Disclaimer: I don't own the KOF characters or anything related. However, I do own the OCs. Anyway, four chapters left.
The King of Fighters 1999: The Rise of NESTS
Chapter 5: The Inevitable Confrontation
"Where are our opponents at," Kyo muttered as the Japan Team stood in front of a massive skeleton of a T-Rex.
"Is there even an opponent," added Shingo who began reading a manga.
"What the hell are you reading Shingo," Benimaru was curiosity to know.
"Well I just got this one and I haven't read it at all. And since we are waiting for our next fight, I figured that I would finally read some. Besides, one of these characters looks just like you.
Benimaru quickly snatched the manga from Shingo's hands and saw the character Shingo mention: blondish white hair that stands on end, tight sleeveless shirt and pants, and with broken hearts as earrings.
"Please," he said shortly after, "when you are as hot as me, there's nothing that can be similar or exact to me."
Shingo just stared at Benimaru as the Japanese-American did a dramatic pose.
Soon, a well built man opened the door. This man was dressed like all of the officials, black suit and pant with expensive dress shoes to match.
"Sorry for the wait," the man stated," but you're opponents are coming right now."
"Thank God," Kyo stated.
"Who do you think it is Daimon-sensei," Shingo pondered.
"Someone strong," Goro simply answered.
The Japan soon saw the door swing open again and what they saw shocked them, especially Kyo.
"What...you..," Kyo was lost for words.
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"I am currently dressed in preparation for our fight," Vanessa talked to Seth on her cell phone as she was the only person awake in the Yagami Team's hotel. The sun began to rise at 6:30 A.M.
"So, are you going to kill him," Seth asked.
"I might not want to, but in order to do everything according to plan, yes Seth. Yes I will kill Terry Bogard."
"Anyway," Seth changed the conversation," did you notice the updated brackets?"
"Yes I'm aware of it. I'm aware of the situation. I'm guessing that you know some knowledge of this I suppose?"
"NESTS are making their move already. Guess what is about to happen?"
"No clue what so ever."
"Remember those two clones that were superior then the other Kyo clones."
"No way. You're kidding right."
"I'm not joking at all."
"But why would NESTS send them already. I mean they just learn how to wield those flames and ever still they aren't as good as Kyo Kusanagi."
Vanessa thought harder until she reached a conclusion.
"Wait wait wait, is that the reason why the brackets were tampered? I think I understand here. I think those clones are only there to collect the data of Kyo once again?"
"For what, they already have his DNA," Seth pondered.
"Well, they can't try Iori again. We both remembered how his clones turned out."
"Very noble Vanessa. Anyway, I'll keep you posted but stay on your toes Nessa. Something bad is about to happen. I can feel it."
Vanessa ended the phone cell and let out a heavy sighed.
"Hmph, so they have released the first batch of clones huh? The Trigger Data must be as close to finished. Hopefully, we can stop that before it's too late. But's something's off. Why would NESTS rush their process? The Iori clones probably were the drawback. Until Kyo's clones, Iori's seemed more unstable and ruthless to the point where they had to kill them all. And even if we lose to the Fatal Fury Team today, I bet Iori will follow in the shadows. So much pressure in so much little time. I need a beer. Damn that's right; this is an alcohol-free hotel. Stupid hotel rules."
"OK, what the hell is going on," Kyo stated not knowing if what he was seeing was true on false.
"OK this is the Special Round. Standing to my left is the Japan Team led by Kyo Kusanagi and standing to my right is Kyo-1 and Kyo-2. Now, the rules have been explained many times so I won't waste my breath. Select your team order accordingly."
"Tell me right now, who is you're leader," Kyo asked in an angered tone.
"You better watch your tone Kusanagi," Kyo-1(the orange one) stated.
"We are the new Kyo Kusanagi's," Kyo-2 further chimed in. "Our boss have told us to eliminate the original copy since you're old news."
"Oh really, please, I bet you can't even produce a flame.
Kyo-1 and Kyo-2 soon produced a massive flame with a little effort.
"See, we are better models of you Kyo. Face it, NESTS is the rulers of this world all thanks to you!"
"You will speak after we wipe the floor with you two posers."
Round 1: Shingo Yabuki Vs Kyo-1
"If you have a pork with Kyo, you have a pork with me," proclaimed Shingo who has trying to appear to be tougher than he actually was.
"Hehehe," Kyo-1 laughed sinisterly. "I admire you're spunk kid but there's nothing you can do about it.
"Shingo Kick," Shingo interrupted Kyo-1 with his infamous jumping twisting overhead kick. It landed perfectly, but Kyo-1 maintained a vertical base.
"I warned you. Shingo Yabuki means all business!"
Kyo-1 quickly reached his feet. Kyo-1 responded with a powerful Twilight Ride that planted Shingo. The young "student" of Kyo stood up but with quickly put down after a spinning kick that sent him right back to the ground.
"Save the embarrassment and quit," he taunted.
"Never imposters," Shingo picked himself up.
Kyo-1 simply sent a Dark Thrust that landed on Shingo's shin. Yabuki stumbled back before Kyo-1 charged at him and landing a Fireball. Shino managed to maintain on his feet, but that was momentarily as Kyo continued with his Nana Juu Go Shiki Kai juggled with the Aoki. Shingo actually skid across the floor close to defeat.
"Didn't you do those moves during the first tournament," Goro asked Kyo.
"I did and I wonder how they mastered the flames even if they aren't Kusanagi born. These clones are pissing me off."
Shingo managed to reach a vertical base despite on the verge of defeat. Kyo-1 launched another Dark Thrust which the "protégé" sidestepped and landed a punch on Kyo's 1. He continued to land a right kick to the temple and attempted a 101 Shiki: Oboro-guruma Mikansei.
"Too slow," Kyo-1 easily dodged and counterattacked with another Fireball. Shingo this time was finished!
"Bring which one of you losers are next," Kyo-1 gloated.
"I'm tired of this crap, I'll send you two to hell," Kyo stated taking off his headband and burning it in his hands.
Round 2: Kyo-1 Vs Kyo Kusanagi
"Kyo, you need to learn," Kyo-1 began," we are better versions of yourself. "
"Let's see," Kyo stated as he prepared an attack.
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It was a sunny day with a few clouds gathering a distance back. Some kids were busy playing ball, a man was feeding some birds under the awning, and a few men where cleaning the litter that spotted some parts of the otherwise green lawn. The time was exactly 9:23 A.M.
"So if we win this match, we face Kyo Yagami," Vanessa questioned the red-haired loner. Iori seemly ignored the comment as he was focused more on their next opponents.
"Here they come," Yamazaki grinned as Terry led his group in front of the Yagami Team.
"Oh Yagami, cheerful as ever," Terry sarcastically stated.
"Get lost before I slaughter you," he snapped.
"It's been a while since we battled Yagami. The Hungry Wolf never backs down from a fight."
"Your arrogance shall lead to your painful death. "
"OK enough," a black haired woman sporting a business suit stated. "This is the second round of the King of Fighters tournament. The winner of this fight will face the Japan Team tomorrow. Now, the rules have been explained to all of you and I hope I don't have to repeat them. Isn't that right Ryuji Yamazaki?"
"I don't follow rules," Yamazaki grinned psychotically. "However, I'm a striker so you don't have to worry about me."
"Let me go first Yagami, I want to finally prove that the Way of Kisaragi is superior to any ninja art from," Eiji quickly pointed toward Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui. Eiji was unaware that Mai was a striker.
"I really don't care about the other one," Yagami quickly answered.
The women quickly signaled for the first two fighters to step forward. The two were Eiji Kisaragi and Andy Bogard.
"Come one Andy," cheered Mai.
"Andy Bogard, your style might have given you a good reputation, but the Way of Kisaragi is superior to yours."
"Stop talking about how great your style is compared to mine," Andy stated. "Let's just see which ninja style is better."
Round 1: Andy Bogard Vs Eiji Kisaragi
Kisaragi quickly fired an Air Body Blow which missed it's mark. Andy evaded some malicously strikes from the Kisaragi ninja and fired back and sharp kick to Eiji's chest. Kisaragi soon stepped back and quickly charged at Bogard. Kisaragi landed some nice punching combos to Andy's ribs before finishing with a Mist Slash.
Bogard maintained his feet which Eiji closed the distance by landing his Pegasus Kick that sent Andy to the ground. Andy gritted his teeth and responded with a Shadow Slice that stunned Eiji. Bogard then took Kisaragi down with a forceful kick to the chest.
"Yeah Andy, you show him," Mai cheered as Eiji quickly reached a vertical base.
Eiji and Andy trade kicks and elbows before Kisaragi catching Bogard's right leg and gave it a strong pull. Bogard sonnafter stumbled as he had strained his right leg. Kisaragi takes advantage and lands another Pegasus Kick that was soon juggled with his Iron Slash Matis Punch DM. Bogard's body hits the ground with a thud.
"Hmp, never question the might of Kisaragi Ninja Arts," boasted an arrogant Kisaragi.
"Come on Andy," Terry tried to encourage his brother.
Andy reached a vertical base, but still was feeling the effects of Kisaragi's strikes.
"Hey, let me finish him off," insisted Yamazaki whom's blood boiled.
"Shut up you unstable lunatic," Eiji snickered. "This is my fight."
"How about I kill you instead."
"Then we would be eliminated you morons," Vanessa interrupted.
"If you two screw my chance to kill Kyo, I'll personally end your lives," Yagami added.
"Screw Upper," Joe surprised a distracted Eiji and landed five hits while Bogard quickly juggled this move with his infamous Chou Reppadan. Eiji hit the floor with a thud but reached his feet and responded with a Steel Wave Smasher. Bogard maintains on his feet but Eiji takes him down with a punch to the chest.
"Both of them seem to have reached their limit," thought Vanessa.
"One more shot and he's history," thought Eiji and readies himself.
"OK if I can force him to commit then maybe I'll hit him with that move," Andy prepared himself.
Eiji charged right at Bogard as Bogard jumped over him Andy quickly went for his Zantetsu Nami DM while Andy tried to execute a Hishouken. At the impact of both attacks, Eiji and Andy were hit full impaxt and were unable to continue despite their attempts to reach a vertical base.
"Both Eiji Kisaragi and Andy Bogard are unable to continue. This match is a draw," the official stated as Vanessa and Mai stepped up for their teams.
Round 2: Vanessa Vs Mai Shiranui
"Come on kunochi, let's rumble," Vanessa stated.
"Bring it," the Shiranui heir charged full speed ahead toward Vanessa. Shiranui launched some kicks but missed their mark. Vanessa easily weaved Mai's attacks and quick strikes. The red haired agent soon unleash a varity of punch aimed toward the beatiful kunochi known as Mai Shiranui. Mai elegantly backflipped out of harm's way and connected her Kachou San that smacked Vanessa in the face. Vanessa came right back by closing the distance and landed a strong right jab that staggered Mai. The other red haired fighter attempted a pair of Dash Punchers but missed.
"Kachou San," said Mai as she missed.
"Dash Puncher," Vanessa connected and landed a rising uppercut that sent Mai to the ground with a thud.
"Yamazaki, go ahead," Vanessa sighed as the big unstable man jumped right in front of Mai. Yamazaki launched a Seprent Slash but Mai used her quickness and took the dojo buster down with a spinning kick. Vanessa secretly attempted her Champion Puncher DM but Joe Highashi was secretly called by Mai to deliver a Tiger Kick with Mai juggled with a Ryuu Enbu. The agent went down with a thud but soon gritted her teeth and reacher her feet once more. Mai continued to increase the pressure with quick kicks to the face and stomach reigon. Vanessa soon found herself on the defense. So instead of trhowing more punches, she stepped back and waited.
"OK she's killing me with her speed, but if I force her to get to greedy, it's nightly night for her," Vanessa plotted in her head.
"Come on kunochi, you think those hits will take me down. One punch to your vital position and that's it for you."
Mai quickly figured Vanessa's scheme.
"Nice try but it will tak-," she couldn't finish as Vanessa closed the distance and barely missed a right hook. Mai traced back as Vanessa laucnhed and fired more strikes and blows.
"Kachou San," the red haired Japanese kunochi stated but Vanessa easily destroyed the flying fan with one quick strike. Mai landed a strike on Vanessa, but the agent landed her Parring Puncher and then landed a Machine Gun Puncher that sent Mai to the ground.
As she was on the ground, the rain started and the audience that was watching now was seeking shelter.
"Time to end this kunochi," Vanessa boastfully stated. Mai however took Vanessa down with a kick to the face. She quickly reached her feet but Mai jumped in the air and landed a kick to Vanessa.
"You got her now Mai," cheered Terry as he attended Andy who was on the sidelines. Iori however couldn't care less.
Mai once again attempted a jumping kick but Vanessa landed a powerful rising uppercut and finishied with a powerful shot that landed flush in Mai's sweet shot(close to the temple of the face). Mai was down and was not getting up.
"Winner is Vanessa."
"Butch up next time and we can have a rematch." Vanessa however soon collasped on the ground, seeming in a lot of pain.
"I can't fight next round, Yagami, you finish him off."
Yagami didn't say a word and just took his place in rainy battleground. He was unaware that Vanessa was going to throw the fight against Bogard anyway. Killing someone to maintain a cover wasn't worth killing an innocent man like Terry Bogard.
Round 4(3): Iori Yagami Vs Terry Bogard
"Fear my flames just like a sacrificial lamb does," Yagami growled. "Now, prepare to die Legendary Hungry Wolf!"
"OK let's go Yagami!"
Terry was the first to attack with a Power Wave that was defused by Yagami's Dark Thrust. Yagami managed to get within striking distance to launch a shot toward The Lonely Wolf. Terry countered with a punch which Yagami caught. The blood red haired warrior slammed Bogard down, but quickly reached his feet.
"Power Wave," added Terry as he sent his infamous projectile. Yagami hurdled over it and lauched a Fireball uppercut which missed. Terry landed the first blow, which wasn't effective with a shot to Iori's face. The Yagami heir gritted his teeth and went on the attack once again. Yagami threw a punch and missed and Bogard did the same.
"Power Dunk," Terry caught Iori by suprise and hammered him with the Power Dunk. Iori hit the wet ground with a thud but stood up like he was attacked by a bird feather. Terry knew attacks like wouldn't defeat a powerful fighter as Iori Yagami. The Orchi cursed fighter sent another malicious Dark thrust followed by a charge that missed. Terry fired back a punch but Yagami once again caught Terry's hand and threw him down to the ground. The Hungry Wolf recovered and sent another Power Wave. The projectile connected a he staggered back a few feet.
"BURNING KNUCKLE!," Terry suprised Iori with a powerful quick Burning Knuckle. Yagami gritted his teeth and soon began to become more aggressive.
"Take him out," Yagami pointed toward Yamazaki who jumped right near him. The two charged Terry and it was Yagami who deliver the first blow which was a weak kick to the legs but it set up the Deadly Flower combo which led to Yamazaki's Seprent Slash shot. Bogard continued to stay on his feet but Yagami literally turned up the heat after connecting with his Fireball uppercut. Bogard maintained to stay on his feet but he soon crouched.
"Are you afriad of me," Yagami boasted gruffly.
"Not by a long shot," answered Bogard who tried to hit him with a Burning Knuckle. Yagami sidestepped and missed a Scum Gale grapple.
"Crack Shoot," Bogard connected a three hit combo on the right shoulder of Iori. Terry didn't rest and instead, managed to stun Yagami with a punch to the face followed by a Power Wave. Yagami hit the ground hard but quickly got himself up.
"Joe," he called.
"Time for some Screw Upper," Joe stated with pride as he tried to hit his infamous move. Iori however attacked Higashi by beginning to slash the hell out of Higashi. Joe realized that he was being attacked by Iori's Maiden Musher DM. After the ten hit combo, Iori maintained his vicious and violent grip and landed two more slashes before ending with his rarely executed Bloom of the Wolf DM. Joe was down and was brusied pretty good.
"Die just like that," Yagami taunted an unconscious Joe while dodging a punch from Terry. Yagami once again attempted the Fireball uppercut but missed.
"Rising Upper," Bogard shouted as he landed ten shot directly at Yagami's back. Iori hit the ground hard and this time was slow to reach his feet.
"Hmph, Yagami's feeling the pressure," Vanessa observed in a weaken state while Eiji seemed better but still hurt and Yamazaki's blood was boiling.
Yagami soon felt blood beginning to flow from his lips.
"Now you die," he declaimed with an evil smug look.
"Come on Yagami, let's end this," Terry added. Both warriors were tired but they had a lot more in their bodiesd to go on. Yagami swung wildly and missed terribly. The Hungry Wolf soon missed a pair of strikes himself but his strikes were more cerebal rather than Yagami's all out, no thought process style. Iori soon jumped in the air and tried to take down Andy with a double axe shot of something of that nature. However, the blood haired warrior was unaware that his recet action was a mistake.
"POWER," Terry shouted as Iori was inches close to Yagmi. Just as Iori was near nose distance with Bogard, this word was echoed.
"GEYSER!" Terry's imfamous, dreaded maneuver landed beatifully and Iori took full brunt of the pain. Yagami hit the ground with a thud and for a moment, he didn't make a body movement.
"Did you get him," Mai pondered
However, the Yagami cursed warrior slowly picked himself up. His face now revealed bruises and he was hunched back. But he wasn't in his Riot of the Blood state, it was just him trying to limit the pain from his back.
"I'm not dead yet," Yagami sadistically stated.
Terry noticed Yagami's eyes burned with vigor and readied himself for what he was about to do.
"POWER GEYSER!," Terry unleashed a more longer and more powerful Power Geyser toward Iori. This Power Geyser was followed by three more, thus making it much harder to evade. They all missed Yagami but connect on Yamazaki as Yamazaki got nailed twice.
"Damn you Bogard," Yamazaki slew as he was down.
Terry didn't realize how quick Yagami came and barely evaded a Fireball uppercut. Iori then continued his onslaught by throwing wildy but precise strikes that landed some. Bogard's right arm was soon bloddied due to Yagamai's slashing hands. Bogard however caught Iori by surprise with a charge followed by an uppercut. Just as Yagami flew in the air, Bogard made his final move.
"High Angle Power Geyser!" Another Power Geyser landed perfectly. Yagami hit the ground hard and once again slowly, slowly reached his feet. Yagami staggered to the right, then staggered to the left. Yagamis balance was off axis and that favored the Hungry Wolf.
"Burning Knuckle," terry shouted. Terry's atatck was cut off as Yagami managed to unleash his Madien Musher DM. Once again, he maintained his opponent'd neck. Then, something happened.
"What," Vanessa stated in awe.
Yagami's purple flame turned to it's real crimson color. His flames' trapped and engulfed Terry. Iori simply let go and collasped on the ground along with Terry. Both men's injuries were taking a toll on them both. All of the fighters were at least bruised or injuried. It's a shame such a great battle ended in a draw.
"Since all the fighters can't continue, this overall match is a draw," the woman stated while standing in the rain. "Both teams are eliminated!"
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Meanwhile back at the T-Rex musemem, Kyo has defeated and burnt Kyo-1 and Kyo-2.
"The original is always the best," he later added.
"I'm recieving word on your next fight," the man stated.
"Who are we facing, Yagami or the Fatal fury team," Benimaru asked.
"Neither. They nearly killed each other to the point where that couldn't continue going on."
"So what does that mean," Shingo questioned.
"You're in the finals against that team with the white haired fighter."
"You mean K'," Kyo stated as he felt a strange feeling when he mention K's name.
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"Kyo Kusanagi, I will beat you," K' stared at the sun on the roof top of the hotel.
"Time to prove my worth to myself. Time to end this once and for all!
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Notes:
Whoa, longest chapter yet. That's the reason I skipped the Japan Team VS the Clones. So rip me all you want, it's proabaly desereved. I might edit down the road, but not now. Hopefully, you liked Iori Vs Terry as that was the true reason why I cut some of JvKyo-1 and 2. Told all of you that further the story the more I would move away from the game format.
Three chapters left so I am almost done with my first story. Thanks to everyone who has read and revivewed. Thanks to Seprent King707 for the OC's and for anyone who needs them, contact him.
Next Chapter: What happens when K' and Kyo Kusanagi finally confront each other? And what will Iori Yagami do now?