Chapter 72: Serleena

Jon had been on a relentless pursuit, eliminating the most notorious criminals from the MiB database. His journey had been arduous, filled with battles that tested his mettle and resolve. Now, he was planning to take a breather, to regroup and strategize for the battles that lay ahead.

His mind was a whirlwind of calculations, a chessboard where he plotted his next moves. He knew that J, his ally, would have sought out his old partner K by now. The clock was ticking, and the impending attack on the MIB headquarters by Serleena was looming. He estimated it would happen the following afternoon.

With this window of opportunity, Jon decided to make other preparations. His next move was shrouded in the darkness of the late-night cityscape. He found himself standing in front of an apartment, a place that held the key to his next target.

This apartment once belonged to the girlfriend of Boris the Animal, the cake girl, who had met her end at Jon's hands. Her soul, tainted with serious sin, was not used for trading with Soul Sacrifice function of the system. Instead, Jon had absorbed her memories, leading him to this nondescript apartment.

"Alohomora!" Jon whispered, his voice barely a murmur in the quiet night. The Elder Wand in his hand glowed faintly as he cast the unlocking charm on the door lock. The door creaked open, revealing a simple apartment, a stark contrast to the complex life its previous occupant had led.

The apartment was sparsely furnished, with the only notable feature being a table littered with paper envelopes. Jon sifted through them, each one addressed to Boris the Animal. These were letters from the outside world, delivered to the lunar prison by MIB. In a world where technology was forbidden, these paper envelopes were the only connection the prisoners had with their loved ones.

Boris was currently incarcerated in the highest security prison on the moon. His escape was a few years away, according to the timeline Jon knew. But Jon's time in this world was limited to weeks, and if he wanted to complete his mission of eliminating Boris the Animal, he needed to find his own path to the lunar prison.

Suddenly, a metallic clinking sound broke his train of thought. The sound was coming from an iron box nestled among the pile of envelopes. Curiosity piqued, Jon opened the box, only to have a brown insect-like creature leap out at him. With reflexes honed from countless battles, Jon caught it mid-air.

The creature was an enigma, resembling a spider yet not quite, a scorpion but not entirely. Its claws were incredibly hard, causing a sharp sting as Jon held it. He knew, from his knowledge of the movie, that this creature was a part of Boris the Animal. The Cake Girl had used it to orchestrate Boris's escape from prison.

"Hello, little one!" Jon greeted the creature, a hint of amusement in his voice. He held it up, observing it under the dim light of the apartment. The creature squirmed in his grip, its claws scraping against his skin.

"It won't be long before we meet, Boris the Animal!" Jon declared, a confident smile playing on his lips. He knew that the creature in his hand was his ticket to Boris, and he was ready to play his hand. The game was far from over, and Jon was ready for it.

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The following afternoon, the MIB headquarters buzzed with an unusual energy. The doors slid open to reveal J, leading K, who was still clad in his post office uniform. K's memory had been wiped clean by J, as per his request when he decided to retire. Now, J had brought him back, hoping to restore his memory and bring him back into the fold.

"Welcome back, Agent K!" The staff greeted him with respect, their voices echoing through the vast hallways. K returned their greetings with a nod, his face a mask of confusion as he followed J deeper into the headquarters.

They navigated through the maze of corridors, passing by fellow agents and a myriad of aliens, until they reached the director's office. Inside, Z sat with a heavy heart, the weight of the world on his shoulders. O, who was now in charge, stood by his side, her face a picture of worry.

"K!" O stepped forward, her voice firm. "The earth is facing a crisis, and you are the only savior!"

Her usual calm demeanor was replaced by a sense of urgency. She had received news that the reinforcements sent to hunt down Jon had returned to their respective posts after a period of lost contact. Their memories had been wiped clean, leaving them with no recollection of their mission. Now, they were dealing with not just the crisis of Zarta's Light, but also an uncontrolled madman armed with MIB's advanced and lethal weapons.

K shook hands with O, his face serious. "I'm not sure what you're talking about, but I'll do my best."

"I am sure you will." O nodded, turning to J. "When you're ready, take him to restore his memory." J nodded, leading K out of the office.

Meanwhile, at the reception desk, a receptionist was attending to two aliens. One bore a striking resemblance to an Earthling, save for the additional head sprouting from his neck. The other was a stunning woman, her beauty belying her alien origins.

This woman was none other than Serleena Xath, the Kylothian queen, and Jon's main mission target. She was the villain of the second part of the Men in Black movies, and she was now preparing to invade the MIB headquarters. Accompanied by her roots, the two-headed alien, she was disguised as an alien immigrant.

"Name and planet of origin?" The receptionist asked, her voice steady.

"Cylona Agora, the planet Jon, Colludeous system." Serleena replied nonchalantly, taking a bite of her burger.

"Any food or vegetables?" The receptionist asked, her voice echoing in the quiet reception area.

"Yes, two cabbage heads!" Serleena replied, her voice laced with sarcasm as she glanced at the two-headed man beside her.

"Purpose of your visit?" The receptionist continued, unfazed by Serleena's humor.

"Really to learn how to be an underwear model." Serleena replied, a smirk playing on her lips. "They say I have great potential!"

As she spoke, she shed her upper body clothes, revealing her alluring figure. The receptionist's eyes widened slightly, but she maintained her professional demeanor.

Suddenly, the calm was shattered by the blaring of alarms.

"Code One! Code One!" The mechanical voice echoed through the headquarters, sending a wave of tension through the room. The MIB headquarters was instantly transformed into a war zone, agents scrambling to their positions, their faces etched with determination.

Serleena's brow furrowed. Her plan had been to attack the MIB headquarters and release the prisoners, hoping they would aid her in her quest to kill K and find the Light of Zarta. But the alarm had thrown a wrench in her plans.

Unbeknownst to her, the man who was destined to end her life had already attacked the headquarters, eliminating all the prisoners. Her plan was doomed from the start.

The door slid open, revealing Jon's figure. His presence sent a ripple of fear through the room.

"Prepare weapons!" An agent shouted, and the room was filled with the sound of guns being cocked, all pointed at Jon.

"Wait!" A commanding female voice cut through the tension. O stepped forward, her gaze steady on Jon. "What do you want?"

Having learned from previous encounters that their current arsenal was no match for Jon, O decided to try a different approach - negotiation.

Jon's voice was calm, his demeanor non-threatening. "Don't be nervous, I'm not here to cause trouble this time, but rather to save you."

His words hung in the air, a promise of salvation or a prelude to chaos, only time would tell.

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