By: Ominae
Rating: T
NOTE:
All characters of Martin Mystery are under the copyright of Marathon; all characters of Striker/Spriggan are under the copyright of Hiroshi Takashige and Ryoji Minagawa; all characters of Street Fighter are under the copyright of Capcom. I exclusively own the rights to the characters Mark Sy and Patrick Chan.
Previously:
Bison has now been defeated temporarily by Mark Sy, under the disguise of his other alias used in his Striker agent days known as Hiryu. With him, his personal army and the Psycho Dolls driven off for now, what will happen next for the masked hero? Stay tune to this chapter to find out.
NOTE TO EVERYONE:
My pal, ShadowHawk wants to let you all know that he wants some reviews for his story, Martin Mystery: Hunter's Moon. He's begging you guys to see and review it.
Chapter 11: On duty
Outskirts of Center Research Facility - 2:50 P.M.
The operation had just ended. Mark and Martin had made contact with the Center and immediately requested for reinforcements as Bison and his Psycho Dolls were believed to have made their escape. Minutes later, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters painted in white and with the Center seal on the chopper's doors have arrived near the area. Scores of Special Reaction Squad (S.R.S. - If you don't know their origins, check Martin Mystery: New Allies to see their first appearance) operators armed with Heckler and Koch G36 rifles and Glock 17 pistols have been deployed in order to secure the recently Shadowlaw-free compound and to check for survivors.
"Guys. Better hand over the jackets and get out of here. You might draw some attention." suggested Mark, grabbing the recently used Center field jackets from the ARCAM Strikers.
"Thanks." said the Yu as he, Jean and Patrick gave high fives to Mark before they escaped to the thick, dense British forests for good.
"That's life for ya." sighed Martin before the two Center field agents turned around to face M.O.M. walking towards them.
"Good work guys." grinned M.O.M., looking at the worn out field operatives. "We'll see to it that Shadowlaw doesn't ever check on us again."
"Which reminds me.." interrupted Martin. "I've heard that Shadowlaw has moles in every known organization. Was the mole caught?"
"Yes indeed." M.O.M. grinned even wider after hearing Martin's question. "Center intelligence has informed me of the mole's capture a while ago. S.R.S. operators have caught Michael Jenkins in the act after being suspicious on a certain transmission." M.O.M. had to stop since she had to lightly scratch her chin. "When they checked on his transmissions, he apparently was making contact with an unknown Shadowlaw base."
"No wonder Bison knew about the hidden facility's location." Hiryu adjusted his scarf covering his nose and mouth.
"Anyway, he's locked up for good, so he won't be any trouble." suggested M.O.M.
"Wait, we want to talk to you."
The trio focused their attention to Chun-Li, Charlie, Guile, Cammy, Rita and Matthew after being checked by Center field medics.
"I see that you guys made it after all." chuckled Charlie.
"Ah, Lieutnant Nash. I personally want to thank you for assisting my agents in quelling Shadowlaw." M.O.M. shook hands with the five individuals.
"Nothing to it." smirked Guile. Martin and Hiryu then shook hands with the same five people.
As the five were busy speaking with M.O.M., a Center Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landed near the two field agents. Martin Mystery ran towards the chopper and opened its door with haste. Before Hiryu could start walking to the helicopter, he felt a hand grabbing his arm.
"Wait! I need to ask you something!"
Hiryu turned his head around and saw Chun-Li was the one who was tugging his arm.
"Remember the time that you fought Bison back inside?"
Hiryu simply nodded.
"Where did you learn to do the Hadoken?"
Hiryu smirked and replied, "From an old friend." The masked operative fixed his scarf to make it cover his nose completely and began to walk towards the open helicopter.
"WAIT!" shouted Chun-Li again. Hiryu sighed and turned his body around. Chun-Li gave a deep breath and asked, "I just want to know who you are."
Hiryu smiled under his scarf, adjusting the sling of his Howa Type 89 rifle on his shoulders. "Someone you know. Trust me."
With these parting words, Hiryu boarded the chopper and ordered the pilot to head back to the nearest Center base. Charlie and Guile gave mock salutes while Cammy, Rita and Matthew waved goodbye to the two agents.
Chun-Li, now lost in thought, reflected on Hiryu's words as she watched the Black Hawk depart from her sight. Rita was communciating with George and Commander Watson via radio on one of the Aérospatiale-Matra SA 330 Puma helicopters. The rest were simply talking to one another, awaiting for the right time to leave the area.
"I think I know who you are, Hiryu." The Chinese Interpol agent had mentally grinned to herself; she now had a "suspect" in mind.
"Chun-Li, you coming?"
Her attention was diverted to see Cammy hollering at her, frantically waving her arm in the air while Guile pointed out that another Aérospatiale-Matra SA 330 Puma helicopter was ready to take the street fighters and the Delta Red agents back to their base.
Chun-Li ran a short distance before taking a final look at the British sky for the last time. "I'll find out who you are, Hiryu. This is a promise."
With Chun-Li entering the Puma, she departed with the rest of her comrades as M.O.M. continued to lead the S.R.S. in securing the compound in case Shadowlaw decided to stage a temporary comeback.
"He's a Shadow all right." Chun-Li watched the sky, seeing the SA 330 Puma chopper off.
"What about it?" Guile cracked his knuckles, waiting for an answer.
"You know," suggested Charlie. "He kicked some ass back in the complex and yet, decides to stay in the limelight."
"You're right." said Guile, agreeing to his friend's thoughts. "He is a Shadow indeed."
Present Time
Mark's room, Sy Residence - 10:20 A.M.
He remembered fondly of the time that he "liberated" her from Shadowlaw's control. Still, the terrorist group was still on the loose and the Psycho Dolls are also active, meaning that the threat from Bison is not over yet.
He was still lying in his bed, resting when he heard a sound coming from the doors leading to the balcony. Without getting up, he momentarily opened his eyes and saw someone with yellow pigtailed hair and he was able to note a beret on top of the person's head.
"Shhh! Don't get up."
He opened his eyes completely and saw Cammy, the same person who he saved from Shadowlaw years ago, sitting next to him on his bed while the mild-mannered student was lying on the same spot on his bed.
"What are you doing here?" murmured Mark, demanding an answer.
"Just wanting to visit you." answered a smiling Cammy, who trailed her hand through his hair.
"Besides that." trailed Mark. "What are you 'really' doing here?"
"Oh." blurted Cammy. "Delta Red's on a snatch mission."
"Snatch mission? Wonder who?" Mark continued to relax himself as Cammy kept trailing her hand all over his hair.
"Some guy from Shadowlaw. So far, we don't know who he is." Cammy paused for a minute before speaking to Mark.
Mark noticed Cammy standing up and walking to the balcony door when Cammy told him, "I have to go now, Mark."
"So soon?" Mark yawned and stretched his arms. Cammy merely stopped, walked back to the lying boy and giggled before kissing him on his forehead. Mark stood up from the bed and accompanied the Delta Red agent to the door.
"Yeah. I have to meet with the guys." Cammy walked up towards the balcony door. "Before I go..." Cammy took off her Delta Red beret, placed in Mark's hand and closed it with her hand.
"I don't know..." murmured Mark, looking at the red beret.
"It's okay." said Cammy, who softly touched his face with her hands. "This is at least a gift from the one who you gave a new life to."
"I agree." answered Mark, having a little smile.
"I have to go. Maybe we can meet next time." Cammy hugged the stunned teen and kissed him on his cheek, making his face burn before she made a quick dash, jumped on the balcony ledge and disappared in an instant. Before she leaped off the ledge, she turned her head and waved goodbye to the agent.
"Nice thing she visited." whispered Mark with a low voice. "Wonder what next?"
Mark's modified U-Watch began to beep. With that in mind, he pressed a button on his U-Watch and the image of Billy appeared over it.
"Hey, Mark." greeted the little green alien.
"Billy, what's up?" The Pinoy agent knew that when Billy called up, something was on.
"M.O.M. needs you at the Center, ASAP!." said Billy.
"Right Billy. Mark out." Mark pressed the same button, making Billy's image fade from view of his own U-Watch. "Looks like another mission for me." He walked to his closet door and opened it, revealing a black jumpsuit on a white hangar.
"Well buddy.." grinned Mark, gently stretching the suit. "It looks like the Trident Armored Machine Suit is gonna see some action since I left the Strikers."
Mark grabbed some clothes and properly dressed himself up inside his bathroom. Minutes later, he emerged out with his black Nike Golf jacket on.
With a touch of his finger on his U-Watch, a blue portal appeared in front of him.
"Now's my chance to get back into action again!" smirked the agent, who ran towards the portal. His entire body was engulfed by the entire blue portal. Once he was in, it completely vanished, not leaving a single trace on where the Center agent went to from his room.
THE END
PS
- Mark's adventures are continued in ShadowHawk's story, Martin Mystery: Hunter's Moon as a spinoff. I'd like to thank everyone for making their reviews. Just keep them coming. I might out of action for a while next month as I need to spend some vacation time with my family soon.