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As the rays of the sun illuminated the room, Ryu awoke to the sensation of something warm on his body. He looked and saw the sleeping form of Chun-Li. Disentangling himself from her, he put on some sweats and went for a jog. After his jog, he returned to his room and found a quiet spot. He sat on the ground cross-legged, and began to meditate. He stirred from his state of intense concentration when he heard Chun-Li getting out of bed. She put on the shirt she wore the night before, then sat on the ground with Ryu. "Soooo…what are we doing today?" she asked.

Ryu said, "We must find that disk before Bison does and turn it in to the proper authorities. So that means we need to go back to your apartment. Also…you should think about looking for somewhere else to stay- those goons could come back-and I may not be around to save you."

Chun-Li replied, "Oh, you're concerned for me? That's so sweet of you. But it's no problem. I can stay with Sifu Gen." Ryu nodded, content that one issue had been resolved. But inside, he was sad that Chun-Li would not be staying with him.
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After breakfast, Ryu and Chun-Li took a cab to Chun-Li's apartment. They spoke to the landlady, who gave them a key to the apartment, since they had to put a new door in. The damage from the fight with Bison's goons was still there. Ryu sat in the living room while Chun-Li searched in her bedroom for the disc. After a few minutes…"Yatta! I have it!" she exclaimed. Ryu looked at her and said, "That's great. But who do we take it too?"

Chun-Li said, "Chief Han is the current head of China Interpol. He'll know what to do with the disk."
And minutes later, Chun-Li and Ryu were headed towards the China Interpol HQ. At the desk, Chun-Li said, "I need to give something to Chief Inspector Han." The receptionist said, "And who shall I say it's from?"

Chun-Li replied, "Chun-Li Xiang-daughter of Sergeant Dourhai Xiang. I have a disc that contains important information. And I must give it to him personally." The receptionist picked up her phone, and spoke in rapid Chinese. She turned back to Chun-Li and said, "Chief Han will see you now." As they headed towards the elevator, the receptionist said, "No. Just you. Visitors must stay here. You are allowed since you are 'official'"

Ryu said, "It's OK. I can wait." Chun-Li squeezed his hand, then made her way to the elevator and up to the top of the building, where Chief Han's office was.
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Once she was on the appropriate floor, she walked to the Chief's room. She was happy- this evidence would help topple Shadaloo and put her father's murderer behind bars. She knocked on the door and a voice on the other side answered, "You may enter" Chun-Li opened the door…and was shocked to see Bison on the other side of the desk. In a state of panic, she asked, "Where's Chief Han?"

Bison replied, "The Chief had a bit of an accident today. I'm his temporary replacement. And you have something I want. Balrog, if you please.'

The boxer grabbed the envelope and gave it to Bison. Bison laughed malevolently, and said, "Did you, a mere child, think you could get the better of me? I had planned for every possibility…and that's why I win…and you lose!"

Chun-Li began crying, and said, "It's not over! I won't let you win! I won't let you mock my father's sacrifice by living! Somehow…someway…I'll avenge my father!" Bison chuckled and said, "Until that day, Li-Li." Balrog pushed her out, and locked the door behind her. She hit the door repeatedly, crying, "Open this door! I won't let you win! I won't…"

Defeated, she made her way to the elevator. She tried to compose herself before she reached the ground floor…but everything she had experienced was too much. She walked out of the elevator and nearly walked past Ryu, who called out her name to get her attention. She turned, and said, "Ryu?" Her voice was distant.

Ryu responded, "Yes. What's wrong?" She replied, "Wrong? Nothing's wrong…everything's great…" Then, her eyes fluttered, and she collapsed. Ryu sprung, and grabbed her before she hit the ground. This isn't good. I'd better take her to Sifu Gen, Ryu thought.

Hours later…
Chu-Li awoke with a start. At first she thought everything was a nightmare. But soon…she realized this was no dream. She heard a voice calling her name, "Chun-Li! You are awake! How do you feel?"
Chun-Li, dejectedly, replied, "Horrible, Sifu. The last piece of evidence against Bison is gone. He has eluded justice for his crimes."

Gen replied, "Chun-Li, I know that you have experienced a terrible storm of your heart….but you cannot let the storm win. In the end…it is just a storm…and you are more…"

Chun-Li then said, "But what can I do? " Gen replied, "Train your body…and your mind. Prepare yourself so that when it is time to deliver justice to Bison, he will not escape. Find allies that will protect you and fight the threat of evil by your side."

Chun-Li smiled, and said, "Thanks Sifu. Where's Ryu?" Gen replied, "He returned to his hotel. He brought you here, then he returned to his hotel to rest. He said something about treating you to dinner at a restaurant."

Chun-Li became excited, "Dinner? Like a date? But I have nothing to wear…" Gen replied, "That's not true. Your father gave me something to hold onto. He said to give it to you when the time was right. I guess that time is now…" Gen brought out a box and gave it to Chun-Li. She opened the box, and inside was a blue qipao. The dress had a sash across the waist of several dragons. Chun-Li could only whisper, "It's beautiful…"

Gen smiled, and said, "It belonged to your mother. When she died…Dourhai kept it…to remember her. And he said that if something happened to him, that I was to present you with the dress."

Chun-Li then said, "I have to try it on! " She ran into a small room to change. She came out moments later, and said, "Sifu, I love it!" Another voice spoke, "I do too. You look beautiful, Chun-Li"

Chun-Li turned and saw Ryu standing there. She smiled, and said, "Thank you. And thank you for dinner."

Ryu said, "Well, the Golden Phoenix came highly recommended. And it's buffet style, also. So shall we go?" He then held out his arm, and she took it in her own. They then left Gen's home and headed into the city.
To be continued…