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A/Note: Hi…I just want to tell you that something very wrong happened to me in these past three days: the thing is I tried to update Chapter 9 and I couldn't. I have no idea what happened but the Chapter manager page didn't open. It said that the page was not found and bla bla bla…so I had to remove this story (that's why I lost all my reviews ;.;). And I had to do it all over again, so the ID story could change and a new page could be opened! Has this happened to you, too? O.o Because it's really weird!

Anyway I think now things are back to normal…I hope! Sorry for the delay… Karisan

Lonelyngel: Thanks for reviewing again! I'm so sorry for what happened, but I'm as confused as you are! I have no idea what the hell happened! I hope it doesn't happen again, or I guess I'll go insane! Thank you very much again :D and take care!

Lady-Eliwen: I'm glad you liked the chapter! Things will be much better for the both of them from now on! Here is chapter 10…

The Wish Of Night: Hey…I'm also sad because I lost all my reviews! As I said I don't know what happened… O.o Anyway don't forget to update your story so I can read it, because I'm still waiting, ok? Hope you like this chapter too.

DanSan: You really are crazy, you know that? I will not make Ling die!!! And I know you don't like Michelle much…but I want her too stay alive too! So don't bother me anymore! Dan, qualquer dia eu passo-me e começo a chamar-te pervertida e sadica! Stop de implicar com a Ling e a Michelle. Vai-te tratar, ok! I can't believe my own sister is this demented!

I wish a Happy 2005 for all of you! Take care!

A New Promise

TOKYO

18th JULY 2011

Jin had been notified by the police that the Tokyo mansion and two cars were in his name.

He didn't want those things so he sold it. He had lived his life with the money of a murderer, his parents' murderer. He sold the mansion and the cars and opened a bank account for the money. The first thing he decided was to get a house, so he bought the house right next to Ling's. It was a bit smaller, it was just an apartment but it was enough for him.

-I was thinking…-said Jin that night when he was going to his new home.

-What?

-I promised Hwoarang a fight…

-Yes, I know…but you don't need to go now…

-I want to talk to him…

-Why?

-To propose him something …

-Like what?

-The Iron Fist is in two years…we could face each other there…

-It's a good idea!

-You think so?

-Yes. Do you want to go to Osaka tomorrow?

-What for?

-To speak with him…he's living there!

-Yeah…ok! Are you coming with me?

-Sure.

OSAKA

19th JULY 2011

-Do you know where he lives?-asked Jin leaving the train station.

-Sort of…I guess we can ask the taxi driver…

-I thought you knew where he lives…

-I don't remember, but I know it's on the East side!

-Are you sure you want to go to the East-side?-asked the taxi driver.

-Yes…-Ling said.

-Is the East-side that dangerous?-asked Jin.

-It's not the most dangerous…-the man said.-But it's not the safest either…

-I thought Hwoarang was in charge to keep the area safe…at least that was what Julia said…-Jin announced.

-The Tsunamis are great…-said Ling.-But I just stayed two days…

-You were here with him?

-Yes…Hwoarang offered me a place to stay!

-What else did he offer you?-asked Jin a bit jealous.

-Just his friendship.

-Are you looking for Hwoarang?-asked the taxi driver.

-Yes.-said Ling and Jin at the same time.

-He's like a God around here! He's not a bad kid…I guess…

-I know…he's a friend…-said Ling.

-Not mine…he isn't…-replied Jin.

-Do you know what people say around here?

-No…-said Ling.

-That he closed Keizo, the police chief and a General in a cell, naked…

-Really?-asked Ling shocked.-He wouldn't do that, would he?

-Oh…yes he would. But no one knows for sure who it was!

A few minutes later, Jin and Ling were outside Hwoarang's house. They were about to knock the door when Hwoarang got out.

-Kazama!?-he said closing his fists.-You're finally here!

-Yes…I promised I would come!

-Lets go then…

Hwoarang was ready to fight. But this time Jin didn't want to follow him.

-I…didn't come to fight!

-What?

In that moment Julia saw them.

-Ling! Jin! How are you?

-Hi, Julia!-greeted Ling.

-What do you mean; you're not here to fight!?-asked Hwoarang.-I want to fight!!!

-Hwoarang…take it easy…Jin was gone for some time…let him talk.-said Julia.

-He promised me a fight!

-I did…-started Jin.-But I think we have another choice…can we talk properly?

-Whatever…-said Hwoarang getting inside his house.-I think you're just scared!

-I'm not scared!

-Yes, you are…just admit it!

-Fuck you! I'm not scared of you!

-That's why you attacked me…wasn't it? In the Fortress!

-NO! Don't push it Hwoarang!

-Push it!? You almost killed me! I was helping you!

-I…I didn't know what I was doing!

-Sure…

-It's true!

-Boys! Will you shut up, please?-asked Ling.-We need to solve things, ok?

The four of them sat down on the living room and stared at each other. Then Jin decided to explain his plan.

-I heard that the Iron Fist will be held in 2013…-he said.

-2013? Why?-asked Julia.

-I don't know…but I guess that it's because of Heihachi's death. Ling and I will enter the tournament and I was thinking that you should enter too. That way we can meet again in the arena.

-I thought you wanted to fight me now…

-I want to fight with you, but this way we have two more years to practice…what do you say?-asked Jin.

-Ok…I think it's not a bad idea…

-This is great!-said Julia.-We'll enter the tournament all together!

-But what if one of us is eliminated before?-asked Hwoarang.

-We got to the final last year…-said Jin.-Besides this time we don't have Fury in the way…

-Ok…Are you in Tokyo?

-Yes.

-Have you been practising?

-Yeah…

-Do you want to see my new techniques?

-You have new techniques?

-Duh!? Of course…I'll show you mine if you show me yours…

-Fine…lets go outside.

Jin and Hwoarang left the house and the Tsunamis were waiting for their leader. They wanted to know who those guests were.

Julia and Ling preferred to stay and talk about the Mishima case.

-Wasn't this the guy who kicked your ass in the Final FX?-asked Eijiro.

-Thanks to those kind words, Eijiro…-said Hwoarang.

-Yes…it's me!-said Jin laughing.

-You came with that girl from Tokyo, right?-asked Eijiro.

-Yes.

-She's cute!

-Right…

-Come on we have better things to do!-said Hwoarang.-Lets go to the fields!

-Fields? To each one?-asked Eijiro.

-Number zero…

-Zero? We'll get into troubles! Triggers hate when we go there!

-Bad luck! They only own the zero field because I want!

-Who are the Triggers?-asked Jin.

-A local group.-said Hwoarang.

-Tuli is their leader…he hates when one of the Tsunamis enters the zero field!-said Eijiro.

-I know…

The zero field was a small field just next to the river bank. All the fields in the East side belonged to the Tsunamis, so they could practice martial arts and other activities. The zero field was the only exception.

Tuli and Hwoarang had an agreement and the zero field belonged to the Triggers.

When they arrived, Jin saw just a little football field. The Triggers were there and they weren't happy when they saw Hwoarang.

-I thought we had an agreement!-said Tuli.

-Yeah…me too, but I changed my mind!

-Why?

-No reason…I just want this field!

-You own all the others!

-So?

-Who's the new guy?

-It's…Kazama…

-A new member?

-Not exactly!

Jin didn't understand what was going on but it was obvious that Hwoarang wanted to provoke those guys.

-Ok…-said Tuli.-If you want this field, you have to fight for it!

-Fine!

-My best fighters against you and your new friend!

-Whatever! Hey, Kazama…prepare yourself for some action…do you think you can handle it?

Jin gave him a cold look.

Tuli called Ma, Weap and Deon, known by the Delei brothers, and also Malux and Kurt.

-This is an honour!-said Hwoarang.-I get to fight with the Delei Brothers?

-No…not you…-said Tuli.-Your friend! He is going down in one second.

-I wouldn't count on it!-said Hwoarang.-And…he's not my friend! But, what about me?

-Malux will take care of you.

-A chick!? Come on…

Hwoarang watched Jin's fight first. The Delei brothers were quite good, but they would never win. Hwoarang new that. Jin was fighting with the three at the same time, and everyone was amazed with his techniques.

He won after ten minutes. After that, Hwoarang fought against Malux and then against Kurt. As everyone expected he won fairly. But he didn't show much of his new technique and Jin complained about that.

The Triggers were about to leave when Hwoarang stopped them.

-Wait…I changed my mind…I think I don't want this field anymore!

-What?-asked Tuli amazed.-But you and your friend won…

-It doesn't matter! Kazama didn't like the field either…

Hwoarang, Jin and the Tsunamis left.

-This guy always amazes me!-said Tuli.

-What the hell was that?-asked Jin.

-I had to see your techniques…we needed to fight…

-We could fight against each other!

-That way I wouldn't be able to see your techniques, would I? This way was better!

-You're so not normal!

-I know…but I don't care!

-By the way…you didn't show me much…

-Bad luck! If you didn't pay attention it's not my fault!

-I was paying attention!

-This proves that I'm smarter than you…when we fight again…I'll be the winner!

-Dream on…red hair! Dream on!

EAST-OSAKA

1st AUGUST 2011

After Ling and Jin's visit, Hwoarang didn't stop training. Julia had trained a bit too but Hwoarang was really focused. He couldn't lose again against Jin and he knew Jin was very strong. Eijiro was forced to practice with him every day.

-When will you ask someone else to help you training?-Eijiro asked.

-When I feel like it…

-I'm tired. I'm always your damn guinea pig. Why don't you ask someone else to take over me? Ask Julia!

-She helped me already.

-When?

-Last Friday…

-One day!!! I'm doing this for a whole week.

-I don't want to hurt her!

-Oh! But it's ok if it's me, right?

-Don't be such a pussy!

Eijiro was spared that afternoon, because Julia insisted in speaking with Hwoarang.

-If it's about Eijiro, I'll ask Ryo to help me tomorrow…-Hwoarang said.

-It's not that! I want to ask you something!

Hwoarang looked at her surprised.

-What is it?

Julia came closer to him and took a deep breath.

-I would like you to come with me to the States!

-What?! Go to America?!

-Yep! Osaka is like my second home now, and I would really like to show you my homeland, Arizona.

-But I can't! I can't leave the Tsunamis! Besides I don't have a passport…

-Eijiro can stay here, in your place. I bet he wouldn't mind and it wouldn't be the first time! About the passport, I can solve that on the airport…

-Yes, but…

-Please! It will be fun…besides I can take you to a lot of places where people have martial arts trainings!

-What about your family? They will not be pleased.

-Of course they will! I prefer to go there than if they come here!

-They would not be happy, seeing you live in my house, right?

-Maybe…but that's my business. So? Do you come with me?

-I don't know…I'll have to think about it!

-Please! Just for a couple of weeks! I promise!

Julia was ready to beg if she had to. She didn't want to go alone because she knew

that if she would go, Lao would force her to stay there.

Hwoarang wasn't convinced. He didn't want to get into troubles with Julia's family. Julia walked towards him and hugged him.

-Please!-she whispered.-Please, come with me…

Hwoarang was a bit embarrassed and when she held him tightly, he could also feel the heat rising.

-Ok…I'll go!-he said.-I'll go!

-Great! Thanks!-she said letting him go.-You will never get bored! Oh, and you better go pack your things, because the flight is tomorrow morning at seven p.m.

-Tomorrow? So soon!?

-Sorry! If I didn't take this chance we would have to wait until September…

-Oh, alright! I can't believe I'm going to America! I must be very stupid, I don't even like travelling!

USA

ARIZONA

PHOENIX AIRPORT

3rd AUGUST 2011

After a long speech to the Tsunamis, Hwoarang left to the Kansai International Airport, in Osaka. Julia spent two hours trying to get his passport. She only managed to fix the problem because her father was working for the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the USA.

It was the first time that Hwoarang was leaving Japan, and he didn't have a good feeling about it.

It was almost dinner time when Julia and Hwoarang landed in the Phoenix Airport. Lao and Michelle Chang had a house in the quietest area in Phoenix, the Arizona capital.

Hwoarang and Julia took a taxi and when they arrived there was no one at home.

-Nice house!-said Hwoarang.

-Yeah…

-Where are your parents?

-They'll arrive soon…

Half an hour later Lao and Michelle arrived, and they had a shock when they saw Julia.

-Why didn't you tell us that you were coming?-asked Michelle.

-I wanted to make a surprise!

Then, Lao and Michelle realised that Julia wasn't alone.

-This is Hwoarang. He's a friend from Osaka!-Julia announced to her parents.

-A friend? What's he doing here?-asked Lao.

-He came to see the States, dad! By the way he was the one who took care of me after what happened to Michelle…

-Oh! So we're supposed to thank you…-said Lao ironically.-Thanks for taking care of our daughter!

-You don't need to thank me…

-You speak English?-asked Lao surprised.

-Yes, sure! Everyone speaks English in Japan…

-Nice to meet you, Hwoarang.-said Michelle.-I'm happy you are here…

-Yes…I'm thrilled!-said Lao sarcastically.

-Julia, lets prepare the dinner…-said Michelle.

-Sure mum…But first I'm going to show Hwoarang his room…

-Ok.

Hwoarang was thinking that he shouldn't have accepted Julia's invitation to go there. Her father didn't seem to like him, and that was only the first day.

-You can take a shower and then go downstairs, ok?

-Yes…are you sure this is a good idea? I can stay in a hotel!

-No way!

-Your father is so angry!-said Michelle when Julia arrived to the kitchen.

-I know…

-Why did you bring the boy with you?

-I will not stay here too long!

-What!?

-We've got to get back for the tournament! We promised we would go!

-Your father is not going to appreciate the idea!

The dinner was far for pleasant, especially for Hwoarang. Lao was ruthless and Julia only made things worse when she announced that she was going back to Japan.

-What do you mean? You're not staying?-asked Lao.

-I'm not staying!

-Why?

-I'm going to participate in the next Iron Fist!

-But that's in nine years!

-No, it's not. They will hold the tournament in two years. And I want to go. We want to go!

-Why can't he go alone?

-Because I want to go too!

-You don't have a chance, and you know it!

-Yes, I know that, but I have friends that will go there, and I want to go to see what happens. You taught me to stick by my friends!

Michelle tried to moderate but she wasn't successful. At that time, Lao and Julia were arguing.

-Three years ago you didn't even want to leave your homeland! What's wrong with you?-asked Lao.

-I love my homeland! And my family! I came here to see you and my sister! But I have other things to do!

-You're leaving us, Julia! How can you turn your back on your family!

-That's not true, dad!

-Then tell me what your priority is…to stay with this boy for the rest of your life? Is that what you want?

-Maybe it's better than stay here!

Julia left the dinning room and went upstairs. She was quite angry with her father's attitude. Hwoarang was preparing himself to go after her.

-Where do you think you're going?-asked Lao.

-A…I'm just going to check if she's ok!

-Get out of my way!-Lao ordered as he was leaving the room.

Then, he walked out of the door and left the house. A few minutes later, they heard the car leaving.

Hwoarang just stood there, immobilised, without knowing what to do.

Michelle tried to cheer him up.

-This won't last long!-she said smiling.

-I shouldn't have come!

-Don't say that, this was not your fault! Lao is still recovering from what happened to Michelle. I'm trying my best, too. But, of course, this is no excuse for acting this way with you!

-Anyway I just came because Julia asked me to.

-I know…Julia is old enough to make her decisions, but Lao doesn't want to accept that! He's afraid to lose her too.

-What about you, don't you want Julia to stay here?

-Yes, of course…but it's her life, her decision! Besides, you'll protect her, right?

-Yes…I will! I think it would be better if I went back to Japan first thing tomorrow!

-No! You'll stay here with us! Don't worry about what happened!

Hwoarang went to his room. For some reason, he knew that things wouldn't get any better.