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Chapter 2 – Handsome brat

16th DECEMBER

When Ling woke up she was confused. She went to the kitchen to prepare the breakfast but Jinrei was already up and he ordered her to sit down.

Ling obeyed and watched him pouring the tea on her cup.

-'Thank you grandpa!'-she said with a smile.

-'I'll have to get used to this…since you'll be gone for a while!'-Jinrei said.

-'I haven't decided yet!'

-'Yes, you have! I can see it in your eyes…you want to go and I don't blame you!'

-'I don't want to leave you here all alone!'

-'I know, but I'm not alone! Mrs. Ying and her daughter will come here and make me company…they need a place to stay.'

-'Really?'

-'Yes. So you don't need to worry about me, but I want you to write me a letter every month, ok?'

-'Yes, of course!'

-'Be careful!'

-'I will!'

-'Don't forget that there are bad people in this world, and you may be deceived by someone close to you!'

-'I know how to defend myself!'

-'Don't judge a book by its cover! Remember this!'

Ling nodded and as soon as she finished her tea, she packed and left to say goodbye to her friends in the neighbourhood.

After that Jinrei took her to the harbour. The huge boat that Ling had mentioned was right in front of them and Jinrei saw two guards with bandages on their heads.

He immediately looked at his granddaughter.

-'I didn't hit them too hard!'-she said, trying to apologise.

-'You can't go around beating up on people!'-he said in an angry voice.

-'They were rude to me!'

-'Even so…you shouldn't have done that!'

-'Sorry, it won't happen again! I promise!'

-'Ok…now go and behave.'

Jinrei hugged Ling and then he pushed her, so she would climb up the stairs.

When she arrived to the boat she waved to him.

In that moment Heihachi appeared and greeted her enthusiastically.

-'Hi there, little one! Is that your master?'

-'Yes. That's him!'

Heihachi waved too and ordered his guards to get in the boat because they were going to sail away in a few minutes.

-'Bye, grandpa!'-Ling yelled when she heard the motors starting.

-'Bye Xiao! Take care!'

For a huge and heavy boat, that cruiser was quite fast, because soon, Ling couldn't see the harbour anymore, not even Jinrei. She watched her homeland one more time before entering her cabin, and then she felt a tear coming down her face.

That was it; she was saying goodbye to China.

-'We'll arrive at dinner time…I think you'll like my house.'-Heihachi said when they were having lunch.

-'What will happen when we arrive?'

-'Well, you'll stay in my house as a guest and you'll start school immediately. Didn't I mention I have a school?'

-'No, sir…'

-'Well, I do. I funded the Mishima Polytechnical School three years ago. It's a special school, to young promising fighter as you!'

-'Ok…'

-'You'll have also private martial arts lessons at my house…with someone I will hire very soon.'

-'Mr. Mishima, you have a phone call…it is Leo.'-one of the guards announced.

-'Thank you…'

Heihachi picked up his cell phone and his face changed completely as he was hearing what the other man was saying.

-'He did what?'-Heihachi shouted.-'I told him to behave himself.'

Ling kept on eating her meal but it was obvious that Heihachi was angry.

-'Is Mrs Delacroix ok?'-Heihachi asked worried.-'Because it will be humiliating if her husband comes to my door asking for explanations...'

Ling didn't know what he was taking about and when he hung up she remained in silence.

-'What an ungrateful grandson I have!'-Heihachi complained.-'He made his piano teacher have a small accident…He need manners!'

Ling smiled.

-'So…you live with your grandson…'-she said.

-'Yes.'

-'You have more family?'

-'My son died…years ago. I'm taking care of his son for him…'

-'I'm sorry, I didn't know.'

-'It's ok.'

It was almost eight p.m. when Ling saw the lights of the Yokusuka harbour. She was finally arriving in Japan. Ten minutes later, she was joining Heihachi in his luxurious black car. They headed to Tokyo.

Ling was fascinated with all the buildings and all the people in the streets. But if she was already fascinated, what to say when she arrived at Heihachi's house? Ling was completely astonished. She had never seen a house as big as that. The Mishima mansion was surrounded by high walls and it had a huge and heavy golden gate.

The front door was opened and all the employees were waiting for their boss.

Heihachi greeted them and ordered a woman to take Ling upstairs to her room.

-'Take a shower if you want and change clothes. We'll have dinner in thirty minutes!'

-'Ok.'-Ling said.

-'Where's Jin?'-Heihachi asked going to the living room.

While Ling was peacefully exploring her new bedroom and preparing herself, Heihachi had found his grandson watching TV in his bedroom.

-'Jin…I'm back…'

-'No way…'-Jin said sarcastically.

-'Dress up and meet me downstairs…'

-'I don't want to.'

-'I'm not suggesting…'

Jin was the heir of the prestigious Mishima Zaibatsu. He was eighteen years old and he was living with his grandfather since he was fifteen. After his parents' death, Jin had searched for his only living relative and he had learned that his grandfather was one of the most powerful men in Japan.

The relationship between them wasn't very good though. Heihachi had never approved his son's relationship with Jun Kazama, who he considered a sentimental fool.

But, since Jin was Kazuya's son, (and he couldn't deny that, because Jin looked like Kazuya when he was young) Heihachi had decided to make him his heir. The problem was that Jin was stubborn and not very sociable, so most of the times, they ended up arguing.

-'Leo told me you missed school while I was in China…'-Heihachi said.

-'And?'

-'And you know that I don't like when you do that!'

-'I don't want to go to school anymore.'

-'You have to complete your education!'

-'Why? I know everything I need!'

-'That's what you think!'

-'Just leave me…I'm trying to watch a movie!'

Heihachi approached the TV and turned it off.

-'Hey!'-Jin complained.

-'I want you downstairs in ten minutes…by the way you'll have to apologise to Mrs Delacroix tomorrow morning!'

-'Go to Hell!'

Heihachi closed the door and sighed. Jin was stubborn, just like Kazuya.

Ling and Heihachi were already in the living room, waiting for the dinner to be served. Jin was late. Heihachi was going to send someone to get him, when he finally showed up.

At first he didn't even notice Ling, but then, Heihachi decided to introduce them.

-'This is Ling Xiaoyu…she's Chinese and she's going to stay here for a while.'-he said.-'Ling…this is Jin Kazama…'

Jin looked at her and she saw his indifferent look. She was expecting a happy and playful kid as Heihachi's grandson, not that arrogant yet handsome guy.

-'She's just a kid…'-Jin said spontaneously.

-'She's sixteen and she's a good fighter too…so respect her.'

-'What? Are you joking? Why did you bring her for?'

-'Because in China she wouldn't be able to learn properly some fighting skills…'

-'You're becoming senile, you know?'-Jin declared with a laugh.

-'Don't speak to me like that Jin Kazama!'

-'Or what?'

-'I'm your grandfather!'

-'It wasn't my choice!'-Jin said in a low voice.-'Look…I don't care what your real intentions with this kid are …but make sure she stays away for me!'

-'She's going to school…with you!'

-'No way! I'm not a babysitter!'

-'I don't need a babysitter!'-Ling said feeling upset.

Jin looked at her and then to Heihachi. He didn't know she knew how to speak and understand Japanese, but he wasn't going to say sorry.

-'Fine! Whatever!'-Jin got up and left the table while Heihachi was yelling at him to return and finish his dinner.

Ling continued to eat quietly. She wasn't going to be intimidated by that guy, besides she had nothing to be ashamed of.

17th DECEMBER

When Ling woke up in that cold morning of December, wrapped in her white sheets and blankets, she thought she was dreaming. Then she looked at the watch in her bedside table and sighed. It was seven a.m. and she had to go to school. That would be her first day in her new school, so she was a bit frightened. She got dressed and went downstairs to have breakfast. To her surprise, no one else was there; except the woman who was serving her.

-'Good Morning Miss Xiaoyu.'-she greeted.-'I'm Taka…'

-'Hi! Where's everyone?'

-'Mr. Mishima left earlier today. He has a meeting in Kyoto.'

-'And the irritating jerk of his grandson?'

-'Mr. Kazama already took his breakfast and he's waiting for you in the car.'

-'What?'

-'Mr. Kazama is not that bad…you'll see!'-the woman said smiling.-'He's just shy…'

Ling grabbed a piece of toast and started to eat it, if it wasn't for that Taka would've heard her say "Shy my butt!"

When Ling arrived to the black car outside, Jin was sighing with impatience. She tried to ignore him. The driver started the car and after a while Jin started to look at her.

-'You're going to be punished…'-he said.

Ling consulted her watch.

-'We're not late!'-she shot back.

-'Can't you see?'

-'See what?'

-'Look at me carefully.'

Ling didn't want to but she looked at him, and suddenly, she understood. He was wearing a uniform, and she wasn't.

-'Teachers hate when the students don't wear their uniforms.'

-'Why didn't you warn me sooner?'-Ling complained.

Jin shrugged.

-'You brat!'-she yelled.

-'Hey…watch your mouth, Miss Xiaoyu. You do not want to see me pissed off!'

-'What will I do now?'

-'Since it's your first day…they will probably only make you clean the toilets.'-Jin laughed.

-'I did see a black box in my room, but I didn't open it. I can ask the driver to go back, right?'

-'No way…I'm not going to be late because you didn't search for your uniform!'

-'You're so selfish!'

-'And what's wrong with that?'

Ling felt the car stop and her heart was beating like hell. She was now almost having a nervous breakdown.

Jin left to his classes, leaving her all alone. Luckily a girl with brown hair arrived running and she stopped to talk to her.

-'Hi there…are you new here?'

-'Yes.'-Ling said.-'I forgot my uniform!'

-'That's ok…you're in what class?'

-'Eleven E…'

-'That's my class. Come on I'll take to Miss Kato. By the way I'm Miharu Hirano!'

Ling followed Miharu and finally she faced their teacher.

-'Hi Miss Xiaoyu. Are you ready to meet the rest of the class?'-Miss Kato asked.

-'Actually…I…'

-'Where's your uniform?'

Ling's heart almost jumped out of her chest.

-'I…'

-'Never mind…it's your first day here. I'm sure Mr. Mishima will provide you a uniform for tomorrow.'

-'Yes, I think so!'-Ling said feeling less nervous. Jin had lied to her, he had said that the teachers would be angry and it wasn't true. She felt a sudden will to kick his ass badly.

-'Well…come on…come and meet your new friends.'

Ling smiled to her teacher and entered the classroom. After a while she was sitting down on a table next to Miharu.