Chapter 10: Protect Jiro
Note: In this chapter we will be introduced to a character you all have been asking for, hope you enjoy
The tournament is in a few days and Jiro and Jin have been training harder and harder than they ever had before. Jiro's rough training with his father, prepared him very well, Jin was still worried for his son's safety, but knew that once Jiro's mind was made up there really isn't anyway to change it. "Father, I think I'm ready for this tournament, I know I can do it." Jiro said with bright happiness. "And I am proud to here that my son" Jin said with pleasure. The two went inside and had some nice refreshments, Jiro had prepared delicious tea, though Jin wasn't very fond of how sweet it was "Why does he always make it so sweet?" Jin thought to himself. After the two were done, Jiro got a call on his cell phone, it was his friend Yosuke, "Hey bro, are you free today? Wanna hang at my place?" Yosuke asked, Jiro asked Jin if it was ok and Jin agreed, since Jiro had been training so hard for the tournament he hadn't had enough time to hang with his friends. "Ok on my way" Jiro replied.
Jiro ran down the street to meet at Yosuke's house, but as he passed a corner, he ran into someone! The two fell backwards, Jiro worried and apologized very fast while in a worried tone. Once he opened his eyes he saw a girl with black hair tied into two pigtails, she looked younger than his father, and she wore very bright clothes. It was none other than Ling Xiaoyu! His father's long time friend who often looked after the 2 every now and than. "X-X-XIAOYU! I AM SO SORRY!" Jiro screamed. "Oh, Jiro it's you." Xiaoyu jumped up excitedly and was quick to hug him. "It's been a while hasen't it? How have you been? What are you up to?" Xiaoyu asked, Jiro proceeded to tell her everything from the nightmares to him entering the tournament. Xiaoyu was surprised by all this, "Jiro, your entering the tournament? But aren't you a little worried this is very serious." Xiaoyu said in a worried tone. "I'll be fine, father and I have been training for the tournament, I can do it." Xiaoyu nodded and she offered to take Jiro to Yosuke's house, by giving a ride on Panda! The 3 made it to Yosuke's home and Jiro and him proceeded to play video games.
While Jiro was at Yosuke's house, Xiaoyu snuck over to the Kazama's home to speak with Jin about Jiro's choice to enter the tournament. Jin opened the door and was surprised to see Xiaoyu, "Xioa, what are you doing here?" Xiaoyu bowed "Hello Jin, it's been a while and I just ran into Jiro and he told me he plans to enter the tournament." Jin nodded "Yes that is what he wants, he may actually find the source to his nightmares if he enters, he already had nightmares about my father, grandfather, and…..even my own mother". Xiaoyu was surprised by this statement, she knew about Jin's mother but was confused as to why Jiro dreamt about her? "Xiao, I know this may seem like short notice and everything, but I need a huge favor to ask of you." Jin said. "What is it Jin, I'll do what I can" Xiaoyu said, "I need you to look after Jiro while he is in the tournament, you've been like a mother to Jiro after I lost my wife and he needs someone to protect him that isn't just me." Xiaoyu was shocked but, she knew Jin was serious, Jiro may need help while he is in this tournament, and Jin may not be able to help much this time. "Ok, I'll enter the tournament, I'll make sure Jiro is safe."
Yep, Xiaoyu finally made an appearance and she is going to enter the tournament. YEAH!