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A/N: Greetings and welcome. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy it. Well, we're taking a small detour and revisiting the 'Wrath Chasing' story arc. Now, this takes place during the tournament; I didn't want you to get lost. With that cleared away, let's get to it. And here … we … go:

The King of Iron Fist Tournament 8: VIII for Vendetta

Another Mad Heart Removal

A large street alley was the only respite from a raging windstorm. Both surrounding buildings were equipped with fire escapes. Debris flew outside, and vision was greatly blurred by the gales on both sides. Anna B. was unfazed by the wind as she rushed into 'Tornado Alley', and quickly found who she was facing: Rebekah Wrath, sitting on a dumpster.

The announcer's voice rang out over the winds, "Anna Williams, Rebekah Wrath, get ready for the next battle!"

Anna pointed as she said, livid, "Finally, I've found you! Now, you're gonna pay."

Rebekah nonchalantly said, "Hmm… You look a lot like the blonde who's been tailing me. Here's a wild guess: you her sister, twin maybe?"

Anna lividly continued, "Sure, but if she didn't catch you, I was… and now, I'm going to kill you just like you killed our father!"

Rebekah calmly said, "You two sure are dedicated, but are you sure you want me? I mean, I'm not just a simple mark…"

She casually jumped down from her perch, and with a simple back swing of her arm, the madness marionette sent the large metal box flying into the storm, where it was promptly swept away.

Undeterred by the show of strength, Anna continued, "It doesn't matter! Nothing can stop me from getting revenge on you. Do you even understand what you did that night?"

Rebekah oddly spoke with desire, as if speaking of a loved one, "it's all the same to me; I thought of him the same way I think of you: like a living container of precious drink. You're actually more of a very pretty champagne flute, but a glass nonetheless."

Anna quickly went into fighting stance as she said, "Oh, you'll pay for that b-!"

"Ooh, now that's not very much like lady."

The announcer's voice rang out as Rebekah got into fighting position, "Round 1! Fight!"

More than a simple psychopath, Rebekah Wrath proved to be an incomparable foe. She did use some of Bryan's more brutal moves like 'String Stopper', 'Python Rush', 'Cobra Fang', 'Lair's Dance', 'Fisherman's Slam', and 'Bruiser Combo'. But her Krav Maga style owned the match as it gave her the most extensive and diverse counter-parry system ever seen in the competition. As with the martial art, any move could be redirected, by directing the momentum away, and punished. The madness marionette could put Anna in any position or situation desired, which was not good for Anna.

The second Scarlet Lightning's whole style centered on close range combat, and it was not particularly effective when the user was angered. Anna, however, was getting more livid by the second. Finally, Rebekah parried Anna B's 'Picking Heel' and downed her with 'Hands of Doom', cutting Anna's cheek. The second Scarlet Lightning let out a groan of pain and anger…

"KO!" The announcer's voice blasted, "Rebekah wins!"

Anna B wiped the small cut on her cheek clean as she looked up at her opponent. Rebekah quickly noticed a small trail of blood on her fingers, and her mouth instantly began to water. Her excitement rising, her heart started pounding as a smile of joy emerged. Immediately after, the madness marionette partook, putting her fingers in her mouth, and her burst with ecstasy and delight. Anna could only cringe as she looked on in horror and disgust.

Anna said in repulsion as she stood, "What kind of freak are you?"

Rebekah replied with her jubilation still present, "Oh, the worst kind; a monster right out of a nightmare. And now, I've got a taste of you. I must say, it was wonderful."

Shaking it off her revulsion, Anna claimed, "I'll give you something to taste, you b-!"

Rebekah replied with a smile, "Again, with that word? It really doesn't suit you."

The announcer's voice rang out as both participants got into fighting stance, "Round 2! Fight!"

The second round was much like the first, and Rebekah's impenetrable game was just as effective the second time, faring just as well. This did not go down well with Anna as she started to slip. Driven by grief and hatred, she began to tire from the pounding she was taking, and grew even more frustrated as her process going nowhere began to feel like running into a brick wall.

Getting desperate, Anna pulled out her knife, but was quickly disarmed. Rebekah, with textbook skill, trapped Anna's arm, raked her hand, and pulled the knife away before tossing it aside. The second Scarlet Lightning, however, was not to be stopped. She pulled out her handgun and aimed it right at Rebekah's face, stopping the cyborg right in her tracks.

The announcer's voice suddenly boomed through the area, "Anna B. Williams has been disqualified. Rebekah Wrath wins! Please proceed to the next round."

Rebekah said with feigned disappointment, "Oh, see what you did? You brought an end to our fun."

'Yeah and now, I'll end you!" Anna said as she cocked the gun.

Rebekah replied calmly, "Um, I'm not so sure about that. You see, it's actually…"

Again with Krav Maga-honed skill and speed, the madness marionette performed a textbook disarm. Catching Anna off guard, she rapidly grabbed the gun barrel, forced the gun down, broke Anna's finger with the trigger, and ripped the gun away, tossing next to the knife. However, she held onto Anna's arm, and her intent was soon clear. Rebekah reopened Anna's cheek with an elbow, wrenched Anna's arm behind her, and held her in an arm lock.

Anna screamed in pain, "Let me go! I'll kill you I swear!"

Rebekah said almost blissfully, "Now, now. Come here; let's have another taste!"

The madness marionette pulled Anna close by her chin in an almost tender gesture, and slowly traced her tongue across the open wound, vocally swooning with pleasure at the acidic, metallic liquid. Anna struggled mightily to get away, but the psychotic cyborg was just too strong.

Anna said with disgust, "You insane…"

Rebekah placed her hand over Anna's mouth, and said with her eyes closed as she savored the taste, "Shh… Hush, hush, hush… So sweet. You take good care of yourself and … drink a lot of red wine. My taste buds thank you. It's so good … I think now's as good a time as any … to fill up."

The madness marionette reached for her knife, but didn't know that Anna had back up. In the building across the street, Nina looked over the scene through the window, aiming her sniper rifle right at the back of Rebekah's head, and fired… Rebekah's cybernetic senses detected the slight click of Nina's trigger, so she released Anna and jumped out of the way just in time. The madness marionette ran down the alley as Nina zip-lined in, grabbing a large tarp on the way, and jumped into the wind using the tarp as a chute. As Nina tended to Anna, the two sisters looked on as Rebekah flew away laughing gleefully and maniacally…

For the first time, there was actually a returning stage from the previous tournament, the 'Electric Fountain'. Apparently, the high-ups at KGI liked it so much that they decided to bring it back: a large circular fountain with multi-colored geysers shooting up from its center. The fountain was surrounded by shops and buildings, the largest of which being a hotel named 'Sea Horses' with its own fountain and a large stairway out front leading up to its door.

Alisa flew into this familiar place, and noticed the madness marionette sitting on the fountain's edge. The two silently seized each other up through their different cyborg processes…

The announcer's voice blasted, "Alisa Bosconovitch, Rebekah Wrath, get ready for the next battle!"

Alisa accused in her inherently innocent way, "It is you, the one who murdered my father…"

Rebekah replied nonchalantly, "You're going to have to be more specific, sweetheart…"

"My younger sisters have been looking tirelessly for you, and their relationship with one another yet suffers. One of them has followed your trail since your crime."

Rebekah said with remembrance, "Oh, those two… So, I can tell they're sisters. How do you fit into this?"

"We are sisters, sharing a father as I relayed earlier. And, although it is impossible to understand or quantified, my connection to them is only referred to as 'love'."

Rebekah said in slight confusion, "Wow… That sounds weird considering, but whatever helps you sleep."

Alisa continued, "You may have done, I fear, irreversible damage to our family and possibly many others. It is obvious you are not completely human, but do you understand the consequences of your action…?"

"About being 'human', you're one to talk… but you're right. There's really only one thing I care about. That's why you don't interest me at all since the only thing I want is something you can't give me."

Her light demeanor not breaking, Alisa verbally concluded, "Your sociopathy and lack of compassion for those you hurt has activated what is called 'anger' in me. For the sake of my own family and those you may hurt in the future… I find it imperative to defeat you immediately. Please prepare yourself."

Rebekah said with a chuckle, "If you think you can… be my guest."

The announcer's voice boomed through the area as both got into stance, "Round 1! Fight!"

The madness marionette knew Alisa was not, but she did not expect what would happen next. Alisa simply used her head … literally. She caught Rebekah completely with moves like 'Spam Bomb', 'Docking Bay', 'Optimizer', and 'Gadget Found'. In fact, Rebekah started to think that Alisa would never keep her head on her shoulders. Once more, Alisa took off her head, reared it back, and blasted the madness marionette as the head exploded on impact. Rebekah felt something odd take over her, something she vaguely remembered being called defeat. For an odd feeling, she had an odd reaction: a groan of surprise and pain…

The announcer's voice called out, "KO! Alisa wins!"

As Bryan raved in her mind, Rebekah said as she got up her knees holding her head, "Shut up, shut up, shut up! I know… Cool it. Would you let me drive, please?"

Alisa asked in confusion, "I'm sorry. I have not said anything…"

Rebekah said as she rose hitting her head, "Don't worry about it. Just some annoying ringing her head…"

"Your way of combat triggers my memory reserves… I've only observed such terrible desire for pain and battle once before: from a man named Bryan Fury…"

Rebekah instantly broke into an insane cackle, saying, "O h that name… That wretched name. Bryan was my partner before he got him and me shot! Then, he found me…" She said the next part as she made a headshot motion to her own head, "…and finished the job. Now, I'm like this."

"Your similar ways of life are most treacherous. It is ill-advised to inflict such violence upon others."

Rebekah let out another giggle before replying, "You say like I have a choice. I mean, take a good look at me. In case you haven't noticed, I'm not exactly built for anything else."

Alisa pointed out in her innocently insightful way, "My voice analysis systems detect signs of regret ad sorrow. My logic suspects something more."

Waving it off, Rebekah replied as she got into stance, "Ah, it doesn't matter. Sure, it sucks, but it does have its moments like what happens next…"

The announcer's voice resonated over the water, "Round 2! Fight!"

Rebekah started reversing and catching Alisa's arms and it worked … until Alisa's arms came off. Soon, it became apparent that detaching her arms was not just a defense measure with moves like 'Rocket Punch', 'Double Rocket Punch', and 'Compression'. It didn't take long for her to start utilizing her jets using 'Upstream', 'Dynamic Range', 'Cradle Star', 'Jumper Switch', and 'Overflow'. Soon, Alisa effortlessly tossed Rebekah into the air before blasting her with both rocket arms in 'Double Bull Shoot'. The madness marionette instantly let out a cry of anguish…

The announcer's boomed once more, "KO! Alisa Bosconovitch wins! Please advance to the next round!"

Alisa called back to the earlier conversation, "I cannot suspend my earlier deductions about you: it would seem you are not content with your lifestyle."

Rebekah replied as she sat up, "Again, with that? Listen, let it go. I'm not built to do anything else. Just accept it; I have."

Alisa poignantly expressed, "That is not what I have experienced to be true. I was mechanized to preserve my life, but was eventually developed into a weapon…" She extended her chainsaws for emphasis as she continued, "I was only designated for warfare and meant to serve as a simple tool. But this goal did not come to pass…" She retracted her blades and kept on, "I befriended an exceptional man, and I found a home with my father and two sisters. My life has far exceeded the preset expectations. As Lars has repeatedly told me, I am not defined my machinery. I find it quite possible the same cane said for you."

Alisa turned to see Anna B. and Nina B. running down the street toward the hotel, and stopped to wait for them. Meanwhile, Rebekah was lost in thought, thinking of Alisa's words and wondering about their validity. Then, she went to question her own choices. In fact, it was the first rational thoughts she'd had in years. Finally, she came to one conclusion…

"Sorry, kid…" Rebekah said under her breath, "I can't change what I am…"

With her advanced cyborg vision, the madness marionette located Alisa's regenerator chip mounted on her spine. With swiftness and brutality, she thrust her hand into Alisa's back and ripped the chip away! The chip itself kept Alisa together, regulated her systems, and generally kept her functioning, acting as her 'perpetual power generator' or more like her heart. Without it, Alisa's body shut down and collapsed to the ground. The sisters, having seen all of this, sped up as Rebekah detached Alisa's head.

Immediately, Anna B. and Nina B. took out their guns and fired repeatedly at their adversary. The madness marionette quickly ran off, Alisa's lifeless head in tow, into the hotel as a large party was coming out. The sisters soon lost Rebekah in the crowd, and found themselves in a familiar position: Both fell to their knees at Alisa's lifeless body with Anna cradling it in her arms. Nina angrily pounded the ground with her fist before sprinting off, while Anna started tinkering with Alisa's body…

Nina sped in the direction people saw the madness marionette going last, her motorcycle screaming down the street. Suddenly, a motorcycle driven by a woman in a red riding outfit drove up next to her, and Nina B. quickly pulled over as she knew who it was, with both settling on the side…

Nina asked out of confusion, "Anna? What are you doing?"

Anna said with resolve, "What I should have done in the first place; I'm coming with you. You were right."

Nina said with remorse, "Maybe no. If I'd listened, I might've found her sooner, and this wouldn't have happened. But none of that matters now…"

Anna agreed, "Right. We need to focus on saving Alisa."

Nina asked as she noticed the large case on Anna B's bike, "What is that?"

Anna B explained, "It's her body. I checked her systems, and she's not shut down. It looks like she put herself in 'Hibernate' mode at the last second."

"Good. That means she's still alright."

Anna added, "Yes, but not for long. She needs that chip fast, or else…"

Nina B finished the statement, "She'll crash, and we'll lose her forever… Alright, let's pick up on the trail."

"Way ahead of you…"

Nina looked at her sister as Anna revealed a fail-safe: Pulling out her phone, Anna pulled up a map with an image of Alisa moving on it…

Nina said with surprise, "Is that…? Is that a GPS?"

"Yeah. Dad put a locator program inside her hairpin. The Zaibatsu used it to keep tabs on her, but now we can use it to track that b- down!"

As she adamantly watched the map, Nina B said, "I knew Dad was a genius. No wonder, I couldn't find her; I was going the wrong way. Let's go get her before she gets too far away."

"Right behind you, sister…"

The two rapidly and eagerly turned around and sped off, hot in pursuit…

End Chapter

A/N: And that's that. I know that was a little tough, but I think you'll see what happened in the story arc next. There are only two chapters left, so we're getting to the end. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed, it, and I hope you come back for more. Please R&R, and, as always, Rant, Rave, Review.