Chapter 2: Face to Face
Hmmm... I can't find Michelle anywhere, and it certainly doesn't help that this place is incredibly large. Yet, I must say I've never seen anything so extravagant before. Marble floors, a glass ceiling that comes to a tall peak, leather couches for recreation. It's so luxurious...
"Hey there Beautiful! Looking for someone?" I jolted as a hoarse voice interrupted my thoughts.
"Oh, hey take it easy; don't work yourself into a sweat. I don't bite" He smirked
"Uh sorry, I'm just a little jumpy right now." I say studying the man curiously. He is wearing a leather jacket overtop a white muscle shirt and faded denim jeans, topped off with black biker boats. 'Yupp, Definitely American.' He has blue eyes and blonde hair. 'I wonder how he gets his hair so straight up' I faintly laugh
"Ahem!" I look up at him
"Allow me to properly introduce myself. I'm known as Paul Phoenix" He says with a hint of arrogance in his tone.
"I'm known as Jun Kazama" I say mockingly
He laughs
"Please to meet ya... so like I asked before; you looking for someone?"
"Yah I am actually Michelle Chang."
"Chang? I was talking to her a few minutes ago" He said matter-of-factly. "She's sitting in the lobby, I'll show ya"
"Thanks, but I'm sure I can manage"
He frowned.
"Alright then, I guess I'll see you 'round"
"You bet, oh and thanks!" I give him a smile.
"No problem" he said as he turned to walk to a young man who seemed to be waiting for him.
I blew a long sigh. Paul doesn't seem like a bad guy...just a little too arrogant for my liking. I pass through the crowds of people to see Michelle sitting in the black leather chair reading "People's magazine"
"There you are!" I say relieved
Michelle looks up.
"Oh Jun! I'm so sorry I lost track of time, I didn't even think..." she goes on
"Don't worry about it, Paul Phoenix told me where you were" I smile
"You met him too huh? What did yah think? Isn't he absolutely gorgeous" She asked bluntly
"Well...not exactly my type" I say truthfully. She starts laughing.
"You gotta admit he does have a good sense of style" She smiles
"Yah...Anywayzzzz" I say jokingly
"Hey I..." Michelle didn't get to finish her sentence.
A man came out from the balcony, so that he could get a good view of all the contestants.
"Welcome to the Mishima Zaibatsu." He started, the room became silent. "For those of you who do not know me, I am Lee Choalan; Kazuya's step brother." The silver haired man's gaze went to me. I froze...I could feel my cheeks burning. Look away, look away. He didn't, so I rudely turned my stare to the ground.
"Hopefully you all enjoyed your trip. I know many of you have come from afar to participate in this Tournament" I could sense that he was smiling...on the verge of laughing...probably at me, as long as I don't look up.
"Make yourselves familiar with the other contestants; it could result in the better. Tomorrow, the competition begins. There is the list of who is to fight on what day, posted on the bulletin. Tonight rest up. Mishima-sama will be out to set the rules and regulations." And with that he turns to leave.
Michelle leans over and whispers in my ear "He is so damn gorgeous!"
"What about Paul" I ask smiling
"Paul who?" she asks. I had to laugh
At that very moment, I'd say that the room grew even more silent if even possible. I looked around to see everyone's gaze fixated on the balcony once again. I too look up curiously. There stood the very proud Kazuya Mishima himself. He walked with such confidence, confidence that I have never seen in a man and even though he was wearing a suit, you could still see that he was very well built.
"Good Afternoon. Since Mr.Choalan gave you the details about the Competition, I will cut to the chase about our rules that you must follow during your days here at the Zaibatsu."
Those eyes, so piercing and cold, almost like there cutting right through you, reading your every thought. He was studying every single contestant very intensely...and then his eyes fell upon me. Why does everyone have to stare at me like they are a hungry animal ready to pounce on their prey? I'm not sure if I should just stare back or keep fidgeting with my black hooded sweater.
Then he did something I would never expect. He smiled. An actual smile and his eyes were still fixed on me! I could feel everyone else's stare on me as well. I just wanted to die right there. I wanted to scream, but I held my ground and instead of panicking I looked over to Michelle for comfort. She gave me a smile! Okay, not a big deal...all he did was smile ...just forget about it. I told myself
"...I will be down to greet some of you individually in a short while. Please enjoy your stay at the Mishima Syndicate." He turned to leave the same way Lee Choalan did.
Wait, I missed it?! I missed his speech...all the rules...but? I just brushed the bewildering thought off; I'm just shaky I need to regain my focus.
"Jun, you alright? You look like you've just seen a ghost!" Michelle said concerned
"H-huh? Oh y-yah I'm fine...just a little overwhelmed." I gave her a weak smile
"I understand, I'm a little stressed out too, but we'll pull through. I promise" She said giving me a pat on the back.
"Now let's go see if we can actually get a close up of that Lee guy!" she pulled me through the crowds, but I lost her. I just stood there when...
"I believe you are one of our new contestants?" said a deep voice. I whirled around and to my shock and amazement Kazuya Mishima was standing before me. His expressionless face sent cold chills up my spine. I have to admit he is extremely attractive. His unique hair style compliments his looks even more.
"Arigato Mishima-sama" I said still in shock "and yes I am a new contestant"
His cold gaze narrowed and a small smile appeared on his lips. "What is your reasoning for a delicate woman like yourself in entering such a blood battle miss...?"
"Kazama, Jun" I say. "uh well..." I have to lie I can't tell him the truth, not yet...
"Hey Jun, where d'...oh" Michelle came up beside me. She saved me just in time. Thank God.
She stared at Kazuya for while, and then finally turned to look at me.
"We should retire to our room." She said a note of worry in her voice.
"You do need all the rest you can get. We will finish our conversation later." Kazuya said with little expression.
"Alright then, we will meet again." I said as I turned to walk beside Michelle.
"Indeed we will Ms. Kazama. Indeed we will." Kazuya stared after her.
Phew second chapter done please R&R. I really wanna know what you thought!
Hmmm... I can't find Michelle anywhere, and it certainly doesn't help that this place is incredibly large. Yet, I must say I've never seen anything so extravagant before. Marble floors, a glass ceiling that comes to a tall peak, leather couches for recreation. It's so luxurious...
"Hey there Beautiful! Looking for someone?" I jolted as a hoarse voice interrupted my thoughts.
"Oh, hey take it easy; don't work yourself into a sweat. I don't bite" He smirked
"Uh sorry, I'm just a little jumpy right now." I say studying the man curiously. He is wearing a leather jacket overtop a white muscle shirt and faded denim jeans, topped off with black biker boats. 'Yupp, Definitely American.' He has blue eyes and blonde hair. 'I wonder how he gets his hair so straight up' I faintly laugh
"Ahem!" I look up at him
"Allow me to properly introduce myself. I'm known as Paul Phoenix" He says with a hint of arrogance in his tone.
"I'm known as Jun Kazama" I say mockingly
He laughs
"Please to meet ya... so like I asked before; you looking for someone?"
"Yah I am actually Michelle Chang."
"Chang? I was talking to her a few minutes ago" He said matter-of-factly. "She's sitting in the lobby, I'll show ya"
"Thanks, but I'm sure I can manage"
He frowned.
"Alright then, I guess I'll see you 'round"
"You bet, oh and thanks!" I give him a smile.
"No problem" he said as he turned to walk to a young man who seemed to be waiting for him.
I blew a long sigh. Paul doesn't seem like a bad guy...just a little too arrogant for my liking. I pass through the crowds of people to see Michelle sitting in the black leather chair reading "People's magazine"
"There you are!" I say relieved
Michelle looks up.
"Oh Jun! I'm so sorry I lost track of time, I didn't even think..." she goes on
"Don't worry about it, Paul Phoenix told me where you were" I smile
"You met him too huh? What did yah think? Isn't he absolutely gorgeous" She asked bluntly
"Well...not exactly my type" I say truthfully. She starts laughing.
"You gotta admit he does have a good sense of style" She smiles
"Yah...Anywayzzzz" I say jokingly
"Hey I..." Michelle didn't get to finish her sentence.
A man came out from the balcony, so that he could get a good view of all the contestants.
"Welcome to the Mishima Zaibatsu." He started, the room became silent. "For those of you who do not know me, I am Lee Choalan; Kazuya's step brother." The silver haired man's gaze went to me. I froze...I could feel my cheeks burning. Look away, look away. He didn't, so I rudely turned my stare to the ground.
"Hopefully you all enjoyed your trip. I know many of you have come from afar to participate in this Tournament" I could sense that he was smiling...on the verge of laughing...probably at me, as long as I don't look up.
"Make yourselves familiar with the other contestants; it could result in the better. Tomorrow, the competition begins. There is the list of who is to fight on what day, posted on the bulletin. Tonight rest up. Mishima-sama will be out to set the rules and regulations." And with that he turns to leave.
Michelle leans over and whispers in my ear "He is so damn gorgeous!"
"What about Paul" I ask smiling
"Paul who?" she asks. I had to laugh
At that very moment, I'd say that the room grew even more silent if even possible. I looked around to see everyone's gaze fixated on the balcony once again. I too look up curiously. There stood the very proud Kazuya Mishima himself. He walked with such confidence, confidence that I have never seen in a man and even though he was wearing a suit, you could still see that he was very well built.
"Good Afternoon. Since Mr.Choalan gave you the details about the Competition, I will cut to the chase about our rules that you must follow during your days here at the Zaibatsu."
Those eyes, so piercing and cold, almost like there cutting right through you, reading your every thought. He was studying every single contestant very intensely...and then his eyes fell upon me. Why does everyone have to stare at me like they are a hungry animal ready to pounce on their prey? I'm not sure if I should just stare back or keep fidgeting with my black hooded sweater.
Then he did something I would never expect. He smiled. An actual smile and his eyes were still fixed on me! I could feel everyone else's stare on me as well. I just wanted to die right there. I wanted to scream, but I held my ground and instead of panicking I looked over to Michelle for comfort. She gave me a smile! Okay, not a big deal...all he did was smile ...just forget about it. I told myself
"...I will be down to greet some of you individually in a short while. Please enjoy your stay at the Mishima Syndicate." He turned to leave the same way Lee Choalan did.
Wait, I missed it?! I missed his speech...all the rules...but? I just brushed the bewildering thought off; I'm just shaky I need to regain my focus.
"Jun, you alright? You look like you've just seen a ghost!" Michelle said concerned
"H-huh? Oh y-yah I'm fine...just a little overwhelmed." I gave her a weak smile
"I understand, I'm a little stressed out too, but we'll pull through. I promise" She said giving me a pat on the back.
"Now let's go see if we can actually get a close up of that Lee guy!" she pulled me through the crowds, but I lost her. I just stood there when...
"I believe you are one of our new contestants?" said a deep voice. I whirled around and to my shock and amazement Kazuya Mishima was standing before me. His expressionless face sent cold chills up my spine. I have to admit he is extremely attractive. His unique hair style compliments his looks even more.
"Arigato Mishima-sama" I said still in shock "and yes I am a new contestant"
His cold gaze narrowed and a small smile appeared on his lips. "What is your reasoning for a delicate woman like yourself in entering such a blood battle miss...?"
"Kazama, Jun" I say. "uh well..." I have to lie I can't tell him the truth, not yet...
"Hey Jun, where d'...oh" Michelle came up beside me. She saved me just in time. Thank God.
She stared at Kazuya for while, and then finally turned to look at me.
"We should retire to our room." She said a note of worry in her voice.
"You do need all the rest you can get. We will finish our conversation later." Kazuya said with little expression.
"Alright then, we will meet again." I said as I turned to walk beside Michelle.
"Indeed we will Ms. Kazama. Indeed we will." Kazuya stared after her.
Phew second chapter done please R&R. I really wanna know what you thought!