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THE CHAOS
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	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 teh Gorgeous Team welcomed Kasumi Todoh as their new 
teammate. Heidern gave his place to his student, Leona, a young woman with 
mysterious powers. Iori, after severly beating up his old partners, 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.
	One year flew by. Although the last tournament had a tragic ending, the 
sponsors were satisfied by the success of the tournament in gathering millions 
of spectators worldwide. Thus, many of the more richer men in the world began to 
sponsor what would be the fourth tournament, to be taken place in 1997. This 
time, though, there would be preelimanry rounds before the definitive matches. 
This time, the excitement would build up even before the actual tournament, and 
more people would see the battles worldwide. 
	This time, most of the teams which have always participated in the last 
tournaments won the right to compete yet again.  Chizuru, the past host of the 
tournament, teamed up with Mai and King, whom had lost Kasumi. Iori and Kyo's 
student, Shingo Yabuki, entered as single entries. Two new teams were 
introduced, however. One of them was a team sent out by Geese Howard, whom had 
quitted to the tournament, as well as Krauser and Mr. Big. In it was Billy Kane, 
Geese's bodyguard, with direct orders to watch over Iori, and investigate about 
the Orochi power, despite Billy's hatred towards Iori. Alongside him was Ryuji 
Yamazaki, a madman who would kill his own mother for a dime. Yamazaki was 
promised double the tournament's prize money if he could win. The third member 
was Blue Mary, an agent who was working undercover to investigate Yamazaki, and 
even Billy. The other team was unexpected; a last minute entry, to be precise. 
The three fellows were known to be members of a music band, but they suddenly 
emerged as the new team of the King of Fighters tournament. The team was formed 
by Yashiro Nanakase, Shermie, and a little kid named Chris. The three seemed to 
be innocent, but lethal fighters...
	Thus, began the tournament once again. This time, the final matches would 
take place in six different countries around the globe, always receiving a huge 
propaganda, mostly on T.V.. The matches were more intense than ever, but the 
danger of the Orochi was covering the competition with it's eerie shadow. What 
would happen with Iori and Leona? What does the New Face Team really want? 
Nobody dared to ask those questions, as perhaps, the answers would be 
catastrophic. The fights were still held on, and the people were satisfied by 
the huge amount of competition, mostly since all of the fighters came back with 
more and better techniques than ever before. It was unexpected to see who would 
win, and the fighters gave all they got in order to keep the heat on. That is, 
until the last days of the tournament...
	During the final days, Iori and Leona were reported missing. A frantic 
search began for the two Orochi blood members. Also, the New Face Team began to 
act a lot more stranger these past days. As if they knew something...
	Finally, Iori and Leona were encountered. However, they were no longer the 
same: the Riot of Blood had gained total control of their minds, and since they 
were not able to control the power, they became just bloodthirsty monsters, 
seeking out to kill as many people as they could. Kyo and the rest of his 
friends had a hard time trying to stop the enraged Iori and Leona. Ralf and 
Clark, Leona's partners, promised they would stop Leona's rampage, and told Kyo 
to do the same with Iori. Thus, the heroic fighters began to fight again. But, 
if they went berserk, was that because it was a sign of Orochi being near? They 
tried to spare the thought, but as they met and fought the freaked out Iori and 
Leona, it became more and more evident...
	Kyo and his friends managed to stop the crazed Iori in his tracks, and 
Ralf and Clark finished their mission as well, successful in stopping Leona. 
However, this was no more than the beginning... Three figures stood besides 
them. The figures were more than familiar. It was the New Face Team! However, 
they had certainly changed. Their clothes had a different color, but most of 
all, their aura was filled with the evil stench of Orochi. That could only mean 
that the New Face Team were of Orochi blood as well! However, they seemed to be 
perfectly normal. Yashiro took a step forward, and smickered. He beckons that 
they are three of the Four Heavenly Kings of Orochi, the fourth being Goenitz. 
Yashiro also tells the surprised competitors that they are out to finish 
Goenitz' mission. It seems that although defeated, Goenitz was successful in 
gathering enough fighting energy from the fighters, and this time, even more 
fighting aura was gathered, and the Orochi was close to being resurrected! Even 
so, it was revealed that even the crazy Yamazaki was an Orochi blood member! Kyo 
and his friends vowed to the Orochi New Face Team, that they would stop them 
before they realize their ambition. Yashiro grins, and clenches his fist, 
calling out arrogantly: "You do not have to pray...even if you win, a living 
hell will be waiting for you all!"
	Kyo and his justice friends, Benimaru, Terry, Ryo, Daimon, Athena, 
Kim...all did their best in fighting against the inmensly powerful Orochi New 
Face Team. Their powers were superb, surpassing far more those of Goenitz. Their 
powers, however, simulated those of the Hero Team. It seems that they copied 
their techniques since they were so useful in the past! However, evil can not 
triumph. With a great deal of sacrifice, an all-out battle took place, the age-
old war between good and evil took place once again. Every fighter did their 
best effort to stop the three Heavenly Kings, even though most of them were 
terribly underpowered. But the human spirit, the need to defend their world 
prevailed. The good will always triumph against evil. Thus, the Orochi New Face 
Team, after a long and difficult battle, was finally defeated. Few fighters were 
left standing, but all glad they were able to protect their world...
	However, the worst part of the battle had not yet come. Yashiro and 
Shermie both laughed, and congratulated the fighters. Kyo demanded their real 
purpose, and it seemed that they only fought as long as to gather the remaining 
energy for the Orochi to awaken! Suddenly, Chris, the innocent kid, began to 
float among the other two Orochi kings. And, all of a sudden, Yashiro and 
Shermie killed themselves right in front of Chris' eyes! The fighters were 
dumbfounded. Chris had began to gather a VERY strong amount of energy. Chris 
opened his eyes. He began to talk in an omnipotent voice. He claimed that all 
humankind would die at his hands, and that this time, he would finish what began 
1800 years ago. Chris then morphed, from becoming an innocent kid, to a young 
man, with such a goldike feeling to him. His hair was white, his chest tattoed, 
and his eyes gleeming with the scent of death. This time, the moment had 
arrived, the time to fight Orochi!         
	It didn't take long for Orochi to prove his true power. With no effort at 
all, he blew the rest of the fighters away. This was the true power of the 
Orochi! Even Kyo fell to the ground, defeated. He began to lose his 
consciousness, and everything turned black around him. Suddenly, amidst the 
darkness, Kyo could hear voices...faint voices, similiar to those of spirits. 
The ghosts told Kyo that they were the spirit of the Yagami, dead ancestors of 
Iori. The Yagami pledged Kyo to end the curse that has been imposed on the 
Yagami ever since their blood pact with the Orochi 660 years ago. It seems that 
the Orochi power was the cause of the Yagami's short lifespan! Kyo then heard 
the voices of his friends, and his girlfriend, Yuki. Yuki was one of the eight 
Kushinada girls, destined to be sacrificed in order to awaken Orochi. Yuki says 
that since she was the only Kushinada to not be sacrificed, she would aid him. 
Kyo slowly got up. He found Iori standing right next to him. He had seems to be 
able to get back to normal, and smiled at Kyo. "It seems that we will die 
together, eh Kusanagi? How ironic that you will not die by my hand...". Kyo just 
grinned, and tells Iori that they have a lost job to do. Chizuru calls both from 
behind, and tells them they she will take care of the seal once they have 
defeated Orochi.
	Kyo and Iori go into battle...a mortal battle, a battle were no one could 
live. Somebody was going to die that day, and the one who would live, would take 
the world. Kyo and Iori fought with the last amounts of power left in their 
tired bodies, but managed to turn Orochi back. They fought with no regrets, no 
preoccupations. They would die anyway, so it was better to make the most of it! 
Even Chizuru colaborated a bit to fight Orochi, and the battle of 1800 years ago 
repeated itself...Kusanagi and Yagami fighting together, Kagura taking care of 
the seal. 
	At the end of the battle, Orochi grew tired, and used all his power to 
input the Riot of Blood on Iori once again. Iori began to go insane again, but 
Kyo pledged for him to regain senses. But it was too late...Iori had gone 
berserk again. Orochi commanded Iori to attack both Kyo and Chizuru, and kill 
them both. However, it was Orochi who was attacked by the powered Iori! Iori 
grabs Orochi by the neck, and Chizuru bids Kyo to hurry up and finish him. Kyo 
denies, and exclaims he would kill Iori as well. Chizuru says he has no time, 
since Iori will hold no longer, since Orochi was using the remaining of his 
power to take Iori out of the way. Kyo then gathers all the strength given to 
him by Yuki and his friends, and gives a full, crmison blow to Orochi...
	The sky's dark clouds clear. The sun shines again. The world is safe once 
more. Everybody still remember the heroic deeds of the tournament fighters. 
Orochi sleeps once again, but still, it is yet to be defined who will be the 
next...

	KING OF FIGHTERS!!!!!