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Chap. 6

The figure began to shimmer and distort before him. He continued to watch as the image shifted. He was now looking at a stern-faced man with a red headband.

"Who are you?"

The other warrior stood evenly with Goku, trying to discern the other's motive.

"My name is Ryu."

Ryu watched him carefully, but suddenly he realized that this wasn't the same person that brought him here. That person knew who he was. And he didn't feel the same aura as before. Ryu relaxed from his stance.

"My name is Goku. So you're lost here too?"

"It seems that way. I was brought here by some mysterious man."

Goku blinked, "So was I. I guess we're on the same boat then."

"So it would seem." Ryu narrowed his eyes in thought. "Goku. I've never heard of a fighter with that name."

Goku answered, "I don't think we're from the same place. I'm live on Earth."

"So do I."

Goku blinked, "Really? Are you a Sayian too?"

The Shotokan warrior's face became one of confusion, "No. What's a Sayian?"

"So that means you're human." Goku examined him and smiled, "Wow, I never thought an Earthling could be so strong."

Ryu was still a little wary of his associate, "So Sayians...aren't human?"

"No. But Earth is my home."

Ryu accepted that, "I see. Huh?

Both men turned in one direction. There a light glow of red hovered over the ground.

Goku spoke, "Whoa, do you feel that?"

"Yes. A large amount of ki is gathering there. It feels like a fight." Ryu answered

"Let's go see it." Goku instantly shot into the air toward the source, but stopped when he saw that Ryu didn't follow, "Huh? Oh, you can't fly, huh?" Goku landed back on the ground and began thinking, "Hmm. hey, I know. Give me your hand."

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Ryo continued to hold up the power of Wildfire, but was unable to bring it down on his demonic foe. I...can't...Why is the armor holding back? Ryo looked and saw that Talpa made no move to attack him or anything. What is he waiting for?

It was at that moment that Goku and Ryu appeared in between them, thanks to Goku's Instant Transmission. At the sight of the attack, Goku exclaimed.

"Whoa. I've never seen power like that."

Ryo looked at the newcomers. Oh no, they're in trouble. "I don't know who you guys are, but you have to be careful. Talpa's a very dangerous being."

"That guy there?"

Yes. He is the Warlord master of the NetherRealm.

Both fighters looked over at Talpa and then back at Ryo. He doesn't look like a warlord.

"Wait, Goku. I think it's the same thing that happened to us."

Goku exclaimed again, "Oh yeah. I thought I was fighting Majin Buu. But it didn't feel like him."

Ryu turned to Ryo, "Samurai, please listen..."

"I am a Ronin Warrior. Ryo of the Wildfire." Ryo shot out

"Okay, Ryo. Whatever you are seeing in front of you is not what you think." He then turned to Talpa, "The same with you."

Ryo was shocked. How could two strangers talk to Talpa like that? Was this a trap?

"How can I trust you?"

"Just trust me. Now both of you, please put down your weapons."

For a moment, neither of them would do so. Then Talpa dropped his sword on the ground, again surprising Ryo. Perhaps what they are saying is true. That's why the armor of Wildfire won't attack. It knows. Ryo split the swords and the wave of fire disappeared. The image of Talpa faded away and revealed a spiky blond-haired man with a massive sword lying on the ground before him. The guy looked at Ryo with mild surprise before addressing the other two.

"So who are you guys?"

"My name is Goku, and this is Ryu. We just met."

"And I'm Cloud. Let me guess. A guy wearing a dark cloak and hood appeared and the next thing you know, you're here."

Ryo nodded, "Yep, that sounds about right. But why were we brought here?"

Ryu stepped forward, "That may have to wait. We better get to the others first."

Cloud and Ryo looked at him, surprised again. "Others? There are more?"

Goku looked into the horizon, "I can sense them all over the place. But some of them are hard to make out. I've never felt powers like this before."

Ryu's eyes narrowed, "Its worse. Do you feel the big one? Two guys are about to reach their max."

Ryo put his swords away, "We better get to them before they hurt each other."

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"Who are you?"

Jin continued to face Heihachi, or rather something that looked like him. He should have seen that it wasn't him from the start, but his own anger clouded his reasoning. However the question remained.

"Who are you!"

Heihachi began to shimmer in the air and fade off. Jin watched as the illusion he suspected slowly disappear and in place of it, a Chinese man wearing red and black pants and a red headband. The man seemed just as surprised as Jin.

"Who are you?"

Jin blinked and then shot back, "You tell me. You brought me...wait. You don't know who I am?"

"No. I was brought here." The fighter relaxed, "It would appear that you were brought from a dimension different from mine."

Jin narrowed his eyes, "How could you know that?"

The Chinese fighter put his hands up, "Calm down. I'm not your enemy. But I have traveled to other dimensions before, although this seems different." He noticed Jin's unease. "Please. We have to work together if we are to get out of this. Don't you agree?"

Jin seemed to consider it before relaxing himself somewhat, "You're right. It is foolish to fight like this."

"My name is Liu Kang."

"Kazama. Jin Ka...."

Jin turned his head to the side. Liu looked at him strangely before doing the same. Sounds were echoing through the thicket forest. They sounded like sword clashes, but unlike anything they heard before.

"Sounds like a fight."

"Yes. Do you think other could have been brought here as well?"

"It sounds possible. Let's go."

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Chinnngggggg!!!!!

X continued to strike out at Sigma with his Z-Saber. But Sigma seemed more agile and powerful than before. That in itself disturbed X the most. He actually feels the power. It's asleep for now, but it could awake at any time. That was strange too. Sigma never had any hidden powers. If he had, he would have used it right away. And it didn't feel like the energy of a Maverick or even a Maverick Hunter. Still, it was Sigma. Maybe it was some sort of trick or something. X wasn't sure. His thoughts were cut short when Sigma charged again. X came at him at him as well and the two energy blades clashed repeatedly. X managed to force Sigma back, but was unable to land the finishing blow as Sigma jumped away. X noticed that as well. Why doesn't he warp like usually? Something's not right. It was then that the trees near to them rustled and out came Jin and Liu Kang. Both men looked at X with astonishment. X was puzzled as well. Oh no, humans. I have to protect them and fight Sigma.

"Get out of here. He's dangerous."

Both men had confused looks on their faces. Liu called out, "That boy is dangerous?"

X blinked. Boy? What is he talking about? His optic sensors zoomed in on Sigma and suddenly Sigma began to fade away. When he did, what was left in his place was a young boy, holding an energy sabre of some kind. The boy blinked in confusion as well as X scanned him. He's not a Maverick. He's...human? The boy looked at the two that had come out of the forest and then back at X.

"Who are you guys?"

Both X and Tenchi turned to the newcomers who walked out the trees.

"Were you brought here?"

X and Tenchi nodded and Liu went on to explain, "We were all brought here by some mysterious man, but we don't why. But I do know that we are in another dimension."

Tenchi stammered, "A...another dimension?"

"Yes. But again, I don't know why we are here, but I think we better find..."

X suddenly turned his head, "I'm detecting massive energy outputs. They're way off the normal scale."

Liu felt it as well, "It looks like we aren't alone. But we have to hurry before they hurt themselves."

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Meanwhile, still unaware that they are fighting one another, Tekkaman Blade and Guyver I continued their battle, using their powers to the max. Blade slid back across the ground and his shoulder plates open to reveal his Voltekka cells. At the same time, Guyver had opened his chest armor to reveal his own Mega-Smasher cells. The two weapons began charging up in white light and glowing immensely with power.

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"So they're breaking though your illusions."

"Yeah well, that's what you wanted to happen, right?"

"Yes."

"But it looks like Guyver I and Tekkaman Blade haven't gotten free yet."

"It's okay. They'll manage. Thanks for your help, Mirage."

"Sure thing."