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Apr 18, 2017 22:00:58 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 18, 2017 22:00:58 GMT -5
Nesta woke up next as well, finding herself in a blanket with a pillow, instead of on Orin. Where did he go? She got up immediately looking around, almost in a state of panic.
She looked at the kitchen table and a gift box was laying on the table. It was medium sized, and on the label it said, For Nesta.
She immediately went to the box and opened it, revealing a note and clothing inside of it. She pulled out the note, and it read... "Happy birthday Nesta. I'm sorry I couldn't be here to say it in person. I'll be back soon I promise, and we're going to get Eiji back. This Gi is for you and only you. I love you." ~ Orin.
Nesta started crying as she read the note. Orin had left? But for why? And why wouldn't he tell Nesta the reasoning? She wasn't mad at him... but being without him after all that's happened made her feel weak and exposed. She nearly had a panic attack right then and there.
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Apr 18, 2017 22:12:44 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 18, 2017 22:12:44 GMT -5
Once Nesta woke up, Xiao was in the process of making her morning cup of hot tea. She preferred it better than coffee, placing honey inside of her tea, Xiao turned around to notice her daughter, who's birthday is today.
"Happy birthday baby gir--" Xiao was cut off by the sounds of her daughter crying, immediately, Xiao sat her tea down on a nearby table and went to console her baby girl.
She went over and hugged her tightly, letting her cry on her shoulder. Xiao ran her fingers through the locks of her black hair, she hated seeing her daughter in pain, she's been through enough.
"Shhh Nesta.. It's going to be alright.. I promise." Xiao said to her daughter, as she fought back tears of her own. She didn't know if things were going to be as well as she would hope, she didn't know what tomorrow would bring, or will she ever see her son again, and out of everything that's been going on, that, scared her the most.
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Apr 18, 2017 22:37:20 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 18, 2017 22:37:20 GMT -5
Suddenly the crying stopped, and Nesta began to growl it seemed. Her hair stood on edge as her brows furrowed.
She bared her teeth for a moment too, but she closed her mouth soon after. "I'm going to get him back mom. No matter what it takes, he's coming back to you. To everyone." She said as she pulled out the Gi from the box.
It was a black, sleeveless top with matching traditional black pants with orange flames similar to her father's. Footguards like her father's as well, with matching orange colors.
"Thank you Orin." She whispered, nearly unaudible.
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Apr 18, 2017 22:45:43 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 18, 2017 22:45:43 GMT -5
Xiao understood that Nesta missed her younger brother and wanted him back just like she did, if not more, but she felt as though it would be a dangerous situation.
"Nesta. I understand that you want to get your brother back, but, you doing it alone isn't going to make the situation any better. I'm already worried about one of my children, I don't want to lose sleep over two."
She walked over to Nesta, and cupped her face with her hands, "But knowing you, you are just like your father and I know that if given the circumstances he would do the same thing. If you must embark on this, the only thing I ask is if you be safe. And that I love you."
Xiao kissed her daughter's forehead, but noted something important to her eldest, "But, before you do anything make sure your father approves."
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Apr 18, 2017 22:57:08 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 18, 2017 22:57:08 GMT -5
Nesta realized that she hadn't told her family the situation she was forced in, so she began to explain to her mother.
"Mom. I have to do this. I have no choice. Kazuya is forcing me to participate... and win the King of Iron Fist Tournament 8. After today, I will be training non stop, as I will win, no matter what."
Nesta said to her mother. She felt the gaze of Ikari on her as she said it, and her father could be heard coming down the stairs.
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Apr 18, 2017 23:03:30 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 18, 2017 23:03:30 GMT -5
Xiao listened to her daughter explain her situation, and afterwards she was ultimately left baffled. She couldn't believe what Nesta told her, but, she had to realize just how evil her grandfather actually was.
Sitting down, Xiao had to ponder about the situation at hand, it was a lot to take in at this point. Obviously, Kazuya wanted something from Eiji and is using Nesta as a pawn.
Not on her watch.
"Nesta. You aren't going to this tournament. Let your father and I deal with your grandfather." Xiao told her eldest child.
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Apr 18, 2017 23:29:16 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 18, 2017 23:29:16 GMT -5
Jin placed his hands on the shoulders of his daughter and wife. He felt as if he was betraying his wife with what he was about to say, but he needed to say it.
"Xiao. Our Nesta is no longer a child. Today she is 19, and she is an adult. We can't tell her what she can and cannot do anymore, even as parents. We can only influence. Complying with Kazuya's threat isn't morally right, but it's her only choice, and the smarter choice. Who knows what they would threaten to do to him." He said to his wife, with a very stern face.
"And as for you my daughter, we are here to help train and support you. Don't ever forget that. And everyone will be here today, so don't be afraid to ask for help. We all love you."
"Thank you dad... I will get him back, I swear." She said once more, reinforcing it in her own head.
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Apr 18, 2017 23:37:39 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 18, 2017 23:37:39 GMT -5
Xiao couldn't believe the response from her husband as she stood up from the kitchen table in protest to his words. She shot a glare at her husband, letting him know she meant business.
"Jin Kazama are you out of your mind?? Kazuya is using our daughter as a pawn and you're going to allow it to happen??" Xiao was in utter disbelief.
"I'm all for getting Eiji back, but if I have to lose two of my children then I'm going to intervene. She's our daughter and I understand that she can make her own choices but this isn't going to make Eiji come back any quicker!"
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Apr 20, 2017 16:24:22 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 20, 2017 16:24:22 GMT -5
"And you think that whatever we do will bring him back faster? Nesta is smarter than the both of us, and she has people like Ikari and Li Mei to help her. I named her after my sister for a reason Xiao." He said with just as much sternness as she replied to him with.
Nesta stayed silent, and looked back at Ikari, who was clearly awake as she listened to the whole endeavor. Nesta wondered what Ikari was thinking about this whole situation, seeing as she liked to keep to herself.
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Apr 20, 2017 16:41:25 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 20, 2017 16:41:25 GMT -5
Xiao glared at her husband, almost gritting her teeth but she decided to just leave the situation alone for now, it's been rough for the past few days, the last thing she needs is an argument with her husband. "I don't feel like arguing with you Jin. All I want is our son back, is that so much to ask?" Sighing in defeat, Xiao walked past her husband, almost bumping into him and retreated onto the back porch of her home, to get some fresh air, something to relieve her frustration. --- Ikari, who heard everything, decided to keep quiet. She knew that Nesta was gung ho about training for the tournament, finding her brother and saving him by any means necessary so in her mind there was no need for her to get in the way. But, being her cousin and friend Ikari was ironically on the side of Nesta's mother. She thought that this was dangerous as well for Nesta, not to say that she couldn't handle the competition but, what if this is a set-up for Kazuya? To use Nesta as a ploy to lure Jin in? However, Ikari decided to let her uneasiness subside and tried her best to trust Nesta. Getting up, Ikari walked over to her older cousin. "As much as I would side with your mom on this, I understand how much this means to you Nesta. If you want, I can help you train so that way it'll be much easier for you."
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Apr 20, 2017 19:13:08 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 20, 2017 19:13:08 GMT -5
Jin sighed as he went back upstairs to put on proper clothes.
"I appreciate that Ikari. Truly. If I win the Mishima Zaibatsu, then I will give it to you. You deserve it, and I have no interest in it." She explained, with her hands on the Gi still.
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Apr 20, 2017 19:44:42 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 20, 2017 19:44:42 GMT -5
After taking a few minutes to cool off, Xiao decided it was best to join her husband upstairs so that they could talk not only as a married couple, but as parents too. Upon reaching their room, Xiao stepped in on Jin placing on his shirt, finding the right moment she walked over to her husband and hugged him from behind. "I'm sorry for going off the handle a little bit with you earlier babe. It's just that I'm so worried about Eiji, that I don't want anything to happen to our baby girl. And as a parent, I feel like I'm failing her because I couldn't keep her safe." --- Ikari scoffed and fanned down the offer to have the Mishima Zaibatsu if Nesta would to give it to her. After seeing the amount of paperwork and countless meetings her father had to attend, it's easy to say that it's best she will not follow her father's footsteps. "Nah, I don't want that place. If I do get it, I'll probably just hand it off to someone else. Too much responsibility for me."
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Apr 20, 2017 21:38:08 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 20, 2017 21:38:08 GMT -5
Jin felt the embrace and moved his arms to feel his wife's warm hands. "You have no need to be sorry. I understand your frustration Xiao, I really do. But Nesta has matured far faster than we anticipated, and I think she's ready. I want you to have that same confidence in her as I do, to give her strength and determination." He said to his beloved wife. He felt helpless not being able to save his son himself, and it angered him. But he knew far better than to just charge into G-corp, especially at this age.
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Nesta chuckled slightly at that. "I couldn't manage it any better than your father has. So I suppose we'll see who gets it when we get to that point." She said to her close friend.
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Apr 20, 2017 21:53:48 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 20, 2017 21:53:48 GMT -5
Xiao smiled at her husband, thinking about how lucky she was to be married to a man such as him. She gave him a gentle kiss to his lips, "You're a great dad Jin. Hehe, I'm pretty sure I've told you that many times through the years but it just feels right to tell you." Xiao was amazed by her husband, almost in awe. She adored his peaceful nature and his unlimited confidence in their children. It wasn't as if Xiao didn't believe in her daughter, she always had faith in her, it was just that she was nervous and scared of the unknown. --- "So! When do you want to start your training Nesta?" Ikari asked her close friend, eager to train with her. It wasn't a lot, but if training with Nesta will get her a step closer to saving her brother, then Ikari was all for it.
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Apr 20, 2017 22:10:27 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Apr 20, 2017 22:10:27 GMT -5
Jin returned the gentle kiss with one of his own. He always felt bliss remember how long this marriage has lasted, and how happy they've been together, especially with their children.
"You've told me many times, and I still believe you're the reason why I'm apparently such a great father." He said with a smirk on his face.
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"If you don't mind.." Nesta began to say. "How about now? Just head to the Dojo down the hill and I'll meet you there. There should be a Gi your size." Nesta said to Ikari. It was still early. Lee, Hwoarang, Asuka, wouldn't be here for a good while, so they had plenty of time.
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