One, two, three… GASP! No Ryu whatsoever. Well, he's mentioned, but no actual in-the-flesh Ryu. Oh no… Ryu withdrawal… uh oh…

Anyway, don't mind me and my Ryu withdrawal. Enjoy!

And go sexy Ryu in leather with gun. Yeah!

Oh, excuse the short chapter. It gets better, I promise. (The chapter length we are talking about here...)

"Donovan, he's good. He could be of use to us,"

Her boss raised his head to look at her. "As if he would be of use voluntarily. And non-voluntary use is useless use,"

"Donovan, you really should consider-"

"Be quiet!"

She fell silent immediately.

"Remember who is in charge here, Christie. But, because I value your instincts, I will consider your point. Try again. But don't kill him. Capture him. And do not fail me again. If you do, the consequences will be dire. You understand? Capture him. As soon as you do, I will send over scientists to help you. You have to do the capturing yourself,"

She narrowed her eyes maliciously as Donovan's gaze drifted from her face. "I will. I will seduce him and capture him for you. Sir,"

"Do not fail me again, Christie. You are not a bad assassin. Stop acting like one,"

Those words said more to her chest then her face.

"Stop looking at my chest. You are a professional. Start acting like one,"

Donovan stared up at her, her eyes. "Bold words. Remember that if you fail me once more. It will be you, asking me to stop. But I will not be so lenient with you next time,"

"There will not be a next time. I will capture the ninja and bring him back to you,"

"Good. You are dismissed,"

She left the room, not without a glare back at her employer.

What a pathetic excuse for a human being. Staring at me like that. Dirty bastard.

But then again… who am I to say what a human is? I kill humans. It's my job.

Ah, Christie, you're so weak. Stop pondering the meaning of life and get on with it. A ninja out there needs capturing, and you have to do it. No room for stuff-ups this time.

But he's so damn good. How am I going to do this without him catching on again?

She clicked her fingers, walking back into Donovan's office without knocking.

"Donovan… sir. I need a Kasumi clone,"