Disclaimer: Do I really have to write this.

Chap 12.

So you two have finally come.

Garuda, you will now cease to exist.

I can see into your souls. Akuma, dark master of the Shotokan. And Ryu, a powerful warrior. And now you use Satsu No Hado."

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You are the souls I have been searching for. Your dark power will feed me well.

Enough talk. Fight us, demon.

As you wish.

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NANI!?!

That's what she said. I couldn't stop her. I'm sorry.

Ryu charged out of the door and Chun-Li followed, "Eliza, take care of Mikoto for me."

That caught his attention, "What are you...?"

I'm coming with you."

No, stay here."

Argue all you want, but I'm going whether you like it or not."

"Are you crazy? This is Akuma we're talking about here. He could kill you."

"And he could kill you as well. I will not stand back and allow that to happen. And you know how stubborn I can be."

Ryu looked at the others helplessly. Ken smiled slightly, "Don't look at us. We can't help here. But you have to hurry."

Ryu looked back at Chun-Li. "I guess we don't have time. Let's go."

"Ryu, wait."

Ryu turned back to Ken who tossed him his red headband

"Don't forget this."

Ryu nodded and together both fighters ran out the door and headed to the docks.

Outer Space...

A light was descending upon Earth. And it was also heading for the island...

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Island...

Sakura was desperately dodging Akuma's Hadoken's. Akuma was simply playing around with her.

"Come now, girl. Do you really you can harm me?"

Sakura didn't reply. She continued to avoid the fireballs, but secretly she was moving toward him, hoping for him to drop his guard as he fired. She finally saw an opening and attacked, but Akuma noticed it and blocked the blow. His leg lashed out, but Sakura managed to duck under it and hit him in the face. Akuma backed off, surprised by the woman's power. But he was even more surprised when she connected with her Shou-o-ken, hitting him several times. On impulse, Akuma swung back, hitting the girl in the ribs. Sakura let out a yelp and staggered back. Akuma vanished and reappeared behind the girl, putting her in a chokehold. Sakura struggled the break it, but Akuma held tight.

"Is this all you have to offer?"

The grip tightened and Sakura began to gasp for air. Desperately, Sakura began kicking and as a final move, she smashed her foot on his shin. Akuma grunted in pain as he released her and opened his eyes to her summoning her energy.

"Shinkuu...Hadoken!!!!!!!!"

The ball of energy swarmed at Akuma and he barely had time to teleport away from it. When he rematerialized, part of his gi was shredded. Growling, Akuma stamped the ground, his fiery aura rising and flaring around him. Disappearing again, he attacked from the front and ax-kicked Sakura. She managed to defend against the second blow, but it was enough to push her back and Akuma charged again. Seeing him come, she quickly summoned another surge of energy. Akuma stopped abruptly when he recognized the technique.

"Shun Goku Satsu!"

Sakura ran at Akuma and grabbed him. Then both were engulfed in a bright flash of light. When it ended, Akuma was lying on the ground and Sakura stood over him. She slowly bent down. Using two super arts consecutively wasn't such a good idea. Her body felt strained from the use of high energy attacks, but she was recovering. Unfortunately...

"That was interesting."

Akuma suddenly rose up. "You know of the Shun Goku Satsu. But you miss the point of the attack.

Akuma dashed forward and grabbed her neck, "The Shun Goku Satsu was created solely for the art of killing. But you've toned it down to prevent that from happening. Very foolish."

"I...don't...kill."

"Then you can't be a warrior. And such foolish thinking will cause you to die. And if Ryu thinks the same way, then he will join you."

Upon hearing Ryu's name, Sakura suddenly jumped out and back, gathering energy in mid-air. A purple aura surrounded her as her hands cupped together again. Her feet touched the ground and the ground cracked underneath her feet. This might overdo it, but I have no choice. Akuma stood surprised again at the energy she gathered.

"NEKKETSU HADOKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

A gigantic bolt of energy flew at Akuma with astonishing speed. Akuma held up his arms in defense as the bolt hit him. Akuma was thrown back by the force and the bolt contiuned on its path, eventually hit and destroying a nearby hill.

Akuma slowly arose, just to see Sakura fall down on her knees. The energy use was almost too much for her and her body was now spent. Akuma slowly walked to her and stood above her.

"Do you have any last words, warrior?"

Sakura could barely keep her eyes open, but she managed to mutter, "I'm...sorry...Ryu."

Akuma raised his fist, ready to smash in her skull. "You fought well. And you'll die with honor."

"Leave her! Your fight is with me, demon!"

Akuma didn't have to look up. He knew who it was.

Ryu.