Akuma began to power up. He generated a blood red energy and the ground began to shake. Parts of the land were ripped apart and began to rise. Akuma's hair began to lengthen, and his body size increased a little. To finish the transformation, Akuma sent out a shockwave, throwing Link back a distance. The land fragments began to fall back to Earth, and Akuma transformed into Shin Akuma.

Link: You're kidding me. His power just shot up just like that...

Akuma: You feel my power, don't you. Your worst fears are coming to life. Now, it's time to finish this little game.

Akuma powered up and the entire area went pitch black. The area blocked out all vision, as well as power detection. Link could not see or sense Akuma anywhere in this darkness. Then suddenly, he was smacked around like a helpless puppy all around the black void. When the darkness began to dissipate, Akuma launched Link into the sky. Akuma's Shun Goku Satsu appeared to work.

Akuma flew up into the sky after Link, who was only partially conscious. In a mere split second, Akuma effortlessly caught up to Link and started hitting Link with high-speed punches invisible to the eye. With that kind of speed, Link suffered a delayed reaction and was knocked down to the ground a split second after Akuma gave him a hard punch. With Link pounded into the ground, Akuma used his Tenma Gou Zankuu, and fired hundreds of Gou-hadoukens down to the ground in an effort to obliterate Link. As the dust began to settle, Akuma touched down on the ground.

Akuma: You should be proud. You've made me transform into my ultimate form, and you died an honorable death of a warrior. If you weren't dead, I'd tell you to give yourself a pat on the back.

Out of the rubble, Link found the strength to rise and continue fighting.

Link: Not dead yet... I have too much... fight still in me.

Link gathered up all the strength he still possessed. With Akuma's transformation into Shin Akuma, Link knew he had to pull out all the stops to fulfill the request of an unknown man. He cupped hands. Link was still woozy from the last physical assault, but he had to keep powering up. When he had gathered up all his strength and concentrated it on Akuma, he fired a ferocious Tri-force Light. The Tri-force Light nailed Akuma. However, the blast stopped where Akuma stood.

Link: Damn, what will bring this guy down!

Akuma jumped into the blast and emerged out the end which Link was firing.

Akuma: The answer's easy. The same way I will defeat you.

Akuma power punched Link, breaking his concentration and dissipating the Tri-force Light. Akuma hit Link with his Messatsu Gou Shuryuu. The strengthened Dragon Punch shot Link up into the sky. The two kept afloat in mid-air; one was dominating his opponent, and the other struggled just to stay in it.

Akuma: You sure are persistent. You won't give up, I like that about you. If you would be trained right, you could actually be my equal. And then we would have a great fight. But since you're just a rookie, I can't.... what the hell? What are you doing here!

Above the two fighters floated the man named Bison. He wore a red uniform with silver shoulder pads, wristbands, and boots. He also wore a red hat and a black cloak. He seemed like he was a general of some sort of army or leader of an organization, but for some reason, Akuma didn't like him. And neither did Mewtwo.

[Scene change. The Airship being used by the Smashers to get to the battleground.]

Mewtwo: Fuck! He's already here! Fox, can't this thing go any faster?

Fox: I'm doing the best we can. Afterall, not everybody knows how to FLY!

Kirby: I know how to fly.

Ganondorf: Yeah, but you 'suck' at it. You know, because you have to suck in air to float.

Kirby: Who all wants Ganondorf to shut the hell up.

All: Me!

Mewtwo (thinking): Man, we're gonna be late. We might not get there until it's all over with. Wait, I have an idea. Bison used me to send telepathic links to the strongest warriors to broadcast the doomsday message. I could contact them again. They must feel a high power level, so they should believe me this time. Well, here goes nothing.

[Scene change. The Arena HQ. Mr. Nagisaki's office.]

A man comes bursting in the door.

Person: Mr. Nagisaki, we have an issue on the Galactic Cup.

Mr. Nagisaki: What kind of issue?

Person: A disturbance.

Nagisaki: Well, let me see already!

Person: Apparently, some Bison guy just interfered in a match between Akuma and Link. What should we do?

Nagisaki: Hmmm... it could increase entertainment value. Let's keep an eye on it. If it gets too out of hand, cut it off.

Person: Yes, sir.

[Scene change. Back to the area where Akuma and Link were fighting.]

Bison: Akuma, we meet again.

Akuma: Yeah, and you still sicken me. Funny how some things change over time, while others stay the same.

Link: Hey, I remember this voice. You're the guy who has been getting in my thoughts and telling me to kill Akuma!

Bison: My, aren't you observant. Why is it taking so long to defeat Akuma? Do you realize what's at stake!

Akuma: Listen to me, Link. I'll tell you what's really at stake. I'm currently the strongest fighter in the world. If I were beaten, it would take everything out of the person who beat me. If you were to beat me, Bison would have no problem destroying you. With the two strongest warriors on Earth dead, he could easily take over the entire planet with his forces. From there, he would use the planet's inhabitants in his twisted experiments, eventually decimating the population.

Link: So tell me why I should band with you to beat Bison. What if I decide to go after the both of you! You both kill people.

Akuma: I seek the strongest warriors I could possibly face. My opponents fall as true warriors. Bison, on the other hand, massacres populations that haven't done a thing to him.

Bison: LIAR! (Turns to Link) You have to make a choice! Come to my side and we can take down Akuma, or turn against me and you will die!

Link: (sarcastically) Yeah, good job on winning me over, Bison. After what you just said, I just HAVE to abandon all my beliefs and join you. (Serious tone) Akuma's right, you do slaughter innocent people. You planned to kill me if I didn't come to your side. Either that, or you're just making meaningless threats. Maybe you CAN'T beat me.

Bison: Enough! You have made your choice, now die with it!!

Bison powered up until he generated a blue energy surrounding him. With incredible speed and power, Bison used his Psycho Crusher and charged into Link. The impact was devastating. Link flew off for miles.

Bison: Well, maybe he wasn't suited to fight you after all. Since I can't beat you, he never would've stood a chance. Now, I've come for revenge, Akuma. I considered that elvish fool might turn against me, so I took other measures. I will be getting my revenge, but someone will do it for me. A fighter that has impressive power. Possibly even greater than yours.

With Link out of the picture, All Bison has to do now is crush Akuma and the world will be his. But who is Akuma's mystery opponent? And what will happen to Link? Stay tuned...