A/N: Just a little to say. My home computer is giving me a hard time. For some odd reason, I can't review. It won't let me pull up the window. So let me just say that if I usually review your story I'm here, I'm reading and I'll review as soon as I can. I wouldn't want anyone to get discouraged. Thank you all so much for reading. I hope I can keep the action going for you with this chapter. Enjoy! =)
-Vammy
Trust me
There's no need to fear
Everyone's here
waiting for you to finally be one of us
Come down
You may be full of fear
But you'll be safe here
When you finally trust me
Finally believe in me
I will let you down
I'll let you down
When you finally trust me
Finally believe in me
Trust me
I'll be there when you need me
You'll be safe here
And when you finally trust me
Finally believe in me
I will let you down
I'll let you down
When you finally trust me
Finally believe in me
Never want to come down
Three Days Grace- "Let You Down"
Following silently behind Ken, Ryu let his breath fall in hushed releases. Master Goken's training had taught him, as well as Ken, to be stealth. That wasn't the problem. It was finding anyone in this place. Each hall looked like the one before it. He didn't think a crime organizations base would be so empty. Ryu had dealt with Shadowlaw before, but never on the offensive. But there was no question in his decision to help Ken. Ken and Eliza were Ryu's only family. And Ken's son would be a student to them, though Ryu had never wanted to teach. Their art would be passed from father to son. But he was getting ahead of himself. Ken's son wasn't even born yet and Eliza was still being held prisoner. Ryu stopped suddenly, grabbing Ken's arm.
"You feel that?"
"Yeah buddy…coming this way."
The two friends ducked behind a wall just in time to see a large man walk briskly by. Ryu whispered.
"Sagat."
Ken motioned them to go the way Sagat had just come from. They were about to step out when they heard others coming. Ryu heard a man talking on a radio device.
"Yeah, I told you, a man and a woman. They were trying to bust the pregnant one out."
They couldn't hear what the person on the other end said but the same soldier spoke again.
"Master wants them taken to him? Sure thing, on the way now."
Just then the group passed by them. Luckily they still were hidden in shadows. Ryu grabbed Ken's arm to keep him from jumping out when he saw the men pass by with Cammy and Wagner, both passed out. Once they were sure the men were gone they stepped out from the dark and Ken pulled Ryu in the direction that Sagat and the other men had come from. Ken spoke.
"We get Eliza and Melissa first, while they think they have the intruders. Then come back for Cammy and Wagner."
"Just what I was thinking."
--
The first breath he took upon waking up stung in deep in his throat. He felt groggy and couldn't remember where he was. Wagner moved to sit up and found his hands bound by zip ties. Then his eyes snapped open and he really remembered what happened. Pushing his body to sitting, he spotted Cammy to his right, bound at the wrists and ankles like him. A voice rose from behind him.
"You weren't out long."
Wagner looked behind him as the man stepped forward, and stood in front of him and Cammy. Wagner knew all too well who he was. M. Bison; the man in charge of Shadowlaw, and the man who killed his family. Wagner replied.
"Training."
The man laughed under his breath and stepped towards Cammy, speaking as he roughly kicked her unconscious form.
"I know who she is and why she's here, but you I don't know."
Wagner resisted the urge to lunge for the man and spoke calmly.
"Scott Kurt Wagner."
Bison cocked his eyebrow before he recognized the name.
"Kurt Wagner was one of my best scientists. Sadly he is deceased."
"I know you bastard, you killed my family!"
"It seems I missed one."
"You're fucking right you did, and now you're going to pay."
Bison started laughing.
"Boy, don't you see yourself? You are in no position to say that. Besides, this personal vendetta isn't why you are here or why you were attempting to break the young woman free. And may I add why you are teamed up with young Camilla here."
Wagner kept talking, hopefully buying Ryu and Ken some time if they hadn't been captured.
"You have my sister."
"I killed you're sister."
Wagner's voice caught in his throat, not expecting such a cold comment.
"Melissa Guile is my sister."
Bison put his finger to his chin.
"That's interesting. Colonel Guile has many projects it seems. This young one and now you, he tries so hard to be the perfect man."
"He's the best man I know."
"Nonetheless, he's paying for it now isn't he? I'm assuming he knows nothing of you twos futile rescue attempt?"
"No."
"Good, he might see his daughter again."
"Let them go."
"Or what?"
"Shadowlaw will fall again."
"It never fell! I tire of this."
"You're scared."
Bison reached down a backhanded Wagner, causing him to topple over. Once he positioned himself to sitting again, he licked the blood from his lip as Bison spoke.
"How did you know how to get in here?"
"Luck."
"No one is that lucky. How did you know?"
"I took a shot in the dark and figured it out. It wasn't that original."
Just then Cammy started to move. She coughed loudly, obviously feeling the same pain Wagner had earlier. Bison smiled.
"We'll just have to ask her."
--
Ken could all but keep from breaking into a dead run for the direction he heard Eliza's crying coming from. But he contained himself. He didn't want to end up like Wagner and Cammy. He had to get Eliza out of here. And stealth way key. He and Ryu came upon a broken door. It must have been where Eliza had been held before. It looked like Wagner or Cammy had kicked the crap out of the door to break it down. They had sacrificed themselves for her. There was no way he was leaving them behind. Ryu spoke quietly, causing Ken to jump a little.
"Should we call out to her?"
"I don't know…I don't think so. I just have to find her."
"She's close by. I can still hear her."
Ken nodded in agreement and continued on down the hall. He heard Eliza scream. It hurt his heart so bad to hear it but he silently prayed. Keep screaming baby, I'm trying to find you. He broke into a light stride toward the direction of the scream. He could hear her panting clearly now and it hit him. Ken spoke fearfully.
"Oh my God, Ryu…the baby."
Ryu's eyes grew wide with the realization also. But he shook it off.
"Ken, I think she's in here."
Ken stepped toward the door and knocked lightly on it, careful to be quiet. Eliza stopped crying out and panting immediately. She was being so strong. Ken nodded that it was the right door as he stepped back and rammed into it with his shoulder, making sure to hit it and just the right spot. The door gave and Ken ran to Eliza, who was curled up into a ball on the floor, eyes closed. He scooped her into his arms swiftly, and pulled himself to standing, holding her. She let out a small scream which was stifled in her throat when she saw Ken held her.
"Oh thank God. Ken, the baby's coming."
"I guessed that, we're going now."
Ryu led the way down the hall, keeping a look out for Ken. Once they made their way back to the tunnel they entered from, Eliza spoke suddenly.
"There was another man and woman."
"Kidnapped?"
"No, that tried to save me."
"I know baby, Wagner and Cammy. We're coming back for them as soon as we get you somewhere safe."
"A little girl too."
"Yes, baby. I know."
Ken stood Eliza on her feet for a moment so he could hop into the tunnel to catch her. Ryu kissed Eliza on the cheek before helping her in and spoke to Ken.
"You take her to the beach where the boat is. Get it ready to go and wait with her. I'm coming back with Wagner, Cammy, and Melissa."
"You sure buddy?"
"Yeah, just stay with her."
--
Cammy's throat felt like it had a fire burning in it. She started coughing and couldn't stop for a while. Wagner's voice filled her head.
"Cammy, I'm right here."
She shook her head awake and attempted to sit up. Feeling a sudden pain in her side she let out a little whimper. Another voice she recognized spoke to her.
"Camilla…"
Her breath caught and she mentally kicked herself for the whimper just moments ago. His voice made her mind catch up with her body. She had been captured. Using all her strength and stubbornness she sat up without much visible struggle. Bison spoke again.
"That's why I like you, you have spirit. It's interesting to break you in."
"I'm not a horse."
Bison starting laughing as reached forward and grabbed her chin between his forefinger and thumb.
"That is what you think my dear."
Wagner jumped in.
"Leave her alone you bastard!"
"It's not your turn any more Scott. I'll deal with you later. Camilla and I have some business to attend to."
"I'm not making any deals with you."
"Don't I have what you want?"
"Where is she?"
Bison spoke to a nearby guard, but kept his eyes focused on Cammy.
"Bring the girl to me. Now…Camilla, my dear, who helped you in infiltrating my base?"
"When I tell you, you will let Melissa and us go?"
"No, but now I know you have the information I need."
Wagner interrupted.
"She doesn't know anything. I told you we found it on our own."
Bison reached over and connected his knee with Wagner's chin. Cammy screamed.
"No! Don't hurt him."
Bison was infuriated.
"I don't like this little brother sister game anymore…"
He pulled a small dagger out of a sheath on his belt and held it into the light.
"…now, like I said before, who told you how to get in."
Cammy kept her voice tight, not showing any fear, and preparing to be struck by the blade.
"No one."
Bison lunged with the blade, but not at her. Wagner cried out as Bison planted the small blade up to the hilt in his leg. Wagner screamed
"Don't say anything Cammy, I'm okay, just—ahhhhh!!!"
Bison slowly began twisting the blade. Blood had already drenched Wagner's pants and was all but pouring onto the floor. Cammy yelled.
"Stop it. It's me you want. Leave him alone. Stop it!"
Cammy tried to crawl towards Bison to stop him but he batted her away like a fly.
"Tell me Camilla and this will all end. After I'm done with him, though I'll drag it out as long as I can, it's little Melissa's turn."
Just then Cammy heard Melissa scream.
"Wagner! Cammy!"
Cammy looked to her left and saw Vega, twisted grin and all, holding Melissa by the arm. Wagner called out.
"Melissa, just be quiet. I'm okay and so is Cammy."
Bison twisted the knife again, but this time Wagner kept from crying out, but Cammy could see the pain in his face. She couldn't stand it. Bison taunted her
"She's next Camilla, but think, you can stop this senselessness."
Bison pulled the knife out and quickly jabbed it in again. This time Wagner couldn't stifle his yell. Melissa screamed. Wagner met Cammy's eyes and mouthed the word 'don't' before his eyes closed and he gritted his teeth in pain. She could here Melissa's pained whimpers in the back of her mind. Cammy screamed.
"Julian Marquez! Julian told me how to get in!"