US AIR FORCE BASE....

A day or so later,Ryu Ken,and the rest of the fighters chosen were seated in a confrence room before Chun-Li,Charlie and Cammy.

“Are we all present and accounted for?”said Li. “Good. Cammy the lights if you please.”
The british commando went over to the light switch and turned it off,causing a slight drakness in the room.

Charlie then went over to a slide projector and switched it on before the projection screen that hung on the wall.

A picture of a young american kickboxer shown on the screen,he was holding a solid gold trophy in one hand and raising his fist to the air in victory.

“This is…or was..Michael Blaines,A.K.A. Blazefoot. Once american Muay Thai master and recent martial arts tournament champion of the recent contest a few nights ago.”said Charlie.

The next slide shown a dead body was placed under a white cloth spread out over it with yellow police line tape and cones placed all around it.

“As you can see by the picture,”said Charlie. “he was murdered after the contest was over just as he was about to head to some local party.”

The next slide shown a close-up of someone’s neck with two deep pierced holes with stains of blood on them.

“Eyyyeeww….what is that?”said Makoto.
“It’s the condition of how he and the other fighters that were found dead were obviously killed.”said Charlie. “We have determined it’s the handywork of…a vampire.”

“A—Vampire?”said Ken in disbelief. “Now I can see why you kept most of the details sketchy from me and Sean earlier.”

“Ken please…c’mon.”said Charlie. “This is important details here. And could you figure out how or what could have killed Blaines in such a manner?”

Ken shrugged. “I admit I have no idea.”he said. “But vampires is kind of a—far-fetched idea.”
“I agree with young Ken here Lt.Nash.”said Dudley. “They are mythical creatures created from the works of my people like Bram Stoker brought to life in such horror movies with actors such as Christopher Lee and Gary Oldman.”

“Oh,so we got a modern day Dracula here huh?”said Sean. “Man,it’s great to be friends with such military spooks.”
“I suppose this is part of that strange holiday you americans celebrate in October,”said R.Mika. “what was it…halloween?”

“Will you guys can it and shut ya keg-holes?”said Cammy. “This is bloody serious here—we got a killer on the loose who stalks and kills Street Fighters and your asses may very well be next and we won’t know it!”

“Duly noted Cammy.”said Ryu. “And I think we should all listen more closely.”
“I agree with Ryu.”said Guy. “But—why ask for our help on such a thing? Surely you have skilled operatives of your own for such a thing.”

“We do.”said Chun-Li. “But we’re getting to the more—important parts of this discussion.”
The next slide shown a picture of M.Bison himself.

“Ah,something to do with ol’butt-chin there?”said Ken.
“Man,master Ken was right about him being ugly—and a gay dresser.”said Sean.

“If this killer was somehow….genetically enhanced for such crimes.”said Chun-Li. “Then the finger of suspision points to either Shadaloo…”
A slide of Gill then shown up.
“…or the Utopia and there high-lords Gill and Urien.”

“I admit that Gill has been known to be known to be as diabolical as Bison himself.”said Dudley. “Makoto,myself were just some of the contestants in his version of the World Warrior Tournament a few years back.”

“I’ll say!”said Makoto. “If there’s a rotten fish to be in this,Gill’s the one with the scent!”

“That’s where most of ya come in.”said Charlie. “we’ve all had some experience or othewr ind ealing with scumbags like Bison and Gill,and if this is a sinister plot to gain or destroy Street Fighters for their own ends. Then we must act according in turn. Or otherwise,many other innocnet people,fighter or not may end up buying it because of this—thing.”

“So this is what we are to do.”said Chun-Li. “Our head man Mr.Warner has been busy negotiating with the mayor of San Fransisco about re-holding the all-american tournament at the same place it was before…”

A final slide of a large round stadium-like dome appeared.
It was gold and brown colored and a brick sign out front read:SAN FRANSISCO COLLISUIM. ALL EVENTS WELCOMED HERE.

“…the local collisium dome.”she said. “A funeral service is being held for Blaines at the local cemetery,we’ll honor his memory also by re-holding the contest for a second chance of someone holding the american title again. And I’m sure you won’t pass that chance up again eh,Ken Masters?”

Ken grinned sheepishly. “Might as well.”he said. “Maybe if I did enter the tourney that time Blazefoot would probably still be alive.”

“Maybe.”said Ryu. “But this..creature would have come for you instead. And who knows,maybe one of these other lucky fighters will become the champion for america.”

“I’ve been the Bushin for America in Metro City.”said Guy. “Maybe it’s time I became a full-fledged champion of America this time.”

“I could try for the title and become Master Ken’s successor in every way.”said Sean.
“Not if I try as well kid.”said Makoto.
“You’re calling me a kid?”said Sean. “Look who’s talking miss pre-teen!”

“I suppose I should try out against all these american chaps since I’m here.’”said Dudley.
“And maybe I could become the…american woman’s champion?”said R.Mika.
“Yeah,but just remember who you’ll face as well miss Mika.”said Chun-Li.

“All right already---knock off the declarations of competiton okay?”said Charlie.

“The whole lot of you save for Cammy and myself will be attending this contest. But—please note—that whatever may happen at this contest..may not be a pretty sight---if we find the killer that is. So…if anyone here has second thoughts about this covert mission well…there’s the door.”

After a minute of silence in the room,Ryu arose.
“I think I speak for all of us when I say—where in.”he said.
“You said it Ryu.”said Ken. “Bison,Gill,or otherwise---let’s teach this blood-sucker a thing or two!”
“YEAH!”shouted Sean.

“All righty then.”said Charlie pleased. “That’s good to hear. All of you will be escorted to one of the city’s finer hotels,namely the Ramada Inn,best in the town,and then will begin your preparations there. Any training any of you would like to do before the big event begins. Then please head to one of the local gyms as well. Any questions? No,good.”

Everyone got up from their seats and followed Charlie out the door to the local army bus.
Cammy and Chun-Li were the last to go out the door.
“Well,it’s nice to know that everyone we enlisted is not against this quite risky case.”said Cammy. “But will it work?”

“That we won’t know till we get there.”said Chun-Li.

Minutes later,the entire group of fighters were checked in to the Ramada Inn and after they all settled in,Charlie requested they meet with him in the lounge.

Once there,he told them the rest of the plan to date.
“The seven of you along with Chun-Li will be contestants in the tournament this Friday.”he said. “Cammy and myself however have been assigned to keep in contact with Li and survey anything strange happeing. Not only that,we also have someoen to try and contact for this sort of thing. But---she’s been rather absent at the moment.”

“She…?”said Ken.
“Top secret details for the time being Ken.”said Cammy. “You know how it is.”
“I guess.”said Ken.

Chun-Li then came into the room.
“I’ve got some good news.”she said. “Mr.Warner and the mayor have agreed to a deal to re-open the tournament this Friday night. We also spoke to Mr.Blaines father,who happens to be the head of a major business conglomerate around here as well.

He had some misgivings about us doing this. But Warner explained to him that this was also a trap to catch the same killer who did it to poor Michael. So in other words…it’s all go from here.”

“That’s good to hear.”said Charlie. “Now then,the seven of you may do what you please for the next three nights while in town,as long as it’s nothing you shouldn’t and it has to do with the tournament,okay?”

“No prob Charlie.”said Ken. “Ryu’ll lead the guys’n’gals to training for the first half,I’ll lead them to partying on the second.”

“Sounds good to me.”said Mika.
“Ken…!”said Ryu.

“Oh lighten up Ryu,he’s just kidding.”said Li.
“Yeah,learn to have a sense of humor will ya?”said Makoto.

“All right,settle down now.”said Charlie. “Cammy,Li and myself have to return to base to report the progress. The rest of you have your keys,and you know where your rooms are. We’ll see you all again soon.”

“You as well Charlie..”said Guy.
As the trio of soldiers went back out to the bus,Ken made an announcement.
“Okay fellow would-be fighters,”he said. “the ones who want to go train with Ryu here…say aye!”

“Aye.”said Makoto.
“Aye.”said Guy.
“Aye.”said Mika.

“And who wants to plan out some late night partying with me,say aye.”said Ken.
“Aye!”said Sean.
“Aye.”said Dudley.

“You as well Dudley?”said Ryu.
“A man like myself hasn’t been to the other major cities of Ameirca,Mr.Hoshi.”said the boxer. “This isa rare opportunity for me. But rest assured,I shall do the best to train myself when we get back.”

“As will I.”said Sean.
“I dunno Sean,”said Makoto. “A true disciple learns the right things from his master,not things like partying.”

“Aw c’mon Makoto.”said Ken. “Sean got plenty of training from me back at my place. He’s earned a break.”

“Well,just don’t get into any trouble while you’re all there okay?”said Ryu.
“Who us?”said Ken. “Don’t worry about it Ryu,we’ll be back to train with you guys tomorrow.”

“Okay then.”said Ryu. “Gentleman,ladies…”
The four warriors went off to find a local gym to train for the upcoming contest.

While Ken,Dudley and Sean went back up to their rooms to change clothes.

A couple of minutes later,the three of them were dressed in some slick casual wear.
Ken wore a light grey suit of jacket pants,green silk shirt and light brown leather shoes.
Sean wore a blue silk shirt,brown slacks and designer sneakers.

Dudley was dressed in a light brown and grey attire of dress jacket,trousers,spats and a grey trenchcoat placed over his shoulders along with a cane and monicle to go with it.

“Check you out Dudley!”said Ken.
“You’re not only in this team who’s from a wealthy family,Mr.Masters.”he said.”Now are we ready as you lot say,to get wild?”

“Oh,.we’re ready all right mr.party animal!”said Sean. “Lead the way!”

Dudley raised his cane out across the street to signal for a taxi,and one came.
“Where to dude?”said the cabby.

“Yes,where exactly is a good place to recommend Mr.Masters?”said Dudley.
“I know the perfect joint.”said Ken. “Get in.”

The trio got in the back and Ken told the cabby where to take them.

While all this was happening,someone dressed in a black trenchcoat was watching the whole thing unfold from the shadows of a darkened alley.
The mystery figure then spoke into a cell phone.
“My lord.”he said. “Ryu Hoshi and the other fighters have finally arrived.”
“Good,very good.”said a voice on the other end. “Return to base at once and we will go over the details of our plans.”

“Yes,my lord.”said the figure as they disappeared into the shadows whence they came.

FRANK’S GYM ON SECOND STREET…

Ryu Hoshi and the others arrived at the local first clas gym.

Guy went up to the head manager of the place asking for a place to practice martial arts moves.

The manager led them to a room upstairs and unlocked the door.
Inside was a wide enough room with a large dark brown mat placed on the floor,several pieces of excerise equipment along with weights and a couple of treadmills were in there as well as wood and concrete blocks to chop with bare hands as well.

Guy paid the man the required amount to rent the room with.
“Thank you good sir.”he said. “But remember,be extremly careful with our equipment and if there’s anything you need,just call on the intercom attached to this wall.”

As Ryu and the others went to the mat,Mika adressed the manager.
“Uh..is there any place I can practice wrestling moves around here?”said Mika.
“Sure,follow me.”said the manager as he lead to another part of the gym.

Guy sat cross-legged on one of the mats.
“And what pray tell are you doing?”said Makoto.
“Didn’t your father teach you anything about meditating fighter’s ki,Makoto?”said Guy.
“Not really.”said Makoto. “We were more into the on-level physical training,ya know the more direct way to practice.”

“Meditation’s a great way to focus inner power Makoto.”said Ryu. “Fighters like Dhalsim,Rose and Oro do it all the time.”

“Yeah,maybe for weirdos like them.”said Makoto. “But I wanna learn some real grappling up close and personal,right now!”

“Tell ya what.”said Ryu cracking his knuckles. “I’ll teach you some moves in the style of the Shotokan.”
“Really?”said Makoto. “You’re on!”

The two karate practicioners both stepped up to the mat and faced each other.
They both bowed,took up fight stances and the match began.

Ryu slolwy bounce stepped towards Makoto,ready for her to make a move.
“Why isn’t he making a move?”she thought. “Oh,waiting for me to make a move huh? Well,I’ll give’em something to move about!”

Makoto then jumped forward at Ryu and made her move.
She thrusted at Ryu with HER Rushing Justice Punch.

Ryu saw the move coming and then blocked it off with with one backfist raised.
Once the block made contact,he thrust upward with a Dragon Punch into Makoto’s chin.

The blow sent her rolling to the floor.
“Unnh---what the hell was that?”she said.
“Alpha counter Dragon Punch.”said Ryu. “Not to mention you rushed forward without thinking what you were doing.”

“Oh boy…”she thought. “….just like my lessons with dad.”

Ryu helped the young student back to her feet.

“You had enough spunk and strength to fight through Gill’s tournament back then young one.”said Ryu. “But much of your skills need a bit of polishing off,and I’ve got some moves that may help you with that.”

“Why not…”said Makoto. “…my dad’s been busy with training new entries that I managed to attract after the tournament Gill held.”

“Okay,first,Shoto-stance.”said Ryu.
Makoto got into the same stance that Ryu,Ken and other Shoto-practicioners did.
“Okay.”said Ryu. “Do what I do. Now…Draogon Punch!”

The Shotokan thrusthis fist into the air as he jumped upward and then landed back down.
Makoto then did the same but her uppercut was a little off.
“Try again.”said Ryu.

While back in the another part of the gym/health club.
The manager brough Mika to a room with a large wrestling ring in it,and several buff men and women were competing in and out of the ring.

“This here’s the grappling practice room.”he said. “Ya wanna learn new and better moves to grapple and strengthen yourselves with,you come here.”

“Thanks kind sir.”said Mika. “This is perfect for me!”

“Have fun.”said the manager. He then thought:”Hmm…hit chick,but wacky dresser,and a might too enthusiastic.”

While all this was going on,an evil set of eyes were watching from a monitor deep within an undersea base.
And those eyes belonged none other to…M.BISON HIMSELF!

He was watching secret monitorings on the appearances of Ryu,Ken,Guy and the other fighters who came to San Fransisco concerning the newly posted tournament.”

“This couldn’t be better!”said Bison. “The last contest these people held in america had no fighters suited for my affairs. Pity about---Blazefoot—heh-heh…but with Ryu and these other promising fighters,my newly created Psycho Drive shall surely become…a godlike power!

Bison turned to his twin killer dolls,Juli and Juni.
“Contact Vega and other available Shadaloo agents in the area,and tell them to report to me at once.”
“Yes lord Bison.”said the two women in unison.

Bison turned back to the monitors.
“Soon..very soon now.”he said as he smiled wickedly.

Hours later…

Back in the gym,Ryu,Makoto and Guy were all busy dueling with each other.

Ryu and makoto sparred with each other on the mat while Guy lashed and swung several punches and kicks against a red sandbag,further sharepning his skills and strength.

Ryu thrust a hard punch at Makoto,but she grabed it by the wrist and threw Ryu over her shoulder in the most basic of throws.

Ryu managed to land back on his feet and then swung out a roundhouse kick upon the young fighter.
Makoto then ducked,and landed a kick into Ryu’s abdomen,causing him to fall slightly backwards.
She then saw her chance,moved forward and thurst a well-placed Dragon Punch into Ryu’s chin—causing him to completely fall to the floor!

Guy saw what happened,and was amazed at what Makoto had achieved in such a short while.
Ryu placed up a hand to pause Makoto from attacking.

“You—did well—young Makoto.”he said trying to catch his breath.
Makoto smiled and giggled. “Thanks,I owe some of it to you,Ryu.”she said.
“You might not be so lucky if you two have to face each other in the tourney.”said Guy. “But I hope to face either of you as well.”

“Likewise,Guy.”said Ryu. “I wonder how R.Mika’s doing?”

At that very same moment,Mika was busy at work,testing out her wrestling skills in the ring.

She brought a big buster brawler down on the floor of the ring with a super German Suplex.
“WHAM!” he was out cold.

Her next few opponents were taken down in Headbutt Combos,Pile Drivers and all sorts of Body Slams and Shooting Peach Moves.

Her audience of opponents were stunned and amazed at the skill of the shapely woman wrestler.
After shaking her fists in the air as a sign of victory.
“All right…who’s next?”she said.

The rest of the practicioners ran and left the room all screaming and hollering in terror of what they heard.
“Huh?!”said Mika confused. “What I say,what I say?”

While back in town,the r&r trio of Ken,Sean and Dudley were taking in the sights and sounds of San Fran and all vowed to get some real practice in by tomorrow.

Hours later,it was at last nightfall and the trio then decided to wrap it up by heading to the best nightclub in town—the Blue Panther.

But as the three men inside…little did they know,that someone was taling them.
The stalking figure spoke into a cell phone.

“Master,I’ve spotted where Ken Masters and Dudley Morringotn have headed..the Blue Panther.”
“Most excellent.”said a voice on the other end. “Go there…try to stir something up,a good way of testing their skills at this time of night.”

“Yes sir.”said the figure as they placed the phone away.
“It begins.”said the person as they advanced towards the bar.