This story is like a rewrite sequel of my first one... sorry if it seem confusing, I will try to piece together everything and hopefully it will turn out okay.

Parings: Jin/Xiaoyu Hwoarang/Asuka

Let me breathe

I can't even think right now

Something got me feeling guilty

Hurt you slowly but surely

I don't know why I love you so much

I can't feel because I'm lost

Not so much mad as before

Is it you? Is it me?

Is it us?

Or is it trust?

Prologue

These times are pushing me to reconsider why I'm even here... am I a mistake?? Wasn't loved enough to be kept? It's difficult to figure out the difference between the guilty heart from the angry soul... real honest answer is...

I don't think I care to find out.

For months I tried with every breath. Every fiber within my suffering being to understand why they hidden such a secret from me... but to no avail.

I know they're hurting just as much as myself... if not more... my thought to be parents can't even look their own adopted daughter into her very eyes without falling tears of agony.

But am I to blame for their pain??

No, not ever!

I love them still but I just can't take anymore... waking from this dream life... my confused journey of identification is upon me now...

Time will erode the shame

And the fault

It's easier to let you go

Chapter 1 Affliction

Charcoal midnight sky painted the moment of time'' moon light shun ever so magically misleading the clouds to appear like thin shadows.

It was pure beautiful to witness such a sight, even the stars gleamed with joyment' but for her it felt like the wrong time frame...

So much hurt streamed through her confused veins, the scars cut so deep as if it happen yesterday, in reality two years has gone by.

Why did she have to go? Why couldn't she just not follow him to Hunmaru? Things would still be normal...

''Family dinners''

''Laughs of bliss''

''Training with her clan''

Oblivious to this painful acknowledgment wouldn't exist

Do you ever convince yourself so much?

That you start to believe its true

If so do the regret and sorrow wash away?

Kazama Asuka'' your Okaasan's daughter, indeed Kazama Jun

The young seventeen year old girl felt her heart shift painfully as glistening tears featured her soft brown eyes... kame-sama the sting was almost near impossible to behold, those words spoken had forever changed her peaceful life, she swore vocally that she would walk fearless into the earth burning core if to be given a second chance to be born over again into her rightful place...

I woke up in a dream

To the cold of the static... and put my cold feet on the floor

Forgot all about yesterday

Remembering I'm pretending to be where I'm not anymore

You shouldn't worry which family you belong to. Only a true ''Kazama'' can be such a brat.

Sigh

Hwoa… things went from bad to worse, awkward didn't stand a chance at what was felt, the person who known most of her hidden lies and secrets, the one person who gave her one of a kind smiles, Gave a new meaning to fun in her life, Her best friend... After everything was said and done. He couldn't even talk to her without it sounding forced or weird, now their everyday talks, or online communicating was completely nonexistent.. The last was probably six months ago…

What did I do to deserve this? She asked in wonderment

Eyes are feeling heavy but they never close

And even though you're next to me I still feel so alone

What is my purpose?

Something i ask myself too''

Turning her head in her best friend direction acknowledging her presence she asked in a soft whisper... as if she were struggling to talk… do you?''

Standing next to her putting a confronting arm around her shoulders she replied... Everyday, I still wonder what path could have been chosen to prevent this road

Staring up into the ever expanding midnight sky memorizing her lost love she breathe out an heavy sigh... it ache my heart not to have those answers, I like to believe everything happen for a reason.. But do they really?

No, that fall into the same category as the heart will heal in time... The Sorrowful girl replied expressionless, kame what baka came up with that?''

Imooto, I know you're hurting, but they do love you, and you know that, they may not be your birth parents, but they are your parents who was there to love you, give insurmountable care to you, It's almost been a year... provide them a chance to reach you Asuka'' I'm not saying it will be the easiest thing to do.. but trust that every step of the way I'll be your shoulder to cry on, we'll get through this with better understanding's no matter how long it take, with all my devotion and heart, i will help you''…

I know that Yuna... I really do, I just need some more time… please understand''

Fine, okay… but you understand this… the more time you take... it will be that much harder to go back… the cards are in your hands Asuka, I just hope you don't fold before you realize how much they really mean to you''

Watching her turn around to walk back inside... Asuka told her with great appreciation

Yun Chan, Arigato gozaimasu''... for everything.

Smiling slightly to her childhood best friend she responded

No problem…. What are sisters for?

...

Tokyo Apartment

It's true the way I feel was promised by your face

The sound of your voice painted on my memories

Even if you're not with me... I'm with you

Now I see keeping everything inside you

Now I see even when I close my eyes

Who knew packing could be so darn exhausting?''… kame-sama I feel like I just ran seven miles without breathing… Xiaoyu panted in short hollow breaths while taken a seat on the relaxing sofa... it was in a desperate attempt to rest her tired feet... Since early this semi hot morning it's been a really frantic struggle gathering most of her belongings…

Although she was told precisely not to do anything but watch, her stubbornness stood full force... It was her stuff and she would be responsible for at least helping

Xiao, Am I'm going to have to personally strap you down onto the couch?, the doctor recommend wisely for you to receive as much rest as possible, why do you insist on being so stubbern?

The Chinese girl frowned childishly at his fatherly intentions. But I'm not in pain'' she retaliated while sharply wincing in agony as she tried to get more comfortable.

Hai'', that is why you're wincing?, it can't be from the obvious pain that you're in, right?. he spat with annoyance.

Jin, I can take care of myself, i appreciate your concern, but i don't need your therapy lessons on how to survive, I've been perfectly fine without you, and i will continue to be... you can disappear again, it's something your good at. the bitterness and anger was painfully intended in her voice, which further heighten the tension within the room.

Carefully choosing not to say anything, being fully aware that he deserve her anger. he decided for the best to leave before things took a turn for the absolute worst... I'll come back later he softly told her while existing the front door.

In reply she could only ignore him, not once watching as he left, she wouldn't make the same mistake again.

Why Did You Go?
All These Questions Run Through My Mind
I Wish I Couldn't Feel At All
Let Me Be Numb

Okay i have the... Miharu stopped in confusion before completing her sentence noticing someone gone, and her best friend sitting on the couch with her arms crossed and a non-to-pleasing frown on her face. etto... where is Jin?.

He's not here anymore'' she answered plainly.

Huh, why?... then it finally downed on her after a few moments of silence... You two had another fight, didn't you?. she asked tiredly.

What do you want me to say mi-chan'?, He suddenly decide to come back into my life and expect the same old xiaoyu to forgive him?... We were in a relationship, ''serious'' i might add. for him to leave then return nearly two years later without an explanation, then expect me not to ask him questions in return, am i to accept that he just needed a break!. she yelled enraged.

Where the hell have he been all this time!, two years of my life i've spent suffering because of him!... I thought he was Dead!

Louder, Louder
The Voices In My Head
Whispers Taunting
All The Things You Said
Faster The Days Go By And I'm Still
Stuck In This Moment Of Wanting You Here
Time
In The Blink Of An Eye
You Held My Hand, You Held Me Tight
Now You're Gone
And I'm Still Crying
Shocked, Broken
I'm Dying Inside

So many descriptions could be used... Agony, Torment, Sorrow, Anguish, Distress, Misery. But none of those terms could measure the height of suffering emotions. tears seem to rain neverless, her splitting heart pounded relentless broken inside her fractured soul, The pain hurt so much it was unbearable, she had to having a nightmare because her deathly daze was to haunting to exist.

Illusory scream of terror lingered and seem to echo in her head. Voices repeated her every thought, her cadaverous appearance appeared so unrecognizably different from the person she once was. her bright eyes that could have ignited the sun, were now drained of life staring ahead focused on nothing but empty space.

''empty''

She was lost... her heart broken, ''shattered'' now drifting apart in the increasing void inside her.

Bitter tears began to fall from her sorrowful eyes. I thought he was dead Miharu... i really thought he was dead she choked as tears begin to fall more freely.

Sitting next to her Miharu embraced her warmly. knowing at this moment the only thing she could do was lend her support to her hurting friend. there was no one on earth that she admired more than Xiaoyu.

Choosing to leave her family in China as she made a new life for herself in Japan to chase her dreams of having her own amusement park. many would laugh at the idea and call her silly for having such childish dreams. but it never stopped her nor slowed her down. she was racing after something she believed in, she was invincible to things that threaten her success. not a tournament consisting of the worlds strongest fighters would stop her from achieving her dream...

But if she was so focused, And nothing could stop her, why did she fail?''...

''Him''... Now she was fighting a battle she couldn't control. her precious dreams were becoming slightly less importing as her focus shifted mainly on him. the bright smile on her face as she thought of being his Girlfriend, even further as to establish herself as being Mrs. Kazama. the sudden skip of her heart as she anxiously anticipated that he would speak to her today, after all... she did steal his backpack. the chances of him asking her of it's whereabouts were risen by 50% . at-least to her calculation.

You tore me apart
Broke all of my bones
And shot through my heart
I always used to pretend you did it for me.

Miharu could feel her own heart breaking as she held her best friend quivering body. she guessed the feelings she held inside for so long as she went on pretending everything would be okay, ''Jin would return tomorrow and they could continue their relationship''. she always believed it no matter how much the voice inside taunted her day by day. it took her a year and a three months before she realized he wasn't going to return.

She had no other option but to accept the possibility that he died during the tournament along with Heihachi as they both vanished within the explosion. like everyone else had suggested.

This ''News'' and sudden realization left her numb... but it also left her with an answer...

Miharu couldn't begin to think how confusing this situation must be for Xiaoyu now. having been through so much, she's so strong to be able to withstand it all. Cuddling her affectionately. she know she would never be as strong as Ling. but she will always be her second strength.

Everything will be okay Xiao...

I Miss You, You Hurt Me
You Left With A Smile
Mistaken, Your Sadness
Was Hiding Inside
Now All That's Left
Are The Pieces To Find
The Mystery You Kept
The Soul Behind A Guise

Awakening can come gradually, almost imperceptibly, or in a sudden, life-altering flash. But however it happens, what’s important is that awakening is real and possible. Like life itself, sudden enigmatic offerings giving him the incredible urge to strive on Pain...

You're broken, so am I, I'm better off alone
No one to turn to and nothing to call my own
Outspoken, so am I, explosive words that
Your world wouldn't understand
Turn away again

You're beaten, so am I, I've got a heart of stone
No medication can cure what has taken hold

Resting a hand on the thick glassed window his dark eyes piercing through the darkness as he watched the citizens below move about busily through the crowed streets of Tokyo. from his high position he could view it all. that's exactly how he felt, ''higher than the rest'' there was no one who ranked higher than him, no one who held as much power as he. he was far beyond that of a normal man. Not even Kazuya could match his strength. but the true power he yearn for is not yet attained... when he is complete his true power would rival that of a God.

He hissed as he continued to watch the lesser below him. they needed a leader, someone, ''Him'' to give them a purpose in life, a lead in the right direction. they should obey him, it was his birthright to be ruler.

Mr. Mishima-sama...

Turning his head slightly, a bit irritated by his lesser servant. how dear he enter his presence without permission, he deserved punishment. but for now he waited impatiently for an explamation of why his servant would consequently interrupt his thoughts.

P-Please forgive my intrusion sir... I wanted to inform you that we have located the second crystal.

The devilish grin following the news made his blood stir with excitement. Finally my completion is near... And the third one? I expect to have it soon.

Y-yes sir Mr. Mishima-sama we shall inform you the moment we track it's location. he stuttered awkwardly

An amusing expression spread over his face as he watched his servant literally shake in fear as he stood in the presence of perfection. But as soon as it appeared it was gone replaced by a look of pure disgust, A true warrior would never expose his fear not even to his Superior, this man held no importance to the world which made him expandable.

Suppressing his anger and embarrassment that he could even allow this unworthy weakling to be of his assistance, he proceeded to be acknowledged on a more importing issue. And Him'... does he suspect anything?

No Sir. He seem completely usual and unaware.

Seem?!...

He's completely unaware Mr. Mishima-sama he bowed regretting his statement. the fear he felt inside at the moment almost rendered him motionless, that ice cold stare he felt penatrating into his soul soaked his shirt under-neath his suit even further as he experienced such intense sweating.

Mishima, could smell the foul stitch radiating off that poor excuse of a man, it was making him sick. You may be excused, Get out of my sight!.

Thank you Sir. he bowed politely as he breathe a sigh of relief, turning on his heals he tried to make a hasty exit.

One more thing...

The servant froze dead in his tracks as his spine stiffened... Y-yes?

Next time you will request your permission to enter my presence. am i understood?.

The servant found himself unable to speak as he was slowly being lifted into the air by an unknown force. urg!!

Am i understood?!! he question once more with authority, electricity surging around his risen hand as he tighten his telepathic grip around The Mans neck.

His face grow redder by the second as if his head would explode from the amount of extreme pressure. he begin clawing at his neck desperately, using any technique to try to escape but his attempts were hopeless, But just as it seemed his life would come to an unfortunate end the unknown force relinquished it's deathly grip. leaving the man gasping for air as he return to the floor with a thud.

Am i understood?. this time his voice was calm and dark.

...Y-y-yes... s-ir he panted.

As i am in a good mood, I will let you retain your worthless life... Next time don't consider yourself lucky. Leave!

Not a moment later The Servant made a quick exit, disappearing from view... Once again leaving the young Mishima alone with his dark thoughts.

Azazel... he whispered. Your power will be mine...