Wello! I was thinking about the Dead or Alive tournaments. It doesn't give enough on their
behind-the-scenes info. So naturally, this popped outta' my odd little head. I never played the
first two DOA games, so this one is based on the third one. I just thought it'd be kinda'
interesting to do. *shrugs* Well, I don't owna any Dead or Alive charecters, though I wish I did.
Enjoy!

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The Day Before the Tournament: Hitomi
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Hitomi reached her hand out from under the covers to turn off her alarm clock. It was only 5:30
in the morning. She poked her head out from under the covers, and looked out the window to see
the sun just barely coming out over the hills. Hitomi knew very well what tomorrow was.

Hitomi: I've been putting this off for too long. Today....Today, I will ask Father. It's my last
chance.

She looked out her window with a dream-like expression on her face. The sky was pink and blue. It
reminded her of her favorite outfit. The white shirt, with the golden eagle on it, and the blue
jeans, and matching blue jacket she wore along with it. Also, her lucky pink head band. She never
won a single match without it.

Hitomi went out of her room, and was greeted by the smell of fried eggs. She saw her mother and
smiled.

Hitomi: Ohayo!! Fried eggs and rice again? We've had that three times this week!

Her mother turned to her.

Hitomi's mom: You know I make it for strength. You need your energy.

Hitomi kissed her on the cheek.

Hitomi: I know mom.

Hitomi turned to her mother questionably.

Hitomi: Mama, where's Father?

Hitomi's mom: He went to work early today, Hitomi-Chan.
Hitomi: Why?

Hitomi's mom: Oh, because he's trying to find information on the wherabouts of that missing
student of his, Ein.

Hitomi: Ein?

She thought of him, and felt a pinge of envy. Ever since Ein came to Hitomi's father's Karate
school, Hitomi had been jealous. He masterd the most complex of Karate techniques on his first
tries. HE easily defeated his every opponent. He was Hitomi's father's favorite pupil. It was
always, Ein this, Ein that. Her father even suggested a few times that she should hang out with
Ein more, so she could learn from him! Ein was treated like the son Hitomi's father never had.
Even though she knew that no one could ever take her place in her father's heart, she could
sometimes feel that that could possible change.....

Hitomi: I must speak to Father.

Hitomi's mom: Why? *she looks at the clock behind her* You'd better hurry then. He's starting
his school an hour early today.

Hitomi: WHAT?!!!!!!??!!!!

She zoomed out the door.

Hitomi: Sayonara, Mama!!

Hitomi's Mom: Sayonara, Hitomi-Chan! Be careful!

Hitomi ran for her father's school.

Hitomi: Why'd he start school early today? Why didn't he bother to tell me?

She ran even faster.

Hitomi: If I'm late for school today, it'll ruin everything!

She ran into the room of the Karate school. She was panting really hard. It's a fifteen minute
walk from her house to the school, and she ran there in four minutes.

Hitomi: Sorry Father!

All of the other students were already there, and were already in there Karate outfits.

Hitomi: Shoot! I'm late!

Hitomi's Father: You're late, Hitomi. Hurry up and get changed.

He smiled. Hitomi blushed. She was never late before. 'Today of all days' she thought.

She went and got changed.

Hitomi: This really limits my chances.

She entered the room, and the training was about to begin. Hitomi felt that if she really wanted
to, she would have to show her father her skill, and how well she was trained.

Hitomi's Dad: Alright. For today's lesson, in honor of the DOATEC Tournament tomorrow, we shall
go one on one against each other.

Hitomi's heart thumped faster. She knew that this would be the perfect chance for her to show her
father how well she had been trained, and how much her skill had increased. Her father looked at
her and smiled.

Hitomi's Dad: Hitomi! You shall be on the first match, against Cho.

Cho was a really young, nervous looking girl. Hitomi thought that this might be an easy enough
match. She was hoping for more of a challenge, to really impress her father.

The match began.

Cho did not fight the way she looked like she could. She was very quick, and could dodge good.
Hitomi knew that she had to be quicker. Within minutes, Cho was defeated.

Yes! Hitomi thought. I am almost to victory!
Within a while, Hitomi had succeded as good as she thought she would. She beat all of her
opponents easily. Now for the big moment....

Hitomi went up to her Dad.

Hitomi: Father?

He looked at her.

Hitomi's Dad: Yes, Hitomi?

Hitomi hesitated.

Hitomi's Dad: Hitomi, I noticed that your skills had improved a lot already. What do you request?

Hitomi: How did you know I wanted something?

Hitomi's Dad: I know you too well.

Hitomi: I've been training extra.

Hitomi's Dad: Wha is it that you want?

Hitomi: Uhh....Father. You have seen how much my skill has improved, yes?

Hitomi's Dad: Yes. It has improved greatly.

Hitomi: Well, yes. I believe that I am very good, and wuold like your permission to enter the
DOATEC Tournament, tomorrow.

Hitomi's Dad looked at her, with a very thoughtful look on his face.

Hitomi's Dad: Do you really think you're ready?

Hitomi looked at him dignified.

Hitomi: Yes! Father! Of course I am!

Hitomi's Dad: *thinking* If you promise to train more, and obey your mother and I... *he hesitated*
Then, perhaps you may enter the tournament.

Hitomi looked as if she was about to explode with joy.

Hitomi: Thank you Father!!

She hugged him.

Hitomi: I will not fail! I promise!

Hitomi stared at all of the people in the room. She began to train more.

Hitomi: There must be many powerful opponents in this world.

She tells herself as she trains, with a new degree of enthusiasm.

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Well, that's what I got about Hitomi so far. I will continue this story. If you like it, please
tell me. If you did not find this interesting, then don't worry. I have much more things planned
to happen with the other DOA 3 charecters.