Time was running out for The Gang and company. In four nights, Ritsu Tainaka will unleash an apocalypse to the Moji Mikisa, the same way Father Pucci did, 11 years ago.

The Gang, as a whole, is heading to Florida, along with Krystle, Jace, & Kim. The rest stayed behind in New York, as Oka's right-hand accomplice, Hotaru Kokonohi, and her pet, Lily Fuma, are heading there.

At her plant in Florida, Oka was on the phone, as she stated, "They are where? I see… Then, make sure they do not return, alive. I want them eliminated, before we achieve in gathering the materials needed for my Euphoria distribution. … … … Yes, I know exactly where…"

XXXXX

Peter was being discharged from The Speedwagon Foundation, as he gathered his things, "Finally… I get to be in this story, after a lengthy absence."

Asahi barked, "Quit breaking the 4th wall and focus!" She started to explain, as she, Cassandra, and Peter were leaving Dallas. "I'm going to contact Farra and Steven, and tell them we're on our way. Mizuki & Mundy are also heading there, too. That's why we are to stop Ritsu."

Peter said, "So… a repeat performance of the Moji Mikisa? Hmm… That would explain Pale Snake."

Cassandra explained, "If Ritsu goes through with it, on the next New Moon, it's all over. Ritsu and Oka destroy the multiverse, we lose."

"Very well…" He said, "Looks like I have unfinished business."

Asahi said, "Right! Let's go!" She held her bracelet up, and then cried, "MECHA-POWER!" But nothing happened. "Huh? My bracelet…"

She couldn't transform. Cassandra asked, "But… You were Mech-Asahi, when you arrived here. Maybe it needs recharging." Asahi stated, "It never happened before. It is usually a quick charge." She tried the blue button and moaned, "Crap… It's busted. Or maybe it's weakening."

Peter said, "No matter. We can make it to Florida, in record time. But we can charter a ride there."

Cassandra said, "No… If we do, it'd be too late. It'd take days to make it to Florida… and we're running out of time." He asked, "What do you mean?" Cassandra explained, "Azusa… She died, when she told me about… Pucci's Stand."

They gasped, as she explained, "Azusa said that Pucci's Stand Made in Heaven can accelerate time… and no one is safe from the fabric tear…" Asahi replied, "Oh, I forgot… Cassie, I'm amazed you remembered." Cassandra said, "Well, he has to know. If Mech-Asahi wouldn't help, then it's up to us."

Asahi said, "I'm going to try and contact the others." She went inside, as Peter responded, "We can take a flight to Florida, but…" Cassandra said, "No, too expensive." She then replied, "OH! I can have Strike Force send us there." Peter responded, "Nope. World Government vehicles are forbidden to be used for civilian travel, unless there's an emergency." Cassandra barked, "This is an emergency! Your sister, our friends, and one psycho priest are out there! And we have to stop her! We stop Ritsu Tainaka and Oka Kazamatsuri! It's our duty, dammit!"

"Damn, you're right." He said, "I'm surprised you grew a pair."

"I have grown a lot… Scarlet being gone, not yelling at me…" She bowed her head and sniffled, "I'm sorry, Peter… I miss her… We're going to disband soon, but moreover, that same time, we're going to die! If Oka or Ritsu wins, we lose everything!"

"Not the first time, huh?" He said to her, "Cassie… You can do it. You joined us to stop MIO… now, you're about to be a hero to the Multiverse. No, we're about to be. The seven of us, we're a team."

"I'm scared…" Cassandra sniffled, as Peter replied, "We got this. You can do whatever you want in Florida, but me…" he glared, "I want the priest. He did this to me."

[Time before the New Moon: Four days from now]

Episode 14 – Chapter 1: (One Final Battle: Part 1)
Man of Ocean!
Stranded in Texas!

Asahi was on the phone, as she was growling. "Hello? Gang?! Steven? Farra? Mizuki! Percival?" She sighed, "No signal… What the hell? It was fine, until… I wonder why…"

Asahi tried to contact help, but her cellphone could not respond. "Could it be like my bracelet? I should use a payphone…" She found a payphone and grabbed the receiver. But it snapped off. She saw the cord as it was snapped in two. "What's going on here? Did someone… Someone jumped at us!"

A woman in short blue hair and a white uniform appeared from behind the corner, as her shadow was shown. She called, "Asahi Sakurai?"

Asahi gasped, as she saw the shadow. She spoke, "I have a message to you… from Pale Snake." Asahi was shocked, as the woman stated, "She said that you and your friends will not make it to Florida, alive… Enjoy quarantine in Texas." She clapped four times and disappeared. Asahi chased after her, but she vanished.

"Who was that?" Asahi growled, "Is she responsible?" She saw a small puddle of water, as she whispered, "Water? What is this? All I know is that she's working for Oka. But how? How did they know where we are?"

She gulped, "We're in trouble…" She raced off, as the woman in blue hair was hiding in a puddle. She smirked.

Asahi said to Peter & Cassandra, "Guys… We have to leave, now. I don't care how long it takes… but we have to go to Florida, now."

Cassandra asked, "What happened?"

"We're under attack! Pale Snake dropped the gun on us. Apparently, she knows where Peter was, and she sent someone to stop us. I tried to call, but NO bars. Plus, someone sabotaged the payphone."

Peter asked, "Pale Snake did this?"

"No… One of her hired goons." Asahi said.

Cassandra growled, "Real Ninja." Peter huffed, "So, Kazamatsuri has planned ahead… did she?" Cassandra said, "She did. You weren't there. Real Ninja – android kunoichis built to perform assassination skills…" She stated the obvious, "And NO, they're not in your fan club."

Peter asked, "As in… robotization?"

"Modifications." Cassandra said, "Once humans, now nothing more than shells with mechanized functions." Asahi corrected her, "No, Cassie… Androids reprogrammed from Obnubi, and built to obey Oka Kazamatsuri, a traitor to the clan."

Cassandra pouted, "I knew that. I just wanted to remember what they did…"

"I went to Obnubi, and it wasn't pretty."

"Really?"

Peter said, "We'll discuss this later. We better scram, before the ninja attacks us."

Asahi nodded, "Right. And I forgot to tell you, they're also Stand Users, created by Pale Snake."

Peter said as he nodded, "Is that so? Reprogrammed with Stand Power Program?"

Cassandra stated, "No… A Stand Disc. From Pale Snake."

Peter was confused, as he asked, "Uhhh… Can you… run that by me again? Androids with Stand Discs, from Pale Snake?"

Asahi explained fully to Peter, including how Pale Snake and Ritsu Tainaka, also Real Ninja, set up everything. Oka even reprogrammed her hired ninjas with Stand Discs from Pale Snake.

He nodded and said, "So… That's Ritsu's plan, huh?"

Asahi said, "Oka Kazamatsuri wants to produce Euphoria from around the world, while Ritsu Tainaka wants what DIO & MIO could not achieve, but Father Pucci has done – obtain Heaven."

Peter replied, "Well, that makes sense… So, a mystery has been solved, but closure must be made. But if we're to prevent an Armageddon in the Moji Mikisa, we have to end Euphoria and defeat Ritsu Tainaka. That is the plan. Krystle is waiting for me in Florida, while the rest of us are heading to stop her. By the way, how's Sis?"

Asahi smiled, "Good news. Pardon was made. Hawley and Slater got caught, even from beyond the grave, and they were freed; along with two other convicts."

"Two others?"

"Fellow Stand Users." Cassandra said, "But don't worry. They're on our side. They befriended Krystle, back in the prison."

"Swell…" Peter smirked, "The sooner we get to Florida, the better. Come on."

They departed, as the woman was following them, in stealth. Asahi said, "First thing we need to do is hitch a ride. My bracelet is out of commission, for now… so, we're going to find another means of transportation, if we're going to Cape Canaveral."

Cassandra said, "I'd contact April & January, but…"

Asahi said, "I know, but ONE – Strike Force is for emergency missions, and TWO – April's broken, after your enraged moment."

"Oops… I forgot… Then, I'm out of options." Cassandra sobbed.

Peter stated, "There is one option left. I know it's not much, but… Dunno if it's right. I haven't done much training, since I was out for weeks. I'd send Luzer, but even in this bright daylight, he wouldn't. So, I'm left with one last option…"

Asahi asked, "Wait… Can he really fly us there?"

"Yes. However, the size of his Dark Hawk form, it can only hold up to TWO people at a time."

"Rats."

"But, no matter. I have another plan…"

XXXXX

They arrived at a ranch, as a couple of horses were shown in the yard. Asahi asked, "Horseback?! Peter, we're not doing MLP!"

"Who says they are ponies?!" He walked forward and said, "I know a friend that has some well-sturdy stags. However, in my current weight, I cannot ride one. I got my own…"

Cassandra asked, "Wait… So, we get to ride horses from Texas to Florida?"

"Not exactly. We take horseback to our vantage point. We are heading East, right?" Peter explained, "If we trot East, we go to either Arkansas or Louisiana. However, what if we traverse South? That way, we can make it to Corpus Christi, and to the docks. Then we sail to the Gulf of Mexico, and head all the way to Florida."

Asahi said, "I like the idea, but… I don't think we can take a horse to Corpus Christ, far from here… MILES FROM TEXAS TO THE OCEAN! THAT COULD TAKE WEEKS!"

Cassandra cried, "Yeah! We have four days left!"

Peter huffed, "Stop bitching, you two…" He called to the handler and said, "Hello? You got a minute? I wanna borrow your horse."

A woman in long blonde hair and with huge curls appeared, wearing a white outfit. Asahi gasped, "V-Venus?!"

"Ah… Long time, no see, Mister Giese." The woman said.

"Misao, it's been a while."

"Misao?" Asahi asked.

He said, "She's one of my friends in Darkveil. An animal handler. She takes refuse in Dallas, to sport her horses."

Misao bowed, "Yes, master… My name's Misao Nanjo. I am honored to meet a portion of The Gang." Asahi noticed her eyes, as they were green, but are also cat-like. Asahi whispered, "Whoa… Those eyes…"

Misao said, "I see you are heading to Florida. Well, the farthest you can go through is to Corpus Christi, and a boat will be there. You can borrow Daimon and Daisuke. They can handle up to 400lbs. But… Master cannot ride any of them."

He asked, "Is it done?"

"Yes…" Misao said, "You two ladies pick your horse, while I tend to the Master. Follow me."

She and Peter left, as the girls looked at the horses, all black and with dark manes. Misao added, "Oh, by the way… be careful. They bite. They are normal carefree horses, but by night, they have a thing for human flesh." She chuckled, as Cassandra was shaken, "Human flesh?"

Asahi shivered, "Farra was right. He's haunted." The demon horses snorted, as Asahi shivered, "Okay… Which one's Daimon and which one's Daisuke?"

Cassandra sobbed, "Who cares? Let's just get this over with. We're running out of time, as it is!"

They tried to get on their horses, as Misao showed Peter his own ride. It was a black chariot with a steering wheel. Misao said, "The modifications were made, just to your exact designs."

"Super. This will get me to the shore, with ease."

Misao said, "I apologize for this matter… but this is for your sister, after all. Whatever happens, Darkveil will be by your side. Make sure that you save this world and everything else."

"Who told you all this?"

"Luzer did. He's watching over Darkveil, while Kendra rests. She will come back… someday."

He said, "Very well… You take care, Misao."

Misao called, "Oh, one more thing, you can keep the horses. They, uh, have a very short afterlife. That's why I rebuilt these horses as undead steeds."

Peter said, "I'll teach the girls how to handle the demon horses." He left in his chariot, as Misao waved, "Good day… and goodbye…"

As soon as Peter left, the woman appeared from behind Misao. She said, "You know Peter Giese, do you?"

Misao said, "Yes… But that doesn't mean you can invade my menagerie, you twisted ninja."

The woman smirked, "Really? If they ever return to your ranch… Give them this message."

Misao gasped, as the woman unleashed her watery attack to her. She punched her with a huge chest shot, and water shot out of her mouth, ears, eyes, and nose. Her eyes popped out from the sockets, from the water pressure. Misao fell dead, as her corpse was sopping wet. The woman in blue hair hissed, "So… They are heading to Florida, but… Like I said, I'll make sure that they stay in Texas – clap, clap, clap, clap – in body bags, like you, Nanjo!" Misao's eyeless head was ripped off, and placed on a desk, as she concluded, "The zombies cannot stop the followers to Onigiri and Lord MIO, not even my master, Oka Kazamatsuri. The Gang will soon meet the same fate, by Man of Ocean."

[Shiratsuru Kuki – Stand Name: Man of Ocean]
Or "Oceanman"

Shiratsuru departed from the ranch, as she held her hands out, "Water Jutsu!" She performed a makeshift sled, made of water. She slid off, as she was chasing after The Gang.

"I was able to stop Mech-Asahi. But the big man and the android, they are trouble. Once I eliminate them, Sakurai's dead. She's helpless, even without Mech-Asahi; but then there's her Stand, Idol Diamond."

XXXXX

Peter, Cassandra, and Asahi were galloping through the Texas Prairies, heading to their destination. Cassandra cried, "WAGH! THEY'RE SO FAST!"

Asahi called, "Yeah! I don't know what Transylvania has in creatures of the night, but he's a genius! Cape Canaveral, here we come!"

Peter called, "Did you get any signal?"

"Shit! No signal!" Asahi said, "I don't get it! We're leaving Dallas, en route South… And we're still off the grid!"

Peter said, "It's obviously the Stand's power. It could be from a distance."

Cassandra said, "I don't think there's anyone here. How can you be sure?"

He said, "Years ago, we were in the desert, and a Stand Users that uses The Sun made us heatstroke, though it made Michelle senile and crazy with the heat. Luckily, Princeton was able to stop him. We don't know who he was, but he was the Sun's user."

Asahi blushed, "That's my Chazz…" Cassandra asked, "So, that doesn't explain our receptions being blocked. Do you think it's Yoshino again?"

Peter said, "Stand Users and Spirit Users have a vast range of distances. The farther the distance, the weaker it is. Asa and I have a distance of 2 to 3 meters. My Nanto The World can only range at 5 meters."

Asahi nodded, "Well, my time stop is infinite… Though, I'm going to say about ten times bigger than yours, Peter – about 50 meters range. But he has a point."

As mentioned earlier, Peter, Steven, & Asahi can stop time. However, Asahi has better time stop abilities, but with a longer cooldown time.

Cassandra said, "What about your Stand? She's Mech-Asahi, right?"

"Stands are Stands! It can't fly!" Asahi roared. She called out, "WHOA!" the horses stopped, as Peter said, "We're almost there. Corpus Christi, Texas. It took us four hours, but we'll make it."

Asahi nodded, "Right… and hopefully, the end of our adventures…" She stated, "Shit… My phone's still not responding?"

Cassandra said, "Lemme try something." She rolled up her sleeve and used a PM to scan the area, "Just 50 miles away to the port, and we're almost ready."

Asahi asked, "Since when did you own a PM?"

"Mizuki made it for me. If Senora Farra had one, I can."

Asahi glared at her, "Cassie, that's not true… All the PMs were destroyed."

Cassandra confessed, "Alright, fine… I stole it from Farra."

Peter sighed, "Gimme a break. You realized that she'll get mad?"

XXXXX

At Florida, Farra noticed her PM was gone, "Eh? My PM!"

Steven said, "You must've left it in the prison."

Farra sighed, "Meh, whatever. I was gonna part with it, anyways."

XXXXX

Cassandra bowed her head and said, "When I get to Florida, I'm going to apologize to her for stealing this…"

She saw a red dot on the PM and gasped, "Uh, guys… Bad news. Direction: 200 meters heading southeast."

Peter & Asahi turned around and saw a figure from the distance. Asahi gasped, "No… That woman is–."

Peter barked, "A Ninja! Lemme guess, she's a Real Ninja Gynoid?"

Asahi said, "The same. HYAH!" They galloped off, as Cassandra cried, "WAIT FOR ME!"

They raced off, as Shiratsuru cackled, "No supersonic undead equestrian will ever outrun the Man of Ocean! My ninjutsu is faster than your ghoulish nags!"

Asahi cried, "She's gaining on us!"

Cassandra cried, "Keep going east – 115 degrees! TURN!"

Peter turned his chariot and joined the girls in the run. Peter said, "Now this is good racing!"

Asahi cried out, "THIS IS NOT A RACE!"

Peter cried, "We can outrun her, but her speed is amazing!"

Asahi viewed her and said, "What is she doing? Is that–? That's water! The same water that she left, after she sabotaged the phone? She's into Water Jutsu. But how?" She called to her friends, "Guys, I think this is more than a ninja power! How can she race at us, using water as her vehicle?"

Cassandra stated, "TURN LEFT!" They ran left, as she added, "I don't know! But it is illogical for someone to bend water into its own tool! She's a natural!"

Peter called out, "Then it's one obvious fact!" The Gang cried out, "SHE HAS A STAND!"

Shiratsuru grinned, "Horseback riding is amazing, but when it comes to water riding, I'm A-number 1! Peter Giese, Cassandra Martinez, Asahi Sakurai, this is where you lie in your watery grave! AH-HA!" She unleashed a bluish watery Stand with metallic objects, shaped like a head, arms, legs, and a heart. This was her Stand, Man of Ocean. "ALL HANDS ON DECK! FIRE!"

It shot water bubbles at them. Huge water splashed at them, missing The Gang. But they were soaking wet from the impact. Cassandra cried, "AAAAAGH! My hair!"

Asahi cried, "She wants a water fight, huh? Fine!" She reached for her bracelet and paused, "No, wait… Bet she was responsible for the actions she made. She cut the wire to the phone, and blocked all reception. Cassie, Peter, avoid the water shots!"

SPLASH!
Peter was doused, after it hit right. "AAAGH! And I just had a shower, when I left!"

Cassandra yelled, "Dammit! At this rate, we may not reach the port!"

"The port, you say? That's my home field advantage. The ocean is my arsenal!" Shiratsuru laughed.

Asahi called, "GET AWAY FROM US!"

Peter yelled, "WAIT! She may try to attack! Keep running, and do not stop! We'll fight her, at the port!"

Shiratsuru said, "Wrong!" Man of Ocean fired off, "MAN OF OCEAN, FIRE!"

It blasted at the horses, as Peter yelled, "LOOK OUT!"

The first horse exploded into parts, as Cassandra flew off the horse. Asahi cried, "CASSIE!" She leapt off the horse and yelled, "IDOL DIAMOND!" She and her Stand jumped towards Cassandra, and they caught her. Asahi moaned, "Ow…"

Peter yelled, "GET ON, YOU TWO! I think the steed is getting vicious!"

The demon horse roared and chased at Shiratsuru. She gasped, "Huh? Uh-oh… Looks like I riled him up!"

Peter cried, "Now's our chance! GO!" The chariot zoomed off, as the horse leapt in the air, shrieking like a demon. Shiratsuru growled, "No… It can't end like this…" She smirked, "Yes, it can."

KABOOM!
The second horse was demolished by Man of Ocean's water shot, as Peter and friends escaped to Corpus Christi. Cassandra sighed, "We made it!"

Asahi said, "Not quite. She may return. Peter, get this chariot to the port!"

Peter pressed the accelerator down and said, "Hang on tight!"

Cassandra said, "Sweet ride! Is this what Misao gave you?"

"Yeah. I should thank her, when we return here."

"Please, no…" Cassandra sobbed.

Asahi noticed Peter's hat. She asked, "Peter, I've been meaning to ask… Where'd you get the hat?"

Peter said nothing, as he was focused. Asahi asked, "Peter? Hmm… It looks familiar."

Cassandra cried, "There's the port!"

They arrived, as Peter parked the chariot near the gate. They rush off, as Asahi said, "Come on! This is only a two-night ride there. At this rate, we'll make it to Cape Canaveral, before Ritsu carries out her plan." Peter stated, "No, we need a speedboat. Going there on a cruiser is dangerous!"

Asahi said, "But… There's only three of us, and one of her… We may have lost her to that cannibalistic horsey."

Cassandra sobbed, "May they rest in peace… Or wherever they are, racing in that Horse Track in the Sky, or, uh… down below. I'm sorry, but human-eating demons? That's horrible!"

Peter said, "They can only eat the wicked and corrupt. You two are angels."

They shouted, "YOU'RE NOT SAINTLY, EITHER!"

He growled, "Gimme a break. Let's go. We'll take a boat to the Gulf of Mexico, then travel to Florida."

Asahi nodded, "Right. Only, I have to get this bracelet working… It's not broken or anything, but–."

"You'll be fine. We've handled worse conditions, such as this."

"You may be right."

They went aboard a huge boat and Cassandra said, "A houseboat will do. With a little speed and torque, we can make it by tomorrow. If not, Asahi better fix the bracelet."

Asahi sobbed, "I'm trying!"

They sailed off, as Shiratsuru arrived too late. Shiratsuru saw them sail away and said, "Hmph… You won this battle, but the war is far from over. They escaped Texas – clap, clap, clap, clap – but this is perfect… A watery grave will do. NOW things are getting interesting."

She stepped on the water and skated on the top of the ocean, chasing after The Gang.

XXXXX

Mizuki tried calling the others, but no answer. Mizuki said, "Asahi and Cassandra are running late. You don't think they got attacked…"

"Nah." Mundy said, "I mean, we met a lot of Real Ninja assassins, plus the cunt of a preacher's evil Stand Users. I am certain that this bloody fool will get hers. We have friends in high places."

"Well, you're rather brave. Did you catch Steven Cooke's bravado?"

Mundy sighed and said, "No… I had thought about it, since this may be the last time. I think it's time I should boost my enthusiasm… Scarlet left, and I'm unsure if she'd ever come back. But I realized that… giving leadership to Percival was the wrong move. And look where we are now, love. A false prophet comes to life, and wants to destroy the multiverse. Even worse, a ninja with robo-babes in her disposal, and a drug… and a wacked out drag queen of a priest, who follows the vampire, MIO, wanting Heaven. I realized now that I should start purging my old self, and become a leader."

"I get it, Oscar…" Mizuki said to him, "Even so, we may not make it out alive. I know Percival made a mistake, but it's done. Krystle's been released, Ritsu is in Florida, and Real Ninja is about to strike. All we know is that they're in our protection."

"Yeah." Mundy smirked, "You said it…"

They arrived at Florida, as they were close to Joanna's house.

XXXXX

Back in New York, Iroha was being carried off by Tyrone, as Nanao said, "I will be watching over Iroha Yabu, until the time ends. She will be under my care, and moreover, we do not want you to be targets for Real Ninja."

Percival said, "Thanks. You have been helpful for us, even though Kajou was gone…"

Miki said, "Miss Kashima, are you sure you do not want to join the fight?"

Nanao said, as she looked at Iroha's emotionless face, "I wish… But for some reason, I want to make amends for Iroha Yabu. Now that everyone has one final battle, I wish them best of luck. And I am sorry that I cannot join the fight. Italy changed a lot in me."

Percival replied, "Well, we're happy that you're on our side. Nanao, you take care. You can visit us, sometime."

Miki huffed, "Well, maybe if he cannot be that scary."

Nanao said, "Tyrone Bevins is mean, but he's nice, once you get to know him. Percival Gaynes, I am offered to drop all charges towards your daughters, if you promise not to bring them here in my strip club. As it is for the money, I cannot risk their safety… especially with July Marciano."

"How is July?"

"Slowly but surely… I wish I could offer to revive her, but I cannot."

Yamabuki said, "She's infected. Even if she's purged of the Euphoria, there are still traces of the drug."

Nanao stated, "Right. Percival Gaynes, I suggest that you find an antidote to stop the drug. I have studied the drug, and I noticed something disturbing in it. However, I cannot continue. Please confirm, once you find any data."

Percival said, "We'll keep in touch."

She and Tyrone departed with Iroha, as the rest of the team went back inside. Percival said, "Yamabuki, watch over the others. I have some business to take care of."

He went to Cy and called, "Cy, take the wheel!" Cy cheered, "Okay!"

"Where are ya goin'?" Yamabuki asked.

"Personal. I'll be back." He drove away, as Yamabuki whispered, "Poor guy. I hope whatever is on his mind, he better shake it off…"

XXXXX

Back in the Gulf of Mexico, Peter, Asahi, & Cassandra boarded a houseboat. They sailed across the Gulf of Mexico, heading to their destination: Florida.

Asahi said, "We're making progress. Cassie, winds picking up?"

"Si, capitano." She saluted, "Wind power is good to go. But at this rate, we might not make it in time."

"Well, as long as we make it to Cape Canaveral. Where's Peter?"

"Down below. He's alone in his thoughts."

"I see…" Asahi said, "You think he'll see his sister again? I'm hoping we survive this, soon enough."

"We'll… uh…" She sighed and said, "Well, I don't know. Percival said "All of The Gang", the seven of us. But…" She gasped.

She saw Shiratsuru, skating on the water, as she cried, "Asa, look!"

Asahi cried, "Oh, crap! She's skating on the ocean?!"

Shiratsuru bellowed, "The Gang is where they are defeated – an underwater burial!'

Asahi yelled, "GO FASTER!" Cassandra revved the motors, as Asahi said, "This is bad! If this boat sinks, we're done for! Come on, you stupid thing!"

Cassandra cried, "Uhh… Asahi, I don't think she's after us." She threw water shots at the boat, right at the stern. Cassandra cried, "I think she's trying to sink us!"

Asahi held herself on the bow and cried, "What do you think? She works for Real Ninja!"

Cassandra snarled, "Dammit… If there's one thing I hate, it's a persistent little ninja!"

"What was your next guess?"

SPLASH!
"Cassandra!" She dove in the water, as Asahi called to her, "CASSIE, WAIT!"

Cassandra swam to her, as she thought, "The one thing I want is Mister… all for April and the others. I'm not letting that Barnacle Head prevent me from my promise!"

Shiratsuru called, "Well… You decided to swim for it, just to hold off Asahi Sakurai. I want them all dead."

"This is between you and me, bitch!" She went up the water and was drenched, standing on top of the water's surface. She said, "I have a promise to keep, once we're done ending your leader. If anyone's going to die, it's you! Watery grave – Population: YOU!"

She transformed into her Android Fool form, as Shiratsuru called, "Man of Ocean, finish her off!"

Her Stand attacked her, as Cassandra avoided it. She called, "Stand can't stop me!" She extinguished the water bombs and called out, "If we're going to end this here, we'll fight on dry land!"

Shiratsuru smirked, "You're a fool. The water is my battlefield! On the ocean's surface AND down below in the briny deep – I AM ITS MASTER!" She slammed a punch at her, as Cassandra held herself in place, "Then I am left with no other choice."

Shiratsuru smiled, "Nope. In fact, you won't live to fight. Water beats fire, every time!" Man of Ocean slammed down and she sank down into the water. Shiratsuru said, "One down, two to go! Now to sink Mech-Asahi and the Devil!" She skated off to chase after Peter & Asahi. Cassandra was down below in the water, and she held her breath, swimming underwater. She thought, as she was chasing after Shiratsuru, "She won this battle, but I'm not giving up… I'll lay low, until she arrives at the shore of Florida. When I do, she's dead. I'm not letting her aquatic Stand best me."

Asahi was sailing close to the halfway point, as she saw Shiratsuru skate forward. She stared down, as they were sailing off. Shiratsuru was losing speed, as Asahi summoned Idol Diamond to swim faster. Shiratsuru fired Water Bombs at her, but she shielded herself, by deflecting them.

"I still have my Stand. And knowing this brat, she'll try and dispose of me!"

"It's no use! Without Mech-Asahi, you're trapped in your watery cemetery!"

"Up yours, marine bitch!" Asahi yelled, she gasped, "Wow… That was awful…"

Shiratsuru fired again, and Asahi avoided the shots. She called, "Big Guy, get your butt up here! We're in trouble!"

Down below, he was meditating, as the boat was rocking a bit. He thought, "What happened to Jotaro, I cannot make the same mistake again… But still… That sailing Stand is weird… She can skate on top of the water, but her Stand supports the water. The ocean is her playground and weapon."

He looked out the porthole and said, "She's good… But I'm better." He slashed forward, and Shiratsuru was nicked lightly on the leg. She stumbled and splashed around. She stood up and dashed really fast, "WHY YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU–?!"

She leapt up and landed on the boat. Shiratsuru cheered, "YES! I DID IT! I caught you bitches!"

"Well, you're going overboard, you brat!" Asahi prepared to fight, only she felt something wrong, "You… Are you a Robot?"

Shiratsuru nodded, "Correct… Water Jutsu is my specialty, and I am waterproof. The finest assassin you can find."

"That figures. But still… You are half-human, meaning you have such strength. But I won't let you sink this vessel."

"You will fall, like what your pet owner did! AND BY MAN OF OCEAN!"

They clashed Stands, as Shiratsuru cackled, "EAT THIS!" She swept Asahi down, and kicked her to the edge of the ship. Shiratsuru nodded and prepared, "This is it, Idol Diamond. This is the end! In a few seconds, you'll only feel pain, as you sink below to your grave!"

Asahi moaned, as she was helpless. Cassandra emerged from the water and dove at her, "LEAVE HER ALONE!" She kicked her down, but Shiratsuru swung hard and landed on Asahi. Shiratsuru laughed, "I WIN!" She prepared one final attack, "Now… DIE BY THE MASTERY OF WATER JU–!"

She suddenly tipped right and staggered, "URK! Whoa! Hey, what's going on here?"

Peter appeared from the stern, accompanied by three Phantoms, "Peter Giese is back, baby!" He swung the boat, as they screamed, "AAAAAGH!"

Shiratsuru moaned, "AAAGH! WHAA? HEY! You're gonna rock the boat over!"

Peter said, "That's the point!" He swung left and right, as Shiratsuru gagged, "STOOOOOOOOP!"

Cassandra cried, "WHAT IS HE DOING?" Asahi called, "I don't know! Peter! STOP! You'll make us sick!"

Peter smirked, ignoring his friends. Shiratsuru was turning blue and green, as she moaned, "M-Man of… Oceaaaan!" Her Stand vanished, as she was losing her focus.
HUAAAGH!
She threw up overboard, as she was getting sick. She groaned, "No… Stop… How did you–? Mmmmngh… My… body… is…"

Peter said, "You said you're a robot, huh? How can a robot be seasick?"

Shiratsuru gulped and sobbed, "BLEEEEEEEEEEEH!" She vomited offscreen, as Asahi gagged, "Ew…" Shiratsuru wept, "I… give up…"

Cassandra asked, "She was strong, but not strong enough. Peter, how did you guess?"

"Simple. The moment she was skating in the water, she was trying to keep her balance and ballast. But I noticed something off of her. Her forehead was lightly blue. And her eyes were twitching. Fess up, Robo-Sailor! Are you seasick or not?"

Shiratsuru moaned, "Ulp… Yes… I am an android, built to be half-human… but… I still get seasick, whenever I… use me… water…" She vomited again, as she groaned, "OKAY! OKAY! I'm not a robot… If they did, they cured my sickness…"

"Thought so." Peter stopped and went to her, "Why attack us, Shiratsuru?"

Shiratsuru kneeled down, as she moaned, "I was only following orders. Granted, I am an assassin, but… Orders are orders… and Oka Kazamatsuri made sure of it. Only now what? I can't return to Real Ninja, knowing my own flaws have jeopardized this mission."

Asahi said, "Perhaps you need some counseling… while we sail off. If you promise not to attack us anymore…"

"I promise… I realize that fighting the ocean makes me invincible, but with the amount of salt water, I cannot bear holding it in…" Shiratsuru calmed down, as she and Cassandra went to the ship inside. Peter steadied the boat, as Asahi growled, "Don't ever do that again."

"Gimme a fucking break…" He growled, "An enemy that is easily seasick?" He went in the cabin, as Asahi joined in.

They were below, as Shiratsuru took off her clothes, showing her blue bra and panties. She lied down, faced up, and moaned, "Thanks for letting me rest a bit. I am sorry… I wish to offer assistance, but I know I failed my mission…"

Asahi responded, "It's alright. It's a long process, but you can always quit and form a new life."

"That was the plan… I was only one of the lucky ones that steered away from the conversion. Except a part of me was still robotic…"

"Where's that?"

"Down there…" She felt her stomach and said, "I knew Oka Kazamatsuri was insane… but I never guessed she'd be the one to resort to her evil plans… creating android kunoichis, powered by Australium."

Cassandra asked, "What's Australium?" Asahi cried, "HOLD THE PHONE! Australium?!"

Cassandra said, "But it's illogical. That material is ancient and scarce."

Shiratsuru explained that her team found it deep within Chris McLean's mansion, after it was torn down. Asahi gasped, "Peter? McLean's mansion?"

Peter growled, "Damn! We were there, very long ago… Was this how he hoarded that vein?"

Shiratsuru said, "No… but it's all-powerful, and it's rarely discovered. However, Oka knew of the vein, after she learned that the Fuji Gems were sealed away, forever."

They gasped, as Asahi whispered, "No way… No wonder you girls are strong enough to best every one of us! You're doped on this golden lacquer!"

Cassandra asked, "Any side effects to the Australium?"

"I don't know…" Shiratsuru said, "But Oka has a huge handful of it, and she plans to use the material on Euphoria. And with Pale Snake by her side, her wish is to gather an infinite source of the stuff."

Asahi asked, "In other words… Euphoria was made with pure Australium?"

In the old days, way back in Australia, a metal substance was known as Australium, a key substance that is considered more valuable than gold; and also similar to gold. It is said that prolonged exposure of the material results in an increase of intelligence and virility. This also includes muscle mass, love of fighting, heavy drinking, as well as increased growth of facial hair to either gender.
Back in the day, it was used to manufacture and create weapons and devices, when in battle. It has become very secretive, and allowed Australia to continue the progress of technology.
As of late, Oka Kazamatsuri holds a sample of the remaining Australium, as the rest from the United States Surplus was recently blasted off into space, and never seen again… after launching a monkey into outer space, and failed. It is said that 200,000 pounds stored away was stolen, from a vault beneath the company Mann Co., and it's Monkeynautics Division, which was a tragic disaster.

Asahi responded, "So… That's why the gynoids were acting strange… July, February, March… everyone that was coaxed by the drug. Oka has a sample of that damned material!"

Peter said, "and the trouble is… if we lose, Oka will gather everything she wants in Australium… but the joke's on her. Ritsu wanted to unleash Armageddon to the worlds."

Cassandra said, "Yes, but… There's a chance she and Ritsu head off to the Gates of Heaven, together. Ritsu even promises to give Oka the Australium, in boatloads! IN SHITLOADS! That's what I think…"

Asahi shook her head and said, "No… Even if you find Australium in this multiverse, the chances are very slim. If Ritsu tears a fabric open to find a multiverse with loads of this shit, what then?"

Peter stated, "Let's worry about stopping Ritsu and her plans to revive Made in Heaven."

Asahi said, "And soon… Whatever it takes, we have to hurry." She said to Shiratsuru, "Listen, I know you don't trust us, but… Perhaps you can tell us where Oka is launching her next plan."

Shiratsuru said, "I will… In return, I wish to keep your ship and sail away from here… FAR away from Real Ninja. I have nothing left… but…"

Her stomach opened, showing gears inside. Cassandra whispered, "She is a robot…" Asahi whispered, "But I thought you said…"

Shiratsuru said, "I take your ship. I own your ship. But… On one condition…" Asahi reached inside her stomach, and her bracelet started to glow. Asahi asked, "HUH? But… Why?"

Shiratsuru smiled, as her eyes faded, "Someday… you will understand… the truth… … … I wish… to stay… seafare… in… … … my own… freedom… … … I was… hoping… if I lose… … … I will… … … be… fr–."

She powered down, as Asahi bowed her head and sniffled, "Shiratsuru…"

She shut her eyes, and said, "Thank you, friend."

Peter said, "So? You thinking what I'm thinking?"

Asahi nodded, as she smirked, "For one last hurrah, let's make it count."

She dashed off and jumped out of the boat, flying off. She screamed, as she held her bracelet, "Shiratsuru… This is for you… and for Maki, for Myu, for everyone! EVERYONE! THIS IS FOR YOU! MECH-POWER!"

She transformed into Mech-Asahi, at long last. She flew over the boat, as Peter said, "Well, hop on?"

"Let's!" Cassandra cheered. They went to Mech-Asahi, and they flew off into the blue sky, heading to Florida. And this time, it'll be very fast to get there. As for Shiratsuru, she remained in the boat, powered down and lifeless, as the sun's rays shone onto her, from the porthole. Her batteries were recharged, and she was on standby.

[Shiratsuru Kuki – Man of Ocean: DEFEATED (Chose to stay hidden in the World's waters, away from Real Ninja's radar.]

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Percival arrived at an asylum, as he said, "Excuse me, nurse… Percival Gaynes, Feral Beauty. FBI." The nurse asked, "What can I do for you, sir?"

He asked, "Do you know of a Jebediah Hathious?"

[Time before the New Moon: 90 hours]

To be continued…