I don't own Tekken (why do we have to keep on saying this!?)
Reina-183: Thanks for your encouraging words, keep on with your story too and I hope Ling is ok, and Hwoarang. I have one question for you: when you asked about The King of The Iron Fist Tournament, who are you referring?
Riri: I'm glad you like it...and I hope you like this chapter too...
Thank you all.
Christmas with the Tsunamis
EAST-OSAKA
24th DECEMBER 2009
It was Julia and Michelle's first Christmas away from their home. They just got a postcard from their parents when they decided to go shopping for Christmas. They both needed new clothes.
Besides they wanted to know how the Japanese people celebrated that day.
Julia and Michelle were Native Americans so they didn't celebrate Christmas like the Christians. At home they always had the Christmas tree and the presents, but the holiday didn't have a special meaning.
They went to the biggest mall in Osaka, in Umeda, the city centre. Julia also wanted to go to the cinema, but the movies weren't very good.
So, the two girls entered a clothes shop and stayed there for five hours, choosing their favourite clothes.
They had lunch and then decided to have a walk to see other shops. Fashion was very different in Japan and they had bought many clothes that would make jealous to their friends in the USA.
Unfortunately they had spent a large amount of money, but Lao Chang, their father, was paying for everything.
At five p.m., they were heading to the bus stop, when a huge number of motorcycles passed a red light and almost hit Julia, who let go of her clothes bag.
Julia saw her new clothes ruined, and then a red car stopped in front of them. Hwoarang opened the door and got out.
-Everything alright?-he asked waving to his friends on the motorcycles to stop ahead.
-YOU!?-Julia asked furiously.-How dare you!? These were my new clothes!
-I haven't done a thing!
-There were you stupid friends...it's the same!
-No it's not!
-Yes it is! I want my things back! That cost me a fortune!
-It's not my fault! You should be more careful!
-MORE CAREFUL!? MORE CAREFUL!? I was on the sidewalk! The light was red for you!!!
-Julia is right!-said Michelle.
-OK...so the light was red...
Julia took some of her ripped clothes. She had been picking each one for hours.
-I wanted to wear this tomorrow...-she said.
-I'll lend you one of mine...-said Michelle.
-I want my clothes back. Now!!!-she screamed. She knew she was acting like a child but she was really mad.
-That's impossible!-said Hwoarang.
-Then I want my money back! Now! I want thirty-five thousand yens!
-Thirty-five??? For that crap!? You're joking!?
-I'm not joking! And it wasn't crap!
-I don't have thirty-five thousand yens...
-I don't care...just get them!
Hwoarang thought about it, and then he looked to Eijiro and smiled.
-OK...you want your money back?-he asked.
-Yes...
-Come with me then...
-What!?-asked Michelle and Julia at the same time.
-I'll give you the money...but you have to come with me...with us...
-Forget about it, Julia! It's not worth it!
-No way...lets go!-said Julia going to the car.-Are you coming?-she asked Michelle.
Michelle was forced to go with her sister.
-What the hell are you doing?-asked Eijiro.
-I'm going to pay her the clothes...my way...-he said in a low voice.
After a short but very fast journey, they arrived to a basement where they parked the car. There were many cars in that basement, but Julia and Michelle didn't realise why.
-Lets go!-Hwoarang said.
-Where are we?-Michelle asked worried.
-Osaka south-side!-answered Eijiro.
Hwoarang leaded the group until they arrived to a very dark place of the basement.
Then he knocked in an elevator door. They waited some seconds, and the door opened. A huge man was there and greeted them.
-Wow...you're not being around!-he said to Hwoarang.
-I had some business to take care of...
-How many are you today?
-Twenty-seven plus two new-comers!
The man looked at Michelle and then at Julia.
-Who are the babes?
-They're with me...-Hwoarang said.
-OK...walk in...this is getting started.
Hwoarang walked in, but he stopped suddenly.
-Don't stay away from me, OK? This place is a bit dangerous!
Julia and Michelle looked at eachother and followed him closely. That place wasn't dark at all. There were many floodlights and many people walking everywhere.
-Oh my God!-said Michelle suddenly.
-What?-asked Julia.
-I know where we are! We're on a place where are holding illegal fights...right?
-Yep! You're right!-said Hwoarang.
-If the police find us here...
-That wouldn't be nice, but they don't even know this place exists...
-Who organises this stuff?-asked Julia.
-A very important person from this area...don't worry, the Tsunamis are welcome here in the basement anytime!-Eijiro explained.
-And what's your part in all this?-asked Michelle.
-We just like to watch the fights...sometimes we make part of them...-said Eijiro.
-Go and put my name on the list of the Five-One fight!-ordered Hwoarang.
-Are you sure? But you never fought in the Five-One...
-There always a first time...besides it will be my only fight of the night...
Eijiro shrugged his shoulders and walked over a table. He returned a few minutes later.
-You'll be next.
-Good...I'll be right back!-said Hwoarang entering the arena.
-What's the Five-One?-asked Michelle.
-What's he going to do?-asked Julia.
-He is going to fight, isn't that obvious?
All the Tsunamis were now next to the metal fence around the arena, where Hwoarang would be fighting.
-What is the Five-One?-asked Michelle again.
-It's where you fight against five opponents at the same time. You have to win them all before the three sets, or you lose!
-What!?-said Julia worried.-Five against him? Is he mad?
-No...
-He's insane!-said Michelle.-He's going to be killed!
-The reward is one hundred thousand yens...he'll pay you back.
-But he's going to get hurt...-said Julia looking at Hwoarang's opponents.
-Oh, my God! I don't wanna see...-said Michelle closing her eyes.
-Hey, come back!-yelled Julia.-I don't want the money...
-You don't!? But I thought...-started Hwoarang, but then they heard the bell ring and the fight began.
-Don't worry...he's not going to die!-said Eijiro.
Hwoarang was hanging on very well, but he went to the ground twice before the end of the first set.
-Give up...-asked Julia.-They're too strong!
-No way! I'll never give up...
-Don't waste your Latin...he won't give up...he never did...and he never lost a fight!
The second set was over and all the five Hwoarang's opponents were on their feat.
-Come on...you can do it!-said Julia.
Hwoarang was on the floor but then he got up and Julia's words seemed to give him a hidden strength. When the bell rang to the end of the fight, all the five guys were on the ground.
-Are you OK?-asked Eijiro when Hwoarang left the arena.
-Sure...
-What happened in the beginning?
-I wasn't focused...I need a drink...
The Tsunamis went to the bar which was completely crowded.
-What do you want to drink?-asked Eijiro to Julia and Michelle.-Orange juice?
Hwoarang started to laugh.
-What?-Julia asked firmly-You think we don't drink the same you do? Is that it? You think we can't handle it?-she asked in a challenging voice.
-I haven't said a word!-Hwoarang said peacefully.-You can drink whatever you want!
Michelle looked at Julia. They weren't used to drink alcohol. If they did drink that night, they would probably have to be carried by a group of outlaws and that wasn't a good perspective. When Julia was about to drink her beer, they heard people screaming and some gun shots.
-Damn...the cops are here!-said Eijiro.
-We've got to get out of here...-warned Hwoarang.-Use the secret passages. We meet in the east-side park...take Michelle through the north complex, no one knows about that one!-ordered Hwoarang.
-Right!-said Eijiro holding Michelle's hand.
-What about Julia?-Michelle asked nervously.
-She'll be fine...Hwoarang is with her! Come on...
Everyone was running and screaming in that moment. Hwoarang waited until he saw Eijiro and Michelle get in the north complex safely.
-Lets go!-he said firmly, holding her hand.
-Where are we going?
-Leaving this place! These raids are pretty fucked...besides you and your sister may win a criminal record!
-Shit...
Hwoarang took Julia behind the counter, where on the ground was a trap door already opened.
-Someone else knew about this...-said Hwoarang.-Get in there!
Julia went down the stairs and everything was black. She felt Hwoarang right beside her, taking her hand again.
-How did you know about this passage?-she asked him.
-I'll never go to a place without making sure I can get out without being seen...
-What about the others?
-There are more passages! The Tsunamis know exactly what to do in this situations...we can't use the same passage because someone could notice that!
-I shouldn't have come...
-Why did you?
-Because you said so!
-That's the only reason?
-Yes...and I wanted my money...and I was extremely angry...
-And you're not angry anymore?
-Of course I am...I lost my new clothes, I lost my money and now the police is after me...and I'm stuck here with an outlaw! By the way, where are we?
-In the swears!
-What!? Are you kidding?
-Nope! I'm serious...just don't touch a thing!
-Where are we going?
-Well, I just have been here once...this is like a labyrinth...but I think we're going the right way...
-How do you know that? We can't see a bloody thing!
-Don't underestimate my capacities, OK?
-What about my sister?
-If Eijiro did what he was told, she'll be safe now...
Hwoarang and Julia were walking fast, when they heard a noise. There were voices behind them and were getting close. Then they heard the police dogs.
-Shit! They've got dogs! We've got to hide!-said Hwoarang turning left.
-Lets go guys...I want to catch them all...-said a voice getting close.-Tomorrow we'll be the most famous squad in the south side. Bring the dogs!
Hwoarang had stopped.
-I think there's another passage in this tunnel! And I think there's a place for us to hide too...but I can't remember!
-Hurry up! They're coming!
Hwoarang watched the floor and took off a block from the ground. There was a hole where one person could easily fit, but they were two.
-Get in!-he said.
-What?
-Just lay down...it's the only way...do you wanna get caught?
-No...
Julia looked to the hole and did what she was told, and before she could say a word, Hwoarang laid down on top of her and closed the hole.
-What do you think you're doing!?-she complained.
-This is not my fault!
-Get of me! Now!
-No way...I don't wanna get caught...there are two of us...so I didn't have a chance!
-Don't touch me!
-That's a bit difficult!
-If you try anything at all, I'm going to...-Hwoarang put his hand on her mouth so she would shut up. There were footsteps above them and the dogs smelt the floor.
Minutes later, the squad had passed by, but they didn't move. Julia felt something in her neck. She thought Hwoarang was trying to tease her.
-Stop that or I'll scream!-she said blushing.-I'm warning you...
-Stop what? I'm not doing anything...
Julia understood that it wasn't him and she started screaming and kicking.
-Get out! There's something here with us...let me out!
Hwoarang got out as fast as he could, than Julia stepped out of the hole and started to shake her clothes.
-That was disgusting! What the hell was that?
-Probably a rat!
-A rat!? I hate rats...and it was all over me...
-You prefer me, right?
-Ah, Ah...very funny...-she said blushing violently.
-You should be careful with those kicks...
-Sorry...I panicked! And now?
-I'm thinking...look for something on the wall!
They were looking for something for five minutes when the voices returned.
-Lets go...-Hwoarang said entering the hole again.
She looked at the lights. They were coming towards them so she laid down on top of him.
-Please don't move your legs much...-he asked making her blush again.
-You idiot!
-You're really enjoying this, aren't you?
-No way...you're such a smug...
They both shut up when they heard the footsteps and dogs above them. Julia had her head on Hwoarang's chest and she was hearing his heartbeats. He was calm despite all that. On the other hand, she was really nervous, though she didn't know the exact reason. If it was the fact of being chased by the Japanese police, or the fact of being closed with Hwoarang.
When everything was silent again, they didn't move because someone could have stayed behind. And then Julia felt a chill up her back when she felt Hwoarang's hands holding her waist. She didn't know what to do. She was going to hit him when she felt their lips almost touching.
Now she was confused. She didn't want him to hold her and kiss her, but she also didn't want him to let go of her.
-Can you please move to the left!-he asked her breaking that moment.
-What?-she asked confused.
-I'm trying to open this thing...but I need help...
-Oh...sure...
When they both got out they both blushed a dark red, but none of them noticed eachother.
Minutes later, Julia found what they were looking for and a door on the wall opened. They walked in and closed the door.
-Where are we?-asked Julia.
-In a store basement...they keep whine in here, don't you smell it?
-Yes...and now?
-We go out. But we have to keep a low profile.
They went upstairs and saw that the moon was on the sky already. Julia looked to her watch but it wasn't working.
-Outside...just stay close to me...-said Hwoarang.
-I know how to defend myself...
-I know, but...we're not on the east-side...I don't rule this area...and I'm not very popular in here.
-What do you mean?
-I mean I have some problems with the lead group of south-Osaka. The law here is kill the Tsunamis and I'm not joking...
-Wow...but let me guess, you don't give a shit...right?
-In normal circumstances, no...I know I can't kick their asses...but today, I have to worry about the police and you...I'm don't wanna risk a confrontation.
-Look...I don't need a baby-sitter, OK?
-You have no idea what they are capable of doing to you if they'll see you're with me...I said you to come so I'll have to take you back to your sister...
-Don't worry about me...worry about you!
Julia jumped over some boxes, opened a window and left the store. Hwoarang followed her and put on a cap, so no one could see his red hair.
-Now we have to go to the X-Night...it's a friends pub...he has a car...
-And where's that?
-Two streets down...try to act normally.
-OK...
They both started to go down the street, but it didn't took too long until someone notice them. First they passed by a police squad, but they didn't say anything. Then, a few steps from the X-Night club, they were spotted by a group of five guys. One of them grabbed Julia's arm and they were forced to stop.
Julia reacted violently and the five guys looked at her amused.
-She's wild!-said one of them.-Are you new here?
Julia looked at Hwoarang, and decided to answer her own way.
-Yes...why?
-You're not being very polite...
-Mind your own businesses...OK?-Julia said.
-Wow...you're very brave...don't you know who we are?
-No...why? Should I?
-You definitely need to be re-educated...our own way, of course.
The boy walked towards Julia, but Hwoarang stepped in the middle.
-Who are you?-the guy asked trying to see his face.
-Leave her alone!
-Go away...you idiot, or you'll face the consequences...of facing the Flashes!
-I don't need you to protect me!-said Julia.
-Look around you...-said Hwoarang a bit worried.
There were about thirty guys, with white weapons, ready to fight them.
-Get ready to fight!-warned Hwoarang.
Julia was getting ready when someone arrived suddenly.
-Kyo...-whispered Hwoarang.
-Who is he?-asked Julia.
-The Flashes leader...whatever you do, don't piss him off...
-Look...we've got new people on the block!-Kyo said.-You're very beautiful...-he added to Julia. Lets forget about this, OK?
-What do you mean?-she asked.
-Lets make a deal...you come with me, and I promise we won't hurt your boyfriend...much!
-I wouldn't go with you even if I was paid for! You're a criminal...
-Is that your answer to my proposal?
-Yes...
-You're not coming?
-Not even in your dreams!
-OK...in that case, I have no choice...lets see what you do about it!
In that moment, Hwoarang reacted and five opponents went to the ground. Julia did the same. Kyo was surprised.
-Wow...they can really fight!-Kyo said applauding.-I want to see more...
Kyo attacked Hwoarang, who was trying not to be recognised. They had fought many times, so that was a bit hard to do. Unfortunately, Hwoarang's cap fell over and everyone saw him.
-Hwoarang!? I should have noticed...Take the girl!-Kyo ordered.-What were you thinking when you came here?
Julia was being held by seven guys, and she could barely move.
-You bastard!-continued Kyo.-Did you really think you could fool me...the last time we met you said you're going to take this territory from me...you're so arrogant! Now I'm going to take something from you...
-Don't be so sure!-Hwoarang retaliated.
-I'm going to take your beautiful babe here for a nice drink...and then maybe she'll change her mind about you...and consider in having some fun with me...I hope you don't mind!
Julia was being dragged away, when Hwoarang lost control. Kyo went to ground by one powerful punch.
-What is it? You didn't like the idea?-asked Kyo getting up, while Hwoarang was on his knees.
He was feeling some pain due to his Five-One fight. He had probably broken two ribs, but he wouldn't let that maniac touch Julia.
-Don't touch her...or I'll...
-You won't do a thing...
Kyo ordered his friends to attack Hwoarang again. It wouldn't be easy to face twenty armed guys, but he had to win.
-Your boyfriend is really giving me some troubles! But I'll win...
-No you won't...and he is not my boyfriend!
-He's not?
-No...he's just an idiot that a met earlier!
-He won't stand up for too long...
But Kyo was wrong. Hwoarang, after some minutes, won that fight. Kyo's friends were all on the floor.
-Now it's my turn...-Kyo said, facing Hwoarang, who was feeling more pain due to his injuries from the Five-One.
-Are you sure you wanna do this...last time you lost!
-Last time you weren't hurt, and I didn't have your girl!
-She is not my girl...and you can keep her... you'll soon regret that...
-What the hell are you talking about?-asked Julia.
-She's a pain in the ass...she's stubborn and she's always complaining about things...
-I'm not like that!-said Julia.-You don't even know me...
-Lucky me...I think if I did know you, I would probably be mental...you're always complaining...
-Liar! I'm not...
-Yes, you are!
-Shut up!-yelled Kyo.
In that moment, Hwoarang attacked and he left Kyo unconscious. Then they heard the police cars heading in their direction.
-We got to go!-said Hwoarang.
The guys who were holding Julia let her go and run off taking only Kyo. They felt the duty of taking their leader out of there before the police caught them. Hwoarang knew he and Julia had to leave quickly too.
-Come on...-said Hwoarang taking her hand.
-Don't touch me...you...idiot! I'm not stubborn!
-Is that right!?
-YES!
Hwoarang took her hand again and pulled her towards the X-Night. They both got in. The pub was crowded, but they managed to find the barman.
-I need a car!-said Hwoarang listening the police entering the pub.
-White Toyota in the back!-said James throwing him a key.
-Thanks...
Julia and Hwoarang got in the car and left.
-Now I'll just have to take you home...finally!
-Right...
-Are you still mad? For what I said?
-No...
-Are you sure?
-Yes, I'm sure...besides I don't care about what a thief like you say...but if you really wanna know, you're stubborn too, and a pain in the ass, and an irresponsible idiot! You're just like a big kid! And you think you can beat everyone...you're a smug...and I...
-And that's why you like me...
-I don't like you! I have nothing to do with you! I shouldn't have come...
-Then why did you come?
-Because you insisted me to come...
-I didn't! You came because I make you go up the walls!
-I never met a guy like you...you think you're the best, don't you?
-Well, maybe you haven't met many guys yet!
-How dare you, Mister-I'm-So-Good-That-All-The-Girls-Faint-When-I-Pass-By!?
-What?
-I rest my case!
Hwoarang parked the car in front of Makia Hotel. No one was there, but the door was still opened and it had a cute Christmas decoration. Julia forgot all about Christmas, she was determined to argue with Hwoarang until he admitted he was wrong.
-I learned my lesson, though...I'll never trust an outlaw again...-she said.
-I didn't force you to go with us...I asked politely and you accepted!
-But it was your entire fault! Those Flash guys could have taken me and make me do horrible things...
-I told you it was dangerous...and I warned you not do provoke Kyo...but you really pissed him off...
-What did you want me to do? Go with him?
-No! But you could have been more polite!
-Polite!? He is a creep, a criminal, besides you don't know anything about being polite!
-Hey...don't put me in the same bag as those guys...besides you didn't seem worried about me being an outlaw when we were closed and you were in my arms...
-Shut up! Don't talk about that...
-Why? Did I make you blush?
-You wish!!!
In that moment, someone knocked on the car window. Julia and Hwoarang stopped the fight.
-Michelle!!!-Julia got out and hugged her sister.-Are you OK?
-I'm fine! We've been waiting for you...is everything OK?
-Did you have any problems?-asked Eijiro.
-Nope...
-Liar!-Julia said.
-Hey...you don't need to insult me...
-Lets go home, Michelle! Oh...and one more thing Mister-Smug, the less time I'll see you, the better! Got it?
-Perfectly, Miss-I'm-Too-Good-To-Be-Seen-With-An-Outlaw...But you will not be able to stay away from me that long!
-We'll see about that!
Julia and Michelle went to their room. It's was almost midnight. Julia was furious.
-What happened?-asked Michelle.
-Nothing...that guy is unbelievable...what a smug!
-So...you have no clothes, no money...no medallion!
-Damn it! A forgot about the medallion!
-Then you'll have to talk to him again...
-Shit!
-It could be worse...and I think he won't mind at all...
-Shut up, Michelle...
TOKYO
MISHIMA MANSION
2nd JANUARY 2010
-My name is Eduardo Lima, but you should know everything about me by now, right?-asked Eddie.
-Yes...I do. You know, I have to be sure about my employees...-said Heihachi.
-I hope you really know everything about me...
-Well everyone was his little secrets...but if you have, I'll soon be informed...
-Are you sure?
-Of course...
-Good...I like working with someone with many contacts...when can I start Mr. Mishima?
-You can start today, if you want to! My company is in your hands...Mr. Lima...
-You can call me Eddie...
-Well, Eddie...the Mishima Enterprises is now yours. You'll have to re-negotiate everything back and to make contacts with all my old suppliers...they're in different countries...
-Don't worry about that, I know how to speak nine different languages: Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, English, Japanese, Chinese and an Arabic dialect. I travel a lot and worked with many important people...
-Yes, I'm aware of that...you worked with Dr. Ferrera; he told me that you're quite efficient in financial businesses and that's why I trust you my company.
-So...I'll work in Shinjuku?
-Yes...the thing is, the former director of my company made a serious mistake. He tried to fool me and didn't pay attention to the businesses. Last summer, the authorities found some irregularities in my company and I was forced to close the doors. I lost money and I lost many suppliers...now I want all back. So you'll be the new owner of Mishima Enterprises. No one will know that you're working under my commands, understood?
-Yes, sir...
-You will not push your luck, right? Don't forget that I'm the boss!
-Is that a threat...I hate threats on my first day...
-No, it's not a threat, it's just a warning...and a piece of advice...so take it and don't let me down...
-OK...that's better!
-And one more thing...I heard that you are an expert in martial arts...
-I grew up in Brazil...the streets are as dangerous as facing a wild animal...I know all about capoeira.
-That's great!
-Why?
-Nothing...maybe I'll need some other services from you...but we'll talk about that later.