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Fighting
FUJI-NION
8th JUNE 2010
One week later the number of contestants had drastically dropped. Jin felt he was being watched constantly.
Eddie had tried to talk with Ling in private but Heihachi never gave him the chance. The information that Anna gave to Heihachi about Hwoarang had put a smile on his face, thought Anna still couldn't find out why.
On the other hand Nina had decided to find the truth by herself. She was determined not to ask for information to Anna or Heihachi, because she knew they would not tell her the truth. That was making Anna even more preoccupied because now she couldn't tell what her sister was planning.
In the meanwhile, in that same day the fights to qualify the sixteen last contestants would be held in the Stadium.
At nine o'clock a.m. the screens were showing the fights of the day.
In the morning were going to fight Julia, Baek, Paul and Jin. In the afternoon it was Hwoarang, Lei, Law, Bryan and Ling's turn.
Julia was the first woman to be qualified for the second phase of the Iron Fist Tournament. She was very proud of herself. It hadn't been an easy fight, so at the end of the fight she was exhausted.
Baek qualified quite easily, his opponent wasn't prepared to face someone with such a high skills in tae-kwon-do. Paul's fight was considered the best fight of the morning. Both contestants fought very well, but Paul was definitely the winner.
As for Jin he was as faster as ever. He couldn't risk showing his true abilities; especially because he knew he was being watched.
After lunch, Ling did the unexpected and won her fight in one minute. She was faster than Jin.
Bryan almost killed his opponent, but fortunately the doctors were fast and very efficient so they managed to save the man's life. When he left the Stadium in an ambulance the poor man said to the doctors that he wouldn't enter an Iron Fist ever again.
Lei showed to the new generation he was still in a very good shape and Law won his fight fairly.
Hwoarang's fight was the last one of the day and he tried to hide most of his techniques because Jin was watching him. He won easily.
-So what did you think about my fight?-asked Ling when she was returning to the Empire Hotel with Jin.
-It was great!
-Thanks! You didn't think I could do this far, did you?
-I never said that!
-You're just like my Headmaster! He doesn't believe in my skills either!
-I'm not like him!!!
-Sorry...I didn't mean to say that...I mean you're much handsome than he is!-Ling didn't notice what she had just said so when she realised, she blushed violently.
Jin was a bit embarrassed too and he didn't know what to say.
They were saved by Hwoarang who was passing by with Baek and Julia. To provoke Jin, Hwoarang waved at him acting like they were friends.
Jin tried to ignore him, but he just wished he could wrap his hands around his neck.
-Who is he?-asked Ling curious.-Do you know him?
-Yes, unfortunately...
-Is he your friend?
-Friend!? No way! We fought against eachother in the Final FX!
-Oh...so he gave you that injury...
-Yes.
-And you won, right?
-Of course! He wants his revenge!
-Is he strong?
-Yes, I guess he is! But he's just a jerk!
In the meanwhile Heihachi was watching the information about Hwoarang.
-Hwoarang...what an unusual name even for a Korean boy...-said Heihachi.-He's the same age as Jin...
-What's your interest in him?-asked Anna.
-It's no big deal...he just seemed familiar to me...but I'll have to dig a bit more. There's no information about his parents...
-He's bad news...-said Anna.-He's a thug leader in Osaka.
-That's ok...he's not a problem...
-I'm worried about Nina...she doesn't talk to me...
-Well I'm worried about many things and you don't see me always complaining, do you?
-In that case I think I'll just let Nina recover her memory...
-Do whatever you want!
-Fine.
Anna left Heihachi's room furious.
FUJI-NION
9th JUNE 2010
Except for the non-participants, everyone was allowed to watch the fights in the Stadium, even those who had been disqualified.
The last sixteen fights were about to start. The eight arenas were ready and the screens were showing the fights:
Arena 1-nr. 189 (Forest Law) versus nr. 123 (Ryo Ataka)
Arena 2-nr. 102 (Baek Doo-San) versus nr. 214 (Brian Fury)
Arena 3-nr. 190 (Paul Phoenix) versus nr. 35 (Leti Unimoya)
Arena 4-nr. 104 (Julia Chang) versus nr. 271 (Jena Kit)
Arena 5-nr. 63 (Jin Kazama) versus nr. 145 (Zander Miles)
Arena 6-nr. 77 (Lei Wulong) versus nr. 12 (Andy Herran)
Arena 7-nr. 86 (Ling Xiaoyu) versus nr. 94 (Zoe Yanov)
Arena 8- nr. 103 (Hwoarang) versus nr. 171 (Johny Ferrera)
Only the contestants' numbers appeared in the screen and all the eight fights would begin at eleven a.m.
In arena number one, Law showed that his trainings in his father Dojo had finally paid up. His opponent was a famous Japanese kickboxer who was defeated after fifteen minutes.
In arena number two, things were pretty tense. Fury was an expert in kickboxing, but unfortunately for him Baek was a strong opponent. After twenty minutes, that fight was far from over.
In the number three arena Paul was refusing to use his most powerful strikes because he was fighting against someone very respectable. The man he was facing, Leti Unimoya was fighting to win the Iron Fist prize. He needed the money to save his youngest daughter life. The four year old child was sick with cancer. Paul won the fight, but he offered his help to the young man. Paul never wanted to be a rich man; he just wanted fame, so he didn't mind to give some million dollars to save a child.
In arena number four Julia and Jena were measuring their powers. Julia almost lost, she was in deep troubles, when finally she saw a chance and managed to win. She knew she had almost lost because she wasn't totally focused on her fight; she was trying to see what was going on in Hwoarang and Baek's fights.
In number five arena Jin won in less than five minutes which was normal by now, because he didn't want to show his techniques.
Surprisingly, Jin wasn't the fastest fighter this time, Hwoarang, in the number eight arena won in a time record of two minutes. His opponent never knew what hit him.
Jin headed for the number seven arena where Ling was still fighting. She had some difficulties but after half an hour Zoe Yanov quitted.
Lei had won too, after a ten minutes fight. The only fight that wasn't decided yet was in the arena number two.
Baek and Bryan were fighting with all their strengths.
Hwoarang and Julia didn't know what was keeping Baek so much, so they decided to check what was going on.
Jin and Ling were already there. Bryan was hurt in his left leg and Baek in his left arm. After ten more minutes, Baek was exhausted; he could barely stand on his feet. Bryan decided to take a chance when Baek was trying to get up to attacked him again. Hwoarang and Jin were ready to enter in the arena because they understood that Bryan's intention was to kill Baek, but it was too late. Baek fell on the ground unconscious. There was blood everywhere. Bryan was declared the winner and Baek was taken to the Hospital because he was still alive.
Hwoarang was about to attack Bryan when Jin hold him down.
-You will not get away with this!-yelled Hwoarang.
-What do you want punk?-asked Bryan.
-I'll make you pay!
-A fight is a fight...sometimes we lose, sometimes we win...life just isn't fair!
Julia and Ling kept their distance; none of them liked Bryan much. Ling didn't want to believe that Bryan Fury was there too.
-Don't do this!-said Jin grabbing Hwoarang's arm.-You would be disqualified...
-Listen to your friend and stay quiet!-said Bryan smiling and leaving the Stadium.
-Let me go!!!-ordered Hwoarang to Jin.
-Hwoarang! Stop!-said Julia coming closer, followed by Ling.-Don't do it! He's not worth it! Lets go see Baek...
Hwoarang calmed down and looked at Julia. Then they both left.
-I'm scared Jin...Fury is here!-said Ling watching Hwoarang and Julia leave.
-Don't worry...he's not going to hurt you...I promise!-said Jin holding her hand when they were leaving the Stadium together. In that moment, Ling felt safe.
FUJI-NION
10th JUNE 2010
-How is he, doctor?-asked Hwoarang early in the morning.
-He's stabilised!
-When will he wake up?
-I don't know...it's hard to tell.
Hwoarang and Julia had been in that small Hospital all night. Hwoarang haven't slept. He was beginning to think that it was his fault. Baek had only entered the Iron Fist because he had entered too.
Julia had left half an hour ago, she headed to the Stadium to check the draft for the next fights.
Baek was still in coma. He wasn't in a deep state of coma but he had lost a lot of blood so he was very weak.
When Julia finally returned, Hwoarang was going mad because the doctors couldn't give him the answer he wanted to hear.
-Any news?-she asked.
-No...he's still in coma...
-I'm sorry...I never thought this could happen...
-What about the fights?
-You're going to face number 77...it is Lei Wulong...
-Are you sure?
-Yes...he came to see me...he asked about Baek...the fight is tomorrow at nine a.m.
-This is becoming a routine...-said Hwoarang.-Poor Wulong...
In that moment the doctor called them.
-He's ok for now...he has some internal injuries and he's probably stay in coma for some days. Luckily he doesn't need a support life machine and when he wakes up, he will be able to have a normal life...
Julia and Hwoarang left the Hospital to have some breakfast. They were feeling much better.
-From now on there will be a day in the middle of each fight...so we can rest properly.-announced Julia.
-What about your fight?
-I don't know my opponent...
-I just hope Fury wins his fights so I can kill him when we meet again...
FUJI-NION
11th JUNE 2010
Hwoarang's fight was about to start. Jin and Ling were right in the front row. The Stadium was crowded.
Hwoarang wasn't happy when he saw Jin there; he knew he was going to watch his techniques.
-So...we meet again...-said Lei entering he arena.
-Yes...just face it Wulong...you love me...
-Yeah...sure!
-Look you can go back to Osaka to catch thieves and criminals...
-Are you joking? I never turn my back on a fight.
-But you'll lose!
-Don't be so sure, kid!
-Don't call me that!
Hwoarang and Lei were fighting hard in the first minutes. Everyone was enjoying that fight. Lei had more experience but Hwoarang was younger.
Jin was studying all Hwoarang's moves, but at the same time he was feeling that someone was watching him too.
After forty minutes fighting, they were both very tired. Hwoarang had to admit he had underestimated Lei's abilities. In that critical moment the first one to take a false move would probably lose. Luckily for Hwoarang, Lei made a mistake and he threw him out of the limits. He was the winner.
Lei was disappointed but he had to give Hwoarang some credits.
-Just because you won doesn't mean I'm going to be nice to you when we get back to Osaka! I make the rules and you're going to respect them, alright?
-Sure chief! I'll be like an obedient son... -joked Hwoarang.
-Are you ok?-asked Julia when Hwoarang left the arena.
-Yeah...I'm fine...
-Good...
In that moment Hwoarang looked at the screen. His name was posted on the winner's side. He was the first contestant to be qualified for the next round.
But then Hwoarang noticed something.
-Your opponent is number 214!!!-he said to Julia.
-So?-asked Julia dragging him away from there.
-It's Fury!
Hwoarang stopped and looked at her. He knew she hadn't told him on propose.
-Why didn't you tell me?
-You were too worried about Baek! I didn't want to upset you...
-You will not fight with him!
-Yes I will! I can't quit now!
-No way! You'll end up like Baek!
-In that case it will be up to you...to get our revenge!
-Look, Julia...I know you're strong...you have came this far and you have to keep your promise, but he can kill you! I won't let that happen...
-I don't want to fight him...but I have too. I can't change my opponent! So I will fight!
-You can't!
-I will...and you can't stop me!
Julia was serious. She wasn't going to quit. She wanted to make Bryan pay for what he did to Baek.
On the other hand Hwoarang didn't want to lose her. He knew Fury wasn't like the other contestants; he would beat Julia up with no regrets.
They were screaming at eachother when they noticed everyone was looking at them.
-You're not my father, ok?-Julia said.
-Fine! Then I'll tell the doctors to book a bed for you!
An hour later Hwoarang was thinking about how everything was going wrong. Baek was in the Hospital, Julia would be there soon and he had to face two strong opponents, Jin and Bryan.
FUJI-NION
13th JUNE 2010
Hwoarang tried to convince Julia not to fight with Bryan during the last day. He hadn't succeeded.
In the meanwhile, Jin was preparing himself for his fight. Ling was very positive about his fight but when she saw his opponent she changed her mind.
She still believed that Jin could win, but now she knew it wouldn't be easy.
Paul Phoenix was entering the arena. He was very confidant too.
In the first five minutes, Jin and Paul had only measured their strengths. Paul was surprised because Jin was better then he thought.
Jin couldn't use the Mishima Karate, because if he did use it, Ling would suspect, so he could only use the Kazama Karate which wasn't the most efficient technique to use against such a powerful opponent like Paul.
Paul noticed that he wasn't using all his powers and that was making him furious.
-You're really a good fighter...-said Paul.-Your face...you remind me of someone I met years ago! His name was Kazuya...
-Kazuya!? You knew my father???
-He was your father? That explains everything...you are so much like him...
-You really met my father? When? Where? Were you his friend?
-Friend? No! Of course not! Your father and I fought right here in Fuji-Nion, ten years ago! We fought to decide who was going to face the Boss!
-That's not true...my father didn't enter the Iron Fist! He died during a tournament in Nagasaki...he had a heart condition...
-A heart condition? Are you joking? You're father wasn't sick! Believe me...I know!
-But I was told he...
-Someone lied to you, kid!
-But why?
-I don't know...I can only tell you that your father won...he beaten the crap out of me.
-So how did he die?
-He died in the final! He was very talented...
-Who was the Boss?
-Sorry, kid...but I can't tell you...the honour code that I swore doesn't allow me to tell his name...
-He killed my father!!!
-Forget about that and lets fight! I want you to fight me with all you have to give!
-What!?
-I know you're not using all your powers! What are you afraid of?
-If I win this fight...can you tell me more about my father?
Paul thought about that for a moment. Jin didn't seem a bad kid; he just wanted to know the truth. It was fair, plus they were talking about his father.
-Ok...it's a deal, but I'll win.
Jin was now decided to win at all costs. He had trusted Heihachi's words about his father death. Once again he had been fooled. Paul was now the only person who could tell him what really happened. He wanted to know, he needed to know. But Paul wasn't an easy opponent and Jin knew that. He needed to discover his opponent flaw before it was too late. He soon realised that Paul's flaw was his self-confidence. Paul was too sure he was going to win, so Jin organised a plan that consisted in pretending to be in troubles and then attack him when he least expected.
A few minutes later the plan worked. Paul was knocked out and Jin was declared the winner.
Hwoarang and Julia who were watching left the Stadium. Hwoarang wasn't too happy, because Jin was better than he thought.
Heihachi was furious too. He was hoping that Jin would lose that fight, besides he wasn't too pleased to see that Paul had spoken with Jin.
When Paul woke up Jin was being hugged by Ling. She was really happy because Jin had won and he was in one piece.
After that Jin joined Paul, who was being helped by Law.
-Get out of the way, kid!-said Law.
-Give him a break...I told him I would talk to him about some stuff...-said Paul.
-Are you ok?-asked Jin.
-Sure! Can you meet me outside, Forest?-asked Paul to his friend.
Law looked at him and left. Ling joined him because she knew Jin and Paul wanted to talk in private.
-So...what more do you want to know?-asked Paul.
-Who was it?
-I can't tell you! I'm sorry! But you'll meet him if you go to the Final...
-Why did he kill my father?
-I don't know...I was just watching the fight! It seemed to me they had personal things to solve...
-They knew eachother?
-Yes. Look, kid...someone lied to you about your father and I don't know why...
-Neither do I! I was nine when my father died! My mother died soon after his death...I was told he had a heart condition and he was going to his last tournament because he was going to quit on martial arts...
-That's not true...the person who told you that was lying, or he never knew the truth either! You're father and I fought ten years ago...I lost and he faced the Boss!
-Did you speak to him before he die?
-No...I told you...I wasn't his friend...your father was a proud jerk! No offence...
-So...he didn't have many friends...
-He had a friend...
-Who?
-I don't know...but he was always with another guy who was wearing a mask. Look, I'm sorry but I told you all I know...
-Thanks...
-Just make sure you go to the Final!-said Paul feeling very disappointed with himself. Ten years ago he was humiliated by Kazuya, now he had lost to Kazuya's son.
-I will!
Jin left the Stadium and found Ling waiting for him. After lunch, Ling went to buy some drinks because the last few days had been pretty hot in Fuji-Nion.
Jin didn't notice when she handled him his drink. She knew something was bothering him after all he hadn't said a word during lunch.
-Hey, Kazama! I'm talking to you!-she yelled trying to imitated Hwoarang's voice.
-What!?-Jin looked around surprised.
-Jin...what's wrong? You're acting strange...
-I'm fine!
-You were supposed to be happy...you won!
-Look...I don't feel like talking right now...
-No way! You won't get rid of me that easily, Jin Kazama! What did that Paul Phoenix jerk say to you?
-Nothing!
-Don't you trust me?
-I didn't say that!
-Then tell me...please...I hate seeing you like this! We should be celebrating...
-I think you will not understand...
-Try me!
Jin stood in silence and he sighed. Ling wouldn't go away and he didn't want to lie to her, so the best thing was telling her the truth. Not all of it, of course.
-When I was a kid, my mother taught me the Kazama Karate fighting technique, and my father taught me his technique too...they were both martial arts experts. Though my father wanted me to learn how to fight, he was never there for me. He was always training in the mountains and he only went home for short periods of time.
-So he didn't love your mother?
-I think he loved her...she believed in him with all her heart. One day she said to me that my father was angry with his family and that was why we were living isolated from everybody. When I was almost ten years old, my mother and I were told that my father was dead. My mother didn't believe at first but then she fell into a deep state of depression. She ordered me to go with a relative that I didn't know. Then, she committed suicide.
-I'm so sorry Jin...I didn't know...
-The problem is that Phoenix told me that he met my father ten years ago here. They fought and my father won. He told me that the Boss killed my father.
-What? And you didn't know?
-No. I was told that my father was sick, with a heart condition and that he died in a tournament in Nagasaki.
-Do you think Phoenix is lying?
-I think he has no reason to lie!
-But what can you do now? I mean, the only thing you can do is wait, right?
-Yes...I know...I have to win this tournament and meet the Boss. Then I'm going to get my revenge! For my father!
-Please, Jin, be careful!
-Don't worry...I will!