Author's Notes: Hey! This is my first attempt at a suspense fic. I've always loved this type of things. And I was inspired to write one, after reading some great ones! I tried to make this funny, but it will be more funnier than it is, now, because it isn't funny. But that's my opinion I would however like to know yours.
Prologue
Heihachi Mishima- Heihachi Mishima had felt, like he had done nothing important in his life. He hated himself, beyond cause. Heihachi however decides to invite the other fighters to his boat, for a trip. Will they be able to escape their fate and will Heihachi, too?
Kazuya Mishima- Kazuya Mishima, a man, who has escaped death a countable number of times, has lost everything. His will to live, was stopped, when he woke to the harsh reality. His wife, Jun Kazama was dead. He had lost the King Of Ironfist Tournament 4, in semi-final fight against Jin Kazama, his son. The tournament was won, by Lee Chaolan, his step-brother. Kazuya hated this and would do ANYTHING to change it. One day, Kazuya comes across a travel agency, owned by his father, and decides to go on a trip. This might be time to even the score, between the two.
Lee Chaolan- The new CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu, couldn't be happier. He has however been stressed with work. He decides to go on a trip.
Jin Kazama- Son of Kazuya Mishima and Jun Kazama. Heir of the devil gene. Jin Kazama, the man destined to live in darkness, had received a ticket. Inviting him to a FREE travel from Japan to Egypt. The travel was taking place on a boat. What better way to take a vacation, than far at sea away from anything or anyone, that reminded him of his burden; The Devil Gene. Jin accepted the invite with suspision over the sender. Unaware of that his grandfather owns the boat and will be traveling with him. He does however have plans, which might involve others.
Hwoarang Do San- Hwoarang has turned twenty two years of age, and has gotten married to Ling Xiaoyu. Hwoarang didn't want to go abroad for a honey moon, but Ling insisted on it and no one likes Ling, when's she angry?! Has Hwoarang came, because he knew his exgirlfriend Julia was comming?
Ling Xiaoyu- This enthusiastic teenager has married Hwoarang, most teenage girls dream. But her feud with Julia has already started. Ling has also started a buisness, the Chinese girl started a candy making factory.
Julia Chang- Julia hates Ling. The Native American female claims that her best friend stole her boyfriend. And that Ling, also imitated her by having a hairstyle, which was like her's at the fourth King of Ironfist. Julia even toook the matter to court. She lost the case. Julia, now has some unfinished buisness, with Nina Williams? What could that be?
Christie Montiero- Is Julia Chang's maid. And is very obssesed with jewelry and gold. Christie, is however, suspiscious about Julia's connections to Nina. Christie is strangely enough, working for low pay, even though her uncle, who just got out of prison, has offered her a mansion. Weird, huh?
Nina Williams- Nina is STILL working with assasination. And has come on the trip, for a reason.... What could it be?
Steve Fox- Has come along with his mother on this trip. To make sure that she stays out of trouble. Or worse, is caught by Lei Wulong.
Lei Wulong- After the fourth Ironfist tournament, Lei continued his investigation with the Crime Syndicate. Just when, Lei thought he should stop the investigation, he received a partner. Lei wasn't thrilled about the idea, remembering what had happened to his 'last' partner. But, he changed his mind about it, finding out that his partner could be useful; His partner being Anna Williams.
Anna Williams- Anna Williams didn't attend the King Of Ironfist 4, because she was busy. Graduating out of the Police Acedemy. The new comer forgot about thoughts of reconsiliation, with her sister. The thought was replaced with revenge. What better way of revenge, than to take advantage of Lei Wulong, who holds a big grudge against her sister?
Bryan Fury- Bryan Fury, the man without a past, is awakened from the Cryogenic Research. He's lost his memory. Bryan's fighting spirit was awakened, but the rest of his memory wasn't triggered. Bryan remember the style of Kickboxing. Bryan receives a letter; An invite to a travel. Bryan decides to go on the trip, with a strong feeling that it might unravel a clue, of his past?
Craig Marduk- Craig Marduk, once a Vale Tudo Champion, is now living a life, other would call Hell. He received a phone call from Heihachi Mishima, and was asked to work as a cleaner. Heihachi figured out, that he wouldn't have a job, as Heihachi looked at his files. 'Highschool Drop-Out during sophomore year' was the title.
Marshall Law- Marshall Law had been working at his Dojo, Paul Phoenix, his bestfriend, had bought him a birthday present. 2 tickets to a travel. Forest, Marshall's son, was invited to go.
Paul Phoenix- Paul bought tickets for Marshall, and gave them to him. Hoping that Paul would be invited. Paul was pissed of, at Marshall and bought a ticket to the trip.
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Kazuya turned around after hearing a voice.
" Kazuya Mishima. I never thought, I'd see ya hear," The heavily Irish accented voice of Anna Williams was heard. Kazuya looked at her, and wonder what had possessed her, to wear the red dressing gown.
" Well, you never know." Kazuya responded. Anna drank, a little. And put her wine glass, down.
" I guess, I know why you're here." Anna said, her glance aimed at Heihachi.
" Probably, the same reason, you're here." Kazuya replied. The two looked at Nina Williams.
" Yeah. Well, traveling just got more dangerous, eh?" Anna said, hoping Kazuya knew what she had hinted on.
" I'll drink to that." Kazuya said and drank. The lounge was large, people came in, all the time. Kazuya recognized many of them. An annoying voice came into his head.
" Wow, isn't this place wonderful?" came the voice of Ling Xiaoyu. Hwoarang muttered answer, which unlike, Ling's had no enthusiasm. Christie came to them, crying. Her face was stained with tears.
" I f-found Craig." Christie voice trailed of resulting into tears.
" Ah, you're another person, who dislikes him." Kazuya commented.
" No, no. I found him dead." Christie continued. Kazuya doubted her word, she was probably lying. Kazuya had heard weirder things, like that Jin was smart. Everyone knew that Heihachi bribed Jin's teachers, to give him good grades. Or that, Lee was straight. That "Violet" excuse was just pathetic, Kazuya noticed that Lee had a fetish for purple things. Kazuya shuddered, at the thought.
" Christie, don't joke about death, even if it's about Craig Marduk." Anna said, and drunkenly laughed.
Ling looked at Anna in fear, it was amazing what too many glasses of wine could do to a person. Hwoarang ordered another drink.
" I'm not joking!" Christie explained. " Come with me."
The group followed her. They came to a small room, at the end of the hall, on the first deck floor. Christie opened a big closet. The group, except for Christie and Hwoarang, gasped, at the sight Craig. Craig was hanging there, tied to a rope. The rope had bloody, all over it.
" So?" Hwoarang muttered, he was too drunk to care.
" Hwoarang, did you ever think that there are other people around you?" Christie exclaimed.
" Yes, but I choose to think how does this effect me, Hwoarang. Well, in this case, a very annoying person, has died." Hwoarang replied. Anna rolled her eyes, not even she was that self centered.
" Gee, relax. I was just joking!" Hwoarang continued.
Phew, thank god, they bought that, He thought. Ling focused her eyes on the knife, lying on the ground. " Look!"
" It's a knife." Ling pointed out.
" Really? that's something I didn't know." Hwoarang said.
" We can find out, who the murderer is by finding the finger prints," Ling explained.
" Hey, Matlock, do you have a finger print kit?!" Hwoarang sarcasticly asked. Ling shook her head.
" Then, how will we do that without it?" Hwoarang continued.
" I don't know," Ling said.
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The morning came, and most of the fighters had gathered. The rumour of Craig's death had spread, to a number of different people. Kazuya, Hwoarang, Ling, Christie and Anna were discussing the matter. Julia had joined them. Something was wrong with her.
" Yesterday, when Christie had told me about Craig, I didn't believe her. But, now I do. You see, last night someone tried to strangle me." Julia continued. " I tried to fight, and my attacker ran away leaving only a note."
Julia showed them, the note. It was written with blood. Christie took the note from her, and started to read, " Watch out, you might be the next in line."
" In line for what?" Ling asked, her voice filled with concern. Even though, she had a hard time believing Julia.
" In line to die?" Lee chimed in. The man made his way to the group, after listening in on their conversation. If it was in line to die, how could Lee know? No, he couldn't have been smart enough to be the murderer, could he?
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Author's Notes: Who's the murderer? R/R!!
