it matters not! In this timeline, the true power of Maiden Heaven is there, but we haven't reached the point where time acceleration started in Cape Canaveral! I will sacrifice everything I've done, as long as I'm back in Cape Canaveral! But If I die now, everything I've accomplished thus far will be utterly meaningless! It would only change Humanity's Future, forever! If I die, then people won't be able to see their future as it happens before them, 11 years from now! Even further! And they won't even prepare for the inevitable! Don't you get it? Preparation brings true happiness! I refuse to die in this era of time! Accepting their fate is how they can truly be happy! It was my mission to bring about true happiness! I REFUSE TO DIE HERE!"
Kim glared, "You're wrong… Fate won. You lost. You only wish to erase humanity, all to recreate your universe in your own vision… and all for your dark master's vision, too! You were a pawn to this Onigiri!"
"Stop talking nonsense, you little-!"
"If I remember correctly, the moment Steven Cooke took me back here… You were also defeated by Krystle, who sent me here! It wasn't your dark master that opened the portal… It was The Gang! They had a prayer for a miracle, and that miracle was destroying your own multiverse!"
"YOU INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE–!"
"Realize that I didn't do all this alone! Krystle Giese gave me the courage and hope I needed to stop you.
And even Steven Cooke… and Farra… Kaoru… E.E.… Peter… even Jason… They all did not expect the inevitable, but they had resolutions! You were the one who couldn't accept your own fate, Ritsu Tainaka! Your dark master succeeded at what you failed to achieve! YOUR FATE IS ONIGIRI'S FATE, AS WELL, BEING STOPPED BY THE PATH OF JUSTICE! YOU'VE LOST!"
"NO, I HAVEN'T! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING!" She was crushed down, and Ritsu was seething, "STOP IT, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!" Ritsu broke out, as she roared, "You… YOU FUCKING SHITSTAIN OF A WHORE!" She was choking Kim by the neck, as she was enraged, "After I'm done with you, I'm going to kill your asshole father that sent you here, erase all of Korea, and every goddamn person you'll ever know!" Jade Hornet slammed its huge fist down, as Ritsu cried in pain, "You spew nonsense as if you'd understand everything!"
Kim's eyes went black, and red pupils shone in her eyes, crying blood (which was caused by Jade Hornet's abilities). "I hate you…"
POW!
Kim punched down on Ritsu's face, smashing it into pieces. "I'm going home… I deserve to live… I don't belong in a new world… without my friends… I hate you!" Her aura went black and roared, "I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! DIE!"
Ritsu gasped, as she was pinned down, "No… What is she?" She reached for her, as she hollered, "GO TO HELL, YOU FUCKING CUNT!"
Jade Hornet slammed its fists down, crushing Ritsu's body into a bloody mulch. Ritsu screamed in pain, as her body was drilling into Dream High, deeper into a hole. Kim reverted back to normal, as she calmed down. Kim looked down and said, "That was for you… … …Kaoru." She jumped down into the hole and vanished.
She vanished back into the dark world she fell off of. Kim was badly hurt and tired, "Ritsu… I did it… Ritsu Tainaka is dead… Maiden Hell is erased… only now… How will I ever go home?"
As Kim was unconscious, she defeated Ritsu Tainaka, once and for all… except… There was one more problem…
Her…
Steven was down and out, as Onigiri hovered over him from high above. She held a huge dark orb and it sparked up. She whispered, "So… We end this tale of failure… Steven Cooke, the Man with the Heart Scar… now extinct… GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Steven was losing strength, as Onigiri's cackles echoed inside his head.
"I… I can't… let her… beat me… I can't…" His vision faded, until he saw black.
"No… hope… … … … No hope… … at all…" He said, as he was fading, "We failed… It's over…"
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…
"Hey, douchebag! GET UP!"
Farra's voice called to him, as Steven gasped, "F-Farra?"
The Gang's spirits appeared from within him, as Farra said, "It's not over… until we say it's over. Steven… Don't let Onigiri AND Maiden Hell win!" Her energy was absorbed into Steven.
Asahi called, "You promised us a celebration… for this New World." Asahi's energy was absorbed into him.
Peter said, "Hmph… You always know how to finish it."
Mizuki said, "I've done all I can, so now it's up to you."
Mundy said, "Give that devilish tosser a really bloody rooting."
Cassandra said, "I want to live, and make this Alternate World Hellscape disappear, for good!"
Jace said, "Jace Be wanting you to end this… Hero."
Even Krystle chipped in, "My brother saved me… so now, it's your turn."
Seven souls are absorbed into him, as his energy is returning. He gasped, "What the–? What is this power?"
More souls went into him, as Steven felt a surge in power, and voices from his friends.
(Scarlet Riley): The seven deities called to me… I offer to help you!
(Yamabuki Suou): We're all countin' on ya, A-Fist.
(Akari Hanao): Do it, Steven Cooke!
(Enju Saion-Ji): You better not disappoint us…
(April): Hm.
(January): I want a life, and closure. YOU must do it.
(Miki Naoki): I won't lose another life… by this monster!
This makes 14. Onigiri gasped, "Eh? What's this then?" The souls kept growing, as friends and allies, dead or alive, called to him.
(Chazz Princeton): Make this world great again!
(Kazuki Sendo): I have always hated you… but for this, I'll make an exception to help you, just once.
(Tsukasa Hiiragi): Win for the AUs! WIN!
(June Nevins): Keep our dream alive!
(Beth Nevins): KICK HER ASS, UNCLE STEVEN!
(Michelle Nevins): We're all rooting for you, lad.
(Percival Gaynes): I know you hate me, but… Do this for me. I've done all I can. So now, it's up to you.
Over twenty souls and more… Even the dead offered.
(Ayame Kajou): End this, so we can live again… And that's no lewd joke!
(Tohka Yatogami): Bring everyone back…
(Azusa Nakano): End Ritsu's evil plan, and purge this demon from hell!
(Reginald Hadigan): My spirit lives on, as I foretell. Now channel my energy to you, as well, send this Demon back to Hell!
(Kyo Sohma, from Act 2): For you… I want closure… Right, Tohru?
(Kana Koumoto, from Act 5): We have won, but it's not truly over, until those who pass on fight for a second chance.
The first Yoko meowed, as she raised her paw up. 28 souls were absorbed into him. They all want one thing – The End of Onigiri.
"Everyone…" His eyes opened, "Thank you…"
"Steven Cooke… You should know that your fists are not meant for revenge." A woman said, "Make sure that she is purged back to hell… where she belongs."
Steven felt Soul #28, as he whispered, "Cecelia?" It was the soul of her dead sister, killed by Onigiri's handiwork. More souls absorbed into him – E.E., Buttercup, Tanukichi Okuma, Emily Maynard, Kotonoha Katsura, The Sailor Guardians, The Daitenzin, The Agency, and others. All his friends and allies, those that fought in the past, those that protected evil from doom and despair… a total of 60 souls absorbed into his body. That's twice as much as the sinners MIO & Onigiri collected.
Onigiri laughed, "This power… He doesn't know when to quit! Well…" She launched her giant orb and bellowed, "All shall kneel to Onigiri! And thus… YOU PERISH!" She threw the giant orb of energy down, and Steven took it, dead-on.
"Steven Cooke… isn't for justice… Steven Cooke's the singularity point…"
He caught the orb with ease, and he growled, "ONIGIRI!"
"WHAT?" She gasped, "BUT HOW? THAT HAD ENOUGH ENERGY TO EVISCERATE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY!"
Steven bowed his head and whispered, "Everyone… All that helped fought for this world… and other worlds… Even you, Sis… I will avenge those that fell to your hand… YOUR HAND! And Steven Cooke will be marked as a hero. I am Steven Cooke! I am The Gang's leader! The next generation FIST OF THE NORTH STAR! THE MAN WITH THE HEART SCAR! AND THE END TO YOUR DARKNESS!"
SMASH!
He destroyed the orb with ease, and the dark energy dissolved into nothing. Onigiri gasped in shock, as she whimpered, "Okay… … … now that's funny."
He roared, as his muscle grew bigger. He hollered, "HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" His aura grew bigger, in a golden radiant, as he bellowed, "Divine Moon – MUSO TENSEI!"
Steven Cooke unleashed his ultimate technique, Muso Tensei! Since his friends have vanished from the previous timelines, their souls fall into him, and thus, with the collection of souls in his disposal, he is stronger than ever! But is it enough to finally erase Onigiri, once and for all?
He dashed forward, leaving a trail of afterimages. Onigiri yelled, "YOU! You can't be serious!"
"I am serious!" Steven roared, "This is for everyone you used… INCLUDING CECELIA!"
POW!
Onigiri was struck down by a huge right. She stepped back, "What is he? His Hokuto Shinken is no match for me! I am all invincible now!"
SPLURT!
Wanna bet? Onigiri's arm suddenly bulged a bit, exploding a vein. Onigiri shivered, "N-NO!"
He said, "Everyone that fell, before you laid your hand down… Cecelia… Hanajima… Kajou… Yatogami… Azusa… ALL OF THEM! You say that you are a god now? No one is a god. You're just as they said, a false prophet!" Onigiri hollered, "SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!"
She landed a swift left at Steven, but he was unfazed. She yelled, "ALL WILL OBEY ONIGIRI! I HAVE CREATED THIS NEW WORLD! THIS NEW MULTIVERSE! AND YOU, STEVEN COOKE, WILL BE BURIED AND ERASED FROM EXISTENCE, FOREVER!"
POW! POW! POW!
She landed a barrage of fists to him, but her arms and legs started to pulsate and lose control. She flew over to the empty field, and she collapsed onto the ground. Onigiri growled, "Why? WHY? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY? YOU'RE NOT THE CHOSEN ONE! ONCE I ERASE YOU, HARUKA'S NEXT! THERE IS BUT ONE WINNER…" She shot blood into his face, and said, "AND THAT'S ME!"
She dashed around him, as he was blinded. "A little trick I learned from your enemies from the past. MIO's blood, Anna's velocity, Saotome's coolness, Junko's despair, Haruhi's power, and even MY WRATH! Gluttony, Pride, Lust, Greed, Envy, Sloth, and WRATH! I CONTROL ALL SINS, HANDED TO YOU! I AM THE OMNIGOD OF ONE'S CREATION! I AM THE KEEPER AND GUARDIAN OF HELL! ONIGIRI RULES ALL! AND ALL SHALL BE… … …PERISHED!"
Onigiri delivered the final blow, "I WIN! DIE!"
POW!
She connected at Steven Cooke… the killing blow.
…
But he kicked her in the chest, all while blinded. Onigiri gagged out blood and sobbed, "Why? This… This is madness… How? How did he–? ACK! IMPOSSIBLE!" She coughed out blood, as Steven rubbed his eyes, "You missed."
Onigiri gasped in horror, as Steven Cooke's aura was booming, "You never learn… Remy Snowflake… Tohru Honda… or whoever you are. You're no god, and you never will be. Gods never die. But you…? You are nothing but one demon, which deserves to be purged."
"Shut up!"
"The honor of those that died, throughout these 11 years… Eleven years that YOU sought out, with your own fist! It was Chris McLean who made it his torture playground."
"Shut up! Shut up!"
"It was Tohru Honda that turned these worlds into her Hellscape."
"Shut up, shut up, shut up…"
"And it was Father Pucci that opened the floodgates, by obtaining Heaven, only for his demise…They are all guilty… because they were puppets to you, Onigiri!"
"SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!"
"Fate is decided in Onigiri's name! All will obey Onigiri! Steven Cooke thinks it's bullshit! Walking the true path of justice is Humanity's TRUE fate! NO! It's fate itself!"
Onigiri roared, "SHUT UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP!" She dashed at him, as he turned away, "It's too late for you… You're already dead."
Onigiri gulped, "Nani?"
He roared, "HOKUTO! THE WORLD!" Time stopped, as Onigiri was frozen in time. He revved his fist and said, "And now, Steven Cooke delivers the final piece of the Moji Mikisa puzzle. Know that these punches are for justice…" He yelled, about to stab her with two fingers, "NOW PERISH, DEMON! STEVEN COOKE GETS HIS REVENGE, AT LAST!"
STAB!
Steven stabbed her face, right between the eyes, and then smirked, "Time starts again!" he stepped back, and time resumed.
He thought, as he stepped back, "This is not vengeance. This is justice. Hokuto Shinken is not about vengeance. But over a decade of seeing my friends and former friends wither and perish away, and change and manipulate by your hand… I've had enough."
STING!
She felt a twinge in her head, as she cried, "Wha–? WHAT THE WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?"
Steven turned to her and smiled, "That's my line." He sighed and said, "Oh, well… If you got to go, then go. And I say… Go to hell."
"But… My time had come!" Onigiri sobbed, as she was dying, "I… I'm a goddess! I… I… I am all things! I AM ONIGIRI!"
"You were blinded by your own destiny, you've forgotten your true fate… Allow me."
He turned around, as she cried, "WAIT, NO!"
POW-POW-POW-POW-POW-POW-POW-POW-POW!
"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-ATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATA, HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-ATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATA!" He launched a lethal volley of punches, smashing through Onigiri's entire body. She was pulsating and bulging, as every blow exploded a piece of her, in a gusher of blood.
"WHO? WHO IS THE GUY? CEASE THIS NONSENSE!" Onigiri broke out and roared, "YOU INSIGNIFICANT PEST! I'LL KILL YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!"
But she couldn't retaliate. Steven continued his barrage of punches. But he couldn't stop. Onigiri was helpless. The nightmare was finally put in its place! Remy Snowflake, Onigiri, had lost!
"NOOOOOOOOOOO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! MY WORLD! MY BEAUTIFUL HELLSCAPE! I BUILT THIS MULTIVERSE! HOW CAN I LOSE TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOU?"
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" He revved one final punch, with the energy of all his friends, but he paused, "This is for you… Cecelia…"
SMASH!
"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH-TA!" He landed one final blow to her chest, destroying her heart. She was flown up in the air, as her body grew bigger with every deformed bulge.
"IT CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN'T BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Onigiri hollered, "This… THIS IS MADNESS! I AM ONIGIRI! THE GODDESS OF ALL THINGS! I AM ALL THINGS! I AM GOD! HOW CAN I LOSE TO A MORTAL LIKE YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Onigiri exploded into a huge gush of blood and light. Steven collapsed, as he held his fist up. He shut his eyes and smiled, "Finally… … …After all these years… We won. It's over. It's finally over." Tears rolled down his eyes, "Gang… … … We did it…"
Steven was right. After the end of Onigiri and Ritsu Tainaka, The Moji Mikisa – the multiverse, as a whole – was finally saved. The Gang saved the multiverse. The Nightmare that was Onigiri was finally over.
Ritsu Tainaka…
Oka Kazamatsuri…
Even Remy Snowflake…
They were defeated, thanks to The Gang. Despite everything that happened, they emerged the victors of this long-running grudge between good and evil. And thanks to them, they have avenged the Joestar Bloodline… ending a possible multiverse fusion, before it was completed.
The Gang faced their fate… … …and won.
GONG! GONG!
Church bells rang, as the world around Steven Cooke disappeared… and with him caught in the glowing light.
Light faded, as Steven was back outside Cape Canaveral. He moaned, "Ugh… What hit me?" He looked at the blue sky and said, "The sky… Kim!" He saw Kim faced down, unconscious. He called, "KIM!"
He held her, as she was waking up. She asked, "Is it… over?"
He nodded and smiled. "We won."
Kim giggled, as she was in tears, "Thank god…"
"I sensed what you did… and I'm proud of you. There is some strength within you. Kim Cheonsa, you have my respect…"
"Th-That doesn't mean I join The Gang or anything… But…" She got up, "Everything about you was true, and you did avenge everyone… even me."
Steven smirked. But then, "THERE HE IS!"
The rest of The Gang, January, Jace, & Krystle were heading to them, as Farra cheered, "STEVEN DID IT!"
Most of them were excited and happy, as they tackled down Steven and celebrated. Peter, Krystle, & January stayed behind. January said, "Those guys are extremely happy."
Peter sighed, "Gimme a fucking break… We're not animals."
Krystle asked, "So, what happened? Last thing I remembered… The priest and I were at a face-to-face showdown."
He said, "I don't know, either… but one thing's for sure… We saved the world."
"Yeah." Krystle smiled. Kim went close to Krystle and said, "Krystle… I…" She bowed her head and held her skirt, "I'm sorry… For everything that happened today, thank you."
"So, is Ritsu dead?"
Kim nodded, "I did it… I beat the Priest. It's all thanks to Kaoru. She saved me from Onigiri, and I took on the Priest, all by myself. It's because of her… … …and because of me…"
"Don't." Krystle said, "Just stop. It doesn't matter what happened today. You're a hero."
Peter said, "Sis's right. Steven Cooke ended the nightmare of these worlds, while you stopped Ritsu Tainaka from obtaining Heaven."
Kim blushed, "Th-Th-thank you…"
Jace barked, "Shit, guys. You keep praising her like that, she'll break into tears again." She hugged him, "Jason." He said to them, "Peter, Krystle, thank you for giving us both a new lease in life. Without you, we wouldn't even be here… Jace Be happy, but then again… if we lost, we'd never survive."
January smiled, "But we did. That's what matters." She sneered, "By the way, you're kinda cute, Jason, was it?" Kim swatted her away, "HE'S MINE!"
Peter pushed January back, "Okay, let's not do that again, January." January bowed, "Yes, sir."
Then he said to Jace, "Jason… As I said, when we survive this, you're in." He extended his hand and said, "Welcome to The Gang." Jace shook his hand and bowed his head, "Thank you so much… Thank you!"
Peter sighed, "Oh, gimme a fucking break. Would you not be emotional?" Krystle saw it and said, "You did it… Jason… Kim…"
Steven said, as everyone gathered, "Well, I don't know where the BattleVan went, but… here's hoping we return to New York in a Hero's Welcome. Everyone… This day is ours. We didn't fix the worlds in this multiverse, but we solved it. And we did purge the one evil force that started it all… but still… We must accept this."
Asahi replied, "Percival was right about this, the moment he spoke to me, before the final battle. This is a New World. And after what happened today, we saved it. And that's all there is."
Farra smirked, "So, I guess we're stuck with each other now."
Cassandra said, "Oh, I don't know. But we are still friends."
Mizuki said, "You said it. Euphoria has been erased, so that means the drug is gone."
Mundy said, "And we ended Onigiri AND stopped Ritsu Tainaka from causing Armageddon."
Peter said, "And we did it, as a team."
Steven replied, "Yeah. We all did it…" He held his hand out and said, "One for the road…"
The Gang held their hands out, as Jace joined in, "Jace Be needing to join in on this one, on account that I wanna join you guys." Kim gasped, as Asahi said, "Swell. Welcome aboard. What about her?"
Kim stepped away. Krystle said, "She'll come around."
Steven said, "On 3. 1… 2… 3!"
The Gang cheered, as they raised their arms up high, "GANG FOREVER!"
And so, The Gang left Florida, returning home to New York. It was the end of their biggest adventure yet. They survived by the skin of their teeth, and ended all obstacles that started since November of 2011. The nightmare was over.
However, The Gang still has a lot more to take care of.
[Ritsu Tainaka – Pale Snake/C-Moon/Maiden Hell: Completely Annihilated!]
[Onigiri (aka Remy Snowflake): Purged completely]
[The Gang's Mission: Stopping the evil plans of Ritsu Tainaka & Oka Kazamatsuri: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!]
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Back in New York, Percival saw blue sky, as Chazz whispered, "Is that–?"
Yamabuki smiled, "They… They did it… The Gang saved us all…"
Percival smiled, as he watched the blue sky. He said, "Farra… Peter… Steven… everyone… You did it."
The Gang saved the world. It was a moment that they lived for. The evil reign of Onigiri, aka Remy Snowflake, aka Tohru Honda, was finally over.
Luther appeared, as he carried a golden statue in his back. He groaned, "Hey, uh, guys… What'll I do with her?"
Percival and the others were stunned. Miki asked, "Uhhh… How did–?" Percival halted her and said, "I'd like to hear this story… Rook."
Luther replied, "What gave it away?" he adjusted his hat and blushed.
The Gang was unfortunately stranded in the same spot where they met. Asahi suggested, "I know I left the Battlevan somewhere. I'm going to go find it, as Mech-Asahi." Kim offered, "I'll go with you."
Asahi nodded, "Right. Anyone want something, on the way? I think there's a convenient store nearby."
Steven said, "Grab bottles of water, for all of us. About 20 is what we need… if we're to travel around Florida, heading to civilization." Farra barked, "Fuck that! Get me a bottle of ginger ale!"
Peter said, "Pepsi for me. And for sis, see if there's any iced tea." Krystle said, "Only peach iced tea."
Mizuki said, "Green tea for me."
Cassandra said, "Just mineral water for me, thanks."
Asahi said, "Okay, guys. Kim and I will be right back." She transformed, and then grabbed onto Kim. They flew off, as the others waited. Mundy asked, "Uhhh… Don't you think Asahi knows where we are, exactly?"
Peter said, "Reception's down, possibly from the satellite being off. They'll find us, eventually."
The others were unsure, as January said, "I have wireless contact… but it's offline. April's still broken, I bet."
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Asahi & Kim arrived at the convenient store and a gas station, as she said to her, "Wait here. I'm going to buy the drinks for the others. Keep an eye out, okay? We may experience another enemy here."
Kim nodded, "Yes, ma'am." She stepped inside. Asahi asked, "I'm just buying. Mind if I use your phone, when I'm done?"
Kim sat down by a bench and said, "Thank god… It's finally over. Blue sky, fresh air, and no more danger. It's blissful." She thought, "But still… I am surprised that so many things have happened in 11 years. Orlando… This is where it started…"
She saw a bus roll by and gasped, "A bus?"
"Aw, gimme a break!" A woman shouted, "I told you I got this fifty on me! I heard you carry change on this bus, anyways."
Kim asked, "What was that?" She saw a woman in tan skin and dreadlocks. She was wearing a green outfit, as she was carrying a $50 bill. She ran to the bus and asked, "Maybe I can help her."
"Fine, fine, just wait a moment! I'll break this bill at the gas station!" She stepped out, as Kim was stunned. She said, "Oh, you, four-eyes! Thank you can help me? Talk about perfect timing. You got any change?"
"Eh? Cha–?"
"I need to break this fifty. You think you can help a chica out? It ain't a counterfeit."
"I, uh… Well, my friend is inside the gas station, and we're actually looking for–."
The bus drove away and the woman cried, "AAGH! NOT AGAIN! DAMMIT! GET BACK HERE, DUMBASS! HEY!" Kim was amazed, as she sighed, "Well, that's fate…" She gasped, "Ugh… What am I saying?"
"Come on! You were supposed to help me, and you're friggin' slow! Now I gotta wait two hours for the next one!"
"But it wasn't my fault…"
"Dammit… Yeah, well, whatever! Cheap prick thinks I was a fugitive from St. Dolphin or whatever."
Kim asked her, "Uh, Miss… Haven't I seen you somewhere before?"
"Eh?"
A man in a purple hat and coat said, leaning to his car, "Hey, my car ran out of gas. If you're interested, we can have food, gas, and toll with your fifty, and I'll take you somewhere you like. And that goes for you too, kid."
Kim gasped, "Uhhh…" The woman said, "Is that how you save on travel expenses? My sister always used to tell me to never get in a car with some random stranger." She walked away, as Kim said, "Actually, I'm with a friend. See, we left a van here… a black one. Big. I don't remember much, but it's… Oh, yeah, it's a Transporter Van."
The rain started to pour, as the woman gasped, "AAGH! What the fuck!" The man said, "There's a storm on the way. Too bad. Have fun waiting two hours for the next bus, while you're drenched. But I don't think it's letting up, anytime soon." A woman with blonde hair said, "You said a van? It's okay. We're not bad people."
Kim gasped, as she saw her image. She whispered, "That's… You're…"
The woman said, "The van you're looking for, well, he found it in the middle of the desert, and he brought it here. Good thing, too, it was insured. It's over there. We were gonna pick it up, today."
Kim gasped, "The… That's the… THAT'S THE VAN!" The BattleVan was found, as the woman said, "I still have the keys for it. I wasn't going to take it from you. We found it stranded on the road, and we didn't want to leave it behind."
Kim whispered, "Jo… Jolyne Cujoh?"
Irene said, "Call me Irene. And this guy here's Anakiss." Kim was stunned, "My god…" Irene asked, "Who's your friend that you came with? We were on our way to meet my old man, right now. See, he's my boyfriend." She stepped out and said, "I don't know how things will turn out, but if my father approves of us, then maybe we might even get married." Anakiss kissed Irene's hand, and Kim was amazed.
At the gas station, Asahi bought the drinks, as she asked for the phone. She picked it up and called, "Hello? Yes, it's me, Percival… Sorry, but we're still in Florida, and–." She gasped, seeing Kim outside in the rain. The clerk asked, "Is something wrong, Miss?"
Asahi said, "I'll call you back." She gave the phone back and said, "Sorry, I'll be right back! Don't lose these! GIMME A MINUTE!" She dashed off, "HEY, WAIT! LADY, YOU FORGOT YOUR CHANGE!"
Asahi dashed out in the rain and cried, "KIM!" Kim smiled, "Asahi…" Asahi barked, "What are you doing? I said to wait outside!" Kim cried, "Sorry, but I found your van! This nice couple rescued it and everything!"
Asahi blushed, "I, uh… I don't know who you are, but… You're a lifesaver!"
Irene smiled, "Thanks. And you are?"
"Asahi Sakurai."
"Thought so. I noticed your name in the glove compartment, so I figured we'd wait a while, before you or your friends pick it up. This is your transport?"
"Yes. It is." Asahi smiled.
The woman said, as she approached the car, "Shit, is it really raining out? Tell you what, I'll trade you the fifty for that black van! I got a license, but I needed gas money. The little girl here can chip in, right?"
Asahi barked, "HOLD ON! THAT'S OUR VAN! You cannot buy the van and–!"
Kim stopped her and said, "No… How about a trade? The van belongs to us. In exchange, she goes with you… Fair?" The woman scoffed, "Well, you're very generous for a little brat. Fine, you win. But ten bucks is all you're getting from me! I need you to take me to Cape Canaveral, on the way!"
"Sure. You can come in. We needed your help."
"Yeah, me, too. To be honest."
Irene gave her the keys and said, "It's in garage #3, next to the empty lot. I hope you don't mind, but we're not bad people. Anakiss was going to sell it away, but we figured we would give it back to its rightful owner." She took off her sweater, as Kim was shocked. She saw a star on her back, the same star of the Joestars. Kim whimpered, "Th-Thank you…"
Asahi asked, "Did you see that?" Kim whispered, "No… I must be seeing things."
Irene said, as she warmed her up, "You can keep it. It's a gift to say thank you. By the way, what's your name?" Kim blushed, as she responded, "It's Kim. Kim Cheonsa…"
She smiled, as she was in tears. Irene asked, "Are you shaken? You cold or what?"
Asahi said, "Sorry, she's not used to new people… Kim, give me the keys." Kim gave her the keys, as Asahi bowed and left. She said, "I'm grateful for what you did. Thank you very much."
Irene said to Kim, "You okay?"
Kim wept, as the rain flowed down, "If you must know… I'm so happy that you're alive… And I hope your father approves of your love towards each other!" She bawled, as Irene smiled, "There, there."
All Asahi did was watch on, as she was amazed. She smiled and said, "You did well, Kim Cheonsa…"
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The van appeared, as Asahi called, "Get in!"
Kim nodded, and she gave the sweater back, "Here… I can't accept this…"
Irene said, "It's alright. You can have it. You were cold, so I figured you needed it. Besides, I have plenty at home."
Kim blushed and said, "Thank you… You're so nice." She stepped inside and waved goodbye to Irene and the others.
They drove off, as Asahi was at the wheel with a bag of drinks. Kim was riding next to her. Asahi said, "That was selfish of you to disobey me… but you did right. You found the BattleVan, and how I remembered. You're alright, as Krystle told me."
Kim sighed, "I know… But that woman…"
"Don't be upset. I'm certain that she's not Jolyne Cujoh. But someone else… It's just a coincidence."
"Yeah, I guess so… I'm sorry, Asahi… I guess my head was playing games."
"You seemed okay? I guess what you did to the priest gave you a concussion."
"I'm fine. Do you remember where the others are?"
"It's a good thing, too… Mizuki's got GPS tracking. Luckily, I was able to pinpoint their signal. Just wait until we return to New York."
Kim blushed and pouted, "Yeah… New York…" She stated, "Just know this… Just because I saved Steven Cooke and this world, it doesn't mean I am joining The Gang! I can't say, but… It's not complete for me."
Asahi said, "You'll come around. After all, we may need you again, someday. If you say NO, you're always welcome to align with us as an ally. You are a hero, after all."
Kim blushed, as she was upset, "Don't. Just don't." She smiled, "But thanks."
They drove past a hitchhiker, as they turned to him. She thought, as she whispered, "Is that…?"
Asahi shook her head, "I'm pretty sure it was nothing." Kim saw the hitchhiker, as she resembles Buttercup. Irene's car drove by and saw her.
(Irene): Hey, look! A hitchhiker.
(Anakiss): I'm not picking up another straggler. Two is more than enough.
(Irene): That other girl refused to come, but she was very nice. Maybe this one is nicer. Besides, you said that there was a storm coming. Come on, stop the car for this one.
She saw the hitchhiker's face, as she winked to Kim. "See you soon, Kim."
Kim saw from a distance, as she smiled, "Kaoru…"
"Eh? What's wrong?" Asahi asked her.
"Oh… nothing…" Kim said, as she was calm.
The hitchhiker got in Irene's car and they drove off to Cape Canaveral. As for the BattleVan, they returned home to New York, thus ending perhaps their biggest and most hardest adventure yet.
But the story for them is far from over. So many things need to be resolved. Days passed, after the Moji Mikisa was resolved. And a lot has changed.
Episode 14 – The End
And so we conclude our main story, but our fanfic is far from over. Next time, we see the long-awaited battle between Mister and Cassandra. Plus, what is the future for The Gang, for their 90 days have expired as Freelancers?
Don't miss the final episode of "The Gang IN-ACTION"!
To be continued…