Chapter 29: The True Dragon Fist (Transcript)

The Dragonturtle Mk. I is stable. We'll be entering the vortex soon.

Hiryu

You sure the vehicle will hold up?

Yes, thanks to Miyuki's help. I was even able to make some quick repairs.
Filled up on fuel, too. Though she did manage to con me into buying things I don't need. Fire-extinguisher-wise.

Akira

And old-arcade-game-wise too, I hear. Is that really what we should be spending money on?

Segata

But the children love them! Video games are mankind's greatest achievement!

Vashyron

The chicks seem to dig the bike-pedaling exercise one. They're all lined up taking turns.

Oh, so that's where Xiaomu is. Great. It's not like we're in a life-and-death situation or anything.

Chris

Well, we've had battle after battle. Everyone needs a chance to relax and unwind sometimes.

Jin

Especially when we're setting off for a new world... One our enemies have already reached.

Hotsuma

Mechonis, was it? Is that were Mechons come from, Fiora?

Yes. It lies next to Bionis, which is where I'm from.

X

Worlds built on top of giant statues... It's hard to imagine.

Well, pretty soon you won't have to. Everyone ready? It's time for some zone-crossing.

Wow, we're already that close? OK, Doctor... Do it!

Demitri

Did we make it? Oh goodness, look at that...

They're enormous! Is that Bionis and Mechonis, Fiora!?

I've never seen them from this high up before... But yes. That's definitely them.

Dante

We're this high above them, and STILL they're huge. Damn, those things really are entire worlds.

At last... I'm finally home.

Heihachi

You said your world was divided into Bionis and Mechonis? Which of those is which?

The giant on the left from this direction is the one we call Bionis.

Hmm, so if you cross to the right over that central bridge, you get to Mechonis. Fiora, where did you warp from?

Near the top of Mechonis. I was trying to use the teleporter, but for some reason, it sent me into your world...

Leon

So should we aim for Mechonis, then?

It may be dangerous there. I think we should probably first head to Bionis and ask for help.

The big ol' dude on the left, huh? Got it.

Looks like it's pretty much straight down from h--

(Something hits the Dragonturtle)

Kazuya

What was that?!

Kage Maru

What happened?!

The monitor's off! Hey, Doc! What the hell's goin' on?

We're under attack, that's what!

Zero

Way up here?! Where'd it come from?

Looks like it was from a good distance. I can just make out some kind of black flying object on the external camera.

Black object?! It couldn't be...

What's our status?

I just had her serviced, and now-- Gyaahh!

Vergil

Yes, we're very sorry about your paint job. Can we still fly?

We're already sort of not especially flying anymore. I think the term would be "crashing"? Technical-wise.
I'll do what I can! Tell everyone to hold on to something!

Will do. Good luck, Doctor!

(The Dragonturtle crashes into a gully in Sword Valley and everyone gets out)

Is everyone all right?

Haseo

I'm not even in a real human body, and I STILL thought I was gonna die... Where are we?

Hiryu

Fiora, do you know where we landed?

This is Sword Valley. It's built on top of Mechonis's sword.

Leon

Oh, so THIS is what looked like a bridge from up above. It's actually a humongous sword? Crazy.

Jill

So we're right between the giant with Fiora's friends... and the one with her enemies.

Akira

I'm not sure if this is good luck or bad. How's the Dragonturtle looking, Doctor?

Well, we managed to come to a stop in this gully with relatively little damage. I suppose that counts as good luck. We'll need to make repairs, though.

(This "gully"... It was made by the Monado. Thank you, Dunban...)

Pai

And that'll take time. I wonder what it was that attacked us?

Kage Maru

...I don't sense anyone nearby.

X

If they could spot the Dragonturtle all the way up there, they must know where we crashed.

It could be Metal Face. I know he's able to fly.

Vergil

Metal Face? Who's that? It had better involve a face and/or metal, or I'll be disappointed.

Hotsuma

That must be the enemy we encountered when we met KOS-MOS and Fiora at that graveyard.

Ciel

But if he's here, why didn't he chase after us?

That I don't know...

Just as well that he didn't. Now's our chance to regroup.

Ulala

We know other groups came through ahead of us. What could they be up to?

Demitri

Good question. Has Ouma not noticed the gold chains here yet?

Hiryu

It probably depends on where they landed. It's only a matter of time until they find them, though.

Leon

Hiryu's right. We don't want them coming here looking for us.

Jill

Well, we've got the advantages of numbers. Let's use it. How about we work in teams?

Hotsuma

That's not a bad idea. In that case, I'll go on a reconnaissance run.

And I'll head back towards Bionis and see if I can find help.

Good idea. If we move in large groups, we can fight back even if they ambush us.

OK then, Fiora's team will go for aid. And the rest of you?

Chris

We know various criminal groups have invaded this world. I think we should investigate them.

Got it. We'll stay and guard the Dragonturtle while it's being repaired.

Sakura

Then we should get going. Fiora, lead the way, please.

Gladly!

Ciel

Just be careful if you run into Shadaloo or Ouma.

Heh. I HOPE we run into Bison. I'll give him the beatdown he so richly deserves!

Yeah! Forcing other people to further his rotten schemes... How dare he!

Vashyron

Wow, Princess, you're really fired up about this.

You sure you don't need us to come along? It's not that I don't trust you, but...

Axel

We'll be fine, Yuri. We've got more than enough people to watch all our backs.

Felicia

If we do run into any trouble, we'll come back and let you know right away!

Flynn

Understood. We'll keep on our toes too, in case there are any complications.

Kite

Good luck with the repair work. That attack really messed up our rooms.

Maya

Don't worry! We'll all pitch in with the cleanup. After all, it's basically our home now. Chateau Dragonturtle!

Dante

I know, right? How'd that happen? Anyway, thanks.

(...I really should start charging rent already.)

(Two of the groups leave)

Lucina

How does it look, Doctor Urashima?

Could be worse. Engine and main CPU are fine. Still a bunch of short circuits, though.
How's it going on your end, cleaning-wise? Sorry I can't help, but I've got my hands full here.

Leanne is getting everyone to combine their efforts. It's already looking much better.

You two aren't part of that? Don't worry about me, I can manage this on my own.

Well... We tried to assist them, but we kept, er, crushing things underfoot and making holes in the walls...

Alisa

Yeah, they got kicked out. Me, I'm just here because I hate cleaning.

All of you, out. Now.
...Actually, all joking aside, it looks like you may be needed out there for real.

(Three M63 Harvester Units, two Sentinel Mechon, three M82X Melee Units, and two Offensive Mechon Pluses appear)

Maya

Hey! Look outside! Isn't that...

Leanne

Maya, knock it off and get back to work! Just look at how much is still--

Xiaoyu

Not now, Leanne! Look! It's those robot soldiers from this world!

Guess we can't ignore them forever. Everyone, cleaning's on hold! We're heading out!

(Everyone remaining gets out of the Dragonturtle)

Jin

A group of Mechon soldiers, hm? I don't see their leader, though.

Chun-Li

That "Metal Face" fellow, you mean? Yeah, and I don't see anyone else leading them, either.

Alisa

Perhaps they're on a scouting mission. But if they call for reinforcements...

Kazuya

Then don't give them that chance.

Leanne

Good idea! Since you didn't do a lick of cleaning. Kazuya, now's your turn to pitch in.

Kazuya

...Quiet, girl.

Lucina

Now this is a cleanup operation I'd be happy to help with!

Yeah, make all the holes in these things that you want to. We won't mind.

After Some time during Player Round 2

(Metal Face and two Mass-Produced Faces appear)

Is it time? Heh heh heh...

Nana

Guys? There's a robot dude and he's... kinda huge!

Xiaoyu

Ah! That's Metal Face! He's back in this world!

Oh, I've been back for ages now. I don't know what took you all so long!

(The second group arrives from the left)

Hold it, Metal Face!

Ahh, sister of Dunban. Awfully tardy, aren't you?
Did you enjoy the little encouragement I sent to speed your travels?

Encouragement? So you're the bastard who shot us down!

X

A long-distance, high-altitude projectile... He must have used the weapon on his back.

Natsu

So, what? You here to finish the job or something?

Oh no, nothing like that. I just got tired of waiting for my guests to show up.

Zero

Show up where? Did we land somewhere else from where you expected us?

Phoenix

Or perhaps... It means he wasn't waiting for us at all.

...
Eh, whatever. I was itching for a good fight anyway!
And if we make a good fracas, it'll be something they can't possibly ignore!

WE certainly noticed. Unfortunately for you.

Jin

Wait, weren't you guys with Chris and Jill's group?

Oh, they wandered off on a side route. I guess they found something interesting.

We were headed for Bionis, so we split up along the way.

Zephyr

Then we heard the commotion and came to see what was up.

Ryo

Especially after we recognized that big metal guy.

Gemini

Yeah! I zinc ya better steel yourself, buckaroo! We got the brains AND the bronze!

Enough of your nonsensical chit-chat! Come on, let's get started!

If you were so eager for a fight, why didn't you come find us right away? You're hiding something.

Erica

I wish Chris and Jill's group would come back. It's better to have everyone together.

Felicia

If we cause a big ruckus, maybe they'll notice and come back to help like we did!

Good idea! There's nothing I like more than big ruckuses!

After Enemy Round 2

(Ken appears)

....

Hey, it's Ken Masters! The BSAA crew is back!

Ryo

Ken, where's everyone else? What did they find?

Nnn... ghh...

Heihachi

Hm? That's... not the Ken I'm used to. It almost feels like his ki is disrupted.

(Estelle appears next to Ken)

...

Flynn

Lady Estellise?!

Adventurous Princess! Is everything OK with Ken? He's being kinda... growly.

Phoenix

Maybe he's been injured, and she's brought him all the way back for medical care!

Erica

Oh no! We need to treat him right awa--

...

Aty

E... Estelle?

(Robot Axel appear on the right of Ken)

Robot Axel

...

Felicia

Oh, Axel! Do you have any idea what happened to Ken and Estelle? They're starting to scare us.

Gemini

Huh? Wait, something's funny 'bout Axel, too. He ain't usually so pale...

Zephyr

That can't be him! I bet it's another of those robots that look like him!

(Black Hayato appears on the left of Robot Axel)

Nnn... Nghh...

Hayato?!

Maya

Ok, now we're DEFINITELY getting enemies. What's going on here?

Alisa

What happened to Chris and Jill's team?

Demitri

I recognize this form of mind-control. "Psycho Power", wasn't it?

Chun-Li

Psycho Power?! Then, Chris and Jill must have chased after--

(Bison appears on top of a metal ledge)

Heh-heh-heh... Well done. You've made it further than I expected.

Bison! I just knew Shadaloo was causing trouble here! What did you do to Ken and the others?!

I merely baptized them with my Psycho Power. This "Ken" of yours had a gaping mental weak spot. I just couldn't help myself.
As for dearest "Lady Estellise"... She foolishly tried to protect him. You can see what that got her.
Not that I have any objections. She would still be a fine addition to my Dolls. Heh-heh-heh...

Xiaoyu

No! He's gonna stick her in a leggy outfit and have her crank out inappropriate children's books!

Not if I can help it. Hang in there, Estelle! We'll knock some sense back into you!

...

Who are you? Oh, one of this world's robot soldiers, I see.

Huh? More outsiders? This isn't what I had planned at ALL.
If you can't yank out those gold chains, I've got no use for you!

So he's after the chains.

I see. He created a disturbance here to get Ouma's attention, so they'd remove the chains!

Damn it, where did you all come from?!

Aha. So you were waiting for Ouma. That's precious.

Yeah? What's it to you? Neither of us can do anything to the chains ourselves, so we're in the same boat!

The same boat? Poor, deluded robot... You're not even in the same ocean. Look who I've brought with me.

(Dokugozu, two Byakuya Xs, two Aku Tengus, and two Gou Tengus appear)

Yahoo! Sorry to keep you waiting, Lord Bison!

So he's brought an ally from Ouma. Hold on, is he using his Psycho Power on the bull-man as well?

Eh, they're always being manipulated one way or another. I wouldn't worry about it.

Still, I thought Shadaloo and Ouma were working together. Why would Bison need to control him?

Hmm. Maybe HE's after whatever's buried at the end of the gold chains, too.

...

Sakura

Well, right now, I don't care what he's after! Give us back Ken and Estelle!

...

...

If we can capture Hayato, maybe we can get him back to normal, too!

Sounds like a plan. But remember, it's not Psycho Power that's gripped his mind. Could be tricky.

You'll... never... free me...!

Robot Axel

...

Chun-Li

Ugh, could you NOT look just like Axel? I can't wait till you're out of commission!

Yahoo! Marry me!

Pai

Well, glad someone's having fun. Let's just take him down quickly.

So, you plan to fight. Very well... I can afford to play with you before the chains are collected.

(Three God Arc Soldiers and three Rampaging God Arc Soldiers appear in front of Bison)

Ciel

God Arc Soldiers! He's learned how to control them completely!

Nana

Great. Mechons, God Arc Soldiers.. A medley of mechanical mischief!

Vashyron

And so many of them... Bison's sure not messing around. Looks like Shadaloo's serious about this.

Well, so are we. Hang in there, Estelle!

It's not the most elegant solution... But if we can knock them unconscious, they should go back to normal!

Heh-heh-heh... Easier said than done.

After defeating Metal Face

Rrrgh! Curses! You're more powerful than I thought!

I've learned a lot since we met at that graveyard! I've made new friends... and grown stronger!

No... I refuse to accept this, sister of Dunban! Both of you have been nothing but thorns in my side!
I need power... More power! Curse you all!

(Metal Face leaves)

Zero

Damn, where did he go?

KOS-MOS

He appears to have descended out of Sword Valley.

...I have to eliminate him. If I don't, he'll go after my brother again!

After defeating Ken or Estelle

Nngh! Aaah!

Nngh... Lord... Bison...

Down already? Hmph. Incompetents.

Morrigan

Bison's power has weakened. Now's our chance to get them back!

Get them back? You really have no idea what the Psycho Power is capable of, do you.

(A strong aura envelops Ken and Estelle)

Nyaarrgh!

Nng... Aagh!

Heh-heh-heh... My Psycho Power has no limits!

Sakura

How could you?! Ken! Estelle!

Did you just give them an extra dose of Psycho Power?! No fair!

Natsu

This is totes dangerous, guys! Their bodies aren't equipped to handle this much evil energy!

Heihachi

Looks like we can't restore them to sanity unless we cut off the Psycho Power completely.

But how? Take out Bison? There's no time!

(The third group appears from the left)

Ken! Estelle!

Axel

We've finally found you, Bison!

Ryu! And the real Axel! You folks were chasing after Shadaloo?

Chris

Yeah, they were working together with Ouma. We wound up getting into a tussle...

Akira

Ken rushed in alone. We lost sight of him in the chaos.

I'm afraid Bison's hijacked his brain... And poor Estelle got caught up in it too!

Pai

Both of them are being controlled by Bison's Psycho Power!

Haseo

What?! Why haven't you saved them yet?

KOS-MOS

The circumstances are extremely unfavorable. We are unable to sever their Psycho Power link.

Morrigan

Not only that... Estelle is suffering the effects of the power spilling out from Ken.

Urrghh...

Nn... Nghh... Ryuuu!
Ryu... Fight... me!

What?!
Ken, get ahold of yourself! Your ki is hurting Estelle!

Ryu... You were always... the only one who...

Ahh... Aggh...!

Ken, wake up! I don't want to fight you like this!
Wake up, Ken!

It seems Ken fears nothing more than the prospect of you surpassing him and leaving him behind.
A little nudge from my power, and suddenly his hidden anxieties come to the fore!

...!

Now it's your turn.
Soon, my Psycho Power will draw out the darkness lurking within your heart!

Ryu! I...

...
...Go ahead. You'll never beat me. Not as you are now.
(Master, forgive me... I'm going to use the forbidden technique.)

(Ryu comes up to Ken)

(Ryu and Ken and uses the Shin Shoryuken on Ken)

(Chapter title screen appears)

(Ken and Estelle's auras dissipate)

Nnn... Aaaggghhh!

Ah... Aagh...!

Dante

What did he just do? All that power flowing from Bison... It's gone!

Aty

Along with the excess energy that was hurting Estelle!

What have you done?! You severed my Psycho Power's connection!
(Could it be? The Power of Nothingness spoken of in the archives? And this brat is using it to control the Satsui no Hado?)

Ken! It's me, Ryu! Snap out of it!

Ryu? I...

Estelle, are you all right?

Nnngh...
...Oh? Good morning... Huh? What... What happened?

Ulala

He did it! Ryu has saved the day! We just witnessed a martial-arts miracle!

Segata

Outstanding, Ryu! Brilliant technique!

I couldn't have done it without Ken. he once rescued me in the same way.
I just wanted repay the favor... To make good use of the technique our master taught us.

Good thing he didn't have to do that you too, eh, Estelle?

Y-Yes... I don't think I'd like that...

Heh... Fascinating. What a rich sample you make, Ryu.

(Bison gets down from the ledge)

Bison!

A wholly different type of material from Ken Masters... But I sense your Power of Nothingness will one day be a nuisance.
I'll give you a choice. Serve me... or cease to be.

...Actually, I think we'll go with Option C.

Agreed.

Hm?

You're going down, Bison! THAT'S my choice!

After defeating Robot Axel

Robot Axel

Grk... Grink... Ggik...

(Robot Axel explodes)

After defeating Black Hayato

Ngh...! Nn... Aagh!

Morrigan

The Psycho Power is gone from him now.

Hayato! Hang in there! You've got to comeback to us!

I'm... not about to do that! This body is mine! I won't give up my freedom for anything!

(Black Hayato leaves)

He's safe from Bison's control for now... But whatever Bilstein did to him, it's still sticking.

Haseo

AIDA got him pretty good, too... Man, that guy's getting screwed left and right.

Hayato...

After defeating Dokugozu

Yoww! What was that?! What happened?!

Zephyr

Bison was mind-warping you with his Psycho Power. You're getting sloppy, cow-pie!

Damn! I'm gonna have to report this to her... Grr, I'm gonna get you for this so hard, Bison!

(Dokugozu leaves)

Phoenix

I guess our enemies' alliances are shakier than we thought.

Always double- and triple-crossin' each other. Ain't no way to run a business!

After defeating M. Bison

Well. I may have failed to learn the secret of Ouma's chains... But no matter. The technology of this world is reward enough.

Bison! what have you been up to?!

Procuring technology that will enhance my Psycho Drive.
The Phoenix Mirror, the crest... At last, everything is in place.

What do you mean, in place? You cut this out right now, or we'll knock you silly!

Ryo

We've already done that over and over... But he never learns. Do you, Bison?

If you want them back, come find me and wrench them from my grasp. Or at least, you're welcome to try! Mwahahahah!

(M. Bison teleports away)

Vergil

Something was different about him this time. Maybe he already got what he came here for?

Kite

At least we protected the gold chains. But what do you think he was talking about, "come find me"?

Kage Maru

Perhaps he has returned to our own time.

Outro

Flynn

I'm so glad you two are safe. For a moment, I wasn't sure we'd be able to bring you back...

Yeah... I'm more than a bit embarassed.

I'm so sorry, Flynn.
And Ryu... Thank you so much!

I'm just glad you're all right. I couldn't have done it without our master's training.

Lucina

Well, that's one crisis averted. But we're still in a bit of a fix.

Jill

That's for sure. We know that Shadaloo and Ouma are here, but they can't be the only ones.

We haven't seen Kamuz... But I am certain he's here.

KOS-MOS

But given the current condition of the Dragonturtle Mk. I, it will be difficult to mount a search.

Nana

Let alone escape from this world. ...Doctor! Hey, Doctor!

(Urashima comes out of the Dragonturtle)

I know, I know. The bottom line is that the Dragonturtle Mk. I is technically operational...
But I simply don't have enough parts to repair the engine.

*sigh* This really isn't our day. I don't suppose you have any good news?

Well... I did manage to get the main CPU back up and running.
It has detected a substantial energy source. Pretty far down, distance-wise.

Erica

An energy source? Just how far down are we talking about?

Oh, I'd have to say... The sea bottom?

The sea bottom? Could it be Ryugu Castle?! Ms. Urashima, can you pinpoint the location?

It looks like it's over on the Mechonis side, near its feet.

Near Mechonis's feet...
Oh! It might be near the Fallen Arm! We could stop there and get parts for the Dragonturtle, too!

Gemini

Fallen... Arm? I'm gonna go out on a LIMB and guess it's Mechonis's! Heheh.

Well, you'd be right. There's a hidden village there populated by Machina... Machine-like creatures.

Er... Machine creatures? I thought they weren't exactly chummy with your people, politics-wise.

Don't worry! The ones who live there are very nice. They've helped me out before.

Good deal. OK, that clinches it. Can you take us down there, Doctor?

I'll figure something out. My Dragonturtle Mk. I still has a few tricks up her sleeve.

Leanne

We'll just have to leave the gold chains here. There's nothing we can do about them for now.

I was hoping I'd get a chance to study them in depth this time... But oh well.
At least I recorded as much data as I could. Time will tell if it'll come in handy.