SPIDER-MAN/KING OF FIGHTERS CH.7

Robert and Kensou continued their bout in the old parking garage,both trading off punches and kicks unitl finally Robert unleashed a masive Ko- hoken fireball on the youth.

Kenosu managed to cross his arms upward and shielded himself from the blast. But just as the fireball faded off and Kensou thought it was all clear,Robert fired off another,and blasted him across the pavement.

Kensou was out cold,and Athena couldn't battle on,the AOF team won the match. "WINNER!"it said across the screen.

"YEAH,RYO SAKAZAKI IS THE ORIGINAL KING OF FIGHTERS!"shouted one of the onlookers . Athena and the two warriors bowed to one another. "You fought good Athena."said Ryo. "Both you and Kensou there,but you're gonna have to pump your training up even more if you ever want to advance in the next KOF."

"Duly noted,Ryo."said Athena. "But don't get too cozzy in your victory boys,you still have Terry,K and the others to deal with."

"Don't we know it."said Robert. "Well,see you again Athena,either here,or your next concert." "Will do,see you then."said Athena.

The pair then ran off and out of the garage and onto their next destination. Athena looked down at the still sleeping Kensou. She smile sweetly at his cute face. "Oh,Kensou.."she giggled and then bent down to kiss his face. "Looks like I'd better wait till he has his nap."

Meanwhile back at the fight in Central Park,both Shingo and King carried on with the fight. Shingo did his ball throw swing punch at King,hitting her in the chest.

King got the wind knocked out of her and then returned the favor by jumping into the air and coming down at Shingo with her Trap Shot kick,hitting him three times in the chest,causing him to fall to the ground.

Shingo rolled across the lawn and got back up. As King landed back on her feet,the schoolboy ran and did his swing fly kick,flying straight at King and knocking her in the side of the head.

The kickboxer fell to the ground,nearly losing her consciousness. "KING!"said Kasumi as she raced over to her and stuck out her hand to her. "Tag me---you need to rest up!"she said.

King reached out and tapped Kasumi's hand. "Okay Mr.Kyo wannabe!"she said as she got into fighting stance. "Take me on for a change!" "You got it baby!"said Shingo.

But before the fight was too start,Saisyu placed his hand on Shingo's shoulder. "Wait a moment my pupil."he said. "I think it'd be best if I took the reign for now."

"Really sensei.?"said Shingo. "Yes,its fair to share you know."said Saisyu. "And you need to rest after that grueling battle. And not only that,even after KOF'95 I've been getting out of practice." "Well.I could use a rest after that,thank you senei."said Shingo. "Sorry Kasumi,maybe next time."said Shingo.

Kasumi smirked in slight disappointment. "Great,I get to take on this old codger instead today."she thought. "Well.I'm not about to let that stop me from raising the name of Todoh..bring it on anyways!"

The two fighters bowed and the next match began. Both Saisyu and Kasumi ran up to each other and began to trade blows with each other.

Kasumi did a few rush punch and elbow moves,but the Kusanagi master fended them off and then counterattacked with a flame blast that knocked Kasumi away.

The aikido sommersaulted backwards and was back to her feet,ready to fight. Saisyu in turn ran at her and did a flying kick,but as he connected with her,Kasumi did a block with her hands and threw the master around and flung him to the ground,doing the conuterrattack move that Aikido practicioneers like Geese and Kasumi's father always did.

Saisyu jumped back to his feet and dusted himself off. "I admit,I always admired the techniques of your father young one."he said. "But I'm afraid you still have yet to compete against the full-power of the Kusanagi flame."

"Oh yeah?"said Kasumi. "Well prepare to meet the full power of the Todo!" Kasumi raised both of her hands into the air and began to charge up a certain amount of chi energy into them both and then clasped them both together.

Saisyu placed both of his hands together and then formed an orb of chi energy. Both warriors were about to unleash a full fury chi attack!

"ECSTACY CRUNCH!"shouted Kasumi as she waved both of her hands forward. "SERPHENT WAVE!"shouted Saisyu as he waved giant flames from both of his arms forward. A giant row of energized waves and a giant fireball both collided into each other in a bright energized flash.

Both scraped up against one another,trying to gain an advantage and burst forward. Kasumi was strong at doing this,but to her avail,Saisyu was much stronger than anticipated and he burst through the Super Ecstacy Crunch and knocked Kasumi down to the ground.

It was over,the Burning team had won this round. The crowds cheered at the sight of the two latest victors. "Hey-ain't that Kyo Kusanagi next to that old guy?"said someone in the crowd. "Looks like him-but-he's too young."said another person. "Might be a brother?"

King helped Kasumi up and the sensei and student stood before them. "You fought well,both of you."said Saisyu and both he and Shingo bowed to them. "You did as well master Saisyu."said King. "But just you wait till the next KOF-as well as tonight's finals."

"That's right."said Kasumi. "It ain't over,till it's over." "I'm sure about that."said Shingo grinning. "We hope to face you both again." "Ditto Shingo."said King. "And good luck-to you both."

The two women went off to return to their hotel. "Alright-this is great master!"said Shingo. "We're gonna make it to the finals,I just know it!" "Don't get too overexcited my pupil."said Saisyu. "We still have whoever's left to deal with. So we'd best get moving-and be prepared for anything. Now c'mon."

The two ran off to their next destination.

Upon the screens at Square Garden,all the remaining teams were shown. Fatal Fury Team,Art of Fighting team,Heroes Team,and Burning Team.

The voice of the announcer for the final matches was heard on the speaker system.

"THESE FOUR TEAMS ARE ALL THAT REMAIN FOR THE CONTEST! BUT ONLY ONE TAG- TEAM WILL MAKE IT TO THE FINALS! BUT WHICH ONE? STICK AROUND AND SEE,BECAUSE THE REST OF THE MATCHES ARE ABOUT TO HEAT UP!"

While back upon a nearby building,Spidey saw the whole thing unfold. "Well,at least K and Maxima are all right."he thought. "But..i'd better go back to check on them as to where they are."

Meanwhile,back onto the city streets,the four teams were all headed straight for the George Washington Bridge for the next match.

"We gotta head to the bridge for the finals Terry?"said Joe. "That's where exactly this Fisk guy instructed us to be."said Terry. "Once there,we'll all draw up numbers on who'll go first and fight it out."

"Sounds simple enough."said Joe. "Yeah,up until we fight it out with who's there."said Terry. "So be ready." "Aren't I Joe Higasi always?"said Joe.

Spider-Man swung overtop the city,trying to find a sign of the two warriors he was tailing. Suddenly,his Spider-Sense warned him of something.

There,below was both K and Maxima heading for the same destination as the others. But just before they could make it to the next corner,a grey van suddenly shown up in front of them.

"WHAT THE----?"said K. "Now what?"said Maxima.

The side door opened and out came a hit squad of men wearing both grey coveralls,dark shades and weilded fully loaded uzzi machine guns.

K looked upon their faces,japanese with brown wavy hair,he recognized who they looked like. "Kyo..?"he said. "KYO CLONES!" "Then that definitely supports one theory."said Maxima. "NESTS must have a hand in this somehwere!"

Spider-Man saw what was happening. "Not more of those freaky dopplegangers again?"he said. "Well,who or what is behind this,they sure don't want K and Maxima involved in this at all! And I'd better stop them-before it's too late!"

NEXT IN CH.8:K AND MAXIMA FIGHT IT WITH THE REST OF THE CONTESTANTS IN THE KOF FINAL MATCHES THAT WILL TAKE THEM DIRECTLY TO THE FINAL MATCH AND CERTAIN VICTORY! BUT THE KINGPIN AND THE MYSTERIOUS NESTS OFFICIAL HAS DEADLY PLANS IN STORE FOR THEM! ALL THIS AND MORE NEXT CHAPTER!