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A Spy
TOKYO
5th JULY 2010
Eddie had returned to Tokyo to investigate the sudden disappearance of Ling. He knew Heihachi was lying about it, and he wanted to know for sure what had happened to her.
-So she isn't in China?-asked Eddie to Cusak, his informant.
-No. Unless she went swimming! I checked in all the flights and ships...there was no passenger called Ling Xiaoyu.
-So she's still in Japan...I suspected that already...
-Why?
-I heard Heihachi and Dr.B. talking...I think she ran away with Jin Mishima after the Final...
-Heihachi has a special army...they will be captured...
-Jin is strong...I saw him in the tournament. I had never seen a fighter like him before.
-Stronger than you?
-My technique is capoeira...it's different from his Karate...but I think he's better than me...
-Wow...so let me see if I got it...Heihachi Mishima asked you to be his partner in a genetic project along with Dr. Boskonovitch, right?
-Yes.
-And he's using his grandson, Xiaoyu, Bryan Fury and Nina Williams in the experiments?
-Yes. And I think Anna is being used too.
-God...this is serious...I mean I never thought he could do something like this!
-He's capable of many things you can't imagine!
-But I thought you wanted to revenge your father...why are you investigating this?
-Because I want to know the truth...and I said someone that I would help her...
-Nina Williams?
-Yes...I think she's just a victim...like Jin and Xiaoyu...
-Be careful...
-I know...Dr.B. doesn't trust me. I have to pay attention...
NAGOYA
Hwoarang and Ling were working in the restaurant since seven a.m. Hwoarang was going mad. He had never worked under orders before. That was a nightmare, in Osaka he dictated the rules and he was above the rules, now he had to obey to Mrs. Sakamura. Nadesico was always looking at Hwoarang and he was beginning to think that she was working for an intelligence agency or a spy association.
Ling wasn't bothered. She had found out that she was quite talented in the kitchen. But when the restaurant was full, the kitchen was a chaos. There were waitresses yelling to the cookers and she was getting tired of hearing Hwoarang complain about the clothes they had to wear.
He refused to wear the waitress suit, black pants and black shirt with a tie. He took off the tie and opened up his shirt a bit and ignored completely Mrs Sakamura words about the way she wanted her employees to dress.
FUJI
That morning, Jin stayed in bed for hours. He was just too tired to get up. He had strange dreams every night. Dreams about his parents and the experiments that Dr.B. could do to him if he was caught.
Julia was feeling much better. Her arm was almost cured, so she got up very early in the morning.
Mrs. Makimoto was making breakfast and Julia helped her.
-Do know where can we get a temporary job?-asked Julia.
-I think it's a bit hard to get a job here in Fuji...
-But it's just for a couple of days...
-I don't know...I'm sorry...
-We need to go to Nagoya.
-Nagoya? Why?
Julia didn't know what to answer. She couldn't tell the truth to Mrs. Makimoto but she couldn't just ignore her questions.
-We are travelling with some friends but we got in the wrong train...Jin and I should be in Nagoya.
-Oh...I could pay your tickets...
-No! Please...you helped us enough...we want to get the money ourselves.-said Julia who didn't like to take advantage on that nice old lady.-Besides there's no hurry...-she lied.
-You are hurt in your arm...you will not be able to work...
-I'm counting on Jin...
-In that case I have a proposal to your boyfriend.
-Jin is not my boyfriend...we're just friends. But he's very different from what I thought...
-He seems responsible and caring.
-Yes...very different from Hwoarang...
-Hwoarang? Strange name...
-Hwoarang is from South Korea.
-Are you worried about him?
-No...of course not...he knows how to take care of himself. I'm sure he's fine...what's your proposal to Jin?
-Well, when you two leave I want to rent my two free rooms but they're not prepared to be rented. They need to be painted and the windows fixed properly...I need someone to do that. To pay a professional team or your friend is the same to me. But I don't know if he wants to...
-Of course I do!-said Jin entering the kitchen.-When do I start?
FUJI
6th JULY 2010
That night, Jin had to sleep in Julia's bedroom. He had finished painting his room and the ink had to dry. In the morning he would start painting Julia's room. Fortunately the good weather allowed them to sleep with the windows opened.
-Are you sleeping?-asked Julia.
-No...
-Do you really think your grandfather is a monster? Do you believe that he killed your father?
-Yes...I do! He ruined so many lives...
-But...to kill a son...who can be that cruel!?
-He can...
-Even so...maybe things got out of control...
-You're like Ling and my mother...women!
-What do you mean?
-Women always protect the bad guys...they always believe that they can change...
-Your grandfather took you and he raised you...that should mean something...
-I can't complaint against that! I always got what I wanted...but I never had a choice...he always controlled my life! When I left he was choosing my fiancé...I mean, I never told him that I wanted to marry...
-So, what are you going to do when you find him?
-I don't know...all I know is that I hate him! I really do! I can't just let him get away with this...I want to see him in jail!
-He's very strong...you need help...
-I can handle it!
-Hwoarang and I will help you...
-Yeah...sure...I wonder what he's doing now...
-He knows how to behave...
-Are you sure? He's an outlaw...
-He's not like the others!
-Honestly...I don't know what you see in him...
-This is not what you're thinking!
-You live with him, don't you?
-Yes...I mean no...I stayed with him for a while...he helped me. That's all! But he is not like a dangerous criminal! He's different...
-Yeah...I wish I could believe you...
NAGOYA
10th JULY 2010
Ling and Hwoarang were hoping that Jin and Julia wouldn't take much time to return. They were working hard and last night, Ling found Hwoarang breaking the broom against the wall. He was making extra time because he was late for work that morning, but he wasn't coping very well.
-I can't take this anymore!-said Hwoarang that night when they arrived at the hotel.-I hate this stupid outfit!
-They'll be here soon...I'm sure!
-That's what you said yesterday, and the day before...
-We have to wait...
-Do you want to talk a bit...in my room?-asked Hwoarang.
-Yeah...sure...tomorrow is Sunday...
-This is weird...-said Hwoarang entering his room and taking off his shirt.
-I'm pretty confused too...
-I guess I didn't thank you...
-What for?
-Saving my life...that bullet could kill me...Thanks!
-You welcome. I don't know why you and Jin are always fighting, but he's wrong about you...you're nice!
-I should be in Osaka, though...besides my brother is still in the hospital...
-What do you do in Osaka?
-You don't wanna know...
-You're an outlaw?
-I'm not a criminal, if that's what you're asking!
-Julia told me you're different...
-She did?
-Yes. She believes in you...but if you really want to go back to Osaka, you can go...I can manage on my own!
-I'll stay until they get back...I can't go without Julia...and I won't leave you here alone...
-Jin needs help...
-I know...
-Why won't you help us?
-I did my share! I don't want to get involved...you shouldn't either! It's dangerous...
-But...I left my mother and grandfather in China...if I wanted to go back, would you help me?
-Yes...
-Why can't you do the same for Jin?
-He humiliated me...
-Do you hate him that much?
-I don't know...
FUJI
After six days of hard work, Jin managed to get the money to buy two train tickets to Nagoya. He and Julia went to the station to book their trip for the next morning. It was late and they didn't want to leave Mrs. Makimoto alone that night.
Julia was booking their seats when a train arrived with lots of people. The next minute Jin saw Anna entering the station with the tekken forces.
-They're here!-he said to Julia.-We have to go now!
-You've booked for tomorrow morning...you'll have to wait!-said the man.
-Is there a train to Nagoya now?-asked Julia.
-Yes...in line four...but your tickets...
-We have to go!-said Jin.
Julia and Jin walked calmly among the other passengers, so the tekken forces wouldn't notice them. They were almost in platform four when two security guards reached them.
-We paid the trip...-said Julia.
-For tomorrow morning...that means you can't go in this train...-one of the guards said.
-This is an emergency!-tried Jin.
-Sorry, kid...rules are rules...you can't break them...
-Today I can! Sorry for this...
Jin knocked out the two guards, but then the tekken forces spotted them.
-After them!-ordered Anna.
Jin walked in the train and pulled Julia. As soon as the door closed the train left the station, leaving behind Anna and the tekken forces.
-Heihachi will not be pleased!-Anna said.
-How did they find us?-asked Julia.
-I have no idea...
Half an hour later Jin remembered something.
-Do you have Ling's elastic bands with you?-he asked Julia.
-Yes...I forgot...
-Can I see them?
-Sure...
Julia couldn't believe when Jin showed her a transmitter.
-It's a bug?-she asked.
-Yes.
-Can they hear us?
-No...it's just a tracking device...we were lucky...
-Do you think Hwoarang and Ling are alright?
-I don't know, but she can be a spy!
-A spy? Ling?
-Yes...
-Do you honestly think she works for your grandfather?
-I'm not sure...but it's possible!
-Do you trust her?
-I trusted her...but now...
-Maybe someone put this here and she doesn't know about it...
-Maybe...
-What are we going to do?
-We wait...and when we find her...we'll have to ask her...
Julia and Jin arrived in Nagoya very late in the night. They couldn't search for Hwoarang and Ling, but they had to find somewhere to stay. Jin took Julia to an old building.
-Where are we?-she asked.
-I've been here before! My grandfather wanted me to stay in his mansion, in the other side of the town, on my holidays, but I preferred to come here and practice and I met some friends...
-Friends?
-They're a gang...they live here!
-Thieves or drug dealers?
-A bit of both...but they're fine...sometimes they get high, but their leader is ok...
-What are we doing here?
-We need a place to stay...and they'll help us find Ling and Hwoarang...
-How did you meet them?
-I entered their territory without permission...they attacked me and I kicked their asses...after that we became friends...
-Who's there?-asked a deep voice.
-Kane? Is that you?-asked Jin.
-Jin?
-Yes, it's me...
Kane approached Jin and Julia. He was surprised.
-Hey...I thought you have forgotten all about us! How are you? What the hell are you doing here? It's almost two in the morning...
-I'll explain later...Can we come in? This is my friend Julia...
-Wow...a girlfriend...was about time!
-She's just a friend!
-Whatever...
-We need help!-said Jin.
-Sure...lets go inside!
-Look who's back!-said Yushi, the leader.
-Hi, Yushi...how are you?
-Fine...what are you doing here?
-I have to find some friends...they're somewhere in Nagoya...they arrived a week ago. Can you help me?
-No problem...we'll find them in the morning, after a fight, of course! I need to know if you're still the best!
NAGOYA
11th JULY 2010
Jin and Yushi fought early in the morning and Jin won easily. Yushi was expecting that result.
-You're still the best!-he said.
-Yushi...can you help me now? I can't waste more time...I need to find my friends.
-Ok...I need their names...
-Ling and Hwoarang.-said Julia.
-My people will find them soon.
OBAMA
MISHIMA FORTRESS
Eddie was in the IQ laboratory with Dr.B.
-My experiments are based in a new gene...Did Heihachi tell you about it?-asked Dr.B.
-Sort of...he said you're working on a project that can make a man stronger and powerful...
-That's right...
-People can do that with steroids and drugs...
-This is much powerful than that! It's a strength that would never need that sort of drugs. This is something that will last forever.
-But how?
-That's still a mystery, Mr. Lima...
-And what gene are you talking about? Is it human?
-Yes...it's human.
-Does Bryan Fury have it?
-Oh no...Bryan Fury was different. He doesn't have this gene...By the way, what do you know about Fury?
-Not much...I know he's your subject...
-Voluntary subject...
-Something like that...
-He wanted power...I provided him power, it was a mutual agreement!
-Where is he?
-Resting...
-Resting? You mean hypnoses?
-No...Cryo-sleep...
-Cryogenic Sleep? Again?
-I work with Cryo-Sleep subjects since I was in college! It's my speciality!
-But isn't that bad for his health...I mean what about secondary effects?
-It can damage your memory...but it's nothing serious! Don't you have something to do, Mr. Lima?
-Actually I do...I have to go...
When Eddie left, Heihachi went to talk with Dr.B. and he was furious.
-Jin escaped again...I'm losing my patience...-he said.-But I will get him back!
-Where's he?
-Hamamatsu.
-What the hell is he doing there?
-Probably he thinks that we will not search for him in a quiet place like Hamamatsu. He's a fool. Fortunately we have the transmitter!
-You better hurry!
-I know...I need Jin now...I need his youth and strength...if I wait too long, things will not be the same! I can't let the history repeats itself...Kazuya was a fool, he managed to escape, Jin's power has to be mine!
NAGOYA
-Hey, Jin...we found your friends!-said Kane.
-You did?
-Yeah...They're in the south side of Nagoya. I'll take you there!
-Are they ok?-asked Julia. She didn't know why but she was worried about Hwoarang.
-I think so...one week ago a boy and a girl arrived there and they're working in a restaurant.
-Hwoarang? Working?-asked Julia.-Oh my God!
A few minutes later Kane, Julia and Jin were in the restaurant where Hwoarang and Ling were working. Nadesico was near the door.
-Do you know the owner of this place, kid?-asked Kane.
-Yes. Why?
-We're looking for Ling Xiaoyu and Hwoarang...do you know them?
-Yes. They work for my mother.
-Here?
-Yes.
Julia walked in the restaurant and saw Hwoarang cleaning up a table.
-You're making progresses!-she said.
-Julia!?
Hwoarang hugged her and then looked at Kane and Jin.
-Who is that guy?-he asked pointing to Kane.
-A friend...he helped us to find you!
-Are you ok? Your arm? Where have you been?
-Fuji. And I'm fine...my arm is cured! Were you worried about me?
-Where's Ling?-interrupted Jin.
-In the hotel...it's right next door! It's her day off today...
Jin ignored him and went to the hotel. He didn't know where Ling was, he was just following the flow.
Ling was stepping out of the shower when Jin walked in. She wrapped a towel around her body and left the bathroom.
-Jin!?-she asked in shock. She wasn't expecting someone to enter her room like that, but she was happy to see that Jin was back.
Jin was looking weird. He seemed numb. He was looking at her with no emotion.
-Are you ok?-she asked.-What's wrong?
Jin showed her elastic bands, that she used in her pigtails, and trapped her against the wall. She was confused.
-Do you know what this is?-he asked her.
-They're mine...what's going on Jin?
-Do you know what's inside?
-No...why?
-It has a transmitter! Do you know what a transmitter is?
-Yes.
-Then you should also know that it's because of you that the tekken forces always found us.
-I didn't know that!
-Julia and I were in Fuji when they showed up...we were nearly caught!
-I didn't know! Why are you acting like this?
-You can go back to my grandfather and tell him that I will destroy him...and that he will not catch me...
-You think I'm a spy? How can you think that? I would never do that!
-I wouldn't be surprised!
-You're an idiot, Jin Kazama!-said Ling almost crying.
In that moment Hwoarang, Julia and Kane arrived. Hwoarang pulled Jin off Ling and stepped in the middle. He didn't know what was going on, but Jin was being rude to Ling.
-What do think you're doing, Kazama?-he asked.
-This in none of your business!-answered Jin.
-Leave her alone. She hasn't done anything!
-And who are you to decide that?
Ling looked at them both. She couldn't believe that Jin was thinking she was working for Heihachi as a spy. She just wanted them to go away and leave her alone. Besides she was just wearing a towel and that scene was becoming very embarrassing.
-Get out!-she yelled.-NOW!
Jin was leaving the room when he noticed a mark on her shoulder. It was dark red and it was shaped like an "S".
-What's that on your shoulder?
Ling shrugged. She didn't know she had that mark.
-I don't know, but I want you all out of here! Except you Julia!
The boys left and Julia closed the door.
-What's wrong with Jin?-Ling asked putting her clothes on and trying not to cry.
-Well...we found a transmitter...
-Yes I know...does he think I'm working for his grandfather?
-Yes...
-Do you think that too?
-I...don't know you very well...
-I have nothing to do with that old man! I'm only here because I wanted to help Jin...now I don't know if I did the right thing...
-Look, if you really want to help Jin, you need to tell him.
-But he treated me like...he probably hates me...
-I don't think that's true! He seemed sad when he thought that you were a spy...he didn't want to believe because he trusts you!
-What if he doesn't hear me?
-He will hear you...he's not that stupid!
In the hotel reception, Jin and Hwoarang were arguing.
-Julia told me you think Ling is a spy!-said Hwoarang.-How can you be so stupid? She wants to help!
-I...think I was wrong...-said Jin calmly.
-What? What made you change your mind?-asked Hwoarang confused by that sudden change.
-That mark...
-Hey...what the hell is going on?-asked Kane.-I thought you were looking for some friends...but are you sure they're really your friends?
-It's ok...thanks for your help, Kane. You can go back and thank Yushi too! I'll keep in touch...
-Ok...Be cool...
-You too.
Kane left the hotel but he was always looking behind. He wanted to be sure that Jin and Hwoarang were not going to start a fight.
Jin was going to start arguing with Hwoarang when Julia and Ling came down the stairs. Ling had decided to clarify the situation.
-I don't work for your grandfather! I did not know about the transmitter and I'm sorry that you and Julia were in danger because of me...I will go away if you want me to...
-I don't...
-What?
-I believe you!
-What do you mean?-asked Ling confused.
-You're marked...it means you have been chosen to be an experimental subject for Dr.B.
-What!?-asked Julia, Hwoarang and Ling at the same time.
-Like Fury...-said Jin.
-Bryan Fury?-asked Hwoarang.-What about him?
-I had this mark once too.-said Jin.-It was when Dr.B. became my doctor. Fury was an experimental subject too. He went to the tournament to eliminate me, so I wouldn't go to the Final. He was under my grandfather's orders.
-What do you mean?-asked Ling.
-Why didn't he kill you then?-asked Julia.
-His orders were to eliminate, not to kill.
-Why would someone like Fury obey to Heihachi?-asked Ling.
-He was being controlled! By my grandfather, of course!
-You mean...like human mind control...like hypnoses?-asked Julia.
-Something like that!
-I read about it...people say only professionals can do that!
-My grandfather has many scientists working for him...
-So you and me...will we end up like Fury?-asked Ling scared.
-No...as long as we stay way from Dr.B.-said Jin.
-Where's Fury now?-asked Hwoarang.
-Probably he's with my grandfather...he ran away because his mind wasn't being totally controlled...but he was probably caught by the tekken forces. I have to find Heihachi and destroy him...and his projects!
-I'll go with you!-said Hwoarang.
-Why?-Jin asked surprised.
-To revenge Baek! He's in coma...it was Fury. I'll find him and make him pay! I don't care if he's a victim or not! So where are we going?
-To Obama...to the Mishima Fortress!
In that moment Nadesico pulled Hwoarang's arm to get his attention.
-Who's your friend?-she asked looking at Jin.
-Who?
-Your friend!
Ling laughed at her interest in Jin. That girl had some nerves, Ling thought.
-Are you tired of Hwoarang already? Do you have nothing else to do?-Ling asked annoyed.
Nadesico looked at Ling with a cold glance and then she turned around and left.
-What the hell was that?-asked Julia.-By the way, where's the transmitter, Jin?
-I left it on a passenger's cat! I think he left in Hamamatsu...
-I would like to see your grandfather's face when they find the cat!-said Julia laughing.