Once a Hand member. Always a Hand member.

[John Smith]

I ought to feel bad for using this girl repeatedly in my plans… Then I remind myself. It’s bloody fun.

He laughed to himself. The Hand henchmen behind some trees nearby could only wonder why he laughed. He ignored their presence for now, he had pulled a new trick, or two, and he was bloody proud of himself. First part of his plan had been ultra simple, call together some Henchmen, find a guy to make sure the target wouldn’t escape in the other direction. And finally leave a false note, but then he’d have to sneak up to Xian and Maverik’s house, it’d be a mess if they noticed him. So, he went mobile. Sending a rather clever text message to Xian. It would be an unknown number for her, so, that didn’t make it much better. But the text itself would explain it all.

“I got a new number since I recently got a new cell. The new number is 555 5213 376. Oh, and could you met me near the small fountain in the forest close to the golden gate bridge around 5 pm? It is important that you come alone.

- Ran Ling.”

The only downside to the plan was that they got Kvist’s cell phone number now, but he had a small idea that he could live with that. He didn’t expect Xian to make dirty phone calls in the night. He knew Dean would be standing behind or in some of the trees around him. Kvist was the only one out in the open, and he sat on top of the fountain. Luckily they had shut off the water supply years ago. His laughter died away and scouted the place once more. Xian should be here soon it was already past 5. He placed his back against the cold metal and relaxed himself, knowing too well that it would only seem like longer if he kept scouting for her and he knew she wouldn’t escape once she had come inside the open area around the fountain.

Come on bitch, get moving… I am getting tired of waiting.

[Open for Dean, Xian, and Raphael.]

[Tong Xian Tian]

She was laying in bed, sleeping like a baby, even having a wonderful dream when she suddenly heard a song in her head that didn't belong with the picture. But it sounded familiar...but where had she heard this tune before...? Oh right! Xian almost jumped out of bed, though only sat in it as she looked around trying to figure out where she had left her cell phone last. She then listened to where the tune was coming from. Of course, her purse!
Xian stood up and walked over to her dresser where her purse was left. She took the small red bag and opened it up, taking out a small pink cell phone with a cute monkey decoration on it. The Chinese woman looked at the small screen at the front and looked what was left on her phone and it appeared to be a text message. So Xian flipped open her phone and pressed the 'view' button to see who sent the message and what it was. She read it through understanding that Ran had gotten a new phone and that she wanted Xian to meet her near some fountain in the woods. 'Well that's a strange meeting place....' she thought, though she shrugged that thought away. 'Oh well, Ran and I used to play in the woods all the time as children so maybe she wants to go for a walk or something.'
Yes, that must have been it! It made sense in a way, though in others not, but she would trust the message and go see her friend.

5:10PM, in the woods.

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It was now past five but Xian knew that Ran would understand about her being late and all, she was a pregnant girl and the time where she would leave home before was much different then now since she was pregnant and had to walk much more slowly.

She made her way through the woods by following a small path that seemed to lead towards this 'fountain' and she soon enough found it, though what she saw on top of her frightened her.
What was Kvist dong there? Was she tricked? Did he have Ran as a prisoner or was that all just a nasty little trick to get her where he wanted. Though now that she thought about it, it did all add up.

Xian gasped, her eyes wide with fear. "Kvist!" she exclaimed, she turned her body around and tried to run, though was stopped by some men who seemed to have come out of no where.

"What do you want, Kvist?!" she barked, not pleased at all. "What are you planning now, and why do I have to be involved?! You had no use for me before so why now?"

[John Smith]

"And so the peace is broken, by a female screaming. Though, I don't hear any gut wrenched terror stricken voice. Only an angry young pregnant girl." He spoke to himself, not very loud so everyone could only hint that he was talking to himself. Another interesting attribute of his.

Kvist made one of his fanciest moved ever. A frontal flip down from the fountain, landing gracefully on the ground. His hands quickly found warmth inside his pockets. An appraising look when up and down the pregnant girl. There was one thing missing. Besides the randomly bleeding wounds all his enemies needed. No, this was a symbol of her eternal allegiance to The Hand of Fate. Or, her eternal allegiance to Kvist. The mark on her right shoulder was covered. He snickered to himself.

"Show me the symbol on your arm. Or I shall have my men tear apart your shirt... Oh screw this. Men, tear off her shirt." He said harshly before continuing when seeing his men step into action. "I didn't really care for your worthless attributes until a little bird told me you were together with Maverik. The Leader of The Watchmen to be more precise. I'll make my proposal simple. Work for The Hand of Fate, active duty. Or. My preferred one. I torture you until you get a miscarriage. Either way. I get what I want. Make your decision. Now."

He spoke in a low and tainted tone. If half the rumours about Kvist were true, then Xian was in for a night time of pain if she took the wrong road here. Kvist had a feeling what she would choose, but when dealing with Ran and her friends, that feeling was often proven wrong. All these emotions they often based their decisions upon.

[Tong Xian Tian]

Xian continued to glare at him as she listened to every word that came out of his mouth, though the more he spoke, the more she wanted to beat the shit out of him. But in her state, it would just be asking for him to hit her back and kill the baby. She was much slower and had to be much more careful about what she did and how she moved.

Kvist jumped off the fountain, making a pretty impressive flip as he did so. Xian took a small step back and stopped, keeping her eyes on her enemy. The evil man looked at her, as if hoping to see something but disappointed when it was not found. Of course Xian could not make a connection to what he was looking for on her body or clothes, but she would soon find out.

Of course the Chinese woman was about to reach for her shirt but Kvist had soon after commanded one of his henchmen to do it. Xian had not it coming but her sleeve was suddenly grabbed by someone and ripped up, the mark on her right arm in full view. The soon to be mother looked at the one who did this to her and soon saw that it was Dean, her old friend that had suddenly changed out of nowhere. 'Oh Dean...why? You were so sweet and kind before....' she thought.

Xian stayed quiet, shocked to hear what she had been told, her eyes wide until she closed them softly, opening them slowly again. She took a deep breath and decided it was now time she had to speak.

"If it'll keep my baby safe....then I have no choice...." she said. "Though, I will only come back once I know what you want from Maverik. It's all I ask in return...." she asked.

She just didn't have a choice. If Xian wasn't pregnant, she would have fought back and tried to find a way away from Kvist and his goons. But attacking him in her state would bu useless. She was pregnant and almost ready for birth, meaning that she had to be extra careful, so one fall or hit and her child would most likely be dead and gone forever. But what would she have to do anyway? If he let her leave, she would easily just tell Ran and Maverik, so he must have had an alternate idea. But what it was, she had no idea and hoped to find out so she could find a way out and back into safety.

[kenshin]

Is there no rest for warrios? are we doomed to fight for the rest of our lives? is there anything at all worth fighting for?

These were his questions before he joined the Watchmen. In one day, all of his questions were answered, and he once again had a purpose. To Serve meaningful justice to those who deserve it. Todays trip in the forest was a peaceful one, or so it would seem. He took his time resting on a tree, sniffing in the crips fregrance of mother nature. Then out of the blue he heard the familiar screams of Tong Xian. what is going on?! his mind raced. He quickly stood himself up and started running into the Direction of the screams.

A few minutes later he hid behind a few trees, and saw that members of the Hand were present. W-what are THEY doing here? He thought. He wanted to know what the scene was, So he decided to Use stealth as his Key. Moving through the tree's and bushes carefully. He snuck up to one of the members of the Hand, And Grabbed him from behind, and threw him rather forcefully into the ground. One dead on punch to the nose and he was out cold. Raphael resumed his inqusition and finally found the scene. Kvist was in front of him, and so was the child bearing Xian. They were tearing her clohtes off?! I let you off last time Kvist...But this time you won't be so lucky... He emerged from the Bushes, and round housed a Hand member in his sight. Another Hand member caught sight of him, and was reparing to jump him. Raphael cocked his arm alittle and Deliverd a Backfist to the Hand member, Sending him rolling to the Ground. There, Raphael readied himself and Eyed Kvist. "Guess who's back?"

(im so sorry...)

[Dean]

(forgive me? only 7 days late)

Dean had followed orders a usual and gone to some place in the woods as instructed, the fact that he had to wait ages pissed him off anf he would often move around trying to keep comfortable, but when your hiding on a jagged branch it isn't that easy to do.

Smiling widely as Xian came into view Dean stood up on his branch ~I just LOVE watching Kvist work... It's so entertaining.~ Xian and Kvist exchanged some harsh words and then the order came "Rip off her shirt." Dean jumped down behind her and glaired at the other Hand members who were ready to rip her shirt off, and possibly more. The all stepped back and Dean quickly yanked the sleeve up on Xian's arm, when she looked at him Dean leaned in close right next to her ear "Hello my dear, and the torture he mentioned, you better hope i never catch you alone or you will be praying that it WAS Kvist torturing you instead of me." Dean then quickly gave Xian a slight kiss on the cheek before stepping back again and into the shadows.

Shortly after Dean had dissapeared one of Mavericks lackeys arrived. ~Raphael... Who the fuck does he think he is?~ Dean walked out from hiding and very quietly walked directly behind Raphael, giving Xian 1 quickly look would make her stay quiet and not warn him of Dean, Dean would then shoot hiw right leg out and send a roundhouse kick to the side of Raphael's head, the chances of this missing were very slim "Don't worry Kvist, ill handle the bug." Dean cracked his neck and looked a Raphael "So bitch... come and get it."

[kenshin]

Of course, being in a forest surrounded by members of the Hand, Isn't qite a warm reception. He noticed Dean, And he rememberd him alright. The last time they fought, He had Dean flailing like a retarded monkey in the darkness. He hadent had the chance to give Dean a lesson on respecting a woman. But right now he felt the chance to deliver it to him.


He had heard the sudden change in footing, he quickly looked behind to see The incoming leg of Dean himself. Thinking Rather quickly He tilted his head so he wouldn't absorb the full blow of the kick. However, Dean's shoe heavly Grazed the side of his head. Son of bitch... He thought as he let the pain settle in. He Performed a back flip and landed gracefully on his feet. "Great...its the Monkey boy from Varron. Oh, you want more? Fine with me" He took his defensive position and sootd ready.

[John Smith]

[OOC: I'm a bitch, sorry for the terrible delay... *kicks a puppy* There.]

"See, that wasn't hard? Now was it?"

Then Kvist noticed someone else show up and backhand one of the Hand members there. He looked at the beaten brat with disgust. Such a weak member. It was almost the only thing he was surrounded with. Weakness. Weakness like the child bearing woman in front of him. Bringing up his right hand to his own temple, he greeted the guy who had shown up. He had honestly hoped that brat was dead. Along with a couple other people. Almost instantly Dean was on the scene, dishing out a kick that Raphael took almost without flinching. Kvist rolled with his eyes and turned back to the double life in front of him.

"How long before the baby will come?"

He moved up close and put a hand on her stomach. And left it there. He was really close, his dead-looking yet still piercing eyes drilling their way into her mind. He had had a bad experience last time he had done this, the person had responded with a knee to his private parts. Now, that girl was dead. And Kvist always wore a cup. He gave her some seconds to respond, and if she tried to back up, he would follow her, until she would be trapped between him and a tree.

If she didn’t move, he would grab her hair, and force her head back, only to give her a head butt in the jaw. The funny thing was: Kvist’s head butts always hurt more. Why? Because of ½-1 inch metal protecting his face. It would hurt.

"You should know, that for every second you chose to stay away from me, that I would make it worse and worse for you. And now you brought someone else here? Poor you..."

Kvist gave her a head butt. And when Kvist dishes out a head butt. It always hurt. Because metal is much tougher than the puny skull humans are installed with. He pushed her away again. Pushed her in the direction of a tree. If she were lucky, she wouldn't be conscious, if she was unlucky. Well. Then she'd be the opposite. Just pure logic.

[Tong Xian Tian]

((OOC: You are a bitch but kicking a puppy won't fix it O____o;; ))

IC:
Xian stayed quiet, not giving Raphael a single tip that Dean was around. She was around Kvist at the moment and if she was so quickly disloyal to him, then he would know that she was not serious about joining the hand. Of course, she didn't want to join, but had no choice and for now she HAD to be loyal. This was all for her unborn child after all.

"A-about two months or less...." she replied softly, looking down at her feet, not wanting to look at his crazy and frightening eyes.
His hand was placed on her belly and Xian could feel the baby inside her move now. The child gave off a small kick, something Xian often felt when she placed a hand on her own belly. It was usually a lovely feeling but at the moment, it worried her more then anything. So the Chinese woman walked backwards, hoping that Kvist would remove his hand, but of course didn't as he followed her movement until she hit something. Xian gasped and looked back, her hands now touching the tree on her back as she calmed down and looked at Kvist again.

"N-no. I didn't.....I came alone, I swear. I don't know how he got here...." she replied. And she WAS telling the truth. Xian had come here alone and actually had no idea how Raphael had appeared here. But she was not happy to see him. The fact that Raphael was around only caused her more trouble. She terribly wished to be alone with Kvist and his goons at the moment. At least that way he could just say what he had in mind and let her go. But Kvist would mostly not buy her words.

But before anything else could be said, Xian felt a sudden surge of pain and then. Blank. All was dark, though she could still hear everything around her. It was clear that she was just unconscious but for her, it was all too confusing and she had no idea what was going on. All the voices around her weren't very clear to her and she could not concentrate on what they were saying at all. She couldn't even move her body even though she yelled at herself mentally to do so. It seemed like her body was dead or something, though of course it wasn't.

[Dean]

Dean laughed slightly as Raphael said his words, he soon broke out into a full out scream of laughter before stopping suddenly "I'm the monkey boy, dont make my laugh you little shit, im not the one doing Maverik's bitch work, i mean seriously do you stalk this girl or something? your always around just fuck off for a change yeah?" Dean sighed before looking back over at Kvist just as he headbutted Xian, Dean woulc laugh again, no doubt Raphael would see this also.

Dean then hopped forward untill he was in striking range of Raphael, he would then send a simple jab using his left hand towards the lower jaw of Raphael, followed by a spinning heel kick from Dean's right leg

(finally got this up)

[kenshin]

Dean always seemed to be a immature little monkey when it came to his attitude towards him and his persona. He solenly listened to Deans stupid useless rant and about him. If the old Raphael from before heard all of this, Dean would not be standing on two feet right about now. Hearing the dreadful headbutt of Tong Xian, and the combination of Deans Horrific laughter, decided that it was enough. "Time to bring the monkey down..." he spoke during the last transition of Deans lowly speech. He saw Dean started hopping to Raph for a good striking distance. Giving Dean a chance to think that Raph was making a stupid move, he walked to Dean, closing the distance for a good strike. So the two fighters were in good striking range.


When Dean would perform the left strike, Raphs Right arm would be opened palm, parrying with his fist out of his general direction. Calculating Deans next move, which what appeared to be a type of spin kick. Raising his aright arm and forming an arch, and his left arm stretching to his right. He surprisingly blocked Dean's painful blow. Now was the time to show the dark ape what this Italian is made off. Shifting his grip so his hands were on Deans Shoe, He moved forward slightly to have his leg go up. Then He would quickly duck down, and move around in a 360 motion, with his right leg out to pull off a sweep kick, which, if succesful would knock dean off his only footing. If that would all go succesful, By then he'll rise up sharply and raise his Right leg high in a Sort of Yoga like fashion. His foot would then drive down and make a forceful connection with Deans stomach.

((Yeah we all love to play the waiting game... ))

[Dean]

Dean was blocked, and then Raphael somehow grabbed the kick that was sent to him. Dean’s leg was lifted into the air. Dean watched as Raphael moved around him and tried to sweep him, Dean would jump just in time and either come crashing down on Raphael’s shin or just landing on the floor. Either way Dean would now be able to break out of the hold by jumping, the jump would bring Deans other leg into the air to wrap around Raphael’s hand. Dean would put his hands on the floor so he was now upside down, on the floor for barely a second before Dean bounced on his hand and brought them around Raphael’s waist; the weight of Dean’s whole body would knock them both to the floor.

Dean would hit the floor and spring up before Raphael could, without giving him a chance Dean would proceed to kick Raphael in the ribs and stomach as he was on the floor

[kenshin]

His tactics were coming along as planned. Raph began to duck and perform the leg sweep. But one thing he didnt count on was Dean being able to jump from his leg. Goddamn you Dean.... Dean was coming down fast to crush his Shin. But luckly Raph was one who was quick on his feet. His legwas out of the way before Deans feet came down. Then suddenly he performed a hand stand, and used his leg to wrap it around His own hand. What sort of Trick move is he using? he thought. Dean brought his whole body down to Raph. Now since he himself was quick on his feet, he would of gotten back up and showed Dean a thing or two. But the impact from his body stunned him for a few seconds, and started feeling Deans foot Connect to his ribs painfully. You are NOT winning this fight Dean...


As Dean was preparing to send another kick to his stomach and ribs, Raph began to roll away and flip back up to his feet. He side stepped backwards alittle way from Dean. I have to do something. Xian is in trouble, I must end this fight now! he thought viciously. He then had an idea which he prayed would work. His arms were spread just alittle. Suddenly, he started running for Deans general direction. Now the next move Raphael would make, would quite frankly Catch Dean off-Guard. While he was performing this move, both of his legs are lifted from the ground and swung around, while his torso remains as horizontal as possible. The first foot would connect to Deans Head, and possibly lift him off the ground. The second one would connect to Dean when he was lifted. This would put alittle Strain on Raph, but he prayed this technique would work.

((holy shit its here.))