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CHAPTER 7,5 (not really a chapter, more like a way to show how Lili decided to suddenly throw herself into the battlefield)

Monaco, Rochefort Mansion…

Lili Rochefort couldn't be happier for Jin Kazama's death. That man destroyed both hers and especially her dear father's life. The poor man lost his oil fields because of him and went bankrupt. His health wasn't good either. He was a frail person, when it was coming to his health, with manners, who disliked violence. That was his vulnerability and, of course, his beautiful daughter or his little princess as he called her. Thankfully, the promise Lars Alexandersson gave her became reality and he got rid of Jin Kazama for her. Well, that was the truth, Lili and people, who didn't know the whole story, believed. And it's not like she cared about the story, in the first place. That hateful man was dead, end of story…

A year later, she learnt of Lars Alexandersson being the new CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu and that not because she was reading the news but because Lars gave back to her father his oil fields. Lili smiled when she read the letter of apology this man sent them. So, he wasn't only handsome but fair as well. The blonde girl hoped that she would have the chance to pay him somehow. Some time later she saw on TV Kazuya Mishima declaring war against the Mishima Zaibatsu. She became restless as she found out about this. Was he going to take her father's fortune as well? Will she have to suffer the same as before? However, this time she wasn't going to just stand there…

In the end, after some months, she found out how to dissuade this and the conclusion was to aid Lars Alexandersson. She would have to go to Japan once again but this time she wasn't going there to make difficult her rival's life but to fight for her father. She asked from Sebastian to find a way for her to communicate with Lars but it wasn't as difficult as she expected it…

Yesterday…

"Sebastian? Did you do as I asked you? Stop slacking off!"

The understanding loyal butler heard his mistress' demanding voice. The man knew of the young girl's bossy character but he was aware of her hiding deep inside a gentle and caring side, which she didn't show only towards her father. There were times that she was kind to her butler as well…Rare times to be honest…

Sebastian knocked the door of Lili's bedroom and she let him in. He approached her as she was having her afternoon tea sitting in her room's pink themed living room. Yes, Lili Rochefort's bedroom was like a common person's whole house…

"Miss Lili?"

"What is it?" she asked with a not so pleased expression. The young woman had already asked Sebastian to find ways of communication with Lars Alexandersson since this morning and it was now afternoon. Everyone was saying it. Sebastian was a man with lots of patience…

"I've found what you wanted." He said giving her a phone and a paper with a number on it…

Her whole face lit up and smiled… "At last some satisfying news! And what is this?" she said as she took the paper in her hands…

"The Mishima Zaibatsu's communication phone number."

Lili rolled her eyes irritated… "Seriously? If it was that simple I wouldn't have even asked for your help. You really are getting old, aren't you?"

"My apologies, if I disappointed you, Miss. But if this man's personal office number isn't enough, should I try asking for a meeting? Though that will take long."

"Personal, you say?"

He gave her a nod. Lili opened the paper with the phone number once again and Sebastian gave her the phone under her command…

"Why didn't you say that earlier? You know that I don't like being angry. I'm frowning and I'll get wrinkles earlier than that pest called Asuka Kazama, if I do that."

"I'll ask again for you to forgive me."

She sighed and said… "Whatever, I forgive you, now leave me alone. I'll call you when I finish."

"As you wish" Sebastian bowed and left her room…

Lili crossed her slender legs and called the number…

She waited for some seconds until someone answered the phone…

"Hello…Mr. Alexandersson?...Then, who are you?...Whatever, I'd like to speak with your boss. What do you mean I can't and stop threatening me? Just tell him my name and he will happily agree to speak with me…Tell him that the girl, who gave him the SUV back there wishes to talk with him. My name's Lili."

Lili was having a conversation with a completely annoying woman. She was possibly his secretary but then why did she answer his personal office number? Well, she didn't care as soon as she had the chance to have a private talk with him. A minute later, a male charming voice was heard from the opposite line and Lili heard him calling her name…

"Yes, it's me! I'm so glad you decided to answer me…By the way, thanks for the letter, it was very thoughtful of you…Oh yes! I heard the news of the head of G-Corporation making a war against you…I know…About what I want. I was always thinking of a way to repay you since you granted my wish and I believe that assisting you in any way I can in this war is more than enough. Well, I have my personal reasons as well…So? I'm aware of that, I'm not a child!...I understand but can I make a suggestion? I want to be taken seriously, as I said I have my reasons…Good…What about me joining your army?...You can check my abilities anytime you want…So?...Oh yes, thank you. I will be there by tomorrow. Seriously? I appreciate it. I wish you well, Mr. Alexandersson! Farewell!"

The young girl closed the phone and smiled to herself. She looked at the clock, which was placed opposite her on the wall…

"I don't have much time. I must leave and make sure father's not going to notice, at least until I'm on the airplane."

She sighed thinking that she didn't want to lie to her father but she didn't have another choice. She cleared her throat and said…

"SEBASTIAN!"

The same night…

"I miss father already…" whispered Lili as she was having her flight to Japan…

Sebastian wanted to accompany her but the young girl considered him a hindrance and that he will bring her misfortune. These last two years, Lili came to the conclusion that both times she lost to her rival, Sebastian was present. The last thing she wanted was to fail again because of his bad luck. She sighed thinking that she had hours ahead of her before she would arrive. She decided that she could have some sleep, since she didn't want for Lars to see her with an unsightly skin complexion. She took out of her bag three face creams and one for her hands. Good, she had everything she needed. She pulled the mirror, her seat was having on top of her, down and proceeded to make herself "acceptable". Lili was a very graceful and pretty girl. She was spoiled and loved by her father but deep inside there were hints of insecurity. Is father pleased with me? Am I a bother to him? When will I find my chance to defeat that eyesore Asuka Kazama? Or when will I fall in love? Her mind would be filled with this kind of thoughts, even though she could care less about the last thing but it wouldn't be a bad thing if she was to find her prince charming. A love relationship in the battlefield…So romantic…

"And that was all" she said after finishing placing some lip balm on her lips. She placed all her creams inside her bag and pushed the mirror up. She rested her back on the comfortable seat and before she was ready to close her eyes, she remembered to take out her teddy bear. She smiled as she remembered that it was a present from her father. She shut her eyes and held it tightly in her arms…

Next day, Tokyo, Airport…

"Miss? Miss?" said the flight attendant as she was shaking gently Lili's shoulder trying to wake her up. However, the only thing she managed to do was to make her snore louder. True…When Lili was stressed she was snoring. Finally, the older woman managed to wake her up and said…

"Sweetheart, we're here. Good morning!"

"Good…Morning and here?"

The woman looked confused at her. Lili looked around her and realized everything. Where she was and why she was here…

"I understand now…So, we've arrived." She said and the woman nodded…

"I see…Just give me a minute to make my make-up and then you can guide me out."

"Eh?"

Soon enough, Lili found herself inside the airport waiting to take her suitcase. She was looking at her light pink colored nails, while she was waiting for her bag. Some minutes later, she found it and as she proceeded to take it, a masculine hand did it for her. Her eyes widened and she looked at the person. A blush appeared on her face as she watched his handsome face…

"Did you have a nice flight, Miss Rochefort?" said Lars Alexandersson as he took her suitcase in his hand and gave her his arm to take it…

Lili smiled and wrapped her hands around his arms… "It was pleasant enough! But how come you're here. I thought you would be waiting outside."

"The airport belongs to the Zaibatsu…"

"That too?" thought Lili in irony…

"…so I'm allowed to do whatever I want."

"Is that so?" she said and Lars nodded…

When they were out of the building, Lars led Lili to his car and placed her suitcase inside the trunk. He wondered why it was so heavy. He walked to his driver's seat and saw Lili sitting next to him…

"You have a very luxurious car, Mr. Alexandersson."

"You think? It's nice, I believe…Say, Miss Rochefort, why was your bag so heavy?" he asked and witnessed a confused face expression…

"What do you mean?" she asked innocently…

"Uh…Forget it. It's rude to ask what's inside."

Lili smiled once again and waved her hands at him… "Oh not at all! I know that, unfortunately, I'm going to wear special clothes but you can't deny me my underwear, right?"

"Uh…Sure!"

"Thanks, I, also, have my make-up and my hair products. How do you think I maintain this beautiful sun-colored blonde hair?"

Lars turned on the engine and started driving. He was listening to Lili talking to him and was thinking if it was really a good idea that he accepted her proposal. Maybe, he should have dissuaded her. She was a very innocent girl for a war like this…

"Truth is there are magnificent but it sure is a waste."

"Waste? Huh?"

"Well…"

One hour later…

Mishima Zaibatsu Headquarters…

"No! No! I don't want to!" said Lili as tears started falling from her eyes… "Please, Lars…No, Master Lars…"

Lars walked to the girl's side as she was seated on the chair opposite him. He touched her shoulder and kneeled in front of her. "Lili, if we leave it like that, it will be a bother for you."

"But…B-But…My hair is my pride." She said once again as she started sniffing…

Lars raised an eyebrow confusingly and said to her… "Your hair? Your appearance is the last thing you should be proud in yourself. By the way, I'm, also, complimenting your looks, ok? What I want to say is that you're a kind, mannered girl, who even helped me. You're graceful and smart."

Hwoarang and Tougou, who were standing by the door all this time, looked at each other and rolled their eyes…

"That guy…He's a natural…" thought Hwoarang as he saw the young girl nodding her head…

"Ok…I get it…But we won't cut them over my shoulders, ok?"

Lars stood up and nodded… "Of course not!"

Lili sighed and watched Lars calling his secretary and telling her something…

"Lili, would you like to eat or drink something as we're waiting for the beautician?"

The blonde long-haired, for the time being, girl wasn't even in the mood to eat but her stomach had a mind on its own. She looked at him and nodded…

Thanks for reading! The real chapter is next!