Street Fighter X Mai-HiME: Stage 10 – A Long Way To Go

"After Shadaloo attacked the Fuka Academy, and then abducted Mai's younger brother Takumi. Mai is struggling for the sake of rescuing her brother from the clutches of the evil M. Bison. As Ryu and company overhearing Mai's purpose to rescue her brother, Gouken decides to ask Ryu to bring the three HiMEs on their travels to acquaint many warriors from all over the world about their powers. Before the HiMEs could set up on their quest with Ryu, they must ask an approval from the academy's chairperson, Mashiro."

Meanwhile, two days after the Shadaloo incident in the Fuka Academy, chairwoman Masahiro Kazahana wasn't expecting this would happen. The academy's security wasn't prepared for the worst... Don't forget, Shadaloo had already got their hands on Mai's younger brother, Takumi. Causing Mai to break down emotionally after failing to rescue her brother from the evil dictator, M. Bison.

Back in Gouken's dojo, Natsuki is still training with Ken and Ryu. Natsuki herself was not yet prepared to confront a man who is so dangerous he can even control others' minds.

"That Bison is a dangerous man... I've never seen such abuse of power within him. So, this is what Shadaloo is trying to pull?", Natsuki asked.

Ryu also told Natsuki that he had also experienced confronting Bison (referring to the events during Street Fighter Alpha 3). "Bison can be a formidable opponent, but he will do anything to gain absolute power; as far as I'm concerned, he is not relying on his fists, but all the telekinetic power he has acquired."

Natsuki felt guilty that she wasn't prepared enough to face a very dangerous man, and failed to save Mai's brother. Speaking of Mai, she has been not in the mood for two days; until she pleads for Masahiro for a leave of absence to set on a journey to find Takumi.

Ryu eventually overhears Mai's intentions, so he decides to bring not only Mai, but Natsuki and Mikoto to travel all over the world to meet many warriors; Ken and Sakura would tag along.

Ryu went into the chairwoman's office, mentioning that he would also like to help Mai of rescuing her brother. "I have heard about her intentions of rescuing her brother; we can help. It's our fault that her (Mai) brother got involved into this mess.", says Ryu. Masahiro replies, "It's fine, Ryu-san. So, if Mai-chan wants to save her brother from the hands of that evil Bison, I'll decide to let her be. But first, you need to tell the three girls to prepare for their journey. Please, Ryu-san; keep them company at all times on your quest."

After Ryu went out of the office, Natsuki appears before him. The latter overhears she, along with Mai and Mikoto will go on a journey with him, Ken and Sakura to find Takumi. "So, did the chairwoman made an approval?", Natsuki asked.

Ryu was positive of Masahiro's decision, but before that, Ryu advices Natsuki to prepare her important things before setting on, such as clothes, money, passport, and currency. Back with Mai, Ken informs the latter that Masahiro approved her request, thanks to Ryu.

"We don't have time to waste! I must save my brother, no matter what the cost will be."

Mai finally comes to her senses, so she decides to prepare everything before she can meet Ryu and the rest. Mikoto then overhears Mai's situation, and then decides to come.

While Ryu explores the Fuka Academy campus, he decides to stop by into the student council office with Shizuru.

Shizuru was also grateful to Ryu for training Natsuki the 'Shotokan' fighting style. And then, she also explains about her closeness to Natsuki.

"Natsuki is the only person who I can open up with... I met her when I'm still in third year in middle school; she was first year that time. She is a lonely one, and she has nothing to do with me. And for that, I begin to think some things about her, she is beautiful. But for now, she needs a lot of time for herself. Soon, I just want to wait for a smile on her face."

Ryu replies, "So, you do care a lot about her. Hmm... If you like her that much; although she remains unaware of it, just keep it up. I know she'll have something for you in return."

Ryu later leaves the student council office to find the three girls, "Thanks for the time, Shizuru, is it...?"

"Yes, if you see Natsuki, send my regards to her."

"Don't worry. I'll be sure to let her know.", Ryu replies.

By evening, Mai, Mikoto, and Natsuki gathered in Gouken's dojo; seeing to it that they have already prepared everything they need (such as clothing, plane tickets, passports, and local currency.), and before they set out on a journey with Ryu, Ken, Sakura, and Chun-Li.

Gouken then warns them of the possible impending dangers that will come to them anytime, yet they need to be on their guard.

After the discussion, Chun-Li receives a call from Guile that he'll be giving the party a lift once they are fully prepared. But first, Ryu and Natsuki should try visiting a dojo run by the Mizukami clan. However, before that, Natsuki wants to test her own strength and abilities and asks Gouken to spar with her.

"Hmm, so you really want to test both of your abilities and strength? Very well, for I have never faced a HiME like you before. But, you should be an interesting opponent.", says Gouken.

"Before you could face me, child. I suggest you better warm yourself up before our battle begins tomorrow."

Characters:

-Ryu
-Ken Masters
-Chun-Li
-Sakura Kasugano
-Guile (only heard)
-Gouken
-Mai Tokiha
-Natsuki Kuga
-Shizuru Fujino
-Mashiro Kazahana

Author's note:

Just only a warm up before Natsuki should face Gouken.

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