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Lady-Eliwen: Thanks for the review…and yes my chapters on The Countdown are mixed up! I don't know what happened; I just know that it happened when I posted the chapter 15. Anyway, if you are reading, I suggest you go to the reviews, because I posted there a list of the chapters as they were supposed to appear. I apologise for the mixed up chapters, but it wasn't my fault, honestly! O.o

Well, as for Eijiro (though he's not a Tekken character, I like him very much, after all he's a product of my imagination :P). And he'll be fine…I wish you luck for your presentation!

The Wish Of Night: Hey, BR I on TV??? You are from USA, right? Here in Portugal, they would never pass BR on TV! And what do you mean special version? There's more than one version? I bought the DVD from BR I…how can I know what's the version that I've seen? About my trip to Japan, I'm not sure yet :C

And my net is being a bitch too, (so don't worry), especially the hotmail, because I'm not receiving my review alerts on time…I hope you like this new chapter, since it has more Ling/Jin moments (not much though). By the way, update your story, please, please, please!!!

Goodbye Grandpa

TOKYO

4th APRIL 2012

-I failed History and Maths…-Ling said, watching the board for the third time in that day. She was really feeling disappointed. She never liked Maths, but History was one of her favourite subjects, and it wasn't very hard. She couldn't believe she had failed that one.

-This way I'm going to fail this year…-she announced.

-My dad is going to kill me…-said Yuu. He was disappointed as well.

-But you didn't fail anything…

-Yeah, I know, but my marks aren't high enough for him. He wants me to be the best!

-Imagine if he saw my marks!-laughed Ling.

-Well…he would definitely have a seizure!-Yuu said laughing.-At least your name is on the honour board, next to Jin's…

-But if I fail, that won't help me much...now that we have ten days to rest until the final exams; you have enough time to think about an excuse!

-Yeah…

-You'll do better next time…you always do!

In that moment Jin, who was already in the classroom, went to get them.

-Lets go! The teacher is calling you names!-he said.

-Ups! -said Ling.

After school, Jin and Ling headed home.

-You seemed very happy, this afternoon…with Yuu.-he said.

-We were talking about our marks!

-You were always looking at him, in the class…

-He sits right in front of me, Jin…are you jealous?

-Jealous? What for?

-I don't know! That's why I'm asking!

Jin watched her as she walked home. He was opening his door when he heard her calling him.

-What?-he asked.

-Do you want to have dinner with us?-she asked.

-Sure…

-See you later, then.

It was a quiet dinner. Jin was used to that. He had dinner with Ling and Chen Ying almost every night. Chen Ying liked his company. But that night, he asked to speak with Jin in private.

-You're a decent kid, Kazama…that's why I want to ask you a favour!-Chen Ying said.

-What is it?

-Do you like my granddaughter?

Jin wasn't expecting that question, so he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he blushed.

-Yes…-he said finally, putting a smile on the old man's face.

-I was just checking. So…if Ling was in troubles, would you help her and protect her?

-Of course I would!

-Then, please come with us to China, to Hong Kong, my homeland.

-Now?

-Yes. You have some free time! I miss Hong Kong very much…we just stay there for two or three days, ok? I'll pay everything…

-It's not about the money, sir…

-Can't you come?

-Of course I can! I will…

-Thank you, Kazama…

That night, Chen Ying told Ling that they were going to Hong Kong with Jin. Ling was surprised, but then she got excited. She was going to show Jin her homeland. Hong Kong wasn't the most beautiful or developed place in the world, but it sure had its charm. It would be really fun.

EAST-OSAKA

5th APRIL 2012

That morning Hwoarang got some good news. Keizo had been suspended until further notice. The Commander didn't believe him when he said he didn't know what had happened. The plan was a success, but unfortunately things didn't have worked as they wanted.

Eijiro was still in the Hospital. Roomax was with him all day. The bonds between the Tsunamis were strong, but now the two boys were really attached. Hwoarang was also very proud of Roomax.

Lao and Michelle didn't know what had happened, but Michelle was suspicious. Julia was spending some time with her parents, besides she knew that the best thing to do was keep Lao away from Hwoarang.

Hwoarang was in the Hospital, he was there every single day to see Eijiro. Julia had decided to go with him that afternoon.

-You scared the shit out of me…-said Hwoarang.

-I'm sorry…-said Eijiro in a weak voice.

-It was my fault!-Hwoarang said.

-No…it wasn't, don't be an idiot!

Hwoarang smiled, because Eijiro still trusted him.

-He wanted to quit the leadership.-said Julia.-Do you believe that!?

-Really? Are you stupid?-asked Eijiro.

-So, are you being well treated?-asked Hwoarang to change the subject.

-Yes. The doctors are great!

-Good!

-What about your parents?-Eijiro asked Julia.

-They're fine…

After the visit, Julia headed home with Hwoarang.

-You're not going to spend the night with your parents?-he asked surprised.

-Not tonight.

-Your father didn't seem to hate me so much when we were in America…

-He doesn't hate you…

-Yes, he does! He hates me!

-He will change his mind…

-I'm not so sure about that!

-Well…things can't be always like he wants them to be! I know he's my father, and I respect him very much…but this is my life! And I can decide for myself!

Hwoarang looked at her and then he shrugged. He knew that Lao would never like him.

CHINA

HONG KONG

Ling, Jin and Chen Ying were going to spend four days in Hong Kong. They arrived there at ten a.m. The weather was quite hot.

Xiang-Don was the biggest neighbourhood inside Hong Kong. Everything was very different from the big Japanese cities, especially Tokyo.

Everyone that knew Chen Ying and Ling were surprised with their sudden coming, especially when they saw Jin.

Ling's house was small and it was a true traditional Chinese house.

After lunch, that Ling so carefully prepared, they went to the cemetery to pray for Ling's mother and grandmother souls.

Jin didn't like cemeteries much, but he went too, to show his respect for Ling's family.

A few hours later, Ling and Jin gave a little walk around the neighbourhood. Jin was very interested watching everyone in their daily activities. Everything seemed so real and different.

-Tomorrow you have to meet my master Wang!-said Ling.

-Your master?

-Yes…he taught me well! I want you to meet him!

CHINA

HONG KONG

6th APRIL 2012

After the breakfast, Ling took Jin to a small house outside Xiang-Don.

They entered and stood there waiting for some minutes. They were in a very beautiful garden, with many flowers. Then an old man showed up smiling.

-My little butterfly!-he said hugging Ling.-How are you and Chen Ying?

-We're fine, master Wang!

-So, are you enjoying your life in Japan?

-Yes…I learned so many things…

-You brought a friend…

-Yes. This is Jin Kazama!

Jin bowed down to salute master Wang.

-Does he speak Chinese?-Wang asked.

-A little…-said Jin.

-Good…he's an intelligent man…I guess Xiao wouldn't bring you if you weren't special!

Jin couldn't understand the last words and Wang noticed, so he started to speak in Japanese.

-Come with me!-said Wang.

They entered his house and sat on the floor, and then Wang asked Ling to tell him what had happened in Japan.

When Ling finished, he got up.

-I want to test you, Xiao! Lets go outside!

Jin didn't understand at first, but then he saw that master Wang was going to fight with his student.

Ling and Wang were fighting really hard. Jin never thought that Wang was going to be so hard with Ling. After almost a half an hour, Ling was sent to the ground and she passed out. Jin knelt besides her.

-Are you ok, Ling?

-She'll be fine…-said Master Wang.-She left her defences down…silly girl!

-You could've been more soft…she's just a girl!-said Jin, feeling a bit angry.-She can be hurt!

-I hope she doesn't listen to you…

-What do you mean?

-She doesn't like to be called just a girl! And I didn't know you liked my student so much!

Jin blushed. Ling was waking up. She was feeling a bit dizzy.

-Sorry, master…I wasn't expecting that strike!-she said getting up.

-It's ok! Mr. Kazama will fight with me now! You can sit down and watch!

Ling obeyed.

-You're quite strong…-said master Wang.

-How do you know? We haven't started yet!

-I wouldn't be a master if I didn't know this just by looking at you!

-You are very wise, master Wang!

-Yes, I am…

They fought during some minutes, and then Jin fell on the floor, hit by a powerful strike. Master Wang stopped the fight.

-You're stronger than I thought…-said master Wang.

-Thank you…but I was losing…

-Where were you born?

-In Yakushima, why?

-I can see that you control Xiao's destiny…and she has a very powerful karma by herself…

Jin was confused. How could he control other people's destiny without knowing? And why was master Wang telling him that?

-I can see you fight filled with anger…you have to get rid of it! Xiao loves you already, but she will not love someone who is always thinking about revenge!

-We are friends…

-One day you will understand what I'm saying. Xiao is pure and you will always love her for that! But you must be free first…free from that hate, or you'll never have her!

Jin was still confused but he nodded.

-I'll try my best to do that, master!

-I know you will…once you understand what you can lose; you will try your best! Xiao, come here!

-Yes, master?

-Lets drink a tea!

It was night fall when Jin and Ling returned home. Chen Ying was preparing dinner.

For some reason, Jin thought that Chen Ying was weird, but he didn't ask anything.

-Is everything ok?-asked Jin when they were in bed, since they both slept in the same room.

-You are always paying attention to everything…

-What?

-Ling said you want to be a martial arts master. I think you have the potential; you have a technique that is almost perfect! I watched you…you're really a good fighter!

-Everyone has potential…only some people can develop their potential better than the others!

-Yes, you're right, but Ling will never reach your level! You are both good fighters! The good and the evil are always together…

-What do you mean?

-Men life is controlled by good or evil, it depends of your heart! No one is born good or evil, we chose our way! And I can see you're a good person…I understood that the first time I saw you!

-Do you think that a bad person can redeem himself?

-I don't know…I think that when there's something bad inside of us, we have two choices. We can chose to become bad or we can try to erase it from us…When you leave yourself to be consumed by hate, and become evil, you have no redemption!

-No redemption?

-Only if you show true regrets! But first, before you ask forgiveness to the ones you hurt, you have to forgive yourself!

-I understand!

-Good…because I need you to do me a favour…

-What is it?

-I want you to take care of Ling…when I'm gone!

-What do you mean?

-Promise me you won't leave her alone!

-I promise, but…

-Protect her, because she doesn't have anyone! Only you!

-But you'll stay with us! You're not going anywhere…

-My life is ending…

-That's why you asked us to come here? Because you think your life is ending?

-Yes…I know that Ling is in good hands…so I guess I can rest now.

The sudden silence in the room almost made Jin get up and turn on the lights, but then he heard Chen Ying call his name.

-Yes?-Jin asked.

-Make her happy…it's all I ask for her!

-I'll try my best, sir…

-Thank you.

CHINA

HONG KONG

7th APRIL 2012

When Jin woke up that morning he had a very strange feeling. Suddenly he remembered the conversation with Chen Ying and got up. Chen Ying was still in bed. But there was something wrong. Jin got closer and noticed that he wasn't breathing. His heart went small. What should he do? He couldn't believe that Chen Ying had died silently in the night.

Jin approached the body and confirmed that it was true. The body was cold. Jin covered all Chen Ying's body and got dressed. Then he thought about what to do. Sooner or later, Ling would realise that her grandfather wasn't up yet, and she would go there. The best thing to do was tell her, because by delaying that, the news could hurt her even more. He would be there for her, she was not alone. He gathered all his courage and left the room, thinking that he was going to have the ungrateful task to announce Ling her grandfather's death. He stopped when he heard Ling's steps in her bedroom. Suddenly he remembered his grandfather's words when Jun died. Heihachi had told him:-"Your mother died, boy! Dress something nice, we're going to a funeral!"

How could he announce something so painful in a soft way? That seemed impossible. No matter what he would say, Ling would cry and feel hopeless, the same way he did when his mother and father died.

In that moment, Ling opened the door. She was surprised when she saw him there.

-Jin? What are you doing here? Waiting for me?-she asked.

-I have to tell you something!

-What?

-This will hurt…but I want you to know that you're not alone!

-What is it?-she asked worried.

-You noticed that your grandfather was strange, didn't you?

-Yes. Why? Is he sick?

-No…he is…

Jin couldn't say anymore, he just couldn't.

-Oh…No!-Ling said.-It can be true!

Ling had started crying.

-Tell me it's not true!-she asked.

Jin stood in silence. Then Ling was going to his room, when he stopped her.

-Don't go!-he said holding her.-It's going to be harder for you! We can't do anything now! I'm sorry!

Ling stood in Jin's arms, crying and the only thing he could do was stay there, holding her. He wished someone had comforted him that way when he lost his parents. But no one did. He had been alone since then. But with Ling, things were different; he would not leave her alone.

It was a sad day in Xiang-Don. After the funeral, where master Wang had spoken to honour Chen Ying's memory, Ling decided she would not stay there anymore. She wanted to go to Japan as soon as possible. Hong Kong had nothing more to offer her.

-I want to sell the house and the lands…-she said to Jin and master Wang.

-And I want to buy them from you…do you mind?-asked master Wang.

-Not at all! I just want to go to Tokyo tomorrow!

-Ok. I'll take care of this business for you…but don't forget you're not alone! You may not have family, but you still have friends!-said master Wang holding her hand.

-I know master! Thank you!

Jin watched as Ling went to her bedroom.

-You are worried about her?-master Wang asked him.

-Yes…a bit! She's in pain…

-I think Chen Ying asked you to take care of her, didn't he?

-Yes…

-Will you do it?

-Yes, of course!

-Than…I want to thank you!

-Why?

-Because I can see that you will keep your promise! Xiao is a lucky girl…once everything is settled, you'll be happy!

-Actually…I'm the lucky one…

CHINA

HONG KONG

8th APRIL 2012

Jin and Ling were waiting patiently for their flight in the Beijing Airport. Ling had told him that she would never return to her country.

She had lost everything she had in China. Her father died when she was just a child, her mother and her grandparents, everyone was gone.

Chen Ying had left her a reasonable sum of money, so she didn't have to worry about that. Master Wang had bought her house and lands and she was now, decided to stay in Japan forever.

The flight landed in Tokyo International Airport at six in the afternoon.

-I lost my family in that country!-she said when they arrived.-Everyone that I loved!

-There was a time when I felt lost, just like you are feeling now…

-I'm alone…

-I'm here! I thought I was alone too, but I'm not! Don't forget that I'll always be here!

-Thanks, Jin…-Ling said, but despite his encouraging words, she couldn't smile.

EAST-OSAKA

12th APRIL 2012

Everything was now returning to normal, at least for the Tsunamis. Eijiro was recovering slowly, but he was definitely going to be alright.

In the meanwhile, Julia had visited with her parents, the most beautiful and important temples and palaces in Osaka. Michelle thought that everything was very beautiful and different from the USA. Lao was playing hard to get. He was always criticising something, or someone, especially Hwoarang. Julia had learned to ignore his comments, but sometimes she was really upset with him.

That morning, after her regular visit to Eijiro, Julia took her parents to the harbour and showed them her boat.

Lao almost fainted when he saw the magnificent cruiser boat.

-The boat is yours? How?-asked Lao.

-Hwoarang gave it to me in my birthday!

-What!? It was stolen, right?

-No, dad…the boat is legal! It was abandoned and he fixed it…-Julia lied.-I own it…I have the papers!

-Are you sure?

-Yes, I am!

-Did you use it?

Julia remembered that night, when she and Hwoarang had fallen overboard and he had kissed her.

-So?-Lao insisted.

-Yes…I did.-she answered, blushing.

-What's wrong?-asked Michelle.

-Nothing!

-I can believe he offered you this!-said Lao impressed.-Can I drive? Just a little?

-Sure!

-The boat is great…I wanted to buy a new boat, but your mother didn't let me…-Lao said.

In the afternoon, Michelle and Lao went to Hwoarang's house. When he saw them he thought he was in big troubles.

-Julia showed me the boat you gave to her…she told me that the boat is legal…-said Lao.

-Yes.-Hwoarang said calmly.

-Maybe you're not that bad! And I guess you're taking good care of her!

-Julia is here because she wants to be! I didn't force her to come…

-Yes…I can see that! By the way…I liked the boat! It's in good conditions!

Michelle and Julia were shocked. Lao and Hwoarang managed to speak to each other during three minutes without arguing, that was a Guinness Record.

EAST-OSAKA

16th APRIL 2012

It was Michelle and Lao's last day in Japan.

Hwoarang decided to be nice in that last day and took them to the airport with Julia. He was waiting anxiously for that day. The weeks from hell were finally over.

-My daughter is your responsibility!-said Lao, when Julia was talking to Michelle.-If something happens to her, it will be your fault!

-Yes…I know!-said Hwoarang.

-And don't dare touching her! Because if you do…I'll kill you!

-Right…

Julia was listening to her mother's advices.

-Don't rush things…-Michelle said.-There's a time for everything…

-I know…

-Ok, I think it's time to trust you!

-Yes…it is!

After leaving the airport, Hwoarang sighed in relief. He was free again. He liked Michelle and Lao, but he preferred them far away from him.

-So, it wasn't that bad, was it?-asked Michelle on the plane.

-I don't know…she deserves better than him…

-Well…but she's doesn't want anyone else!

-Maybe one day…she'll see that he's just an outlaw!

-I have the feeling that you're wrong!

-What do you mean?

-If you gave that boy a chance, you would see he's not just an outlaw!

-We'll see about that!