At the S.C.P., the crew were drinking and enjoying their last moments of tranquility. Bunny was talking to Erocook and Snake. "You installed weapons?" Snake asked. "Yep. I'm ready for whatever they're trying to do." "That settles it. I'm staying with you guys." Erocook took a pause. "You're coming back with us?" "No, I'm gonna face Pokey and Park. This was my home for who knows how long. I gotta see to it that it survives!" He held his hand out.

"One more time, old friend."

"One more time."

Both grabbed hands and squeezed tightly.

Moments later, a woman with blonde hair and a briefcase came to the S.C.P.. "Hello? Is anyone in?" She said. "Oh, hello." Erocook said. "Ah, you are Erocook, yes? I am Calie. I'm here in regards to your utility and maintenance towards the SuperCola Powered, you call it?"

"Shit, a tax collector." Beiki whispered. "Why so damn late?" Erocook walked down to her. "Ma'am, it's a little late for this type of thing, no?" She adjusted her glasses. "You're correct. I'll return in the morning." She left but turned back to him.

"And I'll ask you to keep your hands to yourself." She turned away and sprinted.

The next day, bright and early Calie came back to the S.C.P., ready to snatch the staff's hard-earned money. Dick was present, going through the paperwork.

"And if you'll sign this contract, we'll be finished here." She said, opening her briefcase. As she turned it around, Dick's face looked dastardly. "You witch!"He hissed. She dashed out of the S.C.P. and fled the scene. Dick took the briefcase and threw it up in the sky. It suddenly exploded.

"So she wasn't a tax collector?" Erocook said. "Nope. I bet I know who it was." Photon looked pale. "Hm? What's the matter, dude?" "I feel sore…down here." Cook stepped away. "It's those damn hormones, they're taking their toll on you. "I know, I regret taking them. I should have stayed a drag queen. Will I ever get my manhood back?" "Well when it comes, call us. Right now we gotta be ready for Pokey's next move."

In the city, Pz and Justice were walking together when they heard something in the sky. It appeared to be classical music. "What is that?" A little later, everyone in the city got a clear view of the source. It was a gilded airship with diamonds and sparkling lining. "Now, I wonder who that belongs to." Pz said. "Hey, I got an idea." He told Justice.

Up on said Airship, were Pokey, who was wearing a gold tuxedo and had his right hand covered in rings, Park Ranger, who sipped a glass of red wine, the mystery man with the katana, who was shown wearing a mask, Calie who stood by the desk alongside Park and various other people whom sided with the two moguls. "Ah, it is how you say, magnifique, no?" Pokey said, smiling. "I built her with the finest materials money can buy. She is a beaut, far more exquisite and lavish than that silly SuperCola Powered could ever hope to be. I call her…

The Elite Cocktail!

The interior was just as lavish, with gold and platinum on the walls, ceiling and floor. Velvet red carpet lay over it, and to add to its high-class appeal, a fountain lay on the center of the lower platform. "I expect no less from you, Pokey." Park said. "But what exactly are we using to counter the SuperCola Powered?" "Ah, yes. I have bought the best weapons money can buy, or should I say, crafted." Pokey switched the main screen to another camera. "This is our main weapon, the Carbon Cannon!" She fires a beam that is powered by a pure, flawlessly cut diamond. The light energy is powerful, clean and easy on the weapon!" He smiled. "Impressive. And how much did this weapon cost to make?"

A small silence was present.

"It was only four." Pokey said dismissively.

"Four…million?"

"Billion."

Park choked on his wine. "Exactly where did you get all of that money and funding from!?" "Now, now Park, I told you money can buy anything that is needed. Friends, floozies, food, force, anything your heart desires. He spread his hand to the group of people from before. There were politicians, socialites and military personal amongst them. "This one is really more devious than I figured." Park thought. "Now, back to my beautiful Cannon, shall we take a test run?"

In the lower deck, were two pilots managing the weapons. "Syteram! Syteram! Come in!" Pokey said from the communicator. "Oh, Pokey! You called?" He responded in a saucy manner. "It is time to test out the Carbon Cannon!" "Oooh, I've wanting to blast something all day." He chuckled heartily.

At the S.P.C., Justice was already there when his phone rang. "Hey, Pz?"

"WHAT?! HERE?" He looked up in the sky. There, was the Elite Cocktail, zeroing in on the dormant Airship. Everyone else came outside. "What is that thing?" Winnosh asked.

Aboard the Cocktail, Syteram and the other pilot were readying the Cannon. In it was a large diamond, channeling energy. The hatch closed. "Okay, we're alllllll set to go!"

From underneath the Cocktail came the cannon. Everyone saw it and grew tense. "Is that a…"

RUN!

Everyone ran from the S.C.P. as quickly as they could. "Wait, Beiki and the others are still in there!" Mika said. "We can't get them in-" The cannon fired a bright beam towards the S.C.P.. Everyone looked in shock as their friends were about to face the worst. Suddenly, a barrier emitted around the airship. It was Bunny, who was at the main control panel.

"You're not stopping us that easily." She said. From atop the S.C.P., came a laser. It fired at the Cocktail, not even phasing it. "Oui oui, this gold and platinum exterior comes in handy, no?" Pokey jested. "You will need something more than that to even scratch it!" Park got on the loudspeaker. "It seems you are well prepared for an attack, S.C.P.." He said. "It's Park." "This cannot wait any longer. It's time to see who will be left standing." He went atop the Cocktail's deck. He looked down at the airship and the staff of Single Fragment. Beiki came out.

Both locked eyes at one another. "Name your time and place!" He challenged. "Ah, I see. Well, how about the one place you first flew the SuperCola Powered?"

"So be it."

"Alright then. One week from now, we'll be waiting at that place. Do be timely about it. Pokey and the masked man came out as well. Snake, Erocook and Walter all stared each other down. Steve looked down and saw sparkly fragments on the ground. "One week. Prep yourselves accordingly." The Elite Cocktail played some strange music as it flew off. "So this is what he's planning…" Erocook thought, still tense. Steve had an armful of the fragments he saw. "Guys, I think these are diamonds." He said. "When that beam fired and made contact, these flew out of it." "I'm no jewel expert." Snake said. From the S.C.P., came Tony. "What was that commotion? I felt the-" He stopped and looked at the shards Steve held.

"Oh, my! What delectable diamonds you have!" He said, amazed by them. "They ARE diamonds!" Steve got a big grin. "Yes, and they aren't worth too much on their own, but with this many, you can get a pretty penny!" Beiki thought for a moment. "Fall in, crew. We got some prepping to do."

The Cocktail was flying to a small acre of forest, a mansion near it. As it landed there was someone there watching from the shadows. "I'll need a disguise." He said. He looked inside of the nearest window and a plan hatched in his head.