Chun Li couldn't believe how simple the door was. She actually felt quite stupid as she saw Vega press a panel and open the knob at the same time.

"There, darling. As we agreed." He gestured to the entryway, "You have five and a half hours taken from you for this."

Chun Li cautiously walked out of the room, feeling a cool breeze on her neck. She felt a little overwhelmed, seeing the dark hallways of the castle…

Vega came up behind her, dragging his limber arm across her hips, "Let's go to breakfast."

"No." Chun Li refused, "I am going to escape."

"Tal fuego. Very well. Have fun." Vega slithered his words in her ear, disappearing down the dark hallway. Chun Li uneasily watched his figure disappear, finding her breath hard to manage.

The castle was huge. Dimly lit and cold as Chun Li walked down a random path. Her clothes were nothing to protect herself against the chill either.

"I have to get out of here." She repeated to herself as if it were a mantra, "Out of here. Out, out."

The whole architecture felt looming and constrictive. Trying to suffocate to her last breath. Chun Li took a deep sigh, heading down some stairs.

Her body was freezing. The warm shower from earlier stirred in her brain. Steam...touching…

"Get a grip." Chun Li mentally smacked herself, "You're just acting crazy because of this place."

Still, better there than here.

After a few places, Chun Li felt something brush against her shoulder. Vega. He must checking up on her progress, probably to gloat.

"Go away, asshole." She hissed, trying to scare him off, "I mean it."

Another brush. Exasperated, Chun Li whirled around.

"Listen…!"

A crash. A hand grabbing her. Her scream escaped her throat as a heavy weight crashed on her chest. Sounds were banging off the walls…

A tug around her hips. Chun Li blinked and before she knew it, Vega was holding her protectively as a mess was cluttered at her feet.

"You should be more careful." Vega chided gently, "Those things have so much weight."

What things? Chun Li squinted in the dark before light whooshed on, blinding her a bit. Rubbing her eyes, she heard Vega chuckle.

"You can turn on the lights, mi esposa."

Right. Of she knew how, anyway. Chun Li stared at the mess before her: a suit of armor. Polished and silvery.

"That...thing attacked me!" She accused the husk.

"There, there, mi esposa. It's just a suit of armor." Vega assured her, holding her towards him, "There's no one hiding in them."

Chun Li looked at the glinting metal again, "I could have sworn that one…"

The metallic sheen made her shiver as Vega brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. He firmly pressed his mouth against her head, sternly kissing her.

"You're just letting your imagination run wild." He said, his words tranquil as she darted her eyes back and forth, "A side effect from not eating breakfast, I am certain. I shall bring you something to satisfy you."

Chun Li refused to believe he meant that in the purest sense. She broke free of his grip, trying not to stare at the offensive suit of armor.

"Where did you get these things?" She queried.

No answer. The young captive turned around, seeing no one behind her. Now at her highest anxiety point, Chun Li clutched her clothes a little in effort to hug herself.

"Hello?" Her words slipped out, making her feel stupid. Of course Vega wouldn't respond. Creepy murderers do not ever answer.

Chun Li had to focus. The worst thing that could happen would be…

"Here you are."

Her heartbeat skipped several beats as she jumped back in terror. A yelp later and Chun Li was captured again by a dashing, stalkerish matador. His arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her close.

"Something the matter?" Vega asked, his tone playful. The bastard knew what he did in scaring her. So obvious!

"You shouldn't sneak up on people." Chun Li spat venom at him. His eyebrow quirked a little in amusement.

"Didn't you see me coming?" His slick yet arrogant tone inquired.

The man trained in Ninjutsu. Of course Chun Li didn't see him coming. A poor ninja would be seen otherwise!

"You already know that." She muttered, trying to brush him off, "Leave me alone. I am trying to escape."

"You say that but you've been standing here for thirty minutes. Clearly, you want to stay." Vega replied, making Chun Li widen her eyes.

"What!?" Her yowl was short and sharp, "You just left!"

"Thirty minutes ago, I left. You did me a favor by waiting for me. I appreciate that." He corrected her, pulling her closer, "I would have needed to track you down. Mi esposa, I brought you something to eat. Aren't I just so generous?"

Chun Li spotted a crisp, red apple in his other hand, making her harden her glare.

"No." A simple answer as she wriggled out of his embrace, "Fuck. Off."

Vega tilted his head slightly, as if he was taking in her response. Fed up with his demeanor, Chun Li wildly flailed her arms at him.

"Don't pretend you forgot English! You know what that means!" She yelled, almost as if she dipped her words in acid to fling in his pretty face.

"Of course I do. People say that to me quite frequently in my line of work." Vega remarked as he straightened his posture slightly, "I also know that what you just said was poorly constructed. You mean to say 'Forgot how to speak English', yes?"

Chun Li felt her cheeks tint a little.

"But when you say the word 'fuck', my mind wanders to... explicit places." He continued, stepping towards her again with an air of superiority, "Instincts kick in. Temptations... overcome me. I think, mi esposa, you know exactly what you do to me."

She cowered slightly under his gaze, feeling weak as he took her into his arms. Her bottom lip trembled as Vega dipped his head low to kiss her.

"I'm going to have you all to myself." His purring was predatory, almost bordering deadly, "You know that."

Chun Li didn't know what to say but Vega extended the apple towards her, letting the rind touch her quivering mouth. Slowly, his captive took a small bite of the fruit.

"Good girl." His praise was thick, almost sweet, "You need your energy if you want to beat me."

The juices of the apple still hung on her skin, making her instinctively lick them clean. The thoughts of early morning reappeared in her mind, making her tingle a little in excitement.

Vega must have been jealous of her tongue as he forcibly captured her lips again, tasting the mingling of juices. He sought to conquer and did so without much difficulty.

"Quiero llevarte aquí mismo." He whispered into her hair, "Libérame de este dolor."

Chun Li felt his hand on her pelvis, sending shocks to her system like a pulse. A little lower and he could…

"No." She forced herself to say, hot between kisses, "I need to escape…"

"You need me to treat you like a wife. How else you want me to treat you is your call." Vega cut her off, pressing his body against hers, "I can take you and show you how business is done around here or you can let me guide you."

His hand was dangerously low now. Vega was serious. Chun Li couldn't think. Bastard was...was….

What was he? Besides needy as hell? Well-endowed?

That seemed to spur her to action, bringing her knee up hard and fast. However, Vega seemed prepared for it as he caught her knee between his muscular build, preventing her from damaging him.

Chun Li was barely able to inch away before stumbling free as he stared at her. The look on his face appeared annoyed.

"Don't do that again." Vega warned her.

"And why not?" Her footing regained as she faced him down.

The Spaniard made a flick of his wrist, almost an obscene gesture from his hips, "Your children come from there."

Her eyes steeled up, narrowing at him, "Hmph!"

With that, Chun Li darted away as his gaze followed her.