Rise of the Black Dragon

TotD: Polite Introductions - Mistrusting the motives of the tournament's charitable but alarmingly powerful hosts, after a cursory investigation Hyo Imawano decides to test Johann's 'heightened security', and personal mettle, the old fashioned way: by abruptly bypassing it in an apparent bid to kill the shadowy figure. While solid answers are hard to wring from the enigmatic Italian, the shinobi is left with one things confirmed beyond any doubt: something wicked is afoot in one deceptively sunny city, and Johann knows far more than he's willing to say. - created on 20:50:12 06/08/2012 by Hyo and last modified on 09:17:49 06/11/2012. Cast: Hyo and Johann.

TotD: Finding the Faith - The ragged Templar's desperate trail finally culminates in a dilapidated building on the outer edge of Sunshine's industrial area, and an audience with the enigmatic and charismatic Johann. Power crackles in the air as the weight of prophecy is eased upon her shoulders by the acceptance of a new master, and the destiny she has sought to embrace since escaping her monastery home. - created on 13:10:27 06/16/2012 by Amy and last modified on 09:25:54 06/18/2012. Cast: Amy and Johann.

Legends of the Hidden Temple - Ever since he fought on that spot once and felt a very grim presence indeed, Frei has been naturally curious about the ruined temple of Sunshine City. When the Trial of the Dragon tournament begins, he finds himself unable to quiet his worries, and so he visits the dangerous place. What he discovers is an old man with some surprising information, an important new lead, and the sinking feeling that this entire scenario's going to go bad... fast. - created on 13:49:48 06/17/2012 by Frei and last modified on 09:27:54 06/18/2012. Cast: Frei and Johann.

Andy Bogard: Schoolgirl Hunter - Concerned at the state of Sunshine City, seeing a parallel to the harsh rigours of his youth, Andy Bogard decides to take matters into his own, exceedingly capable and deadly hands. Though he ends up freshly bruised and bloodied, a day spent on the mean streets soon yields a result that takes him right into the supposed heart of the troubles plaguing the city. To an audience with the infamous Zaki. - created on 13:12:07 06/19/2012 by Zaki and last modified on 22:25:25 06/19/2012. Cast: Andy and Zaki.

Hamada, and the Jagga That Shagga'd Me - Hamada and her little buddy Yokota are out and about Sunshine City, make their rounds on behalf of Zaki and her Ladies Team. To their surprise, and terrible fortune, they come across a recently mugged Adon passed out amongst the remains of his sports car. Perhaps Adon will be grateful for his saviors, and diplomatically request help. Or he could be a dick. Take your bets, people. - created on 18:06:54 06/20/2012 by Adon and last modified on 01:55:32 06/21/2012. Cast: Zaki and Adon.

Zach's Investigations Begin! - Zach Glen pays a visit to Lynn Baker while she is recovering from Freeman's attack. Hoping to gain new leads, Zach comes away with a Social Link. - created on 19:55:50 06/20/2012 by Zach and last modified on 09:02:48 06/21/2012. Cast: Zach and Lynn.

Chasing the Dragons - Following Johann's indicated roots to the Ryu Zui Ken dojo in Inner Sunshine, Hyo finds the heir to the style hospitalized and terrorized into living bunker style, waiting for a sign - or for it all to go wrong. She can provide little help or insight into the violent descent of Sunshine City, and so it becomes Imawano who assists the White Dragon's chosen weapon; before all balance can be stripped from yet another powerful aspect of the cosmos itself. Still, all of the shinobi's leads are not exhausted, and Lynn opens one promising door... - created on 15:17:36 06/21/2012 by Hyo and last modified on 16:12:44 06/22/2012. Cast: Hyo and Lynn.

Drawn by Fate, Ensorcelled by Hate - In the immediate wake of one shinobi comes another, this one bearing the blade of cold truth; rather than hunting for it. Hyo Imawano extends a offer to his former enemy, the scarlet-haired Zaki, who is forced to challenge her own convictions and strive to overcome the bitter tang of vitriol in considering the implications of an alliance she would never have considered... - created on 12:52:14 06/23/2012 by Zaki and last modified on 23:12:21 06/24/2012. Cast: Hyo and Zaki.

A Dance with Zaki - Late to the party as usual, Mister Johnny Jones Damon wanders about Sunshine City in search for Zaki and her gang to clear up a 'misunderstanding' Elena and he had with her goons. Looks like no one told Jones that Sunshine City is pretty much a warzone thanks the violent school girl though, and before he can say 'Cut' the Ex-Movie Star learns that this goes way deeper than simple schoolgirls stirring up trouble for no reason. Jones isn't the only one surprised after the meeting, Zaki emerges from the encounter with a new very groovy henchman that is seemingly too willing to get into the role of a hero once again. But is Jones biting a lot more than he can chew? Is he doing this just to impress Elena? And where is Daniel Jack anyway!? All this and more in tonight's episode of Match of the Millennium! - created on 18:08:36 06/24/2012 by MrJones and last modified on 10:19:09 06/25/2012. Cast: Zaki and MrJones.

The Coming Storm - Before the planned assault by the combined forces of Imawano and Himezaki, Zaki meets up with Sakura, to talk about the upcoming mission, to keep the Ansatsuken prodigy informed. - created on 11:59:30 06/25/2012 by Sakura and last modified on 11:04:30 06/26/2012. Cast: Sakura and Zaki.

Vyle meets Sonia: A deadly duel on the bridge. - Vyle meets Sonia Romanenko, who has been tracking him, at a bridge that leads to Inner Sunshine. Sonia's failed attempt to intimidate him out of Sunshine leads to a scuffle... that ends in a fall. - created on 20:04:51 06/28/2012 by Sonia and last modified on 10:21:34 06/30/2012. Cast: Vyle and Sonia.

Daniel Jack Investigates: Fighters in the Mist - Daniel Jack, the zoot-suited bloodhound, is on the trail once more - this time seeking evidence regarding the fighters reported missing after the preliminaries of Johann Gallo's Trial of the Dragon tournament. He's found instead by a beautiful and deranged attack dog of his mysterious enemy, who proceeds to deliver a message... - created on 20:30:31 06/29/2012 by Amy and last modified on 10:40:05 07/01/2012. Cast: Amy and Daniel.

A Dance With The Past - En route to meet with one Aoi Himezaki, Mister Jones is intercepted by a familiar figure. A woman from his past, one he had always seen as just another raver at the clubs, reveals herself to have been an assassin all along. Goaded by her mockery of the ways of Justice, Mister Jones is sucked into a fight he cannot win and is left bloodied and doubtful of Sonia's involvement with the kidnappings of Sunshine City. Just what kinds of obstacles lay ahead for Zaki if her enemies employ such alluring attack dogs? May the Funk be with us all. - created on 15:44:15 06/30/2012 by MrJones and last modified on 09:30:54 07/03/2012. Cast: Sonia and MrJones.

Revelations - In an unusual alliance, noted rudo Vyle pairs up with detective Daniel Jack in taking on a strange paramilitary soldier in the outer parts of Sunshine City. However, Danny finds out that not only is the commando a familiar face, but the truth behind his so called watch theft... - created on 21:43:13 07/03/2012 by Daniel and last modified on 19:26:42 07/05/2012. Cast: Vyle, Daniel, and Sonia.

Adon's Newest Conquest: Sonia Romanenko? - Adon wins a minor a competition held by one Sonia Romanenko to determine who would be her sparring partner/entertainment for the evening and to compete for prize money. Sexual harassment and brutal beatings ensues as Adon fights to make her his Muay Thai bride and Sonia fights just to get the fallen Emperor of Muay Thai off her back. - created on 19:50:19 07/06/2012 by Sonia and last modified on 10:09:30 07/08/2012. Cast: Adon and Sonia.

The Book of Dragons: Revelations - The perils of Sunshine claim another victim, but this one finds his way to the Ryu Zui Ken dojo, where Lynn Baker and Asuka Kazama stand primed to investigate the mysteries surrounding the recent tournament. A participant himself, Frei Tsukitomi-Renard comes bearing shocking tidings that could change the nature of their investigation, and bodes ill for both Lynn, and the very city. - created on 15:15:37 07/07/2012 by Asuka and last modified on 10:10:55 07/08/2012. Cast: Frei, Lynn, and Asuka.

Siege at the Docks: Old Memories. - Abobo's Gangs take a port in Outer Sunshine hostage for all of about five minutes to intercept a weapons shipment. Jimmy Lee appears to teach these men something about fear... - created on 16:24:02 07/07/2012 by Sonia and last modified on 10:12:04 07/08/2012. Cast: JimmyLee and Sonia.

Warehouse Assault, Part One: Rooftop Ruckus - Whilst Zaki and Miu head steathily down to the lower levels of the targeted warehouse reputed as the location of the elusive Abobo, a team led by Hyo Imawano and Sakura Kasugano hit the rooftop-- literally, blowing it wide open to attract attention of any lingering guards and draw any threat from the pair of girls below. - created on 21:51:26 07/07/2012 by Zaki and last modified on 11:42:35 07/15/2012. Cast: Sakura, Hyo, and Zaki.

Infiltration: Abobo's Den? - An assault on a warehouse believed to house Abobo is unleashed by the join forces of Hyo and Zaki as they look to put an end to the large man's rampage. While two groups split up to distract the enemy forces, Miu and Zaki are set to infiltrate the warehouse itself and get at Abobo. There is just the problem of things seeming too easy. Not enough men are guarding the place and once inside the duo they found have been duped once more. A dangerous declaration is made and those looking to stop whatever mastermind is behind the problems in Sunshine City might in fact be playing right into his clutches. - created on 12:17:27 07/08/2012 by Johann and last modified on 09:04:27 07/11/2012. Cast: Miu, Zaki, and Johann.

Warehouse Assault, Part Two: Aftermath - Following the assault upon Abobo's supposed location, and the shifting of gears that has ensued for the pair of schoolgirls infiltrating his emptied inner sanctum, the focus shifts to an unsung hero of the battlefield. Mr. Jones had been tasked with running interference on the ground away from the warehouse itself, backed up by Ladies' Team girls arrayed behind emplacements surrounding the area. He finds less resistance than expected, making short work of his foes, but when he returns to the barricades... he's in for a shocking twist-turn, and a heated confrontation. - created on 13:02:24 07/14/2012 by Zaki and last modified on 11:43:10 07/15/2012. Cast: Zaki and MrJones.

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