The Fight Continues

It was soon time for The Semi Finals, the arena filled and the fighters warmed up.

The matches included, Chun Li vs. Ryu & Ken vs. Vega.

First up was Ryu & Chun Li, they each bowed to each other before the match started as a sign of respect, truth be told Chun Li was a bit nervous taking on Ryu, she knows how strong he is, but she needs to believe she's just as strong, or even stronger.

Ryu knew Chun Li would be a tough opponent, he enjoyed the idea of a strong opponent though.

The match started, and both got into a defensive position, then they ran in to strike each other at the same time, Ryu throwing a punch and Chun Li doing a kick, their moves collided and they were stuck in that position for a moment, then they started punching and kicking, Ryu's punches matching Chun Li's kicks and vice versa.

Both backed away from each other and ran in again, still matching blows until Ryu managed to land a spin kick to her head and knocked her over but she cartwheeled into position again, only for Ryu to do another take down attack.

Chun Li got up and blocked an oncoming strike from Ryu and then did her flash kicks, Ryu blocked most of them until one hit him square underneath the chin, stunning him and leaving him open for a few more of her strikes before she hit a Spinning Bird Kick.

Ryu shook of his daze and went in for another attack, this time doing a power kick, knocking Chun Li dangerously close to the edge of the ring, she quickly ran forward so he didn't blast her out and did a jumping dive kick, which he parried and then did a Shoryuken to her abdomen.

Chun Li fell pretty hard and held her abs in pain, Ryu simply stood there, waiting to see if Chun Li can still fight, he wasn't gonna sucker punch her.

Chun Li stood up and got into a fight position and gestured for Ryu to keep fighting.

Ryu nodded and went in for a few more strikes, Chun Li blocked them and did strikes of her own, Ryu blocked those.

They had gone the next few minutes striking, blocking & dodging each other's attacks.

Ryu eventually jumped back and shot a Hadouken, but Chun Li countered with a Kikoken.

As the blasts met and caused a brief explosion and some smoke, the two ran at each other in an attempt to get an advantage and they met with more matched blows.

Ryu tried doing his Hurricane Kick but Chun Li managed to move out the way and hit a few more of her strikes before she did a really hard kick to Ryu's chin and knocked him back and out of the ring.

Chun Li sighed as she raised her hand in victory, somewhat amazed she won the match.

Rarity was pleased by the results, "I'm so happy for Chun Li!"

Ryu entered the ring and bowed to her, "You did well Chun Li, it was an honor facing you"

Chun Li returned the bow, "Thanks, for a moment there I wasn't sure, I think it could have gone either way"

"A good fight can always go either way, regardless this means I need more training"

Chun Li nodded, "Same here, I probably won't get that lucky next time"

Later on it was time for Ken vs. Vega.

Vega had a new mask on, and also had his claw, before the fight they agreed Vega should have the claw to keep up his charade, Ken figures he can knock it out his hand of anything.

Rarity was pretty excited, "I do hope Vega wins, I am curious to see how he fairs against Chun Li in the finals", Rarity said.

"Ken's a strong fighter, this will be tough for Vega", Ibuki added.

The match started and the two ran at each other, Vega attacked with a kick foremost but Ken blocked it and knocked Vega back.

Vega continued to attack, mostly avoiding using the claw, Ken kicked him and grabbed him in a headlock and spoke in hushed tone, "I appreciate you not using the claw but you gotta keep up the charade, just use it and I'll knock it out your hand"

Ken then tossed Vega aside, to which Vega went in and slashed with his claw, Ken dodged the attacks and managed to kick the claw out of his hand like he planned and then kicked it out the ring.

Vega realized how smart a move that was, not he can fight a bit more honorably.

Ken ran in an attacked Vega with some strikes but Vega blocked and dodged them before striking Ken a few times with some kicks and then did a front drop kick to knock Ken back.

Ken ran in and did a Hurricane kick but Vega rolled out the way and then kicked Ken in the face.

Ken ran in and struck Vega in the mid-section a few times and hit Vega with a Shoryuken.

Vega fell back, he hates that his face is close to danger, luckily he had a mask (he had several since they break easily), but he knows Ken has to make it authentic, Vega was just worried he would snap again.

Ken & Vega continued to brawl a bit, matching blow for blow, Ken managed to grab Vega and toss him, but Vega rolled through and ran in to kick Ken in the chest.

Ken then shot his hadouken at Vega but he rolled over it and kept rolling with his Rolling Crystal Flash, ending in a punch, but Ken blocked the punch and kicked Vega back.

Vega ran in and threw some more kicks, Ken blocked most of them but Vega eventually caught his leg and kicked Ken back, then rolled in and hit Ken with his Triple German Suplex that took Ken out the ring.

Vega sighed and did a back-flip, "Yodel-ay-hee-hoo!"

Rarity looked surprised, "Did he just...yodel?"

Ibuki nodded, "He does that sometimes"

"Oh...well I'm glad he won, he's gonna face Chun Li! Oh my, who do I root for?"

Ken looked disappointed but he picked himself up and walked, can't win them all.

Vega went to the back and shook Ken's hand there, "Good fight amigo"

Ken nodded, "Thanks"

The next fight would start in an hour, Vega had met with Shadowlaw prior to the match.

"Vega, you have a chance to win this for us, go out there and do what you need to do", Bison said.

Vega nodded, "Yes sir"

Bison left, Balrog & Decapre followed, Vega rolled his eyes, "My time with you won't be forever Bison"

The final match, Vega vs. Chun Li was underway, before going out there, Chun Li approached Vega, "Good luck!"

Vega nodded, "You too...but remember, keep up the charade for now"

Chun Li nodded, "Will do"

Both had walked to the ring, Rarity watched from above, eager with anticipation.

"Go Vega! Go Chun Li!"

The match had started, Vega got in fighting position with his claw, Chun Li also got in position, then they went for each other, the first thing Chun Li did was immediately disarm Vega, allowing him to fight more honorably.

Vega and Chun Li attacked each other, this fight was a bit more even since they had secretly trained together, so it's like they could read each other's movements.

Rarity looked nervous, she couldn't decide who to root for, someone she loves will win, but someone she loves will lose too.

The matched striking lasted for several minutes until Chun Li managed to sweep Vega and send down a punch, but Vega rolled out the way and ran in to do a jump kick to Chun Li's face, but Chun Li blocked it and knocked Vega back.

Vega looked up somewhat annoyed and ran in to attack but Chun Li swept kicked him again and went to stomp down.

Vega grabbed her foot and shoved her back and got up and elbowed Chun Li in the head.

Chun Li went to do her flash kicks, but Vega avoided those like the plague and managed to do a sweep of his own.

Chun Li rolled up quickly before Vega could take advantage and then ran in to strike Vega few times, even kicking his face hard enough to break his mask, Vega covered his face immediately.

Rarity grew concerned, the last time Vega's face got damaged, he flipped out.

Vega took a moment to relax and got into position, Chun Li approached him in a fighting stance and spoke very low, "You know, I'd like you even if your face was a bit damaged, so would Rarity"

Vega took a moment and then sighed, "Fine"

They continued the fight, going for a few more minutes, Chun Li had struck his face a bit, though Vega managed to maintain his composure and he continued to fight, striking her a few times.

Eventually Vega managed to kick her face hard and grabbed her into a German Suplex but she managed to land on her feet and did a Spinning Bird Kick before doing a kick to his face and knocking him out the ring.

Chun Li had won the Tournament, she was so happy she danced around.

"Chun Li wins the Tournament!" the Street Fighter announcer said.

Rarity had a bittersweet feeling, "I'm so happy for Chun Li...but my poor Vega"

Vega sat up, he looked upset at the loss but figured such is life.

At that moment, Juri & Seth ran in to attack, Juri went after Vega and Seth went after Chun Li.

"What's going on?!" Rarity asked.

Vega fought a furious Juri.

"Still think it's funny taking out my eye!?"

Seth attacked Chun Li with the attacks of her allies.

Soon Ryu, Ken, Cammy, Sagat & Guile ran out there to help, Ibuki also went to assist.

Bison, Balrog and Decapre went down to join, first attacking S.I.N., Juri had to also fight off Ibuki, Balrog, Decapre and Cammy while Ryu, Ken, Guile, Bison, Chun Li & Sagat attacked Seth.

Soon some S.I.N. agents arrived to help, but so did Shadowlaw agents.

Chun Li summoned some Interpol agents while Viper ran out there with CIA agents.

All the people were evacuated during the big war.

Seth & Juri started slipping away, Bison went to look for Seth but he was attacked by Chun Li.

"Hold it Bison!"

Bison then whacked Chun Li back, and approached her with his Psycho power ready.

Ken & Ryu went to attack but Bison punched them both, meanwhile Vega had approached Chun Li.

"Don't worry sir, I can handle Chun Li"

"I know you can", Bison said, then knocked Vega down, "Because if you wanted you, you would have killed her long ago!"

Rarity looked surprised, "Vega!"

Bison approached Vega, "I know that Chun Li's been staying with you, I know you two have an alliance, and I know about your pony, or did you forget about my dolls!?"

Vega growled, he realized his carelessness, "Dammit! I knew I forgot something!"

Rarity looked frightened, Vega was close to death.

Bison charged up his psycho power, "You'll both die today!"

Before Bison could attack, a magic blast went down from the booth and struck Bison.

Rarity jumped down there and stood before Bison, "Don't you dare hurt Vega you big bully!"

Bison beheld the sight, "So...it's true...the Unicorn"

Rarity glared, "Vega is my friend! So is Chun Li! Ryu, Ken, Ibuki, all my friends, and I won't let you harm any of them!"

Bison grinned, "I'd like to see you stop me"

At that moment, Ryu had blasted him with a Hadouken, "You need to leave!"

Chun Li turned to Vega, "He's right, Bison is a bit more interested in Rarity, we need to get her out of here! Let's go to your private plane!"

Vega nodded, "Yes, ok"

They both ran off while Ryu & allies did some cover.

Vega had grabbed his claw and used it to take down all enemies in his way, Chun Li also fought some away.

Once they were on the plane, it took off immediately, leaving the other Street Fighters to battle against Shadowlaw & S.I.N.

"I hate leaving them behind, but we need to protect Rarity", Chun Li said.

"They're strong, especially Ryu, he can handle Bison, he's done it before", Vega admitted.

Chun Li nodded, "Right...now Bison may go to your mansion, my Dojo has more security, let's head there for now"

Vega nodded, "Right"

He sat back, Rarity sat next to him while Chun Li made a few calls, it was gonna be a long flight.

Vega is officially out of Shadowlaw.