Chapter 23
Omusubi the Deceiver

It happened, DURING Hanajima and the Fan Club girls' expedition to the Natural Molden Caverns.

Percival was driving in his black van and said, "Jesus… What a morning this is. Aya told me to come and visit the Good Teens' HQ, but…"

He arrived at the hideout. Outside, Aya, wearing her uniform, and wearing a black hood, was in the middle of the stairway, waiting. She turned and saw Percival, who was stepping out. She turned away and said nothing. Percival asked, "Hey! You okay? I got your message."

Aya sighed, "What a mess…"

There was blood everywhere. Even outside, after the massacre, there were footprints, as well. Aya let him in, as she followed.

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In the hallways, Aya and Percival looked around, as it was destroyed, demolished, and covered in blood. She was upset that something terrible happened. He asked her if there was a problem, concerning Chris McLean. She responded that it was… but in her visions, the blood was in someone else's hands. He concluded that it was Chris, but Aya had another reason why she came.

She opened the door to the main hall and found some body parts strewn around. Some of them were Sierra's, Cody's, and Brick's body parts. He gagged, "Aw, man… This is like a murder house. Either this is turned into a Murder Fan Fic or some sort of Homicidal episode."

She replied, "There's more…"

She found the parking lot and saw a smashed convertible, with two charred-up corpses inside.

"Alejandro and Courtney?" He gasped, "This is madness! The Good Teens have become murderers!"

Aya turned away and said, "You haven't seen what is behind door #3."

She entered the meeting room and saw a huge post-gore fest inside. Bodies of many Good Teens and Antagony members were all around, all pale, bloodied, stiff, and mauled. Percival covered his nose and snorted, "Who farted?"

Aya pointed at Owen's cadaver and said, "Blame it on South Park… that, or the laws of science."

"Well, it reeks. I guess for a fatty like him, that's what you get for eating anything! No wonder it smelled like decaying teens and fecal matter."

"I know. But maybe we can find out how it happened and who did this… These guys… they didn't deserve it."

"Hope so. My guess is that Chris did it. Chef couldn't have, since he died. A birdie told me…"

Aya went to the control room, as they went over Sam's head and Jo's dead body, heading to the door.

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Percival was in horror, as Aya was feeling down. She remembered the meeting between Tohru and Chris. She said, "It couldn't be. I'll bet my engagement ring, if he did do it."

Percival asked, "You say something?"

"Oh, nothing."

"Hmm…"

They arrived at the control room, which was unmanned and clean. Aya then examined the tape of yesterday's activities.

"Someone forgot to change the security tapes." He stated.

She replied, "Indeed. I guess someone gets to do their job for them. But we must know…"

He grabbed the tape and rewound it to the beginning of yesterday. He stopped at where the teens were in a peace treaty, waiting for Tohru. Percival said, "I don't get it. This doesn't feel right, at all."

Aya turned away and sobbed, "I knew I should've protected her."

He asked, "What's that now?"

He left the tape rolling, as Aya was crying a bit. She wept, "Tohru… I should've never given her the Congregated Control."

"The What?"

"I'm sorry… You wouldn't understand… but I think I should tell you… everything. The Congregated Control lets you control any power, like Kirby and his inhale powers. However, the powers you consume are uncontrollable. Plus, you can only hold up to three powers, for maximum strength. I, myself, am one of them. There are 12 known Congregated powers. Some of these abilities occur, whenever you have a certain power, which can be controlled, perfectly, by a pure heart. Only a few of us can hold a full power congregation (or gathering of strength), which is a maximum of three… Tohru, Miyu, and myself are a few of them. We go by the twelve powers, by name – Beast Gene, Robot Gene, Alien Cell, Ice Shard, Xatu Vision, Darkness Shadow, Nature Wisp, Flare Cell, Brick Wall, Bird Wing, Fish Gill, and Increased Suplex. They have weird names, but are useful."

"But which is the strongest?"

"The Beast, Robot, and Alien. It was the combo that Tohru has… and Miyu had…"

She wept, "Oh, Miyu!"

She sobbed, as he said, "Well… What about you?"

She replied, "I have the Ice Shard, in which I have the ability of ice… while my Xatu Vision sees into the future, like a psychic. Like I said, it's good for three powers, at a time. You cannot replace them, so you have to choose wisely. The worst part is that it's a surprise pick. So, it's nothing to it."

"So… Should I…?"

"No. You have a past, which has some problems, for which I cannot explain… It won't work on you."

"I understand. But I get the powers to it, but what does that have to do with Tohru? I mean, she has the most powerful amalgamation, but she has yet to kill Chris."

"Well… The powers are uncontrollable, and it may have side effects. The Robot Cell makes you robotic, while the Alien Cell makes you smart and shoot electricity, on occasions. They sometimes have an uncanny ability to reform your body with certain traits. While I have the Ice Shard, I can even turn into a snow-gal and melt away. But I regenerate. It's just water."

"Tell that to Peter."

"And for the Xatu Vision, my eyes are blue and cute."

"Scary Moé… You have such scary looks, but that remark was rhetorical."

"It's not… The Xatu Vision can change your eye color, at random. It did choose to be blue, since my eyes were brown; plus, I have the Ice Shard, which is fitting."

Aya pleaded, "Please, Mister! You cannot tell this to anyone! It's only a rare occurrence! I'd be unhappy, since few have that power, at maximum strength… and many with about one or two… I'm sorry you knew everything."

Percival smiled, "I promise. You had a secret to share… maybe I can tell you mine, if you want."

Aya turned to the monitor and gasped in horror. "Oh, my god…"

Percival saw the image of the video, and saw Tohru Honda, killing the Good Teens and Antagony. He fast-forwarded the tape and heard a commotion about Chris. He heard her say "Master".

Chris concluded, "Now… I shall report to you, soon. Anything you should do?"

"I need to get some treasures in the Natural Molden Forest. But I'll need help, first."

"Good. Carry on, Onigiri."

He stopped the tape and was devastated. He was in anger, as Aya was in tears.

"What have I done?" She cringed, "What have I created?"

He murmured, "It's not your fault."

He yelled, "It's Chris's fault!"

Aya turned away and whispered, "I know who you are… Onigiri… Destroy Chris McLean… we must…"

"How can we?" He cried, "We can't even defeat a controlled freak! Forgive me for saying it, but, Chris is using her!"

Aya then sighed, "No. No, it's not. It's my fault. I should've let Tohru kill Chris, but then I worry about her life, as much as Miyu's."

She then said, as she slowly paced, "Tohru Honda… the one that I chose… She is the chosen one that can fix the worlds, as it is…"

"Okay, stop saying "As it is"! It's like you wanted the worlds to remain this way!"

"I'm sorry… but in Chris's mind, he wants to leave it alone and make new backgrounds. If we leave it alone, without touching, they revert to normal, in time."

"Then, why the fuck did you use Tohru, if you knew that Chris would use her, like she was Anakin Skywalker? You should've let Tohru kill the asshole! But NO~!"

"SHUT UP!"

She trembled in tears and said, "Alright, fine! I should've let Tohru kill that son of a bitch! Chris McLean ruined my upcoming wedding to Rei Otohata! Do you have any idea why he did it? He invaded Odaiba, which was the setting for our super-lovely wedding, until Chris made it into his own personal resort, with mutated fish! After that, Rei and I agreed that we cannot marry, until the worlds are better again. AT THIS RATE, IT COULD TAKE YEARS! THAT FUCKING FASCIST! RUIN MY DREAM, DID HE?"

She sobbed, "Rei would dump me, for sure… and I have no one to blame, but Chris… and now, this is happening…"

"I didn't know…"

He held her and said, "I'm so sorry. I only wish I could help… but my superiors, er, my friends wouldn't help, since I go, alone."

She replied, "It's fine. I freaking hate him…"

He snuffed, "I really hate Tohru Honda now…"

She sniffled, "Me, too… I blame her for not thinking, too soon. But mostly, the one to blame… It was mine, alone. The girl we knew… she is gone… taken by Chris McLean… consumed by Onigiri. That was a nickname I gave her… on account that she was declared a lonely little rice ball… It's my own fault…"

Percival said, "No, it's fine. I only wish I knew what to do next."

Aya then responded, "Well… You are a lonely little moneyman… and a government agent. If you chose to go alone, you'd fail. Figure it out."

Percival said, "Yeah, but…"

"Forgive my sudden rudeness… Chris McLean, die, he must… Sorry. That Anakin remark made me parody something…"

"Well, don't. Mouse Ears has that."

"Sorry. If you choose to fight Chris alone, chances are that you will lose. But, find it in your heart to know the answer."

"Yes, but… That's the problem. I'm not so sure if I'll find it. I feel like I wanted to ruin Chris's douchebag face."

"Search your feelings, Mister Gaynes… and you will… You know I'm right."

Aya left the control room and sobbed quietly, as she went to the exit door, all the way to the back. Percival saw Aya leave, as he was in a predicament.

"First, she killed Abobo… then, she ended Chef Hatchet… then, Ganon… and then, Father Matthias… and now… now, the poor teens. She must be responsible."

He then remembered what he saw, as he was out cold, when he opened his eye and saw Tohru kneeling to Chris, after she killed Matthias. As Chris looked at him, he quickly closed his eye, to avoid any feign activity. He kept that secret from Aya, and to make sure he was right about Chris.

"I knew there was something rotten in Denmark about Onigiri… But, Aya's right. I cannot fight her."

He loaded a gun and said, "My only job is to kill Chris McLean… and dammit! That's the only thing I can promise… or die trying!"

Aya was outside, listening in. She smiled and said, "He has no clue… But he's trying."

Then she disappeared.

The next day, Tohru and B were walking together to Chris's mansion. Chris has something for her, when he arrives. Tonight, he makes an announcement that he'll do what he can to fix the worlds… which was an empty promise, from those who already knew. Tohru approached the door and said in a serious voice, "Stay in the car, B."

B shrugged his shoulders and walked away. She rang the doorbell. The door opened and Tohru stepped inside. What could she be up to?

Hanajima was in the locker room, that same day, talking to Cameron, Mike, and Zoey. She told them what happened at the Natural Molden Forest, and how Motoko, Minami, Mai, and Mio died.

"And that was it…" she said, "I couldn't dare go back…"

Mike inhaled and became Chester, "ENH! That's what you get for wandering into a whippersnapper's trap! You kids these days, with your black polish and black clothes!"

Cameron eased Mike and said, "I feel your pain. But, it gets worse, by the minute. Our team is disbanded, forcefully, my bubble is shattered, and our lives are in danger… all because McLean had taken Tohru Honda under his wing."

Zoey said, "Is there anything we can do?"

Hanajima said, "There is. Take me to the mansion, in Chris's home, and make sure we get there. Bring Dawn with, only for the coordinates and such. I'll fight Tohru and Chris. You'd be in the way, as live prey. But, make sure Arisa mustn't know. Only I can tell her the whole story, but I cannot soil her into this mess."

Zoey gasped, "Hey, yeah! Chris has this huge speech tonight, about his Alternate World theory! We'll make it and see if he'll do something about it!"

She left, as Cameron got out of the vent and said, "What do you say?"

Mike and Zoey nodded, as they got up. Mike cheered, "YEAH! This is for our fallen comrades!"

Zoey cheered, "COOL! Maybe I can get some newer friends, since Dakota is dead."

Cameron said, "Alright. Let's find Dawn and get ready!"

Zoey asked, "But wait! There's a problem, Cam. How can she fight, with a store mannequin's arm fused into her?"

Cameron retorted, "Good point. We'll need Dawn to analyze her, before the battle."

Mike smiled, "Smart thinking, Cam."

They left the locker room, heading out to find Hanajima.

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Outside Resistance HQ, Lightning and Dakota-Zoid appeared and were worried.

"Dakota feels unhappy… Dakota lost Sam…"

"Sha-please… Lightning lost his bros! I swear that T-Honey is gonna pay!"

"Dakota wants know. Why Lightning say T-Honey?"

"Because… She's definitely a honeybee… to that Sha-T!"

Dakota pondered and slapped his face. She snuffed, "RUDE!"

She then growled, "We kill Chris! He made Dakota this way! He made Tohru Bad Girl kill Sam! DAKOTA MISSES SAM!"

She bawled, as Lightning growled, knowing what has been going on. He then said, "Dakota… I have one thing to say about this ordeal…"

He bellowed, "SHA-BAM! Lightning is DONE being an Antagonist! The Lightning is going FULL-PRO! If you want, avenge the fallen bros!"

Dakota sniffled, "Really? You mean you want Dakota helping you?"

Lightning nodded, as he concluded, "With the Dakota-Zoid and the Lightning, we can do anything, all for the deaths of our lost bros! What you say, Heiress Milton the Monster?"

Dakota smiled and extended her claw to him, "SHA-DAKOTA-ZOID!"

They agreed to form an alliance… to kill Tohru Honda, to avenge their friends.

Hanajima arrived at the living room, about to go to Chris's mansion, located out of town. Uo stopped her and called, "Hana!"

She asked, "I got here, as soon as you were hurt. Did anything happen to you?"

She turned away and sobbed. Uo said, "What happened? Where're those fan club bitches? They are on AWOL!"

Hanajima cried, "They're not! They're gone!"

She growled, "And it's all Tohru's fault!"

Uo gasped, "Tohru?"

Hanajima said, "I'm sorry, but… The Good Teens and Antagony's deaths… They were Tohru's doings. The expedition to the Natural Molden Forest was a front, as well, to get rid of us. I think Tohru has joined the evil side…"

Uo said, "You're kidding. Are your waves making you see bad things?"

Hanajima turned away and said, "I'll fight Chris McLean… alone. My arm is out of commission, but I'll have Dawn and B analyze it… and the rest of the Good Teens will come with."

"About that… Tohru went to join Chris."

"WHAT?"

"She took B and headed to his mansion. He said something about an important announcement."

Hanajima growled, as she said, "Tohru…"

Uo then stated the obvious, "You're gonna kill her… Aren't you? Hana?"

Hana nodded, "Yes. It's the only way. Aya's predictions are coming true. Arisa… Stay here."

Uo asked, "Aya? You mean the girl that Tohru befriended?"

Hanajima said, "Yes. I fear that you may die, too."

She turned away and said, "Tohru told me, who heard from Aya… You'll die. It's uncertain, but… I cannot risk it."

Uo said, "Right. I see. But I can survive! Look at me! I can take it!"

Hana cried, "Arisa! NO!"

Uo announced, "I'm coming with you!"

Hanajima shouted, sparking a huge electric wave, "I SAID, NO!"

She quietly remarked, "You're staying."

"Have you forgotten that I am the leader of this group?"

"HOW CAN WE HAVE A RESISTANCE, WITH JUST US THREE LEFT?"

"Hana!"

She left HQ, as Uo thought, "She's right… How can we?"

Outside, Hanajima drove off with Cameron, Zoey, and Mike, heading to Chris's mansion. After that, Uo snuck off and said, "No one yells at me. I'm the leader of the Resistance."

Lightning called out, "YO! Lightning needs help!"

Uo gasped, "Huh? Of all people?"

He and Dakota were out, waiting for someone. Uo rushed to them and yelled, "But… You're dead! Hana told me!"

"You hear?" Dakota-Zoid said, "Bad Girl and McLean… They-."

"I heard…" Uo said, as she was angry, "But, I don't believe it. Tohru… she killed your friends, all under Chris's control. What's going on here? I don't believe it, for one second! Tohru is a nice person!"

Lightning growled, "No, she's not! She killed Jo, my bro!"

Uo huffed, "Are you stupid enough to know that Jo's a girl?"

He pouted, "I keep forgetting… Man, this is Chris McLean's fault!"

"I know. And that is why I am disobeying Hanajima's orders. I am the leader of the Resistance, and I say, you guys are coming with. But, just to be sure, under NO circumstances that you two will appear in Chris's eyes or Tohru's presence. Got it?"

They agreed, as Uo yelled, "Let's go!"

They dashed off to the garage, as they were getting set to go.

The Final Curtain draws near…

Congregated Control FAQs
Power FAQ – Each power can be consumed, if the fighter has a pure of heart, but the power is uncontrollable, depending on the power
Beast Gene – The Beast Gene is the ability to grow large at will, and have ferocious strength; but the anger inside you is uncontainable
Robot Gene – An ability that makes you act completely like a robot, with an indestructible skeleton; this ability also works to increase intelligence and speed, but will need to be recharged, if fatigued
Alien Cell – A powerful ability that is able to speak different languages, without help; it also has the ability to regenerate wounds and scars, increase your intelligence, and can shoot electricity or plasma waves
Ice Shard – This ability is what Aya Hoshino has. You have the power to shoot and/or become ice, and melt and regenerate yourself
Xatu Vision – A Psychic ability that Aya also has, which enables you to see into the future, and can also change your eye color at random
Darkness Shadow – A dangerous ability that can make you hide in the dark, without being noticed; it sometimes affect the user to be completely evil, if not controlled right
Nature Wisp – A useful and safe ability that helps the user be one with nature; its abilities include a Solar Flare, Greenery Control, and Synthesis Beam
Flare Cell – also known as a pyrotechnic ability, which enables you to shoot fire; and NO, you do NOT "Flame On!" like the Human Torch
Brick Wall – An ability that increases your defense, to the MAX, making your skin and muscles as hard as granite; but the speed in your body drops
Bird Wing – This ability makes you a perfect flyer, in other words, it makes you fly; it also lets you communicate with the birds
Fish Gill – Like Aquaman, you can swim and breathe in water (with the exception of Bikini Bottom in these AUs) and can communicate with fish
Increased Suplex – This is hardly a special ability. The plus side is that your muscles and adrenaline increases, but the downside is that you cannot fuse it with Brick Wall, Xatu Vision, or Robot Gene
Full Power Congregation – A full power that makes you a SUPER person. The only flaw to this is that ANY three powers, combined, are uncontrollable, but CAN be controlled, if the user is of pure of heart, meaning a good person