The Daring Rescue
United Nations HQ, New York City, New York, USA…
With the pause of the doctor rescue mission, the Shika Clan ninjas were forced to make a hard decision to save a baby's life after she lost her mother to the hands of the Zaibatsu. Urenna and Santi arrived in New York to make sure that the baby would be secured and protected by the UN Security division. Hide (aka Crow) who was just wrapping up an investigation on Lee Chaolan's involvement with the Black Arms market in Los Angeles, got word of the situation with Doctor Bisset. So, he decided to meet his disciples back at headquarters. There was much to discuss.
Inside the 38th floor of the United Nations HQ, Crow's personal office…
Kari: "Welcome back Urenna, Santi! You guys look well despite the mission."
Urenna: "Good to see you again Kari. I thought you were about to retire from working here."
Kari: "I changed my mind. I think I will work another year before call it a career. Things are definitely getting more interesting now that the King of Iron Fist Tournament has started."
Urenna: "Oh yeah."
Santi: "Kari, do you still have those Krispy Kreme donuts I like."
Kari: "I don't, but I can order you some. How does that sound?"
Santi: "Yeah! Do it!"
Kari (Laughs): "You got it kiddo!"
Kari leaves out momentarily…
Hide (Crow): "Welcome back. How is the child?"
Urenna: "Sleeping, the poor thing."
Hide: "Tell me, why did the Zaibatsu leave the child behind? They are usually not that merciful against their enemies. It has me curious."
Urenna: "The general said that he doesn't kill children and had his guys leave. That is after he shot the mother and took the doctor away."
Hide: "I see. A flaw that will soon come back to haunt him. So…I decided that the girl will be taken in by us. I have already notified Omani about this situation. She will be on her way here to pick her up and bring her back to our compound."
Urenna: "Master? You mean it?"
Hide: "Yes. Our clan could use another member and Omani wants to have another girl figure into the group. So…we will make sure she has the proper care."
Urenna: "Oh! This is wonderful, isn't that right Santi?"
Santi: "Hmm…mmm." (picking his nose.)
Urenna: "Santi, why are you doing that? You'll get a nosebleed!"
Santi: "No I won't." (Still picking.)
Hide (Crow): "Focus you two! Now, when Kari returns, we must figure out a strategy to rescue the doctor. If the Zaibatsu steals her latest research on mosquito born viruses, it could mean that they will use it for more biochemical weapons. This is something that they do not need to develop."
Urenna: "Master…when we left, we had no idea where they were taking the doctor. We had to stay behind on behalf of the little girl. Where do you think Doctor Bisset is now?"
Hide: "Well…that's where Kari comes in. She has intel on the Zaibatsu's secret labs and prisons. So, once she returns, we can determine where they may have the doctor locked up."
Urenna: "Sounds like a plan Master. Hey, Santi…mind if I eat one of your donuts?"
Santi: "Eh…Uhhh…yes. Only because you asked nicely."
Urenna (Frowning.): "Jerk."
Kari returns with the box of donuts with Santi's favorite recipe, chocolate glaze with sprinkles. They all sat at the conference table as Kari's uses her laptop to display the power point presentation via the projector. Kari went over the details on where the doctor was last spotted and where the Zaibatsu might have her jailed.
Kari: "Based on these photos from the satellite it appears that the doctor was taken back to Antsiranana where the Zaibatsu had a cargo plane ready at the city's airfield. From the flight pattern it would appear that she is being taken to the Zaibatsu's only private military base in North Africa. The Ubari Zaibatsu Complex in Ubari, Libya. We also have details that Doctor Abel is conducting research there, but that was months ago. Perhaps he wants to extract information out of Doctor Bisset before she gets killed."
Urenna: "Who is Doctor Abel?"
Hide: "An expert doctor in biochemical studies. He was recently hired by the Zaibatsu to help with their medical research on creating super soldiers. Basically, making organisms who can resist pain and fatigue."
Urenna: "He sounds crazy. But what does he need Doctor Bisset for?"
Hide: "Other than steal her research? Maybe he just wants his competition out of the way as the top scientist in the Mishima Zaibatsu."
Kari: "I was unable to find out about Doctor Abel's work schedule, but Heihachi Mishima is supposed to have all of his scientists meet with him at a conference hosted by the WHO (World Health Organization). They are our guys mind you I know. This will happen next week on Saturday. This could be the main reason as to why they are so desperate to find Doctor Bisset."
Hide (Sigh): "Looks like we don't have much time. If we are too late, she will be lost forever."
Kari: "This base is in the middle of the desert. It's very hot over there during this time of year. I can have Taylor supply you guys with water, instant food, and a blowing fan before you head out."
Hide: "Water we need for certain, especially for the doctor once we can set her free. Omani should be here in New York in about another 6 hours or so. I suggest we all get some rest before we leave to Libya."
Urenna: "Will do master. Santi, quit stuffing yourself!"
Santi (Burp.): "I'm all finished."
Urenna (Shaking her head.): "Ughh."
As instructed, Urenna and Santi were given separate rooms on the top floor of the United Nations building for sleeping purposes. Omani had arrived exactly around the time Hide predicted she would come to pick up the baby Hanta. With the baby in her arms, Omani decided to simply wait and greet her fellow disciples before they boarded the hovercraft parked on top of the United Nations heliport.
The alarm goes off on Urenna's wristcom as she slowly opened her eyes. Stretching herself she got up and turned on the lights to see in the small office space. It was time to move out. Santi opened the door at his room, but he was dragging. Urenna shook him up a bit before the boy got flustered and smacked Urenna's hands away. She found him to be quite lazy at times, but for once Urenna laughed at him in a teasing way. By the time they made it to the rooftop, the ninjas were surprised to see Omani already in their presence as she bid Hide farewell. Hide, on the other hand, was packing the last bit of goods before liftoff.
Santi: "Omani?!"
Omani: "Santi!"
Santi runs to hug her from below even with the baby in Omani's arms…
Omani: "Careful Santi! This one is still sleeping."
Santi: "Where is Bryce?"
Omani: "Oh I didn't take him this time. The Ishida's are looking after him. But I will go right back home so he can see his new little sister here!"
Santi: "Oh…I though you were coming with us."
Omani: "No. I should help you all, but our clan is growing now, and I'm sure you will make it out fine with Hide and Urenna. So hurry up and get your things inside the hovercraft ok?"
Santi: "Ok."
Urenna: "Thanks for coming Omani. I hope we can make it in time to save Doctor Bisset."
Omani: "I believe you will succeed. And always watch yourself."
Urenna: "Indeed."
Hide: "Are you two ready to go?"
Urenna: "Yes master! We will be back home soon Omani. Until next time, sayonara."
Omani: "See you Urenna! Bye Santi! Hide! Ganbatte!"
` The ninjas were all on the hovercraft with everything they needed for the mission. The vehicle carefully lifted off the rooftop platform before it reached the proper altitude to fly off. Omani looked on, seeing this view all too often. Then she looked at Hanta, who started crying because of the noise. She hushed the baby and told her sorry for the scary sounds.
Ubari, Libya early morning hours…
After flying overnight, Hide aka Crow carefully landed the hovercraft within the mountains of the Saharan Libyan cliffs. Just over the edge of said cliffs is the oasis city of Ubari. The Mishima Zaibatsu were privately hired by the Libyan government to aid in fighting off the rebels and slave traders in the area. In exchange for their services, the Zaibatsu was granted to build a military airbase and bioengineering lab just outside the city. There were no more issues in the area since the Zaibatsu established their foothold here. At least up until now.
Using motorbikes, the ninjas rode out towards the vicinity of the airbase. To stay out of the sight they rode around the lakes that were nearby with tree and fauna coverage. Hide (with Santi riding in the back) and Urenna stopped their bikes to survey the airbase from within the fauna.
Hide: "This looks like a good spot to scope things out."
Urenna: "Where do you think the Zaibatsu will have the doctor imprisoned master?"
Hide: "Hmmm…if Kari's information is correct, they will likely house her inside the military medical center." (Points.) "The building to the right with the smokestacks."
Urenna: "What the…master!"
Hide: "Huh?"
Urenna: "Look closer! Are those dinosaurs!?"
Santi: "Dinosaurs? Where?"
Hide (Looks deeper in his scope shades.): "Oh no! Those are the experimental soldiers that Kari was talking about! They have been modified to look like crocodiles and I even see cat like soldiers as well."
Santi (Looking with Urenna's shades.): "Whoa! I can't believe it! I don't wanna fight them! They look scary!"
Urenna: "Calm down!" (Taking the glasses back.) "You will jeopardize the mission if you let fear seep into your heart! Focus!"
Santi: "Ooooohhh." (Pouting.)
Hide: "This is not good. They must have been transformed recently. If word gets out that Zaibatsu is creating super soldiers with animal genes, then I know for certain the conglomerate will be labeled a terrorist organization. Let's split up."
Urenna: "Split up? Are you sure?"
Hide: "Yes, I want to deal with the General running this operation. Make him stop these unlawful experiments. You two rescue the doctor and we will meet back here. If I don't make it by sundown, leave me."
Urenna: "Master? I…"
Hide: "Don't worry. Both of you are capable of saving the doctor. Leave the main distractions to me. I'm going in. Shhhaaaa!"
Urenna: "Master!"
Hide was gone…
Urenna (Sighs): "Santi…we better get going too."
Santi: "Alright…but I…"
Urenna: "I'm with you ok? We don't have to face those things. Let's get the doctor. Are you with me?"
Santi (Nodding.): "Yes…I am with you Urenna."
Urenna (Smiling.): "C'mon. We can do this!"
Ubari Zaibatsu Military Medical Center…
Santi was more nervous than usual. Omani had taught him that one day he would encounter things that will distort his reality and mind. That he must be ready and conquer all of his doubts and fears. Young as he was, Santi could not imagine this to be true. Now, he knows that Omani was telling him the harsh truth. He stuck to Urenna side like a parasite as the two made their way on the rooftop of the medical building. Urenna could from the skywalk window that the place was crawling with security soldiers. But they were not morphed into animals.
Urenna: "I see security but no animal like guys. Let's use that vent to crawl inside."
It took about another five minutes before Urenna found a vent going outside an empty lounge room to hop down from the ventilation ductwork. Urenna was going to make one of the Zaibatsu soldiers talk and confess the location of Doctor Bisset. Then the next idea was to go in disguise and make their way to Doctor Bisset's space and release her from there.
Urenna: "Santi…I'm going to lure one of the guards here. Then you need to use a talisman to make him fall asleep. You remember how to do it right?"
Santi: "Yeah. Oh please don't let him bite me!"
Urenna: "Huh?"
Santi: "Oh…nothing. Nothing at all!"
Urenna: "Quiet. I'm going out."
Urenna decided to use her feminine looks to grab the attention of the lone guard who remained at the hallway as he walked back and forth. Urenna started laughing in a childish manner. The guard turned around and was confused by her presence. Then Urenna signaled him to come after her in the room. The guard was on high alert and went after her. Once he entered the medical room, Urenna kept giggling at him in a corner. Then…
Santi: "Kyaa!"
Soldier: "Wha…ooof!"
Santi pounced on the back of the guard and placed the talisman on the front of his helmet. Once the infused magic seeped into the guard's brain, he suddenly felt weak and collapsed on the floor. He was asleep.
Santi: "He's down!"
Urenna: "Alright. Good job. Now…to use this talisman." (Pulls out another paper in writing.)
Urenna uses the truth seller seal and places it on the chest of the guard. Suddenly the guard wakes right back up but he was possessed by the talisman's magic. Anything Urenna would ask him, he would answer.
Urenna: "I have a question dear."
Guard: "Yes?"
Urenna: "Do you know a woman name Doctor Bisset?"
Guard: "Doctor Bisset…uhh I think I heard…of that name."
Urenna: "Where do you guys keep your prisoners in this building?"
Guard: "I think…it's…the basement level. Level B2."
Urenna: "What gate are you holding Doctor Bisset at B2?"
Guard: "I was not told where."
Urenna: "Ugh. Fine. Go back to sleep."
Urenna hits the guard's neck and he falls down knocked out again…
Santi: "So going on the roof was the wrong way."
Urenna: "Then we will find a quicker way to enter the basement level without using stairs. Let's get back up the roof and go from there."
After descending from the rooftops, Urenna and Santi made it back to the ground surface. From their location, they could see the loading docks for the big trucks. Security was small, only three guards. They could past it no problem.
Urenna: "Your turn to make a distraction."
Santi: "I hope they aren't monsters."
Urenna: "Of course not. Now go!"
Santi runs in the middle of the docking area as the gunmen were all alarmed by his presence…
Gunmen: "Stop right there! Ugh…!"
Urenna used her after image technique to subdue all the gunmen before they open fire at Santi. The diversion worked to perfection. Reaching into a gunman's pocket, Urenna found his access card to use for entering back inside the center.
Urenna: "We should be clear. Come on!"
Santi: "Coming!"
Lucky enough, the staircase was not far from the door, so Urenna and Santi carefully ran towards it. Only two levels down. When they made it to B2, they opened the door leading toward the long hallway full of jail cells. Urenna warned Santi to watch her back as she would proceed to move first.
Urenna: "Keep your eyes open Santi. There still might be guards lurking around."
Santi: "Copy that."
Tiptoeing to each cell, they did not find anyone inside let alone the doctor. The B2 level went around like a square. It would take some time to find the right jail cell. Urenna then realized there could be cameras following their every move. She looked around and then spotted one at the corner. Using a shuriken, she destroyed one that nearly caught them.
Urenna: "We gotta move more quickly. I think security might be onto us."
Finally, Santi managed to see someone that resembled Doctor Bisset in Cell B220. Urenna threw another shuriken at a different camera after Santi shouted to come quick. Looking inside now, Urenna confirmed that it was indeed the Doctor as she was asleep in her bunk bed. Urenna told Santi to stand back as she used her kodachi to cut the door. The blade was extremely sharp as it made four cuts, creating a large hole big enough for the two ninjas to crawl through it. The noise woke up the doctor and she immediately panicked as a result.
Urenna: "Doctor! It's just us! Calm down!"
Doctor Bisset: "My goodness, I thought you were the Zaibatsu."
Urenna: "No. We came here to get you out. We need to hurry."
Santi: "I hear footsteps!"
Urenna: "Damn! Be ready Santi! Remember your training! Defend the doctor and follow my lead!"
Several soldiers were coming within the B2 level after being notified on the security breach. They were about to confront the intruders at Dr. Bisset's cell until Urenna came out in lightning speed and began her attacks on them. Santi fought the soldiers from the back side with the use of one of his hidden smoke bombs. The smoke blocked their vision, so it gave the boy time to cut down the seven soldiers from the North side of the hallway with his kunai blade. He then alerted the doctor to run as he would defend her from behind.
Urenna: "You guys ok?"
Santi: "Yep!"
Urenna: "Let's keep moving!"
Running back up to the ground level, the threesome managed to escape the hospital, but then outside it was a different kind of enemy waiting for them. A trio of Raptor like creatures were at the vicinity of the loading dock. They came as reinforcements for the entire complex was now on alert. The sight of these things made Santi panic!
Santi: "Aaaaahhhh!"
Urenna: "Santi! Control yourself! Just guard the doctor! I'll deal with this!"
The sound of Urenna's voice made the Raptor men hungrier for flesh as they came at her group charging full speed. Urenna took a smoke bomb she held back on and threw it on the floor. The Raptor men were immediately caught off guard and stopped themselves from attacking. Urenna cut one down with a crossing slash, opening up the abdomen. The next Raptor man tried to attack Urenna from behind after recovering from the smoke, but it was too slow. Urenna used an after image technique and reappeared from behind to stab the second Raptor from behind through the backside. The third Raptor was disoriented at first, but he viewed the sight of Santi and Doctor Bisset and started to run at them out of desperation.
Santi: "Aaaaaahhhhh!"
Doctor Bisset: "Oh no!"
Raptor Man: "Gggggrrrraaaaa!"
Swoosh…
Urenna appeared in midair with a somersault Ghost kick, hitting the Raptor from the jaw, breaking some of its teeth. The last Raptor man was sent flying hitting the side of a parked pickup truck. The impact made damage on the side. Urenna quickly checked to see if the others were ok.
Urenna: "Are you guys alright?"
Santi: "Uh huh! That thing almost ate us!"
Urenna: "He's down for now. We are getting out of here! I'll carry you doctor!"
Doctor Bisset: "Are you sure?"
Urenna: "Yes. Hang onto me!"
With Doctor Bisset on her, back Urenna and Santi left on their own two feet out of the medical center. A doctor and some kids were the least of the Zaibatsu's issues because their leader Hide was like a one-man army. He was causing much chaos from within the air base by using sticky bombs to explode in multiple places. The soldiers were in a frenzy trying to deal with the damage.
Hide finally found the control tower. He took down any soldier who threatened to get in his way. Once he reached the command room, Hide found their top commander. This commander was responsible for the murder of Hanta's mother. Hide was careful to not attack him so soon for the commander was a kendo expert wielding a larger katana by his side.
With few words said, the two took to a battoujutsu stance. Hide would honor this duel by not using his after-image technique. The two stood there in the middle of the room for nearly five minutes. The commander's fellow soldiers who were watching did not make a sound. Finally, the commander made the first move as he dashed towards Hide. Hide dashed too. The commander unleashed his sword from his scabbard and did a crossing slash attack, but he got nothing but air! Hide performed a somersault as he dodged the crossing slash of the katana. As he returned to the floor, Hide did a diagonal downward cut over the commander's back! The commander immediately fell on his knees and hit the floor. Blood came out of his body. He was not getting back up.
His soldiers panicked from the sight. They never tried to retaliate against Hide. So, the next soldier in command told them to leave while picking up the body of their fallen leader. Hide stayed in his ready position for any surprises until the men were all gone from the command control tower. There were no more stick bombs to use, so Hide decided to not damage the tower itself. He finally left the airbase hoping that his disciples could rescue Doctor Bisset.
Half an hour later…
Hide returned to the oasis where he and his disciples started from. Sure enough, he found his disciples and the doctor resting under some rocks to get extra shade. They were all very tried from running. Doctor Bisset got nervous for she had yet to meet Hide in person. But her reaction woke up Santi who feel asleep briefly. When Santi saw Hide, he immediately got excited.
Santi: "Master!"
Hide: "Santi!" (Embrace.) "Looks like you guys made it."
Doctor Bisset: "Are you with them?"
Hide: "Yes. Is Urenna alright?"
Urenna was awake, however, she got exhausted due to carrying the doctor from the medical center for a long time. She was clearly dehydrated. Hide ran over to her side to see what was wrong.
Hide: "Urenna? Can you stand?"
Urenna: "Yeah…but I'm still tired Master."
Hide: "Don't worry. I'm here now, we got what we came for. Let's get out here. All of us."
Carrying Urenna over to the motorbike, Hide asked for Doctor Bisset to use the bike Urenna had and place it on auto pilot. Hide programmed the bike to follow him as they would return to the hovercraft. As they left the area, several helicopters could be seen above the sky in response to the destroyed air base. This loss for the Zaibatsu was significant. They wouldn't be able to go further into their genetic modification project of super soldiers now that Doctor Bisset was the United Nation's protection. Doctor Abel ignored the project as a result, until it was revived under the request of Kazuya Mishima by the time he won the first King of Iron Fist Tournament. Doctor Bosconovitch would later take over the same project by force. He did manage to create some bioweapons through reptiles and kangaroos, but he would later be freed from the Zaibatsu by a fellow Tekken competitor named Yoshimitsu.
