A/N: Jin's hobby is Forest Bathing, so I had to research what it is and how it improves people's health. My apologies if it isn't accurate, but I tried. Enjoy the story everyone! (At first I thought Jin liked taking bath's in Forest's but, gosh was I wrong haha.)
19 Years Old
"Ugh…My head." Jin Kazama held his head as he stood up, his muscles ached immensely.
Feeling exhausted he found himself close to Yakushima, he could not recall the events that occurred earlier.
The only thing he knew right now was that he despised his grandfather. It all happened so fast; it was over before it had started.
"I remember facing Ogre, my emotions had gotten the best of me. Anger and revenge had consumed me; I had never experienced something such as that before. It was as if I had become a monster…" Jin mused to himself as he started to walk towards the forest him and his mother would walk through every week.
"I also recall, Grandpa- I mean Heihachi." Snarling at the mention of the man he once trusted dearly, he rubbed his eyes in relief of his pounding head.
"Heihachi, he stood behind me, I could mildly sense his movements but was too drained to react. The next thing I heard was a gunshot, it echoed throughout the area as I fell to the floor. That was the last thing I remember thoroughly, and here I find myself, clutching my body in pain."
Upon entering the lush wonderland, Jin was glad to see that he was the only one there. After all it was night time, so he could relax and not feel the need to hide away.
The natural forest air made its may into Jin's lungs; everywhere he laid his eyes upon he was reminded of his beloved mother. He was very grateful that she raised him the way she did, to be kind and considerate of all living things, there's beauty within everyone, even if it's a little more difficult to find in some. And so forth.
Smiling for the first time in give or take, four years he had felt a little more at peace with himself as he's making the effort to reconnect with his roots.
The natural oils of each plant species radiated throughout the lush environment, Jin thought back to what his mother had said about the benefits of Forest Bathing. He couldn't think of anything better than to let your thoughts run wild while surrounding by beautiful plants and careful animals.
"Mother would always bring up stories about when she was pregnant with me. How I would kick her every waking moment of the day, (she knew then that I would be a very strong fighter), how with certain foods she would eat, came back up, and many other things. She found the solution to my picky ways, she would simply take a stroll through the forest, which would calm me immediately. Even before I was born, I knew what I loved the most."
"She would also go on to explain how the peaceful atmosphere is beneficial to us. People would often come to relax and see the sights if they were stressed, reducing that feeling right away. People, who were in sour moods, would be cured in a matter of minutes as woodlands improve other's moods."
Closing his eyes, Jin breathed in the fresh forest air, he just couldn't get enough of how the familiar yet comforting scent that wafted all around was making him feel better. Stretching out his tense muscles and clearing his mind, Jin could feel an increased flow of energy course through his body.
Still walking through the scenic view of greens, pinks and whites he came across a wild deer that was wondering around. Jin watched as its ears perked up by his movement, the deer turned around to face Jin. The young man with jet-black hair felt like he had met this magnificent creature before.
Upon inspection, there was a small white spot that was shaped like a love heart near the animals tail. Jin's eyes widened, "you're the baby calf I helped mother deliver."
The wild animal slowly approached Jin, as he outstretched his arm, gesturing for the creature to come closer and that he doesn't mean any harm.
The light brown animal placed its head under Jin's palm, letting the other know that they trust the young man.
"Look how much you've grown." Nuzzling up to the antlered animal, Jin couldn't help but feel immense joy and affection towards his furry friend.
"I haven't felt like this in so long. I feel happier and more at peace now." The young man smiled and spent the rest of his evening with the brown furred animal.
A/N: My bad if there are grammatical mistakes of any kind, it's nearly 1AM where I am in the world and I'm very tired. I just wanted to get this chapter out of the way, as I'm very excited to write the next one.
The next chapter should be written and uploaded by later today, stay tuned fellow readers.