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them up. But all other characters are owned by Namco!!!
End of The Dream
Kotou: Ok, last Chapter, I think. We'll see!
Ling Xiaoyu woke up in the middle of the night. The whole thing felt like an incredible dream. She slowly opened her eyes and saw that Jin had his arms tightly wrapped around her. She smiled and placed her hand gently on his cheek.
"Thank you." She whispered. She closed her eyes, but could not fall back asleep.
"You're welcome." He answered back. She chuckled to herself and reopened her eyes. She looked over to the alarm clock.
"Oh No!" She exclaimed. She rolled out of the bed and threw her nightgown on. As she walked towards the window, she let out a quiet sigh.
"What's wrong?" Jin asked as he walked next to her.
"I have to get home soon. Julia and I are supposed to go out early today." Jin nodded and walked Xiaoyu to the door.
"I'll take you home, if you don't mind." She shook her head.
"No. Of course I don't mind. You are always welcome with me." She took Jin's hand as they walked out of the house together. They walked the early morning streets. The young sun glistened off the river over the surface. Xiaoyu had to take just one more look. It filled her heart with immense warmth. Slowly, she pulled herself away from the scenery, which she loved so dearly. As they were beginning to turn into the corner that led to Xiaoyu's street, Jin had stopped. "What's wrong Jin?" She asked. He stood alone, simply watching her go by.
"Xiao, I have something important to say." He began.
"Yeah?" She asked eagerly.
"Well...this is more of a question really." Xiaoyu's smile widened with each word. There was a tall dark figure approaching Xiaoyu from behind. "Xiao! Look out!" Jin yelled. It was too short of a notice for her. The figure grabbed her arms with one hand and chocked her with the other. Jin was afraid. Afraid that he was going to lose his best friend, afraid that he could not save her, but most of all, Jin was afraid that he might not ever get to tell her what was stirring through his mind. He got up the nerve and the courage to fight. He ran up to the shadow like figure and threw a punch. The figure easily dodged it and kicked Jin in the ribs. Jin tumbled down to the ground, holding his left ribcage.
"Jin! Are you..." The shadow covered her mouth with his hand. Xiaoyu, in a panic, could only think of one thing to do. Bite him. She opened her mouth wide and dug her tiny canine teeth into his skin. The shadow gave out a holler and threw her to the ground. She looked up at the figure in the angle where the sunlight gave just enough illumination for her to see the details of his face. "H-Hiro!" She shrieked. She crawled towards Jin and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Hiro, what are you doing?!" She snapped. She took another good glance and realized that something wasn't right. He looked as if he were drunk, but when she was close to him, she did not smell any alcohol on him.
"Come on baby, you know you want me." He said seductively. Xiaoyu stared in awe. She had no clue of what he was talking about. He walked over to her and helped her up.
"Hiro, you have Miami! I am not yours!" She stated firmly. A small smile appeared on Jin's lips. Hiro tugged at Xiaoyu's nightgown and brought her closer to him. "Hiro! Let me go!" She reached her and out to slap him, but he caught her just as her hand made contact with his face. She gasped, not expecting that counter attack. Hiro moved in reaching his lips to hers. "I told you that I wasn't going to kiss you! Not now, not ever!" She shouted. She wanted to kick him, but she knew that would only put her in more danger by making her more vulnerable.
"Oh is that so? Well, tonight, all that will change." He said. He reached her thigh region but she kicked his ankle. "That's it! Ooh baby, you make me feel so good!" He moaned into her ear. She wanted to beat his ass badly. She backhanded him on his nose and kicked him in the groin. He fell to his knees, but quickly pulled out something from his pocket. Jin limply made his way towards Xiaoyu and held her in his arms. His back was completely turned to Hiro. Hiro slowly walked towards Xiaoyu and Jin, dragging his leg. "You left me for him? You did not want to make love with me, but you allowed yourself to be drowned in his sweet promises to you. He will regret meeting you and stealing you from me, and you will regret ever being born." He whispered. Xiaoyu hugged Jin close to her and smiled. A shadow hovered over Jin's body and turned Xiaoyu's gaze towards him. Hiro stood over Jin, reaching his hand far back. She saw the shine of the sun bounce off the blade and reflect it's deadly gleam on her face. Her heart raced as she saw the blade come thrashing down, preparing to hit Jin's bare back.
"Jin..." Was all she could say. Her voice was quiet and somber. He looked deeply into her eyes with an honest smile.
"Yeah?" He asked. It seemed that time had slowed down; that everything was beginning to go in slow motion. Jin was so naïve, she wanted to warn him, but she was stunned. Then, before the blade was just inches away from him, she got the nerve to yell out her warning.
"Jin! Look out!!!!" But, it was too late. The blade had gone into his back, and then five other times in different places. He collapsed on her and she screamed. She closed her eyes and let out a cry of sadness and anger. She looked at the proud Hiro with a feeling of hatred in her eyes, and in her heart. She carefully placed Jin on the ground.
"Xiao..." He whispered softly.
"Save your breath, just stay here." She reassured. She rose to her feet and clenched her fists tightly. Her eyes were bloodshot and she felt her blood race through her veins. She wiped the tears from her chocolate brown eyes and gave Hiro an unearthly death stare.
"Now that he's out of the way, it's just you and me baby." He said, whipping his hair to one side. Xiaoyu let her anger and hatred completely power over her. She felt her anger wrap around her heart and cloud her judgment.
"Hiro." She said through her clenched teeth. He just stared at her and blew flirting kisses her way. "I never was truly in love with you. That is why I could never accept the fact of kissing you! I hate you Hiro! For all the torture you put me through. You lied to me and used me for everything I had. I trusted you." Her face became a little more eased off her anger, and was now steering more towards sadness. "I thought that things might have worked out if I tried. If I really tried, maybe I could begin to accept you. That was not the case. The case was that I gave you my love, just so you could use it for your own selfish reasons while you wait for your whore to return to you." Slowly, her anger returned to her. "But after you left me, Jin came and picked me up! He was always there for me." She looked back at his blood-drenched body. "And I will be there for him." She spread her fingers apart, tightening every muscle in her entire body. She lifted her gaze from Jin's body, directly towards Hiro's bright blue eyes. "Goodbye Hiro." She whispered. She ran towards him with all her might and speed, keeping her eyes shut tight. Images passed her mind as she thought about everything that happened. As she approached Hiro, she leaped up into the air and struck at him; digging her nails deep into the skin of his face. She left marks of blood, like a tiger on his left cheek. She punched him hard in the eye and kicked him repeatedly in both ribs until she heard cracks. Hiro fell on the ground, yelling and crying out in pain. "Goodbye Hiro." She whispered again. She kicked him hard in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him, and also knocking him out. He lay still on the ground. Xiaoyu ran back towards Jin. She picked him up and laid his body on her lap, holding his head in her hands. "Oh Jin, please get up. Please, get up for me." She beckoned. Jin slowly opened one eye and reached out for her.
"Xiao?" He said in a hushed tone. Xiaoyu was so glad to hear his voice.
"Yes Jin! I'm here." She said smiling. She gently stroked his cheek with her fingers, touching him as gentle as she had ever had before. He grabbed her hand and gently kissed her fingers.
"There was something important I wanted to ask you, but it looks like I might not get the chance to." He said with a slight chuckle.
"Jin, don't say that. I'll get you to a hospital and everything will be fine." She said. She ran her fingers through his hair and looked at the rising sun. Jin smiled at her, but his handsome smile soon faded. He had lost consciousness. Xiaoyu looked back at him. He was still and very quiet. "Jin?" She called. There was no response. "Jin?" She called again; still, no sign of life from him. "Jin!" She yelled. It was as if he were dead. "No! Somebody help me!" She looked around to find assistance. "Please! Somebody, help us!" She cried. Her tears streamed down her rosy cheeks. She bowed her head down and sobbed on Jin's chest. "Hold on Jin, please hold on." She repeated.
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A few hours later, Julia Chang woke up from her sofa. She had gone to sleep with the T.V. on, but she didn't know why. She stretched and looked on the clock on her VCR.
"Oh my God! It's 10:30!" She shrieked. She looked outside and saw the bright sun stream in through her white-laced curtains. "Oh Xiao is going to kill me for being late!" She ran into her room and changed into something comfortable. She took a quick glance in the mirror and nodded. "I have to hurry, I don't really care how I look!" She grabbed her purse and headed out the door. She ran to Xiaoyu's house and knocked on the door. She waited about fifteen seconds. She knocked again and called her name.
"Xiao! Are you in there?" There was no answer. "Maybe she left already. I think I should have called first." As she walked down the steps and out of the yard, she noticed something. "She would have called me if she were already leaving." Something told Julia to look by her room, so she followed her instincts and headed towards Xiaoyu's room. The window to her bedroom was left open and her bed sheets were laid out untidy on her floor. "I have a bad feeling!" She said as she walked away from the window. As she backed up, someone from behind approached her, laying their hand on her shoulder. She jumped up and turned around to meet with her "friendly" visitor.
"Hey Jules!" It was Hworang. She sighed and smiled.
"Oh, hi Hworang." She said lowly.
"Well it's nice to see you too." He added sarcastically. She rolled her eyes and grabbed his arm.
"I'm sorry Hwo, I just thought that you were Xiaoyu, that's all. I'm really glad to see you, honestly!" She said with a wide grin.
"You thought I was Xiaoyu? How's that?" He asked, lifting her chin with his forefinger and thumb. She gave him a worried expression, which suddenly concerned him. "What's wrong? What happened?"
"I don't know. Xiaoyu and I were supposed to go out today, but I didn't see her. Her bedroom window is wide open. Hworang leaped through the window and looked around in her room.
"Xiao! Hey, are you in here?" He asked. He looked everywhere.
Half an hour later, he had jumped back from her window and shook his head.
"Nope. She ain't in there. Have you checked Kazama's?" He suggested. Julia shook her head.
"No. Maybe Hiro might know." She said with a confused expression on her face. Hworang's eyes widened.
"Hiro? Why would that bastard know?" He snapped. Julia stayed quiet and still. Hworang looked at her sad expression and leaned his arm on her shoulder. "What's wrong Jules?" He asked. She tried hard to hold her tears back, but they came out freely. "Jules?" She looked so helpless; he wanted to know what it was she was hiding.
"Hworang, there's something I have to tell you." She pulled out an envelope and gave it to him. He took it in his hands and began to read it. As he read it to himself, his eyes widened, reading over each word as it suddenly made sense to him.
"This is from the most prestigious colledge in America. You've been accepted." He whispered. He gave her back the envelope and walked with his head down.
They walked the streets in silence, neither of them knew where they were going, but that did not stop them from walking. Hworang looked at Julia's tiny face. "So, when are you leaving?" He asked. She sighed and looked back at the envelope.
"My flight leaves at 7:30p.m. I have everything packed except for a few things." She said, wiping the tears from her cheeks.
"7:30 tonight?" He asked in disbelief. Julia nodded her head. "Why didn't you tell me before? Why wait till now?" He took her by her shoulders and forced her to look into his eyes. All she could do was cry. She fell onto him and cried her whole life's story. All the feelings that she kept, all the memories she had of being here, all of that she had ever known came out in the form of her glistening tears. Hworang embraced her, kissing her on her forehead and repeating, " it's all right. Everything will be fine." After that short while, he left, saying that he had something important to give her.
Miharu Hirano, Xiaoyu's other friend, saw Julia and stormed out of her house.
"Julia! Julia!" She shouted. Julia wiped her face and looked towards Miharu. Miharu came up to her, panting and leaning on Julia's shoulder. "Xiao! She-she's..."
Yeah? Spit it out already!" Julia said.
"She's at the hospital!" Miharu blurted out.
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And that's how it all began. Two friends, Xiaoyu and Julia, came to realize that their friendship meant more than anything. Julia least expected herself to secretly fall in love with Hworang, her cocky friend. Xiaoyu had never planned to have feelings for Jin, but tragedy had brought her to appreciate the importance of having him around. Now, everything that had happened suddenly took a turn for the worst. Jin is near death and Julia may be leaving for America. Xiaoyu had vowed to protect Jin with her life; she decided to donate blood.
It is still that same day, and only an hour had passed since the two of them fell asleep. Slowly, Xiaoyu opened her eyes...
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The bright white lights beamed in her eyes as her pupils adjusted. She opened her mouth wide and yawned. With her freehand, she wiped the sleep out of her eyes and looked next to her. She watched as her blood was carried from a tube into Jin's body. It didn't take a genius to see how well he was doing. She smiled and reached her hand out to him.
"Ok miss Xiaoyu, That's a sufficient amount." The nurse said as she pulled out a few needles. She handed Xiaoyu a cup of juice and a plate of cookies.
"Thank you." She said as she tried to eat. Xiaoyu felt very tired and lightheaded. She sat up and sipped her juice, looking at Jin carefully. She put the juice down on the table and sat on the edge of the bed. She put her hands on top of Jin's and caressed his fingers. "You look well." She said with a bright smile. "When you wake up Jin, I want to hear your question."
He felt like a hundred needles pierced through his heart. He could hear the voices of the nurses and doctors, but he had no idea how he got here. He couldn't remember much. All he could recall was just the way she had looked at him as the knife stroke his back. He felt her gentle warm hand on his, and her head next to his heart. He opened his eyes, regulating himself with his new surrounding. He looked at the IV next to his bed and saw the bandaged Xiaoyu.
She heard the steady beat of his heart. To her, it seemed as if it were a dream. That sweet sound of life was what she had been waiting for. Six hours she had stayed, only to hear the engaging sound of his heartbeat. Her eyes snapped open as she slowly lift her head to meet his soft brown eyes. Her heart throbbed with joy and excitement. She fell off of him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Jin!" She cried out. Her tears were fresh and pure. She cried of happiness as he was finally reawakened. "I'm so sorry." She whispered. He smiled. It was such a good feeling to hear her angelic voice. The lights gave her body a heavenly glow, her hair shone with radiance and her eyes gleamed with enchantment.
"It's not your fault Xiao. I'm just glad that you've come back to me." She couldn't have asked for a better surprise than to see him healthy again. She thanked God for the miraculous miracle that she had just witnessed. Jin sat up and looked around. A nurse passed by and smiled.
"Well, it's nice to see you Mr. Kazama. How do you feel?" She asked. Jin looked at the brightly happy Xiaoyu.
"I'm a lot better now." He said, bringing her closer to him. The nurse took out some papers and began writing down notes.
"You were near death. We weren't sure if we got to you in time." She looked at Xiaoyu. "But this young lady, she saved your life." Xiaoyu looked away and blushed. "You are a lucky man." She said.
"Yeah, extremely lucky." He brought Xiaoyu's face towards him. The nurse smiled and walked out of the room. She sneaked closer to him and placed her gentle lips on his. They kissed passionately. She wanted to kiss him with all the love and pure passion that she held deep within her heart. She was afraid that she was going to lose him today. She wanted to make sure that she would never lose him again, and she thanked God by showing him how much she truly loved Jin. They broke the kiss and stared at eachother for a while, letting that relieved feeling enthrall their bounded hearts.
"So," She began. "What was that important question you wanted to ask me?"
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Julia woke up and leaped out of bed. She looked at her alarm clock. She only had 1 and a half hours until her flight. She looked at her small photo album that was lying on the floor. It was opened to the page where there was a picture of she and Hworang. She smiled and a teardrop hit the picture. She lift the book up to her and looked through it. She still had enough room for one more picture. She laid the book down on her bed and went out for a walk. She walked back to the park and saw Hworang there, sitting alone by the lake.
"Hey." She said sitting next to him. Hworang Smiled and opened his arms out to her. She hugged him and let herself relax next to his masculine body.
"I have something for you Jules." He said pulling out a picture from his pocket. She looked at it and laughed. It was a picture of her 18th birthday party. Julia was stuffing cake into Hworang's face as Jin and Xiaoyu placed a cherry on his head.
"You still have that?" She asked while laughing. Hworang made a cocky expression on his face and twitched his nose.
"Yeah...well, I'm giving this to you now. So that you'll always have something to remember." She hugged him tight and lift her lips up to touch his. She held his cheeks with her forefinger and thumb, so she could give him a long goodbye kiss. Then everything flashed before her. She did not want to give up this feeling she had. Hworang was the only one who could give her this feeling of satisfaction, this feeling of completeness. She didn't want to let him go. Her heart ached, yet at the same time, rejoiced. She pulled back and rested her hands on his lap.
"I don't want to go." She said quickly. He jerked his head up at her words.
"But you have to go. This is a once in a lifetime shot and I don't want you to miss it on the count of me." She had a serious look on her face.
"No!" She shouted. "You are a once in a lifetime love and I don't want to miss you on the count of some stupid school." Hworang was speechless. Her words had taken his breath away.
"But..."
"No buts! Don't you understand? I love you." She gave him an innocent and sweet smile. He leaned his head on her shoulder.
"I love you too Jules. I always have, and I always will." They rose from the ground and walked out of the park and towards the entrance of the hospital.
"Can I still keep the picture?" She asked. Hworang nodded his head. They watched as Jin and Xiaoyu walked out of the building hand in hand. A broad smile could be seen on her face as she looked at both Hworang and Julia. The four of them stood together. The clouds darkened the sky and slowly, rain drizzled down on them. The rain was cool and refreshing. It reminded Julia and Xiaoyu of the tears they shed during the times they were with Jin and Hworang. The rain came down harder. Hworang held onto Julia and Jin carried Ling on his back. He wasn't sore anymore; he was completely healed. They danced in the rain and held eachother closely.
Julia and Xiaoyu began to sing a song about Hworang and Jin and what they meant to them.
"When I think about the first time, thought I found someone who cared for me.
But things were not as they appeared to be.
Rainyday man, on your shoulder I cried,
When my first brush of love left me shaking inside.
Rainyday man your much more than a friend,
I would give anything, just to see you again.
Rainyday, Rainyday , Rainyday man..." They walked off into the distance, their figures diminished into the mist.
Kotou: Ok! That was obviously the last chapter. I think I'm just going to end it there. The song in the end is from Sailor Moon. I'm a BIG fan!!! Actually, I got this whole idea from that song! I might make a sequel, if you guys think I should! Well, thank you all for your reviews! I appreciate it very much! I hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas and A Happy New Year!
P.S. This Christmas is my birthday!! *YAY*
Jai Ne!
Kotou Tomasakii!
End of The Dream
Kotou: Ok, last Chapter, I think. We'll see!
Ling Xiaoyu woke up in the middle of the night. The whole thing felt like an incredible dream. She slowly opened her eyes and saw that Jin had his arms tightly wrapped around her. She smiled and placed her hand gently on his cheek.
"Thank you." She whispered. She closed her eyes, but could not fall back asleep.
"You're welcome." He answered back. She chuckled to herself and reopened her eyes. She looked over to the alarm clock.
"Oh No!" She exclaimed. She rolled out of the bed and threw her nightgown on. As she walked towards the window, she let out a quiet sigh.
"What's wrong?" Jin asked as he walked next to her.
"I have to get home soon. Julia and I are supposed to go out early today." Jin nodded and walked Xiaoyu to the door.
"I'll take you home, if you don't mind." She shook her head.
"No. Of course I don't mind. You are always welcome with me." She took Jin's hand as they walked out of the house together. They walked the early morning streets. The young sun glistened off the river over the surface. Xiaoyu had to take just one more look. It filled her heart with immense warmth. Slowly, she pulled herself away from the scenery, which she loved so dearly. As they were beginning to turn into the corner that led to Xiaoyu's street, Jin had stopped. "What's wrong Jin?" She asked. He stood alone, simply watching her go by.
"Xiao, I have something important to say." He began.
"Yeah?" She asked eagerly.
"Well...this is more of a question really." Xiaoyu's smile widened with each word. There was a tall dark figure approaching Xiaoyu from behind. "Xiao! Look out!" Jin yelled. It was too short of a notice for her. The figure grabbed her arms with one hand and chocked her with the other. Jin was afraid. Afraid that he was going to lose his best friend, afraid that he could not save her, but most of all, Jin was afraid that he might not ever get to tell her what was stirring through his mind. He got up the nerve and the courage to fight. He ran up to the shadow like figure and threw a punch. The figure easily dodged it and kicked Jin in the ribs. Jin tumbled down to the ground, holding his left ribcage.
"Jin! Are you..." The shadow covered her mouth with his hand. Xiaoyu, in a panic, could only think of one thing to do. Bite him. She opened her mouth wide and dug her tiny canine teeth into his skin. The shadow gave out a holler and threw her to the ground. She looked up at the figure in the angle where the sunlight gave just enough illumination for her to see the details of his face. "H-Hiro!" She shrieked. She crawled towards Jin and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Hiro, what are you doing?!" She snapped. She took another good glance and realized that something wasn't right. He looked as if he were drunk, but when she was close to him, she did not smell any alcohol on him.
"Come on baby, you know you want me." He said seductively. Xiaoyu stared in awe. She had no clue of what he was talking about. He walked over to her and helped her up.
"Hiro, you have Miami! I am not yours!" She stated firmly. A small smile appeared on Jin's lips. Hiro tugged at Xiaoyu's nightgown and brought her closer to him. "Hiro! Let me go!" She reached her and out to slap him, but he caught her just as her hand made contact with his face. She gasped, not expecting that counter attack. Hiro moved in reaching his lips to hers. "I told you that I wasn't going to kiss you! Not now, not ever!" She shouted. She wanted to kick him, but she knew that would only put her in more danger by making her more vulnerable.
"Oh is that so? Well, tonight, all that will change." He said. He reached her thigh region but she kicked his ankle. "That's it! Ooh baby, you make me feel so good!" He moaned into her ear. She wanted to beat his ass badly. She backhanded him on his nose and kicked him in the groin. He fell to his knees, but quickly pulled out something from his pocket. Jin limply made his way towards Xiaoyu and held her in his arms. His back was completely turned to Hiro. Hiro slowly walked towards Xiaoyu and Jin, dragging his leg. "You left me for him? You did not want to make love with me, but you allowed yourself to be drowned in his sweet promises to you. He will regret meeting you and stealing you from me, and you will regret ever being born." He whispered. Xiaoyu hugged Jin close to her and smiled. A shadow hovered over Jin's body and turned Xiaoyu's gaze towards him. Hiro stood over Jin, reaching his hand far back. She saw the shine of the sun bounce off the blade and reflect it's deadly gleam on her face. Her heart raced as she saw the blade come thrashing down, preparing to hit Jin's bare back.
"Jin..." Was all she could say. Her voice was quiet and somber. He looked deeply into her eyes with an honest smile.
"Yeah?" He asked. It seemed that time had slowed down; that everything was beginning to go in slow motion. Jin was so naïve, she wanted to warn him, but she was stunned. Then, before the blade was just inches away from him, she got the nerve to yell out her warning.
"Jin! Look out!!!!" But, it was too late. The blade had gone into his back, and then five other times in different places. He collapsed on her and she screamed. She closed her eyes and let out a cry of sadness and anger. She looked at the proud Hiro with a feeling of hatred in her eyes, and in her heart. She carefully placed Jin on the ground.
"Xiao..." He whispered softly.
"Save your breath, just stay here." She reassured. She rose to her feet and clenched her fists tightly. Her eyes were bloodshot and she felt her blood race through her veins. She wiped the tears from her chocolate brown eyes and gave Hiro an unearthly death stare.
"Now that he's out of the way, it's just you and me baby." He said, whipping his hair to one side. Xiaoyu let her anger and hatred completely power over her. She felt her anger wrap around her heart and cloud her judgment.
"Hiro." She said through her clenched teeth. He just stared at her and blew flirting kisses her way. "I never was truly in love with you. That is why I could never accept the fact of kissing you! I hate you Hiro! For all the torture you put me through. You lied to me and used me for everything I had. I trusted you." Her face became a little more eased off her anger, and was now steering more towards sadness. "I thought that things might have worked out if I tried. If I really tried, maybe I could begin to accept you. That was not the case. The case was that I gave you my love, just so you could use it for your own selfish reasons while you wait for your whore to return to you." Slowly, her anger returned to her. "But after you left me, Jin came and picked me up! He was always there for me." She looked back at his blood-drenched body. "And I will be there for him." She spread her fingers apart, tightening every muscle in her entire body. She lifted her gaze from Jin's body, directly towards Hiro's bright blue eyes. "Goodbye Hiro." She whispered. She ran towards him with all her might and speed, keeping her eyes shut tight. Images passed her mind as she thought about everything that happened. As she approached Hiro, she leaped up into the air and struck at him; digging her nails deep into the skin of his face. She left marks of blood, like a tiger on his left cheek. She punched him hard in the eye and kicked him repeatedly in both ribs until she heard cracks. Hiro fell on the ground, yelling and crying out in pain. "Goodbye Hiro." She whispered again. She kicked him hard in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him, and also knocking him out. He lay still on the ground. Xiaoyu ran back towards Jin. She picked him up and laid his body on her lap, holding his head in her hands. "Oh Jin, please get up. Please, get up for me." She beckoned. Jin slowly opened one eye and reached out for her.
"Xiao?" He said in a hushed tone. Xiaoyu was so glad to hear his voice.
"Yes Jin! I'm here." She said smiling. She gently stroked his cheek with her fingers, touching him as gentle as she had ever had before. He grabbed her hand and gently kissed her fingers.
"There was something important I wanted to ask you, but it looks like I might not get the chance to." He said with a slight chuckle.
"Jin, don't say that. I'll get you to a hospital and everything will be fine." She said. She ran her fingers through his hair and looked at the rising sun. Jin smiled at her, but his handsome smile soon faded. He had lost consciousness. Xiaoyu looked back at him. He was still and very quiet. "Jin?" She called. There was no response. "Jin?" She called again; still, no sign of life from him. "Jin!" She yelled. It was as if he were dead. "No! Somebody help me!" She looked around to find assistance. "Please! Somebody, help us!" She cried. Her tears streamed down her rosy cheeks. She bowed her head down and sobbed on Jin's chest. "Hold on Jin, please hold on." She repeated.
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A few hours later, Julia Chang woke up from her sofa. She had gone to sleep with the T.V. on, but she didn't know why. She stretched and looked on the clock on her VCR.
"Oh my God! It's 10:30!" She shrieked. She looked outside and saw the bright sun stream in through her white-laced curtains. "Oh Xiao is going to kill me for being late!" She ran into her room and changed into something comfortable. She took a quick glance in the mirror and nodded. "I have to hurry, I don't really care how I look!" She grabbed her purse and headed out the door. She ran to Xiaoyu's house and knocked on the door. She waited about fifteen seconds. She knocked again and called her name.
"Xiao! Are you in there?" There was no answer. "Maybe she left already. I think I should have called first." As she walked down the steps and out of the yard, she noticed something. "She would have called me if she were already leaving." Something told Julia to look by her room, so she followed her instincts and headed towards Xiaoyu's room. The window to her bedroom was left open and her bed sheets were laid out untidy on her floor. "I have a bad feeling!" She said as she walked away from the window. As she backed up, someone from behind approached her, laying their hand on her shoulder. She jumped up and turned around to meet with her "friendly" visitor.
"Hey Jules!" It was Hworang. She sighed and smiled.
"Oh, hi Hworang." She said lowly.
"Well it's nice to see you too." He added sarcastically. She rolled her eyes and grabbed his arm.
"I'm sorry Hwo, I just thought that you were Xiaoyu, that's all. I'm really glad to see you, honestly!" She said with a wide grin.
"You thought I was Xiaoyu? How's that?" He asked, lifting her chin with his forefinger and thumb. She gave him a worried expression, which suddenly concerned him. "What's wrong? What happened?"
"I don't know. Xiaoyu and I were supposed to go out today, but I didn't see her. Her bedroom window is wide open. Hworang leaped through the window and looked around in her room.
"Xiao! Hey, are you in here?" He asked. He looked everywhere.
Half an hour later, he had jumped back from her window and shook his head.
"Nope. She ain't in there. Have you checked Kazama's?" He suggested. Julia shook her head.
"No. Maybe Hiro might know." She said with a confused expression on her face. Hworang's eyes widened.
"Hiro? Why would that bastard know?" He snapped. Julia stayed quiet and still. Hworang looked at her sad expression and leaned his arm on her shoulder. "What's wrong Jules?" He asked. She tried hard to hold her tears back, but they came out freely. "Jules?" She looked so helpless; he wanted to know what it was she was hiding.
"Hworang, there's something I have to tell you." She pulled out an envelope and gave it to him. He took it in his hands and began to read it. As he read it to himself, his eyes widened, reading over each word as it suddenly made sense to him.
"This is from the most prestigious colledge in America. You've been accepted." He whispered. He gave her back the envelope and walked with his head down.
They walked the streets in silence, neither of them knew where they were going, but that did not stop them from walking. Hworang looked at Julia's tiny face. "So, when are you leaving?" He asked. She sighed and looked back at the envelope.
"My flight leaves at 7:30p.m. I have everything packed except for a few things." She said, wiping the tears from her cheeks.
"7:30 tonight?" He asked in disbelief. Julia nodded her head. "Why didn't you tell me before? Why wait till now?" He took her by her shoulders and forced her to look into his eyes. All she could do was cry. She fell onto him and cried her whole life's story. All the feelings that she kept, all the memories she had of being here, all of that she had ever known came out in the form of her glistening tears. Hworang embraced her, kissing her on her forehead and repeating, " it's all right. Everything will be fine." After that short while, he left, saying that he had something important to give her.
Miharu Hirano, Xiaoyu's other friend, saw Julia and stormed out of her house.
"Julia! Julia!" She shouted. Julia wiped her face and looked towards Miharu. Miharu came up to her, panting and leaning on Julia's shoulder. "Xiao! She-she's..."
Yeah? Spit it out already!" Julia said.
"She's at the hospital!" Miharu blurted out.
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And that's how it all began. Two friends, Xiaoyu and Julia, came to realize that their friendship meant more than anything. Julia least expected herself to secretly fall in love with Hworang, her cocky friend. Xiaoyu had never planned to have feelings for Jin, but tragedy had brought her to appreciate the importance of having him around. Now, everything that had happened suddenly took a turn for the worst. Jin is near death and Julia may be leaving for America. Xiaoyu had vowed to protect Jin with her life; she decided to donate blood.
It is still that same day, and only an hour had passed since the two of them fell asleep. Slowly, Xiaoyu opened her eyes...
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The bright white lights beamed in her eyes as her pupils adjusted. She opened her mouth wide and yawned. With her freehand, she wiped the sleep out of her eyes and looked next to her. She watched as her blood was carried from a tube into Jin's body. It didn't take a genius to see how well he was doing. She smiled and reached her hand out to him.
"Ok miss Xiaoyu, That's a sufficient amount." The nurse said as she pulled out a few needles. She handed Xiaoyu a cup of juice and a plate of cookies.
"Thank you." She said as she tried to eat. Xiaoyu felt very tired and lightheaded. She sat up and sipped her juice, looking at Jin carefully. She put the juice down on the table and sat on the edge of the bed. She put her hands on top of Jin's and caressed his fingers. "You look well." She said with a bright smile. "When you wake up Jin, I want to hear your question."
He felt like a hundred needles pierced through his heart. He could hear the voices of the nurses and doctors, but he had no idea how he got here. He couldn't remember much. All he could recall was just the way she had looked at him as the knife stroke his back. He felt her gentle warm hand on his, and her head next to his heart. He opened his eyes, regulating himself with his new surrounding. He looked at the IV next to his bed and saw the bandaged Xiaoyu.
She heard the steady beat of his heart. To her, it seemed as if it were a dream. That sweet sound of life was what she had been waiting for. Six hours she had stayed, only to hear the engaging sound of his heartbeat. Her eyes snapped open as she slowly lift her head to meet his soft brown eyes. Her heart throbbed with joy and excitement. She fell off of him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Jin!" She cried out. Her tears were fresh and pure. She cried of happiness as he was finally reawakened. "I'm so sorry." She whispered. He smiled. It was such a good feeling to hear her angelic voice. The lights gave her body a heavenly glow, her hair shone with radiance and her eyes gleamed with enchantment.
"It's not your fault Xiao. I'm just glad that you've come back to me." She couldn't have asked for a better surprise than to see him healthy again. She thanked God for the miraculous miracle that she had just witnessed. Jin sat up and looked around. A nurse passed by and smiled.
"Well, it's nice to see you Mr. Kazama. How do you feel?" She asked. Jin looked at the brightly happy Xiaoyu.
"I'm a lot better now." He said, bringing her closer to him. The nurse took out some papers and began writing down notes.
"You were near death. We weren't sure if we got to you in time." She looked at Xiaoyu. "But this young lady, she saved your life." Xiaoyu looked away and blushed. "You are a lucky man." She said.
"Yeah, extremely lucky." He brought Xiaoyu's face towards him. The nurse smiled and walked out of the room. She sneaked closer to him and placed her gentle lips on his. They kissed passionately. She wanted to kiss him with all the love and pure passion that she held deep within her heart. She was afraid that she was going to lose him today. She wanted to make sure that she would never lose him again, and she thanked God by showing him how much she truly loved Jin. They broke the kiss and stared at eachother for a while, letting that relieved feeling enthrall their bounded hearts.
"So," She began. "What was that important question you wanted to ask me?"
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Julia woke up and leaped out of bed. She looked at her alarm clock. She only had 1 and a half hours until her flight. She looked at her small photo album that was lying on the floor. It was opened to the page where there was a picture of she and Hworang. She smiled and a teardrop hit the picture. She lift the book up to her and looked through it. She still had enough room for one more picture. She laid the book down on her bed and went out for a walk. She walked back to the park and saw Hworang there, sitting alone by the lake.
"Hey." She said sitting next to him. Hworang Smiled and opened his arms out to her. She hugged him and let herself relax next to his masculine body.
"I have something for you Jules." He said pulling out a picture from his pocket. She looked at it and laughed. It was a picture of her 18th birthday party. Julia was stuffing cake into Hworang's face as Jin and Xiaoyu placed a cherry on his head.
"You still have that?" She asked while laughing. Hworang made a cocky expression on his face and twitched his nose.
"Yeah...well, I'm giving this to you now. So that you'll always have something to remember." She hugged him tight and lift her lips up to touch his. She held his cheeks with her forefinger and thumb, so she could give him a long goodbye kiss. Then everything flashed before her. She did not want to give up this feeling she had. Hworang was the only one who could give her this feeling of satisfaction, this feeling of completeness. She didn't want to let him go. Her heart ached, yet at the same time, rejoiced. She pulled back and rested her hands on his lap.
"I don't want to go." She said quickly. He jerked his head up at her words.
"But you have to go. This is a once in a lifetime shot and I don't want you to miss it on the count of me." She had a serious look on her face.
"No!" She shouted. "You are a once in a lifetime love and I don't want to miss you on the count of some stupid school." Hworang was speechless. Her words had taken his breath away.
"But..."
"No buts! Don't you understand? I love you." She gave him an innocent and sweet smile. He leaned his head on her shoulder.
"I love you too Jules. I always have, and I always will." They rose from the ground and walked out of the park and towards the entrance of the hospital.
"Can I still keep the picture?" She asked. Hworang nodded his head. They watched as Jin and Xiaoyu walked out of the building hand in hand. A broad smile could be seen on her face as she looked at both Hworang and Julia. The four of them stood together. The clouds darkened the sky and slowly, rain drizzled down on them. The rain was cool and refreshing. It reminded Julia and Xiaoyu of the tears they shed during the times they were with Jin and Hworang. The rain came down harder. Hworang held onto Julia and Jin carried Ling on his back. He wasn't sore anymore; he was completely healed. They danced in the rain and held eachother closely.
Julia and Xiaoyu began to sing a song about Hworang and Jin and what they meant to them.
"When I think about the first time, thought I found someone who cared for me.
But things were not as they appeared to be.
Rainyday man, on your shoulder I cried,
When my first brush of love left me shaking inside.
Rainyday man your much more than a friend,
I would give anything, just to see you again.
Rainyday, Rainyday , Rainyday man..." They walked off into the distance, their figures diminished into the mist.
Kotou: Ok! That was obviously the last chapter. I think I'm just going to end it there. The song in the end is from Sailor Moon. I'm a BIG fan!!! Actually, I got this whole idea from that song! I might make a sequel, if you guys think I should! Well, thank you all for your reviews! I appreciate it very much! I hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas and A Happy New Year!
P.S. This Christmas is my birthday!! *YAY*
Jai Ne!
Kotou Tomasakii!