Pairing: Javier (OC) / Katarina

Verse: Tekken

Tension: Emotional & Anger

Rio De Janeiro:

Brazil's most populous city stood quiet on all ends despite the hustle and bustle throughout the inner town. Inclement weather had been prevalent the past few weeks, but not more so than tonight. The night became pitch black, brightened only by radical lightning strikes, raindrops pelting the earth with relentlessness.

A young man atop a hill on the outskirts of town leaned against a building wall, watching society go about their busy, daily lives. Much was on his mind this night, perhaps more than he could admit. This city held pleasant and unforgiving memories due to crime, poverty, and homelessness, all of which he had to endure. His rain jacket and cargo pants shielded him from heaven's tears.

For over an hour, Javier let the rain drench his body, though he never allowed it to dampen his spirit. Yet, he found conflict within his inner thoughts amidst seclusion. A decision so heavy and full of repercussions would occur this very night. Everyone of importance to him knew about this life-altering choice: His family, friends, work acquaintances, etc. - Except for one individual.

Javier's face scrunched at the mention of her. She wasn't around during the earlier announcements or his going away party. He figured it was either something she forgot or blew off altogether.

Their relationship, for lack of a better term, was... unpredictable.

Not once did he not think of her, an intoxicating plague if there ever was such a thing. She had a penchant for getting him into unnecessary trouble with the law though she was willing to teach him a few things as well. Even so, Javier wouldn't have it any other way. However, things will be different between them after tonight.

"Hey, stranger."

Turning around, Javier saw Katarina standing behind him, leaning against a nearby tree, an umbrella overhead. A dark trenchcoat was over her everyday clothing, but her sunglasses were gone from her face. Also absent was her usual cheerful, confident persona.

Gazes failed to waver though visibility grew difficult. Javier gestured to her to join him, to which she accepted as her voluptuous form made its way toward him. Despite her tomboy attitude and personality, he admired her elegance radiance. All stood quiet, only the sounds of rain audible.

"Why?" Katarina broke the silence.

"Why what?" Javier replied.

"Why are you leaving?" Her voice became uncharacteristically vulnerable.

Javier's eyes veered back toward the city. "There's... nothing left for me here."

Katarina moved closer to him and didn't stop until their hips made contact. He never flinched but craned his neck to meet her gaze, the meeting becoming more uncomfortable with each passing minute.

"So... you're just going to up and leave without telling me?" Katarina asked again.

Javier didn't betray his annoyed expression. "Wouldn't have to if you actually showed up for things on time."

"I had a bounty to collect," she defended.

He scoffed. "Seems to me that was more important to you."

"You know I have to find who killed my father and turned him into that freak!" Katarina shouted. "I'm sorry I missed your going away! What else do you want from me!?"

"Killing whoever did this to your father won't bring him back, Kat! Why waste away your life for something that won't change? Revenge won't solve anything and will leave you bitter and empty!"

"It will make me feel better to bring his murderer to justice! You and I both know the cops won't do shit! G Corp probably pays them off!"

"Like my sister after you sent her into the hospital!?"

Kat froze. "Javy... I didn't mean-"

"That's not an excuse!" Javier's explosion was visible as he got up in her face. "You're lucky she's not in a coma because of your stupidity!"

His acidic words held nothing but animosity. Javier went through many sleepless nights after Katarina unknowingly fractured Maria's skull during a drug bust both were involved with. She suffered internal bleeding and had to be rushed to the ER. Fortunately, the blow wasn't considered fatal though Maria would be bedridden for some time.

"I- I know you're upset, Javy," Katarina stuttered. "But I... had no idea that was Maria until her helmet came off."

Javier turned away. "Doesn't matter now. She'll recover with rest, thank god."

"Is that another reason why you're leaving?"

He did not answer. Instead, Javier turned around with his bag slung over his shoulder. Fearful that his mind was made up, Katarina impeded his path without the umbrella before reaching his car. It couldn't end like this, not when he was all she had left.

"Move," Javier ordered.

"Please, Javy! Don't leave! I'm deeply sorry for what I did to Maria! And for neglecting you all those times when I should've been there instead of chasing money! I promise I'll change!" Katarina begged before she began sobbing.

"Are you merely saying this now to get me to stay?" Javier questioned her sincerity. "Why should I even believe you?"

It wasn't a secret that Katarina often lied, fibbed, and wormed her way out of certain situations to get what she wanted. No one knew that better than Javier since he fell victim to it several times, often resulting in him paying for her actions. Yet, he still forgave her and kept supporting her as a friend. Perhaps this was one instance that couldn't be overlooked.

Sniffling, Katarina boldly approached him, rain intermixing with her own tears. She then moved to kiss his cheek, not moving away for the longest. Javier's expression didn't change, though his mind was going ballistic. He'd be lying if he expected that from her, knowing Kat has... been around. Yet, he didn't push her away and welcomed her advances. Not the kind of apology he saw coming.

Katarina finally moved away. "Because you're all I have left... Please stay..."