Street Fighter X Mai-Hime: Stage 2 – Destiny Awaits!

"Ryu, Ken, and Sakura are on a verge on a journey in the world of the HiMEs. What Ryu got worried is that the three women they are trying to seek that his master Gouken believes that their powers may have a possible connection to the Satsui no Hado. Ken Masters, his friend, along with Sakura Kasugano, the young girl who looks up to the world warrior, begin their journey."

Before Ryu, Ken and Sakura could prepare. Gouken asks Sakura for the approval from her family to embark on a journey with his two disciples. Sakura returns home, accompanied by Ryu. Upon returning home, the Kasugano family were suprised of the world warrior's appearance; provided him hospitality. Even Sakura's little brother, Tsukushi even challenged Ryu to a video game battle. However, the latter refuses; much as Sakura does. Later, Sakura asks from her mother's approval to go with Ryu to train; her mother somewhat accepted her daughter's request. Before they could continue, Ryu and Sakura rested home for one night.

Moments later, Ryu hasn't sleep lately, he somewhat noticed in the night sky about a red-like star twinkle near the moon. Ryu, worried if the three women they are trying to find are proven to be the cure for the evil power that once engulfed him, looks up into the red star until it disappears.

"If the master's theory were possibly correct, I still have no idea what's going to happen soon. And about those three women that he told us about, do they have any knowledge or any connection to the Satsui no Hado?", asks Ryu. Sakura, who just got up from bed, notices Ryu outside looking up in the sky as if he was meditating. "Ryu-san, what are you doing in the middle of the night? We need to get some shut-eyes! Just to be sure we're not gonna be late for the meeting!", sneers Sakura. Ryu eventually slept in the living room. During his slumber, something loomed into Ryu's mind... What appears to be a man with a 'ten' 天 kanji, Ryu struggles the nightmare until he slept peacefully.

The next day, Ryu and Sakura finally set things straight, returning to Gouken's dojo back in the Fuka Academy area...

Inside, Ken with a laptop was chatting with his wife Eliza and his son Mel. "Ryu, Sakura, come here.", says Ken. With Ken bringing a webcam attached to his laptop, he introduces Ryu to his family, and the Sakura as well. Eliza mentions to her husband that she has never met Ryu in-person, Ken tells her that she will someday; the same thing with his son. And then, Sean, his student appears. The Japanese-Brazilian student greeted his master, "Yo, Ken! How's your trip goin' on?! And by the way, if you ever wish run into Ryu again, give him my regards!" Ken was even happy for Sean that Eliza mentions that the latter and their son get along together while they train. Sean, and again wishes his master well during his travels just as Ken continues to keep in touch with his wife.

After Ken's conversation with his family, Ken then says that he's ready for action.

While travelling, Ryu, Ken and Sakura are still wondering who will they find first. Ken first mentions one of the girls to confront, "Hmm, I think it goes by the name of 'Mai Tokiha'. But no worries, guys. We don't need to split up for a while, if it's in case we run into her anytime soon." Ryu reluctantly accepts Ken's opinion, as the three continued along.

Meanwhile...

Mai Tokiha, a student from Fuka Academy recently woke up. Her brother, Takumi warns her to get going to avoid unusual tardiness. Mai, not knowing, it's already Monday and she needs to be prepared for school! Mai, eventually panics in hopes to prepare for school, at the same time, her roommate Mikoto Minagi stalls her! As she was first taking a shower, "Mikoto-san! Hurry up, I'm gonna be late!", yelled Mai.

Few hours later, Mai eventually regretted for her tardiness even if it takes for student council member Haruka Suzushiro to complain her for it. In her classroom, along with Yuuichi Tate, her seatmate. Eventually tells her, that a man named Ryu is coming inside the academy. Mai sneers, "Who is the Ryu guy you're talking about, Yuuichi-kun? You mean that world warrior who is been searching for worthy opponents? If only I wish if you were like him!" Yuuichi eventually reacts, that attract the attention of their professor. The latter (Yuuichi) denies it that he was arguing with Mai, the instructor had gave him a warning. Mai gloats at the situation.

Outside, staying in the shadows... a blue-haired girl in a motorcycle looks up in the spot where Mai's classroom is... What is she up to right now?

After school, Mai is also working part-time at the Lindem Baum Restaurant, in order for her to gain money for her matters and for Takumi. What loomed into Mai's mind is what Yuuichi mentioned about Ryu, wondering when she'll meet the world warrior someday.

While we go back with our three heroes...

Since it was afternoon; Ryu, Ken, and Sakura arrived in the Fuka Academy, looking for one of the three girls. Unfortunately, the classes were over and the students have left. However, one of the officials of the student council appeared before the trio. She introduces herself as Shizuru Fujino, Ryu starts the discussion about they were asked by his master about looking for the three girls. However, the warrior didn't mentioned about the Satsui no Hado just yet. Shizuru apparently mentioned the other two girls in order for the trio to look for them individually. After the discussion, Ryu, Ken, and Sakura introduced themselves to the student council president. Just as Shizuru was surprised about who they are; namely Ryu. At this point on, she has finally welcomed the three to the academy in hopes to find the three girls and fulfill their (Ryu and Ken) master's favor.

Meanwhile...

We go back to the blue-haired girl, now wearing a body suit with a full-face motorcycle helmet. As she was riding along in her motorcycle, something loomed in her mind... She somewhat sees a man with a 'metsu' 滅 kanji branded on his back. Momentarily, she snaps out. As if she was daydreaming.

After leaving the campus...

"That student council president sounded friendly to us... ", says Ken.

After a long hour of traveling, Sakura's stomach is growling. Saying she's already hungry and never ate lunch. However, after a one mile walk, Sakura points out the "Lindem Baum Restaurant", so the trio decided to have dinner there.

Upon arriving, Ryu, Ken, and Sakura asks for order, as they call for service. Mai eventually appears to take the order. "Welcome, may I please take your... Wait a minute...? Are you...?", Mai shockingly asks the three. It turned out in front of her very own eyes to see Ryu, Ken, and Sakura. "Yuuichi-kun was right. It's him!" Mai was somewhat stunned whilst asking for the trio's order.

...Is this the beginning of crossing paths?

Characters:

-Ryu

-Ken Masters

-Sakura Kasugano

-Gouken

-Evil Ryu (silhouette; appeared on Natsuki's mind)

-Akuma (silhouette; appeared on Ryu's mind)

-Eliza Masters (cameo)

-Mel Masters (cameo)

-Sean Matsuda (cameo)

-Mai Tokiha (debut)

-Takumi Tokiha (only heard)

-Mikoto Minagi (mentioned by Shizuru)

-Natsuki Kuga (mentioned by Shizuru)

-Shizuru Fujino (debut)

Trivia:

-Ken is one of the few characters to bring gadgets throughout the story. For some reasons he wants to keep in touch with his family.

-Akuma and Evil Ryu are the first to appear as silhouettes to appear into the visions of Ryu and Natsuki respectively.

Author's Note:

In order to add dramatic effect, well have to make sure that the Satsui no Hado users Akuma and Evil Ryu to appear into the minds of the main characters Ryu and Natsuki Kuga.

Until then, stay tuned for more Street Fighter X Mai-HiME.