Sometimes you have to fall to Fly

Chapter One:

The Assignment

Disclaimer: I don't own Street Fighter cause I not smart enough to create such wonderful things like that. I know it's so devastating….

Author's Note: Hey peoples out there! I hope you all like this story and it's my FIRST Street Fighter story so don't hate me though I would appreciate some advice on things that needs improving. Thanks a lot and you should read my Tenchu story; everyone tends to like that one. : D

            Picking up the phone, Chun-Li called her office to see if she got any new messages from her boss. Sighing, she hung up the phone and got up out of bed with ease even though she wanted more rest for she had had yet another sleepless night.

            It was still early in the morning and Chun-Li yawned as se walked into her bathroom of her apartment to get ready to go to work. Looking in the mirror, she couldn't help but to laugh at her reflection.

            Her hair was pulled back into a single braid but was falling out from a night of tossing and turning. Her clothes were a mess and all wrinkly but she didn't mind it and her skin were rather pale which was very unusual for the Chinese woman.

            She made her way to her closet and took out a pair of jeans and a nice shirt. After changing quickly, she went back to the bathroom to fix her hair.

            As she took her braid down and stared at her reflection for a minute, the phone rang and she ran to answer it just to hear her boss's voice booming through the other line into her head like a pounding hammer. She talked to him and pulled her hair up into two braids, one on each side of her head, then the braids twisted into buns and intertwined white ribbons flowing through them and she smiled at her finished look.

            "Yes sir. I'm on my way sir." She replied after listening to him talk and she hung up the phone and took one last look at herself in her mirror.

            Her chestnut dark brown hair was all in place now and her light hazel eyes were shinning brightly. Grinning, she walked to her door and grabbed the keys to her Convertable and the most important part of any of her outfits, her spike bracelets.

            "Sir, Chun-Li is here to see you." A woman's voice called over the entercome as Chun-Li just stood there waiting patiently as she looked around the office space taking in the homey look and loving ways.

            "Let her in." A male's voice boomed through the small speaker and the secretary nodded towards Chun-Li.

            Chun-Li walked in and sat down before her boss's desk. "I'm here sir. Do you have a new assignment for me?"

            "Yes Chun I do." He replied studying his prized officer with honor and pride.

            A smile played at the corners of Chun-Li's lips as she thought about how she would handle her new mission. Chun-Li's main thrill in life was her job and she was so devoted to it that she quickly made her way to the top and was sent undercover more than any of the other officers in her league.

            "Well…what is it?" She prompted calmly though it took everything in her not to go crazy from wonderment.

            "There is going to be a World Warrior tournament and I want you to go undercover for us as one of the competitors" he responded watching her reactions closely as he was able.

            She couldn't help but to show the disappointment on her face. "Is that all? Why do you have to send me on such a simple task? You know good and well that I like to do the dangerous and fun stuff…. so why sell me short now?" She demanded as she stared intently at him.

            "Because we think Bison is behind all of it. And since we all around this place know that for unknown reasons that you want him brought to justice and you prefer to do it all on your own but not so you can get the credit…just so you can bring him down and settle a score." The older and much wiser chief replied in the same tone of voice as he leveled his eyes on her own and stared at her hard with a gleam dancing around in his eyes.

            At the mention of Bison's name, Chun-Li's heart became hard and eyes went colder than ice. Her reasons for wanting Bison were quite simple and yet went way beyond her duties as an officer and wanting the hardest criminal brought down for once and for all. Bison had been the one to murder her father when she was only a child but when she was old enough to understand everything that happened, she made a vow right then and there that she would give her life and train to avenge her father's death no matter what it took out of her, including killing someone or being killed herself, she was determined to bring him down and not rest until she did.

            "But if you prefer not t take this assignment then I will pass this opportunity on to someone else. I'm sure there are plenty of officers who want to bring this man down one way or another." He continued as he watched her features intently and knew that he would provoke her into taking the assignment because he didn't really want to send anyone but his best which was Chun-Li.

            The Chinese girl was suddenly brought back to reality out of her own deep train of thoughts on revenge. "Sir, I will accept the job since you've already went through the trouble of bringing me down here and explaining everything to me. Besides, I know you don't want anyone else to take this case and get hurt." She said trying her best to cover up her feelings of hate and rage.

            "That's my girl. I knew you would accept. That's why I did go through the trouble young one. Because I wouldn't pick the wrong kind of girl for this case and you are the best of the best around this place and everyone else knows that as well. I lift you up and make sure you stay in training." The man said smiling at the young warrior before him.

            "Thank you sir." She said as she bowed her head in gratitude and thanks.

            "Of course."

            "But before I go sir, I do have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind it at all." She said hesitantly as she looked back at her boss.

            "Not at all. What is it?" He replied coolly.

            "I've heard about the World Warrior matches but I have never exactly been in, let alone been to one. What are they about?" She asked looking at him tenderly.

            "Well now, it's all about competing in battle. People from all over this planet flock to one arena and battle to be named World Warrior. You will be bunked with one other person and also meet all kinds of any nationality. And whoever is pronounced the winner will have to go against Bison face to face. Do you think you will be able to handle this much pressure Chun-Li? I don't want to risk your health or your life."

            Chun-Li seemed to be considering everything the wiser man had just told her. "So I am to be flown out and fight my way to Bison?"

            "In a sense…yes. Do you accept or decline me?"

            "Accept. But where is this year's being held at?"

            "Somewhere in Japan. I wish you all the luck and strength that you need to be named our World Warrior and bring Bison down and let your past become your past once and for all."

            "Sounds like fun sir." She said sarcastically.

            "No Chun-Li," he began, "it won't be all fun and games. You will be training for your up coming battles because this may be our only shot at this evil man. Don't fail us Chun-Li."

            "Sir, I've never failed at anything I've set my mind to and I don't exactly plan on starting now. I will bring him down and China will stand tall and proud for our honored victory."

            "I know you won't fail us dear child. If I would have thought that then you wouldn't be sitting here before me now would you? You will keep us updated as you advance your way to the top. Other than that, you are just another warrior striving to be given a name that will live on generations after you are gone. Do you understand me?"

            "Sir, yes sir! My name is Chun-Li and I represent this part of China and I am competing to become named the World Warrior on my own free will and to meet some different kinds of people."

            "That's my girl Chun. Now you can go on home and pack your bags. You're flying out tomorrow."

            Chun-Li's eyes grew wide with shock. "Tomorrow? Goodbye sir!" She cried as she ran out of his office and laughed as she leaned back against his door.

            'Daddy, be proud of your little angel. I made you my promise and now it's time. I'm going to be your World Warrior and I will get Bison for you.' She thought as she walked out into the gentle wind and bright sunshine until she got to her Convertible and drove off back towards her apartment to pack her clothes for new trip that lay ahead of her with new mysteries filled with danger, excitement, adventure, and even love.

End Chapter One

Author's Note: Hey again. I hope you all liked this chapter. It's sort of more of an introduction than anything but I needed to lay some groundwork before I actually got into the story. Like I had to explain her job and everything else so you know how it goes. I promise it gets better as it goes along. Now all you have to do is review and I'll get the next chapter up real quick! Love you all!