Ranma – Quest of the 5 Dragons: Legends of the Twin Warriors
Disclaimer: All Ranma Characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi for Viz Comics. All Streetfighter Characters belong to Capcom/Akira. DOA Characters belong to Tecmo. All King of Fighters/Other Game Characters belong to SNK. All Other characters are made by me. This is an Altraverse Crossover-Fusion.
Prologue
All dialogue is in Chinese for this chapter.
"Prince Herb, Prince Herb", shouted the short boy, in wolf rags, running through the corridors of the Grand Temple of the Musk Dynasty. "I have just received news concerning the state of Mount Phoenix"
A boy of seemingly the same age as the messenger dressed in a green Chinese robe adorned with various gold and black dragons with black Chinese trousers, deftly turned away from his perch at the balcony, to the sound of the intruding raucous.
'Sigh, what is it now?' "You may enter Junior Captain Mint."
Even though young, both of these boys carried a sense of erudition well beyond their age. In their eyes, you can see that they have lost that purity one should have at that time. The boy in the green Chinese robes known as, Prince Herb of the Musk Dynasty, warily observed his 2nd in command as he slowly entered and bowed timidly.
"Sorry sir, for the intrusion, however, I..."
"Enough with the trivialities my friend, just tell me what this has to do with the land of the Phoenix", Prince Herb, exasperatedly stated. Unlike his father, Cayenne, the young ruler did not care too much for protocol and undoubting respect. The young Herb was cocky, and somewhat aloof, however, not overbearingly pompous. He didn't necessarily want people to just follow orders; rather he wanted equals in which he could confide his goals and dreams in for the Musk. He resolutely vowed not to let the Musk crumble under his rule for selfish reasons, like his father had done. He promised that the Musk would once again be wafted in the winds of greatness as it once was.
"I regret to inform you that Lord Saffron has finally gained controlled of the Council of Phoenix", Mint firmly declared, showing his relative discomfort to the situation at hand.
"What is there to regret my friend?" Herb commented amusingly, "I wouldn't think that you were too naïve to realize that this would happen, given how potent and skilled my rival is."
"Yes, but my lord, Saffron is a threat to the Musk, he...."
"Nonsense, Mint. What is in the past is in the past. Lord Saffron, as myself were taken into the throne very early don't you think? And it would probably be unfair to judge one who has yet to even pass his first order of business, let alone to even know what his first order of affairs would be?"
"Yes, I understand my lord; however, it has only been 3 years since your father died...."
"My father deserved his fate. He is the one who betrayed his people for the hand of his dear, Rei La Xia!" Prince Herb, irritably affirmed, "He should have known that this would cause a rift between the clans. We needed not the Amazons to further our influence of this land; yet, for that foolish mistake we almost lost everything."
"Did you ever consider that your father pursued her for love not status, since both of you lost Paprika, your own mother at a very young age?"
"To which is life my friend", Herb commented somewhat dryly, "Life is not always fair and we must live with the hand we were dealt with. I don't hate my father, Mint; he always was there to guide me when he was here. Nevertheless, I came to understand that I wouldn't see my mother again, and I lived with it. I was willing to endure that hardship for the betterment of the Musk. My father was good-natured, but was never voluntarily able to sacrifice anything for his people. That is the reason why I am not taking the title as King. For I will earn that title through my actions, not my bloodline!"
"If it helps any I think that your actions and dedication is well appreciated by the people of the Musk, my lord"
"Ah, while I am privileged to hear you say that, we must both be aware that I have yet been able to rectify any of our problems totally, only temporarily my friend", said Herb in a lighthearted manner, "Shall I ask one more question before you take your leave?"
"Why yes of course my lord"
"Could you tell me when Lord Saffron will be formally inaugurated?"
"Two days from now, sir"
"Very well then, we will need to make preparations to attend this event, however, I will later call upon you with further information. You may go now?" the Prince acknowledged, turning back to gaze out at the balcony.
"Thank you, my lord; I will be on my way then"
The Prince only nodded briefly to reply, as Mint bowed and quietly left Herb to his own devices. While leaving, Mint could only think that Herb was maybe a little too rash in his decisions in trying to solve all of their apparent problems by trying to be subservient. Maybe his father made a mistake; however, a choice like that should not be punishable by death by any means. At least his father died for freedom instead of diplomacy. To himself, he thought that Herb maybe was taking too much of all of this on his own shoulders right now and personally, Mint didn't know how much longer Prince Herb would be able to keep this up.
As if thinking the same thing, Prince Herb's, sensei, Master Wan Fei, was highly disturbed by his pupil's reticence and steadfast resolve to be the best. An old man clearly in his late seventies, festooned in a similar Chinese robe to that of his student. With similar jet-black loose fitting pants, the only real difference in his attire is that his robe was of black base decorated with gold and green dragons. With long grayish-black hair flowing to his shoulders, in a ponytail, the keen martial arts master continued to pace back and forth, in the palace courtyard, pondering on the relative state of each of the Clans. His face complete with mustache, a goatee, and eyes that could pierce into your soul, He seriously questioned how it was possible to have both his student and Saffron become respective leaders of their particular clans before they were even ten years of age. Nervously rubbing his callused hands together, he also couldn't understand how these two could possess so much ki and prowess as warriors. Even though Herb, and he speculated that Saffron too, were not masters yet, they would be without a doubt, supreme experts in just a couple of years. And that is why he was so nervous to teach Herb probably the most hidden and devastating technique available, less known than the Neko-Ken.....
'The Dragon Fist'
Below the Musk Dynasty, a fair distance to the south, in the heart of mainland China lays the Amazon Village of Joketsuzoku. About the bustle and commotion surrounding the village, a very diminutive old woman resignedly walks towards the council hall. Which each step, her wooden staff lightly taps the ground as if she is in some rhythmic trance. However, there is nothing harmonious about her demeanor as she reaches the council doors.
'Two powerful youths with the ability to cause everyone turmoil, while being too many years my junior. I am getting too old for this. I have already outlived my daughter and granddaughter. Maybe our time has come to an end', the woman known as Cologne thought to herself, 'my precious Shampoo, I will make sure that you outlive my past heirs, for I will be damned if you die in my lifetime'
"Hello, Cologne. I see that you have a lot on your mind at the moment." stated a woman of almost the same age, yet slightly taller.
"Why Lotion I think that we all have a lot of things on our minds, for we could be faced with being conquered by a bunch of toddlers." Cologne commented sardonically, "Plus, both of our heirs are deceased before I have yet to loose one of my senses."
"I don't think we are faced with the sudden threat of doom as of yet, but I do worry about how we have continued to try and uphold our traditionalist ways", replied Lotion, "The only group that as established contacts outside of the people within this region is the Xi Kiang Temple."
"And look who they have conferred with, the revolting Happosai, and even his friend Lukkosai. We do not need to stoop that low to try to spread our influence. As far as I am concerned some people do not need to be aware of our existence"
"I beg to differ, my dear Cologne. I know you have some history between Happosai and yourself." Cologne scowled at that statement. "Nonetheless, we are both aware of what a compelling man like that brings to the Xi Kiang Temple. As a matter of fact, right now, that temple has underneath it, six grandmasters in their respective arts."
"Don't remind me. With the addition of those two goons, they also have Grandmasters Wan Fei, Gen Hyong, Lien Pai Yen, and Tung Fu Rue. Now that you mention it, I wonder how much tutelage Wan Fei is going to convey to his student, Prince Herb", countered Cologne, "How can we allow them to just train anyone who comes their way?"
"That is because, the Xi Kiang are not concerned with conquering the world, much less China. They are practically a bunch of monks and nuns, who somehow enjoy letting their hidden secrets be revealed", laughed Lotion, "They don't want this land or the artifacts or treasures that come with it. The only thing they care about is passing down their art."
"Well I am going to discuss this predicament, with Lien Pai Yen, and see what she thinks of it!"
Lotion just laughed at Cologne's obvious uneasiness, as they both entered the Council Hall, for their daily meeting usually regarding the daily affairs of the clan. However with Saffron's ascension to the throne, this would not be an ordinary issue, none in the least.
At the Xi Kiang, two old lecherous hoodlums, by the name of Happosai and Lukkosai, were sneaking around the female chambers looking for some 'sexual healing'. Soon they stealthily reached the young maidens dormitory, however, unbeknownst to them, a middle aged woman was peering through the shades of one of the windows higher above. She watched them squabble over which direction they should take. By the look of the woman, she seemed to be only in her late forties or early fifties or so. As she walked away from the window, her slender frame gracefully flowing with only the ability of a supreme dancer, she carefully looked at the calendar. Her beautiful face was framed by a Chinese hair style consisting of two buns in the back of her head making her look like some mouse. From the hair buns, two long braids of black hair flowed to the small of her back. Her lovely face had sort of that young impish look even though she was an older woman. She didn't look gorgeous; rather she looked rather cute and endearing. But for a woman her age, cute might not be the best thing to call her...
'If those two perverts think they can get past me then they have another thing coming', she thought to herself as she marked the date covered in rainbow colored kanji. If one could read Chinese, you could be able to discern that it said 'last day'. The woman let out a small sigh before exiting the room, to meet their unwanted intruders. 'I am glad that this is their last day here, for if there wasn't, there would be two miniature twin caskets out in the woods with their names on it'
Just outside the female living quarters, Happosai and Lukkosai were still squawking over how they should sneak into the building
"I swear we tried that last time, remember, plus if that boy curse of yours was to trick them again, where would that leave me?" complained Happosai, "plus, that wretched woman, Lien, knew you had the curse before you had the chance to even get some action."
"I wonder how she knows everything we are trying to plan, it is like she knows what we are going to do before we even do it", cried the old perverted twin, "It is like she is some voodoo witch or something, Voo Daa Wong Dee Zao, Voo Daa Wong Dee Zao......"
"I hear what you mean, it is something about her I can't put my finger on, but it doesn't matter since today is my last day at this temple. And since it is, I am going to celebrate by partaking in some adulterated passion!"
"I say we gang up on Ms. Lien, and get her out the way," remarked, the hyperactive Lukkosai, "If we can get rid of her, then no one can stop us."
"You might be on to something, however, how about if her loser of a son in law Quan Lee comes to help or her, or her husband or hardnosed uncle, what are we going to do then."
"Don't worry about it; Wan Fei is at the Musk Crown Temple. Plus, Quan Lee is not even a grandmaster, for he is on his master quest along with is father; I bet you that Herb could beat him. We already know his wife can.
"Still, we shouldn't underestimate Lee. As I last recalled he was teaching Mint and Lime parts of his dreaded wolf fang style."
"How can he teach if he is not a grandmaster?"
"Hell if I know. It doesn't matter as far as I am concern. He has the ability to beat three of our 4 heirs by himself, therefore, he is a menace", responded Happosai.
"Speaking of 'heirs', how did you allow them two idiots to trap you in that cave? Hmm. I think the great Happosai is losing his edge."
"Shut up, Lukkosai. Genma and Soun got me when I wasn't paying attention. Those bastard students of mine tricked me. Anyways, after I am finished here I will be paying those disrespectful brats a little visit."
"Whatever, man. Hey, how should we take on the head mistress? You got any ideas?"
The grandmaster of the Musabetsu Kakuto Ryu started to walk in circles like a penguin until he came up with an idea. Lukkosai, on the other hand, waited impatiently, tapping his foot.
"Dog gonnit I've got it"
"Well it is about time that stupid brain of yours comes up with something. Well, let me in on it!" Happosai looked at his fellow comrade with a dubious eye while shaking his fist at him.
"I should whack you until you grovel at my feet begging for your pitiful life. However, since I happen to need you on this escapade, I will spare you, granted that all goes to plan. Now before you go all anal retentive on me, I say we split up and try to cause as much havoc as possible. Lien Pai Yen can't catch us both at the same time. Whoever meets up with her first should lead her to the female locker rooms on the first floor. Then while she is end the middle we ambush her and get her out of the way.
"Even though you are a pain in the butt sometimes, I must say this plan beats all of our previous plans. Plus, there is no one to help her. I can feel the warmth of a succulent womanly body right now."
"Stop your idiotic dreaming and come on. You take the back entrance while I will take the front entrance. Remember; don't try to fight her until we both are ready."
"Okay, let's do it!"
Back at the Amazon Council Hall, the Matriarchs of Joketsuzoku were in a heated argument pertaining to the tension between themselves and the people of the Musk and Mount Phoenix. The Council was split to which actions to take. Half of the assembly was in favor of a reformed peace treaty between the clans and possible expansion, while the others were reluctant to consult with the other clans. They felt as though they should have some sort of retribution toward the Musk since they lost 4 of their potential heirs 3 years ago in a war between them and the Musk.
"I say we gather all of our resources together and destroy the Musk while they are still weak on their knees. None of them were man enough to stand up against the elders; therefore, they stooped to eliminate our children and heirs. I say we really show them the wrath of the Amazon", declared an old woman as short as Cologne, "Plus, they are now getting support from Mount Phoenix and the Xi Kiang. They are trying to rebuild and make up for their agonizing defeat. I say we crush them before they get the chance!"
"I must say that I disagree with you, Elder Aloe, for I think that we have to look at the situation differently", responded a somewhat contented Lotion, "I think it is very skeptical that our enemy is the Musk for the simple reason that the People of Phoenix have not suffered but a ounce of bloodshed since the last war. I for one think that we and the Musk were set up against each other"
Sitting next to Lotion, Cologne took on an apprehensive expression, while trying to make sense of Lotion's last assumption. 'Does she really think we were set up? The Phoenix or Xi Kiang? Both?' She had to agree that the Phoenix were a formidable clan that had enough power and motive to stir trouble.
"You are not implying that the Phoenix has anything to do with this" shrieked Aloe, "For that is preposterous! There Council has been in disarray for the last 7 years, not to mention that a mere child has just become there new leader."
"That is more reason for them to put us against each other. The people of Mount Phoenix are the only people here that have yet to expand their empire, plus they are the only people who can truly benefit from the curses of Jusenkyo, for they can naturally control their changed state from and early age. Everyone can agree with me that it takes years of strenuous training to master a curse of that nature, for one who can control that is truly a master. However, the Phoenix wants to develop and implore their power throughout the world. They only need a few good leaders and masters for them to take this land or even the world by storm. Also the legend states that this Saffron would one day become some demigod that would create hell upon Earth."
As Elder Lotion, declared that last statement, the Council all of the sudden because surreptitiously quite, while the matriarchs pondered on her last statement. When it came to legends and folklore, the Amazons always took heed. Even though other societies might rely on myth too much, the Amazons had every reason to believe and follow certain traditions, for this land below the Bakalayan Mountains encountered what normal people called supernatural on a daily basis. Maybe an overly conservative way of life; nevertheless, the Chinese Amazons were the last of these great empires of a thousand years ago and some way they have maintain their sustenance into the 20th century.
'In two days it begins.' thought Cologne to herself, 'But it didn't say what year, only a day that is it. How are we supposed too follow this. Little over 7 years ago a Phoenix by the name Topaz was defeated by Herb's father, and he was not born here. This doesn't make sense.'
"That legend is false, for the same thing happen 7 years ago and nothing was resolved", Cologne stated with a confused expression, "How are we to know if this is the right time are not, the Phoenix always have someone they can choose to lead them. Plus, the legend didn't specify any year."
"She is right", affirmed another old woman by the name of Comb, "I have studied this particularly haunted myth, and I must say I don't think that it will happen. If I am not mistaken this legend dates almost over 3000 years and there has been few dragon masters who have been able to sustained relative peace for a temporary time, but not long enough to restore the balance of world yet alone of the land."
"Yes, I understand you and Cologne's concerns; however, I do believe that this time the legend rings true", stated Lotion assertively, "The reason why is because us, along with the Phoenix and Musk have always had multiple heirs to choose from. As of right now the Phoenix and Musk have no heirs, both Herb and Saffron have ascended to the throne. The Musk is very much aware of their condition at this moment. Even though I sense that Prince Herb has phenomenal potential, I doubt that he can organize a plan to protect them from another war. Plus, we have nothing to gain by fighting the Musk, while the Phoenix has everything to gain. "
As the elders argued among themselves, the oldest woman at the Council, the Revered Grandmother Potpourri looked on with keen interest. She herself was aware of the legend and also believed it was true. However, just as Elder Cologne pointed out, Potpourri did not know when.
'The legend says that a Phoenix and Dragon, with their minions will rule the day the genuine legend leaves for its journey, for the both the Phoenix and Dragon will not be born to create, but destroy. This legend will be born a man, yet later he will be both of yin and yang nature. His yin nature will inherit the true power of the Phoenix while his yang nature will inherit the power of the dragon. The legend will not be dreadful, rather very amicable, even though it will endure many hardships. He will draw the attention of many enemies and yet some how be able to turn many of them foe to friend. He will be of a wild and trickery nature; for all stubborn animals need to be tamed; yet, if it is crossed harshly, it will shake the heavens. He represents the fifth cardinal point. He will be a descendant of this land and the Land of Wa and one day he will cross the sea to dethrone the false firebird and re-establish the harmony of the land. He will not be a dragon nor phoenix by blood, name, or status, only by soul, and the day when his dual nature becomes only one, will he be able to do battle with the dragons and phoenixes by bloodline.....for he will be the Phoenix Dragon'
"Now looking back on it, none of the previous dragon masters were of dual nature. He must be able to master the curse of Jusenkyo. He must be a descendant from this land and Japan. He will not be of dragon or phoenix blood. That rules out the Musk, Mount Phoenix, and the Orochi in Japan. He must be a descendant from the Xi Kiang Temple then, for no other clan I know of has relatives or even associates for that matter outside of China.", thought Potpourri to herself, "That means master Wan Fei is making a mistake......"
"Ahem, I think that is enough for today for my old ears can no longer discern and distinguish any voices right now. I say we all ponder on this situation and see if we can have any ideas for tomorrow; however, as of right now this meeting is adjourned. Elders Cologne and Lotion could you meet with me please."
As the Elders of Joketsuzoku, filed out off the assembly hall, Elder Aloe enviously watched Lotion and Comb has they shared their last minute thoughts on the latest issue. "Lotion with her crazed speculations is the reason why we are losing our power. She always wants us to open up and make amends with everyone. The People's Republic of China doesn't even recognize us so how are we going to get someone else too. These lands here are precious. There is enough magic, treasures, and arts that can put the whole world off its axis and she wants to share them just like the Xi Kiang. I hope Cologne and the Revered Elder chew her out for her asinine theories", Aloe brooded as she left with the others outside the hall. However, Aloe's revolted glare didn't go unnoticed because Elder Potpourri was looking at Aloe the whole time.
"Seems that Aloe wants to go to war with the Musk. She really is hell bent on destroying them. Yet, that is something I can ponder on later, for if Lotion is right we all could be in some serious trouble", said Potpourri to herself."
"Yes Revered Elder is there anything we can do for you", acknowledged the troll like woman with long gray hair and a wooden staff.
"Why yes Cologne and Lotion. As you well know I am coming down to my final years on this world and I would very much like to feel as though the land of Joketsuzoku will be in great hands when I depart."
"Are you suggesting that Cologne and I take your place, for while I am honored I am really not a leader and doesn't it suppose to be only one Revered Elder?"
"Well you see the reason why I am choosing the both off you is because of your individual talents. See Lotion you are very much up to date of all our resources and regulations while Cologne is our highest ranking master in combat arts and magic. Plus you all respect each other even if you strongly disagree with each other. That bond will keep us from inner turmoil and corruption."
"Why thank you Revered Elder Potpourri", chorused both Elders.
"Now then the most important reason I called you both forth was because of this legend you, Lotion proclaimed that is true."
"Well you see the Legend states that..."
"Sorry for the intrusion, Lotion, but I am very aware of the legend and yes I for one believe that this time it is true."
"How can you be so", exclaimed Cologne, "The Legend doesn't state any date for when it's supposed to happen?"
"Instinct, plus the fact that Herb and Saffron are sparring rivals and respect one another. The legend specifically states that he will be able to not only defeat one Phoenix but other phoenixes and dragons as well for he will be able to use both powers. Yin and Yang, Fire and Ice, thus the Phoenix Dragon. Neither dragon nor phoenix in our history was able to wield that much power."
"So what do you want us to do find this boy and bring him to the tribe", commented the taller older woman.
"Yes and no, I do want you all to find him and help him, but do not try to recruit him into our tribe"
"Why not for he will surely strengthen our bloodline", stated the matriarch with the staff, "That is just what we need strong genes."
"No, you need him to help you and that is it. If he comes into the tribe willingly then yes. If he doesn't then don't force him. If you do then we will fall victim like the Musk and the Phoenix. Plus, he can't strengthen our bloodline. It is his spirit that makes him so powerful. His blood is has nothing to with his ability, the legend said so itself so don't ask."
"Very well. I do not see how this one boy who we do not even know exist can be that powerful but I will heed your words. Just what we need another youngling to watch over. I do not think I can play grandmother for much longer", replied the matriarch as she perched on her staff, "By the way how are we going to find this boy. He could be anywhere."
"You won't have to look for him. He must be a descendant from the Xi Kiang temple so I suggest you talk to Lien Pai Yen to see what she knows."
"I was going to go there anyways to discuss the matter of Herb's training under Wan Fei. However, my current plan of travel would not get me there until the end of the week."
"That is good that you were able to foresee that much. Here take this vial of potion. You will be able to get to the outer edge with this. While you are there, could you stay there for couple of days and please inform him and Gen Hyong of the legend for I think they are training the wrong people? I would like to speak with them if at all possible."
"I will be on my way then. I will share what information I find to the tribe once I get back."
"Cologne, please treat this as a private matter. Only discuss this with Elder Lotion or myself. The others will be informed if needed."
"Yes Elder Potpourri"
"And Lotion I would like you to be my representative to the Saffron inauguration. I want a specific report stating their prowess, resources, and stability."
"Yes, I will immediately start preparations."
"Well I will leave you two both to you all assignments. And remember only share this information between us three no other should be involved."
"We understand. We shall take our leave now."
"Very well"
Back at the Xi Kiang Temple, Happosai and Lukkosai were running amok in the women's dormitory. Already they were able to cause the women to either panic or become irate. Bounding in and out of rooms, the perverted duo had pilfered two huge stacks of women's undergarments while also copping a quick feel before they left to go to mess with some other unsuspecting innocent female.
"He, he, panties, panties, my precious panties", exclaimed Happosai, "Oh Lien I know you are around here why want you come out to play,"
Happosai was getting pretty fed up with dancing around escaping the hordes of women chasing after him, while he was waiting for the head mistress to show up. Not that he mind messing around with the women before him; he just wanted to do it without worry.
"Where is that damned woman...?"
On a couple of floor higher, Lukkosai was really having the time of his life. His sack was almost twice the size as his cohort. He was going to go upstairs until he saw the most beautiful women he has ever seen his life. He just had to "greet" her. However, if he knew better he would mess with...
"You troll looking hentai", screamed a young woman with a similar hairstyle as Lien Pai Yen, "Give me back my clothes"
"Ah so you do love me. Come and relish me with your beauty"
"Love shit. You want me to relish you in an ass beating so be it. Hyakuretsu KYAKU!!"
Lukkosai was kicked about a hundred so times before he was sent to the other end of hall and down the stairs. The woman now clad in only a blouse and panties was no other than.................
No one touches me like that", she screamed as she went back inside to change. A minute later, she was wearing her dark blue bodysuit with gold trim.
"I have had it with those two freaks. They are more annoying than that dead piece of shit psychotic matador I had to mess with."
As Lukkosai finished his plunge down the stairwell he was met by a laughing Happosai.
"He, he, he, who beat the crap out of you? Hmm, he, he, let me guess, I would say that must have been Lien's niece Chun Li."
"Well I don't care who it is? She should respect her elders more and I think we need to teach her a lesson", grunted the beaten old man in an impromptu headstand.
"You should be able to handle her yourself, very well since she is a relative of our nemesis then I guess it is okay for me to help you."
"After being here all this time, why haven't I seen her?"
"That is because she just arrive a couple of days ago."
"Well how come she is so strong?"
"You have heard of these various martial artist tournaments?"
"Well of course I have but who cares about them, most of them aren't even worthy for me to even enter in let alone to attend and just watch."
"If you were to see the opponents she went up against then you would take that back."
"Well anyways what is she doing here?"
"Last I heard she is here to teach martial arts to the various orphans, in dedication to her father name Xiang. I believe that was his name."
"Xiang you say. Too many people with that name."
"Hmm. Well it really doesn't concern me. Let's go and get Miss Chun Li to play with us shall we."
"Hai."
On the top floor of the dorm, the niece of the dragon master Wan Fei overlooked the grounds of the temple with a somber look on her face. She was contemplating, like her uncle, the relative state of the clans. But she was also thinking about what part she played in it. She knew that she needed more allies to help out her...
"Hello younger brother", the woman with the two hair buns said out loud, "You know your daughter thinks you are dead. How can you be so...."
"I know. And I will apologize to her soon but it was for her own safety", said a voice from the shadows.
"Her own safety? How can you say that? Have you seen what she has been through? The monsters she has fought? The....."
"Do you honestly think that she would be able to survive all of that on her own without any inside help? My daughter is a great fighter but there is no way she could withstand up against Shadowloo and the Yakuza unless they wanted her alive."
"I don't understand"
"I do. Everyone is after the one with the dragon spirit. They think that Chun Li is going to give birth to a child that posses it, however she is not, one of her cousins is."
"Cousin!"
"Don't play dumb with me. Lien, you and I both know of this tale. If not then where are your daughter and son?
"I have you know that I have one son and had two daughters, the oldest daughter was named Kai Sin, the youngest daughter was named An Mei, and my son was named Jin Fuha."
"You know that the name of those children of yours doesn't do me any good for I would be able to find them by now. And what do you mean you HAD two daughters."
"My youngest passed away........."
"Sorry for your loss dear sister but how would you know that? Your son and daughters must have been in contact with you?"
"Only my son knew of me."
"Does this son or your daughters have any children?"
"Why does that matter? You come here off of your pedestal talking about legends and what is right and wrong, yet you put your only child in danger because you wanted to be with her while at the same time you went off to get revenge on the man that killed your wife. Why? For honor, for your daughter's sake? No. Your daughter lost two parents because of you and your selfishness. She has never married, never settled down to live a real life, the only thing that she has done is try to find you. I know about the legend. I knew that my daughters and their children might be in danger. I sacrificed my wanting to raise them and be their mother for some stupid legend. So do not come in here and patronize me about what I am doing. When the time is right he will be made known of his destiny, and it will be by my choosing and my choosing alone."
"I have been a fool", said a man in a white Chinese shirt with blue pants as he stepped out of the shadows, "I have not even had the chance to exact my revenge, and my own daughter did it for me."
"No, you just let your emotions cloud your judgment, and no your daughter didn't truly exact revenge. I still feel his aura"
"How can that be? And how can you still sense him. He is dead?"
"You know of the last tournament your daughter was in? In that tournament there where 3 powerful forces there, each with the same abilities as you know who."
"So what about them?"
"There is also another a woman I believe"
"Huh, she has to be dead?"
"No she is not. They were both spurned from the same thing, so is the other 3."
"What how do you know of this? Never mind, I already know."
"If you didn't go off on your little tangent, your ability would be able to match mine little brother"
"I guess I deserve that. So why are you here?"
"Do you know of the status of the peoples of this region?"
"I am vaguely aware"
"I am going to need you to help train students"
"How many masters are here already?"
"With you here that makes eight. My uncle or your father, Master Rue, Master Gentsai, Master Lee, who just returned from his trip for grand mastery with my husband, and me. Masters Happosai and Lukkosai are leaving tomorrow."
"Okay I was not able to sense Gentsai, and who is your husband?"
"Gen Hyong. The other masters will be here two days from now."
"You married that lunatic assassin. Are you nuts? I bet you Gen is still after that other lunatic"
"He now knows it is pointless. He has found his purpose now."
"Well okay I still don't understand? Why do we need so many masters here? There aren't that many students."
"Elder Ku Lon has just arrived; she must be here to talk about what I know. Very well, I will let her inform you of the reasons of how our legends and theirs enter twine. Plus we need to help your daughter out with the infected pair."
"Huh, I don't understand?"
"Happosai and Lukkosai are the infected pair. As for the legend or legends, well let's just say that these boys are also important in there purposes as well."
"Boys?"
"My grandsons................."
At front gates of the temple, Elder Cologne was just getting clearance from the guards as she felt a couple of disturbances. She was able to sense Lien Pai Yen and some other powerful person, plus her husband somewhere close as well. She also took notice of Happosai and Lukkosai probably running amok in the maidens' dormitory, however, that wasn't what was bothering her at the moment. Someone else that was close in the vicinity was damn well powerful as well, for it was something more familiar.
"Ah, Hello Elder Cologne, I still see that I am still not able to get by you undetected", said a fairly aged man in a purple Chinese robe, with bluish trousers. He had graying hair along with a mustache and beard that reached to the sternum of his chest. However, his most outstanding trait was is eyes for they had no pupils.
"I see that your son in law Quan-Sing Lee has finished his accent to grand mastery, I can feel him", mused the dwarf with the wooden staff, "I wonder why though. He has always been ready for it, why take the journey so late?"
"Cologne, you of all people knew he wasn't ready to leave his sons until they reach a certain age. Plus, he was wary of my teachings and intentions. You knew of my obsession but now I really don't have to worry about that for my reason is no longer justified."
"What, you mean you and Quan didn't meet him?" wondered Cologne.
"No, I met him. It is just that the match between us wasn't a full match. I am not ready to fight him until I have a rightful heir."
"What does your wife Lien have to say about this? Hmm? I don't think she will approve of you chasing after the so called "Master of Fist." Plus your son in law is now a grandmaster. Isn't he your heir or do you mean your grand sons?"
"You are right on both accounts. I might never get my chance? Oh well, such as life. As for the other question yes I know of my heir."
"You mean your grandsons Yang or Yun"
"Maybe, but I have a feeling that you will know them when the time arrives"
"For some reason you don't feel out of shape about this, and I am worried. What happen to you while you were gone? It seems if you are almost happy."
All of a sudden the man known as Gen eyes became real as they now had pupils. He seemed much more relaxed as he looked down to see the older woman. "I have a greater purpose now......however, before I tell you what that is I need to get Wan Fei from the Musk Temple and Tung Fu Rue from the dojo.", said the master of the liquid fist as he suddenly disappeared.
"What? He just vanished into thin air? Well I see that the Xi Kiang Temple is getting more masters. They must know something. I guess I will soon find out." And with that, the old matriarch continues on her path to the women's quarters.
Back at the temple, the sickos known as Happosai and Lukkosai had made it up the stairs to confront the "Spring Beauty", Chun Li. The pair had already managed to ware her out; yet keeping her staying unfocused, by pushing her nerves with their perverted pestering. Luckily enough, Chun Li's apparel was made of pretty strong material so they were able to disrobe her as of yet. However, the garment was very close fitting and that really didn't sit well with her either. Even though she was holding her own, she knew that they were just mocking her, and she absolutely didn't want them to take advantage of her by taking the already fierce sparring to another level.
"Sweeto, let me have a little fill of your firm bosom", exclaimed Happosai as he jumped over Chun Li's attempt at a leg sweep and dove in for the prize.
"Ahh! Damn you! Get off of me you crusty old hentai", Chun Li screamed as the she back handed Happosai straight through the ground. However, while she was distracted by the old goon she forgot about his just as evil other half coming from behind.
"I've got you now so stop playing hard to get!" As Lukkosai sailed through the air aiming for her moxibustion point he was met by a crushing blow as someone else decided that their riot should now come to an end.
"REKKA KEN!" shouted someone in a black mandarin shirt with gold trim, along with some Chinese trousers. "Looks like you could use a hand", questioned the Chinese man with reddish brown hair.
"Usually I wouldn't prefer to have your help" Chun Li declared breathlessly as she turn around to face her childhood friend, "But these midgets are a pain in the..."
"Look out!" the retired movie star shouted as vaulted over Chun Li to confront the grand master of the Anything Goes School, "Hmm, I see the old man is still tickin heh, well lets see if you can stand after this, REKKU KYAKU!
"You shouldn't be too overconfident boy!" replied the old grandmaster as he effortlessly evaded Fei Long's spin kicks, "Hmpph, this lovely lady and I were just playing a nice a game of tag and you had to interrupt; but as you can see you are not worthy of playing so hmm.............. bye bye."
"Huh, what do mean bye bye? I going to put your face as a plaque the wall you troll"
"Tsk, tsk, young and foolish. Very well, HAPPO DAI KARIN!" shouted Happosai as he tossed a pair of bombs towards the pair
"Chun, watch out!" yelled Fei Long as he dive to take the brunt of the attack, "Arggh!"
"FEI!!" screamed Chun Li as she watched helplessly as Fei Long got blown backwards by the pair of smoke bombs. Chun Li proceeded to run down the hall stepping on Lukkosai in the process to see if Fei was alright. "Fei, Fei, wake up" cried Chun Li has she intensely shook the Bruce Lee look alike.
"Wha...Huh...Pre...tty...La." murmured the retired movie star as his eyes slowly opened
"Wake...Huh....This is not the time to be playing around jerk", said Chun Li has she haphazardly threw Fei Long head off of her lap.
'Donk!' "Ow! What happened?" groaned the Jeet Kune Do master as he tried to get up off the floor.
"Oops" said Chun Li quietly as she realized what she just did, "Ah let me help you get off the floor". At the moment the two friends look into each others eyes before turning away sheepishly
"Th...Thanks", stuttered Fei Long embarrassedly
"Sorry to interrupt you and your friend getting reacquainted, however, I would like to resume our game of pin the tail on the beauty and kick the donkey butt of the beast", stated the grandmaster of the Anything Goes School with a smirk on his face as he walk towards the pair stepping on Lukkosai in the process.
"Hey you want to see a trick?" Fei Long calmly spoke towards the man noticing that Lukkosai was no longer in condition to fight, "I am sure an old man like you appreciates good wholesome entertainment, ne?"
"What are you babbling about? If you think you can pull the wool over my eyes, you are highly mistaken. The only thing I wont you to do his disappear!" Happosai knew that Fei Long was trying to stall for both he and Chun Li were in no condition to put up much of and offense. However, he didn't realize that during all of this time there was someone else who took even more damage than either Chun Li or this impertinent numbskull.
"Hmm Chun Li I don't think this well renowned master likes tricks" stated Fei Long as he glance over at the prone form of Happosai's partner. The woman with the short odango hairstyle was about to ask him the same thing as the troll when she realized who Fei was looking at. She quickly caught up with the scheme and played along.
"I guess he doesn't appreciate magic. Oh well." Stated Chun Li with a seemingly air-headed look on her face, "Where at a time like this can you find someone who would appreciate your magic?"
"I'm not sure"
"How about that nice fellow right there" said the daughter of Dorai as she pointed at Happosai. Actually she was pointing at the semi-conscious excuse of life lying on the floor. However, the Anything Goes master wasn't aware of this and was pretty much confused with the whole conversation between Fei and Chun Li. "I thought I told you I didn't want to see your magic you dimw..."
"I think that would be a perfect candidate dear assistant" said the former movie star as he rushed Happosai. Thinking he was under attack and not sure of what the man was going to do, the old man causally evaded Fei attack. Fei was glad that Happosai fell for the trick and didn't counter as he shouted out his attack, "SHIEN KYAKU!"
"What the h...hey buffoon I am over here", said Happosai confusedly. To him it seem like this young man was either very slow in the head or had a bad sense of direction which still would of shown that he is slow in the head. Yet, it was pretty interesting that this young man could produce a fire current around his outstretched leg like that.
"Ta da! I called that the roasted gnome fireworks."
"Why you impudent brat, let me see you try that on me eh"
"Why Happy it is so nice to see you!" remarked an old woman floating in midair with a gnarled staff in hand. "Looks like you are still up to your old tricks ne, why won't you ever try them on me?" Cologne stated that last statement implying something very disturbing to the human eye, thus prompting the old grandmaster to faint on sight.
"Hmpph, I see he still doesn't appreciate true beauty?" cackled the Amazonian elder as Chun-Li and Fei Long were left speechless with big- sweated expressions.
At the end of the hall the only female master of the temple arrived on the scene surveying the 5 individuals in front of her. As she made her way to them she acknowledged the elder matriarch formally.
"Elder Cologne" greeted Lien with a bow, "I hope these two monsters weren't of any trouble to you"
"I think they were more of a trouble to these two lovers over there", replied Cologne returning the bow while taking notice of how closely Fei and Chun-Li were standing to each other all this time.
"What!" both shouted as they jumped away from each other.
"Me, like that macho c-rated movie star no way"
"What! After all these years you are still beau......I mean a tomboy!"
Chun-Li was about to reply with another comment once she realized Fei Long mistake. At a loss for words she turned the other cheek and "Hmpph". Both Cologne and Lien had to laugh at their antics which were very childish for their age even though cute. Lien then looked at Fei in the eye to see if he told Chun-Li about her father. Glad that he didn't spill the beans, Lien proceeded to gather all five of them including the two tree stumps on the floor to meet with her in the counsel room. When Chun-Li inquired about what was going on, her elder look alike just said that she had a surprise for her.
In one of the auxiliary dojos at the temple, Master Rue was being entertained by Yang and Yun's futile attempts to watch over and train this bunch of brats. The Lee twins thought it would be easy sailing along with their girlfriends now that they were back in China however their father and grandfather told them that they had to watch over some crazed kids.
"Hmm so those two are they infamous Jin twins eh", mused Tung Fu Rue. "They must have reverted to their original selves after the scrolls were destroyed. I need to find out more information on their past. Anyhow, they seemed a bit preoccupied with trying to keep the raucous down especially with that Taro kid"
"Look you brat no one and I mean no one touches the cap! You got that?" shouted the Yun to the little boy named Taro, who at the moment was chasing a girl name Rouge around the dojo floor. Taro was a class clown of sorts and the Half-Japanese-Half-American girl Rouge was the only one out of all the students who seemingly didn't enjoy his pranks. Plus Rouge was the only student who could match Taro in terms of wits and fighting ability; thus, they were constantly at each others throats.
"Hey you nincompoop I am talking to you!" shouted the young man in the sleeveless white mandarin overlap top, "Stop running around like some wild thing you mutt"
"Did you say something mister", replied Taro in a bewildered tone, "You sick. Your face is red"
"Arggh!"
"I think I agree with the little one younger brother. You don't look to well" said Yang as he walked in with their female companions Hoimei and Shaomei. The young lady with the brownish bowl haircut, named Shaomei immediately started laughing at Yun's antics while her slightly taller sister with a braided ponytail like Yun admonished him for his lack of maturity. While Master Rue was observing the scene at hand he had a precarious vision of the 4 teenagers as they bickered and teased among themselves. It was as though he was looking at the same people but they were slightly different. Instead the person who looked like Yun didn't where a cap and seemed to have slightly different personality along with the person that looked like Yang. The girls also seemed to have switched personalities. Then just like that the dream was over has he heard a cryptic female voice say...
'They will be able to destroy him, for I won't be binded to him for long.....'
"What the hell?" thought the former teacher of the Bogard brothers, "I am not that old to be senile yet, am I? I know for sure someone was talking to me now."
'Za...te...su...of...th...Hi...u...Cl"
"What, My name is not Zan...Whatever. My name is Tung Fu Rue. I know I am not crazy! Who are you?" shouted the Hakyoku-Seiken master as turned his head frantically in search of the origin of the voice, thus startling everyone from their banter.
"Master Rue, are you alright?" chorused the older girls as they rushed to help the old martial arts sensei.
"No, no I am alright I think. Just had a little nightmare that's all" said Master Rue wearily, 'I am not going insane I heard that voice' "Must be getting beyond my years I guess, don't worry about me, this old man just needs some rest"
"Old man is crazy!" stated Taro who was at the moment tying Yun shoes laces together.
"I have to agree with the twerp. Master Rue has finally left the face of the earth. Poor man is loosing his mind and what does he have to show for it"
"Shut up Yun! This is not funny", chided Hoimei, as she and along with her sister tried to help Master Rue up"
Yun's older twin, Yang noticed that the clown of the of the children's group was finished tying Yun's shoelaces together. Deciding that Yun somewhat deserved being on the brunt end of pranks, since he was a prankster himself, Yang persuaded Yun to help out the girls in carrying Master Rue to the dormitory.
"Hey bro, come on let's help them. The Shaomei and Hoimei shouldn't have to carry him. So what are you waiting for?"
"Hey, man chill out. I'm coming so just hold ya britches why don't Thunk!"
"He, he it looks like you are the one who needs to lie down, does everyone agree?" said Yang to the students in the dojo.
"Yes, sensei, look alike needs rest. He very very sick"
"Why you...I'm going to get you for this"
"Why blame sensei?" said Taro as he walked over to the sprawled out pony- tailed boy, taking off his cap in the process, "Should ask sensei if he can teach you to tie you shoes. Even I can do that. Are you sure you a martial artist?"
"Damn you Taro, I am going to hang you and let the rest of your friends use you as a piñata? You, you demon and give me my cap Thunk!" as the younger half of the Lee twins familiarly met the floor again.
"Even Master Rue can at least stand on his two feet with out failing over"
"Wretched devils"
"Yun watch your language" scolded Hoimei as she let the older half of Lee (formerly Jin) duo take her place at Master Rue's side. She then went to help Yun get his shoes untied while lecturing to him again how he should act now that he was an assistant master at the dojo.
"But, I never wanted to be some teacher?"
"First, You refused to work at the restaurant, now you say that you don't want to help out as a sensei, complaining doesn't suit you know?" argued Hoimei with a smile on her face.
Yun was about to make a retort but then saw the look on his gir..Hoimei's face and quickly sobered up, however, not soon enough before his grandfather came in to survey the situation.
"I see that you are causing trouble once again", confirmed the old Chinese man as he went to see what was wrong with his fellow colleague.
"It is not what you think. See that Taro kid was......."
"If that little boy is able to grate your nerves like so then, I believe you need more training in patience. Therefore you will handle both beginning class shifts for the next week. Not too mention that you will have to work at the restaurant on weekends."
"Uh, nh, old man" replied Yun as Hoimei helped him to his feet. "I won't have time for anything else."
"That is the point, unless you rather go to that private school that your girlfriend goes to along with Kensou and Athena."
"What is the use when you are going to tutor me anyways"
"I know"
"Stupid old man"
"Whap! Thunk! Crunch! Respect your elders boy"
"Yes sir"
"Now, Master Rue do you think that you could accompany me to the Musk Temple to speak with Wan Fei"
"I believe so."
"Well then the rest of you should go to the conference hall to meet Chun Li's father."
"Wha......I thought Bison killed him"
"His assassination attempt failed. Master Rue, shall we."
"Bye all means let's go."
After Gen Hyong teleported himself and Tung Fu Rue within the Musk compound, the former sensei of Geese Howard ponder on the weird premonition he received and what the Lee twins had to with it. He had truly witnessed the power of the scrolls of immortality, however, now that the former Jin twins destroyed it, their tremendous abilities should have diminished, at least that was what he thought of anyway. But the people in his dream didn't look like the twins, so who were they?
"Is something troubling you my friend", said the master of the liquid fists as he walked toward the entrance to the Musk Palace. "You seem distant all of a sudden."
"Yes, no. Your grandsons.........the scrolls"
"You want to know what happen, do you."
"I know what happen. But?"
"Oh, I see. They don't seem to be any different from before"
"Yes, that is correct but how?"
"Did you ever think of why my last name is different from my son?"
"You are talking about Jin Fuha I presume?"
"Yes, you see my youngest son Fuha was aware of the cursed blood and the power you received from being a Jin. However, he wasn't even close to what I would consider a top notch warrior, unlike the Jins before him. My wife is the one who carries the Jin blood; therefore Fuha took her true maiden name. My oldest daughter Kai-Sin married Quan-Sing before he left to go to the Street Fighter Tournament. But, Quan wasn't a fighter and wasn't truly aware of the Jin power. As a result, he didn't want his sons to be victims of their curses. That is why he left them with Lien. Lien is the only one who knows how to deal with the Jin blood.
"I thought you were dying of leukemia?"
"I was until I fought Gouki. Somehow his raging demon purged me from my sickness. Since I practice a slightly different version of the same style I was able to purge by mind from all thought, thus surviving the attack."
"What. I thought he was some lunatic killer"
"Yes, he is somewhat. But he said that he didn't want to challenge a man who wanted to die, he wants to fight someone who wants to live."
"I see. So he only looks for people who are vastly powerful, people who have something to sustain them. Not people who have nothing to loose or offer"
"Yes his style feeds off people's desires, souls, and purpose. That is why he keeps getting stronger."
"I see so why did your son in law take of on his so called "journey"?"
"He didn't want Akuma to find him?"
"Isn't this Akuma and Gouki the same person?"
"Yes and no. The person I fought was Gouki. The person I am referring to now is Akuma. The difference is Gouki spared my life because I wasn't a threat. Akuma doesn't spare lives."
"Why would Quan hide from Akuma? The only person he is concerned with is his son Ryu"
"Akuma knows of the Jin style, plus he also knows that the successor of that style was powerful enough to defeat him."
"But you survived the Raging Demon. No one has done that. Not even his sensei who invented the technique. So why did he let you survive. Plus Quan Sing is not even of Jin Blood"
"To find the one who he knew could beat him flat out."
"I don't understand."
"Goutetsu was the one who taught Gouken and Gouki right"
"Right"
"Goutetsu also trained with some guy name Retsu remember"
"Yeah. I remember Retsu and Goutetsu are the only ones who taught the pure ansatsuken. But how did you learn it."
"Just think for a moment. How come Retsu practiced Shorinji Kempo. It is Chinese based not Japanese based like Shadokan Karate style Goutetsu used. Plus there are others who might be aware of the style. I believe the Bushin Ninja Clan is one of them."
"Hmm. By the gods I do not believe this. You marauded around as Retsu to keep and eye out for Dan, Ryu, and Ken while in Japan. But that doesn't answer why your son disappeared."
"Remember when my son in law went out as Pai Long to find out about the whereabouts of his brother in law Fuha and the scrolls of immortality.
"Yeah, I recall that. He wanted to prevent the scrolls from failing into the hands of his sons, which happened anyways. Thus they became Chonrei and Chonshu, but why would Fuha give the scrolls to them in the first place? Why didn't Fuha keep them for himself?"
"He didn't have any heirs. But what was so significant about my Quan's outfit, however, not the mask."
"He had a claw, just like...like....that ninja. Don't tell me."
"No, he did not disguise himself as has that ninja; however there seems to be some sort of camaraderie among your first pupil Jeff Bogard, that ninja, and Quan-Sing."
"By the gods I don't believe this. Jeff Bogard, Quan-Sing, and this Geki knew each other. But why would Quan follow you to Japan in the first place."
"The reason why Lee went was to help his friend Gouken. Plus the fact that, he promised Gouken that he would not allow Dan to enter the tournament."
"Dan Hibiki, son of Go Hibiki. What happen to Gouken's daughter?"
"Gouken didn't have a daughter. That was some other girl, I don't know her name. She was there training while her father was away."
"Who taught you the ansatsuken? You said that you and Goutetsu were taught at the same time. That means that Goutetsu didn't truly create his own style."
"You are correct in that assumption. However, I cannot tell you who taught me. I can tell you this; the ansatsuken were only practiced by two clans, the Bushin in Japan and Hizoku in China. The only reason I learn of the ansatsuken was because of my marriage to Lien.
"But, all of this information still doesn't make any sense in the vision I had at the dojo."
"What vision?"
"Oops. I didn't mean to say that out loud. You might think I am crazy."
"I know you are crazy but this vision of yours what did it say?"
Tung Fu Rue was a little miffed at the statement but let it slide as he proceeded to tell his fellow comrade the details of his dream. While talking, Gen's face changed from shock to wonder then to a grimmer look. By then, Master Rue was curious to what had Gen upset. Master Rue could see that Gen no longer had pupils in his eyes and had a faint aura of blue, and that meant that something was serious. When the old Chinese man asked what the matter was, he responded by saying that all will be known soon and beckoned him to follow him to the Temple. Peeved at his comrade's change in attitude he proceeded to trail behind Gen with even a more lost look then he had at the dojo.
Back at the Xi Kiang Temple, Chun Li had just been reunited with her father Dorai after almost ten years. At first Chun Li was stunned to say the least, desperately remembering every detail about her father thinking that this was a figment of her imagination. However, when her father slowly walked over to meet her, she was brought back from her stupor, and gave him the most crushing hug anyone has seen in her life. Crying, she held on to him as though he was a lifeline, nevertheless, Dorai didn't mind one bit for it was also his first time since seeing his daughter so long ago. Overwhelmed with emotions, he was surprised to see how well and beautiful his daughter turned out. Weighed down with regret and guilt, he too shed a few tears while gently rocking Chun Li back and forth.
"She sure seems happy" commented Fei to no one in particular as he watched the reunion of Chun Li and his father Dorai as they reminisced. Pleased and satisfied that he some how played a part in that delightful smile crested on Chun Li's face, he decided that it was best for him to leave and let the family gather among themselves. Feeling that he was the odd man out, he quietly made his way to the exit, before anyone could notice his disappearance. However, the one person he didn't want to catch the attention of caught him out the corner of her eye as he left. Thinking something was amiss with Fei Long's behavior, Chun Li dismissed it for now, not wanting to ruin her current feelings of joy. Later on, Yun and Yang along with their girlfriends, Hoimei and Shaomei went over to pass on their good wishes to Chun Li on her father's surprising return. Grateful that Yun, with his some what clown like character, did not joke around on this one occasion, Chun Li was able to give Yun a hug without worrying about what type of pranks or wise cracks he would dish out. Being almost ten years older than Yun, she felt a little out of place at having her little cousin prancing on her nerves, and was relieved when he was acting mature for once.
"Glad that you were reunited with your father", replied Yun, after giving his older cousin a hug. However, in the back of his mind he wonder how Dorai had returned back safely and almost in perfect shape expect for the scar across his neck.
"Why thank you", replied an elated Chun Li as she surveyed the look on Yang's twin brother's face. Seeing that he was sincere, she was able to lower her guard and relax.
"So what happens now?" asked the younger half of the former Jin twins "I guess things are sort of looking up for you, ne."
"Continuing what I've been doing. I think I am going to continue teaching" responded, the daughter of Dorai, as she contemplated on the question.
"Well I for one think that the look on your face fits you. It's nice to see you smile more."
"I agree" commented Chun Li's aunt, as she made her way to the talking pair with Elder Cologne, "It is good to see you open up. Well anyways I don't want to take up your time as I sure you want to talk to your father some more. Dinner will the served back here in the next couple of hours so you make sure to be back her with your father by then okay."
"Yes, Auntie and thanks for your support everyone", said Chun Li as she made her way back to her father. Her father then spoke up so that everyone in the room could hear him.
"I am very happy to see so that so many people have watched over my daughter while I was gone. And I would like to say thank you to everyone."
As people in the room cheered on Lien and Cologne started to converse by themselves.
"I see that he hasn't told her the truth yet" commented Cologne as she perch on her staff
"No it seems that he has not. However, for the time being, it is best that she doesn't know now. The Gods know that she has suffered enough. I just hope that she can live a regular life now......."
"It's seems that the person they should be thanking is that movie star", commented Cologne as she pondered on the said person's disappearance.
"That is true", replied Lien, whom face took on a more serious tone, "Now on to the real reason why you are hear. The legend I presume?"
"I see that you are not a person of pleasantries, very well then. What do you know?"
"Let me ask you this, what do you think I know?"
"By your demeanor I feel that you might even the legend personally"
"Let me give you a hint. Look out that window" stated Lien as she started to walk away.
As Cologne lookout the window she saw nothing but and average forest landscape. Not wanting to play mind games with her host she started to turn away when she saw a jet white horse emerging from the forest. However, what caught her attention was that she felt as though the horse was looking right into her eyes, before it suddenly disappeared. Startled out of her wits Cologne fell off her staff making her way towards the niece of Master Wan Fei. As Lien made her out of the council hall she quietly whispered
"It is time for you to awaken.........fifth guardian......"
End of Prologue
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Prologue
All dialogue is in Chinese for this chapter.
"Prince Herb, Prince Herb", shouted the short boy, in wolf rags, running through the corridors of the Grand Temple of the Musk Dynasty. "I have just received news concerning the state of Mount Phoenix"
A boy of seemingly the same age as the messenger dressed in a green Chinese robe adorned with various gold and black dragons with black Chinese trousers, deftly turned away from his perch at the balcony, to the sound of the intruding raucous.
'Sigh, what is it now?' "You may enter Junior Captain Mint."
Even though young, both of these boys carried a sense of erudition well beyond their age. In their eyes, you can see that they have lost that purity one should have at that time. The boy in the green Chinese robes known as, Prince Herb of the Musk Dynasty, warily observed his 2nd in command as he slowly entered and bowed timidly.
"Sorry sir, for the intrusion, however, I..."
"Enough with the trivialities my friend, just tell me what this has to do with the land of the Phoenix", Prince Herb, exasperatedly stated. Unlike his father, Cayenne, the young ruler did not care too much for protocol and undoubting respect. The young Herb was cocky, and somewhat aloof, however, not overbearingly pompous. He didn't necessarily want people to just follow orders; rather he wanted equals in which he could confide his goals and dreams in for the Musk. He resolutely vowed not to let the Musk crumble under his rule for selfish reasons, like his father had done. He promised that the Musk would once again be wafted in the winds of greatness as it once was.
"I regret to inform you that Lord Saffron has finally gained controlled of the Council of Phoenix", Mint firmly declared, showing his relative discomfort to the situation at hand.
"What is there to regret my friend?" Herb commented amusingly, "I wouldn't think that you were too naïve to realize that this would happen, given how potent and skilled my rival is."
"Yes, but my lord, Saffron is a threat to the Musk, he...."
"Nonsense, Mint. What is in the past is in the past. Lord Saffron, as myself were taken into the throne very early don't you think? And it would probably be unfair to judge one who has yet to even pass his first order of business, let alone to even know what his first order of affairs would be?"
"Yes, I understand my lord; however, it has only been 3 years since your father died...."
"My father deserved his fate. He is the one who betrayed his people for the hand of his dear, Rei La Xia!" Prince Herb, irritably affirmed, "He should have known that this would cause a rift between the clans. We needed not the Amazons to further our influence of this land; yet, for that foolish mistake we almost lost everything."
"Did you ever consider that your father pursued her for love not status, since both of you lost Paprika, your own mother at a very young age?"
"To which is life my friend", Herb commented somewhat dryly, "Life is not always fair and we must live with the hand we were dealt with. I don't hate my father, Mint; he always was there to guide me when he was here. Nevertheless, I came to understand that I wouldn't see my mother again, and I lived with it. I was willing to endure that hardship for the betterment of the Musk. My father was good-natured, but was never voluntarily able to sacrifice anything for his people. That is the reason why I am not taking the title as King. For I will earn that title through my actions, not my bloodline!"
"If it helps any I think that your actions and dedication is well appreciated by the people of the Musk, my lord"
"Ah, while I am privileged to hear you say that, we must both be aware that I have yet been able to rectify any of our problems totally, only temporarily my friend", said Herb in a lighthearted manner, "Shall I ask one more question before you take your leave?"
"Why yes of course my lord"
"Could you tell me when Lord Saffron will be formally inaugurated?"
"Two days from now, sir"
"Very well then, we will need to make preparations to attend this event, however, I will later call upon you with further information. You may go now?" the Prince acknowledged, turning back to gaze out at the balcony.
"Thank you, my lord; I will be on my way then"
The Prince only nodded briefly to reply, as Mint bowed and quietly left Herb to his own devices. While leaving, Mint could only think that Herb was maybe a little too rash in his decisions in trying to solve all of their apparent problems by trying to be subservient. Maybe his father made a mistake; however, a choice like that should not be punishable by death by any means. At least his father died for freedom instead of diplomacy. To himself, he thought that Herb maybe was taking too much of all of this on his own shoulders right now and personally, Mint didn't know how much longer Prince Herb would be able to keep this up.
As if thinking the same thing, Prince Herb's, sensei, Master Wan Fei, was highly disturbed by his pupil's reticence and steadfast resolve to be the best. An old man clearly in his late seventies, festooned in a similar Chinese robe to that of his student. With similar jet-black loose fitting pants, the only real difference in his attire is that his robe was of black base decorated with gold and green dragons. With long grayish-black hair flowing to his shoulders, in a ponytail, the keen martial arts master continued to pace back and forth, in the palace courtyard, pondering on the relative state of each of the Clans. His face complete with mustache, a goatee, and eyes that could pierce into your soul, He seriously questioned how it was possible to have both his student and Saffron become respective leaders of their particular clans before they were even ten years of age. Nervously rubbing his callused hands together, he also couldn't understand how these two could possess so much ki and prowess as warriors. Even though Herb, and he speculated that Saffron too, were not masters yet, they would be without a doubt, supreme experts in just a couple of years. And that is why he was so nervous to teach Herb probably the most hidden and devastating technique available, less known than the Neko-Ken.....
'The Dragon Fist'
Below the Musk Dynasty, a fair distance to the south, in the heart of mainland China lays the Amazon Village of Joketsuzoku. About the bustle and commotion surrounding the village, a very diminutive old woman resignedly walks towards the council hall. Which each step, her wooden staff lightly taps the ground as if she is in some rhythmic trance. However, there is nothing harmonious about her demeanor as she reaches the council doors.
'Two powerful youths with the ability to cause everyone turmoil, while being too many years my junior. I am getting too old for this. I have already outlived my daughter and granddaughter. Maybe our time has come to an end', the woman known as Cologne thought to herself, 'my precious Shampoo, I will make sure that you outlive my past heirs, for I will be damned if you die in my lifetime'
"Hello, Cologne. I see that you have a lot on your mind at the moment." stated a woman of almost the same age, yet slightly taller.
"Why Lotion I think that we all have a lot of things on our minds, for we could be faced with being conquered by a bunch of toddlers." Cologne commented sardonically, "Plus, both of our heirs are deceased before I have yet to loose one of my senses."
"I don't think we are faced with the sudden threat of doom as of yet, but I do worry about how we have continued to try and uphold our traditionalist ways", replied Lotion, "The only group that as established contacts outside of the people within this region is the Xi Kiang Temple."
"And look who they have conferred with, the revolting Happosai, and even his friend Lukkosai. We do not need to stoop that low to try to spread our influence. As far as I am concerned some people do not need to be aware of our existence"
"I beg to differ, my dear Cologne. I know you have some history between Happosai and yourself." Cologne scowled at that statement. "Nonetheless, we are both aware of what a compelling man like that brings to the Xi Kiang Temple. As a matter of fact, right now, that temple has underneath it, six grandmasters in their respective arts."
"Don't remind me. With the addition of those two goons, they also have Grandmasters Wan Fei, Gen Hyong, Lien Pai Yen, and Tung Fu Rue. Now that you mention it, I wonder how much tutelage Wan Fei is going to convey to his student, Prince Herb", countered Cologne, "How can we allow them to just train anyone who comes their way?"
"That is because, the Xi Kiang are not concerned with conquering the world, much less China. They are practically a bunch of monks and nuns, who somehow enjoy letting their hidden secrets be revealed", laughed Lotion, "They don't want this land or the artifacts or treasures that come with it. The only thing they care about is passing down their art."
"Well I am going to discuss this predicament, with Lien Pai Yen, and see what she thinks of it!"
Lotion just laughed at Cologne's obvious uneasiness, as they both entered the Council Hall, for their daily meeting usually regarding the daily affairs of the clan. However with Saffron's ascension to the throne, this would not be an ordinary issue, none in the least.
At the Xi Kiang, two old lecherous hoodlums, by the name of Happosai and Lukkosai, were sneaking around the female chambers looking for some 'sexual healing'. Soon they stealthily reached the young maidens dormitory, however, unbeknownst to them, a middle aged woman was peering through the shades of one of the windows higher above. She watched them squabble over which direction they should take. By the look of the woman, she seemed to be only in her late forties or early fifties or so. As she walked away from the window, her slender frame gracefully flowing with only the ability of a supreme dancer, she carefully looked at the calendar. Her beautiful face was framed by a Chinese hair style consisting of two buns in the back of her head making her look like some mouse. From the hair buns, two long braids of black hair flowed to the small of her back. Her lovely face had sort of that young impish look even though she was an older woman. She didn't look gorgeous; rather she looked rather cute and endearing. But for a woman her age, cute might not be the best thing to call her...
'If those two perverts think they can get past me then they have another thing coming', she thought to herself as she marked the date covered in rainbow colored kanji. If one could read Chinese, you could be able to discern that it said 'last day'. The woman let out a small sigh before exiting the room, to meet their unwanted intruders. 'I am glad that this is their last day here, for if there wasn't, there would be two miniature twin caskets out in the woods with their names on it'
Just outside the female living quarters, Happosai and Lukkosai were still squawking over how they should sneak into the building
"I swear we tried that last time, remember, plus if that boy curse of yours was to trick them again, where would that leave me?" complained Happosai, "plus, that wretched woman, Lien, knew you had the curse before you had the chance to even get some action."
"I wonder how she knows everything we are trying to plan, it is like she knows what we are going to do before we even do it", cried the old perverted twin, "It is like she is some voodoo witch or something, Voo Daa Wong Dee Zao, Voo Daa Wong Dee Zao......"
"I hear what you mean, it is something about her I can't put my finger on, but it doesn't matter since today is my last day at this temple. And since it is, I am going to celebrate by partaking in some adulterated passion!"
"I say we gang up on Ms. Lien, and get her out the way," remarked, the hyperactive Lukkosai, "If we can get rid of her, then no one can stop us."
"You might be on to something, however, how about if her loser of a son in law Quan Lee comes to help or her, or her husband or hardnosed uncle, what are we going to do then."
"Don't worry about it; Wan Fei is at the Musk Crown Temple. Plus, Quan Lee is not even a grandmaster, for he is on his master quest along with is father; I bet you that Herb could beat him. We already know his wife can.
"Still, we shouldn't underestimate Lee. As I last recalled he was teaching Mint and Lime parts of his dreaded wolf fang style."
"How can he teach if he is not a grandmaster?"
"Hell if I know. It doesn't matter as far as I am concern. He has the ability to beat three of our 4 heirs by himself, therefore, he is a menace", responded Happosai.
"Speaking of 'heirs', how did you allow them two idiots to trap you in that cave? Hmm. I think the great Happosai is losing his edge."
"Shut up, Lukkosai. Genma and Soun got me when I wasn't paying attention. Those bastard students of mine tricked me. Anyways, after I am finished here I will be paying those disrespectful brats a little visit."
"Whatever, man. Hey, how should we take on the head mistress? You got any ideas?"
The grandmaster of the Musabetsu Kakuto Ryu started to walk in circles like a penguin until he came up with an idea. Lukkosai, on the other hand, waited impatiently, tapping his foot.
"Dog gonnit I've got it"
"Well it is about time that stupid brain of yours comes up with something. Well, let me in on it!" Happosai looked at his fellow comrade with a dubious eye while shaking his fist at him.
"I should whack you until you grovel at my feet begging for your pitiful life. However, since I happen to need you on this escapade, I will spare you, granted that all goes to plan. Now before you go all anal retentive on me, I say we split up and try to cause as much havoc as possible. Lien Pai Yen can't catch us both at the same time. Whoever meets up with her first should lead her to the female locker rooms on the first floor. Then while she is end the middle we ambush her and get her out of the way.
"Even though you are a pain in the butt sometimes, I must say this plan beats all of our previous plans. Plus, there is no one to help her. I can feel the warmth of a succulent womanly body right now."
"Stop your idiotic dreaming and come on. You take the back entrance while I will take the front entrance. Remember; don't try to fight her until we both are ready."
"Okay, let's do it!"
Back at the Amazon Council Hall, the Matriarchs of Joketsuzoku were in a heated argument pertaining to the tension between themselves and the people of the Musk and Mount Phoenix. The Council was split to which actions to take. Half of the assembly was in favor of a reformed peace treaty between the clans and possible expansion, while the others were reluctant to consult with the other clans. They felt as though they should have some sort of retribution toward the Musk since they lost 4 of their potential heirs 3 years ago in a war between them and the Musk.
"I say we gather all of our resources together and destroy the Musk while they are still weak on their knees. None of them were man enough to stand up against the elders; therefore, they stooped to eliminate our children and heirs. I say we really show them the wrath of the Amazon", declared an old woman as short as Cologne, "Plus, they are now getting support from Mount Phoenix and the Xi Kiang. They are trying to rebuild and make up for their agonizing defeat. I say we crush them before they get the chance!"
"I must say that I disagree with you, Elder Aloe, for I think that we have to look at the situation differently", responded a somewhat contented Lotion, "I think it is very skeptical that our enemy is the Musk for the simple reason that the People of Phoenix have not suffered but a ounce of bloodshed since the last war. I for one think that we and the Musk were set up against each other"
Sitting next to Lotion, Cologne took on an apprehensive expression, while trying to make sense of Lotion's last assumption. 'Does she really think we were set up? The Phoenix or Xi Kiang? Both?' She had to agree that the Phoenix were a formidable clan that had enough power and motive to stir trouble.
"You are not implying that the Phoenix has anything to do with this" shrieked Aloe, "For that is preposterous! There Council has been in disarray for the last 7 years, not to mention that a mere child has just become there new leader."
"That is more reason for them to put us against each other. The people of Mount Phoenix are the only people here that have yet to expand their empire, plus they are the only people who can truly benefit from the curses of Jusenkyo, for they can naturally control their changed state from and early age. Everyone can agree with me that it takes years of strenuous training to master a curse of that nature, for one who can control that is truly a master. However, the Phoenix wants to develop and implore their power throughout the world. They only need a few good leaders and masters for them to take this land or even the world by storm. Also the legend states that this Saffron would one day become some demigod that would create hell upon Earth."
As Elder Lotion, declared that last statement, the Council all of the sudden because surreptitiously quite, while the matriarchs pondered on her last statement. When it came to legends and folklore, the Amazons always took heed. Even though other societies might rely on myth too much, the Amazons had every reason to believe and follow certain traditions, for this land below the Bakalayan Mountains encountered what normal people called supernatural on a daily basis. Maybe an overly conservative way of life; nevertheless, the Chinese Amazons were the last of these great empires of a thousand years ago and some way they have maintain their sustenance into the 20th century.
'In two days it begins.' thought Cologne to herself, 'But it didn't say what year, only a day that is it. How are we supposed too follow this. Little over 7 years ago a Phoenix by the name Topaz was defeated by Herb's father, and he was not born here. This doesn't make sense.'
"That legend is false, for the same thing happen 7 years ago and nothing was resolved", Cologne stated with a confused expression, "How are we to know if this is the right time are not, the Phoenix always have someone they can choose to lead them. Plus, the legend didn't specify any year."
"She is right", affirmed another old woman by the name of Comb, "I have studied this particularly haunted myth, and I must say I don't think that it will happen. If I am not mistaken this legend dates almost over 3000 years and there has been few dragon masters who have been able to sustained relative peace for a temporary time, but not long enough to restore the balance of world yet alone of the land."
"Yes, I understand you and Cologne's concerns; however, I do believe that this time the legend rings true", stated Lotion assertively, "The reason why is because us, along with the Phoenix and Musk have always had multiple heirs to choose from. As of right now the Phoenix and Musk have no heirs, both Herb and Saffron have ascended to the throne. The Musk is very much aware of their condition at this moment. Even though I sense that Prince Herb has phenomenal potential, I doubt that he can organize a plan to protect them from another war. Plus, we have nothing to gain by fighting the Musk, while the Phoenix has everything to gain. "
As the elders argued among themselves, the oldest woman at the Council, the Revered Grandmother Potpourri looked on with keen interest. She herself was aware of the legend and also believed it was true. However, just as Elder Cologne pointed out, Potpourri did not know when.
'The legend says that a Phoenix and Dragon, with their minions will rule the day the genuine legend leaves for its journey, for the both the Phoenix and Dragon will not be born to create, but destroy. This legend will be born a man, yet later he will be both of yin and yang nature. His yin nature will inherit the true power of the Phoenix while his yang nature will inherit the power of the dragon. The legend will not be dreadful, rather very amicable, even though it will endure many hardships. He will draw the attention of many enemies and yet some how be able to turn many of them foe to friend. He will be of a wild and trickery nature; for all stubborn animals need to be tamed; yet, if it is crossed harshly, it will shake the heavens. He represents the fifth cardinal point. He will be a descendant of this land and the Land of Wa and one day he will cross the sea to dethrone the false firebird and re-establish the harmony of the land. He will not be a dragon nor phoenix by blood, name, or status, only by soul, and the day when his dual nature becomes only one, will he be able to do battle with the dragons and phoenixes by bloodline.....for he will be the Phoenix Dragon'
"Now looking back on it, none of the previous dragon masters were of dual nature. He must be able to master the curse of Jusenkyo. He must be a descendant from this land and Japan. He will not be of dragon or phoenix blood. That rules out the Musk, Mount Phoenix, and the Orochi in Japan. He must be a descendant from the Xi Kiang Temple then, for no other clan I know of has relatives or even associates for that matter outside of China.", thought Potpourri to herself, "That means master Wan Fei is making a mistake......"
"Ahem, I think that is enough for today for my old ears can no longer discern and distinguish any voices right now. I say we all ponder on this situation and see if we can have any ideas for tomorrow; however, as of right now this meeting is adjourned. Elders Cologne and Lotion could you meet with me please."
As the Elders of Joketsuzoku, filed out off the assembly hall, Elder Aloe enviously watched Lotion and Comb has they shared their last minute thoughts on the latest issue. "Lotion with her crazed speculations is the reason why we are losing our power. She always wants us to open up and make amends with everyone. The People's Republic of China doesn't even recognize us so how are we going to get someone else too. These lands here are precious. There is enough magic, treasures, and arts that can put the whole world off its axis and she wants to share them just like the Xi Kiang. I hope Cologne and the Revered Elder chew her out for her asinine theories", Aloe brooded as she left with the others outside the hall. However, Aloe's revolted glare didn't go unnoticed because Elder Potpourri was looking at Aloe the whole time.
"Seems that Aloe wants to go to war with the Musk. She really is hell bent on destroying them. Yet, that is something I can ponder on later, for if Lotion is right we all could be in some serious trouble", said Potpourri to herself."
"Yes Revered Elder is there anything we can do for you", acknowledged the troll like woman with long gray hair and a wooden staff.
"Why yes Cologne and Lotion. As you well know I am coming down to my final years on this world and I would very much like to feel as though the land of Joketsuzoku will be in great hands when I depart."
"Are you suggesting that Cologne and I take your place, for while I am honored I am really not a leader and doesn't it suppose to be only one Revered Elder?"
"Well you see the reason why I am choosing the both off you is because of your individual talents. See Lotion you are very much up to date of all our resources and regulations while Cologne is our highest ranking master in combat arts and magic. Plus you all respect each other even if you strongly disagree with each other. That bond will keep us from inner turmoil and corruption."
"Why thank you Revered Elder Potpourri", chorused both Elders.
"Now then the most important reason I called you both forth was because of this legend you, Lotion proclaimed that is true."
"Well you see the Legend states that..."
"Sorry for the intrusion, Lotion, but I am very aware of the legend and yes I for one believe that this time it is true."
"How can you be so", exclaimed Cologne, "The Legend doesn't state any date for when it's supposed to happen?"
"Instinct, plus the fact that Herb and Saffron are sparring rivals and respect one another. The legend specifically states that he will be able to not only defeat one Phoenix but other phoenixes and dragons as well for he will be able to use both powers. Yin and Yang, Fire and Ice, thus the Phoenix Dragon. Neither dragon nor phoenix in our history was able to wield that much power."
"So what do you want us to do find this boy and bring him to the tribe", commented the taller older woman.
"Yes and no, I do want you all to find him and help him, but do not try to recruit him into our tribe"
"Why not for he will surely strengthen our bloodline", stated the matriarch with the staff, "That is just what we need strong genes."
"No, you need him to help you and that is it. If he comes into the tribe willingly then yes. If he doesn't then don't force him. If you do then we will fall victim like the Musk and the Phoenix. Plus, he can't strengthen our bloodline. It is his spirit that makes him so powerful. His blood is has nothing to with his ability, the legend said so itself so don't ask."
"Very well. I do not see how this one boy who we do not even know exist can be that powerful but I will heed your words. Just what we need another youngling to watch over. I do not think I can play grandmother for much longer", replied the matriarch as she perched on her staff, "By the way how are we going to find this boy. He could be anywhere."
"You won't have to look for him. He must be a descendant from the Xi Kiang temple so I suggest you talk to Lien Pai Yen to see what she knows."
"I was going to go there anyways to discuss the matter of Herb's training under Wan Fei. However, my current plan of travel would not get me there until the end of the week."
"That is good that you were able to foresee that much. Here take this vial of potion. You will be able to get to the outer edge with this. While you are there, could you stay there for couple of days and please inform him and Gen Hyong of the legend for I think they are training the wrong people? I would like to speak with them if at all possible."
"I will be on my way then. I will share what information I find to the tribe once I get back."
"Cologne, please treat this as a private matter. Only discuss this with Elder Lotion or myself. The others will be informed if needed."
"Yes Elder Potpourri"
"And Lotion I would like you to be my representative to the Saffron inauguration. I want a specific report stating their prowess, resources, and stability."
"Yes, I will immediately start preparations."
"Well I will leave you two both to you all assignments. And remember only share this information between us three no other should be involved."
"We understand. We shall take our leave now."
"Very well"
Back at the Xi Kiang Temple, Happosai and Lukkosai were running amok in the women's dormitory. Already they were able to cause the women to either panic or become irate. Bounding in and out of rooms, the perverted duo had pilfered two huge stacks of women's undergarments while also copping a quick feel before they left to go to mess with some other unsuspecting innocent female.
"He, he, panties, panties, my precious panties", exclaimed Happosai, "Oh Lien I know you are around here why want you come out to play,"
Happosai was getting pretty fed up with dancing around escaping the hordes of women chasing after him, while he was waiting for the head mistress to show up. Not that he mind messing around with the women before him; he just wanted to do it without worry.
"Where is that damned woman...?"
On a couple of floor higher, Lukkosai was really having the time of his life. His sack was almost twice the size as his cohort. He was going to go upstairs until he saw the most beautiful women he has ever seen his life. He just had to "greet" her. However, if he knew better he would mess with...
"You troll looking hentai", screamed a young woman with a similar hairstyle as Lien Pai Yen, "Give me back my clothes"
"Ah so you do love me. Come and relish me with your beauty"
"Love shit. You want me to relish you in an ass beating so be it. Hyakuretsu KYAKU!!"
Lukkosai was kicked about a hundred so times before he was sent to the other end of hall and down the stairs. The woman now clad in only a blouse and panties was no other than.................
No one touches me like that", she screamed as she went back inside to change. A minute later, she was wearing her dark blue bodysuit with gold trim.
"I have had it with those two freaks. They are more annoying than that dead piece of shit psychotic matador I had to mess with."
As Lukkosai finished his plunge down the stairwell he was met by a laughing Happosai.
"He, he, he, who beat the crap out of you? Hmm, he, he, let me guess, I would say that must have been Lien's niece Chun Li."
"Well I don't care who it is? She should respect her elders more and I think we need to teach her a lesson", grunted the beaten old man in an impromptu headstand.
"You should be able to handle her yourself, very well since she is a relative of our nemesis then I guess it is okay for me to help you."
"After being here all this time, why haven't I seen her?"
"That is because she just arrive a couple of days ago."
"Well how come she is so strong?"
"You have heard of these various martial artist tournaments?"
"Well of course I have but who cares about them, most of them aren't even worthy for me to even enter in let alone to attend and just watch."
"If you were to see the opponents she went up against then you would take that back."
"Well anyways what is she doing here?"
"Last I heard she is here to teach martial arts to the various orphans, in dedication to her father name Xiang. I believe that was his name."
"Xiang you say. Too many people with that name."
"Hmm. Well it really doesn't concern me. Let's go and get Miss Chun Li to play with us shall we."
"Hai."
On the top floor of the dorm, the niece of the dragon master Wan Fei overlooked the grounds of the temple with a somber look on her face. She was contemplating, like her uncle, the relative state of the clans. But she was also thinking about what part she played in it. She knew that she needed more allies to help out her...
"Hello younger brother", the woman with the two hair buns said out loud, "You know your daughter thinks you are dead. How can you be so...."
"I know. And I will apologize to her soon but it was for her own safety", said a voice from the shadows.
"Her own safety? How can you say that? Have you seen what she has been through? The monsters she has fought? The....."
"Do you honestly think that she would be able to survive all of that on her own without any inside help? My daughter is a great fighter but there is no way she could withstand up against Shadowloo and the Yakuza unless they wanted her alive."
"I don't understand"
"I do. Everyone is after the one with the dragon spirit. They think that Chun Li is going to give birth to a child that posses it, however she is not, one of her cousins is."
"Cousin!"
"Don't play dumb with me. Lien, you and I both know of this tale. If not then where are your daughter and son?
"I have you know that I have one son and had two daughters, the oldest daughter was named Kai Sin, the youngest daughter was named An Mei, and my son was named Jin Fuha."
"You know that the name of those children of yours doesn't do me any good for I would be able to find them by now. And what do you mean you HAD two daughters."
"My youngest passed away........."
"Sorry for your loss dear sister but how would you know that? Your son and daughters must have been in contact with you?"
"Only my son knew of me."
"Does this son or your daughters have any children?"
"Why does that matter? You come here off of your pedestal talking about legends and what is right and wrong, yet you put your only child in danger because you wanted to be with her while at the same time you went off to get revenge on the man that killed your wife. Why? For honor, for your daughter's sake? No. Your daughter lost two parents because of you and your selfishness. She has never married, never settled down to live a real life, the only thing that she has done is try to find you. I know about the legend. I knew that my daughters and their children might be in danger. I sacrificed my wanting to raise them and be their mother for some stupid legend. So do not come in here and patronize me about what I am doing. When the time is right he will be made known of his destiny, and it will be by my choosing and my choosing alone."
"I have been a fool", said a man in a white Chinese shirt with blue pants as he stepped out of the shadows, "I have not even had the chance to exact my revenge, and my own daughter did it for me."
"No, you just let your emotions cloud your judgment, and no your daughter didn't truly exact revenge. I still feel his aura"
"How can that be? And how can you still sense him. He is dead?"
"You know of the last tournament your daughter was in? In that tournament there where 3 powerful forces there, each with the same abilities as you know who."
"So what about them?"
"There is also another a woman I believe"
"Huh, she has to be dead?"
"No she is not. They were both spurned from the same thing, so is the other 3."
"What how do you know of this? Never mind, I already know."
"If you didn't go off on your little tangent, your ability would be able to match mine little brother"
"I guess I deserve that. So why are you here?"
"Do you know of the status of the peoples of this region?"
"I am vaguely aware"
"I am going to need you to help train students"
"How many masters are here already?"
"With you here that makes eight. My uncle or your father, Master Rue, Master Gentsai, Master Lee, who just returned from his trip for grand mastery with my husband, and me. Masters Happosai and Lukkosai are leaving tomorrow."
"Okay I was not able to sense Gentsai, and who is your husband?"
"Gen Hyong. The other masters will be here two days from now."
"You married that lunatic assassin. Are you nuts? I bet you Gen is still after that other lunatic"
"He now knows it is pointless. He has found his purpose now."
"Well okay I still don't understand? Why do we need so many masters here? There aren't that many students."
"Elder Ku Lon has just arrived; she must be here to talk about what I know. Very well, I will let her inform you of the reasons of how our legends and theirs enter twine. Plus we need to help your daughter out with the infected pair."
"Huh, I don't understand?"
"Happosai and Lukkosai are the infected pair. As for the legend or legends, well let's just say that these boys are also important in there purposes as well."
"Boys?"
"My grandsons................."
At front gates of the temple, Elder Cologne was just getting clearance from the guards as she felt a couple of disturbances. She was able to sense Lien Pai Yen and some other powerful person, plus her husband somewhere close as well. She also took notice of Happosai and Lukkosai probably running amok in the maidens' dormitory, however, that wasn't what was bothering her at the moment. Someone else that was close in the vicinity was damn well powerful as well, for it was something more familiar.
"Ah, Hello Elder Cologne, I still see that I am still not able to get by you undetected", said a fairly aged man in a purple Chinese robe, with bluish trousers. He had graying hair along with a mustache and beard that reached to the sternum of his chest. However, his most outstanding trait was is eyes for they had no pupils.
"I see that your son in law Quan-Sing Lee has finished his accent to grand mastery, I can feel him", mused the dwarf with the wooden staff, "I wonder why though. He has always been ready for it, why take the journey so late?"
"Cologne, you of all people knew he wasn't ready to leave his sons until they reach a certain age. Plus, he was wary of my teachings and intentions. You knew of my obsession but now I really don't have to worry about that for my reason is no longer justified."
"What, you mean you and Quan didn't meet him?" wondered Cologne.
"No, I met him. It is just that the match between us wasn't a full match. I am not ready to fight him until I have a rightful heir."
"What does your wife Lien have to say about this? Hmm? I don't think she will approve of you chasing after the so called "Master of Fist." Plus your son in law is now a grandmaster. Isn't he your heir or do you mean your grand sons?"
"You are right on both accounts. I might never get my chance? Oh well, such as life. As for the other question yes I know of my heir."
"You mean your grandsons Yang or Yun"
"Maybe, but I have a feeling that you will know them when the time arrives"
"For some reason you don't feel out of shape about this, and I am worried. What happen to you while you were gone? It seems if you are almost happy."
All of a sudden the man known as Gen eyes became real as they now had pupils. He seemed much more relaxed as he looked down to see the older woman. "I have a greater purpose now......however, before I tell you what that is I need to get Wan Fei from the Musk Temple and Tung Fu Rue from the dojo.", said the master of the liquid fist as he suddenly disappeared.
"What? He just vanished into thin air? Well I see that the Xi Kiang Temple is getting more masters. They must know something. I guess I will soon find out." And with that, the old matriarch continues on her path to the women's quarters.
Back at the temple, the sickos known as Happosai and Lukkosai had made it up the stairs to confront the "Spring Beauty", Chun Li. The pair had already managed to ware her out; yet keeping her staying unfocused, by pushing her nerves with their perverted pestering. Luckily enough, Chun Li's apparel was made of pretty strong material so they were able to disrobe her as of yet. However, the garment was very close fitting and that really didn't sit well with her either. Even though she was holding her own, she knew that they were just mocking her, and she absolutely didn't want them to take advantage of her by taking the already fierce sparring to another level.
"Sweeto, let me have a little fill of your firm bosom", exclaimed Happosai as he jumped over Chun Li's attempt at a leg sweep and dove in for the prize.
"Ahh! Damn you! Get off of me you crusty old hentai", Chun Li screamed as the she back handed Happosai straight through the ground. However, while she was distracted by the old goon she forgot about his just as evil other half coming from behind.
"I've got you now so stop playing hard to get!" As Lukkosai sailed through the air aiming for her moxibustion point he was met by a crushing blow as someone else decided that their riot should now come to an end.
"REKKA KEN!" shouted someone in a black mandarin shirt with gold trim, along with some Chinese trousers. "Looks like you could use a hand", questioned the Chinese man with reddish brown hair.
"Usually I wouldn't prefer to have your help" Chun Li declared breathlessly as she turn around to face her childhood friend, "But these midgets are a pain in the..."
"Look out!" the retired movie star shouted as vaulted over Chun Li to confront the grand master of the Anything Goes School, "Hmm, I see the old man is still tickin heh, well lets see if you can stand after this, REKKU KYAKU!
"You shouldn't be too overconfident boy!" replied the old grandmaster as he effortlessly evaded Fei Long's spin kicks, "Hmpph, this lovely lady and I were just playing a nice a game of tag and you had to interrupt; but as you can see you are not worthy of playing so hmm.............. bye bye."
"Huh, what do mean bye bye? I going to put your face as a plaque the wall you troll"
"Tsk, tsk, young and foolish. Very well, HAPPO DAI KARIN!" shouted Happosai as he tossed a pair of bombs towards the pair
"Chun, watch out!" yelled Fei Long as he dive to take the brunt of the attack, "Arggh!"
"FEI!!" screamed Chun Li as she watched helplessly as Fei Long got blown backwards by the pair of smoke bombs. Chun Li proceeded to run down the hall stepping on Lukkosai in the process to see if Fei was alright. "Fei, Fei, wake up" cried Chun Li has she intensely shook the Bruce Lee look alike.
"Wha...Huh...Pre...tty...La." murmured the retired movie star as his eyes slowly opened
"Wake...Huh....This is not the time to be playing around jerk", said Chun Li has she haphazardly threw Fei Long head off of her lap.
'Donk!' "Ow! What happened?" groaned the Jeet Kune Do master as he tried to get up off the floor.
"Oops" said Chun Li quietly as she realized what she just did, "Ah let me help you get off the floor". At the moment the two friends look into each others eyes before turning away sheepishly
"Th...Thanks", stuttered Fei Long embarrassedly
"Sorry to interrupt you and your friend getting reacquainted, however, I would like to resume our game of pin the tail on the beauty and kick the donkey butt of the beast", stated the grandmaster of the Anything Goes School with a smirk on his face as he walk towards the pair stepping on Lukkosai in the process.
"Hey you want to see a trick?" Fei Long calmly spoke towards the man noticing that Lukkosai was no longer in condition to fight, "I am sure an old man like you appreciates good wholesome entertainment, ne?"
"What are you babbling about? If you think you can pull the wool over my eyes, you are highly mistaken. The only thing I wont you to do his disappear!" Happosai knew that Fei Long was trying to stall for both he and Chun Li were in no condition to put up much of and offense. However, he didn't realize that during all of this time there was someone else who took even more damage than either Chun Li or this impertinent numbskull.
"Hmm Chun Li I don't think this well renowned master likes tricks" stated Fei Long as he glance over at the prone form of Happosai's partner. The woman with the short odango hairstyle was about to ask him the same thing as the troll when she realized who Fei was looking at. She quickly caught up with the scheme and played along.
"I guess he doesn't appreciate magic. Oh well." Stated Chun Li with a seemingly air-headed look on her face, "Where at a time like this can you find someone who would appreciate your magic?"
"I'm not sure"
"How about that nice fellow right there" said the daughter of Dorai as she pointed at Happosai. Actually she was pointing at the semi-conscious excuse of life lying on the floor. However, the Anything Goes master wasn't aware of this and was pretty much confused with the whole conversation between Fei and Chun Li. "I thought I told you I didn't want to see your magic you dimw..."
"I think that would be a perfect candidate dear assistant" said the former movie star as he rushed Happosai. Thinking he was under attack and not sure of what the man was going to do, the old man causally evaded Fei attack. Fei was glad that Happosai fell for the trick and didn't counter as he shouted out his attack, "SHIEN KYAKU!"
"What the h...hey buffoon I am over here", said Happosai confusedly. To him it seem like this young man was either very slow in the head or had a bad sense of direction which still would of shown that he is slow in the head. Yet, it was pretty interesting that this young man could produce a fire current around his outstretched leg like that.
"Ta da! I called that the roasted gnome fireworks."
"Why you impudent brat, let me see you try that on me eh"
"Why Happy it is so nice to see you!" remarked an old woman floating in midair with a gnarled staff in hand. "Looks like you are still up to your old tricks ne, why won't you ever try them on me?" Cologne stated that last statement implying something very disturbing to the human eye, thus prompting the old grandmaster to faint on sight.
"Hmpph, I see he still doesn't appreciate true beauty?" cackled the Amazonian elder as Chun-Li and Fei Long were left speechless with big- sweated expressions.
At the end of the hall the only female master of the temple arrived on the scene surveying the 5 individuals in front of her. As she made her way to them she acknowledged the elder matriarch formally.
"Elder Cologne" greeted Lien with a bow, "I hope these two monsters weren't of any trouble to you"
"I think they were more of a trouble to these two lovers over there", replied Cologne returning the bow while taking notice of how closely Fei and Chun-Li were standing to each other all this time.
"What!" both shouted as they jumped away from each other.
"Me, like that macho c-rated movie star no way"
"What! After all these years you are still beau......I mean a tomboy!"
Chun-Li was about to reply with another comment once she realized Fei Long mistake. At a loss for words she turned the other cheek and "Hmpph". Both Cologne and Lien had to laugh at their antics which were very childish for their age even though cute. Lien then looked at Fei in the eye to see if he told Chun-Li about her father. Glad that he didn't spill the beans, Lien proceeded to gather all five of them including the two tree stumps on the floor to meet with her in the counsel room. When Chun-Li inquired about what was going on, her elder look alike just said that she had a surprise for her.
In one of the auxiliary dojos at the temple, Master Rue was being entertained by Yang and Yun's futile attempts to watch over and train this bunch of brats. The Lee twins thought it would be easy sailing along with their girlfriends now that they were back in China however their father and grandfather told them that they had to watch over some crazed kids.
"Hmm so those two are they infamous Jin twins eh", mused Tung Fu Rue. "They must have reverted to their original selves after the scrolls were destroyed. I need to find out more information on their past. Anyhow, they seemed a bit preoccupied with trying to keep the raucous down especially with that Taro kid"
"Look you brat no one and I mean no one touches the cap! You got that?" shouted the Yun to the little boy named Taro, who at the moment was chasing a girl name Rouge around the dojo floor. Taro was a class clown of sorts and the Half-Japanese-Half-American girl Rouge was the only one out of all the students who seemingly didn't enjoy his pranks. Plus Rouge was the only student who could match Taro in terms of wits and fighting ability; thus, they were constantly at each others throats.
"Hey you nincompoop I am talking to you!" shouted the young man in the sleeveless white mandarin overlap top, "Stop running around like some wild thing you mutt"
"Did you say something mister", replied Taro in a bewildered tone, "You sick. Your face is red"
"Arggh!"
"I think I agree with the little one younger brother. You don't look to well" said Yang as he walked in with their female companions Hoimei and Shaomei. The young lady with the brownish bowl haircut, named Shaomei immediately started laughing at Yun's antics while her slightly taller sister with a braided ponytail like Yun admonished him for his lack of maturity. While Master Rue was observing the scene at hand he had a precarious vision of the 4 teenagers as they bickered and teased among themselves. It was as though he was looking at the same people but they were slightly different. Instead the person who looked like Yun didn't where a cap and seemed to have slightly different personality along with the person that looked like Yang. The girls also seemed to have switched personalities. Then just like that the dream was over has he heard a cryptic female voice say...
'They will be able to destroy him, for I won't be binded to him for long.....'
"What the hell?" thought the former teacher of the Bogard brothers, "I am not that old to be senile yet, am I? I know for sure someone was talking to me now."
'Za...te...su...of...th...Hi...u...Cl"
"What, My name is not Zan...Whatever. My name is Tung Fu Rue. I know I am not crazy! Who are you?" shouted the Hakyoku-Seiken master as turned his head frantically in search of the origin of the voice, thus startling everyone from their banter.
"Master Rue, are you alright?" chorused the older girls as they rushed to help the old martial arts sensei.
"No, no I am alright I think. Just had a little nightmare that's all" said Master Rue wearily, 'I am not going insane I heard that voice' "Must be getting beyond my years I guess, don't worry about me, this old man just needs some rest"
"Old man is crazy!" stated Taro who was at the moment tying Yun shoes laces together.
"I have to agree with the twerp. Master Rue has finally left the face of the earth. Poor man is loosing his mind and what does he have to show for it"
"Shut up Yun! This is not funny", chided Hoimei, as she and along with her sister tried to help Master Rue up"
Yun's older twin, Yang noticed that the clown of the of the children's group was finished tying Yun's shoelaces together. Deciding that Yun somewhat deserved being on the brunt end of pranks, since he was a prankster himself, Yang persuaded Yun to help out the girls in carrying Master Rue to the dormitory.
"Hey bro, come on let's help them. The Shaomei and Hoimei shouldn't have to carry him. So what are you waiting for?"
"Hey, man chill out. I'm coming so just hold ya britches why don't Thunk!"
"He, he it looks like you are the one who needs to lie down, does everyone agree?" said Yang to the students in the dojo.
"Yes, sensei, look alike needs rest. He very very sick"
"Why you...I'm going to get you for this"
"Why blame sensei?" said Taro as he walked over to the sprawled out pony- tailed boy, taking off his cap in the process, "Should ask sensei if he can teach you to tie you shoes. Even I can do that. Are you sure you a martial artist?"
"Damn you Taro, I am going to hang you and let the rest of your friends use you as a piñata? You, you demon and give me my cap Thunk!" as the younger half of the Lee twins familiarly met the floor again.
"Even Master Rue can at least stand on his two feet with out failing over"
"Wretched devils"
"Yun watch your language" scolded Hoimei as she let the older half of Lee (formerly Jin) duo take her place at Master Rue's side. She then went to help Yun get his shoes untied while lecturing to him again how he should act now that he was an assistant master at the dojo.
"But, I never wanted to be some teacher?"
"First, You refused to work at the restaurant, now you say that you don't want to help out as a sensei, complaining doesn't suit you know?" argued Hoimei with a smile on her face.
Yun was about to make a retort but then saw the look on his gir..Hoimei's face and quickly sobered up, however, not soon enough before his grandfather came in to survey the situation.
"I see that you are causing trouble once again", confirmed the old Chinese man as he went to see what was wrong with his fellow colleague.
"It is not what you think. See that Taro kid was......."
"If that little boy is able to grate your nerves like so then, I believe you need more training in patience. Therefore you will handle both beginning class shifts for the next week. Not too mention that you will have to work at the restaurant on weekends."
"Uh, nh, old man" replied Yun as Hoimei helped him to his feet. "I won't have time for anything else."
"That is the point, unless you rather go to that private school that your girlfriend goes to along with Kensou and Athena."
"What is the use when you are going to tutor me anyways"
"I know"
"Stupid old man"
"Whap! Thunk! Crunch! Respect your elders boy"
"Yes sir"
"Now, Master Rue do you think that you could accompany me to the Musk Temple to speak with Wan Fei"
"I believe so."
"Well then the rest of you should go to the conference hall to meet Chun Li's father."
"Wha......I thought Bison killed him"
"His assassination attempt failed. Master Rue, shall we."
"Bye all means let's go."
After Gen Hyong teleported himself and Tung Fu Rue within the Musk compound, the former sensei of Geese Howard ponder on the weird premonition he received and what the Lee twins had to with it. He had truly witnessed the power of the scrolls of immortality, however, now that the former Jin twins destroyed it, their tremendous abilities should have diminished, at least that was what he thought of anyway. But the people in his dream didn't look like the twins, so who were they?
"Is something troubling you my friend", said the master of the liquid fists as he walked toward the entrance to the Musk Palace. "You seem distant all of a sudden."
"Yes, no. Your grandsons.........the scrolls"
"You want to know what happen, do you."
"I know what happen. But?"
"Oh, I see. They don't seem to be any different from before"
"Yes, that is correct but how?"
"Did you ever think of why my last name is different from my son?"
"You are talking about Jin Fuha I presume?"
"Yes, you see my youngest son Fuha was aware of the cursed blood and the power you received from being a Jin. However, he wasn't even close to what I would consider a top notch warrior, unlike the Jins before him. My wife is the one who carries the Jin blood; therefore Fuha took her true maiden name. My oldest daughter Kai-Sin married Quan-Sing before he left to go to the Street Fighter Tournament. But, Quan wasn't a fighter and wasn't truly aware of the Jin power. As a result, he didn't want his sons to be victims of their curses. That is why he left them with Lien. Lien is the only one who knows how to deal with the Jin blood.
"I thought you were dying of leukemia?"
"I was until I fought Gouki. Somehow his raging demon purged me from my sickness. Since I practice a slightly different version of the same style I was able to purge by mind from all thought, thus surviving the attack."
"What. I thought he was some lunatic killer"
"Yes, he is somewhat. But he said that he didn't want to challenge a man who wanted to die, he wants to fight someone who wants to live."
"I see. So he only looks for people who are vastly powerful, people who have something to sustain them. Not people who have nothing to loose or offer"
"Yes his style feeds off people's desires, souls, and purpose. That is why he keeps getting stronger."
"I see so why did your son in law take of on his so called "journey"?"
"He didn't want Akuma to find him?"
"Isn't this Akuma and Gouki the same person?"
"Yes and no. The person I fought was Gouki. The person I am referring to now is Akuma. The difference is Gouki spared my life because I wasn't a threat. Akuma doesn't spare lives."
"Why would Quan hide from Akuma? The only person he is concerned with is his son Ryu"
"Akuma knows of the Jin style, plus he also knows that the successor of that style was powerful enough to defeat him."
"But you survived the Raging Demon. No one has done that. Not even his sensei who invented the technique. So why did he let you survive. Plus Quan Sing is not even of Jin Blood"
"To find the one who he knew could beat him flat out."
"I don't understand."
"Goutetsu was the one who taught Gouken and Gouki right"
"Right"
"Goutetsu also trained with some guy name Retsu remember"
"Yeah. I remember Retsu and Goutetsu are the only ones who taught the pure ansatsuken. But how did you learn it."
"Just think for a moment. How come Retsu practiced Shorinji Kempo. It is Chinese based not Japanese based like Shadokan Karate style Goutetsu used. Plus there are others who might be aware of the style. I believe the Bushin Ninja Clan is one of them."
"Hmm. By the gods I do not believe this. You marauded around as Retsu to keep and eye out for Dan, Ryu, and Ken while in Japan. But that doesn't answer why your son disappeared."
"Remember when my son in law went out as Pai Long to find out about the whereabouts of his brother in law Fuha and the scrolls of immortality.
"Yeah, I recall that. He wanted to prevent the scrolls from failing into the hands of his sons, which happened anyways. Thus they became Chonrei and Chonshu, but why would Fuha give the scrolls to them in the first place? Why didn't Fuha keep them for himself?"
"He didn't have any heirs. But what was so significant about my Quan's outfit, however, not the mask."
"He had a claw, just like...like....that ninja. Don't tell me."
"No, he did not disguise himself as has that ninja; however there seems to be some sort of camaraderie among your first pupil Jeff Bogard, that ninja, and Quan-Sing."
"By the gods I don't believe this. Jeff Bogard, Quan-Sing, and this Geki knew each other. But why would Quan follow you to Japan in the first place."
"The reason why Lee went was to help his friend Gouken. Plus the fact that, he promised Gouken that he would not allow Dan to enter the tournament."
"Dan Hibiki, son of Go Hibiki. What happen to Gouken's daughter?"
"Gouken didn't have a daughter. That was some other girl, I don't know her name. She was there training while her father was away."
"Who taught you the ansatsuken? You said that you and Goutetsu were taught at the same time. That means that Goutetsu didn't truly create his own style."
"You are correct in that assumption. However, I cannot tell you who taught me. I can tell you this; the ansatsuken were only practiced by two clans, the Bushin in Japan and Hizoku in China. The only reason I learn of the ansatsuken was because of my marriage to Lien.
"But, all of this information still doesn't make any sense in the vision I had at the dojo."
"What vision?"
"Oops. I didn't mean to say that out loud. You might think I am crazy."
"I know you are crazy but this vision of yours what did it say?"
Tung Fu Rue was a little miffed at the statement but let it slide as he proceeded to tell his fellow comrade the details of his dream. While talking, Gen's face changed from shock to wonder then to a grimmer look. By then, Master Rue was curious to what had Gen upset. Master Rue could see that Gen no longer had pupils in his eyes and had a faint aura of blue, and that meant that something was serious. When the old Chinese man asked what the matter was, he responded by saying that all will be known soon and beckoned him to follow him to the Temple. Peeved at his comrade's change in attitude he proceeded to trail behind Gen with even a more lost look then he had at the dojo.
Back at the Xi Kiang Temple, Chun Li had just been reunited with her father Dorai after almost ten years. At first Chun Li was stunned to say the least, desperately remembering every detail about her father thinking that this was a figment of her imagination. However, when her father slowly walked over to meet her, she was brought back from her stupor, and gave him the most crushing hug anyone has seen in her life. Crying, she held on to him as though he was a lifeline, nevertheless, Dorai didn't mind one bit for it was also his first time since seeing his daughter so long ago. Overwhelmed with emotions, he was surprised to see how well and beautiful his daughter turned out. Weighed down with regret and guilt, he too shed a few tears while gently rocking Chun Li back and forth.
"She sure seems happy" commented Fei to no one in particular as he watched the reunion of Chun Li and his father Dorai as they reminisced. Pleased and satisfied that he some how played a part in that delightful smile crested on Chun Li's face, he decided that it was best for him to leave and let the family gather among themselves. Feeling that he was the odd man out, he quietly made his way to the exit, before anyone could notice his disappearance. However, the one person he didn't want to catch the attention of caught him out the corner of her eye as he left. Thinking something was amiss with Fei Long's behavior, Chun Li dismissed it for now, not wanting to ruin her current feelings of joy. Later on, Yun and Yang along with their girlfriends, Hoimei and Shaomei went over to pass on their good wishes to Chun Li on her father's surprising return. Grateful that Yun, with his some what clown like character, did not joke around on this one occasion, Chun Li was able to give Yun a hug without worrying about what type of pranks or wise cracks he would dish out. Being almost ten years older than Yun, she felt a little out of place at having her little cousin prancing on her nerves, and was relieved when he was acting mature for once.
"Glad that you were reunited with your father", replied Yun, after giving his older cousin a hug. However, in the back of his mind he wonder how Dorai had returned back safely and almost in perfect shape expect for the scar across his neck.
"Why thank you", replied an elated Chun Li as she surveyed the look on Yang's twin brother's face. Seeing that he was sincere, she was able to lower her guard and relax.
"So what happens now?" asked the younger half of the former Jin twins "I guess things are sort of looking up for you, ne."
"Continuing what I've been doing. I think I am going to continue teaching" responded, the daughter of Dorai, as she contemplated on the question.
"Well I for one think that the look on your face fits you. It's nice to see you smile more."
"I agree" commented Chun Li's aunt, as she made her way to the talking pair with Elder Cologne, "It is good to see you open up. Well anyways I don't want to take up your time as I sure you want to talk to your father some more. Dinner will the served back here in the next couple of hours so you make sure to be back her with your father by then okay."
"Yes, Auntie and thanks for your support everyone", said Chun Li as she made her way back to her father. Her father then spoke up so that everyone in the room could hear him.
"I am very happy to see so that so many people have watched over my daughter while I was gone. And I would like to say thank you to everyone."
As people in the room cheered on Lien and Cologne started to converse by themselves.
"I see that he hasn't told her the truth yet" commented Cologne as she perch on her staff
"No it seems that he has not. However, for the time being, it is best that she doesn't know now. The Gods know that she has suffered enough. I just hope that she can live a regular life now......."
"It's seems that the person they should be thanking is that movie star", commented Cologne as she pondered on the said person's disappearance.
"That is true", replied Lien, whom face took on a more serious tone, "Now on to the real reason why you are hear. The legend I presume?"
"I see that you are not a person of pleasantries, very well then. What do you know?"
"Let me ask you this, what do you think I know?"
"By your demeanor I feel that you might even the legend personally"
"Let me give you a hint. Look out that window" stated Lien as she started to walk away.
As Cologne lookout the window she saw nothing but and average forest landscape. Not wanting to play mind games with her host she started to turn away when she saw a jet white horse emerging from the forest. However, what caught her attention was that she felt as though the horse was looking right into her eyes, before it suddenly disappeared. Startled out of her wits Cologne fell off her staff making her way towards the niece of Master Wan Fei. As Lien made her out of the council hall she quietly whispered
"It is time for you to awaken.........fifth guardian......"
End of Prologue
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