Chapter 15: Powers Diminished
"You must rely on your own power."
Disclaimer: Sorry, I still don't own
Kotou: Wow, so I guess I'm back. And yet, I'm still going to write another fanfic! Don't worry, this one isn't done yet! I've still got a LONG way to go, but instead of dragging it all out, I might just have it where I can skip a few years ahead. Ok, I'm going to stop blabbing and start writing!
Forevermore: Thanks for reviewing! I'm still trying not to confuse everyone.
Opside: Very good questions! I hope I can answer them so that I don't confuse you and everyone else. Ok, yes! Jin can turn into an angel, but it is nearly impossible. He can not fully change...YET!!! You will see in later chapters why, and know what I mean. Any more questions? Just ask! Don't be shy!!
Nessa: OOPS! Angel! I...see a ring! NO!!!! I'm gunna die soon! Wait! Isn't that the last thing you see before you die? Well, either that, or a girl popping out of your T.V.!!! Man! That movie was CRAZY!!!! Stacy...I mean Chini was all scared! Hopeless child! So, how's Jebus? TEE HEE!
Lacrease: Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you! I just...well it made sense to me, so I will just try to explain things better. So just ask if you are completely lost!!!
Fox lady: You were crying? Wow! Thanx! I think. ^__^!
Jupiter's moon Europa: No! You're not mean!! Zenni LOVES YOU!!! Just read and find out what was going on! Oh, you will learn about your history now!!!! P.S. It takes me about a day to write my chapters, but I post them whenever I can! So always be on guard!!! One time I had 2 chapters in one day!!!
"Look!" Razan shouted as she pointed ahead, towards the illuminated doorway. Ling brought her head up from the ground and stood dumbfounded. She grabbed Jin by the shoulder and brought his attention to the figure before them. As Jin looked up, he felt a sharp pain in his heart. He was uncertain if it was happiness or if was just plain shock. Whatever the reason, he felt relieved of pressure. Jun stood there, in her heavenly white gown, looking fondly at her son and daughter-in-law for the last infinite time. She held Zenrei loosely in her arms and wiped away the sweat on her tiny brow. Jin's heart paced rapidly as he saw that his child was recovered. Ling placed her hand over her heart and gave out an enormous sigh. Silence filled the area of the room as they watched and realized what had just happened. Jun took slow small steps towards Jin and Ling who greatly welcomed their child into their arms. As Jun returned Zenrei, she smiled back and turned her body around.
"Thank you." Ling whispered softly, but her face proved something hidden deep inside, she was worried. "If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to help Zenrei?" Jun slightly turned her head towards Ling, still, a forlorn expression painted like a mural all over her face.
"I helped her, just a little. Only light can cancel out the dark, and only darkness can cancel out the light." Ling looked a bit confused and cocked her head to the right. "Zenrei has both Light and dark swarming through her entire bloodstream. She can be an angel, or she can be a devil, same goes for Jin." Jin looked vigilantly at his mother, listening to the news that he had just heard. "If she is provoked, she can become one of the most feared beings in the entire universe. And by being the child of light and dark; by having a mixture of both powers deep within; she can become a fierce enemy, or a much valued ally." Ling nodded, suddenly realizing the new painstaking commitment she was going to have to make to her family. "Also, if she ever turns into a devil, let her be open to the light before it's over."
"What about me?" Jin asked, a little shocked to hear his name.
"Jin, you are just as vulnerable as she is, the only thing is..." She slowly trailed off, unknowing of how to tell her son the grave news.
"Mother, tell me." He pleaded. She held her hands close together and placed them on her lap.
"You have changed into devil before, so you are quite accustomed to it. If anything, you would have more darkness instead of light." Jin gasped and stepped back slowly. Ling turned her head, feeling hurt at those words. A few bright tears fell from Jun's cheek and ran all the way down past her neck. "I'm sorry my son. I raised you to be loving and caring, but Heihachi had..."
"Jun, don't be sad. Jin and Zenrei both have a chance. I love them and I believe in them! I wont just give up hope. And I know you won't either." Ling said with a bright smile. Still, there was only a mere smile on her face.
"Ling, I am truly happy that you will take care of them. But I will not be there to help you." Jin walked towards his mother and gave her a look of uncertainty.
"What do you mean you won't be here for us? You always come back." Jin said lowly. She gave a humble smile and walked back, slowly disappearing.
"I have used up all of my powers to save Zenrei from the Devil. You see, there is much I need to explain, but this will be the last time you will hear it from me. Jin and everyone else listened carefully. "Europa Hirano, Miharu's child, was actually reborn." Miharu gasped, not knowing what she was hearing. She looked at the small child and tried to understand. "She was once the daughter of a wealthy and highly respected country long ago. One day, Akuma killed her parents, and she as a child decided to take him on. Akuma gave her a quick slash with his claw and immediately killed her. Angel decided to take her life and give her another chance. Thus, Miharu gave birth to Akuma's greatest rival." Miharu slowly fell to her knees crying.
"No...my Europa, she's not my true daughter?" Jun could see the cavernous pain in Miharu's eyes.
"Yes, Europa is truly your daughter. You gave birth to her, and you love her." Jun said sweetly. Still, Miharu felt extremely saddened. "Razan." She spoke. Razan looked up at her and smiled. "Razan here is going to train Zenrei to use her powers for good, and not for evil. She will also train Europa in the art of Hikkaido martial arts." They nodded their heads. Jin, I want you Ling and Zenrei to both learn how to become angels." Ling jerked her head up.
"Me?" She asked.
"Yes. Angel now resides deep within your soul. You will soon learn how to awaken these powers." Ling slowly stepped towards Jin, placing a worried hand on his shoulder. He reached over and brought her closer to him. Jun looked at Miharu who was just wiping the tears from her small face. "Europa, she is also here to protect Zenrei. You see, she intentionally grabbed her hair and pulled, so that Zenrei would transform. Sadly, she was a devil, rather than angel."
"Europa thought of that?" Miharu asked with a strange expression.
"Oh, unconsciously of course. She was told to do so by an unknown force, ok, it was I. I told her so that I could test out her angelic vulnerability. It was quite the contrary when she transformed into Devil." Jun was quickly fading away and everyone noticed. Satisfied at the amount of information she gave out, she waved goodbye and dissolved into the background like sugar into the water.
"I thought I knew everything about Zenrei. Turns out that I know nothing about her." Miharu said picking up her stuff and heading out towards the door. "Thank you Ling, for everything. I'll see you guys tomorrow, ok?"
"By Miharu!" Ling waved back. Miharu left and headed back out to her car.
Razan sat on the couch and rested her head back. She looked next to her and saw Yuki, the small bear sleeping next to her. Razan slowly and very cautiously lowered her hand to Yuki's ear, giving her a gentle massage. A broad smile shone on Yuki's face as she moved her head towards the direction of her hand.
"You like that girl, don't ya?" She asked. Yuki gave out a yawn and placed her paws on Razan's lap. Ling walked out of the room and Jin followed her, holding the bloody Zenrei in his arms. "Is she ok?" Razan asked.
"She's fine." Jin answered. "Just a little warn out, but she'll be ok." Razan gave out a sigh of relief and went back to petting Yuki. Ling walked by Yuki and slowly stroked her fur with the tips of her fingers.
"Yuki, I have something to tell you." She whispered. Razan stopped, allowing Yuki to give Ling her full, undivided attention. Ling pulled out Kuma's bloody scarf and held her hands out. Yuki already knew it was her father's, but she couldn't believe it, she wouldn't believe it!
Yuki stuck out her nose and began to sniff it. Ling felt her tears fall down her cheek. She watched in horror as the young cub confirmed her father's death. Yuki pulled back, looking as sad as Ling had ever seen. Her ears were hung low, her head stayed silently still, her eyes were full and her pupils were as full as the midnight sky. She stood silently still, until Ling had wrapped her arms around Yuki and cried.
"I tried! I tried so hard." She mumbled. Yuki bent her head down further and silently cried along with her, patting her back with her paws. Razan felt bad, so she took the scarf from Ling. Ling looked at Razan with her rosy cheeks and red eyes.
"Don't worry, I'll be back!" Razan said as she headed out of the house and into the woods. Jin grabbed Ling by the shoulder.
She slowly turned her head and saw Jin holding the newly awaken Zenrei, who still had blood covered over her bare naked body. There were bloodstains all over Ling and Jin's clothes.
"Hey, let's go get washed up shall we?" He asked. Ling drew herself away from Yuki.
"Will you be ok?" She asked the bear. Yuki nodded and laid her head down in between her paws. Ling patted her on the head and stood up. "Alright Jin." She said looking at her daughter's happy expression.
That late evening, they walked out to a sunset scenery that captivated the night sky's beauty. Jin stood by the lake where he had trained and set Zenrei down. He put his hand in the warm water and smiled. Jin stripped off his clothing, then grabbed on to Zenrei. He walked into the shallow end of the river holding his daughter; trying to give her a bath to wash off the blood of her beautiful body. Ling stood at the bank of the river and watched Jin wash some of the blood off of her body, as well as his.
"Come on in. The water is warm. Since this side happens to be very warm." Ling thought about it for a while. Then she gave in. She dipped herself in the warm water and relaxed.
"This is very relaxing. I can feel my muscles loosening already." She said sitting next to Jin. His expression was so content. He gently held his daughter in his arms; Pouring a drizzle of water over her. Zenrei wrapped her tiny arms around her dad's neck.
"Zenni, I love you with all of my heart. I always have and always will. Your mother is also special to me. Always love her. She will be there for you through all the good and bad times." Ling laid her head on Jin's shoulder. It sounded as Jin was going away. Then, she caressed her cheek with her fingers.
"Your father is a brave man. He has been there to conquer every challenge faced against him. Know that no matter what happens, he will be there for you." She whispered. Zenrei smiled and laughed out loud. Oh the feeling of seeing her little child smiling and happy was such a sensation, that it filled both their hearts. Zenrei, in a playful manner, bopped Jin hard on the nose. (^_^)
"OW!" He whined. Ling bursted out laughing.
"That's funny! You are the King Of the Iron Fist and that little hit made you say ow!" She laughed and laughed until the side of her stomach ached. Jin rubbed his nose and twitched it.
"Well, I wasn't expecting that. Besides..." He couldn't think of a good comeback.
"Once again, Ling wins that argument!" She mocked. She danced around the river taunting him and blurting out teasing phrases. Jin walked up behind her and tugged on her pigtails, bringing her head back. "Hey!!" She cried out. She swung her right arm and hit him on the cheek. She scratched her head and gritted her teeth. "What was that for?" She asked. Jin began to laugh just as she did. Ling's face was beginning to turn red. "What's so funny?" She asked.
"Well, it's just that a contestant of the KOIF tournament is whining about her hair!" He teased. She stomped towards him and snarled.
"Jin! That's completely irrelevant."
"Oh, and how is that?" A wicked smile suddenly emerged from her pouting lips. Jin slowly backed away, but not quick enough to avoid Ling's attack on him. She reached her arms over his head and pulled his hair. Jin yelled and tried to get her to let go, but the more he would pull away, the harder her grip became. Zenrei laughed, watching her mother and father have a playful argument.
"Like that Jin!" She mocked. "Just like that!" He tried swinging his arms, but he was holding Zenrei.
"OK! Alright, just let go!" He begged.
"Not until you say you're sorry!" She demanded.
"What!?"
"You heard me!"
"Hey, you made fun of me first!"
"Oh, that's how ya wanna be eh? Fine!" She leaped over him and climbed on his back. "Say Mercy!" Zenrei also joined in on the fun and pulled Jin's bangs. (WOW! EVERYONE WANTS TO KILL JIN!!!) Jin finally gave in and yelled,
"OK! SORRY!!!" Ling loosened up a little bit, but Zenrei completely let go. Jin sighed and shook his head. "Ling, I said sorry, you can let go now." He said whipping his head back and forth.
"Yeah, that's true. But I said say mercy!" She tugged on his hair a little harder. He sighed and rolled his eyes.
"Fine! Mercy! Are you happy now?" She laughed and jumped off of him, splashing down to the sparkling river again. She leaned on her back, floating out into the center, looking at the spacious sky with colors of red, violet, orange, gold, and blue, being smeared across the heavens like a painting that a child would do with finger-paints. She worried of what would befall upon her family, knowing of the destiny everyone suffered from, since before they were born. Jin carried Zenrei on his shoulders like he had always done and swam over to Ling. "What's wrong?" He asked, holding her hand that laid still on her stomach.
"I'm just thinking that's all."
"About Grandfather?" He asked, with shame to that name. She closed her eyes and tried to ignore all the events that had occurred.
"Kind of. I wonder, what drove him to become Devil?" She opened her eyes and saw an amazing vision. Jin was standing over her with Zenrei in his arms. She was falling asleep, feeling the warmth of the water and her dad's warm soft body against hers. It must have been the way that he was positioned under the heavenly sky, because all she saw was mere perfection, along with a heavenly illumination that captivated his handsome figure. The way he held Zenrei was so serene, so gentle, that she could swear that Jin had transformed into his angel-like state. She gingerly placed her hand on the side of his cheek and stared into his glossy eyes.
"We are all angels, and I know that one day, we will succeed in bringing out the good." She whispered. Jin helped her up to her feet as they walked back to shore. Jin, Ling and Zenrei walked back home. Ling stayed in the living room with Yuki as Jin went upstairs into his room. "I'll be there in a minute." She said. He nodded his head and walked in. As Jin had just gotten in, Razan walked in with the scarf at hand.
"See, I told you I'd come back!" She walked over to Yuki and placed the scarf around her. "Here you go girl, something to remember your father." She put on the small bracelet with two-toned bells on her right paw. "And this is to remember your mother." Ling watched as Razan's kind actions paid off in making new friends with Yuki. "I lost my parents too, and all of my family for that matter. But I still have things to remember them." Ling smiled and brought a blanket from the closet.
"Here you go Razan. Until we have a room for you, you can sleep out here with Yuki, if you don't mind." Razan bowed and hugged Ling.
"Thank you." She said shyly. She laid out the blanket on the couch and tucked herself in. "Good night Ling Kazama." She whispered. Ling smiled and brushed her hair with her fingers.
"Good night Razan."
Jin wrapped a warm towel around Zenrei, carrying her up into his room and laying her in her crib. He dried her off and put on her pink and white pajamas. He kissed her cheek and put the small baby blanket on her.
"Goodnight Zenni." He whispered. He sat on his bed, looking out the window, hoping and praying that his family stays safe. "Mother, if you can hear me, please watch over us." He said lying back in his bed. He watched Zenrei for as long as he could before he began to fall asleep. Ling slowly walked in, shutting the door behind her. She took off her clothes and changed into her blue and gold pajamas. She walked up to the bay window and looked out into the stars. Each one shone bright and sparkled with a tantalizing glow.
"Thank you Jun Kazama, for everything." She said to the sky. She placed her hand on the window and looked at her slight ghost-like reflection. For an instant, no more than a second, she had seen Angel in her reflection. She jumped back and felt her heart pound at her chest.
"What's wrong?" Asked a sleepy Jin. Ling walked over to the bed and snuggled up by him, wrapping her arms around him.
"Oh, nothing. Goodnight Jinny." She said as she dozed off.
Kotou: Ok, another short chapter! Sorry! I know it took long to post, you can blame Brittany (Miharu) for that!!! She wouldn't let me post, UNLESS I PRINT OUT ALL 15 OF MY CHAPTERS!!!! Angel knows all about it! Well, sorry for the wait! Ok, next chapter is going to be a bit interesting! Also, I'm going to post my little short fanfic called A Mother's Legacy! It's going to be hilarious!!!!
"You must rely on your own power."
Disclaimer: Sorry, I still don't own
Kotou: Wow, so I guess I'm back. And yet, I'm still going to write another fanfic! Don't worry, this one isn't done yet! I've still got a LONG way to go, but instead of dragging it all out, I might just have it where I can skip a few years ahead. Ok, I'm going to stop blabbing and start writing!
Forevermore: Thanks for reviewing! I'm still trying not to confuse everyone.
Opside: Very good questions! I hope I can answer them so that I don't confuse you and everyone else. Ok, yes! Jin can turn into an angel, but it is nearly impossible. He can not fully change...YET!!! You will see in later chapters why, and know what I mean. Any more questions? Just ask! Don't be shy!!
Nessa: OOPS! Angel! I...see a ring! NO!!!! I'm gunna die soon! Wait! Isn't that the last thing you see before you die? Well, either that, or a girl popping out of your T.V.!!! Man! That movie was CRAZY!!!! Stacy...I mean Chini was all scared! Hopeless child! So, how's Jebus? TEE HEE!
Lacrease: Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you! I just...well it made sense to me, so I will just try to explain things better. So just ask if you are completely lost!!!
Fox lady: You were crying? Wow! Thanx! I think. ^__^!
Jupiter's moon Europa: No! You're not mean!! Zenni LOVES YOU!!! Just read and find out what was going on! Oh, you will learn about your history now!!!! P.S. It takes me about a day to write my chapters, but I post them whenever I can! So always be on guard!!! One time I had 2 chapters in one day!!!
"Look!" Razan shouted as she pointed ahead, towards the illuminated doorway. Ling brought her head up from the ground and stood dumbfounded. She grabbed Jin by the shoulder and brought his attention to the figure before them. As Jin looked up, he felt a sharp pain in his heart. He was uncertain if it was happiness or if was just plain shock. Whatever the reason, he felt relieved of pressure. Jun stood there, in her heavenly white gown, looking fondly at her son and daughter-in-law for the last infinite time. She held Zenrei loosely in her arms and wiped away the sweat on her tiny brow. Jin's heart paced rapidly as he saw that his child was recovered. Ling placed her hand over her heart and gave out an enormous sigh. Silence filled the area of the room as they watched and realized what had just happened. Jun took slow small steps towards Jin and Ling who greatly welcomed their child into their arms. As Jun returned Zenrei, she smiled back and turned her body around.
"Thank you." Ling whispered softly, but her face proved something hidden deep inside, she was worried. "If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to help Zenrei?" Jun slightly turned her head towards Ling, still, a forlorn expression painted like a mural all over her face.
"I helped her, just a little. Only light can cancel out the dark, and only darkness can cancel out the light." Ling looked a bit confused and cocked her head to the right. "Zenrei has both Light and dark swarming through her entire bloodstream. She can be an angel, or she can be a devil, same goes for Jin." Jin looked vigilantly at his mother, listening to the news that he had just heard. "If she is provoked, she can become one of the most feared beings in the entire universe. And by being the child of light and dark; by having a mixture of both powers deep within; she can become a fierce enemy, or a much valued ally." Ling nodded, suddenly realizing the new painstaking commitment she was going to have to make to her family. "Also, if she ever turns into a devil, let her be open to the light before it's over."
"What about me?" Jin asked, a little shocked to hear his name.
"Jin, you are just as vulnerable as she is, the only thing is..." She slowly trailed off, unknowing of how to tell her son the grave news.
"Mother, tell me." He pleaded. She held her hands close together and placed them on her lap.
"You have changed into devil before, so you are quite accustomed to it. If anything, you would have more darkness instead of light." Jin gasped and stepped back slowly. Ling turned her head, feeling hurt at those words. A few bright tears fell from Jun's cheek and ran all the way down past her neck. "I'm sorry my son. I raised you to be loving and caring, but Heihachi had..."
"Jun, don't be sad. Jin and Zenrei both have a chance. I love them and I believe in them! I wont just give up hope. And I know you won't either." Ling said with a bright smile. Still, there was only a mere smile on her face.
"Ling, I am truly happy that you will take care of them. But I will not be there to help you." Jin walked towards his mother and gave her a look of uncertainty.
"What do you mean you won't be here for us? You always come back." Jin said lowly. She gave a humble smile and walked back, slowly disappearing.
"I have used up all of my powers to save Zenrei from the Devil. You see, there is much I need to explain, but this will be the last time you will hear it from me. Jin and everyone else listened carefully. "Europa Hirano, Miharu's child, was actually reborn." Miharu gasped, not knowing what she was hearing. She looked at the small child and tried to understand. "She was once the daughter of a wealthy and highly respected country long ago. One day, Akuma killed her parents, and she as a child decided to take him on. Akuma gave her a quick slash with his claw and immediately killed her. Angel decided to take her life and give her another chance. Thus, Miharu gave birth to Akuma's greatest rival." Miharu slowly fell to her knees crying.
"No...my Europa, she's not my true daughter?" Jun could see the cavernous pain in Miharu's eyes.
"Yes, Europa is truly your daughter. You gave birth to her, and you love her." Jun said sweetly. Still, Miharu felt extremely saddened. "Razan." She spoke. Razan looked up at her and smiled. "Razan here is going to train Zenrei to use her powers for good, and not for evil. She will also train Europa in the art of Hikkaido martial arts." They nodded their heads. Jin, I want you Ling and Zenrei to both learn how to become angels." Ling jerked her head up.
"Me?" She asked.
"Yes. Angel now resides deep within your soul. You will soon learn how to awaken these powers." Ling slowly stepped towards Jin, placing a worried hand on his shoulder. He reached over and brought her closer to him. Jun looked at Miharu who was just wiping the tears from her small face. "Europa, she is also here to protect Zenrei. You see, she intentionally grabbed her hair and pulled, so that Zenrei would transform. Sadly, she was a devil, rather than angel."
"Europa thought of that?" Miharu asked with a strange expression.
"Oh, unconsciously of course. She was told to do so by an unknown force, ok, it was I. I told her so that I could test out her angelic vulnerability. It was quite the contrary when she transformed into Devil." Jun was quickly fading away and everyone noticed. Satisfied at the amount of information she gave out, she waved goodbye and dissolved into the background like sugar into the water.
"I thought I knew everything about Zenrei. Turns out that I know nothing about her." Miharu said picking up her stuff and heading out towards the door. "Thank you Ling, for everything. I'll see you guys tomorrow, ok?"
"By Miharu!" Ling waved back. Miharu left and headed back out to her car.
Razan sat on the couch and rested her head back. She looked next to her and saw Yuki, the small bear sleeping next to her. Razan slowly and very cautiously lowered her hand to Yuki's ear, giving her a gentle massage. A broad smile shone on Yuki's face as she moved her head towards the direction of her hand.
"You like that girl, don't ya?" She asked. Yuki gave out a yawn and placed her paws on Razan's lap. Ling walked out of the room and Jin followed her, holding the bloody Zenrei in his arms. "Is she ok?" Razan asked.
"She's fine." Jin answered. "Just a little warn out, but she'll be ok." Razan gave out a sigh of relief and went back to petting Yuki. Ling walked by Yuki and slowly stroked her fur with the tips of her fingers.
"Yuki, I have something to tell you." She whispered. Razan stopped, allowing Yuki to give Ling her full, undivided attention. Ling pulled out Kuma's bloody scarf and held her hands out. Yuki already knew it was her father's, but she couldn't believe it, she wouldn't believe it!
Yuki stuck out her nose and began to sniff it. Ling felt her tears fall down her cheek. She watched in horror as the young cub confirmed her father's death. Yuki pulled back, looking as sad as Ling had ever seen. Her ears were hung low, her head stayed silently still, her eyes were full and her pupils were as full as the midnight sky. She stood silently still, until Ling had wrapped her arms around Yuki and cried.
"I tried! I tried so hard." She mumbled. Yuki bent her head down further and silently cried along with her, patting her back with her paws. Razan felt bad, so she took the scarf from Ling. Ling looked at Razan with her rosy cheeks and red eyes.
"Don't worry, I'll be back!" Razan said as she headed out of the house and into the woods. Jin grabbed Ling by the shoulder.
She slowly turned her head and saw Jin holding the newly awaken Zenrei, who still had blood covered over her bare naked body. There were bloodstains all over Ling and Jin's clothes.
"Hey, let's go get washed up shall we?" He asked. Ling drew herself away from Yuki.
"Will you be ok?" She asked the bear. Yuki nodded and laid her head down in between her paws. Ling patted her on the head and stood up. "Alright Jin." She said looking at her daughter's happy expression.
That late evening, they walked out to a sunset scenery that captivated the night sky's beauty. Jin stood by the lake where he had trained and set Zenrei down. He put his hand in the warm water and smiled. Jin stripped off his clothing, then grabbed on to Zenrei. He walked into the shallow end of the river holding his daughter; trying to give her a bath to wash off the blood of her beautiful body. Ling stood at the bank of the river and watched Jin wash some of the blood off of her body, as well as his.
"Come on in. The water is warm. Since this side happens to be very warm." Ling thought about it for a while. Then she gave in. She dipped herself in the warm water and relaxed.
"This is very relaxing. I can feel my muscles loosening already." She said sitting next to Jin. His expression was so content. He gently held his daughter in his arms; Pouring a drizzle of water over her. Zenrei wrapped her tiny arms around her dad's neck.
"Zenni, I love you with all of my heart. I always have and always will. Your mother is also special to me. Always love her. She will be there for you through all the good and bad times." Ling laid her head on Jin's shoulder. It sounded as Jin was going away. Then, she caressed her cheek with her fingers.
"Your father is a brave man. He has been there to conquer every challenge faced against him. Know that no matter what happens, he will be there for you." She whispered. Zenrei smiled and laughed out loud. Oh the feeling of seeing her little child smiling and happy was such a sensation, that it filled both their hearts. Zenrei, in a playful manner, bopped Jin hard on the nose. (^_^)
"OW!" He whined. Ling bursted out laughing.
"That's funny! You are the King Of the Iron Fist and that little hit made you say ow!" She laughed and laughed until the side of her stomach ached. Jin rubbed his nose and twitched it.
"Well, I wasn't expecting that. Besides..." He couldn't think of a good comeback.
"Once again, Ling wins that argument!" She mocked. She danced around the river taunting him and blurting out teasing phrases. Jin walked up behind her and tugged on her pigtails, bringing her head back. "Hey!!" She cried out. She swung her right arm and hit him on the cheek. She scratched her head and gritted her teeth. "What was that for?" She asked. Jin began to laugh just as she did. Ling's face was beginning to turn red. "What's so funny?" She asked.
"Well, it's just that a contestant of the KOIF tournament is whining about her hair!" He teased. She stomped towards him and snarled.
"Jin! That's completely irrelevant."
"Oh, and how is that?" A wicked smile suddenly emerged from her pouting lips. Jin slowly backed away, but not quick enough to avoid Ling's attack on him. She reached her arms over his head and pulled his hair. Jin yelled and tried to get her to let go, but the more he would pull away, the harder her grip became. Zenrei laughed, watching her mother and father have a playful argument.
"Like that Jin!" She mocked. "Just like that!" He tried swinging his arms, but he was holding Zenrei.
"OK! Alright, just let go!" He begged.
"Not until you say you're sorry!" She demanded.
"What!?"
"You heard me!"
"Hey, you made fun of me first!"
"Oh, that's how ya wanna be eh? Fine!" She leaped over him and climbed on his back. "Say Mercy!" Zenrei also joined in on the fun and pulled Jin's bangs. (WOW! EVERYONE WANTS TO KILL JIN!!!) Jin finally gave in and yelled,
"OK! SORRY!!!" Ling loosened up a little bit, but Zenrei completely let go. Jin sighed and shook his head. "Ling, I said sorry, you can let go now." He said whipping his head back and forth.
"Yeah, that's true. But I said say mercy!" She tugged on his hair a little harder. He sighed and rolled his eyes.
"Fine! Mercy! Are you happy now?" She laughed and jumped off of him, splashing down to the sparkling river again. She leaned on her back, floating out into the center, looking at the spacious sky with colors of red, violet, orange, gold, and blue, being smeared across the heavens like a painting that a child would do with finger-paints. She worried of what would befall upon her family, knowing of the destiny everyone suffered from, since before they were born. Jin carried Zenrei on his shoulders like he had always done and swam over to Ling. "What's wrong?" He asked, holding her hand that laid still on her stomach.
"I'm just thinking that's all."
"About Grandfather?" He asked, with shame to that name. She closed her eyes and tried to ignore all the events that had occurred.
"Kind of. I wonder, what drove him to become Devil?" She opened her eyes and saw an amazing vision. Jin was standing over her with Zenrei in his arms. She was falling asleep, feeling the warmth of the water and her dad's warm soft body against hers. It must have been the way that he was positioned under the heavenly sky, because all she saw was mere perfection, along with a heavenly illumination that captivated his handsome figure. The way he held Zenrei was so serene, so gentle, that she could swear that Jin had transformed into his angel-like state. She gingerly placed her hand on the side of his cheek and stared into his glossy eyes.
"We are all angels, and I know that one day, we will succeed in bringing out the good." She whispered. Jin helped her up to her feet as they walked back to shore. Jin, Ling and Zenrei walked back home. Ling stayed in the living room with Yuki as Jin went upstairs into his room. "I'll be there in a minute." She said. He nodded his head and walked in. As Jin had just gotten in, Razan walked in with the scarf at hand.
"See, I told you I'd come back!" She walked over to Yuki and placed the scarf around her. "Here you go girl, something to remember your father." She put on the small bracelet with two-toned bells on her right paw. "And this is to remember your mother." Ling watched as Razan's kind actions paid off in making new friends with Yuki. "I lost my parents too, and all of my family for that matter. But I still have things to remember them." Ling smiled and brought a blanket from the closet.
"Here you go Razan. Until we have a room for you, you can sleep out here with Yuki, if you don't mind." Razan bowed and hugged Ling.
"Thank you." She said shyly. She laid out the blanket on the couch and tucked herself in. "Good night Ling Kazama." She whispered. Ling smiled and brushed her hair with her fingers.
"Good night Razan."
Jin wrapped a warm towel around Zenrei, carrying her up into his room and laying her in her crib. He dried her off and put on her pink and white pajamas. He kissed her cheek and put the small baby blanket on her.
"Goodnight Zenni." He whispered. He sat on his bed, looking out the window, hoping and praying that his family stays safe. "Mother, if you can hear me, please watch over us." He said lying back in his bed. He watched Zenrei for as long as he could before he began to fall asleep. Ling slowly walked in, shutting the door behind her. She took off her clothes and changed into her blue and gold pajamas. She walked up to the bay window and looked out into the stars. Each one shone bright and sparkled with a tantalizing glow.
"Thank you Jun Kazama, for everything." She said to the sky. She placed her hand on the window and looked at her slight ghost-like reflection. For an instant, no more than a second, she had seen Angel in her reflection. She jumped back and felt her heart pound at her chest.
"What's wrong?" Asked a sleepy Jin. Ling walked over to the bed and snuggled up by him, wrapping her arms around him.
"Oh, nothing. Goodnight Jinny." She said as she dozed off.
Kotou: Ok, another short chapter! Sorry! I know it took long to post, you can blame Brittany (Miharu) for that!!! She wouldn't let me post, UNLESS I PRINT OUT ALL 15 OF MY CHAPTERS!!!! Angel knows all about it! Well, sorry for the wait! Ok, next chapter is going to be a bit interesting! Also, I'm going to post my little short fanfic called A Mother's Legacy! It's going to be hilarious!!!!