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P.S. Been writing my novel! Sorry for the lack of updates! I'll have more info on my Novel as time progresses...so far I'm up beyond 75,000 words!
During this chapter, whenever you see a (G), play any version of Guile's theme you desire in the background. Kinda adds to the effect. When you see (g) that means the theme ends there.
Guile's Theme Goes With Everything...Including Reunions
Just to be safe, I set my clock to 5:30 AM so I could take care of everything for my 8:00 AM flight.
5:29
Chun-Li was dreaming – and she knew it when she found herself stranded on a beach in full uniform. There was a plane crash, a major one. She seemed to be the only survivor...or was she? She walked the beach with a cracked cocoanut, approaching the shore where another sat. A blonde man, hardly in anything but a pair of torn jeans. A bit dirty and rugged from either rolling in the sand or rolling about in mud.
As she came to sit at his side, she offered half of the cocoanut to him. "All yours Ken," She said, looking out over the shore. She was undermining the fact that his rippling pectorals were covered in mud, sweat, and a bit of ocean water. He was glistening from head to to, yet still so very filthy. "Need me to wash your back?"
"Heh, I'll be fine Chunster." He smiled, taking his half of the cocoanut. "You look tense. Need a massage?"
She grinned at him, "Of course I do. I mean...those magic hands have saved me so many times since we've been stranded here..."
"We may never get off this island..., we should make the best of it, right?" Ken said, putting the cocoanut aside, and gracing his hand up over her cheek. "...I think we should stop pretending, Chun-Li. We don't have to follow the rules here. If they find us, they find us..." He brought himself closer to her.
"Ken, I..." She searched his eyes, soon placing her cocoanut off to the side. A concerned gleam came into her eyes...though it soon became furious. She shoved Ken away and into the sand with all of her might. "No! I'm not that kind of woman! I won't just be swept away because of our circumstance!"
Surprised, Ken kept his eyes on her. He seemed genuinely sorry for his advances. She could tell by the raising of his brows and the drooping of his expression. "Chunster I..."
"-I'm the type," She interrupted him, "To take what I want!" She pounced onto him, kissing with an unheard of lust!
"What the-!"
6:30
"Oh yeah! You filthy little island troll, Ken! You wear those cowboy boots so well!"
"H-how did I even get these boots?" Ken exclaimed in confusion.
"Who cares! Round 6!" She pounced her island dwelling lover again!
"I..I can't go another round!"
"We gotta hurry before my flight!"
7:00
...Chun-Li's eyes partially opened as she tossed to her side in bed. She smiled as she examined her alarm clock. The red digits would probably read somewhere around five thirty...she never missed a …
..."Seven!"
(G)
Chun-Li hopped out of bed immediately! She went to her closet, yanking out her suit case, stuffing it with clothes! S he rushed to the bathroom with her towels in hand, quickly tossing herself – almost literately – in the shower! It felt like a two minute shower, though it was probably less with the way she rushed! Drying off, Chun-Li brushed her teeth rapidly, and made an attempt at blow drying her hair!
She dried her hair off, and quickly tied it back into a quick pony tail, though was having trouble with her scrunchie! "Damnit!" She shouted as she ran out of the bathroom to find Chao napping on the couch!
"Mama! Grandma!" She began shouting in Cantonese, rounding the couch! She grabbed Chao by her "WWGD" T-Shirt, that had "randma" written in sharpie downward beneath the G. Chun-Li shook her violently! "Wake up! Wake up! We're running late!"
"I'm up! Child! I'm up!" Chao shouted while shaken, though returned the favor by striking Chun-Li on top of her head with two fingers! "Calm yourself! You are running late! I am already prepared to go, child!" (g)
Favoring the top of her head, Chun-Li winced. "Oh! Okay then!" She closed her eyes, trying to laugh it off – though time was still wasting! "Well! We'll get food on the way to the airport! Lets get moving!"
Chao folded her arms. "There's still time to go make grand babies. All you need is a few minutes before the flight! Call him!" She pulled up a cell phone – a very expensive looking one at that – from beneath the couch cushion.
"Grandma..!" She turned a bit red, "Why is your mind always in the gutter? – Where did you get a Droid phone from?"
"I bought one while you were out dating! I wanted to be up with the times, child!" Chao started to mess with the phone a bit. "I am to set up a Facebook account soon!"
"You will do no such thing-!" Chun-Li's hands grasped her forehead in frustration. "Augh..., how did you even get the money for that? You know the bills will be sky high, grandma..."
"Well, you left your credit card home, so...I took it upon myself to make use of our money! Besides, everyone needs a cellphone dear! The Television says so!"
"How...," It wasn't even worth thinking about at this point. "Nevermind. Lets get going, okay?" Chun-Li wasn't really having a great Sunday! Why couldn't it be a weekday or something? She couldn't be too down on herself though. Even with the stress of packing and New York traffic, and not to mention the hell at the airport, she was sure someone was having a worse day somewhere.
( Flashback #13: Bison is a great father )
It was summer, somewhere in the past. A young Rose, still so full of life and full or promise was always so cheerful to be at Bison's side! .. Though lets remember this is all in Chun-Li's imagination. Rose ran into the house after a finally graduating from college!
"Father! Father! I've done it!" Rose exclaimed, finding Bison sitting in his favorite chair, in his favorite house coat, watching his favorite movie – The Addams Family. "I finally graduated! I know you had work and missed the ceremony but..." She unfolded her degree, "I have a degree in Psycho and Soul Power from your Institute of Villainy! I even go to the top of my class!"
Bison didn't say a word. He simply sat, sipping his champagne.
"Perhaps now, after all of these years, you can finally be proud of me! Together, we will take down all who oppose us, father!" She was eager for his approval!
Bison slowly stood, and turned to his 'daughter'. "Rose..., today you graduated and became a woman. You've reached the one goal you've had in your short time here on Earth. You beat thousands of people to reach the top of your class and you are a master of your craft. For you, this is the biggest day of your life." He took a sip, "But for me? ...It is just Tuesday."
Rose's jaw dropped as Bison simply walked past her, as if she weren't there at all.
…. Maybe that's why Rose ended up helping those who oppose Bison? ….
…..
( Flashback End )
Hong Kong – Several Hours Later
After the longest flight of Chun-Li's life was experienced once again, she bundled up and left the airport with her grandmother in tow. It didn't take long for Chun-Li's close friend, Po Lin to locate them, either! Po Lin was the one meant to drive them to Gen's anyway!
"Chun-Li! Hey! Chun-Li! Over here!" Po Lin called out, moving through the crowd to get to them!
"…Perfect. Little Po Lin. Let me know when her grandfather shows up." Chao scoffed.
Chun-Li waved to Po, staying stationary as she got through the crowd. "Grandma…, that's not nice." Then it hit her, "…Alright that is also a bit gross."
"Why is it gross when I do it?" A quick cane thwack met Chun-Li's shin!
"Ah!" She jumped up and down on a single foot, still trying to hold onto her suit cases. "What was that for? It's gross because…you're older!"
The older woman defended herself, straightening out her T-Shirt. "I can still get low, as the American Little John says!"
"No more music for you…" Chun-Li scoffed, though she reverted her attention to Po once she got there. With a squeal of excitement, the two women hugged one another – of course after Chun-Li set down her things! "You look great Po! You smell great too – what are you wearing?"
"Secret! Hello Mrs. Xiang, it is always a pleasure." Po Lin showed her respects to Chao immediately, nearly praising the elder woman.
"Hmhm! Pleasure is all mine. Now, get me to the liquor store and then to Gen's Restaurant!" She shuffled along, leaving Chun-Li and Po Lin to gather the suit cases and such.
"She's supposedly having a rematch with Master Gen. She's really amped about it…, needs her drink." As the two followed Chao toward the exit, Chun-Li struck up a bit of a conversation. "So how are the streets treating you? Did they give you a new partner?"
The officer giggled, "Yeah, I got a rookie. She's not bad at all. Still wet behind the ears, but so was I when we paired up!" Po had a look of admiration in her eyes when she spoke to Chun-Li. The woman saved her life literately and figuratively during a very tough times. She was her own personal Super Heroine! "So how are things with that guy? How'd he take your leave?"
Dreading the question, Chun tried to think of a way to word her response. "He's…such an amazing guy. It was hard to split with him so soon, but I'll try to you know…call him and all that. He has the greatest voice…, cute face, ..great kisser."
Po giggled along with her friend once she spoke of his kissing ability! "We will surely talk more on that once I get off work. I want every single juicy detail!"
"As do I – what is that you're wearing? Smells so, so great!"
"Secret! Now, you're going to need a ride to the building right? I heard Wallace is going to be here too! I feel sorry for him though…, I mean…his wife or girlfriend or whatever really tore him up. For him to be here so soon after that is a task…"
"What?" Chun-Li's eyes opened up a bit more once they arrived at the car. When Po Lin popped the trunk and opened the doors, Chun-Li began arranging the bags. "What do you mean?"
"Hurry it up! I need my elixir!" Chao shouted from the car, though it went on ignored!
Po Lin clinched her jaw a bit, feeling as if she spilled the beans a little too soon. "Ooh…, he didn't tell you?" She placed a suit case into the trunk with both hands, "He and his wife got into a big fight a few days ago. She ended up hitting him with something, now they're filing for a divoce."
"Hit him?" Closing the trunk, she chuckled. "Well, what did he do..?" More importantly, why didn't he tell her…?
"Something about telling her she has an alcohol problem."
"…Never mentioned that to me." Rounding the car, Chun-Li got into the – Chao was in the passenger seat! Rather than complain, Chun-Li just took a breath, and climbed into the back.
"I kinda ask him a million questions. Practicing my interrogational skills!" Po giggled, climbing into the driver's seat. "Phew, well, I'll get Mrs. Xiang her drink, and take you to Gen's. Then I have to head back to the station – I'll get you to the spot though, Li-Li."
"Alright, Po Lin. Thank you again." She put up a smile, though she was a little depressed on the inside. While she was building a relationship she neglected her best friend in need. Well, even before that she did. She couldn't recall asking him too many in depth questions about his relationship. Then again…, it wasn't really her business.
** GEN'S RESTURANT **
"I'll be right back out, Po Lin." Chun-Li promised as Chao led the way into the establishment. "Hey! Wait for me…!" Struggling with all the bags, Chun-Li marched through the light snow, and through the doors.
"Well-"
"Look-"
"Who-"
"It"
"Is."
The twins Yun and Yang said one after the other. Yun stepped forward, throwing a wash cloth over his shoulder after washing down the top of a table. "Hey Sis! How's it goin? Hey Grams! Missed you!" He went over to give her a hug…!
Instead, Yun would get his hat snatched from his head, and hit several times over the top of the head with it. "No! Hats! Inside!" Chao had told him this several times before! "Ooh Yang! You've gotten taller! Lets me see~!"
Yang, the more silent of the two approached Chao next. He even bowed forward to be more at her level. "It's good to see you, grandmother." Though not linked by blood, the respect was all the same.
"Now, be a good boy and finish cleaning." She gave him a pat on the cheek, and went to unscrew her flask to take a long sip.
"Hey losers!" Dropping her bags, Chun-Li wrapped her arms around the heads of Yun and Yang! "You know I hear everything you do at school right? So keep your heads in the books and off the girls!"
"She's…, not my girlfriend…" Yang protested as calmly as he could, not struggling much against Chun-Li's might.
Yun on the other hand was flailing from the abuse! "C'mon Li! It's not even like that! I'm just cool with the girl! Yang's the one going to second base!"
"Lies and slander." Yang retorted, sighing softly.
"Whatever, you two just keep focused, okay!" She released them, placing her hands at her sides. "We'll be staying here a while, so I'll have my eye on you guys! Where's Master Gen, anyway…?"
"Right here, child." The old voice of Master Gen came forth as he emerged from the stairs.
"Master Gen!" Chun-Li took a bow of respect, her smile ever present!
"I see Chao has returned as well." He stroked his beard as he approached the two – first being Chun-Li who greeted him with a warm hug. When he stepped away from her, he turned to face Chao. "Well, I suppose your aid around this place is more than welcome."
"I suppose your hearing aid is more welcome." Chao responded quickly. "Since I'm here, I think we need to have that throw down, Genny-Gen!"
"Hm. Perhaps." Gen turned to Chun-Li and the boys. "Yun! Yang! Back to work! We may gain customers any moment now!"
The boys took a bow, "On it!" They both said, "Later, sis!" Also in perfect sync, the twins Yun and Yang went back to their cleaning duties.
"Master Gen," Li began to speak, "I have to head to work immediately. I'll be back in time for dinner."
"You know, Chun-Li has a boyfriend now, Gen. You may be familiar with him. Ken Masters of your precious fighting tournaments." She found herself a place to sit at one of the vacant clean tables.
"Ken Masters?" Gen brought his eyes over toward Chun-Li. "Hm. The young man Gouki's brother trained. Interesting…" His eyes narrowed a little, "I always thought of you more of Fei Long's type."
"Eh…" She started to back up, "As much as I love Bruce Lee, Fei and I just don't mix, Master!" She tried to laugh it off, as if joking about it – though she was totally serious. "The only thing he and I have in common is martial arts and Hong Kong. I'd much rather be happy and interested in a relationship than to be matched based on the guy being a fighter like I am…"
"Understandable. Run along now, you mustn't be late." Gen dismissed her with a smile. "Dinner will await you upon your return. If the old drunken crow manages to assist."
"Your mother's an old drunken crow!" Chao shouted in the background!
"Alright. You two play nice, now!" She gave a parting wave, "Later bros!" Were her final words before she turned about to head back outside to the waiting car of Po Lin.
Once inside the car, Po started to pull into the streets as soon as traffic would permit her to.
"So, what was it like in there with Chao and Gen in the same room?"
"A little tense, but it's nothing, really." Chun double checked her seatbelt, sinking into the warm seat more.
"What's the history between the two of them? Did they use to date or something?" Po glanced at her idol, though mainly focused on the street. Chun-Li always told her to focus on her task when in the car – because she could be a real motor mouth if she didn't focus. She would probably neglect to check her mirrors!
"Date? No," She imagined the two of them kissing…at their old age. "…Goodness no." She hoped and prayed to whoever it was out there that it wasn't a fact. "All I know is…, when Gen trained my father, she was always present. My dad used to tell me they were old friends, too. Apparently once she broke into his house to get her hands on some wine, and they had a match inside his place. I think that's where the rivalry stems from…"
"Who won that fight?"
"Who knows? Master Gen is incredible in combat though. He's just so quick. He can take on anyone." It was obvious who her favor was for, though that seemed to shift when she considered Chao. "Not many people have seen my grandmother fight seriously. With all the quickness Gen has, my grandmother makes up for in adaptation. If you get too fast for her, she will adapt and find a way around it. She's like one of the best at improvising in a fight. It's harder than it sounds."
"Sounds like it. I can hardly improvise on my field tests. Eesh!" She screeched to a stop in the road. "Hey! Watch it!" She shouted in her native tongue as a young driver cut them off in the road.
Chun Li nervously chuckled at the act. She just wanted to get to work safely, and not waste time on any…petty things. "Lets just…get there, Po – …" That was when Li's phone rang. Shifting in her seat, she managed to get the phone up and in front of her eyes to check the display! It was…Ken? She went to answer it, but fumbled! The phone fell at her feet in the car. "No!"
(G)
Chun-Li dipped down as low as she could in the car, reaching and reaching with her hand to pull up the phone. She brushed her finger tips along it, trying to drag it back up toward the visible portion of the floor so she could scoop it up.
"Chun-Li? You alright?" Po Lin glanced over, but turned to watch the road once more.
"I got it, I got it!" The phone was going to go to voicemail in a few seconds! No! Though suddenly, Chun-Li was hearing music in her ears. What…where was it coming from? The burst of energy she had gave her the strength to grasp that phone and pull it up from the ground just in time! "Hah!"
"Sonic boooom!"
She heard in her ears, as she held the phone proudly before herself!
(g)
Though the phone stopped ringing.
…
….
Chun-Li's face dropped.
…
There was a beep! He left her voicemail!
(G)
"Yes!" She was a bit overly excited, wasn't she? Opening her phone up, she activated the voice mail and placed the phone to her ear to listen!
"Hey Chunster! It's Ken! Hey, I just wanted to let you know I should be out in Hong Kong for a day or two. Doing a pretty big event there. If you're not working, maybe you can be my date? I'll fill you in on all the details later. Give me a call back when you can. Yanno…, when you're not savin' the world. Ha. See ya around!"
Ken was coming out to Hong Kong? Well, this would make things a little interesting! Maybe this time apart wouldn't really be time apart afterall? She – "Do you hear any music playing?"
(g)
"Music?" Po tilted her head. "No, I don't even have my radio on..." She looked to Chun-Li curiously, "You okay…?"
(G)
"I'm fine, but I swear I –…"
(g)
"Eh, we're here. Better get in your best business mode Chun-Li. Vega's been kind of a big deal since he got here… and that poor woman…"
Chun's eyes shut. "I know. We'll get to the bottom of this Lin, I know it. It was Ken who called, by the way. I'll fill you in on his words after work. For now, it's strictly business." Taking a serious tone, she looked to Po Lin as they parked. "Are you ready for this?"
"As ready as I'll ever be!" Po gave her mentor a thumbs up!
When their doors opened and they set foot on the snowy streets…, there was a voice that rang out from nearby.
"Well, it's been a while. You'll be glad to know this an assignment I've put myself on as well." A man's voice said.
Chun-Li froze…, and slowly turned around.
(G)
"You should know by now I'll be around whenever Bison's boys show up." William F. Guile stood there, standing beside his own vehicle. He was awaiting their arrival as it seemed! "Now, you're a bit out of practice with this. So you'll lose some of that rust watching me work, kid."
Chun-Li's grin spread, "Anyone would lose rust with all that hair gel around. Now, if you don't mine, Guile, the cold isn't the only reason I've an urgency to get inside the HQ."
"Heh…, got it. Lead the way, Chun-Li."
(g)
( A/N )
Sorry it took forever. Better updates in the future!