The Violet Haired Fox
July 22nd, Inside Violet Systems North American HQ in Santa Clara County, California, USA…
Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. This past week was very irritating for me. So I returned to the Manji Village once again to check up on the vampire Eliza. I was upset to find out that Eliza had been abused by Kunimitsu. By some form of miracle or magic, Eliza's horns went back to normal in just two days after being melted by Kunimitsu's fire breath. With some compromise, I asked Kunimitsu not to approach Eliza during the remainder of her stay there. I'm counting on Raven to keep a close eye on her while I fight in this tournament. We will need Eliza's strength when the time is right for apprehending the Mishimas. In the meantime, I have been in contact with my teammates. They are doing well in their investigations. No issues there. Today is my next battle against the head of the company Violet Systems. He is a very wealthy man, with a connection to Heihachi Mishima. Probably because they are business rivals. I have been summoned to fight him at the Violet Systems main HQ in California, although there are several regional sites Violet Systems occupies in every continent. I'm quite interested in the some of the technology being developed here. Maybe our organization can learn a thing or two about Violet's mechanisms. The fight should be easy for me. Violet has yet to win a match based on the tournament records. I will make him talk after I win because I have many questions for him. Master Raven out!"
If Violet knew anything about ninjitsu, he knew that Master Raven would not come inside his complex right at the front door. So, he patiently sat in a chair facing one of the reactors where his scientists were running diagnostic tests. The platform overlooking the reactor will be the sight of the battle. If some of Violet's security got hurt because of his opponent's sneaky methods of infiltration, then he would make sure to compensate them for their injuries later.
Violet had some honest, but painful losses to Nina Williams and Kazuya. Nina's was especially a painful loss given that he tried to feel her booty during the fight. The other employees who knew about the fight were worried about the infiltration, but Violet commanded them not to trigger the alarms and resume working. Master Raven was getting closer to the underground reactor chamber. She knocked out the last guard as his body slammed into the sealed door. Master Raven took off his helmet and used one of his eyes at the scanner to open the security lock so she could enter the chamber. She was already out of breath from fighting so many guys while looking for Violet. At last, Violet jumped down from the upper booth and landed safely into the platform from about 60 feet high.
Violet (Greets Master Raven): "Welcome to my playground, mademoiselle! I trust my security was nice in showing you the directions to this battlefield Hmmm?" (Bows)
Master Raven (Approaching Violet): "You knew I was coming despite me sneaking inside your base of operations? You've done your homework on me."
Violet: "I know a thing or two about ninjas and they hate to knock on the front door."
Master Raven (smirks): "True."
Violet: "My security needed to experience an actual break in scenario here at HQ. It was least I could do for them." (Shrugs)
Master Raven (Folds her arms): "And if they were to die because of me, then it would be all your fault."
Violet: "Oh I promised them medical coverage guaranteed in case these incidents were to happen. So no worries."
Master Raven: "You better call for several ambulances then because I had to knockout over 50 of your men."
Violet (Rubs his chin): "Hmmm…that's more than I expected, but the medics will be there to help them out in due time. Just be sure you do not get clobbered by yours truly!"
Master Raven: "I'll keep that in mind. Now are you ready?"
Violet: "Indeed!" (Taunting with flashy roundhouse kicks). "Come on!" (Snaps his finger)
Master Raven, no longer smiling, got in stance. The official, who stayed safely in the upper booth from where Violet originally sat, voiced over the speaker to start the fight. Master Raven had to admit, the initial fighting with the security made her a step slower. She hadn't exercised all week after the Yoshimitsu fight. Then again, Master Raven knew that her fatigue would help Lee out since he hasn't won a fight yet. This is a challenge she refused to surrender for.
Violet: "Hhhhuuueeeyyyoooooo!"
Violet connected a back fist into the nose of Master Raven and then he knocked her off her feet with a strong spinning left sidekick to the abdomen. Violet tried to finish her with a jumping sidekick stomp at the floor, Master Raven teleported and kicked Violet's back reappearing out of nowhere. Some blood came out of her nose as Master Raven wiped the residue off.
Master Raven (Breathing hard & thinks.): "I was too eager to fight this battle, thinking I would finish this man off in less than a minute. Beating his security didn't help either. He's bound to make a mistake. Then I will have him. Stay focused here."
Violet (Getting up slowly); "Ah sh*t! That was my spot soft!" (Thinking.) "Now she's teleporting? See? This is why I don't like fighting ninjas! Why can't they simply stay in one place? I should use one of my secret kicks in order to knock her out. I wanted to save it for Kazuya or Heihachi, but I will have to make due here." (Smiles) "Well now, that was an interesting technique you just did! Do you have any more tricks up your sleeve or is that all?"
Master Raven (Back in stance): "Perhaps."
Violet: "Excellent! Yyyyooooo!"
Round 2 commenced. Violet once again provided an offensive flurry of kicks. Master Raven blocked all of them and began counter attacking. The ninja successfully connected against Violet using the Missing Talon to Galatine combo. This should have stunned Violet, but he rolled back on his feet and back hand springed himself covering more distance away from Master Raven. Master Raven rushed at him for another sweep attack, but Violet threw another violent side kick hitting Master Raven on her chest as she closed in. This was it for Violet! After stunning the ninja, Violet almost got her with his 720 cyclone kick, but Master Raven teleported again! Violet hit the clone of Master Raven! The ninja reappeared right in front of Violet knocking him out using her Dead End attack. The purple haired man bounced away and collapsed on the ground unconscious. This fight was over.
Official (From the Speaker): "Master Raven wins!"
Master Raven (Breathing hard, hands on her knees): "I finally got him. Took longer than I thought unfortunately."
Medics quickly came into the platform and checked on Violet. Master Raven made sure to tone down her attack because it was one of the few techniques her own master taught her to kill the opposition. Violet should be fine. In time Master Raven, will visit him once he wakes up.
Later that same day…
Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. Current objective complete. I defeated Violet, or Lee Chaolan, CEO of Violet Systems in the prelim match. I just found out he was released from the hospital with only minor cuts. He is on his way back home. This is where I will talk with him privately about his connection to the Zaibatsu. The next objective will be to record everything I have learned after the visit. Master Raven out."
Lee Chaolan's USA home in Monte Sereno, California…
Violet (On his recliner in his bedroom): "Ugh…I lost again. I thought for sure I had that one in the bag. I sure do hope to meet that woman again. She's so mysterious."
Three minutes later…
Knock, knock, knock
Violet: "Huh? That's unusual."
Violet got up slowly off the recliner going to his terrace door heading outside. That sounded like where the source of the knocks were coming from. Opening the door, he was surprised to see the ninja female who just whooped his tail sitting over his guardrails watching the sun set over the mountains. Her long dreadlocks just blowing in wind. Lee could have looked at them all day. Master Raven finally looked at him, but didn't smirk. Her eyes told Violet that she wanted information.
Violet: "What a surprise? To think that my opponent would come to my home and visit me after she embarrassed me in front of my own coworkers! And yet! I feel no hatred in my heart! Your mysterious methods of engagement and beauty mesmerize me too much! You must give me a reason as to why you are here before me now!"
Master Raven (Raises her left eyebrow): "Well that was a mouthful. I came to your house because I have some questions I want to know from you."
Violet: "Questions. Oh of course! Come inside at sit at the table dear. Let us talk!"
Master Raven though Violet's approach was over the top. Then again, she didn't want to scare him by coming at his house unannounced like she did at his workplace. So she followed Violet into his room as the two sat down on a roundtable to hear her questions.
Violet: "Before we begin. I'm glad that you actually knocked on my door instead of coming in like a phantom. I know ninjas love to intrude in other's people spaces. So at least you were more thoughtful this time around."
Master Raven: "Don't mention it."
Violet: "Well now…let me ask you this. That tattoo on your arm? I think I've seen it from somewhere before."
Master Raven (Looks at her left shoulder): "It's our sign for the clan. I'm sure you are familiar with my subordinate Raven? He has the same tattoo as well."
Violet (Snaps his finger): "Ohh…now it makes sense! I do remember meeting with him last year when he was introduced to me by Lars. He's a quiet fellow that he is. Are you two siblings?"
Master Raven: "We grew up together, but we are not siblings."
Violet: "But he's working under you right? You two get along I'm sure."
Master Raven: "We do most of the time. Anyway now I want to ask some questions. First, why are you entering the tournament under a different name? And a disguise to boot?"
Violet: "Look, I know my father is not stupid. He's knows it's me, but I do it for the promotion of my company, plus the ladies love it! (Laughing).
Master Raven (Thinks while keeping a straight face) "What a condescending lecher!" (Talks) "I see. So how long have you known Heihachi Mishima? From my understanding you were adopted…so how did you win his favor?"
Violet: "Win his favor? No sweetie…. That old bastard only took me in just so he could rub it in my brother's face! Sometimes I wished my adopted father had left me in the streets of Beijing fending for myself, but then again, I wouldn't be in the position that I am today either."
Master Raven: "You are from Beijing?"
Violet: "Yes. I Lost my family very young, maybe around the age of six or so. Bounced from home to home until Heihachi discovered my talents. I know a thing or two about slipping through cracks, stealing things, making pranks, I just do it way more naturally than a ninja can." (Smiling)
Master Raven: "Very funny. So you saw how wealthy the Mishima family was and instead of running away, you decided to take advantage of the opportunities presented before you and capitalize on them."
Violet: "It was wise choice for me, otherwise I would not have survived for long even in a developed nation like Japan. Father also did me a favor by sending me here to this country (USA) in my teens to learn about American business & economics. At first, I thought about doing nothing but business, but my passion for technology was greater than simply running some dingy military industrial complex. So behind the scenes I created my own technology firm while continuing to work under the Zaibatsu. That is until the first two King of Iron Fist Tournaments."
Master Raven: "My records from your dossier said you parted from the Zaibatsu officially 22 years ago, that is around the time Kazuya "died" correct?"
Violet: "Yes. Despite my intense training under the likes of Marshall Law, I still could not match the might of father and Kazuya. Father is like a supervillain, but Kazuya was different. From the beginning I knew there was something sinister about him. I learned about the Devil Gene inside of Kazuya from Dr. Bosconovitch before he was recused by Yoshimitsu. I'm sure you know him by now."
Master Raven (Grits her teeth in disgust.): "Do I?"
Violet: "Sorry. Didn't know you felt that way about the Yoshi. Now back to my trip down memory lane. Even though we never got along, one thing me and Kazuya agreed on was the fact that father would never give us the reigns of running the Zaibatsu as his new successors. So by the second tournament, we vowed not to fight each other and worked together to help make the Zaibatsu stronger than it was after we took father out of his spot after the first one. And yet, like a god reincarnated, father came back alive! Father entered the second tournament with a vengeance, defeating both of us. He spared my life, but not his own flesh and blood. Father didn't bother to kill me since I posed him no threat. Then of course the Zaibatsu returned in his clutches and he put a bounty on my head in Japan until Kazuya was resurrected by G Corporation 3 years ago. Before that, I was depressed for a long time, but thanks to my lady friends I slowly picked up my confidence again and focused on building my company that you see here today. I even had dreams of killing father with my own hands, until Kazuya came back into the picture. The disguise and the penname Violet, I used that to make my return to these bloody tournaments because I wanted to show them I am still here! Oh dear, let me calm down. Then I ditched the disguise for some time after I met Lars."
Master Raven: "Hold on. You mentioned Lars's name before. Is he your brother too?"
Violet: "Not by blood, but yeah, strangely enough. At first I couldn't believe my eyes when I first met him, and yet, I could feel the familiar aura surrounding himself just like those of Mishima blood. When he told me about his conception and his efforts to stop Jin Kazama, I could see a lot of myself in him. And wouldn't you know it, we get along just fine!" (Smiles).
Master Raven (Thinks): "I wonder if Lars feels the same way about him?" (Talks) "I have encountered Lars myself although we have yet to fight in combat, I did use one of your gadgets to locate someone (Eliza). I borrowed it from Lars. I'm curious as to how you build these radar scouters that can pinpoint certain ki levels amongst living things. Do you make any more of them?"
Violet: "Oh you mean the Chakra Thermostats! Let me tell you, that invention wasn't easy and it took a team of some of my best scientists to create such a neat gizmo! I usually charge about 2,000 dollars for them because the materials for the software are very rare to find. You wanna buy them don't cha?" (Winks)
Master Raven: "Actually I wouldn't mind getting one for myself. And maybe a few extra."
Violet: "Alright! Um…I'm sure you don't carry your wallet all the time as a ninja so…let me come back with my tablet and you can select the designs you want. The thermostats come in five different color schemes. I will be right back ok? Don't run off now!"
Master Raven (Shakes her head in amusement): "I'll be right here."
Violet (thumbs ups walking back to his closest room): "Excellent."
Five minutes later…
Violet: "Just sign your name here and your orders will be all setup!"
Master Raven purchased all five designs of the Chakra Thermostats. Spending over 10,000 dollars was overkill, but in case one broke, there would at least be four others to work with.
Master Raven: "This will help my organization out tremendously in the future. Thank you."
Violet: "It was the least I could do for you. After all I told you my life story and before that you kicked my ass!"
They actually both laughed on that exclamation…
Master Raven (Rising up from her seat): "Well…I better be on my way Lee, oh, excuse me, Violet."
Lee: "Lee sounds better when you say it."
Master Raven's tummy growls…
Lee (Turns off his tablet): "Someone has an appetite!"
Master Raven: "Look, don't worry about it. I have rice balls in my hovercraft. You should rest Mr. Chaolan."
Lee (Grabs her hand and holds it to his heart): "Please…honey. Just call me Lee. I can take us somewhere to eat. I know a really cool place."
Master Raven (Flustered): "Please…do not call me honey. Just call me Raven."
Lee: "Are you sure? The other guy is named Raven too. Tell me your real name I beg you!"
Master Raven (Blushing & backs up.): "N…no!"
Lee (Let's her hand go): "Forgive me. Perhaps…you are in love with this man. I didn't know."
Master Raven: "That's not it. I can take care of myself. You are the one that should relax here! Your cheekbone is bleeding."
Lee (touches his right cheekbone): "Oh crap! The wound is opening back up."
Master Raven: "I need to get going! Goodbye Lee Chaolan!" (Smoke bomb)
Lee coughs in the smoke until it clears away. Master Raven was gone. However, Lee still smiled over the fact that he got her to blush at his words of love. While she didn't know it, Lee used a mechanical bug to attach on Master Raven's armor. This little guy will follow Master Raven around, unless she discovers it in time. Lee wanted to keep tabs on the ninja, for he was aroused by her mystique beauty.
Lee (clutching his fist and grinning): "Raven is it? A fitting name for you really are a goddess of darkness! I hope to continue our relationship as time goes on. We will meet again. Just you wait my dear!"
On the hovercraft going back to the UN HQ…
Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. Second objective complete. I just left Lee Chaolan's residence. He may not be the best fighter in this tournament, but his sweet talk is on a whole different level. I had to get out of there before he could manipulate me into going out to dinner with him! Can you believe this guy? Don't laugh at this! Please! No wonder so many women who encounter Lee will fall off a cliff for him. Somehow he reminds me of my master. Master was a Casanova too, but at least he was wise enough to keep his relationships out of the duty of raising our clan. I was intrigued by his technology, especially using what's called a 'Chakra Thermostat' measuring and locating people with abnormal ki levels. I bought 5 of them, so when I return home, I will test them out. That was my olive branch towards Lee after our fight, but him flirting with me got under my skin too much. I need to eat, I'm starving now. Master Raven out!"
