Chapter 6

I am a single Shuriken

"Sir as you know it's against the law for civilians in China to be in possession of firearms. I'm putting you under arrest" the female officer scolded. "I'm sorry I'm only using the gun for self defense. I have no intention of hurting anyone. Well at least unless absolutely necessary in order to defend myself. Could you please let me off with a warning? Surely an officer as beautiful, intelligent and understanding as yourself can find it in their heart to understand my plight. Please I beg you" the male citizen pleaded. "Sir the laws are the laws. There are no exceptions for anyone under any circumstances. Plus considering you're in possession of one of the most powerful handguns in the world in the .454 Casull that makes your offense even more egregious You're coming in with me for questioning. I will use force if necessary". The interpol officer threatened while locking the male perpetrator into handcuffs".

"I don't see a vehicle around. Is your car nearby or perhaps we're taking another mode of transportation?" the perpetuator inspected. "I'll be asking the questions from here on out. I don't want to hear a peep out of you until I tell you. I intend to conduct a fully detailed inspection of your weapon. You will answer any and all questions and be prepared to face the consequences. Is that clear sir?" The officer chastised "Crystal. However I must ask just how are we getting over to interpol for this questioning and inspection?" the male criminal implored with a gulp. "On horseback of course" the female officer disclosed as she mounted the male delinquent cowgirl style with him handcuffed to the bed post.

*camera opens and pans back to reveal Chun Li mounted atop Ryu *

*Interior Suzaku Castle Ryu's bedroom*

Chun Li rides her criminal at a slow but steady speed to interpol headquarters and over to the questioning room. The bed post clanging along rhythmically to Chun Li's riding. "We have reached the interrogation room. Now I will do my due diligence as a ICPO agent to conduct a through search and conduct a proper demonstration of your handgun." Chun Li affirmed with a grin as she dismounted the offender. Chun Li is unclad while Ryu is wearing black boxer briefs. Chun Li works her hands through Ryu's boxer and does a brief search which she pretends to prolong. Then she finds the gun she seeks. "Well here it is. Wow what a gun. A .454 Casull. It's a good thing I put you under arrest. It looks quite powerful but I will have to probe every inch of it. I have to see just how potent it really is". Chun Li revealed seductively. Chun Li handled his gun up and down with a steady hand. "Oooo i see you have a couple of bullets here for me to use as well" She cooed while handling Ryu's jewels. Ryu moaned and Chun Li came back up to him so he could kiss her neck in response. I'm going have to fire your handgun several times to conduct a proper diagnostic and these must come off too." Chun Li decreed with a flirty smile as she took off Ryu's underwear.

Soon after Chun Li's determined handiwork Ryu's gun was fully locked and loaded. "I have a honey pot here where going to fire your gun into. I can't wait for it to unload". Chun Li allurlingy whispered into Ryu's ear as she locked Ryu's gun into place. His gun was now fully inside her honey pot. Ryu unloaded once with Chun Li on top while handcuffed to the bed. Later Chun Li removed the cuffs using her key and Ryu took his turn riding the strongest woman in the world unchained.

After Ryu's ride they felt a euphoric feeling engulf them both as they hugged each other. They laid in bed embracing one another with the tv on low. Chun Li on the left side and Ryu on the right. "Now doesn't that role-play interrogation make you miss being in Interpol?" Ryu prodded. "Ha ha. Yeah no" Chun Li laughed back. They both sighed peacefully and blissfully. The air still hung hot and heavy in the room. Ryu caressed Chun Li's melons while she massaged his gun gently and they both faded off to a gleeful sleep.

*The next day. Early Evening (5pm) Interior Suzaku Castle dojo*

The gang has all gathered in the dojo for the next contest. Ryu is wearing a black kasaya (robe) Chun Li is wearing her usual blue qipao, Sakura is wearing her college uniform and Li-Feng has on the same outfit as she did the last time we saw her.

Ryu has put several wooden boards on the wall with circular targets on the walls in in the dojo. Similar to a dart board if you will. Points range from 10-50. 50 is the most points for throwing your Shuriken into the bulls-eye. Everyone is using Boon Stars or Shurikens. Ryu will stand six meters away from the target while the girls will be five feet away. The group decides everyone will have two rounds of throwing four Shurikens each and whomever has the most points at the end will be declared the winner. If there's a tie they will have a sudden death tie breaker match until someone wins. The turn order is once again decided by a series of Jan, Ken, Pon matches. Much to Ryu and Chun Li's amazement Li-Feng beats Sakura and gets the right to go first. Sakura looks utterly astonished by her defeat.

"Wow I lost" Sakura whispers to herself in disbelief. "It's okay Sakura it's just to decide turn order". Ryu decrees trying to brighten Sakura's spirts. Ryu goes second, Sakura goes third. (she feels a little listless now as Ryu proclaims "Shake it off! Shake it off Sakura") and Chun Li goes fourth. Li-Fen goes first surprising the group by using the trigger grip on the Shuriken. Li Feng is holding the star like she would a trigger on a gun.

Li-Fen hits a bulls eye (50 points) with her first throw as the group "Oooo's" and applauds in response. "Nice shot" Ryu and Chun Li exclaim in unison. "Good one" Sakura replied with an encouraging smile. Her others hit 30,20,10 for a total of 110. Ryu goes next . He throws next while standing on his line. (Ryu has put lines of tape 5 meters and 6 meters away from all the targets) Ryu uses a pinch grip holding the Shuriken between his thumb and index. He uses the pinch grip. faces the target and then throws and and extends his arm. Ryu hits two bulls eyes for 100. (To the shock and applause of the group) Followed by a 20 and to his chagrin just misses his last target (which would have been a 10) and ends up with only 3 hits and gets a total of 120. Sakura (pinch grip) gets a 20, 20, bulls eye for 50, (holds for applause) 20 for a total of 110 to tie Li-Fen. Which is pretty consistent overall. Sakura seems pleased with her efforts and is sporting a small grin. Chun Li is finally up to round out the first round. Chun Li also uses a pinch grip as it seems Li-Feng is the only one of the foursome using the trigger grip technique.

Chun Li starts with two 20's before finishing with two bulls eyes in a row to end the round and hold the current lead at 140. "Great job Chun!" Ryu praised with a smile. "Wow good round" Li Feng piped. "Way to go!" Sakura exclaimed. The first round was in the books with Chun Li up over Ryu by 20 (140-120) and Li-Fen and Sakura all tied up at 110.

Li Fen was up first again. Li Feng once again gets a bulls eye with her first throw. "Killer shot!" Chun Li exclaims as everyone applauds. Second throw she pauses for a moment then connects with another bull eye she now stands at 100. She gets a 40 and a 40 on her final throws for a total of 180. Added to her 110 from before and Li Feng now has 290 total points. Ryu does the unthinkable and throws three straight bulls eyes in a row. The others can't believe what they are seeing and he gets 40 with his final throw. He paused for about 5 seconds before throwing waiting to take in a deep breath in between his previous throw. Ryu's round total is 190 plus his 120 from the first round for a total of 310 and the current lead.

Sakura is up third and currently has 110. "Here we go. You goes ready for this?" Sakura challenged with a small grin. Sakura starts off strong with a bulls eye to the cheers of the others. Sakura digs deep and strikes another bulls-eye and the gang is awe struck by all the bulls eye everyone is hitting. Sakura just misses a third straight bulls eye and settles for a 40. Sakura currently stand at 250. If she manages to strike another bull-eye she would pass Li-Feng and only be behind Ryu. Obviously Chun Li would still be up next but she would avoid finishing in last. Sakura's quickly cleared he mind of the standings and only focused on the target in front of her. "Clear your mind. Focus no hocus pocus. Clear your mind I am a single Shuriken. I am a single star" she whispered as she threw her arm forward hoping to strike a final bulls-eye. Sakura narrowly misses and gets a 40. Sakura finishes the match with 290. A nice overall score and good enough to tie Li Feng but not good enough to get solo 3rd. Sakura puts on a forced smile as Ryu gives her a quick hug and a pat on the back. "Good job Sakura you played splendidly" he assured her.

The strongest women in the world is the final competitor. Chun Li currently trailed Ryu 310-140. She stood on her line and prepared to throw the Shuriken. She thought; This is it. This is my time. Don't be scared. Time to take down Ryu and take the lead 3-2 in the series , she vowed to herself. Chun Li began with a 30 followed by two quick bulls-eyes. Chun Li currently stood at 270 overall. She was only needed a 40 or higher to take down Ryu and claim victory. She paused and took a deep breath and flung her Shuriken at the target. She narrowly just by inches missed the 40 and ended up just short with 30. Chun Li finished with 300. The final standings were Ryu in 1st with 310, Chun Li second with 300 and Sakura and Li Feng tied in 4th with 290 overall.

Everyone played exceptionally well and it was pretty close across the board. No one had a bad round. In the last contest Chun Li was noticeably ill and didn't have her best game but today she was at a 100 percent and near the top if not at the top of her game. However despite her best efforts Ryu won with a narrow victory. "Great job Chun! You were really close Ryu marveled. "Yes but it just wasn't quite enough beat you" Chun Li exclaimed with a small sigh. "Li-Fen, Sakura no shame in tying. Both of you played very well." Chun Li applauded. "You're both naturals. I was very impressed with the two of you". Ryu quipped with a wide smile. Li-Fen and Sakura both gave slight grins and bowed to Ryu and Chun Li respectively who in turn returned the bow in kind.

*Two days later. Late Afternoon. Interior Chun Li's apartment*

Ryu is wearing a white kasaya (robe) while Chun Li is wearing an orange qipao. They are sitting on the couch talking while watching tv. The bowl with the papers and the blind fold is on the table in front of them. The door opens and Lei Feng walks in sporting a similar outfit as per her usual but today she's wearing a black and white hoodie and a red and white skirt. "Hey guys. Are you deciding the next challenge?" Lei Fen asked curiously. "Yeah we've been waiting for you get home from school so we can start". Chun Li imparted with a friendly smile. "Cool. Give me a minute Li Fen" replied with a small grin and she took off her blue satchel and put in her room. After taking a short bathroom break Li-Fen joined Ryu and Chun Li and the three now sat down on the couch in a row. The bowl was on the table directly in front of Ryu. Lei Feng was on the left, Chun Li in the middle and Ryu sat on the right end. "Here we go again. I wonder what it will be this time? I hope it's something a whole with a bunch of people can play. That would be really cool." Li-Fen stated with a small smirk. "That would be exciting". Chun Li replied as Ryu nodded affirmatively.

Ryu put on the customary blind fold. Ryu put his hand in the bowl. He mixed up the papers well and after about 10 seconds he took a paper out and set the bowl back on the table in front of him. He looked at the paper and then snickered to himself. "What's so funny?" Chun Li exhorted. "You got your wish Li-Fen we're going to play Assassin". Ryu acknowledged. "Assassin game? Like an Assassins Creed video game? Li-Fen asked slightly bewildered. "No it's a live action game one where players try to eliminate one other using artificial weapons. Who ever is the last one left is the winner.". Ryu corrected.

"So for the purposes of our challenge whichever one of us lasts the longest is the winner" Chun Li decreed. "This should be very interesting. Good challenge Chun Li. This will be the perfect one to end the contest on". Ryu boasted with grin. "That's right Ryu is up 3-2 now. He could win the whole contest with this victory". Li-Fen professed with a slightly worried tone. "But he's not going to do that. This is where I step in to tie up the contest at 3-3. This is not over yet I'm only down by one". Chun Li declared with a small grin.

"So how is this going to work who else is going to play? Li-Fen pondered. "As many of our friends as possible. The more the merrier". Ryu preened. "Does that mean you're going to invite that Dan guy who has is own dojo?" Li-Fen researched. "Unfortunately yes". Chun Li replied with a shiver as Ryu shook his head and muttered "Chun is right. We have to. He would be crushed if we invited everyone and not him. As annoying as he is he has to be there".

"Hopefully we don't have any annoying party crashers. When you have a big group of people coming together for an event like this you never know who's going to show up". Ryu fretted. "It's not like we're going to a sporty event with a bunch of rowdy misbehaved fans. Although that's usually not the norm at those places. Sometimes you have a few. But as they say you can't let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch". This game will take some time to set up properly but it will be worth it in the end". Chun Li illuminated. "I can't wait!" Li-Fen exclaimed exuberantly.

End of Chapter 6

The Assassin Game is on deck for chapter 7.

Stay tuned.