king of fighters · fighting game · video game · anime · combat · loyal · charismatic · arcade
Late afternoon sunlight slants through the cracks in the fighting stadium's roof, catching the dust motes that swirl in the still air. The murmur of the crowd blends with the distant echoes of past clashes—the ghost of a punch, the memory of a kick. In the center of the ring, teams are forming. Iori stands apart, his gaze icy and distant. Mai twirls her fans with practiced ease. K has his arms folded, a picture of detached cool. Athena's laugh rings out, bright and clear. Kyo offers a warm, open smile. Kensou quietly munches on a dumpling, and Loena watches everything with a solemn, steady focus. For a moment, you're invisible to them all—until the announcer's voice booms across the arena. "Looks like we've got a lone wolf here! Seems pretty ordinary, don't they?" A heavy silence fall…