Street Fighter V: New Journey –1b: Prologue
By Jarred T.
Street Fighter V: New Journey –1b: Prologue
by Jarred T. (tjarred@hotmail.com)
Comments welcome
Author's Note: the characters depicted herein are mostly the property of
The Folks at Capcom, and are used here without their authorization all other
Characters are the property of me.
Note: This story is a little bit more mature but not by much. However it deals with a mature subject.
Osaka, Japan (Underground, Fighting Arena)
June, 23, 2000
2:45p.m
The crowd watched in anticipation as Sakura and Karin circled each other slowly their eyes focused on each other's. Karin rushed first throw two straight jab at her rival. Sakura blocked the blows and returned the favor with a right cross. Karin stumbled back after the blow and lunged forward with her Kourenken. Sakura blocked the blow and answered with a roundhouse kick. Karin blocked the blow and reversed with her Kourenken - Yasha Gaeshi. This sent Sakura flying down on the ground. Sakura growled as she got up and rushed forward and attacked with 2 gut punches, an elbow to the side of the head followed by leaping roundhouse kick. It was Karin's turn to hit the ground now she just growled as she got up. Sakura just motioned with her finger to attack her again. Karin got up, rushed towards Sakura, and hit with her another palm strike followed by a hopping kick. Sakura stumbled backwards but she was then grabbed by the hair and kneed in the stomach twice and then flips her to the other side of the ring.
"Sorry!" says Karin as she watched her opponent hit the mat hard.
Sakura got up and faced Karin again she then growled as she rushed forward and attacked Karin in blaze of attacks. Karin just smiled and countered each attack with one of her own. Sakura then stepped back and tries a jump kick but Karin saw this coming and grinned widely.
"Kououken" yelled Karin as she glowed in a blue aura and shot upwards hitting a wide-open Sakura with variety punches and kicks in mid-air.
After the attack was finished Sakura hit the ground hard and did not move.
"'All you need is victory!' That's the motto of my family!" says Karin.
The crowd watch as their champion slowly got up and stared at her with evil intent. " Alright, bitch you wanna play?!" She then struck a fighting stance again. "Then let's play!"
Karin then flicked back her hair and she had a serious look on her face. "Finally, you get serious." Says Karin as she struck a fighting stance.
Sakura flew in with jump kick, which Karin easily ducked. Sakura then tried a back round house kick but Karin quickly ducked and tries another open palm slap. Sakura avoided the blow and buried her fist into Karin's stomach as hard as she can. Karin then stumbled backwards clutching her stomach. Sakura then rushed forward and hit her with a uppercut followed by a right cross followed by her running version of the Shroyken, Karin hit the ground from the last blow and groaned as she got up.
"Shinkyu Taasmakypukah!" yells Sakura as she spins.
Karin was safely out of distance but soon a strange vacuum enveloped the arena. People scattered to hold on something since they seen this move before Karin maintained her balance.
"Is that all you got Sakura!" yelled Karin over the wind.
Karin then noticed that Sakura was moving towards her with that hurricane kick. Karin knew that if she tried to run she would loose her balance and be sucked in to the flurry of feet.
"Shit!" says Karin under her breath, as Sakura got closer.
Soon the flurry of feet was the last thing Karin saw before a flurry of feet hit her with the force of a hurricane. Karin then flew halfway across the arena and hit the ground hard and lost consciousness. Sakura then landed on the ground she was breathing hard and then she collapsed to one knee. Soon two patrons came out of the audience and rushed over to her. One of them was a man with short black hair and he was wearing a dark blue business suit he looked no older than Sakura herself. The other patron was an eighteen year-old boy wearing long denim shorts and T-shirt. Karin's butler dropped his things and walked over to help Karin.
"Sakura are you okay hun?" says the man.
"Ma, are you alright?" says the boy.
Sakura holds up a hand. "I'm okay hun just a little bit tired. Kazaki could you check on Miss Karin?"
Kazaki nodded and walked over to Karin who was groaning as the butler helped her up.
"Hey, you okay?" says Kazaki as he helped the butler.
"Yeah, I'm alright kid." Says Karin.
"Miss do you need medical assistance?" says the butler.
"Nah, I had worse." Says Karin as she groaned
Locker room of the Arena.
June, 23, 2000
8:45p.m
Karin set there with a few bruises on her face and most of her minor cut bandaged up. Her butler stood valiantly by her side and gave her a bottle of Avian when she asked for it. She opened the cap and took a few sips from the bottle. When she put the cap back on the bottle she saw Sakura standing there with the man and Kazaki.
"So how are you feeling?" says Sakura as she walked in.
"Like shit!" says Karin.
"I'm sorry I had to take I to you like that." Says Sakura as she smirked.
"Yeah, I know nice knew move what do you call it?"
Sakura smiled. "I call it Cherry Blossom Storm."
"Cool. So this is your family here?" says Karin.
"Um, Yeah, I think you already know my husband Shinji." Says Sakura.
"Yeah, Shinji Kinnneko I'm one of the heads of Nakamiki robotics." Says Shinji as he offers his business card.
Karin then looks at the card. "Hmmm, I heard of you developing that new technological body armor S.P.E.A.R." says Karin.
"So, you do your homework on our company." Says Shinji.
"Yes, besides taking in the usual street fight I do keep my mind on more important things." Says Karin as she smiles .She then looks at the young man next to Sakura. "So this is your son?"
"Yeah,!" says Sakura as she pulled her son close to her and gave him a motherly kiss on his cheek..
"Ma!" says Kazaki as he wipes the side of his cheek with the back of his hand.
Karin laughs a bit." So, Kazaki are you gonna become a great street fighter as your mother?" says Karin.
Kazaki then blushes a bit. "Don't know about that but I'll try." Says Kazaki.
"Not before you finish College you won't." quipped Shinji.
All four them laughed out loud except for Karin's butler.
"So, Sakura what are you plans for dinner?"
"Basically, My plans were to beat my last opponent and cook dinner when I got home" says Sakura.
"Nonsense, my husband is flying in for dinner I don't think he would mind if you joined us." Says Karin.
"I dunno." Started Sakura.
Shinji then slipped an arm around his wife's waist. "Aw, come on hun you had a very tough fight. I think you deserve the night off."
Kazaki then grinned slightly. "Come on mom you worked so hard in the ring."
"I think is unanimous dinner is on me tonight!" chirped Karin.
"I'll go bring the limo around Mrs. Inza." Says the butler as he left.
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As the four friends left the arena to the awaiting limo Sakura felt a cold chill behind her that made her shiver. She stopped for a brief moment and looked around her only seeing the limo and the few deserted buildings. She then shrugged it off and continued towards the limo. When that same shiver hit her again as if something was watching her with evil intent. She then looked up and saw a shadowy figure. Sakura decided to investigate the figure.
"Hey, Sakura!" says Karin.
"Huh?" says Sakura as she turns around.
"Are the limo is this way come on!" says Karin.
Sakura then looked wearily back at the rooftops. "Yeah, coming" says Sakura as she walked back to the limo and it took off into the night.
Unbeknownst to her them that the figure reappeared again his body covered by the shadows. His demon like red eyes glowing in the dark like burning hot coals a toothy grin came across his face as he surged in a hellish aura.
"I could feel the evil growing inside you Sakura it's been steadily growing inside of you since the last tournament six years ago. When will you realize that your true potential is screaming to be released?!" says the figure before disappearing again.
Washington, D.C (Sean and Amanda's Room)
June, 23, 2000
2:45p.m
"So Sean tell me more about this Street Fighter legend." Says Amanda as she walks out of her bathroom wearing her undershirt and Pajama bottoms.
."Well, Yeah it started shortly after the Street Fighter 3rd Strike tournament. But, I think it's better if you seen what happened on that fateful day" Says Sean as he walked over to a small T.V/VCR which sat in the corner of the room.
He then produced a small tape and popped into the VCR and pressed play. Soon a news anchor that is sitting at his desk replaces the screen. In the upper right hand corner of the screen was the words "Tragedy".
"It is a black day in the news today Vice President Stan Mushnik has been assassinated during a world peace treaty conference. We know go to our man in the field Carl Reinder." Says the Anchor.
The screen then switches to a chaotic scene with ambulances and police cars in the background. They're Red and blue lights flashing wildly. While cops block off the area with yellow tape. In the middle of the Chaos is young male reporter with sandy brown hair and black eyes.
"Thanks Tom as you said this is a tragedy when the vice president was assassinated by a group of Street Fighters." says the young man.
"Do you know how this situation happened?" says the anchor.
"Yes, we do have Video of what did happened.
The reporter was then replaced of what happened a few hours before. On the screen of the Vice president coming out of the building there were many reporters outside of the building who were frantically asking questions. While photographers were taking pictures as the Vice President made his way to the awaiting the limo. As the reporters clamored on a cloaked figure made its way through the crowd making a beeline from the president tossing off its cloak revealing that she was Cammy. When the two agents saw Cammy running straight towards them they attempted to stop her. But, Cammy easily knocked them away with a roundhouse kick the first one while the second one was back fisted. The Vice President saw this and tried run but within one graceful leap Cammy landed on the president's shoulders. As soon as she landed she clamped her thighs around his neck and gave his a head a quick twist snapping it in two. More secret service agents entered the area and drew the guns and were about to fire when bullets pierced their chests. As the agents turned around they saw a Balrog and Vega toting M-16's. The both of them continued their fire on the agents and on the crowd. Cammy took this opportunity to make a beeline to the van and she hopped into the back. Balrog and Vega leaped down from there perch and entered the van, which quickly sped off. Soon the screen switched backed to the reporter.
"As you can see from that video--"started the reporter as he held his hand to his ear.
"Yes, the thee assassins has no been positively identified and to believe it or not they were street fighters."
(The video shuts off.)
"So, what happened then?" says Amanda.
"Well, after that the president then decided to cancel all further Street Fighter tournaments indefinitely. In fact anyone engaging in a street fight will be immediately arrested and all other current Street Fighters were put into prison. Except for the more reclusive ones such as Ryu, Necro, Oro, Rose and your Father.
"Even Chun-Li and Guile?" says Amanda.
"Chun-Li and Guile were temporary removed from there positions and were put under house arrest." Says Sean.
"Alright, what happened next?" says Amanda.
"Well, with most of the world's best Street Fighters either in prison or too scared too show their faces in public. Bison began his worldwide assault against the world. With his firepower and his generals he was unstoppable. Unfortunately though the world was not the only one watching this situation develop. A Street Fighter known as Rose was watching this also she had to find some way to convince the Presidents to allow Street fighter's to participate In this battle. Unfortunately at that point it looks like that Bison would rule the world and since the president and everyone else was out of ideas. Rose was able to convince him to temporarily release the Street Fighter clause. With The Street Fighter's released Rose gathered them together to form a plan.
"And what Plan was that?" says Amanda.
"Basically, Rose could find out Bison's base of operations by locking onto the aura that his Psycho power gives off." says Sean.
"So, Bison's power was like a homing beacon right?!" says Amanda.
"Correct. From then Guile and Chun-Li decided to gather all of the fire power the U.S and several other countries in and all out assault on Bison's fortress. But, before this could happen Bison attacked us first and captured Rose in the process. Without Rose all hope was lost that is until we got some help from a unlikely ally." Says Sean.
"Who?" says Amanda
"Sagat." says Sean.
"Him?! Why would he help you?" says Amanda.
"I have no idea Amanda. Even to this day no one knows why Sagat helped us. Anyway Sagat led us to Bison's hidden base in Thailand where the Final battle would occur. The Guile's plan was to use the fire power we had to distract Bison's forces while the rest of us Street Fighter's busted up the base inside. We finally made our way into Bison's inner chambers. From there our final fight with Bison and Cammy would begin. Taking care of Cammy was easy but, Bison had defeated nearly half of us without even breaking a sweat. Soon the fight came down to both Ryu and Bison. The battle was extremely fierce. But, in the end Bison was finally silenced. As Bison lay there defeated he announced that his base was rigged to self-destruct. But, he wasn't going to let us leave this place alive and with most of us severely wounded it seemed that Bison would get the last laugh. That is until Sagat showed up and helped us again by taking on Bison by himself. I never knew why Sagat helped us out. Ryu probably said that probably Sagat saw the light and wanted to atone for his sins he committed during the war. We all got out of they're safely and just watched in awe as the base exploded every since that no one ever heard of Bison, Sagat, or Cammy again. But, that can be said a lot about the Street Fighters I never knew what happened to them. Soon after that things went back to normal except that the Street Fighter Clause was back in effect except for one minor change and the rest you already know," says Sean.
"Wow." Says Amanda.
"I know it's a lot to take in Amanda." Says Sean as he yawned.
"I see. So, when are we leaving with Ryu?" says Amanda.
"10:00 tomorrow morning." Says Sean as he stretched again. "So we better get some sleep." Says Sean.
"Alright,." says Amanda as she drifted off to sleep.
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College Parking Lot.
June, 23, 2000
9:45a.m
Classes have finally ended at N.Y.U and many of the students have already left for home. Except for Sean and Amanda who were waiting for Ryu to show up. Sean was wearing a brown vest, white T-shirt, jeans and sneakers. Amanda was wearing a black Tanktop, a pair of ripped blue jeans and sneakers. Her long blond hair was styled into a ponytail and held in place by an iron clip. They were both standing out by Sean's car.
"Hmmm, are you sure Ryu is goona meet us here?" says Amanda as she looked at Sean.
"That's what he said." Says Sean as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"Okay." says Amanda as she followed suit.
"So how is your daddy in Brazil?" says Sean.
"Before I came here he was helping rebuild a house that was destroyed in recent hurricane." Says Amanda.
Sean then looked at Amanda. "That's good." He nodded. "Very good."
Hey, I think that's Ryu over there." Says Amanda as she pointed in the distance. "I wonder who's that in the distance."
Ryu walked up to both Sean and Amanda wearing the same white karate Gi he always wears and a duffel bag slung over his shoulder. Fei was walking along beside him he was wearing a tight blue T-shirt, Cargo pants and sneakers. His brown hair was out of his usual ponytail.
"Hey, Fei." says Sean as they both shook hands.
"What are you doing here?" says Amanda as she smiled.
"Hey, I heard you and Ryu was heading over to Japan to see a few new fighters so I decided to come along." Says Fei as he smiled.
"Well, he insisted on coming along." Says Ryu as he looked at him.
"What?" says Fei as he gives him an innocent look.
"Well, we better get going or we might miss the plane." Says Ryu.
"Plane?" says Amanda.
"Well, yeah girl how else are we goona get there?" says Fei.
"But, who paid for tickets?" Says Sean.
"I did." Says Ryu .
"But--" says Sean.
"Hey, don't argue with your sensei," says Fei as he smiled." By the way this your car?"
"Yeah." Says Sean he then arched a brow. "Why?"
" You're driving us to the airport." Says Ryu.
"Well, Sean time is a wastinglet's go." Says Amanda
Sean then sighed. "Alright let's go." Says Sean as he fished his keys out of his pocket, opened the door and got in.
The other three got into the car and they drove off towards the airport.
New Orleans (Rose's house)
June, 23, 2000
2:45p.m
Rose sat on the steps to her two-story home out in New Orleans watching a young man and a small boy train against each other. She was wearing a blue sundress with spaghetti straps and decked platform sandals. Even though she has grown older she still retains her slim and elegant figure. She then grabbed the tall cool glass of lemonade and took a sip as she watched the two fighters continue. One of the Men was Remy the illegitimate son Guile. He was the one who rescued her from Bison five years ago. Ever since then Remy has been helping her out with many things...especially her child. The child in Question is the little boy training with him. He has shoulder length purple hair and same colored eyes. He is wearing a short sleeve T-shirt and a pair of jeans. Even though her son is young he fights with the ferocity of lion. He has even beaten Remy a few times in combat. She then smiles as Remy tackles her son to the ground and starts tickling him. The sound of laughter to both of them is joy to her ears who ever knew five years ago she wanted to silence it before it even started. She then sighs as she remembers how he was conceived and her smile turned into a frown.
(5 Yrs. Ago)
Rose hangs suspended from the cell bloody and beaten from the hours of sheer torture she had taken from the hands of Bison. This is her third week in this hellish prison receiving beatings everyday and hardly ever fed by her tormentor. She felt so week and helpless and helpless she cursed Bison for putting her through this. But, nothing was going to prepare her for what was going to happen today. The door to the cell swung open and Bison walked in with his cape flowing behind him as usual. He walked up to Rose and studied her carefully cupping her chin as he stared into her eyes.
"My have the mighty have fallen." Says Bison with a sneer.
Rose said nothing.
"It's surprising how you have avoided me all these years. But, now I have you as my prisoner soon you and the secrets of your power will be mine. Your power combined with my "Psycho Power" will make me the strongest in the world yet again. Not even that fool Akuma will stop me." Says Bison as he walked around her.
"You're a fool Bison! The secrets of my power shall never be yours!" says Rose weakly.
"Oh, really Rose?" says Bison as he walks back in front of her. "What makes you so sure of that?"
"You're twisted and demented soul will never be able handle the goodness of my power." Says Rose.
Bison just laughs." Stubborn to the end eh? You know Rose over the years of pursuing you I have learned something."
Rose just scoffs. "What's that?"
"That I don't really need you to achieve my goal of ultimate power I just need my Heir to do it for me." says Bison as he smiles.
Rose just blinks. "What are you talking about what about those spawns of Satan that you had with Cammy?"
"Hmmm, my children are of no concern to you they are still trying to get a grip on the power that resides inside of them and even if they did I don't believe they would have the ability to take over he world." He then smiled a lustful grin. "But, if you bear my child then the world will be under a Bison's rule once again."
Rose gasped. "You wouldn't what about Cammy?"
"Cammy was only a itch I had to scratch she is still useful to me in many ways but, once her usefulness is over"says Bison as he removed his belt."well you know the rest."
Rose gasped. "You don't mean?"
"Yes, I do." Says Bison as he smiled.
"I won't let you!" screamed Rose as she frantically struggled against her bonds. But, she knew her efforts were futile against her captor. She just watched in horror as he removed the rest of his clothing and advanced open her. Rose remembers the humiliation as Bison viciously raped her robbing of her innocence and dignity. She could sometimes hear his maniacal laughter as he continued his sinful act filling her with his demon seed. He then tossed her away like a piece of used Kleenex. After that day Rose did not want to live anymore she didn't have enough strength to kill herself. It was another week until she was found barely alive by Remy and Alex. She was then nursed back to the health but, by then she was already several moths pregnant with Bison's bastard child. She wanted an abortion until Remy stopped her. Rose heard about Remy's history about he was the son of Guile and how he was forgotten he also told her about knowing his father. With a lot of pleading from Remy Rose decided to have the child when she saw the child's face her hear become swelled with pride. Rose decided to teach her son to use his powers for good. Remy on the other hand has helped raised her child in fact the little Tyke calls him father.
"Rose?" says a voice.
(present)
Rose then snaps out of her thoughts and she sees Remy and her son standing in front of her. "Um, I sorry I was just thinking." She replied.
"Are you okay momma?" says the young boy.
"Yes, I am Justice." says Rose as she taps the boy in hand.
Remy then helps her up. "Hey, why I don't go inside and make us some lunch eh?" says Remy as he planted a kiss on her cheek.
Rose then blushed. "UmI would like that."
"Yayyyy! Lunch time!" says Justice as he runs inside.
Remy then holds out his hand and Rose takes it. The couple smiles at each other as they walk inside.
The only good thing that came out of her pain and humiliation was the man that was by her side through this whole Ideal. He was there for her when she would sob hysterically in herself holding her close and telling her that everything will be fine. He would always be there for not only herself but, for Justice too. Over the years she has spent with him she has learned to love him and he has her. Of course there love hasn't gone physical but, maybe someday but, for now they are enjoying life every little step of the way.
Unfortunately from the darkness a shadow watched the whole Scene unfold a toothy grin spread across it's lips before it disappeared.
Coming up: Amanda, Sean, Ryu and Xian visit Japan while they take in a few fights, get arested. But, they are arrested by an old friend of Ryu. Meanwhile a mysterious fighter attacks Necro and much more when this series continues.