Surrender

Dragon's Nest Pavilion, Hunan Province, China, August 20th

Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. Now that I am in China I decided to do some reconnaissance in the area along with training. From my understanding, the Zaibatsu have been in jurisdiction in this mountainous area of Hunan Province for the last 3 years. I even learned that this is the spot where the infamous ex leader of the Mishima clan, Jinpachi Mishima, fought against the legendary Wang Jinrei. Who would have thought that I would fight his great grandson here later today? The irony. Last I checked, Jin defeated Heihachi's pet Kuma. I can't believe animals can even compete in something like this, but I did lose to a woman with a mythical tiger. How embarrassing to bring that up again. I told Tweet and Condor to meet me here so that I can have someone save my tail incase Jin knocks me out. Well those two should be here any minute. Master Raven out!"

Phone call, it is from Condor

Master Raven: "Condor?"

Condor: "Master. I'm almost to your location. I can see your hovercraft parked along the creek. I'm landing down now."

Master Raven (Looks at the sky): "Ok. I see you now. Now we just need to wait for Tweet to come."

Condor: "Understood."

20 minutes later, another phone call

Master Raven: "Master Raven here."

Tweet: "Hi Master! I'm almost there. Where can I park my hovercraft? I dunno where to look!"

Master Raven: "Park at the creek where we are. You should see our vehicles on your radar screen."

Tweet: "Oh ok. I see you guys now. I will be down in a jiff!"

Master Raven: "Understood."

Now the 3 ninja stand across one another at a small campfire

Tweet: "Condor! I did not expect you to be here with Master! How have ya been!"

Condor: "I've been better. Of course you are always in high spirits Tweet."

Tweet (Laughing): "I'm just happy to see your faces again! So Master who is your opponent? Whoever it is won't stand a chance against you!"

Condor: "Huh? This opponent Master is fighting is dangerous! She summoned both of us here just in case Master is incapable of saving herself."

Tweet: "Wha? Is this true Master Raven?"

Master Raven: "He is correct. I lost my last match against this person's grandmother. Phoenix was there to rescue and give me medical aid by way of the Manji Clan. This time I called you both. I called you Tweet because I wanted you give me your thoughts on Zafina when you spied on her. Or have you been goofing around all that time since this is your second mission as a Jonin ninja."

Tweet: "No! I've been watching her! She moves around a lot though. So it's not easy."

Master Raven: "Will she be in Syria by the time you return back to your post?"

Tweet: "I hope so. Although I did hear yesterday she was with a merchant at the bazaar and said that she may go to Jordan in order to read another prophecy. Whatever that means I don't know."

Master Raven: "I see. I'm still hoping we can use her skills when the time comes to fight the Zaibatsu or G Corp after the tournament. Anyway, let's put out the campfire and proceed to the fighting stage."

Both Tweet and Condor nodded in agreement and began tearing down the camp. The Dragon's Nest site rested right at the peak of the plateau which hovered over the other smaller ones high in the cloudy fog. The ninjas only walked until they were in view of the long staircase reaching the plateau. From there they just ran up the stairs until they stopped at the fighting stage.

Tweet (Panting): "Whew! That was a workout!" (Marveling at the stage) "Whao! Look at these dragons! Aren't they so cute?"

Condor: "Impressive craftsmanship indeed."

Master Raven: "I do not see Jin but I can feel his chi drawing closer up here."

Condor: "Master no matter what he has in store, you will come out on top!"

Tweet: "He might be powerful, but Jin is still just a young snot nose punk! Beat him up silly!"

Master Raven: "I appreciate the encouragement guys, even if it's a bit embarrassing." (Looks at the clouds brewing above.) "Not to mention the weather is gonna get nasty."

5 Minutes Later

Winds were picking up as Master Raven finally opened her eyes out of meditation. Rain drops were beginning to fall as Condor and Tweet went for the small gazebo that was built just outside the fighting stage. The Tekken official just arrived upstairs but he had no choice in the matter of staying outside. There would be no cancelling matches because of storms. With a flash of lighting, Devil Jin appeared out of thin air it seemed. His black wings camouflaged along with the dark grey clouds behind him. It looked like something out of the movies the way he showed up. Jin landed safely into the concrete surface. Then he reverted back into his human form. Master Raven boldly approached Jin and stopped in front of him. From the look of his face, Jin was not in the talkative mood.

Master Raven: "Jin Kazama. At last we meet."

Jin's only response to her was getting in fighting position

Master Raven: "You get to the point don't you?"

Jin: "Come."

Tekken Official: "Fighters ready! Begin!"

Under normal circumstances, Jin was a counter fighter. Studying his opposition and then coming with an execution of attack when he finds the right opening. But because he was so mad at himself Jin barraged Master Raven with a series of punches until he threw a Demon Fist that sent Master Raven back several feet into a concrete rock carved along the edge of the fighting ring. The impact of the kunoichi's body made cracks on the rock's surface and she collapsed on all fours. Jin then came flying in the air with a jump sidekick. Master Raven rolls out of danger as her opponent kicked off the broken rock.

Master Raven (Thinking while rubbing her back.): "Damn! He is wasting no time! He's usually a slow starter, but something is obviously bugging him. Maybe I can use that to my advantage."

Jin comes at Master Raven again trying to throw another hard reverse punch, but his opponent teleported, vanishing! Then Master Raven reappeared from the right side and connected Jin's jaw with a sidekick of her own. Jin skidded 30 feet from his spot and stopped at the other side of the ring. He was seeing double after that shot. Jin's energy was getting low due to traveling in his devil form trying to make this match on time. He shook his head but struggled to stand up. Master Raven calmly walked towards him as she was getting cheers from Tweet.

Master Raven: "What's going on Jin? You do not seem like yourself."

Jin: "Shut up!"

This time Jin was more methodical in his attacks, exchanging a variety of combos both Mishima and Kazama style. Even with Master Raven using teleports, Jin was able to react at the right time and avoid any more critical hits. His latest reaction was so focused that he quickly grabs Master Raven's left arm and tries to break it while throwing her over his shoulder. But Master Raven flips in midair, getting out of his grasp as she booted him on his chest. Master Raven landed softly on her hands and catapulted back on her feet. She then hits Jin with her Shadow Spear attack in the mid-section as he falls down again. From a distance at the gazebo, Condor comments on Jin's lack of focus.

Condor: "Strange. It would appear that Jin Kazama really is being bothered by something."

Tweet: "Huh? What for? He's just not as good as he thinks he is. Master needs to finish him off now!"

Condor: "Or have him surrender."

Tweet: "Surrender? Screw that! Beat him up some more Master!"

Condor: "Tweet! Calm yourself."

Jin was struggling to stand up. Master Raven understood that by Jin using his devil power really drained him because of traveling.

Master Raven: "There are two things I see wrong with you right now. First off your energy is really low by coming here. The Devil Gene uses your stamina at a high rate even when you use it for quick travel. Second, you are fighting way too tense. You can quit now if you wish Jin Kazama. I have nothing personal against you, but you are part of my investigation. I would like better if I kept you conscious once I defeat you in battle. You are more than welcome to surrender. Now what is your answer?"

Jin (Holding his midsection): "You…are a detective?"

Master Raven: "Something like that. Are you willing to talk with me? It seems like you do not want to be here."

Jin: "Why would I trust you? I am not going to prison!"

Master Raven: "Even though you have committed atrocities across the planet, my organization is willing to overlook your past transgressions if you cooperate. I'll warn you. If you refuse this chance now, then next time we meet I will end your life!" (Lighting strikes) "Again…what is your answer?"

Jin (Gazes at Master Raven.): "There is a lot going on in this tournament that I must atone for. I will be in the elimination rounds regardless of this match ending. So I shall forfeit."

Master Raven: "Wise choice."

The official comes over to the ring in the rain and asks why did they stop fighting. Jin told him he was no longer interested in continuing the fight. So in a forfeit, Master Raven wins. Jin now could see that Master Raven was a woman to her word. He already had a lot of enemies. No sense in making more of them. Master Raven then signaled Jin to walk inside the gazebo, joining her comrades to get out of the rain.

Tweet: "Well…I didn't expect for the fight to end so anti-climactic."

Condor: "Master had a plan all along you see Tweet."

Tweet: "If you say so."

Master Raven (To Jin.) "Don't mind them, these are my comrades Condor and Tweet."

Condor: "Good to meet you."

Tweet: "Hi!"

Jin nodded but says nothing

Tweet: "What's the matter? You do not like to speak?"

Master Raven: "Enough Tweet! Now Jin, your mind was troubled while I fought you. Mind telling what you meant by atonement?"

Jin: "I am just trying to focus on controlling the Devil power inside me, to keep me from going over the edge. I caused the chaos of this war by trying to bring out that monster who could purify my power even if he killed me in the process."

Master Raven: "You must be referring to Azazel."

Jin: "Hai. I still survived because of my power. It made me angry and confused. Now that my grandfather has the Zaibatsu under his control again, he is using my own family against me as I fight in this tournament. And Kazuya has been harassing me lately by sending his assassins' after me. I can never relax."

Master Raven: "I see. If you need protection, then that can be arranged Jin."

Jin: "It's not your problem. Do not waste your men on someone like me."

Master Raven: "Ok. In that case Condor, I would like for you just to keep tabs on him. But do not engage in his battles. No matter what."

Condor: "Uhh…me?"

Master Raven: "Yes. Is there a problem?"

Condor: "I have already made contact with an old competitor in regards of infiltrating the conglomerates. I cannot be in two places at once."

Master Raven: "Oh that's right. Then I will inform Phoenix. She will be able to track Jin in due time."

Jin: "Are we done here?"

Master Raven: "I guess we are. Like I stated before, my organization will not bring you up on crimes against humanity as long as you do not stir up anymore carnage. If we have an understanding, then you can go."

Jin: "Arigato. I will not forget your mercy and kindness." (Walks out of the gazebo as the rain finally clears.)

Tweet: "Uhh…Master?"

Master Raven: "What is it Tweet?"

Tweet: "Are you sure you wanna let him go like that?"

Master Raven: "Why do ask? Do you honestly believe we should have arrested him right then and there?"

Tweet: "Well…kinda."

Master Raven: "If he took that fight more serious, then even I do not think I would have lasted if it dragged on. I noticed that in his first attack, however afterwards Jin was gradually getting weaker in terms of power. Then I simply made my persuasions to keep him from losing himself. Though I still believe he poses a threat to humanity, understand that Jin is no longer in a position of power. Him and Eliza may be the key to stopping both Heihachi and Kazuya."

Tweet: "Oh….You really are wise Master."

Master Raven: "It comes with being a leader. Now let us get out of here."

Condor: "Understood."

Tweet: "Hai Master!"

Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. Objective complete. Well…maybe not in the way that you guys intended, but I did talk with Jin Kazama after the fight. He revealed to me that Kazuya was trying to kill him by using his soldiers and some JACK models while Heihachi is using Jin's remaining family members as a shield. Meaning even if Jin did try to fight Heihachi by surprise then those of Kazama blood will wind up dead. Of course, Jin has caused the world much pain, but I am hoping he will rise to the challenge and indeed atone for his mistakes against his paternal bloodline. If he fails, then we will have to answer to me."