It was a fine morning in Neo-City as we go to the streets where we see Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Kaban and Serval walking around the sidewalk with the former two showing the latter two around to help them get familiarized with the city. Sonic and Tails would have done with everybody else but the other Friends has their own guides to assist them.
The four then arrives in front of the Rabbit House.
"This is the Rabbit House." Tails introduced while gesturing a hand to the cafe, "This is a popular hangout with students after school activities and aside from tea, this place is famous for it's well-brewed coffees.'' he explained, "The cafe turns into a bar at night, though.'' he added.
"The place is famous for producing a large number of caffeine addicts in this city." Sonic chimed in with a blank look.
"Sugoi!" Serval said in awe, "It's like Alpaca's cafe back in the mountains!" she mused.
"Maybe we should bring Alpaca-san here sometimes." Kaban suggested, "She might learn some new things here that might improve her cafe." she stated.
Tails nodded, "That's a good idea." he replied in agreement.
"Just make sure to keep her away from the cuddle bug." Sonic advised, "Less she'll end up up getting suffocated just like what happened to Tails.'' he stated before walking off.
Serval and Kaban turns to Tails whom then looks away, "Please don't ask.'' he said.
The four then moves on the next location, the AniManga Cafe, much to Serval and Kaban's amazement due to it's massive size.
"This is the AniManga Cafe." Tails introduced while gesturing a hand to the large building, "It's the same as the Rabbit House except that it operates as a cafe and a bar at the same time.'' he explained.
"And it also allows people to perform here whether it's singing or dancing as long it entertains everyone." Sonic added, "And this also a place where we can party rock all night till we drop.'' he mused.
"Sugoi!" Serval said in awe, "This place is so big!" she exclaimed.
"Do you think place will allow PPP to perform?" Kaban asked.
Tails shrugged his shoulders, "I don't think it's a problem.'' he replied, "Miss Fong is a very welcoming person, so asking her to allow PPP to perform here is easy as counting 1-2-3.'' he explained.
"How do you count 1-2-3 again?" Serval asked.
Sonic turns to her in disbelief, "Seriously?" he asked.
The four then moves on the next location which is a mini farm right next to the Animal Center where they see Rolf Yrmi and Lynette Bishop working there.
Rolf is currently wearing a white top, blue acid-washed jeans and red & yellow creamed shoes with a large over-sized glove on his right arm and a safety goggle covering his eyes while Lynette is wearing a blue overalls over a pink shirt and white sandals.
Lynette is seen taking care of the chickens from a coop while Rolf is seen hammering some sort of metal on top of an anvil.
Using a tong, Rolf holds up the piece which is something in the shape of a chicken's foot, "Goodbye." he said before plunging the hot metal into a barrel of water. Steam rises up before pulling the piece out. He then notices Sonic, Tails, Serval and Kaban entering the place, "Haha! Hello, arriving Sonic-boy and friends." he greeted, "I am much too busy making shoes for my chickens, so no time for Rolf to talk." he stated, "Work is good." he claimed while placing down a shoe-clad chicken, it tried to move but was unable to, "And good is a stomach full of Mama's cooked food.'' he said, "But you would not know this." he pointed out, "Goodbye." he said.
Tails then spoke, "Don't worry, Rolf, we know you're busy, we're just showing Miss Kaban and Miss Serval around." he explained.
Sonic then stares at the chicken with the steel shoe, "Are you sure those shoes are necessary?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.
Rolf let's out a chuckle, "Silly, Sonic-boy, of course it is!" he confirmed, "Making shoes for chickens is an important custom back in the old country.'' he explained as Lynette joins them.
"I don't get it." Serval admitted.
"Took the words right out from my mouth." Sonic said.
"Do the two of you work here everyday?" Kaban asked.
Lynette shook her head, "Not entirely.'' she replied, "Rolf and I only work here whenever we had a free schedule.'' she explained, "It's pretty hard but we're used to it since we came from a family of farmers.'' she pointed out.
"Do you need any help?'' Kaban asked.
Lynette shook her head again, "Thank you but Rolf and I can manage.'' she reassured, "But I do believe the people from the Animal Center is need more of a help.'' she pointed out as everyone turns to the building next to them, "They seem to be always short on people, apparently.'' she stated.
Sonic turns to Tails, Kaban and Serval, "Wanna check it out?'' he asked earning him a nod from the tree.
The four then enters the Animal Center and were greeted by Fluttershy, whom is a new worker there. The four then began to look around with Serval staring at a glass dome where an actual serval cat is seen resting inside.
"Sugoi! So, this is what I look like before I became a Friend." Serval commented in awe.
"It does look like you, Serval-san." Kaban pointed out.
Meanwhile, we Sonic and Tails staring a cage where an actual hedgehog is resting, "And this is what a hedgehog looks like when they're not anthropomorphized." the latter pointed out with a grin.
"Haha." Sonic let's out a dry laugh.
Then Fluttershy approaches Kaban and Serval, "We would really appreciate if the two of you could lend us a hand here from time to time.'' she stated, "We're really short of people here in the center, so we'll be needing all the help that we can.'' she explained.
Serval turns to Kaban, "What should we do, Kaban-chan? Should we help them?'' she asked.
Kaban nodded, "Hai! I think there's no harm done in helping this place." she replied.
Fluttershy smiled brightly, "Thank you so much." she said in gratitude. Before anyone could say something, the doors of the place opens and came in The Creepy Guy, his appearance obviously creeps out Kaban and Serval, Fluttershy then approaches him, "Hello there." she greeted with a smile, "Is there anything I could do for you?" she asked politely.
The Creepy Guy looks around, "Yeah... you guys had a raccoon in here?'' he asked, "I wanna skin it alive for dinner.'' he said with a nasty grin.
Suddenly, Fluttershy pounces on him and began to punch him, "YOU DO NOT DO SOMETHING OR SAYING SOME LIKE THAT TO A POOR ANIMAL?!" she yelled in anger with every punch.
"OW! OW! OUCH!" the Creepy Guy cried in pain, "OKAY! OKAY! I'M SORRY! I WAS JUST JOKING!" he cried out.
This further angers Fluttershy, "YOU DO NOT MAKE A JOKE LIKE THAT IN MY PRESENCE!" she shouted as she hits him harder.
"OW! OW! HEEELP!" the Creepy Guy wailed.
Meanwhile, the others can only watch the animal lover beat the living lights out of the moron in awe, "And that kids... is why you shouldn't joke things like that in front of an animal lover." Sonic mused.
Bzzzttt...
Meanwhile, back in the Training Facility, we see Eddward Marion "Double D, Edd" Smith walking across a hallway. He is currently wearing a white polo-shirt with a red necktie, black pants and black leather shoes, he is also sporting a pair of eyeglasses.
Today is the day, Double D starts working as the Heroes Coalitions' Chief Operating Officer.
When did Double D gained this position? Well...
It was weeks ago before Indigo Zap and the others went on a mission to Canterlot High School when Double D and Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke were called by Mario Martinez, Louie and Major Richard Stronghold to the small kitchen.
The trio of higher-ups told the two that both of them are Heroes Coalition's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Brand Officer respectively, much to their shock and surprise. Mario explained to the two that he won't be president of the Coalitions for long and he needed someone talented enough to fill the role once he retires, Louie can't take his position since he's the founder and the Major is the head coach.
Other contenders were Dan Gotanda, Dr. Michael Pating and Anna Maymorie but all three are busy on their own, so they have to give the role to someone else and so, they choose Double D and Minna.
Of course, they couldn't give them position of President and Vice-President right away, so they settle things by giving them the position of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Brand Officer to give them experience first and when once the time for Mario to retire, both of them are ready.
At first, Double D is was reluctant to take the position but after some encouragement from Minna and Mario, Double D accepted it.
Unfortunately, Double D has to leave New Age Avengers, he later then told everyone about his new position and fortunately for him, his friends understood and were happy with his new role in the Coalitions.
Double D then arrives at a door of an office that he and Minna are sharing, Double D adjusted his tie when a voice spoke, "Greetings, Eddward." a female voice greeted. He turns to his left to see Minna standing next to him, "Are you ready for you first day as Chief Operating Officer?'' she asked.
Double D smiled back, "Yes, indeed I am." he replied with a nod.
"Then let's do this." Minna declared.
Minna gently took Double D's hand before entering their office together as both are excited to perform their new duties.
Bzzzttt...
Later that day at the Training Facility, we see Acacia Greene, Erika Kurumi and Nowi walking across the halls while Scott Pilgrim and Gelman are seen having a conversation in front of a vending machine when the P.A. system went on.
"Good morning, everyone." Double D's voice spoke through a speaker, "This is your Chief Operating Officer speaking and I had an announcement to make.'' he said.
Acacia, Erika and Nowi stops walking as Scott and Gelman holds off their conversation while Eijiro Kirishima arrives as they all listen to the announcement.
"If you're wondering what's this announcement is all about? Let me clarify that it's not a new team announcement."
The scene then changes at the entrance hall, we see Penelope von Steiner and Rogue Cheney at the receptionist's desk listening to Double D when Rook Blonko and Ben Tennyson enters the place before stopping to listen.
"Don't worry though... there will be a new team announcing soon, so please look forward for that."
The scene then changes in another hallway where we see Aoi Sakurai, Sakura Oogami, Takeo Kurata, Yao Ha Ducy and Rory Mercury listening to the announcement.
"However... the next team announcement does have something to do with today's announcement."
The scene then changes to the small kitchen, here we see Kouko Kaminaga and Mez listening to the broadcast from one table while Mario is seen cooking food with a smile on his face.
"You see... the next team will have twelve members in it."
The moment he said this, Kouko and Mez looks at each in shock and awe while Mario let's out a chuckle.
"Yes. You heard that right, the next team will have twelve members in it."
The scene then changes to the cafeteria, here we see Haruhiko Ichijou, Gundam Tanaka, Lloyd Irving, Colette Brunel and Marta Lualdi gathered at one table listening to Double while Rhodey Dogglas is seen standing from the way back, listening to the announcement with a smile on his face.
"And since the next team will be getting twelve members, it's only understandable that first sixteen teams should get two additional members as well.''
The scene then changes to the outside where we see Blazer sitting on a bench listening to Double D using his phone while wearing his headphones.
"The addition of two members for the first sixteen teams is called the Wildcard Rules."
The scene still focusing outside, we see Raya Amanda, Sylvia van Hossen, Karizza Stronghold and Hamilton Uno Ror hanging out by the Sakura Tree while listening to the announcement.
"Why make such rules you ask? Well... you see there are so many trainees that are more than ready to become a hero however since a team formation takes forever to be announce, they get held back."
The scene then changes back inside the facility where we see Kevin Levin and Ichiro Ogami listening to the announcement in front of the men's restroom when Eddy Skipper McGee came out from the restroom with a trail of tissue paper under his feet.
"You may be wondering that 'why not promote them as a Solo Hero'? Well... we consider that option but being a Solo Hero has a much more heavier criteria than a team-based hero.''
The scene then changes in another hallway where we see Flash Sentry, Sandalwood and Laura Bodewig listening to Double D in front of a vending machine, Sandalwood took three can of sodas from the machine before sharing it to Flash and Laura.
"Anyway... as I said before, the first sixteen teams will be getting two additional members with the exception of the Universal Guardians, Super Sixth Squad, The Might Never Kneel, Death City Squad and Of Guns and Magic, whom only gets one."
The scene then changes back outside where we see Gray Fullbuster, Juvia Lockser, Wendy Marvell and Carla listening at a path walk, the four looks at each other in confusion.
"And why you may ask? When the first fifteen teams were formed, pairs such as Mister Dragneel and Happy are considered as one, but with this new rule... the pair will be separated and because of this, Happy, Mister Panther Lily, Miss Carla, Akamaru and Mister Clank are now considered individual members of the team and not someone's partner."
The scene then changes back inside the facility to the cafeteria where we see Natsu Dragneel, Happy, Sting Eucliffe, Naruto Uzumaki and Sai are gathered, Natsu and Happy looks at each other before sharing a fist bump.
"Now...as for additional members, they're either be an honorary member becoming an official member of the team, a trainee being promoted to hero status or a newly joined hero. Whichever it is, it will revealed as each team will be called by my office one by one and there I will announce the new members of their team. That's all I can say for now, so have a good day everyone."
Bzzzttt...
Back inside Double D and Minna's office, the former sat back on his chair while letting out a sigh.
"Well... that went well." Double D mused.
Minna let's out a giggle, "Good job, Eddward." she complimented, "All we need to do now is to call the teams one by one and tell them the new additions to their group.'' she stated.
Double D nodded, "Right." he replied before sitting straight, "Let's get on with business." he said with a smile.
A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.