Last time on "The Gang – IN-COLOR", The Gang and friends were contemplating on the evil villainess that gave the band some constant trouble, Akai Kādo. All seemed lost, until The Gang came up with a startling discovery.

Steven N said, "Right! So what they're really saying is…"

They all cried out, "AKAI KĀDO IS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED NATIONS!"

Heather said, "It all makes sense! The reason we were banned from fighting Tohru Honda is because of Akai Kādo, posing as a member of the alternate world's UN!"

Steven C said, "Steven Cooke has a premonition. Maybe Honda and our mystery woman, Akai Kādo, are in conspiracy with each other!"

Asahi nodded, "I think so, too."

Is this true? Is the reason why Onigiri is untouched by the AAW because of the evil woman? And WHO IS this Akai Kādo? The answers lie ahead in this chapter… right now!

The Gang's van, followed by the Rolls Royce, arrived at West Plaza. The vehicles were heading to the main building, which is a tall and wide glass and brick building, with the UN Flag waving in the breeze.

"This must be it," Mizuki said, "If our hunch is correct, Akai Kādo is inside this building."

Steven C said, "Indeed, Mizuki. Percival has to tell us, since we'll be in this meeting."

The cars parked outside, as Percival was waiting by the gate.

"You're late… ALL of you!" He snuffed.

Steven C said sarcastically, "Sorry, Mom."

They all stepped out, as Michelle and Percival spoke in private. Steven N said, "I'll chaperone Asahi, Mizuki, and Steven. Farra, you mind the rest."

Farra said, "That's cool."

Peter responded, "If only we knew what Akai Kādo looks like… then we can obtain her."

Farra responded, "Well, we know the clues… and its girth and bust size… All that's left is to identify the perp, in proper detail."

They entered the building, as Michelle and Percival were outside, by the backway.

"So, you have no clue what Akai Kādo is?" Percival asked.

Michelle said, "Not a bloody bit. But I think we have to keep our eyes and ears open. The Gang will secure the area, without any mess-up… but I fear it may happen inside. How's your end?"

Percival said, "Kanaka just finished her meeting with Robin Mask. And by the look on her face, the outlook is not so good. I'm afraid that's it. They haven't announced it, but I think we need one member to object to the ban."

Michelle said, "You're right. Let's go. I think the others are already in the building. The announcement is about to start."

As they entered the huge building, a female figure, in the shadows, watched on, smirking and giggling evilly.

"At last… Onigiri shall rule all… but don't be pleased yet, Tohru Honda. Once The Gang is out of the way, I shall dispose of them… permanently…"

She cackled evilly, as she zipped inside the building.

Chapter 51
The Faceless Evil
(顔のない悪の巻)
(or "The Wrath of Akai")

Inside the building, The Gang was seated in a row of chairs, as Kanaka was sitting right beside them.

"I heard about your Central City escapades," she said, "Once we're through, I'll need a full report."

Steven C said, "You can count on us, Boss. Steven Cooke knows it, like it was yesterday."

Farra said, "It was yesterday, idiot."

Mizuki replied, "But now, all we know of this is that Akai Kādo is in this building."

Kanaka said, "You may be right. But if you guys are lying-."

Mizuki said, "It's fine. We had a hunch about this."

Michelle whispered, "It's starting…"

The Gang and Kanaka stayed seated and silent, as everyone was in their seats. Robin Mask, in his blue armor and red cape, approached the podium, as Terryman, Ramenman, Germany, Italy, Japan, Warsman, and other UN delegates were in the stage, sitting down.

The PA announced, "And now… the UN Leader and English Representative, Robin Mask…"

Everyone applauded, as Robin spoke on the microphone.

"Good day to you all, I am Robin Mask, the leader of the Alternate Worlds' United Nations. Today, I'd like to clear up everything that has happened, over the past couple of months, including the outbreak of disasters, including Plas City's summer snowstorm. I would like to point out that a sudden blizzard doesn't affect all of us. In this stage, the death toll is huge, and we cannot sacrifice ourselves to rescue the survivors. But it is optional, as long as you are immune to extreme frost. Yes, I mean Antarctica and Greenland… But if any survivors, you must notify me, at once."

Percival whispered, "Wait… Seina… Wasn't Agent Jinguji in Plas City?"

Michelle gasped, "Oh, shit! She's trapped…"

Asahi whispered, "Who, now?"

Michelle smiled, "AHEM! Uh, nothing…"

Asahi said, "Okay. Please, keep quiet."

Michelle sighed, as Percival whispered, "If we are talking Feral Beauty business, we keep it, private. Idiot."

Robin continued, "Moreover, the rumors are frantic that Onigiri, a woman that has appeared, from out of nowhere, is the culprit behind the snowstorm of hell. We have proof, about this girl, from an anonymous tip, who knew Onigiri very well. The video, however, contains graphic material, in which she had single-handedly slaughtered and maimed the entire Video Game World. And while the wake of the destruction has passed, we shall try to rebuild this world, no matter what, and make sure that nothing like this may happen again."

He then said, "Which bring me to the concerning of the Alliance Across the World. Recently, the AAW is banned, by us, to not go after Onigiri, until we have proof. And while it seems that we know of this proof, it's not enough. In a secret meeting, the leader of AAW, Kanaka Nanase, and I, partake a deal to make sure Onigiri will be stopped. The members include a few of AAW's finest, seated right here, but I will not divulge the embarrassment and judgment to the members' identities and their actions, by NOT mentioning their names!"

Peter smiled, "What a relief…"

Robin said, "Ergo, the AAW Boss and I had a wager of words. If the AAW somehow impresses me and the UN, then I shall repeal the ban, and make sure that Onigiri shall be put to justice. But lately, West Plaza, home of the United Nations, has been peaceful and serene, since forever. Until you show me otherwise, Kanaka Nanase, the AAW will remain banned from fighting Onigiri. And until I am amazed and intrigued by your heroics, other than your bungling around and goofing off, like clowns, the ban STANDS!"

The crowd was in astonishment, as Percival growled, "Damn! We're stuck in a rut!"

Asahi said, "What'll we do?"

Mizuki said, "I don't know… We wanted to fight Onigiri, but… But we're trapped in a brick wall."

Steven C said, "That's it, huh? We're finished?"

The Gang, Asahi, and Kanaka looked away, as Steven C was furious. He then stood up and said, "ROBIN MASK! I OBJECT!"

The crowd gasped, as Robin asked, "Ah. Steven Cooke of AAW. You have a problem with my decision?"

Steven C said, "Indeed, I do! Steven Cooke disapproves of this decision, since we are already in the hunt for Akai Kādo, and evil deity that we were after, since you instigated this ridiculous banishment!"

"What?"

Steven C went on-stage, as he said, "You have banned us from stopping Onigiri, but you never said to stop Akai Kādo. Allow me to tell you why. But first, I'd like to say something, on behalf of my band, The Gang!"

Percival moaned, "What is that douchebag doing, now?"

Farra said, "Pretend that we don't know him…"

Asahi asked, "What's going on?"

Heather replied, "You'll see. He makes a big speech and then says that he's for himself."

Asahi said, "Ooh… I never knew he was arrogant. I'd like to hear."

Steven C then spoke, "Ladies and gentlemen, fellow bandmates and AAW allies, people of the UN, I want you to see the look of this face… The look of a loser!"

He then barked, "When I started out, I wanted to be something and help the people, for me and by me! But then, I had what other factions had… friends! And I realize that, when I joined the AAW and the bands that follow! I am speaking as Steven Cooke, not the AAW member, not The Gang's singer, but Steven Cooke… the MAN! When I was young, I was an arrogant boy, wanting fame and fortune, when I grow up. And my wish came true, when I joined my band… Over the time, I had to endure every tragic moment, including what went on in the USA. But still, the country and world may have problems, but what about me? Throughout my life, I was a loser, a jerk, a douche, an indecent man, and an uncouth person! My parents hated me, for being such a jerk, my grandfather calls me shitface, and even worthless, and do not amount to anything, which offends me, and most of all, my sister wouldn't look at me, the other way!"

This was BEFORE he had a sudden change of heart.

"Now I join a group that I call my second and third family, and WHAT DID I GET IN RETURN? I get assaulted by an evil woman who was a bank bandit, had my friend in blonde shot in the arm by a poacher, dated a girl who was a super-powerful experimental gynoid and broke my heart into mulch, had to fight a giant monster, fought a huge ghost in both Targus City and Daten City, wooed a Ropponmatsu, who turned out to be Giese's follower, I was almost killed by five girls in unitard and sailor suits, caught in a zombie attack, involved in a huge battle in F City, nearly died in a fortress battle against the Princess of Moon Kingdom… and I still stood tall! But I'm still standing, enjoying my life and battle, including my friends and their disasters and accomplishments. Heather had to stop a bank bandit, Peter stopped huge ghosts with his huge fists and power, Farra flew to help out the city of Targus, Steven Nevins fought the Shredder, Mizuki and Asahi posed as Card Master Peach, not just for show, and even Michelle, even through serious injuries, can stop an evil mad scientist. Yes, while my friends had to help out, we're not always bumbling and moronic. We fight, because we believe in our friendship and power! Akai Kādo is here in this building, and we wanted to stop her, at all costs, as long as the UN is suited to watch. But, in any case, if you let the LSAAWS fight Onigiri, and they lose, what happens now? Would you let Onigiri and Akai Kādo win? Would you? In case you've forgotten, members of the AAW all fought beside the LSAAWS and helped out to victory! We learned the secret of teamwork, out of friendship, in our battle with Legendary Girl M in Daten City! But do we get respect, only when we fought against the zombies in Central City, and we had praise by our heroics, reviving the band, After School Tea Time! You may not like it, but we are more powerful than you ever imagine! If you let The Gang and AAW fight against the purest of evils, rest assured we will win!
It's just like how you say it… If you can't make lemonade, without lemons, you can make lemon pie; you can't make apple pie, without apples, make yourself cider; if you cannot make a cheeseburger, without cheese, make a meatloaf! My point is this, if you cannot have Onigiri dealt with, without AAW, then make yourself a nice resting spot in the cemetery! And if you die, without our help, don't come crying to us, since it won't bring you back, if we beat Onigiri and her minions! In my opinion, Steven Cooke only cares for ONE person – Mother Earth! I care of her, because this world, even through a heinous display and pact, is special to me! Alliance Across the World isn't about praise or financial gain, it's about the world. And ALL OF US… we wanted to make sure that the world is safe, no matter what it takes!
These are the words of Steven Cooke… the man who cares for the world, and not for himself. And if you don't like it… tough."

He bowed and said, "Thank you."

He left, as the crowd was in concern and confusion. Robin Mask approached the microphone and said, "Mister Cooke, you have such way with words… but you had me at AAW sided with LSAAWS. I should know, since I understand the true meaning of friendship. I think maybe you guys had such heart. Together you are strong, and it really shows potential. You and your friends have such heart, and were once complete strangers, but I am aware that you guys are the six friends that form The Gang in AAW. But the decision stands…"

He then said, "The Alliance Across the World may be free to fight any evil, but NOT Onigiri, no matter how dangerous she is… I'm sorry, but-."

"WAIT!"

Asahi stood up, as The Gang, The UN, and the crowd was shocked. She protested, "Let me have a say!"

She approached the stand, as Robin asked, "Are you defending the AAW, or are you trying to make a statement?"

Asahi said, "I'll have you know that I know the AAW cares for me, since I fight with them."

"What?"

"That's right! I am Asahi Sakurai, the pop idol, and Interim AAW agent!"

Everyone gasped in horror, as Steven C gasped, "My god! She's standing up!"

She stood in confident, as she replied, "Not that I care, but ever since I joined AAW, it has been disaster after disaster! But you think that I am happy that Onigiri and Akai Kādo have won? NO! When I entered the slums of Hane City, to rescue a friend of mine, who was controlled and created by the evil woman, you think I'm happy that the AAW can't stop evil? When I helped out with the Crystal Park Rogue Sailor Scout mission and helped stop a company from increasing popularity with slander and deceit, you think I'm happy that Onigiri doesn't care about us? And when Tuxedo Mask told us to free the evil that is Akai Kādo, do you think I would say, "I don't care" and "I could give a shit"?
NO! I have been a pop idol, all my life, and I have met Steven Cooke, who had his heart broken, recently, and had to help his friends, even if it means hurting others, and it makes my heart tight. Steven, Michelle, Mr. Nevins, Peter, Farra, Percival, Heather, and Mizuki all helped me, even when I was trapped. And I realize that if I stay as a pop idol, relaxing and saying that I don't care about this Moji Mikisā that is happening; and by the way, Moji Mikisā is the name of the Alternate World fusion! If I let it stay that way, everyone I know will die, including Minami and Eimi, and even the rest of the people I know, extremely well! You honestly think that ONE SIMPLE BAN will make the AAW weak? NO! There's only ONE word for it: Independence! The worlds need independences, including life! The AAW has been great help, and even through hardships, we still stand tall, hoping to become strong and powerful! And if we lose our battles, that's okay! We fought for heart, soul, and friendship! I am NOT those people who'd say that we could care less about it, but I am one of the people who care about life… and happiness. And while I am in AAW, for the present, I am a part of something big… for all of you. If you let AAW stay away from evil, where will it take you? Nowhere… You'd be sitting ducks. I'm saying this, as Asahi Sakurai… the woman… who cares for everybody, than anything else."

She bowed and said, "Forgive me."

Michelle blushed, "No way… She's so outspoken…"

Robin Mask said, "Well, that was a heartfelt speech, but-."

Germany asked, "Excuse me. Italy and I would like to make a matter of a vote on concerning the AAW's behavior. If what these two say is true, then maybe we should have them help out the Onigiri problem, as long as we have a unanimous vote."

Japan said, "I second that emotion. Miss Sakurai and Mister Cooke had very strong words, for members of the Arriance Across the Worrd."

Warsman stated, "The Gang were helpful, even after they helped stopped Ivan, in WoodChip. Robin, you must agree by their talent. In fact, Miss Sakurai was the one who made phone call to me, since she knew about Russia and his band."

Robin gasped, "WHAT? Warsman, you never told me that Asahi Sakurai helped you, a UN member."

Italy cried, "I'm scared by what Onigiri would do to me!"

Robin said, "Right. Then, let us have a meeting, quietly… UN, huddle up!"

As they began to consult each other, Asahi said, "I'm really sorry that this whole thing was important…"

Percival said, "You did right. It was a brave thing to do for a young girl."

Farra smiled, "I'm proud of you, kiddo."

Mizuki said, "I hope it is unanimous. Whatever the reason, the UN will help out."

Robin said, as he was on the podium, "We shall NOW take a vote. If all say YES, then the ban is lifted. If at least one member says NO, the prohibition stands. Terryman, you may start…"

Terryman said, "My answer is YES."

Ramenman said, "My answer is YES, as well… Their words were strong and burning deep."

Germany stated, "There is NO use of their 8-minute speech. I say YES."

Italy cheered, "I agree with Germany!"

Warsman said, "You know decision I made, and that's… I cannot say NO to Asahi Sakurai."

Robin said, "Then… I vote YES. You have my pardon."

Japan then stood up and said, "Then… I disagree with the UN. My answer is NO."

The Gang gasped, and groaned in anger, "NO!"

"Aw, come on!" Heather shouted.

Peter cried, "WE FAILED!"

Robin asked, "Kiku Honda… Your reason on your answer…"

Japan said, "Hai. I understand the questioning and remarks on the AAW and their unique and unorthodox procramations… but…"

He spoke in a female voice and barked, "…they know too much… the FOOLS!"

Everyone gasped, as The Gang stood up, as Mizuki gasped, "Japan has a female voice?"

Steven N said, "No… It can't be…"

Michelle said, as she was shocked, "He's not him…"

Asahi whispered, "Akai Kādo…"

Robin Mask cried out, "YOU! You're NOT Japan!"

Japan laughed evilly, as he spoke in a female voice, "No shit, wanker! You guys helped me prevent the whole Onigiri ban, just to prevent these six, on her Shit List, to destroy my master… but I wanna thank you, Asahi Sakurai, for ruining my plans!"

Robin gasped, "Your plans? Who are you, imposter?"

Japan said, "Some people say I am Kiku Honda, who I tied up, before the meeting started… and in due time, I took over the position of a country that no longer existed… New New Jersey… But in reality, I happen to own all of you fools and rejects. I wonder why you saw through my evil schemes. But I guess this puppet was useful to me…"

Japan then gasped and collapsed on the floor.

Italy cried out, "JAPAN!"

A shadowy figure appeared, as The Gang stood up, preparing themselves. Steven C whispered, "Gang, be ready… We're about to be in the presence of Akai Kādo…"

Steven N called out, "EVERYBODY! This is NOT a play! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!"

Everyone fled off, as Kanaka cried, "What the hell is this? Why would Japan be the evil Akai Kādo?"

"He's not!" Percival said.

Asahi replied, "That's because he is a she. And he was used by the evil woman, to prevent AAW from fighting Onigiri."

Mizuki said, "And the only possible way is this… Akai Kādo is working for Onigiri, so she used Japan, in order to make sure we don't get in."

"The bimbo in red hair is correct," a voice said, "You see, you knew about me…"

Mizuki gasped, "Excuse me?"

Steven N said, "Akai Kādo is a member of the United Nations, under puppetry… and mind control… Just like Onigiri."

"But… You nine people, including the brat in the chair, are about to experience, firsthand, the WRATH of AKAI KĀDO!

A woman appeared from the shadows, in a blue high school uniform, with short sleeves. She had a huge chest (34D), long brown hair, black stocking on her legs with brown shoes, and a red mask that covers her entire face, with white patches for eyes. She had glasses, too.

"I am the faceless evil… The queen of mind control and deception… The purveyor for pestilence and the evil seed of destruction, in which the worlds themselves will soon understand…
I am Akai Kādo, the faceless demon of evil! WAH, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA~!"

The Gang prepared to fight, as Italy was cowering behind a table, waving a white flag, "HELP ME, ROBIN MASK! JAPAN IS CRAZY TO THE CORE!"

Germany held an unconscious Japan and said, "Robin! What'll we do?"

Kanaka said, "You need not to run! The Gang will save you! Do you understand the concept of her actions? She wants to make sure that The AAW will never fight Onigiri… Do you understand the contrast of this matter?"

Steven C called, "At last we meet, Akai Kādo! So you're the evil woman that has barred us from ever fighting your master, Onigiri."

A.K. said, "Please. Onigiri was a tool of my evil… But then again, I'd be lying. I wish to protect her status, since she knew of another, trying to stop her every beckon and whim, namely you six… but the rest, I'm unfamiliar with the Nevins family. No, I figured that The Gang and Asahi Sakurai are my main targets, for they are brave heroes… or lack of it!"

Percival said, "You're forgetting… There's one of you and nine of us!"

"Wrong-o…" The faceless woman said, "You got it all wrong… I'm not the only one that makes sure that Onigiri rules all… I am referring to my powerful ally."

Michelle barked, "Enough talk, Akai Kādo! Let's fight you, right now! I don't care how much you've gained!"

Steven N said, "Percival, what's the power level on Akai Kādo?"

Percival said, "No idea! I can't tell if she's a threat or a pushover?"

Akai Kādo huffed, "What am I, Vegeta? I'm not OVER 9,000! Thank you… But I'm a thousand times worse!"

She laughed, as The Gang was shocked, "That's right… I'm over NINE MILLION!"

She cackled, as Steven C shouted, "Wanna bet on it? Nine Million is no problem! Combined, we're pretty damn close!"

Mizuki said to Asahi, "You thinking what I am thinking?"

Asahi nodded, as she held her wand, "I'm on it, Miz!"

Farra prepared her guitar, as Heather was warming up with some stretching. Peter flexed a bit, as Steven N does a kung fu pose. Michelle held her gloves up, as Percival does a Muay Thai stance.

Steven C said, "Now, Akai Kādo, it is time you meet the voices of justice!"

He yelled, "Let's get them!"

Mizuki and Asahi quickly transformed into the dual Card Master Peaches, as they charged at Akai Kādo, swinging their wand at her. She dodged out of the way, as Percival delivered a back kick to the skull. Michelle slammed a huge barrage of punches to her chest, as Steven N smashed her skull with an elbow. Farra strummed her guitar and shot fireballs at her, singeing her uniform. Heather then grabbed Akai Kādo, and spun her like a top. She then slammed her down with a Comet Speedster attack. Akai Kādo was out cold, but got up, still singed and bruised.

"It's not a problem… once you withstand durability…" Akai Kādo said.

Percival said, "No way… Our attacks were like… NOTHING!"

Asahi cried, "NO! I wouldn't let you do this!"

She held her wand and shouted, "Nine Million power, I call it bullshit! When I am finished, you're going to have Nine Lives, since you used Minami and the Sailor Scouts! You even manipulated After School Tea Time as your army of the undead, when they are NOT dead to begin with!"

"Don't forget Hayashimizu and Mikihara… They worked for me, until Blue Blood Dynamite came in and foiled their plans of wasting you…"

Peter said, "Glad I made the turkey that YOU had to see."

Akai Kādo yelled, "SILENCE! EVERY SINGLE PLAN I MADE IS RUINED, ALL BECAUSE OF YOU IDIOTS! Well, no more! I was gonna make Crystal Park and Super S Industries as a subsidiary of Onigiri… I was gonna tear down Ho-kago Tea Time's mansion and make it into a citadel of evil… I was gonna have Hane City a place where it is a wonderful place to enjoy, with hot love and cat calls, in which MA-rating is back… BUT NOOOOOOOOOO! I had to see you nine ruin me, saving the day, especially with your allies you know! But rest assured, I never make repeat performances. And I will NOT be foiled by incompetent losers… LIKE YOU!"

She fired a huge pulse of white light from her hand and chanted in tongue, "DIE!"

They all dodged out of the way, as The Gang fled to outside. Robin Mask called out, "Unless you want to make me change my mind, do it outside!"

Akai Kādo blasted the wall and said, "Fine. We'll have an open-air, breezy, and refreshing funeral… of The Gang, The Nevins Siblings, and Asahi Sakurai… All nine of you shall rest… in… HELL!"

She escaped, as The Gang was waiting outside for Akai Kādo. She then said, "Now, which one of you shall be the one who will die first… hmm? He, he, he, he…"

The Gang stood in fear, as Steven C said, "I don't know what to do… This is a weird woman…"

Mizuki said, "Perhaps we should surround her."

Percival said, "No chance. It's like she knows our every move."

Akai Kādo instigated, "Exactly, Mister Gaynes. You guys will know that I know your every moves… even the ones that made you stronger. What's the old saying? Oh, yeah… Worked the first time, not going to work again… Dipshits!"

Peter roared, "YOU EVIL CRAZY WOMAN!"

Farra said, "Peter, Heather, Steven! We have got to stop them!"

Asahi said, "Mizuki, we have to make sure that Akai Kādo doesn't win. If only we find a weakness…"

A voice said, "Aim for her chest…"

Asahi thought, "Huh?"

The voice stated, "You heard me, stupid! Aim for her boobs!"

Asahi whispered, "I'll try."

She called to Mizuki, "Aim for her chest."

Mizuki said, "Right!"

She swung at Akai Kādo, aiming for her chest, and said, "PEACH SWINGING ATTACK!"

Akai Kādo dodged away and said, "Are you stupid?"

She kicked her down, as Heather tackled her down, but A.K. kicked her down, stomping on her stomach. Mizuki got up and grabbed her shoulders. Percival and Steven N clotheslined at Akai Kādo, in the neck, knocking her down. Michelle landed her knees on her abdomen and punched her in the face, severely. Akai Kādo moaned, as Michelle grabbed her mask.

"Okay, you meddling kid!" she yelled, "Now to find out who you are!"

Akai Kādo yelled, as she held on, "Fuck you! NO ONE REMOVES THE MASK OF THE FACELESS EVIL! NO ONE!"

Michelle let go, as Akai Kādo headbutted her chest. Michelle groaned in pain, as Peter cried, "NO!"

He roared, "You… I can't grow big to stomp you into a pancake!"

Akai Kādo said, "This is how you say it?"

He charged at her and screamed, "YOU'RE MINE! JUSTICE EXPRESS DEPOT!"

He then tripped and stumbled down, hitting her left breast.
POW!
She moaned, as she was in pain, "AUGH!"

She stumbled down, as she was on her knees, "Ow… That was both stimulating and painful…"

She hollered, "Seriously, THAT HURTS!"

She got up and fired a huge barrage of pulse waves at them, as they dodged out of the way. Steven C yelled, "You're about to suffer to our friendship! Pass in the rearview mirror, baby! Steven Cooke is about to make you black and ao!"

Akai Kādo said, "I get it… But you haven't seen it, yet! You're about to be trashed, thrashed, and smashed into ashes-ed."

She glowed in a white aura and held her arms up, producing huge cannons. She yelled, "Now, The Gang of AAW, feel the powerful wrath of the faceless evil!"

ZAP!
Farra fired a red fireball into her huge chest. Akai Kādo groaned in pain, as she was still charging up. "Nice try! But I can resist pain! I am fully built and unbreakable!"

She then floated up, as The Gang was in shock. She then fired, from her arms and forearms, as she raised her arms out.

"WHITE LIGHT FRIGHTMARE!"

She blasted at each member of The Gang, with a huge barrage of white and red missiles.

BLAST!
One struck at Mizuki.

BAM!
Another hit Farra.

And one by one, The Gang all got blasted by the evil Akai Kādo's Frightmare attack. They all fell, out cold, as Akai Kādo laughed evilly.

"He, he, he, he! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! MWAH, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA! FOOLS! Onigiri will never meet the likes of you! You have all failed! Every single one of you!"

She laughed evilly, as she approached Asahi, as she was angry, "Asahi Sakurai… You will be the first to die. Since you ruined my awesome plans, you shall be the first to die… by my hand."

She held up a dagger and said, "It's simple… Once your blood in on West Plaza… it will be symbolic for Onigiri's continuous reign…"

Steven C tried getting up, but he was too hurt to get up, "Asahi… Get up…"

He moaned, "No… Asahi…"

She was still out, as Akai Kādo grabbed her neck. She aimed the dagger at her heart and said, "Here lies Asahi Sakurai… the petty little brat that ruined my plans. Aside from your cosplay… You have NO DEFENSE!"

She lunged at her, overhead, and yelled, "DIE, YOU WHORE!"

STAB!
"NOOOOOOOO!" Steven C shrieked.

Asahi was jabbed in the chest by the dagger. However, all it did was bend Akai Kādo's blade into an accordion. She removed the blade from her chest and gasped, "WHAT THE FUCK?"

Asahi moaned and said, "I should've known you'd tried something… like that…"

She jabbed her fist in her chest and regained consciousness. She then smiled, "Surprise?"

Akai Kādo gasped, "But how? How can you survive?"

Asahi said, removing a metal plate in her chest, "Pure instinct… I had to play dead."

"But the blast! It hit you, dead-on!"

"Not quite. I blocked it, and then feigned death, in order for you to get to me. It was my fault that you'd show up and deteriorate yourself to becoming an evil woman… and I'm making sure that you don't make it out, alive."

She pounded her in the chest, as Akai Kādo cried, "OW! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? THAT HURTS!"

She kicked her in the chest, arms, legs, and hip, as Akai Kādo cried, "KNOCK IT OFF!"

She threw her down, as Peter and Steven C got up, in pain. The rest were out cold, still succumbed by Akai Kādo's attack. Peter moaned, "Steven… Akai Kādo is being hurt…"

Steven C said, "Asahi! I'm glad you're alive!"

Akai Kādo was struggling in pain, as the three Gang members confronted her. Peter said, "You're finished… You will pay for this bad battle!"

Akai Kādo laughed, "I'm so scared… Allow me to show you what I am made of… You see, while I am assigned to destroy Onigiri's enemies, I can also scout your attacks and make them mine own… But I can't, since you nine acquired many mysterious traits. I, however, have the usefulness of being all beings in one… I am like the evil human, beast, demon, robot, bird, and speedy person, in one sexy body… but with your tools and powers, all I could afford is the bright white light and the cunning mind control powers of Onigiri… But still, I see that you three managed to survive my assault, not fitting to the rest, since they have all fallen… It's like this, we could do this, the easy way or the hard way… And with me, I can safely assure that you will never get Onigiri… EVER!"

Asahi snarled, "You bitch… You cannot win, even after you and I will enjoy the ending to the story… I know about you, since we know you're NOT Koyomi Mizuhara OR Minami Makimura…"

Akai Kādo gasped, "Who told you this?"

Steven C asked, "Asahi, you know of this Akai Kādo?"

Asahi said, "I do. A voice told me that it would be Miss Mizuhara, but it seemed uneasy… But Julie said that Yomi would've never be Akai Kādo, since she met her, before."

Akai Kādo barked, "I don't need you to guess who I am, since you guys know me! But… I guess it'll be time to unmask, once I kill the rest of you. Besides, I plan to make West Plaza into a Plaza Canyon, once I make this city into ruins…"

STOMP! STOMP!
STOMP! STOMP!
A roaring sound of footsteps is made. Peter cried, "What's happening?"

Steven C said, "Prepare yourselves… We have to be cautious on this being…"

Akai Kādo smirked, "Well… Our guest has arrived… And he seemed to be very hungry for wonders of destruction. This is, indeed, the joyful event of alternate worlds…"

A huge monster appeared, completely red, with a black tank top and shorts. It had a ripped body with bulging muscles and black hair with demonic eyes. It roared like Godzilla, as Akai Kādo laughed evilly.

"WHAT THE WHAAAAAAAAA?" Steven C shrieked in horror.

Peter cried out, "HE'S HUGE!"

Asahi gasped, "Monster… What is that?"

Akai Kādo smiled, "Presenting… Akai Otaku… The fiercest Otaku in the world… created by… ME! Akai Kādo! WAH, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA!"

Peter, Steven C, and Asahi were shocked, as Asahi cringed, "Oh, no… Now what'll I do? All my friends that helped me are out and cannot move… Michelle… Percival… Heather… Mr. Nevins… Mizuki… Farra…
I… I can't… I can't do it…"

She shivered in fear, as Steven C barked, "No giant monster will best us! Akai Otaku! Time for you to be declawed!"

He held up his microphone and shouted, "HERE! Take a taste of Steven Cooke's musical interlude!"

He screamed, as the huge man grabbed the wire. Steven sang out.
"SOUNDWAVE MIC CHECK! YAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

The monster was succumbed to the sound, as he was still in place.

"Please… those bass and treble notes?" Akai Kādo laughed, "You forget… In size, it can never shake you. Akai Otaku…"

She hand-gestured a slit throat and said, "Kill."

The huge Otaku punted at Steven.

PUNT!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

Peter & Asahi cried, "STEVEN!"

CRASH!
Steven was rammed into a building, completely dizzy and in pain. He moaned, "Steven Cooke… is done for…"

He fell down and was out cold. Asahi was in tears, as Peter was seething in anger. She sobbed, "Steven, no…"

Peter growled, "First, she has the audacity to hurt my friends, then she wanted to ban us from fighting her master, Onigiri, NOW she has the gall to kill all my friends!"

Asahi said, "They're still alive, but I don't think that make-!"

He roared, as he was glowed in a complete reddish aura. He hollered, "Akai Kādo! YOU, I WILL NEVER FORGIVE!"

Akai Kādo smiled, "What are you going to do? Turn into Ultra Seven?"

She cackled evilly, as Asahi nodded, "Do it."

He exploded in his aura and grew fifty feet tall. He cried out, "GETTING EMOTIONAL!"

Asahi thought, "No way… His giant size is triggered, whenever he fights a giant monster… But when he gets angry…"

Peter grew into the same size as Akai Otaku, but wearing a blue shirt and red tights.

"ULTRA GIESE!" He boomed.

Akai Kādo gasped, "NO WAY! I never knew that form!"

He yelled at the monster, "YOU! YOU'RE GOING TO DIE, BASTARD!"

He charged at the huge red otaku and tackled him down to the street. He started to brawl at his face, punching in anger. The huge monster blocked the hits, but only for a few. Asahi cheered on, as Akai Kādo yelled, "WHY ARE YOU CHEERING FOR HIM? You should know that the bigger they are, harder they fall… And your newly huge big man will fall to me!"

Asahi stepped back, "You wouldn't dare!"

Akai Kādo shouted, "Akai Otaku! COUNTER HIS PUNCHES!"

He didn't listen. Peter kept punching him, as he was being pummeled repeatedly. He got up and grabbed Akai Otaku in a suplex. He slammed to the ground with a Brainbuster!

Asahi shouted, "A BRAINBUSTER SUPLEX?!"

Akai Kādo yelled, "WHAT? Grr…"

The monster roared, as he got up. Peter swiftly socked him in the stomach.

POW!
Akai Otaku was on his knees, holding his gut. Peter shouted, "That was for my friends… except for Mizuki, who is my girlfriend. THAT punch was for her!"

He then slammed his neck with his fists and shouted, "AND THIS!"
SLAM!
"…is for Farra!"

Akai Kādo shouted, "MY BABY! GET UP!"

The monster yelled, "RAAAAAAAAH!"

He landed on his feet and held his arm up. It glowed in a reddish aura and threw a Fire Punch on his chest. Peter was struck severely, but smiled back.

"WHAT THE?" Akai Otaku gasped.

Akai Kādo cried, "He didn't feel that punch?"

The monster was grabbed by the arm, as Peter tossed him, over his shoulder. He roared, "This is for Michelle!"

He stomped on his chest and yelled, "And THAT'S for Heather!"

He then picked him up and launched a huge right hook into his face.
"AND THIS IS FOR STEVEN COOKE! JUSTICE MAGLEV CROSS!"

WHAM!
The huge Akai Otaku flew into the air, crashing into the power lines. Peter held his fist, as Asahi was cheering on, "WAY TO GO, PETER! You're awesome and HUGE!"

A voice called, "What are you doing?"

Asahi gasped, "Huh? That voice…"

Akai Kādo yelled, "NO! THAT DID IT! YOU'RE GOING TO PAY… FAT ASS!"

The voice called out, "Asahi… You have to do it, now… Your instinct hasn't shown, but do it, now…"

Asahi thought, "That voice… Hikari?"

It was Dawn, speaking telepathically, "Yes, it's me. I want you to remember… Instinct is your best resort. The monster is weak, but not weak enough… If we can defeat the Akai Otaku, only then Akai Kādo will fall."

"But… He has it taken care of!"

"So? Red and blue tights wouldn't be enough! The big guy has huge power, but that's not enough! He's enhanced his Beast Gene through the Power of Friendship! But unfortunately, he will still lose… Trust me on this… You know I am right…"

Dawn then added, "You must… Even if your friends are defeated, you have to help them. You have the chance to end Onigiri… but you have to destroy that beast and its tamer!"

"Tamer?" She thought, "Wait! I now know who she is… Akai Kādo… I remember who she was…"

"You do?"

"Yes… I think I met her, during the Moji Mikisā, and she was changed into this being… But… How can I be sure? I recognize her stance and hair… but not her boobs and mask. How do I know it's her?"

She then looked closely at her body. Akai Kādo had glasses on, but around her neck was a whistle. She gasped, "I… I remember her…"

She growled, "She was at Miss Eimi's table… and I was in line with her… She had glasses, too… but her bust line was small… And… I think we talked… about the Moji Mikisā… Of course, we didn't know about it, until later, because it happened, years ago…"

She called out, "Akai Kādo! I know who you are!"

Akai Kādo said, "Yes. I am the faceless deity of evil…"

"WRONG! I met you before… You were in line with me in Comic Party, long ago! Why did you come back?"

"I don't know what you're talking about!"

"The whistle… You have a whistle…"

She looked at her whistle and said, "That? I've always had it, but I never used it…"

Asahi asked, "Tell me, do you know which manga did you buy?"

"Manga is trash! Only Akai Kādo reads the tomes of evil!"

"Think harder! I know who you are! You can't be Akai Kādo! You just can't! Onigiri, whatever she is, is using you! There's no way you're this beast!"

She shrieked, "SNAP OUT OF IT, HIKARI!"

Her screams echoed, as Akai Kādo gasped, holding her whistle. She said, adjusting her blue skirt, "How DARE YOU call me that name!"

Asahi sobbed, "It… It is you… You're her…"

Tears rolled from her eyes, down to her cheeks, as she said to Akai Kādo, "Hikari… It is you…"

Dawn spoke, "Wait! She's Hikari? And I thought I'm the only one."

Asahi said, "It's like this… Back at Comic Party-!"

Akai Kādo hollered, "SHUT UP! DON'T EVER CALL ME BY MY SLAVE NAME, AGAIN! I am Akai Kādo, the EVIL FACELESS DEITY of NIGHTMARES! Whatever I am, you can say, call me what you like, but I will never be like you, Asahi Sakurai! The one called Hikari is dead to me!"

"Funny… I know of someone who goes by the name Hikari, too… And that was at Comic Party, years ago… Remember me? I had glasses, too, like you…"

Akai Kādo trembled, "No… Surely, you don't know me… Why do you ask me that?"

Asahi held her arm up and said, "Easy. I can free you from your spell."

Peter stopped and asked, "HEY! I need some help here!"

He had Akai Otaku in a headlock, as the beast broke free, slamming Peter to the ground. Akai Kādo turned around and said, "YES! FINISH HIM OFF, MY DEAR OTAKU! LET HIS GIANT CORPSE FLOW THROUGH THE CITY, AS A SIGNAL TO ONIGIRI'S EVER POWERFUL CONTROL!"

Dawn shouted telepathically, "NOW OR NEVER! DO IT!"

Asahi said, as Peter was on the ground, "Peter… Forgive me…"

Meanwhile, the rest of The Gang was coming to, as Farra held her arm, "Damn… What was the number on that truck?"

Heather asked, "Asahi? Steven? Peter? Where are they?"

Mizuki called, "PETER! Where are you?"

She gasped and saw a huge red beast on Peter, holding him down. She screamed, "PETER!"

Steven N gasped, "What the hell? Who is that?"

Percival said, "I don't know what, but we can take him and Akai Kādo! GANG! LET'S GO AND SAVE PETER! MOVE!"

They got up, still in pain, as Peter was being stomped, very hard.

"OW! THAT HURT! ASAHI!" He screamed.

Akai Kādo laughed, "That's it! Finish him off! CRUSH HIS HEART INTO ASHES!"

Asahi stood in place, as she held her wrist up and said, "Akai Kādo, no… Hikari… I promise you… REVENGE! For my friends… my fans… and for myself… It's time."

She said in confusion, "Uh… How do I transform?"

Dawn said, in her telepathic mode, "Asahi, press the button on the Bracelet of Gigantica and cry out "MECHA POWER"! It's that easy!"

Asahi said, "But it sounds corny…"

Dawn said, "No need to worry! JUST DO IT, DAMN IT!"

Asahi nodded, "Right. I have to help out. I can't worry, because, it's all up to me, now… I'm with the AAW, for one reason, and one reason only… TO PROTECT MY FRIENDS!"

She pressed the button on her bracelet and spread her arms out. Akai Kādo cried out, "NOW WHAT?"

She started to grow large, as she shouted, "MECHA POWER!"

She grew at fifty feet, with her body turning into a robot. Her body and joints was of chrome metallic skin with blue LED eyes and pink lips. Her hair was still flowing black, and her clothes changed into her pink Pop Idol attire, with a purple hat and ribbon, pink blouse, and red skirt. Her legs were chrome white, as she stood in place, raising her arms in the air.

The Gang was shocked, "WHAT THE WHA?"

Peter looked on, "Asahi?"

Steven C started to wake up, seeing a huge white light. He moaned, "God? Is that you?"

He saw Asahi's silhouette and gasped, "No way… It can't be…"

Akai Kādo shrieked, "NOT HER! NO! BUT HOW?"

Farra gasped, "Asahi Sakurai's a giant robot?"

She was right. Asahi Sakurai was standing tall, confronting Akai Otaku. He stopped brawling at Peter and was blushing. He was nervous, as the Giantess Asahi glared at him. She raised her fists high and shouted, "MEAN EVIL LITTLE OTAKUS LIKE YOU DESERVE A SPANKING!"

She did a superhero tokusatsu pose and shouted, "MECH-ASAHI!"

Percival gasped, "Mech-Asahi?!"

Steffi appeared, from a black background, and said to the 4th wall. "Allow me to explain. The word Mech-Asahi is a combination of the words "Mecha", as in giant robot, and "Asahi", as in Asahi Sakurai. And it is combined into one huge being, crossing the "A" in Mecha and the first "A" in Asahi!"

Mech-Asahi called to Peter, "Are you okay, Big Guy?"

Peter smiled, "Never better… or worse…"

Steven C, from far away, moaned, in astonishment, "Whoa… Cool!"

Mech-Asahi stared down at Akai Otaku and said, "Shall we dance?"

Akai Kādo cried, "This is a nightmare! THAT POWER WASN'T IN HER BODY! SHE'S A WEAKLING!"

Steven N said, "Now… The tables have turned… Mech-Asahi… It's time to end this nightmare. Steven Nevins is not asking you, he's telling you… FINISH OFF THIS FOOL, SON!"

Mech-Asahi prepared to fight, as Akai Otaku snarled, "YOU… Cute Robot girl…"

Mech-Asahi bellowed, "I'm more of a cute girl! I'm your worst nightmare!"

She then thought, "Gang… You had your chance to save the day… But now, I'm returning the favor. This is for you guys, and if I fail, then, Hikari, I'm sorry if I let you down."

To be continued…