"HADOKEN!" Ryu yelled. Sakura sidestepped the blast, delivering a vicious punch to Ryu's abdomen. He staggered back before going back into his guard. "Ha, maybe the student has become the master," Sakura said, a smug smile edged on her face. "Perhaps." Ryu dashed forward. Sakura threw a kick but met air.

Ryu grabbed her by her shirt before throwing her over his shoulder. She hit the dirt with a hard thud. "Perhaps not." Ryu chided. After reluctantly taking sakura in as his pupil she proved to be quite the student. A year proved more than enough to learn the basics and even a little of the intermediate.

Sakura stumbled back to her feet. She stretched out her sore limbs, whining all the while. Ryu gave a small smile. "That's enough training for one day Sakura, let's head back."

"Mom...Mom, I'm fine… No I'm fine the airport is only a two-minute drive." the man looked up to see his name on a whiteboard. It was being held up by a man in a black suit with loosely slicked back hair and aviator shades. He sported a handlebar mustache which he pulled off incredibly well. "Mom I gotta go; the chauffeurs here."

He hung up the phone, sighing. "Neil hunter?" the chauffeur asked. Neil laughed, lazily walking up to the man. "Dug, how many years has it been? You still can't remember me?"

Dug chuckled " gotta keep it professional."He said, his Australian accent was distinct.

"Say where's the rest of your luggage?

Neil looked behind him. "This is all I'm taking. It's a long story" Dug gently grabbed it. " well you can explain the rest to me on the way home." He said. Dug turned, bumping into a woman with a hard thud. She stumbled a bit more than Dug but kept her balance. The woman looked up at him "Hey watch It!" she said dusting herself off. "Sorry love," he said. She waved him off before going on her way. Dug shrugged. "Eh, people can't take an apology these days."

"Gate G2." Cammy checked her watch. "Six o'clock… where the blazes are you?" She asked.

The day was dreary, threatening to pour down raining any second but the day was just beginning; people hustled from terminal to terminal, mostly drowsy and waking their systems with a hot cup of coffee. Cammy had agreed to meet Interpol agent Chun-li at the airport, but the smell of caffeine-filled her nostrils. Her feet threatened to move to buy some, but the Brits eyes Looked up at the sky's; a red and white plane descended on the runway. She smiled, running to the gate. As she arrived people began to pour out of the gate, luggage in hand. Cammy scanned the crowd. He eye fell on who she was looking for. Her longtime friend and partner Chun-li. She gave a bright smile and a tight hug. "Welcome back!"

"Good to be back." Chun-li said, giving a small "Ooof." from the Brits tight hug. They headed towards the parking lot. Cammy would be lying if she said she wasn't excited to see Chun-Li again. They've been through a lot these past years and there is a connection Cammy can't help to acknowledge.

"so how was your flight? Not too uncomfortable I hope." Cammy said, loading the cops bags in the trunk of her car.

"no no it was nice. I was able to get a lot of work done." Cammy smiled faltered.

"well, no more work from here on out, we are on vacation! the streets of London await!" she exclaimed. chun-li chuckled. She never saw the Brit this happy. Maybe it was being in her hometown or maybe it was her being there, but one thing was for sure. Vacation was going to be interesting.

"So you're going to be traveling around the world," Dug asked.

"yeah."

"Doing... art."

"ah gaining inspiration for art." Neil corrected. "two very different things."

Dug sighed. Neil inherited wealth from his grandparents around the time he turned eighteen. Needless to say, once he acquired such wealth he became bored. Things were handed to him. He never had to work after that day.

"Your mom know?" dug asked.

neil chuckled. "Of course she knows. She keeps tabs on me twenty-four seven."

"You know it's only because she cares." dug state.

"I know it's just… I can handle things on my own; I started my company with the inheritance like they wanted. not only that I did it by myself."

"Easy, easy. I'm just saying she loves you." Dug said. "I mean did you ever consider maybe college? Learning something new?"

"Of course I have, but if I wanted to do something it would be business which I already know how to do."

Dug sighed. "Fair enough…"

"You sound disappointed," Neil stated. "Something on your mind?"

"I, I am just… Are you sure?" He asked. "I just want to make sure you are doing everything you want. College is a good place to relax and experience something new. I never had that opportunity Ya know?" Dug said. "Your mom offered to pay for any school of my choice, but I declined and I regret it to this-"

"Alright… Alright, you made your point. I will look at a few schools and think about it." Neil said.

they pulled into a large brown gate and drove down its cobblestone road. The Hunter Estate stood proud and tall. The building held a classic Victorian style with some modern adjustments. Neil always loved to see the building as he pulled up. It reminded him of how grateful he was to have such things. It reminded him to keep working for more.

The estate soon disappeared from view as the car pulled up to another checkpoint. Neil looked at this new checkpoint with curiosity. Men with weapons and armor, stood vigilant and ready. One of them walked up to the driver side window. He gave a light knock, signaling for Dug to roll down the window.

"May I ask what you're doing here?" his voice was monotone, his features showed no emotion.

Neil rolled down the limo window. He smiled slightly, waving his hand. The guard stood a bit more relaxed, waving them in.

"Master Neil, Miss Hunter informed us of your arrival. Please, enter."

The car pulled through the second gate, heading for the garage. Dug eyed Neil through the rearview, a smile gracing his features.

"Master Neil?"

"Hey don't look at me. This checkpoint is new to me... I have no idea why my mom hired extra security."

"well that's not what worries me," Dug pulled into the Garage. They stepped out of the limo. "since when did your family need armed guards."

Neil shrugged "Can't say really. All I know is there have been a lot of stuff going on in the world; from the unknown terrorist attacks random craters found in mountains and forest. You can never be too careful."

"Those sound a lot like."

Neil pinched the bridge of his knows. "Oh god, not this again."

"An omen." dug said.

"You still believe in that crap," Neil asked.

"It's not far off," Dug said. "Omens are signs of change. usually bad ones."

"You're just superstitious. Now come on let's eat."

"I'm just saying, man, there's a lot more stuff out there than what we give credit for."

"Yeah, sure…" Neil sighed.

"Why is that so hard to understand?" Dug asked.

Neil stopped and looked at dug, trying to find the right words. "When we start believing in the supernatural, we start to believe any and everything. We deny fact for fiction, we manipulate people with our lie's and beliefs and we as a society become dumber and more violent. So no, I do not believe these things happen because of some weird cosmic energy." He said.

"I believe in facts."

they were in the foray of the home; it was bustling with employees.

"Master Neil I'm sorry the estate is not up to par. The news of your arrival-"

"It's fine." Neil handed his things to the maid who took it without haste. " Is my room ready?"

"Of course sir."

"Excellent. Have the cooks prepare brunch."

Again dug gave Neil a small chuckle.

"What."

"Have the cooks prepare brunch." dug said. Using his best posh accent. Neil nudged him in his ribs. "Ow hey I was just kidding mate," Neil grumbled under his breath. "C, mon don't get your knickers in a twist. Let's go grab some food."

The restaurant was dimly lit. chun-li and Cammy sat across from each other enjoying their meals.

"so tell me, how long is your vacation before Interpol comes reeling back in."

"about two weeks, maybe longer." Chun-li said taking a bite out of her fish. "to be honest not much has been happening over these four months."

Cammy nodded biting into her own food. "delta red has put me on vacation." Cammy said.

"you sound angry about that."

"Well there's always so much on my shoulders, our shoulders" she corrected. "Lord knows what's happening behind the curtain in this world."

Chun-li nodded. Vacation to them was what a timeout was to a child. Chun-li felt extremely vulnerable in these situations. The conversation ceased between them. Chun-li placed a hand on the Brits. "Well let's try not to think too much about it. The street of London awaits right."

"using my words against me heh?" Cammy smiled. "Okay let's enjoy it."

The sky slowly grew dark. the streets of London were dying down slowly. Neil had gotten a lot done in his day; art supplies, managing his growing business and getting acquainted with the new security which was strange. He was constantly watched. Hell even in the bathroom they surrounded the door. Neil dug, and countless other employees attend the "lockdown" meeting. every night a ten o'clock the whole house was lockdown. no one got in or out.

and that time was fast approaching. Neil and dug retired to their rooms. In all honesty, it was really hard to relax with the constant sound of boots and radios.

"Jesus Christ are they doing everything in front of my door?" he took a deep breath before laying down. "Just calm down Neil, the small army outside your door is here to protect you from lord knows what."

Just as he was drifting off his door rumbled with a knock. He sighed, sitting up in his bed.

"it's open," Neil said.

"Master Neil, I'm here to report that the estate is lockdown for the night."

"great… say aren't you the guy from the front?"

"Yes, sir. my name is Anderson still. rank sergeant."

neil hopped out his bed "pleasure to meet you." he extended his hand. anderson grasped making Neil winced slightly. anderson was well built evident from his training, he wore standard military clothing, what really stood out was his featureless face, the man had the quintessential poker face."

"Well, I must go make my rounds," Anderson said. he saluted and then quickly left.

"Ah okay, man." Neil saluted back, albeit lazily. "See you when I see you."