As the 3 turn around and look upwards, Jules can be seen using a highly advanced version of a grappler, gliding down to them with what looks like a mechanical owl.

"I won't let you leave!!" She yells, pulling out a handcannon and shooting bullets about the area.

"Quick, agent Skye, drive the boat. Me and Soph will- ugh!!"

Midas' order is cut off as Jules kicks him down, pinning him to the floor with her foot.

"Oh no, I'm not letting you outta my sight! Never again!!"

"Midas!" The girl rushes to his aid, only to be stopped by Jules' handcannon in her face.

"Come closer, I dare you." She threatens her.

No one dared move a muscle as the handcannon's aim keeps switching between Skye's head and Sophie.

"You move even a little, one of these girls will be swimming with the floppers in their own blood."

"Jules, what happened to you?" Midas asks, trying to get up despite the pressure on his back.

"I should be asking you the same thing..." Jules spits back at him.

Everyone, including some nearby henchmen, are shocked by this unexpected reveal.

"Bossman, you and Jules are..."

All of a sudden, Midas finds the strength to stand up, knocking Jules off balance, and her head landing roughly on the back of a wall, knocking her out cold.

"Midas, we..." Sophie starts, but stops when she sees his glare:

His one eye, despite its shine, glaring darkly at her. At that moment she knew that Jules had revealed something he didn't want known to the rest of the island.

"Agent Skye, we're going to need a new base of operation. Is there any other Ghost agents you can remember?" He asks, picking Jules up bridal style.

"Well there's one I know, but why'd you-"

"Then let's not waste any time. Drive us there please." He orders, sitting down with Sophie hopping into the speedboat next to him, who promptly shuffles away from her.

"Well...that could've gone better, but at least Skye's back! .. right?" The golden man doesn't respond, looking out into the distance.

That's when Sophie took in the true state of the island:

Water was everywhere. Places like Pleasant Park and Frenzy Farm were flooded heavily, but thanks to No Sweat insurance, had crash pads and floats around the place, others like Risky Reels and Salty Springs... weren't so lucky.

"My god, I didn't realize how much of a bad state the island's in. What or who even caused the flood?" Sophie mutters to herself.

Skye, overhearing her, dares not answer and continues driving the boat. Midas is already in one of his unpleasant moods, and she sure as hell doesn't want to piss him off even more.

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23 years ago...

"Mum? Can I ask you something?"

"Of course Jules, what's the matter?"

"M. Why does he have different hands?"

"Um... Jules, sweetheart, I'm sorry. But I don't think you're ready to know yet. Wait a bit longer and me and M will tell you."

"But mum!"

"No buts young lady."

"Mum? What's going on in here?"

"M, why do you have different hands than me? You're always wearing gloves all the time. Why?"

"I... I'd rather not say..."

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"Bossman, wake up we're here."

I hear Skye's worried voice, making my eyes shoot open.

"What was that just now? A memory? Why then?"

Shaking the distant thought out my head, I hold onto Jules and follow Skye, Sophie trailing behind.

"So Agent Skye, where have you brought us to?" I enquire.

"Meowscles, Sophie and I are great friends with this girl, AND she's team Ghost. Her name is Ocean and this is her base...or most of it I guess." Skye explains.

"I see. Why was I not informed of her allegiance beforehand?"

"That's because she wanted to keep her involvement in Ghost a secret."

"Welcome to the Fortilla bossman!"

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Meanwhile at the Authority...

2 henchmen, both having witnessed the confrontation outside, rush to the very top floor of the Authority.

"Chaos Agent sir. We've just received shocking news. Permission to enter?"

The door unlocks itself, letting the henchmen inside. And there he sits:

The Chaos Agent, drooping with black ink and a foul aura, probably from the ink.

"Ah, and what is it you have to tell me henchmen?" He asks, leaning back in his chair and putting a cup of tea close to what can be assumed as his mouth.

"The girl, Jules...is confirmed to be related to your arch enemy, Midas. This may lead her to betraying Shadow in the near future-"

A clatter of glass can be heard as the henchman mutters that last sentence.

"I knew something about her smelt fishy."

"Sir, what are your orders?"

Clearing his throat, he responds:

"Take your best men and prepare them for a mission in 48 hours. And bring not just Jules, but that child..."

A/N - Yes, in this world Jules and Midas are siblings. Jules is just 3 years younger than her 30 year old brother.)