Chapter 5 - Episode 4: King of Fighters

(The episode begins in the city at night. We see a dingy building being lit by street lamps. The sound of cheering can be heard from inside. We cut to inside the building as we see a large crowd surrounding a makeshift boxing ring. The crowd is rowdy, pushing each other around and passing money around. We cut to the front of the crowd as we see Kao the kangaroo jumping and cheering.)

Kao: Wahoo! Yeah! (We hear an announcer on the loudspeaker.)

Announcer: Here comes a new challenger! In this corner, we have the Hot-blooded Destroyer himself, Paul Phoenix! (Paul Phoenix (Tekken) jumps into the ring and takes a fighting stance. The crowd both cheers and boos over him.) And in the other corner... (A small figure suddenly jumps into the ring wearing pink sweatpants and a pink sweatshirt.) Fighting for his position in the finals, we have the Bruiser of the Bronx... (The figure removes his sweatpants and sweatshirt to reveal that he's Little Mac.) Little Mac! (Doc Louis (Punch-Out!!) walks in and stands by the side of the ring.)

Doc: Let him have it, Mac!

Announcer: 3... (The camera cuts to Paul.) 2... (The camera cuts to Mac.) 1... (The camera cuts to both of them.) Go! (Paul and Mac sprint at each other. Paul throws a right punch at him, but Mac ducks out of the way. Mac then does a series of five uppercuts as Paul stumbles back. Paul retaliates with an uppercut that sends Mac in the air, he then follows up by kicking Mac into the ropes. Mac gets up as Doc rushes over.)

Doc: Cut that phoenix's wings, Mac! Maybe his hair too. Look at that cut. (Mac runs back over and ducks under another uppercut. He then punches him rapidly in the chest. Paul attempts to hammer his arm down onto Mac, but Mac dodges out of the way and delivers a star punch straight to Paul's face. Paul falls to the ground, unconscious.)

Announcer: TKO! (The crowd cheers as Doc runs into the ring and hoists Mac into the air.)

Doc: You did it, Mac! You're going to the finals!

Mac: Hahaha! Yeah! (We cut back to Kao as he cheers wildly for Mac.)

Kao: Yay! Yahoo! (We cut again to a shadowy part of the building as two unknown figures stand around a throne with a third figure sitting in it, watching the fight. A hammer rests at his side.)

(We cut forward in time as we see Mac and Doc walking through a hallway in the same building.)

Doc: You did good, Mac. Made it to the finals. And some of those other competitors were spooky too. (They walk past an exercise room with King Hippo (Punch-Out!!) inside. He's eating from a pile of fruit.)

Mac: Doc, are we sure this "Mortal Kombat" tournament is legal? I don't think this is WBF certified. (They pass by another exercise room where Tina Armstrong (Dead or Alive) is beating a punching bag.)

Doc: It does seem a little fishy, Mac, but maybe the prize can help us get back home. (They pass by another exercise room where Kyle Travers (Final Fight) is curling dumbbells. Mac and Doc then enter an exercise room. Mac starts jumping rope.) We got a bit of time to prepare for the final challenge. We better use all the time we've got if you're gonna win.

Mac: Understood, Doc!

(We cut to another room of the building. We see Cyrax (Mortal Kombat) and Baraka (Mortal Kombat) talking to each other. Someone off-screen then starts speaking to them.)

???: Are preparations almost complete, Cyrax?

Cyrax: I've been scanning each match diligently. Data for this "Bruiser of the Bronx" is nearly completely uploaded to our new device. (The camera pans to a large machine. The machine consists of a large capsule with a computer screen attached to the side. We then cut to the third figure, revealing him to be Shao Kahn. His hammer materializes in his hand.)

Shao Kahn: This machine was built by one calling himself Cortex and an ape. Let us hope that Master Mind's trusted scientists are worthy of Kahn.

Baraka: Soon, heads will roll.

Shao Kahn: In time, Baraka. But first, Cyrax, Master Mind has given you a new mission. (Cyrax approaches Shao Kahn.)

Cyrax: What does he ask of me? (Shao Kahn hands Cyrax a picture of Ryu.)

Shao Kahn: Ryu, a warrior previously aligned with Master Mind. He asks that you find him and present him with as much force as necessary.)

Cyrax: Understood. (Cyrax exits.)

Shao Kahn: (To Baraka.) Prepare the Tarkatans. (Baraka nods and exits.)

(We cut to outside as we see a telephone pole with flyers stapled to it. Among the flyers is one for the Mortal Kombat tournament. A figure approaches the telephone pole and takes the flyer off, studying it.)

???: Huh? (We cut again to Kao outside the building excitedly throwing punches.)

Kao: Bonza! Little Mac made that guy go pear-shaped. (He throws two more punches and an uppercut.) I hope one day I'm as good a boxer as he is. (The sound of trash cans rustling is suddenly heard.) Huh? (Kao looks over to the alleyway between buildings and sees a shadow run into it.) What was that? (Kao runs over to inspect.) Hello? Is someone there? (From the shadows of the alley, three Tarkatans (Mortal Kombat) come out and look down at Kao.)

Tarkatan #1: Heheheh! (They slowly approach Kao.)

Kao: M-m-m-monsters! Go away! (Kao attempts to run, but the Tarkatan grabs his tail and holds him up to his face.) I... I don't wanna be your snack! (The Tarkatan opens his mouth. The screen then goes black as we hear the sound of a punch and the clattering of trash cans.) The screen comes back as we see the Tarkatan knocked out between two trash cans. We cut to Kao as he looks up to see his savior, Terry Bogard. Terry readjusts his hat as he takes a fighting pose.)

Terry: Hey, come on, come on! (One of the Tarkatans runs at Terry. Terry punches him twice in the face and then performs a Burning Fist.) Burning! (The Tarkatan flies across the alley and lands on his chest, knocked out.)

Tarkatan #3: Grah! (The Tarkatan punches Terry back a bit. Kao then jumps in and uppercuts the Tarkatan back.)

Kao: Buzz off! (Terry then finishes the job by kicking the Tarkatan into the wall, knocking him out. Kao and Terry look around, searching for more.) Looks like that's the last of them for now.

Terry: Not much of a fight despite their ugly faces. (He turns to Kao.) Are you okay?

Kao: Yeah. Thanks, mister. (He holds out his gloved hand for a shake.) Name's Kao. (Terry shakes.)

Terry: Terry Bogard. (They stop shaking as Terry continues down the alley. He sees a door partially opened.) Looks like this might've been where they were going.

Kao: But that's inside the tournament building.

Terry: That Mortal Kombat tournament I've seen fliers for? (Kao nods.) Looks like there may be more to this tourney than I thought. (Kao walks over to the door and whispers.)

Kao: Then let's take a looksie. (Terry nods as they sneak inside.)

(We cut to a different part of the city as we see Ryu, Jago, and Sukapon walking through the streets. Other pedestrians walk through the city around them.)

Ryu: Master Mind could be anywhere, but he also makes his presence known. Always be ready for combat. (We cut to behind our heroes as Cyrax steps out of the shadows. We then cut to Sukapon as he turns around. A look of shock crosses his face as he suddenly jumps away.) Huh? (Ryu and Jago are suddenly ensnared by an energy net.)

Jago: What is this? (Cyrax approaches them.)

Cyrax: It's too easy. Master Mind's order to kill is a waste on you. (Cyrax raises his arm to punch Ryu as Sukapon somersaults in and knocks Cyrax away.) Agh! (Sukapon quickly releases Ryu and Jago as Cyrax faces them again.)

Ryu: Master Mind will have to send a lot more men to kill me.

Cyrax: I assure you, I am no ordinary man. (Cyrax uses his jet boosters to propel himself forward. He punches Ryu in the chest as he flies into the wall of a nearby building. Surrounding pedestrians run away in terror. Jago slashes Cyrax twice with his sword. He goes for a third, but Cyrax catches the sword with his hand and releases a detonator from his chest. It explodes and sends Jago flying into the street. Cars swerve to avoid him.)

Jago: This warrior... he has traded humanity for power. (Cyrax walks into the street as Sukapon somersaults at him again. Cyrax grabs him by the head and slams him onto the ground.)

Cyrax: What sort of machine are you? (He raises his foot to stomp on Sukapon. We then hear Ryu.)

Ryu: Hadoken! (A hadoken flies into Cyrax, pushing him back as Ryu jumps in and kicks Cyrax back further. Cyrax throws another punch, but Ryu blocks it.) Shoryuken! (Ryu performs a shoryuken which sends Cyrax into the air. Cyrax then activates his jet boosters again and releases another detonator.)

Cyrax: I'm not done with you!

Jago: Look out! (Jago grabs Sukapon and Ryu and tries to pull them away. The detonator goes off and blows them forward. Cyrax lands and approaches them.)

Cyrax: You fight with a warrior of Shao Kahn. Surrender your lives now!

(We cut back to Kao and Terry as they sneak through a hallway in the tournament building. They stop at a doorway as Kao peeks inside. We see Shao Kahn and Baraka in the same room from before with the machine. A small group of Tarkatans stand in front of Shao Kahn.)

Shao Kahn: The final match of the tournament awaits. (Shao Kahn presses a button on the machine's computer screen as it begins to whir. A few seconds pass before a wireframe version of Little Mac emerges from the machine's capsule. More continue to file out.) Let's begin. (Shao Kahn, Baraka, and the army of Tarkatans and Wireframe Macs exit the room. Kao and Terry run in and examine the machine.)

Kao: They're cloning Little Mac!

Terry: Whoever that was has an army of monsters and clones. But why? (A fearful look goes over Kao's face.)

Kao: They're gonna fight the tournament contenders with the strongest fighter! They're gonna take out all the fighters so no one can stand in their way. (Another Wireframe Mac exits the machine as Kao and Terry gasp.)

Terry: Ha! (Terry punches the Wireframe Mac into the wall as it flickers a bit. It then vanishes.) They don't seem too strong.

Kao: We gotta destroy the machine! (Kao starts punching the computer screen rapidly. We cut to Baraka as he hears the commotion.)

Baraka: Huh? (He turns back to investigate. We cut back to Kao and Terry as Kao fully destroys the computer part of the machine.)

Kao: That should take care of that.

Baraka: Intruders! (Kao and Terry turn around to see Baraka, who has unsheathed his arm blades.) You will pay for that! (Baraka charges forward and attempts to stab Terry. Terry dodges and punches Baraka in the face.) Agh! (Baraka slashes Terry across the chest, knocking him down.)

Kao: Leave him alone! (Kao punches Baraka three times in the leg, but Baraka kicks him away.)

(We cut to the ring as Little Mac stands to one side with Doc behind him.)

Doc: No turning back now, Mac. Show them how it's done.

Announcer: Here comes a new challenger! Fighting for the position of champion, we have Little Mac. (The crowd cheers.) And going against him... (Shao Kahn jumps onto the stage with his hammer.)

Shao Kahn: Prepare to feel the wrath of Shao Kahn, creator of the tournament! (The crowd begins screaming as Tarkatans and Wireframe Macs flood the area. They begin punching members of the crowd as the crowd tries to escape, but the door won't budge.) There is no escape! Only death! (Shao Kahn jumps at Little Mac and slams his face with his hammer. Mac hits the ropes.)

Doc: Mac! (He jumps into the ring and hoists Mac up.)

Shao Kahn: Where's that fighting spirit, Bruiser of the Bronx?

(We cut back to the fight against Cyrax as he delivers a punch into Jago's chest. Jago retaliates with a kick. Jago goes for a punch, but Cyrax blocks. He then grabs Jago's arm and throws him onto the ground. Ryu then jumps over and slams Cyrax onto the ground.)

Ryu: What kind of warrior trades away his humanity? (Cyrax grabs Ryu's neck.)

Cyrax: The warrior who is willing to push limits. (He activates his jet boosters and takes flight while choking Ryu. Jago and Sukapon give chase. Jago then turns to Sukapon.)

Jago: I have an idea, but you must trust me. (Sukapon nods. Jago then grabs him and throws him at Cyrax. We see him land on Cyrax's back as he grabs his head, causing him to swerve wildly.)

Cyrax: Get off of me! (Cyrax drops Ryu as he tries to grab Sukapon. Ryu lands next to Jago, who helps him up.)

Ryu: Come on! We can't let him get away. (We see Cyrax and Sukapon fly towards the tournament building as they break through the wall. We cut to Little Mac, Doc, and Shao Kahn looking up as they slam into the ring.)

Shao Kahn: Cyrax? (Sukapon jumps off of Cyrax's back as Cyrax woozily gets up, sparking.)

Cyrax: You will... pay for that! (He attempts to release another detonator, but it gets stuck in his chest cavity.) Huh? No! No! (The detonator explodes, destroying Cyrax. Shao Kahn approaches Sukapon threateningly.)

Shao Kahn: You will pay for that! (Mac then jumps between them and throws a strong punch into Shao Kahn's chest, knocking him back. We cut to Ryu and Jago as they reach the door to the tournament building. Ryu tries to open the door, but it's locked.)

Ryu: It's locked. (Jago takes out his sword.)

Jago: Stand aside. (Jago slashes the doors open as the crowd stampedes out. A Tarkatan runs out and punches Jago. Jago slashes him in half. A Wireframe Mac punches Ryu in the chest, but Ryu shoots a hadoken into it, destroying it.)

Ryu: More trouble inside. (Jago nods as they run into the building.)

(We cut to the fight against Baraka as he chases Kao through the building.)

Baraka: Get back here! (Baraka dives at Kao, sticking his blades into the ground. He unsticks one blade as Terry jumps up behind him.)

Terry: Power Dunk! (Terry performs a power dunk, but Baraka rolls out of the way. Terry and Baraka get up as Baraka slashes at Terry, who backs up to dodge. Baraka then kicks Terry, who falls out of a doorway that leads to the main arena. He sees the chaos happening.) D*mn... (We cut to Kao who sees Terry in the doorway with Baraka approaching behind him. A determined look crosses his face.)

Kao: I've gotta help him. (We cut to Baraka as he steps on Terry's back and raises his blade.)

Baraka: Begone, Earthrealmer.

Kao: Yah! (Kao jumps in and punches Baraka in the face with fiery gloves. Baraka's face catches fire as he falls to the ground.)

Baraka: Gah! Agh! (Baraka holds the side of his face and crawls away. Terry then gets up and kicks Baraka across the room into a wall where he falls limp. He turns to Kao.)

Terry: Thanks for the help, little guy. (Kao smiles. We cut to a group of Tarkatans and Wireframe Macs terrorizing the crowd as Paul suddenly comes in and punches a Tarkatan away. He announces to the other fighters.)

Paul: C'mon! We gotta help Mac! (We cut to Kyle and Felicia (Darkstalkers) punching and clawing at Tarkatans and Wireframe Macs.)

Kyle: C'mon, tough guy! (We cut again to King Hippo squeezing a Wireframe Mac as Tina kicks a Tarkatan down.)

Tina: Ha! (We cut a third time to see Dan (Street Fighter) and Jacky Bryant (Virtua Fighter) fighting off Tarkatans and Wireframe Macs. We cut back to Mac and Sukapon in the ring as Shao Kahn approaches them. Doc stands in his way and rips his hoodie off, revealing a leopard print leotard.)

Doc: You wanna mess with Mac, you gotta get through me!

Shao Kahn: So be it! (Shao Kahn slams his hammer into Doc's face, knocking him out of the ring.)

Mac: Doc! (We see anger begin to fill Mac's body. Ryu, Jago, Kao, and Terry jump into the ring. Ryu jumps at Shao Kahn, but is knocked away.)

Shao Kahn: Pathetic! (Jago slashes Shao Kahn, but is then kicked away. Terry then runs at him, but Shao Kahn throws his hammer into him. We cut back to Mac as he gets into a fighting stance. We then cut to Kao and Sukapon as they try to drag Shao Kahn away.) You are weak! (Shao Kahn materializes the hammer back into his hand as he knocks them both away. He then faces Mac.) Long live the champion!

Mac: Rah! (Three stars form around Mac's glove as he uppercuts Shao Kahn, sending him flying through the hole in the wall that Cyrax made.)

Shao Kahn: Aaaaaaaah!

(We cut forward in time as Doc is wheeled into an ambulance. Mac stands close by.)

Mac: You're gonna be okay, Doc. I'll be waiting for you when you get out.

Doc: Heh... haven't been back in the ring for a long time. Ooh... I'm gonna need some chocolate after this. (They drive Doc away as Mac walks over to Ryu, Jago, Sukapon, Kao, and Terry.)

Mac: So that guy was working for some... Master Mind guy?

Ryu: Yeah. It looks like he was trying to wipe out people like us. Warriors who can stand up to him.

Terry: Then let's show him that that isn't possible. (Kao jumps into the air as Sukapon spins around.)

Kao: Yah!

Jago: That hammer-wielding tyrant could still be out there. What do we do about him?

Ryu: He shall fall like the rest.

(We cut to another part of the city. We see Shao Kahn on the ground as he slowly gets up.)

Shao Kahn: (Gripping his hammer.) Master Mind's plan is finished. My vengeance will be met. (The camera cuts to see someone watching Shao Kahn from the rooftops as the screen goes black.)

End of Episode

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