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JIN
Julia looked stunning. She was wearing a dark green dress to match her eyes; her hair was first tied into a ponytail and then into a bun. She had ditched her headband and wore dark green silk gloves similar to Anna's. She looked more the stunning, she was gorgeous
We were by the punch bowl when Hwoarang, Lili, Steve and Christie entered. I nodded towards them and she shrugged. I took her arm in mine and walked over to them
"Hello, Kazama," greeted Hwoarang
"How's it going?" asked Julia
"Yeah, we're good," answered Christie, "Oh Steve, check out your mother"
I looked over my shoulder and saw Nina Williams dancing with Paul Phoenix. I looked back at Steve
"Reckon he could be your dad?" asked Hwoarang
"Possible"
"Where's Ling and Asuka?" asked Lili
"Welcome, everyone," boomed Heihachi
We stopped our talking and faced him. He was wearing a white tuxedo, but also he was wearing his tiger print jacket
"Welcome to the first ball ever in the history of the King of Iron Fist. I hoped you've all had your dancing lessons"
I looked at Julia. We both had been practising, but at different times. I usually went after she finished, although the bad thing was I had to practise with Hwoarang. But I made it easier by hanging out with Asuka and Steve
"So find your partners and get ready to dance!"
We all went onto the dance floor. I placed one hand in Julia's and the other on her waist, while her hand rested on my shoulder
"Ready for this?" I asked
"Sure. I'm with you"
That made me feel weak at the knees. We slowly rotated on the spot, dancing slowly like the rest of the couples. I saw Hwoarang and Lili locked at the lips as they danced and the same was for Steve and Christie. I saw Asuka dancing with Kazuya for some reason and Ling was with Lei Wulong. I looked around for Ashe, but I couldn't see him anywhere. Instead, I turned my attentions to Julia, the light of my life now. Once the song ended, we parted and applauded to each other and the orchestra. Julia smiled. So did I. We went back together for the next dance. Both of my hands went to her waist, as her arms slipped around my neck. I leaned close to her
"Julia, I want to ask you something"
"What is that?"
"I was going to ask you this before my father interrupted"
She looked at me
"Tell me"
"I was wondering if you would go out with me? Like actually go out with me?"
She smiled
"Of course"
I smiled and we continued on with the dance, feeling very happy for possibly the first time in a long time
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KAZUYA
Soon after I had told Jin about his twin, I went and found Asuka, telling her the truth about her heritage, that she was actually my daughter and not my brother-in-law's. She was shocked at first and thought I was crazy, until she rang her 'father' and asked for the truth. He told her she was my daughter and ever since then, I've been filling her in. Although she's asked me about Jin, I haven't told her much. I want her to become accustomed to me before I tell her about her brothers. I did tell her about the Devil Gene and that she was carrying it, but she was safe for now
That was two days ago. I was now with her at the ball, since she couldn't find anyone else. I didn't think it was weird she was dancing with me. To be honest, I didn't care. I saw Jin dancing with Julia on the other side of the room and then, I saw her. She was by the punch, watching the dancers. I excused myself from Asuka and headed over to Lee, who was dancing with Anna
"Go dance with your niece," I said
"I have a niece?"
"Yes, you fool, now go dance with her. I have something to attend to"
"Geez, Kazzy, how many kids do you have?"
"A few, now go and keep her occupied"
"But what about Anna?"
I looked at the slutty brunette
"I'm sure she can dance with someone else until I come back"
Lee sighed
"Fine, I will. Where is she?"
"Over there"
He headed for Asuka and I headed over to the punch bowl
"So, Ashe wasn't lying"
Jun looked up and saw me. Her bright yellow eyes flashed, surprising me
"And who are you?"
"Don't you remember me?"
"Fragments and I don't think you're in a single piece"
"Oh really? Why did you kidnap Baek, Ganryu and Wang, then return them?"
"That's none of your business!"
Her voice had doubled then. So she was possessed by the Devil. I needed to know more and only the dancing floor provided some cover
"Well, come dance with me"
"No"
I grabbed her by the wrist and dragged her onto the dance floor. I wrapped one arm around her waist to prevent her from escaping and grabbed her hand. Together, we danced with the others
"Do you know who you are?"
"I'm not sure"
That was her voice without the Devil and she sounded scared
"I'll tell you. You're Jun Kazama"
"No I'm not, I know that"
"My God, they've brainwashed you"
"I have not been brainwashed. They told me who I am"
"You mean, G Corporation?"
We dipped and turned. She looked up at me
"And for all I know, you're someone I have to kill"
"So, G Corporation is trying to use you to kill me. I see, how clever. It won't work"
"How do you know?"
"Because I'm one of few people who know you, Jun. I know who you are, what you're like, because I'm so close to you"
"Really?"
"We have three children together, Jun, don't you remember them?"
"Stop it"
"Twins Jin and Ashe. Remember how Ashe was evil, so we split them up. Four years later, along came Asuka. We left her with your brother to protect her"
"Stop it, now"
"Do you remember when Ogre attacked? Hang on, scratch that, you probably wouldn't"
"I said stop it!"
Suddenly, something came crashing through the window. Jun left. I started after her, but I turned to the person who had entered the room. My jaw dropped when I saw it was Ashe, transformed, his wings half-spread and his eyes glowing bright red
"Where's my invitation?"
I didn't want to transform in front of everyone. I headed for Ashe, but Jin got there first
"What do you want?"
"Ah, there you are, Jin. I've been looking for you everywhere"
"What do you want?"
"I want Asuka Kazama"
I looked over at my daughter and saw Lee standing in front of her
"Come out, little sister, come out wherever you are"
I heard Asuka gasp. Suddenly, everyone was thrown through the air by an unseen force, save for me, Jin and Asuka. Ashe grinned and Asuka was drawn into his arms by his telekinesis. Jin and I were thrown back. I sat up just in time to see Ashe leaving with Asuka
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