STREET FIGHTER 3:Metro City Maul!

CH.14:GRAND FINALS BEGIN!

The first few limos to arrive in the area dropped both Cody,Ibuki,and Alex off,while Guy himself suddenly appeared through a gust of wind.

"Hey,hey!"said Cody. "Look who made it the most besides me,Guy!"

"I'm not suprised that you would make it as well,Cody."said Guy. "But i'm glad you did."

"Yeah,now we can see who's truly better in this competititon!"said Cody.

"It's nice to see you made it all the way,Alex."said Ibuki.

"You as well."said Alex grinning. "The Shinobi must have taught you well."

"Well don't get too comfy now."said Ibuki."We now have to find out who's the greater in this contest to take the final top spot!"

Suddenly,another limosuine drove up and out stepped Haggar's personal assistant,Miss Marcea Ringwood.

"Welcome one and all,"she said. "and congratulations on making it past the first of the semi-finals."

"We fought hard to make it,Miss Ringwood."said Guy. "Now,what's next then?"

"Yeah,and where exactly will Haggar himself pop up during the finals?"said Cody.

"I'm afraid he already "said Ringwood. "The mayor himself had appeared to one of the fighters,challenged him,and was defeated by him."

"He---he was?"said Guy.

"Yes,"said Ringwood. "and that person who defeated him was--Alex himself!"

The other's heads all turned to Alex,all suprised to find that he defeated such a legend.

"All right Alex!"said Ibuki. "You definitely were the man to do that!"

"I-impossible!"said Cody. "Ol'Haggar defeated by this,newcomer?"

"I admit it's a suprise to me as well."said Guy scratching the back of his head. "But i'm sure it wasn't easy even for you now was it?"

"It sure wasn't."said Alex rubbing his muscles. "I still have the bruises to prove it,and that was all after I defeated Hugo."

"Well..."said Cody. "...at least we won't have the displeasure of seeing booty and the ugly-ass beast here tonight."

"You said it."said Guy.

"Just like the ninja gilr there said,don't get too comfy with your sudden victory green jeans,you've still got the two of us to contend with."

"You ready for more?"said Guy.
"Just point me in the direction where to fight next,i'm ready."said Alex.

"Same here!"said Ibuki.

"All right now,settle down."said Marcea. "We can't declare the next match until we hear from the mayor once again.
So,just sit tight and wait,the next matches are going to begin soon."

Ringwood then went over to the limo she came in,got in the back seat and reached for her personal cell phone.

She dialed the number to Haggar's office,but got no answer.

She then dialed the number to his mansion,but only his bulter answered it.

"Haggar residence,Henderson the butler speaking."he said.

"Yes,Mr,Henderson,this is Miss Ringwood speaking."she said. "Is Mr.Haggar in right now."

"I'm afraid not ma'mm."said Henderson. "He said he was going to be in town all day concerning this tournament he set up.

And his daughter is in town watching her eh--boyfriend Cody in the festivites as well."

"I see..."said Ringwood. "...well,if he comes in,please tell him,i'd really appreciate it,thank you."

Marcea placed the phone back on the bar counter and began to consider some options.

"Hmmm...it's not like him to be late."she thought. "Should I--wait till he answers or---no---he did tell me if he wasn't able to respond further after his fight with Alex,then proceed with the rest of the contest. So that's what i'll do."

Marcea then exited from the limo again adressed the remaining contestants.

"His honor won't be joining you on this next section of the tournament i'm afraid."she said. "So,I will now eexplain the next set of rules and location for the next rounds of the tournament."

"Alright!"said Cody. "More trouncin'!"

"So where do we all fight next,Miss Ringwood?"said Ibuki. "Is it another part of the city?"

"As a matter of fact yes,"she said. "and it's here at these two skycrapaers you're standing in front of."

The four street fighters looked up at the twin towers that well---towered over them.

"These are the twin hotel towers of R.Richard Banks,the richest man in Southtown,who by the way is on vacation at the moment,but has recently agreed to lice3nse the use of his hotels,just so long as they are not damaged that is.

Here is what each of you shall do,both of you shall enter the buildings in pairs and take the elevator to the top,once there you'll both find a custim made battle ring affixed to the very top of the roof.

The rings are made of iron and steel with fencing all around them.

Once inside you will both battle it out till only two fighters remain. And those two remaining competitors will face off in another location where the supreme final match will take place. Think your'e up to the rest of it?"

"We're up to it,lady."said Alex.

"And how!"said Ibuki.

"Good."said Ringwood. "But,this time,you'll both make the decision of who to face in the grand finals."

"We will eh?"said Alex. "Well then."

Alex looked over at Cody and Guy and then came to a decision.

"I choose Guy as my opponent!"he said.

"Me..?"said Guy.

"Aw man!"thought Cody. "I wanted to fight Alex next."

"Yeah,you."said Alex. "I hear you're quite the man across the globe fighting Shadaloo as well,you up for another match?"

"You bet I will!"said Guy."Just lead the way!"

Cody sighed.

"I guess..it's you and me,toots."he said.

"Toots?"said Ibuki annoyed. "Don't underestimate me,blondie,or you'll get a foot in the jewels like you won't believe!"

"Now,now everyone!"sad Ringwood. "Let's save it for the matches,all right?

Now,head upstairs,get in the ring,and wait for your turn to begin!"

The four fighters took their sides and both entered the plush hotel.

While running through the glitzy ritzy lobby and lounge room,they all made it to the elevators and each one took a lift to the roof.

Once there,they made it to the battle cages Ringwood described,and each entered them.

"Man,I just can't wait to begin!"said Alex cracking his knuckles.

"Neither can I!"said Guy. "I wonder who'll fight first?"

NEXT:IN CH.15:BELGER REVEALS HIS SINISTER PLAN TO THE NOW CAPTURED HAGGAR WHILE THE FIRST MATCH OF THE GRAND FINALS BEGIN! AND IN MATCH 01:GUY VS ALEX AND THEN MATCH 02:IBUKI VS CODY! WHO WILL WIN TO THE FINAL MATCH,AND WHO WILL BE ABLE TO STOP BELGER AND URIEN FROM THEIR FIENDISH PLOT? FIND OUT NEXT CHAPTER!