Phenomenon Serendipity--Chapter 5

This is the fifth chapter to my anime crossover, Phenomenon Serendipity. It's more redux and different from the YouTube podcast version so apologies to all you wonderful people and also for delaying on the Cosmic Convergence chapters. All rights of anime belong to original creators, I am just simply writing a story and this is NOT fan fiction!!! I had thought of a crossover since I was a kid and I've been in the process of creating Phenomenon Serendipity since 2011 as I remember it clear as day. Want to see the project on my YouTube? Go to this link here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo8KGLBb_s4aJTge0HOToMIrP7lGLbBNP

Chapter 5

Guren narrowed his eyes at Briar, “What do you know about me?” He queried.  Briar smiled, “Everything.” She said. Guren leered at her, “Oh yeah, like what? Tell me something you know about me.” He asked. Briar smiled, “Like…You try to play the aloof, cold hearted bastard but your intentions are good. You are one of the best but there is a few questions…How much do you care about your ‘family’? Your surrogate sons and daughters?...How much do you love Mahiru Hiragi?” She asked. Guren looked at her with a stunned expression, “What?” He questioned. Briar continued: “You loved her since childhood? Your first kiss right? And you also did something with more than just a kiss.” Shocked expressions all around, Guren was shaken in fear. “You don’t think I know your love for her, she came from a cruel family that she despised so passionately but she adored her little sister. I know it was Kureto that did the dirty deed, you didn’t do it. It was him, wasn’t it?” Briar ranted. “Shut up.” Guren said in a hushed tone however Briar proceeds to speak to, “She’s not really dead is she? She’s alive and she possesses you. And you’re letting her do this, why? Because you…love her. You still do, even the monster she’s become. Even before she became part of that weapon of yours, you told her that you still love her even if she had a demon within her body.” Guren thought he was going to bust a blood vessel in his brain, “What?!” He gasped. “You loved her but she did everything to be closer to you, she doesn’t want any man or woman to be near you. She wanted you all for herself; she never wanted Shinya or any other swooning girl to be near such a man like yourself. Your body, mind and soul are all hers.” Briar ranted, speaking on Guren’s fears and insecurities. Horrified by this; Guren had his hand on his Cursed Gear, “Tell me, Briar Devlin, you can read minds can’t you?” He said deeply. Briar grinned, “I can read everyone’s thoughts…Surprise!” She said. Everyone stared in shock but the silence broke by Shinya laughing. He regained himself saying, “Well, well. Who knew! She knows all our secrets. We’re exposed now.” Briar laughed with him, “Now, now. Your secrets are safe, I won’t tell anyone.” She reassured the others that looked very mortified however she added: “But I will say this, you guys care about each other. The reason why I’m saying this is because my friends and I are agents of Evermore.” Shocked expressions were around, except Guren and Shinya. “We know.” Guren said, “Solo told us.” Briar nodded, “I’d figured.” She replied. Then; Briar told them what was going on in DWC and the catastrophe however Yuu, Mika, Guren, Shinya, and the Shinoa Squad join the agents of Evermore. “I’ll have to warn you, this is not going to be easy. You do realize that right?” Briar asked. Yuu and the others smirked at her, before Yuu said: “Hey, we’ve dealt with worst.” He seemed so confident, Briar lent out her hand in a daring attempt to look sinister, “Very good Yuuchiro Hyakuya, welcome to my world.” She said dramatically. Yuu grinned, he shook her hand and the deal was struck. Guren then pulled Briar aside to tell her something. Briar was confused but was obedient. “Promise me one thing, Briar…when I’m not around, when we are out into war…that you will look after Yuu…Look after Shinoa…look after them all.” Guren whispered. Briar nodded, “I promise.” She said softly. In the meantime; Long pink hair was all a-flow as this young girl was unconscious but she wakes up to see someone carrying her. “Are you a human?” She asked. The figure turned to the pink haired girl, “Yes…You’re Krul Tepes aren’t you?” It was a young lady’s voice. “And you are?” Krul asked. “Katrina Salvatore of the agency, Glass Coffin, and I’m taking you away from the noble vampires.” The figure said. Krul stares at the human and looked around before she smiled at her. “Well, ‘Katrina’, you interest me…Take me to where you’re going. I’d like to see your world.” She answered. Katrina’s lips curled up gratefully. Later at some sort of gathering to have a welcoming event for Yuu and the others; Briar was talking with Chloe. “So that’s what happened?” Briar asked. “Yup, met Ferid Bathory and his gang. Damn, he is one tough and yet scary bastard.” Chloe replied. “Geez! I’m glad you and Mika got out of there.” Briar remarked, laughing. Chloe laughed with her, but she stops and asked: “So what’s up with those guys you got yourself into?” Briar shrugged, “Just some hell raisers, one sweetie. But they are good to be true, not bad but it’s two way. One side, they can’t stand each other and the other? They can’t live without each other. Sweet isn’t it?” She answered. “Looks like some two troublemakers, you know who I mean. You really can’t stand them.” Bonnie said. “Win win, reminds me of two other people.” Said Briary. “Really? That’s something.” Chloe replied. “Now if I can get Hyakuya and Kimizuki off my back, I can really find out what’s going on here.” Retorted Briar. “Of what?” Chloe asked. There was a crash, Yuu was on the ground drenched. Emily cringed, “Of this whole mystery with him.” She managed to say. Yuu looked around for his Cursed Gear when he saw someone handed to him and look up to see a young man standing over him. “Is this yours?” The young man asked. Yuu looked embarrassed as he managed to say: “Oh, um thanks.” The young man smiled kindly and handed it back to him while helping Yuu up, “No problem, my good man. You look frazzled.” He commented. Yuu was puzzled, “You talk funny.” He remarked. The young man said, “Sorry, pardon my accent.” Yuu was surprised, “Oh, is that it?” He asked. Kimizuki’s voice spoke up, “You really are an idiot aren’t you?” He was there beside him as well as Yoichi laughing nervously, Shinoa smiled and Mitsuba was annoyed. Yoichi assured the young man, “Forgive him, he was just confused. Nice to meet you, Mr.….” The young man introduced himself, “Taylor Timmons.” He said. Yuu also familiarize himself, “I’m Yuuchiro Hyakuya and these are my friends—Shinoa Hiragi, Mitsuba Sangu, Yoichi Saotome and Shiho Kimizuki.” He said. Shinoa smiled, “How do you do? You look pretty fine-looking for such a young man of your standards.” She said while shaking Taylor’s hand. Taylor’s face was red by that compliment, he was touched to hear this. “Thank you.” He managed to say. Just then, there’s a ruckus from downstairs; Taylor looks and sees that Ben accidentally knocked some plates on the floor whilst animatedly gesturing. “Friend of yours?” asked Yoichi. Ben inebriated and talking some sort of nonsense. “…This lady believes that the human brain is pink. If truth be told, it is grey.” Ben ranted while he seems to be intoxicated. “My good chap, I’ve seen a rat’s nest before…in a brain! Have you ever seen a human brain? It’s...GRAY!” Taylor smiled nervously, “That's Ben Hallows.” He said. Ben continues to ramble, “Grey…grey..grey like this shell here, I'm done hereeee!!!” He knocks glass over, startling others. Taylor continues, looking embarrassed despite looking very proud a little as his face was shamefully red. “Smartest person I’ve ever met. He’s the one who helped me save a friend of mine, as well. He got me out of the circus...I owe him everything.” He claimed. Mitsuba looked at him with a suspicious look on her face, “Is he always like that?” She asked. Taylor shook his head.  “No. He’s quite brilliant, really, just not so much of a person for talking to.....” He was about to say but Ben appeared beside him finishing his sentence, “....Other people.” Taylor was surprised to see his friend there, “Ben, how did you...” He started to say however Ben took notice of Yuu and his friends, “Who are you?” But he seemed to know: “You're the ‘cursed’ knights. Hanging with the demons lately?” He joked and laughed in a drunken manner while Yuu and his friends stare at him with skeptical looks on their faces. Then, Ben managed to speak again after guffawing like a maniac: “Maybe you should try this one.” He said, “The demon howls at the harvesting moon, if you understand my expression.” Shinoa smiled, “I'm afraid the only thing strange here is our impression of you, Mr. Shallow.” She joked. Ben looked annoyed as he corrected Shinoa with annoyance in his voice: “Hallows.” Taylor soothed Ben, “All right Ben, calm down.” Shinoa smiled while saying, “Your friend here talked very highly of you. And we are intrigued.” This caught both of their attention, Ben and Taylor exchanged glances with grins on their faces before turned back to them. “Would you like to join us?” He asked. Moments later; Ben was talking about scientific events with Yuu and the others, “Now, of course children, I can't inform you all the complete work but suffice it to say... Taylor and I stand upon the peak of generating life out of death.” He said. Mitsuba begin to speak up, “Um, Mr. Hallo...” But Ben intervened while he states, “Please, call me Benjamin.” Mitsuba sighed, “All right, Ben. I--Well, we find your insinuate more than a little disquieting.” She remarks. Ben raised an eyebrow and a smirk on his face, “Ooh. Gullible, are we little lassie?” He said. “No. Are you not afraid to challenge the ordinary succession?” Shinoa asked. Ben turned to his friend and partner, “Taylor, you have your say in this matter. What do you think?” Taylor voicing his concerns: “Yes it seemed impossible but it's rather improbably. You see, Ben dreams of a world filled with hope, instead of fear. A world where a mother who dies during childbirth can live to see her son when she is brought back to life, where an assassinated man can personally identify his killer. Where a paralyzed soldier with napalm implanted in his spine can be murdered, renovated, and then revive to walk again. The possibilities are endless...Life is beautiful, it changes the way we live our lives.” Ben raised his glass, “Well said, Mr. Timmons.” He said while downing his drink. The conversation continued until Taylor turned away for a moment to look at the piece of paper as Shinoa peeked over his shoulder, “What is that?” she asked. Taylor hid it, “N—nothing!” He tries to tuck it away but he wasn’t quick enough. “Let me see!” Shinoa said, seizing it with ease. Ben was shocked and angry as he called out, “Hand that back, right now!” Shinoa hopped and looped in circles while she said in an overly cheerful voice, “Oh wow! Would you look at this piece of artwork! How astounding!” She said. She was running from Ben, whom the latter was shouting: “Return it at once! Immediately!” He almost hit a pillar but caught himself and continued to chase her. Shinoa giggled while she stated, “You really are a man of science but designing something like this takes a steady hand to do it.” She was still running away but Ben did not lose sight as he yelled: “I said, return it now, you ingrate!” He pounced her to the wall, “Gotcha.” He said. Shinoa looked back and held her hands out, the paper with the anatomy was gone. Ben was shocked, “Where did you—What have you done to it?” He demanded. Just then, there was a voice. More than one, and that came from Yuu and the other four. “Whoa-ho-ho! Would you look at this! It’s an anatomy, is it really supposed to be like this?” Yuu asked. “Of course, that’s how the human body is supposed to be. But the way it’s drawn looks so precise. No smudge, it doesn’t look like an amateur art work or anything.” Mitsuba said. “Yeah, it’s almost like a watercolor, like you could touch it if it was real.” Yoichi agreed. “Very detailed. I couldn’t draw that.” Kimizuki said. “Oh come on, you could draw this good, Kimizuki!” Yuu claimed. “Shut up!” snapped Kimizuki. “No, he’s right. You could, if you wanted to.” Yoichi said. Kimizuki looked embarrassed by this comment. However, the anatomy sheet was lifted as the four saw Ben folding it and tucking it in his breast pocket of his jacket. He glared at the four: Yuu and Yoichi smiled nervously. Kimizuki seemed surprised while Mitsuba was awkward. “Um, that was…Nice.” Yuu managed to say. 

Ben just faked a smile before he walked away looking angry as he didn’t seem too thrilled by this humiliation! Ben stormed over to Shinoa, who looked innocently smug, and confronted her: “What do you think you’re doing?” He demanded. Shinoa glance at him, pretending to be clueless. “Now, now, is that anyway to talk to a girl like me?” Shinoa asked. “You really know how to provoke somebody do you think you’re better than everyone else? Do you?” snarled Ben. “Yes, I’m better than you and I have a right to provoke.” Shinoa teased. “Quit mocking me, I know you are no ordinary young lady. You are an incompetent, smart aleck.” Ben insulted. Shinoa looked away while she said, “Yeah, yeah. Whatever you say.” She was still smiling and glancing from him. “You must be a fallen angel that plummeted 30 feet of heights.” Ben taunted while laughing. Shinoa laughed with him as she said, “Oh, a fallen angel? I believe you should call me a clipped wings angel.” She skipped as she did a twirl with a mid-hop as she said, “See? I can’t fly too high!” She continued with her dramatic attitude, “Come my lord, heal my wings so I can soar just as an eagle can and free me from being caged in.” Taylor choked a laugh while Ben sighed and rolled his eyes in exasperation. Shinoa dropped the attitude and got serious, “But all joking aside, you have an amazing talent beyond anyone else’s reach. Nobody could surpass even if they want to. It’s almost like you are one man who is a silent fury which no torment could be tame. Maybe you could turn the tide of human existence if you are willing. However, be aware of the enemies that plan to use you because they are not full of good intentions.” She sounded intense after saying that. “All right know-it-all missy, who should I speak to that’s in charge around here?” asked Ben in an irritated, casual tone. Shinoa glance around and pointed, “See this lonely man there? That is Lieutenant Colonel Guren Ichinose.” She said. Ben and Taylor saw Guren was just sitting at the far side of the bar, resting his eyes. “So, that’s him.” Said Ben. “Talk to him if you wish but I must warn you two…” Shinoa said, she whirls around and she pointed at them, “…You will regret it.” She giggled as she trotted away. And so; Ben and Taylor approached the guy, Guren who was aware of this. Guren was the first spoke up: “Pardon me, I’m Ben Hallows and this is my assistant…” Taylor finished, “….Taylor Timmons.” However Guren speaks out harshly, “Go screw yourselves; it’s been a long day.” Ben smiled sardonically. “Hmm, a moody gent is he not?” He stated. “What do you want?” Guren snapped. “I can see you were resting your eyes. But I hope I wish to speak to you about one of the young ones of yours. Miss Shinoa.” Ben said in a biting tone. Guren noticed Shinoa just waving innocently, pretending to play it cool. “Don’t mind Shinoa. She may be an irritation doesn’t mean any harm.” Guren assured Ben. But Ben could only scoff at that statement. “Please! She’s an absurd young lady. She has no remorse and thinks she’s so high and mighty. But she isn’t. She’s a spoiled brat, cosseted by her own family.” Ben snapped. “Her family never gave her love, they only gave her was mistreatment and suffering.” Guren replied. Ben burst out laughing, not believing Guren “Her? Sure, sure. I’m having a hard time believing that. Like I’m having a hard time believing you’re a threat and most dangerous.” He managed to say. Guren was surprised before a smirk appeared on his face and he stood up. “All right, maybe it’s time you know fear than your arrogance.” claimed Guren. He then unleashed his form where he becomes a creature with a blue skull, a top hat and suit with a grin to the skull. The eyes glowed and everything went black for Ben and Taylor. They wake up in some sort of blur but managed to see they were in a chamber. There was a silhouette of a girl who stands in front of the boys while surrounded in a black and red colored glow. Ben's consciousness resides with Taylor's where the both saw this girl. “Who are you?” Ben asked. The girl turns around and smiles. She laughed, “Don’t underestimate my darling Guren. You won’t come any near to him for heis mine.” Said the girl. Inching closer to them, the girl said: “You look good enough to posses. May I?” She leaned over and tries to incline her head towards Ben. Her lips parted as she look like she was going to reap Ben, however the girl heard Guren call out: “That’s enough, Mahiru. Come back.” The vision faded as Ben and Taylor gasped while awake in reality. Guren turned to them with a sneer, “Now do you see?” He asked. Ben was impressed, he couldn’t help but laugh. He managed to say while Guren and Taylor stared at him, “Very good. I enjoyed that. That was electrifying!” Guren smiled, “Why thank you. I’m glad you’d like it.” He then sat back down and said, “Now gentleman, excuse me.” And he closed his eyes to rest. In the meantime as the gathering still proceeded; Sylver was looking over the balcony outside and saw how beautiful the moon was. Just then, she felt an arm around her waist. Sylver could hear a whisper in her ear, “I couldn’t help to notice you look rather ravishing. So pretty.” Sylver realized that superior British accent was the constable’s tone. “You—you—you are the Inspector!” Sylver whispered. The inspector shushed her, “Shh, don’t talk. Don’t speak, you’re too pretty so stay quiet or I’ll gut you and I don’t want to do it to such an innocent girl.” His mouth collarbone, resting his lips on the curved groove before moving up to her neck and soft smacking against the jugular area. Sylver felt so uncomfortable when she and Inspector Lovell jumped at the sound of a familiar voice in a low but demanding tone, “What the hell are you doing to her?!” The constable was so startled that he accidentally grazed his teeth and gave Sylver a love bite on her neck. Sylver gasped; she clutched her hand there where she could see in the window’s reflection that there was a black and blue bruise on her neck. She yelped and rushed away from the balcony. The inspector looked away, pretending he didn’t know what happened but saw Briar glared at him which frightened him, “I don’t know what you were doing her but if I see you do that to another girl like her, I’m going to kick your ass you shithead!” She warned. In a panic; Sylver flees and she begins to pray as she gasps for forgiveness! She can feel a sense of calm over her. As she was trying to catch her breath; Sylver felt a tap on her shoulder, she looked up to see a young man who was 24 years old, good-looking in a strange way, clean cut and tidy. His words come out in a staccato flow, dry and fast, inexplicably easy to listen to. He was in a waistcoat, trousers and a top hat. Next to him was another young man that looked at Sylver. “Pardon me, darling. Is something wrong?” The first one asked. “Who are you?” Sylver gasped. Just then, the monsters appeared while Sylver took them down violently! Ben was staring at Sylver, who seemed frightened and she managed to escape. Sylver felt the swelling twinge of fear in her gut as she overcame it as she sprinted. Ben and Taylor went after her! The monster chased Taylor as Sylver managed to rescue Taylor and use her gun to shoot down the monster. Taylor took notice of Sylver, “You…who are you?” He asked. Sylver ran again and hide in a dark room, she waited before she peeked out and thought she lost him. Just then, she heard a voice say: “Hello there, my pretty.” Sylver try to scream but she was knocked out. When she woke up, she heard a voice that said: “You’re awake, finally…” Sylver begins to have hyperventilation in her panic attack, “Oh god! You found me!” She managed to gasp out. Ben has a psychotic smile while Taylor has an unease smile. “Hello there.” Greeted Ben. “You’re B—Be—Ben Hallows!” stammered Sylver. Ben smirked at her, “My, you know me too well.” He seized her wrists as Sylver glanced away in terror, screaming! Ben realized he’s scaring her: “It’s all right, I won Sylver’t hurt you.” Sylver push his hands away while she was panicking, “No, don’t! Stay away!” She begged. Sylver backs away from the two, Ben takes her wrist and holds it back against the wall! Taylor is horrified at this sight. "LET GO OF ME!!!" Sylver shouted, managing to free her wrist from his grip. She kept beating her fists against him but she ends up burying her face in his chest. Sylver was horrified at herself however Ben embraces her. Sylver could hear his voice in her ear: "I will always be there for you and will never let you down even if it kills me almost. You can do whatever you want with me. You can use me, you can take adventure home you can take everything you own and you won’t care, just as long as you have me." Sylver knew she didn’t feel right trusting him but she links her hands around his neck. Ben ran his hand through her hair, “Nothing will ever harm you, I won’t let them.” He assured her. Sylver pulled away and looked up Ben, “Thanks.” She said. Sylver just smile, Ben faked a grin as well but Taylor was trying to be polite. Sylver begin to look around the body parts, not saying anything but a professor appeared to put a body in the room to study upon. He was wheeling in the gurney. Sylver looked over, “There’s a body in there.” She said. The professor looks at her, “Um, yes. It is.” He said. “I always want to see a dead body cut open.” Sylver remarked. The professor was startled, Dirge was puzzled by this and the others were rather shocked by that statement. The professor walked away who was scared by the strange girl and her eerie fascination, Sylver looked at the gurney of a corpse as she could see it was cut open and its organs. “Wow.” She said. “Yes, fascinating isn’t it?” Ben asked. Sylver looked it over, she turned to him and asks: “Can I touch it?” Ben and Taylor exchanged glances before Ben nods and give her gloves. Ravenna was surprised as Dirge was shocked to see a girl like Sylver to be fascinating in organs so Sylver put on the gloves and picked up with gloved hands holding the bleeding heart, Sylver examined it like a glowing ball of light. “It’s so beautiful, hard to believe this vascular muscle is the heart. But then again, it makes me feel better that humanity is not so different at all.” Sylver said in a dreamy tone. Ben and Taylor were shocked at her words. Ravenna glanced at her with an amazed tone and Dirge was enamored by the peculiar, fearless, and extraordinary girl holding a hear in her hands, as she found it darkly pleasurable. Sylver did not pay attention to the stares; she was too focused on the anatomy of real body parts. Sylver placed the heart down, she used her rubber gloved hands and fingers over the lungs as well as the stomach and the intestines. She traced her fingers over nerves, arteries, and veins while muttering things like: “Oooh…Oh, wow…Wow, so pretty…” Dirge was captivating with Sylver, he stared at her with lust in his eyes. He reached a hand towards Sylver to touch her but he felt himself shoved, Dirge looked up to see a woman in black with her sleeved arms around Sylver. The Fury sisters glared at the horror stricken Dirge. Only he, Taylor, and Ben could only stare in horror! Ravenna was confused by the strange yet horrified expressions on the boys’ faces. She looked and saw only four girls as well as a woman surrounding Sylver, who didn’t notice them. The next day; Sylver was wearing a skirted bikini, she was afraid of entering the water because it was cold. The beach water wasn’t sea salt kind, but more like a lake. However, Sylver never liked icy cold water but she forced herself anyway. She let out a yelp because it was so cold but she swam and she was babbling things to herself. But calms down when she noticed a creature stalking her. Sylver thought it was a human but as it got closer, it wasn’t. It was an Infestation! Sylver managed to get out of the water and walk away without making a scene but heard the Infestation  behind and it pounced on her while slashing her clothing. Sylver managed to hide herself when she heard a familiar voice calling her name and Sylver calls out: “Don’t come near me! My—my bathing suit is in pieces.” She hides again. Sylver try to conceal her nakedness as her arms were across her own chest, hands rubbing her biceps and she let out a gasp-like sigh. “Sylver, what happened?” Ben called out. “An Infestation attacked me, my swimsuit—it’s ruined!” There was a cushion plop and Sylver looked over to see a heavy weight towel there. Ben’s voice ring out again, “You can use that towel, for now at least.” Sylver nodded, she took the towel as she stammered while wrapping it around her small and thin body, “Th—thank you!” She makes sure the towel didn’t slip off. She heard commotion where Ben was trying to explain but the constable was talking with him and he mentioned something, something about a condition: “Let’s see…highly strung, inclined to flights of the imagination, classic circumstance of womanly frenzy. Inoperable, some say. I disagree.” Sylver keeps herself concealed and puts on her sandals as she walked over. “Is there a problem?” Upon hearing her melodic voice, the constable turned and his eyes looked like they were going to pop out. Sylver noticed the towel, “Oh so sorry about this but I have a wound on my back and I was attacked by an Infestation. I didn’t mean to be like this. This isn’t a problem yes?” She said. She wasn’t a foreigner but she said that ‘yes’ in a playful manner because she liked it. “We didn’t know miss, that’s awful.” The inspector’s partner claimed. Smiling; Sylver gussy up her hair, but her towel was slipping and yelped out of shock as she try to cover herself again. Ben and Taylor were looking away; the constable was very stunned as well as his partner and tries not to notice. Inspector Lovell couldn’t help to see the shining upon Sylver’s skin which was bathed and glowed while her wet, messy hair was radiant. “Dear lady, I do apologize. I didn’t know you were attacked.” The inspector managed to say however Sylver was forgiving. “It’s fine. If it makes you better, I’ll get out of here and get dress in a more clandestine area.” She proposed. The inspector nodded, “All right. Do…do forgive me.” He stammers. Sylver beamed, “Thanks! See you around sir. Have a nice day.” She trotted away. Ben and Taylor followed behind. While they were walking; “You saved us, Sylver.” Ben stated. Sylver look at him in surprise, “I did? Was that constable guy causing you trouble?” She inquired. “He’s always been suspicious around me. How irritating. Can you believe it?” Ben remarked. “Gee, I feel bad. I guess everyone must really love you.” Claimed Sylver. “’Love’. Come now.” Ben said while laughing a little. “No, really.  I like you.” Sylver said. Ben thought she was joking, “Oh please. You of all people, I mean…” He was saying but stopped when he saw Lily’s hurt expression. “I’m sorry.” He said in a soft tone. Sylver look like she was going to cry, “That was mean of you to say Ben. How could you say that?” She said. “I thought you were joking. I’m sorry. Come here, would you like me to carry you on my back?” Ben offered. Sylver shook her head, “I’m a big girl.” She said. Ben teased, “Oh really?” He picked her up from the ground and whirled her. Sylver giggled at this as she got on his back, “All right. I forgive you.” She said. Sylver’s arms wrapped around Ben’s neck, her towel was still wrapped around her but her bosom was pressed into Ben’s clothed back. “You’re the best, Ben.” Sylver whispered. She put her head against him but made sure her bosom was covered. Ben let out a low chuckle. Once again, Ben and Taylor had another demonstration! But this time, Sylver attended. As Ben rants, everyone was getting excited with chuckles and whispers. Dirge is the only one who was getting annoyed. He slammed his fist down on the railing, hard enough to startle everyone. “GET ON WITH IT!!!” He exclaimed. All felt silent, glares upon Dirge from others but he took no notice. In the shadows; Ophelia and her other four daughters glowered at him with rage. Sylver watch the demonstration begins but then there was a sound of a low monotone and then everything in the room suffered a power outing. The power turned back on. But everyone was shocked. Panic aroused while the Corruption sat and grinned at the screams of others who were terrified. 

Sylver walked to the back of the circus tent and gasped at the sight of the same acrobat girl staggering to her feet. She was cover in cuts and bleeding, Sylver helped the girl up while she was shouting: “Someone, help! Medic!” This got the attention of everyone. The trapeze girl, Ravenna Maccabee, was being treated for her injuries. As it turns out, Miss Maccabee was beaten and robbed. Luckily, the thieves didn’t take anything important. The ring master’s gold was stolen as well as other performer’s jewels and money was gone. Ravenna couldn’t stop thanking the beautiful, mysterious Sylver for saving her life. All Sylver could say was, “Anything to help someone in need.” At some point; Sylver noticed a superficial, spoiled young lady name Brianca who’s loaded for some suspicious reason. Sylver wondered how a mean and selfish girl like Brianca could have a lot of more money than she already did! Sylver decides to spy on Brianca, she quietly followed her to a shed in a backyard and saw her smoking some sort of drug. And Sylver listens in on the conversation. “Oh boys, I never felt richer. That was grand on your part for that freak show!” gushed Brianca. “Hey, don’t sweat it babe. Anything to help our girl.” A boy said who was a sleazy slacker who kept his eyes around Brianca’s chest. Disgusting pervert. The other who looked like a high school dropout as he said, “The circus was full of those riches, guess the freaks do get paid a lot.” Then, a third guy with a tough exterior chimed in, “Yeah but couldn’t get off nothin’ from the trapeze bitch. Shit, she’s putting up a better fight.” Brianca then said in a snobby yet dismissal tone, “Who cares! At least that flying mouse won’t be performing tonight will she?” Sylver’s jaw dropped at those words and the next words Brianca said next, “You have to admit—Trapeze Girl had it comin’ to her.” And she let out a laugh. Sylver was so appalled by how remorseless the four of them were. They were victim blaming and calling her rude things. They didn’t care how nice the Trapeze Girl Ravenna was so Sylver decides to teach them a lesson! One day in the meantime while Brianca was going shopping at the mall; Sylver approached to a surprised Brianca and she introduced herself, “Pardon me. I’m Sylver Eden.” Brianca brightened up. “I’m Brianca; it’s a pleasure to meet you.” She replied in an overly sweet voice. Sylver smiled, happy to know her charms are luring the spoiled princess. It seemed that Brianca never thought of herself would be discovered for what she did. Sylver and Brianca came across a creek, Brianca thought it was strange but went along with it. What Brianca didn’t know what Sylver was up to, Sylver was actually preparing for Brianca. To make it easier, Sylver gave her a makeover with melting acid disguised as liquid foundation that slow begin to burn Brianca’s skin. Later on, Yuu and his friends were walking out on a path when they stopped as they turned to see Yoichi stopped. “Hey Yoichi, what’s wrong?” Yuu asked. Yoichi glanced at his friends with a spooked expression, “Do you guys hear that?” He asked. “Hear what?” Kimizuki inquired. “It sounds like someone’s calling for help.” Yoichi insisted. The five listened and they heard a wail, there was a figure that approached the five teenagers. Hair was then shaved, eyes blood shot, there was cracked epidermis upon the flesh, skinless limbs with exposed bones and muscles. Rancid pus oozed out of it, it was disgusting! “Help me! Please, someone! Help me!” screamed the thing. Yuu and his friends could stare in horror. For the time being; Sylver stopped by to see three guys who insult her and try to show aggression. In response, Sylver splashed melting acid all over them! After awhile; the trio escaped after waking up. They ran in different directions but Sylver calmly followed without running. She saw Yuu and his friends, she waves at them. Yuu smiled upon seeing her and greets her: “Hey, where were you?” Sylver just shrug, “Oh, I’ve been busy. I love to stay and chat but I gotta go.” She answered. And Sylver strolled away. Shinoa watched Sylver walked, she feels something was wrong. “C’mon you guys—let’s follow her.” She said. During that time; The first guy was shocked by his new appearance of a cracked torso, nearly melted limbs that exposed his skeletal parts of bones, and he bled a gallon of blood. He tries to clean up the red plasma and stop the bleeding, “Shit! The bitch cut me up so bad, why? What did I do to deserve this shit?!” demanded the guy. “Oh, I’m a bitch? Ooh, sounds harsh Earl. You should how much pain you put people through.” Sylver said. Earl whirled around, “You can’t prove anything to me you little puck bunny!” He claimed. “Maybe not but I saw you….you poisoned the food of an old woman name Marianne and you collected her fortune by pretending to be a relative. You didn’t give two shits about her. Or what about your sister Wanda? She mysteriously drowned; you beat your brother in law to death and collect their money. You didn’t care about anyone dear to you, right? They weren’t worth anything, you didn’t care for the consequences of your actions.” Sylver reminded. Earl could hear a growling sound, “What the hell is that?” he demanded. There was a monster with claws as it has sharp fangs and it was the most horrible thing. “Meet the Grim Reaper, and he’s here to give you the time of your life.” Sylver stated. Earl was terrified, “Please no.” He begged. Sylver replied in a chilling tone, “You can’t fly so high now can’t ya?” The creature chased a running Earl and killed him, while Sylver walked away however that smirk never left her face. What she didn’t notice was the shocked glances from Yuu, Mika and his friends’ expressions. Moments later; the second boy paced around as he was in the same state as Earl was. “How could that hussy do this to me? Why would she do this to me?” He was saying to himself like a crazy person. “Don’t sweat it Larry, anything to help my boy out.” Sylver remarked. Larry turned around with a fierce look on his face, “Fix me you little bitch!” He stipulated angrily. “You too? Wow, how charming. Was Molly a little bitch that you pulverized? Did you feel bad for hurting her? No, you thought she’d deserved it!” Sylver clarified. “She’s nothing, she’s my little gutter hook. She doesn’t mind the pain.” Claimed Larry. “Your gutter hook? You never felt richer in what you did to her. You have to admit, it was grand on my part to give you and your friends a little makeover. Guess freaks like you get paid from theft and fighting for your greedy needs.” Sylver answered, “It doesn’t matter now does it? You don’t care about Molly? Her loving sister? No, women are your tools and your punching bags when you get mad.” Just then, there was a guttural cry that scared Larry; Sylver sneered at Larry while the monster growled at the guy’s terrified glance, “Oh, look! My friend is here. He wants to rob that poor unfortunate soul of yours, I’ll leave you too alone. Toodles!” Sylver said. Larry tries to fight back against the thing but he wasn’t strong enough. Sylver’s face was plastered with a demented leer. Larry met his end, he didn’t stand a chance. She was strolling away as the smile looked wide and her face was edgy. “Whoa, did you see that?” Yoichi asked in a low voice to his friends. “I never seen her act like this.” Protested Yuu. “She’s not doing this out of pleasure; she must’ve done this out of some sort of reason by proxy.” Shinoa notified. Like his friends, the third one didn’t look as hot as he gazed at his own reflection. “Shit! I look like crap.” He commented. “You should, Jimmy. You’re repulsive inside and out.” Sylver replied. Jimmy saw her in the looking glass and turned to face her, “You did this to me! You ruined my image! How will chicks like me now when I’m like this?!” demanded Jimmy. Sylver took a camera out swiftly and snapped a picture, she put the camera down and leered at him, “Oh, I don’t know. I think all the females wanna a piece of your new look. Though I think the Trapeze Girl needs a little more convincing since what you and your friends did to her. You guys did really good huh, made Brianca even richer, didn’t ya?” Sylver said. Jimmy looked at her in shock, “What did you—how did you know that?” stammered Jimmy. “By the way, the Trapeze Girl’s name is Ravenna Maccabee.” Sylver added, “It really doesn’t matter to you but the ‘flying mouse’ has a name and all the other girls you hurt have names. No, wait! Why should you care if they have names? Why should you care if they are smart? Or have morals? Or where they came from? Is the best thing for a sleazebag like you to bed ‘em? Have you ever thought about what’s in a woman than her sex appeal? Her education? Nah, you want her mouth sewn shut while your little happy sack does all the work? Some man you are.” This made Jimmy grunted, “You speak of shit! Who are you to tell me about women? Women shouldn’t be promoted at businesses in life because they are you and attractive! They are a failure and should be in the kitchen, on their knees cleaning up for guys like us! Wear sexy clothes, wear makeup or a skirt. They deserve what’s coming to guys like us!” He declared. Sylver sighed, “Fine. I can’t changed your mind, I can’t even change your fate.” She stated. No soon than she spoken, the beast swooped in at Jimmy who was filled with panic. “Whoa, wait a second!” He protested. “Sorry Jimmy.” Sylver replied with a cold tone, “I wish I could save you but you deserve what’s coming to you. Just like Brianca, Earl and Larry.” She turned on her heel and walked off. Jimmy’s howl echoed throughout the forest. The money and other possessions stolen from others have been rightfully returned to the citizens. However, Briar and the others become suspicious by the justice Sylver display upon the four people and have to find out why she did it since she’s not mentioning it. Meanwhile; the inspector was frustrated looking over the indications that are leading him and the constable nowhere in this investigation. “This case is becoming a real troublesome for we have nothing towards Ben Hallows. We’re out of evidence, out of leads. Now what?” muttered Inspector Lovell. He was so frustrated that he slammed a fist down on the desk. “Sir? Are you all right?” His partner who was the constable asked. He looked at the constable however Inspector instructs, “Constable, go tell the driver I’m coming down.” Constable nodded, “Yes sir.” He replied. The constable went down in the elevator to the parking garage and found a navy blue vehicle. The constable knocked softly on the driver’s tinted windows, the windows rolled down slightly and the constable spoke to the unseen driver: “Excuse me, the constable is coming down. Please get the car started before he gets here.” The driver nods when the constable is hot from behind, knocked out. “Simple-minded human.” A voice remarked. A few moments later; Inspector Lovell got to the parking garage and came to the navy blue car as he got in. “Take me to the administrator office of the university.” He instructed in a firm tone. A child-like female’s voice piped up, “Sure thing hon.” The voice threw the constable off in a loop, the constable was sure something wasn’t right. “You’re not Linda, who are you?” He asked. He saw there was two women in the front seats of the car were different, it was Horn and Chess. “Sorry, the human is not available not anymore.” Horn said in a sneering tone. The inspector realized what was happening and he tried to open his side of the vehicle however the doors automatically locked. The vehicle sped away from the parking garage, the inspector felt trapped and felt the speed of the car increasing before stopping! “Who the blood hell are you?” He demanded. “Now, now, that’s not nice to say to the man who has come for a request….” The man said with a grin, showing his fangs. Moments later; the constable, Ferid and Crowley were seated in the vehicle. Lovell was massaging his forehead in annoyance, “Ah…what nice leathered seats you have here, human.” Purred Ferid. The constable wasn’t in the mood, “What do you want?” He demanded. Ferid turned and smiled at him, “I sense you and I are alike—only there are diverse qualities to be sure, like your down to earth, stiffness personality. But underneath it all, we want something to prove, am I correct?” He explained. The inspector didn’t turn his head. But his eyes glared at Ferid and he looked away. Crowley then added, “We understand you have troublemakers on your hands, we too have livestock that are known as the humans… Which brings us to our proposition.” This caught the attention of the inspector and he looks at them, “What do you have in mind?” He asked. “Start your investigation towards the Evermore Agency who has the enemy humans there.” Ferid declared. The inspector chuckles darkly, “You’re barking mad, all of you! What makes you think I can take down of these two groups as well as the world’s finest member of that agency when you cannot do it yourselves?” He said. Crowley glares over at him, “It would be too easy and they would catch us.” He remarked. He then smiles as he stated, “That’s why you could help us, because there is someone who is dying to see her.” Inspector Lovell suddenly became flustered as he accepts this in a jiffy but he utters out calmly, “Pull over. Now!” The car stopped and the inspector steps out, “I’ll do the investigation, but whoever you are referring to, I don’t want him or her to find me.” The inspector says, “Good day.” He shuts the door of the car and hurried away. Hayato watched him go and said to no one in particular, “Hm…gullible human.” The car sped away. Honestly, the constable could hear the same words repeated in his head: “…Someone is dying to see her!” The inspector thought that vampire was referring to ‘someone’ as in the Fury family. The inspector’s mind was racing, “Was that man referring to Rosemary?!” He recalled when he returns home when he called for his grandfather but there was no answer. Shadrick walked closer, there he discovered a horrifying sight! His grandfather’s corpse was discovered but his head was cut clean off with blood splatters all around. Standing there in the middle of the room, Young Shadrick was shocked to find a woman holding the head of his grandfather before Shadrick who screamed in terror! The woman was Ophelia; she smiled wickedly at Shadrick, “See to it, this is the crimes of the family…Your family against mine.” She said. That’s when the inspector has a mental breakdown and feared for the worst. In the meantime; Shinoa seems to be in a good mood for teasing the others in a light banter which Yuu smiles at how cheerful she was today on this very night. 

“You seem happier.” Yuu noted. Shinoa beamed at him, “I sure am. What an astounding week, a miracle that Rosemary, Pansy, Rue, and Collie aren’t here.” She said with confidence. “You’re not scared of Andrea and her family, are you?” Yuu asked. Shinoa laughed. “Me? No, she can try but I’m not too scared.” She bragged. But her smile faded when she saw someone standing there and approaching, it was none other than Rosemary Fury! “Aww what’s wrong? Did you miss me?” Rosemary steps forward while saying, “Did you really think that we’d left you for good? We have another game to play!” The Corruption appeared and attacked everyone. During that time; Pansy pulls out an electric cattle prod and knocks out Yoichi and Kimizuki. She carries them both with her psychic powers. She smirked in a sadistic way at the others. “Let them go, you witch!” exclaimed Briar. Shinoa tried to sneak attack however the Corruption apprehend her as well as Mitsuba! They knocked them out with their long nails in their skin, Andrea sneers as she stated: “We’re done here, so if you care to know where your friends are, come to the old facility around the corner and over the woods. Bye for now!” And she vanished as well as the others. Yuu and Mika worried for their ‘family’, despite the reassurance from Guren and Shinya, as Briar and the agents managed to find this abandoned facility and eventually found it as they hurried over to the location. Meanwhile at the abandoned building; Yoichi and Kimizuki were strapped to a chair, wrists were restrained on arm rests and legs shackled to feet of a chair. Rosemary smiled, “Isn’t it exciting? Seeing the terror upon Shinoa and Mitsuba’s faces? Oh you two wait and see, I have just begun darlings.” She said. “You sick little bitch, you’re not getting away with this!” Kimizuki protested. “Rude boy!” Pansy exclaimed. She uses her powers to punch them both in the gut hard that they coughed up blood. Pansy smiled, she licked the blood running from Kimizuki’s mouth while her arms are around him. “You taste good, sweet boy. She moaned. Rosemary agreed, “Yes sister but could our Human Teddy Bear taste good to?” She walked over to Yoichi, who looks scared, as Rosemary put a finger towards the blood and licks it. Yoichi shudders. But the MPD beeps, Rosemary and Pansy squealed: “Oooh, the show’s about to start!” and the screen turns on. Yoichi and Kimizuki were shocked by what they saw on the screen: Shinoa and Mitsuba strapped to two beds, they were pinned down while their eyes are pried open by specula, which prevents them from closing their eyes. The two girls were forced to watch the MPD playing the memory of Yoichi and Kimizuki who were bound and gagged while tortured by the instructions of Kureto Hiragi. Shinoa and Mitsuba screamed in pain by these footage images being played over and over again! While she and her sisters laughing like hyenas; Pansy glanced at the glaring Kimizuki, “Aww! Is somebody a little scared? You know, just seeing you like this, I gotta say I’m just a sucker for pain. Don’t you like that? You know you do baby.” She said, “You know, I’m feeling a turn on here, I like to see you boys all tied up. Same with girls too, gosh what is about the bound and gag? Ugh! Such frustration!” She and Rosemary laughed together, Pansy then shouts: “Come on, baby! Do it!” She gestured to her sister. But Rosemary gasps softly as she saw a vision of Briar and the team as she glances over at her sister with a sneer, “We got company.” She stated. Pansy sneered back as she chanted, “Kiddies, kiddies, kiddies.” There was a sound of something that broke! Pansy growled, “Stupid kids, you're ruining our girls’ night!” She rushed out of the room! Rosemary is about to leave but turns as she uses her telekinetic powers that punched the boys, they coughed up blood again and they were knocked unconscious. Rosemary blew a kiss, “See you later boys.” She said. And ran off! Rosemary and Pansy approached Briar, who used her powers but the sisters taunts saying, “So…Did you see what we did to your friends? Your darling friends, Yuu boy?” Yuu was shocked, he gets angry and tries to attack them! Just then, Rosemary dodged it and laughs while running off. Guren and his squad managed to find Shinoa and Mitsuba, who looked catatonic. The specula had been removed from the girls’ lids of their eyes; Shinoa saw Yuu as she let out an emotional relief of a sigh and embraced him. “Oh Yuu… I….” Shinoa sobbed. Yuu pats her back, “It’s OK, Shinoa.” He said. In the meantime; Sasha and Connie were releasing Yoichi from the restraints, they carried him out. Jean also released Kimizuki from the binding harnesses, he helped him out. “Aw man, Rosemary…That witch…” muttered Kimizuki under gritted teeth. “Snap out of it, Kimizuki. Or Rosemary will get her victory. Don’t give up now; think about your little sister Mirai. Please don’t give in.” Jean advised him. This caused Kimizuki to snap out of his shock. They all ran to where Rosemary and her sisters are being held, Briar uses her powers to find them and locates them. Briar uses her psychokinesis to break the ground down and up, Rosemary and Pansy jumped at the sound of a loud noise. All four sisters tipped over while yelping incoherently. Pansy looked at the cameras as she muttered, “What the hell?” Her eyes widened in horror and said, “Uh oh sister! They’re loose!” Rosemary growled in anger, “That’s not fair!” She and her sisters were about to flee when the doors burst open with a boom. Briar, her friends, Levi Squad, and Shinoa Squad stood there glaring at them. “It’s over, Rosemary!” Briar declared. With a hand clap; Rosemary summoned the Corruption and smiles, “It hasn’t begun Brie!” She said while spreading her arms out. With that, she and her sisters turned and ran out! Leaving Briar and the others to fend off against the Corruption. The gang overpowered the beasts before fleeing from sight. Shinoa and Mitsuba were recovering from the psychological torture as Briar, Yuu, Mika, Yoichi, Kimizuki, Narumi and the Levi Squad. Yuu offered to say he wants to stay with Shinoa as she claims that she’ll be all right and wants everyone to go after Rosemary. Shinoa looked up solemnly at everyone as she said in a chilling, demanding tone: “Bring me the Fury Family back here! I want them here, and I want them brought at my feet!” Yuu and the others nodded. However to make her point clear, Shinoa exclaimed: “You hear me?! At! My! Feet!!!”  Briar nodded, “You got it.” She confirmed. Briar and the others found the building to where she lured them at with her so called invitation. When they entered inside; Briar, Yuu, Mika, Yoichi, Kimizuki and Narumi were shocked to find Rosemary twirled around while singing softly, lost in her own world. But the words she was singing: “…He's talking to demons, he's saving humanity. Taking revenge for the family he lost. He's fighting vampires, he's losing control. Waiting for Mikaela, to pick him up. In his arrrrrrmmmmmmmms yeah! In his arrrrrrmmmmmmmms yeah! Waiting for Mikaela… To lift him up and take him anywhere. Show him his loyalty and eloping from the darkest forces. Save him now before it's too late now.” Briar and the others are shocked however Rosemary turned and she smiles big and wide. “Hiya boys, Briar. How else did you find me?” Rosemary asked with mock surprise. Briar walked over however she shrugged. “Just follow the trail of misery.” She stated. “Oooh, that’s a nice band name.” Rosemary said, “And now for my next trick…Stay there, Briar Devlin.” Briar kept walking, and she did not smirk. Yuu smirked. “Errrgh, shit!” cursed Rosemary. She then said, “OK, OK, you know what? Fine, I want you to promise me to look after Yuu, look after Shinoa, looks after them all Sleeping Beauty.” Briar stopped dead in her tracks, those words reminded her of what Guren said earlier. “You heard all of that?” She asked. Rosemary pretends to look sad but a smile crept upon her face. “I loved it! Surprise!” She exclaimed. Then; Rosemary turned and called, “Darling. Come in.” She said. Just then, a woman’s heels clicked against the pavement, it was Beauty! Beauty approach beside Rosemary, which she giggles as she said, “Allow me to introduce you to my lovely assistant.” Briar and the gang were shocked, “Who are you?” Narumi inquired. “Beauty. I serve my master for my purpose is his desires to bring life out of death.” Briar looked at her, “Life out of death? Who is your master? Victor Frankenstein? Igor Straussman?”  She asked. “That is none of your concern, my goal is to protect him.” Beauty answered. “Look, I don’t think neither of us care who you are or what you do. Or what your master is and what he does for a living…We’re only here to take down Rosemary and her family.” Briar stated. Just then, Rosemary’s voice sound different, “It doesn’t matter, I will continue to be superior. In no time, I will gather the remnants of this world and be on top of the food chain.” She claimed. The others are horrified but Beauty chuckled, “Mistress Rosemary, I’m sorry but that was a horrible impersonation.” She said. Rosemary scowled, “It’s not my fault she’s stuck in my head!” She protested. Briar looked at Rosemary in amazement. Yoichi, Kimizuki, Narumi and Mika gaped in disbelief. Yuu threw his hands up in disbelief, “She’s imitating Shinoa!” He exclaimed. “Heh, almost Yuu.” Yoichi declared meekly. Rosemary glares at the others, she turned to Beauty and commanded: “Beauty, dear? Would you do the honors?” As if on cue; Beauty strips off her blue pinstripe dress to reveal a white mini gown with short sleeves and the length of the dress reached her knees almost. Beauty crouch down into a squat, she let out a shaky gasp as she felt her body shuddered. Her spine protruded from her back, her fingers become claws and feet got sharper. Her sclera turns black while her pupils were amber. She bared her jagged teeth and snarled gently but furiously. Briar and the others gasped. “Oh my god! She’s a---a—an Infestation!” The guys back away in terror and prepared to attack if necessary to battle this girl. “My master has made me a servant, a protector and I will remove all obstacles in my path.” Beauty glanced over at Rosemary, “Mistress?” She asked. Rosemary nodded, “Go get ‘em, girl.” She declared. Beauty nodded as she pounced Yoichi, who looked terrified, she then cut a gash across his cheek and licked the bleeding wound. Yoichi whimpered in fear however Rosemary growled and kicked at Beauty in a fit of rage. She came beside Briar and the others while she said, “You’re all my toys, my playmates. But I’ll keep you safe, all of you.” Rosemary leaned in and kissed the side of Yuu’s face. Yuu pulled away, trying to catch his breath. It was at this point; Rosemary puts her arms around Yuu, Yoichi and Kimizuki while saying: “Yes, my playmates to be kept safe and sound…” She continued to say while she rubbed Yoichi’s back but eventually pinched it, “….But only I get to play and no one else gets to take ANY OF YOU OR BREAK MY TOYS!!!” The pinch caused Yoichi to cringe, “Ow.” He said. Rosemary grabbed both Yuu and Kimizuki’s chins, squeezing their cheeks. “But I’m the one to toy with my play thing.” Cooed Rosemary, “My boy toys, my Cherry Boys—I can pluck the ripest one. You can’t escape me sweetie.” Yuu and Kimizuki struggles while grunting. Rosemary smirked at Briar, who glares at her with retaliation and her telekinesis was about to go hay-wired. “I will save them, I will protect them.” She thought. However, Briar had a vision that made her smile and sneered down at Rosemary. “What’s so funny?” Rosemary asked. “It seems like your ripe little ‘Cherry Boys’ aren’t going to be pluck after all, you got yourself a relation visitor coming to join the party.” Briar remarked. Rosemary was confused, “What?” She asked. Just then, there was a shot sound and Rosemary let out a cry of pain as she released Yuu and Kimizuki from her grasp. Rory leaped and in instant she landed on her feet. She stood up as Briar noted out loud, “Rory Leigh, also known as the ‘Fastest Weapon Alive’. Advanced powers of speed and strength while also her reflexes are abnormal, compare to the average human.” The others looked at her while Rory smiled. “You mean she’s….not human?” Mika asked. “Superhuman to be exact, this chick can do some pretty kick ass things.” Replied Briar. Briar turned to Rory and echoed Rosemary’s words to her: ““Go get ‘em, girl.” She declared. Like a bat out of hell; Rory was swift by movement and took down Rosemary as well as Beauty. Rosemary was angry, she then screeched: “STOP INTERFERING SISTER!!!!” Rory didn’t reply, instead she was moving as her reflexes were undeniably quick. Superhuman advanced perhaps. Rory loaded her sniper rifle with bullets and aimed high at the Infestations before shooting down the crawling monsters. Boy, this girl was quick to be on her toes but they don’t call her the Perfect Sniper Assassin for nothing, despite being a teenage girl! “Damn, she’s good! Faster than any other wild feline on an adrenaline rush. Who the hell is this girl? Who found her, anyway? A Good Samaritan?” thought Briar. Rory Leigh continues to help her and the others fight the monsters while also Rosemary’s wrath! Once she has defeated Rosemary onto the ground; Rory wrote down something for only Rosemary to read in a jiffy, “I’ll never let you win, Rosie. NEVER!!” Rosemary screamed and then swiftly pounced upon Yuu and Narumi as she sneered down at them which they found out they were over a ditch, “Well then…Looks like you’re going overboard…May you have the Rosary of Mary upon you!” She waved, “Bye bye…” Rosemary squeezed Yuu’s cheeks of his face while cooing, “…Cherry boy….” Before kicking him and Narumi, “…And Poseidon Boy!!!” Yuu and Narumi screamed as they fell in while everyone watches on in shock. Rosemary laughs however she didn’t hear a crash of bodies down which shocked her until she is pinned to the wall and groans in pain. She looks up and gasps, Eren sneers down at her. “Hello Rosemary.” He greets. Rosemary deeply sighs, “Hello Eren…I missed you.” She whispered. “Me too, I’m ready for what happen to my friends. Me and what you & your family did to everyone else!” Eren claimed. “Oooh, revenge yes! It’s turning me on!” Rosemary moaned. “Shut up!” Eren exclaims. He attacks however Rosemary dodges it. She places her hands around Eren from behind, “You’ll never beat me, darling.” She turned and ran off as the others chased after her but they found themselves in a room of statues that resembled the past lives of tragic events. The intercom turned on and no surprise, it was Rosemary’s voice: “Do you know the meaning of obsession? No? OK, let’s start! Obsession: Something that takes over your mind, then your life revolves around that certain and most import thing that gets to be that sort of addiction. You may wonder if my life was a sham, no it was not. But full of pain? Oh yes indeed. No pun intended. What matters to me are that I’m in desperate need for live and affection. Something I longed for, so empty and yet I’m feeling very selfish. I don’t really care how people feel towards me or my family. You see, Pansy and I—even our beloved family—want something to fill that void. All was just average but this extraordinary change can be intimidating and nauseating with all that gore of the remorseless. I mean, buckets of blood. Gallons of organs, it can be so friggin’ tedious so what we need is something to fill that emptiness. It’s such a comfort to know there is so much more to this passive life. Don’t you see? You are the whole world to the Fury family. We want you so badly to put our names on our ‘toys’ that need our most undying protection! All I want is for you to love each and every one of us from minute to minute…I can treat you the way I want to, not the pretend way but whatever you do don’t think too much! We are unable to control the thoughts of ourselves. We never wanted to be addicted to you people but happens and we want your undivided attention. We don’t want to be ‘in love’, if you prefer to call it that, nevertheless there is some sort of charm. A precious gem glowing that’ll hurt anyone’s eye from the beauty of it all. I don’t know but I can see it in your eyes. Your thoughts. Everything about what you are today: Momma killed by a Titan, Sister forced by a Nazi-like leader to become a living weapon, sister was murdered by a vampire, friends murdered in cinema pictures for no reason or is there something to it?” Rosemary talked while Briar and the others fought the Infestations! Rosemary continued, “Maybe it was a cruel act of savagery. My point is…” Behind Briar, Rosemary held a knife and stabbed her in the back and Briar fell on the ground. “…This whole world can make someone like me go insane.” Eren, Yuu and the others try to attack but Briar signaled them to not strike as she takes the pain, waiting for the right moment. Rosemary continued to beat Briar as she proceed to talk, “You don’t know the cruelty of life or why people become cynical by all this…I mean do you ever think about 260 people that were injured and three were killed when two bombs went off near the finish line at an annual running marathon? Underneath our image of social cohesion – we’re ‘savages’, barely even human at times – that are capable of horrific actions. We attempt to differ ourselves from the animal kingdom with social customs, clothing, but these are just facades .Underneath all the social rules and customs we’ve created, underneath the rational brain and civilizations, we’re no different from the other animals guided purely by instinct, the 'savages'…After all that, I need to know one original thing, HOW COME YOU HAVEN’T LOST YOUR MIND?! WHY HAVEN’T YOU SNAPPED?!” Rosemary raised her foot up to stomp on Briar but unfortunate, Briar caught her foot and twist it as Rosemary was thrown backwards. “Because I snapped once and let me tell you, it wasn’t fun…At all.” Briar declared. Rosemary tries to assault Briar again but Briar uses her powers. “I spoke to Shinoa earlier, she wants you and your sisters brought back to Evermore at her feet. And that’s why we’re here—to take you down. Here’s something you to know, since what you did to her and Mitsuba; she’s one of the most logic people I’ve known. Not everyone snaps all the time…Maybe…You’re wrong.” Briar said. In anger; Rosemary growled and try to use her powers to break her but Briar instead used her own abilities and she banged Rosemary against the wall harder when the wall crumbled and Rosemary plunged into the wall! It was then Rosemary fell into a vat of blood with a splash. Much to everyone’s surprise; Briar dived in after and both of them re-emerged from the vat. Rosemary looked up in shock, “Wh—what?” She stammered. “Wh—Why?” Briar just simply smiled at her, “Easy. I gotcha.” She whispered. Rory was stunned as a smile appeared on her face. She then looked over to the others who could only stare in shock. Rory pretends to scowl before looking away with an ‘Hmph!’ while she turns away from the confused boys. Rory begins to smirked and giggled quietly. Briar carried Rosemary’s body; she was alive but knocked out. Briar wiped the blood stained hair from her face. “She’ll be fine; it’s just blood in those vats from behind that wallpaper there. The gang watched over the unconscious Rosemary when Yoichi reached over to touch Rosemary’s shoulder but Rosemary reacted by waking up and screaming, she begin to have a frightening breakdown and weep in such agony. She begins to hug herself into a fetal position that stunned everyone—even Briar! Only Rory wasn’t so shocked because she seen it before, instead she had a look of pity across her façade that was trying to look as serious but it was hard. Rosemary then hissed: “I will continue…Will you?” She smiled, the Corruption whisked her away as Briar and the others watched her go! 


Around in the late night of a 24 hour cafe; Justine Magnus is having cappuccino with her good friend name Rayna Hurst and was in the middle of a colorful story. “…And so I said to him, ‘Are you serious? That is so friggin’ scandalous! I love you man!’” said Justine. She and Rayna burst out laughing. “Did you really say that?” asked Rayna. “I sure as hell did, he laughed until he was in coughing fits. He said I was a comedian.” Rayna said. Rayna shakes her head, still chuckling slightly. “Man, I wish I had been there to see that.” She said. They toasted each other before drinking their cappuccinos. It was quiet for a moment before Rayna spoke up, “How are you holding up?” Justine placed her cup down and sighed, “Rayn…” She groaned. “Come on, you got better since….He’s no longer going to hurt you.” Rayna reminded. “I know that.” Justine said. Rayna looked at her friend with concern, “Aren’t you afraid of him?” She inquired. Justine shook her head, “No, I’m not but I really want to kick his ass when I do see him again.” She remarked. “Well, get it on video and sent it to me. I like to watch it over and over for a second time.” Rayna joked. Justine looked at her, “This isn’t an anime or a TV show you know that right?” She said. Rayna shrugged, “It’s also not a light novel or a radio talk show but hey, who am I to judge?” She retorted. Justine lean back in her chair, Rayna then said: “Oh, did you hear the latest news? The Agents of Evermore has a lot of ‘good freaks’, maybe I’ll be lucky enough to interview one. I haven’t said it on my radio show.” Justine looked at her, “Don’t call people ‘freaks’, people are just people.” She said. “OK, OK, fine. That’s insulting. But what else can you call them? Mutants? Weirdos? Outcasts?” Rayna suggested. “Does that make me one?” Justine remarked coldly. Rayna realized her mistake, she looked at her friend. “Justine, I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to…” She was trying to explain. Justine shook her head, “No, it’s fine. Don’t feel bad.” She assured her friend. Afterwards, her two friends departed ways as Justine was walking down the sidewalk of a busy street. CRASH went the window of the office door, that office door belonged to name Justine; the dark haired young woman with the black attire of a jacket, jeans, scarf, and combat boots. No smile on her face. At all. “Talk to me that way again and I’ll make you regret. Didn’t anyone ever tell you it’s impolite to talk to a young lady like me like that and gets away with it!” She said. The thug who was thrown out was scared out of his wits as he ran off. This was a day in a life for Justine; she works as a private investigator. She always got jackasses yelling at her and treats her like dirt. Bar fights from guys who want to take a swing at her. Drinking shots of whiskey and booze like any other girl does but she wasn’t an ordinary girl. Later, the metallic head above her sprayed sprouts of water on her bare skin, the blistering shock relax the tension in her muscles. Her black tresses soaked in the rain of the shower. Justine closed her curtains as her fingers danced in those cherry locks of hers, unknotting the tangles as she yelped quietly. Hands dragged a soapy louffa against her body, washing the soap that scrubbed all over and erasing traces of bad odor and gunk. She let the steaming rain caress her body while the coating of bubbles dissolves and rinsed away. Jennifer turn up the shower a little more hotter but she gasped at how hot it was against her skin. Her feet felt like they were on fire so she turned it down for a bit. It also prickled at her scar where she remembers about that memory made her pant for breath, made her gasp and she begins to pant her mantra over and over again: “You have no power over me, you have no power over me, you have no power over me….” The next day; Rayna was on the phone with Justine during her attendance at the parade. “Yeah, you should see it—it’s so beautiful.” There was a short pause before she continue, “Nah, nothing interesting yet but it’s OK. You should come by, take a break.” Another pause and Rayna said, “Ok, fine. I was just offering. All right, I gotta go—bye!” She hung up and participated in the crowd! Just then, Infestations attacked the parade as panic was around. Fragments from the balcony coming from above as Rayna could see the debris was about to crash onto her and tries to get up to hurry away but trips and falls. Rayna looks up as she felt her life flashing before her eyes, awaiting for her death to take her however it didn’t happen. She opened her eyes as she noticed she was all right. Rayna looked up to see a girl with telekinetic force that stopped the debris from falling. It was Lola Nikita! And she wasn’t alone; there was Mirajane, Elfman, Lisanna, Shuhei, Izuru, Momo, Kaede, Jean, Kimizuki, and Narumi! “No way!” gasped Rayna. Lola threw the debris away and glanced down at Hurst before saluting slightly with a smile as she and the others rescue everyone from the Infestations! Rayna could only stare up in amazement at Lola and the others, “Who is this girl?” She said, thinking she was saying this to herself. However a voice spoke up: “Ma’m, that’s Lola Nikita. She’s one of the agents of Evermore.” It was a man with a gray beard with hints of brown on it and wearing lumberjack clothes. Lola and the others took down the Infestations! On the radio later on; Lola heard Rayna say on the radio that caught her attention of these exact words: “There are people who are considered outcasts and freaks called Evermore Agency. They are a good kind, they save innocent lives but what are their true intentions? We’ll never know, all we can understand is they’re strange and adequate but so skillful and obscured from the outsiders in the city of DWC. Where did these allies come from? It’s all we want to know.” Lola was intrigued, “She wants to get to know us better? OK, I’d like that.” She muttered to herself. In the meantime, Rayna is driving in her car to a meeting. While driving; Rayna heard a voice around her car, “Rayna Hurst? I heard you want to know about the agents of Evermore. I’m here to help you with that, if you can give me a moment of your time.” It was Lola Nikita! Rayna remained calm while she spoke, “All right sure. So…where are you?” Lola spoke again, “Me? More like we…We’re uh…Uh ha ha. Hang on, one moment please.” Just then, Rayna could feel someone or something lifting her car off the street, Lola telekinetically lift the vehicle with Rayna inside to a secluded area! Lola told Rayna about everything about Evermore Agency, missions, and other stuff. “So, you travel to different worlds, like dimensions but not planets, and recruit those with supernatural intentions huh. Hmm, sounds reasonable.” Rayna remarked. “Understand this, Rayna….We’re only trying to help people.” Lola declared. Rayna nodded, “I know. But it doesn’t clear up on what your reasoning in this agency.” She said. Lola shrugged, “I got nothing.” She admitted in defeat. “These dimensions are part of some world tree, Norse mythology relations?” Rayna inquired. “Yeah, you could say that.” Lola said with a nod. Rayna smirked, “I don’t believe you.” She replied with skepticism. “You don’t believe me.” Lola said, it didn’t sound like a question. “I’m having a hard time trying to process on what you told me. The million dollar question for me is what’s your reason to work for this agency?” Rayna asked. Lola sighed deeply, “Personal reasons. Haunted by the trauma of the past. But that’s a story for another time.” She divulged. Once she finished speaking, Lola left so Rayna left. Just then, she was confronted and her eyes widened in horror! Moments later; Rayna’s wrists were bound behind her back and her feet were shackled while on the ground. “You’re making a big mistake, I’ll bet those agents of Evermore are on the way by now.” She bluffed. “Darling, if they did, they would appear by now.” Retorted Ferid. Rayna knew it was quiet and thought she heard the sound of a signal alarm. “All clear, take care of her.” Ferid instructed. Rene stood before Rayna, who struggled in her bounds, however she looks up and awaited as Rene was about to strike! However, there was a loud crash from above. Then, the sound of Rene’s gasp, Rayna opened her eyes and was stunned to see Lola and the gang once again saved her life! “Howdy boys, remember me?” taunted Lola in a cool tone. “You again? Take them all down!” Ferid commanded. Lola deflected their attacks as she shouted, “Guys, help me out! Free Rayna!” Jean listened and cut the bounds free, Rayna stared in incredulity. “Thanks.” She said. Jean nodded with a small grin. “Take cover!” commanded Narumi. Rayna did so, but she saw a lifeless body of a soldier with his Cursed Gear. She saw a hook hanging above her of a contraption so she had an idea! Rayna took the Cursed Gear and tied it to the hook of a hanging string and uses it to swing the Cursed Gear as it slays the minor vampires, who are now dust. Kimizuki and Narumi looked at Rayna in shock. “Thanks.” Kimizuki called with a grin. Rayna salutes casually, “Anytime.” She answered. Kimizuki could see Lola was attacked as she fell to the ground. Rayna was knocked off her feet and she looked up to see Ferid poised his weapon at Rayna and grinned menacingly. “So long, darling!” He taunted. Lola struggled to her feet, “Rayna…” She moaned with determination in her eyes. In one swoop; she and her friends rescued Rayna! Lola placed her down as Rayna managed to catch her breath. “Go, find someplace safe. We’re going to take down the vampires!” Lola instructed. She and the others were about to leave when Rayna called out, “Wait!” They stopped to turn to her as Rayna managed to say: “Be careful.” Sylvia smiled, “You got it!” She said with a nod. Rayna watched them go, she was smiling and walking to get to her car. She got in the car and drove to the radio station. She got on her radio show where she stated, “I know Lola would be there because she’s my hero.” After her radio show; Rayna stopped at a gas station that was run down when someone in black approaching her, “Hey, I want to ask you something lady. Is there a house nearby?” asked the stranger. Rayna looked at the guy puzzled as she stated, “There’s nothing nearby...Not for miles.” She said and turned her back to him but felt a weapon pointed at her, “Good...Then there will be no one to hear you scream.” It was Seishiro Hiragi! He grinned menacingly as Rayna stayed calm. “Doesn’t matter, Lola will always come for me anyway.” Rayna answered. “Foolish girl…” Seishiro remarked, he was about to attack but Rayna punched him hard in the mouth and ran off! Seishiro chased after her, Rayna was running when she tripped and almost slid down into a ravine. Just then, someone swooped over and rescued Rayna! Rayna looked up and saw Jean Kirstein with his Maneuver Gear who looks down at her. “I got you; I’m not going to let you go.” Jean said. Rayna was shocked, “You got me? Who’s got you?” She questioned. Jean grinned as he got Rayna to safety once again. “That was intense!” She remarked. “You have a knack for getting in trouble.” Kimizuki remarked. “You people have a knack for saving my life.” Rayna replied with a laugh. Just then, Corruption surprised attack until Lola & the others regrouped as they face them all! During this time; Rayna realized how dangerous the situation when she saw a rifle on the ground and picks it up. She endeavors her target. “Hurst squares off, she aims…She shoots!” Rayna mutters as she opens fires on two of the Corruption. Lola and the others are shocked up to this point, the look at Rayna who was smiling. “Double points, yes!” Rayna exclaimed. A Corruption came beside her as Rayna jumped with a gasped. Lola came to Rayna’s rescue and took the blow but saw the main leader of the Corruption and took him out as well as the others! “NO!” cried Pansy. “YES!” exclaimed Lola. Watching the victory upon Lola and the others; Pansy growled in defeat, “DRAT!” She yelled, “I hate you! But I also love you! And then, I hate you! I love you! I hate you! I love you! I hate you! I love you! I hate you! I love you! I hate you! I love you! I!!! HATE!!! YOU!!! ALL!!!” She ranted loudly. Lola, Jean, Kimizuki and Narumi exchanged looks towards each other. Mirajane laughs, “Oh, she hates us and loves us. That's so cute!” She said. “Perhaps, I do.” Pansy said calmly, “I may be ‘evil’ but I can be a ‘saint’ as well.” She then turns away as she said in a normal voice, “The others I hate are Kureto Hiragi, his father and Kureto’s arrogant brother Seishiro, Ferid Bathory, Crowley, Horn Skuld, Chess Belle, Lacus Welt, and Rene….they all deserved to suffer…” Then she was shaking and threw a fit. “I!!! WANT!!! THEIR!!!! HEAAAAAAADDDDDDDDSSSSSS!!!!” Pansy yelled.