Breathe Into Me
"Are you afraid of me?"
"Why should I be afraid? As long as I know that you won't hurt me on your own accord, I have nothing to fear…"
"I'm a monster now…you shouldn't love me…"
"I couldn't care less. I love you; regardless of what you are now…"
"So Jun," I said. "Did Kazuya give you any updates?"
"No," She said, worried. "Jin flew away in his devil form, and all I heard from Kazuya was that he couldn't get access to the Mishima database."
"I am glad that I am not the only one that cannot get access to the Mishima database," Alisa said. "Jin must have shut down the database deliberately to keep something secret."
I stood up, determined to get access to the Mishima Ziabatsu. There must be something in the system he didn't want us to see.
"I'm going to the Mishima Ziabatsu," I said. "Alisa, Lars, let's go."
Asuka stood up and grabbed onto me. "Wait, what do you want Hwoarang and me to do?"
"I'll ring you guys up if I find something. Right now, you guys need to stay here; this is something I have to do…"
I walked out, with Alisa, Lars, and Jack following me.
(Lars Alexandersson)
Jin's hiding something? What could be so traumatizing than leaving us without warning?
"Jack, are you ready to go?" Xiaoyu said.
Jack barked and then howled at the sky; he transformed again into his wolf form. We all jumped on his back and we flew off.
"What gave you the idea that Jin's hiding something?" I asked.
"The Mishima Ziabatsu's database suddenly shut down for unknown reasons. I'm going there to find out what he's hiding."
I didn't want to go there; I knew that the first thing we would see is dead bodies of soldiers. And that would lead to me blacking out and killing anything in sight.
"Xiaoyu," Alisa said. "Do you care for Jin? If you do, does he care for you?"
"Yes, he does. He saved my life on numerous occasions, but he always cared for me regardless. I'm only returning the favor."
"Oh…so it's love?"
I felt Xiaoyu tense up against me; and I'm not gonna lie, I tensed up when Alisa said "Love". I don't know why, but it feels like a magnet is pulling me close to her, even though I refuse to let my desires to get the better of me. To be honest, I'm really hoping for her to roundhouse kick the living hell outta me.
"Yeah," Xiaoyu said. "It's something like that."
She was carrying a change of clothes with her; she was still in her panda suit, so I guess she didn't wanna be laughed at.
Unfortunately for me, I'm struggling to keep myself in check. You can guess why, because I'm not explaining a damn thing.
(Kazuya Mishima)
Trying to get a hold of the Mishima Ziabatsu's data is easier said than done. The firewall's shutting me out…
"Dammit," I said, slamming my fist on the desk. "Why is this firewall even here? Curse Jin and his clever ways…"
He transformed into his devil form and flew away, I thought as I paced around. It almost seems like he planned for this to happen…did he know?
My conscience was baffled; I couldn't really tell what's happening. Was he blurring the lines on purpose?
I started typing again, but this time, I was searching for something different. I began looking for reports on the devil gene; I'm pretty sure that Jin had files on that.
This time, the firewall didn't block me; files and reports filled up the screen I clicked on the one that said "Devil Gene findings". When I opened it up, there was nothing really of importance, but when I read in between the lines, it horrified me.
"Holy water does not affect demonic beings at any rate. Silver is highly effective against demonic beings. Should you ever come across one; silver is the best way to go."
Silver…never would've thought of it. Jin's been doing his research…I continued reading and found ways to easily distinguish silver from steel. I also learned of what happens when a person stays in their demonic form too long. When I read it, I could've fainted, but I kept my composure.
"If a person stays in their demonic for too long, their soul will become corrupt. The demon within will become powerful, and start to act like a catalyst."
That meant, that overtime, the devil within will make the host stronger. If Jin's like this, than we don't stand a chance. The world as we know it will end…
"I can't let this happen…we have to find him ASAP."
I knew that Xiaoyu and Lars were already pursuing him, so I guess I could pursue as well. But it's been two years…do we actually have a chance of saving his soul?
(Ling Xiaoyu)
I kept dozing off; I couldn't stop thinking of Jin…and I couldn't stop thinking about Lars. Two guys that'll literally murder for me; and I love both of them. I think it's too late to say that this isn't a love triangle now.
Jin, I thought as I rested my head against Jack's fur once more. Please be alright…I want to see you again…
I lifted up my head again when I felt Jack come to a stop and land on the ground. When all three of us jumped off of his back, he returned to his original form.
"So, do we just run in or what?"
Lars didn't say anything; his eyes were fixed on the front door. I could tell he was still angry about what Anna did.
"My sensors are detecting the scent of death," Alisa said. "Bodies are littered inside. The probability of finding someone alive is slim to none."
"We're going to the top floor to see if we can get your network link back online. And if we can get any info out of the Mishima database."
"Okay."
Both Alisa and I started walking towards the building, but we both noticed that Lars wasn't following.
"Lars, aren't you coming?" I asked.
"I don't wanna go in," He said, covering his mouth. "I just don't…"
"Lars, you have to go in! Come on, let's go!"
I walked back, but suddenly stopped. There was something glinting in his mouth. His fangs were showing…
"Lars, you can fight this feeling. I know you can! I'm right beside you."
He reluctantly took my hand and began walking. I wasn't leaving his side until he was fully able to control his impulse for blood. I was scared for him; eventually, his impulse would get the better of him, and I couldn't save him.
We both walked into the Mishima Ziabatsu's main lobby along with Alisa, and as soon as we walked in, Lars immediately let my hand go and held his hand against his mouth, groaning in pain.
"Hey, look at me!"
I held onto him, even when he pushed me away. "Lars, come on!"
"I told you this wasn't a good idea! There's so much blood everywhere…I can't take it!"
"Xiaoyu, you must let him go," Alisa said. "If he stays in here too long, you won't be able to control him!"
"He can't run off! If he does, we're gonna have to cover our asses as we try to restore your network link."
"His heart rate and breathing are becoming accelerated. He will not last much longer if we don't get him to a safer place."
He was becoming a wreck; but Alisa had a point. If we didn't get Lars to a fresh smelling room fast, then we're gonna have one hell of a target on our backs. So, to stop his blackout, I punched him as hard as I could in his gut. He fell limp and landed right in my arms.
"Jack, can you carry him?"
Jack jumped up on his hind legs and barked once. He then transformed into his wolf form. I laid Lars against him and Alisa and I continued walking through the carnage that the Williams sisters caused.
"Can you actually believe that two women did this?" I said. "The Mishima Ziabatsu usually has tight security."
"With Jin Kazama no longer controlling the Mishima Ziabatsu, everyone has been going askew. Fortunately, Jin has entrusted the company to you or to Lars. He only wants you two to do it because you two are exceptionally skilled in combat and are highly intelligent."
He entrusted the company to us in an emergency? He really has thought out everything…
"He must've planned this all out beforehand. By the way, do you know where we can restore the internet connection?"
"Yes; it resides in the main office on the top floor." Knew it…
"Okay, so we know where our target is. Let's go!"
Alisa and I walked onto an elevator and rode it to the top, along with Jack. He's been such a big help, but I wonder who sent him? It doesn't seem right…but, I think I'll find my answer soon enough.