Author's note: Been reading a lot of the UDON Street fighter 2 or legends books to get my ideas and inspiration, so its been quite a week for me.

Ibuki, Koji and Sakura walked together thinking about their past encounter with Karin. "So what's the story behind you and Karin?" Koji asked. "She's been my long time rival for a long time; ever since she lost she has been so determined to take me down or so I've heard we haven't gotten into enough contact with each other." Sakura said.

"She must have been a long time rival for you." Ibuki said.

"Yep, that just about sums it up. I'm just glad she didn't break my window this time." Sakura replied. "She is so persistent at times and will never take no for an answer." Sakura said.

The three of them arrived at Sakura's house as her mother greeted them. "You sure have been out for a long time Sakura, you should call more often." Her mother lectured. "Oh, sorry about that mom." Sakura apologized rubbing the back of her head.

"You must be her friends, it is nice to meet you all." Sakura's mother greeted.

"It's an honor to meet you as well." Ibuki and Koji greeted Sakura's mother.

"If I knew that girl was having company over I would have cooked something special." Sakura's Mother said.

"Sorry if it makes it feel like we're imposing on you." Koji apologized.

"Not at all, if so I do enjoy the company Sakura has over. They are many interesting people, especially that Dan Hibiki and his pet Blanka. They are all bright cheerful people." Sakura's mother replied with a smile.

"She must be really popular among other street fighters." Ibuki complimented.

"Indeed, it's practically insane, but it's good to see her enjoying herself rather than lazing around. I don't like quitters." Sakura mother said offering Koji and Ibuki some green tea and rice cakes.

"Yeah, I'm sure she has quite the adventures and misadventures, I know from experience. I travel a lot too. It's quite fun." Ibuki said.

"Thank you for the meal." Koji and Ibuki thanked leaving Sakura's house. Sakura's mom and Sakura waved goodbye.

The next day Koji finished his evening classes at the university Ibuki hid in the trees waiting to ambush him from the shadows. "Gotcha!" Ibuki shouted as Koji evaded her surprise attack.

"This time I've seen you coming from a mile away. You won't ambush me again like you usually do." Koji shot back. "Yeah, well did you foresee this coming?" Ibuki tackled Koji down landing on him and gave him a surprise kiss.

Both took a distance away hiding their embarrassment from each other blushing red. "Um…I should see how Sarai is doing." Ibuki said checking her cell phone calling Sarai, but went to voicemail.

"Hi, this is Sarai; I'm busy right now to answer your call, so please leave a message after the beep." Sarai said on voicemail. "She must be really devoting herself to ninja training." Ibuki guessed. "Well you said it yourself that you have to devote yourself just like in your studies." Koji reminded.

"Yeah, but I'm starting to miss her." Ibuki said.

Koji placed his hand on Ibuki's shoulder. "Hey if you can handle the intense training, I'm sure she can." Koji cheered.

"Yeah, you're right she is strong. I must have been a pretty good influence on her." Ibuki replied.

Ibuki grasped Koji's arm. "So where are you planning on taking me out this time before the big event at Karin's?" Ibuki asked. "Well I never really planned it." Koji replied. "Oh come on if I can plan surprise attacks then I'm sure you can plan dates for a pretty girl." Ibuki reminded.

Koji stood nervously not knowing what to do over Ibuki sudden response, since he didn't have any plans. "Pardon me, but your presence is required at the Kanzuki household." A bodyguard greeted the couples.

"But I thought she said the event isn't until four days from now." Koji said.

"There has been a change of plans and the lady is very impatient, so where just honoring her request." He replied. Koji and Ibuki boarded the helicopter meeting up with Sakura.

"So you too?" Koji asked.

"Yeah, Karin is way too persistent and never takes no for an answer." Sakura replied.

As they got to the Kanzuki manor Karin waited outside to greet Sakura and her friends. "Ah, welcome Sakura and newcomers to my manor." Karin greeted along with a group of servants.

"This is one big house." Ibuki had admired the mansion. "Well, her family is incredible wealthy, so I've been told. Koji replied exiting the helicopter.

"Please don't be so cautions. Just enjoy yourselves for the main event will start soon." Karin insured. "This way please." The servants greeted leading Sakura, Ibuki and Koji to the mansion.

As a big party was being held Ibuki, Sakura and Koji enjoyed themselves at the party. "If I knew there was a formal party going on I would have put on some formal attire." Sakura looked around the guest dressed formally.

"Who care, I mean the food is good, so let's just enjoy ourselves while the party last." Koji cheered. "I hear that, besides she did say don't be cautions." Ibuki replied.

"Yeah but still…" Sakura paused.

Karin took the center stage for and announcement. "Attention everyone welcome to the Kanzuki manor thank you all for coming. In honor of this royal banquet it will be the day that I'll be able to defeat Sakura Kasugano who has been my long time friend and rival. Through my intense years of training and hard work I hope to have a good fight with her." She announced.

A light shined upon Sakura as she rubbed her head nervously. "It's not that big of a deal." Sakura mused. "Oh don't be so bashful Sakura, I really mean it we'll have a fair fight and not just in street fighter because that's for the final round." Karin said.

"Sounds like fun okay." Sakura accepted.

"This outta be entertaining." Koji said.

"Now then for our first match will be who could break the most blocks." Karin announced. A couple of servants came in with some steel blocks. "Whoever can break the most flawlessly wins." Karin said.

"No problem." Sakura said cracking her knuckles, but feeling nervous because she's never broken blocks before.

"What's a matter Sakura are you having second thoughts?" Karin teased. Not at all, it's no problem." Sakura assured.

Sakura raised her fist up and struck the steel blocks. Her body had begun to shake in pain; however a couple of blocks shattered on her behalf.

Karin took a deep breath and focused her energy. She suddenly struck her blocks making them shatter into rubble. "Not bad Sakura, your training hasn't gotten rusty after all these years." Karin complemented.

"Yeah…you know me." Sakura moaned in pain.

"Guess she doesn't have many experiences breaking blocks." Koji complimented. "It's very easy in my village." Ibuki said.

"The next challenge will be a test of strength to see who could lift the most weights to the end of the line." Karin announced. Servants brought a ton of bricks for the challenge match.

"Now then let us begin." Karin said. Both girls lifted the ton of bricks by the ropes and started to carry them to the backyard. Throughout the process both of their strength was beginning to weaken. "What's a matter Sakura is this too much for you?" Karin teased struggling.

"You kidding, this is nothing compared to my training." Sakura joked struggling. Both got to the backyard in time dropping the bricks and stretching their muscles to regain their strength.

"That was fun." Sakura said.

"I must say you have improved in more way then I've ever imagine, very well then the next match will be held later on and it will involved your two friends with you since this is a team battle this time." Karin announced.

"Who do you got for your team? Koji asked.

"It's all right here my dear boy." Karin answered.

Karin introduced four of professional servants and a female wrestler.

"Wait your…Rainbow Mika." Ibuki recognized.

"That's me, this will be fun. Good to see you again Sakura." Rainbow Mika said challenged Sakura.

More to come on the way…