Street Fighter X Mai-Hime: Stage 1 – A Brave New World
After a long journey of searching for many formidable opponents, Ryu returns to his master's dojo, the place remains empty. Ryu checked everything until a note appears on his master's picture frame, Ryu read the note;
"Ryu, I have decided to move my dojo within the city, it's within the Fuka City. Another reason why I moved the dojo into the cities is to train many aspiring martial artists, and also for my own safety… Once you come to the place, I need you to do me a favor." The young warrior couldn't believe his eyes about his master moving to the city to train many aspiring martial artist in hopes to challenge him.
"…Hmm, I guess many people have looked up to me nowadays. So, the master did a thing to train young individuals in this generation to be a true warrior. The path of destiny begins!", says Ryu.
The following day, Ryu completed his training in the forest, and begins to set out on a journey in the city. Before going to Gouken's dojo, Sakura unexpectedly runs into Ryu; who later learns about being asked by his master. The latter asks to join him, Ryu reluctantly accepted. "Ryu-san, what did your master asked you for?" Sakura asks. However, Ryu has still no idea what Gouken was planning for him. When the two arrived in the dojo, Gouken greets them. "Ah, Ryu... Looks like you brought yourself your companion too."
The elderly sensei of the World Warrior now explains his purpose moving his dojo near the Fuka Academy.
"This school is inhabited by young women who are wielding mystical powers known as 'HiMEs', It stands for Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment. HiMEs have an identical birthmark shaped like the HiME symbol on various points of their bodies, usually the part of their bodies governed by their astrological sign. HiMEs typically are associated with a classical element or some other theme. Legend has it that their powers may have a possible connection to the Satsui no Hado. Especially that of those within you, Ryu."
"Satsui no Hado? Is that the power that has been haunting you, Ryu-san?", asks Sakura. Gouken answers the latter's question, "Exactly, my dear lass. So, I have ask you and Ryu to find three women to have wield such powers, one whose power infused with fire; governed by the zodiac sign of Cancer, two, the power of ice governed by Leo, and the last, imbued by the might of the earth; governed by Taurus."
During the discussion, Ken appears. Who was staying in the shadows overhearing Gouken's explanation about the HiMEs and their connection to the Satsui no Hado inside Ryu. Gouken believes that any HiME may use any ounce of their power to prevent the awakening of the evil dwelling in Ryu. Ken, having worried and concerned with his friend, decides to join with Ryu and Sakura. "Well, that reminds me back when we look for that Pandora thing back in the Antartic before, right Ryu?" says Ken.
Without time to waste, Ryu, Ken, and Sakura set out their adventure to find the three women who possess mystical powers. What challenges await for these three warriors...?
Characters:
-Ryu
-Ken Masters
-Sakura Kasugano
-Gouken
Trivia:
-When Ken mentions "Well, that reminds me back when we look for that Pandora thing back in the Antartic before, right Ryu?" is a reference during the events of Street Fighter X Tekken when the duo make their way for Pandora; and the box itself is said to awaken Evil Ryu as seen in Ryu and Ken's ending.
Author's Note:
This is my first time for my crossover with Street Fighter and Mai-HiME. Thanks to CStarblanket, I was inspired of his story about Shizuru Fujino and Natsuki Kuga, and led me to this crossover story.
Until then, stay tuned for more Street Fighter X Mai-HiME.