Saki Asamiya (AST)

Saki was transferred to Kasumi’s class because Kyoichiro Jin saw it as an opportunity for her to finish school, though she initially believes it is just another assignment.

## Biography

Saki was confused on her first day of Furinkan High School. Usually her assignments hid their true ugliness very well from the public eye, while this school looked like a battlefield. This led her to wonder how it qualified as one of the best in terms of obedience.

She received two shocks upon meeting with Kasumi Tendo. The first was that Sampei was there as well. Kasumi introduced the two to Shampoo explaining that she was a foreign exchange student. The three exchanged brief greetings, and gave each other mildly curious looks. Saki in particular found Shampoo giving her an odd stare. Not threatening, more inquisitive. In any case she dismissed that as Kasumi addressed them.

During their meeting Saki caught Kasumi little off guard with her bluntness as she tried to discern what was really going on at the school. It was here that she received her second surprise. It turned out that a police inspector who called himself Mr Black had recommended Saki to Kasumi personally.  Saki figured that was Kyiochiro and wondered what was going on as Kasumi seemed to view her more as as a vigilante then a dangerous delinquent. Kasumi told her to bring it to her first if she saw something wrong.

Telling Shampoo, who gave her another look that Kasumi was ready to see her she demanded Sampai tell her what he was doing there. He intentionally got himself sent there by attacking Juuzo Numa though he had little success in actually striking the old principle. Realizing that Numa sent Sampai there intentionally as there was way he could hurt him confirmed to Saki that her bosses were messing with her. She stopped caring about what was going on upon arriving to class and meeting Hinako.

Meeting her fellow classmates Saki did her best to humor some of the more insane ones. Once they were alone she asked what Sampai had learned but it wasn’t much. Just as she was coming to terms with the fact that she was just sent there to finish school she spotted Tsubasa. Seeing him dressed in Yakuza like guise she decided to scare him straight. Nabiki intervened, switching Saki's ire to her instead.

This attracted the attention of Ranma who came over to put a stop to Saki bullying his sister. Saki thinking that Ranma was Nabiki’s enforcer attacked him Ranma was caught unawares and ended up on his back. She was in turn immediately attacked by an enraged Ukyo. Ukyo brutally beat Saki until she was rescued by Kasumi. As she pointed out all Saki really did was embarrass Ranma and seeing his confused look she calmed down and left.

Kasumi too Saki to the nurse’s office she was left with bruised ribs, plus numerous other little scratches and scraps. All and all, she had gotten off lucky. She was left to lick her wounds while Kasumi left to get her an appointment with a doctor. While she had initially compared the Tendo’s to the Mizuchi sisters that was looking more and more not to be the case.

Shampoo would visit her, curious at her unusual hair color, suggesting that Saki may be related to the Joketsuzoku. There conversation was interrupted by several loud screams Going against the Kasumi's orders, Saki rushed out of the room to see what was going on. She found Sampai surrounded by angry girls who accused them of stealing their underwear. The fact that he was festooned with bras and panties seemed to prove their case. Instantly Sampei rose to his feet, madly waving his hand and protesting his innocence. He was rescued by the arrival of Happosai who Sampai had been trying to stop. The girls tried to attack him but he managed to get away.

After seeing Kasumi, her sisters, Nabiki and Ranma finally deal with the old man, Saki was left wondering what kind of a mad house this place was. Kitsune introduced herself wanting to know if her hair was natural, she suspected that she was related to Shampoo. Seeing that Kitsune seemed to be in the know of things around there Saki decided to sit down and talk with her. Saki refused to move out of her apartment when the faculty required that all students to move into dorms due to Yotogi Shinja’s antics. As a result the Dark Inspector sent Kyoichira Jin to tell her that if she didn’t move he’d quash the rental agreement on her apartment.

Saki had been growing increasingly suspicious about her assignment. Kasumi seemed to know who she really was, the fact that she had personally called the Dark Inspector to learn of her whereabouts. When she asked Kyoichira about it, he brushed it off as her being astute. Before he left Kyoichira advised Saki to relax and try to get to know her fellow students as people rather than suspects. Saki was angered upon realizing he was telling her to make friends, Kyoichira cut her off and told her that Junko's death wasn’t her fault.

The new students finally got a chance to meet Principal Kuno when he celebrated his return to Furinkan by terrorizing students (whilst dressed as a snowman) by handing out demerits for uniform infringements. While this in itself was shocking they really learned how deranged the man was when he called them to the gymnasium reveals his plans for the students, where boys get buzz cuts and girls get bowl cuts.

When he implemented his rule requiring everyone to cut their head, knowing her father Kodachi convinced them that he wasn’t sending them on a wild goose chase when he gave them out in the form of a coconut. As Saki fought her way through the various traps with others, Takeshi dealt with the second wave of traps, while Shin led them to the principle’s real office. He was naturally ignored by everyone but Ranma who decided to give him a shot. He ended up being buried under a pile of coconuts for his troubles.

After Akane and Ukyo dug him out of the pile, they and the rest of the student body that had gathered were about to start cracking them open Kasumi arrived to stop them stating that she needed coconuts. After blinding them all Kasumi took them and ran off. When Kasumi destroyed the schools power relay to buy herself some time. The resulting blackout ended with them flailing wildly in a pile of bodies desperately trying to free themselves. They eventually were with the arrival of Happosai who ended up being smashed through the door by Kotori. Their annoyance was amplified when the girls realized that he had stolen their panties.

Not wanting to walk around with no underwear and unwilling to give the boys their locker combination the girls convinced the boys to switch clothing with them so that they go to the gym and pick up some spare clothes. As they made their way to the gym they tried to figure out why Kasumi had betrayed them. None of the observers were brave enough to do more than let off stifled giggles. When they arrived the boys decided to change into their gym clothes as well.

Realizing that running around was getting them nowhere they decided to think up a plan. Ryoga suggested that they found find Kasumi and find out what was wrong. A returning Ukyo called them out for so casually dismissing what she just did. Furious she decided to go and find Kasumi and deal with her herself. Kuno was about to follow her but was stopped by Ranma. They finally noticed that Shampoo wasn’t their when the girls finished changing. Saki would realize that the principle must be blackmailing Kasumi. They split up into teams of three to go and search for Shampoo, Saki went with Sempai and Kitsune.

After Principle Kuno was dealt with and they got him to agree to recall all his new rules, have Kasumi clear all new school rules, as well as no more blackmailing the teachers. Saki was left to wonder about the connection between Kasumi and Kaneda who appeared only after the former disappeared. After Kasumi was kidnapped, news of the unusual events at the beach had spread quickly prompting a lot of questions. For Saki's part, at first she just dismissed it all as some of the usual craziness that surrounded this place. However, when Usagi too never showed up, and the last known place she was seen was that same beach, things got a bit more serious. When the disappearance went from a few hours to days, Saki suddenly realized this wasn't just the usual and headed to the police agency to demand answers from Kyoichira.

Luckily he along with Chun Li were in the process of piecing things together. After introducing Chun Li to Saki the two showed her footage they had gathered of Kasumi’s fight with Copycat Ken. Chun Li explained the true nature of Shadowloo as well as her history with M. Bison. Saki and Kyoichira were left shocked that they had never heard of this. Since the psycho power he uses is very hard on a male body Chun Li theorized that Bison wanted to use Kasumi as a battery in some kind of super weapon.

Saki remembered that Sakura always talked about a Ryu who was one of the fighters Chun Li mentioned that Bison was after. When Chun Li confirmed that they were one in the same went to go talk to her while Chun Li left to interrogate Copycat Ken. She found her back at the dorms doing homework and when she asked about Shadowloo Sakura told her about the fight between Ryu and Bison. However she really didn’t understand what was going on at the time, while Saki was left wondering why he didn’t take the opportunity to take Ryu when he had it.

Saki bringing up Shadowloo caused Sakura to remember the thugs that tried to kidnap Kiran the other day. Shadowloo had attempted to kidnap her before leading her to wonder if she was actually their real target. Saki asked if she could use the Dark Ha Do, but Ryu had told her to never attempt it. no closer to finding Kasumi or Usagi Saki left and was almost immediately confronted by Kitsune who had been eavesdropping.

After trying to once again convince her that she wasn’t Yakuza to no avail Saki asked Kitsune if she had any theories. Kitsune went into detail about how the Illuminati are currently in control of Shadowloo, even showing Saki her great board of conspiracy. Saki quickly regretted her actions when Kitsune started talking about the Girl Scouts. A frustrated Kitsune tried to get Saki to believe her, however since she had no other leads Saki had Sampai look into Hotel La Bac which Kitsune believed they might be keeping Kasumi. Kitsune was disappointed that Sampai wasn’t able to find anything. However the fact that everything was in order made Saki suspicious, even more so when told that there weren’t any interested buyers. With that Saki, Sampai, and a triumphant Kitsune went to take a closer look.

While Kitsune was ready to rush in, but Saki wasn’t willing to break in, both because it was illegal as well as the fact that Shadow and Shadow Lady had taken out the best fighters in the district. So after interviews the various business around the hotel to see if anyone saw anything suspicious. Kitsune opted to stay claiming that she needed to get some things she left behind. This prompted Saki to warn her not to go into that hotel. Telling Sampai to keep looking into Hotel La Bac she also cut him off when he tried to reminisce about old times.

Saki went to Tofu’s clinic to check up on Shampoo only to discover that she had been kidnapped as well. Ranko and Makoto who had attempted to stop it told her what happened and when they mentioned a black van she called Kitsune knowing that she was still at the hotel to ask if she saw it. When she confirmed that she did Saki called Chun Li and asked for a ride to the Dark Inspector knowing that would need back up. Much to her surprise however he refused. Saki was at a loss for words. She had been on many assignments while working under the Dark Inspector, and without exception whenever she went to him, he moved with her. It didn't matter if the evidence was weak, or the chances of success low, he would support her. To have him suddenly stonewall her was completely unexpected, so much so that Saki didn't know how to respond.

Then she remembered Kitsune telling her how the Illuminati used there contacts in Interpol and other law enforcement agencies to sick the authorities on Shadowloo. Suddenly the conspiracy theorist's claim seemed unsettlingly truer than ever. His silence was all the answer she need when she confronted him. He finally responded by contemplating how the defiant delinquent school girl was now trying to hold the moral high ground. Saki left in a fit of rage, and as was just short of the door, the Dark Inspector the Sukeban Deka project was designed to fight devils, not of the super natural variety, but every bit as dangerous and difficult to defeat. In order to defeat those devils the Metropolitan Police had to ally themselves with another devil.

Saki responded that his explanation wouldn’t help Kasumi, Usagi or Shampoo. he simply responded that she was right. With that Saki left the room, slamming the door behind her. She was greeted by Chun Li, but after everything she just learned she no longer knew if she could trust the agent. Chun Li understood and told Saki that all she could tell her was that she would help. Seeing her commitment convinced Saki that she was straight. The two decided that their only option now was to go back to the hotel knowing that they didn’t stand a chance if it was a front.

Saki suddenly had an epiphany, calling Sampai she told him to spread the word to anyone who wanted to help get Kasumi and the others back is to meet at that hotel La Bac. Just before they left they were stopped by Kyoichira. Saki initially thought he was there to order not to do anything. However while the Dark Inspector couldn’t personally help he could give her a way to get in. Kyoichira handed her a pair of keys on a special keychain, and told her good luck. Saki eyed her supervisor with a mixture of emotion but finally nodded, accepting the small gesture for what it was.

As Chun Li and Saki drove to the La Bac Saki tried to piece together the final pieces that didn’t fit. Why was Bison still experimenting of girls if all of them ended in failure. At this moment they were missing lots of things, and could only hope to get some answers when they go in. Saki was worried that the Dark Inspector would warn them, but he striked Chun Li as a man of conviction, no matter what he's messed up in. As him giving Saki the keys showed he may not directly help them, he wouldn’t directly hinder them either.

When they arrived Saki immediately recognized almost her entire class, as well as Hinako, Dr. Tofu, Frost, and numerous others. Saki scanned the crowd in front of her. It comprised almost every person she knew in Nerima, and many she didn't. Obviously nearly the entire class was present, but beyond them Ms. Hinako, Kasumi's family, Ranma's family, Herb, Mint, Lime, Dr. Tofu, Frost, and Cologne were all here. Even people she never expected to shown up, like Izou, who was one of the least popular students, particularly with Nabiki. Sampei really did spread the word, Saki thought in amazement.

Ranko was the first to ask what was going on causing her to explain her theory that Kasumi, Usagi, and Shampoo were in the hotel. Ranma was initially skeptical, especially when Kitsune started talking about the Illuminati, before Saki shut her up; but she asked them to just trust her. She went on to tell them the place was most likely booby trapped in addition to Shadow and Shadow Lady being in there, but was caught off guard when Ranma asked her if she had a plan.

Luckily Kitsune somehow got the buildings blueprints allowing them to map out a route. However the moment they went in a wave of what could only loosely be described as nausea washed over them. It turns out that the building protected by an anti magic field that also effected chi meaning that Hinako and Cologne wouldn’t be able to help as their abilities mostly relied on their aura. While everyone else could go they wouldn’t be able to manipulate their chi drastically compromising their fighting ability. Herb noticed that Saki wasn’t being affected and it turns out that keys she had been given by her bose were neutralizing the effects.

Needing to take out the power source, the group divided into two; while most would spread out above to search Genma Akane, Shin, Claigin, Frost, Mint, Lime and Kodachi would search the floors below and take out the power. While their power weren’t fully restored the effect when one of the stones was destroyed was easily felt. They were about to tread on when they were divided by a trap and attacked by Shadow and Shadow Lady. Despite being against four people, Shadow Lady was able to hold her own, much to Saki, Ranko, Chun Li, and Kuno’s frustration. Knowing that the longer they spent there the longer they had to move Kasumi, Shampoo and Usagi Ranko opted to stay and fight Shadow Lady by herself. Saki helped the recovering Kuno out while Chun Li decided to stay and fight with Ranko.

Unfortunately they ended up triggering a trap. The two were desperately trying to prevent themselves from falling into a pit when Ranma and Herb arrived to rescue them. After regrouping they continued on. When the second stone was destroyed Herb regained his ability to sense others allowing him to locate where Kasumi’s and the others were. Saki watched a little envious as Herb cut a hole through ceiling, which transformed to confusion when the magic of the instant spring water wore off transferring him back into a woman. Ranma brushed it off as being a long story and given everything else she had seen in this district she was about to let it go, when she realized that Kaneda who wasn’t there to help them was Kasumi.

Saki demanded an explanation later just as Herb finished, seconds later, Herb carrying Saki and Ranma helping Kuno, made there way up three floors. They arrived to find Kasumi possessed and Shampoo unmoving. They were unable to assist her, however, as the possessed Kasumi quickly attacked them. She made disgustingly short work of her would be rescuers. Kuno was the first to go down followed by Saki.

Only after the sudden outburst of energy in the building, caused by Usagi shattering her crystal to escape the nanobots control, was Kasumi finally stopped as her true personality started to fight that possessing her. This gave Ranko and the others the opportunity to aid those fallen, including Shampoo, finding her barely breathing. However, after Kasumi cast out the possessing mind, Rose enter the picture, revealing she was the one doing the possession, although believing herself to be Bison. She would attack them, nearly finishing them off, even threatening Shampoo, but Kasumi recovered and faced off with her, allowing the others to escape.

Ranko would carry Shampoo most the way, although, with only 3 minutes they weren’t going to make it so Herb radioed Frost to tell her to conjure them away out. Due to her magic immunity Ranko was forced to take the rougher way out so gave Shampoo to Akane. Saki and Ranko were the last two left and seeing that Kasumi wasn’t going to make it Ranko decided to go and get her. However, a barrier stopped Ranko from doing so. Saki could wait no longer and rushed down the ramp. She watched as Ranko was forced to jump the nearly 10 stories amazed as she stuck the landing.

As the events came to a close, and Sailor Uranus brought out Kasumi from the field, Kasumi awoke and was informed by Dr. Tofu that Shampoo was alive and apparently stable. That left what they were going to do about Rose, Shadow, and Shadow Lady as a run of the mill prison wouldn’t hold them. Kasumi seeing Chun Li and Saki standing together over Rose, and after confirming she was alive as well asked the two to let her go, much to their surprise. She explained that Bison’s spirit had died, and the psycho power had been completely purged. She also revealed that she still had control over them from when Rose possessed her, only realize she had no idea what to do with them. Herb suggested that she free them from the nanobots control. With that exhaustion came back over her and she went back to sleep.

After Kyoichira and several other officers showed up a reluctant Chun Li agreed though still insisted the three be taken in for observation. She and Saki then met up with her supervisor to explain everything that had happened. Saki was debrief by various officials for an entire day, she was ready to take a long needed nap by the time she was finished when she came across Kitsune talking to her worried uncle on the phone about what had happened. Kitsune followed her to her room to interrogate her on which branch of the police she worked for, but Saki just evaded her by saying that after everything that had happened, she wasn’t sure if she still had a job.

This caused Kitsune to accuse her of working with the Illinati and took her joke that the whole battle was a scheme to save on demolition fees at face value much to Saki’s annoyance. Embarrassed at being briefly fooled Kitsune had left, unfortunately before Saki could go to sleep she was interrupted by the arrival of Chun Li. She had come to inform Saki about the progress of Shadow, Shadow Lady and Rose. As she was about to take Saki’s lead and go get some rest herself, she congratulated her on the good job she did, even offering to put in a good word in for her at Interpol.

After learning that Kitsune was planning on on sneaking in to the San Cheng Huang to see Frost’s graduation ceremony with Gosunkugi. Saki insisted on coming to keep her out of trouble, naturally Sampai tagged along as well. The group was immediately discovered. Kitsune tried to claim she was an attending mage named Mirdle Silverfire, but she was the only one who actually put on a costume. Kasumi assured her that none of this was necessary and she could have just asked. With renewed energy marched inside.

Kitsune revealed her actual reason for bringing them there after Kogane showed up. It wasn’t to get evidence of magic, which is what they believed, but that "Elvis impersonators are actually Bigfoot." Much to Sampai’s shock Saki was ready to go. Kitsune had Sampai check if any recent Elvis music had been played on the Karaoke machines, Saki take cover, Kogane and Gosunkugi prowl the area, while she interviews people.

After Kitsune rushed off Sampai pulled Saki aside to make sure she didn’t actually belive this was possible. By this point after everything they had been through Saki had long since stopped caring. She even reminded him that Kogane was ghost. Realizing that she had a point Sampai headed off for his assigned task.

Later while reconvening at Siren's barrier to witness Frost's enchantment, Saki once again lamented the wackiness she’d managed to get herself into when Guan Li walked up against her. Saki could not help but look the old woman up and down before she finally seemed to take notice and glanced at Saki. She apologized for being rude, but Guan Li brushed it off and after confirming who she was gave her an envelope with her name on it. Telling her to come see her at the San Cheng Huang if the letter interested her. Giving into curiosity Saki opened the letter only to find a picture of her Guan Li with her mother. It took a little while for Saki to calm down at which point she began to look for the elder.

It turns out that Natsu was actually Guan Li’s daughter. Like Comb she was sent out she was sent out into the world to get up to speed on various matters. She ended up in Japan where she met Toshiya. The two hit it off and had a fling where she ended up getting pregnant with Saki. Though unlike what Comb did with brush while she insisted they marry she refused to acknowledge he defeated her in any way. So, since the marriage was strictly disallowed by Amazon law, they moved back to Japan. Once she learned what Natsu did to Toshiya Guan Li disowned her, but having met Saki she wanted to rebuild something with me, so gave her two offers.

The first was for Saki to become her new heir, she was welcomed to return to Nyuchiehzu but it wasn’t necessary. The second was to have Natsu released into Joketsuzoku custody. She would be stripped of her Japanese citizenship, deported and never be welcome in the country again, but she'd be free... sorta. The Amazons would then decide on a punishment, but Guan Li was confident that she could arrange for that to be a... non-lethal one. She'd likely be stripped of all her status and magically bound to the village to labor for the rest of her life, but she'd be sorta free and alive. Telling her that this was a decision that she should make for her own peace of mind, not for Natsu’s Guan left her to her own devices.

Saki was on the rooftop of the girls' dorm contemplating everything she learned when she was interrupted by Sampei asking her to be his fiancée. After her initial confusion she declined causing him to explain that his parents set up a marriage interview for him and he wanted her help to sabotage it. Kitsune who had followed him revealed that Sampai’s family was pretty rich. Sampei was adamant on not being put into a political marriage so Saki told him she’d consider it. Sampai took Saki's hands into his own enthusiastically, before realizing what he was doing.

Kitsune chuckled at the scene before switching topics and asked Saki about Guan Li. Saki told them all that she learned about her mothers true origins as well as Guan Li’s offer. The two reflected on how difficult this must be Saki, though Kitsune ended up focusing more on her mentioning the agency. Given the fact that it seemed like they're putting me out to pasture Saki admitted to her that she was with law enforcement. Kitsune demanded the full details and did a little happy dance when she agreed. Though seeing that Sampei was still rather down, she commented that his fiancée might be Saki's sister. Sampei was adamant that Saki was the only one for him.

Saki ended up going with Sampai, but seeing her sister was to much and she ran back to Kitsune and demanded to know if she knew, a confused Kitsune was forced to calm Saki down so that she could explain what was going on. Kitsune congratulated Saki on getting a chance to see her sister, but Saki didn’t see it as a good thing. She never wanted her sister to meet the delinquent she had become.

After another moment of confusion Kitsune burst out laughing. Seeing Saki glaring at her she explained that she was worried over nothing. It obvious that Saki didn’t go in the meeting with some new tattoos and smoking a cigarette, and trying to pretend to be some super cultured noble woman was equally as ludicrous. It was best for her sister to see the real her right away and not get into some web of delusions. Hanging her head Saki admitted that Kitsune was right, but there was still the matter of their parents.

That Kitsune really couldn’t answer while she felt that it was best to get out in the open right away, it was ultimately up to Saki to decide. Kitsune started to wonder why the organization she worked for didn’t know about her sister. Saki realized that Kitsune was right it was too convenient for them not to know. Excusing herself she told Kitsune that she needed to go talk to a certain someone, before marching off.

Saki accused Jin of hiding Miyuki from her the moment he opened his door much to her frustration Jim calmly ignored her outburst and offered her some tea. He didn’t even try to deny Saki’s accusation, but before she could say anything, Jin cut her off saying that she never asked about her. Jin gestured to a seat calmly and quietly causing Saki to grit her teeth but obediently sat down as Jin that they had done quite the thorough background check on Saki. Miyuki's current situation came up quite quickly.

The two remained in the stalemate of Jin never telling her and her never asking. However he would have told her if she had in fact Jin fully expected to have to intervene to hold Saki back from seeing her on a whim, but she never even so much as looked into the records. Saki went wide-eyed at this revelation before looking around aimlessly in thought. Jin remained silent for another minute as Saki was lost in her thoughts.

Until he mentioned how Saki had ran into her grandmother it turned out that he knew about her as well. While they had never met personally, she was one of the people who came up in Saki’s background check though and he talked to a few people that had interacted with her. Since she was also one of the things Saki never inquired about Jin decided to lay everything on the table. He believed that Saki didn’t want to find her sister. While Saki started to reflexively deny his accusation that finding her sister would rob her of her mothers attention but trailed off.

Jin also theorize that finding her sister was just a wild goose chase her mother gave her seeing how she never told her who adopted Miyuki. He finally showed some irritation at how long it took Saki to figure out that her mother knew. While he didn’t like being so blunt he flatly told Saki that her mother hated her and it was time she accepted it and stopped seeking that woman’s validation. There was always Guan Li if she was looking for family. As for Miyuki that was a complicated matter. Her family is rather high up the social ladder. While her adopted father was willing to at least entertain some connections he died in an accident some years ago and her grandfather doesn't seem so interested.

After another minute of silent contemplation, Saki asked if the Furinkan assignment was the organization’s way of phasing her out. Jin closed his eyes and after a moment nodded lightly, though he assured her that they would honor every agreement made. In fact the paperwork to get her mother off of death row only needed to go through channels. Saki asked Jin what was next for her and he answered that she had a lot of options. Miss Li said she'd put in a good word with Interpol. Their mutual friend has also indicated he has other work that he could assign her, taking you on as a proper agent. If neither of those suited her fancy, Jin had his own agency. She could also try her luck with her grandmother. Saki agreed that taking up her grandmothers offer of training might not be a bad idea, but there was still the matter of Miyuki. That Jin couldn’t help with much. However her grandmother had some interesting connection so she probably could if Saki asked.

Saki was sparing with Guan Li, and despite her best effort each of her yoyo strikes were expertly deflected, and her kicks and punches also connected with nothing but air. However, as the exchange proceeded, she finally saw her opening as she ensnared the line of Guan Li's yoyo and she could strike out with her own. Then, just as she set the weapon into motion, Guan Li fired off another yoyo from her free hand, deflecting Saki's, and nearly striking Saki in the face. However, as if by magic the yoyo stopped dead just a short of its mark then retracted. Despite her lose Guan Li was impressed as it had been a long while since she’d been forced to deploy her second yoyo.

She recommended Saki get second yoyo herself to fight with, something more specialized then her current one. She suggested one with some blades, but Saki cringed at the thought. After a short silence between them, Saki switched subjects and thanked Guan her help with her family. Guan dismissed it as her just impress upon them the value of having a positive connection to the Joketsuzoku. Given their drastic change she didn’t buy it. All she received in response was a sly smile so she dropped the matter. This brought up the matter of what to tell Miyuki about their mother. For Guan Li there was only one option the brutal truth, as shielding her from it will never ultimately work.

She did suggest that if Saki was nervous she could as Miyuki’s adoptive Grandfather for help as he was fully aware of the situation. Saki didn’t believe for a second that man wanted Miyuki to know anything about her mother. Guan Li couldn’t really argue against that but still recommended speaking to the man. He is her guardian now, so it is best to have him involved and while Miyuki may be Saki’s sister, he has been her family for far longer now and knows her better. That brought the conversation to what to do about Sanpei. Sanpei's hyper focused on her, but Miyuki she really liked him. Much to Saki’s shock and horror Guan Li casually mentioned how she could marry them both. Needless to say she was vehemently against it.

With that option out of the say Guan Li asked Saki what she felt about the boy. Saki looked back at the elder then hung her head. She liked Sanpei but not as a husband. Guan Li told her that the best thing she could do then would be to simply explaining this truth to him. From what she’d seen of him, while he will be hard to convince, ultimately he’d understand. The conversation made wonder who Saki did have interest in. seeing her granddaughters sharp look she mentioned her handler Jin. When a blushing Saki asked how she even knew about him Guan Li admitted that when she was when you were discovered in the area, she had the Amazons watching Kasumi for her family look into her thoroughly.

Guan Li apologized for spying on Saki, stating that after so many years since she last saw her she wanted to know what kind of person Saki had turned into. She had almost concluded Saki was going down a dark path like her mother when she heard of her imprisonment. Just as Saki was about to joke about how bad she must of looked she realized what Guan Li just said. She didn’t remember the two meeting before. Guan Li shook her head and told her that she wouldn’t. Saki frowned but accepted this. Silence fell between them for a moment before Saki asked what Guan Li knew about her father. Sadly Guan Li met him when Natsu brought him to the village and their stay was short.

Saki realized that she could barely visualize her father. It was almost like she didn't know him. Guan Li reminded her that her memories had been sealed, but seeing Saki’s confused expression she realized that she had never been told. Saki demanded to know what was going on. Calming her down Guan Li asked Saki was her first memory after the incident. She remembered being in the hospital and having to go through a bunch of physio, but she didn’t remember why or what happened next. Guan Li was surprised that Saki hadn’t looked into the incident, but Saki admitted that she was too scared.

After steeling herself Saki asked Guan to tell her the truth of what happened that night. It turns out that Saki wasn’t asleep when the incident happened and she heard about it afterwards. Guan Li didn’t know exactly what happened, but the authorities found Saki sitting in her father’s lap. The two had apparently been reading a book together in the living room. Saki had to take a few paces to distance herself. Knowing that things would just get worse Guan gave her the time she needed. Although Saki didn't want to believe it, her imagination was already piecing the scene together for her. Despite this, no actual memories surfaced. This allowed her to deny it, only for Guan to remind her that she had sealed her memories and even pointed out that she could look at the original police report.

As she watched Saki continued to pace Guan expressed her regret and disgust that Natsu turned into such a monster. This caused Saki to spin on Guan Li and angrily defend her mother, but the elder did not waver. Silence passed between them and eventually Guan Li asked Saki if she would like her to unseal her memories. This seemed to shake Saki free of her mental block of the moment. Guan sat Saki down and then began to hum a tune. It was disjoint and hard on the ear, causing Saki to initially believe that Guan Li was messing with her when suddenly it hit her. Her sense of the world around her faded, and even her sense of her own being. Finally though she began to pull her thoughts together and before her was a scene. She could smell the distinct, nearly overwhelming odor of blood all around her. As the scene became clearer and clearer in her mind, Saki could feel the horror of the situation engulfing her as she stared at the familiar face in front of her.

Saki was brought back to reality by the sound of her grandmother screaming her name. Saki desperately tried to focus on the elder who looked truly concerned for her as she held her hands. As she calmed she realized her throat was already sore, clearly having been screaming just moments earlier. As she tried to regain her focus, tears began to stream from her eyes. Handing her a handkerchief Guan Li examined her making sure she was okay. Seeing what just a peek did, Guan Li realized that it was too early to unseal Saki’s memories. Saki asked about the hum. Guan Li intentionally chose a very disharmonic key so that Saki would never hear it by accident. She taught it to a few trusted relatives, and has even made up a few music boxes with it as well just in case something should happen to her. While the memories were bad Guan Li didn’t want to rob Saki of her youth.

This once again brought back memories of her disgust at her daughter’s actions. Saki almost impulsively wanting to deny it, but let herself consider. As she did she could only accept the words as likely true. Saki once more grit her teeth and tears beginning to come forth once again asked why her mother hated her so much. Guan Li theorized that in addition to being forced to marry Toshiya she was also resentful of her skill. Her pride was injured that the child she rejected was the child that was showing her up. For the first time since the conversation began, Saki felt a twinge of anger, not at the elder, but at her mother. Seeing this Guan Li told her to let her mother go, she saved her life which was more then she deserved. If it was family she wanted Guan Li offered to take her back to the village to meet her family there. She even revealed that Saki’s aunt had been pestering her to meet her since they discovered her existence. And she wasn’t the only one.

Saki let herself smile for an instant before jokingly accusing Guan Li of trying to rope her in. While she didn’t deny that she would love if Saki stayed the choice was hers. She promised to bring her one of the music boxes on her next visit. Saki thanked Guan Li for everything, but she didn’t feel she deserved it having made a grave error both in leaving her behind and in raising her daughter. The fact that Saki didn’t hold it against her didn’t matter she held it against herself. Moving the conversation to a more happy note Guan Li and produced a yoyo and offered it to Saki. She told her to get some practice in using it, both by itself and in pair with the other. As she expected some good progress in their next training session. Saki let herself smile and with a mutual nod the two began their return to civilization. As they walked, Saki switched topics, asking Guan Li why she thought she would be interested in Jin. Guan Li asking if he had defeated her during their first meeting caused Saki to feel very unsure of herself which only caused Guan Li to laugh.

Saki went over to the restaurant to say goodbye only for Siren to be asked to help Frost finish another entrance into the restaurants pocket dimension as she had exhausted herself. Once complete Siren opened a portal back to the village. Guan Li told Saki to keep up her training even suggesting she joined the morning training. Kasumi was happy to allow her, but Saki felt that it was bit out of her pay grade. Guan Li shrugged this off telling Saki to not to let a bit of wounded pride in being shown up, hold her back. With that, Guan Li waved as well and headed through, Siren closing the portal after she was safely through. Saki told Kasumi that she’d at least give it a try and headed off herself with a wave.

With Guan Li having returned to china and all her school work for break complete the day before school was due to restart; Saki didn’t really have anything to do. Since she actually felt good for the first time in a long time she decided to have a down day to recover from the recent heavy training. Just as she was a starting to prepare breakfast she was interrupted by the arrival of Jin telling her to come with him. It turns out that Remi was getting out of prison something that Saki’s brain took a second to register. Once she did Jin explained how the entire case against her completely collapsed due to a couple of key judgments going against them. Saki immediately realized this must be revenge for her part in taking down Hotel La Bac. Jin believed so as well but had gotten no real feedback on the matter so they couldn’t really be sure.

Saki began to panic at what revenge might be planning when Jin dropped another bomb, Remi would be attending Furinkan. At this revelation Saki was ready to rush to the school forcing Jin to calm her down. Pointed out that legally Remi was in the clear and would fully exploit anything Saki did. With that the two walked into the inspector's office. Saki could not help but glare at him in a mix of emotions as Jin closed the door behind them. He informed her of the good news they did have, Remi was still largely cut off from her assets. The remaining parts of her organization were also caught up in something he could only guess were his associates. Not content with such a vague answer Saki asked what the inspector thought the illuminati did.

The inspector guessed that Remi made a deal, and handed over the remains of her organization to the illuminati in exchange for her freedom. Neither really believed that as it was just too lucrative not to mention pointless. Not only could she just wait out her sentence, but they uncovered that she was planning an escape. What was more concerning was the picture book the inspector showed Saki, which contained a lot of very innocent looking artwork of her. While Saki just sighed at this the inspector saw it as a good thing. The fact that Remi was so focused on Saki gave them a chance to turn things around on her.

Saki wasn’t so enthusiastic pointing out that the Illuminati might not help her. Since they hadn’t contacted the inspector she believed they might not actually blame him. After contemplating what to do next the Inspector and Jin told Saki to just keep an eye on Remi for now, and don’t fall for any of her provokes. The inspector left Saki with one last warning something that even Jin didn’t know about. Something big is happening and it sent shockwaves through practically everything. It was so big that it was the one thing he was able to get in contact with the Illuminati about and not even they really knew anything.

Since he couldn’t discover anything he asked if Kitsune had a theory, much to Saki’s surprise. While half her theories are total nonsense, the other half seems very solid somehow. Saki arrived at the dorm just as Ranko was heading out. She gave the girl a curious look, but seeing that she seemed in a bit of a rush, but not overly concerned, she dismissed this and headed inside. Once within, she immediately caught the sound of several people speaking in the common area, and a distinct voice was noticeable among the others. Saki steeled herself and headed to the common area, and sure enough, there she was.

It took only a moment for Remi to spot Saki at the doorway and smile at her. Saki gave a strained smile as Remi greeted her as if they were old friends, debating calling her transparent lies out or simply leaving them be. She decided on the latter for now. Noticing Kitsune giving her a particular smile she said her farewell to Remi. Remi replied with an innocent smile just as Yotogi questioned her about her old school, or more specifically if it had any handsome men.

With Remi momentarily distracted, Saki motioned for Kitsune to join her. When they were within Saki’s dorm room she revealed that she had seen through Remi’s façade. However she was clearly unprepared for just how much of a psychopath she was going pale when Saki informed her of a list of Remi’s crimes. Like Saki Kitsune figured she was there as payback for the whole hotel La Bac thing. Sadly she was the only one who could see Remi for who she was. She wondered if they should warn the other students, but Saki was against it. Legally Remi was in the clear so if they started bad mouthing her it could get them in hot water. Changing the subject Saki asked Kitsune about what the Inspector told her.

Kitsune theorized that it must have been on the magical side of things as they are far more cagey than even the most underground of organized crime types, and even the Illuminati. Kitsune asked Saki wanted her to investigate, but she shut that thought down quick not wanting her to put herself in danger. With that, Saki headed back out just in time to see Remi come down the hall towards her, apparently having finished her introductions to the other girls. She paused in front of Saki, her smile as beaming as ever, while Saki simply returned a flat look. Saki twitched when Remi congratulated her on finding her sister. Seeing this Remi's smile, just for the briefest instant, changed to a smirk before her facade was restored. In retaliation Saki commented on Remi’s scar passive-aggressively saying that it was hardly noticeable. Remi's smile faulted just for another instant.

After composing herself Remi left saying she had to prepare for classess. As she headed into Makoto's old room where she had apparently been assigned. Saki chastised herself for letting her emotions get the better of her before heading off.

## Abilities

Saki is said to be the sixth best fighter at Furinkan High School and even that is being generous. She is used to dealing with thugs and brawlers, not the hardened martial artist of Nerima. While she could hold her own against the Kuno siblings, the same can’t be said for anyone else out side of surprising them like she did with Ranma. Despite this Guan Li states that Saki has a true talent for combat, even encouraging her to train with the others. What took her mother over a decade of training to achieve, Saki exceeded in only a few years.