Chazz and Tsukasa arrived at a field. They saw Kaito, relaxing in the field. Tsukasa called, "Kaito Momota?"

Kaito said, "Yes, that's me." He asked, "Oh? Maki Roll…"

Maki blushed, as she huffed, "You idiot…"

He barked, "Why did you bring him? You know he goes ballistic…"

Chazz said, "Look, I'm not here to judge you. But we have questions to ask. My friend here will explain."

Tsukasa said, "You see, you and Kaito landed here. We saw a report of many obelisks from Space."

Maki said, "Kaito, do you remember anything about our trip?"

Kaito said, "Actually, no… But damn, would I do anything to get back up there."

Tsukasa said, "You're the Ultimate Astronaut. Is that correct?"

Kaito said, "That's correct, little one. I'm Kaito Momota – Luminary of the Stars! Or I would've been, if I didn't land back here on Earth! Nothing's impossible for me, but the impossible is always the possible! That said…" He bowed, "I'm sorry if I insulted you…"

Chazz said, "Quite alright. This girl did attack Tsukasa, during our meeting."

Kaito smirked, "Yeah, well… She's a handful, when it comes to assassination skills. Next to her daycare job, she lives a double life."

Maki huffed, "I'm not special…"

Tsukasa said, "Well, we'd like to know more… and what we know of where you're from. And since you're a space geek, I'd like to know where and what."

Kaito said, "Well… not really. But it is classified. All of us were together, and we…" He cleared his throat, "But we did go together in space… We had no idea what we're planning."

Tsukasa sighed, "As I figured, a dead end…" Maki said, "Not really… There's a project that we're doing, with 16 of us chosen…"

Maki explained that she remembered something of their world, which led them to their trip to space. They called it…

XXXXX

"The Gofer Project?" Asahi asked Mizuki, as she was typing in.

"I wanted to learn more, but I suddenly had a strange feeling." Mizuki said. "Last night, I received something on a disk, and I wanted to learn more. This new discovery could be linked to our friends in space."

Asahi asked, "Where's Chiaki?"

Mizuki said, "Deactivated… Junked like the rest." She sighed, "I tried everything! And she won't respond over the 77th Class."

"We can always try again… for now, let's talk this Gofer Project. By the way, where are the boys?"

"Interrogation room."


File #7: V3 Part 4
Chapter 4
Gofer Broke!


"Nyeeeeeeeeeeeeeh…" Himiko was sitting in her chair, as she was annoyed. She hissed, "You ain't got nothing on me. A mage never tells secrets."

Steven said, "You got a lot of nerve, child. We saw you on TV, and you crash-landed here."

Peter added, "13 lockers fell all across the world. Three landed in Japan, the rest were in America. We did find four others, including you."

"This makes 7. But Farra can't know."

"Can't who know?" Farra asked, "Steven Cooke, why the hell did you harbor a LARPer?"

Steven growled, "She's not a LARPer, and she keeps her mouth shut."

Himiko barked, "I'm not a LARPer! I'm the Ultimate Magician!"

"DAMMIT!" Steven cried.

"But I'd prefer to be called Ultimate Mage."

Farra said, "Ultimate Mage… That's unique. That makes six, I believe. And we're counting others we found…"

Peter said to Himiko, "Ignore her. She's antsy over the Ultimate Jazz."

Farra sighed, "And Japan's got an Ultimate Problem, too. We got TWO Ultimates. No wait… SEVEN! I forgot about Robo-Gamer there. SEVEN! DO I HEAR EIGHT?"

"FARRA, SHUT UP!" Peter yelled.

Steven barked, "ENOUGH!" He said to Himiko, "Where were you from? We have someone you know that wants to see you?"

"Who?"

Steven said, "From what I gather, they go by Shuichi Saihara and Kaede Akamatsu."

Himiko gasped, "OH? Oh, they landed, too? Oh dear…"

"And that's not all!" Farra barked, "Three landed in Japan, TWO emerged, and the rest are down south!"

He added, "In short, 13 of you landed safely… out of 16 that Asahi theorized. I'm pretty sure 3 didn't make it."

Himiko said, "Can you take me there? I wanna meet them again. It's been too long, since I was with them…"

Peter said, "Anything that happened?"

Himiko moaned, "Nyeeeeh… Dunno…"

Farra huffed, "Look, if you two are going to unhook this kid's box of tricks, I'm blowing. Cassie and I have to drop off Kokichi to Prison Island. Not that you care, but that asshole deserved it."

Peter huffed, "Do whatever you want."

Cassandra was waiting for her at the parking lot. Farra sighed, "Seven Ultimates…" Cassandra asked, "What happened out there?"

She replied, "Nothing. Let's go."

They headed off, as Kokichi was in the back of the BattleVan. Kokichi said, "Wow… Is this roomy… I never thought I'd ri–." Cassandra covered his head with a sack, and she said, "Sorry, but you're not going anywhere. You can't see where we're going."

Kokichi moaned, "Awwww… I wanna see…"

They drove off, as Cassandra was at the wheel, "Buckle up." Farra buckled up and said, "So… So far, I've seen a Detective, Piano Freak, a liar/Supreme Leader, and a Mage. Not to mention Gynoid Gamer. Now I hear from Japan that we have an Astronaut and a Cosplayer."

"Cosplayer? OH! I bet she can give me fashion tips."

"Yeah right… They're all the same."

Cassandra pouted, "You're so mean."

As they were driving to Prison Island, two women were waiting near the road. A woman in the skin with white hair, wearing a yellow gown, was praying, "A-ha! I sense them. We have a rider."

A woman in a blue dress and hair done in pigtail braids responded, "Alright! I was tired of walking. But it does build my legs up." She waved, "HEY! OVER HERE!"

Cassandra asked, "Hm? Hold on…"

They stopped, as Farra huffed, "Who're the freaks?"

"No clue…" They stepped out, as Farra said, "May I help you?"

The girl in blue said, "Yes. Can you hitch a ride? We're trying to get back to our home. Not that you would care, but–."

The girl in yellow prayed, "Ah, yes… Praise Atua. He has waited for your arrival"

"Excuse me?" Farra asked, "What's an Atua?"

Cassandra said, "Sorry, but we're busy. I think we have room, but we got a guy that–."

"You harbored a degenerate male in that van?" Tenko barked, "No, thank you!"

Farra said, "Degenerate, yeah… that's why we're taking him to jail."

Tenko grinned, "Good… If anything that Tenko Chabashira hates is all men who act like they want to be cock of the walk… especially with their bodies, eugh…"

Farra asked, "I'm sorry, what?"

Cassandra said, "Who told you this?"

Tenko said, "All my life. Besides… It's not that I wanna be free… You married or happy?"

"Married." Farra said.

Tenko said, "Then dump his butt. All men are giving you the benefit of clinging to your own personal issues."

Farra was appalled, as Angie said, "Oh, come now…"
She bent to the left, "He is not vengeful."
To the right, "Besides."
To the left, "You two are not from around here."

She did a prayer, as she said, "Permit us a ride… We came all the way here from Texas… and we are tired out. But Tenko insisted on building us a boat. I am not a craftsman. I'm an artist. He wants to guide others to happiness… but He sense you're that dark."

Cassandra remarked, "I, uh…"

Tenko called, "Hold up… Is that Kokichi Oma? Wow! It's about time you sent that liar to jail! He can join the rest of these degenerate men, like your husband. But allow me to–."
Farra gripped her shoulder and said, "Sorry… but permit me to ask why you insulted my Darling, you sexist whore?"

Tenko grabbed her arm and tossed her down, "GAGH!" Farra was in pain, "Ugh… What the hell?"

Cassandra barked, "STAY BACK! AWW! You're under arrest! … … … Did I… do it right?" Farra got up and growled, "Whatever… That girl is a monster! Attack her, but not her! For all we know, she's a God-loving pacifist!"

Angie said, "Ahhhh, nyahahahahahaha… You are spiritual as I am…"

Farra was flaming, as she roared, "Oh yeah? HERE'S MY SPIRITUAL SIDE! SUNNY PHOENIX!" Her bird-like Spirit Caller emerged, as Angie was astonished, "Oh, my Atua… A bird of ember, emerging from the body of a very spiritual and balanced person. Yet her main emotion is anger. By Atua's hand, what is she?"

Tenko roared, "Who knows? Besides, I want that degenerate male!"

Cassandra said, "I'm sorry, but… I should've warned you about her temper."

Farra barked, "Does your Atua know fear? Because you should be, after what you said about my husband!"

Tenko stated, "At last… a challenge! Allow me to fight off that fiery bird of hell, Angie!"

Angie prayed, as she hovered with her legs folded, "Atua grants you this wish, Tenko. I give you my blessing. May He guide you to victory against these hellfire hellions."

Cassandra said, "Oh? Do I look like hellfire, to you?" She removed her glasses and said, "ANDROID FOOL!" She transformed, with her hair all-white and wearing a red, purple, and blue armored top and skirt. Her aura was coated ablaze, as does Farra's.

Cassandra said, "We'll take you on, amiga. Tell me, can Atua extinguish the flames of justice?"

Tenko said, "No… But Tenko Chabashira will eliminate any fool! All we want is him!" Angie said, "We have a sort of connection with him."

Farra roared, as she charged at Tenko. Cassandra called, "Then, why don't you join him?"

She and Cassandra exchanged punches to Tenko. She avoided each punch. Tenko blocked Farra's left, and tossed her down. She blew her hands and whimpered, "BURNS! Burns…"

Cassandra kicked her down, and Tenko was angry, "THAT'S NOT FAIR! You're hot-blooded!"

Cassandra said, "We're like that… Flare Cells do that, some times. Farra's as calm as the river, but…" Farra socked down at Tenko, as Cassandra said, "But she's in a bad mood, lately."

"I'll teach you to call my husband a degenerate!" She tossed her back, and Sunny Phoenix landed a barrage of left and rights, "ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA ARA! ARAAAAAAAAAAA!" Tenko caught her Spirit's right hook, and swept her legs. She jumped up and flew off, doing a back flip, and then a diving drop.

Tenko ducked, and Farra landed safely on one knee. Tenko said, "Amazing… That style is surprisingly bizarre!"

Farra growled, "Eat me, bitch. And what of your friend? She's morale support?"

Angie said, "Ah, yes… We're not alike, you and I. But have thoughts about you… For instance, I believe you may lose an eye, during your showdown. And that the one called Despair may emerge…"

"Eh? What do you mean? I can't lose an eye…"

"Not yet…" She held up a chisel, and added, "See, what I do is for art… not for murder. But if Atua wants blood, and wants a noble sacrifice… I won't stop myself."

"Why don't you try stabbing me with that chisel, and see what happens, freak!"

"Oh, no-no-no-no-no… Art tools are sacred to the artist… and cannot be mistreated… But I chose not to fight you. Tenko's job is to defend her honor. He believes He may seal your fate. He, Atua, know everything."

Farra was confused, "Seriously?" Tenko and Cassandra clashed, as Tenko yelled, "If you want to defend your mate's honor, I'll try to end you!"

Cassandra barked, "There's nothing between me and that racist!" She tossed her over, and she landed, "AGH!" she groaned, "She's a nightmare…"

Cassandra dusted herself off and said, "I'd like to see you talk smack about men, you sexist."

"I'm no sexist…" Tenko huffed, "I am a Neo-Aikido Master! And the reason I hate all men is because there were sex offenders and criminals everywhere. Why do you think that I never interacted with men, especially guys like him? This drains all mastery I worked on, because all men are enemies! You sided with them, because you have friendship? HAH!"

"And what does that make you, Tenko?" Cassandra remarked, "I'm not perfect, but the application calls for someone in your noble spirit. Not some blinded justice that eliminates all men, just because it's about everything you believe!"

Tenko posed, "Then face me, evil fire demon!"

They charged, as Tenko roared in anger, "HYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

XXXXX

"The Gofer Project?" Kagami asked, as they returned to base. Kazuki said, "Isn't that the space project that killed 16 innocent lives?"

Maki said, "That's the one."

Tsukasa said, "Look it up, Sis. I think it may give us a clue… especially with the new reports from America."

Kagami said, "I'm on it." She started searching, as Chazz said, "So, you two were a part of the space program?"

Maki said, "That's correct… We were supposed to meet together, after we traveled to space, but… All we remembered was…"

Kaito growled, "Shit! If only I would remember everything that happened that day!"

Maki then asked, "Where's Tsumugi?"

"Eh?"

"You were with her, after he went ballistic."

"No idea. But she did treat me to a drink, afterwards…" he said, "Besides, Tsumugi is as clueless as us, over this whole thing."

"You went with her for a drink?"

"Maki Roll, there's nothing between me and Tsumugi!"

"I know… But I'm just upset you did not find me."

"She said two lockers landed in space… But I had no idea you landed, too. I was going to leave for America–."

Kagami barked, "Wait… You thought Maki was across the ocean?"

Tsukasa said, "You better let me explain what really happened."

She explained it to Kaito, and he gasped, "Excuse me? The three of us landed in Japan, and everyone else is in America?!"

Kagami said, "Sadly, 13 landed, but… three didn't make it."

Kaito growled, "Damn! I just hope they somehow made it."

Maki sighed, "Same here…"

Chazz said, "Let's not jump into conclusions, right off the bat. So, the flying obelisks were lockers… but why?"

Kazuki said, "Isn't it obvious? They are building society in space… and to trap them in lockers… it is too weird."

Kagami said, "Guys, I only found a news clipping on The Gofer Project. It says here–." She gasped, "Uhhh… Are you two zombies?"

Maki asked, "Eh? Why do you say that?"

Kagami pointed at the report. It said that The Gofer Project was a failure, and all 16 had perished from the site. Maki & Kaito were among them… including Shuichi, Kaede, Tsumugi, Himiko, Angie, Tenko, and others.

Tsukasa gasped, "No way…"

Kazuki remarked, "But miraculously, they survived. It's a weird angle… You were students from Japan, and this Gofer Project was a failure."

Kagami was thinking, "What is this Gofer Project?"

XXXXX

At New York, Asahi was reading the report, "The Gofer Project… led to the deaths of…" She saw the photos of Shuichi and Kaede, and Mizuki said, "I managed to hack into the full files of this project. This was all I could find."

She read the article:
"The Gofer Project. It is said that this was a project created by The World Government, to protect mankind. One of the incidents included was an endless meteor shower that destroyed all of mankind. The goal of this project was to select a number of talented human beings and have them escape to Earth on a spaceship, before it was destroyed. This ship was to take them to a planet where life was sustainable, thus preserving the species of the human race."

"In short, this was not only to save humanity, but to preserve its race. Get the picture?" Mizuki remarked.

Asahi said, "And they chose 16 of these high school students… Upstanding and talented students from Hope's Peak… Only…"

Mizuki continued, "As said, the students that escaped were to bring in a new human race, for years to come. In short, think of 8 Adams and 8 Eves, and it was their job to continue where they left off. But the meteor shower was all a dud. They also knew about what happened that day, when Junko Enoshima struck… and they gathered the 16 students involved… in what was called The Ultimate Hunt."

Asahi read, "The students that were kidnapped were given a fake funeral, believing that they died, instantly, but in reality…"

"That's when the Gofer Project came to play. The trouble was… Their spaceship launched, except…"

"Except that their ship was destroyed… and they escaped back to Earth, only to learn that it's still standing." Mizuki finished, "And that was all… The Ark, as taken from Noah's Ark, was designed to give these 16 students freedom, and a world to populate and expand the human race."

"And that led to what we had, today."

"Exactly. But I'd like to know is why and how they survived."

"Anyone we know that was in the Ark?"

Mizuki typed in and said, "All 16 Ultimates… And…"

The list included:
Shuichi Saihara
Kaede Akamatsu
Himiko Yumeno
Maki Harukawa
Kaito Momota
Tsumugi Shirogane
Angie Yonaga
Gonta Gokuhara
K1-B0
Kirumi Tojo
Kokichi Ouma
Tenko Chabashira
Ryoma Hoshi
Miu Iruma
Korekiyo Shinguji
Rantaro Amami

"So… Shuichi and Kaede are part of this Gofer Project that was derailed." Asahi said, "Mizuki, we have to tell the others… but NOT Shuichi, Kaede, or any of these students we meet."

"I don't know…" Mizuki responded, "They have to know, sooner or later. We can't tell Shuichi or Kaede, no. But we have to keep this secret." She added, "Also… … …make sure Farra never knows. Or she goes ballistic."

XXXXX

Tenko and Cassandra continued to clash, as her Neo-Aikido was powerful against her Spirit. Farra was confused by Angie, as she barked, "WHO ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOU?"

She got up and prepared to fight, "If you want this asshole, then if you wanna kill him, be my guest! But if you fall to me, you're going down!"

Angie laughed, "Nyahahahaha… Atua senses a darkness inside you… I guess you have the sense."

"No… I'm more calm than the still waters, riding down the stream." Farra stated, "Now that you mention it… I should be calm." She prepared, "If you're really a fighter… then show me how your God can help you. Perhaps He can teach Me a thing or two."

Angie nodded and said, "Very well… I will show you true paradise."

They stared down, and Farra glared, "Atua will guide you, but my spirit of the bird… will guide me, and peck Him to nothing left! If you really are Atua's worshipper… Show me! Prove He is real!"

Angie cried, "Hoaaaaaaaaaaah!" She landed a swift right kick to Farra, and she dodged it, "Not bad."

Angie fought back, using her swift kicks and punches. She bent back and delivered a double chop. Farra ducked, and landed a huge right kick. But Angie rolled away and landed on one foot, on her toes.

"She's swift… I can't touch her. This girl must be from Outer Space." Farra prepared, "But do not lose will… Focus, and swiftly strike her."

Angie cried, "I am more of a pacifist than a fighter, my dear. But He will aide me in battle! Forgive me, Atua, for I have but one life to pacify!"

"Pacify THIS!" Farra yelled, "HUH?" But Angie ducked out of the way, and she dashed past her. Farra cried, "CASSIE! Don't let her get near Kokichi!"

Cassandra cried, "I got problems of my own!" She was struggling against Tenko. Farra yelled, "Dammit! YOU SEXIST PIG!"

"SHE'S NOT SEXIST!" Cassandra called, "She's against men who were criminals and bad people! She's more of a justice hunter!"

"But SHE insulted my husband!"

"I know…" She was pushed back, as Tenko called, "Angie! Don't let him leave alive! These two, they cannot live, either!"

Angie said, "Tut-tut. He's one of us, after all… Our trip from Texas aided us in our memories."

"I know, but that's guy's a liar!"

"Maybe… but he is wishfully blessed… like us."

Farra barked, "Hey, Yoko Ono! Step away from that asshole, and move on! You want this guy dead, fine! But he's our issue! Not yours!"

Tenko said, "What do you know, you fire-breathing hawk? You're just defending this chauvinistic man, like he was your husband!"

Farra glared at her, "Cassie… would you step back?"

Cassandra went to Angie, and stopped her, "On it. Sorry, Sweetheart. But Atua won't help you against me."

Farra and Tenko stared down, and Tenko sneered, "So… I had a handful with that Amazonian doll. Now, I get to play with you…" Cassandra corrected, "For the record, I'm from Spain. I'm not from Brazil, but I do speak Portuguese."

Farra & Tenko stared down, and she hissed, "Before I burn you to a crisp, I'd like to know who you are…"

Tenko nodded, "Tenko Chabashira – Neo-Aikido Student, and the Ultimate Aikido Master."

Cassandra gasped, "No…"

Farra seethed, "An Ultimate…? And is your Atua-worshiper an Ultimate, too?" Her eyelid twitched, and a vein bubbled.

Cassandra sobbed, "Noooooo!"

Angie said, "Permit me… I am Angie Yonaga, the Ultimate Artist…"

Cassandra shrieked, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO–!"
"QUIET, CASSIE!" Farra hollered.
"Si, senora." Cassandra squeaked.

Farra seethed, "How… many… of you freaks… ARE THERE?" She dashed at her, and Tenko shrieked, "WHAT THE–?"

POW!
"UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Tenko was blasted into flames, and was dropped to the floor, battered, bloodied, and bruised. Farra hollered, "DO I HEAR… *counting* Lemme see… Detective… Pianist… Astronaut, cosplayer… Gamer… Leader… Right. DO I HEAR NINE?"

Angie gasped in horror, "Oh, my Atua!" Kokichi asked, "WHAT? What happened?"

Angie brushed off the flames and said, "My word. You are very strong, when you are angry. But please, do not use your anger as strength. That makes you weak."

Farra hollered, "SHUT UP! I HAD TO LISTEN TO ENOUGH OF THESE FUCKING ULTIMATES FOR ONE DAY!"

Cassandra cried, "Calm down! You didn't know!"

Farra growled, "Okay… You know what? Get the fuck out of here! I don't ever wanna see you Ultimates again! EVER! If I ever see another one, I'm gonna smash their fucking face in!"

Cassandra whimpered, "Uh-oh… Code Blue." She slapped Farra and barked, "Senora, that's enough! You won, so, please don't–."

"So many ultimates… Junko must die… NO despair!" Farra was seething.

Cassandra whimpered, "Oh, my…"
STAB!
She stabbed Farra in the waist with her chop and said, "It's a Code Naranja."

Farra collapsed onto Cassandra, and Cassandra changed back to normal form. Farra gagged, "I needed… that…" She passed out. Angie was amazed, "Amazing… You have the ability to puncture their wounds?"

Cassandra said, "I only puncture anywhere, as long as it's not vital."

Angie nodded, "Then… We should go. You win. Atua blesses you. Worthy competition. And I apologize for her husband."

Cassandra nodded, "Think nothing of it… but leave Kokichi to us. Okay?"

Angie smiled, "He's yours… for the next five seconds. Nyahahahahahaha…"

"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" A huge man appeared, and ripped open the doors to the BattleVan. He was a giant man in a brown school uniform, sans shoes, with a bug carrying case, glasses, and with long messy hair. "GONTA SAVE KOKICHI! GONTA RESCUE FROM BAD WOMEN!"

Gonta grabbed Kokichi and said, "Gonta sorry for van. Don't know Gonta's strength. Hope you fix it." He dashed off, carrying Kokichi in his arms, "H-Hey! Put me down, you big oaf! HEY!"

Cassandra roared, "WAIT!" She paused, and she moaned, "Awww… They got away… Crap! Them, too… and the van, all busted…"

Farra came to, as she moaned, "Unnngh… What did I miss?"

Cassandra bowed her head and said, "I… uh… AHEM!" She explained everything, "Kokichi got away… but a huge Tarzan Boy… with a bug case… and… Angie and Tenko escaped…"

Farra moaned, "Was the big brute an Ultimate, too?"

Cassandra said, "Well… I'm afraid so. He took Kokichi and fled, like a huge ape. So, that's nueve. I call Diez on the next one…"

Farra groaned, "Oh, good… Please kill me…" She passed out. Cassandra contacted AAW, "Asahi… It's Cassandra… Bad news…"

XXXXX

Farra was resting, as the BattleVan was being repaired back in the garage. Cassandra told them everything, and Scarlet yelled, "HE ESCAPED?!"

"We were ambushed… two girls, freaky… and this big giant guy with a bug carrying case–!" Cassandra sobbed, "You're not believing me, are you?"

Scarlet said, "No."

Asahi said, "Peter & Steven are not here, and we're being chewed out."

Mundy said, "Asahi told us everything while you were gone… but it's best that Farra doesn't know."

"I'll say! She went ballistic on two more Ultimates! And a third, too, who took that tonto!"

Scarlet said, "Alright, calm down. Mizuki & Asahi will give the details, after Peter & Steven return from the safehouse."

Mundy asked, "Where did they go?"

Scarlet said, "That weirdo in the wizard's hat… Obviously to reunite with some friends."

XXXXX

Himiko hugged Kaede, as she was bawling. Kaede said, "Nice to see you, too…"

Shuichi said, "It's been a while, Himiko."

Peter said, "She was a handful, but… For a mage, she's gifted in slippery escapes."

Himiko hissed, "I didn't want to be arrested, you know…"

Kaede said, "Please, spare her? We can watch over her. Maybe we can help with answers to why we are here."

Steven nodded, "Granted. Because we have problems here and in Japan. We're waiting on reports from Tsukasa and Kagami."

Kaede said, "Good. And thank you for the assistance. We hope to find answers."

Steven said, "For now, you stay here, together. Big Guy and I are heading back to base."

Shuichi asked, "Is it alright if I can assist you? I can help you with your problems, if you wish."

Steven stated, as he got the message from Asahi and Mizuki, "Well, I'm tempted by your offer… but no. Thing is, you three are victims here. We can only offer your protection, especially from Ultimates like you." Peter added, "We'll keep in touch. You just make yourselves at home."

They left, as Himiko sniffled. Kaede smiled, "It's okay… You got us."

Shuichi said, "I wonder what is making them so secretive. They must've known something about our past."

Himiko asked, "Eh? What's going on?"

He said to her, "I'm… I'm not sure. If I remember correctly, we were here, and you landed as well. Do you remember where you were?"

"No… Bright lights, and a lot of people. But the people want to see my magic… So I did a show for them. Then along came those two guys… They said that I had no license to perform magic! And I'm only 17!"

Kaede replied, "I see… Was it like the others from before?"

Shuichi thought, "Just like Kokichi… and Kaito and Tsumugi… and now Himiko? This makes no sense. 13 of us landed safely on this Earth, after we were jettisoned from space… yet we had no idea what happened. What could it mean?"

Kaede said, "Shuichi… I, uh… I never told you this, but–." She paused, as she remembered the dream she had, "Uhhh…"

"What is it?" He gasped, "Kaede?"

She moaned, "Nothing… Just… Never mind…"

Shuichi and Himiko grew worried, as Kaede felt uneasy.

XXXXX

The Gang were in a meeting, as Scarlet explained the story of The Gofer Project. Scarlet even invited Farra to the meeting. She said to her, "And I want NO lip from you… Mizuki stumbled upon something that is related to their past. Take a look."

She viewed the files, as The Gang was reading the files, including the names of each Ultimate. Farra whispered, "My god… 17 Ultimates in one day… And these are…"

Mundy whispered, "Gofer Project…"

Cassandra said, "8-team intercourse to save humanity…"

Asahi said, "A derailed plan, and they survived. 13 survived… but 3 are missing."

Scarlet said, "This is exactly the report we saw, the other day." She explained, "And we discovered nine of them. Two were in Japan, and the rest were in America; right here."

The news played out, showing a view of meteorites falling to Earth:
"What you are seeing is live footage of the sky from our camera at the scene! You can clearly see the meteors raining down! This may look like the END of the WORLD! This is not a movie! I repeat, this is NOT a movie! This is live, unedited footage! This is real! The sky is falling before our very eyes!"

She turned to the others, as she explained, "A few meteors fell from the sky, and landed in New York… and likewise other areas in the world. It's unknown who or what it came from… but at 11:34pm, the sky dropped these things. But by 12:01am, it stopped."

Steven asked, "Any idea what it is?"

Scarlet said, "No idea. But I talked to the World Government officials and they said that it was a huge crisis. I told them that it's just a minor meteor shower. That's what I thought, at first…"

She viewed one of the meteors and said, "…until I saw this." She viewed the image of the meteors, which resembles lockers. Scarlet huffed, "What kind of meteor is this?"

Farra asked, "Are those…"

Peter asked, "Lockers?"

Mizuki said, "Weird… How can there be lockers, falling from the sky, into Earth?"

Cassandra said, "Any idea where the lockers came from? And where did they land, exactly?"

Scarlet replied, "Well, that's the mystery. One landed around Central Park, and another at about twenty miles from here to a small forest preserve. Another near Buffalo, another near Times Square… and…"

She paused, as Mundy whispered, "Holy doody… Two landed in Los Angeles! That's Archer's territory!"

Asahi whispered, "Chazz…" She sobbed, "And one landed in Japan! Chazz is there!"

Asahi and Steven were shocked, as Peter said, "The two Farra & Cassie ran into… They were from Los Angeles, and they traveled here… Kokichi was in Buffalo… and Himiko was in Times Square."

Mundy added, "And we found Shuichi and Kaede in Central Park. One landed in Japan… It might be these two… Momota and Shirogane."

"That just leaves the other seven." Farra said. "And those three… they took Kokichi somewhere… in some sort of bond… But what?"

Peter said, "That just leaves whoever's left… maybe to find answers. Maki, Korekiyo, Miu, Kirumi, Ryoma, Rantaro, and Keebo."

Mizuki stated, "I think it's K-1-B-0. I think… It's a robot."

Farra barked, "BULLSHIT! That's no robot!"

Mizuki argued, "Well, explain this! Ultimate Robot! There's no such title!"

Scarlet said, "But the other titles, of course… Astronaut, Cosplayer, Detective, Pianist, Magician, Child Caregiver, Artist, Maid, Tennis Player, uh… Wait… This guy strikes me odd." She pointed at Rantaro's pic, "Rantaro Amami. He's an Ultimate, but… he has no title."

Farra said, "No Ultimate title?"

Steven added, "Boss, you don't think he's a red herring into this…"

"Maybe, but I don't know or care…" Scarlet added, "All we know is that this guy is our ticket to solving this case."

A voice called, "You're wasting your time, against these kids." It was Chiaki. She suddenly moved, as she said, "I overheard the whole thing, and I was at shock to learn that you harbored students from Hope's Peak…"

Scarlet said, "Speak of the devil. I was wondering when you'd be up-and-running, after the fiasco you had, the other night."

Mizuki said to her, "Chiaki… Would you examine this?"

Chiaki looked at it, as Mundy said, "This is the entire document of The Gofer Project. We were wondering if you recall any of this."

"No…" Chiaki said, "But I think it's all related to what has been going on, since Hope's Peak was abandoned… Junko Enoshima, she–."

"No need. She's already dead. We'd like to know if you know everything about The Gofer Project and the 77th Class." Peter stated.

Scarlet said, "We're desperate, since you already know."

Chiaki stated, "I don't remember… but… If you really want to know, you have to go to the source."

Mundy asked, "So… We have to…"

Steven said, "We're going to Hope's Peak, correct?"

Chiaki said, "Yes… … …I think."

Mizuki asked, "You think? Why? The school's in ruins."

Peter replied, "Not exactly… After I killed Junko, the school remained standing tall… only problem is… It's abandoned."

Asahi said, "Then that settles it. We cannot get answers from her, so we'll do it at the source. Hope's Peak Academy is the main objective."

Scarlet said, "That's alright with you, but… Someone needs to stay here, and watch over those troublemakers… These Ultimates we harbored."

Mundy said, "We'll stay here and see if they return, somehow."

Cassandra added, "I'll do my best to recapture Kokichi… and the rest."

Mizuki replied, "I'll stay here, too, and give you more details."

Asahi said, "Then I guess it's just the Aces. We can handle this jo–." She got a phone call, "Hello? Oh, Chazz! Hey, babe… WHAT?" She gasped, "You're saying…"

Chazz explained, "I'm afraid that Kaito and Maki are telling the truth about this Gofer Project."

Asahi said, "Hang on. Lemme conference you." She put it on speaker, and she said, "You got The Gang on the line."

Kazuki huffed, "Great… You had to call in them?" Tsukasa barked, "We had no choice… They had Ultimates, too, like we did."

"KAZUKI?" Mizuki gasped in shock.

Kazuki paused and said, "Oh… Hello, Mizuki… Don't mind me, I'm just for moral support."

Steven called, "Sendo! Why the fuck are you here?"

Kazuki said, "It's called Examination. I had to come over, just for Tsukasa's sake. Are you aware of–?"

Asahi said, "The Gofer Project? Yes. Mizuki told us everything."

Chazz cried, "WHAT? You guys knew already?"

Mizuki blushed, "Well, deciphering it was difficult."

Asahi said, "Chazz, Tsukasa, are you there? You have Kaito Momota and Tsumugi Shirogane?"

Tsukasa said, "Actually… We have Maki Harukawa…"

They all gasped, as Farra remarked, "At this point, I lost count. But it was obvious that it was the Ultimate Child Caregiver."

Tsukasa asked, "Well, why is she TWO Ultimates in one? She's the Ultimate Assassin."

They all gasped again, as Farra then protested, "That'll make up for this Rantaro asshole!"

"QUIET, YOU!" Scarlet called, "Tsukasa Hiiragi, this is Scarlet Riley of AAW. Are you sure that there was one with TWO Ultimates?"

Maki said, "Let me… I can tell them everything…"

Kaito barked, "Are you nuts? You can't tell them anything! We can trust those guys, but not The Gang!"

Scarlet barked, "And if you weren't too busy acting like you had your head of your ass, you'd listen! Tsukasa, Kagami, how many landed in Japan?"

"3 Ultimates. Cosplayer, Astronaut, and Double Player there." Kagami stated, but Maki hissed, "Do you want to die?"

Scarlet said, as she examined, "Says here that she's The Ultimate Child Caregiver."

Chazz said, "She's double booking."

Peter whispered, "An assassin… in Hope's Peak. This makes no sense."

Steven said, "Tsukasa, you tell the others that we're heading to Hope's Peak. We had a run-in with one Kokichi Oma, but he's escaped."

Maki growled, "Kokichi?" Her aura went dark. Steven continued, "The rest of us are staying in New York, with the rest of the Ultimates we found. We're bringing along someone who knows the place, as well. Just protect these two at all costs. And when you find Shirogane, you help her, too."

Chazz said, "Can do, Steven. If you guys get more backup, we'll meet there."

Tsukasa said, "Alright. We'll meet you at Hope's Peak, tomorrow morning. Just don't bring anything that may jeopardize the mission." Kagami stated, "Above all, make sure that Sendo-sensei's limited to 25 words gloating."

Steven said, "No promises, but we need to work as a team. We'll be there, tomorrow." Asahi sent the coordinates, as Peter said, "You guys are going, but I'm actually going back. The strongest there is… and we have this girl here."

Asahi said, "Tsukasa, you got the directions? We meet tomorrow. Signing out." She hung up on Tsukasa.

Mizuki said, "Chiaki… I want to know, before we embark… This boy. Do you know who he is?" She showed her the picture of Izuru Kamakura. Chiaki whispered, "He's… I have no idea who he is… I wish I knew…"

Scarlet asked, "You don't know? This is bad. Let me take a look…" She suddenly felt a jolt, as she was shocked. "A premonition! SCRIBE!" No one came, as she whispered, "Hm… No one? Well, someone write it down!"

Cassandra said, "I'll do it." Scarlet glared, "Good luck…" Cassandra wrote down Scarlet's premonition, "Hope's Peak is there… and the trap is laid out… for The Gang's Aces, The Hiiragis, Princeton, and Sendo… Beware the Ultimate Hope… of Izuru Kamakura…" She said to Cassandra, "That'll be all, Cassandroid."

Cassandra was stunned, "Kamakura? Is this…?"

Peter said, "So, Handsome Harold is actually… The Ultimate Hope." Mundy asked them, "But I thought Makoto Naegi was the Ultimate Hope. Did we… Did we reset the timeline in their past?"

Chiaki said, "No… Izuru Kamakura was a student in Hope's Peak… but he disappeared, after The Biggest, Most Awful, Most Terrible–."

Scarlet cried out, "EH-eh! NO! Let's just call it The Tragedy. Okay? Just who is Izuru Kamakura?"

Chiaki said to them, "He was a student created by Hope's Peak. Izuru Kamakura was named after the founder of Hope's Peak. It was a project that created one student into upgrading one Reserve Course Student to becoming the Ultimate Hope. One was chosen at random… but I do not remember who he was…"

Mizuki asked, "Who created him? The new Kamakura?"

"The Steering Committee, along with the Principal Jin Kirigiri. But Kyosuke Munakata, Chisa Yukizome, and Juzo Sakakura somehow learned of the project, and tried to stop it… but no success. Izuru was responsible for the events leading to Hope's Peak's Tragedy… right before Junko Enoshima was killed instantly… by you, Peter Giese."

"Granted… I did." Peter said, "Because I knew I was Ultimate in my blood…"

Scarlet scoffed, "Yeah, right." Mundy asked, "So, whatever happened to Izuru?"

"Before he disappeared, he was locked inside a small secret room, detained until The Steering Committee launches its next plan."

Asahi asked, "Whatever happened to that committee?"

"They died… all of them…" Chiaki said.

Steven said, "Then… We should meet him, this Izuru Kamakura, since he's already at Hope's Peak."

Farra stated, "Hold on… Peter killed Junko, right? What if we made things even worse?
ONE: The Remnants of Despair and Izuru Kamakura were created, before Junko was killed…
TWO: The Gofer Project was launched, prior to The Tragedy…
and THREE: After Big Guy killed Junko, everything changed. The 78th Class's fates were salvaged, only they were shifted to other means. But still…"

She gasped, as she stated, "Guys… I think… The Tragedy already happened… The Biggest, Most Awful, Most Tragic Event in Human History… it already happened! and we had no idea!"

The Gang gasped, as Mundy cried, "That's bloody ridiculous, but you made a strong point!"

Mizuki confirmed, "I agree! But somehow, we made things even worse!"

Steven said, "Everyone calm yourselves! Ask yourselves… Whatever happened to the 78th Class? The 16 students? Junko's dead, yes… but what of the rest?"

They pondered, as Chiaki said, "Perhaps it's left unknown… Besides, you don't know much about Hope's Peak, unless you go to the source."

Peter said, "That's a great idea. Steven, Farra, Asahi, & I will go with you. But someone has to watch over Shuichi, Kaede, and Himiko, while we go. Any more Ultimates, including those leftover from the Gofer Project, notify us."

Scarlet stated, "Do what you can. Find Izuru, and get answers. You don't, then we're screwed. Get it?"

Steven said, "Got it."

"Good. Meeting adjourned." Scarlet said, "Dismissed."

She walked off, as Steven said, "Alright, everyone knows the drill… We find Izuru Kamakura, and we get answers on Hope's Peak, the Gofer Project, and the truth." he held his hand out, "One for the road. Hope, Despair, it matters not. As long as we protect humanity from its tragic fate."

The rest of The Gang extended their hand out, as Steven said, "On 3! 1… 2… 3…"
They cried out, "GANG FOREVER!" Steven nodded, "For humanity…"

He bellowed, "GANG! LET'S GO!" The Aces raced off, as Chiaki followed them slowly. Mizuki said, "Chiaki! When you come back, we have a lot to talk about… especially your friends. I'd like to learn more about your experience."

Chiaki nodded and smiled, "We shall see. I think…" She walked off, as Mizuki said, "Good luck, guys."

Mundy sighed, "With the way things are going, we're gonna need luck."

Cassandra said, "We need Hope, more than luck."

XXXXX

Chazz said to them, "Looks like we're taking a trip to Hope's Peak." He said, "And you two are coming with."

Maki growled, "I'm more focused on him…" She was thinking about Kokichi.

"That's nothing an Ultimate Child Caregiver can do to another person… Or should I say… Maki Harukawa, the Ultimate Assassin…"

Maki's aura boomed, as she was angry, "That prick…"

Kaito said, "Wow… Maki Roll's angry when it comes to that jerk."

Tsukasa said, "And according to the files, you were part of the Gofer Project."

Kazuki said, "Ah, yes… sex with others, to revive humanity… Gofer, as in Gopher Wood, which was how the Ark of Noah was built. Two by two, each animal… but in this scenario, 8 boys and 8 girls (as long as none of them are gay and lesbian). What? I'm okay with love of different sexes. Taishi even told me so."

Maki glared, "Do you want to die?"

Kagami barked, "Yes, Sendo! Do you ever shut the fuck up?"

Kazuki said, "Junko Enoshima was born in Hope's Peak. Her hellscape of despair was created there. The Tragedy she caused was created… and when the big guy ended her, all traces of The Gofer Project and the 77th were lost… altered in time. I want to go with them, not because I want to side with them nor that I respect their duties for humanity, but I have a score to settle on what happened to Sakura Minamoto. Junko killed her. But I want to know why. I want to discover the truth."

Tsukasa said, "Then we're going with you, Sendo-senpai. But you're only doing this, because of manga ideas."

Kazuki said, "For once… the pen comes down by the hands of Heaven's Gate. Combined, our Stand power, we can help The Gang solve the mysteries that remained in Hope's Peak, after thousands committed suicide… and the 77th Class, to one Izuru Kamakura… I need to know more about him."

Kagami stated, "Makes sense. But we have to distance ourselves from using our Stands. Don't forget… Ojama Star can be seen to them, but THX, Leek 39, & Heaven's Gate cannot. They're not Stand Users, of course."

Tsukasa added, "Of course. You want in, guys?"

Kaito said, "Hey, anything to get answers… for my Maki Roll."

Maki blushed, as she stroked her pigtail, "Hmph…"

Chazz said, "Then it's agreed. Tomorrow, we are heading to Hope's Peak Academy… but I have a hunch it'll be abandoned and haunted."

"I'm pretty sure that after Junko's sudden demise, it's still standing. We'll tear it down, afterwards." Kazuki remarked. "But know this, the minute we stop the Despair and solve this mystery, this is the absolute last time I will team with Chazz Princeton. One final time… and I'm finished with him."

Chazz huffed, "The Chazz works alone, Sendo. To be honest, teaming with you again sickens me, like Jaden Yuki. You got a deal. But leave The Gang alone… including Mizuki and Asahi! We agree to this, you never bother them again. You've done enough for them."

"Of course. But that doesn't mean they come to see me. I am Asahi's favorite author."

Kagami said, "Then it's settled. We meet at Hope's Peak at 11am. We disembark at 8."

They agreed, and they walked off. Kaito huffed, "What the hell are they speaking about?"

"No idea…" Maki whispered, "But still… These guys are freaks. What the hell's a Stand?"

Kaito said, "Search me. But still, the impossible is possible. I will help find answers to why we were here, and why we went into Space! Kaito Momota will learn the answers, soon enough!"

They walked together, but then…
"GURGH!" Kaito coughed, and he coughed up pink blood.

"KAITO!" She gasped, "Are you okay?"

"Yes… I'm fine… You go on ahead… I'll, uh, see you tomorrow…"

"No way! I saw blood. You're sick, aren't you?"

"I said I'm fine!" He yelled. He paused and said, "Maki… I'll be fine. I'll see you tomorrow…"

He stayed behind, as Maki was scared. "What happened to him? He was bragging, and he was brave, but… he was coughing out blood… But why?"

Kaito groaned, as he bent down, hung onto the table, and held his hand up, seeing blood. "No.. Not yet… I want to know the answers… and I want to go back into space, before I…"

Kaito was coughing blood, and he was staggering. What is happening to him?


That evening, Peter was outside, as he whistled to the nightsky. A crow with a purple scarf appeared, as he said, "Luzer… My companion."

"You came to me at a bad time. It's nice to see you again, Master."

"Thank you. You and I are going back to Hope's Peak, tomorrow. The Gofer Project… Chiaki Nanami's appearance… and him." He showed a photo of Izuru Kamakura, and added, "Recognize him? He goes by Izuru Kamakura."

Luzer remarked, "That I do. He was a Reserve Course student. But… the name was left out."

"Any idea who he was?"

"No. But maybe we can examine the 77th Class. Mizuki did learn about The Gofer Project."

They went inside, as Mizuki was typing on the computer. Peter said, "Hey, Miz… You got a minute?"

Mizuki said, "Yes? The others were getting ready. We told Shuichi and Kaede about it, and they agreed to stay here. Why? Any last words? Or maybe sex in my lab, baby?"

He said, "It's none of those. I want the complete list of all the students in the 77th Class. I want to know who were the other students that sided with Junko. This Izuru Kamakura may not be a student there."

Luzer said, "Please, Mizuki? We are curious to know who he was… before he was Kamakura."

Mizuki said, "Well, no… but… This was all I could find. I'm sorry, Luzer."

"So, you don't know, either?" he asked.

"From what I gathered, Izuru Kamakura was a red herring. The others were simply the same students we met. And all of them had a history in Hope's Peak. Can you believe it? The Hope's Peak Tragedy already happened, and that was before Junko Enoshima died."

Peter said, "True… But I want to learn more about who this guy was, and who he was before. Chiaki cannot help… as she breaks down easily, knowing who he was…"

Luzer stated, "Maybe that's it. This Kamakura is one of the Reserve Students. Question is… Who?"

Peter said, "Thanks, anyway. You heading home?"

"In a flash. I was busy preparing the files, and sending them to the World Government. Asahi did get one of the Ultimates' files from Speedwagon."

"Mukuro Ikusaba?"

"That's her. Suppose she's the one responsible… in Junko's place. She is in the 78th Class."

"One can't be sure."

Luzer said, "Mind if I stay with you, Mizuki? I was thinking of going with you guys, tomorrow… and I wanted to look with you."

Mizuki stated, "Sorry, Luzer. But I can do this one myself. Thanks, anyway."

Peter called, "Come on, Luzer. I'll see you at home, babe."

He walked away, as Mizuki said, "Strange case… Junko died, but Mukuro… Suppose she did plan to avenge Junko, her twin sister."


Hours later, Chiaki was all alone, as Mizuki arrived at The Gang's apartment. Chiaki was worried, as she said, "Mizuki… Did you get the gift I gave you?"

"I did… but the data was inconclusive to me… It's confusing to process, but I didn't want to forward it to the rest; especially the Ultimates that arrived here."

"I understand…" Chiaki said, "That disc explains The Izuru Kamakura Project… and how it affected Hope's Peak."

"I want to know…" Mizuki said, "Who was Izuru Kamakura, before he changed?"

Chiaki gave her the answer. She bowed her head and whispered, "His name was…"

Mizuki deactivated her, and carried her away. Chiaki was frozen stiff. Mizuki was about to pack her away. She thought, "I'm sorry, Chiaki…"

XXXXX

The next day, The Gang's Aces arrived with Chiaki and Luzer. Chiaki was in a metal box, carried in wheels, while Luzer was flying with them.

Peter said, "Well, guys… This is it." He stopped and said, "Welcome… to Hell."

Peter, Farra, Steven, & Asahi arrived at Hope's Peak Academy.

Steven prepared, "So… We go in, or…" Farra said, "It's best we wait. Tsukasa and Kagami said that–."

"Hey!" Tsukasa called, as she, Kagami, Chazz, and Kazuki arrived.

Asahi blushed, "Chazz!"

Steven glared, "What the hell is he doing here?"

Kazuki barked, "Nice to meet you, too…" He stated, "We're back at square one… and we brought along friends."

Kaito and Maki appeared and he said, "Yo! You must be The Gang!"

Asahi said, "And you must be the Ultimate Astronaut."

"Kaito Momota – Luminary of the Stars! At your service."

Maki said in a quiet tone, "I'm Maki Harukawa."

Farra said, "So, what Ultimate are you? Miss Double-Ulti!"

"Double-Ulti?!" The others asked her.

Maki said, "I'm the Ultimate Child Caregiver… but by night, I'm the Ultimate Assassin. I'm dual roles."

Farra said, "Playing double duty as babysitter and murderer. There's a hobbyist."

Chazz stated, "So… This is where despair happens?"

Peter said, "Yep." They turned to the building, as a dark red sky emerged from within. The Gang and allies arrived for their Ultimate Showdown.

While New York has their own Ultimate Problems, The Gang goes to the source – where it all began…
Hope's Peak Academy.

Atop the school building, a woman in long pink hair, wearing a black dress, was watching from the window. She giggled, "So… much… despair… You have arrived, you fools…"

A huge monitor appeared, as a two-toned black and white bear appeared, with a red eye and a grin on his face.

"Helloooooooooooooooo, The Gang, Hiiragi Sisters, Chazz Princeton, and Kazuki Sendo! Welcome to Hope's Peak! And I'm your headmaster… Monokuma! PU-hu-hu-hu!"

Peter seethed, as Steven said, "Looks like we got a welcoming party."

Monokuma laughed, as they stared down at him. "AHHH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!"


To be continued…