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Jan 30, 2017 22:55:03 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 30, 2017 22:55:03 GMT -5
"Let me finish Ikari. I'm done fighting for sport. I can't do it anymore. The only time, I will ever fight is in protection of myself and others that care about. Especially Eiji. Next week, I'll be quitting the club."
Nesta stared Ikari right down her eyes, and spoke with a tone only matched by her father.
"We can still spar, but I will tell you this. I will never go full out. I will always hold back. No matter who I'm fighting. Understand me Ikari?" Even as Nesta said this with a straight face and tone tears still began to roll down her face. But she rejected any form of embrace from her friend.
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Jan 30, 2017 23:19:00 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 30, 2017 23:19:00 GMT -5
Ikari nodded at her friend, signaling that she understood exactly what she was telling her. And to be honest, Ikari was proud of Nesta for standing up for herself and for what she believes in.
If she wanted to stop fighting as a sport, Ikari would do her best to support her.
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Jan 30, 2017 23:23:10 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 30, 2017 23:23:10 GMT -5
"You can tell your parents if you want to after dinner is over, but I'm going to tell mine myself okay?" She told her cousin. Dinner between the two families was a rarity between the two, so really the adults tried to spend every last bit of together as one family.
"And before we go back, I need you to answer my question, do you think that I'm dangerous? Or a danger to others? Including yourself?"
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Jan 30, 2017 23:55:47 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 30, 2017 23:55:47 GMT -5
Ikari looked at Nesta with slight confusion, arching an eyebrow at her, "I already told you Nesta, I don't consider you as dangerous to me, you never were, never will be in my book."
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Jan 31, 2017 0:02:03 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 31, 2017 0:02:03 GMT -5
"Then promise me something. Promise me this if you won't promise me anything else." She seemed to have trouble finishing the statement, as the words were filled with sadness.
"Promise me if I ever lose control completely, to the point of no return, that you'll be the one to kill me. I don't want my brother to kill his sister, and nor do I want my parents to kill their firstborn. I want you and no one else. Please.. Promise me?"
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Jan 31, 2017 19:29:20 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 31, 2017 19:29:20 GMT -5
Ikari didn't know what to make of the request that Nesta wanted from her, she felt confused, but if it was for her friend's well being then... she would have no choice.
"Uhh..okay? I don't like it, but, I'll promise you."
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Jan 31, 2017 19:36:34 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 31, 2017 19:36:34 GMT -5
Immediately Nesta hugged her friend. "Thank you Ikari... That means a lot to me. Really." Nesta couldn't be more happy. If her friend truly stood by her promise, then she had nothing to fear.
"Now come on, let's go back and eat." Nesta said smiling, wiping tear marks away.
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Jan 31, 2017 22:05:51 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 31, 2017 22:05:51 GMT -5
Ikari returned the hug given to her by Nesta, and before long they were both back at the table with their families enjoying their meal.
Xiao looked at Nesta, "You guys left the table earlier, everything alright?"
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Jan 31, 2017 22:14:38 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 31, 2017 22:14:38 GMT -5
"Mhm. Everything is fine mom, really." She said with a smile. She began to eat more and just like that dinner was pretty much finished.
Ikari went out with her parents as they said goodbye to the Kazama family, thanking them for the meal and the hospitality.
And at last the Kazama hole only held the Kazamas. Peacefully. But now of course, Nesta had to tell her parents what she has decided to do.
"Mom, dad, I need to tell you something. It's important." She said sitting in a chair.
"What is it sweetie? You can tell us anything." Jin stated, sitting down on the couch as Xiaoyu was coming to sit with him.
"I'm...." She stammered. "I'm quitting the Martial Arts Team. I'm done competing in tournaments for good. I no longer want to do martial arts for sport." She said directly looking in their faces.
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Jan 31, 2017 22:23:35 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 31, 2017 22:23:35 GMT -5
Xiao was honestly surprised to hear that her daughter wanted to quit fighting as a sport, this was unlike her, but Xiao thought that it was at least fair that she listened to what she had to say.
Crossing her legs, Xiao tried to find the words to ask her daughter, "Where is this coming from Nesta? Your father and I thought you loved fighting you've been doing it since you could walk. That's why we enrolled you into the program at school. What's with the change of heart my love?"
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Jan 31, 2017 22:40:48 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 31, 2017 22:40:48 GMT -5
Jin stayed silent, awaiting her response.
"I'm not saying I don't love fighting.. I just... Don't want to do it for sport anymore. I will still practice and train myself, but I won't be entering the King of Iron Fist Tournament 8. I'm done with that." Nesta stated.
"If that disappoints you I'm sorry, but, I can't compete like that anymore. It doesn't feel right."
Jin caught on. "It's because of what's happened recently hasn't it?" Jin asked his daughter.
She simply nodded. "I also decided that I will no longer fight at full strength. I will always hold back."
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Jan 31, 2017 22:49:39 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 31, 2017 22:49:39 GMT -5
Xiao looked at her daughter as she tried to figure out the words to say to her. She knew that she loved fighting, hell, it's practically in her DNA to do so, but if she doesn't want to do it anymore then Xiaoyu as her mother, will completely understand.
"I understand Nesta. No, we're not disappointed in you. All we want is for you to be happy. If making this decision makes you happy, then I completely support you sweetie."
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Jan 31, 2017 23:04:22 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 31, 2017 23:04:22 GMT -5
"Listen to me Nesta," Jin began to say.
"I will always be proud of you, no matter what. You've fought more than you've truly needed to." He got up and went to her, and put his hand on her shoulder.
"You are my firstborn, and you are my daughter. You enduring all of this pain, I would never wish upon you. If you still want to continue practicing martial arts then let us help you. Let your relatives help you. And of course I'll help you with this if you ever need it. Me and Asuka." He said the last lines as he motioned his arm down from her shoulder to her devil gene.
"T-thank you dad. And thank you mom... I... Honestly I don't know what to say..."
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Jan 31, 2017 23:11:15 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jan 31, 2017 23:11:15 GMT -5
"Maybe a quick I love you mom and dad, you're the best parents ever? You know? That can ring a few bells haha!" Xiao said jokingly before walking over to the couch where Nesta and her husband and sitting down next to them.
She kissed Nesta's cheek before gently placing her daughter's head on her shoulder, "Just remember Nesta. That no matter what you do, you will always be our baby and we will be proud of you no matter what! You are responsible enough to make your own choices in life and we as your parents trust you enough to do the right thing."
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Jan 31, 2017 23:15:44 GMT -5
Post by rykezois on Jan 31, 2017 23:15:44 GMT -5
Nesta simply smiled and hugged both of her parents. A touching reunion it was.
The following week was the week of her leave. As she went to the Martial Arts Club room, she was walking with Ikari, and it was very clear Nesta was nervous.
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