"Super Smash Bros Ultimate is for good boys and girls from many different ages, so that's why we decided not to include her..." Nintendo has too much confidence, don't they?

Hello again, years have passed since I posted something here in Fanfiction, and thanks to certain direct (Sakurai, we all love you, but even if Terry is popular in Japan, he's not worldwide), my last story here was a crossover between OPM and Dragon Ball Super, but this time I decided to go all out with this story, hey, the direct had something positive for certain character jaja.

Mai Shiranui popularity sky rocketed after that direct, so I decided to write this fanfic trying to get the absolute best of the potential that the most popular SNK female has, as you may notice, this is based on Fatal Fury universe, in which I've learned, only the first 3 KOF tournaments are canon, so don't expect other SNK characters to appear here, and if I commit some mistakes, you can tell me on the comment section

So yeah, enjoy the story and… by the way, I will be doing some drawings about this story and some other proyects so, you can follow me on twiter as Legend_355, any notice about this story I will post it there also

With nothing more to say, Let's go

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Chapter 0: Prologue

Meditation, calmness, concentration, something that you can't obtain easily in a place like South town, but for Andy Bogard that was not an impediment to go to a park, to sit down on a bench and only to be protected by the shadow of a tree, breathing and thinking

-Somehow, today is very calm, no responsibilities, no favours asked from Terry or Rock, and nobody here to bother me… is like life today wanted me to rest…

Or is it? Because a shadow was approaching to him, as he was that calmed, his mind advised him from the upcoming danger but, will it be that dangerous? As he avoided the attack, his calmness went away

-Well, it was good while it lasted- and he opened his eyes -Hello again Mai.

The well-known beauty, the kunoichi of fire, Mai Shiranui tried to hug him but, as Andy avoided her, she landed full force on her face to the ground, because of that, she had to take her face with her hands

-Damn Andy, why are you still so men with me?

-I didn't expect you to appear today, but I was on alert so, that was natural- Andy said with total calmness -Besides, Weren't you doing some buying alongside Mary?

Mai stood up and cleaned her clothes -She dropped out on the very last minute, she wanted to spend some time with Terry.

-Not a bad decision to be honest, but if I can agree with you with something, is that she had to tell you with enough time, on the other hand, how did you find me this time?

-Rock told me that you will be there- Mai said with a little smile on her face -So… what were you doing?

-Meditating- Andy said -So for the moment I can't help you.

Mai insisted, sitting aside of him -Well, probably I can give you something to do.

Andy just answered -Mai, maybe I will sound mean, but for the moment I just want to relax, maybe later.

As a response, the kunoichi went a little angry and stood up again -I don't know Andy, Why don't you realice what you're ignoring? But ok, probably is not the best time now, but one day you will get convinced that you love me.

Angry as she could get, even if it was on a comical way, she got out of that place, Andy just sighed with some relief -Well, poor of her, it's too bad that, when things are not in her way, I'm the only one who can help.

Mai Shiranui, the beauty of fire, a kunoichi who was known as the heiress of the Shiranui Ninja Style, but now, What was she doing? Losing time, or, trying to do something

-Damn, and just in one hour I have to work in that stupid restaurant- and she started to make faces -You don't have studies, you don't have the image of a sensei for good boys and girls, you're useless… Damn, sometimes my friends can be very mean with me.

1 hour later and after taking some clothes, she went to a pretty big restaurant, on the insides it looked pretty luxurious with colors in which a light blue was the predominant on the decoration, Mai looked at her clock

-Well, 5 minutes early, that's not bad.

-Ey Mai, you're finally here.

Coming from the inside, a nerd looking lady was coming, with orange hair and a little shorter than Mai

-Oh, Hi Riho, is the boss already here?

-Not yet, but he called me and gave us orders to all the staff, we have a birthday today and we have to prepare everything from now.

-What, the food, the drinks, all of that?- Riho nodded -Oh no, that's a lot of extra work

-Don't worry, with the help of the chefs and the bartender, everything will be fine.

Riho looked like the type of person that always will think on a positive way, probably that's something that Mai needed on that moment

-Ah shit, here we go again.

2 hours later and the restaurant was totally crowded, lots of well-dressed people, business gentleman and beautiful women filled the place, maybe like more than one hundred people

And in one of the tables, the birthday man, a fat business man that was already bald

-Ey, where is the waitress?

-I'm here already.

Mai was using a white dress with an orange apron, something that suited her really well

-Hi hi, I'm going to be your waitress today, my name is Mai Shiranui.

-Oh, you look beautiful in that dress dear lady, hopefully you will fulfill our expectations and desires.

But for the kunoichi, that wouldn't be something satisfactory to do -Damn, and I had to be the one chosen to attend those idiots.

Even if having some help for her friend Riho, Mai didn't have an easy task, the man and his friends asked for the most expensive food and drinks, and they didn't want another person to give them than Mai, apparently the man liked her that much, that once he slapped his butt

In another circumstances she would have beaten the crap out of that bastard, but she needed the money, so without saying anything, she continued her job, the working day on that restaurant starts on 4 pm and lasts until 2 am, and all the staff, composed on 20 people between chefs, bartenders and waitress were totally tired at the end, especial Mai and Riho who were talking to a tall man on a suit, apparently their boss

-Well ladies, good job today- Even if the nerd lady was happy, Mai was angry -What happened today?

The kunoichi talked -That client touched my butt, more than once.

Her boss, maybe in their 40's as his face was looking, just sighed -You know that those are normal issues that all waitress has to deal, besides, you're the most beloved one between our customers.

After saying that he gave their payment to the ladies, and went out of the place

-Well Mai, we have money now, at least a reason to be happy.

-Yeah, I suppose- Mai yawned -Well, time to go home, see you on Monday, Riho.

-Bye bye Mai, take care.

Taking a taxi was the way she arrived to her apartment, after some minutes she was in front of her door, with her hair totally tangled and bags in her eyes, she didn't want to do nothing else than going to her bed and sleep…

-Wait, an envelope in my mail?

At one side of the door was a little white box, obviously for correspondence an on these, a yellow envelope, for an instance she thought in not taking care of it and just go inside, but the curiosity won on this occasion and took the envelope

Once inside her apartment she opened it and discovered the content, a CD

-Well, things are just getting weird- looking at the remittent, was from a lawyer, she wouldn't care about it, but decided to turn on her tv and dvd player, inserted the cd there and wait -well, at least this is a different way to end my stupid day.

But what she looked surprised her, that old face, even if he passed away years ago, was still recognizable

-Hanzo Grandpa?

-Hello Mai, hopefully things are going well wherever you are.

Looking at him again, after him being deceased some years ago gave her some tears -But… how, how he…?

-I will try to be clear with my message, first of all I'm sorry, I wanted you to be better than me, sorry if my methods were not as effective as I wanted to be, but even with that, I'm happy on how you grow up… but also, I feel a little empty.

Those words made Mai a little curious, what was he talking about?

-You know, the time that I trained you and Andy was pretty special, but I have to be honest, he was the better student of the two… and even considering that I can't help but to give this message to you, because you're the only one that can accomplish this mission.

Andy being better than her, well she accepted that some time ago, as he rescued her so much times in the past, but what type of mission could be?

-Even if Andy was the better one, you're still my granddaughter and the true and only heiress of the Shiranui clan, without your father and your mother being disappeared, it is you who must be in charge of the Shiranui Dojo in the outsides of Kioto.

-What… taking care of a Dojo? That… doesn't sound really difficult.

-But Mai, as I watched you grow, I trained you and raised you, I still believe that you can do it better… right now I know that I don't have too much time, so I asked an old friend of mine and one of my partners during my times as an apprentice to take care of the dojo until you turn 26 years old, I hope that when you have that age, you will become mature enough to have this responsibility.

Those words were pretty unusual coming from him, he looked so calm, not as she remembered him, but still there are some thing that were not clear

-I asked one lawyer to send this to you one month prior to your 26th birthday and give you some instructions alongside this disc, and one more thing Mai, my friend, Genzo Suzuki, is also a master of the Shiranui style, as we trained on the same dojo with my father, Genzo was younger but of course he is more strict.

-Strict?- that word took her on surprise

-The thing is, that I was unable to teach you and Andy all that I know due to my health and Genzo was better than me, when you arrive to the Shiranui Dojo in Kioto, you will become Genzo 's student so he can train you in everything he knows, once you complete the training, you can assume the leadership of the dojo, as you deserve for being the true heiress of the Shiranui clan…

A new training but under which type of circumstances?

-I hope that you can receive this message, Genzo will be waiting for you and…. Have success.

After hearing that Mai just felt asleep on her furniture…

….10:30 Am

Her stomach started to roar, a sign that she was hungry, now that it was in the morning, the sun rays showed a rather disorganized living room, she was not a housewife, even if she wished to be one with Andy being her husband, but at least she managed to arrive pretty easily to the kitchen, which will not surprise that it was as disorganized as the living room was, but on the other hand, and after opening her fridge, it was fool of vegetables, meats and fruits of any type

At least working on a restaurant offered her some advantages, like learning how to cook, even if she was not a chef, in some times the chefs helped her to learn, so she took some eggs, flour, milk and sugar, mixed all and prepared 3 hotcakes really fast, she served herself with a glass of milk and started to eat, looking to all the disorder in her apartment

-Damn I need some help with all of this.

She tried calling Riho for this, but the answer machine was heard -Moshi moshi, Riho here, sorry I'm unable to answer for the moment, call me later please, bye.

-For the love of god- then she tried to call Mary but to no avail -Probably she had a really good time with Terry.

Without options she wanted to call Andy, but then she remembered what happened yesterday, probably it will just bother him.

-Now who can I call?

…..12 30 PM

Probably as a surprise, but with a really ling and standing brown hair and wearing a white bandana, Joe Higashi was standing in front of Mai's door, after she opened it he was just looking curious

-Why me?

-Why not you?

-Well, to be honest, even if we are friends, we are not that close, really even Terry looked like a better option to help you.

-But you came, that shows that at least you are considered- Mai smiled

-And that you promised me some free food- Joe joked -Hopefully you don't poison me.

-Hey, working in that restaurant made me to improve my cooking skills, come in.

After an hour of tiding up the entire living room, both Joe and Mai finished

-Damn woman, you had a big mess here.

-Don't remind me that- then the kunoichi sighed

Something that Joe noticed -What's wrong?

Mai was considering if she had to tell Joe -I don't know, if I tell you, you will probably tell the others what's happening.

-It is something bad? - Mai negated it with a head movement -Then why to hide it?

-It is because is confusing, I don't know what to do.

-You can explain me if you want.

-But please tell me that you are not going to tell Andy or Terry about it, at least when I have my mind clear- With a gesture Joe promised it -Well here it goes…

Mai told him about the dvd and the message of her grandfather, then a little piece of paper, Joe didn't know what to answer

-Damn this is pretty complex.

-Is my grandfather's last will, but I don't know what to do, travelling back to Japan will mean to be far of all of you.

-Kind of interesting how he managed to send a dvd from Japan, but probably he though that telling that to you was for the best- Mai just sat down on her sofa -Even saying that, this is your decision.

-Well, what can I do? That Genzo man is waiting for me apparently, and while I don't want to travel, I also respect my grandpa enough to think about all of this.

Joe then said something -Well, if the training part is true, then this will probably be the chance for you to be stronger than all of us, even Andy.

Magical words said here -Wait, that's it, If I go to train then not only that, they must consider me on their team for the next King of Fighters tournament!

-Ey calm down your nerves, that's my position! - Joe yelled on a comical way

-I'm kidding Joe, but thanks for your help- she kissed him on the check, making him blush a little -But don't think that you have a chance with me.

-Well… I didn't say that- Joe joked

-But probably with one of my friends from the restaurant- then she used her cellphone to show Joe a photo -Her name is Riho Sazaki.

Looking at her, Joe smiled -Wow, she looks really cute.

-As way to show my gratitude, I will give you her number phone.

-Yo sha! But don't forget the food.

With some laughs, both Joe and Mai ended their tiding session for today

….At night

Terry and Andy were playing videogames on their home, Rock was nowhere to be found, and on a moment, Terry celebrated

-Take that bro, my 5th victory on a row!

-Is not fair Terry, everyday you practice on this thing- Andy sighed

Looking at how his brother was, Terry asked -Hey, Is something wrong?

-Kind of, yesterday Mai was looking even angrier than she usually is… and that's your fault.

Something that caught Terry out of guard -What, why me?

-As you asked Mary to be with you, these two were supposed to go shopping you know, so it's probably that you did it because…

-Eh yeah, you know me pretty well, but I didn't know that the situation was like that, if I see Mai then I will apologize with her.

Then both heard a door being knocked, Terry stood up to open it -Rock you are a little late… oh, hi Joe.

-Hi dudes, how are things?

Terry answered -Well, that I kicked Andy's ass on Street Fighter for the 6th time in a row.

-5 times, don't lie!

Both Terry and Joe laughed -So, why you decided to come?

Joe entered into the apartment and sighed -Well I have news, Mai is leaving South Town.

Andy dropped his controller and Terry was in silence, the first one said -Wait, what?

Terry then asked -How do you know it?

-Well is a pretty long story, she asked me to come to her apartment…- Then he looked to Andy, and he was pissed -To help her to tidy her living room, don't have stupid ideas, please Andy.

-Sure…

-Ey, by the way, she gave me a number of a friend of her while being there- and he showed Riho's photo on his cellphone -See? I'm not kidding.

But Terry then interrupted -Ok calm down you two, go straight to the point Joe.

-Well, then is when she told me that mr Hanzo Shiranui recorded a video days prior to his death and send it to her 1 month before her 26th birthday, his last will was for her to take in charge the Shiranui dojo on Kioto.

-What, another dojo?- Andy asked -How mr Shiranui didn't tell us about it?

-I don't know, she asked me not to tell you until she was sure about this, but after some minutes she looked with confidence.

-And of course, you didn't have any influence about it.

After what Andy said, Joe looked nervous, and Terry also noticed it -Oh you moron…

Andy almost punched Joe in the face, but his brother stopped him with one hand -Let me punch his face!

-That will solve nothing!

-He influenced her, Mai leaving South town is your fault!

Those words pissed Joe, but instead of punching him, he decided just to talk -Are you kidding me? You're the one who always rejects her, she's such a beauty but you have such an insecurity complex, if you accepted at least one of her multiple proposals, maybe she wouldn't have considered to leave this city on the first place!

-That is absolutely…!

-True- Terry stopped the whole situation -Andy, I don't know if it is about your own nerves or if it is something else, but Joe is right about this situation, now Mai is an adult, this is her decision and we need to respect that.

After what his big brother said, Andy looked terrible, he asked Joe -When is she leaving?

-She told me that on next week, as she has to tell the situation on her job and to prepare documents.

-Fine, one week, I have time to think on something.

Andy left the scene in direction to his room, just on the very moment that Rock arrived with some plastic bags on his hands

-Oh, hi Joe, nobody told me that you will come.

-Don't worry Rock, probably Andy will not be eating.

After what his adoptive father said, Rock was surprised -Did I missed something important?

….6 days later

Mai was talking with his boss on a table of the restaurant, he was signing some papers

-Ok, due to your full year of working here, 2000 dollars is what you receive as a compensation.

-Thanks for your support Mr Rogers, and sorry for leaving.

The man just smiled but looking a little sad -No, thanks to you, you helped us a lot here, and sorry if I was unable to show our gratefulness on a proper way.

They shared a handshake and Mai stood up ready to leave, but in the door, Riho was in tears

-Buaaaahhhh Mai, I will miss you!

-Riho you surprise me, you're always so happy- Mai said with a smile hiding a little sadness

-But you are my best friend, I don't want you to leave! - and Riho continued crying

-Look Riho, you just have 20 years, you will become even more beautiful and you will probably be the next star of this place, if you make efforts to do it- and she took out her friend tears -And don't worry we will maintain contact.

-Sure… it will not be the same you know.

Mai gave her another smile -Well probably not, but you see, there is a guy that I told about you, his name is Joe Higashi, probably spending time with him would be nice, he thinks that you're cute.

-Wait, what, a guy that thinks that I'm cute? - Riho changed her sad face for an ashamed one, her face started to turn red -Oh my god.

-Hehe, hopefully you two will be really good friends- and Mai winked -See you in the future.

At night she started to pack her clothes, a Nintendo switch, a portable dvd player, some other things that she will need on her trip, but then she listened her door being knocked, after she opened it, her face showed her surprise

-Andy?

-Can we talk for a moment.

-Yeah sure- and she went out -What happens?

Andy didn't know how to start, but after some thinking and Mai turning a little annoyed, he finally said it

-I'm such a stupid, all my life a was being a stupid who didn't know what to really do on his life.

-Why are you saying that?

-Well, probably you know this, but Joe told us days ago about your trip.

-That Joe… well, I had to choose my words more wisely- then she looked at Andy's face

-It was probably for the best, I needed time to think what to say and I have to say sorry of that day, you asked me for help and I was such a knucklehead, not only then, all those times that you wanted to be with me and I just rejected you… I just didn't know how to react.

-Your nerves took the most of you, but you didn't show these on battlefield- Mai said that with some sadness, even with a smile on her face -I just thought that after that kiss.

-Yeah, I'm such a fool, sorry for it…

-Now what?- Andy didn't know what to say after those words coming from Mai -I already bought my plane ticket, my trip is tomorrow.

-So, are you going to travel even with what I said?

-I personally wouldn't change my choice, is for my grandfather Andy, your sensei also, I had to fulfil his last wish.

-Oh Mai…-

He tried to put his hands on her shoulders, but she took both with her own hands -And, after having those days to think about our kind of relationship, I remembered that kiss and all the times you rescued me, How can I be a good wife If you have to rescue me all the times that I'm in danger? If I want to marry you, I must be capable of defending myself, so we can be a good team.

-That's… helping you, I can do it always Mai…

-But I don't want to be a dead weight on your shoulders, not anymore…

Realizing that trying to convince her to stay was in vain, Andy hugged her with some strength -I'm sorry Mai, I will miss you.

-I will come back Andy, I promise you because I love you.

With that promise made, both kissed each other…

…

That's how her new adventure started, taking the first airplane to Kioto, Japan, Mai said goodbye to her friends that went there to dismiss her, Andy, Terry, Joe, Rock, Mary and Riho, the last one looking sad, but not as much as Andy, who didn't want to show it

Mary then told something to Terry -I'm not so sure about Mai doing this, do you think she will be fine, Terry?

-She will be, and if she gets into a trouble, at least we know where she will stay.

-Fine… I gave her a week.

-That's to mean- Terry laughed

Moments later and after getting into the aeroplane, Mai thought to herself

-Hopefully things will turn for the better, and who knows? Maybe I will be able to win the next King of Fighters tournament.

And like that, a new trip started

SHIRANUI

A FATAL FURY STORY