Wallet

((Y/n POV))

We came all around the market to kill time till the tournament but of course we didn't just waste our time. Cloud tried reading some books in the bookstore and surely he bought one, I was watching him while telling him jokes I just read from one of the books, either way as usual he gave me a stoic face. It's definitely hard to make him laugh but somehow he chucklde after seeing me endure the hotness of one chili pepper we tried out from one of the fast food restaurants.

Only one hour left so we used our remaining hour eating some food and changing into our disguise. Then we finally entered the woods for the tournament. There has been 3 to five signboards leading to the tournament but two sign boards surprised us for sure. It says 'Girls' and the other one says 'Boys' , certainly it doesn't lead to the comfort room. Plus there are two paths and one thick border in the middle separates the two directions.

"I'm guessing they wanted girls to fight girls and boys fight boys" I said crossing my arms with a finger on my chin.

"Yeah " Cloud turned to face me .

"I guess this time I can't protect you.." He said before he looked into the grassy ground before lifting his head up again.

"Remember what we talked about last night" He continued.

"Ofcourse I will protect you" I answered with a short giggle but Cloud still have his serious reaction.

"Goodluck Sun" the last thing he said before running in the other direction, at where the signboard pointed.

This time I'll make sure not disappoint you Cloud.

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((Cloud's POV))

The dim light reveals a huge stage with all the contestant prepared for battle. I can see how no girls are around. They really did separated us from our partners. Some contestants were talking to each other but I assume none of them plan on giving others lives a spare. Based on what I observed they were pretending to be nice for winning purposes. In this kind of situation I better watch my back. I grab hold of my sword handle just incase.

"Hey" A hand was placed on top of my shoulder. I immediately pulled the sword swinging the blade near the persons neck, any minute now I can cut him off but he held his hands upward trying to talk things over.

I recognize this fella. The guy sitting next to me yesterday. He's wearing the same clothes , the same jacket and hoodie on his head.

"Man don't kill me! Not planning to fight against you but instead I would like to offer my assistance"

"Pathetic. What's the point doing that?" I asked as I take away the sword.

"I entered this tournament with one purpose and that purpose doesn't involve winning" he answered

"Can we be acquainted? I promise I won't hurt you or your partner" He kept talking nonstop.

"How can you gain my trust if you can't even show your face?" I answered with annoyance. He did as I told removing the hoodie out of the way to reveal his face.

"My name is Hwoarang, I like fighting in Tekken but right now i'm not here for a fight but it may be the only place I could lure someone in" This Hwoarang fella have the same red hair as Reno, they both have something in common including their hobby to wear goggles.

I won't trust this person but for now I should accept his offer since I want this tournament to be over as fast as possible.

"Alright I'll accept your offer Horang"

"Actually man, it's Hwoarang"

The host started the game and everyone tried attacking me from both sides with their own weapons on hand but none of them can advance towards me. Not using the sharp blade of my sword , I hit most of them with my fist till they end up falling unconscious.

This Hwoarang fella knows how to fight well without any weapon he can finish a fight within seconds and i can see that he may win a fight with me if he wants to.. Yet he's not planning to start one.

Our opponents are piled up on the ground, unconscious. This time we won the fight. Only us survived.

"I think we're running out of top ten ladies and gentlemen, only three survived this round. Two men and one woman" after hearing an announcement from the speakers, I felt apprehensive knowing one female only won the other fight. I have a serious doubt yet I'm forcing myself to believe Sun have a chance, even the slightest. But my feet wanted to sprint to the other side of the border . I want to ensure Suns safety. I took a short run before my right foot step on something.

One pouch is located under my foot and all the contents were scattered on the ground including a few money and photos.. I stooped down to collect and return it inside the pouch before I spotted a familiar image in one of the photos.

It's Hwoarang and... Sun?

"Oh hey man . Thanks for picking it up!" Hwoarang approached my direction taking the wallet from my hand.

"Hey who is that person you're looking for?" I asked without facing him.

"Sun.. She's an amazing girl and we've been together for so long but one day she vanished out of my sight" he apprised with visible dejection in his voice. I clenched my fist tightly till it bleeds without letting them see..

I never knew pain would struck me earlier than I expected..

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Flashback to the girls fight

((Y/n POV))

Everything is not going according to plan. I'm receiving a lot of punches from the girls. There are twelve of them.. They beat me up all at the same time, I even recognize one of them. She's partnered up with the guy next to Cloud yesterday yet I think right now she's leading the girls to attack me. I didn't hear the GO signal.. The announcer haven't started the fight yet here they are breaking the rules.

My arms are crossed in front of me to protect my face from getting hit but one of the girls kicked the back of my head and that's when my mind blackout, I fell on the ground. My head is throbbing but I force myself not to close my eyes cause when I did I might lose the game.

"You're not worthy to be protected! You can't even protect yourself" Their leader bawled

'You're not worthy to be protected! You can't even protect yourself'.. It played a couple of times in my mind

You're not worthy to be protected! You can't even protect yourself.

'If ever I want to meet him, it should be the time when I can protect him either' voices kept playing in my mind, my own voice, along with the memories. I was there standing in front of the red haired guy as he patted my head gently.. I remember Tekken, the countless of fight I've won, opponents losing the battle, my current role in Tekken and Hwoarang my friend and sensei.

I smirked remembering all of what I've learn from the past years. Thanks to that girl kicking the back of my head.. Y/n is awakened, she will now live the name Sun once more.

Luckily they stopped attacking me while they enjoy their time laughing at my figure..

"How come everyone's too prideful yet weak at the same time?! Is that all you got?! If not then impress me!" I stood up as if I'm not affected by my bruises and cuts. Right now I'm too excited thanks to the speck of memories restored in my mind.

"Shut up you can't even fight! LOSER!" Their leader said before all the girls started charging towards me

"What's that?" I dodged all their girly punches and kicks yet the attacks kept on going. I grew bored of their unchanging style so I had these scheme in mind to play with their sanity for a while.

"Where is she?! Where is that damn girl?!" One of the girls asked with a scared tone as they all look for my silhouette

"Right here" I suddenly appeared behind her, she let out her strong punch yet I leaped spinning through the air before kicking her guts as hard as possible, I overthrew her as her unconscious body was thrown a distance away from the stage bumping on the border . The girls were all agitated yet they have their own image to maintain so they continued charging on me.. I felt sorry for them knowing that I can dodge all their attacks.

"Not fast enough.. Now is my turn"

Seconds passed and they all end up half dead on the floor, all that is left for me to do is to dust myself . The ambulance immediately carried them away. Now that I remembered my role in Tekken, I don't have any reason to fight here anymore except finding Hwoarang... ARGH but why can't I remember the most important person in my past, that guy in my sketchbook?! Maybe that person bothered my thoughts so much to the point where my brain automatically discard what seem to be troubling my mind as the main part of the amnesia.. Why can't I remember?!. Well since I remember who Hwoarang is, I can ask him, right?

"I think we're running out of top ten ladies and gentlemen, only three survive this round. Two men and one woman" The speaker left out another announcement. I don't have to worry about Cloud, he's too good to lose.. I'm too excited to inform Cloud about my restored memory. Especially now that something became more clearer, the fact that I still love Cloud even after regaining half of my memories.. Yet one person is still missing, that blurry face and name, what if he's my past lover, probably the reason why I kept drawing the same faces on the paper but why can't I recall the face. It might become a nuisance if I remembered, now that I have this one sided feeling towards Cloud.

I was heading towards the other side of the border to meet up with Cloud, luckily I spotted him at a distance. Without hesitations I rushed closer, tackling him into a hug.

"I won. I remember half of my memories!" I said with excitement in my voice. Soon I felt Clouds hand caressing my hair before he started hugging me back while placing his chin on top of my temple.

"Hey you have so many bruises" Cloud worriedly cupped one of my cheeks, checking my face.

"I'm alright. Don't worry . PLUS half of my memories returned! Well.. Except for that blurry guy I mentioned before, the guy drawn on my sketchbook"

"You two seem more intimate as ever" I heard another familiar voice.. Could it be Hwoarang?!

I turn to face whoever the guy is and I'm sot surprised to see Hwoarang. I recognize the jacket somewhere! Oh right the guy next to Cloud yesterday.. That dang depressed guy .. IT WAS HWOARANG ALL ALONG!! Eww he haven't replaced his jacket yet..

"Hey you psycho sensei you haven't changed your clothes!" I shouted while pointing at Hwoarang.

"Says the couple with the same outfit as yesterday either.. Wait.. Miss how did you know my name? " Hwoarang have a confused look in his eyes , like he's clueless of who I am .. OH right I forgot , I do have some disguise.

"It's me Sun .." I removed the Wig and revealed my true hair color.

"Sun" For the first time in my life I've seen Hwoarang cried in front of people. He hugged me immediately, tainting my wonderful clothes with his tears. I don't mind, I missed him as well.

"Hwoarang.. Sun have problems recalling her memories cause of a sudden amnesia. Will you help her remember everything?" Cloud informed Hwoarang . We noticed my red haired friend jolted after hearing the words from Clouds mouth.

"You have an amnesia? So that's why you never came back to the apartment. Plus these tournament crew can help you return to your home since you are after all the undefeated champion!" Hwoarang explained.

"Wait. She's the champion?" Cloud asked my friend.

"Yes haven't you heard of Sun, Tekkens living champion? It's obvious you're not watching some tournaments! Man from now on watch it. " Hwoarang have his eyebrows furrowed upon talking to Cloud but then their communication ends when Hwoarang started dragging me somewhere

"Where are we going Hwoarang?" I asked the red haired friend of mine and he gave me a huge grin.

"I'm going to show you my new camper van" He answered happily but I stopped running with him for a minute and look back at Clouds direction. Luckily I can see him staring at us.

"Hey !! I'll return to Tifas bar tomorrow. Wait for me there"

"Alright.." He smirked at me before walking away and without another word..Why do I feel like something's wrong? Hwoarang then started pulling me into the city to find his van. It's okay now right? I met my friend again, I remember half of my past, I knew how to fight but why do I felt so uneasy?

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((Cloud's POV))

Hwoarangs photo proved that he and Sun have a precious past together, not to mention that guy in her dreams. Maybe that person have a closer relationship with her back then. A past where I'm not included..

I never knew seeing Sun with somebody else would feel so painful.

But looking at the bright side. At least she's with Hwoarang now... He will certainly protect her better than what I can offer, or he can help her complete her puzzled past better than what I did.

I went back to Tifas bar empty handed without removing the disguise, I can't help but feel the emptiness as if nothing matters anymore, not the Iron fist tournament, not even my own happiness . Now my life will revert back to the way it used to.

"Wait aren't you the guy who entered the ironfist ?! Number 50 I remember. I just discovered that show yesterday, I never knew it actually exist till it arrive in this city. Anyways what would you like to drink?" Tifa asked without recognizing me.

"It's me " I removed the wig revealing my natural hair in front of Tifa.

"CLOUD?! You are that guy?!"

"Yes"

"That must mean that girl with you yesterday is Sun!" she was surprised to the point where she accidentally spilled the liquor on my clothes but I let it slide since she's in fact a friend of ours.

"Sorry!! Are you alright?" Tifa asked me , wiping my shirt with a clean cloth.

"Don't worry . I am physically alright."

"That means you are not emotionally okay. Care to tell me what happened? I might be of help in some way?"

"Do you believe it's possible for me to fall in love again?" I asked Tifa without looking at her, my eyes are glued towards the wooden counter in front of me. Can't bare to look somewhere else, my energy kept draining down.

"Not sure but honestly I think with a tough past you still need a bit of time before your heart starts loving again"

"Yes. I never believed it's possible at first but now it's killing me. My path is still away from seeing Y/n yet Sun unintentionally taught me something. "

"She teach you what Cloud?"

"Moving on without forgetting the past"

"Wait Cloud.. How is that possible ? "

"I guess you can call it love.. Cheesy right.. I can feel happiness when I'm with her but right now I feel the most pain.." silence started consuming the place before Tifa started talking

"W-where is she anyway?"

"She's with her friend. She recalled most of her past except for a specific person, the most important part of her memories, Sun said she have his face drawn on papers. At least Hwoarang can help her revive the missing memories and protect her in the process"

"So you're giving up on her, aren't you a part of the tournament?"

"Hwoarang is a part of the tournament either and as I heard , the tournament flight is tomorrow. Finals will be held in America so I forfeited the game. I can't leave this city . I have an obligation to protect our friends here. At least Sun is in good hands...."

" I guess now I have a new person I should try to forget "One last sentence before I left the bar and headed towards my room.

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The next day

((Y/n POV))

"Y/n you sleep like a log, we have no choice but to carry you towards the plane" Hwoarang woke me up from my slumber.

"Plane?" I freaked out upon hearing the word plane and so I stood up and look around. We are inside an airplane and I think based on the view outside, we've been flying for hours.

"Why am I in a plane?! Why didn't you wake me up?!"

"It's the last day of the tournament everyone should be fighting in America for this upcoming finals and yes I can't wake you up since your body was recovering from the bruises you received at your latest fight"

"Where is he?! He should be here with me! Or I'm supposed to meet him today" I planted my face on top of my palm squealing in frustration.

"You mean your friend? He forfeited the battle, He doesn't wanna leave his hometown." Hwoarang said honestly. That answers what I've been feeling last night. A day I'm scared of. A day where me and Cloud would part ways.

"Unless you wanna bother him your entire life which is not good for that guy since you just met him a couple of days ago"

"Actually I met him the same day I became friends with you, Hwoarang"

"How is that possible?"

"Remember the soldier party back then?"

"Ohhh I see"

"And by the way sorry for almost killing your partner last night. I can't help punching her face cause she looks hideously annoying"

"Oh that's Lili. She supposed to be my girlfriend but you literally messed her face up according to the hospital reports" Hwoarang rolled his eyes.

"She's your girlfriend?! Oh gosh sorry for completely hurting your bratty minded gf. At least she's prettier now.. Don't worry though I'll make sure to find you a new one. One that is not bratty" I said with sarcasm written on my face

"I only met her a couple of days ago but she helped me get through a lot of things.. Look we also have our picture"

The picture surprisingly looks good and she's pretty to be honest but fighting with her made me change my mind.

"Hwoarang you should have seen how she lead the girls to kill me. So I'll find you a gf for sure. Forget about Lili."

"How about you Y/n, don't you wanna be my gf?" He said while wiggling his eyebrows.

"I thought we talked about this already. I still need to find the guy I've been drawing so much"

"Oh really? Or you already found a new love interest such as the black haired guy last night?" Hwoarang have a huge smirk on his face .

"Well .." Not sure what to answer him since I do have feelings for Cloud.

"Well actually we both have our disguises. Me with this yellow wig and him with the long black hair.. " I tried convincing him to change the topic.

"By the way I met some cute and strong girls in Midgar. You should meet them some time. Especially Tifa. She's kind, caring, sexy , smart ..." Complimenting Tifa starts to make me feel anxious about myself.. The fact that she is the one with Cloud for as long as they can remember. I envy her..

Hwoarang noticed my change of mood so surprisingly he handed me a notepad and pen but I caught a glimpse of the old pages. And it's..

"Y/n what's his name? The guy last night?" Hwoarang asked me with curiosity all over his tone of voice and so I took a deep breathe..

"C-cloud" I answered while gripping on a paper with a little boys picture drawn on it.. Realizing something from all this time..

"Cloud?!" Hwoarang surprisingly stood up from his seat after hearing the name.

"Are you serious? His name is Cloud?!" He repeated the question, only then he rummage into a black bag, seems to be mine seeing that there are a couple of girly items in it such as a napkin and a few makeup. I wonder why he is not ashame of what he's currently doing? I facepalmed at the thought.

"Got it!! Here" with hand gestures Hwoarang stooped down to my level giving me more sketches of what seem to be a younger Cloud..

"So meaning to say" My tears started forming on edges of my eyes.

"Ah-huh? Ah-huh? Ahuh-ahuh!" Hwoarang is making a really excited yet funny reaction

"That means all along I've been with him yet I never figured things out by myself"

"I guess at these things you often lose." he said trying to make his voice sexy.

"What do you mean?"

"Y/n you're an idiot" Hwoarang laughed

"Y/n will you stay with me for a week? We are in fact inside a plane towards America. So you have no other choice but to stay till the tournament is over"

"I know"

((TO BE CONTINUED))