Renewal

Blue Wave Nightclub, Miami, Florida, USA

Master Raven reluctantly walked inside the gate door of the open dance floor which will be the fight stage for tonight's match. A Tekken Official and a few bouncers of the club stood in the way. They were just making sure that Master Raven was actually a contestant. Master Raven had to dig deep in her small wallet tucked in her side pocket. She pulls out the copy of her registration card for the tournament. The official looked at it and confirmed the card to be legit. Then he notified the bouncers from the other side that Lili's opponent was here. But Lili herself knew that anyway given Master Raven's rude trespassing earlier.

Meanwhile at the Lounge Area

Eliza frantically looked for Lili's butler, Sebastian, within the bar area of the club. It was so many people inside. How could she possibly find this man with such a crowd all close together? After wiggling her way through crowds of people, Eliza eventually spotted an old man who sort of looked like Sebastian heading for the restroom area. Now understanding the differences between the men's and women's restrooms, Eliza patiently waited for Sebastian to come out. After 5 minutes pass, the men's bathroom door opens. Eliza stepped in front the hallway to see who came out, but it wasn't Sebastian. It was another older man who was startled by Eliza's sudden appearance.

Elder man: "Oh excuse me! Sorry sweetheart!"

Eliza: "Uhh…that's ok."

Elder man: "Nice outfit! Are you a call girl?"

Eliza: "No. I don't know what that is."

Elder man: "Oh ok! Well enjoy yourself!" (Walking off.)

Some more minutes pass, another man walks out

Eliza: "Tcchhh! Where is he? I know he is in there."

Finally

Sebastian (Leaves the Bathroom): "La da tee la da de daaaa!" (Bumps into Eliza) "Ooohhh!"

Eliza (picking up his glasses on the ground): "There you are! Are you a friend of Lili's?"

Sebastian: "Eh? Oh thank you!" (Takes his glasses back.) "Hmmmm? Have we met somewhere before?"

Eliza: "Yes we have met! I am Eliza! A friend of Lili's!"

Sebastian: "I see. Then what brings you here?"

Eliza: "I came to find Lili, but my other friend is facing her in a fight. My friend told me to stick with you until they finish their battle."

Sebastian: "Hmmm. That is odd. Who is this person may I ask?"

Now at the Main Dance Floor Stage

Announcer: "I hope everybody's ready for tonight's main event this evening! This is the first round of the elimination matchup for the King of Iron Fist Tournament!"

Crowds cheers loudly

Announcer: "Stepping on the stage first! It's the lovely dove from the fancy palaces and casinos of Monaco! She really needs no introduction but screw it! I'll yell her name anyway! Everyone! Give it up for Liliiiiiiii Rochefort!"

Lili runs to the stage blowing kisses while twirling in 360 steps

Lili: "Thank you! And thank you! Muah!"

Announcer: "Her Opponent! A mysterious yet seductive secret agent! She spends her days fighting against criminals and terrorists worldwide! No one knows her real name! I dare not ask myself! But give it up for Master Raaaavvvvveeeennnn!"

Some people actually boo Master Raven

Master Raven (Rolls eyes & thinking.): "I'm not dragging this bout out. Lili will be dealt with real soon."

Lili had her hands on her hips looking at Master Raven with disapproval. She did not know how long she revived Eliza, but once she defeats Master Raven, Lili would gladly have her interrogated. Even by Tekken Soldiers if need be through bribery, so that she can find out the real reason on why Eliza was tagging along with her. However, Master Raven would not waste a lot of time in fighting Lili despite the girl's boldness.

Lili: "I hope you are prepared Master…whatever your name is!"

Master Raven: "Funny. That should be my line. And don't take this personal. I have no quarrel with you."

Lili: "You should! You took Eliza from me! For that you will pay!"

Master Raven (Shaking her head): "You still don't get it."

Tekken Official: "Fighters are you ready?"

Lili (In Stance): "Prepare yourself!"

Master Raven: "I'm ready."

Tekken Official: "And fight!"

Master Raven stayed on the defense for the initial start of the match. Lili, like in many of her fights, threw a flurry of slaps and spinning kicks in which Master Raven easily blocked and parried. Master Raven threw some counter punches of her own but was a little surprised to see Lili be alert and block those attacks.

Master Raven (thinks): "She really is angry."

Lili was getting more irritated since she could not land a significant hit, but she tried a cartwheel style heel kick aiming for her opponent's head. Master Raven blocks the kick but the force was too strong so the ninja skidded about 3 feet away. She almost lost her balance. Lili quickly did two back handsprings and on her third jump she spun around for her patented Piercing Thorn Kick. Master Raven instinctively rolled under the girl's attack. Lili made impact against the glass protecting the spectators who were watching at the lower level.

Getting back up Master Raven would attempt a spin side kick aiming for Lili's back, but the girl sidesteps at the last moment. Lili then connects Master Raven in the face with a hard slap. The impact could be heard throughout the club. Lili got two more hits on Raven with a jump round kick and then a reverse side kick of her own, hitting Master Raven at the torso. Master Raven did a roll to keep from staying on the floor. She clutched her side due Lili's boot hitting the lower rib.

On the upper level floor, Eliza finally squeezed in to get a view of the fight. She thought about interfering by stopping them, but she knew that neither woman would appreciate that gesture of kindness. She kept her head down after viewing Master Raven taking a few blows from Lili. Master Raven then gave Lili a look that would usually scare most criminals after getting embarrassed by her. Lili was feeling herself after finally wounding the ninja, so she geared up for another aerial assault as she used more dance steps.

Lili: "Here I come!"

Gathering herself, Lili did another two round offs until she jumped high in the air for a Somersault Moon Kick. This time Master Raven would get Lili. Using her left hand, Master Raven hit Lili with an upper Crusader Palm Strike. This stopped Lili from landing back down. Then Master Raven grabs Lili and leaped high in the air with the girl for a patended Izuna Style Slam! Instead of dropping Lili on her skull, Master Raven drops Lili on her back with all of the ninja's weight slammed onto the ribcage. This knocked the wind out of Lili to the point where she passed out in the middle of the floor. The crowd was shocked!

Tekken Official: "She's out cold! The winner is Master Raven!"

Master Raven (Sighs): "I held back long enough."

After the fight

Lili was checked by local medics near the club, so it was not necessary to drag the girl at a hospital. Master Raven wisely decided to not face Lili once she wakes up from her unconscious state. Inside the medical tent, Eliza and Sebastian waited for Lili to wake up from her passing out. Eventually, Lili finally opens her eyes.

Lili: "Where…Sebastian? And…Eliza."

Sebastian: "Miss Lili, I am so glad you are okay!"

Lili: "I must have lost again." (Sigh.) "A pity."

Sebastian: "Do not say that Miss Lili. You fought with determination. For that I am proud of you."

Lili: "Thank you. What brings you back here Eliza?"

Eliza: "I just…wanted to make sure you were okay."

Lili: "That's nice. Where is that woman who were with?"

Eliza; "Oh…uhhh. I do not know"

Lili: "If you go back with her. I understand. She is a lot stronger than me. Maybe even better than Asuka."

Sebastian: "Really?"

Lili: "Eliza…I just…want you to be safe. Just please do not die. I really did…enjoy our company…back in Monaco."

Eliza (Tearing up.): "Lili!"

Lili: "Oh no! I made you cry! Forgive me!"

Master Raven (waiting outside, arms folded, but grins): "Such a crybaby."

Just then, a phone call

Master Raven (Walking away from the tent): "Master Raven here."

Tweet: "Master! Uhhh…I got a situation!"

Master Raven: "Tweet? Tell me! What's wrong?"

Tweet: "Its' Zafina! We were on our way to get the last key in Iraq but now Zafina is on the ground crying in a lot of pain!"

Master Raven: "What?"

Tweet: "It's like she's changing into something! Her skin is turning purple! I don't know what to do!"

Master Raven: "Dammit! Tweet! Can you carry her to your hovercraft?"

Tweet: "I'll try, but whhaaaooo! Now she's fighting me! Wwwwaaaaaaa!"

Master Raven: "Tweet? Tweet!" (No sound from the mic.) "Nooo!"

Eliza (coming out of then tent.): "Hey! There you are!"

Master Raven: "Eliza! I need you to come with me! We have to leave on the double!"

Eliza: "Really?"

Master Raven: "Yes! Tweet is in danger!"

Eliza: "Ok ok! I'll catch up! I have to tell Lili bye!"

Master Raven: "You got five minutes! I will be in the hovercraft!" (Runs off.)

With a heavy heart, Eliza held back some tears as she ran back into the tent. She told Lili goodbye and promised to come back to see her another time. Master Raven had no idea what was going on with Tweet and Zafina, but it did not sound good at all. Was Zafina betraying her allies? That could not be possible. At the last minute, Eliza flew back to the hovercraft. Master Raven at least was relieved to see Eliza still trusted her even after being so hard on the vampire before.