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You had no idea as to why you signed up to join the Tekken tournament, but you did because a friend of yours wanted to see you fight. She told you, you had good fighting skills. Let’s take this back a couple of weeks ago…
You and your friend went to a bar down town to have a nice and relaxing time. The bar had soothing music and great bar food which is rare because some bars you went to had crappy food. The both of you entered the building and were greeted with cigarette smoke. You scrunched your nose in disgust and sat down at the bar area. The bartender waved to the both of you and smiled.
“Glad to see you ladies again.” greeted the bartender.
You smiled and your friend giggled. The both of you ordered your original and chatted away. Your friend started flirting with the bartender who as well flirted back. You rolled your eyes and took a swig of your beer.
“(Your name), let’s play pool.” Your friend said as she grabbed you roughly by your arm, almost knocking over the bar stool. You heard the bartender chuckle lightly. Your friend handed you a hand full of quarters. You insert them into the pool table and the both of you began to play. So far you were winning when a couple of men came up.
“So what are some pretty ladies like you doing here?” asked the man in the orange shirt.
“What does it look like genius?” You said. The man’s eye twitched.
“I didn’t ask for sarcasm sweetheart.” he said lowly.
You shrugged your shoulders and tried continuing your game when the same guy grabbed your pool stick roughly.
“Hey! Don’t ignore me!” He shouted.
“Well I just did, so why don’t you and your buddies get lost. My friend and I are playing a game in peace!” you grabbed your pool stick back and poked the man roughly in the chest. Your friend was looking around, glancing at you once in awhile nervously. When you ignored the second time, the guy growled and roughly grabbed your butt and held you against his chest.
The guy laughed, “Not so tough now are you?”
“(Your name)!” shouted your friend.
You looked up and notice one of his friends cornered your friend. Seeing red you stomped on the man’s foot and grabbed his right arm, twisting it and kneeing him in the face. You picked him and slammed him down on the ground and started throwing punches. As you were done, you attacked the guy who was cornering your friend. You jumped up on his back and put him in a rear-naked choke, putting the man to sleep. After you were done with him, a fist met your face causing you to stumble back. Shaking your head, a younger male stood in your view. You noticed his stance. ‘Huh? a boxer? This will be interesting.’
Getting into your fighting stance, you calculated his movements and timing when he came in with his throws. You got into defense mode and blocked most of his attacks until one got you in the gut. Wincing in pain, you faked a left and came in with a right hook catching him off guard. As that happen you did a front-snap kick knocking him out. After that incident the both of you were kicked out of the bar.
Back to the tournament:
You sighed. The announcer came on, “Alright! Our next fighters are (your full name) versus King II!”
The whole crowd screamed and cheered as you and your opponent came out. Your eyes widen. He was tall, tan and in really good shape. He also had a jaguar mask on and he wore wrestling clothes. ‘so a pro-wrestler. This will be interesting.’
You caught yourself drooling at him and shook your head. ‘Concentrate (your name)! Concentrate!’
The bell rang signaling that your fight has begun. Becoming a little nervous, you came at him first and threw a couple punches. A few came into contact and then you threw (left/right) kick which he caught and threw you over him. You did a face plant, “Ow!”
You got up slowly, hissing here and there when your body ached. Smacking yourself, you got into defense mode and started calculating his movements. He came in with a few hits of his own and you saw an opening. Being quick you ducked and kicked him on the side and you came in with a right, making him stumble back. You went towards him and tried picking him up, which failed miserably because of how heavy he was so you check-slipped him and threw him over your side quickly. The crowd roared in excitement. You were starting to enjoy this. After this you are going to thank your friend for this. You watched King get up. He came at you with a combo and a kick that swiftly knocked you to the ground. Your eyes widen. ‘Holy cow, that was unexpected!’
Rolling out of the way and getting up you went to turn when a gloved fist met your face. You saw stars and the ground getting closer. As you fell the whole crowd roared and the announcer announced the winner. Then everything went black. You woke up lying in a hospital bed with your friend next to you sleeping. Slightly shifting, your friend woke up and grinned at you.
“Glad you’re awake. You did good back there.” said your friend.
You sighed, “Yeah, but, I lost.”
“Who cares? You made it this far.” Your friend got up and handed you a bag of ice, “Besides, I noticed that you were drooling at King.”
Your face reddened when your friend brought it up.
“Ah! Hahaha! You’re blushing!” your friend laughed. You pouted and put the ice bag onto your swollen cheek.
“Alright I’m going to ask the nurse to let you out. I’ll be right back.” said your friend as she got up. You watched your friend leave your room.
“I can’t believe I got knocked out when I went to turn around.” You mumbled.
A little bit later your friend came back with the nurse who gave you clothes. After changing you were let out.
“Ugh. My face hurts.” You groaned.
You heard your friend snicker besides you.
“Do you want to go eat?” you asked.
“Sure where to?” said your friend.
“Whatever you feel like.” You replied.
Your friend hesitated, until her face lightened up.
“Mexican food?” your friend asked.
“What, there’s no Mexican restaurants here in Japan!” you shouted.
Your friend started laughing.
“Let’s just go and eat sushi.” You mumbled.
The both of you found a small shop called, ‘Koi Kawa’ and walked in. There were a few people here and there, but what got you was the guy that knocked you out. He and a really big dude were sitting in the corner. ‘Strange. He still has his mask on.’
“Hello! Earth to (your name)! The owner said for us to pick a seat.” said your friend as she waved a hand in front of your face. Snapping back into reality you chose a seat that was closer to King and his friend.
“Hey isn’t that the guy that kn-.” You covered your friends’ mouth and glared at her.
“Yeah and be quiet about it.” You hissed. The both of you sat down and started reading through the menu. A waiter came over and asked the both of you what you guys would like to drink.
“Water please.” said your friend.
“(Favorite drink) please.” You said.
“What kind of sushi do you want to get?” asked your friend curiously.
You shrugged your shoulders.
“Hmmm… oh, how about the San Antonio roles?” said your friend as she showed you the picture.
“Like I said, get what you want.” You said with a hint of boredom.
The waiter came back with your drinks and you guys ordered your food. A male voice spoke, “You should have picked a better place than this King. There aren’t any attractive women around here.”
You and your friends’ eyes twitched, until King spoke which all came out as the sound of a jaguar’s growl. You watched his friend role his eyes until they landed on you.
He grinned, “Hey! You’re the one my friend King here knocked out.”
You gulped and nodded your head.
“That was an interesting fight back there, but too bad you lost.” The man snickered.
Your eye twitched. “Ass.” Was all you said as you turned around? The man laughed. Your friend looked at you wide eyed as you stood up.
“Oh? Did I hit a nerve; no one likes a sore loser.” He mocked.
Growling you walked over to their table and glared at the really tall guy. ‘Was he always this tall? Or maybe sitting down made him look a little shorter?’ you thought.
“Just because I lost to your friend doesn’t mean you have to go and rub it in my face. Your fight was just as bad and humiliating as mine when you lost to that Jin Kazama.” You spat. You knew you hit a nerve as his eye twitched and his smug look faltered into a frown.
“Are you asking for a fight?” he said angrily.
“Maybe.” You replied back coolly.
“I won’t go easy on you just because you’re a girl.” He warned.
You shrugged your shoulders, “I never said I’m going easy either.’
Kings friend stood up and your eyes widen. ‘D-damn, he’s freaking huge! What is wrong with you (your name)! You just had to run your mouth, but then again he was too.’
In the corner of your eye you saw King step between you and his friend.
“Marduk, Calm down. No need to fight her.” said King.
“Huh? But she-.” Marduk began but was interrupted.
“We came here to eat and relax.” said King.
You were dumb founded. ‘How come he was growling while talking to his friend when we couldn’t understand him? Now he’s talking and I understand him, I’m confused.’
“You.” King pointed at you.
“Me?” you questioned.
“Yes you. I apologized if my friend offended you.” said King.
“Oh, its fine, I guess,” you faltered, “Umm… I should go back to my seat to let you guys be.”
You went to walk away when a gently warm hand grabbed your wrist.
“Why don’t you two join us, you know, get to know each other.” King said softly.
You smiled, “Sure. Hey (friends name). Let’s sit with them.”
Your friend sat up and came over to sit down with you, King and Marduk. All four of you chatted away getting to know each other very second. The waiter noticed you switched tables so he got the four of you your plates. After knowing that they are both wrestlers and they both come from different countries; you guys left the restaurant and chatted some more.
“It’s getting late. We should head back. It was nice meeting you, King and Marduk.” You said.
King nodded and Marduk smirked. You went up to King and held your hand out. He grabbed it and you said, “Until we meet again friend.”
He nodded and the both of you shook hands. After your goodbyes you and your friend walked back to the apartment.
‘If his hand is warm and gentle, I wonder what his lips are like.’
You smiled and blushed as you told your friend goodnight. ‘Maybe I’ll get the chance to feel his lips-whoa! Hold on there! You guys just became friends, no need to get all hiked up!’
You sighed, “I’m just attracted to him and maybe its love at first sight? Ugh! Thinking about this is giving me a headache. Maybe we’ll fight at the next tournament?”
Lying down in bed, you fought over your feelings and gave up.
“I guess I do like him but we are friends now. What could go wrong?”