Capcom vs. Playmore - Resurrection of the Millennium Tournament : By NitrousNemesis
Author's Note : This chapter is the prologue. It lacks action, which I personally hate myself, but this is the part before everyone is thrown into battle so that everyone can satisfy their fighting spirit and/or protect the world, universe, or whatever.
Chapter II is when the fighting begins.
Takes place roughly after the events of SSF2T and KOF '02 ('01 technically) and are tied in with the Capcom vs. SNK series. (didn't exactly happen in the same timeline, but comic book time, you know? The KOF fighters have been the same age since 1994)
Disclaimer: All characters, fictional settings, and fictional brands are property of Capcom and SNK Playmore, neither of which I own.
The Millennium Tournament.
Just like the prior two, the best fighters in the world will battle.
We welcome all challengers, old and new faces alike.
That is all.
"This shall prove most interesting," said by a man with an eerie identical look to someone who wreaked havoc in the tournament before it.
"Onii-sama, is this the only way to do it?" A smaller feminine figure spoke out. All the man did was nod is head
The SkyNoah, inhabited by Adelheid Bernstein and his younger sister Rose, descended in the evening sky.
Chapter I : The Beginning
Of course, many of the top fighters would eventually receive the invite to what was known as the "Millennium Tournament." Two men were discussing the revelation of a new fighting tournament.
"Have you heard? A new fighting tournament has been announced."
"Is it KOF?"
"No, something different. The Millennium Tournament."
Overhearing this was a rather well built man donning a red headband. A chance to further hone my skills is what Ryu thought, although he also had an uneasy feeling considering the events of the last competition of this magnitude.
Meanwhile, his best friend, a two time Pan-American champion with a rather extravagant look to him, received the letter to (what will now be shortened to) TMT.
"This sure feels different," Ken thought out loud. Being the son of the powerful Masters Foundation, who in conjunction with the Garcia Concern, were the sponsors of the first two Millennium Tournaments, it was only natural Ken would feel this way. I sure he'll use this as a reason to fight him once more. Having known each other since their days training under Gouken. Ken knew how Ryu thought all too well.
Elsewhere, multiple time King of Fighters champion Kyo Kusanagi contemplated while reading the invite. At least this should kill the boredom. But he felt a sense of danger in the air, as history has always shown him what is bound to happen in these tournaments. There was also the assurance that he would run into is biggest rival.
"Kyo, I will kill you, and these flames will be the mark of your death." Those words can come from none other than Iori Yagami, as the purple flames engulfed his hand. He could care less about the competition; he saw it as nothing more than a nuisance, an obstacle in the way of his nemesis.
And the only woman capable of getting these two to work together, could only worry about the newest potential threat to humanity.
Kusanagi, Yasakani (Yagami's original family name if your wondering), the fate of the world rests on your combined skills.
In a modest mansion resided an elegant woman who was a member of the third of the sacred families. Chizuru Kagura, who along with Kyo and Iori, had vanquished the Orochi once before. It seemed that this was the destiny of the three, who's families has been bestowed the responsibility of protecting the world from the Orochi menace, a history that dates back nearly 2000 years.
Despite this, Chizuru felt that even the combined powers of the Destined Trio may not be enough.
"I have to go now, there some business I have to take care of."
The children had an apparent look of disappointment on their faces, but this was something he could not ignore. Adjusting his red cap, a legendary symbol in Southtown, Terry knew what the introduction of TMT meant.
Andy received the same invite in Japan. I'm sure he got this as well. The younger Bogard, who did not participate in the prior two contests, could only think of the potential dangers. There's no way.
"Andy!"
"Mai."
Mai Shiranui would of course get the same envelope, and was ever so excited of the prospect of teaming up with her beloved. However, she overlooked one small thing. That this was a singles competition tournament.
Mai saw the troubled look on Andy's face."Is something wrong?"
"No, not really." Mai knew Andy was lying, but decided not to fight it.
"YOOOOSHAAAAA!" A loud cry of triumph, Joe Higashi had just once again defended his title as the Muay Thai champion, thwarting Hwa Jai, who had recently returned to competition. Joe then thought about the letter he received to TMT. Having won this competition before (see Dan's backstory for more information), and having heard of the man who is claimed to be the "Emperor of Muay Thai," he then showed off in a burst of excitement.
"The Satan of Martial Arts is ready to showcase his talents to the world once again!"
Ryo and Takuma Sakazaki, names synonymous with Kyokugen-ryuu Karate, received word of the contest. Yuri, who had developed into quite the practitioner herself, had also heard about TMT.
Takuma had the immediate urge to say this."This is a great chance to prove the awesome power of Kyokugen-ryuu to the world, in a contest even bigger than KOF. In fact, I will even enter."
"Really? What about your condition?" That came as a bit of a surprise to Yuri, as well as Ryo. And although Takuma had weakened from old age, he was still much more fit than any typical elder.
Ryo then replied. "Father, you know this isn't a team tournament. If we meet up, I won't go easy on you."
Although the fourth member was absent, Ryo already knew Robert had received word of this. Through his flamboyant attire and great taste in cars, Robert didn't look like a fighter at first sight. But hidden under his exterior was fighting skill that only the best in the world can rival.
Something's up if me and the other guy isn't hosting this thing.
Meanwhile, King had seen a drop in business in her bar at Southtown since the announcement of TMT. However, she also noticed the strange and questionable activity in the city that followed the announcement. Southtown had never been a clean city, but things seemed worse than usual this time.
Receiving the envelope to compete in the tournament, King then said to herself, "Better than sitting here doing nothing."
Benimaru Nikaido could only look at the invitation while a cigarette wielded his other hand. I've never got a chance to settle the score with you, is what he thought. He had never got a one on one shot with Kyo since that loss before the first KOF, and as always, Benimaru was more than determined to show that he is the best fighter.
"It couldn't be Shadaloo again, could it?"
"I wouldn't doubt it."
It only figured those words would be uttered by Chun-Li of Interpol and Lieutenant Guile of the Air Force. Although Shadaloo's demise was pretty decisive after the events of the second Millennium Tournament, there was no word of Bison's condition after it all happened. Chances were that he could still be very much alive.
"What a pain. Having to team up with you again." Although Guile said that, he knew that Chun-Li was the one he could trust the most, at least after his late friend Charlie.
"I guess that makes two of us," was her response. Her tone quickly shifted back to a serious one with these words. "We're not acting alone on this. 'They' are also looking into this."
Objective: Investigate and participate in TMT.
Commander Heidern and his unit of mercenaries were already aware of the potential danger this new fighting tournament would provide. Danger was nothing new to the Ikari Warriors. Ralf, Clark, Leona, and Whip had been on countless missions involving the supernatural, and TMT was no different.
When the briefing of the mission was complete. Ralf then questioned. "What about the information of the sky craft we saw earlier?"
Heidern was silent for a second and then replied "That's something that me and another unit will investigate further."
Zangief, the Red Cyclone and the strongest man in Russia, was more than ready to display his awesome strength in TMT. A hero in his native land, he felt that he was obligated to make his fellow countrymen proud. Especially the young ones who look up to him, literally and figuratively.
"In the honor of the Motherland and my fans, I will not fail you!"
Likewise, his friend E. Honda had a somewhat similar goal.
"It is time to for world to revere the wonder that is sumo!"
Edmond Honda, a well respected sumo wrestler who strength and skill is in the class of Yokozuna, was received an entry for TMT. More than excited about the opportunity to fight strong opponents once again, he also saw this as the perfect opportunity to spread the word and glory that is sumo to the entire world.
A great danger lies ahead of us. Through meditation, this was the thought of Dhalsim, the master of Yoga. Worst yet, there is more than one.
Dhalsim has always been hesitant to fight in regards to solving problems. But he has always committed himself to protecting his people, no matter what it took. The second Millennium Tournament was a disaster, and there was no question that the third installment of this contest could be even more deadly.
His native land of India was going through its own problems of resource shortage due to infiltration by unknown infidels. All the more reason to join the fight.
I must go out there. It can't be helped.
In a temple in China lived a old Kung-Fu master, more intact than his age and appearance would suggest. With him was one of his pupils.
"A menace is upon us. One worse than anything faced before it."
Chin Gentsai was more concerned than most others about this force. His intuition felt that this force was after the power that resided inside his adoptive children Kensou and Bao; a power he felt was capable of doing something worse than the Orochi or NESTS could ever imagine.
"We should sit this one out. At this point, training to increase our own power would probably be best."
"Don't you think that this tournament would be a better way to do that? We haven't been in a serious competition in quite some time."
That pupil was Athena Asamiya, the team leader was what was known as the Psycho Soldiers. She too sensed this wicked presence, but felt that a more proactive approach needed to be taken.
Chin saw the intense look on the young girl's face. At first reluctant to give in to her request, he then decided to contradict his idea.
"All right, we'll enter. Maybe this is a good time to refresh our fighting experience."
I hope we can prepare for what is ahead.
"Humph. The Millennium Tournament."
Dan Hibiki, master of his self made art, Saikyo-ryuu Karate, and winner of the first Millennium Tournament (because everyone else was fighting someone more important, yes, he was teamed up with Joe), was surprised to hear the competition was being launched again.
"Oh, that again?" A unexpectedly nonchalant response from his "pupil", Sakura Kasugano. Ryu's biggest admirer and considered by many "a fighting prodigy," even though she is a better fighter than Dan, she hangs around him anyway.
Dan then responds in a burst of excitement. "YAAAAHOOOO! It's time to prove once again that Saikyo-ryuu is the greatest! In skill and showmanship! Besides, I have to get back at those Kyo-whatever losers."
Dan is a rival of Ryo and the Kyokugen-ryuu dojo. Having hated being upstaged in Millennium Tournament 2, he has been waiting for the opportunity to face them once again.
"Hibiki, I'm going outside for a second." Sakura has been waiting for the opportunity to see Ryu again, and was eager to show him how much she has improved.
"Sure, I'm going to call Jimmy." Jimmy is what Dan refers to Blanka as. A green jungle like creature is what he is, mutated by a plane crash. Despite his appearance, he has just as much a human heart as anyone.
For their own reasons, all three couldn't wait for the tournament to begin.
Kim Kaphwan was always ready for a good fighting competition. He's always even more ready to exercise justice on any foe who dare goes against it.
Jhun Hoon, Kim's close friend and rival, had anticipated the chance to compete again after sitting out the last KOF. Especially in a singles tournament he could prove that he was better than Kim.
"Everyone, Jhun and I have decided that all of us will enter this competition together. Through this contest we will show everyone the power of truth, justice and the Korean way."
Whatever. Chang and Choi both thought this. Despite having been under Kim's "rehabilitation program" since the first KOF, they could care less about his ramblings.
"I am proud of the progress that Chang and Choi has made throughout the years. Jhun and I have decided that after this tournament, that their rehabilitation will be complete and they are free to go."
"Really?" Both with sudden interest in what Kim was saying.
"Of course, it will be a bit sad to be separated from such good memories, but it is for the best. Finally, I was so proud of May's performance in substituting for Jhun in the last KOF that I feel that she is ready to display her abilities in the Millennium Tournament."
May Lee, one of Kim's best students, was humbled to hear such praise from her teacher. "Kim-sensei, Hoon-sensei, I won't let you down." she responded.
"Well, unless there is anything to discuss further, that will be all for today."
The Korea team, all with their own agendas, would prepare themselves for TMT.
The emperor of Muay Thai (as earlier mentioned) was in training as he always is. Sagat, having regained his prestigious title from Adon, was undoubtedly invited to join TMT. However, he still felt that something was missing; something stopping him from achieving his true potential.
Sagat recalled that day when he fought Ryu in the first Street Fighter tournament, the day where "that" happened. Then the events with Bison's brainwashing of Ryu shortly afterward. And the second tournament, where he didn't get a chance to see his rival.
I still won't know exactly how much stronger I have become until we fight again.
Metro City. The only city as bad, if not worse, than Southtown. It has always been a hellhole for those who reside in such an urban environment. However, for one named Guy, it seemed worse than usual.
What could it be this time?
Law enforcement had always seemed corrupt to some degree. However, there was a different aura to the authorities recently. Also, it seemed that Metro City was a little too involved in the recently announced Millennium Tournament. To make matters worse, it seemed to be done with hostility; without Mayor Hagger's approval. Without doubt, Guy had received an invite to TMT. He was certainly willing to enter to improve his skills, and to find some answers about the recent developments.
He knew his friend Cody had gotten an invite as well, and knew that Cody would enter such a competition due to his love and addiction for fighting.
We'll get to the bottom of this, Hagger-dono*.
(-dono : very respectful way of informing someone in Japan. Not used often in modern days)
"I'd figured I'd find you two here."
A man who went by the name "Seth" confronted two former agents who had conquered their own enemies. A relatively frail figure lashed unpleasantly. "What the hell do you want?"
"Now K, don't tell me you don't recognize him?" A larger man had responded. K' and Maxima, former agents of NESTS, along with Seth, had met in a rather unexpected manner. Maxima knew that this was about TMT. What he didn't plan on hearing was Seth's later remark.
"NESTS might still be around."
"And how would you know that?" K' didn't find that the least bit humorous.
"Well, it seems that an organization is behind some events that has been happening around the world just before the announcing of TMT. I can't assume that it's them, but there seems to be an underlying reason that all of this group's actions have taken place just before a big fighting tournament."
Maxima sighed. "Well, that's something we should really look into. What do you think K?"
K' hated the thought of having to enter another fighting tournament, but he knew that he would have to resign to such a fate.
Ash Crimson, Duo Lon, Shen Woo. Three who don't appear to be friends at first glance but get along rather well, they had received invites to TMT. Practically unknown to the universal fighting scene, through impressive displays of their unique abilities, they were given the chance to compete in Millennium Tournament 3.
Ash then spoke. "Well, I'm sure this will be interesting. How about it?"
Shen responded in excitement. "I'm all for it. There are sure to be strong opponents. That's all I care about."
Duo also replied. "I guess I'm in too. However, something doesn't feel right."
"What do you mean by that?" Although Ash said that, he knew what it meant.
"Good, everything is going to plan."
Looking at a list of confirmed entrants were very ominous figures fixated on a computer screen. An even more intimidating presence responded shortly afterward.
"It's only a matter of time then."
In only a few days, the greatest fight in the world was about to begin.
Capcom vs. Playmore - Resurrection of the Millennium Tournament.