Chapter 12
Gill has captured Chun-Li…in an effort to make Ryu fight him! So…it's time for the final battle!
Ryu had retired to his room. But the only thing he could think about was his beloved Chun-Li-a prisoner of Gill. And in the morning, Ryu would battle the 'Messiah'. He decided to meditate, so he got into the lotus position. He closed his eyes-but the image that entered his mind what that of the imprisoned Chun-Li. Please hold on, Chun…I promise to get you out of this…
The next morning, Ryu headed to the arena. He could see that a crowd had formed. And when he ascended the platform, the audience cheered. Ryu didn't have to wait long. A shadow appeared on the platform, and Ryu looked up to see Gill descending from the skies. Gill said, "So you have come. I have been waiting for this moment."
Ryu simply said, "I have as well. Where is Chun-Li?" Gill pointed to his left, and Ryu looked in that direction. Gill had Chun-Li chained to two posts. He had returned her blue qipao, and that's shat she was wearing. The female warrior struggled against her chains, and she saw Ryu standing on the platform. Her heart leapt, and she thought, I know that Ryu will win…
Gill said, "Well, then. Let's not delay. If you are ready…" Ryu brought his hands up, and Gill did the same. And official said, "Fighters-are you ready? Then fight!" Ryu dashed towards Gill, and as he did, Gill swept his right leg up, and as he did, shards of ice flew towards him. Ryu rolled out of the way, only to be grabbed by Gill. Gill then began to drive his fist into Ryu's midsection. The power of Gill's attacks lifted Ryu off the ground. Gill then lifted Ryu into the air as though he were a doll, and slammed him into the ground.
Gill said, "Now you understand why you DO NOT challenge a god." Ryu said, "You are no god. You're just a man who has issues." Ryu then stood up, and adjusted his wristguards. Gill then said, "I hope you paid attention to Urien's fight. We received the same training. But because of my…modifications, I possess the ability to control the very elements- My red half is the power of fire, and my blue half controls ice. With these powers at my beck and call, do you believe you have a chance?"
Ryu replied, "As long as I can walk, I will fight!" Gill scoffed, and said, "Then test your might against the 'Messiah'!" Gill then charged towards Ryu, hitting him with a powerful shoulder tackle, knocking him down. Ryu felt as though his body had been set on fire. This guy isn't kidding…he does have power over the elements…but I will not surrender! Ryu got up, and ducked a high kick from Gill. Ryu then went on the offensive, realizing that he wouldn't stand a chance being on the defensive. He grabbed Gill's leg, fighting the freezing feeling that Gill's cryokinesis was generating. He pushed the leg away, then began to throw punches at Gill.
Ryu threw punch after punch, targeting Gill's midsection and head. And the attacks were pushing Gill back. Ryu hit Gill with a vicious right cross, then stepped forward and fired a side kick into Gill's chest. This kick connected, and the Savior of the Illuminati was sent flying across the arena. Gill landed hard, but levitated himself to a standing position. He looked at Ryu and said, "Perhaps I underestimated you…maybe some of you humans are not a lost cause." Ryu said, "Humanity has never been a lost cause. It may be lost on you because you have rejected us…but as long as we struggle…we fight…and we live!"
Gill replied, "Spare me you rationalizations! All humanity has ever done…is to destroy everything they have ever been given. You would rather compete with each other, as opposed to work together for a common goal. But that is what the Illuminati is. We have come together for a common goal. A would without wars…without strife…can't you see it?" Ryu said, "A world…that you would be the master of…" Gill said, "Well, the others must sacrifice their desires for utopia…NOW! No more words…" Gill then leapt into the air and flipped upside down. He righted himself in the air, and dove knee-first towards Ryu. The attack shot towards him with the speed of a missile.
Ryu leapt backwards, and Gill landed. Gill stood up, placed his hands together, and fired a ball of ice at Ryu. The ball hit him, and Ryu could feel a deep cold spread through his body. Gill then said, "I tire of this fight. You will not be enlightened…so you must be eliminated!" Gill held his arm out, and the sky darkened. Ryu began to boost his chi, and as that happened, he could see several objects in the sky. Are those…meteors? Ryu thought. Ryu then released a blast of chi, freeing himself from the icy prison. Realizing that he couldn't avoid or even destroy the meteors, he prepared himself for the worst…
The meteors struck the earth near Ryu, sending fire and ice into his body. Chun-Li, who had been watching the fight, felt dread shooting through her body as the meteors struck where Ryu was standing. Several meteors had landed, and there was a massive explosion where Ryu was standing. Chun-Li had turned her face away, but turned back. All she saw was billowing smoke. She starting sobbing, and cried out, "No! Ryu! Get up! RYYYYYUUUUU!"
So suspenseful! This was such a great fight, it needed a commercial break! And a cliffhanger-I haven't done one of those in a while! So don't touch that dial…the awesome conclusion is coming up next time!
