Chapter 5: Paths crossed

It had been a while since Chun Li and Ryu has seen each other again. Two years to be exact. Many things in their life had changed and new people were met. Chun Li had dated other people but broke it off with every one because she still loved Ryu. She vowed never to date again until Ryu and she could finally be together.

One day at Interpol, Chun Li received news that she was to go undercover in Thailand. There was a rumor that Bison was having an illegal tournament to bring in more powerful fighters. Chun Li left for Thailand and stayed in a hotel that was arranged for her. After finding out where to go, she went to a large rundown where house and saw all the fighters getting ready for their matches. Chun Li was there for the whole day trying to figure out where Bison was. Not knowing that Ryu was there, she saw him emerge as one of the last fighters. She could not believe her eyes that she was in the same building as Ryu. She was so happy to see him again.

"These next two fighters will duel and whoever wins will face the big man himself, General Bison!" A man yelled on stage

Chun Li saw Ryu battle his opponent and from the sidelines she was a nervous wreck. After a while of fighting, Ryu emerged victorious.

"Our winner is the Japanese warrior, Ryu!" the man from the stage said. "His next opponent…"

Bison entered the stage knocking the announcer to the side. Chun Li's heart sank as she saw Bison getting ready to fight her long lost lover.

As the battle went on between Bison and Ryu, Chun Li couldn't understand why Ryu was fighting HER battle against Bison. Both of the fighters were hurt pretty badly and only one more blow to the other would determine the winner. Chun Li saw that Bison had the upper hand and he was about to attack Ryu but, in a flash, Chun Li dashed onto the stage and got in front of Ryu protecting him.

"Bison! This is for my father!" Chun Li yelled as she charged him.

She attacked full force with her tremendous kicking power, knocking Bison against a wall. Chun Li started to generate a bright light blue ball of energy in her hands and she never felt more hatred in her life. She released all the energy onto Bison.

"KIKOUKEN!"

Bison yelled out in pain as Chun Li's attack slowly killed him. There was an awkward silence…the crowd watching got very angry at Chun Li's interruption.

"I am detective Chun Li and all of you are under arrest for illegal street fighting"

The crowd went haywire at Chun Li's words and then Interpol agents busted in from all doors.

Ryu couldn't believe his eyes that Chun Li was there and what she had said. She then ran over to Ryu, handing him a hotel key.

"Go quickly and I'll meet you there later!" Chun Li told Ryu.

Ryu left and Chun Li and the rest of the Interpol agents resumed arresting and questioning whoever they caught.

Later at Chun Li's hotel…

Chun Li entered the room hoping to see Ryu there. He was, and they both looked at each other for a moment as their old feelings came rushing back to them. Chun Li was about to speak but Ryu had said something first,

"I was doing it for you Chun Li…I didn't want you have the feeling that you killed another person and…"

Chun Li cut Ryu off, "Bison was not human…my father can now rest in peace. Let's just leave it at that."

Ryu nodded. He saw Chun Li start to cry and they both rushed to each other, kissing and hugging after all the time they have been apart.

"Oh Ryu, I missed you so much!" Chun Li cried into Ryu's chest

"I've longed for you too Chun but I can't stay with you now."

"What? But Ryu I…"

"Your deepest desire has been fulfilled whereas mine has not. I must continue searching."

"Please Ryu, don't go just yet. Stay with me tonight, only tonight and leave tomorrow. Besides

you are hurt and you need to rest."

Ryu didn't argue with Chun Li as he saw the sincerity in her eyes.

"How can I refuse?" He said

Chun Li tended to Ryu's wounds and told him to get some rest in her bed. The two were happy again being in each other presence. Old memories and feelings flooded back to them. Knowing that they wouldn't see each other again for a long time, they decided to make love.

Their lovemaking was so passionate and sweet and later they fell asleep in each others arms.

The next morning Chun Li woke up and saw that Ryu was not next to her which disappointed her.

"Good luck Ryu, I love you" Chun Li said as she knew where Ryu had gone.