Chapter 7

He was trying to rescue Chun-Li…instead, Ryu found himself stuffed in the back of a black sedan, speeding off to who knows where. Inside the car, Vega sat next to Chun-Li, and Juri was in the front with the driver. Vega pulled out a syringe, and said, "Senorita…it's time for your medicine." He jabbed the syringe into Chun-Li's arm, and her face didn't even register. The car soon coasted to a stop, and the occupants got out. Ryu was grabbed by Chun-Li, who hustled him onto a small plane. Within minutes, the plane was airborne. On the plane, Juri placed a blindfold over Ryu's eyes.

Ryu, with a blindfold, had no way of knowing where he was going-or even where he had been. Eventually, he stopped. Juri then pulled the blindfold off, and Ryu found himself standing in front of Bison. Bison, sitting on his throne, looked towards Ryu and said, "I told you that you would join us." Ryu glared, but said nothing. Bison then stood up, and then levitated towards Ryu. Bison said, "I do not understand you. If you seek to be the best, then why don't join with me? My technology will allow you to accomplish that."

Ryu spoke, "And I told you that I would never waste my potential with evil. If I did that, I would disgrace my sensei and any other martial artist who gave his everything to be a master." Bison said, "Such is one man's opinion…" He nodded towards Vega, and said, "Take him to a holding cell. Let him sit there, alone…and maybe then he'll have a change of heart." Vega grabbed his shoulder, and said, "Come, amigo."

Bison looked towards Chun-Li, and said, "Ahh…the detective who's been hounding me…and now, an ally for my cause. I wish to discuss your future." He turned to Juri, and said, "Take her to my private chamber." Juri grabbed Chun-Li, and said, "Let's go, princess."

-Street Fighter 2-

Chun-Li stood in Bison's personal chamber, which was a shrine of hedonism and narcissism-all devoted to the leader of Shadaloo. The door opened, and Bison walked in. He said, "Well, well, well…the Interpol agent who has been a thorn in my side." She smiled, and said, "And now, I have assisted you in gaining you most precious prize." Bison replied, "Indeed…I see that my psycho-chemicals are perfected."

He had turned his back, but then his hand shot out, and purple energy shot out and grabbed Chun-Li's throat. She collapsed, and said, "Master…why?" Bison sneered, and said, "You can end this charade, detective." She asked, "How…did you know?" Bison replied, "I possess the Psycho power-did you believe that I wouldn't know someone who was mind-controlled?"

Bison then walked towards her, until he was able to physically put his hand around her throat. He then pushed her to the ground, and laughed. He said, "And what would your father think of you now?" Chun-Li stood up, and screamed, "How dare you speak of my father!" Bison raised his hands, and restrained Chun-Li. He said, "So…I pressed a button." She struggled, but to no avail. Bison walked towards her, and whispered, "Would you like to hear a story about him?" The restrains loosened, and Chun-Li fell to the ground. Bison said, "I was there when he died. And I was the one who did it. And during the whole thing, he only asked for one thing-that I don't hurt his little girl. I have killed many…but the death of your father was rather…exquisite."

Chun-Li stood with shock. She said, "I always knew you were involved…but to know that you were personally involved? I'll never forgive for you for this!" She charged at him, but he hit her with a burst of Psycho energy. She flew backwards, slamming into the wall. Bison, floating in the air, said "I NEVER ASKED FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS! And do you know why? Because I AM A GOD…AND GODS DO NOT BEG MORTALS FOR FORGIVENESS!" He pressed a button, and two Shadaloo soldiers came in. Bison said, "Send her to the 'Research Area'. I have a device to experiment with…"

Later…Chun-LI sat up, only to realize that she was strapped to a gurney. Bison appeared, and said, "Well, your mind appears to be strong enough to withstand the mind-control drugs. But I have something that eclipses even my drugs." He pulled out a tiara, and placed it on her head. Chun-Li said, "This is your mind control idea?" Bison replied, "You will see…because unlike other 'clowns' who try mind control, this is powered by Psycho Power-and the effects stay even when the tiara is removed." Bison's eyes began to glow, and the gem on the center of Chun-Li's tiara began to glow, as well. Chun-Li tried to fight the mental invasion-but Bison's Psycho Power was far stronger…and everything began to fade…

Meanwhile, Ryu sat in his cell. He was sitting in the lotus position, meditating. The door opened, and two Shadaloo soldiers walked in. One said, "Bison's waiting for you. Put this hood on." Ryu looked at the hood, and did as he was asked. He felt himself being led to who knew where. Eventually, Ryu found himself in a large room. Bison appeared, sitting on his throne. He said, "And now…Ryu. I present you a great test. Unless you awaken your potential, you will die!" The door opened, and Chun-Li walked out. Bison said, "Now, Chun-Li! FIGHT!"

Chun-Li said, "Understood, master!" She then flipped towards Ryu, landing in front of him. Ryu looked at her eyes, and saw that the gentle brown orbs he fell in love with were gone-replaced by a clear sclera. He thought, whatever happened to her this time, it's real…Ryu brought his hands up, and Chun-Li followed suit. She launched a kick towards his midsection, which he blocked. He pushed her leg back, and then tried to punch her. She spun to the side, then connected with a double palm strike. Ryu staggered back, and then responded by hitting her with a roundhouse kick. This caused her to stagger back, but she recovered and stood in her stance. Chun-Li then charged forward, firing her trademark kicks. Her kicks shot out at the speed of lightning, and while Ryu could block some of the kicks, the other attacks pummeled him, sending him staggering back.

Ryu looked at the situation, and thought, Damn, love hurts…I'm sorry about this, but it's the only way…Ryu then waited until she got near him, then lifted his knee into her midsection. The attack caught her off guard, and Ryu followed it up by spinning his leg in a circle, knocking her into the air. His leg spun again, striking her for a second time and sending her flying across the room. She landed, but popped back up in her fighting stance. She charged at him, throwing several punches and kicks. He blocked, and attacked with his own punches and kicks. In the next few frenetic moments, they attacked and defended, and neither warrior gave any quarter. She pushed her palm out, and said, "Ki-Ko-Ken!", and a ball of energy struck Ryu in the chest. He staggered back, but responded but thrusting his palms out, saying "Ha-Do-Ken!", and firing a ball of energy that hit Chun-Li. The attack pushed her back, but she responded by flipping on her hands, then pushing herself into the air. She flipped forward, and tried to bring her leg down on Ryu. Ryu leapt backwards, and she landed, then got into her stance.

Oh ho ho! This fight's getting good! Who will win? Will Psycho-Powered Chun-Li force Ryu to awaken his immense power? Can he win without tapping into his power? And what other things lie on the horizon?