Street Fighter X Mai-HiME: Stage 9 – Sudden Terror

"With Chun-Li finally investigating the Fuka Academy, she then asks Natsuki a favor to find an American airman who is now re-assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command – Guile, who has arrived to Japan to join Chun-Li's investigation regarding the Orphans. Natsuki; accompanied by Shizuru set out to find Guile. On the other hand, after hiding underground for few years; M. Bison is back with a vengeance, bringing terror to those who oppose him. What devious plot does the dictator have now?"

The chapter begins as Chun-Li was negotiating with Masahiro in private regarding the incident happened in Ibuki's village a couple of days ago. The latter mentions that Nagi has lost ability to tame Orphans, that resulted an unknown entity to control them. Chun-Li explains everything that she had heard from Nagi that its possible that Shadowlaw is responsible of capturing Orphans; and they are used to commit any criminal activity. Masahiro was surprised of this situation, that she is reminded by Chun-Li to heighten the security of their school; not knowing when Shadaloo will strike...

Natsuki arrives in the chairwoman's office, asking about the Orphan attack incident in Ibuki's village. Chun-Li refuses to answer Natsuki's questions since the negotiations are in private. So, Natsuki was asked by Chun-Li to find an American working with the Special Operations Command who has recently arrived in Japan two days ago. "Natsuki, is it? I want you to ask a favor; I'm not yet finished with the investigation yet, I have called a man from the J-SOC to dispatch one of their operatives here in Japan. His name is Commander William Guile; an US Air Force field operator, he has been on a hot trail against Shadaloo. He is in the airbase north of the academy.", says Chun-Li.

Before Natsuki could set on to find Guile, Shizuru overhears the latter's conversation with Chun-Li. In addition, Chun-Li insists that Natsuki can't go alone; so she decides to have Shizuru on her back.

Natsuki and Shizuru went to Gouken's dojo, with Natsuki seeking approval from Gouken to fulfill a favor from Chun-Li; Gouken approves this, as Shizuru and Natsuki prepare for this mission. Before they can set out, Ken also tells about Guile, he mentions that he has been family rivals with the latter.

Natsuki and Shizuru finally took off, preparing for the next confrontation!

Meanwhile, back in the Shadaloo base in Thailand; M. Bison was planning for an attack in the Fuka Academy in hopes of capturing Orphans. And is also aware that those people who are against him (namely Chun-Li and Guile) are on the trail, knowing they are growing restless to bring their brand of justice against him. "Hmph, did those pitiful fools try their best to stop me!? They will soon fail.", the dictator sneered. One of his subordinates confirms their preparations, "Lord Bison, all units are fully dispatched. The Dolls' memory are now reprogrammed." The satisfied Bison orders to commence their attack imminent after the preparations are complete, and then immediately chant "Yes! Yes!", and then laughs maniacally.

Natsuki and Shizuru soon arrive the airbase, asking the guards that they are looking for Guile. Guile appears before them.

"Chun-Li sent you, right?", he asks.

Natsuki explains everything relating to the incidents that the Orphans have made, including what happened to Ibuki's village.

"Regarding the incident from that village, we heard possible rumors that Shadaloo is behind all this."

"Shadaloo!? You mean Bison?", Guile asked. "I think I'm going to approve your answer kid. Bison's been hiding underground; I don't even know what evil schemes will that son of a bitch is trying to pull."

Natsuki continues, "So, you know him?" Guile answers the latter's question that he has been seeking vengeance against M. Bison for a very long time; to avenge a befallen friend.

"I've lost a friend... And I thought he would've returned home in one piece, but what I see he risked his life for the good of justice, and now I wasted so much time waiting for him. And for that, I had no choice to avenge his soul, whether he would be dead or alive. But, even if I try to get my hands on Bison, I will do whatever it takes to find justice for the friend of mine."

After a brief discussion, Guile decides to come with Natsuki and Shizuru to return to Chun-Li. But, from a distance, they hear an explosion.

Returning to Gouken's dojo; Natsuki, Shizuru, and Guile see a swarm of helicopters appearing above them.

"Those choppers, that sign... No! It can't be...!"

"Commander Guile, what the hell is going on?", Natsuki asked.

When they find out about the helicopters in the sky were turned out to be Shadaloo! And is heading straight for the Fuka Academy.

Chun-Li appears, along with her are Ken, Ryu, Reito, Masahiro and Fumi, followed by Mai, Sakura and Mikoto thereafter.

"Guile, it's Bison! I have a bad feeling he is sending a message to us.", says Chun-Li. And she was positive of the previous incidents relating to the Orphans.

Nagi later appears before the gang, and warns that Shadaloo has took many students inside the academy hostaged!

"Chun-Li, commander Guile, I have terrible news; Bison and his men got many students inside hostage!"

Guile and Chun-Li decides to save the students in captive, Natsuki decides to come along, but Mai insists she want to come; worried that her brother Takumi is still trapped.

"Mai, this is going to be dangerous, so stay on me at all costs!", then points to Shizuru and Sakura, "Shizuru, this place is too dangerous, stay here. I'll be back."

*BGM: Street Fighter Alpha 3 Soundtrack - Brave or Grave (Theme of Final M. Bison)*

The cavalry composed of Natsuki, Mai, Chun-Li, and Guile fight their way within the facilities of the Fuka Academy campus, fending off a gauntlet of Shadaloo grunts, saving all the captives. With one exception, Takumi. Mai attempts to reach the his classroom, only to be in the hands of M. Bison!

The dictator threatens Mai if she attempts to get close, Takumi dies. "Stop right where you are, child! One false move or your brother will perish!"

"Bison, let go of the child!", says Guile. The dictator challenges Guile to a fair fight, Bison gains the upper hand throughout the fight; until the odds are even.

Natsuki comes to the save, giving Bison a mouthful of his own medicine, until he rises up again. Bison nails Natsuki with his Psycho Crusher, then Shadowgeist comes to take on Natsuki, and escapes with Takumi under his grasp.

"Today is the day that I have my own revenge, Guile! And for the day Bison graced into this pitiful academy was the most important day of your lives! For me, it was Tuesday..."

The chapter ends as Mai breaks down emotionally after failing to save Takumi. Mai vows that she will try her best to save her younger brother at the hands of Shadaloo.

Characters:

-Ryu
-Ken Masters-Sakura Kasugano
-Chun-Li
-Guile (debut)
-M. Bison
-Mai Tokiha
-Natsuki Kuga
-Shizuru Fujino
-Nagi Homura
-Reito Kanzaki
-Masahiro Kazahana
-Fumi Himeno

Trivia:

-When Bison says in the end, "Today is the day that I have my own revenge, Guile! And for the day Bison graced into this pitiful academy was the most important day of your lives! For me, it was Tuesday...", references a line Bison said in reply to Chun-Li's accusation of destroying her village in the movie. ("I'm sorry. I don't remember any of it.[...] For you the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. For me? It was Tuesday.")

Author's Note:

Stage 10 will be out by the next two weeks, for some reasons I still need to focus in my examinations and other school projects. This week, I'll be focusing on the character profiles for a while.

Until then, stay tuned for Street Fighter X Mai-HiME.