Hailstorm Part 3

Emeri desperately rode down the streets on a moped. She had just dropped off the luggage at the airport and was desperately trying to find Yuni. "Why can't I get a hold of her? I can't even find the tracking device she took with her. Someone or something must be jamming the signal. This isn't good, I have to find her. Where the hell could she have gone?"

...

Kasumi clicked her tongue and stared down Yuni. “So why are you here?”

“That’s my line! And what happened to you! You look like you came straight out of Smoothieko’s wet dream," Yuni glared.

“Smoothieko? Ah yes, Yumeko killed her, but I guess she did it disguised as Madoka Ginkawa."

"What!? What do you-"

"She was broken. And I had such high hopes for her, welp, guess that's what she gets for not being immune to her own humiliation," Yumeko sneered.

"Why!?"

"My, you're mad the woman who assaulted you and gave you hell is dead?"

Yuni paused for a second. "No, I'm asking why you killed her, and what was that about you disguising as-"

“Yuni, answer my question. WHY ARE YOU HERE!?” Kasumi growled.

Yuni shrieked as she scuttled away. “I- I just wanted to say hi to your sisters. That’s all honest. Is that why you’re here?”

“Yes, I’m here to kill them.”

“Wha- KILL!? WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU!? IF THIS IS ONE OF YOUR DARK JOKES I’M NOT LAUGHING!”

“Well, I only decided to take this detour after coming here to clean up after an imbecile.”

"What do you mean!? Hell, why did you run away!? I’ve been looking for clues on your whereabouts and I’m sure your sisters were too. So why did you leave, and what the hell were you doing!?” Yuni shouted,

“Claiming my birthright to power, that’s what.”

“...!?”

“Ever since I was born I had two curses. The first was being born a triplet, depriving me of my individuality. The second was being the niece of Kabuki Dakota. With that much against me, I could never rise to power. No way the powers that be would allow me to progress as long as Kabuki Dakota existed. That’s why I watched all those videos with you. So I could try to find her weakness and sell her out to I.L.U, in exchange for status," Kasumi coldly stated.

“YOU MONSTER! WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU!? DID THEY BRAINWASH YOU!?” Yuni tearfully shouted.

“Didn’t I tell you I.L.U, was a conspiracy theory spouted by that whore? Well she was right, and that’s why I sliced her tongue out that night.” Yuni began to go pale and tremble as Kasumi explained. “It took almost 15 years of my life to figure out, but I finally figured out how to trap Kabuki. You see there was a pattern. She would usually upload a video every day on February 1st at 9:38 in the morning, which if I'm not mistaken was the time you were born. Another oddity was that every year in the early morning on that day, my mother let you wander out into the night. Why? Well, when I asked, you said it was to see your mother. Then all I had to do was take advantage of my birth as a triplet to get close to her. I eventually got my chance and lured Kabuki out under the pretext of wanting to learn more about her. Posing as my sister really helped sell the story. Then the goons I hired attacked us and as she tried to protect me, I shocked her from behind. Then I sliced out her tongue on the spot and cauterized the wound so Illumous could pay her back. AHAHAHA! The look of shock on her face was so glorious as I told her, her corpse would make a wonderful belated birthday present for her shitty daughter!” Kasumi maniacally laughed.

Yuni lunged at Kasumi in a tearful rage. “YOU MONSTER! HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO OKAA-SAN!?”

Kasumi dodged and shoved her palm into Yuni’s gut. “Because your damn mother, Kabuki Dakota, messed with my ascension to power!”

A massive burst of electricity erupted from Kasumi’s hand and engulfed Yuni. Yuni let out a bloodcurdling scream as she received the massive shock. She then lost consciousness and slumped to the ground. Her body jittered as sparks continued to course through her. Kasumi then pulled off a giant upside—down cross she had been carrying on her back and slammed it on the ground. She then pulled out four metal stakes and tossed them to Yumeko and Kurobane.

"String her up, and take her to your HQ. You may do as you please with her. I have to meet with an incompetent buffoon."

"Huh? What makes you think you can order me around miss hotshot!?" Yumeko sneered.

Kasumi then kicked down a power line. "I have two crosses here, want me to string you two up instead?" 

Yumeko immediately fell in line and began crucifying Yuni with Kurobane. 

"Oh, and sew her mouth shut too. I don't want to hear her voice ever again."

...

As Emeri sped down the rode, she passed by Kurobane's sedan. Her eyes widened as she noticed Yuni crucified on a metal cross strapped to the roof of the sedan. Kurobane also noticed Emeri and immediately began chasing after her.

Emeri darted into a narrow alleyway as Kurobane crashed the car in-between the buildings.

"Huh? why'd you stop? Just ram through," Yumeko shrugged.

"Yumeko! We can't fit through in the car! I guess I'll take care of her. Cut her off if need be." Kurobane sighed as she got out of the car.

Kurobane began running at breakneck speed. She took a shortcut and was able to cut Emeri off. Emeri decided to just charge her. To her horror, Kurobane kicked the moped sending her flying into the street. As she struggled to get up, Kurobane kicked her in the gut. The force sent her flying into a nearby brick wall.

"What the hell! How the hell is she this strong!? Its like I'm fighting one of my parents," Emeri thought as she slumped to the ground.

Kurobane cuffed her and slapped a piece of duct tape over her mouth just as Mochi and Bianka pulled up. "Ah, perfect timing. Take her to HQ immediately."

"A hottie? What did she do?" Bianka asked.

"She's a notorious hacker working with the Ginkawas, and also one of the reason's we're in legal hot water with Washington," Kurobane explained as she shoved Emeri in the back of the car.

"Can I flirt with her? She looks harmless enough?"

"NO! And make sure you head straight to HQ. I'll follow- Actually, I'll just hitch a ride," Kurobane stated as she sent Yumeko a message on her phone before hopping in the back of the squad car."

"You won't be escaping this time, Emeri Kuramori," Mochi stated as she gazed at Emeri.

...

Madoka lifted her head as she heard the door open. She had been strapped to the electric chair and had been beaten so badly, that her bruises prevented her from seeing properly. “Who is it? I can’t see. My arms and legs are broken, my jaw as well. Damn it! I’m supposed to be the one who escapes, but I can’t do shit if all my bones are broken. At least Yuni’s safe. Please be safe,” she thought.

It took all of Serika’s mental fortitude to keep up her act as she stared at Madoka. “Now then, let us shame this fool, a walk around town will do. It will also be a great opportunity to begin your political campaign, Senior Commissioner Zerin.”

“Is that Serika? No, that voice is too sinister and conniving to be her. It sounds like that politician Momma always hated. Oh, that must mean I’m in hell,” Madoka thought as she physically struggled to cry.

...

Madoka cried as Serika and Purin paraded her through the city on a cart as Zerin began preaching Ruchi Ookuma’s propaganda. Serika was internally frustrated that Ookuma's propoganda was once again being spread, and that she had to smile as it was, however, this was all part of her gambit to save everyone. Once the group reached a riverbank, they decided to take a break just as Mochi and Bianka pulled up in their squad car.

“Midoriya, Purin, and Senior Commissioner Nakayama? What’s going on?” Kurobane asked as she exited the squad car with Emeri in tow.

“Makoto! Splendid news! This is Madam Ookuma’s daughter, Mao. She’s alive and is making a comeback!” Zerin explained.

“Apologies for my rude behavior while I had amnesia, Superintendent Kurobane. I am Mao Ookuma, the daughter of Ruchi Ookuma.”

Kurobane stared in shock. It was like she was staring at a young Ruchi Ookuma.

"Surprised she's still in one piece," Purin scoffed as she stared at Emeri.

“Splendid, you have caught another foolish woman. We will parade her with the trash as we transfer them to Guano bay,” Serika sneered.

Emeri began to cry. “This is an act right? PLEASE BE AN ACT! IT FEELS TOO REAL! It’s like I’m staring at a devil. A malicious devil that played me for a fool. WAS IT ALL A LIE!?” she thought as she closed her eyes and cried as it begun hailing.

“It seems Mother nature has scorned you and your ilk, Serika sneered as she motioned for Zerin to follow her to the waterfront.

“Behold, a woman’s fury and retribution. The hail pummeling the river symbolizes Mine and my dear mother’s fury against the vile fools known as the Ginkawas," Serika proclaimed.

“Indeed, while the two twin river banks symbolize the twins that will revitalize the family, and aid us as we bring prosperity to this world,” Zerin added.

"Wow, we holding a rally or something, then why not add THIS to the mix!?" Yumeko sneered as she arrived and slammed the crucified Yuni before Serika and Zerin. "This here's Kabuki Dakota's secret daughter."

Serika's eyes went wide with horror as she stared at Yuni while Zerin spat on Yuni in disgust. "Stand her upright. I'm going to execute her," Zerin growled.

“MMMPH MMPH!” Emeri tearfully roared as Kurobane shoved her to the ground.

“What a fool. Does she think she can beg for her life? Makoto, punish her!”

Kurobane nodded and hoisted Emeri up by her neck. She then pulled her fist back and prepared to slug her in the face.

KABOOM!

The sound of thunder rang out. However, it was actually the sound of a fist shattering a skull and killing a woman. The woman's lifeless body smashed into the concrete, cracking it, before ricocheting into the river. She was dead.