Stranded in the middle of Iowa, after chasing off Ran Kuzuryu, Mundy, Mizuki, Cassandra, April, & January were contacting for help. But all the communications were jammed.

April, without an arm, responded, "It's going to be a while, before we get a signal. Curious, is it that serious to find a signal?"

Mundy said, "It's serious. We cannot charter a car… given we're now Freelance. On the plus side, we were able to stop the drug convoy."

Mizuki said, "But this Ran Kuzuryu rubs me the wrong way. And also, how are we going to tell the others about Sailor Venus?"

Mundy said, "We tell them lightly… only we join in on the hunt for Satoko Hojo and her goons."

Cassandra moaned, "Man… This place isn't what it used to be…" She tried her cellphone and said, "Crap! No reception."

"Cellphones won't work well, Cassie. This is a dead zone." Mizuki said.

January sighed, "Mmmgh… I'm tired…"

Mundy said, "You're an android. How can you get tired?"

January barked, "Well, excuse me for being crabby!" She blushed, "He spoke to me…"

April said, "Can we hurry it along? I'm still reeling in pain…"

Mizuki said, "Once we find a signal, we'll replace your arm. I'm sorry we didn't save it."

April groaned, "Knowing full well what the ability was, it's best this way… But it strikes me off… knowing what Ran did."

Cassandra said, "Yes, she hesitated, before she released you."

"I know… But I'm lucky it didn't happen to me."

They found a truck in the middle of a parking lot, and Mundy said, "I'll charter this vehicle. But…"

"Well, we're not stealing it, are we?"

"Nah."

"Nobody around… and moreover, we cannot be all willy-nilly, stealing this truck."

They approached the truck, but they noticed that it's the only truck in the parking lot. Cassandra said, as she was nervous, "Now I'm scared. If we take it now, it'll be hard to explain how we'll be able to return to New York."

They thought about it, as the driver was returning. He noticed them and approached the parking lot.

Episode 6 - Chapter 3: Road to New York!
Galaxy Coaster!

They took the truck, as the man approached them. He called, "Excuse me, you lost? I don't mind you taking my truck."

Cassandra said, "OH! Lo siento, sir…" They stepped out, as Mundy said, "We're just commandeering this vehicle… NO signal, since the chase–."

"I know who you are. You guys have shoot up the place, hunting down that burly man."

April bowed and said, "Yes. We actually were chasing him, only he got away."

Mizuki said, "Sir, if you don't mind, do you have a phone we could borrow? We're from AAW, though the faction's–."

Cassandra said, "We're Freelance Agents. Only for the next two months or so… until we can have a name."

The man said, "Well, I'll see about a phone… but I don't trust you folk. For one thing, you're robots… and you, you're black. And you, you're a freakishly tall woman."

They barked, "Watch it, bub!"

The man chuckled, "But still, I'll let you borrow my phone. Ya meet all kinds in this city."

They went inside, as Mizuki decided to call New York for their location. She picked up the phone and called New York, but the line was down. She whispered, "Strange… This won't pick up long distance." She asked the man, "Excuse me, sir? Is it alright if I dial New York? I can't seem to get a connection."

"Oh, that. Sorry, but I don't do long distance from Iowa. I'm a local."

She slammed the phone down and growled, "GAH! So, you're saying we can't go back? We can't go back to New York?"

"Nope… unless your doohickeys start to work again."

"Yeah, that's the problem… Reception is low from our wireless devices… and my cir–, I mean, my cybernetics are acting up."

"Huh? You're a machine?"

"Half-human. I got these from an accident." She thought, "If he finds out I'm a robot, which I'm not, then there's a problem."

"Eh, I knew you were a robot, from day one. I mean, lost your arms, and got replacements."

"Oh, well, I guess the chrome gave it away." She then thought, "Okay… now we have a problem."

She returned to the others and said, "Bad news. This guy doesn't do long distance. And even if we did, our phones won't work."

Mundy asked, "So, we're stranded here?"

April said, "By the looks of it."

Mizuki said, "I'm going to find out what went wrong… but first, I need to recharge. Though, that is, if he's finicky about electricity…"

January said, "It's okay. There's a transformer tower on the other side of town. We'll have you recharged, likewise us, and we'll resume our travels."

Mizuki said, "Good idea. Best not to be low on–." She paused, and asked, "January… How DO you recharge?"

"Small ports within our neck. But sometimes we are wireless on recharge. Small upgrades to our bodies, after Father adopted us."

"Quirky… but it's best we used the old fashioned method."

Mundy said, "I'll commandeer a vehicle, and take us there." He added, "No, wait… We have the truck."

April said, "But the man said he doesn't mind. And we know he's generous on borrowing it."

A gun cocked, as the man said, "I didn't say you could use it, now can you?"

Mizuki asked, "HUH? Why all of a sudden being mean to us?"

"You would go and wreck my pride and joy, would you?" The man barked.

Cassandra stated, "Sir, it's not what you think. But will this help? You can come with us to get us to the other side of town. We're lost, and the Wi-Fi is completely down."

April nodded, "Plus, some of us need to recharge, because we're tired."

The man growled, "Is that right? Well, you ain't taking my truck. But if you want to recharge, that's fine. You're allowed one robot at a time. I don't mind the recharge, but I want no spiking up my electrical bill."

They were annoyed, as Cassandra sighed, "Okay…"
SOCK!
She knocked the man down and roared, "VAMONOS!"

They stole the truck and raced off. Cassandra cried out, "SORRY! DUTY CALLS! YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT IT'S AN EMERGENCY!"

The man yelled, "WHAT EMERGENCY?! THEY STOLE MY TRUCK! POLICE! STOP THEM!"

A woman said, "There's no need…" She gave the man a stack of cash and said, "They won't last long, with their powers fading…"

The man asked, "Eh? Who are you?" The woman walked off, as the man was stunned. The woman hid in the shadows and said, "Have Kuzuryu and her team to my office, tomorrow morning. Failure is not acceptable. Also, have Galaxy Coaster tail these Freelancers."

A voice called, "Yes, ma'am. Any particular reason why?"

"Simple."

BANG!
She killed the man, using a pistol, "I don't leave out witnesses, who tried to stop our drug ring." The woman was young and with huge breasts, wearing a gray pinstripe suit. Her face was covered in shadows. Could it be her? Is she Satoko Hojo?

XXXXX

Meanwhile, back in New York, Peter was furious, as Percival told him everything about Krystle.

"And that's what happened… It's all my fault." He said, "I didn't mean to let your sister suffer."

Peter growled and said, "It's alright." he sat up and said, "I'm gonna go."

"Wha–? Where are you going?"

"Florida! My sister's there, and I need to see her, and clear her name!"

Percival cried, "LOOK! There was nothing I could do! Those two are dead! They locked her away!"

"True, but who did frame my sister?" He barked, "I'm going to the Speedwagon Foundation, for more on this accident." He turned to the door and barked, "And you! GET OUT OF THE WAY!"

Miki shrieked, as the door opened. Peter glared, "Were you eavesdropping on us?"

Miki nodded, "Yes… but I didn't know you'd be angry, after what happened to her. Please, let me help you out…"

Peter already walked off, as Percival said, "It's no use. This is family business. And he's not going to let Krystle suffer."

Miki asked, "Percival… uh… Is it true? Krystle Giese was framed?"

He nodded and said, "Yes. Only, I learned that, after the verdict and sentence… Hawley and Slater, they pushed me to do it, including Krystle's ex."

"Eh? She was in a relationship?"

"You wouldn't understand… Unless you hear it from her…" he got a call from Farra. He said, "Yes?"

"Percival, the drug cartel is stopped, but we have major issues." Farra contacted, "First, do you know of this Obnubi, with a Ran Kuzuryu in the helm? And second, I can't get contact from Mundy's team."

Percival asked, "WHAT? April & January are stranded?!"

"And Cassandra, Mundy, & Mizuki… No connection. I can't pick them up, anywhere."

"I'll see what I can do. Over and out."

He said, "Miki, stay here. I have to return to HQ."

Miki cried, "WAIT!" He stopped, and Miki responded, "May I assist? I'll do anything to redeem myself, after what I did… as do the others."

He paused and replied, "I'm sorry… but I can't. Even so, the missions we do are very dangerous. We always come back by the skin of our teeth… but there are times that we end up down. You're not strong enough, Naoki."

He departed, as Miki sighed, "Not strong enough… How am I going to get stronger, and help The Gang? It's the least I can do."

XXXXX

The others were driving off, as Mundy said, "Gah, now I feel upset, knowing we'd stolen that fella's truck."

Cassandra said, "He should know when it's an emergency. Besides, we have bigger worries."

Mizuki replied, "Right. Aside from Mister, and then Ran Kuzuryu stealing Sailor Venus, we have to retreat to New York… only this place is a dead zone. No bars on my phone."

Cassandra nodded, "Same here. Isn't this place usually open space?"

Mizuki replied, "Possibly."

April & January were in the back with Cassandra, as she was taking care of them. Mizuki was sitting next to Mundy, who was driving.

"Hey, Mizuki?" Cassandra said, "I think April is getting worse. She's not feeling well."

April moaned, "I'll be fine… I think the wound on my arm hole is… salla frand based margin."

Cassandra said, "I was afraid of this!"

Mizuki said, "I think she was damaged too much. Plus, the communications are down, her contacts are acting up."

January said, "I'm alright, though."

Mizuki nodded, "Of course. You took little damage."

"Aside from our clothes being ruined…" January growled.

April barked, "Hey, leaf maybell jarring sex bistro!"

Mundy asked, "Uh, Mizuki? You want to fix her?"

Mizuki said, "Ugh… no bars… What the hell is going on?" She stated, "Stop the car!"

They stopped, as Mizuki stepped out. She said to Cassandra, "Give me April."

April was being carried off, and Mizuki went to work on her.

Minutes later, April was recalibrated back to normal, but…

April moaned, "Thanks… I guess that blow to the brain dented my circuits. Also, my battery is low…"

Mizuki said, "I am sorry… I wish we could make it. But this is important. You took so much damage."

"Yes… Mother, she misses me, does she?"

Mizuki said, "Yeah, she does…"

April collapsed onto her bosom, "Mother… Wait for me… Mother…"

Mizuki carried her and said, "We better hurry." She cried, "HURRY! We have to reach the tower, before she dies."

January said, "She needed a battery recharge, what's to be shaken about?"

"Farra will kill me, if I let April die out her batteries. And if any, yours, as well!"

"I'm low on power, but I'm preserving my power."

Cassandra said, "Yeah… Mizuki, you should have a recharge, too."

Mizuki cried, "MY CYBERNETICS ARE FINE, THANK YOU!" She then thought, "Though, she has a good point… If we lose power, we're screwed. And if my battery goes 0, it's game over. And what's worse… my battery is at 15%."

Mizuki sat down and said, "Cassandra, you stay up front. I have to shut down."

"Why?"

"I'm… I'm tired, okay?"

"Okay. Sleep well."

Mizuki powered down and lied next to April and January. January said, "Good idea. We'll take a nap. Sleep Mode does sound like a good idea."

They slept, as Cassandra nodded, "Good. Mundy, how far are we to the tower?"

"Not that far." He said, "We need to make a pit stop."

They stopped at a small motel. They parked the truck, and they went inside. Mundy asked, "Excuse me, is this a place to get recharged?"

"You mean as in phones or androids?" the clerk asked, "Of course. We charge by the hour… You can use it at any time, as long as you pay $6 an hour."

Mundy stated, giving him some money, "How long will this last?" The clerk gasped, "S-s-s-s–Sixty dollars?! Uh, ten hours… You can have Room 17."

XXXXX

April and January were plugged in, as January sighed in bliss, "Phew… That's a load off."

Cassandra said, "Sorry we didn't have room for Mizuki… But two chargers is all we need."

Mundy said, "We get to share one room for five. The clerk was a bit skeptical about us."

Cassandra replied, "Hey, I'm an android, too. But my energy is still high."

"Of course. You were half-human."

"Yeah… but I prefer if I recharge with my pedestal."

"Get used to a bed, will you?"

"NEVER!" Cassandra cried, "Only because there's no way to recharge, while going to bed! Plus, this Wi-Fi here is shit! SEE?" She showed her phone, which still has no reception.

Mundy said, "We have time, before we depart from the place. Until then, we can strategize our next move."

Mizuki was lying down on the bed, lifeless and unconscious. Mundy said, "We'd turn her on, but… this is just us two."

January said, "Mind if I switch with Mizuki? I'm fully charged."

Mundy said, "Unplug and go wait outside." January nodded, "Right. April, I'll be right back."

She stepped outside, and Cassandra said, "You know, you shouldn't be mean to January."

"I'm engaged to Scarlet, the same woman you hated, after we have weeks before we disband! I'm NOT going to shag that blonde-haired wanker! She won't leave me alone!"

"I get it, she's in love. But she knows you're engaged. She just wants admiration from you."

"Someone who cuddles me, like I'm a toy? You're nuts. I will never fall in love with another; not even when she saved my life, back in Fort Rawls! I am NOT dating that android."

"Especially for someone who wanted to protect you? She told me that when she first saw you, she thinks you're cute. Plus, January recently told me that she had a boyfriend, but they broke up."

"So?"

"So?! You should be nicer to her. I don't care if she's in love with you! She's our friend!"

"She's your friend… Not mine."

January was waiting outside, as she overheard their conversation. She held herself and sniffled, "Not my friend? Cassandra's my friend… not Oscar's?" She bowed her head and whispered, "He means it… He hates me…"

She walked off, leaving the motel. She went to the truck and went to the wheel. "Oscar hates me…" She started the truck and roared, "WHO NEEDS HIM?"

The truck drove off, and Mundy & Cassandra stepped out. He cried, "JANUARY!"

"OUR TRUCK!" Cassandra cried. She whispered, "Oh, no… January! COME BACK!" She went inside, and she asked, "April, January ran off!"

April moaned, "I'm trying to contact her… but she isn't responding."

Mundy asked, "Could she be looking for help? She has been a reliable asset."

"Except for the fact that she admires you."

"Bah!"

January stopped near the corner and sniffled, "Oscar…" She was crying, as she whimpered, "He really meant what he said… I loved him. And he says that he hates me. What did I do wrong?"

A figure appeared and said, "All alone? Perhaps I can be of assistance, android."

January gasped, "Who's there?"

She armed herself, and then called, "WHO IS THIS? Show yourself!"

"Aw… you were sad, and now mad. This, coming from a former criminal robot…"

"I am not playing around! Where are you?" January looked around, and contacted April, "April! Where are you? Unplug yourself and get over here! April? … … … Shit! I forgot about the connections!"

"You won't need help from the others." The figure appeared, "Glad the Galaxy Coaster blocked your radar."

"Galaxy Coaster?" January gasped, "No… Who are you?"

"I am simply Galaxy Coaster. But I go by another name." She was a woman with long blue hair, and wearing a white dress and hat. She was holding a white rabbit puppet, wearing an eyepatch over its right eye. "I am called Yoshino."

Date-a-Live's Yoshino Himekawa
Galaxy Coaster (aka The Great Space Coaster)

January gasped, "A girl? With a hand puppet? And she's called–. No… She's a Stand User?" She called, "You brat! This error in our Wi-Fi! This was your doing! Huh?"

The puppet spoke, "What do you know, android? We overheard your sob story, after you stole their truck. Some things never change, especially when trying to stop Euphoria."

Yoshino said, "And before you ask… uh… Yoshinon, help me." Her puppet, Yoshinon, said, "We were hired by Satoko Hojo, the boss of our drug cartel. In other words, you're against us!"

January cried, "You let a puppet talk for you? You're such a child!"

Yoshinon said, "But it's true. You are only in the way, before you and your gunslinging boyfriend tries to save you. I mean, no amount of guys would ever try to save someone like you, especially after the way you were treated."

"What are you saying, rabbit?"

"Join us… and we'll help you feel bliss."

Yoshino nodded, "Hm. Please, join us. We'll counteract the problem, and we can help you relieve yourself."

January chuckled, as she aimed her gun at her, "No. Euphoria was the reason I'm stuck with Oscar and the others. Besides, if you work for Satoko Hojo, you're my enemy. I will never forgive her or Euphoria, for hurting my sisters, brainwashing them into gynoid lesbians, and overdosing them into a broken-down mess! And for the record, I don't need Oscar to fight my battles! I fought way better assholes than Mister, and you're no worse, you little fuck!" She shouted, "YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU WOULD ASSIST MISTER AND HOJO? YOU DESERVE TO DIE, YOU CUNT!"

Yoshino gasped, "W-W-wait… I didn't mean to–!"

January fired at her, as Yoshinon said, "Hot-headed little robot. NOW!" Yoshino called out, "G-G-G-Galaxy Coaster!" A green rabbit creature emerged from her, as January chased after her, "YOU BRAT! GET BACK HERE!"

She was shoved down by the Stand, and January moaned in pain. She forgot that she couldn't see Yoshino's Stand. "Where are you? Where's your Galaxy Coaster?"

Yoshinon smiled, "Aww, you can't see? I forgot. You don't have a Stand."

January gasped, "FUCK! I forgot… Why can't I see Stands?"

Yoshinon called, "Hey, Yoshino, give that trash can a little respect!"

Yoshino said, "Sorry… You're a mean robot. I won't hold back on you. Galaxy Coaster! Give her a beating!"

January was punched down by Galaxy Coaster. January was down. She moaned and beeped, "Error… Communications offline… In need of repairs…" She was still banged up from the previous battle, without any rest. "I need to hurry… Oscar… Cassie… April…" She crawled to the truck, but it exploded.

Yoshinon said, "You're not going anywhere, you broken doll."

January was weakened, as she moaned, "I… cannot… move… My body… is badly… hurt… Damn you, Mister…" she crawled off, as Yoshino said, "Oh, dear… Should we help her?"

Yoshinon smirked, "No. She hates us. She wants the drug gone. And you did get a hefty paycheck from Miss Hojo, right?"

"I know. But…"

"Well, finish her off."

Yoshino said, "Hm! Right… Galaxy Coaster! Finish her off!"

Galaxy Coaster picked her up and slammed her down on the concrete. January was badly defeated.

Yoshino giggled, as Yoshinon smiled, "We win! We beat that android!"

Yoshino asked, "S-suppose the others find out?"

"They'll find her… except she's a piece of junk now."

January crawled to her and growled, "You… you… little…"

Yoshino gasped, "She's alive?"

January was sparking up a bit and moaned, "N-N-No… I won't… let you…" Her eyes flickered, as she was dying down. "Wh-Where… is… Hojo?"

Yoshinon said, "You will never know. You can lay there and die, knowing that Galaxy Coaster has got your batteries dead."

"But I'm fully charged… only… I'm…"

"Badly hurt? I take it that the last mission you had wore you out."

Yoshino bowed, "I'm sorry…"

January grabbed her skirt and growled, "You… I'll kill you… you little… System error…" January let go, and she lightly beeped, "I… Error… System damaged… Shutting… dooooooooo…"

She collapsed and died down. January lost.

Yoshino sobbed, "Oh, no…" Yoshinon smiled, "Oh, yes! She's dead! We won!"

Yoshino nodded and said, "Well… At least she won't attack us, anymore… She was super scary."

"At least she's broken." Yoshinon said, "Shall we toss her out?"

Yoshino picked January up, but she was too heavy. She groaned, "Ungh… She's a robot that weighs a ton. I can't lift her… Galaxy Coaster!" Her Stand appeared and lifted the android up, but barely. Yoshino gasped, "Huh? Impossible!"

Yoshinon said, "A robot with the weight of an elephant!" It said to her, "We have to leave her. Even so, she's of no use for us."

"What about the others?"

"That's a problem…"

Yoshinon called, "WE HAVE TO RUN!" Yoshino dashed off, as she cried, "AH! AT LEAST LEMME APOLOGIZE!"

January was left on the ground, broken and defeated. Meanwhile, Mundy & Cassandra raced out to find January. They saw a huge smoke cloud and followed it. Mundy growled, "There! Over in that direction! January, that idiot! Did she kill herself?"

"No, she's not the type to do that. The only killing is to Mister."

"I hope we're not too late…" He growled, "What have I done? Why did she race off?"

Cassandra cried, "January! Come on! Where are you?" She shouted, "JANUARY!"

XXXXX

Back in New York, the rest of The Gang & Sailor Guardians meet with Percival Gaynes, who was waiting with a portfolio.

"I apologize for my lateness… Peter has already left to the Speedwagon Foundation, for personal issues. And moreover, the rest of the team has been MIA." He explained, "Anyways, I have the records of this Obnubi. Moreover, you mentioned a woman named Ran Kuzuryu… right?"

Steven said, "One of the ninjas said so. Hijiri Utagawa was defeated, but the others, they escaped."

Chazz said, "Even so, one of them hurt my Asahi, and even tried to kill Farra."

Usagi said, "I was there to rescue them, but it seems that we're dealing with superpowered women."

Rei said, "Percival, do you know what goes on in Obnubi, and is it related to the Euphoria drug?"

Chazz stated, "Yeah, I'm dying to know. I kept hearing reports of Euphoria, overshadowing a lot of this."

Percival replied, as he said, "Well… First off, Obnubi is a legit business in Japan… and they work for the Ninja World."

Yamabuki stated, "I'll handle this. Obnubi is a business manned by Ninjas. I'm associated with them, as an ally, representing MEA. In fact, one of the ninjas you met was from Obnubi. Enju Saion-Ji?"

Farra asked, "The same Enju that almost killed Princeton?"

Yamabuki said, "The same. And the same ninja that wanted to trick her boyfriend. She and her partner, Akari, they are currently working for Obnubi, under the name "Real Ninja". I am a member, as well… but I provide backup to my superiors."

Asahi said, "So… Do you know of the members of the Real Ninja faction?"

"It's a long list. And judgin' by the names, Ran-Ran here is a member, along with Shiranui, Miza, and Utagawa."

"Well, lemme see her profile."

Yamabuki showed her the photo and Asahi gasped in horror. Steven asked, "What's wrong?"

Asahi whispered, "She… She was…" It was the same woman, in blonde hair, "This is the woman I met, while we were at the Euphoria Factory!" Chazz gasped, "No way… You know her?"

Asahi cried, "Where's her last known location?"

Yamabuki said, "I don't know… All I know is that her location has been offline. But I don't get it… They work fer the drug ring? They are branded as traitors to the Obnubi brand."

Makoto said, "Damn them! If I ever find that Kuzuryu woman, I'd tell her a thing or two! No one uses drugs and harm innocent people!"

Farra stated, "But judging by the list, only these four names were traitors, joining the drug cartel. Akari and Enju are innocent. But… This name…" she viewed the name of the Real Ninja faction – Iroha Yabu.

"Iroha's a member?" Asahi asked, "But she has no recollection. And she hasn't woke up from her last freak out."

Rei said, "It could be the drug. Someone is using her to make her not remember."

Ami offered to them, "And since Mizuki's not here, perhaps I can help out?"

Percival said, "You have our permission. Miss Mizuno, you may watch over Miss Yabu, the rest of us can hunt down this Euphoria drug ring, and its leader, Satoko Hojo."

Steven stated, "And hopefully, the others will arrive back from their convoy mission… Let's get back to the Real Ninja list… Look at the names…"

The list is, as followed: Akari Hanao, Kazuki Araya, Enju Saion-Ji, Yamabuki Suou, Iroha Yabu, Ran Kuzuryu, Hijiri Utagawa, Hayuki Miza, Tsubame Shiranui, Beatrix Yozuki Noctiflora, Oka Kazamatsuri

Miz-K NOTE: Unfortunately, Ricka, Lily, Tengge, Hotaru, AND Nanao were not a part of the Real Ninja (or Real Ninja Seeking Club) as they have recently appeared in past seasons of TGIA.

Usagi asked, "I get the long list, but… This name is odd." She pointed at Oka's name.

Yamabuki said, "Oka Kazamatsuri… Wasn't she in the commercial for the Euphoria drug, a while back?"

Farra said, "After the news about the drug, they pulled it from the airwaves. I never knew it was her."

Percival remarked, "So, she's clean. She'd be a part of advertisement."

Rei said, "I'm not buying it…" Steven replied, "Same."

Percival stated, "So, if we're to eliminate the traitors, and erase Akari, Enju, and Yozuki, the latter being an MEA agent, as well… and Iroha as the victim… That just leaves Kazuki and Oka."

Yamabuki was shocked, as Ami replied, "I don't think a guy like Kazuki can produce a drug to girls, even if it's a harem…" Yamabuki shivered, "Then… That means… Who is it?"

Steven said, "We'll get answers, once we find Satoko Hojo. Moreover, if we ever meet these ninjas again, we'll be ready. We already shut down their drug ring. Who knows what they'll try next."

Percival said, "You got that right. Steven, you and the rest of The Gang will find another location of the Euphoria delivery… The Sailor Guardians will play back up. Ami will watch Miss Yabu, while–."

Makoto asked, "Hey, wait… Where's Minako?"

Ami asked, "Yeah… I haven't seen her, since she left for–." She gasped, "Crap! She went with the rest of your team, and we lost contact!"

Usagi sobbed, "M-Minako? Oh, no… I hope she didn't get killed…"

XXXXX

A sack of gold coins was placed down, as Ran kneeled to her boss. "I failed in defeating these jokers, but as a consolation, I was able to get one of their allies, the Sailor Guardian, Sailor Venus."

She showed her bag of coins, which was once Sailor Venus, as the woman, with short blonde hair, said to her, "Meh… Cheap price, but it'll do. Still, your Stand abilities have impressed me. Miss Ran Kuzuryu, I am amazed with your skill, let alone your team had let me down…"

She was Satoko Hojo, in charge of the Euphoria Drug Cartel. She said, "Failure is unforgivable, but I'll let it slide, since we have one of their friends. You'll have to go back to Iowa and start again… but then again, they'd already fled."

"No need. Yoshino and Galaxy Coaster have them cornered. Galaxy Coaster's ability, other than grappling attacks, is she can create a field in the sky to block all communications and Wi-Fi, within 100 meters, the size of a football field. Not to mention, she can disappear and reappear within her target's range, should they flee from the 100 meters. Though, its target can leave behind a temporary field that will disable everything, for about six hours. Luckily, four of our five guests are androids, and they run on Wi-Fi battery charge. Two of which are former criminals, April and January. They won't be long now… and the other two, cyborgs, but they will fall to the drug, eventually."

"And the fifth wheel?"

"A man named Oscar Gooden, CIA agent."

"Hmm… Well, take out the androids, first… then we have them cornered. I will give your team another chance to redeem themselves, but that's it. As for Yoshino and her partner, She will be decorated for this. It won't be long before the world will fall to Euphoria. And no one, not even the Gang, can stop me!"

Ran nodded and bowed, "Yes, ma'am." Satoko said, "You're excused."

Ran departed, as Satoko smirked, "So far, so good… I cannot wait to defeat them all. The androids are the first to go, then we go all the way… to him. And the best part is… there's no one else, other than the Sailor Guardians, that can try and stop me! I know all their moves, their allies, and their strengths, weaknesses, and skills." She held up the coins and smiled, "So beautiful… I'd like to see The Gang fail… in my vision. Hahahahahahahahahaha!"

She cackled evilly, as Satoko Hojo began her plan to bring the Euphoria Drug to the world.

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"JANUARY!" Cassandra and Mundy arrived, only to find it was too late. January is dead.

Cassandra sobbed, as she held her body, "No… January, I'm so sorry… Wake up! January! January… Noooooooooo!" She hugged her and started crying.

Mundy then said, as he watched on, "She was attacked, was she? Whoever it was… They will pay for this…" He thought, as he was furious, "January and I are not what they think, but she is still an ally to me… and I scoffed at her…"

He sensed the direction and said, "There. This way."

"Where are you going?"

"This is MY fight!" Mundy said, "Whoever did it to January, will go after the rest of you. Find Mizuki and April, and get to safety."

Cassandra stated, "I can't leave January behind… We have no contact."

Mundy stated, as he armed himself, "January saved my life… Now, if she wakes up… tell her that I'm returning the favor. I'm avenging January. Afterwards, we move on and go after Satoko Hojo."

Cassandra nodded and said, "Then… I'm coming with you. They can stay at the motel, and we have eight hours left in our stay…"

"Too risky, Cassandra. Besides, I'm the only human around here, unaffected by Euphoria."

"But…"

"I told you, too risky. Get back to the motel, and stay there!"

Cassandra pouted and said, "NO!" She stated, "I may be an android, but we're still a part of The Gang! I don't care if the drug hits me… If it does…" She held up April's golden gun and said, "I want you to finish me off… Farra will understand."

Mundy was conflicted. He barked, "Alright… But you have to bring January to safety."

"Too far… She can stay here… but… Repairing her is a tough job."

"And Mizuki? She can't be recharged, yet? We just bloody forgot her, didn't we?"

"I don't know… But all we know is that someone attacked January."

January woke up and beeped, "Os… car…" She reached for him and said, "Don't… go… Yoshi… no… rabbit… puppet…"

"Stop talking… Just rest up and repair yourself." Mundy said, "We got this…"

"NO! I said… don't! The girl… she's a… Stand… rabbit… puppet… grrrrrrrrrrrrrr…" January slurred down and was deactivated. January gave out, in her dying breath.

Cassandra gasped, "Stand… rabbit… Stand–? Oh, my god!"

Mundy growled, "A Stand User?! Just what we didn't want…"

"Was it Money Cash, again?"

"No… If it was, she'd turn into gold bouillon. Someone else did it. I'll handle the Stand User. You get January back to the motel."

"Right. But… I may never find you."

"That's easy, love. Remember where we parked and set ablaze." He said, as he raced off to find Yoshino.

Cassandra saw the wrecked vehicle and said, "Ha-ha, very funny, tonto. Hmm… Okay, 23rd and Gumpel… That's three blocks from the motel. I wish I had a pen and paper… Okay… Mundy went east, so, I'll come back here and follow. Only where?"

She carried January on her back and raced back to the motel. Mundy went after Yoshino, only where is she?

April, January, and Mizuki are deactivated and offline, badly injured. That just leaves Mundy and Cassandra to stop Yoshino's Stand, Galaxy Coaster. Will they lift the Dead Zone veil from Iowa, or is this the end?

Episode 6 – The End

Meanwhile, somewhere in South Florida…

A woman was in a jail cell, as she was being put in. A boy in reddish brown hair, wearing a blue outfit, called, "Yo! Who's the babe?"

The woman snarled, as she was quiet. He asked, "Hey, you there… I'm Prisoner 22. You're 21?"

The woman nodded, as he said, "Name's Jace. Jace B right and wrong, but you convicted, too?"

The woman said, "Leave me alone…"

Jace asked, "Oh, yeah… You're the same woman from before, talking to that guard… Chris… Uh… Christal, was it?"

The woman said, "It's actually Krystle, with a K. You know…"

"Ohhh, that's a weird name."

"Yeah, well… That guard… he saw me, and I, like, did the "M" word."

"HUH? M-word…" Jace gasped, "NO! You don't mean…"

"Yeah, it is…" She hissed, "Menstruation."

The others gasped in horror, as Jace barked, "Wait… I thought it was masturbation!"

"It's not…" Krystle said, "But still, it happened one morning… Suddenly, this guy I saw was so into me, I somehow felt uneasy."

"Hold on!" Jace yelled, "You were shitting out blood?! And which guard was it?"

She sat on her cot, looking out the window, and said, "Well… I don't know, but… That guard saw me, and I had to change my panties, the moment I felt a tug downstairs! And that asshole laughed at me, saying I must be on my period! HOW DARE HE SAY I AM ON MY PERIOD! THIS JAIL DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TAMPONS!" She griped, dropping her head to the mattress, "I wanna die! JUST KILL ME NOW!"

Jace cackled, "Are you kidding me? It's almost like you accidentally pissed your panties!"

"You could say that…" Krystle moaned, "Goddammit, I wanna die now!" she banged her head on the metal frame and barked, "Kill me! Kill me now! DAMMIT! DAMMIT!"

"HEY! Jace B not like that!" He yelled, "Cut it out! Now I know who it was that banged the pipes or cell bars, the other night! THAT WAS YOU!"

One female prisoner cackled, "HAHAHAHAHA! What a cunt! You actually pissed blood out? HAHAHAHA!"

"HEY, SHUT UP!" Jace yelled, "Like you'd done that, too, do you, snot booger? Leave the lady alone! She got into an embarrassing moment! Girl's 17 in her age!"

"Who, that bitch in black hair? HAH! She doesn't even know the difference between menstruation and masturbation! What does a guy like you know about the difference? I bet I can do BOTH in my sleep!"

Krystle said, "I'm actually twice than that…" She smirked, "And you, bitch who laughed at me, I got a question…" She sat down and smiled, "What if I told you that the joint on your left ring finger tells all that you actually do that, every day? You have a discolored blotch on that finger, masturbating. From what I gather, you are here, because of sexual assault. You got a prose finger."

The inmate was stunned, as Krystle smirked evilly, as she was supporting some tattoos. However, one of those tattoos has a star on the back, near her left shoulder. What could it mean?

The guards called, "Attention! Prisoners 21, 22, & 29, you three are all to be transferred. Reach your arms out, and present yourself for escort." They were handcuffed, each, as Jace said quietly, "You're a very strange one. Surprised you knew about this woman's hands. Are you some kind of esper? How did you even get locked up in the joint?"

Krystle silently said, "I wish I knew… but I'm innocent."

This woman, Prisoner 21, is Krystle Giese, Peter's younger sister!

And so we draw the curtain down on the Euphoria Arc, for now. We focus on the third and final arc of our story. But don't worry. This arc and the next arc will intertwine with each other.
Stay tuned…

To be continued…