Author's notes: This story is mostly based on Tekken 4 and the currently (2004) released information on Tekken 5 and its characters. Though some infos were taken from Tekken Official, some situations, events and characters are all fanmade. Rated G
Disclaimer: Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, Asuka Kazama, Heihachi Mishima, Ling Xiaoyu, Jun Kazama, Feng Wei and all Tekken characters referred in this fanfic are the property of NAMCO. This is only a fan fiction from the imagination of an obsessed fan. No copyright infringement intended.
Chapter 15: Arrival
A woman walked up to the large gates of the Mishima Estate. She tucked some rogue strands of her ebony hair behind her ear and patted her bun to make sure it was in place. Pulling down the hem of her sleeveless, white blouse, she walked a few more steps forward. The guards instantly stopped her.
"State your name and purpose."
"Aiko Sanada. I'm here to enter the Iron Fist Tournament," Aiko presented her invitation.
"Aiko Sanada?" one of the guards checked his list. "Your name's not on the list. And even if it was, you're too late. The finals are already starting."
"I have to get in," Aiko stated firmly. It wasn't a request. It was an order.
"I'm sorry ma'am. But we ca--"
Aiko quickly drew out her gun and pointed it at the guards. After their brief moment of astonishment, the guards drew out their weapons. Two against one; yet Aiko remained undaunted. In fact, her expression left the men even more frightened.
"Wha--?! Y-you! You! Who do you think you--"
"WAIT!" someone called. The guards turned around and when they saw who it was, they gave a salute.
"Mr. Kojisawa, sir!" a guard acknowledged. "This woman insisted she be allowed inside. She--"
"Are you Ms. Aiko Sanada?" Mr. Kojisawa stepped forward.
"Yes."
"I'm so sorry for all this trouble. Please get in the car," the middle-aged man adjusted his specs and glared at the guards, who bent their heads down in shame. "Ms. Sanada is a very special guest and is to be treated like royalty. Do you understand?!"
"Y-Yes sir!"
"Go back to your jobs!" Mr. Kojisawa commanded and stepped into the driver's seat. Only when the car sped away did the guards loosen up.
"How come you didn't tell me she was a V.I.P?!" the younger guard complained. "She's probably a new assassin for the company. Either she could've killed us or worse...Mr. Kojisawa could've fired us!"
"You really should sort out your priorities," the older guard shook his head. "Hmm..."
"What's wrong now?"
"That woman. I can't help but think that I've seen her somewhere before..."
"I'm really sorry for all that, Ms. Sanada. Really, I am."
"I know. You don't have to repeat it."
Mr. Kojisawa swallowed the lump in his throat. Here he was, alone with G Corporation's deadliest weapon. He was scared out of his wits but he had no choice. The corporation had assigned him this task. It's a tough job but somebody had to do it.
"You're the undercover agent Dr. Larne told me about? Kojisawa...right?"
"Uh...y-yes ma'am. I'm posing as the tournament representative but I've infiltrated this company since my early 20s. I guess you can call me an industrial spy."
"So you've been here since the earlier tournaments?"
"Yes ma'am."
"How much do you know about the Mishimas?"
"Quite a bit..." Kojisawa swallowed again. He knew what was coming. Dr. Larne had told him beforehand what to do in case it happens.
"So..." Aiko crossed her legs and ran her hand down her black slacks to get rid of the creases. "Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama are father and son, correct?"
"Did Dr. Larne tell you that?"
"It doesn't take a genius to see the resemblances."
"Well...as a matter of fact...they are."
"I see..." Aiko began fumbling with the gold trinket on her choker. "And what of the boy's mother?"
"Mr. Mishima kept his affairs private. It wasn't part of my job to get into his personal life. My business lies in the zaibatsu alone," Kojisawa stared at Aiko's reflection from the rearview mirror. "You're going to kill them off tonight, aren't you? Why so interested in them?"
It was a while before Aiko could respond.
"Because I still can't understand why Dr. Larne wants them dead."
"If you're hesitant, how come you're still going through with it?"
"Because it's the only way I'll learn the truth about myself..."
Kojisawa pressed his lips together and turned the rearview mirror around so that he couldn't see the sad look in Aiko Sanada's golden eyes. Even though he was terrified, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Chapter 16