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The Mishima Family
TOKYO
24th DECEMBER 2010
It was Christmas Eve and many families in Tokyo were celebrating even if they weren't Christians.
Ling, Chen Ying and Miharu's family weren't celebrating Christmas, but Ling and her grandfather had been invited to a family dinner with the Hirano family.
Besides there was a good motive for that dinner, Shinru, Miharu's older brother was coming home after completing the military service.
Shinru was very nice. He was twenty one years old and he was a genius. With only five years old he could read and write perfectly. He had received a scholarship and he had finished his University studies with only eighteen years old. Then he had been invited to remain in the Tokyo International University as a Sociology teacher. Two years ago, due to many military threats in the Southeast Asia, the military service was compulsory again in Japan. Shinru had only completed four months in the army because he was a professor, but the other twenty-one year old boys had to stay in the army for six months.
His parents were extremely proud of him, but his other two brothers, Riuga and Kenichi who were fifteen and thirteen years old respectively, loved to make fun of him.
They were waiting for the dessert when Shinru talked about the Mishima case.
-Heihachi Mishima is the only responsible for the economic loss of Japan…-he said.
-Why do you say that?-asked Miharu.
-Because our economy is facing stability since his trial…lets face it…the Mishima Empire was very important in Japan and in Tokyo.
After dinner, Ling asked Shinru what he knew about the Mishima family. He was surprised by the question but he decided to answer Ling.
-The Mishima family was forged here in Tokyo, when this city wasn't the capital of Japan yet. In those times Tokyo was called Edo. The family is linked to many military acts…all of its members were powerful warriors.
-So they all had to respect values such as honour and power?-asked Ling.
-Yes. They became very powerful after the Second World War. They were rewarded with land and a small fortune in gold. The two Mishima brothers founded a society, the Mishima Zaibatsu. The two next generations were very united and the family members always helped eachother…but then…
-How do you know all this?-asked Miharu.
-Come on Mi…you know I had to study the Tokyo story in the University!
-What do you know about Heihachi Mishima?-asked Ling.
-Heihachi? Let me see…after the two first generations, Heihachi assumed the control of the Zaibatsu, but things weren't supposed to happen that way. I think that his older brother had an accident…Seichi Mishima died with only seventeen years old. Kazukyo Mishima was their father and he was devastated…he died a few years later. Heihachi was his legal heir.
-But the two founders of the Mishima Zaibatsu were two brothers…Didn't Heihachi had a cousin or an uncle to inherit the Zaibatsu with him?-asked Ling.
-Kazukyo had a brother but he also died. He had a disease…They had a sister as well, Erynia Mishima but she married and kept her husband name, Tokai.
-Like the Tokai Financial Bank?-asked Miharu.
-Exactly. But she couldn't be the heir because she was a woman…
-That's discrimination!-objected Ling.
-It was a traditional value…but, there are rumours saying that Seichi death wasn't an accident!
-Do you think Heihachi had something to do with that?-asked Ling.
-No! Of course not!-Miharu said shocked.-The Headmaster was a criminal…but he wasn't a murderer!
Ling looked at her and thought about Jin's parents. She could say to Miharu that she was wrong about Heihachi, but she didn't. Probably Miharu wouldn't believe her.
-Heihachi was sixteen when his brother died…he was just a child as well…-said Shinru.-Heihachi became the leader of the Zaibatsu in 1963. Soon he was leading an Empire. And that's all!
-What about Heihachi's son?-asked Ling.
-Oh…yes, well Heihachi married Reika Matsubara, she was the daughter of a wealthy and old business man. Kazuya Mishima was born in 1963 and then there was another child…a boy…he was adopted but I can't remember his name!
-Another child?-asked Ling surprised.-There was another heir?
-Yes.
-Is he alive?
-I don't know…Kazuya died…no one knows how…but the other boy…vanished! Then Jin Mishima appeared but he can be dead by now…
-He is not dead!-said Ling.-He's just confused…
-How do you know?
-I don't…I just…never mind!
EAST-OSAKA
Julia was living the weirdest Christmas Eve ever. They didn't have a Christmas tree so the Tsunamis had decorated a small plant outside the house. It was ridiculous.
She had received a letter from her father asking her to return to the USA, but she didn't want to go.
She was aware that Lao would be furious with her for not going home for Christmas.
She didn't regret her choice though she couldn't stop thinking that this was her first Christmas without her sister.
-You can go back to the States!-said Hwoarang that night.-I…I…would miss you but they are your family! I know you're worried about Michelle…
-I decided to stay…
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
-They might send someone to get you again…
-I'm old enough to decide my life!
-I'm thinking about going to Kobe Memorial Hospital…
-It's a good idea! They might know to where Baek's gone…
-He is very stubborn…I probably won't be able to find him…
-At least you tried!
-Yes…you're right…
-I'll go with you to Kobe…maybe we can get Baek back.
MYANMAR
IDAHA
2nd JANUARY 2011
Heihachi's mansion was in the middle of nowhere. Dr.B. was in the basement, in the labs. He was studying Anna's medical condition.
As for Nina she was getting bored and angry because she didn't have her answers. Dr.B. was a dead end, she could torture him but he could lie to her so she would be more confused.
She knew the only thing to do was to hope that Anna would wake up.
Heihachi was closed in his room for sixteen days; he was conceiving his plan for his ultimate revenge.
That morning Heihachi decided to talk with Nina. He found her having her breakfast.
It was a shock when she saw him.
-You? You're alive? How?-she asked.
-I could say the same thing about you…
-They said no one could survive that crash…
-They were wrong…
-Dr.B. was right…he always suspected you were alive.
-I'm glad you are alright.
-Yeah…sure…and I want answers!
-Ok…follow me…
Heihachi went to the living room and sat down. Nina did the same.
-This makes me your accomplice, right?-asked Nina.-I mean you should be in jail!
-Well…you're not in danger! No one knows I'm alive. So…what do you want to know?
-Everything. You lied to me from the beginning…
-I can't give all the answers…Anna is the only one able to do that!
-I was put in a cryosleep years ago, I want to know why!-Nina asked.
-You had an accident. The doctors in the Hospital thought you were dead; they sent you to the morgue when Dr.B. noticed you were still alive. He knew he had to save your life and the only way was to put you in cryosleep until your internal bleeding stopped.
-I was dying?
-Yes.
-And he saved me?
-Yes. He took you to the labs because the Hospital doesn't allow the cryogenic treatment. I was Dr.B's sponsor and he told me what had happened to you…
-And the accident?
-I don't know what caused it…
-I had a baby! I want to know where he or she is!
-How do you know…?-asked Heihachi surprised.
-It doesn't matter! Is it Anna? Is she my daughter?
-I don't know! Anna arrived many years later saying she was your sister. Her story seemed to fit. It is true you had a baby…Dr.B. made you some tests and they showed that you had a baby, a premature baby.
-Is it a boy or a girl?
-I don't know…the child stayed in the Hospital…when Dr.B. tried to know where he was, he wasn't there anymore.
-So…it can be Anna…
-Anna is the only one who can answer that question.
-What about my parents?
-They died in a crash…that was what Anna said to me. If she lied to you, she lied to me too.
-She has to live!
-Dr.B. will find a way! In the meantime you can stay here with her but I want something from you!
-What?
-I want your co-operation.
-What do you mean?
-My Fortress was destroyed…the people who did that are still alive and that bothers me…
-So? You want revenge?
-Yes…I do! But I need a plan, a good plan…and I need your services!
-I have nothing to do with you!
-You will help me…if you want your sister to wake up. I'm sponsoring Dr.B's research…think what would happen if I change my mind.
Nina knew that was a threat, but she was powerless.
-I understand! But I will not be your personal slave!
-Whatever! I only want your help…you're very gifted Nina, more than you think!
KYUSHU
YAMAGAWA
25th JANUARY 2011
Jin had grown up in Yamagawa, a small city in the island of Kyushu, but he was born in Yakushima an island nearby. Yamagawa was a quiet place unlike Tokyo and Osaka. Everything was green there, especially in Winter. There were animals everywhere.
The wild animals were in special reservations, for their own protection.
Jin's house was small but comfortable and it was in the city surroundings.
When Jin arrived he managed to recognise many people, but he was glad that anyone had recognised him.
Slowly, Jin crossed the city and headed home. The small house was surrounded by trees and it seemed in harmony with the nature. But when he took a close notice, he saw that someone was sitting outside the door. It was a boy, a blond boy with probably eleven years old. He looked at Jin surprised but then he smiled.
-Hi!-the boy said.-Who are you?
-I'm Jin…and you?
-Mikael Häuser, but everyone calls me Mika!
-Do you live here, Mika?
-I do for now…but I used to live in Berlin!
-Germany?
-Yes. I like here, but I prefer Germany…all my friends are there!
-And your parents?
-They are inside. My mother is sad! This house is very cute, I went to Tokyo, Sendai and Nagoya, but my mum doesn't like high buildings!
-Do you live here since when?
-Two weeks…but we'll not be here much longer!
-Why?
-People from the city say this house has bad vibrations…a bad karma…
-Why?
-I don't know…but I heard the former owner saying that to my father when he bought the house. My mother heard it too…she said she doesn't want to live in here because the house is jinxed!
Mika got up and walked towards Jin. Then he sat down under a tree.
-My mum doesn't like living near a cemetery either. There's one behind those trees!-Mika said pointing.
-Yes, I know…
-And you? What are you doing here? Do you live in the city?
-No…I'm from far away…I came to see someone!
-Does he live here?
-No…but she's near…I wonder why everyone says that the house is jinxed?
-I heard someone say to my father that no one was happy in here. The first owners died and no one knows how…and their son disappeared! My mother is a bit superstitious…
Jin didn't believe in superstitions and he had been happy in that house, actually it was the only time he had been happy.
Jin watched his house with sadness.
-You seem to like this place…-said Mika.
Jin looked at him and saw a very sick young boy. Mika was very pale and fragile, he was probably sick and that was why he was living there in the country.
-I better go…-said Jin. He was leaving when he noticed a rosebush with white roses.
-Do you think your mother would mind if I took a rose?-asked Jin.
-No…the rosebush was there when we arrived!
-Thanks…
Jin took a white rose, Jun's favourite flower.
-Don't give up, Mika…-Jin added.
-Yeah…I only have a few more months…-Mika said.
Jin understood that he had only a few months to live. Life was very cruel.
-Hey…come on…have hope! Do what you really like to do! It's worth it!
-What I really like to do?
-Yes…I love martial arts, and you?
-Me? I like to play, to read, to ride my bike, but mum doesn't let me…to swim, to watch TV, to learn foreign languages…
-And above all that?
-I love painting! The sky and the sea…and the clouds!
-Then you should paint! You'll feel better!
-Really?
-It works with me…
-Thanks…Aufwiedersehen!
Jin left Mika and when he arrived to the cemetery he was quite sad. He wished he could save that kid's life, but he knew that was impossible.
He was really angry, and then he looked to the white rose and remembered his mother. She would look over Mika, he was sure, he was in good hands, because Jun was certainly the most beautiful and kind angel in the sky.
Jin found his mother grave full of leaves so he cleaned it. It was the first time he was there. He read what was written there: «Jun Kazama, she will never be forgotten».
Jin felt in peace, he was with his mother, finally. He placed the rose on the grave and closed his eyes. He remembered all the best moments he had lived in there with his parents. Jin remembered that when he was five years old he broke an arm training with his father. Kazuya took him home holding him so he wouldn't cry. Then Jun took care of him and they slept together, the three of them. It was the only time that his father had held him.
Jin knew now that he had different feelings towards his parents. But he loved them both the same way.
In that moment Jin opened his eyes and saw that the beautiful white rose was gone.
He felt that his parents were there watching him and smiled. He got up and left the cemetery. Now it was time to go back to Tokyo. It was time to think about the living. He would see Ling very soon.
