STREET FIGHTER XTREME - Chp.4

Disclaimer: OK. Well Chapter 4 is up and I'm sorry for the wait but I'm stuck with so much school work. Oh and…All the characters don't belong to me but they belong to CAPCOM… I wish I did though. Just Kelly and Mika. That's all and I hope this chapter isn't confusing. R/R

DING-A-LING-A-LING. The door chime at Red Dragon's was agonizing to Chun Li's ear. No…she liked door chimes but that door chime's melody sang trouble. From Ryu's grim face she could tell it was serious. "Hello Ryu, Chun Li." Bison nodded towards them. "Enjoying…lunch?" Cammy's British accent was now evident to Chun Li. Chun Li turned around and was surprised that the whole restaurant hushed. "Ryu, give the girl up. She is coming with me. Whether you like it or not." Bison gave Ryu a false smile. Ryu moved from his seat and went over in front of Chun Li to protect her. Bison laughed. "If you insist that we fight," Bison pause for effect. "Then we shall." The restaurant owner, who was watching from the corner, ran over to the two street fighters. He had called 911 and hoped that the police got here in time before a fight erupted. "Please, please, don't fight here!" he begged. "Go away old man." Bison shooed him away and advanced towards Ryu. Ryu changed position and into a fighting stance. "Don't do it." Chun Li pleaded. "Stay here." He replied back to her and moved towards Bison. Bison charged and backhanded Ryu and smiled mischievously. Ryu got up from the floor and proceeded to punch Bison in his face. They were both knocked down in the process. As they got up again, Chun Li stood there with horror thinking about the fight's outcomes…

He watched Ryu Hoshi and M. Bison fighting with all their might for Chun Li Xiang. He kept his face hidden and kept watching. He was also pondering why M. Bison would want the young daughter of Dorian Xiang. He knew Dorian personally and wasn't surprised to that his daughter would be curious about his death. It was a rather mysterious death for an Interpol agent. He was relaxing in a hotel room one night and was found dead the next morning. Rumor was it that Dorian was investigating an organization, called Shadowloo. Shadowloo was afraid of being caught that they had decided to take out Dorian Xiang.

The man sighed and continued watching. Ryu had Bison in a chokehold and was being thrashed around. As Ryu let go Bison crumpled to the ground as in putting on an act. Ryu charged again. In a split second, Ryu was down on the ground clutching his right arm in pain. Blood was surrounding him and spreading quickly. The man turned his gaze on Bison. He was holding a small but rather sharp pocket knife which had a drop of blood on the tip. Bison was smiling maniacally. "Now Ryu, Chun Li Xiang is coming with me." Chun Li ran over to Ryu and whispered something to Ryu that he couldn't hear. Just then police sirens were heard in front of Red Dragon. Bison motioned to Cammy and they left through the back exit without leaving a trace. Paramedics rushed in and treated Ryu quickly but gently. As the police scouted the place, directions were being given to the paramedics as to where Ryu would be taken. "L.A. General hospital," he murmured to himself. He left the place and walked calmly away from the hectic mood of Red Dragon.

Ryu woke up to the glaring lights of the hospital room. He remembered why he came to the hospital and what the doctor told Chun Li and Ken.

*Flashback*

"He will have to stay here until Sunday. The wound isn't long but it is a bit deep. I won't check him out until Sunday." The doctor replied. Chun Li and Ken nodded.

*Flashback ends*

They thought he was asleep. All the while he was listening in on their conversation. Chun Li felt terrible and was thinking of giving herself up to Bison so this kind of thing won't happen again. Ryu sighed and wished he had someone to talk to. All he could do was look around the hospital room and stare at the flowers sent to him. One was from Chun Li and Ken and the other one was anonymous. He was wondering who it was from and got rather tired of thinking, that he fell asleep.

Chun Li sneaked in Ryu's room for she was afraid of disturbing him. It was Sunday morning and the doctor said it would be ok for Ryu to leave the hospital. She turned her back as she closed the door. "Hey. You can leave the hospital now." As she turned around, a wave of surprised engulfed her. "Hello Chun Li." "MOTHER?!?! What are you doing here?" "I could ask you the same thing, but I won't because it's so obvious." Mika and her assistant, Kelly were sitting on the guest chairs on the foot of Ryu's bed. He hadn't awaken yet so Chun Li had to yell in a whisper. "What do you want?" she asked. She moved over nearer to Ryu and stood there with her arms crossed and a frown on her face. Mika stood up. "I want you to go home honey. I miss you and so does everybody." Chun Li shook her head. "Absolutely not. I refuse." "Damn it Chun Li! Listen to you mother!" Kelly yelled in anger. The noise woke up Ryu who was having such a peaceful sleep before this moment. "What's going on? Oh! Hi Chun. Can I go home now?"

Chun Li gritted her teeth. "Yep. Just call the nurse." She paused, "Mother you're wasting you're time. I absolutely refuse to come home with you." "Dear child, you have no job. How can you expect to live outside my care? You have no money and no place to live and most of all no person to trust." Chun Li ignored her mother and helped Ryu pack his things. Kelly was at Ryu's side stroking his hair, much to his dismay. Mika folded her arms and spoke up quietly, "I won't let you leave the hospital. Not until you come home Chun Li and leave him here." Chun Li shook her head. "Ken's coming back here to tell us what's gonna happen. After we can leave and meet Dee Jay again." "Hope it wasn't like last time." Ryu gave Chun Li a grin. Kelly noticed this and sighed in anger. Just then a nurse came in and smiled to Ryu. "We need to give you one more shot before you go." The nurse said in a British accent. She held up a large and sharp needle. She was about to inject it into Ryu when Chun Li kicked it away from her hand and it smash into the wall away from Ryu. "What are you doing?" Mika and Kelly cried simultaneously. "Yeah Chun. What was that for?" Ryu looked surprise. "Came back here to finish the job Cammy?" Chun Li gazed at the nurse. "Oh bloody hell. I should have brought two. One for Ryu and one for you. Then I would have really finished the job." The two fighters locked gazes. "Well if you won't die by strychnine then this will." Cammy took out a large revolver. "What? Bison getting desperate or is this getting personal?" "Both!" Cammy was about to shoot when Chun Li kicked her in the stomach. "Oh you little…" Cammy got up and kicked Chun Li. Hard. Chun Li slammed into the wall. "Chun Li!" Ryu exclaimed. Cammy smirked and Mika ran over to her stepdaughter's aid. Chun Li pushed her mother away and reluctantly Mika gave in. Chun Li proceeded for another kick when something caught her eye. A man about as tall as her with platinum blonde hair which was braided was floating outside the hospital windows. Chun Li couldn't believe her eyes. Just then the window crashed and Chun Li was slammed into the wall. "Vega!" Cammy exclaimed. Slowly Cammy was transported down onto the ground and into an awaiting black jeep. The man named Vega followed. Ryu jumped of the bed and ran to the window. So did Chun Li. "They got away." She sighed and turned towards the door just as Ken walked in. "What…happened?" Ken panted. "Nothing much. So what did you find out?" Ryu asked changing the topic. "Ok! Well Bison is having a party tonight at Santo Rico de Veronica. Lots of people will be there and we'll find out a lot about," Ken's tone dropped into a whisper. "Shadowloo." "Great idea." Chun Li exclaimed enthusiastically. "But, there is tiny problem. I won't be able to go." "Why?" Chun Li asked with a tint of sadness in her eyes. "Ummm…aaa…Ihaveadate." Ken smiled sheepishly. Ryu and Chun Li looked surprised. They tried to keep themselves from laughing. "All right Ryu! You can go home now." The doctor walked in and gave some papers for Ryu to sign. After Ryu signed it, the doctor gave Ryu permission to leave the hospital. Ken ran ahead to put Ryu's luggage in his car. That left some time for Ryu and Chun Li to be alone. But Mika and Kelly were following behind ten paces. "What are we gonna do?" Ryu asked. "I think we should go but have different looks so Bison won't recognize us. If we run into some trouble, we could call Dee Jay for help." Ryu looked up to the ceiling. "That's a good idea." "AHEM!" Ryu and Chun Li looked behind them. "I don't remember giving Chun Li to go to this party tonight. Nor did I give Chun Li permission to go with anybody else except for me." Mika closed her eyes and smirked. Chun Li ignored her and continued to walk towards the elevator. Ryu however stood there waiting and gawked at Chun Li. "I'll go with you to that party Ryu." Kelly smiled sweetly and clutched on Ryu's left arm. Chun Li saw this but pretended not to care and waited for the elevator. Finally, Mika gave up and followed Chun Li inside the elevator. All of them were quiet on the ride down. When they reached the bottom, Chun Li ran outside and hopped along the side of Ryu's car. She hopped on the top of the trunk and waited for Ryu. She ignored the fixed gazes she getting from people, especially from young men. When Ryu drew near to the car, she hopped off and noticed on the passenger's seat a black box with a gold ribbon wrapped around it. Ryu noticed it too for he paused trying to unlock the car. She read it. "To Chun Li, from Ryu. Hope it fits and thanx for the flowers." Chun Li looked at him. "You sent this? Thank you." Ryu looked confuse and was even more confused when Chun Li hugged him. He returned the hug and didn't let go. "Does this mean you're not going to the party with Kelly?" "Are you kidding me? I would rather go with Cammy than her." Ryu smiled and returned Chun Li's hug. Kelly gritted her teeth as she spied Ryu holding Chun Li in his arms. "She doesn't deserve him." Mika was also staring gawked at her daughter and the man she was falling for. 'Oh Chun Li! What kind of trouble are you getting into?'

Santo Rico de Veronica was a joyous place for all the people inside. Bison smiled and gave a toast to everyone. He was planning a surprise for some of his guests. Everyone were happily chatting to one another and sharing toasts. Suddenly the room hushed and all the guests were staring at the top of the grand staircase and all were filled with awe. On the top stood a young lady. She was wearing a black satin gown that hung from her shoulders by a thin strap. It went down to the floor, which was spread around the grand staircase. The gown was simple, but beautifully designed. Finally she had a shawl that wrapped around her lower arms to accessorize gown. She looked like a Barbie doll. Bison made his way through the guests towards her. When he reached her, he noticed she was wearing a small diamond studded crown, which was parched on her head. He bowed down graciously and kissed her right hand. "Good evening mademoiselle." He greeted with a fake French accent. "Yes. Good evening to you too señor. What a pleasurable party you are holding." The lady replied with a slight Spanish accent. Bison nodded to her escort. A young man also in his late teens. He had unruly brown hair and piercing brown eyes. 'He looks awfully familiar.' Bison thought. The clock struck 7 and Bison made his way to the podium to make a speech.

"Welcome to an evening of glamour and party." Bison announced to all his guests. Ryu smirked and looked at Chun Li. She was clutching on his arm and looking around. "Do you see anything?" Ryu asked. "Not really. Other than all the people looking at me, nothing." Ryu turned his attention back on Bison. They had decided to come to the party as a couple. As they walked in, all the guests' attention turned to them. 'Actually it turned to Chun Li.' She was wearing the dress he gave her earlier this afternoon. It was actually from Ken, but Ken just put Ryu's name on the package. Ryu had remembered the way he reacted the first time he saw her in the dress.

*Flashback*

"I'm ready." Chun Li called out to Ryu who was impatiently waiting for her to finish up. He craned his head towards her and felt his jaw drop. Chun Li was striding towards him. Her dress wrapped around her and made her look like a princess. Her graceful strides added to the touch. She stopped in front of him. She took her hand and slowly connected Ryu's lower jaw with his upper one. "You look…gorgeous." Ryu managed to say something. "Thanks. So do you…I mean you look good in tux." Chun Li smiled as Ryu extended his arm towards her. Chun Li latched on his arm and rested her head on his shoulders as they walked out of the hotel.

*Flashback Ends*

"Excuse me? Would you like some wine?" a waiter came over and displayed a tray and Ryu took a glass. Chun Li looked at him in disbelief. "You drink?" "No. But it's a party and we have to go with the flow." Ryu took a drink. "How old are you anyway?" Chun Li answered, "I'm only 17. I take it that you're 18?" Ryu nodded as he drank some more. "And now everyone is welcomed to dance. Please enjoy yourselves." Bison finished off his speech and soft music went on. A man who had braided blonde hair approached Chun Li and bowed down low. "May I have this dance señorita? And may I add you look absolutely stunning!" Chun Li released Ryu's arm and took the man's hand. Together they gracefully made their way to the middle of the ballroom and began to waltz. All eyes were on them. Ryu felt a pinch of jealousy rising, tickling his spine. He noticed Bison looking at him with intensity. He turned his attention back to the blonde man and Chun Li. When the music ended, the blonde man escorted Chun Li back to Ryu. "Good evening señor. You're señorita has such great talent. She's savvy and has grace. I had the most pleasurable time dancing with her." "Muchas Gracias." Ryu replied. The blonde man walked away. "Have fun?" "Yeah. He's a great dancer. Did you see anything?" "Not much. Except for Bison looking at me in a really weird way." "Uh-huh. I have to go to the washroom." Chun Li walked away. As Ryu turned around, he didn't notice the blonde man follow Chun Li.

"Hmmmmm…wonder if I could find out anything today." Chun LI stared at herself in the mirror. She looked down, washing her hands. When she looked up, she was surprised. "Hello señorita." The blonde man she danced with was right behind her. "Hi." Just then, he wrapped an iron chain around her neck. "Uh! H…hel…argh!" Chun Li struggled. This man was trying to kill her! As he stepped back, he started to lift Chun Li off her feet. Chun Li kicked and thrashed. He tightened the grip and Chun Li could feel herself run out of air. Suddenly everything went black.