In a bar somewhere:

TV announcer: And person has fallen dead under mysterious circumstances. He is said to have had the symbol referred to as the "sign of the beast". Police believe a cereal killer is at work. However they can find no evidence of wounding on any of the victims bodies.

Patron: Ha! Who really believe in this sign of the beast nonsense, anyway? Its probably some lunatic that leaves a calling card!

A well muscled indivual was comprehending this news when suddenly he felt a stabbing pain in his stomach

"Ahhhhh ARGHHHHH"

He staggers for the door

"Greg? Greg? Are you alright?

Greg would have replied but was to wracked with pain

"uUHHHH"

Greg dropped to floor, dead. The sign of the beast blazed on his chest.

All the other patrons could do was stare in shock.

Meanwhile two figures were facing off in an open courtyard. One was a huge well built man, looking well into his 40s, dressed in all black  well over 6ft, the other was  someone looking in there mid 20s,  about a head smaller, dressed in a black leather jacket, a blue shirt and leather trousers.

"Ready?" Called the older man

"Whenever you are." Was the younger ones quick reply.

The younger man immediately ran in  and dead a serious of 1-2 punches

"1-2 FIRE! 1-2 FIRE! PUNCH PUNCH PUNCH!"

the older man staggered back.

"uhh, not bad"

The youth charged at him but the  older figure , clearly a veteran, was  ready. He blocked his rush, the grabbed him by the neck, hoisted off the ground and slammed his first into him, sending his adversy flying.

The youth charged at him again. He prepared himself, but did not see what was coming. Before impact the youth transformed into what would appear to be a grey werewolf. The force of the blast slammed the older man back.

"uhh. So were playing that way, eh Yugo?

"You always said to use a  beast form to its best advantage, Gado"

Gado rose to his feet, Yugo charged again but Gado did a foot  sweep then a simple 1-2 punch. Yugo rolled back and shot a series of punches at Gado. Gado blocked the all. Then transformed, knocking Yugo down.

In his beast from Gado was even more powerfully built. His from was that of a lion. He had gold fur, and a long mane. He had long curved ears, and sharp eyes.

Gado charged at Yugo who responded with a sliding tackle, knocking Gado over.

"Uhh should have seen that coming"
Yugo tried to strike down with his foot, but Gado rolled out the way, got and grabbed Yugo with his huge teeth, shook him around and threw him to the ground. Yugo rolled back again, Gado attempted to grab Yugo but he was too quick Yugo then unleashed his beat drive. Yugo blasted Gado with a lightning quick array of punches then smashed into him.

Then when Gado got up he unleashed his own Beast drive. He knocked Yugo into the air with a powerful uppercut than slammed him against the wall.

"Enough! I yield!" said Yugo .

Gado walked up to Yugo and offered him a hand up.

"Your technique is good, but you've got to keep your guard up."

Yugo was panting "Yeah."

"Anyway come back when your ready."

Suddenly a women dressed like a secretary ran out

"Mr Okazmi (Yugo's sir name) there's been another report of a sign related death!"

"What!? Again? Do you have any leads?"

"Not at this moment"

"Grr. What sicko would keep doing this?".

Meanwhile Xion was walking through dark, illuminated streets.

He must be here somewhere thought Xion.

Suddenly four hoodlums walked up to Xion

"Well, well what do we have here?" said one

"It appears to be some kind of pansy girl all alone on our turf" said another

"Got lost did ya?" Sad a third

"Stay away from me!" called Xion "I am looking for a certain Shen Long"

"The boss? Ha what would he want with a pansy like you" said a fourth pulling out a knife "Now give  us all you money and scram unless you want your guts spread out"

"Ha I'm not afraid of you" laugh Xion.

The knife wielding thugs moved for Xion, who kicked his hand, making him drop his knife, then kicked him in the stomach with full force, slamming him down.

Seeing this his comrades rushed forward. Xion through one to the ground and unleashed a series of punches on another. With those two dispatched, Xion moved to the final to the final thug, who he brought down with a serious of kicks.

Xion laughed "Pathetic".

Xion walked over and on the thug who attempted to stab him.

He must be here somewhere!  Thought Xion.

Suddenly Xion heard the sound of slow clapping. A figure walked out of the shadows. He was slightly shorter than Xion, with tanned skin and short, scattered black hair. He was dressed in a multicoloured shirt and his eyes had an almost permanent look of contempt

"Not bad" Said the figure "For a rookie! How about you fight someone, worth you time, pansy?"

"Shenlong! Yes I accept you invitation to fight" Said Xion with a smile "But it shall be your last ever fight!"

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Chapter 3 will come. I swear upon name as a decent writer

Oh and I have an add on fic at another board. To find out where check out attack of the 50ft Uriko.

Thnx in advance