Probably wondering how things are doing outside the Killing Game right? Well the air is fresh, the water is clean and blood thirsty modified monsters roam around. Nothing could be better!! That is if you're the Mastermind that is. The beautiful Pure Heart Valley which was the home of the Sweetypies. Known for it's legendary possession, the Ruby Pure Heart. Now the Valley was reduced to ashes and ruins. The gigantic ruby shattered in millions of pieces as monsters roam the streets. They seeked out the few survivors for a decent meal. Shame there were but scraps left. The castle which was partly rubble now, was now the home base for the Resistance.

At the moment is where the members were discussing their lastest plan against the Mastermind. Quite a risky one too. There were a total of eight members of the Resistance, each sat around a slightly burned yet still usable wooden table to discuss their plan one last time.

At the head of the table was Yasu Mao, the Ultimate Sorceress. She was the leader of the Resistance and their strongest fighter so far. In her paws was a baby. Not hers but they were family. Guess counting the little one a bumps their numbers to nine. Besides her was the closest person to her since the whole hell began. Eugene Krabs the Ultimate Accountant as well as the sub leader of the Resistance. The other six members were found by the two and formed an alliance to stop the Mastermind.

"Scoops, are you positive that our informant is right about the next blackened? I can only use this spell once" Yasu turned her head to the Sweetypie donkey.

"Of course! I personally met up with them and can confirm the identity of the next blackened! As the Ultimate Information Gatherer, I Scoops only get the truth!" She smiled confidently. Holding the rim of her hat upright.

Scoops informant was trustworthy so far. Eugene nodded in agreement before turning to Yasu worryingly.

"Yasu...you sure about this? Using magic in your state alone in draining but this spell takes so much energy...." He was worried about her well being.

"I understand your concern, Gene. Though this plan needs that spell to stop the Mastermind. I will be greatly weaken afterwards but this need to be done" Placing a paw on his shoulder as a sign of reassurance.

"While "Golden Eyes" here is performing her spell or what not. Me and the poochie here will watch out for them, "Agents of "Despair" Ratarang looked to Bao Bao. "Right Boy?"

Bao Bao barked which the others took as a yes. Nuzzling the Cybernetic rat.

It was unclear how the two found one another. According to Ratarang, Bao Bao found him alive in the deadly wreakage of his Boss's former ship. Unfortunately Ramaraffe and Boss Hosstritch were not so lucky. He claimed that his boss and their newest recruit was still out there. He swore to find them. The two became close friends during their time together. Hope Mao Mao won't mind. That is if he is still out there.....

Bao Bao the Ultimate Best Hero Friend was now a scout for Resistance. Yasu was personally glad that a familiar face was on her side. Ratarang the Ultimate Tech Wizard who was saved by Yasu from a MonoHydra that attacked the rat and dog. Titles of villian and hero don't really matter in a state of crisis. Now all must come together to stop a common enemy: The Mastermind.

"Those Agents of Despair are really going too far! They let those monsters loose on kids trying to flee their destroyed village! Kids! KIDS!!" Yuki teared up "Those poisonous fangs prevent me from healing them" Never before did the Ultimate Healer feel so useless.

The only surviving member of the Wolf Family. Eugene brought her in after finding het during one of her patrols.

"Don't worry Kiddo. Once we stop the Mastermind, there will be no more deaths" Ratarang promised while Bao Bao nuzzled her for comfort.

"I know but it still hurts" The young white pup sighed.

"Yeah..." Reggie sighed. "We all lost so much already" Everyone went silent at the Ultimate Thief words

Since being separated then saved from one of the Agents of Despair, Reggie wised up and joined the resistance to make a difference. He lose his eye against them. One of the Agents of Despair. This whole ordeal changed him so much. Having to lose his best friend....then being attacked by one of the Mastermind's personal warriors.

"Please don't worry, Mister Reggie. We all lost alot yet we still have each other at least. I know we'll stop the Mastermind and help the remaining Survivors. I'm sure we aren't alone in this fight" Yuki encourages. Despite losing all her family to either the monsters or the agents, the young wolf clinged onto hope.

"Heh, you're right. If Rufus ever saw me like this then he never let me live it down. Thanks kid" He only met her a few weeks ago. Now she has really grown on him.

"Plus the informant said that our friends are still alive! We can still save them!" Yuki words allowed the smiles to return to their faces.

"Yeah at the cost of Muffet and Farmer Bun's lives" Pinky the Ultimate Annoyance spat out bitterly.

"Oh....Pinky, I'm sor-" Yuki attempted to apologize but Pinky refused to let her.

"Look it's good to be hopeful and all, but don't be too hopeful" He seemed really upset.

He's been like this since the informant told them how the two died. He's been much more annoying ever since then.

"Pinky...We save the remaining players. I promise" Yasu shared a sympathic look at Pinky. "Then we will honor the fallen. I give you my word"

He stared silently at his leader then sighed "Alright"

The meeting soon dispersed, leaving Yasu and Eugene alone in the room. Reggie and Yuki went to prepare tonight'smeal. Thankfully the castle food storage was full of fresh produce and meats. They would be able to get by for a few months, though daily supply runs were still done. Pinky was off making more escape routes. The monsters flooded the King's secret tunnels and pathways. However Pinky made his own which is how he and Scoops managed to suevive. The tunnel system seemed to be the Resistance safest means of moving around the Valley. Pinky spent most of his time expanding the routes. Scoops spends most of her time gathering information about the Mastermind though came up with very little. This Mastermind character was quite the mystery. She also researched their areas of operations to set plans to stop them. Ratarang and Bao Bao were resting from the long day of patrolling earlier. Much to everyone's dismay....the two did not find any survivors this time. That only left the two leaders to themselves. Well that and the youngest and newest member they found yesterday.

"Yasu, do you really want to go through with this? Look....y-you just found your family. The youngest at that, are you really sure you want to do this?" Eugene trusted his friend dearly, yet he was deeply troubled by the spell too. "You hardly are at your full strength! D-don't you think it's more deadlier than before?!"

Yasu knew that Eugene was right....They had just found Lynelle yesterday. Lynelle the Ultimate Hope. Shiori daughter as well as the youngest Mao Clan member so far. Possibly the only remaining family she had left. She took a long breathe before speaking again. Holding the small kitten close to her heart.

"I have to, Eugene. For all our friends, the Resistance, fallen family members, Lynelle and you. To stop this hell...I MUST!" Yasu had made up her mind.

Eugene sighed. After getting to know her over these past nine months, he learned one thing. Once a Mao sets their mind on something then there is no stopping them.

Hopefully their would succeed....

What lies in store for our heroes?

~Stay tune~....NOT!!

Outside were two eavesdropers. Better know as two Agents. of Despair. Two of the seven of the Mastermind elite personal warriors. Both send to check on the Resistance.

"O-oh dear! Oh god...we're failing! Ugh!! Failure! Failure!" The first figure began to panic as they were terrified of the Resistance plan.

"Oh shut up!" The second figured slappef the first hard across their face. "All you do is cry and blah on and on! I should have paired with one of the others to spy on these clowns!"

"S-Sorry! Sorry! Though shouldn't we tell the boss?" The first asked, rubbing their now swollen red cheek.

"Nope! Hehe~ Remember what the MM said? "Deal with those troublesome pests the way you see fit! Treat it like a game". Besides if we tell all the secrets then it ruins things. I prefer to toy with them, don't you?" Figure two smirked

"Y-yeah" The first figure nodded, making them smirk a little. "Could we at least tell the others?"

"Course! I maybe an Agent of Despair, but I do believe in shared fun" The second one chuckled.

"D-do you think our teammate is okay on the inside? T-they could be in danger..." The figure fiddled their claws nervously.

"They're fine. After all, the MM has trained them personally themselves. You're forgetting that they are also my partner. They will surely survive" Figure Two smiled, getting out a red steel dagger. Tossing it in the air a few times for fun.

"Aren't you worried about the players finding out that we joined the Mastermind?" Those words annoyed the second figure greatly.

"Those so called "players" didn't save us. They did not open our eyes to the horrible lies that hope held over us our whole lives. While the ones we trusted lied to us to believe in hope! Those who swore to be there for us disappeared! Those who swore to be our friends became backstabbers!! Promises to never be left alone were broken and burned to ashes! The Mastermind was the only one to open our eyes to the truth and welcome us in the comfort of Despair" The second figure eyes glew a crimson red with crazed spirals too. "I could care less about those players. Especially "that one"!" They hissed as they hurl the dagger through a tree. Splitting it in half.

".....You're right" The first figure eyes glew the same crimson red with crazed spirals. "I will make them the FAILURES!! They will suffer the most agonzing despair! HeheHAHAHAWAHAHAHA!!!"

"That's the crazed spirit! Now let's tell the others. After all, we have some planning to do" The second figured seem quite pleased as the two walked away.

Before the a large Ice Dragon appeared. It was "Monofied", like all the monsters around. It's entire right side was completely black with dark mist like frost coming off of it. The dragon's right eye was scarred as well to match a certain Headmaster. On it's neck was a platinum steel collar with the word "Everfrost" It kneeled down before them like they were nobles.

"Looks like "She" sent us a ride home. Perhaps giving "Her" some pets was a good move after all" The first smiled before climbing onto Everfrost back.

"I rather she send us a more deadlier one" The second pouted before also getting on Everfrost back.

What? No Acid Spitter or Magma Shifter? Lame!!!

"Let's go. I want some hot chocolate before destroying the next village to ashes" The first became more confident than before. The slap from earlier may be the cause. "I need test subjects for my beta test" She snickered

"Ooooh~ You mean you're new mechs?! I gotta see that!! Please let me witness the bloody carnage!"The second once became intrigued and excited "Please oh pleeeeeeeeeeeease!!!"

"You had the last four villages, taking you would make it five. You would hog all the bloody fun for yourself before the mechs power up" The first rejected the request

"Cold!" The second seemed offended then laughed "Though true" The second agreed "Film it at least"

The first nodded. Then they patted Everfrost on it's neck before the dragon summoned it's six transparent ice plate wings. Taking flight to the sky. Shrouding the air in complete darkness.

"So do we stop the Resistance latest plan?" The first asked the question again, it still weight heavy on their mind.

"No. I want them to build up hope then demolish it with the full power of true DESPAIR!! Besides, I am curious to see if they pull off their plan, aren't you partner? The second smirked as they turned their partner.

"I would be lying if I wasn't, partner" The second nodded.

The two rode the rest of the trip in silence to their hide out. The old Mao Clan family. Ironic isn't it. The home of legendary heroes now home base for the Agents of Despair. As Everfrost flew in and landed, the two were welcomed by four pairs of crimson red eyes that illuminated in the darkness.

"Welcome Home~" Four voices greeted in perfect union.

Who are these Agents? What is the Resistance plan? All will be unveil in the Trial! Stay Tune for real this time!! HEHEHEHEHEHEHERAWR~