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New Year Celebrations
EAST-OSAKA
24th DECEMBER 2011
It was Christmas Eve. That year, Julia hadn't noticed that it was Christmas time, she only realised when she saw some decorations on the streets. She wrote a post card to her parents hoping that they wouldn't get to angry with her for the delay.
In the meanwhile Hwoarang was acting very strangely. The truth was he was always thinking about the Iron Fist and the fight with Jin.
He was so concentrated in his trainings that he had neglected his job in the streets, and there was a new gang who was robbing and stealing in the local stores.
In that afternoon, Julia had decided to go shopping because she wanted to cook dinner, a proper dinner, not the pizza and other junk food they were eating all the time.
When she entered in a store she almost got dragged by a group of boys, younger than her, who were leaving. Minutes later it was chaos, because the police was already outside. Keizo walked in and told everyone that there was a robbery and the police would take everyone to the police station.
Julia was caught in the middle of that situation and she followed Keizo. Little by little, the twenty people arrested were set free. Then, Julia was called and inquired and to her surprise, she had some mysterious money in her pocket.
-That's not mine!-she said firmly.-Honest!
-So…here is our thief! You're learning with him, aren't you?-asked Keizo.
-No! Someone put that in my pocket…the store was full of people!
Keizo put Julia's name in the computer database and he saw her profile.
-Miss Chang…we're far from home, aren't we? Where are your parents?
-In the USA.
-Do they know you're here?
-Yes.
-Living with an outlaw?
-Yes.
-I guess they can't come here to bail you out, right?
-You're going to arrest me?
-I have proofs, and that's what we do with robbers: we put them in cells! One day I will see your boyfriend rotten in one cell too…
Julia was taken to a cell, where three men were lying on the beds. She wasn't afraid, but she was a bit nervous.
It was almost eight in the afternoon, when one officer checked on the prisoners.
-Don't I have the right to make a call?-she asked him.
-I don't think so…
-But that's against the law…
-In this police station, Keizo makes the law…sorry!
-But I'm innocent! And I need to tell Hwoarang I'm here!
-Hwoarang!? Oh…right, you're his girlfriend! What a coincidence!
-So? Can I make that call? Or send a message?
-I'll see what I can do, ok? But no guarantees, because last time Hwoarang was here, we had to clean all the mess!
By that time, Mouse was entering Hwoarang's house with the news about Julia's arrest.
-She's where!?-Hwoarang and Eijiro asked.
-In jail!-Mouse said again.
-Are you sure it was her?-Hwoarang asked.
-Yes.
-Lets go!-Hwoarang ordered, leaving.
Seconds later he returned home to get his gun.
-Take your guns, too!-he said to his friends.
-Guns? Are you sure?-asked Eijiro.
-I'm talking about those guns!-Hwoarang pointed to some pneumatic drills (jackhammer) that were in the garage.
-Right!
Ten minutes later, twenty Tsunamis were all around the police station waiting for orders.
-Mouse, cut the phone cables!-Hwoarang said.
-And now?-asked Eijiro.
-You wait here. I'll go meet our dear Chief! If a sign you, blow this damn thing, except in the cells area!
Hwoarang walked in, and Keizo didn't seem too worried when he saw him.
-So…we meet again!-said Keizo.
-I missed you too!-Hwoarang replied.-I want to see her!
-Who?
-Don't play stupid with me!
-Are you calling me stupid?
-I already did!
-Sorry…but there are no visits today!
-I want to see her! She is innocent!
-I don't think so! She had the money with her…she's learning from you!
-The Tsunamis don't rob honest people! You have the wrong person!
-Well…I'm the authority in this police station, and I say you can't see her! Understood?
-I want to see her, NOW!
-This time I'm prepared for you…punk!
-Really? Are you sure?
-Why? What are you going to do?
-Are you going to take me to her or do I have to go by myself?
-Get out of this place!
-I'm not going anywhere!
-Fine…then I guess I'll have to kick you out!
-Just try it and you will not believe what hit this police station!?
-You don't scare me anymore! The cells have no windows…this time you will not be able to touch a thing!
-Says who?
Hwoarang pointed outside and Keizo saw twenty Tsunamis with pneumatic drills ready to action.
-It's not going to be easy, but I promise you, those babies will make some holes here!-Hwoarang said smiling.
-You wouldn't…
-Believe me…I will, if I have to…
-Aoi call the south side police, now!
-I don't think so!-said Hwoarang.
-Sir…the phones are dead!
-I took some precautions! So…what's going to be, Chief?
Keizo took his keys from his desk and opened the cells door. They both went downstairs.
-You have three minutes!-Keizo said.
Julia was sitting on the floor, but when she saw Hwoarang she jumped immediately.
-I'm innocent!-she said.
-I know! Don't worry; I'm going to get you out!
-I was enjoying her company!-said one of the guys who was in the cell.-She's hot!
-Shut up!-Hwoarang said.
-Honestly…the Tsunamis are so lame! You're being completely ruled by a girl! I know she's cute and all…she has a nice body and an angel face, but that's humiliating!
-Shut up!!!-said Julia and Hwoarang at the same time.
-You say one more word and you'll regret being born!-threatened Hwoarang closing his fists.
-I'm inside…you can't touch me!
-You're a Trigger, right? You're a bit far from your friends…
-I'm not scared of a pussy! My name is Suki, The Brave! I fear no one!
-We'll see about that, jerk!
-You're the jerk here…you know something? I'm going to try my luck with your girl…I don't know what she sees in you!
-What did you say? You better pray you don't leave this place soon, because otherwise, I'm going to send you back to your friends in a coffin!
-Don't pay attention to him!-said Julia.-And don't do something stupid, ok? I'm fine…besides I'm innocent…Keizo will see that sooner or later!
-This is no place for you!
-Time is up!-said Keizo by the door.
-I'm going to take you out of here! Don't worry!
-I know…
-I'll protect her!-said Suki.
-If you touch me…you'll be sorry!-Julia said.
Hwoarang left and he was now really furious.
-Go and don't come back!-said Keizo closing the door again.
-Don't be so sure!
-You know something? I don't care if she's innocent! She'll be here as much time as I want…and you know why? Because she's important to you!
Hwoarang stopped suddenly. He understood that Keizo was playing dirty. He was going to keep Julia in there because he knew that would make him angry. It was some kind of revenge against him, but Julia was stuck in the middle.
Hwoarang couldn't let that happen, so he decided to act his own way. He took his gun out, but Keizo was faster and he pointed a gun to Hwoarang's head.
-You have a gun pointed at your head! I suggest you put your gun down, kid!-Keizo ordered.
Hwoarang dropped his gun.
-This is blackmail…she has done nothing to you! If you want revenge…I'm here…
-You think you're so smart, don't you?
Hwoarang acted in a flash. He twisted Keizo's arm, breaking it, and managed to grab his gun. Then he pointed it at Keizo's head.
-I may not be smart…but I'm fast! Now this is what we are going to do: I'm taking Julia and you're going to take her place downstairs.
Hwoarang opened the door and closed Keizo in an empty cell. Julia couldn't believe he was back again.
-You going to get into troubles!-she said.
-I don't care!-he said opening her cell.
-This time you're going to pay!-said Keizo holding his broken arm.
-Shut up!
-You're going to jail…you attacked a police officer! That's a federal crime!
-Shut up or I'll shoot you!
-Get me out of here, now! I want to get out!
-And I want a new car…but life isn't fair, right!?-joked Hwoarang on his way out.
-What about me?-asked Suki.
-I think you better stay here. If I take you with me, I'll probably kill you…so you're safer where you are!-Hwoarang said closing the door behind him.
-Keizo is right…you shouldn't have done that!
-I don't give a damn! Are you ok?
-Yes…thanks to you!
When Hwoarang and Julia left the police station they couldn't understand why anyone was there. They found all the officers in the street with the Tsunamis.
-What's going on?-asked Hwoarang surprised.
-Nothing…-said Eijiro.
-Where's Keizo?-asked officer Aoi.
-Did you knock him out?-asked officer Futo.
-No, he's in one of the cells!-Hwoarang said.-You better go there or he will have a seizure!
-Who cares! We can't stand him anymore!-said Aoi.
-We had enough…he thinks we are his slaves!-added Futo.-He's driving us insane!
-I didn't know things were this bad!-said Eijiro.
-The only thing he thinks about is how to get his revenge on you! He's obsessed.-announced Fukumori.
-Wow…that's a privilege to me!-Hwoarang said.
-We want to get rid of him…-said Aoi.-We all agree on that! But we need help…your help!
-Why don't you write a complaint and send it to the Police Head Quarters in Tokyo?
-We can be suspended for that…or lose our jobs, if they decide not listen to us!
-What can we do?-asked Eijiro.
-We are trying to organise a plan to ruin his reputation forever!-explained Aoi.-Then he'll have to leave!
-And you need someone to do your dirty work!-said Hwoarang.
-Sort of! We have the same problem…so we should combine efforts. Wulong didn't like you either, but he never went this far!
-Yes…you're right about that!-confessed Hwoarang.
-So what's the plan?-asked Julia.
-We don't know yet, but we don't want violence…are you in?
-What do we earn?-asked Hwoarang.
-More freedom…
-Why us?-asked Julia.
-Because we know you are not the enemy!
-Ok.-said Hwoarang finally.-Count us in! When is it going to be?
-March or April next year! We'll keep you posted!
-Fine!
TOKYO
31st DECEMBER 2011
In Tokyo everyone was celebrating the New Year. The capital was the most searched city in Japan to spend the New Year Celebrations, because it was beautiful. People could also go to some ancient places, such as castles and temples to watch the fireworks at mid-night.
Jin and Ling were in Tokyo already. They had to make up a story for their absence, but everyone believed. Only Miharu new the truth.
In the last four days Kazumi and Yang joined Yuu, Jin, Ling and Miharu, to go to the demonstrations.
They were now in the city centre among the crowd, celebrating. Almost at mid-night they went to the Hideyoshi Tokugawa's Imperial palace to watch the magnificent fireworks.
Some people were already there.
-In Hong Kong we have Palaces like this, too.-said Ling.
-In Nagasaki the tradition is to gather in the place where the Atomic Bomb fell…-said Yuu.
-Are you from Nagasaki?-asked Miharu surprised.
-Yes. I was born there…but I came here when I was five.
-What about you, Jin?-asked Yang.-You seem to know Tokyo very well!
-I live here since I was ten…but I was born in Kyushu.
-Kyushu is a beautiful place!-said Kazumi.-I went there with my father!
-But it's a small island!-said Yuu.
-I thought you were going to spend the New Year with your father, Kazumi!-said Ling.-When is he arriving?
-I don't know…he's always working and travelling…
-You could've gone to Asuka, it's not far from here!-said Miharu.
-Well it's beautiful over here…so I guess I'm not sorry for not going to Asuka!
-Lets drink something!-suggested Yuu.
-Then you pay for it!-said Miharu.
-Only if you drink what I ask!
-No way! No alcohol for me!
-Come on…lets drink to forget our miseries!-Yuu said.
-I don't have any miseries!-said Miharu.
-We all have some miseries!
-What's yours, Yuu? I guess is about Ling, right?-asked Miharu in a low voice.
-Shut up! Ling has nothing to do with this! My misery is not having a brother or a sister! And overprotective parents!
-At least you can ask them whatever you want!-said Kazumi.
-What about you Kazumi?-asked Miharu.
-Well…my mother died…and my father is never around! Jin and I have the same experiences, only he lost all his family!-Kazumi said.
Jin looked at her, but he didn't say a word.
-Look! It's mid-night!-Ling announced.
-Make a wish guys!-said Miharu.
Ling held Jin's hand and he smiled back at her. She wanted him to feel that he wasn't alone anymore. He understood that immediately, they didn't even have to speak a word.
-Hey, Kazumi? How did you know that Jin's parents died and he has no family?-asked Ling after the fireworks.
-What? Oh…that…well, I guess everyone knows, right?
EAST-OSAKA
The Tsunamis were also celebrating the New Year.
Julia had been studying all day, so she figured she deserved a break and she went celebrating with Hwoarang and the others to a bar.
They were at the Planet Mars, a pub, and Julia and Hwoarang were waiting for their drinks at the counter.
-So? What do you think?-asked Hwoarang.
-It's not the first time I'm in a bar, you know?-she replied.-This is not my favourite place to be, but I guess it won't hurt for today!
After three beers, Julia was getting to be a bit too happy, because she wasn't used to drink alcohol.
-Are you ok?-asked Eijiro, sitting next to her in a table.
-Yep. Why? You think I can't handle it, right?-she asked.
-No…But maybe you should go home!
-Hey…what the hell is Mouse doing here!? He's still a minor!
-It's a special day…
-And who is that?-asked Julia cutting him off and pointing to a girl who was next to Hwoarang.
-It's Mae. One of Hwoarang's fans! I can't believe she still has hopes!
-What do you mean?
-She started to learn martial arts only to impress him…actually, now she is quite good.
-She's not that pretty!-said Julia wit jealousy.
-I think she's ok…
-Shut up!
-Ok…
-Why doesn't she leave him alone!?
-Because she doesn't want to…
During some minutes, Julia watched Mae and Hwoarang. He didn't seem too interested, but she was quite persistent, and Julia was getting angry.
Eijiro laughed because he had never seen Julia act like that. In the meanwhile, Julia was now drunk.
When, she saw Mae approaching the counter, Julia got up immediately.
-I'm going to take a word with that bitch!-she said.
-Do you want me to order a drink for you?-asked Mae when she saw Julia next to her.
-NO! I want you to stay the hell away from Hwoarang!-Julia said trying to stay calm.
Mae looked at her.
-Oh…so you're the one!
-The one!? What's that supposed to mean?
-That's what people say…so what's the story between you two?
-Story?
-Yes…Have you slept together or what?
-That's none of your business!-said Julia blushing violently.
-In that case I can do whatever I want! Hwoarang can choose who he wants to be with! This is war, honey!
-Really? He doesn't seem interested in you…
-Of course he does…he has been all night by my side!
-Your being on his back all night…like a damn idiot!
-That's a lie!
-No, it's not! Just stay away from him!
-You stay away from him! Just because you live with him, you think you're so special!!!
Mae lost her patience and pushed Julia. But Julia was ready for a confrontation and Mae landed on her back. She quickly got up and grabbed Julia. They both fell on a table that was completely smashed. They both got hurt but Julia managed to get up by herself.
Hwoarang approached the odd scenery and looked surprised. Mae was going to attack Julia again when he told two Tsunamis to take her outside. Mae screamed and tried to fight them, but she was taken away.
-Are you ok?-Hwoarang asked Julia.
-Yes…
-I better take you home…
-No! Lets stay for a bit! I'm having fun…
Hwoarang touched her in her right shoulder and Julia felt a sharp pain. She was hurt from the fall with Mae.
-Your shoulder is hurt…it can be out of place!
-I'm fine…
-What happened?
-Nothing…
-Tell me…
-You wouldn't understand…
Hwoarang looked at her and he shrugged, maybe it would be for best if he didn't know. Girls were really complicated, and he was just a simple guy.
-Lets go! We have to take care of that shoulder!
Hwoarang took Julia home. Some Tsunamis were there already. Roomax was one of them. He wasn't used to get drunk, so he was feeling really sick.
-Sit down!-Hwoarang told Julia pointing to the couch, where Roomax was.-I have to go to my room…
Julia sat down, but then she followed him to his room.
-I told you to stay put!-he said.
-I know…but I want to be with you!
Hwoarang looked at her surprised. He knew that she was drunk, so it would be best to ignore her.
-Sit down and stay here!-he ordered. This time Julia obeyed.
Hwoarang's bedroom was the smallest room in the house. There was only a bed and a chair in it. His clothes were all over the place, it was a mess.
Julia watched the room closely. She wasn't thinking straight. In that moment she wanted to do something different, something without thinking about the consequences.
-Roomax I need you to take care of Julia's shoulder!-Hwoarang said.
-I have to go to the bathroom!-Roomax got up and closed the bathroom door. He was throwing up.
-But she's hurt. Her shoulder is…
-Just put a bandage on it…it's not that hard! And leave me alone!
Hwoarang took a bandage and walked to his room. Julia came to the door and hugged him.
-You left me alone!-she said.
-Julia…listen to me…you're not normal…
-Yes I am…
-No, you're not! Now lay down…I mean sit down on the bed!
Julia did what he asked her to do and smiled.
-I'm going to take your blouse off to put this bandage on your shoulder, ok?
-Yes…
Julia remained quiet as Hwoarang was putting the bandage. When he finished she pulled him and kissed him for a very long kiss.
Hwoarang was paralysed. He knew she wasn't in her normal state, but at the same time he didn't care. He pushed her to breathe and watched her taking her clothes off, she was just in her underwear. He couldn't move, and when she kissed him again he answered back. A few seconds later he pushed her away, again.
-Julia…listen to me…lets talk, ok?
-I don't want to talk!-she said moving to the top of him.
Hwoarang tried to avoid her kiss but he failed.
-Julia…tomorrow you'll be sorry for this!-he said.
-No…I will not!
-This is not you!-he said, but he didn't want to push her away.
She kissed him again and he embraced her, but then she just passed out in his arms. Hwoarang sighed. His heart was pounding like hell. He covered her and left the room. He didn't know if he was disappointed because she had passed out or if he was relieved because nothing had happened.
He was confused, his head was spinning around, and so he just started to bang his head on the wall.
Eijiro entered that same moment and he stopped when he saw what he was doing.
-Hey what are you doing? A new decoration on the walls?-asked Eijiro sitting down on the couch.
-Yep!-he said.-Why am I not drunk, too? I'm such an asshole!
-What did you say? What the hell are you talking about?
-Nothing…never mind! Take your butt out of my couch…I have to spend the night here!
-Why?
-Just because…
In that night everyone slept like a baby except for Hwoarang. He couldn't forget what happened earlier. Nothing would've happened if Julia wasn't drunk, that meant that he should forget everything, because she wasn't in herself. But things weren't that simple.
Hwoarang always tried to convince himself that between him and Julia there was nothing more than a true friendship, but he was having some second thoughts. He had felt more than just friendship when she kissed him. He just wished he was drunk too, because that way he would be probably sleeping with her.
In that moment he just shook his head, trying to erase those thoughts. By rejecting her that night, he knew he was doing the right thing. It was wrong to take advantage from her in those conditions.
He just hoped that Julia didn't remember a thing in the next morning.
