Author's notes: This story is mostly based on the Tekken Anime movie and is set right after Heihachi flew off on a jet plane and the Tekken fighters escaped the island via a submarine. It is also based on Tekken 2 endings of specific characters, as well as a few opening sequences from Tekken Tag Tournament. This fanfic is in Kazuya Mishima's point of view. It is also a sort of version 2 of my first fanfic, "As Purity Lay in the Arms of Evil". Rated NC-17
Disclaimer: Kazuya Mishima, Jun Kazama, and all Tekken characters are the property of NAMCO. This is only a fan fiction from the imagination of an obsessed fan. No copyright infringement intended.
Chapter XI : Sayonara...Jun...
When we returned to the cottage, I impulsively cuddled and caressed Jun again, stirring her into an even lengthier lovemaking than any other time we spent in each other's arms. Sometime after midnight, I awoke at the feel of her soft breathing on my bare chest as she slept. Normally, I would never disrupt her from this peacefulness but my instincts told me I had to have her again. I was confused at first, but soon, that instinct turned into a realization of sorts.
With small kisses and fiery touches, I shook the angel from her slumber and asked if she was willing to have me one more time. I didn't want to force her so I was elated at her eager acceptance. We managed to make it through 'til dawn and when it was over, I thought my heart would burst and I would die here in Jun's arms. It seemed like a fitting place to die, especially after my previous realization lingered on as a dark thought...
The sound of the closing suitcase was like gunshot to my ears. I'm still alive: unscathed; but inside, I feel so empty...so dead. I marched around the room, looking to see if I had left anything else. Seeing none, I sighed and rested my eyes on the one last treasure I couldn't bring with me: Jun.
It was close to three in the afternoon and yet she was still in the serene oblivion of sleep, where the sharp arrows of reality could never reach her. It would be better if she stayed in her own world for a while. If she were awake now, there would be two bruised and battered hearts: not one.
I was leaving. And the reason wasn't because I was tired of Jun. That would never happen. That's why I'm hurting now. I don't ever want to leave but I had no other choice. As long as I remain my father's moving target, Jun and the sanctuary that is Yakushima will never be safe.
Taking out a pen and paper and trying to control my trembling fingers, I began to scribble what was probably the hardest and longest letter I've ever written.
Jun,
By the time you read this, I'd have gone far away so please don't come after me. I know, from past experiences, that you would go to the ends of the Earth just to look for me but there are reasons why I had to leave you. I assure you that if I had a choice, I would never leave your side.
You may be confused and maybe even angry, but you have to understand. For the past two days, a lot of things have happened and so much truth was revealed. All these got me to thinking of our future and after much deliberation I realized that there are some things that needed to be taken care of to secure that future.
When my father's mercenaries came for me that day, I almost lost you. Just the thought of losing you appalls me. I can't let that happen again. My father is relentless. He will do anything to hurt me...even if it means dragging innocents like you into the picture. He won't stop until he sees me dead and so, I've decided to confront him one last time. With him gone, we can live free from all anxieties. You may be against it, but I have to do this. I vowed to protect you and I don't intend to go back on that promise.
Today, as I watched you in your sleep, I couldn't help but think how lucky I am to have spent the last several months in your arms. I don't deserve you, Jun. You're too good. Too pure and innocent. I on the other hand, am a creature of darkness. And yet, you welcomed me into your life not with hesitation, loathing and disgust, but with love, kindness and warmth. For that, I am eternally grateful.
For now, I am asking you to keep your lips sealed about me. That way, my father can never trace you. Tell your relatives what you must but just be careful with what you reveal.
I paused for a while, my pen hovering over the remaining spaces. I was closing in on the last part. Heaving another deep and troubled sigh, I continued:
I don't know why I can't say it outright. I can't even write it down. Maybe it's because I can't find the words to describe it but I do hope you know how I feel about you.
I promise I'll return to you someday. I may not know when, but I will come back. Until then, please wait for me.
Kazuya
Folding the letter carefully, I put it inside the envelope and was about to seal it when I remembered something. I reached for my suitcase and pulled out my gold locket. I opened it and stared at my Mother's kind face, a small smile on my lips when I moved my eyes over my image as an infant. I had a fleeting vision of Jun, holding a baby in her arms, causing my smile to widen even more. I shook my head and put the locket inside the envelope along with my letter. All the memories and precious mementos should stay here, encased forever in the bosom of sanctity.
I knelt down beside Jun and put the envelope on the empty space of the futon, where I should have been. I sat there for the longest time, admiring the smoothness of her hair and softness of her pearlescent skin with my fingers. It will be a long time before I will set eyes on her again. With that thought in mind, I leaned down and pressed my lips against hers, knowing that it might very well be the last time I'll ever get to kiss her.
"Sayonara...Jun..." I whispered and kissed her closed lids. Then, as if I had a spring on my back, I bolted up, grabbed my things and rushed out the door. I knew that if I stayed any longer, I would lose the strength to leave. Only when I was surrounded by the thick trees did I stop to have one last look at the quaint cottage that had become Jun and mine's love nest.
I felt like I was being lead away in shackles as I trudged deeper and deeper into the forest. I was once again, a prisoner of my sorrow but this time, I wouldn't be able to mask that sorrow with anger. Deep inside, I was dying: dying at the looming possibility of never seeing Jun's angelic smile again, never hearing her silvery laugh, never feeling her sweet kisses and caresses, never feeling the comfort and security only her arms could give.
I stopped when I reached a familiar clearing, hiding myself behind the shadows of the large pine trees. My gaze fell beyond the break in the woods, where I could see that special tree situated close to the cliff: the cliff that had been renewed and given a new memory by me and Jun.
I took out my cell phone and began fumbling with the numbers. My heart pounded with each unanswered ring but when I heard that familiar voice, I became filled with that same rage I have known for far too long.
"Hello! Who the hell is this?" Heihachi's voice thundered when I didn't speak immediately. He seemed to be busy talking to someone else with him. "You damned fools! How could nine men just disappear without a trace! What area did they search!"
"Hello, Father," I cut in dryly. The silence at his end told me that my call was something he didn't expect.
"Kazuya!" he asked, his voice dripping with incredulity.
"You should've sent better reinforcements," I said with a smirk. "I barely broke a sweat."
"Where the hell are you!" he fired.
"Oh, wouldn't you like to know?" I questioned back sarcastically. "That doesn't matter anymore. I'm sick and tired of this game! I called you so we could settle this once and for all."
"Agreed," he stated. "Return to Mishima Mansion and we will discuss where the fight should take place. A final battle, like this, needs to be planned..."
"Do what you must. I'll be there by tomorrow," not waiting for his reply, I closed the phone and slipped it in my pocket. I had to keep the conversation short because I could already feel my anger spewing out of control. I wouldn't want to bring Jun out with my erratic screams.
As if she heard my thoughts, Jun came bounding from the distance, her white kimono trailing behind her, the locket bouncing around her neck. She read the letter already? Why was she in such a hurry? Did she come here, hoping to find me and prevent me from leaving?
But she didn't see me. Not that I wanted her too. I watched her break away from the trees and rush into the ravine. I felt myself blanch. Was she going to kill herself? I was about to call on to her but she stopped at the edge of the cliff, put her hands around her mouth and let out an echoing message through the mountains...for me.
"Kazuya!" she called, her voice powerful and true. "I'll be waiting for you! Even if it takes forever, I'll wait for you!"
A strong gust of wind made its way through the trees, tousling mine and Jun's hair along its invisible wake. She stood there, a soft smile on her beautiful face as she held the locket in her fingers. I tucked my lips in, wishing with all my might that I had left her something more than just a necklace: something that was undeniably part of me.
"Don't worry, Jun..." I rang the promise in my head. "I won't let you wait forever..."
A/N: Yeah, people! Kazuya heard it! Hehehe. A lot more chapters to go so watch out! Check my site at kazxjun.tk and sign up for the Jun/Kazuya official fanlisting at kazxjunfanlist.tk
Chapter XII