Chapter Twenty-Three

Bangkok International Airport

After another three days together, Ryu, Ken, Eliza, Jasmine, Veronica, Chun- Li, Liang, Guile, Jane, Amy, Wagner, Fei-Long, and Mason all stand together at the airport, each waiting for their flights to their destinations......home.

"Well, this is it," said Liang. "We're all heading home."

"This was fun," said Wagner. "I want to do it again! Well, except for all of this fighting we've been through."

"Well," said Ken. "That was mine and Ryu's purpose for traveling in the first place......man so much has happened and I forgot about that."

"You're right," replied Veronica. "You do forget what happens in the beginning when you first start a trip like this one."

It was then that someone starts speaking through the PA system. "Attention, Flight 297 to Beijing, China will be departing in ten minutes."

Chun-Li and Liang stand up. "Well," said Liang. "That's our flight. It was nice knowing you guys and hopefully we will all see each other again."

"We will," said Fei-Long.

"Well," said Chun-Li. "Take care everyone!"

"Bye!" everyone cried. They watch the married couple walk down the long big hall of the airport until they were out of sight by the big crowd.

Then, once again, the speaker goes off. "Flight 118 to Miami, Florida, USA, will be departing in five minutes."

Mason stands up. "That'd be me."

Everyone looks at the FBI Agent. "Thanks for your help," said Guile. "And saving Wagner's life."

"No problem," Mason replied with a thumb's up. He looks at Wagner. "Hope things go well for you."

"Same to you," Wagner answered. Then, he gives Mason a salute. Mason does the same as well. Then, after a few seconds, they put their arms down.

"Well, see you all soon!" Mason cried. "I can't wait for get some sun again! Woo hoo!" Then, he begins running off passing the crowd.

"That's three down," said Veronica.

She looks over at Jasmine. A sad look appears on her face. Veronica knew why.

Their stepfather has leukemia and Jasmine worries about him. He has told the girls to go with their men. Veronica has decided to go with Fei-Long, but Jasmine has decided against it, knowing that her father would be living alone.

After another five minutes, the PA goes off again. "Flight 222 to Los Angeles, California, USA, will be departing in five minutes. Also, Flight 307 to Hong Kong, China will be departing in ten minutes."

"There's our flight," said Guile picking up his five year old daughter.

"Ours too," said Fei-Long wrapping his arm around Veronica. All of them grab their bags.

"You know," Ken said looking at Wagner. "You were a pain in the ass during this whole trip, but I'm actually going to miss you."

"I knew you would," Wagner said with a grin, but grinning proved to be a bit painful to do. "Owe!"

"Don't smile," Guile said. "You're face is still sore, plus you'll break all of the glass here." This was followed by a laugh.

"Ha, ha," Wagner replied sarcastically. "Well, it was nice meeting everyone. Thanks for everything."

"No problem," said Ryu.

"So long!" cried Jane. Then, Guile, his family, and Wagner depart.

"We must go too," said Veronica. She looks at Jasmine. "Come visit Hong Kong soon."

"That's a promise," Jasmine replied with a smile. The sisters hug. "I'll see you soon."

"Same here," Veronica answered.

"Farewell," said Fei-Long. He and Veronica hold hands and make their way towards where their plane is located.

It was then that Ryu and Jasmine's eyes meet. They knew that any minute now, one of their planes will be called out and they would have to depart.

Jasmine walks over to him. "I'm sorry about this," she said.

"Don't worry about it," Ryu replied wrapping his arms around her. "You love your father and I know that it's important for you to be with him."

It was then that Ryu finds himself tearing up a bit as he looks at Jasmine. They've only been together a few days, but he realized how much he was going to miss her........and something else.

Ryu looks deep into her green eyes and brushes her hair back. "Jasmine......I love you."

Jasmine gasps a little. This she didn't expect.

Meanwhile, Ken and Eliza hears this and smile at each other, knowing that Ryu has finally found someone to love other than fighting and work.

Jasmine then feels her own heart break as she hears, "Flight 455 to Syracuse, New York will be departing in five minutes."

She places a hand on Ryu's face. "Don't worry. Someday, I will come to you to your island and we will be together again. I love you."

They lean towards each other and share a passionate kiss for a minute. Then, Jasmine breaks the kiss and picks up her bags. Tears steamed down her face.

Ryu wipes the tears off of her face. "Don't worry, we will be together again. Goodbye for now, Jasmine."

"Goodbye, Ryu," Jasmine replied. Then, slowly, she parts away from Ryu and begins her walk.

Ryu sighs wishing that Jasmine had gone home with him like how Veronica went home with Fei-Long. It was then that a hand is placed on his shoulder. Ryu turns around and sees Ken and Eliza standing there. Ryu manages to smirk at them.

"So," said Ken. "This was how the trip started."

"Yeah," Ryu replied picking up his gray duffle bag. "At least we had fun.....in the beginning at least."

"Yeah," Ken said.

"Flight 43 to San Francisco, California, USA, will be departing in five minutes."

Ken sighs. "Too bad we don't have time to talk more. Eliza and I have a plane to catch. Expect a letter from us soon, especially when the baby comes along."

"Can't wait," Ryu replied with a smile. "Take care of yourself Eliza."

"You too," Eliza replied with a smile.

The two best friends clench their fists and smack them together, their traditional way to say hello and goodbye.

"Well," Ken said. "See you around."

"See ya," Ryu replied. Then, Ken and Eliza depart.

Ryu sits down in a seat nearby. He looks at all of the different people in the crowd. He kind of expected the trip would end the way it did seven years ago, but with one exception.......he didn't think that he would ever meet a girl like Jasmine and fall in love with her.

"Flight 345 to Tokyo, Japan, will be departing in five minutes."

Ryu sighs as he hears his flight being called out. He stands up and throws his duffle bag over his shoulder. He looks out the window and sees a plane fly into the sky.

He smirks to himself. "Jasmine, we will be together again. Just believe."

The End.

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Well, there's Street Fighter II V: Resurrection. I would like to thank Kikoken, Edgar, Vammy, and others who have reviewed or just read this story for your support! Ciao!