Soft, brown eyes pierced through the pitch black sky. The stars above glowed like crystals as they contrasted against the darkness. Peace and solitude was his salvation at the moment, as he for one did not want any company, or comfort, from his friends..or "acquaintances"or as he thought at the moment. How could he have acted so stupid? He should have never tried that futile and stupid idea. Because of him, his girlfriend had to fight for her life. Thankfully she pulled through, only God knows what would've happened if things became worse. Besides that, it felt as if he himself was beginning to change... once again. Funny. It seems with every challenge or fearful event that is thrown at him, another "shell" or form breaks loose, changing him into a demonic monster, a beast. He hugged his knees closer to his chest, moving his feet from the edge of the tower he was current sitting on top of. Now with a faint aura of his once dead enemy, Jinpachi Mishima, the mind of Kyosuke Kazama was completely dumbstruck. How could he be alive? With the aid of Jamie Parker, he should have bit the dust long ago. But he didn't, he's barely alive, but day by day.. he's regained the powers he lost in the past. Saying that Kyo was miserable would of been an understatement. There's no other way to cut it, now he had three enemies to worry about. Heihachi, Shinn, and now Jinpachi, there's no way he could take all three with the aid of his friends. Fearing the horrible possibilities that may occur in the future.. his eyes stared off into the distance, as silent tears fell upon his hand...

Tekken 6: Revolution - Chapter 18: Reflection

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"Damn you Kyo!" snarled a voice, followed with a loud thud

After knowing that Kaori was fine, and Kyo had regained his sanity, Billy went to the gym recap on all the current events. With the so-called return of Jinpachi, Kaori's corrupted gene, and Kyo's new form, it was anything less than overwhelming for the young Kazama. Just as he believed that everyone was on par with power, Kyo had to change once again, rising above everyone else within the bloodline.

"The bastard... why is he so strong, why is he better... than me?"

Billy looks up to Kyo, but with all the recent events, the actions of the older Kazama had infuriated him.. to the point of bringing violence between the two. Maybe he was a little hard on him though, what would've he done if Christie was harmed by his actions?

"I need to become stronger, that's the only way I can become a true asset to the family." his determination did not waver, as he continued to train.

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"What should we do father? About Jinpachi-"

"There's nothing we can do at the moment. We already have Heihachi and Shinn to worry about."

"But still, we can't leave Jinpachi as a concern to be dealt with later, he could regain his full strength by then!"

"I know that Jin! And as much as I want to investigate in the matter, that is something I cannot do at this point and time. Current orders are to take out Heihachi and Shinn, they are our first priority, afterwards, we'll deal with Jinpachi." As much as he wanted to admit it, Kazuya was concerned about Jinpachi just as much as Jin was. Before he spoke again, the doors to his room opened, revealing Kyo in a quiet-like manner.

"Kyosuke..."

"...Father.."

"Take a seat.."

After Kyo was familiar with the soft, velvet couch grazing the back of his shirt, he prepared for the worst. Jin remained where he was, not wanting to leave the newly developed conversation.

"What were you doing back there, that cause Kaori's gene to become corrupt?"

"I was trying to perform two techniques at once, the powerful punch Law taught me... and.. the Dark Oath.."

"Why did you do that? What did you expect to happen!"

"I thought that if I was able to mend the two techniques into one, the outcome would be powerful enough to destroy an enemy... completely. The fact that Jinpachi is still alive made it even more reasonable to do so."

"Yet it backfired, and you cause Kaori to be harmed by the blast. Because of you.. she may never be able to transform back into a pure angel." Kazuya's voice was deep, and stern. Pointing out the obvious seemed like a low blow to the young Kazama. In response, Kyo slammed his fists on the table and yelled.

"I get it okay! I screwed up! It was stupid of me to pull that,.. but.. but.. if that was the only way to destroy our enemies, was my decision so wrong? Whatever I do, it seems as if Kaori takes the brutal outcome of the matter. I'm worthless.."

A hand quickly slapped his cheek, the pain stinging with intensity

"Don't ever say that again Kyo!" Kaori's voice was hurt, as if a knife had stabbed her.

"K-kaori?" he was shocked to say the least, and his lips refused to move

"I don't care if I lose the ability to become pure, all I care about is you! You, Kyosuke Kazama, are not worthless, you saved this world once before, and i'll stand beside you when you save it again. Just believe in me, as I believe in you."

Regardless if the world was about to envelop into the dimension of hell, Kaori's will, her determination would not falter. It's this trait, among many others, that had captured Kyo's heart. His arms wrapped around his love, as he needed one thing among them all, comfort.

"I don't know how we'll do it.. but i'll try to save this world."

"Do what you can Kyosuke, i'll be right beside you.."

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End of Chapter 18