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And now that that's over with, let's get on with Angels & Devils!

DISCLAIMER: Must I repeat myself? I don't own any of the Tekken characters…if you don't believe me, ask Namco…

Chapter 12 Win One, Lose One

Heihachi sat on his desk, stroking his chin in thought.

There were only five fighters left: Jin, Asuka, Hwoarang, and Anna and Nina Williams. Heihachi was getting anxious for the other fighters to lose; the temple was ready, and it was only a matter of two days 'till they would go to Nebraska.

Heihachi hasn't had a decent night of sleep in quite a while, because of the tournament, Ogre's whereabouts, and the usual Zaibatsu business. Heihachi couldn't wait until the tournament was over so that he would finally be able to sleep normally once more…and that the world would soon be his…(A/N: pwaha, sorry, I thought this line was really funny; just reminded me of Team America World Police, "I'm going to take over the world!" haha, continue!)

Yet, he felt uneasy about one fighter: Nina Williams. He can't help that he had seen the woman before…as if in the last tournament…

But that's impossible! If she were the same assassin who tried to kill his God forsaken son 19 years ago, then she would be 41 years old! And this woman doesn't look a day over 30!

His telephone rang, interrupting his thoughts. Reluctantly, he answered. "Yes?"

"Mr. Mishima sir, we have news on the fighters in the tournament."

Heihachi's eyebrows met in puzzlement. "Eh? What do you mean? You mean my grandchildren?"

"No sir. It's that one woman, Nina Williams."

Speak of the devil. "Go on," he said.

"Sir, we just received an anonymous tip that she's an assassin…one of the Ten Top Deadliest Female Assassins, in fact…"

Heihachi said, "What? Then, why is she here?"

"Sir, she entered the tournament for an assignment. To assassin your grandson, in fact."

Heihachi stood up abruptly. "Tell the rest of the Tekken Forces to get rid of her immediately," he then added hastily, "But don't kill her…erase her mind of her "assignment" and get her out of here. I don't want any of the press to interfere with my plans…"

"Yes Sir."

Heihachi then said, "Oh, and another thing…"

"Yes, Sir?"

"Do you have any idea who you received this information from?"

The caller paused. Then he said, "Well, we're not too sure, but one of the guards recall seeing an attractive brunette…" (A/N: now, who can that be…?)

The caller cleared his throat. "Oh, and Anna Williams dropped out of the tournament…she's on her way to the States right now."

Heihachi scratched his chin. "All right then," he said.

He hung up. Then he made plans for a private jet to Nebraska…

Asuka sat on her bed, her chin in her hands. She had felt incredibly depressed, for she had not seen Xiaoyu anywhere since her fight with her last night. And to make matters worse, she was leaving to Nebraska that evening.

Asuka sighed, and sat up straight. C'mon, Zuki, she thought, you must concentrate now…beat Nina Williams…and get to Ogre

Her blood stirred at the thought of Ogre. Try as she might, she can never quite forget how she had tried to kill him four years ago, and lost. His red evil eyes were terrifying in her nightmares, but now, they were only annoying, as if Ogre himself was mocking her. Asuka's fist clench in anger. I'm going to win this tournament…I have to…

There was a knock at her door. "Come in," she said gloomily.

The door opened, and in the doorframe stood Koabara. "Miss, the limousine is ready," he said.

Sighing, she picked up her suitcase and dragged it along behind her as she walked down the stairs.

Outside she met Jin. "Have you seen Xiao?" she asked hopefully.

"Yeah," he said, "I said good-bye this afternoon, but that was it."

Asuka sighed. "She won't speak to me," she said, "She hasn't since she lost that one fight…"

Jin placed his hands on her shoulders, fatherly. "Don't worry Zuki," he said, "She isn't mad at you; she's just mad at herself. She doesn't blame you for anything. And I'm sure that you'll be able to call her, or even see her after the tournament."

Asuka gave a hopeful smile. "I hope so."

Jin climbed into the limousine. And just as Asuka was going to follow, she heard her name being called.

"Asuka!"

She looked around to see Xiaoyu. She grinned. "Xiao!" she said.

Instead of replying, Xiao gave her a hug. "Your in the finals!" she said, half cheerful, half wistful.

"I know!" Asuka replied. "Wish me luck!"

Xiaoyu drew in her breath, and said, "Look, Asuka. I'm not mad at you or anything. I've just been frustrated since I…lost…and well, I just want to let you know…I'm all in for you or Jin on winning."

Asuka smiled. "Well, I'm sorry too," she said, "I understand that your actions were thoughtful, and well…"

Xiaoyu nodded, although she looked quite sadden at the thought of Yoshimitsu's friend dieing. "Well, good luck Asuka. You and Jin."

Asuka nodded. "Sayonara!" she said waving.

As the limousine drove out of the gates, Jin looked back at a waving Xiaoyu. Jin smiled and waved back. Then he dropped his smile, and met the gaze of his sister. They knew that they were now through with waiting, and that it was really time to put their four years of training to the test…

Jin sat at the window seat of the Mishima's private jet. Well, at least one of their private jets. But there was something misleading about the plane…

"Hey Oni-chan," Asuka spoke, "I thought we were the only one's riding together. How come we're not using our private jet?"

"Because you're not the only one's riding here."

They turned around to see Heihachi, and right behind him…Hwoarang.

"What's HE doing here Grandpa?" Asuka demanded while Hwoarang grinned.

"Now, now, Asuka," Heihachi said, "That's no way to treat a guest."

Hwoarang sat down on the seat, right of Asuka, however, facing her.

She made a face.

"I'll be with the pilot," Heihachi continued, "You three behave."

"Three?" Jin inquired. "I thought there'd be five of us."

"Nina Williams is disqualified," he said, "And Anna Williams dropped out. So," he took out a fighting schedule, "That being said, your fights are switched around: Asuka, you will be fighting the runner-up in the final battle. And Jin…"

He looked at Jin and to Hwoarang, and vise-versa. "You will fight with Hwoarang." Then he left.

When the door behind Heihachi closed, Hwoarang smirked at Jin. "Guess we'll be fighting each other after all," he said coolly to Jin.

Jin glared at him. "I guess so."

Hwoarang put on some headphones and began listening to Slip Knot, on full volume. Jin proceeded to looking out the window while Asuka began to feel drowsy. As her eyelids began to droop she caught Hwoarang staring at her – but she was too tired to do anything about it. So she fell asleep with him watching her.

She looks so defenseless when she sleeps, Hwoarang thought as she fell asleep, she looks really peaceful…she even looks kinda cute…

Shrugging at the last thought, he stared out at the window.

They arrived at Nebraska the next day. They proceeded to their separate hotels (they fighters were to pay for their own while the Kazamas stayed at a suit) when they got there. The next day, Hwoarang and Jin would be fighting in a forest, something new for a change in arena areas.

As Asuka slept that night, she had 2 strange dreams. First, she was at the Mishima's private beach, all alone in the sunset…with HWOARANG…they were very private and cozy with each other, when they made eye contact…and got closer…and closer…and closer…

She woke up after that, creeped out. Cursing to herself, she went back to sleep.

Her second dream was a little more tragic. It was back at the battle with Xiao. She had just won, and she was standing before a weeping Xiaoyu. The scene changed, and she was facing a tombstone. Looking around her, she discovered she was at a very foggy beach. Over at the horizon stood a weeping Xiaoyu, who was sobbing over and over again, "It's all my fault…it's all my fault…"

Looking down she saw that engraved at the tombstone, it said Here Lies Dr. Boskonovitch: May He Rest In Peace…Dead, but Not Forgotten In the Heart of His Best Friend…

Asuka stared at the tombstone. She looked back at Xiaoyu, who had suddenly disappeared. Wondering where she went, her eyes traveled back to the tombstone. She gasped.

The words engraved on it changed. Instead, it read Jun Kazama. Beloved and Devoted Mother of Jin and Asuka Kazama. Gone but not Forgotten. May She Rest In Peace and Live On In the Hearts of Her Children.

Tears sprang out of her eyes as she read these words over and over again.

"Asuka."

She looked around and was speechless to find her mother standing next to her. Her mouth opened but no words escaped. Instead she whimpered, "Mom…?"

Jun, expressionless, and silent, spoke softly, "What are you looking for in the tournament? Do you not remember my teachings to you and your brother Asuka?"

Asuka, tears running freely, shook her head. "Forgiveness, Asuka," Jun continued, "That is what I taught you. And now, you even stopped you best friend from saving someone to get to the creature who killed me."

"Mother," Asuka whispered, "I…I have to…"

Jun then said, "Or have you not moved on from me? Asuka…seeking vengeance won't bring me back…darling…you must move on…and do what's right…"

Asuka woke up with tearstains on her cheeks. She just sat on her bed, recalling her dream, and finally got up and went to the bathroom to begin her day.

After breakfast, Asuka rode in the limousine alone, to Jin and Hwoarang's fight. All the while, she was deep in thought of her dreams. Her first one was plain creepy…yet why did she NOT wanted you dream to end? Why did she want the dream to go on and have Hwoarang…

But she would have wanted only to think about THAT disturbing thought, rather then picture her dead mother's haunting face. She could not get the image out of her mind, nor could she forget what her mother had said. Forgiveness, Asuka. That is what I taught you.

By getting revenge from Ogre, she was also disowning her mother's teachings. And in the process, she was relieving herself of four years of grief…and yet, that grief was still going to continue, because killing Ogre still wouldn't bring Jun back…

And Xiaoyu. All she wanted to do was save an old man's life. And she said it too: try as you might, revenge isn't the answer...I mean, revenge won't get your mother back. She had been right too, and yet Asuka never listened to her.

Asuka could feel tears forming, and she closed her eyes to stop it. And it would be HER fault that Yoshimitsu's friend will die…

Asuka didn't know where it came from. Could be all these mixed feelings that she was suffering all became to overwhelming that made her do this? Or the fact that she didn't eat much this morning?

"Driver!" Asuka called. "Turn around! We're going to the Mishima Zaibatsu." (A/N: yes, there is an extended branch of the Zaibatsu in Nebraska.)

It was final. Asuka was going to finish what Xiaoyu had started.

Jin faced Hwoarang. Hwoarang's onyx eyes showed anger and hatred as clear as day.

Jin closed his own eyes in concentration remembering all his moves, every kick, jab, and punch…

All my life I've been searching for something

The referee came between them. "Jin Kazama verses Hwoarang…Round one…and…FIGHT!" And he blew his whistle: FWEET!

Something never comes

Never leads to nothing

Hwoarang did his Hunting Hawks Combined attack, in which brought Jin to stumble – but only for a second 'till he began his Dragon Uppercut, and blocked Hwoarang's kicks.

Nothing satisfies, but I'm getting close.

Closer to the prize at the end of the rope.

Asuka entered the Mishima Zaibatsu, however, entered the back entrance. Her grandfather must not know what she was up to. But then again, she wasn't sure what SHE was up to also.

She slipped her way past everyone, so quickly, so silently, that it was like wind blowing past him or her instead of a 16-yr-old girl. Finally, she came across a door that read EMPLOYEES ONLY: DO NOT ENTER.

All night long I dream of the day

When it comes around, and is taken away

Leaves me with a feeling that I feel the most.

The feeling comes to life, when I see your ghost

Jin did his famous Tooth Fairy combo, knocking Hwoarang to the ground.

The referee blew his whistle. "JIN KAZAMA WINS!"

Come down don't you resist

You have such a delicate wrist

And if I give it a twist

Something to hold when I lose my grip

Hwoarang got up, glaring daggers at Jin.

"Round two…and…fight!"

Asuka walked inside, creeping in cautiously, very quietly, yet fast. She went in and out of the walls, making sure she did not make a sound, or that she was seen. Finally, she came across a computer, where the person had not logged off. Smiling to herself, she went on.

Will I find something in that?

So give me just what I need

Another reason to bleed.

ONE BY ONE hidden up my sleeve

Hwoarang came at him with Blizzard kicks. Jin fell to the ground, only to kick himself back up with his Demon Slayer. After that, Jin punched him, and gave him a Rising Uppercut.

ONE BY ONE hidden up my sleeve

Hwoarang recovered and gave him a Torpedo Kick.

The referee blew his whistle. "HWOARANG WINS ROUND TWO!"

Hey don't let it go to waste.

I love it but I hate the taste.

Weight keeping me down.

Asuka went on the computer, a little lost on what she should do. Then she remembered: a creature's blood was the only cure to the old man's disease.

She went on to find Rare Animals Control Center.

It took a long time, but she found it: Level 6, downstairs underground.

Will I find a believer?

Another one who believes

Another one to deceive

Over and over down on my knees

Hwoarang and Jin faced each other once more. They got into their fighting stances for the last time…

Asuka sneaked in her way to Level 6. As she got deeper and deeper down underground, she started seeing less light.

Level 5. Just one more level…

Asuka soon found herself at Level 6.

If I get any closer

And if you open up wide

And if you let me inside

On and on I got nothing to hide

Hwoarang sprang at Jin with a series of kicks. Jin recovered quickly, and came at him with his own series of punches (A/N: yes, while Hwoarang is a good kicker, Jin is also a good puncher). Hwoarang blocked all he could, but got several to the face. As he tried to recover, Jin gave him a powerful Rising Uppercut.

On and on I got nothing to hide.

Hwoarang fell, and just as the referee counted back to 7, he got up. Wiping his mouth with blood, he glared back at Jin.

Hey don't let it go to waste.

I love it but I hate the taste.

Weight keeping me down.

Asuka searched for the entry to Rare Animal Control Center. Where was it…?

Asuka searched and searched…and spotted the door.

Quickly and silently, she pushed it open and stepped in.

Asuka looked around wide-eyed in the huge room. It was dark, and the only source of light was the glowing tanks of God-knows-what. Fascinated by all this, Asuka took her time peering in all these strange objects…until she heard voices.

They grew louder and louder, and their footsteps were audible enough for Asuka to realize that they were coming HER way.

As the door opened, Asuka crouched behind a counter, and finally recognized the voices: Heihachi and Dr. Abel. (Asuka had met Abel several times).

Oh man, thought Asuka, if Grandpa finds me here, this is gonna be hard to explain…

But her thoughts were interrupted by the tone of their voices…they seemed to be arguing…

"Heihachi, please listen-"

"I don't want to hear it, Abel. You heard me, I'm going to follow the plan through and through, you hear?"

"Please, Heihachi, you must understand the danger of all of this."

"Danger? What danger? This plan is nothing compared to what I've done in the past. Have you forgotten what kind of son I have? Or how I had to get rid of him once and for all?"

Asuka froze at what he said. She remembers her mother's speech to them about their father…but she never told them that their grandfather…

No. No, no, no…he couldn't…he DIDN'T…

"The Devil was on the side of Kazuya!" Heihachi continued. "It's amazing that I lived after I was through with him."

"Yes, yes, I know," Abel said hastily, "But this is different. First of all, we are dealing with a monster that has killed many fighters, and also, we are dealing with Kazuya's children!"

"Abel, I have not waited four years to be stopped by you, you who have been aiding me all along!" stormed Heihachi, "and what do you mean by Kazuya's children? That gives me more reason to get rid of them!"

Get…rid of them…? Asuka was now numb.

"Yes, but you must remember that Kazuya had the Devils powers. What if, quite possibly, his own children have them too?"

"Exactly, Abel. The Kazamas might have it too…which is why they are too dangerous to be kept alive…in fact, because of their powers, Ogre is likely to be killed easily! They will be the ones to complete my plan!"

"True…very true…but Heihachi, I understand the plan, and I have and am with you on it, however, you must be careful when entering the temple, and you must make sure that Ogre does not sense you."

Heihachi chuckled. "Abel, Abel, my friend, I have been preparing for this for four years. You'd think that I'd understand the precautions, right?"

Abel replied, "Yes…yes of course…"

"That being said, I suppose we are on the same page, right?"

"Yes, Heihachi.'

Asuka couldn't take it anymore. Everything she heard…she had enough.

As they left, she waited a few minutes 'till their footsteps went away, and she exited the room.

"Mr. Mishima!" A guard called out to Heihachi.

"Yes?" He asked.

"I think you better have a look at the security tapes…"

"Final round…and…FIGHT!"

Hey don't let it go to waste.

I love it but I hate the taste.

Weight keeping me down.

Jin came at him with a series of powerful punches. Hwoarang received several blows to the chest, until finally, he found his chance to give in his Hunting Hawks Combined combo.

Jin fell, but recovered soon enough to block Hwoarang's Blizzard Kicks. Jin gave in his last Tooth Fairy and finally gave in his own Kazama-ryu (specialty taught by Jun) Demon Slayer.

Hwoarang fell, but soon recovered and got back up.

"I won't have you defeat me a second time, Kazama," Hwoarang hissed.

"Oh I wouldn't be so confident right now, Hwoarang," Jin said as he gave him a Dragon Fist Uppercut.

Heihachi watched as Asuka walked inside the Rare Control Center. He was watching the security tape right now. He had seen everything his granddaughter did…and realized that she heard every word of what he and Abel said…

The guard stopped the tape. "Well?" he asked.

Heihachi paused. "Contact my Tekken Force," he said.

The guard nodded, and left.

Abel turned to Heihachi. "What are you planning to do?" he asked.

"One Kazama is better than two," he said, "She heard every word. It seems that I have to follow plan B a little earlier."

And Abel nodded, as Heihachi loaded his gun.

All my life I've been searching for something

Something never comes

Never leads to nothing

Nothing satisfies, but I'm getting close.

Closer to the prize at the end of the rope.

Hwoarang stumbled, but caught himself, and blocked as Jin gave in powerful punches to the head. Hwoarang finally kicked him in the ribs, stopping Jin, and then gave him a blow to the side of the head, which Jin blocked at the last minute.

As Asuka walked out of the building, half running, half walking away from the back of the building, she was stopped by the Tekken Force.

Uh-oh. Heihachi found out.

She ran, with the Tekken Force on her heels. But she was cornered at a deserted alleyway.

Looking around her, she saw that she was completely surrounded with heavily armed Tekken Force.

Finally, Asuka got into her fighting stance. "If I'm gonna go down," she said, "I'm going down with a fight."

All night long I dream of the day

When it comes around, and is taken away

Leaves me with a feeling that I feel the most.

The feeling comes to life, when I see your ghost

As Jin brought an almighty punch to Hwoarang, one of the Tekken Force members moved forward to Asuka. Asuka did her Reverse Arm Bar, and all hell broke lose. Bones were broken and hand and feet cut through the air by Asuka. And miles away deep in the forests of Nebraska, a fight to the finish was being held by Hwoarang and Jin.

And I'm done, done, onto the next one

With her perfected skills of Kazama Mishima-ryu, she fought back at the Tekken Force. Guns were being fired at her, but being as fast as she, none never touched her. As Hwoarang brought in fast series of kicks, Jin gave in his powerful punches. However, back in the alleyway Tekken Forces were emerging everywhere and Asuka began to lose her breath from speeding past bullets and fighting her way through the Tekken Forces. As Jin was winning his fight with Hwoarang, Asuka, on the other hand was…losing…

Done, done, onto the next one

Done, done, onto the next one

Asuka found it hard to fly away from the bullets, and eventually, several finally reached her.

Screaming in pain, she fell, whereas more kept on firing at her. She struggled to get up, and it didn't help that the Tekken Force began to beat her in a circle. Finally, she fell to the ground, in which she bled to death, to weak to get up…

And I'm done, done, onto the next one

Done, done, onto the next

Jin was winning, and Hwoarang knew it. However, as proud (yet arrogant) as Hwoarang was, Hwoarang wasn't about to call a draw…again.

"Give it up Hwoarang," Jin said, "I have more important things to do than fight you."

"Oh yeah?" Spat Hwoarang, "What, too arrogant to fight the likes of me?" And so the fight continued.

And with one more almighty Rising Uppercut from Jin, Hwoarang lost once more.

The referee blew his whistle. "K.O.! JIN KAZAMA WINS!"

Asuka lay on the ground, nearly unconscious. Through blurred vision, she saw the Tekken Force retreating out of her way…and clearing someone else's…

"You," Asuka spat.

Heihachi stood over her. "You were too nosy for your own good child," he said, "But just know that this moment was to happen sooner or later. In fact…Jin's fate…will soon be yours…"

"And don't worry," he said as he aimed his gun at her, "You'll finally be with your wretched dead mother."

In the distance, a gunshot was heard. And Asuka Kazama…was no more…

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