[Episode 6883] [Episode 6883]In the Quing-Hai region of China, lived one of the oldest cultures around. A matriarchal society that could trace its history back over three thousand years. Over the years, the names used for them and their land had changed. Amazons. The Great Feminie. Neichiju. Joketsuzoku.
The were a culture of warrior women. Fierce and independent, they lived by hash rules and even harsher combat. For three thousand years, they had lived with the sure knowledge that they practiced one of the oldest and most powerful forms of the martial arts.
For over a century... they had been deluding themselves that those arts would save them if the outside world chose to attack.
Today, that illusion was shattered.
The rapid cracks of machine-gun fire filled the air. Explosions sounded in the background. Their village was burning.
Old eyes watched this scene from a hidden basement. Turning, Cologne, the last matriarch of the society faced those few Amazons she could gather... and realized it would not be enough. That madman had destroyed their way of life. No... all she could do know was save what lives she could, and try to avenge the death of the Amazons.
"Great-Grandmother? How shall we fight back?" Shampoo, Cologne's heir and descendant, asked her.
Cologne shook her head, as she again looked over the remaining amazons. Shampoo, her great-granddaughter, not yet able to see that the battle was already lost. Her hopeless suitor, Mousse, blind as a bat but still deadly with his Hidden Weapons fighting style. The young twins, Ling-Ling and Lung-Lung, both too scared to really understand what was happening. The village enforcer, and Shampoo's main rival, Perfume. The brutish, almost mannish Dowel. These were all that was left of the Amazons.
"You don't fight back, Great-Granddaughter." Cologne said at last. This brought a small cry of outrage from the four older amazons, which Cologne cut off with a harsh gesture. "Foolish children! We have already lost this day! All we can do is try and save what we can."
Cologne walked over to a chest, and opened it. Within was a large collection of artifacts, some of the most prized and dangerous of the Amazon treasures. "These are most likely what that madman is after. Each of you will take what you can of these, and then scatter."
Shampoo shook her head. "No, great-grandmother, we can still win! If we all attack the leader together..."
"Then we would all die, and his victory will be complete." Cologne interrupted her, as she thrust some of the treasures into Shampoo's hands. "This is a direct order from your Matriarch, Warrior! Scatter, protect the treasures. Regroup in Shanghai, where at the least this man can't bring his armies. From there, find allies, so that you may avenge us." She looked over all the assembled amazons. "Is this understood!!"
Reluctant nods answered her. Cologne sighed as she watched them divide up the treasures they could. "What of the rest, matriarch?" Perfume asked.
Cologne nodded. "I will destroy them. Then I will engage their leader, and give you time to escape."
Shampoo's eyes widened. "No! Great-Grandmother! If we must flee, then you must escape with us! You must..."
Cologne hit Shampoo over the head with her staff. "Quite, child! Do not force me to knock you out and have Dowel or Mousse carry you from here!! Someone must stay to buy the time for the rest of you to escape. Someone must destroy those treasures you cannot take. I am the only one who can do both!" She then hopped up on her staff to look Shampoo in the eyes. "You are my heir, and it is time you take up the mantle. The others will look to you for leadership, now. Be strong, Shampoo. Know the blood of Queens and Heroes both flow through you, and do your ancestors proud."
Nearly in tears, Shampoo nodded.
Cologne then tapped her staff against the ground. A sinkhole opened up and swallowed the remaining treasures. Another tap, and a tunnel entrance was revealed. This will lead you out toward Jusenkyo. Remember, scatter, then make your way to Shanghai. From there, leave China. Find allies to avenge us. Now go!
They quickly and quietly left. Once they were gone, Cologne collapsed the tunnel entrance.
The building over the basement was blown away. Cologne readied herself as the leader of their killers floated down. He wore a Red, military outfit, with pieces of armor at various points. Pale blue fire seemed to surround him, his infamous Psycho Power.
"Give up, old woman, and your death will be swift." Bison said.
Cologne chuckled. "Boy, you are a century to early to defeat me. Now you face three thousand years of Amazon History!"
Bison smiled cruelly. "I fear not dust of the past. You cannot stand against my Psycho Power!"
Cologne narrowed her eyes. "We shall see... we shall see..."
Then the two met in battle...
(Posted Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:02)
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