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The Wish Of Night: I'm glad you liked it…and I'm very anxious to read more from Passion and the Devil. :D Update as soon as you can…

Lady-Eliwen: You're from U.K.!? I thought you were from the U.S.A. It's good to hear from someone from Europe too! You gave me good news! I always thought Lee was the best candidate…but I also studied other candidates such as Paul and Bryan (but I always preferred Lee!!!) XD. About Kazuya…yes he will meet with Jin (but not yet), but things will be tough for the both of them. Thanks for this review…

Lonelyngel: Snowing!? God, where are you from? Wait a second…I remember from your profile…Chicago, right? Here in my country it never snows!!! (Except in the Estrela Mount, that is the highest mountain in Portugal.) Thanks the Lord…because I hate snow! I would miss School everyday if it snowed in here! XD

Well…Those new students are very mysterious, and I feel sorry for Kazuya too (he finds it hard to show his emotions, that's why he never showed Jin his true feelings…). If you liked the chemistry between Jin and Ling in the previous chapter, I guess you will like chapter 18 too! (But first here is chapter 17) :D I hope it doesn't snow anymore…but I guess that's a bit difficult since I saw in the TV that it snows a lot in Chicago! :P

Searching for Phoenix

EAST-OSAKA

10th DECEMBER 2011

Julia's head was spinning since the last night. She couldn't stop thinking about that kiss, besides; Hwoarang was such a good kisser.

She had kissed him twice, but now it was different because he had kissed her, and not the other way around. She had kissed him in his Birthday and to give him good luck in a fight, but last night it was special.

Hwoarang was sick from his hangover, and he didn't remember anything from last night. Eijiro had to explain to him that he had fallen overboard. Julia didn't know if she should feel relieved or not. But she thought that they were good friends, so things should stay that way.

In the meanwhile everyone was surprised when Mouse announced that he had seen Lei Wulong is the police station that morning.

Hwoarang decided to check it out, just to be sure and to joke a bit.

Lei Wulong was about to go to a café when Hwoarang, Eijiro, Mouse and Roomax approach him.

-So…You're a detective now?-asked Hwoarang.

-Yes, I am…

-I thought you were an action guy…

-The wages are higher in Tokyo, did you know?

-And what are you investigating? It's not me, right?

-No…not yet! It's an important case…

-Good. And what brings you here? Did you miss us that much, chief? I mean Detective!

-Not really…I have some businesses here!

-Something to do with your big case?

-Yes…it's confidential, it's about the Mishima case, do you know that?

Hwoarang looked surprised when he heard the name Mishima; he didn't know that Lei was the responsible for investigating the Mishima case.

-I heard on the news…but it was a long time ago!-said Hwoarang.

-You entered the Iron Fist, didn't you?

-Yes…we fought, remember?

-Yes, and what do you know about that?

-About the tournament?

-No, about the Mishima Family!

-Almost nothing…I mean why should I know something about it?

-You fought with the Mishima kid…

-No I didn't…

-Jin Kazama is in reality Jin Mishima!

-No way!-said Hwoarang pretending to be surprised.

-If you remember something just come to me…

-Is there a reward or something?

-No! Just a moral reward…helping the police is very gratifying!

-Than shove it! I'm not interested!

-Ok…I have to go…Don't mess with Keizo! I heard about what you did to the police station!

-He needs to learn a lesson!

When they arrived home, Hwoarang spoke to Julia about Lei. She got suspicious, but she knew that they couldn't do anything about it.

It was better that the police didn't know about their involvement with Jin.

TOKYO

12th DECEMBER 2011

Now all that Jin could think of was his uncle, a man that he didn't know at all, but that could give him the answer to many questions.

That afternoon, Jin and Ling finally found Shinru in the city Library.

Shinru admired Jin very much but he couldn't avoid feeling important when Jin told him that he needed his help.

-So what is it?-asked Shinru.

-Do you remember when you told me that Heihachi Mishima had another heir?-asked Ling.

-Yes.

-Are you sure that is true?-asked Jin.

-Yes. Why? You didn't know?

-No…I didn't. And I want to know what happened to that man!

-His name it's not very known…your father was born first and Kazuya was his true son. Lee was adopted in 1964.

-One year after my father was born…

-Yes…your father was to be the heir!

-So Lee never got the chance?-asked Ling.

-I don't know much about him…I'm sorry. I only know that your grandfather never spent too much time with him. He was preparing your father to his responsibilities, and it seems that Lee wasn't like Kazuya.

-What do you mean?-asked Jin.

-It means that he wasn't a good fighter. I heard that he had a complex relationship with your grandfather and with your father.

-That's normal…-said Ling.

-What happened to him?-asked Jin.

-I think he went to another country to study…to Europe.

-Did he ever come back?-asked Jin.

-I have no idea!

-Is there a way to find out?

-It's complicated…you can look in the Airlines but we don't know when he travelled and to where…

-So, we're on a dead end!-said Jin.-Damn it!

-I'm sorry!

-That's ok…thanks anyway!

When they left the Library, Jin was about to punch something hard, but he almost fell when Ling shouted.

-What?-he asked looking everywhere.

-I know!!! I know what we can do!!!

-What?

-Do you remember that guy that told you about your father's death?

-Yes…Paul Phoenix! What about him?

-Didn't he say that your father was always with another guy?

-Yes, so?

-We could search him!

-Who Phoenix or the other guy?

-Both! I mean we have to find Phoenix first!

-I'm not following…

-Look, if your father was always with that guy, it was because they were friends, right?

-Yeah…

-So maybe your father told him something about his brother…

-But my father and Lee didn't get along…

-That was when they were kids! Maybe things changed…it's worth to try, right? Maybe that guy was Lee himself!

-Lee in the Iron Fist?-asked Jin.-Shinru said he wasn't a good fighter…

-Do you want to try or not?

-Yes…I mean it's my only chance…but we have to find Phoenix…

-First we have to wait until the Christmas holidays and then we can do whatever you want!

-Phoenix is a famous guy…it will be easy!

-I hope so!

MYANMAR

IDAHA

15th DECEMBER 2011

Heihachi had requested Nina's presence because he needed to speak to her. When she walked in, he ordered her to sit down.

-We need to talk!-he said.-I think it's time to leave this poor country…

-We're leaving?-she asked surprised.-I want to stay here with Anna.

-Anna is in good hands! She'll be fine! And we are just going to make a little trip!

-Where are we going?

-Japan…

-Japan? But you're no longer a Japanese citizen…

-I know that…but I have some businesses to take care of in my ex-country!

-Why do you need me? I'm not a bodyguard!

-I know…who said I need a bodyguard!? I just need you to be my assistant, because I can't be recognised.

-Assistant? Do you really trust me that much?

-I trust you the same way you trust me, dear Nina! Besides my businesses are only related to the Iron Fist.

-That's why we're going to Japan?

-Well, yes…and to check on my grandson…

-You sent someone to spy on him?

-Of course I did! But I sent a volunteer, so everyone is happy!

-Do you really want to kill your grandson? I mean he only destroyed a fortress! It was just a house!

-I didn't care for that fortress! The thing is…he had the nerves to…

-To stand up in you way!-concluded Nina.

-Exactly! He owes me his miserable life! He owes me respect…I'm here because of him and his little friends! He has to pay!

-But he's your only family!

-Not for long…but lets just concentrate in our trip, alright? You have to paint you hair or something like that!

-What?

-Dry your hair black or brown…you can't be recognised either!

TOKYO

16th DECEMBER 2011

It was the last day of school in the Mishima Polytechnical School. Jin sent a note to Ling in the Chemistry class, saying that he was going to the cafeteria for lunch, because he had an idea.

Ling did the same, but she didn't know what he had in mind.

-I spoke with Shinru, he said he doesn't know about Paul Phoenix or his whereabouts!-said Jin at lunch.

-So we have to find another way…-said Ling.

-What are you looking for?-asked Kazumi.

-A famous fighter!-said Ling.-His name is Phoenix…do you know anything about him?

-No…sorry.

-You told me he was famous and it would be easy to find him!-complained Ling.

-I thought he was…I mean…all those fans when he arrived…-Jin said.

-If he is really famous, someone in this room must have heard about him…-said Miharu.-Too bad Yuu missed classes today, I'm sure he knows something about that guy…

In that moment Jin got up and jumped to a chair so everyone could see him.

-Hey guys! Does anyone know Paul Phoenix?-he asked loudly.

He got everyone attention but no one said a word.

-So?-he insisted.-Anyone?

A girl put her arm in the air and Jin looked at her.

-Paul Phoenix is a fighter…but he likes to maintain his low profile!-she said.

-Miss Misuno…I'm sorry to interrupt you…-said the Headmaster entering the cafeteria.-Can I speak?

Jin nodded and got off the chair.

-In that case…Mr. Mishima, please come with me!-the Headmaster asked.

Jin was going to follow him when he turned back and grabbed Ling's hand so she would follow him too.

-Please come in…Mr. Mishima…Oh and Miss Xiaoyu!-said the Headmaster opening the door.

-I'm sorry for what I did…-said Jin sitting down.

-It's ok…so, my niece was talking about Paul Phoenix, right?

-Yes.-Jin answered.

-What is your interest in Phoenix?

-I…just want to know where he is!

-Paul Phoenix is also known for running from the police, did you know?

-Not really…

-Do you know Phoenix?-asked the Headmaster.

-Yes, I do…we spoke once…-Jin said.

-Oh…I see…in the Iron Fist I presume…

Jin and Ling looked at eachother confused.

-How do you know?-asked Ling.

-There are rumours…but I always knew…Don't worry I haven't told anyone!

-Do you know Phoenix, Mr. Misuno?-asked Ling again.

-Yes…I do!

-Really?-asked Jin.

-Yes. I met Paul a few years after I met your father, Mr. Mishima.

-You met my father?

-Yes.

-How?

-Well, I never spoke to him…I only spoke to Heihachi…can I call you Jin?

-Sure…

-So do you want to know how I met your father?

-Yes, please!

-I finished my studies in the United Kingdom, in London and in the USA, in New York. When I came back to Japan I became a State employee. I was working in the Ministry of National Defence after the Second World War. The Americans were controlling everything and our country didn't have an army or a navy, but our waters needed administration so as our air field. That was my first job here!

-So you were working for the government.-said Ling.

-Yes…I was promoted to the post of Sub-Director in 1972…that post gave me the chance to travel a lot. But eight years later I had an argument and I resigned. In 1981 I founded an international organisation to help the children in the poor countries. My wife helped me and so did my other partners. But things didn't go well.

-But how did you meet my father?-insisted Jin.

-I met Kazuya in Tokyo.

-How?

-In a tournament. He was representing his School. I think he was fifteen; it was two years before I resigned the Ministry. The tournament was sponsored by me…Heihachi was there too.

-Did you speak with my father?

-No, only with Heihachi. But Kazuya won the tournament and he was so like you! You have his hair and his eyes!

-Really?

-Yes. I noticed that things between Heihachi and Kazuya were not healthy. They had an argument…As for Paul I met him after my resignation. I was in the USA to promote my organisation. Actually I was there to save the organisation. I was bankrupted! My partners had left with all my money. And then I got a cheque which saved me, of course. I found out that Paul Phoenix had sent it…

-He sent a cheque? Why?-Ling asked.

-He wanted to help those children…he has a heart! He's a good fighter but he's also very generous. But why do you want to find him?

-Well…I need to find a person and Phoenix can help me…-said Jin.

-Who do you want to find?

-My father's brother!

-Your father didn't have a brother!

-He was adopted. His name is Lee Mishima.

-Oh…now I remember…there was something about a kid that your grandfather didn't want to adopt! I didn't know he changed his mind!

-Well I guess he did…

-I don't know him…

-So you don't know where Phoenix is, right?

-I know he's here in Japan…and I guess I can share a secret with you…Paul likes to enter local tournaments…to help children. This Christmas I think he's going to be in Okutama. If I were you I would go there…

-Ok! Thanks!-said Ling.-Are we going?-she asked Jin.

-We can try!

-The classes begin in January…you have three weeks!-said the Headmaster.

-I thought it were only two weeks!-said Jin.

-Well…you may need more time…

-Thank you sir!-said Ling.

When Jin was leaving the Headmaster's office, he stopped to make one last question.

-Did you see my father often?

-No, Jin…I didn't! But tell me something…is this uncle so important? It seems to me you are not completely alone here!-the Headmaster looked at Ling.

-I know…but I need to find him…he's my only family!

-Ok…then be careful!

-We will!