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The Wish Of Night: First, thanks for your review; second I love Dir en Grey, too! (I know L'arc en Ciel and Hyde, but I never heard Nightmare). Kaoru is my favourite! And Kyo has such a great voice! Shinya plays the drums exactly like Yoshiki (from X-Japan, but that's no surprise because Yoshiki was his master), and Toshiya and Die are so cute! Well…I'll stop blabbering; I just like their music so much! Nowadays I only listen to Japanese music! So you have good taste in music! Hope you like this chapter!-as I'm writing this I'm listening to Cage-remix from Dir en Grey, it's beautiful!!!
Lady-Eliwen: Good Luck! The exams time is really boring…all we do is study, study, and guess what? More study!!! I'm sick of this!!! I suppose you are too! But well, that's a student life… :C Hope you like this chapter! Oh, and I guess I won't rate this story R. I didn't find the last chapter too disturbing myself, I was just checking…
Lonelyngel: Thanks for the review. I just wish there were more guys like Hwoarang in the world! (and Jin…) :P I wish you luck for your exams too, and I'll update on the 14th of January to wish you a happy birthday, so when you read the chapter you'll have to review to tell me how your birthday party was! :D :D :D
Challenge
EAST-OSAKA
1st JANUARY 2012
That morning Julia woke up with a huge headache. She tried to get up but she was feeling very tired and her shoulder was hurting too.
She watched the ceiling for a while, but then she noticed she wasn't in her bedroom. A closer look told her she was in Hwoarang's room. In panic, Julia sat down and saw her clothes on the floor. Hwoarang's clothes were also there.
Then she noticed she was in her underwear.
-Oh my God!-she said getting up and picking up her clothes.-Oh my God!
She had no idea what had happened, because she couldn't remember a thing after she got home with Hwoarang.
She dressed up and sat down, noticing the bandage in her shoulder. She tried to remember.
She had been in Planet Mars, a pub, and then she had fought with a stupid girl with long black hair, and then Hwoarang had walked her home.
-Oh, my God!!!-she said again.
When she was leaving the bedroom she met Eijiro.
-Great party, yesterday, right? Too bad you and Hwoarang left earlier!-he said.
Julia blushed and lowered her eyes so Eijiro wouldn't notice.
-What's wrong? Are you ok?-Eijiro asked.-Hwoarang was a bit weird last night when I got home…
Julia's heart jumped when she heard those words. She was hoping that Hwoarang was suffering from amnesia too.
Julia and Eijiro went to the kitchen where Roomax was preparing black coffee. He was experiencing a hangover too.
-Are you sure I wasn't run over by a truck?-he asked to Eijiro.
-Hey…my friend, today I'm not sure about anything…neither is Julia!-Eijiro said making her blush again.
-You were very happy last night…-Roomax said to Julia.-I'm sorry I didn't take care of your shoulder! But Hwoarang did…
-Oh…yes…he did! I'm feeling much better now!-she said blushing.
Julia was getting angry because she was blushing all the time, and she didn't even see Hwoarang yet.
But in that moment he entered the kitchen. He was the only one who didn't need a coffee.
-You did a nice job last night with Julia!-said Roomax.
-What?-he asked confused.
-With her shoulder…
-Oh…yes…right…
-I'm going to take a shower!-said Eijiro.
-No way…me first!-said Roomax.
The two boys left the kitchen running to see who get first into the bathroom. Julia and Hwoarang were now alone.
-Are you feeling ok?-he asked.
-Yes…a…well…
Julia didn't know what to say. She was trying to find the right words, but she had no idea what to say to him. She didn't have the courage to ask him if they had slept together, and she didn't know if she wanted to know the answer.
She had remembered her mother's words; Michelle had told that the first time with someone should be special. She wasn't worried if she had slept with Hwoarang, the problem was not being able to remember it. When she realised what she was thinking, Julia blushed violently. She wanted to disappear.
-How is your shoulder?-Hwoarang asked after a few seconds in silence.
-It's better…thanks! Look…can I ask you something?-she asked nervously.
-Yes…
-Have a done anything…last night…anything that I shouldn't have done?
-A…not that I can remember…-he lied.-You don't remember?
-Not really…I guess I was really drunk! I mean, I only remember coming home with you and nothing else.
-Oh…it's ok! You passed out when I was putting the bandage on your shoulder!
-I don't remember anything…
-It's normal!
Julia sighed; she didn't know if she was relieved or disappointed. And though Hwoarang's explanations didn't explain why she was just in her underwear and in his bedroom, Julia decided to believe him. Probably she had felt hot during the night.
-What are you going to do?-Julia asked.
-Today I'm going to declare the south side neutral!
-What about the Flashes? It's their territory!
-Not anymore!
Hwoarang didn't have plans yet, he just decided that because he needed to get away from her for a while. He hadn't slept because of what happened. He needed adrenaline and the only way to get that was to fight with another gang.
Besides he had never liked the Flashes or their leader, Kyo. After lunch, Hwoarang left with a group of Tsunamis and they only returned at night. Hwoarang managed to get Julia out of his mind, but the second he saw her when they got back home, his defences were down again.
-What happened?-she asked to Eijiro.
-We kicked them out once and for all!
-Yes…Hwoarang was brilliant! We had never saw him fighting like that!-said Roomax.
-He looked like a lion in a cage!-said One.-He even got himself a new name…
-What is it?
-In the south side, they called him Blood Talon!-said Eijiro.
Julia watched Hwoarang opening a beer and smiled at him. He stared at her during a few minutes. He knew something though; he wouldn't sleep that night either.
EAST-OSAKA
5th JANUARY 2012
In that month the temperatures were really low. It was freezing outside and Hwoarang was really bored. He wanted to go outside to practice, because he needed to be ready for the Iron Fist, but it was so cold that no one could be outside more than half an hour. He also wanted to know where Baek was and, he wanted to get rid of Keizo forever.
He was waiting for news from the police station but the police officers didn't have a plan yet.
Julia wasn't going to the University because it was too cold to leave the house, and that was why the Tsunamis were all at home. The motorcycles didn't even work properly.
But at least she was doing something useful, she was studying hard. She needed to maintain her good marks.
TOKYO
14th JANUARY 2012
Ling was feeling really upset. Jin was practising in that morning and she didn't want to disturb him, but she didn't have anything to do.
She could study, but that was so boring, besides, she always had studied with Jin.
Miharu was out for the weekend; her family had gone to Kyoto to see some relatives.
-I'm going to visit Mr. Li Wung Sang.-said Chen Ying that morning.-He invited me for lunch.
-Ok, grandpa! I'll stay here!
-Can you manage on your own?
-I'm not a child anymore!-Ling replied feeling a bit angry.
-Yes, yes I know that!
-Can I invite Jin for lunch?
-Yes…sure…
When Chen Ying left Ling couldn't stop smiling. She was going to have lunch with Jin, alone, in her house. And she was going to prepare a nice lunch for the both of them, but first she needed to talk to him.
Jin was training outside, so she went to see him.
-Nice punch!-she said.
-Hey…Good morning.-he greeted.
-You seem happy!-she said smiling.
-It's because I'm making some progress! I can jump now higher than you…
-You're kidding…
-No, I'm not. Want to see?
-Sure!
Jin demonstrated his new technique and Ling was really impressed. At first she thought she would be angry because he was better than her, but she was happy for him. It was so good to see he was happy and smiling.
-You're great!-she confessed.
-I have to thank you for this!
-Then…have lunch with me!
-Sure. What time?
-One o'clock.
Ling left in a hurry, she had to prepare everything. And she wanted to make a cake, a chocolate cake. When Jin arrived, no one answered the door, so he walked in.
-Ling? Where are you? Mr. Ying?-he asked.
-You're late!-Ling said.
-I had to take a shower first! Where's your grandfather?
-He's out! I prepared lunch for us!
-Really?
-What? I know how to cook! I worked in a restaurant with Hwoarang, remember? And I was quite talented in the kitchen!
-I never said the opposite!
-Sit down!-she ordered.
Jin watched her go to the kitchen to get lunch. He felt something strange inside of him. He could get used to that, having her around to watch out for him every day. It was nice to see that she was putting so much effort in that lunch. Did that mean he was thinking about a life with her? Like husband and wife?
-Are you there?-Ling asked.
-What?
-Are you alright?
-Yes…I was thinking…
-About what?
-About you…
Ling raised questioning eyebrows and blushed.
-So how was it, working with Hwoarang in a restaurant? We never spoke about that!
-It was fun! You should've seen his face when he realised that he had to follow orders…
-I wish I was there…
The lunch was great. Jin had to admit that Ling was a great cooker. But then, suddenly they smelled something burning.
-Oh my God! The cake!-Ling yelled running to the kitchen.
-Get back!-said Jin behind her and watching the smoke that was coming out from the oven.-Open the windows, now!-he ordered.
Then, Jin opened the oven and took out the cake. It was completely burned.
-You used a plastic recipient for the cake!?-he asked in disbelief.-Are you crazy? The house could have burned down!?
-Oh my God! I forgot!-Ling said crying.-I'm so stupid!
-You have to be more careful! Don't cry! Everything is alright!
-What will I say to my grandfather?
-Don't worry…-he said coughing.
-You're hurt!-Ling said looking to Jin's hand.-You burned your hand…I'm sorry!
-It's fine! We have to clean this…-Jin said when the smoke was almost gone.
-I have to take care of your hand…come on!-she pulled him to her bedroom.
Ling took care of his hand and she looked at him. The lunch was ruined because she was careless.
-Don't be sad, Ling.-Jin said putting his hand on her face.-The lunch was great!
-Really?
-Yes. Besides the cake would be great too…if it wasn't for the plastic!
Ling laughed.
-Next time you cook the cake!-she said as he went closer to her. Jin was so close to her, he was feeling like there was a magnet pulling him towards her. He was about to kiss her when Chen Ying arrived.
-Ling? Are you alright?-he yelled.
Ling and Jin let go of each other.
-I'm fine!-Ling said.
-What happened?
-I messed up with the cake!
-I saw the smoke…I thought it was a fire! Are you both ok?
-Yes.-Jin answered.
-Jin burned his hand. It was my fault.
-Next time…I'll cook.-said Chen Ying.-I got here as fast as I could…I was worried!
Jin looked at her. He was thinking what would've happened if Chen Ying didn't walk in. He would've kissed her; there was no doubt about that. He would've kissed a girl for the first time. For some reason he was relieved, but on the other hand, he had never wished to kiss someone in his life. Maybe it was better that way, they were friends, and that was all.
EAST-OSAKA
29th JANUARY 2012
In the end of the month, Hwoarang got some news from the police officers. They were planning to do something in April, because in April the High Commander from the Police Department from Tokyo was going to visit the East side police station.
As for Julia she was still studying, but she had received a letter from her parents. Lao and Michelle would go to Japan to visit her in June.
But there were more surprises. There were some rumours in the streets saying that Hwoarang was going to receive a challenge very soon. He wasn't bothered, but he couldn't hide his surprise, because no one challenged him in a very long time.
When the Tsunamis were only a small local group, many other leaders from other groups had challenged him, but Hwoarang was never defeated.
No leader had challenged him for the past three years, and Hwoarang was convinced that the news were just rumours. But he would love some action.
EAST-OSAKA
2nd FEBRUARY 2012
Despite the negative temperatures, Hwoarang and some Tsunamis were out trying to discover if the rumours were true.
After an hour they went back home. They walked in, talking at the same time and Julia, who was studying, lost her concentration.
-What happened?-she finally asked.
There was no answer because they couldn't hear her.
-WHAT HAPPENED?-she yelled.
-There are rumours saying that the Vain Minds are here!-said Eijiro.
-Who?
-The Vain Minds…
-Let me guess…another group…
-Yep! Hwoarang expelled them from here! It was the first time that he expelled a group.-explained One.
-It was a long time before you and your sister arrived.-Hwoarang said sitting down on the couch. For some reason he didn't seem worried, unlike the others.
-Don't you get bored with all these groups?-Julia asked.
-No. This way I can kick butts!-Hwoarang answered.
-So…are you going to tell me what happened or not?
-Well…When I came to Osaka, the Tsunamis didn't exist. I was alone and accidentally I fought with Li.
-The Vain Minds leader.-said Eijiro.
-I won. He got pissed…what can I say? The next day he said he would accept me in his gang. I just had to do the initiation test! But I refused! They were just a bunch of thieves…they had no honour.
-Li wasn't happy with his decision…-continued Eijiro.-But Hwoarang didn't care. Months later there was a huge robbery in the East side and the Vain Minds tried to accuse us…
-The Tsunamis were a new gang. People didn't know if we could be trusted and Li got things worse for us. So I decided to make him pay!-announced Hwoarang.-We were only ten at that time, but I knew I could beat him again. We talked and he challenged me for a public fight! The loser would have to leave Osaka for good and to assume the responsibility for the robbery in public.
-You won, right?-asked Julia.
-Yep. The Vain Minds left this place forever. We never heard about them again, until now.
-I know they want revenge…-said Eijiro.
-Li will never win. But he can try…
It was almost night when finally, Mirc, a Tsunami, arrived with news. Li and the Vain Minds were really back. Mirc told Hwoarang that Li wanted to meet him the next day. Hwoarang was anxious for their meeting.
EAST-OSAKA
3rd FEBRUARY 2012
After six years, Hwoarang and Li were reunited again. Li was two years older than Hwoarang but Hwoarang was now taller than him. Li was impressed because he didn't see him in six years.
-You're taller than I was expecting…-Li said.
-You're different too…old man…
-Very funny…So, you're the supreme leader around…
-Yes, I am!
-People say that the police have afraid of you…
-I'm famous…what can I say?-Hwoarang said ironically.-Come on, Li I know you're not here just to say hello! What do you want?
-I want what it's mine! I want the East side!
-Jealousy is a very self-destructive feeling…you know? It is nice to see you again Li, but I have to ask you to leave, or you'll face the consequences…
-Is that a threat?
-No…just a warning…Don't make me humiliate you again…
-This time will be different.
-So you want to challenge me? Like the old times?
-Yes…I want! But it seems to me that you're not the same fighter anymore!
-What do you mean?
-There are rumours...that you're with a girl…like a little baby.
-Shut up! That's not true!
-I know a lot of guys like you, Hwoarang…and I want a fight! One on one, this afternoon!
-You'll not last two minutes!-said Hwoarang clenching his fists.
-I'm not fighting.
-What?
-A friend of mine will fight for us! And you'll not fight either! You have to choose a Tsunami to fight for your honour!
-No way!? I'm fighting…
-Are you afraid? Don't you trust your boys?
-I'm not afraid!
-Then pick one of your boys and meet us here, today at three o'clock sharp! Then we'll see who's going to stay in Osaka this time!
Hwoarang had now a difficult dilemma in his hands. He didn't know who was fighting for the Vain Minds, and he didn't know who to choose. He didn't want to put his own friends in danger that was why he was going to try to change Li's mind about the fighters. He wanted to fight, but that way he was showing to Li that he didn't trust the Tsunamis.
Hwoarang didn't know what to do. At three o'clock, he was waiting for Li, with some Tsunamis.
-This is Rocks!-presented Li.-He's our new member!
Rocks was the tallest man that Hwoarang had ever seen. He looked like a monster.
-Who's my opponent?-he asked with ferocity.
-I…I…-started Hwoarang.
-You didn't chose, did you?-asked Li.-What's wrong? Don't you trust them? Are they worthless without you?
-No! It's not that!-Hwoarang was watching Rocks every move. He knew he could win, but his friends weren't prepared. Plus, they could get hurt really bad.
-I can fight for the Tsunamis!-said a voice.
Li looked back and saw Julia.
-What!?-Li, Eijiro, Rocks and Hwoarang said at the same time.
-I'm going to fight!-she said again.-Hwoarang picked me!
-No, I didn't!-he said immediately.
-What's wrong? Do you think I can't win? Is it because I'm a girl?-asked Julia angry.
-No! But you can't!
-Your girlfriend is brave, but she's very stupid too. I accept her as your fighter! I promise that Rocks will not be too rough with her!-said Li laughing.
-Can you wait just for a minute?-asked Hwoarang grabbing Julia's arm and pulling her away.
-Sure…Take your time!
-Look here, Julia…
-What?
-You will not fight!
-Why? Don't you trust me?
-Of course I do!
-So what's the problem?
-Are you crazy? Did you look at him?
-Then tell me who will fight against him?
Hwoarang looked at his feet. He didn't know how to answer that question.
-I know you taught them well, but they have no experience!-said Julia.-Except for some of them, the majority never faced a guy like Rocks!
-I know…I'll go!
-Li won't let you!
-I can't let you go, Julia…what if he hurts you?
-I faced Fury…and he was worse than this big guy! Your honour is at stake! I'll win!
-But…
-No buts! Trust me!
-Julia…
-I know what I'm doing!
Julia looked to Rocks and followed him. The Tsunamis were in shock. Hwoarang was going to let her fight.
-Are you crazy?-asked Eijiro.-Are you going to let her fight?
-She's stubborn…like her father!-he said.-If he touches her…I'll kill him!
When the fight began, everyone saw that Rocks was stronger, but that wasn't the most important thing in a fight. Actually, Julia was defending herself quite well.
The Tsunamis were all encouraging her, but Hwoarang was quite alarmed.
-Do you think she can win?-asked Mouse.
-I don't know…
Julia was now attacking but her strikes seem not to hurt Rocks at all. After all, he was twice her size.
-She's a very pretty girl…and she knows something about martial arts, but she's not enough! You should force her to quit! I'm sure she's more useful to you if she stays in one piece!-Li said.
-Shut up!-said Hwoarang.
-You're in love…I never thought this could happen! She's hot, but this love theme is not for you…the great leaders don't need pretty girls!
-Shut up! You know nothing about me!
Julia was having some difficulties, and Hwoarang was going to interfere, but Li grabbed him.
-No interfering! Remember?-Li said.
-Get out of my way!-warned Hwoarang.-She needs my help!
Julia was trying to find a way to win, and she soon saw her chance. Rocks was bigger and heavier and that meant she was faster. The only thing she had to do was to keep her distance to avoid being grabbed.
After that it was quite easy for her to knock him out.
The Tsunamis surrounded her to greet her.
Hwoarang and Li were impressed. But Li was also furious with Rocks, who was regaining his senses.
-I told you!-said Hwoarang.-You ended up making a fool of yourself! Again…
Li didn't answer. He had been humiliated by Hwoarang once again.
-Idiot!-he said, helping Rocks.-You lost with a girl!
-Sometimes it's good to have a girl around…-said Hwoarang leaving them and joining Julia.
-I told you I could win!-she said.
-Yes, you did!-he said hugging her.-Are you ok?
-I guess I deserve a reward. I just saved your reputation…
-Well…you can ask whatever you want!
-I have to think first…but I'll let you know!
MYANMAR
IDAHA
5th FEBRUARY 2012
Heihachi had realised he wasn't completely safe in Japan, so he had decided to return to Myanmar. Nina was staying in Japan as his assistant, and she was forced to go to many meetings to defend Heihachi's interests.
Dr.B. was against this decision, because he knew they couldn't trust Nina. But Heihachi knew that already.
In that same afternoon, Nina was going to present Heihachi's proposal about the Iron Fist to the tournament organisers.
She knew that no one was going to say no to the proposal.
Heihachi was anxious for the tournament. The main objective was to make all of his enemies to go to the Iron Fist. He knew that some of them would go voluntarily but he wasn't so sure about the others. But he was ready to take some drastic measures to achieve his goals.
One of his main problems was Eddie, because he didn't know where he was.
In the meanwhile Dr.B. had news about Anna's conditions.
-I don't know how happened, but her brain showed signs of recovery.
-But you said she was practically dead!-said Heihachi surprised.
-She's still in coma, she's not going to wake up just like that…but this means she can recover.
-I don't want Nina to know.
-I understand. Physically, she'll be healed in about ten months.
-Ok.
-What about Nina? She's alone in Japan…
-I know. She will not find anything about her past, I took precautions. There are no registrations about her in Japan…at least nothing important.
-How did you do it?
-I'm a famous man, remember? I've got friends!
In that moment, Vik called; there was a phone call for Heihachi. It was the undercover soldier from Tokyo, with news about Jin.
-What happened?-asked Heihachi.
-Your grandson was looking for someone in his Christmas holidays…
-Who?
-Paul Phoenix, sir.
-Great! I hate that guy…I should've killed him…Where is Jin now?
-In school. He is training with conviction. He's not using the Mishima Karate Style anymore.
-The ungrateful bastard! Keep him away from Xiaoyu! I don't want them too close!
-That's not easy…they live next to each other!
-I don't care! Just keep him away from that girl's bed!
-But they are friends!
-So? And make sure that Jin finds out about the tournament next year!
-He knows already.
-Great! Does that mean he's going?
-I think so! Xiaoyu is going too…and I think he's going to meet a guy from Osaka too.
-Osaka? Must be Hwoarang! That's good news. Maybe things will work out better than I thought!
