Chapter 1
It was only 2 weeks ago when Ryu Hoshi, the world's best Street Fighter, knelt in front of Chun-Li Xiang, a woman whom he had come to admire. And that admiration soon became love. And from that love, Ryu wanted to pledge to Chun-Li that she would be the only woman he would ever love. And she agreed. And now, with our couple engaged, they have travelled to San Francisco to share this news with Ryu's oldest friend, Ken Masters…and here is where our story begins…
In the living room of Ken's home, he and Eliza were standing in surprise at the announcement made by Ryu and Chun-Li. Ken- in disbelief- asked, "You? Ryu? The guy who couldn't stay in one place for more than 2 weeks? Getting married? Eliza, check my temperature-I must be sick."
Ryu chuckled, and said, "It's true, Ken. After all, a man cannot wander the Earth forever…and after the time I have spent with Chun-Li, I believe I have found the perfect person to settle down with." Eliza said, "So, Chun-Li…how did this strike you?" Chun-Li replied, "Well…I was surprised. Surprised and shocked…when Ryu proposed to me. But after everything we've been through-like me helping him overcome the Satsui no Hado, and him helping me with Shadaloo-we grew closer to each other. And two weeks ago, we went out for dinner and dancing, and when we got home, he got down on one knee and proposed. And I said yes."
Ken said, "Well, this is great! So…have you considered the wedding?" Ryu looked at Chun-Li, and said, "Well…we were thinking of a couple of small ceremonies-one in Japan and one in China-with a priest offering us blessings." Ken shook his head, and said, "What? That's it? A wedding between the world's greatest martial artist and the strongest woman in the world needs something extravagant!" Chun-Li, concerned about what Ken was planning, said, "Well, it's a nice gesture, but you don't need to do this for us."
Ken said, "Nonsense! It's your wedding…and it's a once in a lifetime event! Well, if you're lucky, that is…" Eliza said, "Indeed…our wedding was magnificent! And you two deserve no less!" Ryu said, "Well, since you mentioned that…I guess we could use the advice of someone who's been married."
Ken said, "Yeah, bud! That's the spirit!" Ryu and Chun-Li looked at ach other then turned to Ken as he began the planning. Ken said, "The first thing we'll need to do is pick the venue. And I believe I know the perfect place." Ryu said, "Where would that be?" Ken replied, "The Golden Gate Park-it has an large outdoor pavilion-with enough seating for 200 guests!" Chun-Li said, "Goodness-200 people? Is our wedding going to be that big?"
Ken said, "Nah…I want it to be bigger than that!" Ryu said, "Well, Ken…it might be a good idea to not have it that high…just in case." Ken said, "Well, we'll come to that later. If you guys don't mind, I'll be the best man, and Eliza-who's known Ryu nearly as long as I have-can be the maid of honor."
Ryu said, "OK…what else will we need?" Ken said, "Well, you'll need to select groomsmen and bridesmaids…maybe 6 each?" Chun-Li said, "6? That might be a bit much…I don't think Ryu and I have 6 friends between us." Ken said, "Oh, Chun, Chun…leave that to me. I'm sure that in your travels around the world, you've made some friends. I think many of these men and women would love to share in this special moment."
Eliza then said, "Oh, Chun…and we have to pick you out the perfect wedding gown! Something that will make this unforgettable!" Chun-Li said, "OK, I guess…" Ken then said, "Yeah! And we have to pick out a snazzy tuxedo for you, Ryu! And we'll need some snazzy tuxes for our groomsmen as well." Ryu said, "Wow…it sounds like you have everything planned out for us." Ken said, "Ryu, buddy…putting your wedding in my hands is the best thing you could have done." Ryu replied, "I hope you are right."
That night…Ryu and Chun-Li were preparing for bed. Chun-Li said, "Wow…Ken looks to go all-out for our wedding." Ryu replied, "I know. All I wanted was something simple. And Ken is planning something huge. I'm not really opposed to it…" Chun-Li said, "I just wish he'd let us give our input. I mean, we're the ones getting married!"
Ryu said, "I know that, as well. Maybe…we're just stressing ourselves out about this. We're still getting married in six months-regardless of Ken's plans. It's still about me and you. And it's still about how much I love you, my spring beauty." Chun-Li kissed Ryu, and said, "And I love you, my mighty dragon."
Well…it looks like Ken has a grand plan for Ryu and Chun-Li's wedding…but is this what our bride and groom to be really want?