Mishaps

Master Raven's Log: "Master Raven here. I am on my way back to the secret training ground in British Columbia. Apparently Raven wants me to meet him there and he is also bringing Phoenix and Eliza with him. I do not know all of the details but something bad happened between the three of them at the Manji Village. Kunimitsu felt like it was time for the vampire to leave at last. She is not replying to my messages either. No surprise there. Well, the elimination rounds will soon commence in the tournament, but this latest mishap is a little troublesome to say the least. I'm going to need Phoenix and Raven's help even more by guarding the vampire now that she can no longer stay in Japan. I am almost near the base. Once I touchdown, I'm going to figure out what is going on. Master Raven out."

The Secret UN/Shika Clan Training Ground, British Columbia Province, Canada, August 23rd

Phoenix: "Raven? Raven! Raven wake up!"

Raven (Getting up from the sofa): "Wha? What's wrong?"

Phoenix: "Master finally came! She is about to land."

Raven: "Oh boy…here we go."

Phoenix: "I hope she doesn't get too mad with you Raven. I mean I don't think it was your fault."

Raven: "I still did it Phoenix. There is no sugarcoating it."

Phoenix (Sighs): "Raven."

The two ninjas were really nervous as their leader just landed her hovercraft parallel to their vehicles. Phoenix glanced at Raven to her left and all he could do was lower his head feeling totally embarrassed. Master Raven got out of her hovercraft and calmly walked over to her comrades. She wanted to keep things positive seeing that Kunimitsu probably got fed up with Eliza's antics. But nothing could prepare Master Raven for this revelation.

Master Raven: "Raven. Phoenix. I'm here as requested. Whatever happened back at the village, let's not allow that to deter us. We are almost near our goal once the elimination rounds begin. I just need your patience a little more with Eliza understand?"

Phoenix: "That's wonderful Master! I mean…we don't really need the Manji's help anyway! The people were just too uncomfortable with a vampire in their village!" (Nervous laugh.)

Master Raven: "I tried to message Kunimitsu, she has yet to answer back. I'm not surprised, but she should be more upfront and tell me what happened with Eliza. It had to be something she did to make Kunimitsu ban her. Raven what do you think?"

Raven still had his head down…

Master Raven: "Raven. I'm asking you a question."

Raven: "Phoenix. Can you check up on Eliza? Make sure she is not awake? I can fill in the rest myself ok."

Phoenix: "Understood."

Phoenix walked off as requested knowing kunai's were gonna fly once Raven finally told Master Raven on what happened with him. She needed to get back in the cabin ASAP before somebody got hurt! Checking in the 2nd bedroom of the cabin, Eliza still laid in bed just loudly snoring. Peeking in, Phoenix could only shake her head at this creature for causing all of this drama to unfold. Back outside, Raven finally spoke.

Master Raven: "What is going on Raven? Why did you tell Phoenix to go check on Eliza? Is she asleep or injured?"

Raven: "Well…Eliza is asleep at least I hope."

Master Raven: "Then what is the matter with you?"

Raven: "Master. The reason why Eliza was banned from the Manji Village is because…"

Master Raven: "Uh huh. Eliza did what?"

Raven: "I…I…"

Master Raven (Sighs): "Raven come on! Spill it out!"

Raven: "I DID IT WITH HER OKAY!"

Master Raven: "Did it?"

Raven (Collapsed on his knees bowing): "I DID IT WITH ELIZA! Kunimitsu caught me doing the nasty with her! Please Master! I'm sorry!"

Master Raven (In total disbelief): "Is…is this true? Raven! How could you!"

Raven: "I'm tried to resist, honest!"

Master Raven: "YOU FOOL!"

Master Raven without warning kicked Raven dead in his face with a front snap kick. The force of the kick even broke his shades. His back hit the dirt hard as he laid there facing the afternoon sun. Master Raven was ticked off after hearing the reason why Eliza was banned. Phoenix looked outside the window from within the cabin. She got really scared seeing Master Raven that angry.

Phoenix: "Oh no! I knew she was gonna hit Raven! I better just stay in here before she hits me too!"

Master Raven: "Thanks to your cherries any chance of working with the Manji is completely broken all thanks to you! No wonder Kunimitsu is upset! Dammit! I thought I could count on you Raven, but you screwed up!"

Raven (Nose bleeding): "S…sorry."

Master Raven (Raging): "Uggghhh! First Zafina, then Kunimitsu, now this vampire harlot! I should have known something like this could happen! Can anything else go wrong today?"

Master Raven then gets a call…

Master Raven: "What is it?"

Finch: "Master! I'm about to steal the treasure right under the Zaibatsu's noses! What should I do after that?"

Master Raven: "Finally, some good news! Finch listen very carefully! Get the hell out of dodge as soon as you steal that talisman! Get back to New York and give it to Doctor Nimitz. Do not engage the enemy understand?"

Finch: "You got it Master! I will send a report to you once I make it out safe."

Master Raven: "Very well. Best of luck to you."

Finch: "Thanks Master! Finch out!"

Phone call ends…

Master Raven (Looks at Raven): "At least one of my disciples is getting his priorities in order! Now where is this vampire? I can't believe this!"

Master Raven left Raven there as he continued to lie on the ground. Getting back up from his position could mean another beating given by his superior officer. Entering the cabin, Master Raven could see a nervous Phoenix sitting on the sofa. In serious tone she asked Phoenix where Eliza could be.

Master Raven: "Is Eliza in here?"

Phoenix: "Yes master, but what will you do?"

Master Raven: "I should strangle her for getting kicked out of the village, but that would be pointless."

Phoenix: "Master if I may…I did not see Raven and Eliza make out, but I'm positive Raven did not go out of his way to get with the vampire. I mean we do not even know the full extent of Eliza's powers or capabilities."

Master Raven (Looks at the other bedroom.): "She is asleep."

Phoenix: "Yes but did you listen to what I said Master?"

Master Raven: "I heard you Phoenix. To think that vampires could have a sex drive after all of these years of deep sleep. This girl is full of surprises." (Walking back) "One thing is certain."

Phoenix: "Certain?"

Master Raven: "We can't have her around Raven anymore. She will just chase him to no end."

Phoenix: "I am not so sure about that. Eliza also keeps talking about a girl named Emile that she wants to meet. I remember Raven saying she is a competitor in the Tekken tournament."

Master Raven (Thinks): "Now that you mention it. It must be that rich girl from Monaco. The very place where I found Eliza lying dormant in a coffin."

Phoenix: "Yeah she would not quit talking about her once we left the Manji village. Then Eliza finally drifted to sleep halfway through the flight here. I suppose Raven can go back to his wife and apologize. I mean she was livid too, but she did not tell him to never return. That may very well be the best course of action for right now."

Master Raven (Sits on a chair): "Fine by me. Let him go back to that fox. Damn idiot!"

Phoenix (Looks back out of the window): "Poor Raven."

Without saying another word Phoenix went back outside to help Raven and treat his nosebleed. Master Raven remained in the cabin with her legs crossed and arms folded. It's true she cared about Raven a lot. Her first comrade in training. They had done a lot of different missions together. If Raven was injured in any way, Master Raven would personally see to it that he get medical treatment.

After the passing of their leader and caretaker, Master Raven even modified strict ninja codes so that her clan could have more freedom in their lives, including dating. She herself fell in love with a man right after wards only to hear that he was killed by way of torture. So whenever she found out that Raven was seeing women himself, Master Raven would grow secretly envious. It was weird for her since she was nearly 10 years older than him. Yet she wanted what was best for him and the other ninjas. Despite getting married and having a son to raise, it upset Master Raven to find out that Raven would let his guard down over a 'vampire' of all people.

Another phonecall rings…

Master Raven (Answers through Bluetooth): "Master Raven here."

CO: "Hey I got some bad news. Tweet is not responding to our calls. Her last position was in Syria. We think Zafina might have finally confronted and taken her captive. Just a wild guess though."

Master Raven: "Great…just great. Alright I will go there myself and find her. I still have a few days before my last preliminary fight. Thank you for letting me know CO."

CO: "My pleasure. Over and out."

Master Raven (Hangs up): "This is crazy. First Raven goofs up, now the kid is taken hostage, and I hope Finch doesn't end up the same way. I better use the restroom first and then tell Phoenix I have to leave again. Ugh."

By the time Phoenix brought Raven back inside to treat his nose, Master Raven finished her restroom break and told Phoenix about what just happened with Tweet.

Master Raven: "Phoenix, the CO just called me. Says he lost contact with Tweet. We think Zafina might have finally caught on with being spyed on."

Phoenix: "Oh no! I mean we are gonna look for her aren't we?"

Master Raven: "I will look for her and I decided I'm taking Eliza with me."

Phoenix: "Really just to combat Zafina?"

Master Raven: "No. I have a different idea. Any way you look after Raven. And Raven, you and I will have a chat about this later."

Raven said nothing while holding his nose. He just sat there as he rested on the sofa. Master Raven entered the room where Eliza still slept and she picked the vampire up all by herself. By the time Master Raven walked out of the cabin with Eliza in her arms, the vampire woke up due to the sunlight.

Eliza (Yawning): "Wha…what's going on?"

Master Raven: "You are coming with me! No questions asked!"

Eliza: "Huh? Where are we going? I'm still…tired."

Master Raven: "Then keep sleeping because we have a long plane ride!"

Eliza: "I hope I see Emilie."

Master Raven: "Maybe you will…if you behave that is."

In a hurry, Master Raven places the sleepy Eliza in the back of the hovercraft. The kunoichi took off and at a high enough altitude, the hovercraft sped fast for Syria. It was time to put Eliza's training under Raven to the test over the past 2 months she spent at the Manji Village. Not to mention, Master Raven needed to keep the vampire away from her subordinate. She was still upset over hearing Raven's confession. Whether or not Master Raven wanted to take Eliza to see the Monaco girl, depended on the success of rescuing Tweet and pacifying Zafina.