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Separated
FUJI
30th JUNE 2010
After walking all morning with empty stomachs, Ling, Hwoarang, Julia and Jin thought they were dreaming when they saw a little house in the middle of the forest.
The man who lived there was waking up and he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw them.
-I never have visitors...-he said, offering them breakfast, which they didn't refuse.
-Are you alone?-asked Julia surprised.
-Sort of. I live here during three months, during that time I have to do my job.
-Which is?-asked Jin.
-To mark the trees who aren't infected and are good to the factory where I work. The factory is in the valley. This time I have to stay here six months because some trees are sick and I need to take some samples to the laboratory. My son works in the labs and he's coming today to give me a hand. What about you?
-We're going down...-said Hwoarang.
-From the top!?-asked the man amazed.
-No...of course not...-said Julia quickly.
-You don't have any equipment...
-Our equipment and food fell in the river.-lied Ling.
-Well I can give some food and blankets...my son will bring more...
-Are you sure?-asked Jin.
-You seem decent kids...
-Thank you so much!-thanked Julia before they left.
One hour later they were following the river again. The arguments between Jin and Hwoarang had stopped. Then, Jin asked them to hurry up because he was feeling weird.
-You're being paranoid!-said Hwoarang ready to start a fight.
-I've been followed before. I know what I'm saying. Now hurry up with your lazy ass!
-Shut up, Kazama! Soon you're going to taste my fist again!
-Why can't you just do as Jin says?-asked Julia.
-Because he is paranoid! He's a lunatic!
-No he isn't...he's running from his own family, which is not nice..., you should be more understanding...
-I only want to kick his butt! That's all!
-Stop it! You're so childish sometimes...
-So? What's wrong with that?
-It's hard for him...and you are making it worse!
-Do you like him or what?
-What if I do?
-That's your problem...I won't step in the way if that's what you think...
-You're an idiot!
That night, the four of them slept much better. They had food and blankets to get them warm. Jin and Hwoarang argued for more than one hour but then they decided to make a truce and go to sleep.
TOKYO
MISHIMA MANSION
1st JULY 2010
-So...any news from your grandson?-asked Eddie to Heihachi that morning.
-No. He's just having fun...he was always like this, even when he was a child.
-I haven't seen Xiaoyu after the tournament, where is she?
-Probably she went back to China...for the holidays. Her family lives there.
-It's odd...she wasn't in the Hotel in the night of the Final...
-Don't worry about Xiaoyu; just go back to work as soon as possible, ok? And don't forget about our new project.
-Sure...
Eddie knew that was something wrong. Heihachi was very upset and the sudden disappearance of Xiaoyu was making him suspect that something big was about to happen.
FUJI
Jin, Ling, Julia and Hwoarang had stopped to rest. They were almost in the valley. But then, suddenly, Jin noticed that someone was there too. They were surrounded by the tekken forces.
-The tekken forces!-he yelled.
It was too late. A gun shot broke the silence and Julia fell on the ground bleeding.
-Julia!!!-the three of them screamed.
Hwoarang knelt by her side and noticed that she hadn't lost her conscience. That was a good sign.
-Where did they hit me?-she asked almost crying.
-I don't know...just don't move.-Hwoarang said.-Where does it hurt?
-Everything hurts! It hurts like hell!
-It's not serious...-he said to calm her down.
-Get out of here!-ordered Jin getting ready to fight.
-I'll stay with you!-said Ling.-Hwoarang take Julia and go!
Hwoarang didn't think twice. He took Julia in his arms and left. The tekken forces seemed more interested on Jin.
Hwoarang stopped a few yards ahead. Julia had fainted and he panicked.
-Julia! Come on...stay with me...Julia! JULIA!
-What?-she asked.-My head hurts...don't scream like that!
-Stay with me...don't you fall asleep.
In the meanwhile Ling and Jin were fighting against twenty armed men.
-Damn it!-said Hwoarang when he realised that Ling was in danger.
-Stay here...I'll be right back!
He arrived just in time to help Ling, who was surrounded by seven guys with masks.
-Hey...do you wanna play?-asked Hwoarang before he launched his attack.
Soon, they were all in the floor, knocked out.
-Why aren't they using the guns on us?-asked Ling.
-Who cares? Hey, Kazama do you need my help?-asked Hwoarang seeing that Jin was fighting against ten armed guys.
-No!-Jin said.
Seconds later, Jin was on the floor. He got up in time to see Hwoarang and Ling coming in his rescue.
-I guess you need my help!-said Hwoarang.
-Jerk!-said Jin.
They managed to knock down all the tekken soldiers, but they knew that could be more of them.
-Where's Julia?-asked Ling.
-We have to get to the valley.-said Jin watching Julia's wound. - You were lucky; it's just a scratch...
-But it's bleeding...-said Hwoarang.
-Give me your T-shirt sleeve.-asked Jin.
He wrapped the sleeve around Julia's arm and used Ling's elastic bands to make pressure and stop the bleeding.
-This was my fault...-Jin said helping Julia to get up.-I'm sorry...
-That's ok...
-Are you ok?-Hwoarang asked.
-Yes...but it hurts...
-It's dangerous to be with me...-continued Jin.
-Stop that, Kazama...this is no one's fault! Lets just go to the valley! Julia needs to rest.-he said picking her up.
-I can walk!
-Shut up!-he ordered.
TOKYO
-We found them Mr. Mishima.-said a soldier from the tekken forces.-They're in the east/south quadrant in Fuji. They are heading to the valley.
-Why weren't they captured?-asked Heihachi.
-They are stronger then we thought. Twenty men were beaten up.
-There are only four of them...bunch of incompetents!
-We need back up, sir...
-I can see that! I'll send more men...and Miss Anna Williams, she will lead you.
-Miss Williams? We can caught them...you don't need to send her.
-But I want her to go! She needs something to do...she is getting bored.
-Yes sir...I'll wait for her.
-I'm going to my Fortress...when you have some good news you know where to call me!
-Yes sir!
FUJI
2nd JULY 2010
It was about two a.m. when Jin saw the first house in the valley. The moon was full so they hadn't stopped. Hwoarang was really tired from carrying Julia. She was now sleeping.
They had decided to ask for help in the first house, and that's what they did.
-I'm sorry to disturb you madam...-said Ling when she knocked the house door and someone opened it.-I know it's late, but...
-What happened?-asked the lady when she saw Julia.-What's wrong?
-We were coming down the Mount Fuji and our friend fell in the river and she cut herself. Can you please help us?
-Come in.
They entered a little but cosy house. Julia woke up when Hwoarang put her in bed.
-Are you ok?-he asked.
She shrugged.
-I think your friend has fever. Her wound may be infected. Let me see...
Mrs. Enomoto sat down besides Julia and checked her wound. Then she washed it and put a bandage on it.
-I'm going to give you something for your fever.
Jin looked at Julia. He couldn't stop feeling guilty. She had been shot because of him, anyone could've died.
-Why were you in the Fuji-san? Don't you know it's dangerous?-asked Mrs. Enomoto, when they left Julia in the bedroom.
-We were working on a project...a summer project for School!-lied Ling.
-My God...the way down is so dangerous...even a person like my son, who is experienced, has problems sometimes...where are your families?
-They know where we are...-Ling lied again.
-I'm alone...My husband and son are in Fuji-san...I have two free rooms, so I guess you can stay here for the night!
-We are sorry...-said Jin.
-That's ok...
-You said your husband and son are up there?-asked Jin.
-Yes. Why? Did you see them?
-I think we saw your husband...he gave us food and some blankets.
After a short meal, Mrs. Enomoto showed them their rooms.
-You have to stay with your friend miss...
-Xiaoyu.-Ling said.
-The boys will sleep in the next room!
-Together?-asked Ling worried.
-Well...yes...why do you want to sleep in the room with one of them?
-No...-said Ling blushing.
Jin was looking at her and Ling blushed even harder.
Ling's worries were acceptable. Hwoarang and Jin would kill eachother being together in the same room.
-They're going to kill eachother...-said Ling when she got to bed.
At eight o'clock in the morning Ling woke up. She heard a door slam right next to her room. Jin and Hwoarang were in the table and Mrs. Enomoto was preparing the breakfast.
-Good morning...-Ling said, but there was no answer.
Jin and Hwoarang glared at eachother, their eyes were full of hate. Ling noticed that they looked like zombies.
-What happened?-Ling asked Jin.
-Nothing...
-There's a chemist shop above the street...you should go there to buy something for your friend's fever.-said Mrs. Enomoto.
-I'll go!-said Ling.
-I'll go with you...-said Jin getting up.-We will leave after we buy the medicine...-he said looking to Hwoarang, who was still eating.
Ling followed him. She knew he wanted to get out, away from Hwoarang.
-So what happened last night?-asked Ling, twenty minutes later when they left the chemist.
-He sang all night long just to keep me awake!!!
-Really?
-Yes...He's so annoying...
-I think he doesn't do it on purpose...
-Are you sure?...Oh crap!
-What?
Jin stopped suddenly and pulled Ling to an alley.
-The tekken forces...they're here!
-What are we going to do?-asked Ling.-Do you think they will look in people houses?
-Yes...they're searching everywhere. We have to warn Hwoarang and Julia...
-How can we go back? They're everywhere!
-The roofs...they will not pay attention to the roofs!
In the meanwhile, Hwoarang was taking the breakfast to Julia.
-Breakfast in bed?-she asked.
-Well...why not?
-I'm not sick...and I'm feeling much better now...
Hwoarang put his hand on her forehead and noticed that she hadn't fever anymore.
-Great! Just eat your breakfast and get ready to leave, because Jin, the mighty leader wants to leave this place, ok?
Julia saw that Hwoarang wasn't in a good mood that morning. Probably he had another fight with Jin, like always.
After the breakfast, Julia noticed he was too quiet.
-Are you ok?-she asked him.
-Yes...
-You are thinking about what?
-Nothing...
-Yes you are...what do you think about Jin's family?
-They're all crazy! I don't want to involve myself into this crap...and you shouldn't either!
-But he needs help!
-That's his problem...I just want to fight him.
-Is this all thing about fighting that important to you?
-Yes...it's my honour...
In that moment Hwoarang and Julia heard the door. Mrs Enomoto was talking to someone and it wasn't Jin or Ling.
-I haven't seen no one!-said Mrs Enomoto loudly so they could hear her.
-Two boys and two girls...are you sure you didn't see them last night or even this morning?-asked Anna.
-No.
-Are you alone?
Hwoarang closed the room door quickly, just before Anna and some soldiers got in.
-Damn it...-he said.
-Who is it?-asked Julia.
-The tekken forces...
-Here?
-Yes...
-What are we going to do?
Anna was searching the rooms when Hwoarang and Julia heard the steps coming in their direction, but before she could open the door, Mrs Enomoto interfered.
-I wouldn't do that!
-Why?
-My daughter is with her boyfriend...she told me not to disturb them...
-I have to check every room...-said Anna opening the door.
Hwoarang got in the bed immediately and they cover themselves with the blankets.
-Mum...I told you not to come inside! Get out!-yelled Julia underneath the blankets.
Anna closed the door and blushed.
-Sorry...-she said to Mrs Enomoto before leaving with the tekken forces.
-This was close!-Julia said.
-Yeah...
-You can let go of me...
-What?-asked Hwoarang who was still holding her.
-You can let go of me now...they're gone!
-Oh...right...I'm sorry...
-Are you ok?-asked Mrs. Enomoto when Hwoarang left the room very embarrassed.
-Yeah...thanks...
In that moment, Jin and Ling were entering through the window in the first floor.
-I don't wanna know what you did...I don't really care! But you better go now...I don't wanna get into troubles! There's a friend of my husband who is going to leave in a few minutes. He's going to take wood to a Shizuoka industry. He can take you...
-Thanks.-said Jin.-And I'm sorry for this...
Half an hour later they were in a truck on their way to Shizuoka.
3rd JULY 2010
Jin, Ling, Julia and Hwoarang had spent the most uncomfortable night of their lives. They had slept on the back of a truck full of wood.
-At least my arm is not hurting anymore.-Julia said in the morning.
-You don't have to worry about that...we will be home soon...-said Hwoarang.
-You're not coming with us?-asked Ling.
-Why should we? If that jerk wants to commit suicide, that's his problem!-said Hwoarang.
-Jin will win...
-He wasn't very convincing in the Final...he passed out!
-This time will be different.-said Ling trying to defend Jin.
-Suit yourself...when we get to Shizuoka, Julia and I will return to Osaka.
Jin was talking to the driver. When he returned, he didn't give them good news.
-We have six more hours ahead.-he informed.
-Oh my God!-said Julia.-Six hours!?
-Yes...
-Hwoarang said he goes to Osaka...-Ling said to Jin in a low voice.
-He can do whatever he wants! I don't care...and I don't need him...
Hwoarang heard that and he turned to face Jin, but when their eyes met, he couldn't say a word. He was feeling bad because what Julia said earlier was right. Jin needed help. He was strong but not strong enough to win Heihachi, his grandfather. Jin wasn't a friend but he deserved help, any help he could get.
-I heard a familiar voice...that woman; in Mrs Enomoto house...I just can't remember.-said Julia.
-Don't worry about that! We'll be in Osaka soon...-said Hwoarang.
MISHIMA FORTRESS
4th JULY 2010
In an island near Obama harbour, Heihachi was speaking with the leaders of the tekken squads. The Mishima Fortress was the centre, the Head-Quarter of the Mishima Empire.
In the sub-levels there was a huge laboratory from IQ, where Dr.B. and other scientists were working on several projects.
Heihachi wasn't very happy with the tekken forces work. They had left Jin escape again. In the meanwhile, Eddie was authorised to go in and out the Fortress whenever he wanted, and that was worrying Dr.B.
That day, Eddie heard a very interesting talk between Heihachi and Dr.B.
-What do you want me to do with Fury?-asked Dr.B.
-Just keep him sleeping. I might need him again...then, I should probably get rid of this incompetent...
-He was a success though...I mean...you controlled him perfectly during some hours...
-He didn't eliminate Jin in the tournament. Besides, Bryan is too rebelling...
-What about Nina...she's like him...
-Nina is different!
-I could use her...
-No! Nina will not be used until I say so. Neither will Anna...
-Nina failed her mission...ten years ago...
-I know. But she's different! You know that!
-What if Jin and Xiaoyu don't come back?
-They will...
-By the way...where is Anna? And Nina?
-Nina is in Tokyo and Anna is on her way to Shizuoka.
-She is very excited with Jin's return...
-Yes. She knows her future depends on his return...
SHIZUOKA
Jin, Ling, Julia and Hwoarang were in Shizuoka. They had arrived last night. The truck had a flat tyre and that was why they had only arrived at night.
They were so tired that they entered the first small hotel they saw. Julia paid for two rooms and they just fell asleep immediately.
This time Jin and Hwoarang didn't have time to argue.
In the morning, Hwoarang woke up very late. But the others were still asleep.
The money he had wasn't enough to buy two tickets to Osaka, so Hwoarang had to think in another way to go back home.
As for Jin, he was trying to think about a way to go to Obama without being caught by the tekken forces. The safest way to travel was going into the forest, but that would mean travelling a few days walking.
After lunch, they were all talking about what to do, when they stopped on a bridge above the railways. Ling and Julia were admiring the landscape. None of them realised that someone was approaching them very slowly. When they saw the tekken forces was too late.
-Finally!-said Anna, followed by forty men. Two of them grabbed Ling.
Jin and Hwoarang were ready to fight. There was a complete chaos on the bridge. Jin understood that the battle was lost because they were only four and they were fighting in a small place.
Hwoarang managed to free Ling, but then Anna fired her gun. Ling pulled Hwoarang to save him from the bullet trajectory but she lost her balance and fell over the bridge. Hwoarang hold her hand but he wasn't ready for the impact and fell too.
Jin and Julia were speechless. They were almost petrified.
But then Jin watched with a relief that Ling and Hwoarang had fell on a train that was transporting sand. They were both ok.
Jin looked at Anna and the tekken forces. He could stay there and be caught, or to jump into the train. He chose the second one.
So he pulled Julia and jumped. Anna didn't have time to react. She looked down and saw that Jin and Julia were in a different train.
The train were Jin and Julia were, transported sand as well but both trains were going in opposite directions.
-Nagoya!-yelled Jin hoping that Ling and Hwoarang would understand what he was saying.
A few hours later Ling and Hwoarang were in Nagoya. They left the station thinking about what to do.
-I can steal a car...-suggested Hwoarang.
-No way! Besides we don't know where they are!
-It seems to me they were heading to Fuji...again!
-Fuji? But we'll have to wait days for them to come back...and I don't have any money. I left everything in the Empire Hotel.
-I don't have money either...I mean it's not enough to rent a room...
-What are we going to do? Have you ever been here?
-Yeah...but it was a long time ago...Nagoya is huge! I don't understand how Kazama thinks he's going to find us...idiot!
-This is not Jin's fault! He warned us about this...but we insisted...
-Fine...lets just look for a place to stay...
In the meanwhile Jin and Julia were in the centre of Fuji. They could go back to the valley and ask Mrs Enomoto to help them again, but they didn't want to waste more time.
-What are we going to do? We're so far away from Hwoarang and Ling.-said Julia.
-Two train tickets back to Nagoya must be too expansive. I don't have money with me...and you?
-No...I paid for the rooms last night...
-We have to find a way to get some money...
-How?
-I have to find a temporary job...something to do...I think I can get the money in four days. Lets just hope that they stay there...
-Are you sure they're in Nagoya?
-Yes. I'm almost sure. I hope Ling is alright!
-If she's with Hwoarang, she'll be fine!
-That's what I'm afraid of...I don't trust him...
-He is not that bad! He helped me a lot...
-Yeah...I bet he did...
-I'm serious...
Fuji wasn't as big as Nagoya, but Julia and Jin didn't know where to go. They knew that they had to find a place to stay for the night. They saw many hotels, but they were all very expansive, after all Fuji had many tourists. In the end of the day, Jin and Julia managed to get two rooms in a private house. The owner was an old lady who was living alone for over a month. Her family was in Kyoto and she didn't like to spend the nights on her own.
Ling and Hwoarang weren't that lucky. The hotels were too expansive and everything was full. Nagoya was like a dorm city. Many workers from the industries surrounding the city had a room booked and that was why every hotel was full.
-Please, we really need a place to stay! We looked everywhere!-said Hwoarang losing his patience.
-I'm sorry...I can't rent a room without a payment!-said the woman behind the counter.
-But we looked in other hotels and it's all full...-said Ling.
-I can't...I'm sorry!
Ling and Hwoarang were about to leave when someone interfered.
-Let them stay mom...-said a young girl, who was staring at Hwoarang intensively.
-Nadesico, you know I can't do that!
-Our restaurant needs employees...they could work there instead!
-Alright...you can stay!
-Thank you very much!-said Ling
-You should thank Nadesico...I guess she liked you...
-Thank you...-said Ling to the sixteen year old girl.
-You are very nice...-added Hwoarang.
Nadesico watched Hwoarang like he was some kind of God. Ling was the only one who noticed and she laughed when they were going upstairs.
-What's wrong?-asked Hwoarang.
-I think you got yourself a fan!