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(a/n): Thanks for the reviews everyone. Okay, you wanted more, here's more. This chapter is where Eden will meet new friends.
Oh and those people that got angry when they 'thought' Jin died, I'm sorry. You just got to remember that he's a devil and he's already kind of half-dead. Well enjoy ^_^
Chapter 4
New Friends
The leaves were dancing in a circular motion across the plains. Jennifer Chang was skipping through this beauty for she did not live in this place she is visiting it. She is near a beautiful blue sea. She could see a large cliff leading up to higher land with a large forest.
She was never up there but she heard it was beautiful. She walked up to the crystal clear water and waded her bare feet in it. The cool water brushed across her ankles softly.
She giggled when the waves tickled her feet and she started to run along the shoreline, her braid following her behind as she splashed the water.
She saw someone lying, facedown, right in her path. She gasped and ran towards the person. She turned him on the back with such effort that her muscles began to hurt.
She looked at the person and saw a very handsome, young man in his twenties. He seems to be breathing, meaning, he's not dead.
Jennifer was bad at this. How is she supposed to wake him up? Water? Good idea. She'll try that. She took some water using her palms and splashed it on his face and his eyes shot opened. His eyes stared into the sky and than rolled over her. "Who are you?" He sat up, supporting himself with his hands. "Where am I?" He looked around and than looked straight at her again. "How did I get here?"
"Whoa. Slow down, champ." She put her arms in front of her as a single for him to stop. He just stared at her.
"You are in Brisbane Australia."
"I'm still here?" He looked confused.
"Um. Yeah…I guess." She looked at him in sweet way. "My name is Jennifer." She extended her hand towards him for him to shake. He didn't shake her hand; instead he stood up at his whole height. My, he was handsome. Julia couldn't tear her eyes of him. "I'm Eden." This time he extended his hand towards her for her to shake. She smiled boldly and lightly shook his hand, but his grip was hard, strong and firm.
She noticed his almond eyes travel from her eyes to something behind her. She turned around and saw that same cliff with that large forest. "Is that where you're from?" She looked back at him as she asked. He nodded in response without looking at her. He eyes looked so focused like Eden can actually see beyond the cliff and into the forest, or something like that. She didn't want to disturb him but she didn't want to wait the whole day either.
"Um. Eden…is something wrong?" His eyes stared into hers and than a warm smile drew his face. "No." He said in a soft, calm voice. "Everything is okay." He looked at his wet Gi. It was kind of cool. It had that mysterious touch added to it. White flames were drawn in white at the bottom of his pants and his top seemed to be fully black. This color suited him well. But than she looked how miserable he looked in those clothes. He was all wet, and his hair was messed up as well.
"Come on." She said. Let's get to a shelter. The people predict bad weather because of those clouds she pointed at some very dark large clouds. Eden's only response was a nod. She nodded and went into the woods as Eden followed her.
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The trail seemed to be long and confusing. Eden tried his best to keep up but the trees were too close together and he lost sight of her once and twice. He is trying to find her right now. He lost her again and Eden sighed. He looked towards his left, his right, front and than his back. He had no idea where she went. "Uh Jennifer?" "Over here!" He followed the voice, which seemed to lead towards his left. He kept walking and walking and came out into a busy village with people walking around, kids playing and dogs barking.
"Boo!" Someone tugged at his shoulder and he didn't flinch. It was Jennifer who had her big smile on her face that dropped within seconds when she looked at him. "You're no fun." She said and frowned. Eden smiled a little but than opened his mouth to say something but than closed it slowly. "What? What is it?" Eden shook his head in disappointment. Zion…Eden felt sorry, for him. They must have killed him too. They were killing everybody back there, like people hunted for animals. It was terrible. Than a picture of his mother appeared and her last request…to look for someone by the name Julia Chang in this place. This must be the place. He saw the cliff he jumped off. It must have been the cliff.
"Are you alright?" Jennifer interrupted his thoughts and Eden looked at her small brown eyes. He smiled again and nodded. She frowned in response. "So you always smile when someone asks you a question?" He looked at her still smiling and than frowned himself.
"No. I just feel like it." Julia nodded and folded her hands.
"Well are you ready or you want to stay here." Eden looked towards the village.
"Will it be okay with everyone?"
"Don't be silly!" She took his hand and pulled him towards the village.
"Like anyone cares!" She told him as she showed him a way through town. They came up to this house that had two floors. Jennifer knocked on the door three times and waited. "Is this your house?" Eden asked her and pulled his arm away carefully so she didn't get offended. He had enough problems for one day. He doesn't need more. She nodded but kept her eyes fixed on the door. She knocked three times again and a woman in her 30's opened the door. Her long hair was fixed in two braids that went on either side of her neck and a feather was sticking out of her left braid. She was wearing a light, brown dress that reminded him of Indian style with tall boots that were also Indian style.
She looked at Jennifer and said, "Hello, sweetheart." And then she looked at Eden and her eyes widened. "Jin? What did you do to your hair? Wait, why didn't you get older?" Eden stared back at her and felt his mouth drop. "Your name is Jin?" Jennifer looked back at him but Eden was still staring at that woman who just mentioned his father's name.
"You know my father?" He saw the woman drop her mouth this time. "Father?" She seemed to ask "You're Jin Kazama's son?" Eden nodded. "Yes I am. My name is Eden Kazama." She looked at Jennifer and back at Eden. "Well then, come in. We have much to talk about." Eden came in into what looked like a living room with a rug and a big couch. "Why don't you sit down and I'll get you some hot tea. Jennifer, give him some dry clothes." Eden sat down and looked over where the woman prepared her tea.
"How do you know my father?" He asked in a soft voice.
"I fought against him in the tournament." He heard her say.
"The King of Iron Fist?"
"That's right kiddo. The Tekken tournament." She came over and sat besides him.
"What are you doing here?" He looked into her eyes and finally a question he can answer.
"I'm looking for someone by the name Julia Chang." She nodded and looked at her folded hands.
"Why are you looking for her?"
"You know her?" He asked in an alarmed way.
"Depends. Why are you looking for her?" She looked back at him.
"My mother told me to seek her out. Our home was attacked, see?"
"Where do you come from?" She asked, her eyes widening.
"From above the cliff." Eden answered and looked out the window on his left and stared out into emptiness.
"You said, your mother told you to look for her?" Eden's eyes met her again and he nodded.
"Who is your mother?"
"Ling Xiaoyu Kazama. Why?" He eyes searched hers but he couldn't find any answers.
"Ling Xiaoyu…" She repeated his words and Eden started to get uneasy. Why does she mark his every word?
"Okay! I got the clothes! Black cargo pants and a white T-shirt." The woman looked back and smiled. "Thank you." Jennifer handed them to her and she then gave it to Eden. "Here, go get changed upstairs." Eden nodded and went up the stairs he was told.
Hot tea and a nice dinner welcomed him when he came downstairs. The woman smiled and motioned him to eat. "Okay. Let's talk." She sat at the opposite end. "I am Julia Chang. Jennifer, here, is my daughter." Eden looked at her not sure what to say. He thought it will be so hard to find her just by her name and there she is sitting right in front of him. Her daughter found him, unconscious too. Now isn't he lucky or what?
Eden was speechless. "So why were you sent here?" She asked him looking straight into his eyes. "I don't know." Was his mere response. My family and home was attacked. My mother told me to see you." "I see…" Julia looked at her folded hands that were resting at her table. "Well you make yourself at home for a while until we'll find your parents. Ling must know you're here since she told you to come here." Eden was upset at her answers. How? How can she come back? She was left with Heihachi, the person his dad had to kill years ago. "I don't think she's coming back." Julia looked at him, looking confused. "What do you mean?"
Eden wet his lips; they were getting dry and he still drink the tea. "She confronted Heihachi."
(a/n): So how was this Chapter? After this chapter Eden will bind on a journey that will change his life. He will enter something he never expected and meet new and old friends. Buon Viaggare Eden and Good luck. Please review this story if you want to read more.
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