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Warning to all prudes, this chapter contains... women's undergarments! What is this world turning into! Be warned.

Chapter 16: No show
Phil paced in the arena, waiting for what would undoubtedly be a very brutal war with Hayate. He kept himself pumped up, he knew he could not afford another loss, he wanted to at least make it to the semi-final match. He shook his head to keep loose while he continued to pace. Hayate was running late. Eventually a golf cart appeared out of nowhere and stopped next to Phil, an official sat in it.
"Hayate is fifteen minutes late, congratulations Phil, you win by forfeit." Phil laughed to himself.
Well, someone up there likes me he thought to himself, since feeling the wrath of an angry ninja was not high on his list of enjoyable experiences. He left the arena and waited for the elevator to take him back down to the ground floor. He was in the semi-finals that easily.

He walked out of the lobby and walked along the main road. He looked over at the beach that overlooked the ocean. Gen Fu sat alone in the sand with his legs crossed, staring down into the sand. Phil hopped a railing and walked to the old master.
"I hear Hayate has left to search for his sister, that leaves you and Hayabusa in the semi-finals, I must say I am impressed you made it this far." Phil sat next to Gen Fu and they both now stared out at the horizon. "You westerners usually lack the discipline one would need to accomplish such things, again, I am impressed." Phil looked at Gen Fu coyly.
"Zack won last year, he's a westerner." Gen Fu paused and nodded.
"Alright, fine, luck does come into play at times as well." Phil chuckled and Gen Fu allowed himself to smile.
"You're thinking about your granddaughter aren't you?" Gen Fu nodded sadly. "Remember our agreement, your granddaughter will get that operation. I promise." Gen Fu sighed.
"You face Hayabusa my young friend, he is an astounding warrior." Phil agreed with Gen Fu's words.
"But he is still just a man, and a good man. He is compassionate, and I don't think he would allow a child to die so that he could win a tournament." Phil stood and patted Gen Fu on the shoulder while the old man looked up in confusion. "Sleep easy tonight master." Phil said as he walked away.

Phil had spent the remainder of the day resting, he wanted to be in top form against Hayabusa. He knew Ryu would likely beat him anyways, but he still wanted to make a good showing. As the sun set, the lights in everyone's room would come on, showing that they had returned for the night. Phil sat on his balcony with his feet up on the railing, he had sat outside since noon, enjoying the air. He sat now in the darkness of the night and just stared out. He saw Helena's light turn on and he wondered if she would call him. He saw her come into view as she walked across her living room towards the slider that attached to her balcony. She took the drapes and went to close them, but paused as she stared in Phil's direction.
No way she sees me?! It's so dark. Great now she's going to think I'm a peeping Tom. She stared out and then gently waved her hand. He smiled and gave a small wave back to her. She came out and leaned against her railing, they just stared at each other for several minutes. As lights went off from the other rooms their eyes could adjust even better to the night. Eventually all lights were out and Phil and Helena stared at each other across the way in the darkness and silence. Helena stood up straight and looked both ways, seeming to check if she was looking for any other signs of life. She lifted her hand as if to say 'stay there' to Phil while she went back into her room slowly. Phil sighed with a goofy smile. That has got to be the sexiest walk ever he thought. Soon she returned into view and clicked off her light while she walked back onto her balcony. Phil smiled again to himself as she wore his hoodie which hung down several inches below her backside. The sweater looked more like a skirt on her as her bare legs teased him from her balcony. She took the bow out of her hair and let it hang loosely. She then slowly unzipped Phil's hoodie, exposing her white bra and underwear. Phil cursed the distance between them. Of course the ONLY time a girl would do this, and she's way the heck over there. She dropped the sweater to the floor and moved in a sexy fashion for him. This is so unfair, mind you I'm still not complaining, but this is so unfair. She swayed gracefully while she still smiled at Phil across the way, slowly turning around. Hello what's this? She's... yup that's a thong, this HAS been a good day. Phil chuckled to himself when suddenly the moment was interrupted.
"Yeah Helena! Looking fine babyyy!" Zack's voice echoed across the complex. Helena quickly scooped up Phil's sweater and ran inside, pulling the drapes closed behind her.
But... what... no! Damn it Zack! A ring came from Phil's phone. He got up and walked inside to answer it. "Hello?"
"Hi." Helena answered, laughing with a tone of embarrassment. "Sorry about that." Phil then chuckled.
"Did I say I didn't like it? Don't apologize." Phil replayed the moment in his head and laughed to himself.
"Want to come over?" Helena said more seriously. Phil hesitated. He wanted to so badly, but he also knew his match with Ryu was in the morning.
Okay, hot girl who is not wearing much clothing at all wants me over there. But on the other hand, I have a crucial match tomorrow. On the OTHER hand, Gen Fu will get his money either way if I win or if Ryu wins... "I'll be right over."
Maybe I should have named this chapter "Phil's good day"? Ah well. And Hayate has gone to look for Ayane, could this be a link to a future story? Huh? Huh? Final chapter is next! Oh come on you're so close, just finish it already.