Brief Reunion

After getting exposed by Claudio Serafino, Nina's mind was totally shaken. Somehow, a girl rescued her out of the abandoned building where she was locked inside. This girl hacked into the Anti-Devil's computer database and shut down the bombs in which surrounded the building in case Nina tried to escape on her own. Knowing that they were being hunted down, the girl had to carefully hide Nina despite her being in a depressed state. Several miles away, there was another village. So the girl, with Nina, decided to stay there for a little time. After gathering some food, the girl returns to the inn in which they were staying. She found Nina sitting slumped over at the edge of the bed with her head down. In response, the girl decided to reveal herself and inform her about how she became a friend of Steve Fox.

Girl: "I brought some food! Its bread, cheese, and even sliced turkey!"

Nina (Shaking her head.): "Hmmm…"

Girl: "You gotta be hungry Nina! I went through a lot of trouble to get you out of that compound!"

Nina shakes her head in disapproval…

Girl (Puts the food down on the table.): "Dammit! I'll tell you how I met Steve then! I was hoping if I freed you, we could rescue him, but not if you're like this!"

Nina (opens her eyes and looks at the girl.): "You know Steve?"

Girl: "Oh my virgin ears! A response! Finally! Yeah I know Steve! We were partners in the last tournament because he and I both have a score to settle with the Mishimas."

Nina: "The Mishimas?"

Girl: "That's right. The person who rescued NT01 was my own mother! NT01 was the subject name for your son! (Nina gasped.) "By the time my mother found a home for him, she mysteriously died. I was just two years old. Since that time I've been wanting to find out what happened to her and so does Steve since he was rescued by her."

Nina (Confused.): "Just…who are you?"

Girl: "The name is Eleanor but I like to be called Leo! Pleasure to meet cha!"

Nina: "Leo?"

Leo: "Yeah?"

Nina (Mellow tone.): "Why did you save me?"

Leo: "I'm well aware you work with the Zaibatsu. That's something I didn't tell Steve prior to meeting him. During my research, I stumbled on the file that revealed you to be his real mother. It was quite a shock, but then I found out this guy (Claudio) kidnapped you. Why? You probably did something his organization didn't appreciate. I felt like saving you because I could use the help and I can't save Steve alone. I think it's about time we connect dots don't you?"

Nina: "Leo, I…I'm ashamed that I let myself get embarrassed if front of those people. You didn't have to save me."

Leo: "Embarrassed? I don't get it? What did they do to you?"

Nina: "They took nude photos of me while using the restroom at the compound. I was totally unaware of it until Claudio ridiculed me online. Even the people who watched online saw me. I'll make them pay!" (Whimpering in anger.)

Leo: "I knew those bastards were no good, but to be peeping toms against a fighter like you Nina? Now I'm mad too!" (Clinches her fist hard.)

Nina looked at Leo again and could see the fire in her eyes. At that moment, she could see a bit of herself in Leo. That tenacity and grit was something that Nina always took satisfaction towards in her missions as an assassin. Even though Leo was not a killer, Nina could see she was the type that sees things through to the end like her. Nina made up her mind to finally trust Leo. Then, Leo surprisingly grabs Nina's hand, and pleaded to help her free Steve.

Leo: "Please Nina! You must help me rescue Steve!"

Nina (Wiping her face, and even smirking.): "I gotta hand it to you kid. You almost looked like me when you made that angry expression just then."

Leo: "Huh? I did?"

Nina: "I wasn't sure if I totally believed your story about wanting to save Steve or not. After I told you something embarrassing about what those men did to me, you were just as angry as I was. For that, I will do what I can to help you."

Leo (raises both hands in triumph): "Yes! I thought you wouldn't do it since you were feeling down. I'm glad I could do something to change your mind Nina. Now, are you hungry?"

Nina: "Yeah. I need to eat. Thank you…uh."

Leo: "It's Leo."

Nina: "Leo. I do appreciate this."

Leo (gives her some bread out the bag.): "It's no problem. I just wanted to help you guys is all."

After their meal together, Leo revealed to Nina that she was in Italy. It was rumored that Claudio's organization was housing Steve in one of their mansions at Turin. The 2 ladies would need to make the trip there and free Steve out before they started interrogating and possibly torturing him. Leo also confirmed to Nina that she will be fighting in the latest tournament and it was coming very soon. Regardless, the two women were devoted to saving the boxer from an untimely death.

Four days later, Anti-Devil Turin Headquarters, Turin, Italy…

With a renewed purpose, Nina was back to her old self thanks to Leo's contagious charisma. She was able to pinpoint the exact place where her son maybe held hostage by Claudio's henchmen. She and Leo would need to break in from the back courtyard and venture into the second floor. Steve would be in either the lone bedrooms upstairs or at the basement level. Lucky for the girls, it was a gloomy dark cloudy day.

Nina (Hiding with Leo behind her.): "Stay close. We need to use the shadows for cover against the guards."

Leo: "Uh. How? I mean it's still daylight."

Nina (sighs.): "Just follow me and don't get spot."

Nina all by herself took out two guards who didn't even notice her footsteps within the garden. Nina used her hook attached on a rope and threw it over the marble guardrail at the second floor level. She quickly climbed up and reached the next floor with ease. Leo was impressed by Nina's swiftness.

Nina: "Hurry! There may be more guards up ahead."

Leo: "Coming!"

Leo climbed on top of the second floor terrace although she was not as fast as Nina. Together they both checked the second floor rooms until the ladies finally discovered Steve in the bedroom on the other side of the mansion. He was tied up in a chair. It looked like he had bruises all around his face and yet he was asleep. Nina and Leo both went over to free Steve out of his bondage.

Leo (Shakes Steve.): "Steve! Wake up!"

Steve (Grimacing.): "Agh. Who…Leo?"

Leo: "We're here to bust you outta here."

Nina (Cuts the tape off Steve's body.): "We gotta move fast. Can you stand?"

Steve (Turns to see Nina.): "I don't believe it! It's you!"

Nina: "Yeah…I know."

Steve was to slow to get up, but was helped by Leo as the group made their getaway. Heading downstairs, some guards tried to apprehend them, but Nina quickly disposed them.

Nina: "They're on to us. Don't stop moving!"

Leo (Impressed.): "Holy shit! She's good."

At the lower level, there were ten additional guards who were alerted about the intruders. Nina took them on with haste. Leo knew Nina would need some help had to place the weak Steve Fox near a wall so she could fight. Nina's took out seven guards until one almost tazed her from behind until Leo stunned the guard with a four hit combo ending it with a shoulder charge. The last two guards ran off out of fear.

Nina (somewhat impressed.): "Nice save. They were a little better than I thought."

Leo: "Don't mention it." (Thumbs up smile.)

Leo got Steve back on his feet again as the trio made their way out of the mansion. Nina rushed to the Iron Gate and used a pick to pry it open. It didn't take long to unlock the gate, but when they were out of the mansion grounds a limo pulled up in front of them. Claudio came out of the limo with three of his subordinates. The three henchmen drew out of machine guns at the three Tekken fighters. However, Claudio ordered them to stand down and not fire at them.

Claudio: "Stand down men!"

Subordinate: "Sir Claudio!"

Claudio (Glare.): "Don't make me repeat myself!" (Looks at the trio of fighters.): "Well well. If isn't the new bride to be, and Steve and, someone I don't know."

Leo: "Really?"

Nina: "You piece of shit! I'll kill you for making a fool out of me!"

Claudio: "I guess you really want to do die here today! However, I'm willing to let you all go now, just as long as you all stay out of my organization's affairs. Do we have an understanding?"

Nina: "What? Is this for real?"

Claudio (Smirks.): "Yes. I've decided not to end you and Steve's lives. I would much rather do it in the tournament. Things will be more interesting that way."

Leo: "We should go now Nina. This guy is giving us a chance."

Nina (Still reluctant, but decides to do what Leo suggests.): "Fine. You'll regret not taking us out! I'll make sure of it!" (Starts walking away.)

Leo (Struggles with the heavier Steve oh her shoulder.): "Whao! Wait up!"

As the trio got away, Claudio proceeded to investigate on just how Nina and the mystery girl broke into the mansion. He notices the gate lock being undone. One of his subordinates asked him why he decided to let the three go.

Subordinate: "Sir I still don't understand why you let the girls go with Steve?"

Claudio: "I got what I wanted out Steve. Although it would have been better to finish him and his mother off. I'd figured she would have found a way get out of that compound I trapped her in and then rescue Steve. Since Steve has no ties with G Corp, I think he won't pose a threat to our organization long term. Nina on the other hand is still an important part of the Zaibatsu. Our organization is still too small to fight the Zaibatsu head on. So it's better to play our cards right than kill off one of the big heads prematurely."

Subordinate: "Good points. However, I suspect it was that girl who freed Nina. We should keep an eye on her."

Claudio: "Yes, I agree. Find out who she is for me. I'm going to eat lunch now."

Subordinate: "Yes senor."

Despite rescuing her son, Nina did not want to stick around for she still did not trust Claudio's words. Going back to the local motel, Nina asked Leo to watch over Steve who fell asleep again out of exhaustion. She left behind some medicine for Leo to give her son for pain relief. Nina apologized for leaving, but felt this was best that she return to her employer, the Zaibatsu.