Breathe Into Me
"There's a catch somewhere."
"Huh, you don't say…"
"I'm hopeless, aren't I?"
"Yes, yes you are."
"GO TO HELL!"
I just couldn't believe than Jin himself was sending the riddles. But that meant that Jin was somewhere in the city. We just have to find him.
"Jin's sending the riddles, so that means he's somewhere in the city," I said. "Which means… we can still help him?"
Yikes; finishing with a question was not my best comeback. I'm starting to feel less confident.
"Yeah; if we wanna get our asses kicked," Kazuya said. "We don't know how stable he is."
"He has a point; we could easily become bait in his eyes. So, we have to go at this problem strategically."
I looked up at Lars; if anyone's really good at strategies, it's him. "You guys wanna hear it?"
Everyone nodded; I guess it's time to get to work.
"Okay, so here's what we're gonna do…"
He explained the plan and we were split into two groups: Kazuya, Jack, and myself; and Lars and Alisa. One team will be scouting the area (Kazuya, Jack, and I). And the other team will be on the offensive (Lars and Alisa).
"Do you understand the plan?"
"Yes," I said. "But, when do we enter the fray?"
"I'll give you guys the signal. You may wanna take this, though…"
Lars handed me a military semi-auto sniper rifle. I didn't even know he had this with him. "I knew that you entered the Tekken Force, and you ranked just as good as me when it came to sniping. So, you're the sniper for the team."
I looked down at the rifle and did a double take; it was a little heavy, but at least it came with a stock. I can't argue with that.
"Lars, are you sure?" I asked. "I mean, what are we supposed to be shooting at if we're just scouting the area?"
"You're scouting the place so that no one can interfere; including Nina and Anna."
He growled and clenched his fists tightly before calming himself again. "Anyway, you get what I'm saying, right?"
"Yeah, I get it. Should we get going?"
He nodded; the sooner we can locate Jin, the better. I only hope he's still remembers us…
(Asuka Kazama)
Hwoarang continued to drag me through the woods towards the waterfall. I could smell fresh water, so it shouldn't be far.
"Hwoarang, could you let me go?" I asked. "I'd rather be walking on my two feet than being dragged."
"Sorry," he said, still running with me. "But I just really wanna see this! I haven't jumped off of a waterfall in years!"
I sighed at his childish ways; but, to be honest, I wanted to see it too. What a hypocrite I am…
He suddenly came to a stop and gasped. I stood up, turned around, and brush myself off. When I looked up, I realized why he was in shock.
"Oh my…look at this! It's beautiful!"
The waterfall was a little overwhelming at first, but its majestic beauty was so…awesome!
"I'm going to the top," Hwoarang said, running and beginning to climb to the top. "I really wanna jump off of it now!"
"Yay; I'm coming with you!"
I followed him to the top; and when we reached it, the view took me by surprise. I kinda wished that I could suddenly sprout wings and fly away into the sky. Yes, that sounded cheesy, but that's how I felt.
Besides, Hwoarang makes me feel like I've already spread my wings; I don't know why, but he's just like a missing piece of a puzzle missing from my life. To tell the truth, I don't know why I feel like I do. But I'm not gonna question it.
He jumped off the top of the waterfall screaming, "Aw, yeah!" at the top of his lungs. It looked extremely fun, but I knew it was also risky. But I'm a risk-taker as well, so this didn't bother me. I jumped off the top, screaming at the top of my lungs in joy as I landed in the water.
"Whew; that was pretty fun, huh?" Hwoarang asked me as I came to the surface.
"Yeah, it was! Wanna go again?"
"Actually…I have to talk to you."
He climbed out of the water and grabbed my hand. "Come on, follow me."
I grabbed his hand and took it. I had also noticed that he was holding something red in his hand. Um, where's he going with this?
"Hwoarang, what's going on? What's that in your hand?"
He held out his right hand, and it contained a bright red rose. He must've picked it when we were running towards the waterfall... he turned around facing me with the rose close to his chest.
"Asuka, um…will you…"
He was hesitating, so I took the rose and smelled it. It smelled heavenly, but I wanted to know why he was sputtering so.
"What's wrong? Come on, you can say it."
"Um…"
He looked up at me, with his face completely red. He couldn't be doing what I think he's doing, can he?
"Hwoarang, are you…trying to ask me out?"
He nodded; I knew he wasn't used to this type of stuff, but he did pretty well for a first time.
"Uh, yeah," He said. "I…I kinda choked…"
"It's okay, I knew what you meant. Besides, it's not the first time that a guy's choked when he's talking to me."
Hwoarang shook his head, as if he was clearing it. He was a guy that would take some getting used to. But I knew it would be totally worth it in the end…
(Ling Xiaoyu)
It's a little weird that we went back to my school, Mishima Polytechnic. But, Alisa's tracking system said Jin was here. Oh well…
"Hey, the soldiers must've left," I said, looking around. "Maybe the coast is clear?"
"No, they're still some inside," Kazuya said. "I'll make quick work of them. Stay out here for the time being."
Kazuya ran inside of the school; and as soon as he did, the sounds of gunfire and death gurgles were heard. He came back out a few seconds later.
"All clear; it's safe to go in now."
Lars and Alisa nodded, and walked inside. We all had earpieces to hear each other when it was time for us to enter. All we had to do was play defense.
"Okay guys, let's go to our point."
We ran towards a tree across from the school and climbed up in it. I set up the rifle, which pointed at the entrance.
"Okay, everything's set," I said. "Now, we just wait."
"Um, no we can't," Kazuya said, pointing. "Look who's joining the party…"
"Nina and Anna…"
I aimed my rifle directly at them, but something told me to look on first.
They don't look too happy…Lord only knows what they're doing now…
"Search this place head to toe," Anna yelled. "We need to find Jin Kazama before the power level fades!"
He's definitely here if Nina and Anna are searching for him. Lars and Alisa don't have much time….please hurry!
(Lars and Alisa)
I heard the sounds of someone talking outside. No doubt it was Nina and Anna. I ignored that and continued on with Alisa.
"Alisa, are you sure that he's underground?" I asked. "It's just doesn't seem right…"
"The power source below is alarming. It is worth taking a look. Besides, I am worried about Mr. Kazama, anyway."
"The only thing I'm worried about right now is if Jin's stable or not. If he's stable, I'll call Xiaoyu and the others in, okay?"
"Okay; sensory mode activated."
Alisa entered her sensory mode for extra precautions. I knew parts of her were human, like her heart and her emotions. How did I come up with that theory? Well, go back to chapter 7 and find out.
I called the elevator and we both stepped inside. During our ride down, my mind was wandering about scenarios we might see Jin in. And here I thought I'd outgrown clue.
Would Jin be in the lab, covered in blood? Or is he in the hallway with a smirk?
Geez, aren't I just the geek? Besides, I haven't played clue in like…10 years. Damn, I'm getting old… (Not a damn word! Any reviews about how old I am and I'll appear at your bedside and obliterate you!)
The elevator came to a stop and it opened. We stepped off, and scanned the area before continuing on.
"Alisa, are there any signs of Jin around here?" I asked.
"Negative; I do not sense him, but if we can find the source of power, I am sure that Jin will be there."
"Well, only one way to find out…"
I walked down the hallway, following Alisa's movements as we came closer to the source of the power level.
Well, I finally finished this wonderful chapter!
You heard Lars; any words about his age, and you'll see him by your bed at night and he will OBLITERATE YOU! (Lars: DAMN STRAIGHT!)
Me: CHRISTIAN, NO MORE DANISHES! *Jumps on to him* RAAAAA!
Christian: AHHHHHH!