Chapter one: The Decision

Former Mad Gear henchman turned freedom fighter Rolento Schugerg sat in his home in America, thinking about where he should go and who he should fight.

Rolento's life was turned upside down on the day of his tenth wedding anniversary to Denise Kane, a beautiful woman and the cousin of Billy and Lilly Kane. The couple had gotten in the middle of a robbery, and a madman had grabbed Denise. When he was back far enough, the madman shocked poor Rolento by stabbing Denise and running away. Denise did not survive the attack.

Two years after the attack, the despondent Rolento was offered a position in Mad Gear. Thinking that he'd be able to avenge his wife's murder if he encountered the madman who killed her, Rolento joined the gang.

Rolento's job in Mad Gear was to watch over the industrial plant and take out any intruders. When Rolento heard that three fighters had defeated Sodom, he prepared to fight. The three fighters reached Rolento revealing themselves to be Cody, Guy and mayor Mike Haggar. After a grueling fight, Rolento met defeat at Guy's hands. The leader of Mad Gear was later defeated by Cody and fell out of his window at the top of his tower. Kinda reminds you of Geese Howard, doesn't it?

For a very brief time, Rolento's anger slipped away from his wife's killer and was focused on Guy and his friends. Soon, Rolento found another chance to fight against Haggar, although Guy and Cody weren't with him. This time, Haggar was accompanied by his best friend Carlos and Guy's sister-in-law Maki. Again, Rolento faced defeat. This time it was Carlos who delivered the final blow.

Rolento soon came to his senses and returned his anger towards the man who killed his wife. After the Street Fighter Alpha 3 tournament, several of the fighters were celebrating at a café when Guile received a shocking phone call, saying that Bison was holding Guile's wife and daughter hostage. The quartet of Guile, Rolento, Charlie and Chun-Li set off to save them. While facing Bison, Rolento made a shocking discovery: He recognized Bison as the man who killed his wife! With the help of a grenade, Rolento and his team made it out alive. After realizing that he had avenged his wife's murder, Rolento was convinced to fight crime.

Currently, Rolento was sitting down, holding about fifty sheets of well- known villains. He was wondering whom he should fight next.

"So far, I haven't come across any villains that I'd be able to fight!" Rolento said to himself, getting a little frustrated. He came to a picture of a ridiculously fat, bald man in a red and black outfit, his goggles strapped to his head.

"Hmm.What about Doctor Eggman?" Rolento said to himself. He thought, but placed the picture aside. "Nope. It's far too long for me to go."

Rolento picked up another picture. On it was a short, nearly-bald man wearing a white lab coat, a black 'N' branded onto his forehead.

"Doctor Neo Cortex?" Rolento asked himself. He placed it aside. "Nope, Cortex wouldn't put up much of a fight."

Rolento came across a third picture. It was a picture of a tall, older man wearing a red suit with black trim. Rolento raised an eyebrow.

"I could fight Rugal Berenstien." Rolento said. He suddenly lowered his eyebrow. "If I knew where he made residence."

Rolento put the picture aside and picked up another. It was a picture of a man in a red and black metal suit, complete with a helmet. He was suspended in midair.

"Magneto might put up a good fight." Rolento said to himself. Soon, he put the picture aside. "Perhaps a little TOO good a fight. I wouldn't stand a chance against a mutant."

Rolento picked up another picture and stared at it. The picture was that of a tall man in his forties with extremely short, blonde hair. He was wearing a red and white robe.

"How about Geese Howard. He's a definite possibility." Rolento said, before placing the picture aside. "But he's probably got his hands full with the Bogards."

Rolento picked up another picture and took a good, hard look. The man on the picture had white face paint, green hair, and what looked like a permanent smile on his face. He was wearing a purple suit with a green flower on the jacket, and was also wearing white gloves. Rolento widened his eyes.

"The Joker!" Rolento exclaimed. "I could go to Gotham City and fight the Joker!"

It was decided. Rolento would travel to Gtham City and do battle with Jack Napier AKA The Joker. Rolento walked over to his phone and dialed the airport. Soon, a female's voice came through.

"Metro City Airport. How may I help you?" The woman asked.

"I would like to order a plane ticket." Rolento replied.

"Okay. You'll need to answer these questions first." The woman said. "Name?"

"Rolento Schugerg."

"Where are you travelling to?"

"Gotham City."

"You want your ticket delivered?"

"No. I'll come pick it up if you'll hold it for me." Rolento stated.

"Very well, sir." The woman replied. "Will you pay cash or credit card?"

"I'll pay cash, thanks."

"Okay, Mr. Schugerg. You're ticket will be waiting for you as long as you arrive before the plane takes off at two o'clock."

"Thank you. Bye." Rolento said as he hung up the phone.

Rolento looked over at his clock on the mantle. It was one-thirty.

"I'd better get going." Rolento said. "It'll take a while for me to get to the airport on foot."

Rolento quickly ran upstairs and packed a single suitcase before walking back downstairs. Grabbing his battle staff and trademark cap, Rolento walked out the door. Outside, Rolento breathed the afternoon air deeply and said one phrase before continuing his walk.

"Gotham City, here I come!"

To be continued.