(The Arena)
Everyone knew that the fighting would pick up again, so the remaining fighters wanted to wear down the competition as much as they could. The six fighters left in the arena battled with each other, although the only current alliance was between Duck King and the Stormtrooper.
That, however, was all about the change.
"DAN HIBIKI!" (SFA3)
Although people were surprised to hear 'Holding Out for a Hero' coming from the speakers, they cheered the pink-clad putz on anyway.
Dan was a little confused as to why Ryoko had to go to the merchandise arena before she came to the arena, he went on anyway. Dan waved to the crowd and ran down to the ring. He knew that Mika was still in the ring and wanted to lend a hand.
However, just as he got to the bottom of the ramp, he tripped and flew headfirst into the arena rather than jumping. He quickly saw who he was heading for.
"Mika! Look out!"
Mika turned, but was too late to avoid Dan. She let out a quick shout as Dan flew into her.
Of everything that the fighters in the arena expected to happen, what actually did wasn't one of them.
As soon as Dan slammed into Mika, he knocked her to the ground. However, his mouth had been at the same level as Mika's, and the mouths of both fighters touched as soon as Mika hit the canvas. Dan suddenly realized that he had accidentally given Mika a kiss and got off her. Mika jumped to her feet after.
Looking around, Dan and Mika saw that everyone in the arena was looking at them with wide eyes. Even through the visor, they could tell that the Stormtrooper was surprised. Both Street Fighters quickly blushed.
"Uh…So, how about them Packers?" Dan said.
"GOH HINOGAMI!" (VF)
Goh's cheer definitely wasn't as big as the ones Akira or Lion got, but that may have been because he was a new addition to the roster.
Even still, Goh paid his cheers next to no mind. He was merely looking out amongst the arena, a creepy smile floating across his face. You see, Goh was a powerful fighter like Bryan Fury, and was just as psychotic.
Landing in the arena, Goh slammed Duck with his fist, but quickly received a hard hammer blow to the stomach from Peggi.
"PEGGI SHALL PROVE THAT HIS WEAPONS RULE!" The loud lizardman roared into Goh's ear.
Goh, frantically wiggling his finger around in his ear to regain his hearing, decided to add Peggi to his list of targets.
"SGT. JOE!" (S3)
In the Sound Booth, Aila had decided to play a joke on the good sergeant by playing the theme song to 'Quack Pack' over the loud speakers. The large duck came out from behind the curtain and sighed in hopelessness at Aila as he marched down to the ring.
After landing in the arena, Sgt. Joe raised his weapon, which looked like a cross between a spear and an axe, and ran at Rasputin.
"I say!" Rasputin said as he lashed out a Lightning Orb at the oncoming duck. "What's all this for, friend?"
"Nothing personal." Sgt. Joe replied as he held out his weapon and negated the projectile. "But you eliminated Belle and it's just that I feel like a bit of nodal revenge."
"CHIN GENSAI!" (KOF)
"Put your glasses on, baby"
"I've been cutting coupons lately"
"And may I say that you are looking so fine, girl"
"We'll stay put until the crack of nine, little girl"
"At the cakewalk, just like Matlock"
"Shake it all night!"
"Rock it like you're eighteen"
"Make it alright, busting back on the scene!"
"Vendetta!"
To 'Vendetta' by Roper, Chin wobbled out from behind the curtain, scurried down the ramp and did a belly-flop into the arena.
Chin landed on something extremely soft. Getting up, Chin looked down and saw a small, baby duck wobbling around dizzily.
"P-CHAN!" A voice shrieked.
Chin looked in the direction of the voice and saw Duck staring at him in horror.
"You monster! You crushed P-Chan!" Duck screamed and rushed at Chin.
(Hotel; K's Room)
K' watched the monitors and contemplated going to the Eliminated Seating. Kula was definitely proving herself in the arena, and K' was becoming surprisingly proud of the ice girl.
"Maybe I should go watch her from the Eliminated Seating." K' wondered. "Besides, Maxima comes out in a few sections as well. Maybe I can see the two of them double-team a bit."
"Unfortunately, you won't have the chance to do that, my friend."
K' spun around to see M. Bison float from the shadows. The white-haired man growled and put up his fists.
"What is it you want?" K' asked. "You have a death wish or something?"
Bison smirked evilly. "You should consider yourself lucky." He said. "I need some help and I have chosen you to work for me."
"Forget it." K' scowled. "I don't work for anyone, much less egotistical scums that can barely last five minutes in a tournament like this."
A low chuckle came from the evil dictator. "I'm afraid you don't have much choice." He replied. "And besides, it's not like you did any better than I in the arena."
K' narrowed his eyes. "Shut up! Chain Driver!"
(The Arena)
"KAEDE!" (LB)
The dark-haired man came out from behind the curtain to the loudest cheer for the Last Blade gang yet. Looking around, Kaede smirked and raised an arm, blinding everyone in a white light.
When the light faded, Kaede was still standing on the ramp, but rather than having the long, dark hair from before, he had a full head of wavy, golden-blonde hair. Now ready, Kaede pulled out his sword and took to the ring.
"Let's face it." Kaede said to himself as he lashed out his sword, striking Dan and the Stormtrooper. "I'm the lead character in Last Blade. Let's see if they can dish out something that can take me down."
"CHARLOTTE!" (SS)
Kaede's eyes snapped open.
Charlotte couldn't believe her luck. Sure, she got an average draw, but Haohmaru was coming out in the next section! This was her big chance to prove to the samurai she was worthy to be his lover.
The French woman leapt into the arena and instantly ran at Kaede, slashing her sword at him.
Kaede frantically held up his own sword, blocking the blow, but only barely. "Me and my big mouth." He muttered.
Everyone was so interested in watching Charlotte pounding Kaede into the canvas that almost no one noticed the spotlights shining on the entrance curtain. In fact, Dan, Mika and Sgt. Joe were the only ones to notice this, although Goh joined in when he heard a slow, traditional (and VERY familiar) Chinese tune coming through the speakers.
"And now, Mystery Fighter…Number…ELEVEN!"
The curtain was pushed aside.
"KUNG POW!" (Clayfighter 63 1/3)
"Everybody was kung-fu fighting!"
Everyone watched as the large-footed, big-handed, toothy-grinned kung-fu chef with the Moe Howard (of the Three Stooges) haircut pranced down the ring to the beat of the song.
"Those cats were fast as lightning!"
Kung Pow let out an awkward-sounding battle cry and lunged into the arena in a flying kick.
Chin hiccuped as he looked over his shoulder. "Huh?"
Kung Pow's huge foot slammed into Chin's face, knocking him away from an enraged Duck. The breakdancer quickly ran off after the old drunkard to continue the fight.
"Great." Goh muttered. "It's bad enough that there's ONE weird person with huge hands and feet in the arena (Rasputin looked offended), but now we've got TWO."
Kung Pow seemed to hear him. He turned to face the assassin and struck a strange pose. "Who you master?"
"What?"
Kung Pow rushed at Goh and started poking him with chopsticks.
(Eliminated Seating)
Heavy D! walked into the area and looked around for people that could help him. He quickly saw Chang Koehan (who still was dressed like a superhero) and went over.
The black boxer grasped Chang's shoulder. "Come on, big guy. We need your help."
Chang looked away from the arena and looked up at D! "Ah! Is it about this plot 'The Koehan' heard about from Lee Chaolan?"
D! nodded. "Probably."
Chang grinned and stood up. "Then count 'The Koehan' in!" He said happily. "Such a foul plot that 'The Koehan' shall take extreme pleasure in taking these dastardly villains down!"
Jacky Bryant suddenly came over. "Say. Can I help?"
"You sure, man?" D! asked. "You don't know what you're getting into."
"I'm sure." Jacky nodded.
D! shrugged. "Okay. We could use a few more hands."
Clark Steele quickly came over. "Wait! You know this plot that Dan Hibiki found out?" He asked. "I've been waiting around here for one of you guys to show up ever since that Reed fellow eliminated me!"
The four suddenly saw Ryu, Falco Lombardi and Watari coming over.
"I wish to come along." Ryu said. "I can sense something big going on and I wish to assist in defeating it."
"Then I must accompany you all as well." Everyone turned and saw Sagat coming into the area. "Plus, Bison's got Bruce Irvin. I owe it to Bruce to help save him."
Jack from the World Heroes node scurried over. "Can I come too?" He asked with a psychotic grin.
D! paused to wonder if it would be sane to have Jack helping them, then nodded. "Okay. Let's go."
(The Arena)
"RYOKO!" (WH)
(Eliminated Seating)
D! was about to leave when he heard Robert spitting out his drink again (as well as Hugo muttering a few select curse words). Pausing to look in the direction of the ramp, D!'s eyes suddenly snapped open from behind his shades.
Ryoko was gleefully running down to the arena. However, over her fighting uniform was a white shirt two sizes too big for her that she had picked up at the merchandise area. In big, bold letters on the front were the words 'I LUV HEAVY D!'.
"Wow." D! said as he watched Ryoko jump into the arena. "My first fangirl."
"Join the club, man." Sonic the Hedgehog muttered from his seat, the sight of Ryoko reminding him of Amy Rose.
(The Arena)
Rasputin ended up doing a double-take when Ryoko jumped into the arena. "Ryoko? What's with the shirt?"
Ryoko sighed dreamily. "Heavy D! saved me earlier and now I see just how great a hero he is!" She replied. "I want to show everyone that I'm a fan, now!"
Rasputin scratched his head, but decided not to press matters further.
"MAGNETO!" (MC)
The master of magnetism came out from behind the curtain and floated down to the arena. He was contemplating his chances in the arena and wasn't very confident looking at how well the villains had been faring thus far.
Of course, it didn't help matters that R. Mika, the current heavy-hitter, was still in the arena.
Magneto entered the arena and waved his hand in Charlottle's direction.
Suddenly feeling her armour being pulled upwards, Charlotte found herself getting lifted off the canvas. She tried struggling free of Magneto's iron grip, but to no avail.
Magneto's attack was cut short when Kung Pow landed a hard kick to his back.
The mutant villain turned and saw Kung Pow standing before him, wielding a pair of butcher knives.
"You're going to pay for that one, fool." Magneto said flatly.
Kung Pow gave a big, toothy grin and motioned for Magneto to come forward.
"CECILE!" (S3)
Those unfamiliar with Suikoden stared in amazement.
There she was. Cecile was a mere girl and she was wearing a helmet and chestplate that were far too big for her. She had a large shield in one hand and a spear in the other. Despite the fact that her father's armour was protecting her upper body, her legs were almost completely unprotected save for a plaid skirt that went to her knees.
Cecile ran down to the arena, seemingly unnoticing the weight of the armour she was wearing.
Peggi saw Cecile jump in. "HEY, CECILE!" He screamed. "IT'S GOOD TO SEE A FAMILIAR FACE IN SOMETHING LIKE THIS!"
Cecile nodded. "Thanks, Peggi." She said. "Now let's do some double-teaming."
Peggi grinned. "YOU GOT IT!"
(Dome; Recovery Room)
"How much longer until Mr. Glauber returns, Mio?" Tuta asked.
Mio looked at an electronic device on the wall before turning back to the head doctor. "About seven more minutes." She replied.
Tuta nodded. "We'd best get a bed ready for him when he reappears, then." He looked towards a man with a huge smile. "Are you sure about your decision to not fight in the tournament, Hanma?" He asked.
"Of course." Hanma replied. "I would prefer to help the wounded rather than fight."
"Well, okay. Just as long as you're comfortable with it."
Suddenly, the doctors (and nurses) noticed Faust look around cautiously. He pulled out his giant scalpel.
"What is it, Faust?" Mio asked.
"I hear something." Faust replied. He then called out. "I know you're out there! Come out!"
Suddenly, two figures jumped in from the shadows on the ceiling. When the figures landed, they saw two female figures dressed in secretary uniforms.
"Why are you two here?" Tuta asked, raising an eyebrow.
"We're here on business." Vice replied with a smirk. "We've been ordered to assassinate a certain basketball player once he comes back."
"Don't resist and we won't kill you." Mature added.
Tuta's eyes widened. "Absurd! I'll never allow it!"
"Then I afraid we'll be forced to put you out of OUR misery." Mature said as she and Vice approached the doctors.
Faust quickly stepped in the way and held up his weapon. "Doctor Faust is in and YOU are about to be admitted!"
The bag-headed doctor jumped back and dropped into his stance, getting ready to take the two secretaries on. "Hanma, you may not want to fight, but I'm all too willing to do it!"
(The Arena)
"HINAKO!" (KOF)
The young, female sumo wrestler jumped out from behind the curtain and ran down to the ring. Leaping in, Hinako ran in to help Kula with Ryoko.
Royko saw Hinako rushing over and lashed out an Energy Blast from her palms. The young sumo wrestler flew across the arena.
"Weird." Ryoko said. "I didn't know a little girl like that could do sumo."
"GEESE HOWARD!" (FF)
Despite the mixed reaction the crowd was giving him, Geese paid it no attention. People were wondering why Geese was staring into the arena with a blank expression, but they didn't know that the Southtown crimeboss had recently had his mind wiped by Bison.
Geese looked around the arena and knew that Dan and Mika were considered threats to Master Bison's plan, and must be eliminated. Geese adjusted his cloak and ran down to the ring.
Goh quickly saw Geese come in and decided to tempt fate, attacking the crimeboss with a flurry of punches. Kung Pow quickly aided the assassin with a pan strike to Geese's face.
Dan and Mika looked at each other, held hands, looked back at Geese and charged together.
"KAZUYA MISHIMA!" (T5)
Kazuya's cheer was easily the largest Tekken cheer yet. The son of Heihachi Mishima narrowed his eyes and looked around. He saw Magneto giving Geese a hand with Goh and Kung Pow, so he decided not to bother with them.
Brushing his purple suit, Kazuya ran down to the arena. Once he landed in, he grabbed Dan and spiked him to the ground.
"What your problem, man?" Dan asked as he got to his feet.
"Nothing personal, but I detest people with no skill." Kazuya replied.
Dan's eyes narrowed. "Hey!"
"And now, the final fighter of this section…"
"LUIGI MARIO!" (SSB)
The crowd erupted with cheers as the green-clad plumber came out from behind the curtain.
"Tired of being what you want me to be"
"Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface"
"Don't know what you're expecting of me"
"Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes"
Luigi stopped when he heard 'Numb' by Linkin Park coming from the speakers. He cast a confused look up to the Sound Booth.
"Caught in the undertow"
"Just caught in the undertow"
"Every step that I take is another mistake to you"
"Caught in the undertow"
"Just caught in the undertow"
A smirk floated across Luigi's face as he flashed a thumb's up to the Sound Booth. Shadow returned the gesture.
"I've become so numb"
"I can't feel you there"
"I've become so tired"
"So much more aware"
"I'm becoming this"
"All I want to do"
"Is be more like me"
"And be less like you"
Luigi jumped into the arena and ran over to help Duck with Chin. Running over to the old drunk, Luigi delivered a sharp karate chop, knocking Chin to the ground.
"I appreciate the help, man." Duck said.
"No problem. Always glad to help." Luigi nodded.
"Well, let's take this guy out!"
"Sounds like a plan to me!"