Day of Reckoning
Whilst sleeping those tainted memories came back to hunt her. Lightning winced as that voice called out to her it was very soft yet it was filled with Anger. "Come and let us Dance with the Devil. You know where to find me…" The moment Serah finished speaking a vision flared in Lightning's mind that caused her to feel a sharp pain in her Chest where she bared the marking of the Curse. She sat up and gritted her teeth and placed her hand on the marking as she softly spoke. "Serah…"
The Vision she witnessed was the Darkness that Serah tainted herself in, the pain and suffering of their Parents death not only traumatized her but it caused her to awaken something her Father was Vaguely about. "I'll find you…" A vision of a Temple occurred as Lightning would then place both of her hands on the side of her head. The aching pain caused her to groan as she was unfamiliar with the location but strangely enough she felt as if she had seen that place somewhere before. With the Tournament coming up she was willing to put it aside but could she even muster the strength to finally face and save her Sister? It was a lot of questioning, but she would need a tech and that required her to win the Tournament. "I have to Win...for Serah, I'll find you and save you...wait for me"
Mishima Zaibatsu
There Heihachi was sitting there awaiting results for the hit out he put on his fellow enemies but more importantly he was waiting for the Arrival of his Son; Kazuya Mishima. He knew he'd come back, out of all the things he had done to him he was never strong enough to break Kazuya and deeply he enjoyed that. Lee stepped in with a trinkets of sweat drenching down the side of his face. "Father I have some unfortunate news" Heihachi remained in position, eyes closed but a brow raised. "Speak, boy" Lee gritted his teeth as he remained in the posture that he was in. "I'm very-..." he was soon interrupted by the Tekken Force. "Sir! I apologize for interrupting but you might want to take a look at this!" Heihachi opened his eyes and stood up, looking over his shoulder with a smirk tainted across his lips.
Inn
Jin had gotten his things together packing his wardrobe and a bunch of other accessories as well. He grabbed a picture from behind his bag which was none other then his Mother and him. His head lowered as a bit of a frown was upon the mans face. Truthfully all he wanted was to avenge his Mother's death and to see her for one last time. Of course he had intentions of ridding himself of the Devil Gene but his only priority now was to kill the Aztec God and Heihachi. "..." He placed the picture inside his bag until he heard a knock on the Door. Normally he would ask for an introduction on who it was but he had assumed it was Lightning but little did he know he was wrong. "Kazamie! Open up it's me!" Jin opened the Door and looked down as he saw the little girl with glanced up at him with a smile. She handed him a bag which appeared to have food inside. "Here! I packed you food that Papa made so you'll have something to eat on the Road!"
Jin accepted it whilst placing it inside his bag, giving the young girl a nod. "I thank you, young one" She giggled and turned to the opposite side and tilted her head up. "Are you leaving with Light-Chan?" "I assume she is resting...I best not awaken her, heed her a message that I've headed to the registration facility" The little Girl nodded after. "Okay!" With that Jin had left the Inn that holds somewhat a peace of clarity albeit he would've never shown emotions he had quite enjoyed his stay at the Inn. It was the right amount of people, and the fields behind the Inn was a perfect spot for Jin to practice his Kyokushin Karate. He had pondered whilst walking if he would ever return back to the Inn someday, the answer was most likely yes. The Wind blew and Jin resumed his walking, from afar he had notice someone or something. The interior was slightly memorable but the body had an Aura around it. "That Power…" As his vision became clear, it was none other then Anna Williams awaiting in the Fortress pathway, she spoke not but took a stance. Her eyes deeming Yellow resembling that of Cat Eyes. "So, you're back for more I assume?!" Jin tossed his bag aside but Anna didn't speak she only lashed forward and attempted to chop at his neck. Jin was able to guard just in time for it but he had gritted his teeth some. "Damn...she's faster than before…!" Not wasting anytime she crouched down and drove her right knee on to his gut as Jin would grunt and cough out blood. She would strike his gut multiple times with her knee before jumping to use her left foot to connect to his jaw which sent him skidding back. He tumbled across the Grass before his eyes started to wince from the pain as she leaped into the air coming down to strike a final blow. Close call as he rolled over and used his left foot to sweep the Lethal Assassin she back flipped twice before kicking him in the face. Jin staggered before she appeared in front of him and gripped him by the Throat. Lifting him off the ground with one hand. A low chuckle emerged from the William as her Aura grew stronger. Jin struggled for quite the time, grasping to breath and break free of her tight grip. "I...musnt...Succumb to….this….!" He was starting to grow tire as it felt like everything was being Drained from him. He didn't want to give in to the Cursed Bloodline nor did he wanted to deal with this Woman. He had too much time on his hands and this was the last thing he wanted to deal with. "DIE!" A demonic voice spoke before she attempted to pierce her hand through his chest. He opened his eyes and with some of his energy drove his right foot into her Chest which caused her to let go, she grunted and gasp as Jin swung his right hand to her cheek, the left hand to her rib. Again and again he would do this as he unleashed a barrage of punches, through the pain and Agony it broke her free from the Curse that Ogre bestowed upon her. Anna who finally awakened saw a fist coming at her like a bulldozer. She wasn't able to stop it and only launched back, it felt like Deja Vu from her last battle. She laid there lifelessly on the ground painting as blood dripped from the corner of both lips as her eye was bruised. She saw Jin stood before her as she panted, he gripped her by the throat but not too hard as he brought her inches away from his face. Although she didn't muster strength to break his grip she finally spoke. "Just..K-Kill...me and get it over with!" Jin narrowed his eyes and cocked back his fist to Deliver the final blow he gritted his teeth but couldn't bring himself to do it as his hand started to tremble. He dropped Anna who was barely conscious at this point to the ground. Jin gazed at both of his hands, was he becoming the one thing he hated the most? Why couldn't he kill Anna? If anything he wouldn't hesitate to stop anyone from his path so what made her different from his foes, his hands trembling as he fell to his knees. Having a Crisis of afflictions Jin did not have the desire to kill anyone. He wanted to be as Pure as his Mother and he knew deep down he had made the right choice in sparing Anna. It was out of an act of Mercy but he knew and so did she the outcome of their battle. Anna groaned whilst laying on the ground. "W-Why...W-Why...didn't...you...kill me…?" Jin remained silent before lowering his head. He stood up minutes after grabbing his bag placing it over his shoulder and not looking back. "..." Jin resumed to walk away as he himself didn't know why he spared the one that wanted to take his life. But one thing was for sure is that he didn't want to end up on the Path of Destruction. Anna watched him leave before she grunted in frustration shouting with the strength she had left. "This doesn't change a thing Kazama! I will have your head on a platter! Spare me your pity and end me if not I'll end you!" Jin stopped before looking over his shoulder. "Forgive me…" and with that he walked away as her eyes widen slightly at his comment. Forgive him? For what exactly if anything she should be the one apologizing for her actions but Anna nonetheless didn't gave a Damn about people's feeling but her own however she did see something interesting in Jin and if she played her cards right it was checkmate for him. "I'll...kill...y-you...Kazama~ Just ...wait…~" She closed her eyes before passing out.
River of Life
Aerith was outside on the fields gathering Flowers she was always fascinated with how beautiful they were, not just the scent but the fabric of it was all too mesmerizing for her. She loved everything about Human nature whether it'd be Trees or Animals, this would always brighten her mood and take her mind off of her former lover Sephiroth. It really dampened her emotions she would try not to think about the hard times she had spent dwelling and crying over the man who she thought in her very eyes was a Hero, one she saw herself spending her life with. It was all a crusade nightmare that she would try to shake off but it'd always come back to haunt her. "Sephy...why have you…" before she knew it a Shadow emerged in front of her which caused Aerith to snap out of her daydream fearing for her life that it was a Shinra or Zaibatsu Soldier. A light skinned Woman appeared behind her, she wore Blue Shorts and a Brown Tank Top. She had a pendant around her neck as well as feathers around her forehead, her tank matching her Boots color as she smiled at Aerith. "My apologies I didn't mean to startle you but I believe this belongs to you does it not?" She passes her a Blue Flower that smelled of lavender, Aerith couldn't help but return the smile to the Woman as she grabbed the Flower gently. "Thank you it's beautiful!" "I agree! I'm Julia Chang and whom might I have the pleasure of speaking with?" "It's Aerith and it's nice to meet you! I hope I'm not in your way" Julia shook her head as she responded. "Not at all, I was actually here for a Ecological Project but I couldn't help but notice to see someone is just as interested as I am when it comes to Planet Earths inhabitants" Aerith chuckled lightly whilst placing the Flower she given in her bin. "It's nice to see someone who cares not just about others but the Animals and living things too...I'm not one of violence I wish the World could come together…" Julia quickly retorted sensing a sign of distraught and sorrow in her voice. She placed her hand on her shoulder and said. "We can! Although we just met, if you're not too busy I can show you something I've been working on that might solve a solution to everything" Aerith blinked before her smile grew widely. "Of course"
Inn
Lightning had gathered her things together as she had worn her attire which looked newly considering it got fixed up a bit. Her BlazeFire Saber was placed in it's Holster as she packed her bags and left. The little girl known as Momiji stood outside. "Kazamies said he's heading to register for um..something I think? Teehee! He wanted me to let you know!" Lightning smirked a little before giving her a farewell nod as opposed to a smile. "Thank you.." and with that she had left and everything she dwell on was no longer a priority. Everything was now up to her and she knew she was going to give it her all.
Moonlight Inn
"Hey Mama! You think we'll see Kazamies and that Lighty girl again?!" "I think we may sweetheart-" Boom. A loud wave of rumbling came from beneath the surface as the impact of the Wind nearly caused the Inn to collapse from that Strength alone. It was the man Jin loathe, the Aztec God; Ogre. His eyes were bright red as most of the people in the Inn began screaming in horror. "I! I don't want to Die-Ack!" Snap. His neck twisting as he collapsed as Ogre dispatched of the others with such ease it was frightening. "Mama!" Momiji cried out with Tears streaming down her face. Everything had been so right for the Longest but now it felt like A never ending nightmare one she did not want to falter too. "M-Momiji...run...and find...help-..." Ogre sneered greasily before ripping off her Mother's head before her. Holding it high as he spoke in his Aztec Language. "Myukio, Kaganura…" Momiji screamed in Agony as her eyes widened, she backed away before tripping as the Inn began to set on Fire. "I'm scared! I'm..scared! Wahhh! I don't wanna die!" Ogre flew up in the air and chased after her. His speed was tremendously fast but the Moment she turned around and looked back he appeared before her.
Mishima Zaibatsu
Lightning had entered the facility main floor to see a scuffle going on. A Mishima and Shinra Soldier struck Tifa Lockhart as she fell to the ground. "You think this Tournament is for delicate little girls like you? Tch! Most of you won't even survive this is a matter of life and death! You don't have what it takes to compete in this Tournament! Go home and play with your Dolls!" The Guards chuckled as Tifa wiped the blood off her lips, Lightning pushed her way through the crowd before speaking. "Real nice speech...now both of you step aside and let me through" Tifa looked up at the Pinkette as others did as well. "And while you're at it you should get rid of that symbol no one needs to see such Trash" The Guards grunted as he tightened his fist and attempted to strike Lightning. "The hell you talkin to Bitch!" Lightning was prepared to counter which would've eliminated him immediately. Asuka ran over in quick speed stopping the two from clashing. "That's enough! save it for the Tournament!" Asuka was known back in her village as the Osaka's Peace Maker. Always solving others problems or butting herself into it. Light was quite impressed she was able to catch her foot in seconds otherwise the Guard probably would've been dead. Her eyes widen for a split second as she saw the Curse Mark Asuka had on her Arm it was the same as Jin. Could she be related to him? before she could speak Lili came over with a group of snobby prissy girls just like her in which Lili refer to as her "Fans" "Well, Well, it seems this Mutt has some speed to her~" Asuka brows quirked as she was inches away from Lili's face. "You lookin to pick a fight Jackass?!" "We already know the results between us no need to establish the humility of your embarrassment" her friends laughed as Asuka's blood began to boil as she became enraged. Lightning would close her eyes and turn away dismissing herself from the array seeing as it was none of her business. Before she could enter the door a Woman whom everyone knew by Paine approached her from behind. "Hey, you over there...what's your name?" A slight smirk formed across Paine's lips as Lightning would turn around. Paine found the Woman to be interesting yet fearsome perhaps a new rival. "When asking a Person their name you identify yourself first…" "Hmph. You're a 1st class rookie aren't you? How old are you anyway?" "I'm not obligated to Answer.." Paine's face expression became quickly annoyed yet bothered by her rude remarks. "What was that?!" Rikku chuckled lightly as she found Lightning's remarks to be intriguing. "..." Lightning glared at Paine for a split second before turning away and heading to the registration room. A Woman from afar watched her as she smirked the Woman Lee was looking for; Fang. "Well, Well, seems this Tournament is getting interesting by the minute~"
Moonlight Inn
Momiji closed her eyes as she felt something embracing her in a warmth like hug. She was familiar with the scent it was none other than Jin as she looked up to see the Man holding. "Momiji are you alright?" "Jin! I'm so glad to see you I don't know what's going on but-...!" "It's okay you need not explain. Why don't you get to safety? I'll take care of him.." Momiji nodded as she ran over and hid behind the tree it was the least she can do considering her Mother was dead and she had nowhere else to go. Watching from afar as Jin slightly became enraged. He finally came face to face with the one he knew he had to kill. The Ground shook beneath the two as Electricity penetrated around Jin's body as all hell was broken loose. Jin had entered the first stage of the Devil Gene; The Omen.
To Be Continued...
