Awakened Ability
Pelican's Beak Cruise Ship, Singapore Strait, Singapore…
The fight between Asuka Kazama and Josie Rizal was well underway. Asuka learned quickly as to why Josie was in this tournament. She had very powerful fists and kicks despite her slender frame. At the beginning of the fight, Josie even managed to Muay Thai clinch Asuka and hit her with some strong knee strikes. However, Asuka herself was tough and instinctive. Soon, she would see through those quick attacks after some time. Asuka caught Josie off guard with several reverse parries and aikido style throws. Very soon, Josie's footwork was gradually getting slower.
Asuka Kazama connected with an inner palm strike dead into the torso of Josie Rizal. That hit stunned the kickboxer girl, lowering her defense. At that moment, Asuka grabs Josie's face and executed one of her father's most advanced grapple attacks. The Aiki Nage. The back of Josie's head hit the stage floor very hard. The impact made the kickboxer black out. She lay motionless on the ground, showing no sign of getting back up. The official went over to check on Josie. Safe to say, she was KO'ed.
Official: "Winner! Asuka Kazama!"
Asuka (Sigh of relief): "Glad that's over." (Looking at her forearms and shins.) "I better ice this up, man it hurts!"
After the match Asuka was evaluated by tournament medics and she was sent to cryogenic chamber in one of the backstage rooms on the ship. It was not the kind of chamber that would put her to sleep. She would only lie there for a minimum of 15 minutes as her bruises would heal up more quickly. Once that was done, Asuka would not stick around the ship for long. A private plane at the Singapore Airport was waiting for her. From there Asuka would fly over to Dubai.
G Corp Middle East HQ, Dubai, United Arab Emirates…
Asuka went to sleep well into the flight from Singapore. By the time the plane landed, the loud screehing of the tires hit the surface hard, forcing the girl to wake up. Right outside the terminal was a military vehicle driven by Bruce Irvin. He was there to pick up Asuka from off the private plane.
Bruce (Coming out of the truck): "Long time kid. So you ready?"
Asuka: "Yeah, but let me put up my bags up first."
Bruce: "I gotcha." (Helps her with the luggage.)
As they entered the truck, Bruce explained to Asuka again about the potion she would have to drink in order to unlock her power. That power the scientists at G Corp believe is that of the Angel Gene. Or so they predict. 22 years ago, it was said that Jun Kazama was the last person to carry such a rare power. This operation to untap Asuka's power is currently unknown to Kazuya. Bruce set it up that way because there was a growing sentiment of employees under G Corp who wanted to stop the war. It was their hope that they could find someone who might bring a challenge to Kazuya and stop him from destroying the planet.
Bruce: We're here." (Stops the truck.)
Asuka (Yawning.): "Huh?"
Bruce: "Time to get out. This is our Disease Control Building. This is where we will gauge your abilities. You ready?"
Asuka: "Okay, but listen! This better not be another setup though."
Bruce: "It's not. Relax."
Entering the facility, Bruce and Asuka was greeted by Doctor Hassim. Hassim was colluding with Bruce in order to examine clues on how to unlock Asuka's power. The potion that the doctor and his team created was in a vial. The vial was stored at the Strategic Space room. Every major division of G Corp had at least of one of these rooms for testing and training their products. Doctor Hassim assured Asuka that no harm would come to her. However, for each other's safety, Asuka would need to just drink the vial one time and by herself in the room. Doctor Hassim and Bruce were inside the observation deck room as they viewed her from below the space.
Doctor Hassim (Using a Mic): "Asuka Kazama, I would like to thank you again for accepting our services. We will not harm you in any capacity. I can assure that. The liquid inside the vial is mint flavored. It is not nasty to drink. I've tasted it myself. It's just a formula used to tap into your chi. You may sip on the vial whenever you like. We are watching you."
Asuka: "Why I am getting an uneasy feeling about this? And what happens if I drink this thing?" (Looking at the vial laying flat on the cylindrical post.) "Well…here goes nothing."
Asuka slowly walked close to the post and looked at the vial carefully. She picks it up. Still looking at it, Asuka finally unwinds the top cap as she could smell the aroma of the mint. All she would do take is a sip. Drinking too much of this was too uncertain, too dangerous in her mind. Just a drop of it would be good enough. Holding the vial up sideways, the driplet of the formula fell down into the mouth of Asuka. Asuka let the drip go down her esophagus. She looked around at for a little bit of time. Nothing was felt yet. But then!
The vial drops as it breaks on the floor…
Asuka went down on her knees as her body began to lose itself. Even her mind went adrift. The formula was working alright. The moleclues were triggerings parts of the brain that Asuka had never used before. From above, Bruce started to panic.
Bruce:" What the? Doc why is she doing that?"
Doctor Hassim: "Just wait a minute and relax Bruce. The potion is working."
Then Asuka frantically stood up but was jirating all around in a circle. Finally, a light bluish aura fizzled around her body and it shined brightly in the room. It even blinded Bruce, but the Doctor kept his shades on. After about 10 seconds, the fight faded. Asuka maintained her light blue aura, but then, wing like projections glowed behind her back. Her eyes lit up with a godly gaze.
Doctor Hassim: "That must be it! The Angel Gene!"
Bruce: "Damn! It's unreal!"
Doctor Hassim: "Now what will she do next?"
Asuka had no control of her thoughts. The next acts was all based on the emotions of the Angel Gene itself.A possessed Asuka began flying dead at the wall and punched the blocks that covered the wall was going beserek in her form, acting very violent. From Bruce's point of view, it looked like the girl was trying to escape. However, the doctor figured this would occur and reassured Bruce.
Doctor Hassim: "Do not worry Bruce! Watch what happens next!"
Asuka eventually stopped running around as she was sweating heavy. The aura began to fade around her body as the wings soon disappeared. Asuka collapsed on her knees and passed out. Bruce was shocked after the ordeal, but the doctor fixed his glasses and was assured that his formula worked. Although there were obvious problems.
Doctor Hassim: "Alright! The experiment was a success!"
Bruce: "You call that a success!? She had no control of her actions!"
Doctor Hassim: "And yet her power was activated as soon as she took a drip! I can say that is progress. Let's take her to a room and allow her to rest. Then we can talk with her more about what this means."
Bruce: "Damn." (Shaking his head.) "I still can't believe it."
Some hours later in a barracks room…
Asuka (Waking up): "Mmmm…" (Looking around.) "Where am I?"
After the experiment, Asuka was sent to a barracks division where some soldiers were stationed for living quarters. The doctor placed her here in an empty room to get some rest. She was getting hungry however. She tried to leave but the door was locked.
Asuka: "Crap! I'm locked in! Damn!"
A phonecall was heard in the room near the bed, Asuka quickly picks it up.
Asuka: "Yes! Can one of you guys get me out of here!?"
G Corp female Solider: "Are you up Asuka? Bruce said to call you if you were still asleep. He figured you would be getting up around this time. I will come and unlock the door. Bruce will be waiting for you at the mess hall downstairs."
Asuka: "Ok good."
At the Barracks Mess Hall…
Bruce: "Asuka! Good you're up."
Asuka: "What the heck is going on Bruce! One minute I was in a strange room, you tell me to drink a vial of some kind, and next thing I know I'm asleep in another room! Did I get raped again!?"
Bruce: "No! Will you calm down! Listen, that potion you used was exactly what I was talking about. And yet I had no idea you were unconscious while transforming into that form. The Angel Form."
Asuka: "Huh? Are you serious? You saw me as an Angel?"
Bruce: "Yeah, we saw you transform. Me and the doctor. It was awesome, until you went crazy and busted up the walls. I though you were gonna tear the place up tryin' to leave! And then you ran out of steam and passed out."
Asuka: "Whoa! I mean…so I did do it?" (Finally sits down on the dinner table bench.) "But I still have no way on controlling myself."
Bruce: "You did it alright, but I have no idea if you will be ready to fight Kazuya in your present state. Look, I brought you some food. Um…hope you look like spaghetti. After you eat, we can meet with the doctor to hear your prognosis in his office."
Asuka: "Oh this is spaghetti? Aw man, I'm starving!" (Opens up the box.) "Smells great! I thought military food was nasty."
Bruce: "It is truth be told, but here in Dubai our kitchen cooks make quality recipes."
Asuka (Chews on the noodles.): "Mmm..mmm…good!"
Later at Doctor Hassim's office…
Once Asuka engulfed her bowl of spaghetti, she and Bruce ventured over to the main HQ building where Doctor Hassim's office was located. The doctor stuck around after he had finished processing the recording of Asuka's transformation on his computer. He would display the footage from the plasma screen TV hooked up with the computer by the HDMI cable. All they had to do now was show up before 8 o'clock. Otherwise the doctor would leave for the night.
Knock on the door…
Doctor Hassim (Pushes the slide door button.): "Come in! Come in!"
Bruce: "I got her here."
Doctor Hassim: "Good! Good! Asuka, how are you feeling at this time?"
Asuka: "I feel ok I guess. I still have no idea what I'm doing here, but eh I guess I did transform into that Angel thing?"
Doctor Hassim: "Yes you did, I have the video of your transformation! Just give me a moment here." (Goes to the computer): "There. This is your video. This way you will know the truth. Now I will play it." (Pushing the play button.)
Asuka finally sees herself transformation after using the formula…
She was speechless…
Video ends…
Doctor Hassim: "That is your real power. What do you think Asuka Kazama?"
Asuka: "That was me?"
Doctor Hassim: "Indeed it was you."
Asuka: "I'm. I'm a monster!"
Doctor Hassim: "Excuse me?"
Asuka: "I'm no better than Jin. What's gonna happen if I use that potion thing again! Will I kill everything in sight!"
Doctor Hassim: "No! Absolutely not! This is why we are here. Now allow me to explain your dilemma! It's true you have the bloodline linked with Angel Gene family line. Apparently, your family the Kazamas, possesses this rare genetic ability. It is the opposite of that of the Mishimas, or really I should say the Hachijo's bloodline."
Asuka: "Huh? Hachijo?"
Doctor Hassim: "Yes the true carriers of the Devil Gene. Although, their family no longer exist. For reasons disclosed even by us at G Corp. Probably Kazuya's doing or his father. Either way, those genetic mutations are diametrically opposed to one another. As a matter of fact, your aunt Jun, was the last person to carry such a gene. Although she never fully utilized her potential, that power was there if she knew how to properly call upon it. But this time will be different with you Asuka. We can help you summon that power and you can retain your consciousness."
Asuka: "O…okay. I mean you said a lot just now. But what do I have to do?"
Doctor Hassim: "My team as we speak are making more vials of the formula. But at the same time, we may have to run one last test on you so your mind can be more in tune with your power. Once you use the formula again, you shall keep control of your mind as you enter the transformation. Time is of the essence. If you do this, then we can surprise Kazuya and apprehend him. It will not be easy and it could cost you your life. Are you up for ths challenge?"
Asuka (After a pause): "Well…if I don't do this, then I would be disrespecting my family name. Especially my aunt, because she tried to stop Kazuya before. If I do…do this, then there is a chance you guys might take me out if I get out of control again even if I could kill Kazuya."
Bruce: "No, I won't allow that. Minimizing all casualties is a General's priority. And we won't put you in a situation to where you can't stop Kazuya or your cousin if he decides to go crazy again."
Asuka: "Since you put it that way. Then I guess I can feel better in accepting the challenge. If I drop dead, just know my daddy will come and kick your asses!"
Doctor Hassim (Laughing nervously): "Hopefully it will not come to that. Now it was good having you come by here before I called it a night. Tomorrow I would like for you to come into the Virtual Tech Lab here in our main office so that we can try the next experiment. Let's do it around 10 o'clock. And don't worry, there will be no shots. Promise." (Smiles.)
Asuka: "Ummm…sure."
Bruce: "See you tomorrow doctor."
So it was agreed by Asuka that she would undergo further examination to become more intact with her Angel Gene ability. A part of her still felt like G Corp could turn their back on her if she did not succeed in stopping Kazuya, but at the same time Asuka felt compelled to do it. She enjoyed protecting other people from danger. If this power could be controlled, then Asuka could not only protect her city, but maybe the whole world too.
