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Sunday, October 2nd, 2005
7:14 pm	A year passes. It's 1995. All the fighters of the past tournament remember the competition with fond memories, but now know that now that Rugal is dead, the tournament would die with him. That was, until seven of the eight teams began to receive invitations once again. This time, the envelopes were signed by some "R" fellow. Who was he, and what was that he wanted? Nobody knew, and many didn't even care, as the fighting will take place yet again...in 1995! All the teams gathered again, except one...the USA team was nowhere to be seen. This year, the teams were no longer affiliated to no country, but it was strange not to see or hear from them. However, one team did show up in their place...and, for some of the fighters, it wasn't a very grateful team at all. The team was formed by: Billy Kane, ex-champion of the tournament, and with a grundge against the Lonely Wolves. Eiji Kisaragi, a ruthless ninja with unfinished business with the Sakazaki family. And, the captain of the team, a lonely, but yet, incredibly strong fighter, whom used similiar techniques to Kyo, but with the difference that he wielded purple flames! The mysterious young man was known no other as Iori Yagami, a descendant of the Yasakani family, eternal rivals of the Kusanagi family. Now, the tournament would be filled of personal interests, giving way to more passionate fights than last year! With this frame of hatred, emotion, and excitement, the battle began once again. Warriors once again took one another, now with one year of experience, and some new techniques, making the battles more intriguing and exciting. This time, the results of the battle were decided in some times in the last fighter of each team, and the winner was nowhere to be defined. Not even the current champion, the Japan/Hero Team had an easy path. Revitalized warriors, combined with the new blood, made this tournament much more emotive and skillful than the last one. As the Hero Team was about to enter one of the last battles, they concentrated in the locker room. However, all of a sudden, a green smoke began to surround them. The trio noticed that they were losing their senses, and suddenly, all became black. It was sleeping gas. Kyo woke up in a dark place. He could barely see his fainted companions next to him. He was received with a certain familiar laugh. It was no other than Rugal! Kyo, Benimaru, and Daimon were skeptical, but it was indeed him! He had something new about him...besides his cybernetic arm, he had a lot more power than before! How could this be? It seems that Rugal is also in terrible need of revenge! Rugal beckoned for the Hero Team, but he had a new partner up his sleeve...His other secretary, Vice, let way to a familiar man. Benimaru and Daimon were surprised, but Kyo was speechless...It was Saisyu Kusanagi, his own father. Kyo was filled with joy and happiness, but was stopped cold when his father challenged him to a fight. His eyes indicated that he was not himself. Rugal had brainwashed him, and ordered him to kill his own son! Kyo was so confused in fighting his own father...but Benimaru and Daimon fought the battle for him. Saisyu was a formidable opponent, being the father and master of Kyo, but he couldn't fight at his whole potential, due to his resistance to the brainwash. He was finally defeated, but both Benimaru and Daimon were exhausted and couldn't fight anymore. Saisyu regained his senses, and summoned Kyo. He bid his son to defeat Rugal, and avenge him. Then, Saisyu loses consciousness. Kyo slowly gets up, and faces Rugal once again. In this match...facing Kyo's rage...was Rugal's hatred. He suddenly began to emit a previously undetected aura, and his power began to rise to unexpected heights. His appearance took a different form, now with a demon look It was the fury of Omega Rugal. The last battle began in the missile platform of Rugal's hidden underground base. Even though Kyo fought with the same entusiasm as last year, the new power acquired by Rugal was far too much for Kyo to handle. His power and speed had now been doubled, and along with his feelings of hatred and revenge, things began to become bleak for Kyo. However, at the same time, he was aided by his friends, Terry, Ryo, Athena, between others. They all gave him strength to go on. Kyo got up once and once again. However, the tide had began to turn in Kyo's favor. And to boot, Rugal was beginning to lose control of his own body. Kyo forced Rugal to go all out, but that was his own downfall: the power in his body began to go out of control, and his body began to twitch and begin exploding. During his suffering, a deep voice could be heard in a far place: "You fool! Only those of the bloodline can control such power! You didn't have a chance!" Rugal vowed vengeance, and a pillar of light consumed Rugal, blinding Kyo. When he turned around, both Rugal and Iori had vanished. Taking Saisyu Benimaru and Daimon with him, Kyo escapes from the base. And in the distance, there was a helicopter that flew out of the base. There peering at the exploding base were two women, two children and a panther kitten. Now, even though Rugal was gone for sure, nobody could tell if the tournament was dead or not. And nobody could tell what horror lied behind the power Rugal had... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A year passed since the last tournament ended. It is the year of 1996, and once again, most of the past tournament's teams were invited to the ultimate fighting tournament. This time, the host was to be unknown, but it was certainly not Rugal; not just by the fact that the host was known to be a famous business woman, but also, the tournament broke it's own solemn seal of silence, and turned into a commercial, worldwide known event. The fights would be broadcasted by international T.V., and many sponsors would be watching the tournament. Soon, the King of Fighters tournament got as much attention as the Olympics or the soccer World Cup. As mentioned before, the same teams of last year were invited, but most of them presented some interesting changes. Some of the more veteran fighters, such as Heidern and Takuma, retired from the battle scene, leaving their places to those of the younger generation. Takuma sent his daughter, Yuri, in his place in the Kyokugenryo Team, and the Women's Team welcomedKasumi Todoh as their new teammate. Heidern gave his place to his student, Leona Heidern, a young woman with mysterious powers that was also Heidern's adoptive daughter. Iori, after severly injuring his partners from the previous King of Fighters tournament, had made an eerie union with both of Rugal's secretaries: Mature and Vice. But the one team that got the most attention, was the most evil team: the one leaded by Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser. Both of them showed by themselves that they were pretty much alive, and ready to claim rights for the tournament. Alongside them, was one of Geese's lackeys, Mr. Big, who had a very bad grudge against the Kyokugenryo school. It seems that this year would be filled of passion and honor as well! Before the main event began, Kyo, the fateful warrior that defeated Rugal twice in the past, was challenged by a mysterious man. Attending the invitation alone, Kyo faced this ominous man, whom offered Kyo a fight. However, even before the battle began, Kyo sensed a terrible power behind that man. The same power that Rugal possesed, and the one that destroyed him at the end. Kyo was even more anguished by the fact that the man was outrageously strong, making short work of Kyo in an instance. Kyo winded up in the hospital, forced to improve his techniques, and to fight him once more. As fights took place, everything seemed to go perfectly on the outside: the battles went on with a more dramatic sense to it, the fighters putting their own life on the line in order to win, thus, creating much more intense fights to decide the winner. Personal vendettas, such as the Kyo-Iori, and the Terry-Geese rivalries, took central stage in the tournament. However, an evil presence surrounded the tournament. The shadow of Rugal wasn't quite gone from the tourney, and something even worse was presented to come. Iori and the new Ikari member, Leona, began to show powers far beyond those of the fighters' comprehension, and the entrance of Geese was also quite disturbing. What was all this ominous feeling about? As the life-and-death battles raged on, the sense of evil power remained more and more resident in the mind of the fighters. As the finals drew nearer, the host finally revealed herself: it was no other than Chizuru Kagura , latest descendant of the Clan of the Yata, the group in charge of taking care of the seal that was imposed over an evil power. Chizuru revealed to the competitors that the seal upon this dangerous power was broken ten years ago, and that now, it has began to run amok, now more than ever. She now needs the help of the strongest team in order to aid her in her quest to seal off the power once again. She called for the Hero Team, past champion of the two tournaments, and they responded. The Hero Team was invited to a very big stadium, property of the Kagura family. The many people united there was pretty impressive. Chizuru appeared in front of the Hero Team, and asked them, if they were worthy, then they should have a battle with her. However, Chizuru gave more attention to Kyo than any of the other two teammates. The Hero Team won the emotive battle against Chizuru, but she stood up to tell Kyo and his two friends that the power that ultimately vanquished Rugal was, indeed, the power of the Orochi. Benimaru and Daimon did not understand, but it did seem to ring a bell in Kyo's head. He had heard from his father that the Kusanagi was destined to battle the Orochi once again, as they did 1800 years ago in order to seal the power. However, in the present day, the Orochi power was released by a messanger of Orochi, and that Rugal, in a haste to control that power, winded up being defeated and his right eye taken, but that he received the Orochi power anyway, the messanger knowing that it would kill him sooner or later. As they talked, a strong wind began to blow in the stadium, and suddenly, a huge gush of wind blew everyone away... As the Hero Team got up, the festive and happy background had been morphed into that of death and destruction. The stadium was a bit less than destroyed, and a very big power began to surface. Chizuru was barely standing, badly wounded by the past gust. With her last breath, she tells Kyo to join Iori in order to seal the Orochi power. Kyo couldn't believe that he had to ally with his age-old enemy in order to seal the Orochi power. However, a strange voice emerged from the middle of the wind. Benimaru and Daimon did not know who that voice was, but Kyo knew for sure, since it was no other than the man who defeated him prior to the tournament. The surface materialized. The man introduced himself as Goenitz ,and that he was the one would liberate the Orochi power completly. Kyo stood in front of him, daring Goenitz that he would be the one to stop him. Goenitz chuckled and warned Kyo the same result as the first battle. Kyo grinned and tells Goenitz he is not the same man he defeated earlier. Kyo tells Benimaru and Daimon to stand back, as they would only get killed by Goenitz subsequently. Soon enough, Kyo and Goenitz began the fight that would decide the fate of all mankind. Kyo fought with every ounce of strength in his body, making a lot more effort than the battle he lost. However, it was not enough to match the humongous power of Goenitz, whom, unlike Rugal, did know how to control his power, and using it in a devastating way. However, even Goenitz had trouble subduing the brave Kusanagi, and was glad that he had improved. The huge bursts of power made the wrecked stadium tremble, and both auras were expanded to unimaginable heights. However, one blow sent Kyo flying away, and Goenitz was ready to dispose of him once and for all, until he was caught off guard by a mysterious man. Kyo recovered and saw that it was no other than Iori! He was surprised that he would help him, but Goenitz looked even more pleased. He laughed and tells Kyo that he is finished, since Iori himself posseses the power of Orochi. Not only Iori, but also the young Ikari woman, Leona, was of Orochi blood as well. Kyo was shocked. Was that the reason why Iori was able to launch purple flames? Iori just stood there, motionless. Iori than laughed maniacally. He tells Goenitz that only he can kill Kyo, and that's that. Goenitz grumbled, and dared both enemies to take him on. So, two eternal foes forgot their rivalry for a while, and fought side by side against a common enemy. This time, Goenitz payed his overconfidence dearly. Facing both a Kusanagi and a Yagami was a huge mistake, and he even noticed that Iori was beginning to launch crimson flames himself! With a weakened Goenitz, Kyo and Iori winded up for the final blow. A huge crimson blast from both warriors was more than enough to take Goenitz away. Goenitz gasped. He kneeled down, and was living his final moments. Suddenly, Chizuru surged behind him. Kagura tells him that both the Kusanagi and the Yagami were both allies before the war, and both had aided in sealing the Orochi power 1800 years ago. Chizuru also demands payback, since Goenitz killed her sister in order to unleash the Orochi power. Goenitz grins,and tells Chizuru that the battle is far from over. With a gust of wind, Goenitz vanished in thin air. The wind receeded. Chizuru tells both Kyo and Iori that they should become allies once again, in order to face the inminent danger that would unfold in front of them. Iori grumbles, and says he has his own intentions. And has he walks away, Iori finally stops and begins to clutch his chest. He then launches a blood-curling scream, and spits out blood. Chizuru is surprised, and says Iori is now passing through the Riot of Blood, process in which the Orochi blood inside him begins to awaken. Iori begins to terribly freak out, becoming more monster than human. His teammates, Mature and Vice, try to stop him, but they pay for their interference by being ripped away by the insane Iori. Kyo now stands alone, with the danger of Orochi still fresh in his mind and soul. (Comment on this)
Friday, September 30th, 2005
9:19 pm	As the tournament rages on, broadcasted in Southtown to follow their legend Terry Bogard in the popular Pao Pao Cafe, Krauser begins his own trip around the world, giving a frightening display of power to the world by downright crippling several martial arts masters throughout the globe. Krauser was hoping that he would teach the person who would challenge him what they were going up against. Krauser's trail of destruction begins to unsettle some competitors.... But Terry and his friends refuse to be impressed by such a overwhelming display. Terry himself showed, in a lot more refined and civilized way, that he wasn't going to let go of the championship just yet! With such a variety of fighters that surpass the more local-based region of Southtown, the fighters fought with a lot more excitement, in order to prove the world their value. As the finals drew near, Krauser sent out his minion Lawrence to prove the strength of his challengers. Being his most valuable servant, Lawrence would certainly prove to be a basis to judge Krauser's rivals. Upon knowing about the defeat of Lawrence, Krauser knew that it would finally be a moment to face an opponnet worthy of his true strength! Terry once again arrived to the final battle, which would take place at Strolheim Castle, in Germany. Terry was fairly impressed by the sheer size of the palace. Waiting in the main hall, was Krauser. He receives Terry with the greatest honors, but is more than determined to finish him off! Terry and Krauser prepare themselves to engage in a fierce combat.... Both Terry and Krauser displayed a pretty equal amount of skill and strength. Terry had improved a lot since last year, but Krauser and his incredible power allowed him to get the upper hand on Terry at the beginning of the match. Terry was amused with Krauser's display of sheer force. In the eyes of both fighters was the excitement of facing a strong opponent, something which Terry didn't see in Geese. The battle waged on, and Krauser believed he could finish the battle early after trashing Terry for some while. But Terry was nothing like Krauser's past "diversions". Terry had the determination and the will to win. Krauser then realizes that he hasn't been training hard enough the last few years, but rather than that, he would just travel around the world and smash his opponents to display his strength, but not really to improve...Something Terry accomplished by facing the several fighters he met in "The King of Fighters" tournament. Krauser's insistent effort to destroy Terry as hard as possible soon diminished, and gave way to Terry's full attack. Using totally new techniques he had learned from the past faithful battles, Terry began to make Krauser feel the pressure of battle. Krauser was ready to unleash his most powerful attack, but he was terribly countered when Terry activates his patented "desperation move"...the Power Geyser! Krauser is sent flying, and falls defeated. Terry remains exhausted. He has once again proven his title as "The King of Fighters"! The bitter Krauser pities his lack of strength, and bids Terry to go, and not let him remind his defeat at his hands.... Terry leaves Strolheim Castle. "The King of Fighters" tournament would certainly pass to other hands now. But until that day arrives, Terry dusts off his pants with his cap, and looks at the sunset. Today is a nice day to go back home. Back to Southtown, where peace might yet reach his soul. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- King of Fighters: 1994 In 1994. The modern age is now in it's total fulfillment. The world has suffered various changes, and technology has advanced as well. However, in the fighting world, a more dramatic outbreak was to take place. This year, the man known as Rugal Bernstein began to make waves in the world. His reputation as a black market leader and expert in weapon and drug trafficing were unsurpassed, and known by many as one of the more wealthy men in the world. Aboard the BLACKNOAH, his private air carrier, from where he receives and delivers his stocks, Rugal cruised the seas of the world, without being able to be stopped by the world governments. And not only was Rugal feared and respected in the crime world. He was also known to be quite a formidable fighter, and it is known that anybody who has faced him aboard the BLACKNOAH, has not escaped alive. Rugal, bored by the lack of competition, had an ominous idea. He ordered one of his personal secretaries, Mature, to go around the world, and give eight invitations to certain people around the world. These invitations were enclosed in white envelopes, with red seals marked the "R" letter. He was to retake the old King of Fighters tournament, and take it in his own hands. However, he was going to create some new rules this year. Instead of one-on-one fights, the new competition system was to include battles between teams of three people. Fights will take place between these teams, in a tag-team fashion. If one of the members were to be defeated by one of the other team's members, the next member will come in to fight the winner, and will go on until all three members of one team would be defeated. However, before the tournament was to be commenced, a man stood before Rugal...ready to fight him to the end and finish his stupid ambition. Of course, Rugal was not the one to be intimidated... Days later, the new King of Fighters tournament began. Eight teams had entered, representing eight different countries. Japan, with the newest breed of heroes. Italy, having no other than the legendary Lonely Wolves, Terry Bogard being team leader, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi. Terry Bogard with street fighting and Heikiyokuseiken martial arts, Andy with Shiranui Ninjitsu and kenpo, and Joe Higashi with Muay Thai kickboxing. Mexico, showing the power of Kyokugenryo Karate, it's team leader being Takuma Sakazaki, Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia. Brazil, represented by Ikari mercenaries, led by Commander Heidern, Captain Ralf Jones and Leutenant Clark Still using the Heidern style of Assassination arts. China, combining both old and new generations as well as the fighting style of Psychic power and Chinese Kung Fu. Korea, sporting the odd combination of justice and crime, led by Kim Kaphwan using Tae Kwon Do, Choi Bounge with Tae Kwon Do and speed, and Chang Koehang using more brute strength. England, the only all-female team containing King, team leader and another fighter of Muay Thai, Mai Shiranui of the Shiranui Ninjitsu and Yuri Sakazaki of the Kyokugenryo Karate. As well as Team USA, led by Brain Battler using.....American Football as force of combat, Heavy D! using American Boxing and Lucky Glauber using American Karate and...basketball...these three who represent the few most important the country sports. Thus, the battles began. Emotive encounters took place, and the passion and fury of battle once again raged on, with more emotion than ever before. So many different fighters, so many different styles. It was a delight to see so many fighting skills facing one another, in a battle not presenting hatred, just the satisfaction and honor of winning. The battles were long and winded, and the winners were only defined by short instances. At the end, it was not the Lonely Wolves, but the Japan Team which came out the winner. This team had two young fighters and one experienced warrior. One of the young ones was Kyo Kusanagi, latest descendant of the Kusanagi clan, reknown for their crimson flames. The other was Benimaru Nikaido, a brash and arrogant fighter, expert in shooting karate (a variation of Muay Thai kickboxing), and also having the power of lightning. The experienced one was Goro Daimon, the large Judo champion, who's impressive strength made the earth itself tremble. All three were defined by a national martial arts championship which took place in Japan: Kyo came out on top, beating Benimaru in the finals; Daimon was third, after being beaten by Kyo in the semifinals. Mature, Rugal's personal secretary, invited the Japan Team atop a helicopter, which was to transfer them to the BLACKNOAH: their final battle was about to begin. Rugal saluted the team as they came in the BLACKNOAH, aside his pet panther and a glass of wine. He laughed and honestly thought they wouldn't come this far. Shocked at this statement, the three fighters were paralyzed at the sight around them: groups and groups of statues of fighters extended everywhere. With another evil laughter, Rugal admits that all those fighters were alive once, and that he had defeated them all, and bathed their bodies in steel so that they would be inmortalized. And the Japan Team was the next in the eerie collection... Rugal fought the three fighters. Benimaru and Daimon fought well, but they only managed to make Rugal a lot more angrier, obligating him to use his best techniques. He confesses that he never had to reach to such instances, but the circumstances so applied for it. Using his full power, Rugal even took the best techniques of Geese and Krauser, past hosts of the tournament! After defeating Benimaru and Daimon, Kyo was the last one standing. Although Kyo fought with all his might, Rugal turned out to be a ruthless fighter, and began to make Kyo feel the heat of the battle. Almost on his knees, Kyo, with sore eyes, saw a body lying in a corner of the room. With disbelief, he saw that it was no other than his own father, Saisyu Kusanagi. He had turned out to face Rugal prior to the tournament, but had been defeated...perhaps even killed. Kyo couldn't take it anymore. He bursted in rage, and in sheer fury, attacked Rugal like a crimson tornado. Unable to avoid the rage of the Kusanagi, Rugal fell in defeat. With his voice paused by the pain, Rugal silently condemns the Japan Team to a swift death...obessed with revenge, and a poor sportsman of the fist arts, Rugal took a strange device, and pressed the button. The BLACKNOAH was now to self-destruct. Kyo, Benimaru, and Daimon barely made it out alive, as the BLACKNOAH, engulfed in flames, sank to the bottom of the ocean. Thus, the King of Fighters tournament ended yet again, and as the same as the past two years, nobody was seen to be able to takehand of the tournament. (Comment on this)
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