Back at the apartment complex, Peter was at a loss of words. Percival told him everything about his sister, Krystle Giese.

"That's why I am going to put a stop to this. I will try and find a way to help you clear her name. I know how desperate you wanted it to be… but…"

Peter growled, as he said, "I want to visit her."

He insisted he'd visit his sister. Percival said, "I don't think you would. Believe me, this jail is crazy as hell."

"I'm going to try and clear her name. And I'm going to find the asshole that did this to her!" He seethed, "And then, I'm going to fucking butcher Hawley and Slater!"

Percival yelled, "YOU WON'T!"

They paused, as Percival stated, "I'm sorry… You can't take this out on Hawley and Slater… Not anyways." He explained, "They're dead."

Peter asked, "Wha–? What happened?"

As the boys were discussing, Miki was overhearing their conversation. She whispered, "No way… Peter's younger sister is in jail? How horrible."

Peter decided to head off to Florida, the last location of his sister, Krystle. He has to find the answers, alone.

But all the while, The Gang has problems of their own, back in Iowa and New York.

Episode 6 - Chapter 1: Money Cash!
Ran Kuzuryu and her Obnubi Ninjas!

As the drama unfolds, The Gang (sans Peter) were in two different parts of the US. Ran Kuzuryu, the woman that met Asahi at the warehouse, was a Stand User; and moreover, the enemy.

Mizuki said, "Kuzuryu, I don't know why you would appear and move this Euphoria, but you'll pay for this!"

She, Mundy, & Cassandra were at Iowa, after a huge scuffle against Mister, one of Ran's part-timers. April and January retreated to safety, to avoid the Euphoria zones.

"I am amazed, Freelancer." Ran laughed, "But I am assigned to help stop this drug. Even so, you did our job for us, but… We don't take kindly to competition."

"You're on our side? That I find hard to believe, Kuzuryu!" Cassandra said.

Mundy huffed, "Yeah, that's chonky business, right here… and besides, you lot chased away Mister!"

Ran said, "So? I don't care if he's an escaped con. I will show you… why you won't mess with Money Cash!" Her Stand emerged, as Mizuki said, "Cassie, stay back! This is on us!"

"No way! I am fighting with you!" Cassandra said.

Mizuki yelled, "You're an android! You may get infected by the Euphoria!"

"I know… But we let Mister get away! AGAIN!"

"Don't you think I know that? Leave him! Right now, we have to stop her!"

Ran chuckled, "Hah! You can stop me, but there are others. Obnubi revived itself, and we're going to take you down."

They prepared to fight, as Mizuki said to Cassandra, "This time, don't run off. Just get to safety…"

"That sounded like–. Wait, where's April & January?"

Mundy said, "I'll find them. You two ladies withdraw."

Ran called, "You three are undecided, finding out who fights who! Money Cash, finish them–!"

"WILL YOU SHUT UP AND LET US DECIDE?" Mizuki yelled.

Ran gagged, "URK! Why won't you fight me? I'm the Ace here!" She barked, "If you guys won't decide, I'll fight all three of you! Leave the broken dolls away to rust!"

Mizuki glared, "Mundy, Cassie, go find April & January. This one's mine…" She prepared, as she and Ran stared down. Ran said, "Good choice. The robot bimbo challenges me. The Gang's strongest fembot."

"I'm not the strongest, but… I'm aware if you already know my bios. For starters, I can see your Stand. Which means…"

Ran gasped, "Huh? You can see my Stand?"

"Correct." She summoned her Stand, "WEDDING MOMO! Come forth!" Her Stand said, "Wedding Momo at your service!"

Ran growled, "Damn! She's a Stand User, too?! Fine! I'll deal with your friends, or they'll take care of them, once they're done with the rest, in New York."

Mizuki growled, "You monster… What are you doing to them?"

Money Cash and Wedding Momo clashed, exchanging punches.

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Back in New York, The Aces were going toe-to-toe with the others. Asahi confronted the orange-haired woman. She held up a sickle and mace, and replied, "This is where you fall, Freelance Trash!"

She swung at Asahi, but she ducked. She called, "Who the heck are you?"

"Hayuki Miza - Obnubi!" Hayuki said, "I'm going to throttle you, you little preteen pop idol!"

She swung down, and Asahi used Idol Diamond to block the attacks. Asahi said, "Demon!"

Hayuki laughed, "Hah! I see… Well, can your Stand do this?" Her aura shone and she swung hard with her weapon. Asahi avoided contact and said, "I'm just getting started, punk kid!"

"PUNK KID?! I'm the daughter of a hot springs owner!"

"As if that matters!" She called, "Soundwave Mic Check! OFF NOTE SYNC!" The Stand sang out a huge note, blasting onto Hayuki's ears. Asahi called out, "How's your A?"

"Flat!" Hayuki snarled. She punched at her face, but her Stand blocked the attack. Hayuki grabbed its arm, and Asahi was groaning in pain. She cried, "AAAAAAAH! LET GO!"

"NO way!" Hayuki tossed her down. Asahi was on her back. Hayuki laughed, "Had enough, you freelance failure?"

Asahi shot upwards, and Hayuki avoided her energy blast. Asahi got up and hissed, "I'll get you for this, you rogue agent!" She was on one knee and roared, "You're about to learn how we stop criminals, by the book!"

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Farra met with the woman in camos. She avoided the bullets, heading towards her. Farra said, "I see… So you use firearms to stop enemies."

"Correct. Farra Stevens of Freelance. I would say AAW, but you disbanded."

"For a moment. We have about a couple weeks left to name our new agency." She held up a notepad and said, "Any ideas? Original names? We're short on time, but no hurry."

"This is talk, coming from heroes that went through Asia and Egypt, within 50 days." Tsubame said, "At ease! You're talking to Tsubame Shiranui, the proud arm of Obnubi and Saika!"

Farra cackled, "Very well! You won't help, you fight me!"

"That's my intention!"

She fired her rifle again, and Farra avoided the shots. Farra said, "I'll bet your gun is a Stand!" She shone in a fiery aura and yelled, "SUNNY PHOENIX! Now, feel the burn!" She charged at her, but she was blocked by a soldier in a red and blue camo uniform, and a helmet over his head. She gasped, "Wha-?"

Tsubame said, "Nope. This is my stand. FALLLLLLLLLLL IN!" The Stand landed a swift right to her chest. "AUGH!" She fell, as Tsubame called, "The enemies are upon us, Soldier! Take down Agent Stevens!"

The Stand saluted, "I am Soldier 1949! I am going to crush you!"

1949 (aka 1942, 1943, and/or 1944, the video game series)

Farra said, "So, you're a Stand User, after all! Fine, soldier! You're looking at a first-string detective for the World Government, and a top agent… in my Top 16 rank."

"Then why are you lower class?" Tsubame said, "We'll put that to the test, with your Stand. Sunny Phoenix, fall in line! Soldier!"

"YES, SIR!" It charged at Sunny Phoenix, and they clashed. Sunny Phoenix was being pinned down by 1949. 1949 has Sunny Phoenix on the ground, and it shouted, "You're a waste of space, soldier!"

Farra growled, "Damn!"

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Steven met with the girl in lavender hair. She grinned, "This will be punk rock! Me, the woman that defeated the Freelancer, Steven Cooke! The man that defied Authority!"

"Stay away." He said, "Lest you want to die."

"Hmm, I look forward to this scuffle." She held up her guitar and said, "Now, man without a Spirit or Stand. It's time I give you a history lesson. God rest ye soul of Chili Pepper, created and retired in 1999. But now you're about to witness the heavy metal licks… one powerful riff that even falls the Fist of the North Star!" She revved her guitar and called out, "So says the rock power of ABCD! YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

ABCD (aka "AC/DC")

She played a rocking tune, as an electrical fox creature appeared from behind her. "On the speed power and jolt lyrics, ABCD! And on the guitar, your Stand User of Negoro – Hijiri Utagawa!" She posed, as pyro went off.

Steven huffed, as he was not amused. "Pretender."

"We'll see about that, Freelancer…" Hijiri yelled, "GO, ABCD!"

The Stand attacked Steven, but he blocked each punch. However, all it did was lightly graze onto his skin and knuckles. He snarled, "Grah! Packs a punch. They ain't kidding on the power."

Hijiri laughed, "Come on! Feel the noise!" Steven was trying to avoid the onslaught, but ABCD used its power to lightly burn him. ABCD used its punches to create abrasions. Hijiri said, "Soon, you'll be able to get your skin to a burnt crisp. I'm not going to paralyze you, I'm gonna kill you!"

Steven hit a strike to ABCD's stomach. Hijiri moaned, "ROCK OUT!" She coughed blood, and Steven landed a huge knee strike to ABCD. Steven called, "You're not getting an encore, freak of nature! HYAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" He chopped down on the skull.

Stone Mountain Splitting Smash!

Hijiri staggered, as ABCD stood tall. Steven said, "You will pay for this, Stand User."

"Same here. This battle is so punk rock! I'm winning, but this is the legendary Steven Cooke that comes back with a surprise attack!" Hijiri thought, "Awesome! Ran was right about these guys!"

They continued to clash.

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Hayuki was able to counter Idol Diamond's attack, as Asahi was losing the battle. She thought, "This is ridiculous! Why would they stage a drug deal, just like that?" She called out, "Hold on! Miza, why are you against us? We were only stopping the Euphoria ring!"

Hayuki said, "Euphoria, you say. That's our beat, freelancer!"

"Is that right? I found it first! All I did was halt Satoko Hojo's production!"

"You leave Miss Hojo alone! She hired us to stop those that ruin her business!"

"So, you are working for Miss Hojo!"

Asahi landed a barrage of punches, but Hayuki was braced for impact. She called out, "YOU'RE DEAD!" They exchanged a barrage of punches.
"HORAHORAHORAHORAHORAHORAHORAHORAHORAHORA!"
"DORARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARA!"

They clashed one final punch, and they were pushed back. Hayuki smirked, "You're good."

Asahi said, "Figures you'd go all out. But you're not at your fullest. Fight me with your Stand!"

"Why should I?"

"Because you can see Idol Diamond. And I know for a fact that you wanted to eliminate us. Who told you about us, and our plans?"

"Ran Kuzuryu." She said, "She's our Ace, but he likes being called a leader. But she's not."

"Who's your leader, then?"

"Miss Hojo!" She called, "She hired us to kill you! And so's your allies. Cooke and Gooden, they had the gall to enter the warehouse? You ain't stopping our delivery!"

"Do you realize that you're doing a bad thing?"

"That's how we're hired."

"I think Ran Kuzuryu and I would like to have a chat… once I fish it out of your dead body!" She charged at her, but Hayuki easily avoided it. Hayuki chuckled, "Too slow! Hahahahahahaha!"

Asahi gasped, "That moveset… That stance… No, it can't be… She's a ninja!"

Hayuki smirked, as Asahi figured her out – She's a ninja. But not the same ninja like back before.

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Back in Iowa, Mizuki and Ran clash, Stand versus Stand, but Money Cash landed a swift right to her face. Wedding Momo collapsed, and she held her stance. Momo said, "I won't lose to a knock off rich girl."

"KNOCK-OFF?!" Ran stammered, "MONEY CASH! WASTE HER!"

Money Cash landed a swift left to the face, and Mizuki dropped to her knees. Mizuki growled, "Nngh… Damn her…" Mizuki prepared, but Ran called, "Let's see how well you last! Wedding Momo, you're broke!"

Money Cash prepared to finish her off, but then…
"Venus Crescent Beam!"
Sailor Venus appeared and stopped Ran. She gasped, as Venus called, "You're asking for a beatdown, Kuzuryu! Don't think we'll be finished with Hojo, next!"

"Sailor Venus?" Mizuki asked.

Minako smiled, "I got your distress call. New York's under control."

Mizuki nodded, "Thanks, I owe you one."

Ran glared, "You bitch! How dare you intervene in–?"

"I'll make the How-Dare-Yous, villain!" She posed, "Protector of Venus, the planet of love, the guardian of beauty - I am Sailor Venus! And now, I shall punish you with the power of love!"

They stood together, as Ran glared, "So, The Gang has outside help, huh? Very well! Money Cash! Go get them!"

Venus called, "You're gonna get yours, villain!" She launched a huge kick and yelled, "Sailor V Kick!" Money Cash was knocked down, as Mizuki said, "Amazing!"

Minako said, "I don't have a Stand, but I do know where it is. Ran Kuzuryu will be bankrupted from her own wallet!"

Mizuki corrected, "It's spent from her own wallet. But then again, which difference?"

Ran and Money Cash started to brawl with Sailor Venus and Mizuki. It was a two versus one effort. Ran yelled, "Money Cash, put an end to this horseplay!"

Venus yelled, "Horseplay?! I'll show you how we play around!" They avoided Money Cash's rapid attacks. But Mizuki senses something wrong. "What is it? Minako and I can dodge easily, but why does it feel like she's getting faster with each shot?" She looked at the ground, "What?"

The punch print showed a smidge of gold dust. Mizuki gasped, "No way…" she looked at her arms, as they were lightly coated in gold. "It won't come off. This is her Stand's ability!"

Ran said, "Sailor Venus, allow me to let you fall in grace!" She dove in and yelled, "Money Cash! End this Sailor Tramp!"

Money Cash launched a swift right, and it hit Venus's thigh. Her left thigh started to turn into gold. Venus trembled, "What the–? My leg!"

MY LEG!

Mizuki was shocked, "NO! That leg… Money Cash can turn her into gold! Like King Midas! When on edge, she can turn her enemies into gold!"

"You catch on, Mizuki Takase." Ran laughed, "However, I don't turn you into gold, unless they fall victim to my power. Sailor Venus, you shall go first!"

Sailor Venus was scared, as Mizuki yelled, "You leave her alone! You're not turning my friend into a gold statue!"

Ran smirked, "Maybe so… But you see, while you tried to block out my onslaught, the more you tire out, the faster you become a part of the Kuzuryu Touch."

Mizuki's arms were stiffening, as she whimpered, "No… She's right. Where are the others? Mundy… Cassandra… Where are you?"

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Mundy and Cassandra found April & January, who were badly hurt. Cassie said, "There you are. Jesus, this woman isn't playing around."

April said, "You did alright, Cassie. I am sorry we failed, again, to stop Mister."

Mundy stated, "But it did raise questions… like "Who is the hooded woman?", the one that hired Mister to do Satoko Hojo's dirty work?"

Cassandra nodded, "Right. This is rather bizarre. We know Hojo was the one that distributed the Euphoria, but someone was hiring them to ship the drug. One hopes that it's that woman."

"Are you saying… Mister was used?" April asked.

Cassandra confirmed, "Yes. But I don't like it. Just who was that woman?"

January said, "All that aside, we're stuck in square one again… Mister fled, but there's a chance he may return. I don't get it! Why help for his Coyotes, when he worked for a drug peddler, trying to hurt my Sisters?! He doesn't give a damn about us, being we're Madame Marciano's androids! He's got his prize, so why bother coming back?"

April added, "She's right. The thing is… we never even resolved our issues… especially yours, Cassie."

Cassandra asked, "Curious, when you first met… How did Mister escape?"

April said, "Well, he was to serve a year in prison for a traffic violation, but ten days before his sentence would end, he escaped."

Cassandra asked, "Ten days?!" Mundy said, "Bloody hell. Still, if we arrest him, he has to make up for the ten days he missed."

Mundy said, "Correct… and the extra time he was serving in Fort Rawls. That's about… FIVE DAYS!"

Cassandra protested, "Fifteen days to make up?! This asshole makes it easy for him!"

January gasped, as she saw April's hand, "A-April?"

"What is it?" April asked, as January pointed at her hand. April's hand was slowly turning to gold. "WHAT?"

It turned to gold and slowly reached for her forearm. She gasped in horror, but Mundy cleaved it off of her. Her severed arm fell and completely turned to gold. Mundy sighed, "A gold-plated kill…"

April sobbed, "What the hell was that?"

He roared, "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" They stopped, as April's arm slowly turned to gold.

Cassandra thought, "No… That moment we saw Ran Kuzuryu's Stand… April was turning to gold! That's her ability!"

Mundy asked, "You okay, love?"

April nodded, holding her right arm, "Yes. Thank you…" January said, "What could've happened, Oscar?"

Mundy said, "Cassie, you think what I'm thinking?"

Cassandra nodded, "Si, cabron. That Stand of hers, it's got The Midas Touch!"

April asked, "The Midas Touch?" She looked at her golden severed arm on the ground. She thought, "Oscar saved my life. That thing almost turned me into a statue. This is truly bizarre."

Cassandra said, "You two get to safety, and stay there! We have to rescue Mizuki!"

January said, "Right. April can't fight with one arm." She chuckled, "Glad it's not me."

THWACK!
April used her left arm and slugged her in the gut. January groaned, "Owww… Sister Dear, please don't lash out at me…"

April barked, "SHUT UP AND LEAVE!" She said, "We'll contact for backup to get repaired. For now, you guys got this."

Mundy & Cassandra hurried back, as April & January took shelter. April hissed, "Not only are we stuck in Iowa, communications are down. What could have happened?" She contacted Strike Force HQ, but no answer.

They waited, while the others rejoined Mizuki. When they arrived, Ran was already winning the battle. Sailor Venus was halfway turned, as Mizuki cried, "MUNDY! CASSANDRA!"

Mundy gasped, "WHAT THE BLOODY HELL?"

Venus sobbed, "No, I don't wanna be a gold statue."

Ran laughed, "You're too late! Soon, I will own golden enemies as my captives! What's the old saying? Gold is where you find it? Well, in my term, I can make the Kuzuryu Touch… perfectly!"

Cassandra snarled, "You bitch!"

Minako yelled, "Don't… go near her! Mizuki… others… please, stop her Stand, or at least beat the Stand User… Just… help us… Helllllp…" Sailor Venus was completely turned to gold, after her final plea. Her body was lying straight down and with a smile on her face.

Mizuki growled, as she was in tears, "MINAAAAAAKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

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Back in New York, Steven growled, as he sensed something. "No…"

Hijiri moaned, "So not punk rock… You ain't kidding about your deadly blows…"

He asked, "That plea for help… I can sense it inside me… Who else was there, when you came?"

Hijiri giggled, "Wouldn't you like to know?" She roared, as she revved her guitar, "YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH" ABCD ran after him, and he prepared the next shot.

Soldier 1949 has Farra on the ropes…
Asahi is fighting Hayuki, without revealing her Stand…
Steven and Hijiri continue their onslaught…
And Mizuki, Cassandra, and Mundy fought against Ran Kuzuryu, to avenge Sailor Venus's sudden death, by golden touch.

Will The Gang create a miracle play against these four ninjas from Obnubi?

To be continued…