At the Basilicom in Leanbox, Steven Cooke & Mundy Gooden were approaching the main room of the building. The Male Dogoo said, as he kneeled down, "Milady, two strangers from another world, they wish to entertain you…"

A woman with long blonde hair said, wearing a green outfit, "Ah, yes. Newcomers, I see…"

"They wish to help us with the Rock Women problem."

"Very well. Send them here, Gooman."

"Yes, milady."

They approached her, and he said, "Miss, we are World Agency. My name–."
"HOLY DOODY!" Mundy cried, "What the hell is she?"

The woman in green has huge breasts, much to Mundy's shock and horror. She was the Goddess of Leanbox, Vert. She bowed, as her breasts jiggled, "Good day to you, my friends. I am the Goddess of Leanbox, Lady Vert. My ward, Gooman, has informed me of your assistance within your realms."

"Thank you." Steven said, "My name is Steven Cooke, and this is my partner, Mundy."

Mundy bowed, "Oscar Gooden, at your service, love."

Vert bowed, "Delighted as always, gentlemen. I never intended to have male guests in my country."

"Is that so?" Mundy huffed, "Anyways… Would you please be so kind to assist–? AHEM! I mean…"

Vert smiled, "I see… You must be in awe of my beauty. Anyways, as your Goddess of Leanbox, I am going to assist you on your drama with the Rock Women. Histoire told me about it, and I decided to contact the others to help. Strangely enough, I wasn't able to contact Lowee and Lastation. Noire and Blanc, they would have been helpful, but…"

Mundy asked, "Did they disappear?"

"I wish… But it may have something to do with the Rock Women."

"Then we should investigate. Leanbox has had an issue. Can we assist your problem? There's a chance one of the leading Rock Women is invading Leanbox." Mundy explained.

"One?" Vert asked.

Steven said, "Four Rock Women came from here to your land… and there may be more. It could be all over this realm."

Vert gasped, "Oh, no! If that happens, I won't be able to keep up with my MMORPG log! And it's almost time for the new event, too."

Mundy asked, "Gah? What is she blabbing about?" Steven whispered, "She's what you call a nerd."

Vert stated, "Gentlemen, you're hired. Assist me in the invasion, and I will grant you anything at all! And soon, before the next 4 Goddesses Online 2 event hits."

The boys were annoyed, as Steven thought, "I wonder how the others were doing…"

XXXXX

Peter and Mizuki were running from Ram & Rom, the twins who are shooting magic from their staffs. Mizuki cried, "WAIT! Why are we running? We can kick these brats' asses!"

Peter barked, "Are you stupid? They're just kids!"

"Really?" Mizuki stopped. She turned around and barked, "You two! I come in peace! Do not attempt to attack!"

Ram & Rom fired ice shots at Mizuki. She was struck down, and was badly hurt, "OW! Dammit…"

"Good shot, Rom!"
"YAY! We got her, Ram!"

"Ram? Rom?" Peter thought, "Wait a second…"

Rom cheered, "Alright! We beat that big breasted meanie, now it's the big guy's turn!"

Ram yelled, "YEAH! Let's defeat him!"

They charged at him, but Peter said, "Rom, Ram, deactivate!"

Rom and Ram's eyes went blank, and they collapsed like rag dolls. Mizuki gasped, "Eh?"

He said, "I knew it… They are controlled."

"WHAT? And you figured that out just now, you idiot?"

"I had no idea, but it seems that the citizens in this world have secretly become slaves. Plus, the OB Chips are voice activated by the owners' names. They said their names "Ram" and "Rom". So it gave me the idea. It was a hunch." Peter stated, as he helped Mizuki up.

Mizuki groaned, "Jesus Christ… I had no idea… and I had no idea who they were."

"Don't think ahead in battle. It's not about going straight ahead. It's about planning before the next move."

"I see… So, these girls are…"

"Victims of the Secret Society." He said, "Ram, Rom, activate." they got up and bowed, "Hello, master. How may we help you?"

Mizuki asked, "You're not going to do what I think you are doing?"

Peter stated, "Ram, Rom, take us to your leader. But first, I may ask a question. Where the hell are we?"

Mizuki groaned, "That was my next question…" He barked, "What was your third question then?"

We'll check with Peter & Mizuki later…


Episode 6 – Chapter 3: Leanbox!
The Rise of The Rock Women!


Steven, Mundy, and Vert were traveling about the field, as they were heading to the last place of the Rock Women's recent attack.

"I see… So, these Rock Women invaded your land?" Vert asked them.

Mundy said, "During a special mission, we were ambushed and attacked by these four women. They go by the names Zero, Fio, Viper, & Dell. Among other names."

"Yet, they are not their real names." Steven said. "Nearly 3,000 women, created from this world."

Chase said, "It's a new breed of humans, only they were born as Rock People, created to be forever young, forever beautiful, and forever skilled. These ladies were created within the ground. Though, not as the rock people you know of… these ladies were created from another world. Perhaps you heard of the Moji Mikisa…"

Asahi stated, "We have… A Multiverse Fusion created by Father Pucci, over 12 years ago."

Chase said, "These are a different species. While they were created within the crust of this planet, they spawn in certain moments of time. Some even turn into old people, young children, or animals. These Rock Women are simply created from the grounds of the planet, in various climates and nations."

She replied, "That explains the different varieties. And their names?"

"They are only fake names. Sadly, they have no idea who they are, but they are given the names that they believe in. Yet, upon study, these girls are the same being, linked together. They are a breed of human, rock, and wasp. To put simply, they are simply linked as one. Many women, many beautiful bodies, many skins and hairs…"

Steven concluded, "One mind, one sound, one voice."

Vert responded, "I am appalled. Can this be true? This is a rather stunning phenomenon. And I hope I run into one of those evil women."

Mundy said, "I wouldn't count on it. These girls were completely strong, and we almost fell to them."

"Yet, with our combined strength, we managed to subdue them… only we had no clue of how to stop them." Steven said, "No weakness whatsoever, no chink in their armor, it's like…"

"Like they might be Broken Boss Characters." Vert said, "You're absolutely right. But luckily for me, I can find a way to pierce their armor. With my spear, I can strike through."

Mundy nodded, "Doubt it could work. My machete and rifle couldn't dent their skins."

"Maybe you did it wrong." She said, "Stick with me, and I can teach you how to strike through. But that machete of yours, you have to get rid of it for a much harder sword."

"Nah. This beaut helped me in the Outback. I can handle the brush here in Leanbox." Mundy replied, "But you might be right."

Vert asked, "Then… Might I ask… Do you use… urine for weapons?"

Mundy gagged, "WHAT? I am NO New Zealand Piss-Off Wanker! You think I bloody throw my pee around in jars? That's a stereotype, and racist! But no. That would be disgusting."

She giggled, "I'm just kidding. I know you wouldn't be that cruel. My shares would go down, if that happens."

Mundy groaned, "Then why did you ask?" Steven huffed, "Mundy, that was from a video game." Mundy cried, "Well, what do you think this is?"

She called, "Right here. Through this small city. The last time a Rock Woman struck. S-Sha came to the city, and never returned."

"S-Sha… This Dogoo freak. He mentioned her name. Who is she?"

"She's a friend of mine. S-Sha was once a substitute Goddess, during my sudden absence. However, I regained control, after we stopped the One Million Ran-Pig Project. It failed, because only 999,999 Ran-Pigs were present."

Steven asked, "Hm? What was the project for?"

Vert said, "It's hard to explain. But if it means to eliminate the Rock Women, we have to. S-Sha will tell you, as long as she is ready to talk. She doesn't have time to talk to anyone. She's very curt."

Mundy said, "In short, anti-social?"

Vert said, "You may be right. But it's just she has no time for idle chit-chat."

Steven nodded, "Then, we leave it at that. But I'd like to know more about this Ran-Pig issue. But once the Secret Society is dealt with, we need to know your history."

Vert agreed, "Indeed I shall. Now, let's go hunt."

They rushed in, only to be stopped by a woman in a yellow jumpsuit. It was Viper. She was in the middle of the field, waiting for them, "Hello, gentlemen… Lady Vert…"

Mundy gasped, "It's her! One of the Rock Women!"

"Rock Woman?" Viper asked, "How do you know about this one?"

Steven prepared, "We know someone who told us about you. And moreover, this is your territory, and we're finishing you." They prepared to fight. Viper grinned, "Just a sucker. You three can never defeat me. This one has been waiting for you… for so long."

Vert called, "May I ask why you appeared in my country, you despicable little witch?"

Viper smiled, "I came to tell The Gang, these two gentlemen… It's a trap!" A couple of women appeared from the ground, and they flew towards Vert. She swung down and swatted them all away, turning them into dust and ash. Viper growled, "Not bad. Can you defeat me, little girl? This one was hoping to have you in his collection."

"I am no collector's item! My breasts bounce for my own joy, not yours!" Vert called, "Now, fight me, you monster!"

Steven said, "Mundy, protect Vert!"

Mundy nodded, "Right!"

Viper slashed at them, and Steven deflected each blow, while Mundy fired shots at her. She deflected each shot, and pushed Steven down hard. She struck down onto his chest, but he was unaffected. He pushed her off, and they clashed fists. They continued to punch at each other, but Steven's rock hard anger was impenetrable.

"Steven's angry. I can tell." Mundy said, "This is Hokuto Shinken, after all. Hold still…" He aimed his rifle, and looked into the scope, "As long as I get a good shot on her, as long as I don't miss, we'd be sitting pretty."

BANG!
Viper avoided the shot, and Steven punched up, hitting her jaw. Mundy gasped, "No… Even my own firearm? She knows where I am shooting. Blast it!"

Steven and Viper clashed fists, and Viper was winning the battle. Vert jumped in, swung her spear around and cried, "I will penetrate your armor, beast!" She jabbed at her chest, repeatedly, and she cried, "PERISH!"

Viper stepped back and snarled, "Dammit…" She retreated, as Mundy said, "She's getting away!"

Steven cried, "GET HER! This time, we're not letting this one get away!" The boys chased after her, as Vert said, "Poor pitiful men… They have no idea what they're up against. But still… Hope it's enough shares to assist them. S-Sha… Where are you?" She held up a chrome POWER symbol and said, "Wherever you are, I hope to find you. Somewhere…"

The boys chased after Viper, who was leaping through the forest of Leanbox. She dashed back and called out, "Figures you'd come chasing this one, while you left Vert all alone!"

Mundy cried, "We have a serious issue with you, you cunt!"

"That's right!" Steven barked, "Asahi told us everything! WHERE'S ZINA?"

"My master has her… But it's already too late. She's part of his collection!"

"Master?" Steven asked, "Who is your master?"

Viper grinned, "You'll never know…" She dashed forward and slashed at them with her razor sharp talons. "By now, you know that we Rock Women strong and fierce, as you humans! But this one doesn't need weaponry, like you. This one uses brute strength!"

Mundy fired at her, but Viper was lightly dented. "Like she's a robot… yet she's rock hard. Hard skin is how these cunts form."

Steven responded, "Because these girls are not even human at all. Demons from the underground, from the PC Continent!"

Viper laughed, "Ahhh, you read my mind, didn't you? Ashamed that you ruined his chance at Team RWBY, but I suppose we can do the next best thing." She dashed forward, and was able to trip down and punch at Mundy. "Sorry you had to fall!"

"MUNDY!" Steven cried.

She kicked him to Steven, and he caught him. He lied down and moaned, "Damn her…"

Mundy groaned, "She's… from hell!"

"I'd like to know where she'd come from. But this woman won't leave us alone!"

"We have to try… If we fall, Vert is doomed!"

"Fuck Vert! What about Leanbox? If she falls, what next?"

Mundy seethed, "There's always S-Sha… but fighting this creep, just to save Vert & S-Sha, I must fight back… for one person. You can care for saving a country in Planeptune City, but I DON'T! That bitch did something horrible, kidnapping a top Obnubi agent! A LEADER, EVEN!"

Viper hollered, "SHUT YOUR MOUTHS, BEFORE I RIP YOUR JAWS OFF, HUMAN!" She slashed at him, but Steven pulled him away. They ran, as Viper cackled, "RUN! RUN! You cannot defeat me! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

The boys were running off, as Steven growled, "Shit, this is bad. We're caught in a terrible situation."

"I know… Thanks for having me back, mate."

"No problem. Steven Cooke wouldn't let you die."

"Not yet. But what of Vert?"

"You go find Vert. I'll handle this one, alone."

"NO!" Mundy grabbed his arm, "You can't. This is their field. And they're super fast and super strong. We can't face them, dead-on."

"No… Maybe not… but if I can find something that can chink into their plot armor, then maybe we can find a way to–."
"Meaning we have a chance? I don't know. You almost died, fighting Cinder. And we met a Rock Woman before. Remember?"

Steven still remembered seeing Zero, while he and Mundy were finding Ruby Rose. He said to him, "Disappointing. But you and I… this is a different than before."

"I see… But it's going to be a tough job."

They hid from Viper, until a woman appeared and followed them to her spot.

"Someone's here." Steven said, "Follow her…"

They went to a small house, and the woman was present near the doorway. She was dressed in black, with white hair, and with green eyes. She nodded, as she pointed inside.

"You want us to go in?" Mundy asked.

"Yes." She responded.

Steven asked, "Who are you?" The woman said nothing. Mundy asked, "Wait… You can't tell us?"

"No…" The woman said, and she walked off. He asked, "Wait!"

Stveen said, "Leave her. We have to hide. This woman's a freak. By that, I mean the other one."

They went inside, and locked the door behind. Mundy sighed, "Thank goodness… That woman, she saved us. That Rock Woman's long gone, by now."

"But who was she? She only said YES and NO." Steven said, "Strange, simply put… but I say that Vert has a guardian angel with her. Only…"

"Only what?"

"It gives us time to plan the next attack. This Rock Woman, she almost had us. When they turn feral, it's like their instincts came in."

"Bloody hell… So, they're demons?"

"No… Think back to what Chase said about these women." He said, "A breed of wasps. They speak like wasps, but hate mangoes…"

"I hate to bear this to you, but there are NO mangoes here."

"Then we need a plan to bait her. We have to locate a weakness for her…"

"It won't do us any good. My bullets cannot pierce her, your fists won't work, and her spear wasn't enough."

"We're not doing it right…" Steven said, "Vert said that we're not doing it right. You don't think she knows how to subdue them?"

"Could be." Mundy responded, "But we got to do something."

Steven looked out the window and said, "Nobody's there. We can just rest a while… unless this woman comes back."

"Right. We cannot stand guard. It's like she's on our scent."

"But why would she want to kill us? What have we ever done for her? Or them?"

Mundy realized, "Hey… That woman we met, just now… Does she know?"

Steven said, "I don't know. The woman only spoke YES and NO… but her identity seems familiar. You don't think she's the same woman we saw, back in our festival, last year… Do you?"

"Dead giveaway, mate. But I doubt it's her. She was cosplaying with three others, and wearing golden auras. And they also have gold eyes. So, it cannot be her. The women we met, before coming here, were simply challengers, knocking the piss off of Team CRDL. And we applaud them. But how do you think they'd be here?"

"No idea. Even so… Steven Cooke smells a hunch. Someone is either trying to help us… or trying to kill us. But I fear the latter."

"I'm going for the latter, as well. We're not famous in these parts… We're just strangers in town."

Steven sat down and said, "I hope Asahi and the others are alright."

XXXXX

At Planeptune City, Jace & Kim scouted around the city, only to find that it's all quiet.

"Neptune and Histoire said that the Rock Women struck here, and it's all silent. Maybe they're hiding from the next attack." Jace said.

"Or they could be hiding from us." Kim replied, "This is a beautiful city, but I wished that they would come out and protect themselves."

They paused, as Kim gasped, "Did you hear something?"

A figure appeared from the distance, and dashed forward. She was brandishing claws for hands. She slashed down to Jace, but Kim deflected it with a metal pipe.

"Infidels! Prepare to die!" The woman was with long brown hair, wearing a blue uniform with huge sleeves, and with a green headband.

"NO! WAIT!" Kim and the woman fought, as Jason cried, "Girls, stop! We're on your side! Histoire gave us the order!"

"I obey only to the master! My purpose for this city is to kill any unholy villains! And you two are going to burn in hell!" She bellowed.

Kim gasped, "She's… She's turned!" Jace barked, "The Secret Society got them! Kim, we have to fight her!" She nodded, "Don't ask me twice, Jason! Warn Asahi from the Basilicom! This one's on me!"

"Fall into Hell!" The woman yelled.
"GO TO HELL!" Kim hollered.

They clashed, but the woman's claw strikes were swift and strong. Kim was still a novice, and she was defending herself. Jason contacted the Basilicom, "Asahi, boss, bad news! A slave's attacking us!"

Asahi asked, "Is it a Rock Woman?"

"No… More of a slave…" Jason replied in disdain. "But she kept shouting Fall into Hell, or some shit."

Neptune gasped, "Wait…" She overheard the fighting, "Is that… Iffy?"

"Iffy?" Asahi responded, "Who's Iffy?"

Histoire said, "She's one of the soldiers protecting Gamindustri. Her name is actually IF (I-F)."

"If?" Asahi asked, "No… I-F… That's how she's–, oh. Like initials."

Jason responded, "What the hell are you doing? Kim's in trouble!"

Asahi said, "Jason, tell Kim to withdraw!"

"I can't! She wants to fight her!"

"WHAT?"

"You heard me! This is Kim's battle! But she requested that you send help!"

Neptune chuckled, "Well, then I guess this is where I step in. Histy, Miss Sakurai, leave this to me." She unleashed her wooden sword and said, "TA-DA! Neptune's here to battle! Help's on the way, Jace Be Gone!"

She dashed off, as Jace barked, "It's Jace Be Right! And hurry!"

Kim was struggling, only for IF to swipe upwards. Kim rolled out of the way, but Jace said, "Uhhh, Asahi?"

Asahi replied, "Help is on the way! Over and out!"

Jace growled, "Dammit! I can't sit here and do nothing!" IF swung down, but was blasted by wayward stars. Jace laughed, "Here comes Johnny B Badd!"

IF growled, "You… You shall suffer greatly!"

"I won't hurt a woman… but when someone hurts my babe, the gloves come off!" He said, protecting Kim.

Kim moaned, "Man, she's deadly… Her style's too hard for me to counter. Plus, I got claw marks!"

"Suck it up! I got this one!"

Jace posed, and IF prepared, "Well then… Be prepared for the final curtain, as you will burn in the flames!" Her claws emit flames, and prepared to strike down on Jace. He called out, "Nice pyrotechnics, but watch."

He fired down, and avoided IF's flaming claw. He leapt over her and landed a swift kick to the back. She fell to one knee, and Jace performed his yellow stars, turning them into platforms. "I learned this from Weiss!" IF charged at him, but Jace hopped off each star, like a parkour, and exchanged blows with IF. Kim ducked out of the way from plain sight, and she whispered, "Jason's managing to best her. I better rest up, until help arrives."

IF called out, "Nice Swift Attack! Too bad you'll not be seeing stars in Hell!"

Jace called back, "The only thing you'll be seeing, other than stars, is your face on the asphalt!"

IF sideswiped him, and he was nicked. He growled, "Touché." He punched at her, and she deflected each blow. After a one-two combo, Jace kicked her waist area, and landed a knee to the chest, and a roundhouse. IF ducked it, and landed a knee, and a left swipe to his chest. She jabbed her right claw to the ground, and spun around, landing a spinning kick. Jace falls down. IF held her hand out, and a huge magic circle appeared from below, "La Delphinus!" A huge blast of light emerged, and Jace was caught in the blast.

IF nodded, "Have I made my point? There's no way you can beat me, easily!" She turned to Kim, "Now, it's your turn!"

Kim growled, "You bitch! You hurt my boyfriend like that…" She seethed, "I won't forgive you!"

Kim and IF clashed, and Kim blocked her claw attacks. IF performed her Heaven Demon attack, only Kim was pushed back a bit. Jace was badly hurt, but he got up, knowing he was losing the battle.

"That little… She thinks she can– UGH! Ah! Hurt…"

He dropped to one knee and panted, "KIM! WITHDRAW!"

Kim roared, "NO!" She kicked IF down, and swung hard. IF slashed in an X formation, and sliced her pipe in pieces. Kim gasped in horror, "I'm ready to give up now! I can't do it! I JUST CAN'T!"

IF kicked her down, and stomped on her back. "You shouldn't have defied me, you two troublemakers! Now, you will be going–!"

"IFFY!" Neptune emerged and cried out, "IFFY! IFFY! HANG ON! WAIT A SECOND!"

"Huh?" IF gasped, as she was puzzled, "Is that…?"

"Wait! Neptune's on the case! Iffy, stand down! It's not what you think!"

"It is, Neptune! You are in cahoots with these two villains!" IF said to Neptune, bluntly and angrily, "And to think you should've stopped them!"

"So what if I didn't! You had no right to hurt them!" she then paused and asked, "Uhhhh… Wait, Iffy, you were supposed to call me Nep."

"The name's IF! And that name is what you will call me! You deserve to fall, you failure of a guardian!"

"EEK!" Neptune avoided IF's attack, "YOU'RE NOT IFFY! THAT'S NOT IFFY!"

Jace cried, "What the hell's an Iffy?" Kim cried, "Jace, I think… NO! If that's not her that this other girl knows–."
"My name's Neptune!"
"Right! If that is not who Neptune thinks she is, it means one thing…"

They gasped, revealing the conclusion, "She's being controlled by the Rock Women!"

Jace cried, "The OB Chip! Of course! They already struck! Damn, they jumped us! But what's her name? It's voice activated!"

Kim nodded, "She goes by IF… so… If, deactivate!" But nothing happened.

Jace asked, "Uh… What was she called again?"

Neptune cried, "SHE GOES BY I-F! But I call her Iffy." She then giggled, and then blocked IF's next attack.

Kim nodded, "Right. So, let me do the honors, Jason!"

"Not so fast, brats!" Zero appeared, and she brought a woman with pink hair and a sweater, armed with a huge syringe. "This one knew you would try something. But no one deactivates the OB Chips while this one is around. I will sever your vocal chords, before you attempt to do so! Compa, kill them!"

Compa prepared, "Yes, master." as Neptune cried, "Compa? You too?"

Jace groaned, "Just what we didn't want… Another slave!"

Kim growled, "Damn them! Jason, warn Asahi!"

Zero roared, "YOU'RE DOING NOTHING AT ALL!"

Jason swatted her away, but she landed on her feet. He barked, "Excuse me, but we're in the middle of a conversation!"

"Not while this one is alive. Neptune, be a dear and surrender to me." Zero laughed.

Neptune avoided IF's attack and ran to Jace and Kim. She growled, "This is neppin' crazy… This freak is controlling Iffy and Compa!"

Kim asked, "So, they're called IF and Compa, huh? But we cannot deactivate the chips, if she's here, ruining our plan! What'll we do now?"

Jace asked, "I don't suppose you have a plan to fight this freak… She's rock hard, sexy, and psychotic!"

Kim barked, "AND WHAT AM I TO YOU, YOU JERK?"

Neptune smirked, "Jeez, you two are a pain. Apparently, you never met me…"

She dashed forward and slashed at Zero. "Cross Combination!" She swiped and slashed in a barrage of sword strikes, and Zero was pushed back. "See? Even in this world, my attacks are as strong as steel!"

She and Zero fought, as Neptune cried, "Save them! Please hurry!"

Compa spoke, "Kill them!" IF added, "Leave no body present!"

Jace growled, "Kim, you thinking what I'm thinking?"

Kim huffed, "I'm gonna regret this…" She barked, "Dream High!" She produced a Bo Staff and cried, "Let's go, you bitches from another area of Hell! No, that came out wrong."

IF smirked, "Nope. You said it right."

"Uhh, thank you?" Kim giggled.

Kim and IF clashed, as Compa and Jace stared down. Compa said, "Time to take your medicine. The doctor will see you now." She jabbed her needle to Jace, but he avoided the tip, in each jab.

"YIKES!" He avoided the jabs, and Compa said, "Hold still! And don't fidget!" He roared, as he avoided the needle, "Like hell I will! I'm not fidgeting! Jace Be Running from you, you psycho nurse!"

Compa smirked, "Oh, don't be that way. My medicine will heal you, because I'm a pro nurse!"

"Then why are you hurting me?"

"Because you have to die. I'm putting you down!"

"NO, YOU WON'T!"

He avoided Compa's needle, but she was ready. She kicked him upwards, and was sent to the ground. Kim struggled to fight, but IF's attacks were too much for her.

"I know you're controlling Iffy & Compa, but I won't forgive you! The next thing you know, you'll be controlling Nepgear!"

"This one is on the hunt for her… but she evaded us."

"You monsters! I will make sure you won't go near my sister!"

Zero punched her down, and said, "This one will settle for you. It'll be this one's pleasure to disembowel you, unless you want to see your precious sister again… Join us…"

She held her hand out, in an evil grin. Neptune said, "Me, join you? Sorry, but Neptune's the Protagonist of Protagonists for a reason." She rolled up and stood on her feet. "But you forget… I saved this for a Trump Card. Or as we call it… The Nep Card!" She produced a silver Power symbol.

"Ah, you're turning yourself off? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Neptune shone, as her body grew bigger. She grew into an adult body, with longer purple hair, a tight-fitting and revealing black outfit, and various wings with a huge sword.

"No… This." She spoke in a more feminine voice. "This is Planeptune's Purple Heart! A Rock Woman will learn the pain of the city's Goddess!"

"You're still weak! This one already won!"

Neptune flashed and zoomed forward, slashing her down. Zero groaned, "Wh–? WHAT? She's too fast!"

Kim gasped, "Was that–?"

Jace gasped, "So sexy…"

IF cried, "MASTER ZERO!" Compa cried, "NO! KILL NEPTUNE!"

They focused on Neptune, as she spoke, "And I know you're not Iffy and Compa. Well, for the moment, I will deactivate the chips… MY WAY!" She dashed forward and slashed down at Compa. She closed her eyes and whispered, "Forgive me, Compa… Iffy…"

SLASH! SMASH!
The chips inside their necks were destroyed. And without even deactivating them. Compa and IF's eyes regained their color, and collapsed to the ground.

"They… She did it!" Kim cried. Jace cried, "You go, Purple Heart!"

Neptune nodded, "Now, they should wake up… Disabling the chips inside them, so we cannot find them. Asahi told me about it, before I left… and Histy informed me of The Gang's mission. The Goddesses of Planeptune City are at your service. But first!"

Zero snarled, "YOU! THIS ONE WILL END YOUR LIFE!"

Neptune dashed forwards and slashed down at Zero, "VICTORY SLASH! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" She prepared one final blow, "EAT THIS!"

SMASH!
Zero was defeated, with one final sword strike. Zero was on the ground, badly hurt. "GTCH! GWAH!" Blood coughed out of her mouth, "H-HOW? WHO WAS SHE? Dammit… The Master… will not… hear this… H-How?"

Zero hopped up and zipped away, "This one will remember this! You haven't heard the last of me!" She escaped, as Kim helped IF and Compa up. Jace groaned, "Damn… She was a pain."

Kim said in anger, "She'll be back. We failed to kill her."

Neptune said, "No… Failing to kill her only leads her to withdraw to her master. This Secret Society… They invaded my home, my city… and I refused to let this happen. I may contact the others, but I doubt they will help me."

Kim nodded, "Of course… but still, I'm sorry you had to resort to your actions. But the chips… they were destroyed, before you–."

IF moaned, as she was waking up, "Wh–? Where am I?" She saw Kim & Jason, and she asked, "Huh? Citizens?" Kim said, "It's okay, we're on your side."

IF turned to Neptune, and she asked, "N-Nep? What are you doing here?"

"Now that's the Iffy I know." She smiled, and changed back to normal. Jace groaned, "Awww…"

IF asked, "Nep, what happened here? The last thing I remembered was I was hunting down the Delinquent Cats and wild Dogoos, when…"

"You had a bad dream, Iffy." Neptune smiled, "But no worries. Neptune saved you. But I doubt we'll see the last of that Rock Woman."

"Rock Woman?!" IF asked.

Compa asked, "Wait… What do you mean, Nep-Nep? What are Rock Women?"

Jace said, "We'll explain, once we head to the Basilicom. For now, we better return there. You're injured." Kim nodded, "Yeah… You did a number on us, too."

IF barked, "HOLD ON! Who the hell are you two? And what do you mean I attacked you?"

Histoire contacted her, "IF, please listen to them. Return to the Basilicom at once. I promise that everything will be explained, soon enough. These two, they're friends."

"Histoire?"

"There's no time! Return to the Basilicom at once, everyone! You, too, Neptune!"

"Awww, Histy, do I have to?" Neptune whined.

Kim agreed, "You did save us with that transformation. So, we should regroup there. And thanks…"

"Anytime. Now, let's get the nep out of here." Neptune cheered, as the group returned to the Basilicom. But all the while, a woman appeared near the city. Only she was small, with a red dress, and with a black mask on.

"Aww, I was gonna save the day. But still, Nep-Nep has returned!" She said, "No matter. I, the great Presto Mask, shall see to it that evil is dispersed!" she paused and asked, "Only… What will happen next? Who were these strangers?"

XXXXX

Meanwhile, at Lowee, Mizuki was able to help up Rom and Ram. They were still lifeless and still.

"Still beating… but they're like toy dolls." Mizuki said.

Peter asked, "Hm? Where are the OB Chips?"

"No idea. It's a good thing we arrived in the middle of the town, as soon as Rom & Ram took us there."

Rom said, "Our leader is busy. She wishes not to be disturbed."

Ram added, "That's right, master. Please, make yourself at home."

Mizuki smiled, "Uh, thanks… but I say you two rest up. Rom, Ram, deactivate!"

They collapse, as Mizuki sighed, "Oh, brother…"

Mizuki was examining them thoroughly, "A-ha! The chips. They're on their backs. Did an X-ray inside their clothing, and they implanted them into the spinal area, near the neck. Fiends! Hiding them from the public, especially in heavy winter clothing."

Peter said, "Winter clothing, you say? No wonder this is like the Arctic Circle."

Mizuki stated, "Nevertheless, we're here in Lowee. We're supposed to meet the others there."

Peter said, "I'll try and contact them."

"HOLD IT!" A woman called, "ROM! RAM!" She opened the door, and cried, "NOOOOOOOO! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO RAM AND ROM?"

She was a woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue attire and cap. Mizuki gasped, "Huh? Wait a sec…"

Peter was astonished, "It's you!"

They remembered the Golden Aura from one of the women. She was one of them. Peter & Mizuki recognized her.

"You're… You're from the Festival!" Mizuki cried, "The Golden Woman!"

"Me? Lady, where are you getting at?" she asked.

Mizuki beeped, as she aimed her arms at her, producing a cannon, "Target locked."

"OH, SHIT!" The woman gasped, "W-W-W-Wait, it's not what you think! I'm just–!"

"WHO ARE YOU, AND WHY DID YOU TROUNCE ALL OVER TEAM CRDL?" Mizuki yelled.

"I… I, uh… It's not what you think!" She explained, "I was just–!"

"TALK!" Mizuki roared.

Peter called, "Miz, stand down! She won't talk! She obviously had no idea. We know she's guilty."

"Eh?" They both asked, "What do you mean?"

He said, "I'm saying… Could she be responsible for Rom and Ram? We found them, like this… after they attacked us." He smirked, "But maybe you can talk… Rom! Ram! Activate!"

They got up, as the woman cried, "WHAT DID YOU DO?" Mizuki cried, "WAIT! PETER!"

He called, "ATTACK THEM!"

Rom and Ram cheered, "Yes, master! HYAAAAAAAAAH!"

"NO! WAIT! PLEASE NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Rom and Rom swung up and attacked the woman, but then…

"HEY!"
SMASH!
"WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?" A small woman in short light brown hair, and wearing a hat and a white outfit, burst down the doors, and was furious. "ROM! RAM! WHAT DID I TELL YOU LITTLE FUCKS ABOUT MAKING SO MUCH NOISE WHILE I WAS BUSY?"

The woman stuttered, "B-B-B-Blanny?"

"C-SHA! What the hell is going on here?" Blanc asked, in anger. "Rom, Ram, explain yourselves! What have you been doing with C-Sha?"

Rom responded, "I'm sorry, Big Sis Blanc. It happened so suddenly."
Ram apologized, "We were out hunting near the kingdom, only to run into these two. And we suddenly started to–."

Blanc barked, "I said, EXPLAIN! Why the hell are you making all that damned noise, every single day? YOU KNOW I WANT A LITTLE REST, BEFORE MY NEXT MANUSCRIPT!"

"Manuscript?" Mizuki glared, "Are you a–?"

C-Sha smiled, "She's a novelist. She writes stories, some even the gushy love stories."

Blanc growls, and hollered with her red eye glowing, with her eyes covered in a pitch black, "You weren't supposed to tell anyone about this, you fucking bitch!"

"So, you're like my ex-boyfriend, huh, you little slut? Slumming around in your own room, writing novels, without even caring for your sisters?" Mizuki bellowed, "You deserve a little more air, rather than being cooped up in your room!" She added to Peter, "Believe me, I dealt with Kazuki, who was a shut-in."

Peter grumbled, "Please don't remind me."

Blanc yelled, "WHO THE HELL SAYS YOU CAN CONTROL MY LIFE, FAT TITS?"

Mizuki roared, "HOW DARE YOU CALL ME FAT, YOU FLAT CHESTED WHORE?"

Blanc yelled, "I OUGHTA RIP THOSE FUNBAGS OFF AND SMASHED INTO YOUR FUCKING FACE, YOU ROBOCOP WANNABE!"

Peter roared out, "YOU LEAVE MY WIFE ALONE, ASSHOLE! AND YOU NEED TO WATCH YOUR FUCKING TONE IN FRONT OF YOUR SISTERS! UNDERSTAND?"

Everything went silent. C-Sha was stunned, "Whoa… So awesome…"

Blanc calmed down and said, "I'm sorry." She spoke in a quiet tone.

Mizuki gasped, "JUST LIKE THAT?"

Rom gasped, "Wow… How dirty…" Ram said, "But he calmed Blanc down, I bet."

Blanc bowed and said, "I apologize for what happened. But my sisters can be a handful. Please be nice to them… they may be rowdy, but that's how we live in it."

C-Sha smiled, "Ah, here you go, Blanny. See, Big Man made you feel all better."

Blanc seethed, "Don't you call me Blanny…"

Peter sighed, "Oh, good grief…" and facepalmed himself. Mizuki sighed and said, "I apologize for my outburst, but… May I ask who you are, Blanc, was it?"

Blanc said, "Yes. I am Blanc, the Goddess that runs Lowee. This is C-Sha, my assistant. And the tykes you have are Rom and Ram, my sisters…"

Mizuki said, "And they're Goddesses, too?"

Blanc nodded, "Not quite. They're Goddess Candidates."

Mizuki smiled, "Oh, I see, like proteges."

"Correct. But we prefer the term successors."

Rom and Ram go after C-Sha, as C-Sha cried, "OW! HEY! STOP IT! Call off your sisters, Blanny!"

"ROM! RAM! Stop this at once!" Blanc cried, and her sisters stopped. "Rom, Ram, behave."

"Yes, master." They spoke in unison.

Blanc gasped, "M-Master? Wait…" C-Sha said, "These two must've controlled them, saying a spell to attack me!"

Blanc seethed at them, as Mizuki chuckled, "I think we should explain from the beginning, before you blow a fuse again."

Blanc snarled, "What happened to my sisters, you monsters?"

Peter said, "Rock Women did it. The Secret Society. We were sent here to stop them, but your sisters were controlled by microchips on their backs."

C-Sha gasped, "Shut up! You're kidding!" She paused and whispered, "You're… You're serious…"

Mizuki agreed, "He's right. Unfortunately, you may not like it, but I suggest you look for yourselves. Rom, Ram, go to Blanc."

They head to Blanc, and she asked, "Rom? Ram? What did you do to them?"

"Not us. Them." Mizuki said, as she explained everything to Blanc. Blanc was shocked, as she said, "Then, how do you…"

Peter called, "Rom, Ram, disable all function." They collapsed, and they came to.

"Sis?"
"Sis, where are we?"

"Rom! Ram!" Blanc hugged them, as C-Sha asked, "Okay, what the heck is going on here?"

Mizuki offered to help Blanc, and she agreed. But she insisted on removing the chips, herself. They left to a private room, as Peter & Mizuki waited. C-Sha said, "Nice one. I'm convinced. But I am a little perplexed by all this. For starters… Who are you again? It's like you already know me."

Peter and Mizuki groaned, "Good fucking grief…"


To be continued…


We end this chapter already, as while Steven & Mundy are still fighting Viper, and Zero withdrawing from the battle, what happens in The Gang's world, when Ran Kuzuryu strikes? And will Farra Stevens and Cassandra Martinez arrive in time, within the next three days?
Find out next time.