Who Wins?
by: Mako-chan (aka Ginger Snap)
Mako_chan@tekken.cc

The last part of the JinXLing fic. Thank you for sparing your time reading this lil piece o' mine. Arigatou!

*Disclaimer: Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, and other Tekken characters you'll come across this fic are all owned by Namco. I'm not gaining profit from this...*


Chapter Four: Who Wins?


Days have passed and it was the night before Xiaoyu's 18th birthday. People were busy making preparations for a huge bash.

Ling was inside her room, watching TV. She kept on flipping and flipping channels because she was so bored and lonely. She hasn't seen Jin since morning. "...where is he?" Xiaoyu felt a bit of disappointment, but then consoled herself by sleeping.

Next day came and Xiaoyu woke up with so much energy. The nanny had greeted her by making her breakfast in bed.

"This so neat Amah!" Ling exclaimed as she began to eat her meal.

"Enjoy! And happy birthday!"

"Thanks!"

Morning and afternoon had passed and everybody she bumped into in the compound had greeted her a happy birthday. Heihachi Mishima even spoke to her.

"I see we have a beautiful young lady here with us. Happy birthday Ling."

"Thank you very much Mr. Mishima."

"I suppose my grandson was the first to greet you."

When she heard about Jin, she began to remark. "Actually, we haven't seen each other since the other day. I don't know, but yesterday I didn't see a trace of him. Please Mr. Mishima, don't get me all wrong. We didn't have a quarrel."

"Well maybe Jin has his plans. That grandson of mine tends to get a little unpredictable."

"Maybe he forgot...it's my birthday."

"No, I don't think Jin forgot."

"What then? Is he avoiding me?"

"No, he's not. He will show up. I assure you. Jin wouldn't miss it for the world."

Xiaoyu shrugged. "As you say so Mr. Mishima. Good day."

She spent her time in the kitchen with Amah. They had a conversation, and was hoping that the guardian knew where Jin went.

"Amah, do you happen to know where Jin is?" Ling asked.

Amah replied while fixing the food for the evening's party, "Sure."

"Where?!"

"He's just around."

"Where is just around?"

"Yes."

"Well then, why didn't I see him. I even went to his room, but nobody was there. Maybe he really is avoiding me."

"He doesn't a reason to avoid you! That's ridiculous Ling! Jin isn't trying to draw away from you. You just think he is. But he's not."

Hours have past and Ling was already preparing herself for the party. Her friends and classmates from school were there to celebrate with her. But she was still feeling a little unhappy. Jin wasn't there.

"Jin, where are you?" she asked herself in frustration. "My birthday can't be complete without you." She suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"Ling," the nanny said, "they're waiting for you."

"Alright. I'll be down." Before she opened the door, she briefly paused. "Okay. I'll try to have a little fun. Even if he's not around...?"

Xiaoyu descended the stairs and all eyes were on her. It was as if she was a princess. I am going to enjoy because this is my party, she thought.

"Happy birthday Xiaoyu!" her friends greeted as well as other classmates from school.

Sure they had fun. Ling had fun, but it was only at the beginning of the bash. She trully wished that Jin would come up behind her then tap her lightly on the shoulder. Feeling a little tired, she went outside to get some fresh air. She closed her eyes and felt the night breeze brush against her skin. Ling opened her eyes once again. "I think its time to go back."

Ling and her classmates and friends discoed. In a brief intermission, a love song was played. She was caught in the middle of it. Her friends had their boyfriends and partners. Feeling she was out of place, she began to walk away from the dance floor when suddenly she felt somebody grasp her hand.

"Please say you'll dance with me."

Xiaoyu instantly recognized the voice. "Jin..." she turned around to see a smiling Jin. Ling couldn't help leaping into his arms. "Jin! You made it!"

"Of course I did. I live here. I was hiding all this time. I was just wondering how'd you react if..."

"Is that so?! Well I missed you!" She embraced him once again, and they began to dance.

"Do you think it was that easy for me too?" Jin asked Xiaoyu.

"I thought you were avoiding me," she replied, drawing her sight away from his.

He brought her face to look at him. "No. I'd never do that."

With that, they continued to dance. Xiaoyu rested her head on his chest. When the music stopped...

"Hey, you remember the bet we made?" Jin asked, still holding her.

"Yes I do remember." Ling answered.

"Well, you win."

"No, you win."

Jin had a quizzical expression on his face. "How did I win the bet?"

"Well, an amusement park for me isn't so much fitting anymore. You win. You've tamed the shrew."

Realiziing this, he answered back, "Let's put it this way...we both win."

"Yeah, I guess so," Ling said in agreement.

"We win..." both said in unison. Holding each other, Jin lifted Xiaoyu's chin, then they kissed.