*SPECIAL NOTE: Here it is! The direct prequel to Fist of Infamy is finally here! This is my third text fanfic ever written, and currently the second sequel to Fist of Infamy. This takes place a little over a year after Street Fighter III: Third Strike in the storyline (Three years after the events of the presumed fall of Shadaloo—"Die with Glory", as described in the summary). I might squeeze another story between this and Die With Glory, but I might not! Don't worry, though! Fist of Infamy in Chun Li's perspective WILL be released! (Well, at least that's part of what this story is). Anyways, this also takes place after the end of Fei Long's (currently unknown) escapade. If you haven't read Die with Glory, you probably shouldn't read the prologue below. In fact, you'll probably want to skip this altogether, since it briefly tells a lot of that story. Other than that, enjoy!

"So how does it feel to be thirty so far, Chun Li?" Cammy asks.

Chun Li faces the window next to her, observing the late afternoon sunlight, and responds to Cammy's question. "Ah….feels like I'm not even thirty years old, whatsoever. I still feel like I'm in my twenties…."

Chun Li and Cammy were sitting across from each other in the den. Chun Li was sitting near the window seat while Cammy was sitting on a wooden stool across from her. The two were somewhat bored, and they were casually making conversation for a while now.

Cammy looks at Chun Li and smiles. "Hmm, you don't look like you're thirty—"

"Ha! That's a lie! I might not feel like I'm thirty, but I think I'm showing some age by now, Cammy," says Chun Li, chuckling.

Cammy shakes her head in disbelief. "No way—well, maybe just a little. I know you're still very attractive—heck, I think you're more attractive than before. You look a little more….robust than before."

Chun Li shakes her head while having a crazy smirk on her face. Yeah, well I guess retiring from INTERPOL has given me so much more spare time to train and workout."

Cammy was about to say something that will catch Chun Li off guard.

"By the way, have you ever thought about, um, starting a relationship with someone?"

Chun Li's eyes widened, but she didn't look at Cammy. Someone important came into her mind; someone she had feelings for; someone she hasn't seen in three years, now, and someone she didn't mention to Cammy. Chun Li knows Cammy's personality has changed considerably over some years. She never thought Cammy would ever ask something like this. EVER. Cammy was about to torture Chun Li.

"Come on now, Chun Li, you're freakin' thirty! Personally, I believe you should get with someone! I've always thought Ryu would be perfect for you!"

Chun Li looks at Cammy with discomfort and responds. "Actually, a lot of people have been mentioning Ryu to me, but I never thought he would be right for me, even though, we're really good friends. He was way too stern for me, anyways—well, he's a lot less stern, now, but no. Besides, I think he has more important things to worry about."

Cammy nods. "Hmm, I guess you're right. Uh, lets see…."

Chun Li appears with even more discomfort as Cammy hesitates the next male world warrior on her list.

"Hmm, everyone's just about married or in a relationship," mutters Cammy, under her breath. "What about Abel?"

Chun Li shakes her head. "Nah, nice guy, but no. I don't think he's even interested in me like that at all—can we walk about some—"

"What about Guy?—oh wait he's married…."

Chun Li looks at Cammy with an insane and nervous smile. "Okay Cammy! I think that's enou—"

Cammy continues to torture Chun Li, hysterically. "No way, I'm havin' fun with this! Hmm, I highly doubt you're interested this guy, but what about…."

Chun Li began to hesitate. She'll never guess it's—

Cammy interrupts Chun Li. "FEI LONG?"

What the hell? Thought Chun Li. She didn't respond to Cammy. Chun Li looks away in great discomfort, thinking about her past with Fei Long.

Cammy looks at Chun Li, puzzled. "Really, Chun Li? Do you like Fei Long? I thought he was okay, but I've always thought he's kinda weird at the same time….Just a little weird."

Chun Li's expression changed into more woe as she was thinking about Fei Long. It was silent for a moment before she responds with a sigh. "It's….a long story, Cammy. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here talking to you right now."

Cammy looks at Chun Li with the same feeling, assuming something has happened between the two. She was surprised to hear Chun Li say this. "Oh my God. Really? Let me hear your story."

Chun Li sighs again. "Okay. About three years ago, back when I was living around Hong Kong, Shadaloo soldiers attempted to captivate me when I was on my way to Gen's home. I've managed to fight them off, but I collapsed. Later, I awakened in his house, only to see Fei Long standing over me…."

"Hmm….I wonder why he was there," wonders Cammy, intrigued.

"I was guessing he was just visiting Gen to see how he was doing, but anyways, after I told Gen I was about to investigate Shadaloo, he insisted that Fei Long should walk me home. I declined, because I was too independent, and I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. I finally gave in and allowed Fei Long to stick around after Gen pleaded me."

Cammy was very interested with Chun Li's story. "I'm guessing it was a bad idea to push people away from you."

"You bet it was," said Chun Li, agreeing with Cammy. "I was ambushed by Vega that same night, and the next day, Fei Long visited me to see if I was alright. He found out that I was ambushed, so he became extremely upset, and he ran off to hunt down Vega. He returned later that night, and I knew he has defeated Vega."

Cammy smiles at Chun Li. "That was very noble and sweet of him!"

Chun Li nods, agreeing with Cammy. "You're absolutely right, and I wish I'd realize that, but instead I was very upset with him because I wanted to fight on my own, and handle Shadaloo myself, so I insulted Fei Long to get rid of him. He retaliated out of hurt and ran off, and I haven't seen him for days…."

Cammy's smile faded away as Chun Li was telling the rest of the story. "Some time after that, Balrog ambushed me and knocked me unconscious, then he has taken me to the Shadaloo base, and that's where Bison was…."

Cammy looks away in disgust, thinking about M. Bison. Chun Li continues. "I was there for almost two days….strapped to that chair…."

Cammy looks at Chun Li. "What happened?"

"Bison told me he was about to kill me, and possess Fei Long's body, whether or not I abide by his plans. He disappeared after that, for a while, but then, there was an intrusion going on in the base….I didn't know it was Fei Long and his goofy friend Dan, until—"

"He found you," says Cammy as her face brightens.

Chun Li smiles and nods again. "Yes, and the moment he found me, I've seen a side of Fei Long I've never seen before. He was so hurt when he saw me in the condition I was in. Right then, I knew he had feelings for me when he set me free from that base….and from my past, as well. I thought he would have never came back for me after those awful things I said about him, but he did. I hugged him so tight when he freed me."

"Awwwww, geez Chun Li," says Cammy, smiling at Chun Li. She knew Fei Long had to be the one for Chun Li, now, but she was still wondering what has happened to him. Instead, she was too interested in Chun Li's story, so she wanted to hear more of Chun Li's story.

"Then Bison attacked him from behind and brainwashed him into fighting me…."

"Oh wow, Chun Li," responds Cammy. "So Bison has brainwashed Fei Long, too….Keep going. This is interesting…."

Chun Li "I had to fight Fei Long, but it was so hard not to hold back. It was a fight I'll never forget. Eventually, he returned to normal after I defeated him, but then he ended up attacked again after pushing me out of the way of Bison 'psycho crusher'. After that, I had to fight Bison on my own."

"Did you kick his ass?" Asks Cammy.

Chun Li looks away. "At first, I had the upper hand, but then he managed to nearly beat me to death….but something strange happened to Fei Long. His body began to glow from Bison's attack, and while Bison was constantly beating me, I heard him scream very loudly. He ran towards Bison, and started beating the crap out of him. After he defeated Bison, his body stopped glowing. It seemed like something—I don't know, supernatural overcame his body during that fight, because he looked at me as if he didn't know what has happened."

"Supernatural? That's really weird," says Cammy, baffled. "What happened to him, Chun Li? Was he alright?"

Chun Li continues her story, with a little reoccurring grief. "Here's what happened after that. Some time after he carried me out of the base with the help of INTERPOL—who have neutralized the base by then—he collapsed while he and the agents we're talking, and then, he was rushed to Kowloon Hospital. Two weeks after that, Dan and I came to see one of the doctors who were working on Fei Long. The doctor told me part of Fei Long's brain has been affected by Bison's attack, and they've also witnessed that strange, reoccurring glow around his body, as well. Dan and I went to see him, afterwards. I couldn't help but cry over him, Cammy…."

Cammy looks at Chun Li with great sympathy. Chun Li faces the window. "That was the last time I saw him….He risked himself to save my life and the sake of China. I will never forget that."

Cammy began to wonder about Fei Long. "Oh my….So this is what has happened to Shadaloo. I wonder why I didn't know about this. Is….is he still alive, Chun Li?"

Chun Li turns back to Cammy. "According to Gen, he has physically recovered, but his memory was still affected. He was released from the hospital a few weeks after I visited him. As of now, I don't know if he's still alive because he disappeared. I came to visit him one day, and he didn't answer his door. I entered his home, worried sick, and he wasn't there. I found a note on his table, saying he didn't want me to witness the condition he was in, because he felt it would grieve me even more, and he didn't want me, or anyone looking for him. So now, he's probably still doing what he does best, which is fighting on the streets. Fei Long has been missing for nearly three years, and I cannot determine whether or not he's alive…."

Cammy looks at Chun Li, appalled. "That's awful! You know what, though? I believe he's still alive out there. After what you've just told me, I think he's able to take care of himself, since he has defeated Bison! He's fine, I know it…."

Chun Li nods, agreeing with Cammy, "I definitely agree…."

Something came across Cammy's mind, as she was thinking about Fei Long. "Wait a second, Chun Li. Since Fei Long lost some of his memory, do you think he still have feelings for you?"

Chun Li stands up, and looks at Cammy with a worried expression. "I don't know, Cammy…."