The villain chuckled, getting a very wicked idea. It was obvious, in retrospect. A tournament, drawing all those sexy ladies in. He'd start with the actual women before collecting some genderbent women. But first, he had some arrangements to make...
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A month later...
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Chun-Li suspected something was up. Guile's wife and daughter, Ken's wife, Dhalsim's wife, Hakan's wife, Rufus's girlfriend, Yun & Yang's female friends, Alex's friend Patricia, Elena's mother, Necro's girlfriend, Abigail's associate Roxy, all of them dying mysteriously in 'accidents' that destroyed their bodies beyond repair, making them unrecognizable. Followed soon after by 'counsellors' helping them to control their grief and move on with their lives. All save Elena were sad, but functional. Far faster that what someone should be after losing someone so close. Elena's family, on the other hand, had moved on like all the men did. Which was the sticking point that made Chun-Li uneasy.
And then Li-Fen, a girl she had been guarding, disappeared, with only an invitation to a tournament in her place. An invitation addressed to Chun-Li. One that she didn't dare turn down.
The tournament itself was being held literally in the middle of nowhere, an island that hadn't been there before, shrouded in mist. Chun-Li had been warned, via someone breaking into Interpol's intercoms and talking to her directly, that if anyone had tried to follow her, that they would die. With no other choice, she had set out for the island, arriving alongside other competitors.
The first one she noticed was Cammy, being accompanied by the Dolls, all of them dressed up in their old uniforms. Cammy frowned when she noticed her. "So you've been lured here as well," she said.
Chun-Li nodded, coming over to her. "The person or persons responsible for this kidnapped a girl I'm taking care of," she said.
"That young hacker girl?" Cammy asked.
Chun-Li nodded. "Yeah." She looked to Marz, and nodded. "Good to see you alive. I was worried you were killed during the final battle with Bison."
Marz nodded. "I got out, thankfully," she said, picking at her uniform. "Never thought I'd be wearing this again. But the tournament master insisted."
Chun-Li frowned. "What was your lure?" she asked.
Cammy shivered. "They kidnapped Lita Luwanda, from Delta Red. And they also threatened to ressurect M.Bison," she said.
Chun-Li blinked, the idea horrifying her. "Insanity..."
Cammy grinned weakly. "You can understand, then, why we felt like showing up..." she said.
Chun-Li nodded. "We'll stop them," she said firmly. "And we'll get everyone back."
As they walked around the island, looking for the path to the center, they encountered other female fighters. Rose and her student Menat, drawn by the presence of a powerful evil. Sakura Kasugano, drawn in by her friend being kidnapped. Lucia Morgan, drawn in by the threat of an assassination attempt against Cody. Rainbow Mika and her partner Yamato Nadeshiko, lured in by the threat of a terrorist attack on their next show. Karin Kanzuki, drawn in by the capture of her entire contingent of kunoichi. Maki Genryusai, drawn in by the theat of an assassination attempt against her father and Guy, Guy's student Kimberly joining her. Ingrid, drawn in by one of her important artifacts being stolen. Ibuki, who like Sakura, was drawn in by a friend being kidnapped. Elena, who was lured in by the reveal that her mother was alive, but kidnapped. (Which made Chun-Li wonder how many of the recent 'deaths' were actually kidnappings.) Makoto, drawn in by a threat of her dojo being destroyed. A very agitated Crimson Viper lured in by the kidnapping of her daughter. Juri Han, who had been lured in by the promise of a strong prey. Poison, who like Elena was lured with the promise of a friend, in this case Roxy, being alive. Laura Matsuda, who's brother Sean had been beaten half to death, participating because the person involved said he'd pay for all of his hospital bills. Falke, who had been lured in by the threat of Bison's revival. Kolin, who had come of her own initiative after Gill sensed the tournament master's power. Lily Hawk, lured in by someone beating T.Hawk into a coma. Manon, lured by several members of her staff being attacked. Marisa, the musclebound warrior lured by the kidnapping of her pet lion. A.K.I. lured with promise of vengeance against the one who let her master die. The last one to show up shocked everyone.
"SETH!?" Cammy shouted, once she recognized the voice coming out of the buxom, silver-skinned woman.
"Indeed," thundered Seth, the muscular woman's voice deep and masculine. "And I must say, I am not thrilled to see any of you here."
Juri sneered. "You're looking a lot saner than I remember," she said.
Seth chuckled. "Be nice. This body is based on you. So its quite obvious to me that my dementia was caused by your genetic imperfections," she teased.
"...Okay, I'mma gonna beg this guy to let me fight you first," Juri said, her eye twitching.
Seth sneered. "We'll see," she said. "The one responsible for luring us all here gave me the upgrade that maintains my sanity and dignity. He promised to make it permanent if I am victorious. So I fully intend to defeat you all."
"So it's a definite he, then?" Chun-Li asked.
"Oh indeed," Seth said. "A ridiculous man with a warrior's body and silver hair. He had several women with him that appeared brainwashed when he came to me..."
"Damn it..." Chun-Li said, frowning.
"MAMA!" said a voice. Every fighter turned, and Crimson Viper almost collapsed in relief. Lauren ran out, Viper hugging her tightly. At the same time, Li-Fen ran up to Chun-Li, Chun-Li gratefully scooping up the young girl and hugging her. Elena's mother Amina walked out, Elena sobbing as she ran up to hug her. Marisa's lion, Lucius, galloped out and began snuggling with his mistress. Lita Luwanda sauntered out, going up to Cammy and the Dolls, while Ibuki and Sakura's friends, Sarai Kurowsawa and Kei Chitose, ran out to hug them. Roxy strutted out next, smiling warmly at Poison.
"Hey, PoiPoi," Roxy said, the redheaded woman in Daisy Duke denim shorts and a revealing halter top said. "Looks like you made it."
"So did you..." Poison said, an ill-feeling coming over her. "And here you are... Walking out on your own..."
Seth realized it next. "Good eye, girl..." she said, folding her arms under her ample chest, the Tanden Engine in her stomach spinning.
Elena, Chun-Li, Marisa, Sakura, Ibuki, Viper, and Cammy all looked at their returned loved ones warily. Roxy snickered. "No reason to pretend anymore, is there?"
Lauren kissed Viper on the cheek. "Sorry, Mommy. We're not really free. Master has freed our minds, and made us his servants," she said, Viper's face becoming horrified. Chun-Li looked at Li-Fen, who nodded, smiling apologetically.
"No... No, mama..." Elena said.
Amina hugged the leggy young woman. "Fear not. I am in no pain. And happier than I have ever been," she said, smiling.
Kei nodded, smiling at a frightened Sakura. "Come and see. We're here to guide you. Master awaits." Li-Fen pulled herself out of Chun-Li's grip. Lauren tried to leave, but a teary-eyed, frightened Crimson Viper wouldn't let her go.
"It's okay, Mommy," Lauren said, grinning. "I'm not going anywhere. Master just has a flare for the dramatic."
Lita, one hand on her sword, smiled. "Follow us. Stick to the path. We'll lead you to the tournament grounds." The brainwashed women and lion all ran off, heading into the mist.
Everyone hesitated. Crimson Viper, shivering with fear and rage, flexed her fingers, making her gauntlets spark with electricity. "...No offense, everyone," she said, her voice husky with rage, "but I'm going to fucking murder everyone who gets in the way of me going home with my daughter." With a snarl, she stood up and walked into the mist.
Everyone looked at each other worriedly. "...We shall learn nothing by dallying," Seth said. "Come." She floated off into the mist, and one by one, the other fighters followed her, visibly worried. Chun-Li was the last to leave, uncertain. A chill passed through her. She felt that something major was about to happen. She just had no idea what...
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