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Chapter 65 - The Club Don’t Stop Until You Do

As Daru and Zodiac complete their third mission, they step through the portal to submit their report to Fin.

Kono: Here's your wolf claw.

Fin: Wow, you two are really on a roll! Just the three of you, and this is your third mission.

Kono: Yeah, the others are shopping, but I think they just wanted a break.

Fin: I can see that. (laughs) It takes a toll on you, believe me.

Zodiac: Just let us pick the next mission.

Daru: Can you at least try to be nice?

Zodiac: This is me being nice; if I weren't, I would have killed him.

Fin: (Scared) W-what? Kill me?

Kono: No, no, he's just kidding.

Zodiac: No, I wasn't.

Daru: You really need to learn some manners.

Zodiac: And you need to know when to shut that stupid mouth of yours.

Daru: This mouth isn't going to shut up until you figure out how to use your damn manners.

Kono: (Sighs) I apologize for this, Fin.

Fin: It's alright, don't worry. Are they always like this? Always bickering?

Kono: They are always like this. Try being on a mission with them alone.

Fin: (Laughs) Yeah, I can't imagine. But you're free to take your next mission.

Kono: Hmm… Umm, I'll take another 5-star mission, please.

Fin: Alright, go for it; choose away.

Kono: I'll take that one. (points at the screen)

Fin: Alright… here you go.

Fin gives Kono a white crystal.

Kono: Thank you, Fin!

Fin: No problem!

Kono turns to see Daru and Zodiac arguing, gritting their teeth.

Kono: I got the next mission.

Daru & Zodiac: Good!

Kono: (Sighs) I'll meet you outside.

Kono walks out, returning to Gram, Himitsu, and Ohma at the house. Ohma and Himitsu are seated on the couch while Gram paces back and forth.

Gram: Okay, now repeat the rules once more, please.

Gram points at Himitsu.

Himitsu: How many times are we going to go over this?

Gram: As many times as necessary until we master it.

Himitsu: (Sighs) Okay, fine. Rule One: Don't inform Daru, Zodiac, or Kono of our location.

Gram points at Ohma.

Ohma: Uhh… oh, Rule Two: Don't answer any calls from Daru, Zodiac, or Kono.

Gram points back at Himitsu.

Himitsu: Rule Three: Don't leave the club under any circumstances.

Gram points at Ohma.

Ohma: Rule Four: When the club is over, we remove our clothes and enter our house through the back door.

Gram: And Rule Five: If we are caught, we face the consequences together as a team.

Ohma: I believe these rules are excellent, Gram.

Gram: (Puffing out his chest) Oh, I know. You don't have to remind me, Ohma.

Himitsu: What should we do now? We still have at least four hours until the event starts.

Gram: We should rest for the night, gentlemen, because it's going to be a big one—mark my words.

Ohma: Yes, sir, Gram!

Gram and the others head to their rooms to rest. The scene shifts to Kora and Iris trying on the clothes they purchased earlier, with Iris in a bra and underwear.

Iris: Are you sure this doesn't make my butt look weird?

Kora: No, it looks perfect! Your butt is so cute. I just want to squeeze it.

Iris: Ugh! Kora!

Kora: What? I'm just saying you have a cute butt.

Iris: Okay, I'll trust you.

Kora: Why wouldn't you trust me? I'm the best at this stuff.

As they converse, Lance enters Iris's room.

Lance: Hey, Iris, are you hu—

Iris: (Covering up) AHHH!!! GET OUT!!!

Lance: AHHHHH!!!! I'M SORRY, I DIDN'T KNOW!!!

Kora: Hi, Lance.

Lance: Oh, hey, Kora.

Iris: LANCE, GET OUT!!!

Lance: SORRY!!

Lance shuts the door and exits.

Iris: Ugh! I can't get any privacy.

Kora: Your brother is pretty hot.

Iris: Kora!

Kora: What? He is. I bet he has a nice butt too.

Iris: KORA!!

Kora: I'm just joking, relax.

Iris: Ugh!

Kora: So, are you excited?

Iris: Excited for what?

Kora: Really, Iris! The club tonight?

Iris: Oh right, that's why we went shopping. Umm, I guess I don't even know why I'm going.

Kora: You're going because you need to see what's out there. You're always in this house, and you need to get out more.

Iris: Yeah, yeah… umm, Kora.

Kora: What is it?

Iris: Uhh, well, I don't know. I was going to ask if you think Zodiac will be at the club?

Kora: Zodiac? Umm… well, he doesn't strike me as the dancing type, but—wait, why are you talking about Zodiac?

Iris's eyes widen.

Iris: What! No reason; I just didn't want that idiot there. I don't like him.

Kora: Hmm… right.

Iris: I don't!

Iris rushes to the bathroom.

Kora: I think my girl has a crush. And I have mine.

Kora stands up and opens the door.

Kora: Ohhhh, Lance!

The scene shifts back to Gram and the others preparing and putting on their new outfits. Everyone exits the room looking sharp.

Gram: Oh boy!! We look so good. We're going to have all the girls after us!

Himitsu: Really?

Gram: Oh yeah! I know it.

Ohma takes a deep breath.

Ohma: AHHHHHHH!!!!

Gram and Himitsu cover their ears.

Gram: Ohma!

Ohma: Sorry, I'm just excited.

Gram: Rule Six: No yelling.

Ohma: Aww…

Himitsu: Hey guys, the club is opening soon; we gotta go.

Gram: Alright, let's head out.

Himitsu: Wait! What about Zodiac and the others? They're going to wonder where we are!

Gram: Don't worry, I've already taken care of that.

Ohma: You did? How?

Gram: I'll tell you on the way! Now let's go!!!

They proceed to the club. After a few minutes, they arrive to find a long line.

Gram: Uhhh, what! This line is massive!

Himitsu: What did you expect? It's a club; of course, others will show up.

Gram: I know that, you idiot! I just didn't think the line would be this long.

Himitsu: What do you think, Ohma?

Himitsu turns around but does not see Ohma.

Himitsu: Ohma! Where the heck is he?

Gram: What? How did you lose him? You were supposed to keep an eye on him.

Himitsu: That wasn't part of the rules!

Gram: Ah!

Ohma: (Yelling) Hey, guys!

Gram and Himitsu turn to see Ohma at the front, waving for them to join him.

Gram: What the heck?

They rush to Ohma.

Himitsu: Ohma, what are you doing up here? The line starts back there.

Ohma: Yeah, I know, but I got us in now.

Himitsu & Gram: What? How?

Ohma: A girl complimented my shirt and said I could enter. I asked if I could bring my friends, and she agreed.

Gram hugs Ohma and kisses him on the forehead.

Gram: I love you, Ohma.

Ohma: (Laughs) Love you too, Gram.

Himitsu: You're the best, Ohma.

Ohma: YAYYYY!!

As Ohma and his companions enter the club, the atmosphere is charged with loud music, and patrons are dancing and enjoying drinks.

Gram: Gentlemen, I present to you… THE CLUB!!

Himitsu & Ohma: AHHHHHH!!

Gram: NOW LET'S GET OUR PARTY STARTED!!!

Gram and the others begin to move energetically around the dance floor. (Music) Gram and Himitsu dance together, with Himitsu showcasing the robot while Gram performs the worm, and Ohma observes. A crowd forms a circle, with individuals stepping in to display their dance moves as others watch. Gram takes center stage and executes the running man. After concluding, he encourages Himitsu to take the spotlight, where he delivers a quirky dance. When Himitsu finishes, no one else steps forward, prompting someone to push Ohma into the center, where he stands nervously.

Gram: You've got this, Ohma!

Himitsu: Yeah, show them, Ohma!

Ohma looks at Gram and Himitsu as they cheer him on. He nods, retrieves his nunchucks, and begins performing tricks. The crowd erupts in cheers and applause, clearly captivated by his performance.

Gram: HOLY CRAP!! OHMA IS SICK!!

Himitsu: I DIDN'T KNOW OHMA COULD DO THIS!

Ohma drops to the ground and begins breakdancing, concluding with handstands on his nunchucks.

Person 1: THAT KID IS AMAZING!!

Person 2: YEAHHH!!! HE CAN DANCE, YO!!!

Person 3: HE'S KIND OF CUTE TOO.

Ohma rushes over to Gram and Himitsu.

Gram: Ohma, that was phenomenal!

Himitsu: Absolutely! Where did you learn to do that?

Ohma: Guys, I have no clue; my body just moved on its own.

Gram: Your body felt the music!

Himitsu: I think we should drink to that.

Gram: I agree! Drinks on me!

Himitsu & Ohma: YAYYYYY!!!

They make their way to the bar, where Kora and Iris are standing in line, with Kora flirting with a gentleman behind them.

Kora: Your eyes are amazing.

Iris: Kora! Can you stop flirting with every guy you see?

Kora: Sorry, pookie, just give me a second.

Kora turns to Iris.

Kora: What's your deal?

Iris: My deal is that we've been standing in this line for an hour and a half, and I'm getting tired. I should just go home.

Kora: No, no, no! You are not going home! And just so you know, I'm talking to everyone because a fairy queen needs a prince.

Iris: Well, what are we going to do? Just wait even longer?

Kora: No, come with me.

Kora takes Iris by the hand and leads her away from the line.

Iris: Ah! Kora!

Kora brings Iris to the side of the building.

Iris: What are we doing here?

Kora: I've been working on a new skill, and I think it's time to try it.

Iris: Try what?

Kora pulls out her wand and begins to cast a spell.

Kora: Suoooleee fooooboooooc!

Kora casts a spell on Iris, transforming her into a small version of Kora's fairy form.

Kora: Oh my goodness! It worked!

Iris: (in a squeaky voice) Did you just turn me into a fairy?

Kora: Yes, I did!

Kora then transforms into a little fairy herself.

Iris: (in a squeaky voice) Why would you do that?

Kora: (in a squeaky voice) Stop complaining and follow me!

Iris: (in a squeaky voice) After this, I am never hanging out with you again!

They both fly through a small open window leading into the club. Once inside, Kora returns both herself and Iris to their original sizes.

Kora: Oh yes! I'm really good at this.

Iris: I feel like I'm going to throw up.

Kora: Okay, while you handle that, I'm going to find a prince.

Iris: Kora! You can't just leave me!

Kora walks off to the dance floor and begins to dance while Iris takes a seat nearby.

Ohma: (drunk) Y-y-you guys are t-the b-best!

Himitsu: (laughs) I think you're drunk, Ohma.

Ohma: D-drunk? What's t-that? That s-sounds yummy.

Gram and Himitsu laugh heartily.

Gram: Himitsu, let's go dance some more.

Himitsu: Alright!

Gram looks at Ohma.

Gram: Ohma, please stay here, okay? Don't move.

Ohma: O-oh yeah, I-I ain't going anywhere!

Gram: (laughs) Okay!

Gram and Himitsu head to the dance floor and begin dancing, but Himitsu spots Kora.

Himitsu: Oh my gosh!!

Gram: Huh? What?

Himitsu: It's Kora!!

Gram watches as he sees Kora dancing alone.

Gram: She's by herself; go talk to her.

Himitsu: What! I can't do that!

Gram: Why? Because (mimicking Himitsu) you haven't been a bad boy?

Himitsu: Shut up! I didn't say that!

Gram: Himitsu, just go talk to her. Just walk up, say hello, and come right back.

Himitsu: What? That's so stupid.

Gram: I know; that's why it works.

Himitsu: Ugh! If you're wrong about this, I'm going to punch you.

Gram: Deal!

Himitsu makes his way toward Kora as she dances alone. He stops halfway and looks back at Gram, who encourages him to continue.

Himitsu: (sighs) Alright, come on, Himitsu, you can do this.

Himitsu advances and reaches Kora.

Kora: Huh? You again? Oh, great, wh—

Himitsu: Hi.

Himitsu begins to walk away.

Kora: Wh—

Gram: 1, 2, 3, now.

Kora: Himitsu, come back here!

Himitsu's eyes widen as he glances at Gram, who gives him a thumbs-up. Himitsu turns back to Kora, who is awaiting his return with an annoyed expression.

Himitsu: Uhh… Yes, Kora?

Kora: You know!

Himitsu squints.

Kora: No guy has ever done that to me! But I liked it.

Himitsu's eyes widen in surprise.

Himitsu: Huh? Really?

Kora: Yes, really. Now take my hand and bring me closer to the middle of the dance floor. I want to dance with you.

Himitsu: (with dreamy eyes) OKAY!

Himitsu takes Kora's hand, and they proceed to the center of the dance floor to dance together. Meanwhile, Iris approaches the bar and notices Ohma slumped over, with his head resting on the table.

Iris: Ugh, gross.

Iris walks over to Ohma and pokes him, rousing him from his drunken stupor.

Ohma: Who's there?

Iris: Calm down, it's just me!

Ohma: (eyes widening) Oh, it's you! Hello.

Iris: You smell like you're drunk.

Ohma: Yummy.

Iris: What's wrong with you?

Ohma: I don't know, but I want more of that thing.

Bartender: Is he with you?

Iris: N— I mean, yeah, he's with me. Can I get two waters, please?

Bartender: Coming right up!

Ohma: Thank you, that was kind of you.

Iris: You know I'm not a bad person! I'm just royalty, that's all.

Ohma: That sounds stupid.

Iris: Uhh! It is not stupid! I belong somewhere better than this. I should be ranked 5. My power is royalty.

Ohma: (snoring) ZzZZzZzZzz…

Iris: Hey! Wake up.

Ohma: Huh?

Iris: If you're here, that means Zodiac is here too, right?

Ohma: Oh no, no, no.

Ohma places his finger on Iris's lips, leaving her confused.

Ohma: Shh… You can't tell them.

Iris: First of all, remove your finger from my mouth. If he's not here, who are you with?

Ohma points to the dance floor, where she observes Gram and Himitsu dancing.

Iris: Oh, you've got to be kidding me.

Meanwhile, Daru and Zodiac emerge from their portal after completing a mission.

Daru: If you had moved left, we would have had the drop on him, but no, you wanted to go right.

Zodiac: I don't need to listen to someone who can't plan before attacking.

Daru: Are you kidding? I'm good at planning attacks. You're just bad at striking.

Zodiac: What? No, I'm not.

Daru: You barely have any power behind it.

As they exit the portal, Kono steps out, appearing exhausted with red eyes. They all walked inside the Order Association building, going to the front table.

Fin: Whoa! Are you okay, Kono?

Kono: (Tired and annoyed) Yeah… I'm great, just… great.

Fin: Alright… well, I'm shutting down for the night. I'll see you tomorrow?

Kono: Yeah… of course, Fin. I'll see you tomorrow.

While Daru and Zodiac continue their argument, Kono loses her patience and raises her voice.

Kono: AHHH!! WOULD YOU GUYS SHUT IT ALREADY? YOU'VE BEEN YELLING THIS WHOLE TIME! JUST SHUT UP! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! WE'VE DONE SIX MISSIONS TODAY, AND ALL YOU'VE DONE IS ARGUE! ZODIAC THIS, DARU THAT—JUST SHUT IT!!

Daru and Zodiac both fall silent.

Daru: There was no need to yell.

Zodiac: Whatever…

Zodiac begins to walk back to the house.

Daru: Just keep walking away.

Kono: I'm going to bed as soon as I get home.

Daru, Zodiac, and Kono finally arrive back at the house, where they find Gram, Ohma, and Himitsu sitting awkwardly on the couch.

Himitsu: Hey there, guys!

Gram: Hey, Daru and Zodiac! Oh man, can't forget about Kono.

Ohma: Sup.

Kono: Hey, guys.

Kono walks past them, enters her room, and closes the door.

Zodiac: You're thinking what I'm thinking.

Daru: Yeah, it's not them.

Daru and Zodiac grab Himitsu and Gram, who were dummies under the influence of a spell.

Zodiac: It's a spell.

Daru: Gram!!!

Daru lifts the couch and throws it through the roof, causing further damage.

Zodiac: Where do you think they went?

Daru: (Angry) I don't know!

Zodiac: Calm down.

Daru: Calm down? No, I'm not going to calm down!

Zodiac: Why are you so mad?

Daru: I'm mad because they're not back yet! It's 3 a.m.! And just to refresh your memory, they lied to us about this stupid shopping thing.

Zodiac: You need to chill. I'll just call Himitsu on my jump watch.

Daru steps outside and begins punching a rock, shouting.

Daru: AHHH! AHHHH! RAHHHHH!!!

Daru breaks the rock into several pieces. Zodiac starts to call Himitsu, who sees the incoming call.

Himitsu: Huh? Oh crap! It's Zodiac!

Kora: What?

Himitsu notices Gram and rushes to him.

Himitsu: Gram!

Gram: Whoa, whoa, what?

Himitsu: Zodiac is calling me!

Gram looks down at his jump watch, which is ringing with a call from Daru.

Gram: Crap! Daru called me too.

Himitsu: I knew this was a bad idea! Dammit, we're dead! We're dead!

Gram: Himitsu, calm down! We're fine.

Himitsu: What should we do?

Gram: Just don't answer the phone.

Himitsu: Okay.

Daru walks back into the house.

Daru: Gram's not answering his phone.

Zodiac: Neither is Himitsu.

Daru: AHHH!!! DAMNIT, DAMNIT!

Zodiac: You have some anger issues.

Daru: Shut up!

Daru starts to think and then calls Ohma.

Iris: What's that sound?

Ohma: Huh?

Iris notices Ohma's jump watch blinking.

Iris: I think someone's calling you.

Ohma: Huh? Me?

Ohma looks at his watch and sees Daru calling. He answers.

Ohma: Hello, Daru! How are you?

Daru: OHMA, WHERE ARE YOU?!

Ohma: Huh? Oh, we're at a club. Oh wait, I wasn't supposed to tell you that. (Laughing)

Daru: YOU'RE AT A CLUB!?

Ohma: Yeah.

Daru: What club, Ohma?

Ohma: Umm… it's called The Club Don't Stop Until You Do.

Daru hangs up and looks at Zodiac.

Daru: Let's go.

Zodiac: Nah, I'm good. I th—

Daru: Zodiac, I'm not gonna ask twice.

Zodiac: You're so annoying. Fine.

Daru and Zodiac head to the club. As they arrive, they walk past the long line, angering some patrons.

Person 1: Hey, the line starts back there!

Person 2: Yeah, jerk!

Daru glances at them, and their expressions change as they sense his anger.

Person 1: (Nervously) Sorry, dude! You can take my spot!

Person 2: Yeah, you can have all my money too.

Daru continues toward the entrance, but the security guard stops him.

Security Guard: Hey there, buddy! Back to the line!

Daru: There are people in there that I need to get out.

Security Guard: I said no, back of the line.

Daru: My crew is in there, so I'm going in.

The security guard grabs Daru's shoulder.

Security Guard: Back of the line.

Zodiac: You just made a big mistake.

Inside the club, the music is pumping when the security guard suddenly bursts through the door, crashing to the ground, knocked out cold. The music stops, and everyone turns to look.

Himitsu: What the—

Gram: Oh crap!

Daru: GRAMMM!!!

Ohma: Hey, that sounds like Daru.

Iris: Looks like it's time for me to get out of here.

Iris quickly exits in search of Kora. Daru enters the club, his veins pulsating bright purple with anger, causing patrons to begin fleeing.

Himitsu: (Running to Gram) Gram, what do we do?

Gram: Head to the back door.

Himitsu and Gram dash toward the back door. Upon opening it, they encounter Zodiac.

Himitsu: Ah! Zodiac!

Zodiac: What are you idiots doing?

Gram: Front door!

They close the back door and sprint toward the front, where Daru awaits.

Daru: Gram!

Gram: Every man for himself!

Himitsu: What!

Gram takes off running, while Himitsu moves in the opposite direction.

Gram: Ohma, RUN!!

Ohma is slumped over at the bar, fast asleep. Gram manages to escape the club and spots a car.

Gram: Ah, there!

He begins running toward the car, but Daru lands on it, crushing it and causing Gram to fall to the ground.

Gram: Aww man… it's always me!

 

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