Love & War: The Black Moons
Chapter 50: Consuming Darkness
At the Kanzuki estate, butterflies of light flutter about, while a dark liquid drips from the roof of the house, heralding the coming of the legend that is Necalli. Opposite him is Ryu.
"I have waited... and you have come."
Necalli roars, ready for battle.
"Finally..."
They fight. Necalli uses his full power, intent on consuming Ryu's soul, made more powerful thanks to the influence of the Satsui no Hado. But the karateka, however, rises up to the challenge with a more cleansed mind and while he intends to fight to his full force, he is resolute in not relying on the destructive desires hidden in the darkest corners of his mind. It's a long, hard battle with neither the legendary warrior and the everlasting vagabond able to best the other. But Ryu's skill and determination allowed him to best Necalli's combat instincts. The warrior fell, only to recover for another attack which Ryu dodges with a sound mind. He then enters the Ansatsuken meditation stance and the calming power began swirling about him, bringing out the Satsui no Hado. Nevertheless, Ryu keeps his wits about him, not breaking his concentration for even a moment, as small electrical currents spark around him. Amidst the small Sakura pedals of Spring, Ryu's own power slowly overcomes the darkness in his fists, purging out the Satsui no Hado completely. Necalli lost his patience and tries to attack , but Ryu opens his eyes and concentrates his newfound on his fist, striking the warrior before he can make contact when Ryu's fist connects into Necalli's torso. Defeated, Necalli falls to his knees and starts melting into the puddle of black liquid.
"Why couldn't I devour his soul like the others..."
Dhalsim teleports behind him.
"You must go. His soul is no longer yours to devour."
Necalli agreed and disappeared. Someone calls out to Ryu. It was Chun-Li. She and Ken ran out of the house. Ken gives Ryu a satisfied smile and Ryu gives him a friendly nod. Karin came out of the house.
"Now everyone is here. Well then we're going back to the Shadaloo base."
"Nash and Rashid?" Chun-Li asks.
"They believe they have a way of stopping the Moons."
"That's amazing," said Ken. "Then let's leave it to them to stop the Moons. We'll go there to defeat Bison."
Chris, Jade, Samus and Tanya came out.
"Oh, Ryu. This is..."
"Chris," Ryu somehow recognizes him. "I heard stories about you. Surely you are here to stop the Moons as well?"
"Yes, Ryu. It is an honor to meet you. This is my wife Jade and our friend Tanya. They too were with us at our first run at the base. This is Samus Aran from orbit, who came here to investigate the Moons."
"Can I come along too?"
"What the...?"
Chris turned around and sees a young woman. She has long pink hair, wearing a white top, a police cap, VERY short shorts with a pair of handcuffs and high heels.
"What the hell are you wearing?" asked Tanya.
"Jealous?" asked the woman who has a whip in her hand. "Name's Poison."
"Poison? Are you for real?"
"Poison! What brings you here?" Karin asks.
"I want in on the action."
"You. Look, honey. I don't know what you are, but..."
"Tanya..." Jade stopped her.
"You coming with us, Chris?" asked Karin.
"You bet."
"I'm going with you," said Ryu.
"Well, you made us wait long enough."
"I'm sure you'll work twice as hard," Ken said.
"We'll all work hard," said Chun-Li.
"We're with you," said Chris.
They all showed their fists together in a sign of union.