As The Gang was protecting Gamindustri, meanwhile in New York (from another dimension), Miki rounded up the troops, in order to hunt down Ran Kuzuryu.

"As you know, The Gang of World Agency is on an important mission. And being the only active member available, Miss Sakurai has agreed to deputize you on a special mission." Miki said, "Strike Force has learned that Kuzuryu is wandering all over New York, trying to evade our radar. Her last location was in Detroit. If we can corner Ran, we can make her talk. Unfortunately, all of the Marciano Androids are unavailable, as they are aware of the dangers The Secret Society will unleash. So, I'm stuck with you guys."

Apparently, Miki is stuck with Mercury, Emerald, and Neo, who chose to stay here and help.

Emerald asked, "So… You have no one else to contact?"

Miki said, "I offered Yamabuki Suou of MEA for help. And she said NO. She said that she's better off. Plus, hearing the OB Chips, she suggested to bow out of the mission. She and Obnubi are already trying to rebuild, after Zina was kidnapped. So, I'm left with one final choice…"

Neo shrugged, and Mercury said, "You want to hire us, ex-criminals turned allies to World Agency? Whatever."

Emerald said, "We'll do it. Anything to get this Ran Kuzuryu off your back. Any particular reason why you want her?"

Miki huffed, as she was furious, "You don't know her like I do." She explained, "Ran Kuzuryu was once human. She was manipulated and constructed by Oka Kazamatsuri, a psychotic kunoichi from Real Ninja. Ran Kuzuryu has a power that can turn people into coins. And by that, turn them to gold, then smash them into currency. That was her power, until she met me. During a rescue mission, some of our friends were turned to coins, and I was the one who helped stop Ran. Although the golden spell succumbed to me, I was able to destroy Ran's Stand and her abilities. The last known whereabouts of Ran Kuzuryu was being thrown into a garbage bin, broken beyond repair. Until we learn that The Secret Society rebuilt her. Oka Kazamatsuri's already dead, and she couldn't have been responsible."

Mercury huffed, "Wow… Harsh." Neo agreed with a nod.

Miki said, "That's why I ask you to put your criminal tendencies aside, and help me. We're taking The BattleVan to Detroit, right away."

Emerald asked, "Wait… Does anyone know how to drive?"

Neo nodded and held her hand high. Miki said, "I see. You want to drive?" Neo nodded yes, and Miki said, "Alright. We leave this to you. The rest of us will ride the BattleVan to Detroit!"

They head off, as Miki thought, "I hope we come back in one piece. The others should be alright."

Episode 7 – Chapter 1: Lowee and Fio!
The Rock Women's Attack!

Following the safety of Rom & Ram, the Goddess of Lowee, Blanc, lends a hand to Peter & Mizuki, in the hunt of Fio, one of the three remaining Rock Women.

If you recall, last time, Dell, one of the Rock Women, was destroyed easily by Farra & Cassandra, who made their arrival in Lastation. Elsewhere, Kim confronts a girl in a mask called Presto Mask. And Steven and Mundy teams with S-Sha to battle a controlled Vert, accompanied by Viper.

Peter and Mizuki walked down the path, as Blanc said, "I believe this is where the problem occurred. Rom & Ram got lost there, and they suddenly emerged as the slaves they were. But I never saw them, I was only in my room, reading."

C-Sha huffed, "It's my fault, Blanny. I let them loose for one moment, and I forget…"

Mizuki said, "Not your fault. I bet they were kidnapped and made into slaves."

"By the looks of it." C-Sha said, "In any case, we can attempt to save Lowee, once we have a confrontation with this Rock Woman."

Peter responded, "In there." They found an industrial factory in the middle of the city. "Never knew you were into industrial progress."

"We are a peaceful race. But we sometimes share our resources to and from other countries." Blanc replied quietly, "This was usually abandoned. But now it seems that this is where your microchips are being manufactured."

C-Sha laughed, "Great! Let's smash and dash, and burn this building down!"

Mizuki replied, "NO! We investigate. For all we know, this could be The Secret Society's base of operations." Peter added, "Miz's right. We better look inside. Anything disturbing, do what you can."

They stepped in, walking down the dim and dark pathways. Mizuki shivered, "This gives me the creeps."

C-Sha added, "Yeah… Maybe we run into a ghost or something, like a Boo."

Blanc stated, "They hail in Haunted Houses, not factories."

"Abandoned factories to be precise." Mizuki replied, scanning the area, "I don't detect any supernatural entities here. Besides, it's only dusk out."

Peter said, "We have no worries of a ghost attack. But knowing this area, looters and thieves roam the night."

Blanc said, "In that case, C-Sha and I will split from you, to look for anything that seems wrong."

Peter replied, "Good idea. Mizuki & I are the experts here. So, we leave it to you, to check for anything else we missed." Mizuki added, "And believe me, we never miss a beat… often."

They split up, as C-Sha and Blanc were walking to the main factory. Blanc said, "These two are a problem."

"Indeed…" C-Sha said, "The robot woman, she is amazing, but I kinda wonder how she was about to bounce her boobs like Vert's. But I ain't trying to cheese you, Blanny."

"I'm trying to hold my rage in…" Blanc seethed.

"Which part, the boobs, Blanny, or–? Ohhh, right! Sorry… I was kidding."

"Then shut up and follow me!"

They walked off, as Peter and Mizuki entered a warehouse, with an office inside. Mizuki said, scanning the area, finding documents, "Look! There's some documents."

Peter read the documents, and said, "Nothing… Just gibberish."

Mizuki read it and said, "Razbanyas yatee benee futch ah tinney herongha… How you say this Lowee Slang… he asky-tasky what did you fertsaig Nintendo." She was perplexed, "What the hell is this garbage? This is nuts."

"Did you make it out?"

"Negative. This is merely a to-do list of objectives from 2001."

He read it and said, "Maybe someone wrote this from over twenty years ago. Wayfarers from SEGA or SONY."

"Sony, done!" Mizuki called out, "MAH-HA!"

A voice called back, "AH-HA!" A figure appeared from the shadows, as she spoke, "Yatee benee futch ah tinney herongha!" She was a figure with long purple hair, done in a braid.

"Excuse me… Did you write this?" Mizuki said.

"Uh-huh." She said, as she introduced herself, "Oh, dear… Where was I in this mess? Oh, my name's Plutia. I got lost somewhere, and somehow wrote some important documents, concerning the dangers of Lowee."

Mizuki glared, "Really? This is simply a To-Do List for Quests that are ancient!"

Peter added, "And the writing feels like Yiddish to me."

Plutia said, "Oh, my mistake. It's actually code. This is merely camouflage, in case we run into trouble again."

Mizuki said, "Well, now that you mention it, we're on the hunt for Rock Women. Do you see any one of these creatures invade the kingdom of Lowee?"

"Rock Women?" Plutia asked, "Hmmmm… No? But I did see some interesting shadows in the factory. A female voice confirms that the master will be pleased, once we have the control of Lowee in his grip. And after that, another woman says "This one will make sure the twin Goddesses will stay loyal.", and that's pretty much it. I went to hide, and the people already left."

Mizuki said, "Lemme see… Did they look like tight-fitting suits? And what's her hairstyle?"

"Blue… with blonde." Plutia stated, "The other was… a familiar voice. She was in… Hmm…"

"Familiar?" Peter asked, "Mizuki, do you think…?"
She nodded, "Affirmative. We were teaming with a traitor. But the question is… C-Sha or–." She gasped, "One of the Rock Women was wearing blue, and she had blonde hair…"

"What? No… She was wearing blue, and the other girl was with blonde hair." Plutia corrected her.

They gasped, as Mizuki cried, "ALERT! Traitor detected! Alert! Traitor detected! Eliminating traitor! Locating traitor!" She was beeping robotically, and flashing red in her eyes.

"OH? Is she a–?"

"Don't worry about it." Peter said to Plutia. He calmed Mizuki down, "Knock it off!"

"But I can't help it! C-Sha… She's one of them!" Mizuki explained, "You know well that she's with the Secret Society!"

"Obviously. But we can't be so sure. No OB Chip, no slave. Do you even see it in C-Sha?"

"No… But if I run into her, and her accomplice, we're going to smash them!"

He nodded, as he said to Plutia, "Here. Take these documents and burn them. Someone may coax information to the enemy."

"Yes, sir." Plutia walked away, with her written documents.

Peter said, "Come on, let's go find Blanc–!"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" C-Sha shrieked. Mizuki cried, "Dammit! Too late!"

They hurried, as Blanc and C-Sha were in the presence of Fio, the green-wearing Rock Woman. Fio smiled, "Ahhhh, Lady Blanc, and her assistant C-Sha. I finally nabbed you. Your newfound friends will not save you now. This one will take you away, like the rest."

Blanc held her hammer and said, "I don't think so, demon! This is what you get for hurting Rom & Ram, you evil asshole!" C-Sha got up and said, "Shit! Looks like we have to fight her!"

"You are of no concern, you busty thing. Her flat-chested regalness impresses the master." Fio hissed, "Besides, matters not what her cup size is, The Master was waiting for you…"

Blanc snarled, "You… What did you say to me?"

"Awww, did this one hit a snag? This one was only speaking truth. Flat boobs are way mature and regal. Bigger boobs are sexier. But you have that regal family-friendly charm that no other Goddess has to present. Lady Blanc, join us and we will grant you everything from our master."

Blanc snarled, "I should be humbled by the compliment, but–."
"Stand aside, Blanny! She's mine!" C-Sha boomed.

She dashed at her, "FALL, YOU MONSTER!"

POW! POW! POW!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAA ATATATATATATATATATA!" She landed a barrage of swift punches, and she cried, "Let's get Stylish!" She did a Shoryuken onto Fio, and she bent back. She bent forward and smirked, "Are you finished?"

C-Sha growled, "No luck. But I guess I made a dent into that pretty face of yours."

"They tickle… but seriously, THEY HURT!" Fio slashed at C-Sha, but Blanc intervened. Peter and Mizuki arrived, but it was too late. Blanc stopped C-Sha and slammed her hammer to Fio. She flew to the wall, and Blanc growled, "This was for Rom & Ram, you bastard!"

Fio got up and hissed, "Fool! You won't get away that easily!"

Blanc called, "C-Sha, I'll fight this monster! You get the others to safety!"

Peter cried, "WAIT! C-Sha! Blanc! We have to know!"

Fio hissed, "What matter is this?"

"Miz, now! Scan her!" Mizuki scanned C-Sha, but… She gasped as she was shaken, "No… We were had!"

Peter roared, "I KNEW IT! C-SHA! YOU FUCKING TRAITOR!" He dashed forward, as Mizuki cried, "PETER, WAIT! C-SHA'S CLEAN!"

He halted his fist, and C-Sha blocked it. She nodded and said, "Nice stop. But what do you mean? All I was doing was assisting Blanny!"

"Tell Blanny this! Blanc, deactivate!" Blanc's eyes widened, and she collapsed like a rag doll.

"BLANNY!" C-Sha yelled.

Peter gasped, "Wait… Mizuki, did you–?"

"I scanned C-Sha, but I inadvertently scanned Blanc, as well! SHE has the chip!"

"WHERE?"

Mizuki pointed at Blanc's body, "In her hat."

Fio hissed, "Blanc, activate!" Blanc got up and beeped, "Yes, master."

Peter growled, "Gimme a fucking break. Blanc used her own sisters?"

"You hit the nail on the head." Fio smiled.

"But Plutia said that it was someone in blue, and one with blonde hair. And they're both women!" Mizuki explained. "We thought it was you and C-Sha!"

Fio barked, "This one's wearing green! NOT BLUE! You must be referring to Dell. And Blanc here is a blonde. A light dirty blonde."

Blanc said, "How may I serve you, master?" She armed herself with her hammer, and Fio said, "Destroy these fools!"

Blanc nodded, "As you wish." She zipped forward swinging her hammer around. C-Sha avoided it and cried, "LOOK OUT!" She yelled, "BLANNY, IT'S ME! How could you do that to your own sisters, Blanny? WHY?"

Mizuki stated, "No good! She's under control of the chip!"

"And we cannot deactivate her, while she's around!"

Mizuki seethed, "That does it!" She stared down at Fio, "YOU! Where's Zina? One of your Rock Women kidnapped her! Asahi and I were there, and we chose to leave you be! WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER, AND WHY GO AFTER BLANC?"

"You'll never know, foolish droid! This one will keep this to her grave!" Fio laughed.

"Then by all means…" She clashed her fists and prepared to fight, "I'll make you talk!" She called out, "Peter, help C-Sha! This one's mine!"

Mizuki and Fio brawl, as Peter & C-Sha run off, avoiding Blanc's raging fury.

"God… What the hell is wrong with these women?" He growled.

"Oh, I'm sorry! Did I hear you speak, after you almost accused me?"

"I thought you were under their control!"

"We weren't." C-Sha explained, "But I had a hunch. Something was wrong with Blanny. The same thing happened to Noire and Vert. K-Sha and S-Sha told me about it, and I tried to investigate. But nothing. And then you came and toned down Rom & Ram's behavior, after freeing them…"

"But the chips… She destroyed them."

"Blanny must've known the right way, so she destroyed them, to throw us off guard. Something was not right at all." C-Sha seethed. "Blanny, Noire, Vert, even Neptune… They're all slaves to the chip."

"Even Neptune?"

"I had B-Sha go incognito to find out more. But no luck yet. Neptune's still as chipper as ever."

"I see… But the chips are voice-activated, but somehow these Rock Women are blocking the frequency. This one here, she is able to control Blanc."

"She must be like a Master Control."

"Right. Mizuki will handle her. You and I have to stop Blanc."

Blanc giggled evilly, "Come and get me, you assholes!"

She slammed down, and C-Sha nodded, "Right! Sorry, Blanny…" She produced an Arm Cannon and said, "Forgive me." She fired shots at Blanc, and she easily avoided the shots. She slid down, and tripped Blanc. Peter emerged from out of nowhere, and landed a huge elbow. C-Sha fired, and a direct hit to Blanc.

Blanc goes down on one knee, and she groaned, "Kill… Kill you…"

Peter said, "C-Sha, any other tricks?"

C-Sha said, "Got one more!" She held up an ax and said, "NOW! EAT THIIIIIIIIIIIS!"

SLAM!
Blanc blocked it, and she suddenly transformed. She had a white tight-fitting outfit, with blue hair, and her hammer turned into an ax.

"Oh, shit…" C-Sha gasped, "Her Goddess Form!"

Peter growled, "Shit! Come on, we can beat her!"

Blanc responded, "FOOLS! I will smash you into dust, with my rage and anger! No one survives White Heart!"

C-Sha said, "That's her Goddess Form. She transforms, when she gets enough Share Energy. But it seems that her Share Energy is corrupted by her. This creature is responsible for harming Blanny. She used her, just to use Rom & Ram. It's my fault. I had no idea Blanny would… Blanny… I can't believe…"

He said, "Cry later, C-Sha. We can save Blanc. Mizuki will handle the damned monster."

Mizuki and Fio exchange blows. Fio was able to pin down Mizuki, and she grabbed her arm, "Time to tear you apart, you robotic relic! This one will tear your arms apart! Much like your soul!"

Mizuki said, as she was in pain, "You forget… What you don't see, is what you get…" She cried, "WEDDING MOMO!" Her Stand emerged, wearing a blue outfit and yellow ribbons, wrapping her long red hair. She landed a swift kick, and Fio was pushed away. She snarled and hissed, "Brat! What magic is this?"

Mizuki sat up and said, "Wedding Momo, attack her!" Momo said, "You got it, boss!"

Wedding Momo, Mizuki Takase's Stand from long ago. She was awakened, after MIO's Power Core implanted into her back, and produced a Stand that was benign. Years later, Mizuki produced a Stand, during her battle with The Gaoka Clan. Her Stand is based off of Wedding Peach and Cardmaster Peach.
Luckily, only people who have Stands or Spirit Callers can see other Stands. They are invisible to the naked eye.

Fio sniffed, "So… She's one of them, huh? How did I not know? The same can't be said for this one, when I fought him."

"Him? As in Peter?"

"Correct…"

"I see. Then you come in packs, do you?"

"Correct. We live to revive our race, and help our master obtain what we want. Your kind, they stopped us from getting Team RWBY, but here, we already have a stranglehold on Hyper Dimension, along with your precious leaders!

Mizuki growled, "So, you and your sisters loomed into the night, and used those microchips on them, turning them into slaves, huh? Neptune, Vert, Noire, even Blanc! You were after the Goddesses in this land, were you?"

Fio laughed, "Yes… And since you and I are on the same page of what you need to know, this one will not tell you anything else."

"Actually, I have one more question… Who's your leader of The Secret Society? I'm dying to know." Mizuki smirked.

Fio said, "He chooses to remain incognito. We are sworn to protect him."

"Thought so." Mizuki's arms grew, and they had bigger fists; boxing gloves, made of steel. "So, again, I'll have to force you to talk!"

Fio snarled, "Not even your lucky charm can save you! All this one wants… is your head!" she slashed onto Mizuki, but Wedding Momo slammed her staff onto her waist. Fio was smashed in the gut, and Mizuki roared, "YOU'RE WIDE OPEN!"

POW!
"ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA! ORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Mizuki landed a barrage of punches to Fio, nearly cracking her. Fio stumbles down. Mizuki huffed, "It didn't break her, but I know she's had enough."

Fio growled, "You devilish doll!" She dashed at her, "GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

Mizuki held her hands out and cried, "DODGE THIS!" She fired, but Fio avoided the energy shot. She slashed and punched at Mizuki. Mizuki stood on one knee, and Fio leapt up, "DIE!"

Mizuki bowed her head and smirked. She jetted backwards, avoiding the pounce from Fio. She dashed forward, hitting a huge right to the face. She spun in circles, and Mizuki grabbed her arms, pulling her back with a Standing Surfboard Stretch.

"AAAH! AAAAAAAAAAH!" Fio cried, "LET GO! LET GOOOOO!"

"NEVER!" Mizuki cried, "Not unless you wanna lose BOTH your arms, you tell me everything! Did your master ever scanned our abilities? I don't think so! I'm more powerful than I ever was! The more I lock on, the harder it hurts!" She pulled back, "and you free Blanc at once, before things get messy! You don't fuck with this cyborg bitch!"

"WAAAAAAAAAIT! LEMME GO! I'LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING! JUST LET ME GO! THE SECRET SOCIETY, YOU SAY! THIS ONE WILL TELL YOU THE PLANS!"

Mizuki seethed, still holding her grip, "Nice try! You said that you won't talk! I know all about your perverted schemes of Earth Conquest!"

"Ea–? Earth Conquest? You are wrong!" Fio cried, "The Master was only gathering his army, to take everything in the multiverse, for his rule! Kill me, and you may never know!"

"That sounded like conquest to me! I WON'T let go! I'm not programmed to be stupid!"

"NO? But do you know why and how we wanted Team RWBY, in the first place? Or do you know why we use the OB Chips for our servitude to others! This one dies, and it goes with this one in her grave! YOU FOOL! YOU LOST ALREADY, IF YOU KILL THIS ONE NOW!"

Mizuki let go and closed her eyes. Fio gasped, as she was shocked. She stood up, "So… You finally listened… and you let go."

"Let's hear it. And just so we're clear, my range is 10 meters, for my sensors. If you try to run away, I will go after you."

"You don't trust this one, do you? How do I know you won't give your word of killing this one?"

"Because I'm ashamed to fail this mission, if I let you live without any information! Now start talking, before I commence fire!"

"Very well… But just so you know… This one's simply the messenger."

XXXXX

Swinging her ax, Blanc continued to attack both Peter & C-Sha. They avoided the strike, dodging in each direction.

"This Goddess's going psycho!" Peter cried.

C-Sha stated, "She's always like this… But still, we have to snap her out of this!"

"No good. Once she becomes like that, she cannot respond. That Rock Woman's responsible."

"Maybe so. But I'm a little pissed about this."

C-Sha stepped forward, and she cried, "BLANNY! If you can even hear me, any ounce of you that still is inside, you should know, we're not your enemies. I'm sorry I didn't watch Rom & Ram, before!"

Blanc barked, "You think I give a shit?" She swung down, and C-Sha was caught in the attack. "You shall die in my hands, and even carve out your own chest, too! See how YOU like it!"

Peter barked, "Fine! We tried reasoning, so brute force is all we can afford." He unleashed his dark powers, "NOW! Let's burn it up!"

"HYAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
"ORAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
They exchanged blows and strikes, clashing fist to blade. C-Sha was amazed, as she responded, "This guy's not giving an inch. Blanny just didn't want to be held back. Imagine the shares we lose, if this keeps up. But still… Blanc was controlled, only out of deception. Glad it wasn't me… otherwise, Blanny would murder me. I'd sacrifice myself, except…"

Peter was pushed away, and Blanc swung hard, like a top. Peter ducked the axe swing, and then tackled her down. She flew up, and landed a Double Knee to his chest. He fell to the ground. Swinging her axe down, Blanc roared in anger. Peter avoided it, just in time.

"Hey, you need to step in?" He called out to C-Sha. "Kinda in trouble here."

"Against a Goddess like Blanny, this will be tough. Only… The last time we met, she beat me, and saved me from my inner doubts." She thought, "She and I became friends, and she agreed that I belong in Lowee, and in this world. She, Rom, & Ram… They cared for me… It's not her fault she's bitchy. It's that Rock Woman's fault! NO! That bastard, this leader of the Secret Society! HE caused all this! I'm putting an end to this, right now! But I cannot face the Master. But I can face Blanny again!"

Peter was swung down hard, with Blanc able to get the upper hand. He jumped up and said, "Nice one. But you ain't pushing me to the limit."

"I will kill you where you stand! My Master will make it so!" Blanc boomed, "But not after I go all out on your ass!"

"You have to go through me, Blanny!" C-Sha called, "I tried everything… but he's right. Now, I'm returning the favor!" She started to glow and replied, "Forgive me, Blanny…"

She transformed, wearing blue bat wings, an Arm Cannon on her right arm, golden gauntlets, and flashing her golden eyes. She posed, "You're looking at trouble, Blanny!"

Blanc stepped back and hissed, as Peter gasped, "Wait… You're her!"

C-Sha nodded, "I'm surprised you remembered me. Yes, I'm the guardian of Lowee, and a member of Gold Third. And yes, I, no… We were at your festival. It all came back to me. I'll explain why later. For now, let's snap Blanny back to reality. Not in some microchip installed in her hair."

"Wait… The chip's on her head?"

"Well, yeah. If she still had the chip, it'd be installed in her cranium."

He thought, as he was perplexed, "So, it was in her hat, but sans hat, Blanc is… This is nuts. Mizuki better come back and snap her out of it."

XXXXX

Mizuki and Fio stared down, and Fio explained, "You want to know why we side with our Master… It was all for one thing – paradise."

"Paradise?"

Fio backed away and said, "Our Master wants a utopia, free of rule, and a paradise to call his own. We do not believe in this paradise, since we want to live like normal people. Until one day, a mage in purple offered us – me, Viper, Zero, & Dell; though not our real names – a revolution."

Arfoire said to the Rock Women on a remote island near Leanbox, "Ladies, I believe you will find that this land is yours for the taking. I can give you everything you want, as long as you obey our master. He's a very sensitive person."

Zero huffed, "We DO NOT atone to you lies, witch! This one never trusts you!"

Dell added, "We smell a fix… but only because you, of all people, reek the stench of evil. We do not need guidance from another. We are our own race."

"Well, I am very disappointed." Arfoire said, "But I am not the enemy you seek. The one you are after is…"

"And thus, she told us everything. A man created the OB Chips, from the late Mistress Makie, and refurbished them for his own, as durable and battle-tested."

"Wait… Those chips were… Makie's?" Mizuki gasped.

"Yes… And the reason he wanted Team RWBY in the first place, is because he wants followers to join his paradise and utopia. We heard of him, but we never saw his face. Arfoire offered us freedom and guidance, and to protect The Secret Society, no matter what the cause. This one didn't trust her at first, but the others agreed. We are called by name, but we do not know our real names… because we were lost in time. Because the OB Chips don't work on us. Without names, we cannot be controlled easily. He believed us, and made us his generals… of course, that's what Arfoire said."

"Where's Arfoire now?"

"Lost in time… After recruiting us to his team, she vanished from thin air." Fio said, "Preferably, those Goddesses we know of. The Master gave us the order, control each of the members of The PC Continent, of its highest caliber – Goddess and Protector of their own country. This one has Blanc under her control. The rest will fall to servitude, just like everyone else in this world. And soon, we shall unleash it into your world… a fit of penance for the human race. With the OB Chips, manufactured all over the world, the world will be his for the taking! And soon, a utopia awaits."

Mizuki growls. Fio said, "Yes… This one has said enough… The awful truth! It's awful, yes, but that is how my master progresses. This one hates this, but it's our way of your extinction, and our rule!"

Mizuki huffed, "Oh, really? Why are you siding with a pervert then?" Fio gasped, as she continued, "Paradise, utopia, women into slaves, I get it now… It all adds up, when you mention her. But…" Her Stand prepares a huge attack, as Mizuki seethed, "I was a fool not figuring this out! The others don't know, BUT I DO! THE LEADER OF THE SECRET SOCIETY IS A PERVERTED MONSTER! AND I HATE ALL PERVERTS!"

Fio laughed, "Ahhh, but you will never know his name. This one gave you all that you know… so now you will die with it!" Fio hollered, "DIE!"

BLAST!
Mizuki fired a huge laser shot from her arm, and Fio was blasted from the waist. She was furious. Wedding Momo said, "All vile followers will perish under our feet! He used you, under his thumbs, and you won't reprise or reform!"

Mizuki grabbed her neck and shouted, "You're just a sick person, with no identity, and following a LOST CAUSE!" She swung Fio upwards in the air, and Mizuki aimed, "Target locked, full power! Wedding Momo!"

They shouted together, as Momo held a compact up, "SAINT MIROIR! BRIDAL FLASH!" A huge beam emerged from the compact, while Mizuki fired a deadly beam from her hands. They merged into one laser, and eviscerated Fio into nothing.

Mizuki and Momo posed, "The two of us together, congratulations!" Momo vanished, as Mizuki huffed, blowing steam off her arms, "Mission complete! But still…"

She had time to think of what Fio said, recently. "Blanc was controlled, only by this guy, to achieve paradise… Was he related to Oka Kazamatsuri? And yet she wanted a utopia, using a drug called Euphoria. Is it related? No… Then there's Mistress Makie… She created the chips. But how did they–?" She had a huge thought. It was a horrifying conclusion. She gasped, "It… It couldn't be. Makie and Oka are dead; though the latter is unsure, seeing what became of Zina. And the chips were destroyed, after she died. But add Team RWBY to the equation… and the Goddesses in it."

Mizuki gripped her fist and said, "It's too soon. We're stuck here in Lowee, until Asahi gives us the order. But for now, we have to free Blanc. If my confirmation is true, then given our current situation… We're screwed!"

She dashed off, rejoining C-Sha and Peter in their fight with Blanc.

"It was never about World Conquest." Mizuki seethed, "It was about freedom for one's own greed and lust!"

Meanwhile, in Lastation, Farra & Cassandra were heading to the city. Suddenly, Black Lobelia appeared.

"Welcome, traveler." She said, as she was up in the tree.

"YOU!" Cassandra cried, "She's her! The same woman that attacked us!"

Farra seethed, "So, you came here, too? We were expecting Ran Kuzuryu, but…"

"She's not here. And your plan to divide and conquer was exact and perfect. How droll. Too bad I'm standing in your way. You want another beating, Martinez? Or should I give your friend her just desserts? Because you two had miserable lives… as do I. Is it because you're lonely? People can get lonely, lost in their own world. Are you two even happy at all to have friends?"

Farra growled, "All I know is that I'm going to beat your ass, you whore!" Her aura burst into flames and said, "Cassie, this one's mine! Go to Lastation, at once!"

Cassandra asked, "But, Senora, what about you? I cannot let you fight this monster, alone. She's… I didn't even land a blow at her."

"What's stopping ya? You're still new. Leave her to the experts." Farra smirked. She called out, "She is not of your concern! You face me, you white-haired charlatan! Besides, when I heard you hurt Cassie, I owe you an ass-beating."

Marin hissed, "Very well… Let the tall one go. But beware… Lastation may be your grave, if you're not careful."

Cassandra whispered, "Just come back in one piece, please…"

Farra nodded, "I got this. Relax."

Marin & Farra faced off, staring down, about ready for their fight, while Cassandra was running to Lastation. Will she make it in time?

"Now… Where were we?" Marin smiled.

Farra grinned, "You first, bitch!"

XXXXX

Presto Mask called, "You there!" She pointed at Kim, "You are being lied to! I overheard your team up with Neptune, and I have confirmed… ONE of them… is a traitor!"

"Huh?" Kim gasped, "I knew it…" She was still jumping to conclusions over Steven Cooke's betrayal, as foretold by Satsuki Kiryuin. "I… I had a hunch he'd be responsible. Whoever you are, I won't fight you… and that's mostly because you're just a kid. But your words… They hurt inside."

She dashed off, "Excuse me, I have to warn Asahi!"

"WAIT!" Presto Mask cried, "You still owe me!" She moaned, "Ugh… She didn't pay me the 1,000 Credits for my service. And she didn't want to fight me? Still… Who's Steven Cooke? I was talking about–"

XXXXX

Asahi said, "Neptune, did the portal work?"

Neptune was eating pudding, as Histoire sighed, "Sorry, but our Neptune is in another world."

Asahi sighed, "Blissful, yet useless." Jace said, "And always childish."

Kim returned, as she cried, "GUYS! We have a problem! An, uh… informant… She said to me–."

"Informant?" Neptune laughed, "Who was it and what did he look like?"

"Uhhhh… She was small, blonde hair, a red dress–."
"Did she have a nurse's hat on?"
"Yes. OH! And a mask, too. She was called Presto Mask."

Histoire smiled and said, "Well, I see she met B-Sha. She is a citizen in Planeptune City."

Nepgear asked, "But why is she back to her persona? Didn't she ditch it to find courage to fight?"

Neptune said, "Or maybe she wants to stay incognito, to fight the important monsters near our city."

Asahi stated, "I think she's hiding from the Rock Women, too… if she already knows about it. And you didn't attack her?"

"I could never hurt children." Kim said, "Plus, she came onto me, but without fists."

"Then she's trusted. I trust in B-Sha, or Presto, or whoever she's called." Jason said.

Neptune smiled, "Yeah! Give B-Sha a chance. She's nice, but you should have Credits on hand. She usually pays 1,000 Credits for her services."

Asahi asked, "That ain't natural. Offering her heroic services for pay, she isn't right."

Histoire said, "But it's all true, I'm afraid. And she's not of the OB Chip, in case you're wondering."

Asahi said, "Now that you mention it… The victims were all women. Team RWBY, IF & Compa, even what goes on at Leanbox, Lastation, or Lowee. The Rock Women all targeted the women. If memory serves me, years ago, we met a psychotic woman called Mistress Makie."

"Mistress who?" Jace & Kim asked.

Asahi said, "She was a girl that amounts to nothing. She was always without class or drive. A girl by the name of Ayaka Yukihiro pushed her too far, CRUSHING her to her breaking point. (Of course, until she recovered from her CRUSHED State). We met with the damnable woman, time and time again. Last time we met her, she and Ayaka sacrificed each other to save East Townsend. It was The Gang's final mission, before we took a break from saving the day."

Nepgear asked, "This Makie… She was very plain?"

"I wouldn't say that. She went by the name of Makie Sasaki. And Ayaka's uptight rule and scolding, pushed her to the limit." Asahi said.

"No neppin' way!" Neptune cried, "The creator of the OB Chip, and she's dead? What the flying Nep is this?" She complained, "I so want to know more about these chips."

"If you'd pay attention, Neptune, maybe you should've listened to them more." Histoire scolded. "But this information is interesting. Whoever recreated the chips, he or she must have something planned."

"We have had a hunch, from a friend of ours (if you call him a friend)." Asahi explained about Chase Craver, and what and how the Secret Society will plan to both their worlds.

Nepgear nodded in confidence, "Then, Neptune and I are in." Neptune said, "Of course. You needed the Protagonist of Protagonists on your side, after all. Nep Jr. and I will assist you… as a way of saying thank you for saving Iffy & Compa."

Kim said, "I see…" She was upset, as Jace asked, "Kim, you alright?"

Asahi bowed, "Now that we have all The Gang in your world, it's time we start patrolling Planeptune City, in case the Rock Women attack."

Histoire agreed, "Of course. Neptune and Nepgear are in your protection. They will assist you in battle, when needed. Do what you can to stop The Secret Society. I will stay here and find out more about your world, and how these OB Chips were made. Sadly, if only we had one of those chips… and Neptune destroyed IF and Compa's chips during the battle. And Blanc smashed two extras, from Rom & Ram."

Nepgear saw Neptune's hair and said, "OH! What's this? Neptune, hold still." She dug into her neck and said, "Histoire, look…" She held up a microchip, and Neptune gasped, "Nep-whaaa?"

Asahi gasped, "That's…"

Nepgear asked, "Miss Sakurai… is this the chip you mention?"

Asahi stated, "Yes. But… Why was it in Neptune's hair?"

Histoire gasped in horror, "No… Could the Rock Women invade the Basilicom, during the night?"

Neptune barked, "Histy, you know that's not true! No one would break into my room during the night. That's too lewd! But still… A microchip that controls me?"

Histoire nodded, "It can't be helped. Nepgear, place the chip back onto Neptune."

"NO!" Nepgear barked, "If what they said is true, we should lead this chip to The Secret Society. This chip is evil, after all."

Asahi nodded, "Nepgear's right. Spare this chip. It may lead to the base."

Neptune cried, "WAIT! Why the Nep would you say that I got a chip on my neck? Wouldn't I be in control? That makes no sense!"

Kim asked, "Maybe they were in a hurry?"

Neptune suggested, "Maybe they gave it to me as a surprise?"

"Or maybe the chip was placed on wrong." Jace said. "Histoire, do what you can to save your city."

Asahi said, "We're all going down there and stop The Secret Society. If I recall, one Rock Woman is invading the city… so it's obvious that she's still here."

Neptune boomed, "Lead the way! We're saving the day, yet!"

They raced off, with Kim staying behind. She spoke quietly, "I'm relieved that it's not from here… but I have even more bad feelings. Steven… I believed him, back in Los Angeles… but here? Could he be the leader of The Secret Society? I have my doubts… but if I'm wrong, I will never doubt him again."

Jace called out, "Kim! Come on!"

"OH! I'm coming!" Kim ran off.

Histoire was worried, "This one… She seems upset. Is it trust? She said something about him being The Secret Society's leader. I will have to try something. The OB Chip must be traced to a part of this world."

Histoire began to examine the chip, as the rest of the heroes sped off to find the Rock Woman, Zero… or possibly B-Sha, under the guise of Presto Mask.

A race to time begins, as The Gang is stuck in all four nations in Gamindustri, falling victim to The Secret Society's trap. With TWO Rock Women destroyed, and with Zero & Viper remaining, will The Gang stop their evil plans of paradise and utopia?
And WHO is their Leader? Kim believes it's Steven Cooke. Mizuki believes it's Chase Craver. Or could it be someone they do not know of?

The answers lie ahead in our next exciting chapter…

To be continued…