BACK TO SHANGHAI II
September 13 2005, 1.37 p.m.
Shen Woo was walking up & down near the food stall. He seemed to be in a little rush. Looking at the time, he let out a sigh.
"Aww... it's already past time. I wonder where is he? To figure that he ask me to meet him at the same old stall." Yup, that was the same stall when he met the eventual KOF 2003 champion Ash Crimson and then fought with Duo Lon before both of them were invited by Ash to team up with him in KOF.The very same stall that was damaged in the fight between Shen & Duo Lon.
Shen Woo felt a wierd power all of a sudden. Turning back, it was Ash walking towards him. Shen felt a drop of sweat, but he didn't know why.
"It's been a long time again Shen."" You're late as usual."" "I'm not late, it's you who came too early." Ash denied.
The two walked down the stall once again.After some while, Shen opened his mouth first.
"So what's up this time? I sense something different about you. What happened?"
"I"ll tell you later.Right now I want you to team up with me again for the long awaited KOF XI. Finally it's back." Ash showed Shen the invitation letter.The chop on it was a little different though.
"Yeah! Finally KOF is back!Time to show off my powers again.But wait a minute, what about Duo Lon?"
"He's not joining us this time. I've found another replacement instead. Ah, here he comes."
Not far from there a European-styled man was walking towards them.He was none other than Oswald, the card master originated from Ireland.Shen Woo looked on with curiousity.
"Howdy Ash. So this is Shen Woo eh? I've heard of you in KOF.Aye." Oswald began the topic.
"So you must've heard of my powers too. Well, I'd like to see your speciality right here, right now." Shen Woo's tried to boast.
Oswald took out a box of gambling cards, took out a few of it and then, started showing some magic tricks which may have looked amazing to the crowd around them. After some while , Shen Woo lost his temper and exclaimed.
"That's all you got ? I wanna see your real strength now!" And Shen started attacking with his fist. Oswald had realised that. He grab hold two of the cards tightly and avoided the attack. He threw the card at Shen.
"Huh, what the...?" Shen dodged. The card narrowly sliced the edge of Shen's face. Blood dripped out of it.
"So you got some guts I see.Well let's continue!" Shen rushed forward , unleashing his powerful Rapid Cheetah Attack style.Oswald blocked back & was pushed backwards towards the wall. Part of the wall exploded , sending debrises around the crowd. The people around became panic."That's all you got?" Shen boasted and dashed forward, wanted to attack again.
"Don't underestimate me, partner."Oswald grabbed hold of his card, broke free & unexpectedly dashed forward & slashed Shen repeatedly with the cards.Shen couldn't avoid that on time.
"It...it can't be!"Shen couldn't believe it. Part of his clothes were torn. Then at the very moment, a swirsh of green flame came flying towards them. Oswald retreated back giving way to the flames. Both glared at Ash who had been watching them all the time.
"That's enough. Both of you had proven enough today.Besides we don't wanna get hurt just before KOF XI. Better save your strength. And Shen, you never know when you might face Duo Lon in the tournament, though. It's almost time to finish up my little scheme."
"You're right. Sorry pal." Oswald glanced at Shen.
"You're better than I thought. Maybe we can fight again some time after KOF." Shen replied.
"Forget about that. Let's eat, I'm starving. Can't wait to eat steamed crabs again." Ash tried to change the topic.
"Sorry guys. I still got other appointments after this. Better get going. See ya pals." Oswald waved as he leaved them. Shen Woo started nagging again. " Eat? I got bruises around & you expect me to eat now? Sorry, I'm going home to treat my wounds first, farewell." Shen walked away in a hurry.
"Bonjour monsieur." Ash whispered, his hand surrounded with green flames again. He smiled, then wiped out the flame & walked down the street, thinking about his plans again.