A woman in long blonde hair appeared, wearing a gray suit and skirt, with a red demon mask. Peter's eyes widened, viewing her. The woman said, "Hello there… The Gang."
"You with The Secret Society?"
"Correct." She spoke. "I happen to be my master's second-in-command."
He viewed her cleavage, and showed that she has lines above her breasts; faint lines, like scars. Riho said, "She's an android…" Peter said, "And worse… I recognize your boobs…"
The woman in the mask chuckled, as Peter glared, "I don't know who you are, but I think I know someone of your model number and factory-inspected plastic ass!" He pointed at her and shouted, "YOU'RE RAN KUZURYU!"
She removed her mask, showing her green eyes and said, "Now, you spoiled the surprise… but you already know that… ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
Peter thought, as he was shocked, "Ran Kuzuryu? The Real Ninja Android of Money Cash?! She's alive! BUT HOW?"
Yes, Ran Kuzuryu, android kunoichi, remade from Oka Kazamatsuri's perverted technology.
"HOLD ON!" Peter cried, "You're dead! Miki Naoki destroyed you!"
Ran growled, "Yes… She did. But my engines are still rolling, until they died… and they junked me, like a common broken toy!"
Riho responded, "You're troubled, are you, fellow android, who used to be human? What? I'm just being obvious."
Ran hissed, "I'm not you, wind-up doll." She armed herself with a whip and said, "And just so you know, no golden statues for you. I've already moved on… Plus, my powers were gone. Stupid Priest… I would've betrayed Oka, if given the–!"
"Never mind!" He called, "How the hell did you survive? Are you with those bitches? Those hive girls? The Secret Society! You said so yourself."
Ran responded, "Hmm… As a matter of fact, yes. As for how I survived, it's a very long story. But I won't waste any time. What happened to Team RWBY… was your fault." She struck down, and Peter & Riho dodged it.
"Who do you work for, fiend?" Riho called.
"No one. My master keeps themselves discrete."
January and Mizuki appeared, as Mizuki said, "Then you don't mind if we pour out the information for you."
Ran was surrounded, as January said, "Mizuki and I were on patrol, too. We didn't expect to run into you, of all people."
Mizuki called out, "Forgot what it's like to lose? Ran Kuzuryu, you're under arrest!"
Ran smirked, "Delighted, fools!" She leapt off, and hopped onto the second floor of a building. "Come get me, The Gang! I thank you for stopping Oka Kazamatsuri, but my New Boss will be happy to meet you, face-to-face. For a price."
Mizuki stared, "We don't negotiate with people like you."
Riho said, "We do, because they're sometimes ninjas."
Peter barked at Riho, "And who do you think she is?"
Ran grinned, "Well, I'd love to stay and settle your squabbles, but my master is waiting for me. Plus… I was expecting her; the same woman that demolished me… And for the record, these boobs are new! Don't ask why…"
"I noticed the scar. My guess is that Naoki smashed you so hard, they exploded?" The girls gasped, as does Ran, who blushed heavily, "H-H-H-H-HOW DID YOU–?"
Mizuki roared, "GET DOWN HERE AND FIGHT US! THREE ROBOTS ON ONE! Ugh… That came out wrong."
Ran dashed away, and concluded, "We'll meet again. I won't fight you. My duty is with another. Farewell, fools!" She cackled, and disappeared into the city.
"Who the hell was that?" January growled.
Mizuki explained, "Ran Kuzuryu, Real Ninja Operative. She was also a slave/victim to the Priest, Ritsu Tainaka."
Riho sobbed, "Wow… For a human hybrid, she's scary."
Mizuki asked, "Peter… How did you guess she had new boobs?"
He said, "Call it a hunch. Miki Naoki has some explaining. Like, first of all, what she did to Kuzuryu, and secondly, why she is still alive."
Mizuki responded, "Oh. Anyways… I thought you stared a hole into her huge boobs… and like it's enjoyable."
"It's not that. The scars were visible."
"That makes sense. Plus, she had a Stand. But–."
"Money Cash was created inside her, just to perform her duties. Sadly, without her Stand Disc, she's powerless. Money Cash is gone forever, since Ritsu Tainaka was dealt with. But there's no telling what sort of machinations she has now… since she's working for them."
"That's right. Money Cash was created by Pale Snake."
"Not to mention that if you lose your Stand, you die. But Ran's an android."
"Of course… I'm just confused by this."
Riho said, "I have no idea what they are talking about." January said, "You never been around these guys, to know what goes on in their missions." She called to them, "Listen, I know we're in the middle of a hunt, but there's a chance she may pop up again. We'll have to retreat for now, and study what their next move is."
Mizuki responded, "Good idea. It's bad enough we have Cinder Fall and The Secret Society, but Ran Kuzuryu? No, we need a plan of attack."
Peter said, "We'll have to contact Asahi about this. If Ran Kuzuryu's back, then that means…"
Mizuki said, "Then it's agreed. We return to HQ, at once. Withdraw!"
They retreated, as Ran was watching from far away, aware of their findings. She thought, "World Agency, eh? So, this is your new business endeavor." Her eyes shone red and glared, "Miki Naoki… I will have my revenge…"
Episode 3 – Chapter 2: The Showdown in The Bronx!
The Faunus in Yankee Stadium!
Asahi cried, "WHAT? Ran Kuzuryu's alive again?"
Peter contacted her and said, "Yeah. Bad news to report. We ran into her, but she fled, without throwing a punch. Worst off, she's with the Secret Society."
Asahi snarled, "Shit! She's one of them, the hive mind program. Anyways, you guys keep patrolling, and report back. But don't tell Naoki. She's the one that destroyed her, so there's a chance she may get revenge."
"I also have a favor, Asahi…"
"Name it."
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Cassandra was waiting for Weiss, as she offered her a brooch. Weiss responded, "Are you nuts? I don't want to be a mannequin!"
"It's not that." Cassandra requested, "It's not just a spell that turns you into a wooden doll, but it also sends you on a trip to the subconscious. This is a power mi madre has, before she died. I am the only person in my familia to inherit this power. But unlike her, I know how to turn girls into mannequins, and change them back. It's evil, yes… but I'm not truly evil."
"But it's so… crazy. And creepy. I don't want to do it."
"Look, you've had a lot of despair, from your family to your home. I understand how it felt. And you can't stop Cinder or become our Earth President, without a little soul cleansing."
Weiss bowed her head and was sad, "I know… I wanted to move on, but I already have. I'm a daughter of a criminal, and a grandfather to a hero. I lost my company that I was heiress to, for a moment, and–."
"Are you gonna do it or not?" Cassandra glared. "I haven't got all day."
The phone rang, as Cassandra gasped, "The phone." She placed the brooch down and said, "Think it over, won't you? I'm not your enemy… and I'm not your father." She left, as Weiss saw the brooch. She sighed and said, "Closure… I wish I had closure, not after what happened to Atlas. Of course, I knew Father is dead… but I wish to know what, why, and how…" She shut her eyes, and remembered all the bad times she had with Jacques Schnee, including imprisoning her in her room, stripping her of her heiress title.
"Beacon… Atlas… I cannot lose it all." She whispered. She then placed it down and said, "Damn this place… But what choice do I have? Ruby… Would she know?"
Outside, at the store, Luther has the phone, "It's for you. It's Asahi."
Cassandra got the phone and said, "Hello? Asa? Oh, yes, senora." she gasped, "Que? You want me to what? I… I, uh… What do you mean?" Her face went serious and said, "I see… … …" She was warned that Ran Kuzuryu had returned. "Right. I will tonight, Asahi… You take care of your end. Que? Where's Weiss? I'm giving her a little meditation with Farra. I, uh, brought her back to life, and agreed that she cannot leave my premises, until her suspension is up."
"Cassie, her suspension just started." Asahi grumbled.
"Well, I'm just–."
"Keep her as a mannequin! She prefers it that way. Just do as you're told. We're in a crisis here. Plus, Weiss's polls are in dead last. She needs to be at the next campaign, next month."
"Senora, I understand your orders on Weiss, but… Don't you think she needs to remember that at Remnant, her family is like the Trump Family? Besides, she's her own woman… and she needed her heart in check. I will handle Weiss, and it'll be done, in time for her first campaign rally."
"See that you do. I'm sorry for rushing you into things, Cassie. Also, one thing… … …Have I become Scarlet? I know you and her have had a falling out."
"I don't think you are." Cassandra said to her, "I have to go. I'll remember tonight. Adios." She hung up, and she sighed, "Santa Maria, why? Why did she return?" She turned to the warehouse door and whispered, "I'm sorry, Miki."
She went to the door, as Weiss was still contemplating her decision. She whispered, "If it works… and I'm back in one piece…" She tried to place it on, but Cassandra returned. "OH!"
"Sorry about that. Did you make your decision?" Cassandra asked her.
"Cassandra… Listen… This won't be permanent, right? How will I know that it won't alter my body?"
"Weiss, I won't. Even if you turn into a mannequin, your body remains that way. If I changed that scar, and repaired it, and brought you back, it won't work. An alteration of your body can ruin your personality. You'll remain a mannequin forever. (or when I recover a part of your identity.)"
"So… one change, and I'm stuck like this."
"It's also possible you remain as a mannequin, if your body is in pieces, but not broken. Like, remove your head and arms from your wooden body. You can only change back if you're whole."
"And if I shatter…"
"Then you die. (Not even Chazz Princeton's Ojama Star would revive you, if he fixed your body.)."
"But don't you have a way to repair my body, if it breaks?"
Cassandra sighed, and she turned away, "There is… but… We were all here on this world to live. Once you live longest, you can survive… for a long time. Our powers, we have everything we have, but even Spirits, Stands, or Semblances cannot bring the dead back to life. And I've always been careful of these shells."
Weiss said, "I didn't know that…" She nodded and said, "Cassandra… I'll do it." She let her long white hair down and said, "But I need an outfit to match my body. Can't be seen in my huntress attire." She stated, removing her blue top, "If it means that I want to change, to step away from despair of my past, then so be it. This is like Sensory Deprivation. Right?"
"In a way, yes." Cassandra said, "Farra does that, too, whenever we want to use her as a display model. Though, we use a wig over her original hair."
"You won't use me as a display doll?"
"You're a target to The Secret Society, and that I cannot cover the scar, without altering your form. So, no."
Weiss smiled, "Good…" She held the brooch and said, "Then… Do what you must. And be careful."
She placed the brooch on her shirt, but Cassandra said, "Uhhhh… It doesn't work like that. Skin contact."
Weiss was annoyed, "You mean… bare skin?"
"Above your chest, in the center."
Weiss sighed, and she said, "Ohhhh… kay. Again, you guys are freaks. But if it means to be one with closure, so be it. Besides…" She placed the brooch on her skin and said, "I'm not a mannequin. I'm a huntress. But I want to be the better part of The Schnee Family Legacy… like Big Nicholas… and not my Father." She held her hand out to Cassandra, and started to stiffen. "Just wish me luck…"
She was frozen completely, as Cassandra nodded, holding her hand, "Luck."
POP!
She removed Weiss's right arm, and said, "Sucker. I'm actually going to leave you here, just for a day or two, and then we can start."
Farra called, as she contacted her from her shell, "No! Leave her in one piece. I want to show her the world… Anything I learned from your mother, you have to show your past, and learn from your mistakes."
Cassandra sighed and said, "Fine… But this is a serious crisis. I have another job to do, and you can't come back for 6 more days. Asahi suspended you." She placed Weiss's arm back on.
"I really don't care. Besides… I wanted to do my brand of meditation, but just as this. I've always wanted to do it, as a mannequin. My soul's still alive, so that I can do."
Cassandra chuckled, "Okay. But I have to leave you in the warehouse with Weiss. I have to pick up something. Excuse me." She placed Weiss and Farra in a metal trough, then covered them in a white sheet, and rolled them away. The brooches were in her pocket and she said, "Hope you know what you're doing."
"I got this," Farra said, "Believe me… Ice Queen needs a little Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, all rolled into one."
"It's August."
"I know."
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Cassandra returned to World Agency HQ, as she said to Asahi, "The dark deed you requested is finished, o fearless leader…"
Asahi sighed, "Don't be so loyal. Miki and the others are out. They are on patrol, hopefully before Cinder Fall or Ran Kuzuryu returns."
"I haven't done the task, but knowing the girls, I can wait."
"And Weiss?"
"She… ahem…" She whispered into Asahi's ear, and Asahi nodded, "A wise decision."
Ruby asked, "Excuse me… Where's Weiss?"
"Spiritual journey with Farra." Asahi said, "Anything you want?"
"Well, it's about Mundy…" She said, "I am curious… But… Since he's not here, I should tell you. Before I met you guys, he came to me with questions about The Fall of Beacon."
Asahi said, "I see… Well, Mundy is very observant; plus, we don't know your world - Remnant. Even so, it's not far from here, since this is a New World. Why do you ask?"
"Oh, nothing… Just asking."
Ruby walked off, as Yang said, "Hey, you got sleeping quarters? This office is badass, but we needed a place to sleep, since it's almost nighttime."
Cassandra said, "Well, Miss Otomegawa gave us sleeping quarters in our new apartment, close to the building."
Asahi said, "That's right. You four will sleep in Steven's room, as he is still MIA. It's a huge 5-bedroom apartment. They tore down the wall to make it bigger."
Cassandra said, "It used to be 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen. Now it's 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 kitchen. The other apartment had a broken oven."
Asahi said, "And we split the bedrooms into 5. There's Steven's, Farra's, Peter & Mizuki's, January's, and mine. Cassie and Miki sleep together in an apartment near Casa de Munecas, while Oscar has an apartment of his own."
"It used to belong to Sterling Archer, before he was on the lam, after The Agency disbanded." Cassandra stated.
Yang asked, "Uh, what about Romeo & Juliet over there?" They saw Jace & Kim making out, and having sex in the broom closet. Jace shut the door and glared, "Jace Be Private!" He slammed the door shut.
Asahi barked, "BRIGHTON! CHEONSA! THIS IS NOT A HOTEL!" She sighed and said, "They're homeless. They just came from prison. Brighton lost his family, and attacked and killed the guy that murdered his brother. And Kim… She's a whole 'nother story."
Cassandra sighed, "Her father sent her to prison, for a crime she didn't commit. One of his suitors posed as her, and assaulted the Prime Minister of Laos."
"Luckily they were all pardoned. And we had jobs for them, for their heroics." Asahi stated, and then shouted, "OR LACK THEREOF, YOU IDIOTS!"
Ruby was shocked, "Wow… You're strict."
"I'm sorry, they're new." She said, "Ruby, Yang, you can have Steven & Farra's rooms, until then. And you're welcome to stay with us, until we have a place for you." They bowed, as Asahi growled, "As soon as Jace & Kim are done in there, get them out of here and send them house hunting."
Cassandra said, "Yes, ma'am. Anything else for me to do?"
Kim shrieked, inside the closet, as she and Jace panted heavily inside. Asahi facepalmed herself and sobbed, "Disinfect the broom closet."
The rest of World Agency was on patrol, as they were outside New Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx.
Peter said, "You think they'll show up?"
January said, "April gave us intel." She showed a note.
"To World Agency…
If you want Cinder Fall, she'll strike at Yankee Stadium.
A friend."
Mundy said, "It's not the Secret Society, but we're shocked to learn she'll show up, and after a Yankees game."
Mizuki said, "Game's been over for 30 minutes. Everyone's clearing out." They stepped in, as they showed the guard the badges. Mizuki said, "World Agency, Sir. We have reports on Cinder Fall." She showed the credentials, as the guard said, "Just try not to destroy the field. The Yanks will play the Orioles, Friday. They're on the road, tomorrow."
"Thank you, sir." She instructed, "Riho, January, you come with me. The rest of you, take your positions."
They stepped in, as the Cyborg Crew walks in the baseball field.
You are looking at majestic Yankee Stadium II, also known as "New Yankee Stadium", home of the New York Yankees, who hold the most baseball championships in history. Rich with Kentucky Bluegrass, it's the famous home of the Yankees since 2009.
The original Yankee Stadium was created in 1923, as one of the oldest stadiums in baseball. This stadium is known as "The House that George Steinbrenner AND Derek Jeter Built", creating superstar legends, such as Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Alex Rodriquez, Derek Jeter, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Don Mattingly, Yogi Berra, Hideki Matsui, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, and Joe Torre. The Yankees were known to win 27 World Series, winning only 26 in the original Yankee Stadium.
Riho said, as they walked down the field, "Fun fact: The Yankees used to play in The Polo Grounds IV, before this place. This Bluegrass is exquisite."
Mizuki said, "Keep a close eye. Cinder is on the watch… She might be near."
Mundy and Peter were at the bleachers, watching from the view. Mundy was at the upper decks, while Peter was hiding in the lower decks. Miki was at the home team bleachers, as she sighed, "I shouldn't even be here… but it's for the best."
Peter contacted, "Asahi can't come, neither is Cassandra, Jace, & Kim." Mundy growled, "And bleeding A-Fist is still no-show."
Mizuki responded, "Perimeter check. Centerfield, no sighting."
January announced, "Right field, no sighting."
Riho said, "Left field, no sighting."
Miki said, "Home plate view, no sighting. Infield and pitcher's mound, all present and accounted for."
Mundy said, "Up in left field, upper deck, near the railing; no signs from above. How goes below?"
Peter stated, "Nah. I'm at near first base, in Row 27. No signs. But the signal of dark presence is faint."
Mizuki hand gestured to January and Riho to spread out the field. "Check the bullpen, if you have to."
They spread out of Yankee Stadium, until a figure appears, in a cloak. Peter called, "Mundy! What do you see?"
Mundy viewed from his sniper rifle, "Hooded field, 10 o'clock! Uh… Near Right Field!"
Mizuki called, "Hold your fire. January!" January prepared, "HALT!"
The hooded figure appeared, as Mizuki said, "We got intel from Strike Force. You'd come to Yankee Stadium, about to burn down this majestic relic. We're stopping you, Cinder Fall."
"Cinder? Who's Cinder?" A male voice said, under the cloak.
Mundy gasped, "What the–? Ah, piss! It's an ambush!"
The man grinned evilly, and Mizuki yelled, "OPEN FIRE!"
Mundy fired, and January fired, but the man emerged out of his cloak, avoiding the gunshots. He had messy black hair, a lanky body, and a scorpion's tail.
"SHIT!" Peter cried, "It's a demon!"
Riho cried, "Who are you?" she armed herself with her light sword.
Tyrian Callows said, "Tyrian Callows. Cinder's right-hand Faunus. I'm going to enjoy watching you bleed, World Agency… I hear that you're powerless, without your heroic man of the iron fist." He held up blades and smirked, "Now, it's your blood, all over the field."
He dashed at them, and Mizuki, Riho, & January deflected each attack. He was pushed back, as Mizuki cried, "January, get Miki! Then take cover! If he comes at you, fire at him!"
Tyrian leapt towards January, and blocked her path. January gasped, as Tyrian lunged his blades at her. Riho slashed down, and he flipped back. "Three dolls, waiting to be smashed." A bullet whizzed past him, as he turned to his left. Mundy glared, "I think he saw me… But let him." he leapt up way high to the upper deck. Mizuki cried, "NO!"
He hung onto the railings, and Mundy stepped back, ready to strike. He fired his pistol, but Tyrian avoided the gunshots. Mundy reloaded, and then armed himself with his machete, "Okay, freakshow. Ready to meet Sharpie?"
They clashed blades, and Mundy spun around, and swept off his feet. He fired, and Tyrian rolled out of the way. Tyrian lunged his tail at him, and he ducked. Mundy cried, "Uh, mates? Is he a Faunus with a tail so scorpion?"
Peter called, "He's a Faunus! And worse, he's of the venomous type!"
Riho remarked, "Mundy! Careful with his tail!"
January and Miki meet at the pitcher's mound, as Mizuki said, "Mundy's in trouble. Naoki, you head him off. You two watch over him. And remember, no damages to this place."
Riho said, "It'd be a lot of money, since this was a new stadium."
They regrouped. Miki armed herself and cried, "Go! PORTAL!" She leapt down the portal on the ground, and she instantly appeared near Tyrian. She swung her shovel, and Tyrian blocked her attack. "SO? You wanna play? You can use that shovel for your grave!"
Mundy yelled, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?"
"You need help!" Miki said, "Trust me! I'm not Steven Cooke!"
"No… But you're dead like him!" Tyrian lunged his tail at her, but she ducked. She growled, "Come on, punk." Tyrian was surrounded, 2 to 1, but he was able to defend himself from their onslaught. Tyrian kicked Miki, and tossed her over the railing, to the left field area. Miki vanished, upon landing, through a portal. She hopped onto him, out of a portal she created over him. She grabbed him in a headlock, and Mundy punched away at Tyrian, "JARATE!"
He stumbled down, as Mundy said, "Nice save." Miki smiled, "Thanks."
Tyrian dashed off, heading downstairs. Mundy and Miki chased after him, and Tyrian reached the seats from behind home plate. Mizuki & January ran after him, and cried, "STOP HIM!"
Tyrian snarled, "Too far from me… You'll make me excited to wait."
POW!
"ORA!" Peter landed a right to Tyrian and yelled, "Wait NO MORE!"
They glared, as they were exchanging punches and kicks, near home plate. Tyrian tossed Peter onto the fencing, which protects the people from wayward foul balls. Tyrian jabbed at him, but he vanished into black miasma. Peter kicked Tyrian down, and then tossed Tyrian through the fencing, crashing through, along with some plexiglas.
"Ooooh…" Mizuki growled, "Slick as a scorpion's ass." Riho added, "We're glad the plastic glass isn't smashed." Mizuki yelled, "I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE BLEACHERS! DAMN JERK!"
She fired laser shots, and Tyrian ducked, hitting a few seats. Mizuki gasped, "Whoops…"
Riho said, "NO FIREARMS! We have to fight him, hand-to-hand!" January said, "Good idea. We'll be charged for our actions, later."
Mizuki yelled, "RIGHT! WORLD AGENCY, GANG! LET'S GO!" She added, "Someone had to say it."
They rushed in, as Peter was down on the ground. Tyrian leapt off, and tackled down on Peter. Mizuki kicked him off, and January landed a swift left. But he ducked. They exchanged blows, and Riho stepped in, swinging her light blade. Tyrian swatted her off, and Miki slammed her shovel down. Tyrian was hurt, but slashed at her. Mizuki blocked it with her energy shield, and fired at his stomach. He felt the blows of the laser shots. He griped, "Those light rays are burning… but I cannot fall to you. If you want Cinder, you go through me. Or else, your precious stadium has reached its final game of the season."
Mizuki asked, "What are you planning?"
Tyrian held up a plunger and pressed a button. The stadium lights went on, and a timer was up. It was for 10 minutes. Tyrian said, "10 minutes… and then… BOOM!"
They gasped, as Mundy cried, "A BOMB?" Mizuki growled, "Just what we didn't want."
Tyrian slithered away and said, "Good luck finding it. MWA HA HA HA HA HA–!"
WHAM!
Riho hit him in the back, and then grabbed his tail. She cried, "NOW! SOMEONE! Uh… Anyone?"
SLASH!
"GYAAAH!" Mundy slashed down his tail in half, as Tyrian shrieked in pain. He crawled to the home plate and held himself, "YOU BITCH!"
Peter yelled, "Where's the bomb?"
Tyrian hissed, "Figure it out… Besides… It's not hard to find. It could be in any stadium."
Mundy glared, as he grabbed his neck, and Miki placed the spade onto his chin, "WHERE IS IT? Give us a clue!" Tyrian hissed, "He's here… there… everywhere… And soon, your number is up."
Mizuki glared, as she figured it out, "Boys, to the numbers! Uhhhh… Numbers Park?" Peter cried, "It's not far from here! Monument Park! HURRY!" He and Mundy dashed off, as the rest tied up Tyrian. Mizuki said, "You three, find the bomb! He has explosives hidden in the field."
Tyrian groaned, "Ungh… I have four hidden. You'll never find them all. There's a fifth one… which sets them all off. And it's in Monument Park. See if you can find–!"
January said, "Found one. It was in the Yankees' dugout."
Mizuki said, "I'll disarm them. Find the rest!" They headed off, as Riho scanned the field. Miki headed to the Away Team Dugout, while January checked the bullpens.
Peter & Mundy arrived at Monument Park, with 6 minutes to spare. Peter said, "Here, there, everywhere… He said that it's not hard to find."
Mundy said, "He said it's a number. But which?"
Peter replied, "So many numbers. The Yankees have a lot. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23, 32, 37, 42, 44, 46, 49, and 51. It could be any of them!"
At the stadium, Miki called, "I FOUND ONE! In the locker room! In Number 48 – Anthony Rizzo."
Mizuki said, "That's two. January?" January called, "FOUND ONE! Above the bullpen, near the screen."
Mizuki called, "BRING IT DOWN, AND HURRY!"
January rushed in, as Mizuki defused the first two bombs. Mizuki said, "We need one more. Where's the final bomb?" Riho scanned the area and said, "OH! Guys?" She pointed down, "It's buried here."
Mizuki whispered, "The pitcher's mound?" Miki said, "This is a job for Undead Knight!" She and her Stand dug down, and found the bomb. She said, before hitting it, "There, THERE IT IS!" they digged it out, and Mizuki said, "Uh, guys? Where are you?"
Peter looked at each number, but of no luck. Mundy said, "We're running out of time! Big Lad, smash through!" He yelled, "WHAT AM I, THE MASCOT?" he thought, "Here… There… everywhere…"
Peter thought, as he tried to figure it out. Mundy growled, "Damn… The bugger got us. Looks like our number's about to be permanently retired."
Peter gasped, as he figured it out. He went to #42, and removed the plaque of #42, revealing a huge bomb. Mundy gasped, "WHAT?"
"Here, there, everywhere… Not hard to find! #42, the number in baseball!"
"What are you saying? Who's it belong to?" Which Yankee?"
"He was never a Yankee, but THE best in baseball… #42 – Jackie Robinson." Peter pointed, "This number was retired in all 30 teams, in celebration of his historic change of play in baseball. He broke the color barrier, being the first Black Baseball Player ever. He was a true legend in baseball, and years after his death, his number was recognized by all 30 teams in Major League Baseball."
Mundy cried, "That's great and all, but will you get that bomb out?"
"Wish I could, but the bomb is latched tight. I can't pull it out!"
Mundy said, "Mizuki, bad news. The bomb's stuck on Jackie Robinson's monument."
Mizuki asked, "42? I knew it! And we have two minutes. Peter, defuse that thing, and whatever you do, don't clip the red wires!" Peter barked, "You think I'm stupid?" he prepared, and he examined the bomb. He groaned, "Uhhhhh… Which is the–?" Mundy shoved him off and said, "Here, let me!"
He defused the bomb and said, "We're good to go." The timer went off. He and Peter pried it off and restored the monument of Jackie Robinson. Peter said, "Come on."
They returned to Yankee Stadium, as the timer was halted at 35 seconds. Tyrian snarled, "Blast… They found them all. But they haven't won yet." He hit the plunger, and then he broke free, "SO LONG, SUCKERS!" He dashed away, and Peter gasped, "WHAT THE WHA?"
Riho cried, "WE HAVE TWENTY SECONDS!"
Mizuki cried, "PETER! DO SOMETHING!"
Peter grabbed all the bombs, and said, "Wait until five seconds…" He tied them up in a huge rope package, and swung it around, ready to toss. "ORRRAAAAAAAAAAH!" He threw the bombs upward, about 5,000 feet high. And then…
KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The bombs go off in the night sky, like fireworks. Tyrian watched on, as he snarled, "Damn! I'll get even with all of you!" He dashed away, but then…
"WAH-TA!"
POW!
Tyrian was lambasted by a right hook. He was down and out, as Steven Cooke arrived. He walked off and said, "You're welcome."
He disappeared, as the rest arrived to apprehend Tyrian. Mizuki cuffed him and said, "Tyrian Callows, you're under arrest!"
They arrested Tyrian, as Steven left Yankee Stadium, hiding from plain sight. He was still conflicted over the other day.
"After Central City, I wouldn't let my friends go at it alone, without me." He thought, "But the only person I want is Cinder… and that I want the truth and answers from Mundy… only then, I'll come back."
They carried him away, as the guard asked, "What happened here?"
Mizuki said, "Less collateral damages. We can have World Government pay off the damages, including the field. Monument Park has had damages, since someone used Jackie Robinson's memorial to plant a bomb."
The guard said, "Thank you, World Agency. Our groundskeeping team will fix the field. The stands and damages will be paid off. And for that man, have him arrested!"
Mundy and Miki carried Tyrian, as Mundy called, "Already on it."
They left Yankee Stadium, victorious yet again, leaving very little collateral damage. Tyrian Callows was arrested, taken away to Prison Island, but where was Cinder Fall?
Cinder watched from far away, "Damn… Tyrian failed me. No matter. I'm going to find answers… especially him…" referring to Mundy. She then growled, "I think I have an answer…" She went ablaze and hissed, "Watts…"
She flew off, looking for Arthur Watts, the same man that told Mundy about Cinder. Meanwhile, The Gang returned to World Agency, continuing their objective in finding Cinder.
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Inside a private room, Mundy was with Tyrian, as he was locked up in handcuffs, tied behind a chair. He said, "Well, well, well… Tyrian Callows. I was wondering if you'd show up. And I was wanting to meet you… since I know your boss, Cinder."
Tyrian glared, "You have nothing on me… I was only following orders."
"By who?" He said, "That's not why I am here. Where is Cinder Fall?"
Tyrian said nothing. The rest of the team was waiting outside, not hearing a word, as it was his request. Asahi said, "So, he could lead us to Cinder… but I am curious why he wants to do all this, alone."
Riho remarked, "Mundy said that Tyrian was associated with Cinder. And he has a lot to try and say to."
Tyrian glared, as he said, "What do you know? Like I cared about Torchwick? I never met him."
"Well… I just wanted to know Cinder's last appearance here… And you're gonna help me. Unless you want to spend 40 years in prison, I suggest you cooperate." He grabbed his neck and hissed, "Where's Cinder Fall?"
Asahi called from the microphone, "AGENT GOODEN! STAND DOWN! You're going too far!"
Mundy responded, "Sorry…" He stepped back, "But if you won't talk, enjoy incarceration."
"I, WAIT!" Tyrian was dragged away, "YOU CANNOT KNOW HER TRUE NATURE! EVEN IF YOU DARE GO NEAR HER, DEATH AWAITS YOU!"
He was gone, as Mundy sighed, "Bugger all…" He stepped out, as he responded, "No dice. He won't talk." Asahi responded, "Then, we'll make him talk… Do what you can to make him talk."
They agreed, as January said, "May I shoot him, Miss Asahi?"
Asahi said, "Only if he disobeys… but no killing!" January sighed, "Fine." Riho said, "May I assist?" Asahi concluded, "Yes. You two, make sure he talks… If there are any more disturbances, hunt it down, as fast as you can."
They agreed, as Mizuki asked, "Where are Jace & Kim?"
Asahi barked, "I kicked them out! This office isn't their house! Cassie's taking them apartment hunting."
"Oooooh… Uh, Asa, you sure that's wise?"
"Jace & Kim are covered. I'm sure it's close to our office."
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Jace & Kim arrived at a run-down apartment, as Cassandra bowed, "Sorry… This was all I can find, upclose."
Jace said, "Come on! You should've asked! I mean, Kim's rich! She can buy or rent a swanky apartment, just the two of us."
Kim sobbed, "Actually… No… When I was arrested, Father froze my assets. I'm flat broke. But he said that he'll try and regain some of my earnings. I just can't bear to talk to him about it."
Jace replied, "It's alright, Kim. Jace Be-lieve you. Only, how can we afford it?"
Cassandra said, "Well, I can always contact Miss Otomegawa, but Asahi said she's not made of money. So, you're on our own. Just make it your own temporary flat, for the time being, until we find something more sturdy."
Kim sighed, "How bad can it be?"
Cassandra left, as small debris fell down. It missed them, as Kim sobbed, "Waaaaaaaaah!"
The next day, at Casa de Munecas, Cassandra was pulling out three mannequins, as she said, "I know it's hard to comprehend… but… While Weiss & Farra are on a journey, there's something I need to do. If Ran Kuzuryu is returning, I have to prepare. But can they really get along?"
They went past the mannequins of Weiss & Farra, as Weiss woke up inside her subconscious mind. She was surrounded by a huge black and starry background. "Wh–? Where am I?"
Weiss Schnee is now a mannequin, but her soul and subconscious is inside an unknown territory. What is this place she's in?
To be continued…
