Chapter 92: Final Steps

"Is that a person?" Yuriko asked.

"Looks more like a monster," Lois replied.

"It used to be a person," Saya responded grimly.

"He does look cuddly," she murmured, her head tilted in curiosity.

"Do we have the Galvaknuckles?" Vampire asked as he looked at the blue monster. 

"Yes, we do!" Shizuka called back enthusiastically, springing into action. She dashed towards the Humvee with surprising speed. 

The Avogadro began to crackle with electricity. Its entire form shimmered with arcs of lightning, the air around it buzzing with energy. With a sudden, violent motion, it raised a limb and released a bolt of lightning that crackled across the ground, heading straight for the group.

"Watch out!" Rei shouted, as she watched the lightning bolt strike the ground in front of Vampire scorching the earth.

"Is that the best you got?" Vampire taunted. 

Shizuka returned, clutching the Galvaknuckles. "Got them!" she said as she tossed them to Vampire.

Vampire slid the Galvaknuckles onto his hands. "Time to put these to good use," he said, flexing his fingers.

"We will cover you," Lois said as she aimed her M4W. Rei took up position next to Lois. She aimed her M4W at the Avogadro. Vampire nodded. 

The Avogadro, began charging another bolt of lightning. The air around it hummed with energy. It shot another bolt of lightning. Vampire dashed forward, dodging the lightning bolt. 

Rei and Lois raised their M4Ws, fingers tightening around the triggers. A deafening roar filled the air as their rifles unleashed a torrent of bullets, each shot striking the Avogadro. The creature staggered, its body jolting with every impact. 

Vampire dashed forward, the Galvaknuckles crackling with electric power. He swung his first punch, his knuckles connecting with the creature's glowing form. The impact sent a shockwave, stunning the Avogadro and forcing it to reel backwards. Vampire followed up with another powerful punch. Each hit drove the Avogadro further back, closer to the pylon.

The Avogadro was pushed back to the base of the pylon. "Now! Throw the EMP grenade!" Vampire shouted. 

Without a moment's hesitation, Saya reached into her pocket, quickly pulling out the EMP grenade. She activated it and hurled it towards the Avogadro. The grenade sailed through the air in a perfect arc, landing right at the creature's feet.

The EMP grenade detonated with a bright flash, sending out a pulse of energy. The Avogadro let out a distorted, guttural sound. It began to shift and bend over into a ball. With a flash, the Avogadro shot upward, ascending the pylon like a streak of lightning.

Vampire watched as the Avogadro disappeared into the dark clouds above. "Good job all," Vampire said. "I am going to do the final step now, get everything packed," Vampire ordered.

"Yes Danna-sama," Seako responded. 

"Leave it to us," Lois replied. 

Vampire grabbed the two Turbines and launched himself into the air. He soared above the cornfield. The wind whipped past him. 

He approached the streetlight and descended. He placed the first Turbine down near the base of the streetlight, watching as its blades began to spin, generating a faint hum of power. The light flickered for a moment before glowing with an eerie green hue. Vampire took off again, the second Turbine clutched firmly in his hand.

He landed at the next streetlight, repeating the process. The Turbine whirred to life. The green hue changed to orange and an orange beam shot out, going towards the pylon. "This should do it," he thought. He quickly retrieved the Turbines and flew back towards the pylon.

Back at the pylon, Shizuka worked quickly, her hands a blur as put the two Turbines and turrets back into the Humvee. Jasmine and Saya assisted her. "Looks like we are done," Jasmine commented. 

Meanwhile, Rei, Lois, and Yuriko stood guard with Saeko. They looked out to see for any signs of trouble. The silence was unsettling. They thought of the Mangler and Margwa who were conspicuously absent.

"Where did those two monsters disappear to?" Saeko asked.

"As long as they're not here, I'm not complaining," Rei replied.

"You think they're plotting something?" Yuriko asked.

"Are they even smart enough for that?" Lois wondered aloud.

"I doubt it," Rei said.

Suddenly, the pylon shuddered, the ground beneath them vibrating slightly as an orange beam of energy struck it from afar. The beam connected with the Turbines, causing the entire structure to hum with power. 

"What was that?" Jasmine asked, she looked up at the pylon, which now glowed faintly with the orange energy coursing through it.

"It looks like we are done here," Saya replied, a small smile tugging at the corner of her lips. 

"Finally," Shizuka exclaimed as she stretched her arms. 

"Good work, everyone," Vampire said as he landed next to them, the Turbines safely in his grasp. He put them in the Humvee. 

Vampire transformed back into James. Shizuka, Saeko, Rei and Jasmine all hugged Ben. "We did it," they all said together. 

"Let's get out of here first," James said. The group nodded in agreement, knowing that time was of the essence. James brought his bike closer to the Humvee, positioning it so that everyone could reach him easily. "Everyone needs to touch something to establish a connection," he added.

Shizuka lightly placed her hand on James's crotch. "Is this okay?" she teased.

James smirked. "It'll do," he replied.

Rei reached out and touched his hand, her grip firm. James held back and smiled at her. Saeko leaned onto James's back, her breasts pressing against him. 

Saya, placed her hand on his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath her palm. She let out a soft smile. Lois casually rested her hand on his shoulder. Her touch was light.

Jasmine,her hand next to Saya's on his chest. Finally, Yuriko, with a sly smile, placed her hand on James's butt, giving it a light squeeze. "What? It's still a part of you," she said.

James couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed. He looked at Saya, noticing her eyes narrowing as she caught her mother, Yuriko, with a mischievous smile while still touching him. 

With everyone in position, James reached into his pocket and pulled out the The Multiverse Remote. His thumb hovered over the button. "Let's go to our new home," James stated. They all nodded once more and James pressed the button. He entered the destination and pressed the green button.

A bright light engulfed the vehicle. James saw visions of different realities. He saw a colosseum with big breasted women fighting. He saw a woman with dog ears wearing a collar sitting in a room, looking sad. He also saw a woman with long, crimson red hair, with yellow tips. She looked like a salamander.