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A/Note: Guess what? My idiot teachers didn't show up!!! :D So I've got two more free days to update! I'm a bit frustrated because I spend two hours in public transports to go to University and when I get there, the lady says "Oh…I'm sorry, your teacher is out of the country and he forgot to warn the class!" The bastards!!! Teachers don't have respect for their students these days!? Well here is chapter 16!
Lady-Eliwen: Hey…I never thought that my story was addictive…I'm so proud :P bows thank you for the compliment. As for Steve daddy, he will remain a mystery for now…but let me ask you something: who do you think could be his father? I'm waiting for the Tekken 5 arrival to the market in Europe, I think it will be in the 22nd of February (at least in Portugal, Spain and France), but I don't know if that will help…Anyway tell me your opinion, ok?
Shadowsin: Hi! That's ok…I know what you mean about being busy…I'm so busy that sometimes I almost forget to breathe!!! :P :P :P anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying. Thank you for your review.
Lonelyngel: I know that it's frustrating when someone interrupts Jin and Ling…but don't worry, they'll have other special moments…you'll see… :D :D :D
A Special Day
HOKKAIDO
ISHIKARI
21st NOVEMBER 2011
Lee and Kira were working in a similar project to Dr.B's, but they knew for sure that the AX gene, or the Devil gene, as Lee called it, could be transmitted between a man and a woman.
-So…the Devil gene was transmitted to Jun Kazama…-said Kira.-Do you think we should tell Kazuya?
-No…not yet…-said Lee.-It wouldn't be wise…
-We have to isolate the Devil gene…or we'll never have it! How many people do you think may have this gene?
-Not many…Kazuya, Jin and Jun…Kazuya was a faithful husband.
-Are you sure?
-I am 99 sure, but as for Jin, I don't know!
-What about Jin?-asked Kazuya who was arriving.
-Nothing…-lied Kira.
-You were talking about Jin, Chaolan, I heard…
-Yes, I was…I was saying that you should go and see your son!
-We talked about this…
-Jin would be happy to know his father is still alive!
-Stop that, ok?
-What kind of father are you?
-My type! And you better keep your mouth shut, because you can't even be a father!
Kazuya left the room furious, but Lee didn't like his comment either.
-When will you stop picking on him?-asked Kira.-Can't you see Kazuya is the strong and quiet guy? Leave him alone.
-He cares about that boy…he's just pretending he doesn't, because it's easier to run away from feelings…
Lee was right. Sometimes it was hard to Kazuya to ignore some feelings. He had tried to forget about his past with Jun, because he felt guilty about her death. He should never fell in love with her. But things weren't that easy, after all Jin was born because of their love for eachother. Jin was his own flesh and blood and he couldn't ignore that. Sometimes he wondered where that little boy who he had left with only ten years old was and what he was doing. But now Jin was no longer a little boy, he was strong enough to live his own life. It was best for the both of them to keep their distance. It was stupid to be attached to those feelings, so he preferred to replace all that with something numb.
TOKYO
9th DECEMBER 2011
Ling was waiting for Jin to open the door, in that cold morning of December. She knew it was his birthday. Ling had thought about buying him a present, but she didn't know what. So she would just do something for him, instead of giving him a stupid gift.
-Good morning!-she said happily when he opened his door.-Happy Birthday!
-Good morning…Thanks…how did you know?
-Well, I saw it on you ID…I'm glad it's Saturday, so what are you going to do, Jin?
-I don't know…I don't enjoy my birthday much…
-Look…I wanna say something…
-Ok…
-When I first met you, I didn't know who you really were…I mean you never told me, and so I just thought you were a normal guy and all that stuff! But you're not…you're special…
-What do you mean?
-I mean…everyone likes you because you're a Mishima, a good fighter and very popular, but I don't give a damn to that! I would be your friend even if you were just a peasant and the weakest guy on heart! I'm your friend but I need to tell you about your weak points…
-Weak points? I know exactly my weak points, my technique it's not perfect yet…
-I'm not talking about martial arts…I'm talking about you! You built a wall around you…you need to be with your friends!
-I'm fine, Ling…
-No, you're not! You're lonely!
Ling hugged him and she kept on talking, not noticing Jin's face turning red.
-Today is a special day and I want to be with you…if you want me too, of course! I don't want you to be alone, Jin…
Jin didn't say a word. When Ling pushed away from him, he just stood there looking at her.
-I was planing to go to a place…do you want to go with me?-he finally asked.
-Yes!
Minutes later they were at the Mishima Mansion. The house was for sale.
-This is not your home anymore, Jin…we can't go in there!-Ling said.
-I know…I'm not going to enter…
Jin took Ling's hand and they stopped in front of a dark and heavy gate. It was the mausoleum of the Mishima Family. Every Mishima family member was buried there, except for Jun Kazama.
-I don't go in here for over the last eight years!
Ling was still confused. They walked in and she was asking herself if Jin was there to pray for Heihachi, when Jin spoke.
-My father is buried here! My grandfather told me that! In that time I didn't know he had murdered him…My mother is in Kyushu…they are separated…Heihachi didn't like her much…I can't understand why.
-So you're here to see your father?
-Yes…
The mausoleum had a hexagonal form; the graves were all lined up side by side. Heihachi's grave was just next to Reika Matsubara, his wife.
-It was my grandmother.-Jin said.-I think she wasn't very happy with Heihachi…
-Did you meet her?
-No…she was dead already…when I came to Tokyo…But I heard she was a good person. Not like him…
Then, they finally stopped in front of another grave.
-Kazuya Mishima.-read Ling.-I hope he's in peace now…
Jin stood there in silence for a long time. Then he sat down on the floor and Ling did the same.
-What is it?-asked Ling after a long time.
-Today…it was his birthday too…-Jin said.-He would be forty-eight if he was alive. I didn't manage to get my revenge! I was weak!
-No you were not weak! Your father can rest in peace now…
-It's funny…when you say that everything is ok; I just have the feeling that it misses something…
-And there is…you have to stop feeling guilty!
-I wasn't used to celebrate my birthday…but one day, my mother made a cake to celebrate mine and dad's birthday…I was turning seven.
-How was your father?
-I worshipped his strength…his power. He was a model to me! I wanted to be just like him. But he was never there for the important moments! He was never at home for more than a week. He was always training and travelling. My mother was always apologising for his absence.
-That's normal…she loved him…
-Yes. I guess she did. When Heihachi told her that my father was dead, it seemed like her life was over too…
-And you?
-I just couldn't believe…I should never have left her…
-Please, don't blame yourself…
-I still remember Heihachi's words before the explosion!
-What did he say?
-He asked me if my father was worth to revenge!
-Just forget about it!
-He was never there when we needed him…he was never with me when I was sad, he never gave me a present on my birthday, he never picked me up from school…why? He never even told me he loved me!
-He was your father Jin…you have to hang on to that!
-My mother used to say that!
-That means I'm right! Your father loved you both…I'm sure! If your mother was with him, that's because he was special…
-Lets go back, shall we?
-Yes…lets take a walk! Do you know it's Hwoarang's birthday too?
-Really?
-Yes…Julia told me last year!
-What a coincidence!
-Yeah…
EAST-OSAKA
Eijiro had convinced Julia to participate in a surprise party for Hwoarang's birthday that night.
Roomax, One, Mouse and Ryo were also involved in the plan. The boys would dress like Arabic women, with veils and long skirts and would perform a dance for Hwoarang, in Julia's boat, in the harbour. Julia was going to dance too.
-Do you have the drinks?-asked Mouse to Eijiro when it was nine o'clock p.m.
-Yes! I don't know why you are worried about the drinks, you can't drink…you're not old enough…
-But…-started Mouse.-It's a party!
-You're a minor!
-Come on…a beer without alcohol will not make a difference…-said Julia.-After all he's a…
-Thirteen…-said Eijiro.
-In that case, forget it!-said Julia.-You can't drink!
-So, you have to take Hwoarang to the boat in one hour, ok?-Eijiro said to Mouse.
-I'll try…
One hour later, Mouse and Hwoarang were in the harbour. Hwoarang was forced to get in the boat and they left the harbour, but they were not very far from the coast.
-So, what's going on?-asked Hwoarang.
Suddenly his friends showed up dancing.
-Oh…Christ! What the hell!?-Hwoarang said. He sat down on a chair and opened a beer.
He had drunk a bit so he was not sober already. His friends had their faces covered but he suspected, so he laughed.
Then, Roomax, who was getting tired, took his veil and threw it to Hwoarang.
-Happy Birthday my love!-he said sitting down next to Hwoarang and opening a beer too.
The others did the same. But Julia walked towards him and pulled him. He didn't recognise her. He thought it was one of his friends, so he didn't move. But Eijiro pushed him and he stood there holding Julia by her waist. Then he realised it wasn't a boy he was holding. He looked into her eyes and recognised her immediately.
-I knew it was you!-he said.
-Yeah…sure! Happy Birthday!
-Thanks!
-Make a wish…
In that moment the boat turned violently and Hwoarang lost his balance. He fell on top of Julia, but she wasn't expecting and they ended up falling overboard.
Roomax, Eijiro, One and Ryo stopped the boat that Mouse had accidentally started. Eijiro turned around to look for Julia and Hwoarang.
-This water is freezing!-Julia said taking out her veil.-Hwoarang? Where are you?
-Here.-he answered swimming to meet her.
-Are you ok?-she asked worried because she knew that a drunken person shouldn't swim.
-Yes…they'll be here soon…Damn it! I was making a wish! Screw this!
Hwoarang pulled Julia closer to him and kissed her. They were pulled under water and when they got to the surface they heard the boat coming.
Eijiro helped them to get on the boat.
-Sorry…-said Mouse.-I didn't mean to do this!
-That's ok! We're just cold! My wish came true!
-What?-asked Eijiro.
Hwoarang smiled and looked at Julia. It was the most beautiful smile she had ever seen.
-Julia? Are you ok?-Roomax asked.
-Yes…I'm fine…-she answered feeling a bit dazed. She couldn't believe he had kissed her. She wasn't angry with him, but she wasn't expecting that. She just didn't know what to think anymore.
TOKYO
It was almost eleven p.m. when Jin walked Ling home. It had been a special day for both of them. For the first time in many years Jin had some fun. He had enjoyed all the minutes they had spent together. Actually he was a bit sad because the night was over.
-Where were you?-asked Chen Ying worried.
-I'm sorry, I know it's late…-said Jin.
-Grandpa…It's Jin's birthday…and it wasn't his fault…
-Two of your friends were here asking for you!
-Really?-asked Ling surprised.-It wasn't Miharu? Or maybe Yuu?
-I'm not senile! I know Miharu and Yuu!
-Maybe it was Kazumi…-suggested Jin.
-Yes…that's the girl! And later a boy showed up…
-Yang Cheng, probably…-said Ling.
-Well I didn't know where you were so I couldn't help them!
-It's ok!-said Ling.-We are getting famous…I mean, I am…because you already are!
-I should go now…-said Jin.
-I'll see you tomorrow!
-Come on Ling…it's getting cold!-called Chen Ying.
When Jin turned his back, he felt something strange. A sharp pain run through his chest and he fell down on his knees. Ling approached him immediately.
-Jin! Are you ok? What is it? JIN!
Jin couldn't hear her anymore because he fell unconscious on the floor. The only thing he could see was darkness.
HOKKAIDO
ISHIKARI
At that same moment, Kazuya was having the same pain. He knew that pain for many years now, and sometimes he could control it, but that night things were different and he didn't know why.
In his chest there was still the scar that Heihachi had gave him at the Iron Fist, when he almost killed him. That scar would never go away.
The pain was worse when he was thinking about Heihachi, or when he was remembering something about his childhood. But in that moment Kazuya was remembering the only birthday he had spent with Jun and Jin.
When the pain stopped, Kazuya opened his bedroom window and watched the stars. It was cold but he didn't mind.
Lee and Kira were on the balcony, speaking about experiments. Kazuya watched his brother. They were both so different. Lee was ambitious just like Heihachi. But Lee didn't like to be compared to their father.
-Hey…Kazuya…it's a cold night, right?-Lee asked.
-Shut up!-Kazuya replied.
-Bad humour…Wait a minute…today it's your birthday, isn't it? And Jin's…no wonder you're this way! You're getting old!
-Shut up, Chaolan!
-Are you thinking about your son?
-Go to hell, Chaolan!
-Why don't you call him…or write! The boy would be so pleased to know you're alive! After all he had a rough life with Heihachi…
-That wouldn't have happened if you did what I tell you!
-So now it's my fault!?
-I asked you to protect him and Jun!
-I tried! But I couldn't do anything about it!
-Fuck you, Chaolan!
-No…Fuck you, Kazuya!
Kazuya closed the window and Lee broke his glass of wine.
-Happy Birthday, you creep!-shouted Lee.
TOKYO
Jin was unconscious for almost a minute but then he woke up.
-Are you ok, boy?-asked Chen Ying.
-Yes…I'm fine…
-Are you sure?-insisted Ling.
-Yes…
-Grandpa, could you bring a glass of water for Jin, please?
Chen Ying got into the kitchen.
-Is it the same pain? From the experiments?-Ling asked.
-No! This time was different…I can't explain…I would feel like this when I was thinking about Heihachi or close to him, but now…
-Why now? Why today?
-I don't know! I shouldn't feel like this…after all my family is all dead!
-No…you're wrong.
Jin looked at her surprised.
-What do you mean?
-You have an uncle!
-What!?
-You didn't know?
-No! What uncle? My father and my mother didn't have any brothers or sisters!
-Shinru told me that your father had a younger brother…adopted…but he's still your uncle!
-Are you sure?
-No…but we can investigate…
-What happened to him?
-He vanished…
-Do you know his name? I want to find him!
-I think it's Lee…Mishima Lee.
-I have an uncle! I wonder why Heihachi never told me about him…
