Trials of True Love
A/N: Here's chappie 9! Tataratan! The last chapter… read and review. You know what to do!!!
Chapter 9-So be it, forever…
Jun recalled the events of last night.
She had slept with Kazuya Mishima. She had learned his secret and that he was a good man. Now, he was in danger.
She then recalled what Kazuya had told her that morning.
'Jun, my father is alive. He challenged me to a match to get revenge. You must go to your hotel room where you will be safe!'
'But what about you, Kazuya? Your father is a cruel man. I know he'll stop at nothing…He might even kill you!'
'Don't cry, my love. Don't worry, I'll be all right. No matter what happens, I'll always love you!'
Those were the last words Kazuya had said to her. Now she was sitting on her hotel bed with a blank stare on her face. She didn't care if her dress was rumpled or her hair was messy. She fingered the necklace that Kazuya gave her.
Michelle was nowhere to be found but Jun knew that she was out looking for her.
At that moment, the door opened. Michelle stepped in with tears on her eyes. Dark circles were around her eyes, indicating that she was up the whole night.
When she saw Jun, she ran to her friend's side. "Jun!" she screamed, throwing her arms around her friend, "I've been so worried. We've been up the whole night looking for you! Where have you been?" she asked, hands on her hips.
Jun felt guilty. Michelle was a sweet friend to be concerned about her. Perhaps now was the time to tell her the truth.
Jun sighed. "Miche, you better sit down." she said, gesturing Michelle to sit down on the bed beside her.
"What's wrong?" asked Michelle, as she sat down beside her friend.
Jun then explained every detail. She told her about the dance with Kazuya, the dinner date, the necklace he gave her and their night together.
When Jun had finished speaking, Michelle had kept quiet. "Oh, Miche," said Jun, "I know what you're gonna say. You'll say, 'Jun! You stupid girl! How could you!?' Am I right?" Jun asked, tears flowing down her eyes.
Michelle began to cry as well. She gingerly wiped her tears with one hand. "I could have said that. I would have." Said Michelle. Jun bowed down her head. "But I won't!" continued Michelle.
Jun lifted her head and looked at Michelle.
Michelle smiled. "Jun, you're my friend. Nothing's gonna stop that. If you love a guy like Kazuya, that's fine with me. Friends accept each other no matter what, right?" said Michelle.
Jun dried her tears and smiled. "Right!" she answered.
Michelle gave a playful grin. "Come, let's go hit breakfast! My treat!" she said.
Jun nodded. It was 10:00 and she was hungry.
Jun changed into a blue sleeveless top, khaki shorts, blue sneakers and a blue headband. Michelle sat down on her bed, already dressed in a mint green midriff, denim shorts and black boots.
Jun suddenly felt a searing pain pierce through her heart. She fell down on her knees as a vision flowed before her.
She saw two men fighting. Kazuya and Heihachi!
They were fighting in an arena. Directly above them, was a volcano. Though it seemed that the war would end not, it would cease with only one victor.
Kazuya and Heihachi fought fiercely. It seemed that both the Mishima men were evenly matched.
Then, Heihachi delivered a powerful punch on Kazuya's chest. Kazuya fell to the ground. He knelt down and looked at his father. For once, the great Kazuya Mishima looked at his foe with fear in his eyes. The fear of defeat!
The images grew hazy. Jun was then brought back to consciousness. Michelle knelt down beside Jun, "You OK?" she asked, a worried look spread on her pretty face.
Jun turned pale. "Kazuya! I must go to him!" She stood up and headed toward the door.
Michelle wouldn't let her friend go without an explanation. Jun quickly explained everything. "I'm not letting you handle this alone!" declared Michelle, clenching a fist.
The two headed out the door. They ran to the entrance of the arena, which was guarded by… "Anna!" hissed Michelle. Anna gave a wry smile. "I prefer Miss Williams, Chang!" She looked at Jun icily. "Hmmph…Kazama. I'd just like to say congratulations! You've won the beast's heart. Lei and I are so happy for you!" Jun frowned. "Let me through!" she commanded. Anna folded her arms and adjusted her skintight outfit, "Mr. Heihachi told me to stand guard. You'll have to fight me to get through!" She then gave a high pitched giggle.
With that, Michelle delivered a strong punch on Anna's nose. Anna groaned then fell unconscious. Jun looked at her friend in disbelief. But Michelle shook her head, "Go! I'll take care of her!" she said. Jun nodded and ran towards the arena.
Heihachi picked up his son by the collar of his shirt. Kazuya was battered and beaten. "Game over, son. I win!" said Heihachi. He laughed a cruel laugh.
He slung the unconscious Kazuya on his shoulder and began climbing up the volcano.
"No!" screamed Jun.
Heihachi lifted his son up high. "Goodbye, son!" he whispered. With that, he threw Kazuya down the volcano.
Heihachi's cruel laughter rang in Jun's ears. Her knees grew weak. She knelt down, tears blurring her vision. In righteous rage, she punched the ground. "No!!!" she screamed.
Jun left the arena. Michelle met her at the entrance. Beside her was Anna, still unconscious and tied up with ropes. "Had to knock her out a second time…" said Michelle. Jun didn't smile. She collapsed into Michelle's arms and cried. Words weren't needed, Michelle knew then that Kazuya Mishima had died.
"Where will you go now?" asked Michelle when they had gotten back to their room. Jun was about to speak, when suddenly the room grew dark.
Flames suddenly came from nowhere and in the center of the room was a horrible creature. The creature had purple skin, and yellow horns protruding from its head. A third red eye was visible beneath spiky black hair. Ugly dark purple wings protruded from the creature's back. The Devil!
He glared at Jun with his red eyes glowing. "I want…" he rasped, "I want your child!" Jun looked surprised. "M-my child?" she repeated. "Yes!" Devil hissed. "I must have him! He shall be mine to control like his father before him!" Jun was too shocked to move.
Michelle stood before her friend and brought her hands into a fighting stance. "Well, you're not taking the kid!" she said in a determined voice.
Devil snorted. "Foolish mortal!" He grabbed Michelle's collar and threw her against the wall. Michelle was knocked out. "Michelle!" screamed Jun. "Now it's just you and me!" said Devil, his evil laugh echoed through the walls.
Jun remembered what the Angel had told her. She could do this! She brought her arms into a fighting stance. The Devil laughed. "A silly girl like you defeat the most powerful being on earth?" Jun delivered a swift punch across Devil's face. In anger, Devil swiped at her shoulder with his sharp claws. Jun watched as a huge gash formed on her bare shoulder.
She knew she had to defeat him, for Michelle and her unborn son's sake. With a prayer on her lips, she delivered a fierce kick on Devil's jaw and a punch on his stomach. Devil gasped, for once he was losing. Jun ducked a laser intended for her. She then delivered a final blow on Devil's face. Devil gave a groan. He fell face first to the ground and the flames engulfed him. The room was back to normal again.
Michelle got up, rubbing her head. Seeing that Jun had already defeated Devil, she asked "Where will you go now?" Jun looked straight into the distance. "To Yakushima!" she said clearly.
The yellow bus stopped at Yakushima. Jun got out carrying a single suitcase. She walked into the woods. She paused and breathed once again the air she had once breathed in her childhood years. She gently rubbed her stomach. "Welcome home!" she whispered as the sun set over the horizon.
Nine months later…
Jun gasped for air. Her slender body racked in pain. She had never felt so much pain before. "Push!" ordered Michelle's mother. Jun tried. "Don't worry Jun, everything's gonna be all right!" said Michelle. Jun nodded, she gave one more push. She felt no more pain as she heard the cries of a newborn baby fill the air.
The most beautiful sound ever! Jun thought.
"It's a boy!" said Michelle's mother.
Michelle cleaned him up, wrapped him in a clean blanket and handed him to Jun.
Jun saw that the baby had a tuft of black hair on his head. "He's so beautiful!" said Jun, in a faintly audible voice. Tears fell down her cheeks and she smiled.
"What are you going to name him?" Michelle asked.
A name? thought Jun. She looked at the baby, who was sleeping. "Jin…" she said. "Jin Kazama!"
Michelle nodded. She understood that Jun didn't want her son to grow up being hated by all. She didn't want him to grow in the ways of a Mishima.
"We'll leave you alone!" said Michelle's mother. Michelle waved at Jun and the two women turned to leave.
Jun looked out her window. The sun had shone its bright rays on the forests of Yakushima. "Jin…" she said, softly kissing the baby's head "My little baby…"
THE END
A/N: Well, what ya think? The sequel to this is my other fic, "To Love an Enemy…" In this fic, we see Jin grown up. He is devastated by his mother's death. He meets his scheming grandfather and a girl who would show him what true love is. Will love prevail in the end? Find out soon! Meanwhile, pls. R& r!!!
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