"And that's all you have to know." Mundy explained to the rest of World Agency. He explained everything about his association with Neo Politan. More importantly, Asahi already knows, after her confrontation with Cinder's former henchmen.

"I can't believe you hid this for so long." Miki replied. "Why didn't you tell us before? We would've helped you."

Neo shrugged, as he explained, "It's embarrassing. I didn't believe it at first… and I didn't want this… But I chose to not help her. But she had a heartache for Roman Torchwick."

"Torchwick's dead." Mizuki said, "What does she have for him, other than underboss?"

January stated, "I know what. You loved Roman, did you?"

They all gasped, as Neo nodded, blushing. Covering her face with her hat. Mundy asked, "Wha–? Is that why? You loved him?"

Neo nodded again, agreeing to their answer. Riho whispered, "Amazing… And it's been how long he died? He may be evil, but even scum like Neo can love and like."

Mundy said, "Neo didn't start out that way. I read her profile. Neo – or Trivia Vanille – she was born with overprotective parents… until one day, she met Roman, and they slewed them. Neo changed because of him… and she wound up joining him."

"And Salem…" Asahi responded, "Neo was associated with SALEM. Until Cinder betrayed her."

Neo confirmed with a nod. Asahi continued, "She knows Cinder extremely well, even to the point that she now hates her… likewise two others – Mercury Black & Emerald Sustrai."

Peter asked, "Criminals, too?"

Asahi said, "Ex-criminals. Emerald's story is legit, while Mercury wants to reform, all for the former."

"So…" Cassandra said, "You're saying…"
Jace added, "Once you join Cinder, it's one way. And what she did to Arthur Watts, Jace Be not joining SALEM, at all. But we DO know that they all rebel now against that fiery skank."

Cassandra nodded, "Bingo. I was just going to say that Cinder used them, and they resent everything she stood for."

Asahi nodded, "That's also right. Jason and Cassie's theories are spot-on. But even so… Neo's not only a threat, she's a target. If we're going to stop Cinder Fall, once and for all, we're going to use her, like how she used her. As bait."

Neo agreed, but found Asahi's words resentful. She scoffed, as Mundy whispered, "Cinder wants you, that's all. If you bring her to us, we may defeat her."

Jace asked, "One problem. We can't beat Cinder, by ourselves. All of us are missing a few."

Asahi said, "Steven Cooke's a no-show… and Kim's been MIA, since she's finding the escape convict, Satsuki Kiryuin. Luckily, Farra's suspension is lifted, and she is joining us in Los Angeles."

Jace asked, "L.A.?"

Asahi said, "The only place to stop Cinder… near Hollywood. New York is not safe from this evil bitch. That's why we're traveling to Los Angeles, and to stop Cinder Fall, where it hurts. Using Neo as bait, we can capture her. However, defeating her is impossible, without our heaviest hitters. We've beaten her before, but this time, we're not letting her escape. Everyone… We're going to Los Angeles."

The Gang's mission to stop Cinder Fall is about to begin.

Episode 5 – Chapter 1: Road to LA (Part 1):
Cinder's Dream

"She's in Los Angeles?" Cinder asked Emerald, as they were face-to-face.

"Yeah… They are waiting for you. Besides… I don't think you want to go there."

"I've lost to them before… I won't lose again. Only I'm all alone…"

"Cinder… This isn't what you wanted." Emerald pleaded. "Don't do anything rash. I mean, this isn't Remnant, anymore."

"Maybe it isn't, but my goal is the same. I only came here… to prove my point. See, I did, what no other villain in this multiversal world has done – I broke up The Gang."

Emerald growled, "You… You're so wrong. Oscar Gooden knew about you."

"Him? He was only trying to pin the blame on me, all because of what I did at Beacon. You and Mercury were there, so was Neo!" Cinder barked, "But to accuse me, for Roman Torchwick's demise?"

"He was swallowed whole by a Griffon! You had a hand at it!"

"Emmy… Listen…" She chuckled, "Did I really summon Grimm? They can only be summoned from the scent of raw emotion, such as fear, grief, and even anger. I did nothing of the sort. Though, if you wanna blame someone for killing Roman, start with Red."

Emerald sighed and said, "I see… When Pyrrha killed Penny, somehow Red screamed in fright, knowing that her gynoid buddy is dead."

"Bullseye. And that gynoid buddy became the Winter Maiden, until Winter Schnee took it from me! But she's dead, too. Soon, Team RWBY and all their huntress buddies will be nothing but dust, just like Pyrrha! After what Red did to me…"

Ruby screamed in sadness, glowing silver beams from her eyes, and Cinder was caught in the light, along with lots of Grimm, incinerated into nothing.
Cinder survived, but barely.

Cinder seethed, "This eye… I lost an eye, I lost an arm (but got a new one), I was badly fragile and frail! But at least I have the powers of the Autumn Maiden! That was a win for me!"

"And you didn't get the relic." Emerald smirked.

Cinder turned away and growled, "But now this… Neo… She betrays me, accusing me of something Red did? When I'm done with Neo, The Gang dies, as a whole… and then Team RWBY… and then you traitors! This is all on you, Emerald. You let Neo get to The Gang."

Emerald said, "I only went along for the ride. I never met them. But we were skeptical about you. Cinder, please… It's not too late. Give up, and just surrender. It's not Atlas or Beacon. I would never be here, either, but this is my new home. Team RWBY is running for office – Weiss, in general – and The Gang will stop you. Mercury and I left your faction, after you went power-hungry. Tyrian failed, because of you… Hazel's dead, Watts is dead, even Adam! Because you killed them… because you and Salem were one in the same. One woman, one kingdom."

"Salem and I, we have ways. Not that you care, but I chose to revel within Salem, until the time's right. You think for one second I cared about the damnable kingdoms in Remnant? This United States… This Earth… Perfect to be burned down. And it never happened… in the past, it didn't. But with me… I can BURN! IT! DOWN!"

She shot fire into the bar, and Emerald cried, "YOU MONSTER!"

Cinder walked away and said, "Oh, one last thing… Tell the black guy; Oscar, was it?… He's next." She flew off, as Emerald's bar was set ablaze, and the flames spread around the bar.

PSHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
"WHOOP THAT FLAMBE!" Mercury barged in, armed with a fire extinguisher. "She didn't think she'd let you die alone… not while Merc-Em Gang is around."

"Thanks." Emerald sighed, "But you didn't have to cower away from Cinder."

Mercury nodded, "Maybe so… But she knows, already. To be honest, I never liked Tyrian."

"Same here. But my beautiful bar! She only melted a bit of my–."
"Good thing Mundy insured you…"

Emerald gasped, "That's right. After helping Neo, Oscar gave me insurance, as a reward for helping. Wait… Can he really do that?"

Farra appeared and said, "Only if Venus Otomegawa could reimburse you. She's helpful with the community, despite being our boss."

Mercury gasped, "You!"

Farra said, "Farra Stevens – World Agency. And I overheard Cinder's talk. Is this true? Neo and Mundy?"

Emerald said, "Yes. How about a drink? On the house? Sorry if some of the glasses are warped."

"That's okay. I was just leaving. So, I want to know if this is true…"

Emerald said, "Every word." Mercury said, "Mundy and Asahi had a fight in the apartment, after hearing the truth." Emerald barked, "YOU started it! Mundy stopped the fight, yet he was caught, red-handed!"

"Uhhh… Can you run that by me again?" Farra asked, "I have absolutely no idea what's going on. I came back from visiting Steven, and got reinstated, and heading to Los Angeles, and now this."

Emerald said, "Sorry, we don't know that much… He can tell you. But all we know is that Neo only hired him, to avenge Torchwick."

"Fall of Beacon, right?" Farra stated, "Ruby Rose… Did she–? No… It's obvious who killed Roman Torchwick. Roman Torchwick killed himself. His bravado, he did it to himself. And it led to not knowing that the Griffon Grimm killed him, devouring him whole."

She stated the full story, "Grimm can be awakened by the scent of human emotion… And because Ruby sent them, after Penny died, it led to the Grimm ravaging the school and all of Vale. But… Neo believes that Ruby OR Cinder did it. But in my guess, Roman did it to himself.
Roman Torchwick's murderer is… … …Roman Torchwick, himself."

They gasped, as Mercury said, "No way… And Neo was blinded by rage. She thought Red did it."

"Just a theory, Merc." Farra smirked. "I advise that you let me tell Mundy about this. He should address this situation to us, more than you."

She walked off, and then concluded, "But Cinder Fall's wrong about one thing – She NEVER broke up The Gang." She grew wings and headed off, "Later!"

They saw her leave, as Mercury asked, "Uhhh… Is she–?"
Emerald asked, "A Faunus?"

As Farra flew off, she saw Cinder in the distance. Farra jetted forward and roared, "There you are, YOU FUCKING BITCH!"

Cinder stopped and gasped, "YOU?"

Farra and Cinder exchange blows in the air. Cinder blocked each attack, as Farra used her fiery punches. She went into a barrage, but Cinder pushed her away.

"I'm going to pluck your feathers off, you dirty freak!"

"Takes one to know one, asshole!" Farra smirked. "I know all about you… Beacon… Atlas… Vale… Everything! Your kind can't win."

"But you can't beat me, alone."

"Maybe not. But I won't forgive you for driving a wedge between our friends! You and your slut of a devil, Salem, won't get away with it! I can't stop you alone, but I don't care how long it takes… But you're going down!"

Cinder grinned, "Really? Can a Faunus like you stop a Goddess like me?"

"What the hell's a Faunus?" Farra bluntly asked.

Cinder roared, charging at Farra. She dodged it, and landed a swift knee to the chest. She landed a swift right and a right knee. Cinder caught her leg, and swung her down to the ground, and then fired a huge fireball at her, "DIE!"

BLAST!
Farra was struck down, and plummeted down below. She halted herself, just as she was about to land. She landed on her feet, and staggered a bit. Cinder cackled, and flew off, making her escape. Farra seethed in anger, and she hollered out, "CINDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!"

She looked up to the sky, seeing her leave, and then snarled, "You'll get yours… I promise you…"

As Farra headed to World Agency, a figure watched on from the distance. It was Ran Kuzuryu, who saw everything.

"Los Angeles, eh? Wait'll I tell Master about this…" She dashed off into the shadows.

Weiss was going over the polls, and her gameplan.

"So, after my speech with Arfoire, I'm happy to announce that my chances are slim, but getting there." Weiss explained.

Yang announced, "Because of her speech, Rino Rando is down 45%, and Weiss is now in second with 28%. This Rattfink guy is now dead last with 27%, and he's been slandering you, behind our backs."

"Well, what do you suggest?"

"Fight slander with slander!" Yang cheered.

Blake barked, "NO! We fight fair. He may be a sneak, but if we submit to him, we're finished. We're up by one percent, and Weiss is growing strong. We don't need to fall to their level."

Weiss stated, "Like those ladies in the Secret Society? We're hoping we get the job done, since The Gang is keeping tabs on their cheating. Besides, none of you are going to be safe, after what's been going on."

Yang sighed, "I would like it better if I was a gynoid husk…" Blake whimpered, "NO! Yang? If you do, you'd be stone cold… and my heart will shatter." Yang joked, "Don't worry. I'm steel-driven. My heart is unbreakable… at least for you. You might say… I'm–."

"Please, no puns!" Weiss said, "This is serious. We have bigger worries, but they got this, so we can get through it."

Ruby was upset, saying nothing. Weiss stated, "Okay… I'll think about your plot about fighting slander. I'll be in my quarters."

She left, as Yang sighed, "What's gotten into her?"

"Maybe she's not feeling iced."

"Like me? I'm simply hot-blooded, in a steel chassis."

Blake giggled, "Only that arm of yours, you sex doll." Yang & Blake giggled, as Ruby went to Weiss's room. Weiss opened the door and asked, "Uh, Ruby–?" They stopped, and Yang & Blake started to make out, moaning and kissing.

"Hmph. About time." Weiss smirked. She said to Ruby, "You wanna talk?"

Ruby went inside, as Weiss said to her, "I'm… I'm really sorry about what's been going on… about Neo, and Cinder, and… You know…"

Ruby sighed, "Don't worry about it."

"Ruby… It's not your fault. Roman Torchwick's gone forever… as does Penny & Pyrrha… unfortunately."

Ruby swelled up in tears, and she sniffled, "I saw her die… Pyrrha… And I didn't even save Roman from the Grimm. It's my fault. When I saw Pyrrha destroy Penn–."

"Stop it. It's not your fault." Weiss held her, "What's done is done. Penny… You got to see her again, but Jaune… … …He still blames himself for killing her. It was just… but I know how much you miss her…"

Ruby bowed her head and sighed, "What difference does it make? Yes, I moved on from Penny. But it didn't bring everyone else back. And what happened at Beacon, that's my fault… Neo, she–."

"Neo's reformed – I think… – But that doesn't mean you can forgive her."

"HOW? How can I forgive her?"

"Remember when she saved you from The Curious Cat, after we beat them up? And this was after she broke you, using Penny, Pyrrha, Ironwood, Ozpin, and others as her clones. Neo believed you needed to move on… despite what she did. And we all knew what happened. You chose to accept yourself, and Neo… she accepted her own fate."

"Yeah… … …but why she came back, I'll never know. I know I'm my own huntress, but… Weiss? Am I jinxed?"

"Maybe not… But who cares? I told Jaune that some of the best huntresses in time all failed, but they moved on to be legendary. And I meant what I said in that speech. Neo can change. Emerald changed, and look where she ended up."

Ruby said nothing, as Weiss sighed, feeling dejected, "The Gang will handle Cinder. They know what they're doing. We cannot step in, this time. We really have to help them, but it's hard to multitask. We'll stop her, eventually. But… You told me so… I'm home. Atlas, Beacon, Mantle… It's all gone. But I will never see this world go to ash. Neo could change…"

"Neo…" Ruby sighed. She said, as she was dejected, "She did apologize to me, after she stated that she doesn't care. How can I tell her that it's my fault, for letting Roman die? I caused the chain of events… Penny… Pyrrha…"

Weiss hugged Ruby and whispered, "It's okay." Ruby was crying. Weiss comforted her and whispered, "There… there… It's alright."

XXXXX

Blake and Yang were still kissing, as Ruby & Weiss left. Ruby yelped, as Weiss huffed, "AHEM!"

They stopped. Yang asked, "Oh! What'd we miss?"

Weiss said, "I thought about what you said and… … …If we slander, we do things, my way. I'll outsmart him… and then, when it's Rino and myself, we fight fair."

Yang smirked, "Catch a Rattfink by the tail, Weiss." She winked.

Weiss giggled, "Thanks." She added, "Also, about Neo… Let's all agree on this. Until Cinder Fall is stopped, no one goes near her, nor do we tell The Gang, especially Oscar Gooden. If Neo wants to forgive us, let her. For now, we focus on the task at hand."

Yang asked, "What about the Secret Society? Those bitches may return, and may sabotage us."

Blake said, "I wouldn't worry about that. Miss Otomegawa announced on CNBC that if anyone dares to use hush money on the candidates, they will be disqualified from the running. After the bribes by Rino Rando, she's left off with a warning."

Yang asked, "Hush money?" Blake responded, "Look what happened to Vince McMahon. And he moved on, away from WWE." Weiss halted her and said, "Uh-uh. Never mention that."

Ruby responded, "No one likes a scandal. So, if The Secret Society tries to cheat to win, they better not be caught with red hands."

Weiss asked, "But still… What could be their next move, if they are blocked from bribes to Rando & Rattfink? Their leader will be mad as hell."

XXXXX

In a dark alleyway, the four Secret Society sisters appeared to Ran Kuzuryu. She glared at them, "Well, apparently, your damnable cheating got us caught."

Zero responded, "Accursed Gang… This one wants their heads."

Viper asked, "What is our next plan, Miss Ran?"

Ran said, "Lay low from the Earth Elections. I believe we're done for now… The Gang's on their way to Los Angeles, to take down Cinder. While they're busy, we move on to our next plan. Zero, Fio. You will watch LA. Viper and Dell, you return to your master."

Fio hissed, "Hold on a minute. Why should we listen to you? This one feels perplexed by your orders?"

"I know your master. And I know for a fact that you girls almost had Team RWBY. As far as the huntresses are concerned, you are forbidden from going after them. We have bigger worries. Viper and Dell will return to base, while you and Zero head to LA, and see what goes on. After that, we–."

Zero asked, "This one has a question… What do we do? Should we help Cinder?"

"Master's orders. DO NOT intervene. Only observe. Win or lose, after the battle, return to the base. While we have been caught for bribing Rando, we lay low, until then. Dell, how goes the other job?"

"We managed to take the worlds, by 35%. This one will man this city here. No one will know the wiser."

"Good. Make sure to keep this classified." Ran responded, "I look forward to our next plan…"

Viper and Dell fled to Los Angeles, as Fio & Zero joined Ran. Zero asked her, "So… You would assist us, being you're an android? This one has a thing against you."

"Master rebuilt me." Ran responded, "And I know The Gang and friends, too well. Besides… I have other plans here…" Her vision saw the face of Miki Naoki, the same woman that destroyed her.

"Mark my words, Miki Naoki… I will have my revenge…" Ran thought. She and The Secret Society left America, as they returned to their secret area. But where?

XXXXX

Asahi was talking to Neo, as The Gang was preparing for their trip.

"Neo Politan…" She was with Peter, Jace, & Mizuki. "I believe you have anything in your Semblance, eh?"

Neo nodded. Peter said, "Good. Show us."

Neo transformed into Mundy. She smiled, and she blinked her eyes, showing her pink and brown eyes.

"Fancy that. A master of disguise." Jace smirked. Peter said, "And the eyes are optional. Mundy's eyes are his color, but when Neo goes into a zone, she baits them to surprise. Smart."

Mizuki asked, "But can she talk? That's an issue."

Neo changed to normal, and then Mundy appeared from behind. He said, "Gah! You guys don't know me."

They all gasped, as Asahi whispered, "Impossible… How is–? He just left!"

Mundy/Neo said, "It's a little trick she's practicing. But it needs work. I can only speak for her, and I can only do one clone."

NOTE: This was BEFORE Neo can multiply her aura.

Jace was amazed, "I'm surprised. She's a natural talent."

Asahi said, "Right. Neo, you have to stay incognito, when we go to LA. After that, we use you to bait Cinder there."

Cinder appeared, from Neo, as she explained, "That will not be easy. See, Cinder is crafty and clever. How you beat her easily amazes even me. But I used to side with her, and I know how she gets into her own world. Cinder disobeys often, only to learn more about her surroundings… especially Team RWBY. But we know how that ended."

Peter said, "Then, you are capable of fighting, are you? Cinder isn't with you, anymore. Even if she did orchestrated Roman's death, you have to move on, reformation or not." Mizuki said, "He's right. You have to let it go. We're doing this for you, after all. And if you told us sooner, we'd consider it."

Asahi said to Neo, "Neo, I know we have one shot at this… but can you trust us?" Neo nodded, and shook her hand. Asahi said, "Well, we don't. For now, at least. We still don't think you're good yet."

Neo agreed and stated without words that she'll accept her fate, if The Gang pulls off the win. Asahi said, "So be it. And under no circumstances, all of you, you leak this to Team RWBY. They cannot know. I know they're your enemies, but…"

Neo smiled, and she halted Asahi. Neo then said, using Cinder, "Red will understand. She's the only person that understands me now. The rest will wait."

Peter said, "All's done. But what of the others?"

Asahi contacted Farra, "I'm gonna find Farra, Jason, contact Kim." Jace smirked, "With pleasure."

Neo was worried, and Peter said to her, "We got others. You'll meet them, eventually."

Neo agreed, and then sighed in distress.

XXXXX

Kim got a call from Jace. She answered it. She asked, "Los Angeles? I see…"

"What is it?" Satsuki said.

"I'm sorry, but we have to cut our training short. I'm needed in L.A.. We found a way to bring Cinder in."

Kim took her leave from Satsuki, but she pleaded, "Perhaps I should go with you."

"Hm? But… You are an escaped felon!"

"Do not worry, my friend. Kim Cheonsa, you have grown a lot, in such a short time. And you have a lot to learn. Just remember this… Believe in what you can do. The Gang have a lot of strong fighters. But one day, you'd join in as a part of an elite. May you find yourself your own abilities."

Kim bowed and said, "I will, Lady Satsuki… Thanks for everything. But lay low, until everything is settled. Remember my promise…"

"Once Cinder is defeated, then I turn myself in. Granted. But it's best if I join in, from the shadows. I may not look it, but I sometimes lurk in the shadows… as a spy."

Kim exited through the door, and she responded to Satsuki's offer, "I can't risk it. If they found out I'm siding with a criminal, they'd arrest me."

"And what of this Secret Society? Do you believe the same?"

Kim paused and was shaken. She shut her eyes, bowed her head, and sighed. She walked away, saying nothing. Satsuki said, "She's conflicted. She may know something. The man known as Steven Cooke, I believe… Kim believes he's leader. But she doesn't know… Kim Cheonsa, I wish you'd understand the truth. Steven Cooke isn't the leader. Someone else is." She dashed off, planning to trail Kim, all the way to Los Angeles.

Kim was waiting for a ride, as she got a call from Asahi. "Kim, it's Asa! Where is your location?"

"Near the Pacific. Prison Island was very far from New York." Kim said.

"Well, hurry to Los Angeles. January's heading to your location to pick you up."

"Me? Wait… Do I get to join in?"

"Oh, that… I, uh…" Asahi giggled, "Well, you can stay behind, as long as you protect the BattleVan, as usual."

Kim barked, "NO! I wanna join in on the battle. I can do this!"

Asahi said, "I didn't say you couldn't. But we need ALL of World Agency, including you, to stop Cinder."

"A-Anything on Steven?" Kim asked nervously.

"No… No answer. Anyways, find a rendezvous point, and January will get to you. See you then."

Kim signed off, and headed off. Satsuki dashed away from plain sight. Kim was on her way to Los Angeles, joining the rest of The Gang (sans Steven & Farra).

XXXXX

Farra arrived at HQ, moaning in pain. Cassandra cried, "FARRA!"

"Ungh… Pain…" Farra limped to the desk.

Asahi asked, "What happened to you?"

Farra growled, "Where's Mundy?"

Asahi stated, "He's out. But I'll tell him you're here. What happened? Why are you badly hurt?"

"Cinder Fall!" Farra stated, "She attacked Mercury & Emerald, but they were prepared. I managed to pursue her, but she beat my ass."

Asahi growled, "Should've guessed. Is Cinder heading to L.A.?"

"She knew. What now? Let Hollywood burn down, or go for it?"

Cassandra said, "This is bad. Asa, we have to reach L.A., before it's too late. She knows everything now. The plan's ruined."

Asahi moaned, "I know… But we're out of options. We have to go to LA, despite our efforts."

Team RWBY appeared, as Weiss said, "Uh, guys… I know you wanted to beat Cinder to the punch, but still… Shouldn't you go there anyway?"

Yang replied, "She's only into destruction. But if you get there, before she launches, you may beat her."

Farra said, "Spoken like a true huntress."

Ruby said, "We'll stay here. Cinder's your problem. We are busy, after all."

Asahi asked, "You're not coming?"

"Sorry." Ruby sighed, "We still have a campaign to run."

Asahi said, "Right. So… Everyone, we're heading to Los Angeles. Cassie, call Mundy and tell him to prepare the jeep. The rest of us will take the BattleVan."

"And Kim?" Cassandra asked.

"She's on her way, right now. January's heading there."

XXXXX

January and Kim arrived at Los Angeles. January said, "Here we are. Los Angeles, California."

Kim responded, "Brighter than I remembered. Thanks for the lift, January. Now, we wait for the others."

"I like your determination, Kim. But Asahi Sakurai is not playing with you."

"I know. Since I joined The Gang and World Agency, I have been dubbed weak. I'm not weak, am I?"

"No. For someone who ended a psychotic Watcher, you have spirit. You have been a strong heart, before joining. I am happy that I found a friend."

"Yeah? I mean, you were friendless, too, because of this Mister. And you were a part of this Euphoria plan."

"Yeah… But Mundy… I know he and I are clicked, as lovers, I'm aware that he's taken by another."

"Why do you even love an engaged man?"

"He saved my life… after I saved his life. We're even now… Fort Rawls, North Carolina. A prison breakout mission ending in failure. ONE escape – Mister. A bomb blew up, yet we saved the prison. But the blast was huge, so I took the blow of the explosion, saving him. It went black after that… and I realized… I saved his life, and only if he'd do the same for me. But I wound up loving him… because he's a hot black stud. I know it's interracial, and interspecies, being we're different, but I had a boyfriend… only I had forgotten who he was."

"That sucked." Kim was amazed. "I am sorry…"

"Don't be. Mister ruined my life… but now he's in jail again."

"I know. He's happy that he has done one thing, but to complete it, you have nothing left. At least I have a boyfriend…"

"This, coming from an ex-con of St. Dolphin Prison." January glared.

Kim pouted, "I chose to forget that moment. Not once I enjoyed Prison Life. When I had my Stand, Dream High, the walls in the prison were my inner peace. Sadly, the place was just a figment of my imagination. In short, ghosts from the past."

"Yeah, you're a very creepy girl."

"January?" Kim said to her, "I hope one day… You'd find someone you love." She held her hand and said, "Maybe a nice mandroid for you."

January jerked away and barked, "Don't be so robo-racist! I mean… thanks, but… I guess I need to start dating again. Mister's out of my systems, forever. But I still have a job to do."

"When this Cinder Fall issue is over, maybe we can hang out? Just us girls? I miss having Girls' Night."

They arrived at the middle of Los Angeles, as Cinder was faraway, near the middle of America. The Gang was far behind, heading off to Kim & January's location. As for Steven Cooke…

XXXXX

Steven was training alone, until he sensed something. He saw a figure with long white hair, turning her back. It was a flash, and he whispered, "No…"

Her voice spoke, "Wonder of U…"

Steven whispered, "The Gang… They're in trouble. That voice… that heavenly body… It's… The body and hair and voice, all angelic and beautiful, but the soul is corrupt. Wonder of U… What does that mean?"

Steven read the text to head to Los Angeles. He got dressed and said, "On it. Cinder Fall, you first."

He narrated, as he fled off, heading to Los Angeles, by foot. "Cinder Fall's in Los Angeles… It's time to end this, once and for all. Time to prove that Steven Cooke still has his edge. I'm going to defeat her… or die trying."

He then said, "If I make it by foot, the fanfic will be over." He cried, "TAXI!"

A cab arrived, and he said, "NYC Airport. Worth every cent!" The taxi cab drove to the airport, and Steven said, "What? If there were weird cities in this Multiverse, the travel would be shorter."

Of course, the travel there may take a day or so.

XXXXX

And two days had passed. Cinder arrived at Los Angeles, as she was in the middle of Los Angeles's main street. Cinder grew her flames and boomed, "NEO!"

She looked around, and Neo was nowhere to be found. "Hmm… I see… This is a trap, isn't it? Neo was here, but you decided to fool me with a huge trap. Well, bad news… Cinder Fall is no fool. I'm not prey. You are."

She shot flames at the building, and people started to run off screaming. "Earthquakes are a problem… but I'm ten times worse. Los Angeles, bow before your nefarious ruler! I have won!"

"Not yet." Kim appeared, as she and January found her. "You'll have to beat us first, you wicked witch!"

January said, "Cinder Fall, it is over for you. You will not rampage this world with your damable fire powers."

Cinder glared, "So… The weakling and the doll… How nice. I was expecting Neo. But you two will do."

"They're… running late, I figure." Kim blushed. "But still… I was near Prison Island, doing a little private mission, until I learned you showed up."

Cinder grinned, "Ohhhhh… How noble. Too bad your bones and gears will melt away!" She shot flaming arrows at them. Kim deflected one of them with her staff (from Dream High), while January shot at two of them, destroying them.

"You'll have to do better than that!" Kim shouted, as she and January prepared to fight.

Cinder dove down and roared, "GLADLY!"

The battle in Los Angeles has just begun! Will The Gang make it in time to help Kim & January?

To be continued…