[details=Spoiler]ACT I, SCENE 12: THE FOUR KINGS
New York City, a once bustling and busy city has been turned upside down from the Shadaloo attacks. The streets are empty. Cars along the streets have been abandoned or are overturned. Trafficlights have been deactivated, the city still suffering the aftermath of the Black Moon activation. Looters and rioters have further aided to the damage. Police have worked tireless hours to control the chaos, but the morning after, they had to deal with an even greater threat.
In the hours of the morning, patrol men lay face down on the street in front of a bank. Whether they were unconscious or dead was hard to determine. They were no match for their opponents. Three men stood in the bank. The first was FANG, whom after taking the liberty of activating the first Black Moon, made the trip with his other two comrades to New York.
The second man was a large, muscular man with dark sin, who wore a hoodie with the sleeves off, with boxing gloves on his hands. His menacing face with brutish appearance intimidated many boxers and fighters who dared cross paths with him. BALROG was not only a member of Shadaloo, he was one of the organization’s top lieutenants, the muscle of the syndicate.
The other man wore tight purple pants with a white shirt, the collar opened up to show not only his defined chest, but the purple dragon tattoo on it. In one hand, he wielded a razor sharp claw. And on his face, was a white mask, that concealed (and protected) his features except the eyes. While the Boxer fought with utter brute force, VEGA, who was Shadaloo’s premier assassin, fought with grace and agility.
FANG watched with glee as Shadaloo soldiers enter the abandoned bank, and unload the vault, filled with bags of money, valuable deposit boxes, bars of gold, and other valuables. Balrog and Vega watched their underlings like how kids would watch their parents marveling the Grand Canyon: Ultimately, the parents are enjoying it more, and all they want to do is go home.
VEGA: Hmmph, I don’t see the reason for such actions. Shadaloo has all the money and power we need. Why activate the device just to steal from a small bank? It’s utterly foolish and nonsense.
FANG: It’s not about the money, dear Vega. As you stated, Shadaloo has all the wealth we could ask for, but it’s about making a statement. We have to show everyone that the leaders of the world have no control of what shall happen next, and that they are ants compared to the Gods that Shadaloo is.
BALROG: That is BS.
Balrog crossed his arms and spat on the ground next to a motionless officer before walking up to FANG.
BALROG: I don’t know what we’re doing here, or what “statement” you’re trying to make. But I have a bad feeling about this. If we don’t get out of here soon, we’ll be in trouble.
VEGA: The brute is right. All of America knows by now that we’re responsible for the black moons, and they know we’re here. It is only a matter of time before the army or the National Guard finds us. And then what? If you have forgotten, that computer programmer you killed shipped out six of the seven keys needed to activate the moons before it was completed. Without those pieces, we can’t…
To both of Vega’s and Balrog’s surprise… and confusion, FANG started dancing around and humming loudly, laughing to himself while doing so.
FANG: I’m fully aware of the situation, Mr. Vega, thank you very much. And yes, we can point the finger on who’s to blame for letting that programmer manage to give those pieces away coughBalrogcough
BALROG: What did you just…
FANG: The point is that everything is under control. The black moon went off, chaos, death, and destruction is being spread all over the city… and best of all…
The moment FANG finishes his thought, an ominous laughter echoed throughout the streets. A purple portal emitted from one of the bank walls as the leader of Shadaloo emerges with intense psycho power surging from his figure.
M. BISON was a ruthless, sadistic, and meanacing figure with the face of pure, soulless evil. He wore a red general uniform that looked like a trench coat. Over his ghostly white hair he wore a hat with Shadaloo’s emblem on it. As powerful as he is revered, M. Bison is a name that struck fear into the hearts of all fighters and leaders of the world.
M. BISON: Hahahahahaha. Now now children, there is no need to kill each other, although I would most certainly enjoy the entertainment.
FANG: Lord Bison!
FANG bows respectfully, Vega, and Balrog doing the same. The soldiers that were looting the bank all ceased their activity to pay homage to their leader.
M. BISON: Yes, The black moon worked to perfection. The city was the first to fall under Shadaloo’s grasp. Soon, the world will tremble before us. Our plan has been set in motion. We will be unstoppable!
FANG leans up and turns to Vega, who doubted his confidence not too long ago.
FANG: You see, for each Black Moon that is activated, our Lord’s power increases. The chaos, fear, destruction, and negative energy from the attacks gived our Lord Bison the excellent source for his psycho power. And if all Black Moons are activated, Lord Bison shall become a God of the world!
Bison grins. Vega stands up from his bow.
VEGA: My Lord, but what about the other moons? We’ve lost the pieces to fully activate them. The armies of the world will be coming after us, so until we’ve recovered the pieces, what then?
BALROG: As powerful as we are, you can’t expect us to take on the world, don’t you?
M. BISON: Your second in command has the solution for those who resist us.
FANG excitedly presses a button on a control he somehow pulls out. All at once, the soldiers all scream loudly, grasping their heads as their bodies are consumed with psycho power. The four Shadaloo generals all watch as the psycho power strengthens their muscles, enhances their growth, deepens their voices, and enrages their facial expressions. When the lights fade, the Shadaloo underlings have all transformed into a squad of super soldiers.
FANG: The other device I hold in my hand will grant us ultimate control. It only works when there is a large surge of psycho power in a given area, IE: the black moon activation and the presence of our Lord Bison. It enhances the very body our Lord’s psycho power influences, creating indestructible super soldiers for our army.
M. BISON: The stronger my psycho power, the stronger this device will become, later being able to tap into one’s own fear and use it to bring them to our side. Soon, every human being on the planet will join us, or perish!
M. Bison lets out a loud laugh. FANG follows right after. Balrog and Vega look at each other. Clearly this was their boss’s most ambitious plan yet, having almost the true power of a god, and while both were clearly on his favorable and loyal side, the fact that Bison was more menacing than ever would even send a chill down their spine.
Bison’s laugher is halted. FANG loudly laughs until he caught himself as the only one laughing. Awkwardly shutting up upon silence. M. Bison looks up and senses two people approaching to their location. Vega, Balrog, and FANG turn as well, also sensing the presence of another fighter.
Chun-Li and Guile make their way around through the deserted and looted streets of New York.
GUILE: Stay sharp, Chun-Li.
Chun-Li looks around before getting a dark sense of someone familiar, an evil prescence that rocked her to her core.
CHUN-LI: They’re close… I can feel it.
Chun-Li darts to the direction of the bank.
GUILE: Chun-Li, wait!
Chun-Li either didn’t hear or ignore Guile call as she hurriedly dashes around an over turned firetruck until she spots on the ground three downed NYPD patrol officers. She looks up and sees the the four Shadaloo Kings plus five jacked up super Shadaloo soldiers in the Bank.
CHUN-LI: BISON!!!
Chun-Li clenches her fist, knowing very well the pain and suffering this organization has caused to many, including herself personally.
M. Bison grins.
M. BISON: Ah, Chun-Li… and Commander Guile.
Guile rounds the corner, joining the Interpol agent.
M. BISON: You’re more than welcome to join the party, if you’re so inclined.
CHUN-LI: Oh, you’re asking for it…
Still thirsting for revenge, Chun-Li was almost too eager to jump into the fray when Guile stops her.
GUILE: Chun-Li, wait. Something’s not right.
Guile was correct, not only they were outnumbered, but after sensing the dark and ever growing psycho power emtting from M. Bison, and the Shadaloo soldiers, Guile was unwilling to let himself or his comrade walk right into a massacre.
M. BISON: Hahahaha, you can’t stop me. Soon the world will be blanketed under total fear and destruction, and all who dare defy us will perish… just like your own father.
Chun-Li’s eyes widen, that last comment Bison said stung her right in the heart, now fueled with vengeance. Chun-Li lets out a loud roar before rushing past Guile, charging in with full intent on kicking Bison’s skull right off his head.
GUILE: CHUN-LI!!!
Guile was about to run to Chun-Li when he is stopped by the five Shadaloo soldiers who hop right in front of him, surrounding him. Guile puts his fists up, punching one with a fierce cross to the face before rear kicking on in the solar plexus. The attacks didn’t phase any of them as one soldier whacks Guile with a punch across the jaw, spinning him around. Another soldier thrusts kick into his back, sending him stumbling back into the middle. Guile blocks another strike.
While the soldiers dealt with Guile, Chun-Li rushes into the four kings, making a dash right to FANG. FANG assumes a battle position, as does Vega and Balrog. Before Chun-Li could attack, M. Bison lands on the floor, interncepting Chun-Li and hits Chun-Li with a blast of psycho power in the chest, sending her slamming into the side of a parked car.
The impact was heavy, making a dent on impact. Chun-Li struggled to get to her feet as Bison slowly walked his way over to Chun-Li. She quickly got into a fighting stance, but the look on her face explains it all. What did she get herself into.
M. BISON: You were foolish to challenge me, girl.
FIGHT: CHUN-LI v. M. BISON (Player)
ROUNDS: 2
STIPULATION: Unlimited Meter and V-Gauge for M. Bison
BONUS: Win the match using a Critical Art (+1500 FM Reward)
[Chun-Li is a highly skilled an formidable fighter. Her burning desire for revenge against the man who killed her father had motivated her to become the individual she is today. However, her clouded judgement and being driven on pure emotion hindered Chun-Li in the fight greatly. Also, with Bison’s increased psycho power, Bison easily dominate her in the fight.]
Bison punches Chun-Li across the jaw, then another punch to her nose. Vega, Balrog, and FANG all watch as M. Bison beats up the Interpol agent. Chun-li is staggering but tries to throw a punch to Bison, only to take a heavy punch right into her stomach. Chun-Li grunts in pain as she doubles over, holding her midsection. A knee to the chin makes her body arch backwards. Bison finishes with a kick to the chest, sending Chun-Li plowing into a wall. Chun-Li moans in pain, but somehow, whether it be sheer will or foolishness, she fights to get back to her feet.
GUILE: Chun-Li!
Guile calls but is immediately interrupted with another punch to the jaw. The guards all start to pounce on top of him, seeming like their strength was too much. Guile shielded his body the best he could from the pouinding he was receiving. Then, gathering as much momentum he could, he jumps into the air with his signature…
GUILE: FLASHKICK!!!
Guile’s backflip kick sends all the guards flying off of him, landing on the ground.
Guile huffs for a bit before rushing to aid Chun-Li, limping a little bit. Before he got to Chun-Li, Vega hops right in front of him, his claw drawn out.
VEGA: As you can see, it is rude to interrupt a gentleman’s dance with a lady. So allow me to entertain you for the time being.
**FIGHT: GUILE v. VEGA (Player)
**ROUNDS: 2
STIPULATION: Guile starts w/ 75% health, but full V-Trigger
BONUS: None
[Both fighters were very skilled, but thanks to the beatdown the Shadaloo soldiers gave him before hand, Guile found himself at a disadvantage. Even throwing out multiple sonic booms and flashes all over, Vega was just too fast. Vega hits Guile with multiple suplexes and claw stikes, drawing blood and ripping clothing.]
Guile lands on the ground on his back, but rolls ou of the way before Vega could stomp on his chest. He quickly gets to his feet.
Meanwhile, Chun-Li was beaten to the point of exhaustion. She panted heavily, but her clothes were dirtied, blood dripping from her head and mouth. Her body was covered in bruises, and even an eye was. How she was still standing was astonishing. Bison on the other hand was straight up toying with Chun-Li, enjoying every moment of her suffering and trying to land a hit on him. Chun-Li throws a weak kick at Bison, who stops her with a psycho power punch to the stomach. Chun-Li coughs out a little blood as she has the wind knocked out of her. Chun-Li drops to her side, holding her stomach in agony, whimpering in pain. Bison delights to her cries and prepares to finish her.
M. BISON: Your father would’ve been very disappointed.
Chun-Li looks up, trying to fight back the tears starting to swell in her eyes. This was her chance at revenge, but much like the first time she fought Bison the first time (*see SF Alpha ending), she was disposed of easily. She had failed her father. Probably the only thing that hurt more than taking that last punch, was her heart, knowing that even all those years later, and all that training and maturity, she wasn’t good enough.
M. BISON: Maybe after I sent you to hell, he can tell you that personally.
Bison charges up his hand ready to finish Chun-Li off with a deadly psycho blast. Chun-Li sees Bison’s hand glow brighter and hotter. Chun-Li closes her eyes, bracing for impact, ready for death’s cold embrace. Just as he was about to execute her, Bison was greated with a double kick to the face.
CAMMY: GET AWAY FROM HER!!!
The kick threw Bison’s attack off course as the beam is shot right into a building, tearing a massive hole through the structure. Bison looks back and sees a blonde woman dressed in a green unitard and a red beret standing right in front of Chun-Li.
Chun-Li looks up. Her vision was blurry, but recognized who the person was.
CHUN-LI: … C… Cammy…
Cammy stood in a stance, ready to pick off any of the Shadaloo forces that dared challenge her. Guile hurries to Chun-Li and picks her up in her arms.
CAMMY: Let’s go Guile.
Guile and Cammy retreated slowly, not taking their eyes off of their enemies. Once they were clear, they turned and ran off as fast and as far away from them as they could. Chun-Li still hurt and dazed, glaces one last time at M. Bison.
BALROG: What do we do boss?
M. BISON: Let them go… this is just the beginning.[/details]
