Hi everyone! I found out there are not so many Fatal Fury fics around so, I decided to make a looooong and good one. I don't know how long I will last writing this fic but, I sure hope to have your support and reviews! Enjoy the fic!

One fine sunny day..

"TERRYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! MY BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" hollered a blonde haired man chasing a motorcycle.

On the motorcycle was another blonde man, who was referred to as Terry. "I'm just borrowin' it for a minute!!" he throttled the bike, yelling a "See ya' later, bro!" before zooming off, leaving his brother eating dust and panting for air.

Andy watched and muttered worriedly, "Just come back in one piece, Terry." From behind him, he made out a yell. He turned and saw his best friend running after him. "Joe."

Joe, also panting, stopped and struggled on catching his breath. "Andy,.. huff huff Remind me.. to train my. stamina. pant" he stopped again to catch his breath. "Where's Terry?!!" he sputtered. Andy just pointed the road up ahead in response. "You think he'll be all right? pant He's been pant acting sullenly since pant the Mars Armor incident. pant"

"I don't know. I just hope he doesn't end up doing anything stupid." Andy sighed and straighten up. "Where's Mai?" he was sort of surprised because the bouncy chick didn't turn up and glomp onto him like she always did when he least expected her to.

Joe shrugged. "She wasn't in the house." Andy sighed again.

Meanwhile, Terry parked his bike near a pub and entered. He walked straight to the counter. "Howdy. What'll it be?" asked the bartender.

"Give me something strong." He replied, not looking up. When a glass was served, he took it and finished the liquid in one gulp, refilled it and continued on to get drunk- terribly drunk. But, even after a few bottles, the booze still didn't reach it's desired effect. '... First Lily; now Sulia..It's all because of me...'

He ordered some more booze. A few seconds later, someone sat next to him. But he was too depressed to even bother look who it was. He drank the booze and suddenly spat it out. It was water. "Hey." he started and glared at the bartender who, in turn, pointed to a girl walking to the stage. Terry narrowed his eyes, the girl was a stranger to his eyes.

She took the mic and waited for the music to play. The music started; it was a sad one. Terry tried ignoring the song but the more he tried pushing it away, the more his ears opened up to the tune, listening to it's lyrics word for word.

Why do birds suddenly appear

Every time you are near?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Every time you walk by?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you....

On the day that you were born

The angels got together

And decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold

And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around.

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

On the day that you were born

The angels got together

And decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold

And starlight in your eyes of blue.

Why do birds suddenly appear

Every time you are near?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you...

As the song played on, Terry took out his wallet, paid the bartender and went out of the bar, feeling more depressed than before he came. He wasn't looking where he was going and his head was spinning. As a result, he crashed into someone and a lot of bags and boxes fell on him. Suddenly, he heard an all too familiar voice but thanks to the booze, his mind wasn't focusing enough.

"HEY! Why don't you watch where you're go.... Terry?" the voice squeaked.

"I'm so sorry," Terry staggered to his feet and tried helping the girl up. Before he could even stand up straight, he lost his balance and felt a pair of delicate but strong arms supporting him. It was Mai.

Mai sniffed him a little. "Oh no. You're drunk!" she said. "What till Andy and Joe see you like this."

Terry looked at Mai and thought he saw Lily. He was slightly surprised. The two had a huge resemblance if not for the hair colour. Mai was getting worried by the moment. Terry was terribly drunk and her car was a few blocks away from where they were now. Should he collapse, that would mean she had to drag Terry AND her shopping bags all the way! Despite the ninja trainings, there's no way she could accomplish that!

She sighed and looked up at Terry and noticed he's been staring at her. "Terry?" she asked. Suddenly, Terry tilted her chin, bent down and brushed his lips against hers. Mai was surprised and pulled away. As soon as she did that, Terry had a hurt look on his face. She almost regrets doing that.

Suddenly, he smirked and said, "I don't blame you, Lily.. I bring nothing but harm to you."

'Lily?' Mai thought. "Terry! Snap out of it! It's me! Mai!! A.K.A, your sister-in-law-to-be! Remember?" Suddenly, she felt him slumped onto her. He was outcold. Boy, was he heavy! Seeing no other options, she had to get a cab to get home.

As soon as the cab pulled over in Joe's mansion's driveway, Mai jumped out of the cab and pressed the intercom. After a few rings, Andy's voice answered, "Hello, Mai?"

"Hi Andy!" Mai chirped, momentarily forgetting all about Terry. "How are you doing?" she went on.

"Where have you been?" Andy asked from the other line, sounding stern and a bit worried.

"Just doing some Sunday shopping and I bought a slick, black leather pants for you, I'm sure you'll love it!"

Andy sweatdropped on the other line. "That's.. very considerate of you, Mai." he said.

Mai suddenly heard a groan behind her and just remembered about Terry. "By the way, I need your help down here Andy! And call Joe too. I'll be needing a LOT of help down here. Love ya'!" then she went over to the taxi driver and found that he unloaded all her shopping bags out of the trunk already. "Thanks mister." After giving him a generous tip, he helped her unload the last of her 'loads' and went off just as Andy and Joe reached the gate. They saw Mai half-dragging Terry.

"Oh my god, Mai, what happened?" Andy asked, panic stricken.

"He got drunk." Mai answered and piled up Joe's arms with tons of shopping bags. "Thanks Joe." She said and brought the remaining shopping bags and assisted Andy on carrying Terry in. Joe was having a hard time juggling with all the shopping bags and boxes and his vision was completely blocked.

"What happened to the bike?" Joe suddenly asked since they came in with a taxi and not a car and motorbike.

"Never mind the bike. What's important he's ok. Thank you very much for bringing him back Mai." Andy said, smiling gratefully at her (for once). "I really appreciate it."

Mai just smiled at him and looked at her boyfriend's beloved brother. Suddenly, she felt a bit guilty about the earlier incident. She sighed. 'What am I thinking? Terry was drunk and thought I was Lily, for heaven's sake. He'll never kiss me for love!! Mai Shiranui, you ought to be ashamed of yourself!' she thought and punched her head lightly.

"??????" Andy looked at her weirdly but just got that cute smile she gave him everytime she tried assuring him everything was fine.

Andy put Terry on his (Terry's) bed and helped turn up the air conditioner, take off his cap, shirt and shoes.

"Lily.." Terry murmured tossing on his bed.

Andy sighed inwardly, feeling the pain his brother was going through. Mai stood behind Andy and hugged him. He was about to tell her to cut it out when he felt the embrace was more passionate compared to the everyday glomp.

"Andy..." She whispered.

"Mai. what's the matter?" Andy asked her, sensing something was wrong.

"If. if I died..." but, before she could finish her sentence, Andy turned and pressed his lips to hers, cutting her off her sentence. Andy's kiss was that of a reassurance as well as something which says, 'stop that, please.' Plus, it isn't everyday Mai get a kiss so she closed her eyes and enjoyed it while it lasts. When the kiss ended, Andy held her close.

"I nearly lost you. I swear I'll never do the same mistake again." He shut his eyes and held her closer to him. "I love you, Mai." He whispered. Mai felt tears forming and hugged him back to hide the tears.

"I love you too, Andy."

Little did the couple know, Joe was witnessing the whole thing. 'Way to go, Andy my man!' he thought and went to his garage to retrieve the car and motorcycle which was left in the parking lot and also to give some quality time for the lovebirds.



To Be Continued..



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