Hi Guys! I was just brain storming one day and I thought, how cool would it be if I made a story for after the tournament happened and Dre's cousin from America came to live due to some family problems? I think it would make for a great story! Tell me what you guys think of the first chapter! Yes there are some similarities to my characters from my previous stories. I do not own Dre, Cheng or any other characters from the original film! Enjoy!
Just another bright, sunny day in Beijing. However, in the Parker house, there is some dark times. Dre was rolling out of bed, rubbings his eyes as he walked into the bathroom to take a shower. His mom was in the kitchen, going through her email when she came across one from her sister. Of course excited, she clicked on the email and read on. Her smile started to dim down as she read the email, her face changing from joy to shock. When she heard Dre open the bathroom door, she quickly changed her expression and continued to make some breakfast for him.
''Good morning sleepy head, sleep ok?'', she asked him as she put his cereal on the table. Dre moaned a bit as he sat down at the table, opening his eyes and sighing heavily ''Why does school have to start so early?'', he asked as he took a bite of his cereal. "I don't know baby, I thought you would be used to it by now.'', she commented as she took a drink of her coffee. That's when Dre noticed her face, she seemed bothered by something. "Everything ok mom?'', he asked. That's when she knew she couldn't lie to her son by saying everything was ok. Instead of giving him all the details, she sighed heavily and put down her coffee. "Dre, I have something important to tell you. Please keep in my mind that your opinion on something is very important to me, but in this case not even your opinion is going to change it.'', she paused. Dre was very confused. ''Let me guess, we're moving again right? Where do this time? India? Japan? Russia?'', he said sarcastically. He then received a glare from his mom ''Dre, you take that tone up with me again and I'll make sure you eat all that cereal in one bite'', she threatened. Dre sighed and looked down ''Im sorry mom. What is the issue?'', he asked.
His mom sighed heavily once more, trying to find the words. "Do you remember your cousin Lia?'', she asked him; receiving a nod right away. '' Well, there are some issues in the family so..for a while, she will be coming to live with us'', she said to him; expecting him to explode. Dre just sat there for a moment, thinking about what his mom just said. "So….Lia is going to be coming here…to China..to live?'', he repeated. His mom simply nodded. "Yes, she will be here next week. We need to prepare your room for a second bed. I know its going to be cramped but right now it's the best we can do until we can figure out something else.'', she said to him. Dre shook his head out of annoyance, taking another bite of his cereal so he didn't say anything stupid.
''I'm sorry to crowd you Dre, but she is family and what do we do for family in the time of need?'', she asked him. Dre knew the answer, rolling his eyes ''We help them and make room even if there isn't any room'', he said to her. Smiling, she touched his nose with her finger tip and took another drink of her coffee ''That's my boy''.
Later on in school, Dre was sitting on a park bench waiting for Mei Ying like always. His expression showed he was stressed about something, but not because his cousin was coming to live with them and it would be really cramped, he was wandering why his cousin had to come all the way to China due to family problems. He knew his aunt and uncle had some issues, but he didn't think Lia would be involved in it. He hasn't seen her since before he moved to China, its been a few years because she had moved away when they were about nine years old. His thoughts were interrupted when Mei Ying came up to him, pulling on one of his braids ''Hi! You seemed deep in thought'', she said to him as she sat down next to him.
"Oh…yeah. I just found out my cousin is coming to live with us for a while.'', he said to her, not even bothering to hide it from her. Mei Ying smiled '' That sounds exciting, when is your cousin coming?'', she asked him. Dre sighed heavily, crossing his arms ''She will be here next week; and I have a share a room with her'', he answered. Mei Ying only got more excited, she had always wanted to meet more of his family. Since a another female of his family was coming, that only meant more girls for her to hang out with. "Oh what is her name? What is she like? Does she like music?'', she asked him. Dre smirked at her questions, shaking his head ''She's not coming here under great circumstances Mei Ying, I don't know what is going on but when she gets here, she might not be in the mood for any socializing. I haven't seen her since we were nine years old, I am not sure what kind of person she is now'', he answered. "To answer your question, her name is Lia.'', he told her. Mei Ying touched his shoulder, giving him a warm smile ''Dre, I'm sure everything will be ok for her once she gets here. I'm sure of it'', she said to him kindly; leaning in for a kiss.
Before they had time to enjoy a moment of romance, they were interrupted by Cheng and his gang. "Hello Parker, Mei Ying. Shouldn't you two save that kissy kissy stuff for when you are alone and not in a public park? Some people don't care to see that '', he said to them, crossing his arms. Dre stood up and eyed Cheng a bit before smirking ''My bad Cheng, I didn't know you were sensitive to kissy kissy stuff. Your young mind will mature eventually '', Dre said to him, earning a glare from Cheng. "Look Parker, just because you beat me once doesn't mean it will happen again. I won't make the same mistake twice. I'm sure your sensei has taught you every battle is a lesson yes? Well that day I learned to pause before attacking, to time myself better. Just watch what you say before we make your first day here a repeat'', Cheng warned. Mei Ying then stood up and got between the two ''Come on Dre, lets go walking or something'', she said as she pushed him away from Cheng before the two started fighting ''Yeah, lets go walking. I don't like the scenery here anymore '', Dre commented before turning around and putting his back towards Cheng; who was glaring even harder.
"Sheesh, I thought you two settled your difference at the tournament?'', Mei Ying asked as they walked down the road. Dre shrugged his shoulders, taking ahold of her hand as they crossed the street ''I guess he has hard feelings after he discovered he can avoid that kick and wants a rematch; only not a friendly one. I think he fights better with anger inside of him'', Dre commented. Mei Ying nodded in agreement as they stumbled upon Mei Ying's home "Oh I forgot Dre, I have to be home early for a family dinner. Can we continue our walk tomorrow after school?", she asked him, giving him that same sweet smile she always gave him. Dre gave her a weird look; shaking his head ''We walk every day Mei Ying, its ok though, I have to be back home too. My mom wants me to help her clear out that room we don't use but for a storage. I have no idea where we are going to put everything, but I'm sure she will figure it out like she always does '', Dre said with a sigh before giving Mei Ying a hug. "Don't worry Dre, everything will look up. You'll see '', she said to him before giving him a kiss on the cheek and running into her house. Dre rolled his eyes, not getting his kiss that day but at least he got a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
As he walked home, he walked by Mr. Han's place of work. He saw that Mr. Han was sitting in his office, stopping and opening the door ''Hey Mr. Han, how was your day?'', he asked him. Mr. Han looked at him, seeing that Dre was troubled ''Better than yours, what happened?'', Mr Han asked. Dre sighed heavily, putting his bag on the floor and taking a seat in the nearest chair. "Well, to start off I found out my cousin is coming to live with us for a while; family issues. Then at the park, Cheng pretty much said he wanted a rematch'', he said to him, his voice carrying exhaustion. Mr. Han looked at him once, raising an eyebrow ''You have problems with this cousin?'', he asked. Dre shook his head, rubbing his forehead ''No, I haven't seen her in a long time. I have to share my room for a while, and this isn't exactly a happy visit. I really don't know what to think of this whole thing Mr. Han '', Dre said.
Mr Han stood up, patting Dre's shoulder ''Just think about it like this, what ever is going on, at least your cousin is out of harms way. As for Cheng, only challenge him if it is absolutely necessary. Don't fight him over nothing'', Mr Han said as he opened the door. "I have things to do, I will talk to you some other time ok?'', he said, hinting for Dre to leave. Dre got the hint, grabbing his bag and walking past him ''Thanks Mr. Han, always nice to have a wise one to talk to'', he said as he walked to his apartment. Mr. Han smirked, shaking his head as he shut the door completely so nobody else could come in.
Once inside his apartment, Dre threw his bag against the wall and laid down on the couch. His mom had been home for sometime, walking into the living room and seeing Dre on the couch. "I called your aunt, next week is not going to work.'', she started to say, but Dre cut her off. "So she's coming later?'', he asked. His mom glared at him for interrupting her, sighing heavily '' no baby….she's going to be here tomorrow. We have to get that room going ok? Get up and come help me get some stuff out'', she said to him in a demanding tone. Sighing out of irritation, Dre stood up and helped his mom get some stuff out of that extra room. They spent quite sometime trying to find a place for the storage they built up in that room.
Alright guys that's chapter 1! What did you think?! REVIEW PLEASE! Next chapter coming soon!