I don't own Tekken.

The Wish Of Night: Thank you so much for your words! It really means a lot to me. But the most important thing to me is that you enjoy what you're reading…and since you seem to be enjoying that makes me really happy! bows Thank you! I hope you update Passion and the Devil! :D

Lady-Eliwen: I'm glad you liked the previous chapter and so here it is chapter 13 with the Maclin Tournament. Then you have to tell me what you think of it, ok? Thanks for reviewing.

The Maclin Tournament

USA

ARIZONA

PHOENIX

10th AUGUST 2011

Julia and Hwoarang were already in the Maclin's ranch. Everyone was waiting for the beginning of the Tournament. The winner would gain a reasonable amount of money and a trophy.

Julia's family didn't win for the past fifteen years. Hwoarang was determined to change that.

Actually he didn't care about the money or the trophy; he just wanted to know if he was better than all those fighters.

In Julia's opinion he wouldn't have any problems to get in the final, but Hwoarang wished that it wouldn't be that easy, otherwise things would be boring.

There were sixty four contestants. They had numbers and they would fight in order. Hwoarang was the number thirty seven so he would fight with number thirty eight in the nineteenth fight of the day.

The main rule was no illegal strikes and the fight would only stop when one of the fighters quitted or was knocked out.

There were four arenas, so there would be eight rounds.

-You're in the fifth round!-Julia announced.

-Yes…Do you think I should use my best techniques?

-No…you would win the same way…you're the best here! You'll see!

Julia was watching the fights closely with Hwoarang, when she saw a familiar face. Mike was there.

-Isn't that guy the one who's dating that crazy friend of yours?-asked Hwoarang.

-Yes…that's Mike. He's from the Blazes Family.

-He seems strong…

-He'll never beat you up!

-Probably…but he's the best I've seen around.

Julia wasn't worried but she started to wonder if Mike was going to tell Mick and Sean that Hwoarang wasn't her fiancé.

Mike had seen her with Hwoarang and was talking with Mick about him.

-Why is that guy here?-he asked.

-He's Miss Chang's fiancé! Didn't she tell you?

-No…She didn't tell me…

-Forget about her my friend; she's out of your league, now! Allison is the one for you!

-So they're engaged?

-Yes.

-Well he's not family…yet.

-Technically he's not, but we decided to give him a chance…

-I'm going to beat him! I promise…Julia will see he doesn't worth it!

In the meanwhile it was Hwoarang's turn to fight.

-Don't hurt him much.-said Julia.

-I'll try…

Mike joined Julia to watch Hwoarang's fight.

-Congratulations…I just find out now about your engagement…-he said ironically.

-Thanks…So how's Al?

-Fine…she's at home…so, your interest in Japan was all about him!

-Look, Mike…I can explain…

-You could've told me…You could've told me you weren't interested in me…

-You never give me the chance, did you? I tried…

-Now we will never be friends again…

-Why not?

-Because he's stuck in the middle!

-He has a name, is Hwoarang…Besides, you have Al now, and I only liked you as a friend! But let me give you an advice, if you don't like Al, just break up with her…So no one gets hurt!

-That's none of your business…Do you think I would be waiting for you forever?

-No…I never asked you to do that! But if you are with Al, what's the problem?

-I just don't like him! I'm gonna kick his butt! Actually I'm going to send him to the Hospital.

-Don't be stupid! You don't know Hwoarang! He's going to kick your ass!

In that moment Hwoarang was leaving the arena, he had won easily. He wasn't even tired. Mike was furious, and Julia decided to provoke him so, when Hwoarang joined them, she hugged him tightly. Hwoarang didn't bother to push her away; he just wrapped his arms around her waist and smiled.

-You were great!-Julia said.-A few more fights and you're the winner!

-Right…-he said.

Mike won his fight too.

At the end of the day Hwoarang and Mike were both among the eight finalists, who would have to fight in the next day.

Steven, Julia's cousin was in the tournament too, but he was eliminated in the last round, and he didn't notice Julia was there.

-I told you Steven was an asshole! He should practice more!-said Julia.-No wonder we don't win this tournament for years!

Julia was saying goodbye to some friends, when Mike decided to have a word with Hwoarang.

-You're going to wish you were never born!-threatened Mike.

-What?

-You heard! If I were you I would leave Julia alone!

-Are you sure you're talking with the right guy?

-Yes…Tomorrow she'll see that you don't worth anything…

-You seem I nice guy…I think you're just a bit tired. Go home and have some rest, ok?

-Don't play games with me lover boy! And don't touch her!

-I do whatever I want, you idiot! Don't make me kick your ass before the Final!

Mike closed his fists and walked away.

-What do you think Kazama is doing?-asked Hwoarang that night after dinner.

-Jin?

-Yes…do you think he's training?

-I don't know…sometimes you two are very similar…

-I'm not like him!

-Of course you are…you could be friends, you know?

-No way!

-Whatever!

-What about that guy…Mike…he threatened me today…what's his problem?

-Leave it! He's an idiot! He's as stubborn as you…

-Are you comparing us?

-No! Of course not!

-Good, because I'm more handsome than he is!-joked Hwoarang.

-No doubts about that!-Julia said in a low voice.

-What?

-Nothing…never mind!

JAPAN

TOKYO

It was very hot at night, but it was August, so it was no surprise. Jin couldn't sleep, so he was in the park looking to the stars and sitting down on the soft grass.

Ling watched him for a while from her bedroom window, and a few minutes later she joined him.

-Hi! You can't sleep?-she asked sitting down next to him.

-No…

-I understand…This weather is killing me…

-I'm used to it…but I can't sleep anyway…

-I want to say sorry again…about what happened…-said Ling.

-It's fine…Besides it should be me asking sorry…

-Why?

-You helped me when I had lost my hopes on friendship! You almost got into troubles because of me!

-It's ok, Jin…you can count on me! I understand! But you have to let it go now…

-What?

-Your past! You have to concentrate in the future!

-You should study psychology, did you know?

-Psychology!? Are you crazy? I hate that stuff!

Jin laid down and stared at the night sky.

-My mother loved the stars! She used to watch the stars almost every night! Sometimes I remember perfectly her words! Other times, I just wish I could forget!

-I lost my mum too…last year! I wasn't with her when she died…I regret that everyday…

-Where were you?

-With you! She died during the Iron Fist…

-Sorry!

-It's not your fault! You have to stop saying sorry!

-Sorry!

-Stop that!

-Sor…Ok! I got it!-Jin laughed.-You're cute when you're angry!

Ling blushed.

-So…your grandfather is your only family, right?-asked Jin.

-Yeah…my mother was very sick, she didn't even remember she had a daughter. I just wanted to be there for her…but now it's too late.

-My mother was just like you!

-Me?

-Yes. Peaceful but when she was angry, no one could stand in her way! She was very strong too! She died because she was too perfect to be in this hideous world!

-Hwoarang told us what Heihachi said to both of you! I hope he's burning in hell!

-Me too! I'm not sorry for him; after all he did…he deserved that! To him I was just a piece in a chess board.

-Now everything is ok…

-No, it isn't…-said Jin suddenly.

Ling didn't know what he meant.

-What do you mean?-she asked.

-Do you remember that day? The explosion?

-Sure.

-I went alone because I didn't want you three to get hurt!

-I know…but we wanted to help!

-That day I attacked Hwoarang with no reason…

-You don't have to tell me if you don't want to…

-I want to! I really do!

-Ok…-Ling said laying down and putting her head on his chest.-You can tell me, then…I'm listening to you.

-…Oh…that…ok…I was saying that…What was I saying?

Jin had lost his concentration when he felt Ling that close to him.

-You were talking about the explosion!

-Oh…yeah…I attacked Hwoarang, but I wasn't normal…

-What do you mean?

-When I found out about Heihachi's organised crime network, I also found out some things about me.

-About you?

-Yes. I ran away because I was scared about what he could do to me! I realised then, that I was being used…that was why he was always taking me to the doctors. Dr.B. actually.

-Dr.B? He took me to that doctor too!

-I know! I tried to warn you!

-What happened?

-I was submitted to some experiments!

-Experiments!?

-Yes.

-Like Fury?

-Yes…but not the same…When I was about twelve years old I started to go to the doctors regularly. Heihachi told me that my father had died because of a heart condition and so he wanted to be sure I was healthy! I believed in his words! But now I know he was lying…I have a gene…a special gene which is the reason of all this!

-A gene?

-Yes. Dr.B. called it the AX gene…it makes me stronger. Because of him I've never been sick.

-Not even with flue?

-Nope…not even flue!

-That's great! So that's how you survived the explosion!

-Yeah…For you it seems very simple, but it's not! This gene gives me a huge power that I can't control very well. I was fifteen when I got the first symptoms…it provokes pain and anger, and then that thing takes over me and my conciseness disappears!

-Like when you attacked Hwoarang?

-Yes. It wasn't me, in that body…I lost control and I attacked the only person who I saw as an enemy!

-Hwoarang…

-Yes…but I could've killed all of you!

-But you didn't!

-Because you were there and I heard you calling me…But the truth is, I'm dangerous…if I lose control, I can't hurt innocent people!

-Why do you have that gene?

-I don't know…but my father had it too…

-And Heihachi?

-No. He needed me to possess the AX gene…just like he had tried to do with my father. I don't know what Dr.B. did to me…

-That was why you ran away from us?

-Yes…I'm sorry…

-Whatever they'd done to you, it's over now! Heihachi is dead and you're normal again, right?

-Yes…for now. But I'm not sure if people are safe around me…

-I am…

-You can't know for sure!

-I know! I'm safe with you, because I believe in you! You will not leave me again!

For the next fifteen minutes, Jin tried to explain Ling that he could still be dangerous and that she could get hurt.

Then, he realised he was talking in vein. Ling had fallen asleep and Jin didn't know what to do.

He could take her to her apartment but Chen Ying was sleeping. Jin decided to take her to his own apartment. He put Ling on his bed and went to the couch.

Maybe she was right; maybe he could be a little bit more positive about the future. He hadn't felt any pain in a long time, so that could mean he was no longer a menace, and he could live a normal life.

JAPAN

TOKYO

11th AUGUST 2011

In that morning Jin woke up suddenly. Someone was knocking at the door. He got up and opened the door. Chen Ying was there, he seemed worried.

-Where's Ling? Have you seen her? She is not at home!-he said.

-Ling? I…don't know…-Jin answered. But then he remembered last night.

Chen Ying was going back home when Jin called him.

-Wait, sir! Ling's is here! She is my bed!

Chen Ying was shocked with those words. What did Jin mean about his granddaughter being in his bed?

-What!? In your bed?

Jin realised he hadn't chose the right words.

-I meant that she's sleeping…

-What have you done to her?

-Nothing…honest! She's just sleeping…we were talking last night, and she fell asleep…and I didn't want to wake you…so I brought her here!

-We need to have a word young man!-said Chen Ying.

-Sure…come on in…

-Ok. My granddaughter is not an ordinary girl. No boy will play with her feelings and then dump her, did you hear me?

-Yes, but…

-She's young and she had never had a boyfriend! If you want to be the first to win her heart, it's fine by me…

-But…

-I think you're not bad at all, but you will not win Ling's heart taking her to your bed!

-But I…we didn't do anything. I slept on the couch!

-Good, now I want to see her! She has some explanations to do!

-It wasn't her fault!

-Ok…I got it! Go and wake her up!

Jin went into his bedroom and Ling was still sleeping. He didn't have courage to wake her up.

-Sorry…but I can't wake her up! She's sleeping…

-Then I will!

Chen Ying entered the room but he left a few seconds later.

-She looks like an angel…-he said.-Get dressed…-he ordered Jin.

-Why?

-I'm going to make you the breakfast.

-Yes, sir…

-Chen Ying…Call me Chen Ying.

USA

ARIZONA

PHOENIX

Everyone in the Maclin's ranch was shocked. Hwoarang had won the semi-finals against Jay Maclin, the last of the Maclin's members in the tournament.

-Your fiancé is quite strong…-said Mick to Julia.-You must be very proud!

-I am…

-Does he practice martial arts?

-Yes. Tae-Kwon-Do…

-We'll see who's going to be his opponent in this next fight!

The next fight only lasted ten minutes and the winner was Mike. Hwoarang was happy; finally he was going to have some fun.

Before the Final, Mick and Sean presented the trophy. Julia knew that she would hold that same trophy in a few minutes.

-I know he has something against me…-said Hwoarang.

-Don't listen to him…

-Ok…

-Hwoarang?

-Yes?

Julia walked towards him and placed a soft kiss in his lips. Mike was watching and he turned green with jealousy. As for Hwoarang he was paralysed.

-It's for good luck! It's a tradition…-Julia said trying not to blush.

-I like these traditions!-said Hwoarang jumping to the arena.

The fight began. Mike and Hwoarang had two different techniques, but everyone saw that Hwoarang was best.

-I guess we all know who the winner is!-said Sean behind Julia.-This guy is awesome! Congratulations Miss Chang…

-Yes, I know!-Julia said.-Hwoarang works very hard on his technique and he's not using half of his real strength.

-Really? Then he's an expert!-said Mick.

-Yep! He is!

-Finally you're going to win the trophy…-said Sean.

-Finally!-confessed Julia.

By that time, Mike knew Hwoarang was the winner. He was stronger. It was only the jealousy that was making Mike continue with the fight, otherwise he would have quitted. But he wanted to make Hwoarang pay, he wanted to send him to the Hospital with some broken bones, but that wasn't an easy task.

Hwoarang could've been declared the winner minutes ago, but he was having fun so he decided to continue the fight. He didn't care about the money or the trophy; he just wanted to humiliate Mike.

-Where did you learn to fight?-asked Mike making a break.

-In Japan…with my master! There are many talented people in Japan…not like you!

-Yes, right! That was why Julia went there…to fight, but she found an asshole like you…

-What are you talking about?

-I wonder what she saw in you…

-That's not of your business! Julia's life doesn't belong to you!

-And you don't belong here! You're just a stupid and ignorant guy, who seduces innocent girls like Julia!

Hwoarang stared at Mike with a narrow look. But then he understood everything.

-Oh…now I get it! This is about Julia, right? You like her!

-Shut up!

-You're jealous because she's with me!

-It's not that!

-Of course it is! Look…you had a chance and you blew it, so you have to let it go!

-And let her stay with a guy like you?

-Why not? If she's with me, she must have her reasons…

Mike attacked Hwoarang but he avoided his strike.

-I want this trophy!-said Mike.

-Than I'll give it to you!-said Hwoarang falling on the floor.

The judge counted ten seconds and the fight was over. Mike was the winner. Julia was shocked. She had seen that Hwoarang had done that on purpose, and she wasn't going to forgive him.

Hwoarang got up and before Mike could say anything he smiled.

-So…you keep the trophy, and I'll keep Julia!-Hwoarang said.-Enjoy the day!

-What the hell happened!?-asked Julia when Hwoarang left the arena.

-He said he needed the money…

-What!? And you let him win!? Are you crazy!? I wanted that trophy!

-Sorry…

-Sorry!? You're an asshole just like my cousin Steven! How could you do this to me?

-Calm down…

-You were winning! You should be the winner, not him!!!

-I am the winner!

-What are you talking about!? Have you got the trophy? Because I don't think you have…

-I don't have the trophy but I have my trophy!

-What's that suppose to mean?

-Nothing…

-Don't you speak to me…ever again!!!

Julia went back to the jeep. Hwoarang followed her. She was really angry, but he didn't care. He had humiliated Mike and it felt good. Now he just had to find a way to be forgiven, and it wouldn't be that hard. Julia couldn't ignore him forever.