Chapter 10
While Ryu prepared to do battle against Bison, the leader of the criminal organization Shadaloo, Guile and Cammy were in the jungles of Thailand. Cammy looked at her watch, and said, "Give it a few more minutes, Colonel. I am sure that if he can't lead us to our destination, no one can." At that moment, a large mountain of a man appeared. He had a black eyepatch covering his right eye-and even through his t-shirt, they could see the tell-tale scar. He said, "I heard you needed help."
Guile replied, "Yeah. Though I'm not sure getting you was the best idea." Cammy said, "Don't mind the Colonel. We're trying to locate an underground base-which is using a temple as the front. We figured that you knew the area, and would be ideal to help us find it." The man said, "And why should I help you?" Cammy replied, "Because we have reason to believe that Ryu is being held there." The man's eye opened wide, and he drew his hand up and down his chest. He said, "Ryu…"
He then turned to Guile and Cammy, and said, "Show me a map." Cammy pulled out a map, and said, "We got a signal that he might be in this area." She showed him a map that had circles drawn in marker. Cammy said, "We don't know where specific we should be looking." The man said, "Hmm…there is a village in this area. I think the temple you are looking for is 5 miles north of the village." Guile said, "OK, then! What are we waiting for? Let's move out!" As they prepared to move out, Guile asked, "And to whom do we own this debt?" The man answered, "You may call me Sagat. Now let us go."
-Street Fighter II-
Nearly two hours later, Sagat had led Guile, Cammy, and their squad of UN troops to the village-and from the village, they trekked through the jungle. As they did, Guile asked, "So tell me, Sagat-why would a warrior like yourself want to help the man who beat you?" Sagat said, "It is an interesting situation. But the truth is that Ryu had changed me. After my loss, I was obsessed with beating Ryu again. I had lost my way…and Ryu was what led me back to being an honorable fighter."
Cammy replied, "So…that's what your motivations are-you feel that you own Ryu a debt for changing your life." Sagat chuckled, and said, "Yes. But it is more than that. He is a warrior, as well. And as such, he and I are destined to battle again." They all fell into silence, and continued their trek through the jungle. After another hour, they came upon a large temple. Sagat said, "This is the temple. I am sure of it."
Cammy pulled out a pair of binoculars, and looked through them. She said, "Yep. I can see some sentries patrolling the outer border." Guile said, "OK, then. What's our plan?" Cammy said, "How about a diversion, so I can sneak into that hornet's nest?" Guile said, "That's dangerous!" Cammy said, "Of course it is. But it's also the most fun!" Guile shook his head, and said, "You have a strange idea of fun." Cammy snuck towards the temple, and saw an elevator. No, that would be too obvious.But she saw that there was no other option…
-Street Fighter II-
Inside the Control Room, Bison stood-looking into the face of Ryu. Within the last few minutes, Ryu had not only destroyed the Psycho Beam, but he also hamstringed Bison's plan to conquer the world. The Control Room was full of Bison's technicians-who were not much for fighting. However, there were several of Bison's armed sentries-who all had their guns trained on Ryu. Bison said, "Not yet! I have an idea…"
And minutes later, Ryu found himself in a room overlooking an arena similar to where he and Chun-Li fought earlier. Ryu's hands were bound behind his back-when Bison entered the room and sat in a large ornate chair. Ryu said, "What's this?" Bison said, "I know you are itching to fight me…but I was thinking of a prelude for our fight." Ryu turned his attention to the room, and a door opened. Two of Bison's sentries pushed Chun-Li into the room. One sentry removed her cuffs, and she looked around the room. The door on the other side opened, and Vega walked out. He smiled at her, and said, "Well, Senorita…it looks like I must beat you before I bed you, huh?" Chun-Li said, "Keep on dreaming!"
She got into her fighting stance, and Vega put his ceramic mask on. He brought his arm up, on which he wielded his steel claw. He chuckled, and then dashed toward Chun-Li. She warily watched him, waiting for his attack. She didn't need to wait long-because once he was in range, he tried to swipe his claw at her. She sidestepped the attack, and Vega swiped again. Chun-Li avoided that attack, and launched a side kick towards Vega. He blocked the attack, and then tried to attack with a kick of his own. She blocked his attack, and they both looked at each other with caution.
Bison said, "Entertaining, isn't it? I know how much you love a good fight. But we're going to up the ante, so to speak." He pressed a button, and another door opened. And out of that door slinked Juri-who was now wearing white pants with purple trim on the inner thighs. Her top was an ornate purple half-shirt. Her hair-which she wore in a functional ponytail for most of the time, was done in a pair of hair horns. She cackled, and then charged towards Chun-Li.
Chun-Li saw her coming from the corner of her eye, and ducked the Korean fighter's jumping kick. Juri said, "Oh, you thought you were the only female warrior? No, my dear-I am also proficient in the arts of fighting." Chun-Li said, "Oh? You're still not better than I am-so bring it on, bitch!" Juri laughed, ran towards Chun-Li, jumping in the air, spinning, and kicking at Chun-Li's head. Chun-Li ducked, and Juri landed, then turned and kicked at Chun-Li. Chun-Li blocked the kick-only to see Vega descending from the ceiling to attack. She flipped away, but as she did, Juri attacked, kicking her in her midsection.
Chun-Li staggered back, and then grabbed her sides. Damn…my ribs…hard to fight one of them at top condition…and two with hurting ribs might be impossible…No! Can't think like that…She slowly backed away, and Juri taunted, "Oh? Is little Li-Li having a problem with her ribs? That's too bad…"
As the fight was happening, the alarm blared. Bison pressed a button on his communicator and said, "What's the problem!?" A voice spoke, "Lord Bison! We're under attack! There is a force of UN troops storming the temple and base!" Bison growled, and looked at Ryu. He said, "Sorry I can't stay with you. But you're more than welcome to enjoy the fight!" Bison then left, and Ryu turned his attention to the fight. He closed his eyes, and concentrated. He felt his power rising, and he was able to break the cuffs on his hands. He looked at the glass panel, and saw Chun-Li-as well as her attackers. He then drew his hand back, and struck the glass with such a forceful blow that the glass shattered. He then leapt through the hole and down to the floor.
The other fighters had heard the glass breaking, and saw Ryu leaping to the ground. He stood there, and said, "So…do you care if I join this dance?" Vega and Juri turned, and saw Ryu standing there. Ryu said, "Vega…you and I have unfinished business." As Ryu walked towards the masked fighter, a voice from above called out, "Hey there? You guys have room for one more?" They looked up, and saw Cammy standing at the glass panel that Ryu smashed out. She then did a somersault, and landed just behind Ryu. She looked at Juri, and said, "That harpy and I need to have a little talk."
Vega said, "Three-on-two…it doesn't seem fair…" Ryu replied, "You didn't complain when it was the two of you fighting Chun-Li." Cammy said, "Chun-Li…this is your chance! Bison is heading towards the control room! You bring him in, and Ryu and I will handle Beauty and the Bitch!" Chun-Li dashed past Ryu and Cammy, and leapt through the opening, and headed to Bison. Juri, licking her lips, said, "So…calling me 'Beauty'-can't get over your crush on me, too?" Cammy replied, "Oh, no love. You're not the 'Beauty'. You're the Bitch!"
And here it comes! Racing through time and space-several awesome, badass fights! Stay tuned!