"Xiao!"

Ling Xiaoyu turned away from the mirror she was checking herself out until she saw her best friend, Miharu Hirano. Miharu wore a straped, knee lenght, light purple dress that sparkled. Her short light brown hair was styled swooped to the side with a matching light purple flower hairclip. Xiaoyu on the other hand wore a long light pink dress with white high heels. Instead of her raven black hair being styled in her traditional pig tails she had it loose for this occasion. Her hair reached a little below her shoulders.

"Are you still worrying about the dress? Don't worry you look beautiful!" Miharu commented entering her own bedroom.

"Eh, it's just, does it seem a little too much?"

"Too much? It looks amazing on you. Why are you complaining?"

"I don't know, should I have gotten the peachy colored dress instead? I don't think this really light pink one was a good idea..." Xiaoyu said timidly.

Miharu sighed and walked slowly towards her best friend and gently placed her hands on Xiaoyu's cheeks looking into Xiaoyu's confused brown orbs.

"Xiao, you look beautiful, okay? This dress makes you look like a princess. I feel like every girl should feel like a princess at some point in their life. And tonight is going to be that night for you." Miharu smiled warmly at her best friend.

"Aw, Miharu, you know you're the bestest friend ever?" Xiaoyu smiled back almost ready to shed a tear. Both girls exchanged a friendly hug until Miharu broke free to check the time.

"We better get going." Miharu said taking her purse and keys.

"Right." Xiaoyu quickly grasped her purse as well and took one last glance at herself in the mirror.

"Ya comin'?" Miharu asked prepared to shut off the light to her bedroom.

"Yes I am, let's go!" Xiaoyu answered excitedly following Miharu.

The girls quickly made their way out of Miharu's home. It was their final year in Mishima Polytechnical High School. Tonight is their senior prom and they intended to go together and have a great night.

"Did you call a taxi?" Xiaoyu asked.

"Oh gosh I forgot!" Miharu began to quickly search her purse for her phone.

"No worries." Xiaoyu then whistled and not even 3 seconds have passed as Panda came jumping over a bush near by rushing towards them.

"How long was she there!?" A surprised Miharu questioned.

"She just arrived, silly." Xiaoyu giggled as well as Panda nodding.

"Haha, Whatever, so Panda's giving us a lift I assume?" Miharu asked.

Before Xiaoyu could answer the question suddenly a loud jet like sound approached them. The girls including Panda looked up and saw a figure with shoulder length curled pink locks, light blue sparkling dress, and sliver glittery shoes hover over them. The figure was no other than Alisa Bosconovitch as she descended to the ground.

"Oh my gosh Alisa you look gorgeous!" Miharu commented.

"You practically look like a fairy." Xiaoyu giggled.

"A f-fairy? Is that a good thing?" Alisa curiously touched the poofy ends of her dress that reached slightly above her knees.

"Of course that's a good thing, it's a compliment. Fairies are very beautiful mystical creatures." Xiaoyu replied.

"Oh, does this mean I am beautiful?"

"Yes!" Miharu and Xiaoyu nearly shouted causing Alisa to flinch. Both girls lightly laughed and walked closer together to Alisa to have a group hug. Alisa was confused from these actions but happily hugged along.

"I love you girls!" Miharu cheerfully spoke within the group hug.

"We love you too." Xiaoyu replied for both her and Alisa making a quick glance at her robot friend noticing her bright smile. A few moments later the girls broke the hug and Xiaoyu motioned the girls to hop on Panda's back. Xiaoyu hopped on first then Miharu. Alisa merely stared.

"Do you prefer to fly or would you like to join us?" Xiaoyu asked.

"Oh I would be delighted to join!"

"Well then hop on!" Xiaoyu happily replied. Alisa nodded and hopped right on Panda's back.

"Everyone ready?" Xiaoyu asked.

"Wait wait!"

"What is it, Miharu?"

"Usie!" Miharu shouted taking out her phone.

"What is an 'Usie?'" Alisa questioned.

"Group selfie," Miharu put up her peace sign. "Smile!"

Xiaoyu responded throwing up a peace sign as well and smiled while Alisa only smiled. After Miharu took the photo she brought the phone close to her face to view the picture.

"Awwww Alisa you blinked!"

"I did?"

"Nevermind that, let's go!" Xiaoyu shouted causing Panda to begin moving swiftly.

"Woaaaaah!" Miharu held tightly onto Panda.

"Weeeee this is certainly more fun than flying!" Alisa enthusiastically spoke enjoying the ride.

"To the prom!" Xiaoyu spoke pointing towards the direction of the high school.

This is going to be one of the best nights of my life! Xiaoyu thought smiling to herself. She hasn't felt this happy in a long time. It was almost two years ago that she had suffered major depression over hearing the news of Jin Kazama's death. It was reported that he sacrificed himself in order to defeat Azazel however his body was no where to be found. Xiaoyu had not spoken to Jin before the event. Due to him being in charge of the Mishima Zaibatsu, it was difficult to get into contact with him. Miharu took the role of cheering Xiaoyu up and pulling her out of depression and sadness. Alisa too assisted in helping cheer up Xiaoyu. Alisa was originally programmed to serve Jin Kazama but even she could not trace him and confirmed he is deceased. And since his death Alisa was allowed to attend Mishima High School as a normal girl. Although the event was tragic it has made the three girls quite close. Xiaoyu considers them like sisters, however her relationship with Miharu is the most special to her.

The girls finally arrived at the school. All three hopped off Panda and dusted off any excess fur from the bear.

Xiaoyu opened her bag and began to search for a specific item.

"Here ya go Panda." Xiaoyu took out some bamboo and threw it in the air over Panda who caught it in her mouth.

"Pick us up at 11, okay?"

Panda replied with a nod and left.

"All right you girls ready?" Xiaoyu put her arms around Alisa and Miharu shoulders.

"Yeah!" They both shouted.

"Let's go!" Xiaoyu said. The girls locked their arms together playfully skipping and giggling like little girls as they entered the school.

When they entered the school one of the first people they saw was a man in a dark security attire sporting a long black pony tail.

"Lei, when did you start working here as a security guard?" Xiaoyu questioned.

"Just for tonight," Lei Wulong gave a friendly smirk. "May I see your bags?"

"Sure." Xiaoyu replied. Both her and Miharu placed their purses on the counter for Lei to check. Alisa never carries belongings with her.

"Okay step through here." Lei motioned the girls to go through the metal detector. Xiaoyu went through first then Miharu and last Alisa. Xiaoyu and Miharu walked in with silence. However when Alisa walked through the metal detector beeped. Lei took a quick glance at Alisa understanding the situation.

"Go along." Lei smiled.

"Thank you." Alisa Replied.

"No problem," Lei handed back the girl's bags. "You girls have fun and stay away from trouble."

"Pfft, when do we cause trouble?" Xiaoyu playfully pretended to sound offended.

"You may never know." He winked.

The girls laughed and made their way into the dance room. The room was filled with bright neon lights and tables filled with food and drinks. People were well dressed for the occasion, some danced or stood up chatting while others were sitting down instead.

"Wow this is lovely!" Alisa scanned the area.

"It doesn't seem too lively right now." Miharu commented.

"Are we early?" Xiaoyu asked.

"Definitely not! Prom started like 20 minutes ago." Miharu replied.

"All right ladies and gentlemen are you ready to get funky tonight!?"

All three girls searched the room to find where the announcement came from. Suddenly they spotted a man wearing dark sunglasses that lit up like the rest of his attire. He also sported an afro.

"My name is Tiger Jackson and I will be your DJ for tonight!" After he spoke he began to play music.

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" Miharu shouted as the music's volume amplified.

Xiaoyu and Alisa replied with a giggle. Miharu grabbed Xiaoyu and Alisa's hands and quickly traveled to the center of the dance floor.

"Uh, Miharu?" Xiaoyu cheeks grew crimson.

"Come on, let's dance!" Miharu began to dance to the rhythm of the music.

"B-But what if people stare at us?" Xiaoyu nervously asked.

"Who cares? Have fun!" Miharu took both of Xiaoyu hands and began to dance. Xiaoyu gave in and began following Miharu's movements.

Alisa stood still as the other two girls playfully danced. Miharu noticed this and released Xiaoyu's hands as she continued to dance.

"What's wrong Alisa?" Miharu asked.

"I do not know how to dance." Alisa replied looking at Xiaoyu as she continued dancing.

"It's easy! Here try this," Miharu grasped Alisa's hands placing them on her hips. "Okay now try to sway your hips from left to right."

Alisa complied by swaying her hips slowly with her hands still on them.

"There ya go! Now you're dancing!" Miharu cheerfully commented.

"Wow this is fun!" Alisa continued picking up her pace in her movement.

Xiaoyu noticed what was occurring and happily giggled. She moved closer to them and began dancing the same as Alisa. Miharu took note of this and joined them.

"Oh my goodness we look so silly!" Xiaoyu laughed.

"Hey, at least Alisa is having fun!" Miharu replied smiling seeing Alisa happily danced.

"Now those girls know how to party!" The DJ pointed towards the Xiaoyu, Miharu, and Alisa. After the DJ mentioned them a spot light turned on over them.

"The spotlight's on us girls!" Miharu continued to move.

"I've noticed." Xiaoyu spoke still dancing as well.

"Shall I show the audience my new trick?" Alisa danced putting her hands on her head.

"NO!" Xiaoyu and Miharu immediately replied.

"The last thing people want to see is girl remove her head and juggle." Miharu said.

"Oopsy, sorry I forgot." Alisa sweat dropped scratching her head.

"It's okay." Miharu laughed.


"Hn, children." A girl chuckled to herself with her arms folded. The girl wore a knee length navy colored dress with long sleeves. She wore black high top shoes rather than wearing heels like the rest of the girls did. Her hair is the color brown and reached to the bottom of her jaw line.

"Well, well, if it isn't Asuka Kazama."

Asuka turned her gaze away from the three girls in the center to the voice that spoke to her.

"Hmph, Lili." Asuka replied squinting at her blonde rival, Emilie De Rochefort aka Lili. Lili sported a white long strapless shiny white dress with red sparkling heels. Her hair was curled finely and her fringed bangs covered her forehead. Lili had recently transferred to Mishima High School and since then Asuka and Lili have never gotten along, conveniently they were put into every class together.

"I am surprised to see you here," Lili smirked then scanned Asuka's attire. "Heh, nice dress. Where did you get it? The trash?" Lili mockingly laughed.

"I really don't have time for your childish talk, Lili."

"Like you didn't have time to pick out an actual dress?"

Asuka clenched her fists.

"Heh, can't take a joke?" Lili slowly walked away laughing while swaying her hips.

"Bitch." Asuka hissed that it was unheard.

She's so lucky I can't kick her bimbo ass here right now Asuka thought to herself.


The music suddenly shifted to a more slower rhythm. Couples began making their way to the center of the dance floor. Miharu noticed this and took Alisa and Xiaoyu's hands to lead them out the center.

"Looks like slow music for the people with dates tonight." Xiaoyu spoke looking around her surroundings as pairings made their way to the center.

"We do not have dates, correct?" Alisa asked.

"No, we don't need one," Miharu smiled. "We have each other."

Suddenly Xiaoyu felt a tap on her right shoulder from behind. She impetuously turned around and sprang into her phoenix fighting stance.

"Uh, Hey Xiaoyu. You're gonna hurt me now?"

"Oh gosh! Sorry, Hwoarang." Xiaoyu blushed composing herself. "Don't sneak up on me like that!" She went from an embarrassed state to a questionable one.

"Um, why are you here? I see you're not dressed for the occasion as well. I'm surprised you even got in wearing that. " She asked. It has been months since she last seen Hwoarang.

Hwoarang wore his traditional leather green and orange biker attire. His orange and auburn hair was slicked to the back while sporting goggles on his head.

Hwoarang smirked. "I just came to see what prom looked like here at Mishima." He revealed a feigned impressed face as he scanned his surroundings.

"Do you really expect me to believe that?" Xiaoyu folded her arms.

"Eh.." Hwoarang's wondering eyes found the dance floor full of couples dancing together. Hwoarang then took Xiaoyu's hand. "Come with me." He began dragging Xiaoyu to the dance floor.

"What-" Xiaoyu cut herself off when she she felt Hwoarang placed her hands over his shoulders and applied his own on her waist.

"W-What the!?-"

"Relax, I thought we'd talk alone for a second." Hwoarang glanced at Miharu and Alisa. Miharu merely gave a cheesy smile while giving two thumbs up while Alisa seem to show a confused face. This earned a small laugh from Hwoarang

"Miharu, does Xiaoyu and this boy share intimate feelings?" Alisa tilted her head viewing the two as they danced.

"No, but I think they make a good couple. It would be nice to see Xiaoyu in a real relationship, I believe she would be happy."

"But I feel that the one true person who would make her happy in that manner would be-"

"I know, don't remind me." Miharu cut off Alisa.

"I am sorry."

"It's okay." Miharu smiled warmly at Alisa then turning her gaze back to Xiaoyu and Hwoarang.

That's why I hope she can find someone else, so she can rid him out of her mind. So she can be completely happy again. Miharu thought to herself revealing a slight worried face.

"So.." Hwoarang spoke switching his eyes back to Xiaoyu's face which was now red from both embarrassment and anger.

"Whoa whoa I told you to relax, Xiaoyu."

"How can I If you thought dragging me to the dance floor was a good idea without even asking me. And you didn't even give me a logical explanation as to why you're here." Xiaoyu nearly shouted earning gazes from other people dancing close by to them.

"Shhhh." Hwoarang replied. "Okay I'm sorry, truthfully I came here just to see you." His eyes made contact with her in a manner that continued to make her face red however not from anger anymore but from her blushing.

"You wanted to see me? Why?"

"I just wanted to know how you've been, I haven't spoke to you in sometime."

Just how I've been? Xiaoyu thought disappointingly.

"I've been... well." Xiaoyu replied she then stopped making eye contact with Hwoarang, made her eyes drop to the floor and quietly sighed to herself.

The only reason we really know each other is because of... him. Xiaoyu felt the same emotions that attacked her on the same day of his death being informed to her creep up back inside her.

Hwoarang noticed this and impulsively lifted her face delicately to reach the gaze of his face. Both remained quiet from this sudden action from him. She was confused by this while still hurt from the previous emotions that were crawling back into her. Both stood still with an intense gaze.

"I-I um," Hwoarang attempted to break the fervent silence. "I also wanted to tell you... That you look.. Really beautiful tonight."

"Thank you, I uh, I'll be right back.. I have to do something." Xiaoyu quickly broke away from Hwoarang and walked away from dance floor, away from him.

"Xiao, wait!" Hwoarang tried to follow.

Don't call me that! Only two people can call me that and that's Miharu and-

"Xiao, are you are all right?" Miharu broke Xiaoyu out of her thought attempting to catch up to her along with Alisa.

"I-I'm fine I just need a little air." Xiaoyu replied desperately trying to get away from anyone right now. She could not think straight as the emotions that were creeping up in her finally flowed right through her.

He came just to ask me how I've been and to tell me how I look? Why? There must be some reason as to why he came. Why did it look he wanted to.. to... Xiaoyu was once again cut off from her train of thought as security guards came rushing out of the room almost bumping into her and into the hallway.

"What? What's going on?" Xiaoyu spoke softly out loud to herself. She has never seen the security guards run like that ever. Nothing has ever occurred here at Mishima High School that caused security guards to act like that. Something unusual must be happening.

Xiaoyu quickly attempted to leave the room to see what was the commotion but was blocked by a security guard.

"I am sorry young lady, everyone is to remain in the room at this time, we are now experiencing a lockdown."

"A lockdown? Why?" Xiaoyu questioned.

"Just remain here till-" The security guard was cut off by his walkie talkie.

"Sir we need you immediately! Hurry to the front, four of our men are down!"

The man took his walkie talkie and brought it near his face. "Where's Wulong? Wasn't he watching the front?" The man nearly shouted in frustration.

"He's dead, sir. Please hurry now!"

Xiaoyu's eyes grew wide. D-Dead!? She thought.

"All right I'm on my way!" The security guard was about to lock the door until Xiaoyu faster than a blink of an eye ran past him into the hallway.

"Hey! Stop!" The man yelled while quickly locking the door.

No, no he can't be dead. This just can't be, we just saw him fine a while ago! Xiaoyu refused to believe this horrific idea. Suddenly Xiaoyu heard male screams from the distance.

That's coming from the front of the school! Xiaoyu thought increasing her pace carefully attempting not to trip because she is wearing high heels.

Screams continued as Xiaoyu got closer to the front door of the school. A second later two security guards scrambled into the school winded and with blood all over their uniforms.

"What the fuck is that thing out there!?" One of them cursed.

"I don't know is anyone else out there, Kin?"

"Damn it we left Isamu outside!"

"I am not going back out there, it's a death wish!"

"Juro, we can't just-" Kin cut himself off when he noticed Xiaoyu was watching them merely a few feet away from them.

"What are you doing out here? You're suppose to be-" Kin this time was interrupted by the violent banging of the door.

"It must be Isamu."

"How can you be sure?"

The banging continued.

The two men looked straight into each others eyes then switching then back to the door, forgetting Xiaoyu's presence.

"He's out there, we've got to let him in." Kin said.

"All right, all right in a count to 3 we'll open the door." Juro took out his pistol while the other man followed. "1!"

"2!" Kin unlocked the door.

Xiaoyu's eyes were now glued on to the door. She was eager to know what was behind that door and what could be that 'thing' the man was referring to.

"3!" Both shouted and immediately Juro opened the door. Suddenly a body dropped right inside causing the men to flinch and Xiaoyu to gasp. The man on the floor was covered in bruises, cuts, and blood.

"I n-need.." The man on the floor struggled to speak as he coughed out blood and crawled further into the school.

Kin put his gun away in his holster and knelt down to the man on the floor. "Isamu, what happened? Is there anyone else out there? Is that thing still out there?"

"Need to..." The man softly spoke while slowly getting up from the floor.

"Need to what? You're not trying to go back out there are you?"

His eyes went from the floor to Kin's gun. "Forgive me." Isamu suddenly snatched the gun from Kin's holster and pushed him to the side. Isamu struggled but managed to run back outside.

"Isamu, wait!" Juro followed him.

Xiaoyu watched as everything transpired in front of her. Curiosity got the better of her than her safety as she slowly walked outside the door to see what was occurring.

Xiaoyu's eyes grew wide in horror.

"DIE, demon!" Isamu aimed the gun at a tall and muscular figure with black feathered wings. The figure wore long black pants with designed red flames on the left side of his pants. Chains were wrapped around the figure's waist, right leg, and left arm. The figure had large razor sharp claws covered in red fluid that pierced right through his red gauntlets.

"Kyoufu wo oshiete yarou.."

Before Isamu could react and shoot the figure he was instantly grabbed by his neck by the figure. This resulted in Isamu dropping his weapon in attempt to break free from the figure's grip. The figure merely gave a sadistic laugh and impaled the man's neck with his claws and dropped the corpse on the ground.

"ISAMU!" The two other security guards shouted running towards Isamu's dead body and the figure. Suddenly both of the men's heads were shot off by a laser beam. The bodies fell lifelessly to the ground.

Xiaoyu smacked her hands onto her mouth in desperate attempt to not make a noise. She tried very hard not to let a single tear flow down her pale face. The scene was already a terrifying sight to witness. However that was not what truly frightened Xiaoyu. What really frightened her was the man standing a few feet before her. The man that was reported dead. The reason she grew terribly depressed before.

She could no longer hold in her emotions.

"J-J-Jin!?" She trembled.

The man's attention snapped right onto Xiaoyu. His demonic eyes that were slightly hidden by his raven black bangs now locked on Xiaoyu's big and innocent ones.

"Xiao..."

Her heart began pounding fast when he mentioned her name in that humanoid voice.

It.. It is HIM.

Jin Kazama.