I don't own Tekken and I never will...
I want to apologise because in the last chapter I forgot to translate one of the dates: it was 23rd March 2010 (but it's in Portuguese) sorry...
My thanks to Reina-183, TheWishofNight, BloodCrested and everyone who's reading this story...
Painful Memories
YANAI
9th APRIL 2010
-Hi...Mariko...how are you?-asked Hwoarang to a young girl when he arrived in Yanai, the town where he had lived until he was fourteen years old.
-Oh...my God! Hwoarang!? Is it really you!?
-Yep! I'm back...
-I can't believe...but it's definitely you...I could recognise your hair everywhere.
-Did you miss me?
-Of course we did...what happened?
-It's a long story...what about you?
-Well...I'm married and very happy. I'm a teacher...in our old School. Do you remember?
-Sure...I'm happy for you. Is Baek around?
-Yes...but...
-What?
-Are you going to speak with him?
-Yes...
-Than you'll probably find him by the river.
-Doesn't he has the Dojo?
-Of course he has...that Dojo is his life...
-Things are different around here...
-It's been five years since you left...and there are many things you don't know. You better go speak to Baek...
Hwoarang left his old friend without knowing if he was doing the right thing.
Baek was training in the river bank just as Mariko had said. Hwoarang looked at him. He didn't have changed much in five years.
When Hwoarang came close to him, Baek stopped. He looked at Hwoarang with no feeling. Actually he reacted with some coldness in his eyes.
-So...you returned!
-Yes...
-What happened...did you miss us? Or the fun is finally over?
-Actually, I'm here to ask you a favour!
-What? A favour? Do you think I'm stupid?
-I didn't say that!
-After all you've done to us...and you come to ask me a favour!?
-Yes.
-You've got some nerves!
-It's not that bad...I mean I just left...
Baek went mad when he heard Hwoarang's words. He pulled him by his arm and dragged him to a little cemetery.
-Do you know who's there?-he asked yelling.-Do you?
Hwoarang didn't answer. He was guessing the answer already and he looked down.
-That's mum...and the other grave besides her...it is Huri. They are dead thanks to you and your precious ego!
-What!?
-That's right! You killed them!
-I didn't...
-You left us! With no explanation, no letter...anything. Just an empty bed! Mum didn't handle your departure! She thought you didn't love her because she wasn't your real mother...and because we weren't rich...
-That's not why I left!
-She was always crying...wondering where you were...praying for you...she died three months later...three months!
-I'm...sorry...
-Afterwards Huri got sick...no doctor could tell me what was it. She died within a year. I lost everything because of you!
-I didn't know...I didn't mean this to happen!
-You're an ungrateful bastard!
-I left because I thought it would be best for the three of you...
-What? You were our brother...
-That's not true...I was not your brother...
-Mum took you since you were a baby. How can you say that!?
-Because I felt I was different! Mum had to work hard...for the three of us. I'll never forget what she did for me...
-You were just an arrogant kid...you were fourteen years old and you thought you knew everything!
-It wasn't like that!
-I wanted to give you a better life. You were working, Huri too...I was the only one who didn't help.
-We were older...you were just a kid...
-Exactly...
-I missed you too, you know?
-I'm sorry...
-Sorry!? Is that it? You killed my family and expect forgiveness with an apology?
-What else do you want me to say?
Baek was still angry, but not as much. He didn't care if Hwoarang was feeling guilty or not. He just wanted to punish him.
-Why didn't you say what you were feeling?-he asked.
-Because you would've thought that I didn't care about you...and I did! I didn't say goodbye because I was afraid I wouldn't have the courage to leave if I did. I didn't want to hurt you...you were the only family I met! I'm sorry...
-You messed up! So...where have you been? I looked for you...
-In Osaka.
-You looked for your real parents?
-No...it's not worth it! They are probably dead...or they are in Korea...but who cares?
-What do you do in Osaka?
-I...have friends there and we...
-Let me guess...you're their leader?
-How did you know...?
-You were born to be a leader...I always knew that.
-I'm really sorry...
-I can't hate you totally...after all I'm your master. I taught you everything you know...
-Yes...that's why I'm here.
-What?
-I'm going to the Iron Fist.
-Are you serious?
-Yes. But first I need you to tell me if I'm ready...
-Are you crazy?
-No...I want you to see my techniques...
-So, you want a fight?
-Yes...unless you're too tired...
-Hey...I may have twenty-seven but I can still kick your ass!
-You wish...old man!
TOKYO
10th APRIL 2010
-Dr.B...here is your patient!-said Heihachi arriving with Ling.
-What are you going to do, doctor?-Ling asked. She didn't like doctors or Hospitals much, that was why she was so nervous.
-Not much...Miss Xiaoyu. I'll just check if you're alright to enter the tournament. Can you please undress and put on those clothes?
Ling entered another room leaving Heihachi and Dr.B alone.
-Does she have any relatives?-asked Dr.B.
-Not in Japan...-said Heihachi.-She lived with her grandfather...he's just an old man...
-I notice a quite similitude with Jin story...all alone with his grandfather...
-That's not important...just get on with it.
-Doctor, what kind of tests will I do?-asked Ling coming out from the little room.
-I'll just take some of your blood and see if you are ok...are you afraid?
-Well...I don't like this stuff...
-I'll wait outside!-said Heihachi closing the door.
-Jin didn't like this too...
-Jin?
-Yes. Jin Mishima...
-You were his doctor?
-Sure. He was very strong, very talented, he was my favourite subject.
-Subject?
-I meant patient...
A few hours later, Ling was back to School. Miharu was expecting her with anxiety.
-So...how did it go?-she asked.
-It was boring...he said I'm fine. But he also said Jin was better than me...
-Well...Jin was awesome.
-I can't tell, can I? I never saw him!
-Are you ok? You seem angry...
-I'm not angry...just a bit upset...I hate when someone tells me I'm not good enough...
-The doctor didn't say that! He just said Jin was stronger than you...but it makes sense. He's older and he is a guy...
-I hope I'll see him in the Iron Fist. I'll kick his ass...
-Dream on, my friend! Dream on...
YANAI
It was almost noon when Baek and Hwoarang woke up. They had fallen asleep last night in the soft grass by the river bank. They had fought for hours.
-I won!-said Hwoarang.-Don't forget about it!
-Are you joking?! I won!
-No you didn't!
-It's was a draw...
-You just can't face it, can you? You were beaten up by your own student!
-You always were my most talented student...
-I was six when I asked you to teach me...I wanted to defend myself from the kids who were always making fun of me just because I was...Korean.
-Yeah...I remember! You could have told me...I could've talked to them...
-No way...I wanted to fix my own problems...
-You were always so independent...why did you leave?
-I told you...I did it for you and Huri. If I said to you or to mum that I wanted to go away, you would probably think I was an ungrateful bastard...
-Maybe...
-Besides I don't belong here...I don't belong nowhere...I'm sorry, but there's nothing we can do now...
-You're right. I blamed you for everything. I still do...but I can't hate you. I know you didn't mean to hurt us.
-I'm really sorry...
-You are ready to enter in all kinds of competitions. But you have to work out your defences. You're better than I thought.
-Really?
-Yes. When do you leave?
-I don't know...maybe tomorrow...
TOKYO
WILLIAMS RESIDENCE
12th APRIL 2010
-Nagasaki? But we can't get there in one day...not by car!-said Nina.
-I know...but if Fury is there we have to go!-explained Anna.
-What if he's not there?
-Well it's not our fault...we'll just have to wait until we get another clue. We have to find him...
-Why? What does he have that Mishima wants so badly?
-I don't know...he just said that they had I deal.
-I can't remember why we work for Mishima...
-It's natural; it's because of the accident.
-But why do we work for him?
-Because our parents had an agreement with Heihachi. I know as much as you. Please stop questioning everything. Just drink the damn tea and leave me alone!
Nina drank her tea and fell asleep immediately.
-Heavy stuff, these pills...-she said to the house servant-Take my sister upstairs, she needs to rest!
YANAI
13th APRIL 2010
-Do you know that the Iron Fist is the toughest tournament in the world?-asked Baek.
-Yes...I do!
-Are you really that mad?
-I have to go! I promised someone I would go...
-Is it an important person?
-Well...I don't know...maybe...
-It must be!
-Look...you're important to me too. No matter what, we will always be brothers...
-Yes...I know...take care!
-You too! If you go to Osaka, go to the east-side and ask for me...
-I will.
Hwoarang left Yanai with a huge pain on his chest. He had destroyed the only real family he once had. He was trying to convince himself that his adoptive mother and sister's death wasn't his fault. But he did feel guilty and that was killing him. The only think we could think of to forget that feeling was Julia. He was hoping that she was alright.
NAGASAKI
15th APRIL 2010
-Did anyone see this man around here?-asked Anna in a bar, showing a picture of Bryan Fury.
-Nope! Sorry, babe, but I never saw him...-said the barman.
-Are you sure?-Nina insisted.-It seems to me you're hiding something...
-Come on...why would I do that!? I would be glad to help two beautiful girls like you!
-Fine...-Anna continued.-Then...we'll give a REWARD TO ANYONE WHO CAN GIVE US INFORMATION ABOUT BRYAN FURY!-she said loudly so everyone could hear.
When the customers heard Bryan's name they all started talking. Anna could tell they were all afraid of him that was why no one wanted to speak up.
A few minutes later the bar was empty, and the barman left too. Then Bryan Fury showed up.
-I heard someone was looking for me!-he said.-I didn't know I was so popular!
-Heihachi Mishima wants to see you...-said Anna.
-I don't want to see him...so I guess you'll have to go and say to him to kiss my but!
Bryan attacked Anna suddenly and she fell on the floor. When she was about to retaliate, Nina attacked and with only three strikes she left Bryan unconscious.
-You didn't lose your touch.-said Anna smiling.
-I thought he was better than this...
-Now we'll have to take him to Tokyo.
-I wonder what does Mishima wants with this guy...he doesn't seem dangerous...
-That's his problem...not ours!
TOKYO
MANSÃO MISHIMA
17th APRIL 2010
-You did a nice job...-said Heihachi.
-We did what you tell us to do!-said Nina.-Why can't we keep looking for your grandson?
-It seems like Jin doesn't want to be found...so I won't be worried about him anymore! I'll let him taste his freedom...for now.
-What about our money?-asked Anna.
-Miss Anna, I've paid you already...
-But that was to find Jin...
-Did you find him?
-No...
-So keep that money...it's the pay for bringing me Fury...but that's all you get!
-But...
-No complaints please...just go home and wait there for my contact...you two will have a surprise!
-What is it?-asked Anna.
-If I tell you it won't be a surprise anymore...
-What about Fury? Where is he?-asked Nina.
-He's fine...he's with a friend.
In that moment, Dr.B. entered the room, but when he saw Nina he took a few steps back.
-I need to talk to you, Mishima...
-I'll be right there, doctor...
Dr.B. left the room immediately but before Heihachi could leave, Nina decided to ask some questions, besides she had a strange feeling that she had seen Dr.B. before.
-Who is that man?
-A friend.
-If he is a friend why do you call him by his surname?
-It's just an old tradition between the both of us. You should go now...
-Lets go Nina...
-I think I know your friend...-said Nina to Heihachi.
-I don't think so...you're probably confused, miss Williams...
TOKYO
MISHIMA MANSION
22nd APRIL 2010
-I'm glad you could make it!-said Heihachi looking to Anna, Nina and Eddie, who were in the living room.
-What's this all about?-asked Nina getting up.
-You are so inpatient...Today you are my guests. We are going to have lunch and talk about many subjects...because I have a proposition for the three of you...
They had a great lunch, with all the traditional Japanese food. They were going to the desert when Heihachi finally spoke.
-In June it's held in Fuji the toughest martial arts tournament. I'm going to see some fights, and I think you would be interested in going too. As my guests, of course...I'll pay everything.
-We can't do that!?-said Anna furiously.
-Why not? You are all martial arts experts...don't you like this kind of events?
-I do...-said Eddie.
-I just want some company...you don't have to participate...
-I accept your invitation Mr. Mishima.-said Eddie.-I would really like to watch the tournament...but isn't that tournament a secret?
-Yes, it is, but I always get what I want. Besides I've got many friends...this year I'm going to take one of my students to participate.
-Nina and I won't go!
-Anna...be reasonable...I'll pay everything...I was counting on you to help my student to practice.
Heihachi was looking at Anna with his most authority look ever. She knew she was stepping the line. He wasn't asking her to go, he was demanding.
Eddie noticed that was something between them. So, when he got a call from work, he made up a story to leave.
-I'm sorry...I have to go...they really need my assistance.
-We'll see you in the 28th of May, at four p.m., ok?
-Sure.
Then, Eddie managed to trick Heihachi's security guards and listened to a very suspicious conversation between Heihachi and Anna.
-I can't go!-Anna said.
-You will!
-If Nina goes, she will be able to recognise the place! She is upset and curious about her past. She may remember everything...
-I thought you were handling that!
-I am, but the medicines take time to do the effects.
-She seems fine to me...she didn't ask anything at lunch!
-That's because I put the pills in her drink!
-I don't care...her memory is damaged, so there's no danger! Dr.B. said she'll never remember!
-Right...Dr.B. also said Jin would return because he couldn't be two weeks without his medication and he is still out there!
-He wouldn't be out there if you had done your job...
-He is stronger than us...
-I want you and your sister in Fuji!
-Why?
-Use your brain, Anna! Jin has two goals in this moment: one is to fight me and the other one is to prove himself he can defeat me. I'm sure he will go to the Iron Fist. You will be there to catch him, understood?
-Yes...what about you're Brazilian friend?
-Eddie Lima is going to be my next partner...I'll show him things he never dreamed of! He will be my most faithful servant...
-Why are you taking a student?
-That's none of your business...
-Is Dr.B. involved?
-Maybe...
-I don't like him...he can't handle anything...
-Dr.B. is very important to me...if it wasn't for him...your sister would be dead!
TOKYO
MISHIMA POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL
28th APRIL 2010
-You want to talk to me?-asked Ling entering the Headmaster's office.
-Yes...please sit down.
-Is it about the tournament?
-Yes. You'll leave the day after tomorrow. Pack your things and I want to be here in the School at nine a.m. and don't be late!
-Ok.
-My driver will take you to Fuji. I'll meet you later. You can practice in the gym...you have one month to prepare yourself.
-Where will I stay?
-When you arrive in Fuji, go to the Seven Moon restaurant and ask for Mr. Sato Aoi. You have to say a password for him to know you go to the tournament.
-What's the password?
-I wrote it down in this peace of paper.
-Why is all this?
-The Iron Fist is secret. That's all you need to know. Once in Fuji-Nion, go to the Empire Hotel, I booked a suite for you.
-Thanks...
-Don't let me down, Xiaoyu.
-What about my examinations?
-Don't worry; I'll take care of everything! You just have to think about the tournament!
TOKYO
29th APRIL 2010
-Thanks for the dinner, Mrs. Hirano.-thanked Ling.
-Come on, Ling!-called Miharu.-I'll take you home.
-Your family is so nice to me!
-You'll be leaving tomorrow...we wanted to say goodbye.
-I know. It was great!
-Please be careful! You're my best friend!
-Don't worry about me! I'll be fine...
-You said the same thing about the Final FX and you almost died. If it wasn't for that guy who helped you...
-I don't think Fury will be there...besides I'm much stronger now...
-Ok...Good Luck then...
-Thank you.
-Do you want me to go with you, tomorrow morning?
-If you want to...
-I'll see you tomorrow.