Catching Up With Eliza & Facing Yoshimitsu
Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan, July 9th…
Master Raven: "Mission complete!"
Marshall Law: "Oooooooooouuuuuuuggggghhhhhh! (Hits the deck hard).
The crowd erupted in applause as Master Raven knocked out her first opponent in the tournament. In fact she defeated Marshall Law in just one minute. She had nothing personal against the man, so she avoided hitting his vital areas. The kunoichi quickly disappeared from the ring and reappeared in the backstage area. Little did Master Raven know, she teleported in the area near Lili's locker room. It was here where Master Raven listened to the conversation between Lili and the butler Sebastian.
Lili: "I'm not worried about her! I must hurry to the entrance! They will call my name at any minute now!"
Sebastian: "But Miss Lili! Eliza has been spotted nearby this place! What if she is looking for you?"
Lili (Coming out the locker room): "Not my problem!"
Master Raven stepped aside as Lili rushed out of her locker room. As she exited out of the hallway, Master Raven put the two and two together and her eyes lit up like fireworks!
Master Raven (Thinks): "Eliza? Lili? So she's Emilie! And Eliza is here in Tokyo? Damn! I have to find her quick!"
Suddenly, her subordinate Raven appeared teleporting in front of her.
Raven: "Master."
Master Raven: "Raven. Good to see you. Just in time."
Raven: "I came as you requested Master. Congratulations on your victory."
Master Raven: "I appreciate that Raven, but we have a bit on an issue here."
Raven: "An issue?"
Master Raven: "It's the vampire I found back in Monaco. I just found out, she is here in Tokyo."
Raven: "A vampire? This has to be a joke."
Master Raven: "I'm afraid not. Come and help me find her."
Raven: "Understood."
Outside the arena, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo…
Master Raven and Raven both split up to look for Eliza. It didn't take long for one of them to spot Eliza near a restaurant.
Raven: "Master! It looks like I found our vampire. Come to my location!"
Master Raven: "Understood! I'm on my way!"
People were fleeing the restaurant as Eliza ventured deep inside the kitchen area. The vampire was once again munching on French fries, however the police were on their way as sirens could be heard from a distance. Eliza had no idea what trouble she was putting herself in. Master Raven eventually rendezvous with Raven just outside the fast food joint.
Raven: "So Master. What's the plan?"
Master Raven: "Simple. We teleport inside and get her outta there before the cops arrive."
Raven: "Understood."
The ninjas quickly teleported inside the kitchen and sure enough Eliza had a potato bag over her face, pouring fries all over her body. It is safe to say Master Raven was rather displeased at the sight of Eliza's mess.
Master Raven: "Eliza! Just what are you thinking?"
Eliza (Stops shaking the bag): "Hmm…what? It's you!"
Master Raven (Approaches and grabs her): "Dinner time is over! Let's go!"
Eliza (Disappointed): "Awwww!"
Above the rooftops, out of sight from the police…
Master Raven: "Now explain yourself! Why did you decide to break inside a fast food restaurant? I warned you about causing trouble against humans!"
Eliza (Complaining): "I was just hungry and I smelled fries. So it was gonna be either fries or feeding off the humans. So this time I picked fries to eat."
Raven: "Vampires eat fries?"
Master Raven (Shrugs): "Well this one does."
Eliza: "They're yummy! It is the only thing I like eating if it is not blood!"
Master Raven: "That's good to know, but the problem is that you broke inside an establishment eating the food without knowing the laws here. Now answer this. How did you get to Japan by yourself?"
Eliza: "How did I get here? I just hid inside Emilie's plane, and when it landed I was still asleep. After I woke up, I lost track of Emilie. I did find her here inside one of these tall towers (skyscrapers), but she left me again! Why can't she just stay in one place?"
Raven: "Master, who is Emilie?"
Master Raven: "She is another competitor in the tournament, I happen to see her pass me by inside the arena. Eliza was buried under her mansion back in Monaco. My guess is Emilie revived her, only to put her back in the coffin and move it elsewhere."
Raven: "How did she get out?"
Master Raven: "I let her out, only because I wanted a trump card in defeating the Mishimas."
Raven: "That's a risky gamble master. Obviously she doesn't understand how the world works today, but what's gonna happen if this war is over and the Mishimas are dealt with? What do you plan to do with her?"
Eliza (Impatient): "Ahem. Can I go now?"
Master Raven (at Eliza): "No! I think you've caused enough trouble already. Raven let's head back to the Manji Village and take her with us."
Raven: "Understood."
Few hours later, Manji Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan…
Kunimitsu: "You have got to be kidding?!"
The Raven's brought Eliza over to the Manji village, only to be scolded by the grumpy Kunimitsu inside the head residence main keep. Though Master Raven didn't like the idea herself, there was no way to keep an eye on Eliza while fighting in this tournament. It was her hope that Raven and Kunimitsu could help teach Eliza the order of human society. Maybe, Eliza can learn a thing or two about ninjitsu as well. The hard part would be to convince Kunimitsu.
Raven: "I know it sounds crazy, but this is only place we could think of bringing her here."
Kunimitsu: "What if that foul creature preys on the people here in this village? Or worse our only son!"
Raven: "I won't let that happen. Can you feel her ki? It's abnormally high. Her powers may help to end this war between the Zaibatsu and G Corp. I need your help to teach her about how the world operates."
Kunimitsu (Irritated): "Why is she asleep all of a sudden? Hey! Wake up!"
Eliza (Yawning): "I'm….so….tired."
Kunimitsu: "Now that you mention it, I can also feel a lot of ki coming from her, but what good is it if she keeps napping standing up!?"
Master Raven: "Her long sleep in the coffin has developed this narcoleptic disorder. I'm having scientists back at HQ to analyze her DNA to figure out a method to cure her condition."
Eliza (Back to sleep): "Zzzzzzz."
Kunimitsu: "She went back to sleep again?!"
Master Raven: "I was hoping you and Raven could teach her the ways of government and even some ninjitsu tactics. At least until it's time to confront the Zaibatsu or G Corp."
Kunimitsu: "I think you put her here just to spy on us Manji! Is that it?"
Raven: "Kunimitsu, don't be ridiculous!"
Kunimitsu: "Aren't you supposed to be on my side? I don't have to keep this…this thing in the village!"
Raven: "We are on your side! If we let the vampire go now, she will get into serious trouble. That's why it's better if she were guarded here and disciplined."
Master Raven: "We need all the allies we can get. Otherwise the Zaibatsu will never leave the Manji alone."
Kunimitsu (Changing her mind): "Fine! I will allow her to stay. However, I will not allow her to fall asleep during her basic training. If she does, then I'm gonna torture her using garlic!"
Master Raven: "I don't think garlic works on her."
Kunimitsu: "Then what does!"
Master Raven: "Eliza can walk in the daylight as well. She's no ordinary vampire. The only sure method of torture is starvation, but we need her at full strength. So it's something you and Raven should figure out. Now I better take my leave now. I must rest and prepare for the next fight."
Kunimitsu (Sees Master Raven leave): "Oh so wanna leave now huh! You owe big for this woman! I demand you fight me again or pay my clan a hefty price for keeping someone so dangerous in this village! Do you hear me?"
Master Raven (Not turning around):"It's up to you to decide. But choose wisely Kunimitsu. Farewell!" (Smoke bomb)
Raven (coughing): "I…never…liked…her….doing that!"
Kunimitsu (coughing): "Damn her!"
Smoke finally clears…
Kunimitsu (Sighs): "Now…Raven. Take this Eliza or whatever her name is and put her in the guest room downstairs. I'm going to take a shower before I sleep."
Raven: "Understood."
6 Days later, July 15th, Fukui Prefecture, Japan…
Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. Very soon I will fight the former Manji leader and vagabond Yoshimitsu. Lately, I have had a feeling that Yoshimitsu himself has been spying on me during my meditation and training regimens within the wilderness. That isn't bothering me, but what is nagging my head is the treatment of Eliza by Kunimitsu. I could have taken her back to HQ for safety, but I know Eliza will not stay there for long. I do trust Raven to soothe Kunimitsu's temper and make Eliza obey them both. I'm certain Eliza will be of good use for us when the time comes. Master Raven out!"
Myotsuji Temple, Fukui Prefecture, Japan…
Arriving first at the location of the fight, Master Raven surveyed her surroundings. What was unusual about this area is the fact that the natives living in the town were all gone. The place looked like a ghost town. She contacted HQ about the predicament of this small city.
Master Raven: "HQ! Do you copy?"
CO (Commanding Officer): "Copy that. What is your status?"
Master Raven: "I am here for my second match in the tournament. However, I noticed the townspeople have all fled the area. The only thing I can clearly see other than the buildings is the thick fog."
CO: "The village you are in now is part of the city of Obama, called Monzen. An incident occurred here about 3 months ago were the G Corp forces made this place into a temporary military camp so they could battle the Zaibatsu within the main city. However G Corp retreated, due to a mysterious entity slaying many of its soldiers."
Master Raven: "I bet it was Yoshimitsu."
CO: "Yoshimitsu?"
Master Raven: "He did a helluva job cleaning up the bodies making it seem like nothing happened."
CO: "Hmmm…can you prove it."
Master Raven: "Only by beating it out of him."
CO: "I don't like this. Do be careful Master Raven."
Master Raven: "I will. Master Raven out."
The kunoichi went directly for the rising staircase accessing the temple grounds. When Master Raven made it to the top she scanned the area once more. Suddenly, a sharp rise in ki could be felt my Master Raven. Above her head several kunai were thrown to strike Master Raven. The kunoichi cartwheeled out of the way. Her opponent was here at last. Yoshimitsu started whistling while sitting on top of the padoga. Master Raven immediately got upset over the fact that this guy would desecrate temple grounds like sitting above a temple roof.
Master Raven: "You really are a fool! How dare you make a mockery of the ancestors who built this place!"
Yoshimitsu: "Well well! The mosquito has found her target! Sssshhhhooooo!" (Dropping down)
Master Raven: "Mosquito? Watch your tongue!"
Yoshimitsu: "And you watch your back!"
Master Raven: "Huh?"
Yoshimitsu hid one of his twin swords in the trees and signaled it to strike Master Raven while she wasn't looking. It almost stabs her, but Master Raven jumped out of the way to her right. Yoshimitsu guided the sword back in his left hand.
Master Raven: "So you like to fight using traps. I can play that game as well, killer!"
Yoshimitsu: "Killer?"
Master Raven: "I didn't stutter! You are the one who killed the infantry unit from G Corp stationed here 3 months ago! I demand the reason why you took them out!"
Yoshimitsu (Serious): "You are mistaken!"
Master Raven: "Am I?"
Master Raven charged forward and took out her blades as they both connected with Yoshimitsu's swords. The Manji ninja broke the hold as the two warriors started exchanging attacks back and forth. This exchange went on for 2 minutes until Master Raven kicked the Manji and he hit the temple wall. Master Raven almost got him with a thrust. The Yoshimitsu quickly sat down and teleported out of the attack's range. Reappearing, Yoshimitsu somersaulted and tried to slash his opponent on her backside. Master Raven blocks and parries it. The force of Yoshimitsu's strike pushed them both back, but the ninjas still squared off.
Master Raven (Breathing heavy): "So! If you didn't kill the soldiers! Who did?"
Yoshimitsu: "Whoever he is. He was someone whose power rivaled that of the Devil Gene."
Master Raven: "Hmph…I think you know exactly who this person is! Rin…Pyoh…To…Sha…Kai…Jin…Retsu…Zai…Zen!"
Master Raven made a copy of herself thinking this could overwhelm Yoshimitsu. They both resumed attacking the Manji ninja. Master Raven and her clone worked together doubling their offensive strikes. Yoshimitsu's defense started to waver and some cuts were give around his limbs. Then he teleported to get away once more as the two Master Raven's stopped dead in their tracks within the temple grounds.
Master Raven: "Where?"
Master Raven: "Could he…"
Master Raven; "Have gone?"
Poof…
Master Raven (coughing): "Dammit!"
A smoke bomb hit the ground and it covered the sight of Master Raven and her clone. Neither one of them could see their surroundings. Then Yoshimitsu slashed one of the Master Raven's in half completely but he cut the clone. Master Raven instinctively leaped in the air and landed on the temple roof. She was surprised that Yoshimitsu actually cut her clone with intent to kill. Yoshimitsu was risking an early disqualification for killing with a weapon. Yoshimitsu then hopped on the roof and posed in front of Master Raven with confidence.
Yoshimitsu: "You must have a wish to meet your maker my lady!"
Master Raven was getting annoyed of Yoshimitsu calling her lady, but then she remembered Kunimitsu's advice about Yoshimitsu's intolerance of dill pickles. In preparation, Master Raven created a special bomb that could spread the pickle liquid as a gas. The concoction was inside her belt, all she needed to do is unlock it from the back. However, Yoshimitsu noticed her tentativeness and began his offensive. He started twisting his hands, spinning his sword like a fan. Master Raven had never seen a technique like this before, and she did not want to stand around to find out.
Master Raven: "Nani? Just how is he doing that?" (Wind pulling her towards him) "Oh no! I can't…move back!"
Master Raven had to think of something quick because Yoshimitsu started charging towards her. She had no choice but to use her ninjato swords by cutting the roof shingles causing them to tear & collapse. The weight of Master Raven's body caused the roof to break down below her feet and she dropped before Yoshimitsu could slash her. Master Raven landed on her feet inside the shrine of the temple and ran away from Yoshimitsu who was propelling himself like a spinning projectile missile chasing after his prey. His attack busted through the walls and the holy temple started to collapse as a result.
Master Raven (thinking): "I better use this pickle juice bomb, before he gets me. This better work Kunimitsu!"
Jumping high in the air once more, Master Raven turn her body to view Yoshimitsu zooming right from under her. Taking the bomb from behind her belt, she pitches it in Yoshimitsu's direction and the bomb made an immediate explosion. The residue covered Yoshimitsu's entire body and the ninja immediately stopped his pursuit of Master Raven as he fell into the dense trees below. Master Raven was falling too but she found a place to land at the more barren ground. A loud crashing thud of Yoshimitsu's body could be heard from within the forest. Master Raven then ran inside the forest to locate the former Manji leader. Yoshimitsu was completely immobilized. He bumped his head on a large tree branch and lost consciousness before crashing. Master Raven finally made it to where he fell down.
Master Raven (Catching her breath): "I can't believe that actually worked. I guess I do have to thank the fox ninja for this one."
Oddly enough, a drone descended upon the location to where the fighters were spotted. It belonged to the Zaibatsu. Because there was no actual referee, the drone acted as the hidden eyes on behalf of the company. A mechanized voice declared the match to be over since Yoshimitsu was still unconscious. Master Raven won the match.
Master Raven (Satisfied.): "Good. Well nothing personal Yoshimitsu. I should have taken your life, but this is only the beginning of the tournament and I rather not take a DQ right now. Perhaps we can fight again another time. Farewell!"
Few minutes later…
Master Raven's Log: "The fight with Yoshimitsu is now finished. I still wonder if he had anything to do with the ambush of G Corp's soldiers near Myotsuji Temple, but I have a feeling he didn't commit the act of killing them. Perhaps I should contact one of my teammates to further investigate this mysterious incident. That's a good idea. Anyway, my next fight next week is against Violet, who works with the Engineering Industry Complex called Violet Systems. He looks very much like the man who owns the company. I believe his name was Lee Chaolan. If you hear this Dr. Nimitz, could you run a facial composite test on both Violet and Lee Chaolan? That would be of great help. I think I will head back for the Manji Village and recuperate there. Master Raven out!"
