Before we begin, let me get one thing off my chest.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!

David Robbins, the author of the "Endworld" series, E-mailed ME and 
told me that he had read one of my first works, "Moon Run"!  YES!  
Recognition at LAST!

(To put this into perspective, imagine that Rumiko Takahashi or Naoko 
Takiuchi or any other Anime creator had E-mailed YOU, telling you 
that they  had read your work.)

(Pause) Hope he doesn't try to sue me though.

Oh well,
The Flashman
(On to the Royal Rumble)

May The Spirit Preserve You!
___________________________

			THE FFML ROYAL RUMBLE:
			       MATCH 1:
			DAN/SAKURA/UNDERTAKER
				 VS
			ZEIRAM/RADITZ/KODACHI
			   (MVFC VS ANIME)
[Authors note: All musical cues will be explained at the end of the 
fic.]

	The Nassau Colosium was filled to SRO capacity.  This was the night 
Anime fans and members of the FFML had been waiting for.  The chance 
to see if their favorite Animates would win this once in a lifetime 
battle.

	Sitting on a raised platform near the curtain where the contestants 
were going to enter, two broadcasters began the commentary for the 
PPV audience at home.  "From the Nassau Colosium, welcome everyone," 
the one on the left said, "to the FFML Royal Rumble!  I'm White Wolf.
"

	"And I'm Tybalt," his partner added, "Well Wolf, this is it!"

	"You got that right," White Wolf replied, "Tonight, thirty Animates 
will compete in the most spectacular Royal Rumble EVER.  However, 
before we go on to THAT match, we have two special matches.  The 
first one, coming up now, is a cross promotional match with the MVFC 
(Multiverse Video Fighting Council).  What they've done is brought 
three of their best and most popular fighters here for a six man tag 
match with three of our Animates."

	Tybalt cut in as the loud speakers started to play "Can't Get 
Enough" (which, if you don't get the pun, is Flash Funk's theme 
music) and he said, "I think we better turn our attention to the ring.
  There's the announcer, we're about to get under way!"

	Flashman, in a tuxedo, came through the curtains and was amazed at 
the amount of applause he received.  He knew his fics had several 
loyal followers but this was a bit overwhelming.  Taking a deep 
breath to calm his nerves, he walked to the ring, stepped through the 
ropes and grabbed the microphone lowered to him.  He spoke into it 
and said, "Hello folks! Are you ready to RUUUUUUUUMBLLLLLLE?!

	The crowd answered in the affirmative and Flashman nodded at the 
time keeper, who rang the bell.  As "Psycho-Dance" began to play over 
the speakers, Flashman continued his monologue as the three figures 
made their way towards the ring and earned a large amount of boos.

	"This six man contest, is scedualed for one fall.  Introducing first,
 at a total combined weight of 723 pounds... here are Zeiram, Raditz, 
and Kodachi."

	"HOHOHOHOHOHO," Kodachis laugh carried through the arena and even 
Zeiram shuddered from it as the gymnast boasted, "Soon we shall show 
that Animates are far superior to video game characters."

	The music soon faded and the song "Wild Cat" started to play.  The 
crowd gave a standing ovation as Sakura, the "Shakotan School Girl" 
skipped to the ring, giving high fives to whoever asked for them.  
She giggled at the several <MARRY ME SAKURA> signs that some of the 
fans held up.  She daintily stepped through the ropes and shadow 
boxed as she waited for her partners.

	Her music faded and was followed by "Ode to Glory".  The crowd once 
again let out a large pop as Dan, the MVFC champion, ran to the ring, 
rolled under the ropes and came out on his knees where he arm flexed 
for his fans and shouted, "OYAJI!"

	The lights went out.

	A bell tolled.

	Then it tolled again.

	The crowd cheered as "Graveyard Symphony" came in full blast and a 
single, purple spotlight illuminated the gargantuan form of the 
Undertaker. (Authors note: I know Pro "wraslin'" is fake, but this 
guy really is a part of the MVFC and I like him.  If you don't... 
then you don't have to read this do you?^_^)

	Slowly marching to the ring, the Undertaker walked up the stairs and 
slowly raised his hands.  Three white spotlights came up.  The one on 
the left illuminated Sakura.  The one on the right illuminated Dan 
and the one in the middle was soon filled by the Undertaker.  "What's 
going on," Dan asked, "what's he trying to do?"

	"Just follow my lead," Sakura replied, "I think I know what he wants.
"

	Sakura whipped her nose and then gestured at the opponents as she 
said, "That's the way it goes."

	Dan caught on quickly as he did and held his Thumbs Up pose.  
Undertaker slowly raised his hands again and the lights in the arena 
rose as the trio of MVFC fighters stood in their win poses.  Raditz 
snorted as he taunted, "Nice show.  NOW DO YOU PLAN ON *FIGHTING* 
ANYTIME SOON?!!"

	The Undertaker removed his coat as Dan replied while flexing his arm,
 "Anytime you're ready, Monkey Boy!"

	Raditz might have answered but he was rudely pushed out of the way 
by Zeiram, who slowly approached the Undetaker.  Seeing that these 
two wanted to start, the others headed for their respective corners.

	Flashman crawled under the ring and activated the terminal that sat 
there.  The words, <Ref O Matic> popped up on the screen.  Flashman 
typed several commands on the key board and then the screen flashed, 
<Six Man Tag Team Contest Program Engaged.  MVFC Rules.>

	Zeiram and the "man from the dark side" stood, still as stone, as 
they glared at each other.  Finally the Undertaker spoke, "You 
understand, you are like me.  A creature of the night."

	Zeiram said nothing and instead threw a fist at the Undertakers face.
  The blow struck but seemed to have no visible effect as Undertaker 
answered with one of his patented underhand chops.  The blow had the 
same effect on Zeiram as the bio warriors shot, absolutely none.  
Undertaker followed up with a kick to the stomach and another 
underhand chop.  He grabbed Zeirams arm and threw him into the ropes. 
 Undertaker ran to the other side and bounced back at Zeiram, 
staggering him with a clothes line.  Undertaker garbed Zeiram by the 
throat and choke slammed him down to the mat.

	Undertaker stood and backed off as Zeiram rose to his feet.  The 
doll face on his hat suddenly sprang to life and growled at the 
mortician.  It shot forward and Undertaker ducked.  The doll face 
stopped mere inches from Sakuras face, the flesh cord that attached 
it to Zeiram having reached its limit.  Sakura started to fall 
backward but caught herself and snarled, "Why you... HADOKEN!"

	The ki burst Sakura let loose hit the doll face hard and it zipped 
back into Zeirams hat, as the creature himself howled in pain.  
Undertaker moved in and started to use his fists on the doll face, 
earning more screams from Zeiram.  Zeiram staggered back and made the 
tag to Raditz.  Raditz entered and snarled as he pointed at Dan, "I 
don't want you, Dead Man.  I want HIM!"

	Undertaker tagged in Dan and the champion replied, "You want it?  
You GOT it!"

	Dan went for a Gale Kick but Raditz dodged and grabbed Dan from 
behind.  He slammed the MVFC champion down to the mat, face first and 
tried to stomp on his head.  Fortunately, Dan rolled out of the way 
at the last second and regained his footing.

	He didn't stay there long however as Raditz was all over him with 
punches to the stomach, chest, head and back.  Raditz took hold of 
the scruff on Dans neck and threw him high into the air.  Raditz flew 
up after him and kicked him in the stomach.  Dan coughed up a small 
amount of blood and fell back to the center of the ring.  He landed 
hard and was almost pinned as Raditz placed a foot on his chest.  
However, he managed to get enough strength to kick out on two.

	"Okay," Flashman nodded while still under the ring, "that part of 
the program is working."

	Raditz watched, amused, as Dan stood again and got into a fighting 
stance.  Dan grinned through a bloody lip as he said, "Time for the 
big guns.  GADOKEN!"

	The fireball barely left his hand before it fizzled and died.  
Raditz laughed his head off.

	"GADOKEN!"

	The same result.  Raditz's laughing gained a second wind at that and 
he said as he tried to stop himself, "That's IT???"

	He leaned forward and pointed to his chin as he closed his eyes and 
said, "Go ahead.  Hit me with it.  I'll bet it won't even phase me."

	Dan looked at the audience, and thought, "Dang... and I though KING 
was stupid."

	"SHINKU..."

	Raditz opened his eyes, starting to realize he may have made a 
mistake.

	"GADOKEN!!"

	The super attack slammed into Raditz's face and sent the Saya-Jin 
warrior flying backwards into the ropes.  "IMMPOSIBLE," Raditz 
thought, "that HURT!  He's only human!  How could he have done that?
!"

	Dan glowed and unleashed a custom combo, kicking and punching Raditz 
for all he was worth.  "KORYUKEN," Dan cried as the combos time limit 
expired.

	The Dragon Punch variant doubled the damage factor of the combo and 
sent Raditz sprawling into his corner.  Dan taunted Raditz as he 
tagged in Kodachi.  Dan went over to Sakura and said, "She's all 
yours."

	The tag was made and the two girls prepared for action.  Sakura and 
Kodachi circled each other warily, waiting for the other to make the 
first move.  Kodachi twirled her ribbon in a tight circle in front of 
her as she said, "So, the young girl wishes to battle the Black Rose? 
HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOH....."

	While Kodachi was laughing, Sakura hit her in the mouth with her 
right fist as she snapped, "Shut up already!  That laugh is giving me 
a headache!"

	Kodachi staggered back and shook out her head.  She looked at Sakura 
with venom in her eyes and she snarled, "A good first blow but it 
will not save you.  For the Black Rose shall win this day and my 
darling Ranma shall be so impressed by my victory that he shall...."

	"SHO-OKEN!!"

	Sakuras variant of the Dragon Punch hit Kodachi in the stomach and 
then changed into an uppercut that sent both girls into the air.  
Sakura landed on her feet as Kodachi landed on her back.  Sakura 
muttered, "And here I thought that HAMAOURU talked too much."

	Now driven to her limit, Kodachi rose to her feet and flung her 
ribbon at Sakura.  The school girl was caught off guard and the 
ribbon wrapped around her neck.  Kodachi heaved and threw Sakura into 
the air.

	When she was at the highest point, Kodachi tugged and slammed Sakura 
down to the mat.  She heaved again and flung Sakura upwards again.  
In mid air, Sakura thought, "This is like Birdie's move... and I know 
how to counter it."

	When Kodachi tugged again, Sakura turned into it so that she landed 
on her feet and while Kodachi was caught flat footed, she leaped 
forward and cried, "JINPUKEN!"

	Kodachi was soon eating sneaker, as Sakuras "bastardized" version of 
the Hurricane Kick hit home.  Kodachi fell back in pain and surprise, 
losing her grip on her ribbon in the process.  Sakura pulled the 
piece of silk off her neck and watched as Kodachi rolled to her 
corner, promptly tagging in Zeiram.  Sakura looked over at her corner 
and tagged in an eager Dan.  They traded positions and Dan flexed his 
arm at Zeiram.

	Zeirams only response was to hold out his arms.  His fingertips 
suddenly mutating into sharp claws.  Dan raised his eyebrows in 
surprise and got into a fighting stance.  Zeiram was faster then he 
had expected and Dan dodged at the last second.  However, the front 
of hi gi was ripped by the claws.  "Damn," Dan exclaimed, "this is my 
FATHERS gi!"

	Dan, wanting to extract revenge, executed a Gale Kick but Zeiram 
caught him in mid move with a punch.  Dan fell to the ground and 
yelped in pain as Zeiram kicked him when he was down.  Zeiram picked 
up and threw Dan into the corner.  As Dan tried to pull himself up, 
he was waffled from behind by Raditz.

	Flashman had crawled out from under the ring several minutes earlier 
and he frowned as he thought, "Odd.  The computer should have 
electrically shocked Raditz for that."

	Zeiram made the tag to Raditz and the Saya-jin was all over Dan once 
more.  Dan had nowhere to go but down as Raditz kept pummeling him 
with an impossible to keep up with number of punches.  Dan was flat 
on his back and Raditz once again placed his foot on his chest and 
again, only a count of two was earned.  Raditz let Dan get up and 
then he taunted, "I have a move that I never got to use before.  The 
first time, I got distracted and the second time my tail was grabbed.


	"Now you're going to be the one to see it.  It's called, 'Keep Your 
Eye On The Birdie'."

	Raditz raised his right hand and an incredible amount of energy 
formed into a white ball in his palm.  He laughed and said, "Now... 
keep your eye on the birdie!"

	Dan rolled forward and cried, "GADOKEN!"

	The small fireball smashed into Raditz's face and the Saya-jin wanna 
be roared as he was temporarily blinded.  Dan attempted to crawl for 
his corner, but Kodachi had gotten a new ribbon and didn't hesitate 
to throw it, so that it looped around Dans neck.  She pulled hard and 
Dan went flying back into the waiting arms of a recovered Raditz.

	"Now it SHOULD have zapped Kodachi," Flashman thought, "I better go 
check."

	Raditz, angered beyond reason that he had dropped the energy ball, 
threw Dan high into the air and went flying up after him.  He hit Dan 
in the stomach with a strong kick and an axe handle to the back of 
the neck as Dan doubled over, sent the MVFC champion down the long 
way to the mat.  The impact made the ring shake incredibly and almost 
everyone lost their balance.  Raditz laughed victoriously as he 
swooped down towards Dan.  Dan looked up at the rapidly descending 
Raditz and out of pure desperation, leaped to his feet and jumped 
into the air.

	"KOOOOORYUUUUUUREEEEEEPAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!"

	Dan's Super version of his Dragon Punch hit Raditz hard in the 
stomach and the third class Saya-jin was completely caught off guard. 
 Both men fell to the ground, crawling for their respective corners.  
Kodachi threw out her ribbon and Raditz tagged it.  "Hey," Sakura 
companied, "That's cheating!"

	"This fight is being done by YOUR rules, peasant girl," Kodachi 
sneered, "and in your rules, a weapon is considered an extension of 
the body and the ribbon is but one of the weapons I possess.  Thusly, 
the tag was legal.  
HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOH
OHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO... huh?"

	"Thanks for the refresher course on our rules... big mouth," Dan 
rasped as he made the final heave and tagged Sakura back in.

	The young fighter jumped into the fight and with a cry of, "FEIIII 
LONG.... HAAAAAAAAAA," Sakura unleashed the Midare-Zakura on the flat 
footed Kodachi.

	Zeiram tried to intervene but was intercepted by the Undertaker.  
Raditz also tried to stop Sakura but he was stopped by a weary, but 
still battle ready, Dan.  Complete chaos ruled the ring as the six 
fighters dueled.  Sakura was dominating Kodachi as Raditz did the 
same to Dan.  The Undertaker and Zeiram however, seemed evenly 
matched as neither of them was able to hurt the other.

	"GRRRR..." Flashman growled as he pounded away on the key board of 
the Ref O Matic, "What's wrong with you?!  You should be using your 
battle drones to force everyone back to their corners!"

	Zeiram and 'Taker's battle spilled out of the ring and the two of 
them traded blows on the floor.  Raditz threw Dan away, where the 
Street Fighter collided with Kodachi and sent them hurtling out of 
the ring.  Raditz then turned to, the suddenly opponent less, Sakura 
and said, "You're pretty good, little girl but I doubt you're good 
enough to beat me."

	"Heard that before," Sakura shot back as she prepared to fight.

	"Now you should be counting out Kodachi," Flashman roared.

	The computer screen read, <I Can Feel My Mind Going....>

	Outside the ring, Dan was being pummeled by Kodachi's "Attack of a 
Hundred Batons."

	The batons smashed into Dans stomach again and again, staggering the 
MVFC champion and sending him to his knees.  Dan stood and was hit in 
the face by an iron ball that was painted like a beach ball.  Dan 
fell over onto his back and when he managed to drag himself back up, 
Kodachi pulled out yet another ribbon and threw it around Dan's neck. 
 Dan gagged as the insane gymnast increased the pressure.  
"HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO," Kodachi exclaimed, "As soon as you are 
finished, I shall deal with that annoying sailor girl friend of yours 
once and for all.  HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO..."

	Kodachi's laughter was cut off as... something... gold colored, cut 
through her ribbon and released Dan from its grip.  Dan rolled 
forward and looked up and to his right.  He noticed the figure in the 
grid work of the arena and, after getting back to a vertical position,
 gave him/her a Thumbs Up.  The figure returned the gesture and Dan 
turned back to Kodachi.  "HA!  HA!  SEIA!," Dan cried as he unleashed 
his Gale Kick, striking Kodachi three times.

	"HEY," Flashman holared, "outside interference!  That's an instant 
DQ!!"

	The screen read, <You Like'a More Cheese?  I Like'a More Cheese 
Too!>

	The Undertaker and Zeiram continued to trade punches as they moved 
up the aisle.  Undertaker cupped his hands in front of him and 
launched three black, smokey ghosts at Zeiram, stunning the alien 
being.  He grabbed Zeiram and then, leaping a good five feet into the 
air, dropped the bio warrior into the Tombstone pile driver. Zeiram 
immediately stood up from the attack and slashed at Undertaker with 
his finger claws.  The attack slashed across Undertakers stomach 
releasing a small amount of blood.  Undertaker responded by reaching 
for Zeirams head and pulling on the doll face.  Zeiram screeched in 
agony as Undertaker squeezed.  The warrior replied by kicking the 
Undertaker in the crotch, showing even the dead can be hurt in the 
"Male Weak Spot".

	Sakura, meanwhile, had valiantly held her own against Raditz but the 
Saya-jin was proving to be too much for her as he had recovered from 
Dan's earlier attacks and Sakura, while fast, didn't have enough 
strength behind her blows to hurt Raditz.  Raditz, on the other hand, 
was fast AND strong, managing to hit Sakura many times over.  The 
younger fighter slumped into the ropes and thought, "If only I could 
get a few seconds to power up my Shinku Hadoken... he'd be toast."

	Raditz again powered up his ultimate attack but suddenly, an Invid 
Shock Trooper swooped down behind him and intoned, "VIOLATION!  
ILLEGAL USE OF KI!"

	Sakura looked on incredulously as the Shock Trooper zapped Raditz 
with a ki draining beam.  The ball in his hands faded and he growled, 
"What the hell just happened?!"

	Flashman popped his head up from under the ring and said, "Sorry.  
The system's still got a few bugs in it."

	As Sakura and Raditz facefaulted, they cried similtaniously, "NOW he 
tells us!"

	Kodachi came flying back into the ring, courtesy of Dan, and crashed 
into Raditz.  The team mates went sprawling and Dan slided under the 
bottom rope and back into the fight.  Raditz roared in anger as he 
flung Kodachi off of him and out into the seventh row.  Enraged 
beyond belief, Raditz charged the two Street Fighters, flying low to 
the ground.

	"KORYUKEN!"
	"SHO-OKEN!"

	The two uppercuts hit home and jacked a stunned Raditz into the air. 
 When he started to fall to earth, Dan and Sakura gathered their ki.

	"Shall we?"

	"Age before beauty."

	Dan brought his fist to his side and then shot it, and himself, 
skyward as he shouted, "KOOOORYUUUREEEEPAAAAAAA!!!"

	Dans blow knocked Raditz back into the air again and when he started 
to fall once more, Sakura cupped her hands to her side and as the 
blue energy reached its peak, yelled, "I learned this trick from 
Marvel Super Heros VS Street Fighter!  SHINKU... HADOKEN!"

	The young girl shot her hands into the air diagonally and over 
thirty giant Hadokens shot from her palms.  This barrage was too much 
for even Raditz and he fell to the ground, unconscious.  Sakura 
smirked as she said, "Now you know... Justice always prevails!"

	Dan thought, "That sounds a bit familiar," then placed his foot on 
Raditz's chest and as the three count sounded, the champion said, "My 
father could beat you... and he's dead."

	As soon as the match was over, Zeiram and the Undertaker stopped 
fighting.  They stared at each other for a long period of time and 
then Zeiram simply nodded and walked away.

	"Ummm," White Wolf asked, "Could someone tell me what just happened 
there?"

	Tybalt shrugged and replied, "Maybe it was just a show of respect 
between creatures of the Darkside."

	Flashman, covered in grease and oil, crawled out from under the ring 
and grabbing the mike, said, "Here are your winners... Team MVFC!"

	Over the speakers, "Wild Cat" played again and the crowd cheered as 
Raditz was teleported back to the after life.  The victorious members 
of the MVFC basked in the glory of their fans.  Sakura did her little 
dance. Dan arm flexed again, ripping his gi and showing off his 
muscles in the process and as the tears streamed down his face, he 
cried, "I DID IT... OYAJI!!!"

	The Undertaker raised his gloved hand to the sky once, before he 
walked back into the dressing room area.  The crowd cheered for the 
triumphant heros.  Sakura looked up at Dan and said, "I'll admit, I'm 
impressed.  After that beating Raditz gave you, I'm surprised you 
came back and helped me win it."

	Sakura gave Dan a hard slap on the back and the champion yelped in 
pain, then he grumbled, "Watch it!  I'm pretty much maxed out here... 
and what do you mean I helped YOU win it!  I'M the one who got the 
pin."

	"Yeah, but it was MY Super that knocked him out!"

	Dan sighed and said, "Hey!  What about my Koryureppa?!"

	"Your silly uppercut vs my fireballs ANY DAY!  Besides, MY music is 
playing!"

	"Why you... if you weren't Arikas' friend," Dan said as he took a 
mock swing at Sakura.

	"I'm sorry too," Sakura said jokingly, "Now, let's party!"

	From the booth, Tybalt whistled as the two Street Fighters jumped 
out of the ring and into the crowd.  He said, "Wow!  What a first 
match!  If this is any indication of what the night is going to be 
like, we're in for something special."

	"Next up," White Wolf chimed in, "the Eternal Champions, RAX and 
Trident, battle their mortal enemies, the Instictites..."

	Tybalt looked at his partner strangely and exclaimed, "The WHAT??"

	"Insinctites, plural for the Killer Instincts crew."

	Tybalt facefaulted.

	"As I was saying... the Instinctites, Jago and TJ Combo in a Awesome 
Victory/Vendetta match.  What this means is that, the only way a team 
can win is if one member of the opposing team has a Fatality 
performed on them.  These moves give an Awesome Victory in the Killer 
Instincts node and the moves themselves are called Vendettas in the 
Eternal Champions node, thus the name of this match."

	"It sounds awesome," Tybalt replied as he got up, "We'll be back for 
it... after this brief intermission."

WINNERS: Dan/Sakura/Undertaker

Next: RAX/Trident VS Jago/Combo

(If you want to learn more about the MVFC go visit their website at...
)
http://mvfc.ecom.net