Glenn (eyes closed, feeling presence)- Why do I get the feeling that we're gonna meet up with M. Buffalo…
Cammy- d'ya mean Bison? I think we might…
Glenn-(oo') Crud!
Guy- Sooooo….. Why are we gonna meet up with Bison?
Sakura- OOOOOOOHHHHHH! WE GET TO SEE THE BUFFALO ROAM THEPLAINS!
Guy (slaps his face and drags his flattened hand down his face) Oh, God, help me!
Vega Strife- (nn') Annnd on with the chapter!
Chapter 5: Date with Destiny
Glenn's Dream:
"Where am I?" Was all he could ask as he looked at his surroundings. It was nothing more than a metallic room with computers filling random parts of the room. In front of him was a door and behind him was a crimson ruby, floating in the air as he watched it. It suddenly flew into the hands of M. Bison, dressed in his usual uniform. He smiled as he looked at the ruby and then to Glenn. He opened his mouth to say something, but his victorious face was suddenly replaced with a face of pain and surprise. Letting lose of his grip t the ruby, he fell to his knees, then to his face, exposing the door that was once closed, letting light flood the room and a Dark Man standing in his place, smiling as he grabbed the floating ruby. Glenn tried to move, but was held back by robotic arms that flew out of nowhere, grabbing him and holding him to the spot. "NO!" He cried out as he heard the Dark Man laugh. As Glenn was forced to watch and not touch, he soon found that, when the more the Dark Man laughed, the more it sound like himself! The dark robbed figure looked at the ruby, smiling and grew two large bat like wings from his shoulder blades and two ram horns, his teeth sharpening as he continued to transform. The Dark Man ripped the robe off of himself, exposing him further. Glenn gasped as he found the shock of his life… The Dark Man was Glenn….
Glenn's POV:
Ahhh… My head…. I think I hit it a little too hard when I went to flip and save that cat…. OO What in the- Oh, peachy, the cat made my mouth it's bed…. Okay, off with you!
Glenn reached up and grabbed the cat, picking it up off of his face and placing it on the floor beside him as he got up. Nothing had changed since his slumber… The wall was still full of bullet holes, the cat climbed back onto the chair… No metal room… Cammy was still there, sleeping like a baby… He was safe… Glenn sighed as he got up and walked to the fridge, grabbing a Coke and trying to open it quietly as he reached back in the fridge and pulled out a ham and cheese biscuit, ripped it out of the package, and put it in the microwave, setting it for thirty minutes and starting it. He sat at the small table with his Coke and sipped it, think about his dream. Everything in that dream was more real than anything I've ever dealt with… He though as the microwave beeped as it had finished. Glenn ignored it and continued to think. The stone! That was no ordinary stone… But it couldn't have more power than that… A dream mishap… As Glenn continued with the stone thinking, Cammy sat up slowly, like a zombie with her arms outstretched.
"Who's making biscuits?" She moaned as she turned herself to the other side of the bed and got out of the bed. Glenn turned and saw her, returning his gaze to the table.
"Hey…" He greeted in a "no childlikeness here" way. She knew something was up and put her hands on his shoulders as she walked to the bathroom for her daily shower.
"I'm gonna go to the Air Force Base… You wanna come?" She asked. He looked up to her, seeming scarred to death… and nodded, returning his gaze to the table. She smiled and sat beside him at the table. "What's wrong?" She asked. Glenn looked at her.
"I don't know… I don't know if I can even bring myself to saying it…" He trailed as he let his head hang low. Cammy lifted his head with her fingers, looking into his eyes.
"Come on… Your secrets can't be as terrible as mine…" She said, thinking back on her Shadowlaw days, serving Bison… But the though of loving the evil man made her heart happy that she had found someone else, even if it was a small crush. He sighed.
"Well… I had a dream about… A metal room and I was face to face with a large man in a red army uniform and a blue cape draped over his shoulders… He had a crimson stone that floated in the air in his hands, smiling in victory… But he quickly fell to someone else… Some one in a black robe… The Dark Man held the stone and turned into… Me…" He said as a tear rolled down his cheek. A heart of a child… Cammy thought as she smiled. She wiped the tear away and smiled.
"So? It was a dream… Don't let it bother you…" She sighed and tried to think up something to say that would help him relax, then it hit her. "It's like what Chun-Li says… If a dream comes once, it's only a dream, but if it comes again, it's a vision." She said, watching Glenn smile.
"You're right…" He said as he sniffed and wiped another tear away. With his childlike smile, this day was going to be okay. Cammy got up and headed for the shower until Glenn said something. "We have a date with Guy and Sakura on Friday…" He said. Cammy froze and turned to him.
"But… Today's Friday…" She said, remembering what wacky thing Sakura did last time they were together before Glenn came.
Flashback:
Cammy, Guy, and Sakura were eating in a REALLY fancy restaurant when Sakura started to mow through the food like a starving dog, eating everything in sight. "WOW, THIS IS REALLY GOOD STUFF!" She exclaimed in her childish manner. Guy was totally embarrassed when Cammy tried her best from exploding.
"Umm… Sakura… Sweetie… Those fruits are wax models…" She explained. Sakura took an apple out of her mouth and examined it, shrugged and threw it back in her mouth.
"Tastes like chicken!" Cammy and Guy got up and left the table while Sakura ate the wax fruits, oblivious to their absences.
End Flashback:
Cammy got a hold of herself and shook her head. "Alright… We'll go to dinner with them." She said as she walked into the bathroom and closed the door. I just hope that she won't ruin it again…
"Wow! Did you hear that, Koki?" Glenn said as he looked at the black and white cat. Koki looked at Glenn with a happy expression on her face, seemingly knowing exactly everything that he said.
"Mew!" She cried happily.
Air Force Base:
"What do we got?" Guy asked as he sat in the comfortable chair on the other side of Guile's desk as he typed in some random keys and the Blood Ruby shown again. He turned the flat computer screen to Guy and Sakura.
"OOOOHHHHH! PRETTY STONE!" Sakura yelled. She went to touch it when Guy slapped her hand like a mother and a child. She yanked her hand back and cradled it in her other hand, kissing it and whispering to it like it were a teddy bear. Then, while looking around the room, she cried out again. "OOOHHH, Pretty lights!" She cried as she got up and walked to the Christmas lights that were hung from the exit door behind Guy.
"Well… This is the Blood Ruby…" He asked in amazement. Guile nodded and typed up the stats for it.
"In rumors, it is said that it unlocks the inner potential of the greatest warrior…" He trailed. Guy nodded as he looked at the picture of the stone and looked back to Guile.
"Sounds like Bison's got himself a deal…" Guy said as the door opened. The two looked to see Cammy come in and take the free seat as Glenn walked in, stumbling over Sakura. She smiled at him with a childlike smile.
"Hiya!" She said with a small wave. Glenn returned the childlike smile and wave with the interest of a sweat drop, for she was on top of him… How that happened will forever be a mystery…
"Hi…" He said as he squeezed out from under her and got to his feet, looking into the prison quarters. I hope Dan's alright…
Meanwhile…
Dan woke to find himself battered and bruised from the night before. He tried to get up, but failed and stayed in the hammock of a bed. He started to drift back into a deep slumber until…CRACKLE! He gulped as the giant got up and looked at him. "Looks like it's gonna be another day of good times and fun!" Sagat said as he advanced to the wounded Dan, Grabbing him by the pink and ragged shirt as he squeeled like a small girl…
Glenn shook the thought off and returned to Cammy, Guy and Guile… Sakura was… Well, being Sakura as she ran outside and started to jump up and down in front of Guile's window as he took a sip of his morning coffee. She gave up and ran to a tree. She seemed to hear a noise and look up, just to catch bird crap in her eyes again. "AAAAAARRRRRGH! SOMEBODY HELP ME! IT HURTS! IT HURTS! WAAAAHAHAHAAAAA!"
Everyone except Guile: OO
"As I was saying… It seems that we've found that Bison is not the root of the problems here…" He said as he turned the screen to the small group. The three looked into the screen and burst out laughing. When Guile turned the screen back to face him, he found a half naked girl in a camouflage bikini with a machine gun. He blushed and shut it down, bringing the info to the screen and showing the group. "He goes by the name of "Valence"… Known for many counts of treason and military murder in pass wars… Though he was to get the death sentence, he escaped and was unfound… I have a feeling that he's behind this Shadowlaw thing…" As Guile rambled on, Glenn looked at the figure. Depicted of green long spiky hair, red eyes and a scare on the left side of his cheek. The image glared at him, sending him into thought. The dream…. He thought as flashes of Valence ripping the cloak off and transforming into the creature. He looked away, hoping no one would notice. Cammy saw him and looked at Guile. He looked at her, then to Glenn, then turned the screen back to himself. "As for the Sagat trade, we'll take care of that…" He finished, getting up.
Hotel Room:
Glenn sat on the hotel chair, facing the floor as Cammy waltzed out of the bathroom in a black sparkling dress. "How do you like this one?" She asked as she spun a little. He barely looked up and nodded, returning his gaze to the chair. Cammy looked at him with concern and walked to him, raising his head. "What's wrong?" She asked. Glenn shook his head and got up.
"Nothing…" He said. Cammy shrugged as he went into the bathroom to change.
Guy, dressed in a tux like the day before, and Sakura, dressed in a pink prom dress, sat together on one side of the rounded table while Glenn, dressed also in a tux (for his first time… and trust me, it was not comfy) beside Cammy. Glenn's stomach rolled, he hadn't had anything since breakfast! Guy was trying to sustain Sakura from being the little child she was. "-sigh- I'm hungry!" She cried. As if on que, a waiter rushed out to the table with a notepad in hand, and a bowl of soup. Setting it down, the waiter took orders and left quickly. Glenn eyed the bowl as Guy and Cammy chattered about missions and random thoughts. Sakura looked at the lights, poking her index fingers together. The Psychic couldn't take it any more and grabbed hold of the bowl, raising it over to his face and to his lips, knocking the soup back like clear water. Sakura watched with enjoyment. "CHUG! CHUG! CHUG!" She chanted as Glenn continued to drink the soup from the bowl, dropping it to the table and letting it rumble to a halt. He leaned back and patted his stomach. Guy and Cammy had stopped their conversation to watch as Glenn chugged the bowl of soup down.
"Th- That was supposed to feed four people!" Guy let out.. Glenn looked at him with worry.
"I have a question…" He trailed quietly. Guy and Cammy looked at each other, then to Glenn.
"What is it?" Cammy asked. At that moment, Glenn picked the bowl up and stood on his chair, one foot propped on the table.
"I WANT SECONDS!" He cried. Everyone besides Sakura quickly did an Anime fall while Sakura clapped franticly.
"Yay!" She cried. Glenn sat down and started to spin the bowl on his index finger and smiled as a waitress walked by.
"Ummm… Excuse me! Can I have some more soup here?" He called, followed by a chuckle. As the night dragged on, Glenn was devouring everything the rest of the group wasn't. Sakura cheered him on as Guy and Cammy watched with small sweat drops and small eyes. Glenn finally put a plate down and sighed, followed by a belch! "Ohh! Excuse me!" He said as he relaxed. Cammy and Guy looked at each other and sighed.
"So… Who's paying the bill?" Cammy asked, looking at the high piles of plates. Guy raised his hand.
"I'll pay…" He said. Glenn, relaxed and annoyed by Sakura's consistent nagging to continue to eat more and impress her, Glenn suddenly sat up. He felt something… A presence… Of a masculine man of great psychic powers… Glenn got up and rushed outside without a word.
"Glenn!" Guy called as he got up and ran after him, but Cammy and Sakura had exited before him, leaving him to stall and pay the bill quickly. He slammed the money on the table and rushed out of the restaurant. "Come on, guys! Wait up!" He cried as he left.
Glenn was close, he could feel it as he breathed heavily and continued to run with Cammy, Sakura and Guy on his heels. The presence… It was so familiar… Soon, he quickly turned into an alleyway and looked up to a tall man with white eyes and blond hair. He was cloaked in rags and looked at Glenn in a snarl. "Akuma Alpha…" He said to Glenn. He looked at the stranger.
"What?" Cammy and Guy made it beside Glenn, letting Sakura chase a dog down the street and pass the alleyway.
"Who's this?" Cammy asked. She had a tingle in the back of her neck that told her that something was wrong. Guy got into an defensive stance and smirked.
"This might be the most exciting thing I've done all night!" Guy exclaimed. The man quickly flung his hands out and his white eyes glowed.
"PSYCHO WAVE!" He cried in an all too familiar voice and a psychic wave slammed into the group, sending them flying as the man disappeared. Glenn landed in a dumpster under Cammy while Guy stopped himself on an oncoming wall, landing on the side of the wall on his feet and letting himself drop to the ground, running to Cammy and Glenn.
"Are you two alright?" He asked as he opened the dumpster doors, looking at an unconscious Cammy and a Glenn that caught her.
"Yeah… I'm alright… But I think Cammy's asleep." He said as Sakura turned the corner and got ready to fight.
"Alright! Who wants some?" She cried, too late for the entire thing.
At the Air Force Base:
Guile sat in front of his computer, compiling information on the villain known as Valence and sipped his hot coffee. He sat the cup down and leaned back in his chair, looking to the ceiling and closing his eyes. "I've gotta get out more…" He said aloud as there was a knock at the door. He opened his eyes and leaned forward. "Come in!" He barked. A guard opened the door and popped his head in.
"I'm calling it a night, sir…" The officer said with a nod. Guile nodded.
"Good night, soldier." He said as he returned to his computer. The soldier went to close the door, then returned.
"God bless…" He said as he slowly shut the door. Guile typed and wasn't getting anywhere with the Valence info. Dan had his normal beating from Sagat and Guile seemed to hear him still at it.
"HEY! KNOCK IT OFF IN THERE!" Guile roared as he turned the computer off. He got up and sensed something…. Something not normal. He ducked just in time to avoid a wave of psychic energy and stood back up, rearing both hands back. "SONIC BOOM!" He cried as he clapped his hands together and sent a shockwave to his invisible assailant. The shockwaves burst through the glass and Guile jumped through it, finding him face to face with an all recognizable foe… "Bison!" Guile said in shock. Bison got up from the Sonic Boom attack and looked at his all time rival.
"Guile… We meet again…" He said. Guile got into a boxing stance.
"What do you want?" The leader asked. Bison raised his hands.
"I've come for no trouble from any of you or your fellow Zero Strikers…. I've come for help…"
Sorry to Guy fans that he's so OCC, but it was good for the moment and the battles will start to get longer… Promise…
Glenn- Sooo… What about Cammy?
Me- I'll write the next chapter soon…. Until then, R&R!