I don't own Asuka Kazama or any of Namco's contents. I do however own Kage Takahashi. Thanks for taking the time to read my story! :) There might be some mistakes I'm really not to sure. But hopefully you like the Prologue! Please leave reviews or follow. That really gives me motivation. Enjoy!

Prologue

At first what bothered her about the tournament was that it was a tag special. ''Why were contestants required to have partners?'' Asuka whispered to herself as she laid wrapped up in her Hello Kitty bed sheets. She was only thinking about her thoughts on it and how it only would effect her. To be honest she was afraid. Not of her future partner, but the fact that her partner had a great chance of her winning or losing. Someone else, that she didn't even know, had control. That's what now bothers her and will continue to. Will she have a strong counterpart or a weak mortal who only enters the tournament for publicity? These thoughts plagued her mind until she finally went to sleep wondering what was in stored for her.

The next day.

Asuka finally comes home to her well furnished apartment from a tiring day at her high school. As usual, Asuka makes her way to her bed and peers through the large square window that's at least nine feet from her. Silently, she watches the sun as it shines on Akihabara. Being at the seventh floor had it's pros and cons. The people walk non stop all over the place. Everywhere you saw movement. Nothing never still until the city sleeps. Right now its 5:30 p.m. and almost time for Asuka to meet up at the local bookstore with her best friend Kage Takahashi. Only one of them shared a passion for books and it definitely wasn't Asuka. But best friends should always be there for you right? Just as she started to plague her mind with a substantial amount of miniscule thoughts, her turquoise touch screen started to ring. To no surprise Kage was calling just to make sure Asuka hadn't forgotten about their little book date.

''I'm on my way, Kage. I just came home to get something.'' Asuka says as soon as she answers the phone.

''Ok. I'm just making sure.'' Kage says as he gives a small chuckle.

''I'm walking out my front door now. I'll see you in five. Ok?''

''I'll be outside waiting for you.''

''Ok. Bye.''

Asuka turns her pink house key to lock the front door and just to make sure it's secure, she turns the knob expecting it not to turn much. Satisfied she turns and heads for the elevator while checking her school uniform for any noticeable flaws. As the elevator doors slide open Asuka quickly walks in pressing the big white button that sets her destination. She lazily leans against the silver handle in front of the buttons with one of her arms supporting her body weight while her toned smooth legs cross over one another. Suddenly as sharp pain travels through her head and causes her to close her eyes in pain and groan a little. As she places one of her hands on the right side of her head, the elevator doors slide open startling her a bit. ''Well that was fast.'' she whispers while still holding her hand to her head.

Asuka then walks out the elevator and makes her way through the well furnished lobby. She gives the receptionist a nod and walks to the two glass entrance doors. As she steps outside the fresh cool air instantly hits her body. Asuka sighed. She was tired. Being at school was more than textbooks and a lot of homework for her. Being a vigilante meant giving a lot of kicks and punches to the faces of the so called thugs that roamed the school everyday. At first it was fun, but now it was starting to bore her. She lacked a real challenge unfortunately. That's why she couldn't wait for the tournament to begin. Hopefully something would happen to make her spirits jump again.

As she makes her way to the bookstore Asuka can't help to think a little about what the future might have in stored for her. Would her and Kage be partners or enemies? Will their friendship also make it through the tournament as well? Everything unfortunately was unclear as of now and with that being it Asuka decided to think of something else. Something that didn't consist of fighting for once.

Author's Note: This is my first Fanfic everyone so hopefully you enjoyed it. Please leave reviews and comments. I'm open to criticism. Thank you.