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A/N: Thanks to those who read my first Tekken fic.
Healer of Hades- Paul has been on par with them, since he had very intense training and his fist can form ki into flames. Since he's so threaten, there's a reason why Kuma was experimented by Heihachi for his training method to use him in case the draw between Paul and Kazuya happened again. Mishimas didn't like anything in the way of the blood feud. And it's not just Paul on par with Kaz. =) Mishima's true potential is their lighting fist. I think Harada is taking the whole Kuma drama with Paul too much, but I hope Paul can get back to his rivalry with Kazuya like Jin and Hworang.
Heart of Iron
Chapter 4: Honor and Ambition
When Wang Jinrei was young, Jinpachi Mishima became acquainting with him and studied the ancient martial arts in China. Back then, the relations between China and Japan had been less amicable due to the 2nd World War. Wang Jinrei took an interest in Kung Fu ever since the legendary martial artists of old like Yipman, Huo Yuanjin, the 5 great Shaolin founders, brought innovation to hand to hand combat.
"That was the golden age of the last century…" Jinrei sighed.
Martial arts have furnished throughout the world, but those who inherited the secrets don't like the foreigners knowing them. Wang on the other hand, told Jinpachi the secrets. In exchange, Jinpachi told him a secret so dark that wuxia could be myth busted. From here, he learned of the Mishima clan's dark curse that rarely happens on each generation of the Mishima linage. The 'devil gene' was a samurai legend long before the Heike/Genji samurai. Any man or woman relate to the Mishima clan will happen to get the curse and possibly inherit it to their offspring. Such a curse gives them immeasurable fighting strength beyond human comparison, but it comes with a cost, it loses your humanity.
"Because of this curse my kin been outcasted," Jinpachi said on Wang's flashback.
Jinrei nodded sadly. Jinpachi's fighting prowess he witness was terrifying, but they had been equals in their prime. For several years, they made contact with each other and the relations between China and Japan had changed.
Today, the Mishima clan is still an outcast towards mankind civilization as Jin starts a war with them. Jin finished off a possessed Jinpachi since he was revived by the vengenceful spirit of devil. So late to find a way to free him, Wang can only mourn. He entered the first Iron Fist Tournament to bring honor back to the clan, but Heihachi, although defeated in the first tournament, still held the reins of the Mishima legacy. The greed and power thirst of the Tiger continue to use illegal researches in order to possess the "Devil Gene". Jin was the last hope of Wang's pleads until even Jin started to have the same cursed hatred that started with Kazuya.
"So, it's inevitable. The curse itself begins to destroy the Mishima within…." Wang thought.
Maybe it was a mistake to allow Jun to free Kazuya from the curse. But, he didn't expect Jun and Kazuya to fall in love. His granddaughter is understandable, but Jun is a serious question. Wulong does not want to believe what Jun had done was out of love, he pity Lei as the man was in love before fate twisted the binding of Jun's purity against the Mishima curse.
"Even if I have to sacrifice this body to save the lives of the people from wicked spiritual forces," Jun confrontation in the 2nd tournament came back into Wang's mind.
"No…it wasn't love. Kazuya hadn't learned to care about others that's why Jun was needed," Jinrei said.
It was tough for Lei, but to Jinrei it paid off….until Heihachi killed Kazuya. Heaven would cry as their efforts almost succeed. The hatred grew because Heihachi made it grew stronger in Kazuya.
Lei came back to visit Jinrei in a place distant from the warzone. He's eating while reviewing all protocols from the battle against the Zaibatsu. He'll soon try to warrant G Corporation.
"Hm, Wulong…" Wang wanted to talk it over with Lei about Kazuya before he takes action.
"Sifu, if it's about Jun. I'm not mad about Jin being her son anymore," Lei cut him off before Wang continue talking.
"It's not about Jin, it's Kazuya," Jinrei shook his head slowly.
"Kazuya must pay for his crimes, sifu," Wulong had a very busy year jointing with the Interpol, the CIA, the world's military forces, and Baek Doo San.
"Sigh, you used to be every child role model, cracking jokes, and always tender. Now you revert back to 20 years ago," Jinrei sighed.
"This operation is too serious for me to laid back. I could have brought him down 20 years ago along with that organization. Now we hold the Zaibatsu under investigation, all that's left is bring down Kazuya," Wulong said.
"Compare Marshall, you still need to improve yourself instead of relying on priorities from the world authorities that don't even understand the powers they're up against. You have no changed, Wulong," Jinrei gave a stern look at the man he once viewed as a potential hope.
"Then, why did Kazuya bring the world into this!" Wulong glared.
"It was Devil, not Kazuya," Jinrei explained.
"Haha…bring up superstitious religion will never make sense of that man I'm about to charge him," Wulong scoffed.
"…."
"I can see why he no longer cares about Jun, just by watching a bastard father going to war against the son that never should have exist," Wulong continued.
"Jin has a proportion of Devil's essence, Wulong. You should know by now, the "Devil Gene" exist," Jinrei said.
"Whether it exist or not, they harmed innocent people. So far, we drove Jin out of the Zaibatsu and now Kazuya next," Wulong finished his dinner and prepares to head back to HQ tonight.
"I don't think Jin cares about the Zaibatsu. There's something else at work behind this pointless war," Jinrei paced back and forth slowly thinking about what Jin's true motivation lies.
"More crazy superstitious….." Wulong sighed.
"You can't defeat them if you can't believe their power, Lei. I warn you to not endanger yourself beyond your limits," Jinrei warned.
"If he hadn't taken Jun away from me, then I might understand!" Lei enticed his elder with fury.
"Jun went to Kazuya by her own free will. Kazuya hadn't completely understood why Jun came to save him…." Jinrei refuted.
"Why? Did she ask that bastard permission to conceive her child into that evil clan?" Wulong argued.
"That happened unexpectedly," as difficult it is to explain what happened between Kazuya and Jun, it was the only answer Wang can give.
"Tch, I should have been there…he had done the unforgivable," Wulong cursed.
"He or the woman you sought to love? Lei, the situation is beyond your understanding. Jun is no ordinary woman. Standing in the way of her may change how she sees you. Your perspective of Kazuya will further incite her," Jinrei looked into the night sky thinking if Xiaoyu had been on that situation with Jin.
"She's gone…." Wulong muttered.
"I don't believe she was dead. Jin thought his mother was killed by Orge, but I know Jun better than you, Lei. Please, do not pursue Kazuya," Jinrei wanted Wulong to understand.
"I should have been there, sifu…." With that Lei Wulong carried out his duty as a Resistance leader.
Master Wang Jinrei has lived through a new generation in struggle for resilience. Lei Wulong is like a son to him, but the man isn't defending honor, he's destroying hisself over his agony for Jun Kazama. Deep inside that virtuous heart of Lei is a bitter hatred for Kazuya over a woman.
Jinrei shook his head distraught about Lei's beliefs, if only he were more understanding to the ancient secrets of martial arts, like Jun Kazama and Jinpachi Mishima.
Later in the middle of the night, a Russian militant reached out for his supervisor at the harbor. His supervisor is none other than Sergei Dragunov.
"What's the situation comrade?" Dragunov spend the entire war analyzing Jin Kazama's movements.
"The Mishima Tekken Force has stationed themselves in an unoccupied compound. But, it appears, they're abandoning it," the soldier informed him.
"And where will they go next?" Dragunov knew Jin was up to something.
"Egypt," the soldier answered.
They're in his field of expertise now. Russia had long tried to revive the once unified Soviet Union, the Afghanistan rebellion had started to cripple the once Slavic Empire. Then Ukraine, that empire had lost its unity. Now all Russian has is to preserve its military power. He can give his country the most powerful secret they wanted.
Sergei tapped his stick and head for the briefing room. He's going to set his trap on Jin Kazama and take him for experiment on the long abandoned 'Devil Gene' project that started with Kazuya Mishima before he escaped more than 20 years ago. They don't call Sergei Dragunov 'The Angel of Death' for nothing.
Back in the G Corporation territory, the Millennium Tower dominates over its surroundings.
Kazuya Mishima had been checking his laptop on the latest information from Bruce about Jin's goal to summon this Azazel.
"Hell, Jin staged a war to bring 'hell'," Kazuya's infamous evil smirk never leave its mark for satisfaction of power. Now, things are getting interesting. That tournament is a ruse, but he wants Anna to enter the tournament in case they can secure the Zaibatsu Jin's giving up.
Bruce was on the phone, "Yeah that sums it up. War is hell and to bring hell on earth you start a war."
"He does know there's an entire world after him. Nobody knows who this Azazel is, so we now have the advantage of surprise. It's amusing isn't it, old friend?" Kazuya said.
"You tell me, your old man done the same thing with Orge," Bruce told him back.
"Yeah, that's what power is. The ancient texts in Hebrew are fascinating. To think such a thing exists and have a power comparable to my birth right," Kazuya nodded.
"There's one more thing, it's about your betrayers. I spotted a strange grunt leaving during duty hours," Bruce unveiled.
To Kazuya's suspicions, this is the moment the rest of G Corporation plotted to retrieve the Japanese branch from him. Now he might get answers to why the JACKs were send at Honmaru and why Emma was there during the treachery.
"Keep an eye on him, Bruce. I'll have him questioned as soon as I'm done with gathering more information on Jin's goal," Kazuya ordered.
"Will do and Kaz, give Anna a chance," Bruce quickly hung up leaving Kazuya to wonder what brought Anna into this.
"We've wasted enough time playing games with Jin Kazama and now this woman continues to be a nuisance to my plans," Devil retorted.
"That's why it's none of your business. I told you before; Anna Williams has never betrayed me," Kazuya retorted.
"What is that woman to you? If you leave people open into your feelings, you will be weakened by my presence again," Devil urged.
"There are a few people I can trust in this incapable world Jin damned it. Bruce for one, he's like a buddy and sparring partner. But, Anna is the more important associate. Whatever her slutty nature gets at you, she's an icy needle," Kazuya said on his mind.
"You don't need a useless needle to do my bidding…" Devil grimaced.
"I never said she was 'useless'. She captured Nina and now Nina is much more dangerous to get into my way," Kazuya rolleyed.
His cellphone beeped. Kazuya knows its Anna texting him. He checked her message and reads it.
I tracked Leo to the park and you're going to like this. Xiaoyu was there and the two are getting acquainted.- Anna
"Interesting, Xiaoyu can be of some use to us," Kazuya thought. He texted her back and to her responses, it's so like Anna.
Of course, she's Jin's 'girlfriend'. I have two worthy opponents to look forward. By the way, did Bruce reach you?
"I knew it…" Kazuya frowned.
Kazuya we've been at this dance for years…-Anna
"What do you want, actually?" Kazuya questioned her.
You know what I want.-Anna
Kazuya sighed. Other than getting at Nina over trying to kill her in the last tournament, there's no secret Anna looking to be more than just his business partner. Tonight, he's so so busy that it would be nice to allow Anna to give him some amusement.
"Come to my office later on. I have something I'd like to show you,"-K
"And what would that be, hmm?" Anna pondered on Kazuya's sudden reply.
Is it another person getting in the way of her King's conquest? Kazuya had so many enemies since he became the head of Mishima Zaibatsu 20 years ago and even Lee was considered an enemy to him.
That Lee, his company is just a couple of blocks west from here. Violet Systems Industry, Lee's own little kingdom for business technology has aid the economical warfare. Sneaky fox, Kazuya would have incarnated his wrath on the 'Silver Devil'. But, nah, Lee is no great threat. No dear, he's all for the fun and thrillers looking for the highest bidder to his services.
Chuckling, Anna heads back to the G Corporation HQ. She'll thank Bruce later for reminding Kazuya about her.
Back in G Corporation, Kazuya grunted. Did he have to show Anna about Azazel as all this stuff might get her lost? Assuming she's clueless about ancient relics and only devote her time in espionage and flirting with Lee Chaolan.
"She wants to get closer to me, but I'm not as humble as Lee. Did she know we're two different men with opposite attractions? I don't chase women or waste time with their leisure," Kazuya placed the iphone on his desk and stressed the thoughts about Anna.
Hell, Jun was even more persistent to get closer to him decades ago. She was such a mystery during the 2nd tournament and couldn't help but fathom her spiritual presence that had a source of unknown power within her. They were literally strangers….
It blaffs him that the people who knew Jun and him thought he 'raped her' and reared Jin. It's idiotic. They don't know how he felt about Jun in the 2nd tournament until 'him' and his death at the hands of 'him'. Why did Jun trust Heihachi? Why did she leave him to his demise at the hands of Heihachi?
Still brooding his death at the hands of Heihachi and his dark resurrection by G Corporation, Kazuya realign his attention to Azazel, the latest objective to his path of vengeance.
Azazel has little to do with the 'devil gene', but more to do with similar aspects. Why is Jin reviving this ancient imbred? He typed on his laptop and search for Arabic-North African lore on deities. Muslim, Judism, Syrian, Israelite-Jewish, Libryian, Ethlopian, and hell everything literally started in the Middle East.
Azazel is hell in Hebrew, so it should mean the same in other Arabic languages. Goku means hell in Japanese. But, Shinto religion differs from western religion because demons are more subjective to samurai lore as fantasy entities of anger, hatred, and rage.
"That's amusing. Don't compare me to that infalliable inbred!"
"It's no different to having been my escort to hell, remember" Kazuya snickered.
"….."
Devil always considers himself special compare to several myths and religious lores about Hell and Demons.
He trace the source on Azazel by reference to spiritualism and found an interesting document.
When two evil stars collide, the source of great evil will unleash.
Kazuya twitch his eyebrow. 'Two evil stars', is it referring to him and Jin clashing in this war the entire time? How could he miss this prophetic message? This isn't like Orge when he once tried to seek the same thing as his father by taking Michelle's pendant as the source of Orge's existence. Orge was supposed to be this ancient fighter with a power of a god. Azazel is a being leashed from hell. To revive hell, Jin had to bring hell on earth.
Kazuya then assume Azazel's may already be complete. So, Jin is on his way out of the country soon. But, why arrange a 6th Iron Fist Tournament all of sudden? Looking into more history on the myth of Azazel, Azazel is an embodiment of negative emotions; he was worshipped as a deity of hatred. The tournament participants Kazuya encountered all have different agendas, revenge, greed, pride, justice, and honor. So, Jin is luring the fighters into the 6th Tournament just to drawn more negative energy that is the source of Azazel's powers.
"He truly lost it," Kazuya grinned. If Jun found out about Jin's insanity, he can picture her wailing, begging the son he could have raised not to fall this low.
He arranges Anna's assignment to enter the 6th Iron Fist Tournament to deal with Leo, so Leo's hatred will play a huge factor into Jin's plan. It's a shame; he had to back out of the tournament again to make preparations for the battle once they get Jin's location in the Middle East soon.
Phew, he'll thank Bruce tomorrow when he gets into G Corporation military base for inspection. Things are interesting again and that's good for Kazuya Mishima. Now, what can he offer to Anna that Anna really wanted? He curses himself abiding Bruce's suggestion. He wants to keep Anna busy with those getting in the way of him, but that's not the case. Why did Anna even want to work with him again? He wasn't fond of Lee, he shut himself of others getting too close to him until Jun Kazama entered his life, and Nina William no longer have him on her contract. If it's just about her sister, then she's wasting her own time being his bodyguard. She's too good for that. He knows the real Anna Williams from the volpotious, slutty image she allure. If Nina does not enter the tournament, what will Anna do?
An hour later…
She returns to the ever distinguish Millennium Tower district, the headquarters of G Corporation Japan. How magnificent the display of an enormous cosmopolitan area show her love for Tokyo pop and fashion together with a mix of western aspects. Tonight, she meets Kazuya for something important, whatever is so mysterious about Mishima's perception of her.
"Perception? Hahaha, just what I need, his questions about my reasons joining him again without irritation," Anna told herself.
She got out of the limo, not noticing her sister Nina been spying across the street…
"Her attire is ridiculous," Nina observed her sister's discretion. How long will Anna stop playing herself with this non sense? She should have killed her on spot instead of sparring her for her nuisance. After all, Anna is her foolish little sister.
Nina is not aware that another woman is also spying on them both and the G Corporation building. Because it's another night in town, her presence can't be clearly seen on the allyway.