As the battle progresses, inside the UN building, Kanaka and the UN reps were watching on. Kanaka then saw a glimpse of Asahi Sakurai, in her giantess form, Mech-Asahi.

"Holy…" Kanaka shivered.

Terryman cried, "Ransack! She's as big as Kinkotsuman's monsters! I've seen this before…"

Robin Mask protested, "Just what is going on here? Miss Nanase, you never told me that Asahi Sakurai was a giant robot!"

Kanaka trembled, "I didn't… I don't know who or what that is!"

"You don't know?"

"Asahi was a nice girl. She convinced you guys of trying to repeal the ban of Onigiri! You guys get it, now? Asahi may be like this, but she's still my property! But I do not approve of her sudden transformation of a huge life-size Gundam."

Germany cried, "I don't get it! She's like a huge robot version of Japan's mechas! Mein gott, we have to evacuate, before she will destroy us!"

Kanaka said, "Not necessary… We'll have the AAW finish off the evil Akai Kādo and her beast. We have but one shot."

Ramenman stated, "But if Asahi Sakurai and Peter Giese fall, then the worlds are doomed."

Robin Mask stated, "Miss Nanase, should they succeed, I'll do anything to make AAW okay!"

"Repeal the ban, immediately!"

"NOT until that thing and Akai Kādo are dealt with! I'll waive the ban, until you get rid of that monstrous being that consumed and controlled Japan!"

"Uh, okay… Then how about a year's worth of FREE sushi platters for me, in case I get hungry."

Italy cheered, "Anything! YOU GOT A DEAL, Boss Chick!"

Robin Mask said, "It is done. I know of a Choujin in North City that does it. Anything else?"

Kanaka said, "Yes. There is one thing…"

Chapter 52
Forgotten Memories
(忘れられた思い出の巻)
(a.k.a. The Transformation of Akai Kādo)

At the city, Mech-Asahi and Akai Otaku stared down. Asahi moved and shouted, "HERE! TAKE A TASTE OF POWER, MECH-ASAHI STYLE!"

She blasted the beast with a huge pulse of music, "SOUNDWAVE MIC CHECK X10!"

The huge burst of sounds threw the monster down, as he was completely dizzy. Asahi then bent up and jumped to the air. She cried out, as she was landing, "FLYING IDOL BODY SLAM!"

WHAM!
She landed on his chest, as he was screaming in pain. She got up and said, "Had enough, Akai Kādo? Is that all you have, just so you can get to us, for your mistress?"

Akai Kādo smirked, "I'm just getting started!"

She raised her arms up and cried out, "Akai Otaku! RISE UP AND KILL HER! DISMANTLE HER, FOR ALL I CARE! DO IT! NOW!"

He got up and struggled against Mech-Asahi. She groaned, as she was pushed back, "You think your strength can best me?"

She beeped, "Power levels – 95%."

She thought, "That's all I need. Somehow this power is decreasing my body and life. Still, it's nice to help Peter and Steven. I hope he's okay."

She called, "NOW, AKAI OTAKU! You're going to Nerd Prison!"

She lifted him up, in ease, and produced huge missile cannons from her shoulders. She fired at the monster and incinerated it with huge missiles. Akai Otaku fell, as Akai Kādo was pissed off.

"YOU DAMN ROBOT! I'll teach you to ruin my creation!" She yelled, "You think you can best me, with your heavy parlor tricks? Allow me to modify your personality!"

Asahi said, "Thanks, but NO! You hurt my friends, and now, you're going to suffer the same fate! I'll never forgive you for acting the way, Hikari!"

She suddenly had flashbacks, from years ago.

Comic Party – 2003

Asahi was in the crowd, in her purple overalls and glasses. She was in line for Eimi Ohba's newest manga. She then was behind a woman with brown hair and a skinny body. She was wearing a purple shirt and yellow pants. She was waiting in line, as Asahi was concerned. She asked, "Excuse me, Miss?"

The woman turned around and said, "Yes? What can I do for you?"

Asahi thought, "So cute…"

She asked, "Ma'am… I never knew you were a fan of Mangas…"

"Me? Oh, no. I'm getting one for T.K.. He has a thing about reading comics… but he knows what's going on. Plus, this girl here has such awesome comics, so I hear."

"You like it? That's the famous Eimi Ohba, the girl who sells the BEST comics in Comic Party. I'm a huge fan of hers."

The woman asked, as she looked closely, "Hmm… You know… You remind me of another idol that Matt and Tai know… Who is it? Asashi, Asai, Shashi…"

She said, "Well, it's not important… I am glad that you are a great fan of doujinshi."

"I know. So, how about we meet for lunch, at 3? I have to meet Mister Sendo's table next."

"Sounds good."

Eimi called out, "NEXT!"

The woman said, "Yes, hi. I'd like 3 copies. One for T.K., one for Davis, and one for myself."

She viewed the book, as Eimi asked, "Huh? I see that you have friends of every size! That is nice to hear from a fan."

The woman said, as she paid for the comic, "Yeah. We have such unique friends… And also, it's "Friends of ALL sizes"…"

Eimi smiled, "Thanks again!"

Asahi approached Eimi, as she whispered, "You again. Keep it quiet…"

Asahi said, "This girl is such a great find. I wish to talk more about her."

"Hello? Earth to Miss Sakurai!"

Asahi panicked to Eimi, "NO! I'm not her! Just, uh, heh, heh, heh, eh…"

XXXXX

At three, Asahi and the woman met together in a small table, having lunch.

"Oh! You're Asahi Sakurai?" The woman asked.

"Yes. I'm well-known in the Comic Party world… But I am a huge fan of doujinshi. And Mister Sendo's latest issue was amazing! I never knew I met someone as lucky as you."

"Well, I'm not all that. My name's Hikari Yagami. I am studying to be a teacher in a Japanese school."

Folks, this is Digimon's Kari Kamiya, or Hikari Yagami; a.k.a. Akai Kādo

Asahi smiled, "Oh, I see. It's nice to meet you, Hikari…"

She and Hikari started talking together, as the sun was about to set.

Hikari explained, "Things have changed, since we finished school together. My brother, Taichi, married Sora and planned to have a family. However, a sudden fight happened, after 3 years… and then she divorced him and married Matt. But they still act as friends. I'm surprised since we all met in Japan. Of course, I was to appear in summer camp, but I got sick and stayed home. But those were the days. I'm healthy and better now, and am about to study abroad. Of course, I'll miss seeing my friends."

Asahi said, "That's so sad…"

"Isn't it, though? I'll bet you were having love issues, when you were on tour."

Asahi blushed and said, "I'm not like that… I kind of have no one to love… since I was one tour. But lately, I have met Kazuki Sendo… and my heart was beating for him. Sadly, Miss Mizuki is dating him. I'm left with no one. But that's okay! I'm going to boost up my energy and stay true to what I am! Love can wait!"

Hikari giggled, "You're so sweet. You know, T.K. and Davis wondered about you, since you voiced Peach in Wedding Peach."

Asahi said, "I know. I'm such a bold voice actress."

Hikari asked, "Not to be rude, but could you sing to me and record it on the camera? It's for a friend."

Asahi said, as she sat up, "Oh, no, thanks. I don't want fans to find out I am her."

"That's a shame. But I guess you're right."

"I never knew why Hikari would be her, with big boobs and long hair…" she thought, "Hikari is never that evil! She had to witness her brother's marriage and divorce, and all of a sudden, I'm in affection for both Peter Giese and Steven Cooke. But they are already taken. NO matter."

Akai Kādo snapped, "What are you whispering about? And would you STOP calling me Hikari? I TOLD YOU, MY NEW NAME IS AKAI KĀDO! I WILL NOT BE HIKARI! NOT NOW, NOT EVER!"

She glared at the giant robot idol, "Stupid… You don't know what it is like… Being the evil being that I am…"

She ordered, "AKAI OTAKU! ATTACK HER!"

The huge beast grabbed Asahi and started squeeze her in the stomach. Asahi started to scream in pain, "AAAAAAAH!"

Akai Kādo cheered, "YES! YES! SQUEEZE THE SERVOS OUT OF HER!"

POW!
Peter knocked Akai Otaku off and shouted, "Forgot about me, loser?"

Asahi was standing, as Peter stood beside her, "Thanks, man."

"No prob."

Akai Kādo said, "Well, well… If it isn't huge pie and robo-tramp… You want your sloppy seconds on Akai Otaku? Well bring it on!"

The monster attacked Peter and Asahi. He smashed Peter in the chest, as he was stumbling down. He then grabbed Asahi by the arm and twisted it back, making her submit into an armlock. She broke free and swatted his face with a backhand. The beast was bruised in the face, as Peter charged at Akai Otaku. He was pushed away by the huge red monster, as Asahi landed a barrage of punches into his chest and skull. Akai Otaku stepped back, glowing in a dark aura, as Akai Kādo laughed evilly. This battle was one-sided, since Akai Otaku seemed stronger than Mech-Asahi and Ultra Giese.

"Even if you try," Akai Kādo said, "There's just NO WAY you can best me. You see, while he knows most of your attacks, he can increase his strength, within an eyelash. It just goes to show you that pain brings to pleasure…"

Asahi barked, "I won't lose! I have to find a weak point!"

She scanned Akai Otaku and found a vulnerable area, in his right side of his waist. He then said, "RIGHT!"

Peter charged at Akai Otaku and delivered a huge left hook in his stomach. The beast succumbed to the shot, as he was being weakened. Peter grabbed Akai Otaku and shouted, "ASAHI! SAVE YOUR STRENGTH!"

He lifted him up and delivered a Muscle Buster to the ground. Akai Otaku fell down, out cold, as Peter cheered, "YEAH!"

Akai Kādo growled, "Fools… I had you…"

She smiled, "But still… even the faceless deity of evil has one more trick up her sleeve…"

She glowed in a bright white aura and focused on Akai Otaku. Percival asked, "What is she doing?"

Akai Kādo chanted, "AKAI OTAKU! In the name of Onigiri, Chris McLean, and all the evil that has consumed in these worlds, I give you the power of Akai Kādo and all its evil essence! I HEREBY FUSE MY ENTIRE POWER TO YOU!"

Steven N charged at Akai Kādo and kicked her in the spine, "SUEY!"

She fell down, as her glow faded, "YOU!"

Steven N shouted, "Sorry, but NO ONE is going to fuse your power into that beast!"

Akai Kādo pleaded, "You fool! If I don't fuse with him, my Akai Otaku, then rest assured I cannot stop him from becoming more powerful than he is now!"

Michelle barked, "And what makes you think so?"

Akai Kādo said, "Nuts… I have to deal with you seven? Fine… But I will win, since you felt the damage from my frightmare."

She glowed in a white aura and fired at the Nevins. They dodged out of the way, as Percival swung a tornado shot at her, "ORDER TYPHOON!"

She dodged it, as Mizuki swung her wand, "PEACH HOME RUN!"

She slammed her in the shoulder, as Heather charged at her chest, "COMET SPEEDSTER!"

Akai Kādo moaned in pain, "What's wrong with me? I cannot attack, while they are superfast!"

Farra flew over her and delivered a dropkick to her masked face. She stumbled down, still in pain, as The Gang surrounded Akai Kādo. She moaned, "You can't win… Even if my Akai Otaku is down, Onigiri shall live on!"

Percival shouted, "FACE FACTS! You have lost! Onigiri's rule shall NEVER come true! You have failed!"

Akai Kādo snarled, "No… NO! NOOOOOOO! YOU FAILED!"

She fired her Frightmare beams again, but this time, they all dodged out of the way. Steven C was limping to the battle, as he saw Asahi and Peter, side by side. He thought, "Man, Steven Cooke needs a new line of work… Akai Kādo is strong… but not as strong as the power of friendship."

Heather grabbed her neck and said, "Unless you want us to break your neck, you halt your attack!"

Asahi noticed it and called out, "NO!"

She said, "DO NOT HURT HER!"

Mizuki cried, "But Asahi… Akai Kādo is an evil deity that has forbid us to fight Onigiri, her master!"

"I know!" Asahi said, "Onigiri is controlling her, too!"

They all gasped, as Akai Kādo broke free. She called out to her, "You're showing mercy for me?"

"Hikari! Listen to me! You cannot fight us! If you do, you'll die! Break away from your spell and become a whole person! PLEASE, HIKARI!"

Mech-Asahi then stated, "I'm only doing you a favor. Break out of Onigiri's chains and be free again!"

Farra asked, "Uh… Who's Hikari?"

Percival thought, "Surely, you don't mean-."

Akai Kādo growled, as she glowed in a bright white light, as she was holding herself. She started to remember how she came to be.

One night, Hikari Yagami was walking home from her teaching job, until she was confronted by Tohru Honda, in her blue uniform and mask.

"You must be the light of the worlds… Hello to you, Hikari Yagami…"

Hikari gasped, "YOU! Who are you? Are you a crazed up Digimon?"

Tohru said, "You could say that… I figured that you needed a little Onigiri inside you. In fact…"

She approached her and removed her mask and shone her blue eyes. She said, "You cannot escape faith, Yagami…"

She grabbed her shoulders, as Hikari turned away, petrified, "NO! Don't do this to me! Don't kill me!"

"Kill you? Don't be ridiculous… Why I have something a little better for you… I can make you one of my minions, and together… we can overrun this world into my personal playground… And once the heroes are gone, you and I shall rule these worlds…"

She glared and hissed, "LOOK AT ME! You cannot resist temptation! Look at me! Look at me! LOOK AT ME!"

Hikari turned to her and saw her eyes. She then stood rigid, as her body started to shift… Her hair went longer, her eyes became from brown to blue, and her chest expanded into a D cup. She stood straight and spoke, "I obey… Onigiri…"

Tohru laughed evilly, "WAH, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA! YES, MY DEAR! From this moment on, you shall be known as… Akai Kādo. And even the foolish heroes in LSAAWS and AAW cannot recognize you. You shall take my powers and manipulate the people you see fit, making them slaves to you AND me…"

She gave her a red mask and said, "Here. Wear this proud… and remain as what you are… MY puppet…"

Hikari said, "Understood, my lord, Onigiri…"

She put the mask on and said, "I am Akai Kādo, the faceless deity of evil. All hail Onigiri… All hail Tohru Honda… All hail the NEW WORLD ORDER!"

Akai Kādo shook in fear, as she started muttering, "All hail… Onigiri…"

Percival said, "This is bad."

Her body started to limp, as she was floating in the sky, like she was the angel of death.

"All hail Onigiri! All Hail Onigiri! ALL SHALL PERISH IN HER HAND!" She shouted, in a controlled voice.

She started to glow in a demonic form and fired a black laser at The Gang.

"LOOK OUT!" Peter cried.

BOOM!
Farra and Mizuki succumbed to the huge blast. They fell to the ground and were out cold.

"MIZUKI!" Peter shouted, "FARRA!"

Asahi cried, "MANIAC!"

Akai Kādo laughed demonically, as she fired at Percival. He rolled out of the way, as she blasted him with a severe shot to the stomach. He fell unconscious, as Heather shouted, "PERCIVAL!"

She roared, "BASTARD!"

She dashed off, as Steven N cried, "NO, HEATHER! DON'T BE A HERO!"

Heather shouted, "THAT BITCH KILLED MY STEP-BRO! SHE'S GOING TO GET IT!"

She dashed up at Akai Kādo, but she was blasted by her Frightmare attack.

"SUCKER!"

She fell down, singed and battered.

Steven N sobbed, "NO! Heather… My wife…"

Heather moaned, as she was in pain, "I'm sorry… I guess she was… too fast… for me…"

She passed out, as Steven N growled, "You motherfucker…"

Steven N and Michelle stood in place, as they cried out, "Akai Kādo… YOU'VE DONE FUCKED UP, NOW, BOY!"

Steven N flew upward, as Michelle charged from behind. Akai Kādo signaled to them and suddenly started to exchange punches and kicks.

Michelle shouted, as she was punching, "Steven! Aim for her chest! Asahi may be up to something!"

Steven N said, "RIGHT! Nail her in the back! We have to have her bruised easily, all over!"

"I'm on it!"

She yelled at Akai Kādo, "If you think you can best us, think again!"

Akai Kādo shouted, "I wouldn't be so sure!"

She left herself wide open, spreading her arms out. Michelle charged at her, while Steven N delivered a Kung Fu kick.

Michelle yelled, "ROLLING FLASH!"

Steven N cried out, "AHHHHHHHHHH-SUEY!"

POW! WHANG!
They missed. They hit each other with their attacks. Akai Kādo cackled, as the Nevins Siblings fell down, out cold.

Peter growled, "You miserable little…"

Akai Kādo then lowered herself to the prone Akai Otaku and said, "Now… Akai Otaku… Where were we?"

She then gave her huge monster a full blast of her white light. The beast suddenly changed from a red monster to a black monster, with fangs in his mouth. He let out a demonic cry and stood up.

Peter cringed, "Oh, this is not good…"

Asahi said, "Stay behind me! He cannot be that powerful!"

"I'm with ya!"

The huge Akai Otaku stood up and roared at the two giants. He rammed at Mech-Asahi with a shoulder block.

"TOUCHDOWN!" Akai Kādo cheered.

Mech-Asahi fell down into the buildings, as Peter started to punch at the monster. He kept punching, but kept missing. Akai Otaku grabbed him by the waist and body slammed him into the street. He groaned, "Ow."

He stood up and smirked, "Didn't hurt!"

The beast grabbed him in the shoulders and headbutted him into the skull. Peter staggered down, as the monster fired a black beam into his chest. He fell down, as Mech-Asahi started to get back up.

"Power level – 65%; Damage increase in midsection and arms – 45%; chest level – 75%… If this keeps up, my body will die and become this way…"

She then beeped and produced blue lasers from her eyes, "CUTE EYE ATTACK!"

BLAST!
Akai Otaku fell to the ground, after he was blasted by Asahi's eye beams. She then lifted her arm up and fired a sparkling beam from her head, "ASAHI MIRACLE BEAM!"

POW!
He gets blasted by the beam.

Peter got up and blasted a laser with his hands in an X-sign, "MUSCLE BEAM!"

BLAST!
The beast stumbled a bit, but was recovering from the blasts.

Mech-Asahi said, "What now? All of our friends tried to stop her, but they failed!"

Peter called out, "I don't know how much more of this I can take! Can anyone stop this freak?"

Back at the UN building, Kanaka prayed to the heavens, "God, please… This has to be the most frightening moment, ever… Please, do something to stop Akai Kādo, once and for all."

Robin Mask said, "The Gang of AAW, promise that you'd win… I cannot have you die, whilst we are in a meeting in West Plaza…"

Steven C, elsewhere, was limping to where the others are. He growled, "I'm not going to let them take all the fun… NOT after that thing swatted me away, like I was old garbage! All I know is this… It's SHOW TIME!"

He glowed in a rainbow aura and shouted, "IT'S SHOW TIME! I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!"

He arrived at saw Peter and Asahi, in giant form, fighting Akai Otaku, in his ultimate form. Akai Kādo watched on, focusing on her creation. She laughed and said, "Now, destroy the two troublemakers, and our victory is assured! HURRY!"

The monster charged at Mech-Asahi and slashed at her chest. She screamed in pain, as Akai Otaku kicked her down. She fell to the ground, as she was badly scratched up.

"Power level – 20%… Condition: critical… NO! He's beating me!"

Peter grabbed his shoulders, as Akai Otaku spewed a green mist into his face. He was blinded by the attack, as the huge Akai Otaku threw him into the smashed up building that Mech-Asahi destroyed. Peter growled, still blinded, "WHERE ARE YOU? COME OUT, COWARD!"

Akai Kādo shouted, "NOW! While we're young!"

Akai Otaku fired a huge black beam at his back. He screamed in pain, as Asahi cried out, "PETER! NO!"

Steven C shouted, "PETER! HANG IN THERE, BIG GUY!"

Peter fell on his knees and groaned, "I… I can't beat him… He's strong… TOO strong… Is this how we'll end?"

Steven C called out, "PETER! Don't give up!"

"Steven? Hey, you're alive! But where are you? I'm kind of blind!"

"Never mind that! You cannot give up! Steven Cooke is giving you and Mecha-Asahi my power of friendship! You two use it well!"

Asahi asked, "Power of friendship?"

Steven C said, "It's the only way to win… Peter! Asahi! I'll try and revive the others! Make sure that ugly beast and his tamer don't get to them!"

Asahi said, "RIGHT!"

Peter rubbed his eyes and said, "I CAN DO IT!"

Mech-Asahi got up and beeped, "Auxiliary power activated… Combat Mode engaged… Safety Mode disabled…"

She said, in a serious voice, "Steven Cooke… It's show time!"

Peter cried out, "It's show time, big man! YEAH!"

They stood up, still in pain, as Akai Kādo said, "You… You wanted to die, right now? Fine… We'll add the final blow to the both of you… Akai Otaku… FINISH THEM! No mercy…"

The monster glowed in a black aura, as Peter and Mech-Asahi charged up, glowing in pink and red. The ground began to shake, as Mech-Asahi aimed her focus on Akai Otaku.

She said, "Peter… We're going to have to gang up on him. Trust me."

Peter said, "How will it work?"

"I know these things will work. If I can, I'll try and attack him, with my full power. The attack may short me out, but it'll be worth it to end this nightmare!"

"Asahi… If anything happens, I just want you to know, it was an honor siding with you…"

Asahi blushed, "Thank you…"

Steven C approached the downed members of The Gang and said, "Guys… We're down to our last line of defense… Asahi, Peter… It's down to you two… We'll give you all we got!"

He said, as he approached an unconscious Steven N, "Never… Give… Up…"

As he kneeled down, Mech-Asahi began charging up, as her arms produced a huge cannon on each arm. She then beeped, "Mech-Asahi Ultimate Attack – Charging at 1%… 3%… 5%…"

Peter grabbed at Akai Otaku's arms and started to perform a test of strength. Akai Otaku spewed green mist again, but Peter ducked out of the way. He called to Asahi, "Asahi! Hurry it up!"

Asahi thought, as she was charging, "Shit! My power is fading… and it's almost at 25%. I need to boost up my energy, faster… Oh, I wish someone would give me that power."

Akai Otaku tried breaking out, but Peter tried his best to stop him. Mech-Asahi continued to charge up, while Steven C started to revive his fallen allies. Will Steven Cooke revive his friends, in time? Will Asahi Sakurai end this monster, Akai Otaku? Will Akai Kādo win?

Don't miss the exciting final chapter of…

The Gang
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