Chapter Fourteen: Juli

(...) denotes backup singers

"And now," the announcer was saying, "representing Shadowlaw...Juli!"

['License to Kill' begins to play...]

The stage is dark. When the first notes of the song began to play, a lone spotlight shined on Juli. She was wearing a sexy black dress, back exposed. Her hair was done in her usual bun with the bangs framing her face. She was standing in front of a microphone, her eyes closed.

When the lights came on, exposing the stage, several members of Shadowlaw made up the band while Juni, Satsuki and Marz acted as backup singers.

Juli opened her eyes and began to sing.

[Hey, baby, thought you were the one who tried to run away]

Her voice was almost similar to that of Chun Li's only a shade huskier.

[Ohh, baby, wasn't I the one who made you want to stay?]

[Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me]

[Once I get my sights on you,]

Bison looked at Ryu, and smirked, thinking that he had gotten Juli's vote cinched.

[Got a license to kill] (to kill)

[And you know I'm going straight for your heart.]

(Got a license to kill)

[Got a license to kill] (to kill)

[Anyone who tries to tear us apart]

(Got a license to kill)

[License to kill.]

From backstage, Eliza nudged Chun Li. "I'd hate to admit this, but she's good."

Chun Li nodded absently. She looked at Ryu. He was simply doing his job as he scribbled down some notes.

[Hey baby, think you need a friend to stand here by your side?]

[Yes you do]

(your side)

[Ohh baby, now you can depend on me to make things right]

(things right)

[Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me]

[When I get my sights on you]

[Got a license to kill] (to kill)

[And you know I'm going straight for your heart.]

(Got a license to kill)

[Got a license to kill] (to kill)

[Anyone who tries to tear us apart]

(Got a license to kill)

[Say that somebody tries to make a move on you]

[In the blink of an eye I will be there to]

[And they better know why I'm gonna make them 'em pay]

[Till their dying day]

[Till their dying day]

[Till their dying day]

As Juli sung the chorus again, Chun Li and Eliza frowned. "Man," the blonde woman said. "She's real good."

Chun Li's frown deepened. "Yeah. I can see that."

[Got a license to kill] (to kill)

[And you know I'm heading straight for your heart.]

(Got a license to kill)

[Got a license to kill]

[Anyone who tries to tear us apart.]

(Got a license to kill)

[License to kill]

[Gotta hold onto your loving.]

[License to kill]

When the song ended, Bison applauded, as did the rest of the audience. Ryu, as he hadted to admit it, Juli was going to be a tough person to beat.