(A/N) Yo guyz! Hope you like this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it! Well, enjoy!

Chapter 12 –Heart achesand...Over heard...

"And so, the tournament began at the conclusion of the party…… Heihachi began a gruesome routine for the both of us; however, he worked Jin more than me. I almost felt pity for the poor guy…… but hey… didn't he have good ol' Julia? So, two weeks after the tournament I was in one of the top five rankings…… this was how my match with Eddy Gordo turned out…… and turns out, that wasn't the only thing, I also found out about something else……

Xiaoyu's memory… October 29th 2000

There he was, the Capoera master Eddy Gordo waving his hand proudly, whileXiao jumped up and down, in order to relaxher tense muscles.They were both ready; and they were there too, Jin and Julia, Xiao, however,couldn't stand the sight of them…… so turnedherface away, her eyes about to get glassy as she saw Jin's encouraging face...when the announcer said in his robotic-like voice, "READY? FIGHT!"

Seems like just yesterday
You were a part of me…
I used to stand so tall
I used to be so strong
Your arms around me tight
Everything, it felt so right
Unbreakable, like nothin' could go wrong
Now I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on

Eddy Gordo rushed at Xiaoyu, hoping to use his deadly boomerang move, so she cart-wheeled out of the way, unfortunately not fast enough…… he had caught her in a tackle…he placed his feet around her neck, his hands on the ground, turned, and slammed her head first into the ground. "Owww!"she yelled in pain. "Come on Xiao!" yelled Julia.

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes...

"So, he wants to play tough huh?" she said to herself. She rushed at him, doing her Hydrangea move; just when he thought the sequence was over, she fooled him by executing her deadly Storming flower move,a perfect switch; to her Fortune Cookie move,sending him rolling a few feet away.

I told you everything
Opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright
For once in my life
Now all that's left of me
Is what I pretend to be
So together, but so broken up inside
'Cause I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hangin' on

She smiled in approval of what she had done, but Eddy was not to be fooled, he began walking around her, almost --- taunting me --- she thought. And then... Jin's face flashed before her, and she remembered all the sparring sessions they had had together, how much fun they had…

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes

"WHAM!" She was slammed into the ground, the pain was excruciating, like a thousand bees had stung her…… she had been so lost in thought that Eddy had executed his lethal Fruit Picker move, it didn't matter anymore; she couldn't go on like this, for a few minutes she stayed like that, until the announcer began in his once again robotic voice, "Eddy Gordo…" before he could say wins the match… Xiao was up again…

Swallow me then spit me out
For hating you, I blame myself
Seeing you it kills me now
No, I don't cry on the outside
Anymore...

"And ladies and gentlemen! She's up again!" came the announcer's surprised voice. But what was it that had stirred on the inside of Xiao's mind? It was as though an electric current had surged through her body, giving her strength, what was it? …… Fury…… that flame that burned on the inside of her soul…

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes…

Her stance was a little faulty as she staggered towards him, blood gushing out of her head, and nose… She lashed out at him, unleashing a ten hit combo, Eddy was stunned; no one had survived that Fruit Picker of his… how could she have done it? A series of punches and strong kicks were upon him… Tears welled up in her eyes…… why couldn't Jin see it? Her love for him…

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes……

Eddy was knocked out, she wasn't done, yet, no, she unleashed her Fire Dancer combo, kicking him high into the air; and then executed her bird's Flock while he was mid-way in the air, sending him sprawling across the arena. The whole crowd was shocked, yet they seemed to enjoy this kind of brutal behavior……… "THE WINNER IS LING XIAOYU!"

Xiao, her face emotionless, made her way to the announcer's podium, to withdraw her name from the tournament…… she couldn't take it anymore…… and once that was done… she'd leave the Mishima Manor…… go probably back home to China……

"I'm sorry Miss… you'll have to speak to Heihachi Mishima, himself…" he said, surprised that such a small girl could possess such skill.

"Alright, tend to Eddy Gordo's needs, though, he's made his way to the finals…" she said coldly.

Xiaoyu ignored the stares she got from everyone, instead made her way, ignoring all the shouts of praise she got……

Heihachi Mishima's Office….

Xiao made her way through the corridor, then suddenly stopped…… she had heard voices coming out of Heihachi's office… who was it?

"Are the Tekken force ready? Do you have the appropriate guns I asked for? My grandson can really put up a fight……" came Heihachi's voice.

"Yes, sir , the guns are ready, we will all assemble outside the temple once Master Kazama's match with Ogre is done, and………" came a voice.

"Shoot him……… shoot him mercilessly, I don't want him to escape!" Heihachi finished for him… and the both of them broke out into a mocking laughter……

Xiaoyu was stunned… how could he do such a thing? Though, he was capable of it…

"But sir, what do we do with Michelle?" asked the man.

"She will rot there itself in that temple until she hands me that medallion……" Heihachi said emotionlessly.

"Yes sir… I will leave now…… "came the man's voice.

"Omigosh! He' s coming out!" she squealed, though in a whisper…… she ran as quick as lightning, straight into the compound again, and pretended as though she had just arrived and was making her way to Heihachi's office.

--- Heihachi…… how could you do such a thing? To your own grandson? I have to warn him somehow…… but he won't listen to me… hmmm…… but what if that 'mystery girl' was to warn him? --- A smile made its way across Xiaoyu's face.

(A/N) So, didja ya'll like it? I'm a big fan of Kelly Clarkson, so I decided to add one of her songs... wasn't it appropriate for this chapter though? Reviews plz! I need em' !