Disclaimer: I don't know "disclaimers" are still necessary, but if it is this is what I have to say about it. Would I even be on this site if I owned Tekken or anything related to it? Um, no, don't think so. Its not like anyone from Namco called me up and asked, "Would you like to come write or help develop this storyline?" Its obvious that the original story would have went much differently...hence this fanfiction story. Its been awhile since I drabbled in fanfiction.

Chapter 1

Hwoarang was cleaning up his bike in his gang's chop shop, next to Baek's dojo. It was late and the rest of the guys were heading out. "I'll lock up." Hwoarang said. to them. "I'll be here awhile."

One held back till the others were gone. "So, Red, you... uh, you talked to that girl lately?"

"Which one?" Hwoarang smirked. "There's more than one girl in this town." He said unashamed.

"That Navajo girl..."

Hwoarang sighed deeply and looked at his friend, "That is none or your business."

"So, you have talked with her lately?"

"Did I not just tell you this was none of your concern?"

"Ok then, I will not tell you that I heard rumors of her entering that silly tournament."

"So what if she is?"

"Aren't you entering?"

"Go home, Lee Joong."

Lee Joong rolled his eyes as he left.

Hwoarang finished some smaller details on the bike and tossed away the rag. He stood, stretched, and yawned. This was the kind of time Hwoarang used for deep thought, decision making, whatever he needed to do; he had the peace and quiet to do it. It was a place of refuge from Baek's lecturing when the menorship gets boring.

What his friends didn't know was that he had made a small room out of the vacant upstairs room. He could be close to both places he loved to keep an eye and still relax when he needed to get away. He shut the lights off and made his way up the steps.

He heard something and proceeded with caution. Perhaps a member of a rival gang breaking in to his personal sanctuary?

Jin Kazama was suddenly across the loft. His expression was serious and possibly moody.

"For crying out loud, Jerk Kazama!"

"There is no time for games."

"Why are you here? How did you even get in?"

"I need your help."

"What do you need me for? Are you that desperate...? That you have to ask me... for help?"

Jin glared. "If I had any other options, you would not be my first choice."

"What, Kazama, do you want?" Hwoarang was tired and not in the mood to be talking about Kazama's stupid problems. "You're family kicked out? Did you get written out of the will? Or maybe you squandered away your money and you've come to me to-"

"No games, you idiot!" Jin shouted. "Don't test my patience, either!"

Hwoarang glared back, "Just come on in, then. It's not like I was planning on getting any sleep anyway. Why sure, I'd love to stay up all night long shooting the breeze..."

Jin followed Hwoarang in. Hwoarang sat on the edge of a cot and pointed to a chair beside a mini fridge. "Have a seat..."

Jin sat down and stared at the floor. His elbows propped on his knees, hands clasped under his chin. "This isn't easy... I cannot tell everything... but I had to leave. I had to leave her behind... unprotected... but being there endangered her just the same."

"Are you in some kind of trouble?"

"You don't even know the first half of it, nor do I have the time to fill you in on it. "

Hwoarang leaned forward. "What do you need, Kazama?"

"I need you to look out for Xiaoyu until I return."

"And just how do I do that? Behind that innocent spunky school girl look is one tough woman. She's capable of being independent and on her own. That is one girl no one should mess with."

"She's is more mature than people give her credit for. And she's still human and on the inside just like all other girls, they have the unending desire to be loved and protected and at the same willing to stand with the one she loves to face his enemies and fight by his side."

"Did you have to get mushy?" Hwoarang rolled his eyes. "Have you given any thought about what you're asking me? I'm not going to take your girl... Secondly, did you forget I have a reputation to keep? I'm not that kind of guy."

Jin scoffed. "I know about your reputation. I know about Julia."

"How do you know about that?"

"Don't worry. You'll find that out from Xiaoyu soon enough."

"Jin, in all seriousness, is there anything specific as to how you want me to look after her? Like a brother sister thing?"

"I would rather her move on with her life happily than to live alone miserably even if I never make it back."

"Kazama, if you tell me who and or what is after you I can help you take them out or whatever-"

"No, that is not necessary. Besides, not even all the armies in the world put together could rid this beast from my life."

"If this... beast... is that strong, then.. wouldn't it find you?"

Jin stood up and walked to the door.

Hwoarang stood also. "You don't have to worry. I'll look out for her."

"And also, do not let her go looking for me."

"Does she know about you leaving? Does she know you've asked me to look out for her?"

Jin looked back at Hwoarang as Hwoarang's cell phone rang. Hwoarang looked at it, "I'll call her back." He looked up and Jin was gone. "Kazama?" Hwoarang looked around. "Jin?" He stepped onto the balcony overlooking the dark garage. He started to shout but took a deep inhale and exhale, "What's the use anyway... he's got to stop doing this..."

The phone vibrated with a voice message notification. He closed the door as he went into his room and checked the voice message.

"Hey, Hwoarang! I think there has been miscommunications between us and Baek. I just landed here at the airport and Baek wasn't here. He's not answering and since you're not answering, i hope nothing is seriously wrong. I'll just get a hotel room and you call me when you get the chance. I hope nothing is wrong, I am looking forward to seeing you. Bye."

Hwoarang grabbed his jacket and rushed down the steps trying to call Julia back. "Julia?"

"Hey, Hwoarang! Is everything ok?"

"Yeah, I just had a slight matter to take care of. Listen, you don't have to go to a hotel. I can pick you up now."

"Hwoarang, I'm not staying the night-"

"Don't you trust me?"

"What are your honest intentions?"

"Who said my intentions were honest?"

"Hwoarang!"

"I'm kidding. At least let me give you a ride."

"Ok. I'll wait for you."

There was shouting and Julia shouting back. "You'll never guess who just walked up to me." She said into the phone.

"Who? did your mother follow you?"

"My mother trusts me, silly. You are the one she does not. But no, not my mother."

"What are you implying?"

"Never mind that, Hwoarang. Why would this other girl be here?"

"What other girl?"

"Xiaoyu."

"Hey, Julia! That's not fair! You know I detest that creep!" Xiaoyu shouted in the background.

"Actually, Julia, Xiaoyu is the matter at hand."

So, its a terrible start, but it does get better and ch2 will be better.