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Reina-183: I'll try my best to translate the second part, but I'll only post it if the readers want to. I'm glad that you like my last chapter, I like yours too. Thanks for the reviews.
In the Forest
FUJI
29th JUNE 2010
It was five in the morning when Hwoarang woke up. He couldn't sleep so he just stared at the trees. It was still dark but the sun should be in the sky soon.
Feeling bored, he decided to turn the radio on. But he soon regretted it. He heard Heihachi's voice; he was giving orders to his tekken forces to search for a limousine. Hwoarang realised that they would be found sooner or later, so he woke Julia and Ling up.
-What is it?-asked Julia.
-We've got to go!-he said.
-Why?-asked Ling.
-The old man is sending someone after us...I heard him talking in the radio. They'll be here soon! I shouldn't have turned the damn radio on, now he'll know where we are.
-How?-asked Ling.
-This radio, when it's on, transmits a signal to the central...so he knows where we are...
-Damn it! We better go...we probably have one or two hours ahead from them...-said Julia.
Hwoarang helped Ling to take Jin out of the car and they started to walk. The forest was huge and dense.
-Do you know where you're going?-asked Ling to Julia.
-Yes. I saw a roof in this direction...it's some kind of temple...it should take us a half an hour walking.
The sun was rising when they finally reached a little temple, just like Julia said. A Buddhist monk saw them and helped them carrying Jin inside.
They laid Jin in a bed on the floor, and left to the small kitchen.
-Do you need something else?-the monk asked.
-Can we stay here for a while, just until our friend wakes up?-asked Ling.
-Sure...
Later, Hwoarang, Julia and Ling were drinking some tea and eating some rice.
-Thank you...-said Julia.
-You welcome, miss...Buddha is kind and asks for nothing in return.
Hwoarang almost lost his composure when he heard those words, but he managed not to laugh.
-So, what happened to your friend?-asked the monk.
-Our car is out of fuel...-started Julia.
-I don't have fuel...I'm sorry...
-That's ok; we'll just go down on foot as soon as he wakes up.-said Ling.
-Is he sick?-asked the monk.
-He fainted...we think he's just tired...-lied Julia.
-I have to work now...the other monks will return tomorrow. You can rest with your friend, if you want to.
Hwoarang, Julia and Ling took his advice and entered in the room where Jin was sleeping.
-So? What do you know about Kazama? I'm mean, you dragged us...-said Hwoarang.
-I'm so sorry.-said Ling.-I didn't know what to do!
-It's ok...-said Julia.-You are the girl that Fury almost killed in Nara, right?
-Yes...I remember you too...Julia Chang, isn't it?
-Yep. You can call me Julia.
-Ok. I'm studying in Tokyo, in the Mishima Polytechnical School.
-Mishima?-asked Hwoarang.
-Yes...
-So the Boss is the Headmaster.
-Yes.
-I think that I heard that name before...-said Hwoarang thinking.-I know! It's from the Great Mishima Tournament that I won last year! I even got a trophy with that old man's face! And that was when I met Jin for the second time...in Osaka.
-The Mishima family is quite powerful! Jin is the heir...but he ran off last summer, so I didn't know who he was. For me he was just Jin Kazama...
-Why did he run away from home? From is own family?-asked Julia.
-I don't know...I met him in Nara. He saved me from Fury. We met here, in Fuji again...but now everything is a mess!
-What was that all about? I mean, about his father?-asked Hwoarang.
-It seems like he was killed in the last Iron Fist...the Boss killed him...-said Ling.
-You mean Heihachi Mishima killed his own son!?-asked Julia in shock.
-Yes...
-Wow...that's heavy!-said Hwoarang.-I'm glad I didn't meet my parents! Look, our princess is waking up!
Jin woke up and sat down. He looked around. His head was hurting and he was feeling a bit dizzy.
He was surprised when he saw Ling, Julia and Hwoarang staring at him. But then he remembered everything.
-Where am I?-he asked.
-In a Buddhist temple...-said Ling.-Are you ok? How are you feeling?
-I feel sick...where's my grandfather?
-He's after us!-said Hwoarang.
-What are you doing here?-asked Jin.
-I saved you ass! But I had no choice!
-I didn't ask for your help!
-If you did I wouldn't help you...
-I have to go...I have to face Heihachi now!
-What!?-said Ling.-Are you crazy?
-Hey...we had enough troubles rescuing you. What an ungrateful bastard!-said Hwoarang.
-You don't understand! He killed my father! And lied to me all these years!
-Look, we know that it must be hard to know that, and you deserve to get your revenge, but your grandfather is furious and he might even kill you!-said Julia.
Jin knew she was right. Heihachi could capture him and then he would be taken to Dr.B. and they could do to him the same experiments they have done with Bryan Fury.
-We have to leave this place!-said Jin getting up and pulling Ling.-You're coming with me!
-Wait! What about us?-asked Hwoarang grabbing Jin's arm.
-I don't know...you can come if you want to! Anyway you're probably on my grandfather's death book!
-What do you mean?-asked Julia.
-I mean...you will never be left alone! He knows you helped me, so he will go after you...
-Then, you have to tell us what's going on!-demanded Hwoarang.
-Are you sure you want to know? I think you know enough...
-You said we're on his death book...knowing a bit more will not make a difference!-said Hwoarang.
-This was why I didn't tell you, Ling. I didn't want you to get involved!
-Now it's too late!-said Ling.-Please tell us!
-Does Heihachi knows where we are?-asked Jin.
-Yes. I think so...-said Hwoarang.
-Lets go, I'll tell you later!
Jin took Ling's hand and left. Julia and Hwoarang followed them. They met the monk outside taking care of the garden.
-Be careful with the wild animals!-yelled the monk.
-Thank you for the meal!-yelled Julia back.
-What's the hurry?-asked Hwoarang a few minutes later.-We have some hours ahead...
-You don't know my grandfather! He doesn't want to catch me just to punish me...I'm more important to him than that!
-What do you mean, Jin?-asked Ling.
-Later! We have to go down the Mount Fuji before it's too late.
-It's seven a.m.-said Hwoarang.-And I'm thirsty.
-Me too.-said Ling.
-Lets see if we can find a river, or something like that!-said Jin.
-Hey...who said you're the leader?-asked Hwoarang.
-You said you're thirsty...we have to find water!
-I didn't say I want water!
-So what do you want then? A beer? Maybe there's a fridge around here...maybe under a tree?-joked Jin.
-Jerk!
They soon found a small river, and then they stopped to rest. Jin was getting hungry but it wasn't a good time to think about food.
-Can you tell us, now?-asked Ling.
-Fine! But don't blame me if you get into deep troubles!
-Hey...I can live with my own decisions! So just say it!-said Hwoarang.
-Everything happened last year in August...I found out some stuff about my grandfather.
-What stuff?-asked Ling.
-I found out that he does illegal things...
-Such as drug dealing?-asked Julia.
-Probably...But it's not just about drugs...there's extortion, kidnapping, weapons dealing...my father's murder...
-And people call me an outlaw! Why isn't your grandfather in jail?-asked Hwoarang.
-My grandfather is a powerful man. He is in control of many financial companies, banks, industries. Authorities can't touch him, besides he has many important friends. And there's also his personal army, the tekken forces!
-Just like the Mafia!-said Julia.
-Yeah...the tekken forces are after me since I ran away. That's why we have to leave this place!
-But why are they after you? Did you threaten your grandfather with the police, or something?-asked Ling.
-I ran away because when I realised what was going on, I told him that I would never take part of that! He didn't like it. He wanted to make me his heir. Now I want to destroy him for what he did to my father!
-How?
-I have to go to the Mishima Fortress! It's his Head-Quarters. I have to destroy everything. If I manage to do that maybe the police will believe me...
-You can just go to the police and tell what you said to us!-said Julia.
-But I want my revenge! This is personal! Besides, he probably has some friends working in the police.
-Fine. We're going down Fuji-san with you, but then we're going to Osaka.-Hwoarang said.-I don't want to get involved! You family is demented! When you finish this personal stuff just go to Osaka and we'll fight again!
-Whatever...but you should know that by now, my grandfather knows everything about you and Julia and he will be after you in no time!
-I'm not afraid of that old man...or his army!
-You should be! The tekken forces are a very powerful elite!
-We better get going...-said Ling so they wouldn't argue anymore.-Maybe we should follow this river.
Going down the Mount Fuji was something that many people would like to do, because it was extremely beautiful. But the journey would not be pleased, at least for Julia and Ling, because Hwoarang and Jin were always arguing.
The last time they almost started a fight.
-I'm not scared!-said Jin violently.
-Then lets go! I'll take you right here!
-I don't have time for you...We have to go! The tekken forces aren't very far!
-Yeah...sure...you're just afraid!
FUJI-NION
EMPIRE HOTEL
It was ten in the morning when Anna arrived to Heihachi's bedroom.
-News?-she asked.
-No. I've sent one hundred men after them...
-Is he hurt?
-I don't know...but I didn't hurt him much...I think he passed out because he was overloaded...
-Who's with him?
-Xiaoyu, Hwoarang and another girl...I ordered someone to check her for me...
-What about Phoenix?
-That American idiot! I hate that guy...if he wasn't a legend, I would've killed him! He didn't talk, but I know he helped them!
-I told you about Xiaoyu, didn't I? Now she's against us!
-Don't you dare lecturing me young lady! You seem like Dr.B.
-So, what do you think they're up to?
-I don't know yet, but I'm sure that Jin will come to me! He needs to revenge Kazuya, now that he knows the truth!
-The truth??? Please...he doesn't know half of it!
-It doesn't matter!
In that moment Dr.B. came in and asked Anna to leave. She did what she was told.
-They found the limousine. They ran out of fuel!-said Dr.B.
-Great...that means they're still in Fuji.
-I'm out of work, again! This can't go on!
-Wait just a few more hours!
-You said that Jin would be here this month. Now I lost Jin and Xiaoyu! I need someone...there were two more kids who could be used.
-My students are on holidays, remember?
-What about my research?
-If I can wait, you can too! Then you'll have Jin, Xiaoyu and a bonus!
-A bonus?
-His name is Hwoarang. I have many plans for him...
-What about Fury?
-Bryan is in my Fortress. They caught him this morning. We'll leave to Tokyo tomorrow, and then I'll go to my dear Fortress.
In the meanwhile, in Eddie's room Nina was trying to know something about her past.
-What did you find out?-asked her.
-We'll talk about it after a drink.-suggested Eddie.
When Nina finished her drink she felt a bit dizzy. She understood that Eddie had given her something.
-What was in my drink?-asked Nina.
-A few drops of Sodium Pentotal.
-The truth serum?
-Yes. I'm sorry Nina, but I have to know if you're here to test my loyalty towards Heihachi...
-Of course not! I told you...
-Ok...now I believe you.
-What do you have for me?
-Not much...but I found out that until the two last years, there wasn't anyone called Nina Williams. You didn't exist!
-What!?
-I'm surprised too. In the records that I saw, Anna is the only daughter of Richard and Susan Williams.
-Anna?
-Yes. She came to Japan when she was fifteen years old. She developed her martial arts skills and went to Tokyo University.
-Do you know how did she know Heihachi?
-No. But I could make her tell me everything with the Sodium Pentotal...do you have more?
-No...but it wouldn't work! I didn't give you Sodium Pentotal...that drug isn't allowed. I just lied to you. I used reverse psychology.
-What!?
-Sorry. But now I know I can trust you...
-Bastard! I could frame you for this!
-Yes, you could...but you won't, right?
-Not yet...
At lunch time, Ling, Jin, Hwoarang and Julia decided to stop. They were tired and hungry.
-What are we going to do?-asked Ling.-We have no food!
-Nature gives us everything we need!-said Hwoarang making everyone look at him.-That's what they say in that stupid Nature Channel...
-You're right!-said Julia.-There should be fish in the river and fruit around here!
-I can look for fruit!-said Ling.
-I'm going to take some wood.-said Julia.-And you two will have to fish...
-Fish!?-asked Hwoarang.-I can't fish!
-Why not?-asked Julia.
-Because...I'll fish with what?
-I don't know! Use your head!-Julia answered leaving with Ling.
-I hope they don't kill eachother before we get back!-said Ling.
Things just didn't go as Julia was expecting. Hwoarang and Jin refused to work together. The only thing they found to eat was some plants from the river, like seaweeds.
Ling hadn't found any fruit, just some wild berries. The seaweeds tasted very sweet because the river water wasn't salt water. The berries were too bitter, so Hwoarang decided to mix the two and eat them.
-So?-asked Julia.
-It tastes like strawberry ice cream.-he lied.
Ling did the same.
-You liar!-she said.-It tastes like hell!
-Your so naïve...-said Hwoarang laughing.
Afterwards, they decided to continue down the river.
-So, how much time do you think we're going to take?-asked Ling to Jin.
-Two, three days...maybe more!
-What!?-said both Ling and Julia.
-Three days eating berries!? I'm not going to handle this!-said Ling.
-And I need a shower! Where are we going to sleep?-asked Julia.
Jin stopped. He was thinking about the whole situation. They didn't have any food or camping material. That meant that they would have to sleep on the floor with nothing to cover them. Besides, at night, there were some wild animals. They would have to light a fire, but that could call the tekken forces' attention.
It was almost seven p.m. when Jin noticed the sunset.
-We have to find a good place to light a fire and to spend the night.-he said.
-It's getting cold...-said Julia.
-We're in Fuji-san...it's always cold at night.-said Jin.
Jin and Hwoarang searched for a quiet place but they never agreed with eachother. They just ended up screaming and yelling. Julia and Ling walked over to calm them down, but they were almost fighting.
When they tried to break them apart, Hwoarang and Jin pushed them and Ling and Julia lost their balance and fell in the river.
The boys shut up immediately.
-Sorry.-said Jin.
-We didn't mean to!-said Hwoarang.
Ling and Julia were soaked and angry. They stared at them with an ice look.
Jin and Hwoarang gathered some wood and lighted a fire.
-Look...it's alright...we have a fire!-said Hwoarang.-And we did it together!
Hwoarang hugged Jin, but he didn't like the idea.
-Get off!
-We have to convince them we're friends...-said Hwoarang in a low voice.
Jin looked at Ling and Julia and smiled.
It was getting dark and cold. The two girls were by the fire but with the clothes soaked they weren't any warmer.
Then Julia exploded.
-That's it! I can't be with these clothes, I'm dying with cold! Take your shirt off and give it to me, now!-she ordered Hwoarang.
-What!?
-Give me your T-shirt now!
-But...what about me?-he asked.
-I don't care...you're stronger than me...and I fell because of you!
Hwoarang took his shirt off and gave it to Julia.
Ling looked at Jin and he understood her idea, so he took off his shirt too.
-Thanks!-the girls said.
-Now, turn around so we can undress...-asked Julia.
They both obeyed immediately. Their T-shirts looked like a dress in Julia and Ling's bodies. They were too big, but at least they weren't wet anymore.
-If I get a cold, it will be your fault!-said Hwoarang.
-The same goes for you...-she retaliated.
A few minutes later they heard some howls. Things couldn't be worse. They were hungry, cold and surrounded by wild animals.
Ling only slept for a few hours. Her back was killing her; she slept two nights sat down.
Jin wasn't sleeping too. She went near him and sat down next to him. She knew he was worried about something.
-Are you ok?-he asked her.
-Yes. And you?
-Fine...
-Why did you faint in the tower? What happened?
-I don't know...by the way...thanks!
-What for?
-For helping me...
-I need to apologise too. You're a Mishima...I said things about you that I shouldn't! I'm sorry...I didn't know who you were! You should've told me...
-I'm sorry...but I didn't really lie to you. My name is also Kazama. It's my mother name. I'll never wear my grandfather's name again. I don't want to be a Mishima anymore. Actually I never did!
-It's your call...
-So...how's everybody in Tokyo?
-They're fine...some girls are disappointed...
-Oh...
-My friend would love to meet you...you've got a lot of fans.
-Yeah...I know.
-Do you miss it?
-What? The girls?
-No, the School. I mean your friends, the classes, your teachers...
-A bit. I didn't like the classes, but I miss my calm life...
Julia and Hwoarang were hearing that conversation and they both felt sorry for Jin. After all it wasn't his fault.
-What did the rumours say?-asked Jin.
-Some people said you had beaten up your grandfather and he kicked you out! Other people said you were just bored with your easy life...but it was all rumours...I know that now.
-Yeah...
-What happened, Jin? Why were you with your grandfather when you don't want to be his heir?
-I went to live with Heihachi when I was nine...I thought he was great. I mean I never knew I had a grandfather, and then he turns out to be a rich man. When my parents died, I thought I was lucky to have someone...I was wrong!
-Why?
-At first he was kind to me. But then he started to train me. He wanted me to learn the Mishima Karate. He was always saying that I had to be like my dad, strong and talented so I could continue with the Mishima traditions. But I wanted to train the Kazama Style as well. I had to train hard...almost fifteen hours a day.
-Fifteen? Are you joking?
-No. I never played with friends and I only went to School when I was fifteen. I always had private teacher at home.
-That wasn't right...or fun...
-His plans worked. I spent the holidays in many different places. He would send me to Kyoto, Hakone, Hokkaido...so I could be relaxed for a month. He always stayed with me for one week and then I was on my own. I began to suspect something last year. I barely saw him during four months. He was always in meetings and reunions. One night I saw him leaving the house and I followed him in my car. He went to the poorest area of Tokyo.
I was trying to watch what was going on when the tekken forces caught me.
-What was he doing there?
-He was speaking to his army, the tekken forces. Then I recognised some of the older students from the Mishima School. They were all recruited there. I couldn't believe that. He told me that those soldiers were defending the Mishima Empire, and that one day I would own that Empire. He showed me his operations network in his computer. I was amazed. There's Japan, South and North Korea, China, Thailand, Middle East and the USA. I never thought that the Mishima Empire was an organised crime network.
-So, that was why you warned me about the Mishima Polytechnical School?
-Yes.
-Do the soldiers...I mean the students...believe in your grandfather?
-I think he promises them fame and fortune. Everyone likes that. I couldn't stay with him after that!
-I understand...
-I have to destroy him...and the Empire! Then everything will be alright.
-And you will not need to hide anymore, right?
-Yes. That's the plan!
-I'll help you! You'll win...I know you will!
-How are you so sure?
-Because you're Jin...Kazama Jin!