

Leona once again enters the Riot of the Blood and attacks Ralf and Clark, seriously injuring them. In KOF 2003, Orochi's presence is getting stronger towards the end of the tournament and the seal is broken again. Finally feeling a part of something, Leona stays as a member of Ikari team for many years throughout the NESTS saga of KOF. Thankfully, Ralf stops her and reminds her that she is no longer alone. Afterwards, Leona was distraught and attempts to end her life. By the tournament's end, Leona is successfully subdued and Orochi is sealed away again. Towards the end of the tournament, Leona, along with Iori, suddenly went into the Riot of the Blood (which was induced by Orochi). Ralf's idea worked better than he had imagined, because Leona eventually remembers her past completely during the events of King of Fighters '97. Ralf wanted help Leona's outlook and enters them into the the KOF '97 tournament. Leona remained troubled for a while and it even effected her performance on the battlefield, which lead to her and her partners being relieved from military service. In the finals of KOF '96, Goenitz confronts Leona and reminds her of her Orochi lineage, which leaves her upset and concerned for her future. Their mission was to investigate Geese Howard, Southtown's well known kingpin of crime. Her partners were Heidern's top mercenaries: Ralf and Clark. In KOF '96, Leona was a well-trained mercenary and Heidern gave her her first official mission: to take Heidern's place in the Ikari Warriors Team for the King of Fighters tournament. Heidern was taken back by her natural fighting ability, and decides to train her as a warrior under his command. After the event, Leona loses her memories and wanders aimlessly until she is found by Heidern, who eventually decides to adopt her. Goenitz was pleased, and put her blood lust to rest for a time "when he needs her again". That night, Leona lost control of herself, entering the Riot of Blood, and slaughtered everyone in the village. Enraged, Goenitz leaves, but not before smiling at Leona. However, Guidel refused as he and his family liked peace and not the violent tendencies created by the Orochi blood. Goenitz requested that Guidel join him in their duties to serve Orochi, as everyone in the village were Orochi bloodline members. When Leona was still a child, Goenitz came to her village and demanded to talk to Guidel, Leona's father and the leader of the village. LeonaHeidern.XIII by Ahuron & P-tanīIO: Leona was born in an unnamed village, and spent her childhood there with her family.
