Kim arrived at Prison Island, only to meet with the main guard.

"Mister, I'm Kim Cheonsa, World Agency. I'd like a word with Satsuki Kiryuin." She said, flashing her badge.

The guard said, "Oh, that? Well, you're too late. Miss Kiryuin has escaped."

Kim gasped, and the guard said, "Last night, in fact. She said something about hiding alone for solitary peace. However, we believe it's a way to build another army."

"Anyone who knows Satsuki's whereabouts?"

"No."

"Then, can I see Ryuko Matoi?"

"Sadly, no. She won't talk. We were interrogating her, but she won't reveal her sister's location."

Kim thought, as she was angry, "This is bad. Satsuki Kiryuin's escaped. And I need her." Kim asked, "Sir, if you don't mind… I'll handle the interrogation."

"YOU?" He asked.

Kim nodded, "As a former convict, I know how it works, but I was the one that helped stop Satsuki & Ryuko. It's the least I can do."

The guard said, "We'll need clearance from your superiors, first."

Minutes later, Asahi got the call from Kim, "Satsuki Kiryuin's escaped?"

Kim said, "It happened last night. I know I'm not much, but lemme handle Kiryuin, alone."

Asahi replied, "I'm sending Naoki over to your position. Stay there." She hung up, as Miki responded, "Absolutely not!"

Asahi gasped, "Eh? I didn't even ask you!"

Miki said, "Sorry… I'm not used to confronting lots of criminals. Plus, Ran Kuzuryu's also on the loose."

Asahi sighed and said, "Fine. Cheonsa will do it alone, I guess."

Kim got the OK, and the guard said, "Right this way." Kim went to see Ryuko Matoi, first, before she can confront Satsuki Kiryuin.

Episode 4 – Chapter 2: Teach Me…
Kim Cheonsa's Crossroads…

Kim was in the visitor's room, as Ryuko stepped in, dressed in black. She sat down, and she gasped. "What the hell are you doing here, twerp?"

Kim sat down and said, "Ryuko Matoi… Your sister escaped."

"SO? Who gives a shit! Besides, she plans on breaking me out, too. I mean, Onigiri's dead forever–."

"Never mind all that!" Kim complained, "I wanna help you find Satsuki! It's not because we're capturing her! It's… … …" She bowed her head and whispered, "I'm sorry… But it's nothing personal. We just…"

Matoi glared, "Look at you, Miss Crybaby Korea. LIke hell I'd assist you, you fucking brat. Satsuki told me about you, and you were a pussy."

Kim gasped, as Matoi continued, "You're a weakling. Like she'd associate with the likes of you, or the other way around. You're a joke. Satsuki finds you fledgling, but I don't!"

Kim snarled, as she was furious, "Did you call me a pussy, you cunt?" She snapped into her Dark Kim persona, and grabbed Matoi by the collar. The guards tried to separate them, as Kim yelled, "SAY IT TO MY FACE, BITCH! You don't tell me where your sister is, I'll rip your areola off your fucking–!"

"Miss, calm down!" The guard pulled her away, "There's no violence in the Visitation Room!"

Kim barked, "Then, put her in the interrogation room! If there is any… That whore will talk, my way!"

Matoi gasped in shock, "Whoa… Bitch can snap, like that." Kim was escorted out, as the guard said, "We'll see what we can do, ma'am. We'll set up the interrogation later tonight. For now, you need rest."

Kim glared at Matoi, "I'll return, you slut!" Matoi jeered, "Make me, you four-eyed pansy!"

XXXXX

That evening, Matoi was in the interrogation room, as two guards were by the door. Matoi huffed, "So… This is what it feels like? Where's the bitch?"

The second guard said, "Miss Cheonsa is currently getting permission from her superiors. For now, you stay put, until she is ready to talk."

Outside, Kim was on the phone with Asahi, as she was crying, "DID YOU HEAR THAT? Matoi called me weak! I'm not a weakling!"

Asahi barked, "I don't care! This is exactly why I left you off the Cinder Mission! You're still new! In any case, I did leave you in charge of Matoi's interrogation. You are to make sure she tells us where Satsuki is. That's all. And then, I want you back here, ASAP."

Kim bowed and said, "My apologies… I won't be too long."

"Right. Anyways, Naoki couldn't come, but she said that she supports your decision. Get Matoi to talk, and report back here."

"Yes, ma'am. You still mad over the Weiss Mission?"

Asahi growled, and sighed, "Signing off!"

Kim signed off, and then went back in. She said to the guards that she's allowed to do it. And she asked them to step outside. They stepped out, as Matoi said, "Well, well… I see that you're not bitchy anymore. Did the Kindergarten Police gave you the PASS?"

"Never mind that." Kim said, "We need to talk, alone. Besides, if you won't talk, I'll do something to make you talk."

"Whoa, hold there. Don't snap on me, right away. To be honest, I don't even know where Sis is. And even if I did, I'd never talk to a pussy like you."

"Okay, say I'm a pussy again, and see what happens?" Kim barked, "I am NOT weak! And I am NOT kidding! Where's Satsuki Kiryuin?"

"Why the hell do you even want Satsuki Kiryuin? Didn't you guys beat our asses back in Central City?"

"Yes. But that's not the point. She said something to me about growing stronger. I only came to accept her request… but it appears that Satsuki has flown the coop. So, I'll ask you, since you two are blood related."

Matoi huffed, "So, you wanted to grow a pair, coming from my sister, eh? Fair enough. I would've helped you, but after what you did to me, I ain't talking."

"Oh, you're gonna talk." Kim glared, as she produced a hammer from the portal, "Dream High!"

Matoi gasped, "What the–? How did you–?"

"The same way I produced my weapons. It's a personal armory of mine. But also, it's a toolkit. Sadly, I'm only using this for emergencies. Back when I was in prison, I defended myself, using a pool net."

She went closer to Matoi, and Matoi gasped, "N-N-Now, take it easy, lady. You got nothing on me."

"There are things more important than violence. And that's trying to be as strong as you can, to protect yourself from all and future dangers. Cinder Fall is on the loose, there's a group called The Secret Society, and Weiss Schnee's in danger, while running for President (despite her chances are very slim). And now, your ignorant sister decided to bail on you, and you won't even talk!"

"Alright, fine. But drop the goddamn hammer! I'm not speaking!"

Kim hissed, as she dropped the hammer down to the floor. "Okay… Let's try another method." She produced a knife and said, "Remember this?"

Matoi was stunned, "A dagger?"

"Now… TALK!" She stabbed down, nearly nicking her fingers, in-between. Matoi stammered in fright, as Kim said, "I won't hurt you, but if you try to push me, it'll get dangerous from here on."

She cried out, "Dream High!" She pulled out a power drill and said, "Battery-charged."

Matoi gasped, "Hey, uh, no-no-no-no, there's no need to–."

Kim grinned, as she said, "Now, let's try your damned hand…"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
Matoi's left hand was being drilled through, as the guards were waiting outside the door.

"Is she crazy to use her torture on her?"
"Don't worry. She can handle it… for a newb."

They chuckled, as Matoi shrieked in pain, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAGH, YOU GODDAMN SICKO!"

Kim grinned, "Would you like the other hand?"

"NOOOOOOOO!" Matoi yelled.

Kim grinned maliciously and said, "Now then, what's next?" She picked up the hammer and said, "Can you hold your scissor blade without fingers?"

Matoi sobbed, "No… NO!" She swung down hard on her right hand. Matoi screamed in agony, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

Kim smiled, "Now… What to smash next? Your legs? Or maybe open you damned head–?"

"YOU FUCKING PSYCHOPATH!" Matoi yelled, "OKAY! OKAY! I'LL TALK! JUST STOP TORTURING ME!"

Kim calmed down and said, "Okay." She put her tools away, as Matoi sobbed, thinking aloud, "What the fuck is she? She's a psychotic hellion. And she used to be in prison? I am sorry, Sis. But this woman's a freak! Why do you want to talk to HER?"

Kim said, "All I ask… is for her whereabouts. Because I want to speak to her, before she goes back to prison. Please, I beg of you… I need to be stronger. The Gang left me out of their huge missions, and Asahi said I'm to sit out. I just cannot be away."

"Why should I help you?"

"Because… WE were the ones that ended Onigiri – Me and Steven Cooke. Only I helped, because I stopped her underling, Ritsu Tainaka. And unless you wanna join her, remember the last words Ritsu said to me, after she died: Go to hell."

Matoi shut her eyes and was shaken. She whispered, "Okay… You win." She stated, "If you were the ones that truly confronted death, so be it. To be honest, we wanted to bail from that freaky cunt. But Satsuki said that she's like a hawk. I guess I can help you."

"Now, where is she?"

XXXXX

The guards headed off to another town, hunting for Satsuki, while Kim was heading deep within Arizona.

"She's located in Tempe, Arizona. Tell the guards that she's in Wyoming, away from plain sight. If you want to speak with Satsuki Kiryuin, go alone. And yes, I appreciate your spirit, but don't go lashing out at her." Matoi said, "Satsuki is skilled, but try not to make her angry."

Kim responded, "I won't. Besides, I've handled worst."

"Seriously, why the hell did you decide to find my sister as a mentor?"

"Because… She and I are the same. Her father was a rebel, while my father was a politician. Yet, he cared for you two, mine still loved me, despite the shit he did. I know how the feeling is."

Kim knocked on the door, as Satsuki called, "Come in!"

Kim stepped in, as Satsuki was sitting in the table, having tea. Kim asked, "Excuse me… Satsuki Kiryuin?"

Satsuki smiled, "I knew you'd come to find me. Did you wish to give me an answer for my offer to you?"

Kim replied, as she carefully stepped forward, "Before I do, I want to let you know, that I led the guards that hunt down for you, on a wild chase. If they immediately find your location, then all's lost."

"Then you've heard about them. The Secret Society."

"How did you–?"

"I know a lot. I have heard bad things from their leader. He is a formidable adversary, but he refuses to let his team be exposed. Matoi and I were to meet in Central City, but Cinder dropped in, and ruined it all. Even so, we built our army, just to face the leader of The Secret Society, in an ambush. But then you came along, only we had no idea. Just know this, child. We're not the enemy."

"Then why did you attack Central City?"

"To bring them out. Cinder Fall only ruined the plan, and you came along. It was a way to expose him for who he is… No one knows who he or she was."

"A leader? No way… And you did all this–."

"He is a threat to us all. A former divine hero, turned psycho."

Kim was astonished, "No… It can't be. Steven Cooke? He's betraying us?" She said, "Miss Kiryuin, I–."

"Save your strength. I want to know if you want to train with me. Who do you believe the leader is?"

"I… I just can't say. But… I have my harsh knowledge that it's… It's Steven." Kim explained, "He's usually with us, but he's been moody lately."

"Maybe it's because the crux of darkness has suddenly been absorbed into him now. Upon Remy Snowflake's death, he has tainted his heart. Anyone who dares defeat the devilish woman may experience their own evil ambitions. For example, Chris McLean was labeled as a creator for this New World, only Tohru Honda killed him, out of rage and hatred. Maybe he killed her, as a way to pass the torch. You defeated the Priest, and you seemed alright."

"That's because I have friends. Steven Cooke would never betray The Gang. Steven Nevins had, and he was dealt with." Kim responded, "I am not of pure heart, but I am a Stand User. But I have a strong feeling that he'd never lead The Secret Society! It has to be someone else."

Satsuki asked, "You have any theories?"

"No…" Kim replied. She then instigated that there was another, but he was nicer. "But he couldn't be that, either… despite that he's a pervert."

"Looks can be deceiving." Satsuki said. "But what do you think?"

Kim paused and replied, "Fine. I'll do it. But the minute we finish training, you have to return to Prison Island. I got no choice." Satsuki leaned back and said, "It is done. I only wish to train you for the better, to make you as strong as your father. I have heard good things about you, Kim Cheonsa, daughter of Kang Cheonsa. My apologies for your Mother."

"She's already avenged. So… I want to learn about how you cope with being calm."

"I have. You see, unlike the rest of you women, I can sometimes go scantily clad. I don't mind exposing myself, despite the embarrassment. I welcome the freedom I want to live in."

"Eh? You're a nudist?"

Satsuki glared, "I suggest you mind your manners to me, young lady. You will refer to me as Lady Satsuki, as you are my pupil."

"Yes, Lady Satsuki…" Kim bowed, "But I'm vomiting inside, knowing I'm training with an arrogant bitch."

"I get that from Matoi, a lot. You're the first to call me that." Satsuki stood up and called out, "Kim Cheonsa, in exchange for surrendering to you, allow me, Satsuki Kiryuin, to train you to fight against this Secret Society and Cinder Fall. But remember this! Believe in your own findings, and do not jump to your own conclusions, for it may lead to chaos. Can you trust yourself, more than your friends?"

Kim and Satsuki stayed to train together, as Kim thought aloud, "It's going to be tough, but Satsuki Kiryuin has a point. I cannot chance it. Steven Cooke is the enemy? He's with The Secret Society? But that's impossible… He fought one of them, when he went to recruit Ruby Rose."

XXXXX

Speaking of… Farra met with Steven, back at the old building on Straight and Narrow. They were up on the roof, as Steven was dejected a bit.

"You lost your edge?" Farra asked, "I don't get it. Is this because of Cinder?"

"No… It's not." Steven said, looking out the dusk sky, "I'm a little disappointed at myself, lately…"

"How so?"

"Ever since we saved the Multiverse… Steven Cooke has gone soft. And we settled things with the Sailor Guardians. I couldn't bear myself to admit that I was defeated. Steven Cooke never admits defeat… Only it burns inside me, knowing that I failed to be #1. And to make things worse, it's falling apart. I've had bad luck, since Onigiri and The Priest. We all have a job to do, but… even in our darkest times, we couldn't bear to succeed."

Farra responded, as she was upset, "Why didn't you say anything to us? We're a team, after all. One little loss doesn't end the world. Hell, even I admit that I could never lose again. And I did lose. But… A young person taught me, during my journey… Every hero is not invincible. Sometimes the mightiest of heroes all fail… yet they were still brave. We have failed many times, but we bounced back. And nothing would stop us… even if we're in the depths of our hardest tasks. Steven, you and I are not alike. But we share the same ambition. We don't believe in injustice."

"I see… But I cannot face The Gang, after I was a failure."

"Maybe so… And I know how much you wanted Cinder Fall, by yourself. But the thing is… Not everything is about you! We're the same. We're friends."

Steven turned away, and he said, "Farra… … … Could you tell them to give me time? I can't go back yet."

Farra walked off and then stopped. She barked, "Goddamn it, Steven! You're just going to quit? It may take time, right! But you cannot carry this burden forever! You and Mundy were supposed to be friends! And Scarlet would've died, and we wouldn't be together, if he didn't step in! And for what? One nefarious bitch? You have to remember one thing! ONE THING! The world doesn't revolve around just you!"

He groaned, "Leave me alone…"

She sniffled, as she turned away. "Fine… You wanna be that way? I won't stop you. But…" She turned her back from him and said, "If The Gang falls without you, then what? We all had our demons… and you… I thought you were better than that. But it seems we all have our inner demons. If Cinder turns our worlds into smoldering ash, that's your fault! Not mine! But… It wouldn't be the same, if you leave us."

Steven gasped, as Farra mouthed words away from Steven, inaudibly, and then walked off.

He was torn, as he was thinking to himself. "I cannot dare go back. Mundy deserves to apologize to me… only… Farra's right. I couldn't go by myself. Sailor Moon… She did this to me. While our grudge has ended, my ambition to face her at her fullest is still under debate. Someday, Usagi & I will meet again. But for now…"

He went back inside. He suddenly saw a woman in orange hair, dressed in a white skirt, top, and a nurse's hat. She vanished, as soon as he stepped closer. "Who the–? What the wha was that?"

"Zero… Dell… Fio… Viper…" January viewed the Secret Society members on the screen, "And they all have one thing – Team RWBY." She was with Jace, Miki, Cassandra, & Riho. She explained about the members of the Secret Society.

"These women are mysterious. Strike Force was able to learn more about the group, and learned that they are giving Rino Rando the huge lead in the polls. Sadly, despite their efforts, it was foiled, but Weiss Schnee is still trailing in the polls… at dead last. We have ended the extortion and bribery of them to Miss Rando, but Weiss will have to climb the charts, in order to win the Election, next year. However, when we were trailing these ladies, they vanished. We never located them, afterwards."

Jace said, "We foiled Rino's mudslingers, but it seems that Weiss is still losing. What went wrong?"

Cassandra said, "Asahi said that Weiss has had dark moments that makes her the most hated family in Remnant. She's set for an interview, tonight. It could make or break the election… and if she bombs, it's over."

January asked, "How are the polls?"

Cassandra said, "After the mudslinging debacle ended, Rino Rando's down at 45%, while Weiss Schnee is 17%. The rest are at a total 38%. McGee has 20%, while the Rattfink has 18%. If this interview with Weiss Schnee fails, it could mean the end. And our efforts have failed."

Riho pleaded, "We can't fail now. There has to be a way to help Weiss."

Cassandra said, "I'm afraid that Team RWBY will handle this. Weiss said that she'll speak the truth, tonight, and set her record straight about her family, Atlas, and SDC. And not to mention the Faunus."

Miki responded, "Granted, yes. But if Weiss gets negative reviews, it could mean that Weiss Schnee has failed… even if she's as hated as Trump."

"Not in this world, Naoki." January said, "Remnant may call her a pariah, but what of our world?"

Jace said, "That makes sense. They don't know the REAL Weiss Schnee."

Cassandra said, "Muy Bien. We agree… This is Weiss's job… Alone."

They paused, as Jace asked, "Speaking of which, where's Kim?" Cassandra asked, "For that matter, where's Mundy?"

Peter said, "Mundy's resting at home, planning his next move on Cinder's whereabouts, and Asahi went to see him, privately. Kim, I hardly don't care."

Jace barked, "That's my gal you're talking to!"

"Oh, gimme a break. Kim's frail. We need her, but she needs to remember… She's not alone."

"Kim may not be a fighter, but she has a heart. Why couldn't you let her–?"

Cassandra asked, "Hold on… I don't mean to interrupt… but where did Asahi go to?"

Peter said, "Mundy's apartment."

XXXXX

Asahi knocked on the door and said, "Oscar? It's Asa! May I come in? Oscar?" The door opened. Neo bowed, as she was in her servant's disguise.

"OH? Hi. Is Oscar Gooden home?" She asked Neo. Neo responded with a nod, and gestured to her to sit down. Asahi said, "You're not a good talker, huh?"

Neo shook her head, and rolled her eyes. Asahi sat down and said, "I'll wait. Anyways, I never knew you were his manservant."

"Yeah. He's got good servants, especially for Neo there." Mercury said, as Asahi asked, "Neo? Who's Ne–? Neo…?!"

She turned to her right, and saw Mercury and Emerald together. Emerald said, "Asahi Sakurai, I presume?"

Asahi was shocked, as she saw Emerald Sustrai and Mercury Black together. Emerald said, "I should warn you. We're not evil. We just–."

Asahi squeaked, and she sat up, "WHAT THE FUCK?" Neo appeared, as she changed into her normal look. She tipped her hat, and Asahi was surrounded. "What the hell? YOU!"

Mercury said, "Whoa, ease up, babe. We're here in peace… and because she made us come."

Asahi growled, as she turned to Neo, "I can't believe you… You? With him?"

Neo nodded and bowed. Emerald said, "Please… I'll get Oscar, and we'll explain–."

"NO!" Asahi roared, "STAY WHERE YOU ARE!" She prepared to fight and yelled, "You're all under arrest!"

"ARREST?!" Emerald cried, "You can go ahead and arrest Mercury… but not me. I'm legit conformed."

"The word is reformed!" Asahi barked, "And I don't believe you!"

Mercury prepared to fight, as he walked to her, "Well then… If you won't believe us, time to Whoop Dat Merc onto your perky ass."

Emerald pleaded, "No, go easy on her. She's Oscar's CO."

Asahi barked, "Damn right! And I'll fight you three, if I have to!"

"Uh, can you not break Mundy's furniture, while you're here?" Emerald asked in nervousness.

Neo and Mercury charged at her, and Asahi ducked. She landed a punch to Mercury and a kick to Neo. Neo shattered into pieces, and emerged from behind Mercury, leaping over him, and clashing with Asahi, using her parasol.

Asahi was surrounded, as Emerald could only watch, giving a plea to forgive her. Asahi thought, "She's kowtowing out… But these two…" She cried out, "What have you done to Mundy?"

Mercury hit his kicks to her, and Asahi blocked each kick. She was in trouble. Will Asahi fight back?

POW!
Yes!

Asahi cried, "You asked for it, assholes!"

She faced Neo & Mercury, right now, unaware that they are working for Mundy. But will Asahi learn the truth?

XXXXX

Kim and Satsuki sparred, as Kim was in a troubled state. "I cannot bear to explain to the others about this… nor should I tell them about Steven. He'd ever betray us. But still… … … How am I going to tell him, personally?"

Kim was still unsure about Steven. Is he truly the leader of The Secret Society? Or was it all her overthinking conclusion?

To be continued…