New York Interpole Headquarters

Chun Li walked out of the chief's office. Looked at her watch and saw it was almost time to go. But still she had some more research to analyze. Chun Li walked into her office and saw the letter on her desk. She wondered if it was from Ken, or Ryu, or maybe Gen was wondering when she would return to the dojo in Hong Kong. She would return soon, but for now this is where she needed to be, back at Interpole. She looked at the letter then shook it out of her mind.

"No I have to do my work first."

So Chun Li went to her files and pulled out what she had compiled on Gill and his estranged brother Urien. She looked through the folders trying to figure out why there was activity at their old research facilities, neither of the two seemed to be behind it. And Sagat, why all of the sudden was he hosting a tournament. It seemed like more than just wanting to even the score with Ryu. And the man she was chasing just two weeks ago. Too quick for her to catch, but not for her to follow. Vega, what was his part in these strange events.

She knew the best thing to do was to attend that tournament Sagat was hosting. Even if it was a trap. Maybe she wasn't who they wanted, maybe it was someone else. Then Chun Li began to wonder if Cammy could shed some light on any of this. But she was in London serving a prison sentence. But even if Chun Li could go talk with her it would be worthless. Bison had erased every one of Cammy's memories of Shadaloo. Then Chun Li's mind drifted to a stranger darker message from Rose. She had told her that Bison's spirit was still very much alive. Then Chun Li shook her head, she didn’t want to become too superstitious. She wanted to base this investigation on facts. But still Rose, she truly did have a gift of seeing souls.

"No I have to stop thinking ridiculous."

Chun Li decided to go back to her hotel room. She took the folders and placed them in her bag. She was about to walk when she remembered the letter. She turned around and picked it up from her desk and put it in her bag. She walked down the hall saying bye to everyone and ran into the crowded elevator before it closed.

As Chun Li walked to her car she quickly turned around as if she felt someone's eyes on her. She didn’t see anyone and thought that maybe it was her imagination. She was always very cautious. She got into her car and began to drive down the crowded city streets. She turned on the radio and listened to the music and allowed her thoughts to drift. She wondered what her father would do. Where he would begin to look, who he would ask. Chun Li remembered what a great detective he was. She hoped that one day she could be as insightful. Then she thought about how much she missed him. And the thought of his killer possibly still living, even if it was just a rumor. The thought of him still being alive made her blood feel as if it was boiling. Chun Li took a deep breath. Calm once again, and mentally clear.

She pulled into the hotel parking lot. She found a decent space and parked. She turned off the engine and grabbed her bag. She got out of the car and felt the frosty wind bite her, she wrapped her coat tighter around her. It was starting to get cold so she hurried inside. She made her way up to her top floor room. As she closed the door behind her she sighed. She tossed her bag on the bed and opened it spilling the folders and one letter on the mattress. Once again her eyes drifted to the letter so she reached for it and opened it. She felt the soft expensive paper. She seemed to fold onto the bed while reading it. She sat there and read the letter.

"Dearest Chun Li

I apologize that you had to see the morbid things that occurred at the asylum that night. However I'm sure you can understand I was simply fighting for my freedom. You of all people should know that there is no differentiating whom the opponent is that you must conquer, just that you must win. However I must confess when I saw you it was an epiphany. Believe me or not you are the only one I can trust with what I'm going to tell you. Bison is alive. He has tried to recruit me once again. When word gets back to him that I refused I'm sure he will try to have me killed as he has done in the past. But then again he can simply make me go back whenever he pleases. Cammy and I both had a small chip implanted in the front lobe of our brains. It is a backup mind device in case Bison's prior brainwashing attempts fail or stop functioning. I haven't felt this much myself in years. But I don’t know how long it will last. I know you can help me. And help Cammy, she is after all innocent of her prior actions. If I can retrieve the medical files from Bison I know you can find a surgeon to remove it. And more, the future tournament, I do know that Bison is behind that even if it's Sagat's face your seeing. I will disclose the information you need. Help me and I will help you, but you're either with me or against me on this. I know you don't trust me. You were right about me many times after all. The only truth I can give you is that I don't intend to hurt you. I have changed, however I'm not any less cruel, but my motives have changed. And you my beautiful girl, are my only hope.

May we meet again.

Vega Fabio De Cerna"

Chun Li closed her hand tightly over the letter. Then she turned to the balcony, she knew that if he were close he would be there. She dashed out on to he balcony and looked around. But Vega was nowhere to be seen. Chun Li took a deep breath and thought about what she just read. What if it was true? The wind gusted sending a wave of bitter cold through her body. She rushed to pull her coat tighter. But as she did she let go of the letter. She tried to grab it, but the freezing wind had already stolen it. Her lovely brown eyes hypnotically watched the letter from Vega fly away.

"Hello beautiful one."

Chun Li gasped as she turned around to see Vega standing behind her.