A/N: Argh! School's starting tomorrow! Might not have enough time to update as I usually do but I'll try my best. I guess ya'll can guess from the title what this is going to be about rite?
Answer to FlamingFenix: I kno! I absolutely hated doing all that stuff to Xiao but it had to happen. I don't think Kazuya is going to get any payback but I'll definitely consider the option….(smiles evilly)
Answer to moontearz: Don't worry bout it, I might not update as fast as I usually do coz schools bout to start but its cool that u did review! I'm glad that you didn't notice it was rushed and updating soon is like second nature to me!
Answer to xjmaster: YAY! A new reviewer! Jin will definitely make an appearance. It can't be a Xiaoyu fic if Jin isn't in it. Glad that you like the story so far and I hope you keep on reading.
Chapter 13: Mentor vs Pupil
It was now about 7:30 in the morning. In the living room of an apartment, the couch had been moved aside to make room for two figures and countless bed sheets. The crazy frog ringtone disrupted the silence in the apartment. There was a little squirming from the two figures on the floor. One of them, with a head of messy black hair, rose from her position on the floor, rubbing her eyes. Muttering something under her breath, she picked up the orange cellphone on a nearby table, flipped it open and spoke into it. "Hello?" Xiaoyu said, yawning as she said that. "Were you and Jules asleep? Sorry bout waking you guys up, Xiao." Asuka said apologetically through her cellphone. "It's ok Asuka. Why'd you call?" Xiaoyu said, seeming unusually calm for the average tired Xiaoyu. "Well, I just called to tell you guys when mine and Hwoarang's fights were." Asuka said. At that moment, Julia rose from her sleeping position, eyes still shut. She searched the floor around her with her hands, searching for her glasses. When she found them, she slipped them on and stared at Xiaoyu. "Who is that, Xiao?" Julia asked, stretching her arms. "It's Asuka." Xiaoyu said.
"Hwoarang's against Baek and it's at some simulation environment place somewhere around Tokyo at 12. You know where that is?" Asuka said. "If it belongs to the Mishima Zaibatsu then I'll know where it is. What bout your fight?" Xiaoyu said, the sleepiness slowly but surely, creeping away from her. "Mine's against Paul and it's at Secret Garden at 5. Hope to see you guys there supporting us." Asuka said. "We'll definitely be there." Xiaoyu said simply. "Alright, well, seeya later." Asuka said and with that, she cut the phone. Xiaoyu flipped her cellphone shut. "So, who are they against?" Julia asked, wearing light green pyjamas. "Asuka's against Paul and Hwoarang's against Baek." Xiaoyu replied, wearing a light yellow singlet and matching shorts. "Hwoarang's up against his mentor. That match should be interesting." Julia said and rose to her feet, stretching her arms some more. "You got that right." Xiaoyu said, standing up as well. "So, what's for breakfast?" Julia asked, clapping her hands together at the same time. "Well, you can settle for Xiao's special: Two minute noodles, or we can grab a bite to eat somewhere else. Your pick." Xiaoyu said with a touch of a giggle in her voice. Julia thought hard about her options. "I say we go somewhere else." Julia said finally. "I was hoping you'd pick that." Xiaoyu said. She went into her room and got her clothes. Julia reached into her travelling bag on one side of the apartment and grabbed her desired clothes and a toothbrush. The two met eye contact. "Bags the bathroom!" Xiaoyu and Julia said at the same time. They both rushed towards the bathroom door but in the end, Julia got in first. "Argh!" Xiaoyu complained as she stood by the door, tapping her foot impatiently.
Julia and Xiaoyu arrived at a rather impressive looking building. It was about three stories high and the ground that it covered could almost measure up to that of a rugby field. It was covered with countless two-way mirrors so that nobody could see what was going on inside. The elevator door opened (yes, an elevator door that opens outside the building. Where do I come up with these things?) and the two entered it. The door closed and took them to the second floor. Xiaoyu and Julia exited the building to end up in some control room of some sort. There were all kinds of electronics in here, which controlled the simulator. There were technicians here and there and among them was Hwoarang getting one of Baek's infamous lectures. Hwoarang suddenly saw the two and rushed over to them. "I didn't think you guys were coming." Hwoarang said, relieved to see them. "We needed to save you from your mentor's lectures." Julia said, laughing a little. "So, are you nervous?" Xiaoyu asked. "Hell yeah, he's my teacher and all. He just might end up beating me." Hwoarang said, not a sounding a little bit nervous. "Well don't worry. We'll be here supporting you all the way!" Xiaoyu said enthusiastically. "Mr Hwoarang, everything's ready. Please proceed to the first floor." A technician said as he approached Hwoarang. Hwoarang nodded, indicating that he got the message. "Well, here I go." Hwoarang said, walking towards the elevator where Baek stood there waiting. "Good luck Hwoarang!" Julia shouted as he got into the elevator. Hwoarang gave a thumbs up and the doors closed.
A few seconds later, Hwoarang and Baek emerge in a white room filled with grid squares. The technicians did a few things on all the electronics and the room started to go bright white. Hwoarang and Baek closed their eyes, shielding them with their hands. When the lights dimmed down, they opened them to a completely different setting. The moon shone it's eerie light while the sky was blood red. On the dirt ground were random flames coming here and there. There were remains of a Buddha statue placed on the outskirts of the stage. All this awed Baek and Hwoarang. It all seemed real. "Baek Doo San vs Hwoarang." The tournament official said through a microphone, which echoed throughout the stage they were now in. Both fighters got into their fighting stance. "Ready? FIGHT!"
Hwoarang started out the match by performing two very fast kicks, known as "Flying Eagle." Baek blocked this move but then performed a move almost identical to Hwoarang's and both kicks hit him in the face, pushing him back on the ground. Hwoarang felt blood trickle down his nose as the tissue broke. Hwoarang wiped it off with the back of his hand and got back on his feet. Hwoarang then performed a low crescent kick, which hit one of Baek's feet and he lost his footing. He finished it off by using the same foot to whack his mentor on the side of his head, toppling him over. Hwoarang performed an axe kick to keep him down on the ground. Before Hwoarang could do anything else, Baek was back on his feet and started performing a huge combo of kicks that had Hwoarang do nothing else except block. One of the kicks hit him in the shin though and all the kicks that had followed had connected smoothly, the last one sending him high into the air. While Hwoarang was in the air, Baek jumped up and performed a left and right kick, ending it with a left axe kick that propelled Hwoarang to meet the ground once more. There was pain pretty much everywhere on Hwoarang's body but he had learnt to deal with pain so it didn't bother him much. Hwoarang performed his own combo of left kicks, propelling his mentor into the air. As Baek was coming down, Hwoarang performed a mid kick and then, jumped and kicked Baek behind him. It looked like he was performing Sphere Shot (Everyone who has played Final Fantasy X would know what I mean). Baek landed on the wire fence and flames ignited as he did. As soon as Baek got up, Hwoarang a right kick which soared through Baek. Baek was confused for a little while, Hwoarang being behind him. Hwoarang brought up his left foot and powerfully shot it out on Baek's back. Baek rocketed towards the floor and didn't rise. "Hwoarang is the victor." The tournament official's voice rang out through the room. Hwoarang immediately hurried towards Baek. Baek rose from the ground, his legs looking like they wouldn't support him for long. "I am so sorry, Master Baek." Hwoarang said quickly and grabbed onto Baek's shoulder before he fell over. "Don't be sorry Hwoarang. You have made me proud to know that I have taught you well." Baek said, removing Hwoarang's hand from his shoulder and strengthening himself. Baek patted Hwoarang on the shoulder and made his way to the elevator, slightly limping.
Xiaoyu and Julia came down to the arena and ran up to Hwoarang. "That was the coolest match ever!" Xiaoyu exclaimed, giving Hwoarang a quick hug. "You were pretty impressive out there." Julia commented and also gave Hwoarang a quick hug. "Well, what did you expect from me?" Hwoarang said, wearing his trademark smirk. Afterwards, the three of them made their way outside of the building and went to find Asuka so they could kill some time before Asuka's match.
A/N: Ok, this chappie focused more on Hwoarang because of his match but you can't really blame me. I can't exactly describe a match with Hwoarang vs Baek centered round Xiaoyu now can I? Oh well, still hope you liked it and will keep on reading. Once again, a rushed ending but hope ya'll don't care too much.