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Reunion
FUJI-NION
13th MAY 2010
-This practice was great!-said Ling sitting down to rest.
-Yes...
-Did you always practice like this, Jin?
-What do you mean?
-This was a very rough practice...
-Of course. I love martial arts...and I know that I have much more to learn, but it's been boring to practice alone! I had no one to practice with.
-Well, now you have me!
-Did you like it in Tokyo?
-What?
-The School...
-Yes, sure. Well I don't like classes much, except martial arts and sports! Our Maths teacher is horrible! She seems like an old ogre!
Jin laughed at this comment, he also knew the Maths teacher Ling was talking about. She had a quite reputation.
-Why are you laughing?
-Nothing.
-I didn't like the 13th grade students though...they were quite arrogant just because they were in the last year. Once, three guys came to talk to me. They wanted to congratulate me because I had the highest School marks in Martial Arts, after Jin Mishima...
-Yeah...I understand...
-Lets go have something to eat...I'm starving...
-Ok...
Ling and Jin were about to enter the bakery when they saw a huge crowd in the Hotel Empire entrance.
-What's going on?-asked Ling.
-Lets check!-suggested Jin.
They both tried to see what was going on, but there were so many people there that they couldn't even move.
Jin had to step on some people and push several others, and finally he managed to get a place where they could see what was happening.
Ling and Jin watched a car stop and two men got out. They had three bodyguards just behind them.
-Who are those guys?-asked Ling confused.
-You don't know Paul Phoenix?-asked a guy who was next to her.
-Phoenix? No! I've never heard about him!
-I did!-said Jin.-My grand...a friend of mine told me about him a while ago! He almost went to Final with the Boss in the last Iron Fist...but his opponent was stronger...
-That's right!-confirmed the guy.-Paul Phoenix is a legend...he goes to many famous events! He could be rich by now, but he doesn't want the money...he gives it all for charity.
-That's very generous of him...-said Ling touched by that man generosity.-Is he Japanese?
-No...he's from the USA.
-There are many foreign contestants, Ling...-explained Jin.
-Are you going to participate?-asked Ling to the guy.
-No. I'm working in that restaurant!-he said.-I just had to see Phoenix with my own eyes!
-Well, he's inside the Hotel now...-announced Jin.-We can go...
-Who was the other guy?-asked Ling.
-Probably one of his friends...he never travels alone! I've got to go...
Ling and Jin headed to the bakery.
-It seems to me that this tournament will be very competitive!-said Ling looking down at her cream-cake.
-Yes...I already knew...
-Maybe I'm not prepared!
-Don't say that! That Phoenix guy can't intimidate you!
-It's not only him...
-I'll help you...everything is going to be fine!
Jin looked to Ling and smiled. He wanted her to smile too. He couldn't bear to see her sad. She was always so beautiful when she was happy.
-Does anyone knows the Boss?-asked Ling making Jin snap out to reality.
-I don't know...people say that the last eight contestants can go and watch the Final, but this is just a rumour! But there are also the Judges...though they are not allowed to reveal his identity because they make an oath of honour before the Final.
-I would like to know him...but I guess I'm not that strong...
-Yes you are!
-Promise me you'll go to the Final!-said Ling suddenly.
-What?
-Promise me, Jin...for the both of us!
-Ok...I promise!
Ling smiled and Jin glazed at her for about five minutes. He never felt like that before. Her smile had some kind of magic that allowed him to think about life with other perspective and forget all about the Mishima family.
FUJI
16th MAY 2010
-When does your friend arrive?-asked Baek for the ninety seventh time in the last two days.-Man, I'm sick and tired of being here!
-I don't know! You're starting to get on my nerves! I think I've to go to another room because I can't hear you anymore!
-Why can't you just leave him a note or something...?
-I'm sick of being here too, but I promised and I'll keep my promise...just go by yourself!
-I don't want to go on my own!
-Suit yourself...I'm out of here!
-Where are you going?
-Out for a walk!
Hwoarang left their room and headed for the most popular bar in the town. It was so crowded that no one could move an inch. He left because he didn't want to drink, he would just be there to kill time.
Tired of walking around with nothing else to do but watch people pass by, he went to a video game saloon. He just wanted to see the kids playing. He remembered that years ago the Tsunamis had been expelled from all the video game rooms from all Osaka due to their bad behaviour.
In that moment Julia was in the other side of the street, a few yards above the video game saloon. She was looking for a place to spend the night because she would have to wait for Hwoarang to arrive.
Hwoarang left the saloon some minutes later. By the door, five guys were disturbing four girls. They were being very nasty, so Hwoarang decided to help the girls.
-Hey...let them go you punks!-he said.
-Who the hell do you think you are? The superman?-asked the leader.
-Sort of...
The five guys attacked him but Hwoarang knew exactly what to do, so they just ended up on the ground.
-Want more?-asked Hwoarang.
The five guys run off as fast as their legs could go. As for the girls they were absolutely amazed by that strong and handsome red hair guy who had saved them.
-Is everything ok?-he asked noticing they were all staring at him.
-Oh my God! You saved us! You're our hero!-said one of them.
-Oh...I just thought that...-he began.
-You must let us reward you...-said other girl.
-It's no need!
-Of course it is!-she continued.-You're our hero! Come with us...we can go to the bar, have a couple drinks and then go to my place!
-Nanase!!!-said the other three.
-He is not only yours! You can't keep him...I want to thank him too!
-I asked him first!-said Nanase.
Hwoarang was looking at them with a narrow look. Those girls were completely mad. He just wanted to help them, and now they were all around him, pulling him and trying to convince him to go with them.
-I don't want anything...can you just leave me alone? I've got to go...it's getting late!
-We want to do something for you!-said Nanase.
-You can start by letting my arm go...
-Come on! Come with us...you're so cute!
-No! Just let me go!
The situation was getting pretty noisy and got Julia's attention. She thought that those girls shouldn't talk so loudly. She hated when people were yelling on public. When she was going the opposite way, she noticed Hwoarang's red hair.
She wasn't sure that it was him because she couldn't see his face, but she had to find out, so she walked closer to them.
In the meanwhile, Hwoarang was trying to set himself free from those hysterical girls.
When Julia finally saw it was him, she yelled his name and everyone stopped.
-Hwoarang! What are you doing? I can't believe you did this to me!!!-she said pretending she was almost crying.
Hwoarang turned around and faced her. He didn't know what to say to her but she seemed pretty mad.
-Julia...I...
He looked to his feet and then she just hugged him tightly.
-Why did you run away? Our kids are always asking about their dad! I didn't know what to do!-she said pretending she was crying.
The four girls looked at eachother and stepped back, leaving them alone.
-Did it work?-Julia asked without letting him go.
-What?-he asked blushing.
-Are they gone?
-Oh...yes...they are gone!
Julia pulled of from that hug and smiled.
-I could win an Oscar for best actress...
-Yeah...Thanks...you saved me!
-Yes...I did. You owe me big time. So what happened?
-Nothing...just a few hysterical girls...how was you journey? Are you ok?
-Yes, I'm fine...thanks.
-I was expecting you...
-I'm sorry I kept you waiting.
-That's ok! I just arrived four days ago. We should go now...you have to meet someone.
Baek was completely surprised when Hwoarang arrived with Julia. He wasn't expecting a girl.
-That explains everything!-he said shaking Julia's hand.
-What?-she asked confused.
-You could've told me that you had a girlfriend!
-Julia is a friend...she's not my girlfriend!-Hwoarang said.
-You should have meet me instead of my idiot little brother!-said Baek.
-Don't listen to him!-said Hwoarang immediately.
-You never said you have a brother!-Julia said looking at Hwoarang.
-My brother has some fugues...lacks of memory...whatever!-said Baek.
-Shut up, Baek... I'll explain later...-said Hwoarang to Julia.
-So, why didn't you tell me about her? Do you want me to ask for another room so you can have some privacy?
-She is just a friend!
-We should go to Fuji-Nion!-said Julia.
-Finally!-said Baek starting to pack his things.
FUJI-NION
20th MAY 2010
-I hate this tattoo...-said Julia.
-That's not going to be there forever!-said Hwoarang.
-Baek is quite enthusiastic about this tournament.
-That is typical of him...
-Where is he?
-I have no idea...probably around...he loves to visit all the bars.
-Have you seen the Empire Hotel? It's huge!
-Yeah...did you like to be hosted there?
-Nope...it's too much luxury!
-It's better to be a poor with pride than a rich man with no feelings...
-Yes, you're right! Do you want to go practice?
-Yeah...sure.
-By the way, what about the others, Eijiro and Mouse?
-They're fine...
-Hey, love birds!-called Baek.
Julia blushed and tried not to look at Hwoarang.
-Do you know who is going to enter the tournament?
-No.-said Julia and Hwoarang.
-Paul Phoenix...
-What? Are you sure?-asked Hwoarang.
-Yep. Everyone is talking about that! This tournament will rock!
-I never thought such a celebrity would come here!-said Julia.
That night, Hwoarang couldn't sleep. He was too excited and for some reason that he didn't know he was expecting to meet Jin Kazama again. He couldn't forget the humiliations Jin had inflicted to him the two times they had a fight.
Hwoarang was trying to understand why was so important to him to prove that he wasn't a looser. He couldn't forget that his life could have been different if his parents hadn't abandoned him when he was just a baby.
He wasn't sorry of being an outlaw though. He always loved his freedom, but since he met Julia things were different.
-Hey are you sleeping?-asked Baek.
-Yes...what does it look like, you idiot???!!!
-Can't you sleep without your girlfriend?
-She is just a friend!
-Yeah...sure! In that case I will ask her if she wants to go out with me...
-Leave her alone!
-What? I thought you said she is only your friend!
-Leave me alone!
-You are always pretending people aren't important to you. You're an idiot!
-Look who is talking...you don't even have a girlfriend!
-Says who?
-How can a girl put up with you???
-The same way Julia puts up with you!
-She is a friend!!! The only thing that matters to me is win this tournament! Get that?
-Sure...but I know she makes you nervous...she's really hot...
-Stay away from Julia and let me sleep!
-Ok, bro....sweet dreams...
-Jerk!
EAST-OSAKA
21st MAY 2010
-Hey...Eijiro! There's a guy asking for Hwoarang...-announced Mouse.
-Probably he is another jerk that wants to fight him to see if he can beat Hwoarang!
-Too bad Hwoarang isn't here! Our leader would kick his ass...
-Mouse, Hwoarang isn't your leader! You're too young to join the Tsunamis.
-But I will one day...
-Sure...who is guy? Someone we know?
-I don't think so...but he isn't Japanese! And he's not from the Bloody Dragons!
-Of course he isn't...Hwoarang kicked their asses...until the last one of them...they are not brave enough to come back!
-The guy is coming over here!-announced Soni, one of the Tsunamis.
-What!?-said Eijiro and Mouse.
-Are you sure?-asked Eijiro.
-Yes.
-Tell the others and prepare yourself for action. I want everybody here, NOW! And tell Shuni and Niro to stay in the area just in case...-ordered Eijiro.
-Right!-said Soni leaving the house.
-Mouse!
-What?
-You stay here...
-Why?
-This can turn a bit violent!
-So?
-You're a kid. You stay here!
Mouse sighed but he stayed inside. Minutes later a tall, young and strong guy was arriving. Eijiro was waiting for him.
-So...what do want from Hwoarang?
-Are you Hwoarang?
-That depends who wants to know!
-I'm Mario Lince Farel. I'm from the USA and I'm here to take Julia home!
-Julia!?-repeated a huge chorus.
-Yes. Is she here?
-No!-said Eijiro.-You can go!-ordered Eijiro to the other Tsunamis.
-So, where can I find Hwoarang?-asked Mario.-Julia said in her letter that she was staying in Osaka with a guy named Hwoarang.
-Yes. She was here, but she left some time ago!-explained Eijiro.-Are you family?
-No...I'm her fiancé.
-Fiancé!?
Eijiro blinked twice. He wasn't expecting that.
-Fiancé!? Julia's fiancé!?
-Yes. Is there something wrong with that?
-No! Of course not!
-Where is Julia?
-I don't know.
Eijiro knew where Julia was, but he couldn't say Mario that his fiancé was in Fuji with Hwoarang. Probably he wouldn't be very happy knowing she was with another man. So he had to lie.
-We don't have news on her...I'm sorry. She just said she wanted to be alone!
-What about Hwoarang? Can I speak to him?
-He's not here!
-He's with her?
-No...I don't think so...he went to see a friend.
-I guess I'll have to stay here and wait for her or Hwoarang to return.
-You're going to wait here?
-Do you mind?
-No...
-I'll stay in the Makia Hotel. I can't go back without Julia!
When Mario left, Eijiro sighed, he was sweating and nervous. Hwoarang was in deep troubles.
-That guy loves to get me in troubles!-Eijiro said to Mouse.-There were so many girls in Osaka and he had to fall for Julia! Damn it!
FUJI-NION
25th
MAY 2010
-My Headmaster will arrive tomorrow!-announced Ling that morning.
-Great!-said Jin ironically.
-I think everything is ready for the tournament...I mean the Stadium seems to be finished.
-Yeah...I think everything is ready.
-We will fight in the Stadium, right?
-Yes. Except for the Final against the Boss! That's in a different place.
-Cool...so, Jin, we won't see eachother tomorrow...
-Probably not!
In that moment, Ling and Jin looked at the two most popular men in Fuji-Nion, Paul Phoenix and Forest Law.
-They aren't very nice...-said Ling in a low voice. But in that moment Paul and Law headed towards them. Ling felt very uncomfortable because she thought they had heard her.
Paul seemed like he was seeing a ghost.
-Hey kid!-Paul said to Jin.
-Are you talking to me?-asked Jin.
-Yes...you...
-I'm not a kid...my name is Jin.
-Just Jin?
-Kazama...Jin Kazama.
-Kazama?
-That's what I said!
-You remind me of someone. But it's probably a coincidence. Sorry about that kid thing!
-That's ok!
-See you around!
Ling and Jin looked at eachother with a narrow look.
-They are weird!-said Ling.
-Yeah...
In the meanwhile Paul was still thinking about Jin.
-What's going on?-asked Law noticing there was something wrong with his friend.
-That kid reminds me of someone I knew a long time ago!
-Are you sure!
-The hair, the eyes...they seem almost twins.
-Who does he remind you of?
-A guy I faced in the last Iron Fist!
-The one that kicked your ass in the semi-finals?
-Yes. That's him. His name was Mishima. Kazuya Mishima.
-But you said that Kazuya is dead!
-Yes he is! That's the problem...
-So...who the hell is this Kazama?
-I don't know...but I will find out!