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Rivals Again
FUJI-NION
23rd JUNE 2010
Heihachi was still furious about what happened in Jin and Bryan's fight. The Tekken Forces hadn't caught Bryan yet and he was really bad-tempered.
Ling was going to fight in that same night, but Heihachi didn't bother to show up to wish her good luck.
Ling didn't care either. The fact that she knew Jin would be there to support her was enough.
Nina was having some sleeping problems. Heihachi's words, when he told Bryan to eliminate Jin were echoing in her head. She had the impression that she had heard those orders before.
Hwoarang wasn't worried about that fight.
-I'm sure you're going to win!-said Julia when Hwoarang was waiting for Ling in the arena.
-Yeah...I know...I'm sorry for her, though...
-Great...now you just have to say that you love her!-said Julia feeling jealous.
-Are you jealous?
-No! Get lost ok!?
-I don't like the girl...I'm just sorry for her...because she is going to lose!
-Fine...Whatever! Just focus and win the damn fight!
Hwoarang was trying to upset Julia and was really happy because he was having success. He was also very excited about that fight. If he managed to win he would be able to fight with Jin and show him that he was the best fighter ever.
Ling entered the arena. She didn't know why but she was quite nervous.
-It will be fine!-yelled Jin to encourage her.
When the fight started everyone was amazed by the contestants' techniques. They were very efficient, though quite different.
Ling dominated completely the first twenty minutes. She was giving her best, but she knew she had to try harder to win.
During that time Hwoarang was studying Ling's technique. He had to find a way to win without hurting her too much.
-You are very talented, Xiaoyu. But I need to win this fight!-Hwoarang said to her, before he would put his plan into action.
-I want to win too...
-Yeah...I know...but I really need to kick you boyfriend's ass!
-Why?
-It's personal!
-You're acting like you have already won!
-And I have!
Hwoarang attacked her with his full power. She blocked some of his strikes but she admitted to herself that she needed to be better than that. Hwoarang was really strong. And she couldn't win just by blocking his attacks.
Jin was trying to help her, but she couldn't even listen to him, Hwoarang didn't give her time to breathe.
After almost fifty minutes fighting, Ling saw an opportunity to win, but it was a trap and she only noticed when it was too late. She ended out of the limits.
On the floor, Ling couldn't help the tears. She wasn't hurt but she was very disappointed. Jin was going to help her to get up, but Hwoarang got there first and pushed her up.
-You were fantastic!-he said smiling.-Congratulations...
-I lost!
-But you did your best, didn't you?
-Yeah...Thanks...
-What the hell do you think you're doing?-asked Jin to Hwoarang.
-This is none of your business!
-Are you ok? Did he hurt you?-asked Jin.
-No! I'm fine!
-You have one day to prepare yourself to lose!-said Hwoarang.
-We'll see about that!
FUJI-NION
24th JUNE 2010
Heihachi was in his room. He was waiting for the Tekken Forces to return with Bryan Fury, but there weren't any news yet.
As for Nina she was having dreams and she had a strange feeling about Fuji-Nion.
-I think I have been here before...-she said to Anna in that morning.
-That's not possible.
-But I feel strange...
-So? And I feel sick because I'm here with nothing else to do but watch these stupid fights!
Anna was mad and Nina didn't know why. When Anna left, she went to Eddie's room. He was walking out of the shower and almost had a stroke when he saw her in his bedroom.
-You scared the hell out of me!-he said looking for his clothes.-I didn't hear you knock!
-I didn't knock!
-Oh...right!
-Please just get dressed...I need to talk to you.
-Sure...just a sec...
After a few minutes Eddie was listening to Nina.
-Do you remember when I told you that I have no memories about my past?
-Yes.
-Sometimes I have some memory flashes...but it's still very confusing in my head! I need help!
-I'm not a doctor...I'm afraid I can't...
-I don't need a doctor! I've been to doctors, they always say the same! I have temporary amnesia...due to the accident.
-So...what can I do to help?
-I want you to investigate my past! I need to know what the hell happened to me! Sometimes I have the feeling that I did some nasty things...
-You're saying that you think you're sister is lying to you about the accident!
-Yes...Anna told me what happened when I woke up in the Hospital...I believed in her word. But now...
-What happened?
-If it was an accident why didn't she get hurt? My parents died...I was badly injured. She was the only one that survived with no scars...besides she doesn't seem to care about our parents' death...
-I see that you have a lot of questions...I'll see what I can do!
-I don't want anyone to know about this!
-Yes...I'll be careful!
In the meanwhile Ling was watching Jin's practice. She wasn't sad anymore. She had thought about it and concluded that she couldn't have won. Hwoarang was too strong. Besides even if she won, she had to face Jin, which wasn't a good perspective. She would probably quit.
-So...are you staying for the rest of the fights?-asked Jin.
-Yeah...I think so. My Headmaster didn't say anything about it, but he doesn't own my life so I'll stay. I don't see him much lately...I think he doesn't leave his room. And Mr. Lima doesn't know what's wrong either...
-Lima?
-It's his partner or something like that. He's nice...
-So...you're going to see my fight, tomorrow, right?
-Sure...I wouldn't miss it!
-Do you know if your Headmaster can watch the fights?
-I don't think so...no one can watch the fights except the ex-contestants, right?
-Yes...I think so...
HOSPITAL
-Aren't you coming?-asked Julia to Hwoarang.-It's getting dark outside.
-I'll stay here for the night...I want to stay with Baek.
-But you need to rest...you have your fight tomorrow!
-But it will be at night! You can go...I'll stay.
-I'm staying too...
It was almost mid-night when Julia and Hwoarang woke up. Something was happening. There were doctors and nurses all around Baek's room.
-What happened?-Hwoarang asked to a nurse.
-His heart stopped...we're trying to bring him back! Wait here!
That was precisely what Hwoarang didn't do. Julia followed him and they entered Baek's room.
-He is not coping! Bring the machine!-one of the doctor's said.
-What are you doing?-Hwoarang asked in panic.
-You shouldn't be here!
-He's my brother!!!
Baek didn't react after three electric shocks.
-Your brother stopped fighting...
Hwoarang was immobilised by the fear of losing Baek. He felt Julia holding his hand and pulling him out of the room, but then, they heard something.
-He's back!-yelled the doctor.
Hwoarang couldn't believe. He held Julia by her waist and lifted her in the air. Then, they both entered the room again.
-We don't know what brought him back...but his heart is stronger!
-Is he going to be ok?-asked Hwoarang.
-Yes...I think so...the worse part is gone!
FUJI-NION
25th JUNE 2010
After a rough night Hwoarang slept until very late in the morning. He woke up because Julia was knocking hard on his bedroom door.
-Are you crazy?-he asked her when he opened the door.
-Come on get dressed, and lets go have some lunch.
-Lunch?
-Yes it's almost noon!
-Give me a minute...
Julia and Hwoarang had lunch and then Julia asked him if he wanted to practice before the fight. Hwoarang wasn't in the mood for trainings. The adrenaline was getting high hour by hour.
In the meanwhile, Jin was waiting for Ling. He was thinking about Paul's words.
-Are you sleeping?-asked Ling.
-What? Oh...you're here! I was just thinking...
-Are you ready for the fight?
-Yeah...
-Please don't be too hard on him...he was nice to me...
-What? Do you like him?
-I didn't say that!
-Ok...I'll just talk with him and I'll apologise to him...is it ok?
-Jin...I don't like him...
-I don't like him too...
-Are you angry with me?
-No...of course not...I'm sorry...
It was nine p.m. when Jin and Hwoarang entered the arena. That was the last public fight. Their proud was at steak. For Hwoarang was the perfect chance to humiliate Jin the same way he had done to him. For Jin was the opportunity to revenge himself from the punch Hwoarang had give him and if he won he would show that he was the best.
Besides he had to win to face the Boss, the man who had killed his father.
When the fight started, Jin and Hwoarang measured their strengths. They were both very strong.
-If I were you I would return to mummy and daddy's arms right now!-said Hwoarang.
-My mother and father are dead! But I guess you parents aren't too proud of you...
-I didn't meet my parents! I may be an outlaw but I've got honour too!
-You'll pay for that punch!
-I'm not scared of you...
Now they were fighting for real. They were both impressed with each other's techniques.
Ten minutes later, Jin was about to use the same strike that he used against Hwoarang in the Final FX. He did manage to touch Hwoarang's chest but then he saw that Hwoarang was still moving.
-You were supposed to be paralysed!-Jin said.
-Do you think I would fall for that one again?
-How did you...
-I practised a lot...after the Final FX, in case we would meet again.
-Congratulations...you were the first person who managed to avoid this attack.
-I have a surprise for you!
Before Jin could move, Hwoarang attacked imitating his strike. Jin felt his body shaking, but he could still move.
-Why aren't you paralysed?-asked Hwoarang confused.-I tried with my friends in Osaka and it worked!
-I guess you haven't practised that much!
-Damn it!
Minute after minute, Jin and Hwoarang were making the public go mad. Ling and Julia were yelling from the top of their lungs.
An hour later the fight was still balanced. Hwoarang and Jin weren't tired and they were unstoppable.
That was being the longest fight ever in the Iron Fist history. The question was still in the air: who would win that fight?
Everyone in the Stadium was screaming and yelling, encouraging the two opponents.
Heihachi was watching the fight impatiently; he never thought that the Korean boy would last that long against Jin.
-This is the best fight I have ever seen...-said Eddie.-Your grandson is amazing, and his opponent too.
-Yes, I know. But this can't go on...there's a procedure...
-What do you mean?-asked Nina.
-You'll see...
Heihachi was right, two hours had passed and the winner was not yet decided. Then, the judge asked them to stop the fight.
Jin and Hwoarang didn't know what was happening.
-There are rules in this tournament that had never been used and this is one of them...-said the judge.-If there is a fight that lasts for more than one hour and half, it's the group of judges that will decide who is the winner. I'm sorry but this is the procedure...
Hwoarang and Jin were horrified. Those guys wouldn't let them finish that fight. They wanted to go on.
-There are seven judges...-the man continued.-We have four votes to number 63 and three for number 103. Number 63 is the winner and he will face the Boss...
Ling, Julia, Hwoarang and Jin were shocked. Ling was happy but she could see that Jin wasn't.
Hwoarang left the arena in a hurry and Jin followed him. Jin didn't want the applauses; he wanted to finish his fight.
-Wait!-asked Jin to Hwoarang.
-What do you want now? Do you want me to congratulate you?
-No! I didn't know this rule! I swear! I think this was unfair to both of us!
-But you won!
-Look...I can't change their decision...but we can make a deal...
-A deal?
-Yes...lets say that this was a draw, ok? So you and I will have to fight again.
-When?
-After my fight with the Boss...just wait until then, ok?
-Ok. I'll wait...but if you fail with your word I'll be after you until the end of your days! I want my revenge!
-And I want mine!
A few minutes later Jin and Ling were leaving the Stadium.
-Are you tired?-asked Ling.
-A bit...
-You were awesome.
-I was lucky...I had one more vote!
-We should celebrate! You're going to fight with the Boss!
-It's late, Ling, your Headmaster must be worried about you! Besides I need a shower!
-Can I go with you?
Jin stared at her.
-I'm tired to be on my own...my Headmaster won't even notice that I'm not around!
-Ok...but my room is not like your suite...I mean it's not much.
-Who cares?
In the meanwhile Hwoarang was in his room. He couldn't stop thinking about that fight. He was so close to get his revenge. He took a shower and then he just went mad. He broke every single thing there was in the room, except for the beds. Julia heard the noise and she entered his room. He was on the floor.
-What happened?-she asked.
-Nothing...
-You broke all this?
-I lost control! I think you better go...I'm not in my right state...
Julia looked at him and closed the door but she remained in his room.
-I'll clean this up!-she said.
-No...I'll do that in the morning...
-Do you wanna talk?
-About what? There's nothing to talk about...I lost it and sometimes when I lose control...I break some things...I'm a loser...
-No you're not...-said Julia pulling him up.
-I am...Kazama humiliated me again! I hate him!
-You said he wants to fight you again after the tournament. That means he didn't agree with the judges too. After all, you didn't lose...
-He is the one who goes to the Final with the Boss...
-That's because the judges' decision wasn't fair! You deserved to win as much as Jin...
-I lost for Kazama...and I didn't fight with Fury...Baek will never forgive me!
Julia sat down on his bed and forced him to sit next to her. Then she put his head on her shoulder and hugged him. Hwoarang was in shock. He couldn't move but he realised that he was feeling much better.
-Baek is probably very proud of you! I am too...
-Why is that when I need to make something right, everything goes wrong?
-You'll put things right again...I know you will!
-Yeah...but I'll always be the second best!
-Not for me...
In that moment Ling and Jin were in his room looking out of the window. It was a beautiful night. The stars and the moon were shining.
-This is beautiful...-said Ling.
-Yeah...I like to watch the stars too...
-What do you love the most, Jin?
-Why are you asking?
-well...it's just that...we are friends but I don't know much about you...but you don't need to tell me if you don't want to...
-I love to...fight! It's the only thing I'm good at!
-You can't be serious!
-I am...I want to be a martial arts master! A real one! And you?
-I don't know...I love martial arts too, but I also like amusement parks!
Jin laughed.
-What? You don't like amusement parks?
-Yes, I do...but it's funny...
-I want to build one in my homeland! So people can have fun! It's just that people are always thinking about their problems and their jobs, and they never have fun!
-You're right...
An hour later Ling's head fell on Jin's chest. She was sleeping. He couldn't take her to the Empire Hotel. His grandfather would probably be there, so he put her on his bed. Maybe Heihachi wouldn't miss her like she had said.
Jin laid down on the floor and fell asleep too.