Chapter 4: Promises in the Dark
New York
Chun Li backed away. She raised her fists ready to attack. But Vega simply stood there. He raised his hand slowly and removed his steel mask, he kneeled down and placed it on the floor. He looked up at her face, then unstrapped his steel claw and placed it on the floor by his mask. Then he slowly stood up with his hands in plain sight. He took a step towards her, but she dashed inside and locked the sliding glass door. He looked at her in disbelief and began to pace back and forth like a caged animal.
"Chun Li, at least listen to me."
"You followed me here! How could you?"
"It was the only way I could see you. It would be foolish of you not to hear what I have to say."
"I don't want to hear anything from you! Now get the hell away from me before I lose my patience!"
Vega's eyes widened at the threat. He saw her trying to back away towards the phone. Vega knew he couldn't let her call the cops. Vega then punched a hole in the glass and reached in and unlocked the door. Chun Li looked at him in shock as he opened the door and stepped in. She charged and lifted her leg to deliver a kick but he ducked. Then took a step away as she threw a punch. Chun Li sneered in frustration then went in for another punch. Vega blocked and grabbed her wrist. He pulled her towards him, then grabbed her other wrist. Vega then pulled her with him towards the bed. She tried to free her hands but he was simply holding on too tight. Vega then turned and forcefully threw himself and her on the mattress. She twisted and pushed but he continued to keep her pinned beneath his body.
"As much as this is turning me on, I have to ask you to stop."
Vega gave her a cocky smile, he loved the feeling of her heavy breaths hitting his neck. She looked directly into his cold blue eyes. Then Chun Li decided to play along with his little game. Either way she was ready for him. She was prepared to strike at any second if he made one wrong move. Chun Li stopped fighting him and relaxed her body.
"Are you done?"
She stared at him regaining her breath. "Maybe."
Vega slid off her body and sat on the edge of the bed with his back towards her, a sign that his intentions weren't fighting. Vega then got up and ripped the phone cord from the wall. He then walked to the mirror and looked at it, brushing off his pants. His bloody hand reached over and slid his long blonde braid over his shoulder. Vega stopped and looked at his hand briefly.
"Vega." Her voice sounded so tender, the way it sounded in Vega's fantasies. He turned to look at her.
"Yes?"
"Come here." Chun Li gestured for him to come to her. And he did without any hesitation. He made his way back to her and sat by her side. She sat up and looked at his wounded hand and reached for it. Chun Li gently took his wrist with one hand, and with the other she carefully removed a large shard of glass embedded in his knuckle, and let it fall to the floor. She then placed both her hands over his tightly, trying to stop the bleeding. Chun Li's sudden compassion took him more off guard than any attack that she could have delivered. Vega watched her, this amazing person who's heart always had room for peace. After all he had done to her, she still had sympathy. Mercy, that thing he was never able to understand or feel, it came so naturally to her. Vega stared at her, so fascinated by her.
"Thank you, but why do you even care that I'm bleeding?"
"Because unlike you, I don't take pleasure in anyone's suffering."
"Yes at times I do take pleasure in other's pain. Then again I'm sure you would take just as much pleasure in Bison's pain."
Chun Li looked at him with her lovely brown eyes. Knowing in her heart that he was indeed right. Therefore she had nothing to say in her defense.
"I guess you could say I'm as angry as you are at Bison, but for me it doesn't end with one person. I want everyone to feel the pain I have felt."
"You can't waste your anger on everyone, save it for those who really deserve to feel it." Chun Li advised him.
"Like Bison?"
Chun Li looked at him, just her expression answered the question. Vega leaned closer to her.
"Together Chun Li, you can make him suffer. Us together would be the last thing he'd expect."
Chun Li's lips parted, thinking about Vega's offer spoken so seductively from his mouth. Then Vega added the words that sealed her decision.
"Together you can avenge your father."
Tears began to well in Chun Li's eyes at the thought of giving her father justice. She felt her arms going limp and released Vega's bleeding hand. As she did he laid it on her face.
"Don't cry." Vega whispered.
"And you, what if you're lying to me."
"I think you believe me. I'm asking you to believe me."
"For some reason I do." Chun Li's tears ran down her cheeks and Vega's hand.
"I'll prove it to you. Come back to Barcelona with me tonight."
Chun Li shook her head. "No I can't just up and go."
"Yes you can. I can make you happy."
Vega lay down on the bed. Chun Li almost couldn't believe what was happening. She was in such a vulnerable state she wanted to be in his arms. Or maybe it was more than that. Vega took her by her waist and slowly pulled her on top of him. He firmly held her thighs as she rested there on his hips. He looked at her face, his own blood on her cheek. She looked down at him, her hands on his tattooed chest. His face with his blue eyes like twin pools that she was drowning in. He gently pulled her close to him.
"I can make you happy right now, I can make you feel so good." Vega promised. And she knew what kind of pleasure he was speaking of. Chun Li's heart began to race as his he began to caress her neck. He let his hands glide against her breasts. Then he withdrew and looked at her.
"See your not crying anymore."
Chun Li stared at him, he was right he the tears had stopped. She slid off of him, confused. Not knowing what to think or do. She wanted to be happy, to feel that pleasure Vega could give her. She lay on the bed beside him. Vega stopped his seduction and let her relax. Even though he wanted to kiss her, and so much more. He would let her sleep on her decision. And slowly she drifted off to sleep. Vega exhaled thinking about what her answer would be. Maybe she would feel differently tomorrow. But he knew, at least, they would both never see each other the same way again. With that thought Vega closed his eyes and drifted to sleep with Chun Li in his arms.
