Epilogue

Several news reports were covering the entire story about the Skull Cross Gang and their terrorist attacks on Metro City.

"We have gotten more reports about the explosion that occurred in uptown Metro City last week. One body that was found was identified as Marshal Black, a Vietnam veteran who had committed a lot of criminal acts since his time in the military. It had been speculated that he was the true leader of the Skull Cross Gang. The Skull Cross Gang, who had a partnership with the Mad Gear Gang years ago, had taken part in the terrorist attacks in the city which led to a full-scale riot."

Another news report stated the following:

"In other news, several Skull Cross Gang members had been arrested for their involvement in the terrorist attacks last week. David Walker, a policeman for the Metro City Police Department, was arrested on a corruption charge as he had been working with the Skull Cross Gang. Detective Lucia Morgan had told news sources that he had some involvement in some auto theft rings, as well as planting evidence on members of other gangs to arrest them. She had also speculated that he had something to do with helping out Skull Cross leader Marshal Black."

Another news anchor stated, "From what we understand, several members of the Skull Cross Gang were found at what was left of the Sims Inc headquarters. Many members were arrested on charges of smuggling illegal weapons into the country, as well as auto theft and running a chop shop. One lieutenant was found dead at a factory in Chinatown. It was Laurence Strader, better known as 'Stray,' who was among the few that were dead of the Skull Cross Gang. More on this later on."

A FEW WEEKS LATER…

At Metro City Hall, Haggar, who had cut his hair much shorter than before, sat in his office reading the reports of the ongoing news story surrounding the whole Skull Cross Gang situation. Just then, his phone rang.

However, someone had already picked up. "Hello, Metro City Hall, this is Mayor Haggar's assistant Janet, how may I help you?"

"Hello," a girl with a Japanese accent talked. "May I please speak to the mayor? My name is Maki."

"Just a minute," Janet then cut over to Haggar's office. "Hello, Mike, someone on line one wants to speak to you. She said her name is Maki."

Haggar then looked up and said, "Put her on."

The call then went through. "Hello, Maki, it's been a while."

"Yes, it has," Maki said. "I heard about everything that happened."

"Everything is okay," Haggar said as he turned on his chair a bit. "Guy helped me out, along with two other people. Anyway, how are you and Carlos doing?"

"We're doing fine; Rena was very worried about Guy last week." Maki said. "But I told her that he knew what he was doing. Carlos is doing fine, too. We're helping my father and my sister out."

"Well, Guy should be out there soon," Haggar said. "He just flew out last night. Hey, if you and Carlos want to come down, I can arrange for that. You guys can stay in the room where Carlos slept in when he stayed with me."

"We would like that," Maki said. "We'll let you know when the time comes. Anyway, I just wanted to check in. Hope you get the city back in order."

"I will, thanks, Maki," Haggar said and then hung up.

It wasn't long until a couple of MCPD detectives walked into Haggar's office. They were none other than Lucia and Carter, whom were dressed in different types of police uniforms.

"Lucia, Detective Carter, how great is to see you," Haggar said. "You look ready for your ceremony."

"Please, Mayor Haggar," Carter said. "You can call me Sean."

"Well, in that case, you can call me Mike."

"Mr. Haggar," Lucia said. "I never got a chance to tell you, but I thank you so much for clearing that corruption charge for me. It was hard dealing with that."

"No problem, Lucia," Haggar said. "I know a good cop when I see one. It's tough out there in Metro City."

Carter then interrupted. "Mr. Haggar, or Mike, or whatever, I just also wanted to say that I was a fan of yours during your days with the CWA. Also, can you sign my copy of your book for me?"

"With pleasure," Haggar said, as he got out a pen and signed the book.

Then out of the blue, Janet walked in and said, "Mr. Haggar, there's someone here who would like to see you."

Just then, a young blonde woman and a young brunette woman walked into the office.

"Jessica?" Haggar said. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to see you," Jessica walked in past the two detectives who were standing there and then looked towards the other woman. "This is my roommate and friend Rachel."

Rachel then put out her hand. "Hi, nice to meet you." She then shook the mayor's hand. "Jessica has told me all about you."

"Really?" Haggar said and then looked to his daughter. "You could have told me that you were coming."

"I wanted to surprise you," Jessica said and then saw the two detectives. "Wait, Lucia, is that you?"

"Jessica, wow, it's been a long time," Lucia said.

Haggar then stood up. "Wait, you two know each other?"

Lucia said, "Well, I am an old friend of Cody's and I knew that those two dated a long time ago. So yes, we knew each other."

"Well, Jessica," Haggar said. "Lucia and Sean here are getting awarded for helping bring down the Skull Cross Gang."

"Wait, I just thought of something," Lucia said. "You and your friend should come."

Jessica and Rachel seemed surprised at this sudden invite.

"I would love to, Lucia, but…" Jessica said.

"But nothing," Haggar said. "You two can come with me. The ceremony starts in an hour."

Then something even more unexpected came in, as a familiar blonde man walked in through the office doors, as the two detectives and the two young women looked up. Jessica and Lucia had looks of shock on their faces, while Haggar's eyes widened a bit.

"Hello, Mike." The man said.

"Oh my god, Cody?" Haggar said.

Jessica slowly tried to back away a bit when she saw him.

"It's been a long time, hasn't it? Just wanted to visit an old friend," Cody said and then looked around. "Hi, Lucia." And then saw another familiar face. "Jessica, is that you?"

Jessica then looked up with a look of concern on her face. "Hello, Cody." She then looked away.

Haggar said, "Cody, this is definitely a surprise."

"I've been around," Cody said. "I even heard about you guys fighting this major gang in the city. Just like old times, huh?"

"Listen, Lucia and her partner are being awarded today," Haggar said. "We were just on our way out."

Lucia then cut in. "I would like for him to come as well."

"What?" Cody said.

Lucia said, "Look, I know what you had been up to, but we all know that you're still a good guy deep down."

Jessica even looked at her ex-boyfriend and started to agree with Lucia. She knew that even though they didn't part on the best of terms, she still cared about him deep down.

"Cody," Jessica said. "Can I have a word with you?"

Cody then nodded his head and then walked out of the office. Jessica and Rachel then followed him out there.

Haggar then looked at the two detectives. "Lucia, are you sure about this?"

"I'm positive," Lucia said. "I know about all the trouble he got himself into, but I still believe that he is a good guy deep down. Besides, it would mean a lot of if an old friend of mine were there to support me."

"I hope you know what you're doing, Lucia," Carter said. "I remember hearing about how he got into fights a lot."

"I know exactly what I'm doing," Lucia said.

Outside of the office, Jessica had told her friend to go wait a bit in the lobby while she and Cody talked. Rachel nodded and agreed.

"Cody, before you say anything," Jessica said. "I just want you to know that even though we broke up on pretty bad terms, especially when you went to jail, I still love you deep down. Even if we wouldn't get back together, I would still love for us to be friends."

Cody then smiled. "I would love that." He then shook her hand and then gave her a hug.

Later on, the ceremony took place. Both Lucia and Carter got their awards for helping bring down the Skull Cross Gang. Everyone applauded for their efforts in what they did. Lucia may have taken the law into her own hands in some ways, but she still had the law on her side and her partner actually helped them in the process. So he had a right to earn an award for it.

SOMEWHERE IN JAPAN…

Guy had arrived at an airport. Once he got off, he walked and then quickly noticed Rena standing there with her father, as well as Maki and Carlos.

"Rena!" Guy said and smiled, and he doesn't really smile much. He quickly gave her a hug.

He then noticed Maki and Carlos standing there. ["Maki, Carlos, how great it is to see you two."]

Maki then gave Guy a handshake and said, ["My sister was so worried about you a few weeks ago. But after you and I had fought, I never once doubted you."]

["That's the way of the Bushin, you should know that,"] Guy said and then saw Carlos. ["Hello, Carlos, it's been a long time."]

Carlos replied, ["Yes, it has. I bet you had quite a journey."]

Guy replied, ["You don't know the half of it. I'll tell you all about it later."]

Guy then walked off with his fiancé, his future father-in-law, and his future sister-in-law and her boyfriend. He was so relieved to be around them. But what does the future hold for him? For him, the fight is not over yet.

ELSEWHERE, SOMEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES…

Dean had sat alone somewhere at a park as he sat on a bench. The park was kind of dead, as it was likely a school day and there were little people around. Some were even walking their dogs.

Dean then got out the picture of his family. It had been practically a month since their tragic demise. While he knew that they were no longer with him, as well as they won't come back even after he avenged their deaths, he found himself at peace. It will take him a bit to be completely at peace, but at least he had made some new friends in the process. He held onto the phone numbers of Lucia and Mike Haggar. He was also given mailing addresses as well.

Maybe I should give them a call sometime. He thought. While there was nothing to go back to in Metro City, it wouldn't hurt if he were to visit at least a couple of friends that he made in the process.

He was even impressed with Guy's abilities. He even wondered if he should spar with him someday.

At the moment, he may not want to go back to Metro City. But down the road, there may be a chance. He shall see for himself.

He put the picture and the papers with the phone numbers and mailing addresses back in his wallet. He then got up and then walked over to his car and then drove off. Who knows where he'll end up now. The only person who knows is himself and it doesn't matter which way he'll go, he'll get there.

THE END.

Author's note: Wow, I'm really glad that I got back to this. I will say that I put in a lot more detail in this one than I did in the story of the first game. I don't know about doing a revision of that one, but I'm not opposed to it. As for Final Fight 2, I am considering it. I may even start on it soon.

I will note that some of what I did was inspired by Matthew Drury's Streets of Rage Saga. Speaking of which, I wonder if it would work to do something like that for Final Fight. Anyway, it's just a thought.

I had planned on doing the epilogue like this. I thought it was fitting for Lucia and Sean to get awarded. I mean I saw it in Speed, as well as The Heat, so I wanted to do something like that. Also, I wanted Guy to reunite with his fiancée and her family. Also, the part about Guy and Carlos knowing each other, it appeared that they knew each other at the beginning of Final Fight 2. Dean's ending was very fitting for him, too.

I hope you all enjoyed this. Like I said, I may do Final Fight 2 soon.

Peace out, you guys.