The Kazama Home

[rykezois]

"Xiao, do you not think I feel the same way? I would prefer if she didn't have to go through this as well but.. Do we really have any other choice? If Yin, and I think we should call her that from now on, had any other option she would've seen it herself. She's smart, and she has plenty of strength to go along with that." Jin had argued.

"If this revived Kazuya even dares try to use her I'll kill him myself again. He surely can't be any stronger than what he was when I did. For now though let's just let her enjoy this. We shouldn't need to worry her. And if you truly are opposed to this, then talk to her. All you've done is talked to me, seemingly wanting my approval. You're the mother, you don't need my approval." He said before kissing her on the head and leaving with a smile.

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"Finally an adult now eh? Maybe you should take interest in joining us. You could do- OW!" Jae was saying before he got hit in the head by Erin. 

"Jae! We do not need to advertise Cranium here! Especially in front of her!" "Okay okay sorry.. hehe." Erin and Jae playfully conversed. "

"*sigh* Here Yin, your gift. I hope you find worth in it. But how have you been?" Erin said as she handed a long but thin box to Yin.

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Yin felt sort of an overflow at first and was a little dumbstruck, she accepted both Jasmine's and Erin's presents and tried to find her sense of words.

"My my, I think we should give her some space shall we? No need to spoil her just yet." Lee said as he stepped in front of the people around Yin. 

"Sorry for that young lady. It is nice to see you after all these years." He said turning around to face Yin.

"T-thanks.. And yeah, it is nice to see you, all of you. And thank you for the gifts Jasmine and Erin." Yin finally said, able to respond. She put the gifts down on a table and she sat down on one of the chairs in the living room, breathing out a large breath.

Lee and the others sat down as well. "Are you doing okay? How's life been?" Lee asked in a gentle tone. "Life has been.... fine. And I'm doing great really it's just.... I'm just really surprised and happy that all of you came here. Some of you I haven't seen in years." 

Lee smiled and said "You shouldn't be surprised that family is here to see you, after all we all care for each other. And I am dearly flattered that you are happy to see me and the rest of us. Due to this, here is your gift early!" He said as he pulled out a bottle of Sake and handed it to Yin. 

"S-Sake?! Thank you Mr. Lee but.." "Oh don't worry, you don't have to drink it now and trust me it was worth getting it for you. And please, no need to call me Mr. anymore." 

She nodded and placed the bottle on the table in front of her. Ikari eventually came around and stood behind Yin's chair and put her present on top of Yin's head. It was a very small box and Yin had opened it only to reveal bluetooth keys. "It's outside but I think we should wait. Your welcome Yin." Lars said with a smile on his face. "Oh? Excellent!" Lee then replied.

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Jin began conversing with Hwoarang and eventually Asuka, Seiko, and Naomi were involved, simply discussing things with each other and even telling jokes, something they never thought Jin out of all people would be apart of.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Once Jin left the kitchen, Xiao thought about what he told her and mentally admitted that he was right. This situation could be easily avoided if she just walked over to her daughter, and expressed her feelings about the situation.

Inhaling deeply, Xiao prepared herself. Walking over into the living room, she noticed how happy her eldest child was and deep down Xiaoyu didn't want to ruin this moment for her.

Though, she remembered the present she brought her and retrieved it from her room. It was a medium sized teal colored box with a yellow ribbon on it.

Inside of it was a pair of BOOTS that Xiao managed to come across one day when shopping at the mall for Jin's birthday, they reminded her of Nesta so she decided to buy them ahead of time.

Just when she was about to leave the room, Xiao almost forgot something important. A silver locket necklace, it held sentimental value to Xiao as it was once her mother's, that was once filled with pictures of her youth, now pictures of her children and family captivated it.

Walking back downstairs with her gift in hand, Xiao walked over to her daughter with a smile on her face. "Here my love, this is for you." She handed her eldest the box, but not before she placed the necklace around her daughter's neck.

Xiao bent down so that they were both eye level, looking at her daughter with the necklace that was once worn by her mother was enough to make small tears fall down her face.

"You look so beautiful with that necklace.. It belonged to your grandmother, my mother. Before she passed, she told me to give it to someone special..." Xiao explained, as she caressed Yin's cheek, "Looks like you're that special person..hehe."

She leaned over and kissed her daughter's forehead, "I want you to promise me that you keep this necklace safe and sound, okay?" Xiao then playfully, ruffled the locks of her daughter's jet black hair, "Happy birthday munchkin.."

[rykezois]

Yin immediately hugged her mother after she said that, almost coming to tears herself, but she felt as if she's cried enough. "Of course I promise. I always keep them don't I?" She said to her. And in a whisper tone, she said "Thank you. For everything." before letting go.

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Jin and the others smiled, and he then went upstairs to get the cake and his gift and told Hwoarang and Lars to get shot glasses ready for everyone. Lars and Who laid out the glasses on the table and Jin came down with the CAKE with "ハッピー19th!"(Happy 19th.) Frosted on. 19 candles were placed in a circle around the Kanji. "Happy birthday baby girl." Jin said to his daughter as he placed the cake down. She blew out the candles and everyone pretty much celebrated. "Would you do the honors Yin?" Hwoarang asked, referring to opening the bottle of Sake. She nodded and she did, everyone clapping in response. Hwoarang was handed the bottle and he poured the Sake in everyone's glass. 

"You nervous for your first time drinking Sake Yin?" Erin asked, teasing her. 

Yin simply smirked and shook her head. "No, in fact I'm quite excited." She replied with. "Excellent! Then let us have a toast! To Yin Kazama!"

"To Yin!" Everyone said in unison as they held up their shot glasses, besides Yin herself of course. Then they all gulped it down, letting out a breath of relief. "That tasted amazing." Yin said as she smiled, putting the glass down. "I told you that Sake was good didn't I?" Erin said. "Yeah like 2 years ago! You think I would remember that?" Erin and Yin said to each other laughing as they did so.

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Everyone was either talking with one another or eating pieces of cake. Yin and Ikari were simply making small talk about things, nothing really too major. All of the gifts were eventually placed where Yin had put her first two gifts.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Once everyone celebrated and gave a toast to her eldest, Xiao went over to her husband and hugged him from the side. She rested her face along his side, nuzzling against it slightly.

Looking over at Nesta, all Xiao could do was smile, her baby girl wasn't so much of a baby anymore but now has officially became a woman. It's tough pill to swallow, watching her child grow up before her very eyes, it seemed like yesterday she'd just said her first word or started walking, now she's in their living room drinking Sake and having a fun time with family and friends.

With her arm wrapped around her husband's back, she looked up at him and smiled, "I think we did good Mr.Kazama.." Referring to their children, and the life that they currently share together, through the ups and downs, Xiao wouldn't have it any other way..

[rykezois]

"I think so too." He said in response cupping her hands with his. He felt the same way mostly, he was happy. But Miguel was still out there, but it seems like he hasn't been able to find Jin whatsoever. He'll confront him when the time is right, where he can decide if he dies he can die with no regrets. And his own beloved son still in the hands of Kazuya, but he trust Yin will be able to save him. He knows she will.

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Ikari herself was beginning to fall under the influence, but Yin seemed to not even be phased. Lars eventually came, and said "You ready to see your ride now?" He said asking Yin, and smiling at his semi-drunken daughter. "Sure." She said, as she got up and put the glass down. Lars led her outside and she even saw Fang outside with his arms crossed, and they waved to each other.

"Alright, press the center button on the key." Lars said as he and Yin stopped. She did and a beep sounded, along with lights flashing on a pitch black, futuristic motorbike similar to that of what Jin used to ride when he was in control of the MZ. "No way! Thank you Uncle Lars!" Yin said in excitement as she hugged him. "Heh, no problem Yin. You want to take it for a spin tomorrow?" "Y-yes! I would love to!" She said in pure joy.

"Oh I also had Ikari put something in the closet for you that I think you'll really like. You should wear it tomorrow when you're riding." Yin nodded as they headed back inside. As she did she realized that she had not talked to one of the more important people here, her own rival. So she went to Li Mei and poked her spine, trying to spook her.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiao went outside to join her daughter as her Uncle presented her with a rather expensive birthday gift, she thought it was something small, but knowing Lars she knew that he liked to keep a few surprises up his sleeve.

Yet, when she seen the motorcycle, her mouth grew agape. She didn't expect Lars to go this far and to actually purchase a motorcycle for Nesta was completely surprising to say the least.

She walked over Lars, standing next to him. "Lars. Where did you get this?" Her tone was that of a surprised one, she pointed over to the futuristic looking bike, "How much did this cost you?? Do me and Jin have to come up with the money to repay you back? This is expensive!"

The thoughts just kept coming the more she thought about it, she felt as though she needed to go get Lars a present for just buying the damn bike!

[rykezois]

"What? Don't be silly Xiao. I had the Zaibatsu custom make this for her. And trust me, the cost was nothing I couldn't handle." He said in response. "It was well worth it as you could see. As long as she's happy nothing is to expensive for me. Oh and I'll tell her tomorrow but it doesn't need any fuel. Runs on oxygen. You can thank Lee for that." He said as well.

"And please, you act like this is expensive? Just wait until Lee says what else he got for her." He said chuckling. He himself was mindblown at what Lee also had in store.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiao listened to Lars, laughing to herself. She knew that Lars loved Nesta like she was his own, and no gift is too small for her as long as she is happy.

She smiled at him, "Thank you Lars. I know she will love it. As long as Nesta is happy, then I am happy as well." Xiao gave him a quick hug before returning back into her home to reunite with her husband.

"I think Nesta has you beat when it comes to bikes my love." She joked with her husband, motioning him to look outside to check out the bike that his uncle brought for Nesta, "I think you would use hers more than yours after seeing what Lars and Lee came up with for her, haha!"

[Lei Wulong]

Li-Mei felt a little embarrassed at the party. Everyone has given Yin some very expensive gifts and presents that Li-Mei would never be able to afford.

Maybe I should have gotten my cousin to give Yin a present.

But regardless she was still satisfied with her present. After all... it's the thought that counts, right?

Suddenly, Li-Mei felt a jab in he spine, and she quickly turned around, raising her open palms up ready to fight.  Once she realized who it was, she let her guard down.

"Careful... Almost mistook you for a robber."[/font][/b]

[rykezois]

Jin looked out of the window and with his sharp eyes saw the bike that resembled his and again his eyes widened like he was about to be hit by an 18 wheeler. "No fucking way...! Lars got that for her? Geez... He always is extra isn't he. If anything I expected one of the plenty of cars in his garage." Jin said in response. He was beyond shocked, and he doubts anyone else was expecting this.

"We'll see which bike is faster though." He said with a smirk.

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"You'd mistake me for a robber? I think you're just too paranoid. It's good to see you, it's been too long. But you look a little stressed is something wrong?" Yin asked her close friend/rival.

[Lei Wulong]

Li-Mei sighed a little.  "I didn't get much sleep last night.  I had to file a lot of paperwork, and I had to save multiple cats from trees... metaphorically speaking, of course." she smiled.  The smile then quickly turned into a frown.  "On top of it, some guy attempted to steal my car, but I stopped him.  He got away, though... so now, I have to watch out for him."

Police work was indeed stressful.   No wonder her dad quit right after she was born.

"But I'm doing fine."

[rykezois]

"Huh. Your life sounds exciting." She said playfully with a chuckle. "And hey if you didn't get me anything don't worry about it. You being here is enough to make me happy. Just relax, and drink some sake. No reason to stress yourself out here." Yin said in response, although it was quite ironic.

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Lee then tapped his glass with a spoon 3 times. "Can I receive everyone's attention? I have an announcement. Now then, I would assume you all are enjoying the Sake yes? What if I told you that this Sake is Yin's very own brand?"

Yin's mind almost exploded. Her very own brand? She can't run a business! "Mr...- Lee with all due respect I-" "Ah! I know what you're about to say Yin and don't you worry. The business is managed by professionals from Violet Systems, and they report directly to you. However, you are the one who can decide where to sell it, or to even end it. Essentially, you're still the big dog, but don't worry about anything hands on unless you want to get into it. And of course with business and brands comes profit. 75% of the money earned goes straight into your bank account for whatever you may desire." Lee said with a wink.

Again, Yin was astonished. This was considered a simple birthday gift?! Everyone else was most likely astonished as well.

"Oh and one more thing, you can get as much of it as you want for free. After all, it is your own." He said lastly before handing Yin the business card itself.

"Well... I best get on my way. This doesn't happen to be the only party I have to attend tonight, so I bid an elegant goodbye to everyone. I hope you enjoy both of the things I had gotten for Yin." He said before making his way out of household.

Yin immediately went to the big bottle of the sake Lee had given her and looked at the name. "Devil's Tea." She was at a loss for words truly.

"Told you Xiao." Lars said quietly.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

When Lee specified that he needed to make a statement, Xiao and the others gathered around to see what was so important. Xiao listened as Lee explained that he practically gave her daughter a business of her own to run, free of charge.

Her mouth opened slightly, as she was in total shock of what she had just heard. Before she could say anything, Lee already left the house.

Her eyes looked over at her daughter, who was just as surprised as she was. Walking over to her daughter, She picked up the bottle that had the brand name on it, and gasped.

She looked over at her husband, and motioned for him to join them. It was one thing to give their daughter a business but to profit off of the one thing she's been trying to control is.. insanity. As good as the sake was, there was no way that this could be mass produced.

[Lei Wulong]

"Huh. Your life sounds exciting."

"It can be at times.  Especially when you're tracking down a criminal organization who has been going on for generations."

"And hey if you didn't get me anything don't worry about it. You being here is enough to make me happy. Just relax, and drink some sake. No reason to stress yourself out here."

"I could practice my Drunken Kung-Fu..." She smiled. 

When Lee announced that Yin was now going to own her own brand of sake, Li-Mei could only sigh.

I could have just been an actress like my cousin...

[rykezois]

" 'Devil's Tea' huh? Interesting name. Remember this is your own brand Yin. You can change the name of you really don't want it." Jin explained as he saw the bottle's name.

Yin simply stared at it for a second before chuckling. "It's almost like it's trying to say something. If I change the name simply because of something that's been a fear in my life... then that simply means I succumb to that fear. This reminds me of who I am and what I strive to do." Yin said in a serious manner.

"Are you sure you're just 19 cause you sound like you're 30." Lars said comically.

Yin chuckled and simply shook her head. Lee was a night owl, as it was clearly beginning to become slightly late.

Jin then looked for everyone at said, "Thank you all for coming, truly. But I think as this time of night we should all start preparing to get rested back in our homes. Final words and goodbyes can be said and then an exit should follow soon after." He said as he stood near his daughter.

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"Jae. You know I'm happy to see you right? Especially now that you're with a soon to be wife.. I'm proud of you." Hwoarang said to his son.

Jae at first tried to ignore him but he eventually turned around stared at his father dead in the eye. "You think I give a shit about what you're proud of?! I'm sure as hell not happy to see you. You can go back to Korea and never come here again for all I care!" His son said in response.

"Jae! We don't need this here... and for once have an actual conversation with him instead of yelling at him. I'm tired of the same thing every time." Erin said in reaction to the whole charade.

"Erin you have your own family issues so stay out of mine! When you go off on Seiko do I stop you?!" Jae yelled.

"Oi. You have a lot of nerve to yell at your fiancé like that Jae. And frankly how you've treated your father is nothing but disgraceful. Your father here had lost your mother, someone who he had known for a long time and was truly in love with. When he did lose her, he almost fell into a hole that he couldn't climb out of, but he realized that he had you. The only reason your father has even a reason of living, is for you." Jin said defending his friend and longtime rival outside the home.

"Tch! Doesn't give him the right to have been as he did raising me! Have you seen what he's done to the students he had when I was a kid? You think I left him early without reason?!"

"And you think you helped him stop doing what you hated?!" Jin said in response to the outrage. With that, Jae simply looked back at his fiancé. "I'm sorry. Let's go." He said in a quiet voice.

"Jin you didn't need to.." "Shut up. I'm tired of hearing your son treat you like absolute horseshit. If he does it again I won't hesitate to kick his ass alright? I just want you to be happy with the rest of your life, not depressed. So please just.. know we're here for you. The fact you came all the way here was enough to make Yin happy as she loves seeing you." Jin explained, expressing his care for his beloved rival.

"Thanks I suppose then Jin.. I mean it. I'll be in Japan for a little while as well so.. if Yin needs anything don't hesitate to let me know." Hwo said before he and Jin did a brohug and he left the household.