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A/N: Hello and thank you for stopping by my story. Well, this is the final chapter, a wrap-up of all events and even a peek into some of the side-stories. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy it. So, without further ado, let's wrap this. And here … we … go:

The King of Iron Fist Tournament 8: VIII for Vendetta

All Together Now

As the sun set settled into twilight, three months after the eight King of the Iron Fist tournament wrapped, a small gathering of family and friends had gathered at the Kazama estate for a very special occasion: the 18th birthday of Haku and Jun. The parents, Hwoarang and Lili, Xiaoyu, Asuka, Miharu, and Lee, were all in the home while the scions, the twins, Van, and Kyou, were in their usual spot, the front steps.

Van commented to the twins, "We're glad you could make it; we almost thought you were gonna miss your own B-day."

Jun explained, "Yeah, we know we've been busy, but the fat cats have been riding us ever since the tournament ended."

Haku added, "Oh yeah. We're practically hot commodity now that they think we're worth something. I guess raking in $400 million in profit and tripling the profit percentage in all areas will change people's mind really quick."

Jun then asked in realization, "Speaking of events, we heard you guys met some pretty unique opponents…"

Van spoke first, "Well, I fought this one girl named Shawn. She's so much stronger than she looks and fast… Anyway, she was pretty bummed she didn't face one of those guys in that team…"

Haku asked, "You mean, those 'triple threat' fighters or whatever they're called. (I never could remember their names). I fought one of them; he kept saying his master was 'the toughest in the universe', whatever that means. Anyway, the other two, the boxer and the one that shouts like Bruce Lee, ended up fighting each other; fought to a draw last I heard."

Kyou relived next, "I fought someone weird. I think he was Chinese, he was wearing a mask. He said it was used in Chinese Opera… Anyway, he said he was helping some police officer find a dojo buster…"

"An officer?" Jun asked as she had a remembrance, "You mean Lin Wulong; I fought her. She was looking for the same guy. She said she was a 'Super Police' officer. What is a 'Super' police officer anyway? Are their badges shuriken? DO their guns shoot silver bullets? Do they have bulletproof skin? I mean, I don't get it…"

Kyou said as he too remembered something, "That reminds me. I have got to see that fight: King and David Marduk against Armor King and Tetsuo."

"Puroresu? Really, Kyou-san?" Jun said with surprise, "You know that pro wrestling stuff is …"

Kyou quickly said, "Hey, maybe not. David Marduk, the Vale Tudo guy, and Tetsuo the Sumo… They're both champions in their respective sports. And those two Lucha Libre fighters aren't fakes either; I saw their matches. Armor King actually beat that crazy Chinese Kenpo master, and the champion King… He bested both the kick boxer Irvin and the Capoeira kid James Gordo. Those guys are definitely real…"

Haku stepped in with a smile, "Calm down; to each his own. Hah, I didn't know you enjoyed that sort of thing."

Jun moved on, "Anyway, Van-chan, how are thing going with you and Sven-san?"

Van replied with some sadness, "They're not. He's very busy lately. He hasn't said anything to me; I haven't spoken to him. There's been no change…" Cheering instantly, she continued, "But, onto happier couples; how's everything with you and Akane, Haku. You guys had your 'big moment' yet?"

Haku answered as he rubbed the back of his head, "Actually, no… I've spent half the time trying to heal, and the rest of the time I've been working like crazy. Then, whenever I try, the timing is just not right."

Van encouraged him, "That's too bad, but you need to get on it. It's getting late; you lovebirds need to have that Hollywood kiss already."

Haku said under his breath, "Soon… I hope."

Finally, a very familiar silver luxury car pulled up, coming down the driveway, and parked. The passenger door swung open followed by the sight of familiar flowing peach-colored hair. Lilith deftly slid out of the passenger side and giddily rushed to the front of the car. The driver slowly exited as well, his silver hair shining in the encroaching moonlight in a very welcome sight. Yushin, in mostly good health, came to the front where Lilith locked her arms around one of his, and the two walked up together.

Jun said with a wide smile, "Speaking of lovebirds, now, there's a sign for sore eyes… We didn't know if you were going to make it."

Vincent , in obvious high spirits, replied, "And miss you two's eighteenth birthday…? Now, that wouldn't make me a very good cousin, would it?"

Haku happily said, "Yushin-san, it's awesome to have you here. You look great."

Lilith said with a special pride and a smile, "Well, he should . I've been taking such good care of him."

Vincent added, "She has. In fact, she's a regular Florence Nightingale."

Jun playfully jabbed, "I would think so, seeing as she almost killed you."

Vincent said in her defense as Lilith blissfully ignored the comment, "Actually, it was good she was with me. If she wasn't there when my body started to reject that transfusion … I wouldn't be here right now. I own her my life."

Lilith replied with the most brilliant smile, "I'm just glad you're here … and you're with me."

Haku said, "Yeah, it's good to have you back, Yushin-san."

Haku swiftly hugged his cousin, inadvertently squeezing his wounds. Knowing Haku meant well, Yushin let it go, but couldn't help wincing and letting out a groan in pain until…

Vincent choked out a stifled plea, "Uh, Haku-kun… You mind letting me go; you're kinda tearing me in half here."

Haku quickly released him saying, "Oh, sorry."

Vincent forced a smile and said "Relax; I'm not dead yet… But I'm going to be if you keep hugging me like that."

Haku said with a nervous laugh, "Sorry. I'm just excited you're alright. You know how I get."

Van finally said, "Alright, guys. Let's continue this love fest inside. There's still a party to be had."

With that, the scions headed in. On the way…

"Jun-chan…" Vincent said, "Have you spoken to Sven-san lately?"

Jun said knowingly, "Yes, but nothing has changed. There's been no sign of Susano… or Kamikage… or any other member of the Manson family…"

"That's a shame…" Vincent replied, "But I'm sure they'll find us eventually."

Looking through a window, Haku spotted Akane in the kitchen alone, and instantly got an idea…

Haku quickly said, "Hey, guys, why don't you go on ahead?"

Van saw what he saw and tapped him on his shoulder for encouragement before the rest of the group obliged his request… Meanwhile, Akane stood inside the kitchen putting a dish away, when she heard a soft tapping on the door. She promptly granted entry, and Haku deftly slid into the room.

"There's my girl." Haku said with a smile.

Spinning around at the sound of his voice, Akane said, "Ha-kun, it's you."

"Of course. You can't hide from me for long."

Akane said with a cloy smile, "I wouldn't hide from you. I just didn't know you would knock in your own home…"

"Well, I didn't want to startle you."

Haku gazed tenderly at her when he started to lose himself. What was originally anxiety was now a calming sensation. An almost mesmerized look welled up in his eyes. A faint smile emerged on his face. His body grew very warm as the notion to act crept in his mind. Akane looked up, saw this, and instantly knew what he was thinking. His heart was practically pounding out of his chest like a cartoon character; he might as well have had heart shapes around his eyes. Slowly, Haku started to walk toward her, and Akane instantly became nervous.

Haku said as he approached the kitchen island, "It's such a beautiful night."

A bit nervous, Akane replied as she turned her body toward him, "Yes, it is a good night to have a birthday."

Haku continued as he rounded the corner, "And it's only better with you here."

Akane grew a bit more nervous and instinctively backed up as she said, "I'm glad you feel that way; I want to be here with you."

Haku continued as he began to close in, "You're so amazing, and, if you don't mind me saying, especially beautiful tonight…"

Finally, Akane was halted as she was stopped by the fridge, shocked by the cold stainless steel against the rising temperature of her own body. Naturally, she raised her arms against her chest as Haku came close. He stopped when he saw the motion, and recognized it as an instinctive defense for her. When he took a better look at her, she looked practically terrified.

"You're really nervous, aren't you?" Haku said aloud.

Akane replied as she noticed herself, "I … am actually. I suppose I'm still not as comfortable around you as I thought."

"I see. Well, first let me give you some room…" Haku said as he regressed. Akane came forward as well with her arms still up. Haku continued, "Listen. It's okay; there's no reason to be nervous. I'm not gonna hurt you or anything."

Akane said with uncertainty, "That's not it; I feel safe around you."

Taking her hands into his own to ease her, Haku said, "And I want you to feel comfortable too. I know I get excited and I know you're not settled into this yet, so I'll do everything I can to put you at ease."

A little taken aback, Akane asked half-knowingly, "You mean…?"

Haku responded to her assumption, "Absolutely. I won't press it all; I'll just let it happen."

Akane gave him a tender smile as she said, "That's so sweet… I appreciate you holding back for me."

"It's not that hard… I just wanted to be closer to you."

The two took a short walk into the den, simply to escape the scenery around them.

"Akane-chan…" Haku said as they looked up at the full moon through the large window, "I've been thinking a lot about something lately. Tell me honestly what you think, okay?"

"Alright…" Akane replied unassumingly.

Haku continued with peculiar, unfamiliar insecurity, "Do you think I'm … being a bad boyfriend?"

Akane replied with surprise, "Of course not. Why would you think that?"

Haku revealed with honesty, "I mean… I've been so busy at work lately; it's like I barely see you. Then, there's that 'pushing-the-envelope' thing we just talked about. I guess… It's only been three months, and I already feel like I'm messing up."

Akane embraced him from the side, huddling close to him, and said tenderly, "No, that's not true at all. I know how much pressure you're under at the job, and I understand… And, despite all of that, you still manage to see me every day. I'm not keeping score of things you think did wrong; I know you're mine … And, that you thought about this shows that you care. That means so much to me."

Cheering up, Haku said, "You're amazing, Akane-chan. Don't know I'd do without you."

Akane happily returned, "I don't know what I'd do without you either."

Haku absently said as his loving gaze returned and fell upon her again, "It is a beautiful night, isn't it?"

Not seeing this, Akane replied as she looked at the moon and stars, "Yes, it is beautiful."

Eventually, their eyes met, and Akane connected with Haku, drifting into her own look. The mood was right; the setting was right; the feelings were right… The time was now, and this was it. The pair came close and shared a tentative, almost confirming kiss, a brief caress of the lips before the slightest of pull backs… Both began to see stars as their hearts started to race like mad. Haku felt as if lightning bolts ran through his body, while Akane felt as if she was on fire. It was an incredible feeling and an amazing experience they shared.

Not wasting time, they came again, and engaged in a deeper passionate kiss, the real one. As they kissed, they freed three months of anticipation and years of yearning and pent-up attraction. Physically, Haku naturally embraced her and pulled her closer to him, and Akane instinctively ran her fingers through his hair and pulled his head in closer. The couple was completely lost in each other and their moment together… Meanwhile, Jun and Xiaoyu came down the hall and started into the kitchen. Jun, however, took one look, saw what was going on, and made the save, quickly closing the door back again.

Xiaoyu asked out of confusion, "Jun-chan, what's wrong? What are you doing?"

Jun replied as she made something up, "You know what, Mom… I'll get him; you should probably round everyone else up."

Suspicious, Xiaoyu asked, "What? Are you sure?"

"Oh … I'm sure." Jun said with emphasis.

Xiaoyu tentatively conceded, "Well … Alright."

Xiaoyu slowly walked off. Back inside, Haku and Akane finally broke, both breathing heavily. Light headed, Haku sat on the back of the couch, and Akane, weak in her knees, fell forward where Haku caught her in his arms.

"Wow!" Akane exclaimed ecstatically as she said out of breath.

"You said it." Haku said with a big smile.

Peeking her head in through the door, Jun apprehensively said, "Um, excuse me, but if you two are done making out… Haku-kun, the cake is here."

As prompted, all three headed for the dining room. On the way, they spotted Xiaoyu outside the door, and the twins stopped while Akane courteously continued into the room.

"Hey, mom… You alright?" Haku asked.

Oddly startled, Xiaoyu responded, "Oh, yes… I'm, uh… I'm fine."

Jun asked with concern, "You sure? You look a little down."

Xiaoyu managed a slight smile as she replied, "I'm fine… I'm just … thinking about your Dad, if he were here."

Jun asked with optimism, "He is here, Mom … in some form. But he's here."

Xiaoyu's smile grew as she said, "You're right… And I'm so glad that you're both are mine. I love you two."

"We love you too." Haku replied.

Xiaoyu affectionately hugged twins about their necks, and they returned it, each kissing their mother on her cheeks…

Haku happily said as the three separated, "Now, you better get in here soon, before us teenagers dismantle this cake."

As she watched them go into the room, Xiaoyu quietly mused, "We sure have some amazing kids … Jin-kun…"

At that moment, a calm breeze fell over her … even though none of the windows were open. The sign that she'd been heard continued as Xiaoyu felt a familiar warmth surround her as if she were being embraced…

Inside, Haku and Jun were given whole birthday treatment: the candles, the song, a large stack of presents, etc…

Vincent eventually said as he raised his coke bottle, "I just want to say: to the Kazama twins who never cease o amaze, sometimes irritate, and always push us to new heights … Happy 18th birthday; you're the best friends any one of us could ask for."

Haku replied as they all raised their glasses, "Thanks, but we should thank you. We would be nothing without any of you."

Jun added, "That's right. You're the best posse, entourage, or friends imaginable. You keep us going … because it's really only about three things."

All of them finished sentence in unison, "Keep your flag flying, keep yourself alive, and be just or be dead."

The twins asked, "Scions for life?"

They all responded, "Scions for life."

The End

A/N: There you have it. Thank you for reading; Please see the upcoming 'Credits' chapter for further comments.