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Sorry for the long break people. Been havin' some crappy computer problems.

OK, so cut the chit-chat and onto chapter 6

Woo-hoo! I have 40 Reviews! Snap! Again, I'm a 13-yr-old newbie, so please, bear with me...

Disclaimer: Asuka, Jin, Jun, Heihachi, Hwoarang, Xiaoyu, and all other Tekken characters are property of Namco; man, by now, you'd think we all would know that...


Chapter 6 Friends and Foes

A month has passed. And the tournament has been announced.

Jin's 19th birthday came and passed. The morning of his birthday, he walked into a supposedly empty dojo to find Asuka and Xiaoyu. Instead of training, all three of them ate cupcakes that Asuka and Xiao baked, and he admired the presents they gave him.

Two days later, the fighters arrived. And Heihachi made an announcement of the dinner party the next night. Jin went off to rent a tux while Asuka and Xiaoyu spent all day at the mall, trying to find the perfect dress they know they'll never wear.

Asuka chose a black, backless dress that was made of a velvety material; she bought 3 inch black heels and gold chandelier earings to complete the outfit. The dress settled in in all the right places, making her curvy, and the dress was revealed to show her cleavage. That night, she had golden braceletts to match her earings.

Xiaoyu decided on a bright wine red dress that had only one 1 inch sleeve. She had a matching red scarf that she planned to wear off her shoulders. Golden chandelier earings, a gold hair pin and red 3 inch heels completed the outfitt. For that evening she parted her long ebony hair to the side, attatching her pin in her hair.

When they were dressed up, they ran to each other's room, only to meet each other half way.

"You look great!" they said at the same time. They both laughed.

"I'm seriouse," Xiaoyu said after their laughter died down, "I mean, I would die for a killer rak like yours!"

Asuka laughed. "You look good yourself too," she said grinning, "I bet Oni-chan would like the dress."

Xiaoyu blushed, but Asuka added, "But I doubt he'd like my dress. I bet he would go as far as wearing a sweater."

Xiaoyu laughed. "C'mon," Xiaoyu said, "let's not keep Jin waiting any longer."


Where are they?

Jin waited by the stairs for Asuka and Xiaoyu, just as he had promised. He had been waiting for almost ten minutes for them.

Jin tapped his fingers on the banister impaitiently. It shouldn't take that long t-

Jin's thoughts were interupted by the sound of heels hitting the floor. He looked up at the top of the stairs. His jaw dropped.

Xiaoyu was...she looked...she was no longer the 16-yr-old Xiao Jin knew. It seemed that the ten minutes he had been waiting for them, she seemed to have...transformed. (A/N: ok, really cheesy, but this is my cheesy story, not yours!)

Jin tried to speak. "Wow..."

Asuka and Xiaoyu beamed at him. "You look good, bro," Asuka said.

This seemed to have Jin pry his eyes off Xiaoyu. "You two look great too," he said, "But Asuka...your dress..."

Asuka whispered loudly to Xiaoyu, "I think he's gonna suggest that sweater I was talking about."

Xiaoyu giggled.

"C'mon," Asuka said, linking arms with Jin and Xiaoyu, "Let's go!"


They stood by the entrance, admiring the scene. All the fighters, weither they were muscular or femine, were all dressed up.

As they walked towards the buffet, Asuka heard someone wolf whistle behind her.

"Hey Asuka...lookin' good..."

They turned around to find themselves face-to-face with Hwoarang. Hwoarang grinned cockily at Asuka and saw Xiaoyu. He pretended to be shocked.

"Whoa! Kazama's got a girlfriend!" he exclaimed in a mocking manner.

"Get away from us Hwoarang," Jin said glowering at him, "And DO NOT get anywhere near my sister. Or Xiao."

Those two words seemed to stick out to Xiaoyu, and she felt touched. But Hwoarang continued, "Or what? You gonna kick my ass? I'd like to see you try."

"Yeah, and then you'll lose again, Blood Talon." Asuka retorted, wiping the smirk from Hwoarang's face. "I heard all about it. Not used to losing are you?"

Hwoarang glared at her. "I'd watch what you're saying, baby." He said coldly.

Xiaoyu spoke up, already offended by the Korean man. "She has a name you know," she said just as cold.

Hwoarang said to her angrily, "Stay out of this Chinese." Then he turned away.

"Jerk," Asuka muttered angrily.

Xiaoyu looked from Asuka to Jin, confused. "Something tells me you had an interesting interaction with him before."

Jin nodded in grimance. "He's a street thug in Korea," he said, "he lost a fight with me. But before that, he went and hit on Asuka."

Asuka snorted. "I can't believe he actually came here."

Xiaoyu changed the subject. "C'mon!" she said cheerfully, "forget about him. Let's eat."

A few hours had passed and they were enjoying themselves. They forgot about Hwoarang - but he didn't forget about them...

Asuka started feeling al hot and dry. "Be right back," she said, heading to the bathroom. When she was finished, she decided to take a longer route back. This included passing the doors that led to the garden.

She paused at the doors. There were lights lit up outside - along the pathway and on the perfectly shaped bushes. The garden looked enchanting. Asuka smiled to herself. She coudn't resist.

She opened the doors and walked along the garden. It was beautifull, so peaceful. The winds blew a little, making it cool and refreshing from spending time inside with body heat. Asuka spotted a couple a fire flies. She giggled with delight as she remembered how she and Jin would try to catch some in Yakushima.

What she didn't know was that she was being followed, and the person was hiding among the shadows...

She seems to be enjoying herself, Hwoarang thought as he watched her. But an argument had been going on in his head all the while following her:

Why are you following her?

I'm bored...I need some fun from time to time.

Yes, but hello! You can't be doing stuff like this. You need to concentrate on winning this tournament.

Kazama can wait...but for now...

Not JUST Kazama...but Ogre...the one who got Baek...

Hwoarang recalled that night his mentor Baek was killed. Suddenly his clenched fists began to shake with anger. I'll get Jin, Asuka - ANYONE who gets in my way to Ogre...

Asuka started to feel considerably cold, and she began to shiver. She turned and left - only to find she lost her way.

Asuka cursed under her breath as she rubbed her freezing arms. She has walked through the garden countless times - how can she forget her way? Well, in the dark...it's hard to see...

In the dark. The shadows seemed like monsterous figures. And Asuka felt she was being followed. Suddenly, she was terrified.

There is nothing to fear, but fear she could almost hear her mother's voice tell her. And her mother was right - there is nothing to fear...but fear itself.

But somehow, this wasn't very comforting.

Asuka tried not to panic. Her teeth were chattering, because of the cold, and maybe even the fear. Asuka walked briskily along the path, trying to retrace her steps. The wind blew cold air at her, making the tree leaves rustle, and Asuka's immagination ran wild as she thought of them as claws, reaching out to her...

By now she was panicing, practically running, trying desperately to find her way back to the mansion. The air was now unbearabley freezing now against her bare back and arms. Asuka even felt a little dizzy, and her vision seemed a little blured...

Asuka felt faint, and her hands and knees began to shake. And just as her legs gave in, someone's jacket wrapped her arms. The man caught her as she fainted, and swept her in his arms, and carried her out of the garden.

She's frozen, Hwoarang thought as he carried her to his room.

He layed her onto his bed and pulled the sheets onto her, up to her chin.

He stared at her as she slept. She seemed so peacefull as she slept. And Hwoarang had never seen such natural beauty...so beautifull...so angelic.

Her hair was soft beneath his fingers as he ran the tips on her hair. His finger tips trailed off to the side of her face. Her skin was so smooth. Hwoarang licked his lips. He wanted more. He needed more.

Slowly, he bent down and-

Screech! Put on the brakes Hwoarang.

What the hell is the matter with me? What the fuck am I DOING!

Suddenly her eyes began to flutter, and quickly he drew back.

Asuka's eyes opened wide as she discovered she was in a room, on someone's bed. She stood up, no longer feeling dizzy or cold. Where the hell am I? she thought. A voice seemed to help her out.

"Hi...you kinda fainted back there..."

Asuka turned to a sheepish looking Hwoarang. Asuka opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. He brought her here?

Hwoarang cleared his throat. "I brought you here to my room. You feeling better?"

Asuka nodded. "Yes...um...thanks..."

Hwoarang smirked. "No problem. But you know...you owe me..."

Asuka glared at him and got up. To his suprise, she walked up to him and smack!

"For being a pest," she said. As Asuka walked out she paused by the door and looked over at him. "Thanks," she said again.

Hwoarang just stared at the doorway. "What the hell was that?"

Back at the party, Xiaoyu and Jin called out to her.

"Asuka!" Jin called. "Where were you?"

"I was at the bathroom," she lied.

Jin looked at her suspiciously. "It took you qutie a while."

Asuka shrugged. "Whatever."

Later on, the night began to be a total dud. And Asuka was getting tired.

"I'm gonna go now," she told Xiao and Jin.

"Are you sure?" Xiaoyu asked.

Asuka nodded. "OK," Xiaoyu said. "Good-night."

"'Night."


Hwoarang's POV:

I looked at her all through the party. Man, this party blew. Why did I come back here?

Hwoarang couldn't help thinking about earlier. Her skin was so soft...and he almost kissed her...

Hell no.

No way was he gonna think about her. He slept with pleny of women more his age, more wilder than her...besides: she was rich. And her brother was a major asshole.

So the answer was no.


Asuka got out her key and inserted it into the keyhole. Then she opened the door to her room.

Once inside she closed and locked the door. The Asuka walked to her balcony.

She leaned against the bansiter and looked up at the sky. Where are the stars? she thought. Well where are the stars every night.

Sighing, she looked down at the scenery. Her thoughts wondered off to memories of her mother, and their home in Yakushima...

Asuka didn't even shed a tear. It seemed that over the last 4 years she had cried enough all ready. So instead, her thoughts wondered off to someone else...

Hwoarang.

He was a pure enigma, plain and simple. She just couldn't figure him out. First he's hitting on her. Then he's sets out to get revenge on Jin. Then he helps her when she faints and carries her off into his bedroom...

Then the cycle starts all over again.

Asuka sighed once more. With one more glance at the sky, she turned and went to bed.


Sigh Ah, poor Asuka, all confused...and when is Jin gonna fall for Xiao? And is there love between Asuka and Hwoarang? #$& Who the hell put those damn questions in!

All I'm saying is, this isn't REALLY a romance fic. It's more action than romance. In fact, maybe I should've changed the topic to drama/action/adventure. But all I'm saying is EVENTUALLY there will be a romance here...but WHO?

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