Music Selection

Anno Domini Beats - Feast Of Flesh

Outlaw Star OST - Hiding

AC IV: Black Flag - Kingston Ambient 01

Rick Ross - No Games (song or instrumental)

Urban Reign OST - Showdown

Onimusha 3 Demon Siege - Underwater Shrine (Present)

Chapter 5 – Stella Arises

March 18, 2014, Far west side of the Kirill Base, Laboratory...

An invasion took the Spetnaz soldiers by surprise, even the captain Valerii Vasilev was taken aback by this sudden breach in security. The only ones who weren't fazed by the chaos were the Manji Clan. Yoshimitsu the 17th rose up to walk towards the captain Vasilev. Vasilev asked Yoshimitsu to protect him and the chest since Dragunov left with Zukumimefu. However, Yoshimitsu had different ideas.

Vasilev: "I don't know what's going on, but you! Yoshimitsu! You must protect me and the chest at all costs!"

Yoshimitsu: "I don't take orders from the likes of you! Now that my men have been paid for our services, the only thing we care to see now is the resurrection of Stella!"

Vasilev: "You dare bite the hand that fed you after all of this! Guards!"

Spetnaz soldiers obeyed their captain's command, but Yoshimitsu snapped his fingers as the Shadow Maker, Chimotofu, made duplicate shadow copies of himself as they dismantled each guard. Then the copies killed the soldiers by snapping their backs and necks. Vasilev was shocked by their abilities.

Yoshimitsu: "You get it now? You are in no position to boss us around. Now take the chest back into the basement level. I will inform Dragunov that our partnership is over. My men will handle the enemies."

Chimotofu (senses Alisa.): "Master, there is someone strong spying above us, want me to take care of it?"

Yoshimitsu: "Do what you will my brother."

Chimotofu teleports out…

Vasilev: "I can't believe this treachery you have displayed against us Yoshi…"

Yoshimitsu (angrily.): "DO AS I SAY! Or would you rather join your friends in death!"

The eyes of Yoshimitsu grew a blazing red as they stared into the terrified face of Vasilev. Vasilev wisely takes the box, along with the IV machine, carrying it out of the conference room. Yoshimitsu then gives Rikutoshifu and Katotefu orders to go outside and assist Chimotofu in fighting the enemies. As his two subordinates carefully obeyed him, Yoshimitsu then teleports back towards the hospital.

Above the Labs…

Alisa stayed high above the sky just as Lars ordered her to. The battlefield looked like firecrackers popping off left and right from her point of view. She could see her friends advancing their way closer to her location. At first she thought about coming to assist them. But someone would get in the way of that. A portal appeared in front of Alisa. A shadow figure came out of it, only to punch Alisa dead in her face. The android was sent flying down near the airport runaway. Alisa controlled herself using her rocket boosters and landed on top of a fighter jet. Another portal appeared on top of the jet as the shadow ninja Chimotofu made himself known.

Chimotofu: "You're a tough cookie, I'll give you that."

Alisa: "Hey! That wasn't very nice!"

Chimotofu: "Neither is spying on us, little girl!"

Alisa: "I don't want to hurt you, but I will defend myself!"

Chimotofu: "Hmph. What a joke!"

Alisa: "What's a joke?"

Chimotofu: "A machine pretending to have feelings!"

Outside near the Laboratory…

Lars, Raven, and Zafina navigated their way to the area where the laboratory would be close by. Now that the threesome managed to break out of the violent battle between the Paladins and the Spetnaz, it was time for the first part of the mission. Stop the resurrection of the vampire to occur. Raven could sense a very strong chi making his way towards the northeast. Was it Dragunov or somebody else? He had to know.

Raven: "Hold it. I think this strong chi I'm sensing is Dragunov."

Zafina: "Yes…I feel it too."

Lars: "What's wrong?" (Can't quite determine chi's like Raven and Zafina can.)

Raven: "Someone very strong is trying to flee. I really think it's Dragunov. The coward!"

Zafina: "Are you planning on following him?"

Raven: "Of course I am."

Lars: "What about the plan?"

Raven: "I'm sorry, but if Dragunov truly is the mastermind behind this, then I have to be the one to take him down. No one else can do it."

Zafina: "It could be a trap ninja. Please be careful."

Lars: "Are you sure you're tailing him Raven?"

Raven: "I'm going after him. My investigation must come first. I'll leave the apprehension of the vampire chest to you both."

Zafina (nods): "Very well."

Lars: "Alright. Don't kick the bucket, you hear me!"

Raven: "I won't!"

Raven dashes away into the direction of the hospital. Lars and Zafina then turned their attention towards the labs. Before they could take another step, the side wall of the lab busted open completely. This took Lars and Zafina by surprise. A large figure walked out the busted hole of the wall. This being had to be at least 7 feet tall. His skin changed into a metallic element before he reverted back into his normal form. This was Rikutoshifu, the Dungeon Demon. Suddenly Lars, could smell something that felt like it belonged in a sanitary sewer manhole. The stench grew stronger as another person approached from behind Rikutoshifu.

Zafina (Also bothered by the smell): "Is that smell coming from that shorter man?"

Lars (Covered his face): "Ugh…How can someone walk around stinky like that?"

The reactions from their enemies made this ninja laugh. Katotefu, also known as the Skunk, had an attire that looked similar to a skunk. His specialty was poisons and stink bombs. He also carried the aroma of a skunk behind his back so it could distract his opponents. Katotefu asked Rikutoshifu on which person they should challenge first.

Katotefu: "It doesn't matter who I fight against Riku so which one do you want to squash?"

Rikutoshifu: "I don't hurt women unless they're prisoners of the Manji village or from the orders of Yoshimitsu. Since master did not order me to take on any women, I will not fight her. I'll take on the Prince Charming cowering before us instead." (Looks at Lars)

Katotefu: "Aw you're too soft Riku…even if you are our town's prison warden. I'll give the broad and the wimp one chance to walk out on this." (At Lars and Zafina.) "Hey! I'll give you one minute to turn around and walk away! If you don't, the only thing waiting for you is death!"

Lars and Zafina could only look at each other and then they both got offended by the sly comments.

Lars: "You think…"

Zafina: "That I am…"

Lars: "A WIMP!"

Zafina: "A weak woman?!"

The two charged at their adversaries, but Riku and Kato were prepared to do battle.

Back at the hospital lobby room…

Kunimitsu fought Zuku at an even level for the last 10 minutes of their encounter. Zuku had to admit, her rival was pretty skilled. Despite some burn cuts around the legs and arms, Kunimitsu kept up with her speed and had a response for every special attack Zukumimefu dished out. Zuku wanted to display more of her attacks, since she felt so excited to fight a woman close to her level of skill.

Zuku: "I gotta admit you have done far better than I expected old lady."

Kuni: "Enough of your bullshit! Just drop dead already you skank!"

Zuku: "You'll regret you words after this attack! Here I go!"

Zuku summons up her chi by scratching her ninjatou along with the metal sheet that covered it. The reaction, turned into some very spiky sparks which were shot at a rapid pace. Kunimitsu tried to run from the sparks, but some of them caught her lower body as it burned her. Zuku laughs in satisfaction after seeing Kunimitsu getting neutralized by one of her favorite attacks, the Phoenix's Feather Drop. Kunimitsu was unable to stand up due to the puncturing and burning of her legs.

Zuku (walking towards her): "I'm afraid you're prime as a fighter is about over, don't you agree. I would kill you right this instant, but I want you alive so you can see your son one last time."

Kunimitsu was not able to stand up right away. Her legs were still in severe pain from the punctured burns of the Phoenix Feather Drop. Zuku prepared to subdue her with some wire, until something unexpected happened. Some shuriken designed to transform into a fishing net hit Zukumimefu on impact. She fell on the floor upon impact. She got trapped by the net and could no longer stand up. Kunimitsu couldn't believe what just happened. She looks at the person who saved her and her eyes under the mask grew wide open.

Hospital corridor just outside the nursery room…

Dragunov had just administered the poison in which he gave Kunimitsu's son. He also took the boy out of his designated bed and carried him out of the nursery. Dragunov was on his way back to meet Zukumimefu until smoke entered the hallway leading to the elevators. When the smoke disappeared, it was Yoshimitsu who appeared before Dragunov. The Spetnaz general looked rather surprised at the sudden appearance of the Manji Clan. Surely this man would have stayed back at the labs and wait for his return. However Dragunov still did not speak, only to mind read. Before Dragunov could even blink, Yoshimitsu teleported behind Dragunov. Dragunov turns around in desperation but he is too late. Yoshimitsu grabbed his face and began sucking the life energy force away from Dragunov. The baby was caught by Yoshimitsu as Dragunov lost his grip upon him.

Yoshimitsu: "Our partnership is officially over!"

Dragunov lost consciousness as he tried to retaliate, but Yoshimitsu proved to be too strong. Yoshimitsu let go of Dragunov after he blacked out. Perhaps he was dead, Yoshimitsu didn't care either way. Now it was time to see about his female subordinate.

Back inside the labs…

Vasilev, in fear for his life, hid himself back at the basement level of the labs. He locked himself inside the inventory room, along with the chest. Vasilev placed the chest down near the table. Soon as he did that, the chest begins to shake and rattle. Could this be? Was the chest opening by itself? The chest levitated in the air and started glowing a bright gold. Then the locks unravel themselves as the chest opened. A light full of gold covered the entire room. Vasilev falls down and is totally shaken by this phenomenon. A woman appeared in front of him once the light dimmed away from the chest. Vasilev opens his eyes to see the very legend he was hoping would be true.

Notes: A lot of action going on now. Things will get even more interesting come next chapter. We'll see how the protagonists fare out. Let me know if the story is getting better.