S.U.C.K. Headquarters

[Mitera Nikkou]

Tetsuo certain hoped that everything would be alright, and that Neko was right.

At about that time, the ambulance began to slow down and make a turn, then proceeded at a slow pace before stopping.

"Well, I guess we're here." Said Para A, hiding his nervousness while hoping that his plan would work.

"Here", they would find out, would be an old building in an old and rundown part of the city. Over its front doors was a large banner that said, "S.U.C.K. Headquarters", in big, bold letters.

Para A opened up the back doors, revealing that they were in a small parking lot.

"Alright, let's get you out of here and into the In Care... University." He said, pulling Tetsuo out of the ambulance while on the stretcher. He didn't know what ICU stood for, but he had heard of it plenty of times because he had been a frequent visitor of the place. And, with so many doctors around, he guessed that it was a university.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

ParaB slams his head into the steering wheel. He whispers to himself. "Intensive Care Unit, idiot. Also known as CCU, Critical Care Unit." He then comes to a decision, and pulls out a gun. He points it to his forehead, and thinks for a minute.

Then he puts it into his mouth, and thinks for a minute. Then he puts it over his heart, and thinks for a minute. Then he puts it back into his temple, and thinks for a minute...

Neko follows curiously, waiting to see the 'not die' thing in action, not caring about the apparent danger.


Especially since three figures were waiting atop the roof, in 'wingman' formation. Only problem was, there were two holes in their formation, one in the center, and one on the far right 'wing'. Off course, they also had cat-ears and visible breasts.


The right-hand figure laughs manically. "Foolish mortals! They will pay for our suffering, as we reclaim that which is rightfully ours! None can stand against us!"

The left-hand figure speaks next. "My genius shall lead us to victory. None can stop us, with our master plan!"

The left-hand 'ending' figure smiles, revealing gleaming sharp fangs. "Yes, we have the resources to create something far beyond the might of even S.U.C.K."

They pause, waiting for the next dramatic quote. Instead, all that is heard is a grunt from the back, where the fire escape ladder is. A head, enshrouded in shadows, slowly appears. It bites down on the top of the ladder, and drags itself over the top, like an inchworm. When it clears the ladder, it falls exhausted, revealing arms tied by a straight jacket. "You could have waited to UNTIE ME FIRST!"

The left-hand figure snickers. "You could use your claws, you know."

The figure on the floor growls. "They put little 'capped' gloves on my claws, Egghead!"

The right-hand figure interrupts. "No insults, our great, majestic, and powerful leader would not like that. Though he may be absent, his guidance will rule over us!"

As she finishes, a final figure's head appears over the top of the ladder. No shadows enshroud this one, for the black armor gleams in the moonlight. No features can be seen, underneath the face mask, cat-eared helmet, and billowing cape. A deep voice resonates. "I am absent no longer, and the time of our vengence is...what's that sound?"

The screws on the ladder begin to snap, underneath the ponderous weight of such an armor. The leader begins to swear like a sailor with a bleeding arm and VD, as the ladder tips, sending the armored leader falling into the alleyway below.

"NIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Neko twitches with a sudden fear. "I sense something, a presence that I have not felt since...did anyone hear a clattering?"

[Mitera Nikkou]

Para A simply panicked.

"Oh, noes! Everything was going so well, too!" He wailed.

But he still knew what he had to do.

"Bonzaiiiiiiiiii!!" He screamed as he raced into the building with Tetsuo, who took the brunt of the traps that were set up inside.

Tetsuo, who had been yelping in fear, was soon yodeling in pain before unconsciousness gripped him. Para A didn't care about his condition, though, so long as he was able to extract enough of his blood to get enough of Neko's sample back. And, once he made contact with another member of S.U.C.K. (you could tell because they wear white T-shirts that advertise it), soon the word got out to mobilize like mad and fend away something that they weer actually familiar with. Well, sort of. Unfortunately, the only real weapon that was available to them, was the one in Para A's lab coat pocket, that he had intended to use on Neko if the need arised.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

A figure politely taps ParaA on the back. "Hiya. So, what's with the geek? Ya gonna ransom him off for peanuts, use him in an insane ritual, or what. I know...IT'S A RECRUITING DRIVE! No, wait, don't tell me. You'll use HIM to keep the sewer alligators off you, so you can collect five rat tails to level up! Or, maybe it's a new plan I can't see. Couldja tell me. PWEASE!"

The voice belongs to a dark-skinned catgirl, with a young looking face. She's bent at a funny angle, accenting her ample bosom and her large rear. The effect is somewhat damaged by her sports bra, which is actualy the only thing she's wearing up top. Her voluptuous rear is covered by super short shorts that cover about as much as a bikini. She raises her over-large paw to her face, and taps a claw on her cheek. "I'm waiting..."

Tetsuo had seen a picture of her. She USED to be a guy from 'Stereotypical Minons for Hire (TM)', who happened to be around when Neko broke loose. Last scene, in a hospital 'experiment' section. Obviously, she was out, and even more obviously, she'd just KOed everyone behind Tetsuo.


Outside, Neko moved to follow, but ParaB stopped her. "It's okay. My friend is sometimes a bit over enthusiastic, but he has taken an oath. He'll make sure Tetsuo is alright, or otherwise he would have to deal with me. Not only that, but Tetsuo might be put under local anesthetic. It might be best to just let him rest, and see him when he wakes up. So, how about I get you some Ice Cream, and then do the rest of my rounds. I'll call you when he wakes up. Deal?"

Neko smiles, and nods. The two walk off hand-in-hand, paying no attention to the explosions, and the four shadowy figures on the rooftop. Especially since said shadowy figures are timing something. The right-hand figure sighs. "He's got four minutes left, then we come in."

[Mitera Nikkou]

Para A blinked, seeing bodies lying around, and noticing how quiet the place was. The place should have been noisy with activity!

There was only one thing that he could do...

He glanced to the left...

He then glanced to the right...

Then his eyes fell on the catgirl.

He tossed a ball of yarn down the hallway.

Meanwhile, Tetsuo was still unconscious (X-eyed with lolling tongue) and had no idea what was going on. His player even suspected that he probably wouldn't have seen "Stereotypical Minions for Hire (TM)", being cooped up in his room and all, with other, more pressing interests.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

The catgirl smoothly palms it, and passes it from hand to hand. "What, you think I'm dumb enough to fall for that old trick! Unlike actual cats, I have a long-term memory! I've been trained very, very well to resist that urge. No matter how pretty it is...No, pay attention. don't think how fun it is...play with it WHILE beating him to a pulp." She rolls it from shoulder to shoulder, and lets the yarn cover her.

She looks at ParaA. "Um, I was just here to ask you what the heck is going on, why are you after Neko, who's the zombie, that sort of stuff."

[Mitera Nikkou]

"That's what I should be asking you!" Para A countered.

After a few cricket chirps, he declared, "I am a proud member of S.U.C.K.! We don't cooperate with questionists!"

With that said, he dashed away, pushing Tetsuo ahead of him, bashing the unconscious away. When he found the room that he was looking for, he let the momentum of the stretcher drive it into a wall as he nabbed the door and closed. However, when he looked at the room, he found that he had gotten the rooms mixed up. Again.

"Dag nabbit!"

The room was like one of those you'd find in an old movie involving a mad scientist. In fact, it was kind of reminiscent to how Frankenstein had his place set up, seeing as the machine brought the members of S.U.C.K. back to life. It was something that almost every bad guy had, so they could return another day even after being kicked into Lower-Earth orbit.

He had no idea how to take advantage of any of the electrical equipment and gadgets in the room, so he grabbed Tetsuo by the legs and watched the door from the opposite side of the room.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

The door splinters into a thousand pieces as a feline figure flies through it, landing inside. She raises herself from the ashes, looking like a dark demon from the pits of hell. Then she yells out her favorite taunt. "I'M RICK JAMES, BIATCH!"

She unsheathes her claws. "I used to be a member, at least until a little 'accident' with the one you seek. Now I'm prettier, but I'm just as strong. Plus, black catgirls aren't exactly common, so I get to fill an important niche, and represent!" She gives a V-for-victory sign.

The yarn flies after her, revealing that it's tied almost completely around her, but always so it doesn't actually obstruct her. She's either very agile, or very lucky.

The Black Catgirl nods at Tetsuo. "So, I repeat my question. What are you doing with him, and what does it have to do with Neko, who is outside as we speak."

[Mitera Nikkou]

"I won't talk! And you can't make me!" Para A declared, lifting Tetsuo up into the air and wielded him like a sword. He then shook Tetsuo at that niche-attained-catgirl threateningly, saying, "Because I have a hostage, and I know how to use it!"

His eyes were wild, and foam began to form around his mouth. The thought of failing again was driving him crazy. He didn't want to be a loser! He didn't want to suck! S.U.C.K. had the right ideas about... Stuff. And he needed to prove it to the world!

[Chibi MitchellTF]

She claps Tetsuo, and yanks him out of ParaA's grip. "Silly rabbit, hostages only work when you are using somebody who I care about..." Before ParaA can blink, his enemy's fist is in his stomach. "Now tell me what's the plan, or we just get rid of you, and start our own."

[Mitera Nikkou]

Para A was bowed over, gasping for breath after getting the wind knocked out of him. Still, he managed to grin, before he said: "Heh... Only I know exactly what the plan is; I was working solo. Get rid of me, and you'll never find out."

He sounded brave, but a bead of sweat on the side of his brow betrayed his anxiety.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

His enemy walks over to the machine, and looks for the manual. "I'm not worried, this machine brings people back from the dead, right? If this thing's got a manual, I can get it up and running. Then, I can interrogate you ALL you want. Actually, now that I think about it, I shouldn't even have to kill you. Let's see, there's 200 bones in the human body, give or take ten, so you'll have about 600 bones when I'm done, and you'll know exactly where all major organs are, too!"

She continues looking for the manual, while making dark plans. "Knee bone's connected to the...Head Bone! Head bone's connected to the El-Bone!"

[Mitera Nikkou]

"Damn it! I have to succeed!" He thought to himself, urgently.

Seeing the lever that started the machine nearby, he knew that he'd be taking a big risk activating it while it wasn't focused on the "alter", that was on the side of the room. Otherwise, the bolts of electricity would go all over the place, like one of those globes that you placed your hand on to attract said bolts (only without harm).

Diving toward the machine, he had wanted to get there too quickly, and thus put in enough power in his dive to slam head-first into the machine. But, his hand still found the level, and he pulled it down as he fell. Bolts of electricity began to shoot out randomly, and wouldn't stop doing so until either the machine was turned off, or the machine was damaged enough by the bolts of electricity. Said bolts weren't enough to kill someone, per se... But it was possible. With the unfocused energy, it could mess up the rhythm of the body's own electric pulses (particularly after multiple strikes) and the heart would fail.

Para A was zapped twice by bolts of electricity, screaming in agony each time. The second time rendered him unconscious. Tetsuo also got a bolt, but he was still unconscious and had no idea what was going on. In his dreams, though, he was running away from an electric golem with Scooby and the gang.

[Chibi MitchellTF]

The catgirl, who shall be introduced as Catnip is blasted by a bolt, and knocked to a wall. She staggers up, and limps to the exit of the room. One strike hits in front of her, and she shields herself from the explosion. (It hit a barrel.) She gets to the door, and quickly opens it, slips through, and closes it. She leans against it, and calls up the rest of her gang on the communicator earpiece. "Guys, the headquarters is out of action, we have two people we might want to take prisoner. I got a healthy shock, and they got more. Treatment would be nice, I'm gonna rest."

She closes her eyes, and Catnip takes a Catnap. As she naps, three figures appear in front of her, and they nod. It's time to take hostages...(After the machine wears itself out.)

Outside, one figure reads a book, and mutters to herself about how she always loses at Rock Paper Scissors...

[Mitera Nikkou]

Unfortunately for Para A, by the time that the machine had damaged itself enough to the point of being unable to function, he had already died from shrapnel injuries. And, when the machine ran out of functionability, so, too, did his continues run out. Maybe he'll succeed in the next life.

...

Not!

As for Tetsuo, he wasn't in very good shape. Besides his initial injuries in the coffee house, he had been given the wrong blood type, he had sustained injuries from multiple traps, had crashed into a wall, and was finally electrocuted. While not fatally injured, he was probably in for a good deal of recovery.