Ken was completely silent as he stood in a cell similar to the one he was just taken from, minus the mattress and chair. The soldier pointing the gun towards him hadn't made a single noise. He just stood erect ready to shoot Ken if he made any sort of movement. And Ken had thought about disarming the guard, but not only would it be risky, he would be worse off than he was now. All he could do was wait. He could hear the murmur of Julian and Vega's conversation, but nothing was loud enough for him to comprehend. Then he heard Julian scream out something in what sounded to Ken like Spanish. Ken was guilty that Julian had been drug into his mess. Hopefully he could get Julian off the hook. Hopefully he would be able to find Cammy. Ken heard footsteps coming towards him and soon Vega stood in the doorway accompanied by two other soldiers. The two came in ahead of Vega and gripped Ken's arms tightly, the third with the gun now stood behind him. Vega approached Ken as he spoke.
"Mr. Masters, I know why I need to talk to you, but I would much rather you tell me why you think we need to have a talk."
Ken didn't say a word. He wouldn't, couldn't for Cammy's sake. Vega answered Ken's silence with a fierce punch in his gut. Ken doubled over as he grunted in pain. His head flew forward from the sheer force of the single blow, however the soldiers holding him pulled him back upright.
"Now let us try this again. What do you think you did wrong?"
Ken spoke coldly between clenched teeth.
"Nothing."
"You are lying."
Vega kicked him in the hard in the chest. Ken's every muscle tightened to help lessen the impact but it still did damage, Ken figured maybe even a cracked rib. He didn't know if he would be able to take many more hits like this, especially since he was left totally open to the attacks. Vega was damn strong despite his lean figure. Ken coughed a little before looking at Vega again; his brown eyes blank, telling nothing.
"Mr. Masters I would advise you not to lie to me again. That is precisely what got you here in the first place."
Lie? Ken couldn't remember if he told a lie, or when for that matter, so he stuck with his story.
"I've never lied."
"You fool!"
Vega punched Ken in the chin, rattling his jaw, then followed up with a knee in his stomach. Ken's body went limp in the soldiers' arms for a moment before he raised his head a spit blood on Vega's feet. Vega looked down and smiled before replying.
"How enticing."
Ken stared at him coldly before asking.
"What did you do to Julian?"
"That does not concern you, or does it? What does he know?"
"Nothing."
Vega backhanded Ken swiftly.
"You and that word! I would think you would have learned by now. Since you have decided to take the 'noble' route I will tell you your mistake. You told a lie, it probably rolled off your tongue with out you even realizing it, but it was a hasty lie, and not a very well planned one I am afraid Mr. Masters."
In hearing Vega emphasis 'Masters' Ken realized the lie Vega was talking about. Ken still remained silent but couldn't hide his realization from Vega.
"Why did you join Shadowlaw?"
Ken answered flatly, displeased that he was so careless.
"To make money."
"And why does this not make sense?"
"Because I don't need money."
"And why is that?"
"Because my father is Kyle Masters."
"We have a winner!"
Vega shouted this loudly before connecting his foot with Ken's cheek. Ken let his head remain down so Vega wouldn't see the look of anguish on his face. Vega reached down and picked his head up using his hair. Ken couldn't open his left eye now due to the swelling that was already beginning to occur. Vega stooped down and whispered into Ken's ear.
"It is kind of hard to hide when Daddy dearest is the fourth richest man in the world."
Just then Ken heard the sound of the cell door being opened. He raised his face towards the door and saw another man enter. He wore a dark maroon General's uniform, complete with a black cap. Ken couldn't see the man's eyes but judging by the deep scowl on his face, he wasn't a happy man. Vega turned and said something silently to the man. Ken could have sworn he heard the name Camilla. Now he concentrated even more on eavesdropping on the conversation. He couldn't make anything out and soon the man walked towards him, same scowl marking his face. The man spoke.
"Well Ken Masters, it seems you have put yourself in a very compromising situation. The question is why."
Ken would not let this man know the real reason he had joined Shadowlaw. It could put Cammy at an even greater risk. Ken replied sarcastically.
"Would you believe I was board?"
The man began laughing, but this laugh didn't make Ken feel good, it was actually quite frightening. Suddenly the man stopped laughing and brought his face inches from Ken's. Ken could see his eyes now, or lack there of, they were pure white, Ken was able to keep his face neutral as the man spoke to him.
"If I were in my right mind I'd hold you for a hefty ransom, but quite frankly your intrusion of my organization has pissed me off. I think it would be worth the loss of money to see you die. To watch you die, slowly and painfully."
Ken tried to hold his tongue, but it seemed of no use now so he let it rip.
"You're fucking sick. Just who do you think you are?"
"I am the leader of Shadowlaw, and as far as you are concerned, God."
Ken was silent. His eyes widened when he felt a strange energy coming from the man. It felt like the energy him and Ryu used to perform the Hadouken, however it was darker, and much more powerful. The man smiled when he noticed Ken's surprise. However the smile faded when Ken began to concentrate on creating his own form of the energy. The man seemed to notice Ken's power and stopped raising his. Slapping him on the face roughly the man spoke in a playful tone.
"Tricky, tricky Ken Masters. I don't have time for games however. But I have someone who has lots of time set aside just to make sure you die very slowly."
The man left the room. Ken was surprised when Vega didn't step forward. He was even more surprised when he saw the silhouette of a woman in the doorway of the cell. He nearly died from a combination of surprise and fear when he saw who the woman was.
"Cammy!"
Vega snapped his head away from the door and moved to Ken.
"What the hell did you say boy?"
Ken ignored Vega speaking frantically to Cammy.
"Cammy, don't worry about me, get the hell out of here while you can."
She didn't respond. She only stared forward, her green eyes blank.
"Cammy, can you hear me? What's wrong? Cammy!"
Vega grabbed Ken by the neck.
"How do you know her name?"
Ken still ignored him the best he could, speaking only to the inattentive Cammy.
"Cammy! Wake up. It's me, Ken. Cammy!"
Suddenly Vega realized just why this boy had come and joined Shadowlaw. He was trying to save his girlfriend, to be her knight in shining armor. How wonderfully delightful. Vega whispered in Ken's ear.
"She cannot hear you. She is mine now, my Camilla."
Ken broke into a fit of rage pulling against the guards who were hardly able to control him.
"You fucking bastard. What did you do to Cammy?"
"Cammy does not exist anymore."
"I don't believe you. You're lying!"
"Poor misguided youth. You came to save the day, to be the brave hero. But sadly the hero in this story will meet his demise by the very one he is trying to save."
Ken looked at the floor; his gaze was so hot it could have burned a hole through the floor. Vega stepped away from him and to Cammy. He raised his arm and caressed her cheek, which he now noticed was home to a huge gash. He also noticed other changes in her appearance. She looked tight, and muscular. She was wearing gray shorts and a T-shirt, at least that looked normal enough. But her face was so cold, emotionless. Ken watched in horrified anger as Vega leaned in and placed a kiss on Cammy's unmoving lips. Vega made sure to let it linger just long enough to pierce Ken's heart. He screamed out in rage, breaking free from the two soldiers who had been holding his arms. When the man behind him raised his gun Vega motioned for him to stop. Ken stepped towards Vega ready to rip him apart but before he reached him he felt someone's foot make contact with the side of his head and went flying to the floor. The force of the blow was astonishing, enough to make Ken stay on the floor for the time being. Ken looked up and realized it was Cammy who hit him. What have they done to her?
"She belongs to me now. But I must go for now. Everything seems to be in order here."
The two now angry soldiers picked Ken up from the floor.
Vega gripped Cammy's chin between his thumb and forefinger and spoke softly to her.
"Kill him slowly."
Then he turned and spoke to Ken.
"At least you will be with you 'love' when you die. Until the next life I bid you adios!"
Vega left the room smiling. Ken stood looking in horror at the empty shell that was once Cammy White.