Forfeit
Pelican's Beak Cruise Ship, Singapore Strait, Singapore…
Today is the day Nina would fight Lucky Chloe on a special stage. A struggling cruise ship company in Singapore offered to sponsor the Zaibatsu and host some fights on its boat. So today's big fight would be between Nina Williams and a surprising dominant newcomer Lucky Chloe. Chloe has won all three of her matchups so far, beating Bryan Fury, Kuma, and Alisa. Nina remained undefeated too after winning against Katarina Alves, Violet, and Jack-7. Nina's sister Anna, infiltrated the cruise ship in disguise. She promised Nina that they would meet under the ship's engine room before the match.
Anna (closing the door behind her.): "Why hello there dear sister! I see you came here as I asked you to! How is life?"
Nina (Folding her arms and looking away): "Hmph. What do you think?"
Anna (Takes off her blonde wig while wearing her blue Qipao dress): "You should feel estatic today! You will automatically win your 4th match against Lucky Chloe, although you will have to do some choreography."
Nina (Looking back): "Choreography?"
Anna: "Lucky Chloe will forfeit the match, but not officially. You two still need to fight because people are gambling on this ship. They placed bets between you ladies because you both are representing the opposite conglomerates. I told Chloe not to make it too obvious that she is hurt. She is a performer after all."
Nina: "I hope you are telling the truth for once."
Anna: "I am. Don't forget I still have your pictures. So you better not back out of this!" (Puts her wig back now): "I'll be taking my seat now. Go break a leg sister!" (Laughing)
Cruise Ship Patio outside…
As a fighter, Nina hated the idea of faking fights. However, she didn't have a choice in the matter. Anna was going to expose Nina if she disobeyed her. On the other hand, Nina would be one step closer to breaking away from the Zaibatsu, because after the preliminary matches are over, she would betray Heihachi by temporarily aligning with Anna. The thought of fighting together as sisters again made Nina wanna puke, but it was better than watching the world burn to a crisp by the Mishimas.
Announcer: "Ladies and gentlemen! Our first opponent really needs no introduction, but she's is the newest star sensation of this King of Iron Fist tournament! And she kicks total ass! Stand up and clap your hands for Llllllluuuccckkkkyyyyyyy Chhhllloooooeeeee!"
Chloe (Cartwheeling and landing at the deck): "Hhhhhhhhiiiiiiii!" (Wide grin)
Crowds cheering in applause…
Announcer: "Her opponent! A force to be reckoned with despite her looks! She is one of the world's most sought out assassin's and is employed by the Zaibatsu themselves! It's the one and only! Ninnnnnaaaaa Wwwwwiiiiilllliaaaaaaammmssssssss!"
Nina, with a stone face, walks from out of the door in her all black leather outfit fit for espionage. She stopped about 30 feet away from Chloe as she viewed her opponent's gleeful expression. This made Nina change her face into one of irritation over Chloe's perky, cutesy attitude. Chloe actually stopped smiling and was perplexed by Nina's scowl, looking at her sideways. Then she remembered the conversation last night with Anna about losing to Nina.
Last night at a hotel room in downtown Singapore…
Chloe (Disappointed): "But…but…Anna! I don't wanna lose!"
Anna: "THAT'S AN ORDER LITTLE GIRL! Do you want me to tell Kazuya that you decided to quit G Corporation? I don't think you want that!"
Chloe (on her knees): "No! Anything but that! Ppppllleeasseeee!" (Crying)
Anna (Irate): "Oh my goodness! Stop it! STOP THE DAMN CRYING NOW!"
Chloe (Stops): "Huh?"
Anna: "Finally! Sheez! Listen everyone has to lose at some point. Nina is my big sister. I should be the one to best her in combat. Better yet, would you like to meet her after the match? I will tell her not to hurt you, I promise!"
Chloe (Wiping her face of tears off.): "Is she cool like you Anna?"
Anna: 'Oh yeah! Very cool!" (Thinks): "Yeah…cooler than an icepack."
Chloe: "Nya! Okay! Have her talk to me after the fight! I'd like to know more about your sister!"
Anna: "Then we have a deal!" (Winks)
Back to the present…
Nina (Still annoyed. In her mind): "Just how did it come to this?"
Official Announcer: "Ready! Fight!"
Lucky Chloe needed to make the fight convincing and she leaped in the air for an aerial attack on Nina. Nina easily step aside and Lucky Chloe started doing her unusual attack strikes. The crowd may not have noticed, but Nina could tell Lucky Chloe was going a step slower than usual. After defending herself, Nina quickly tried to smack Chloe's face with her left hand, but Chloe faked getting hit. She start backpedaling making noises. The crowd react in suspense, but Nina was surprised she dodged it so easily. Nonetheless Chloe was going along with the plan, so Nina began her offensive.
Nina (Thinking): "I will end this quickly."
Nina quickly rushed in to grab Lucky Chloe's left arm. This time Nina stuns Chloe with a palm heel strike under her chin. Anna watched from above the crowd and noticed Chloe's eyes roll back.
Anna (Gritting her teeth, thinks): "I told her to take it easy on Chloe! Stupid sister!"
Regardless, Nina performed her Neck Crusher attack, but she was gentler with Chloe. After several slaps Nina brought Chloe down on the ground and the veteran woman wasted no time squeezing the neck & throat Chloe. Chloe wanted to act, but Nina's strength was too much! She really was choking the life out of her! Eventually Chloe blacked out. Nina carefully laid her down on the floor. The crowd couldn't believe what happened! In response they started booing Nina for stopping the undefeated Chloe.
Announcer: "The winner of this bout is Nina Williams!"
Crowds heckles Nina…
Nina (Shrugs): "Hmph…I don't care." (Walking out of the patio).
20 minutes later inside a guest room…
Anna (No wig on): "Chloe! Chloe! WAKE UP!"
Lucky Chloe (Opening her eyes): "Nnnnyyyyaaaa…Is…that you…Ms. Williams?"
Anna (Helping Chloe up from the bed.): "Good…good! Just rise up slowly." (Frowns at Nina behind her.) "Did you really have to choke her out?"
Nina (Leaning at the door, arms folder): "Choreography remember?" (Smirking)
Anna (Angry): "My arse! You just wanted to win convincingly no matter what!"
Lucky Chloe (Yawning): "Ms. Williams…is that…your sister."
Anna (Back to Chloe): "Huh? Chloe?"
Suddenly Lucky Chloe runs right to Nina as if nothing happened and introduced herself.
Lucky Chloe: "Hi! Name's Lucky Chloe! Nice to meet cha!" (Salutes)
Nina (Surprised): "What the…weren't you just?"
Lucky Chloe: "Even though you choked the sh*t out of me, we sure did fool those fans out there with our acting! That was fun, faking fights! We should do it again and also fight for real next time! Nya!" (Laughing & dancing).
Both sisters are beside themselves at Chloe's recovery.
Lucky Chloe (Moody): "Hey you two! Why the long faces? I'm okay as you can clearly see!" (Handstands)
Anna: "Yes! We can see that! I'm so sorry about making you lose Chloe! But I did as I promised! I brought my sister to see you! Say hi Nina!"
Nina (Sigh): "Hello."
Lucky Chloe (Looks at Nina): "Nya! So you are Nina Williams! You look just as hot as Anna, but a blondy like me!" (Laughing) "Just one question. Why do you work for the Zaibatsu?"
Anna: "Chloe!?"
Lucky Chloe: "Sssshh! I'm real curious?" (Smiles)
Nina: "It's just a job. Nothing more."
Lucky Chloe: "Oh! Cool! So you're all about chasin' the paper like me! I like you already! Say once this ship reaches the harbor let's go out to eat! Nya!"
Nina: "Sorry. I'm going to my hotel once I make it back ashore."
Lucky Chloe: "But I just met you Nina! I wanna know more about Anna's sister!"
Nina: "This is ridiculous! Are you happy bitch?" (Mugging Anna)
Anna (Hysterical laugh): "You're blushing Nina! This is too much!"
As much as Nina hated to admit, Lucky Chloe was a nice looking girl despite her weird outfit. She had no idea why Chloe dressed liked a kitty kat. Nonetheless, Nina got caught in this trap by her sister, so if she backed out now, Anna will release those pictures. Nina had to comply for own her own good.
Nina: "Fine! But I'm picking the restaurant! Are we clear?"
Anna: "Sure! I'm glad you though this through sis!" (Snickering)
Few hours later that night…
Chloe (Burps): "That was SO GOOD!" I love steamed dumplings! I need more here!"
Anna: "Chloe! Stop it!" (Smiles in embarrassment at Nina).
Nina: -_-
Waiter (Rushing over): "Is there something wrong?"
Anna (Covering Chloe's mouth): "More steam dumplings please! And another glass of red wine."
Waiter: "Coming right up!"
Anna (Letting go): "Keep your voice down little girl. You should be grateful that Nina picked such a nice spot to eat in. And I like how dark it is in here."
Chloe (Whisper): "Nya sorry." (Looks around) "Yeah I am not a fan of dark places, but since the food is so delicious, I guess I'll let it slide. Say Nina! I know I embarrass you but do you like TV? Or comics?"
Nina: "I don't watch TV or read comics."
Chloe: "Oh…umm. I never met a pretty lady who didn't watch TV."
Anna (Whispers at Chloe's ear): "She loves Tom and Jerry."
Chloe: "Really? But that's a lame Western Cartoon. I grew up liking Sailor Moon."
Nina (at Anna): "You did didn't you?"
Chloe: "Nina? You really like Tom and Jerry?"
Nina: "I used to okay. Just drop it!"
Chloe: "Oh yea! I would drop it too. You act just like Raven off Teen Titans. All quiet like, not giving a f*ck." (Giggling quietly)
Nina (Shaking her head in annoyance): "Anna, why are you taking care of this brat?"
Lucky Chloe: "I'm no brat."
Anna: "Kazuya's orders. Not to mention she's our little superstar."
Lucky Chloe: "Yes indeed, nya."
Nina: "Superstar? Don't tell me G Corporation is involved in the entertainment industry."
Anna: "Oh yeah. Our efforts to win the hearts of the people will be assured thanks to your inevitable defection sister."
Waiter (Comes back): "Another fresh set of dumplings and red wine."
Lucky Chloe: "Yes!"
Anna: "Excellent."
Waiter: "I will come back with your tab."
Nina: "You are paying for this right?"
Anna: "Sure thing sis. You've been so obedient today that I can't help but pay your own free meal. Keep this up and I won't put your ass on display." (Winking and giggling with Chloe.)
At this rate, Nina could only shake her head and finish eating her stew as Anna and Chloe continued to laugh at her expense. They kept right on heckling Nina about her life, but Nina held her stances and only gave them vague answers. Finally, it was time to go as the three women went their separate ways. Their hotels were across the street from one another, so Nina is alone once again. Her chopper flight back to Japan would not arrive until in the morning. In the suite, Nina finally breathed a sigh of relief after a day of verbal agony and torment.