*SPECIAL NOTE: This is the prequel to "Fist Of Infamy?" (.net/s/5305352/1/Fist_Of_Infamy). Fist of Infamy has taken place about two years after Street Fighter III in the storyline (considering SFIV actually taking place before SFIII). This fanfic takes place a little bit after Street Fighter IV. Hopefully, you've read Fist of Infamy first, so you can understand this a little better, but if you want to read this first, go ahead, since it is the prequel. :P

Almost a year after participating in the third street tournament, Fei Long decided to pay Gen a visit one day, but he was completely unaware of the series of events which will occur afterwards. Fei Long felt great remorse about Gen, knowing he has leukemia, and he would not be around for too much longer.

It was late in the afternoon. Fei Long walks down the streets of the small town, heading towards Gen's home. He walks to the front, then knocks on the door. Gen opens the door, appearing grateful to see Fei Long.

"Ah, Fei Long! Long time no see. Come in, come in," said Gen, grateful to see Fei Long, directing him inside. Fei Long followed Gen, who was heading towards his living room.

Gen pointed towards the sofa. "Here, have a seat." Fei Long sat on the gray, leathery sofa, in front of a long, short table with three small ceramic cups, and a teapot.

"Have some tea?" Gen asked.

"Oh yes, indeed," said Fei Long. Gen lifted the teapot, pouring some green tea into one of the three cups. "Thanks," said Fei Long, bowing quickly.

Gen walked around to the other side of the table, and sat down in a white chair. "Your friend Dan dropped in yesterday. Too bad you've missed him."

Frustration overcame Fei Long, who almost choked as he was drinking the tea.

"Aww, I always seem to miss out on Dan, and the last time I've seen him was BEFORE the second street tournament! He owes me a sparring session."

Gen interrupted. "Hey, you've never told me about your participation in the second street tournament. How did it go?"

Fei Long ceased drinking the tea. "….Well….I've lost to Ryu. He broke my arm….and knocked me unconscious." Fei Long was looking down, feeling ashamed. "I guess I've rushed in on him too much. I was more offensive than defensive."

Gen was shaking his head. "Fei Long, don't beat yourself up about this. Sometimes you win, other times, you lose. When the opportunity comes, it'll open the door to victory for you, but you are the one who must walk through that door."

Fei Long felt better about himself. "Thanks, Gen. I actually feel batter, but I have to admit, I must train harder and more often. I've considered giving up my career, for good this time."

Gen agreed. "I understand. I remember you telling me you've preferred the real thing, instead of choreographing fighting movements for a film."

Fei Long chugged the rest of the tea, and thought about what he was going to say next.

"Gen, Shadaloo is still trying to recruit me. Ever since the end of the second tournament, I had to fight them off."

Gen hesitated for a while. "Really? What is happening? I just don't understand why this is going on. Tell me more."

"Shadaloo's soldiers have been telling me to join them, despite Shadaloo's fall, and the recent destruction of the S.I.N. base. Before, I was producing a film, and some of my crew members were attacked. After defeating Seth, I've walked out of the S.I.N. base with no answers…."

Gen was intrigued. "This is strange, but everything is coming closer together now….Ah, that reminds me. A past acquaintance of yours is here, right now, probably still resting. Would you like to see?"

Fei Long looked slightly confused. "Uh, sure Gen…."

"Follow me."

Gen lead Fei Long into the hallway. There were two doors on the right, closed, and one at the end on the left, slightly open. They've headed towards the last door, and stopped. Gen peeked inside the room, then turned to Fei Long.

"Go ahead Fei Long," whispered Gen.

Fei Long walked into the room and looked towards the bed. There, lays resting Chun Li. Her expression was slightly distressed, and her hair was soaked with her own sweat. Next to the bed was a small cloth and a glass of water half-full on a night desk. Fei Long was surprised to see her like this, and to actually see her, period.

"Chun Li…."

Gen came from behind Fei Long and stood next to him, also looking down towards Chun Li. "Yes. She collapsed from exhaustion after defeating a group of Shadaloo soldiers on her way here, a few hours ago, and she wasn't far from here, either. They may be trying to capture her."

Fei Long walked closer to the bed. Gen was heading out the room.

"Wait in here, Fei Long."

Fei Long looked down towards Chun Li with great sympathy for a moment, with lust in his eyes. He lifted his hand very slowly and moved it towards Chun Li, in attempt to rub her forehead. Chun Li's eyes opened, and Fei Long moved his hand away, quickly. She turned to him.

"Fei Long?....Wha—where am I?" Chun Li was looking around, slowly.

Fei Long responds with a soft voice and a warm smile. "You're in Gen's home. He told me you've collapsed after fighting off some Shadaloo soldiers—"

Chun Li sat up, quickly. "Ugh! I was on my way here until those bastards attempted to captivate me!!"

Fei Long was stricken, due to witnessing Chun Li's rage. "Uh—w—well, the same thing has been happening to me….they were persistently trying to—get me into joining Shadaloo, and I was forced to fight them off."

Chun Li glared at him. "What do you know about Shadaloo?"

Fei Long was still affected by her voice. "N—not very much. S.I.N. attacked my crew members while we were filmmaking uh—a year ago. I don't have any answers, even to this day. I've told Gen about it, while you were unconscious."

Chun Li stood up, with a fearful, but frustrated expression. "It seems Shadaloo wants to recruit you, and, they want me in….Bison's custody….I have to see Gen, now."

Fei Long's expression morphed into aggression. "Chun Li, if they EVER come near you again—"

Gen enters the room. Chun Li walks past Fei Long approaches Gen, stopping him in his tracks. She has a serious look on her face.

"I need to talk to you Gen. This will be another investigation…."