Back at “home base”…

The Man thoughtfully slammed his fist through the wooden desk in front of him, not even pausing to wince as he gazed at his subordinates. He had called all the crew leaders together to undergo this emergency meeting.

“It's not safe to stay in this abandoned building any longer. We're moving back to the old base immediately,” the Man confirmed.

“Yessir.” the crew leaders nodded in unison.

“This move that so successfully eliminated the DeSanto complex…interests me.” The Man grinned.

Giudach spoke up. “Are there any orders that you'd like us to carry out, sir?” He wore a dirty white T-shirt and had brown, frizzy hair. One who didn't know better would dismiss him as just another useless street punk - until they suddenly saw the armed men following him in proper formation. Giudach was the youngest crew leader in the Scorpions.

“Yes, Boss Giudach, there are. But first….Boss DeCaprio, call Enforcer Agumo in.”

“Yessir. Yo, Rex, get in here,” DeCaprio said.

“Yes, ma'am?” Agumo looked at DeCaprio, who was pointing at the Man. He shifted his gaze over and nodded his head. “Sir?”

The Man's grin widened. “You know what I want. Don't play dumb.”

Agumo smiled as well. “Here,” he said, tossing recently developed photographs of the arsonist onto the desk. “These hidden microcameras are really efficient, sir.”

The Man chuckled. “I recognize this man's face. Definitely,” he said to the congregation of crew leaders. “So this is the man behind the burning. Boss Giudach?”

Giudach raised his eyebrows. “Yeah?”

“Please look through our data banks when we get back to base for a ‘Smiling Johnny’. I want his history, along with any recent information we might have on him.”

“Yessir.”

The Man got up and clapped his hands. “Alright. Let us move, comrades.”

*Clown stopped for a moment. Arms raised in the air*

Clown: “Will be… yes… Am, Now. Worthless Flesh tuned this gray meat unthought.”
Clown said as he slowly reached into his coat*

Clown: "They gave this Evolution,. Locked this away in the Black sleep.“
*From his coat he pulled three of his smoke bombs, clenching them between his fingers, as if he was about to perform a magic show*

Clown: ”Then the funny talking flesh bags came. Set this free, told this to have fun. But first send a message.“
*Shaking his free hand, Clown produced a disk; the disk was safely locked in a clear plastic case. Clown flipped the Disk in the air, while tossing the toxic bombs into an open apartment window.*

Clown: ”The message for, who it is for. HAHAHAHAHAHA!“
*Black smoke began to bellow out of the window of the apartment building. The sound of People screaming echoing thought the street.*

Clown: ”So happy man, are you who it is for?"
*Clown asked as his smile became an angry grin*

Suddenly, Riku jumped off a nearby building. He landed right between the two sides of Dark Clown and the others. He looked over at the arsenist.

“Relax, I'm not here to fight you. *Looks at dead Carl* Sensei, remember, if you try to join this guy, I will fight you. *looks at the clown* Hey, Clown-face! That was my origional home in this city! Honor will not allow me to have you destroy it withouy facing any consequences! I have never lost my honor, even in becoming a evil bastard!”

Riku pulled out his sword, long white hair rising up around him. He charged the clown and punctured one of the bottles, spaying the contents into the clowns face.

Clown: “Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!”
*Clown screamed as he jumped back from his attacker ripping one of his small bottle of toxin from his coat. Hands holding his face as he screamed in pain.*

Clown: “AHHH AHHH GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!”
*Screaming Clown fell to the floor, the concentrated toxin dripping from his face. The second Clown touch the floor, the female Man-monster Jumped to his side, licking the toxic liquid from his hands.*

Clown: “…. hehe…. Hehe….. Ha Ha Haha…. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!”
*Clown stood up, unharmed by the toxin*

Clown: “Oh baby! You do care for me.”
*He said as he embraced the female Man-monster, kissing her deeply on her drool covered lips. A sight that would make any normal person cringe in disgust*

Clown: “That was not a nice thing to do flesh meat. But we can't have fun with you till message is delivered.”
*Lifting up a man-hole cover, Clown smiled as both he and the she-beast dove into the sewer*

Clown: “Get message to who it gets to. They we play. We promise.”

“Ok that was the sickest thing I've ever seen.” Jimmy said as Clown jumped down into the sewer. “So who wants the message?” he said picking up the disk.

John grabbed the disk, then dived into the sewer after Clown.

“I'm not letting you go that easily, you psychotic bastard!” he shouted. He focused, and created a barrier in front of them, preventing their escape.

His eyes glowed bluish-white again. “You will answer for your crimes.”

*Clown violently thrashed at the barrier, the strength of each blow shook sewer walls. Clown spun around looking at his pursuer.*

She-Beast: “Hiiiissssssssssssss!!”
*The creature hissed and snarled as it continuously bashed its body into the barrio trying to brake through.*

Clown: “You are like the Other. We like you. My name is Dark Clown and what is the label the flesh sacks has given you?”
*Clown asked as he crossed his arms releasing a large amount of his Black smoke into the sewer.*

The gas cleared revealing Riku holding a gasmask over his and Jonathan's face.

“So, your name is dark Clown? Bastard, I'll remember that, you destroyed my home!”

John grinned under his mask. “They call me Smiling Johnny.” He reinforced the barrier, to make sure that they wouldn't escape.

He then pulled out his staff, then pushed a button on it. It extended, and from one end a red light shot out, curving to form a blade-like shape. This was a laser-scythe, his trademark weapon.

“But, if you like,” he contiuned. “you can call me your tormentor.”

*Clown just smiled all the while the she-beast thrashed at the barrier.*

Clown: “I destroyed nothing. The flesh destroyed it. I just gave it a way out. Beautiful wasn't it?”
*Clown said as he called his She-beast to his side*

Clown: “But if you wish to play without giving the message away. My lovely will pay!”
*Clown Grabbed the She-beast jerking her to her feet.*

Clown: “One more move and this beautiful woman gets it.”
*Clown smiled as he used his creation as a hostage. Obviously Clown was even more deranged than imagined.*

“Go ahead, kill the bitch, she ain't human any more! Not like I wanna get laid by that thing! I don't care anymore. Beautiful? Hah, that thing is purely ugly!”

“Riku, shut up!” John shouted.

He looked at Clown. One wrong move, and another innocent would be dead. But would he fufill his end of the bargin?

He slowly put his laser-scythe down, then backed away from it. “OK. Let her go.”

*Clown's smile creeps across his face*

Clown: "So you are like the other. You can hear her.“
*Clown said as he pointed to his head with his free hand*

Clown: ”Can't you Smiling Johnny?“
*He let his grip on the she-beast loosen so not to kill the creature.*

Clown: ”So tell everyone… what is she saying?? dose she think I'm cute hehehe."
*he said as he Began to laugh softly.*

“I said let her go.” John replied.

He had no idea what he was talking about. All he knew was that he wouldn't risk someone innocent being hurt.

Riku, don't move. Stay where you are until I say so. Got it? he telepathically ordered Riku.

Clown: “now now, no need to shout.”
*Clown let the She beast go. the creature landed on her feet only to coil around Clowns feet.*

Clown: "Now don't play the fool. I know you can hear her. you are just like the one that sent me. Think about it.“
*Clown said as once again he pointed to his head.*

Clown: ”Is she screaming or is she swooning hahahah!"

John sneered. “You know what? I don't have to.”

He stepped forward slightly. “I can tell without looking. She's in so much pain and fear that she wishes she'd never gotten out of bed this morning.”

He grinned. “And guess who's fault that is?”

His eyes glowed again. He used his powers to wrap invisible hands around Clown's throat. He began to squeeze.

*Clown began to gag as the force blocked off the oxygen to his brain. The She-beast stood up, lashing around its long pointed tong*

Clown: “ >Gaspchoke< to put me…. back in Black sleep?”
*Clown said as She-beast gazed into Clowns eyes*

She-Beast: “Hisssss.. Nooo…… Maaasster!”
*She snarled as she leaped at John claws first. The Toxin had fully rotted her mind. There was no returning she was no longer human. She was now No different from Clown, say for the fact that she was bound to his will.*

Instinct took over. John released one of the invisible hands, then created another around his scythe. He pulled it towards him, then swung at the creature. He hoped he wouldn't kill her, as he believed there may be a chance to save her.

*The She-beast took a powerful hit to her side. Knocking her into the sewer wall. But the lack of concentration on Clown allowed him to brake free and lunge towards the She-Beast*

Clown: “Good girl”
*Clown said as he let loose a large amount of Black smoke. The gasmask's Riku was holding over both his and John face prevented them from being effected by the toxin but that's not what Clown intended.*

Clown: “Let's go my love.”
*Clown said as he grabbed the She-beast using his toxin as a smoke screen. Clown carried the She-beast and looking to make an escape so that he can finish what he was sent to do. Before he did, he slashed at John's mask damaging one of the air filters. Clown still holding the She-beast ran quickly towards the first ladder leading to the streets above.*

“Crap!” John shouted before covering the filter. He dashed back upwards out of the sewer, to avoid the gas.

He glared downwards. “This isn't over, Clown.”

*Clown continued to run thought the sewer until he found he had escaped his attackers.
Quickly climbing up a ladder while holding the She-Beast.*

Clown: “When I am finished with this my little pretty pretty, we are going to have some Fun with the one that sent me.”
*Clown said as he punched the manhole cover as if it were made of Styrofoam.*

Clown: “But first we need to get you all better. Find some cloths and give you a nice name.”
*Clown said as he climbed out of the sewer, carrying The She-beast with him down and alleyway. The She-beast only smiled and snuggled against Clown's chest as she cooed*

“What happened?” Jimmy said helping John out of the sewer. “We still have to deal with white eyes over there.” This wasn't going to end nicely.

“*climbing out of the sewer.* Stupid bastard! There was no way to save the girl! She wasn't even human anymore! You let him get away! I'm getting out of here before more cops show up and think I killed all these people. You better do the same. Oh, and you better hope we don't meet again! Complete dumbass!”

Riku grabbed Dead Carl and jumped up to the nearest rooftop, easily clearing it. Then he took Dead Carl back to the base.

John watched Riku escape. His grin returned, and he began laughing.

“Hahahahaha! And he has the nerve to call ME a dumbass.”

He turned to Jimmy. “Follow me.” He then ran into a back alley.

A man with grey hair, looking about twenty, walks out of his apartment. He takes a round sphere out of his coat pocket. It is red on one half and white on the other.

???: Go, Xatu.*A red beam shoots out of the sphere* Find Suicune and tell him to report back to base.

Xatu: Yes, Xavier.*Xatu flies away*

*Xavier walks to his Volkswagon and drives away*

“Alright, but are you gonna tell me where we're going?” Jimmy said hurrying after John. “What is Riku talking about?”

“In due time, Jim.” John replied. He started searching the alley.

“Ah, here it is.” There was a button on the side of the wall. After pushing it, a door opened up, which had a tunnel inside, built like a slide.

“This way.” John informed Jimmy, and then leapt down the slide.

In a building twenty stories high, Suicune boards the elavater too the top floor and enters Xavier Mew's office.

Suicune: You called for me, Sir?

Xavier: Yes. I want you to track down Darryl and kill him.

Suicune: How, Sir?

Xavier: Drown him.

Suicune: Yes, Sir.

'Ok' Jimmy thought as he jumped down the slide. 'What have you gotten yourself into, Jimmy?' ‘Not now, Dad. This guy is gonna help.’

Jimmy had been hearing his dad for quite some time. He even helped on occasion but mostly annoyed Jimmy as he tried to do things.
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Jimmy can only hear his dad and no one else. His dad only helps him figure out things not move stuff, control Jimmy or anyone else. Just talks to him…from beyond the grave. No pyscic powers. Thought I should make that clear.

John slid down to the bottom and landed on a cushion. He then flicked a light on, and the area was instantly illuminated.

It was, in every term of the word, a mansion. High-class rooms, high-class atmosphere…..perfect.

“Ahhhhhh.” John sighed. “'Tis not much, but it's home.”