MKA Story Plot (finished)

MKA Storyplot (cont.)

Sub-Zero is able to dodge the missile; Sektor jumps down in front of him. Sub-Zero is obviously not too pleased to see Sektor again, having heard of Sektor’s recent activities, Sub-Zero vows to do what he should’ve done when he had the chance, destroy him. Sub-Zero and Sektor battle it out, though Sub-Zero has the Dragon Medallion, Sektor has gone through vast upgrades, determined to put an end to the Lin Kuei Grandmaster.

Cyrax sees the battle and remembering his mission to attempt to assassinate Sub-Zero during the Outworld Invasion, decides to apologize to Sub-Zero by helping him out against Sektor. Cyrax joins the battle, but even with it being two-on-one, Sektor stills puts up a great fight.

Meanwhile, Smoke leads Sareena to the portal that he and Noob had used to enter the Netherrealm. He says that he will leave the decision as to whether or not to enter up to her… Upon hearing sounds of battle, he leaves her. With reluctance, Sareena enters the Netherrealm where upon entering; she comes across… her sister Ashrah…

Sektor stuns Cyrax and grabs Sub-Zero by the throat, prepared to kill him, just then Smoke enters the battle, saving Sub-Zero and knocking Sektor down. Sub-Zero looks up and sees his old friend, reactivated. Sub-Zero is, of course, elated to see that his friend has returned. Cryax and Sektor both get up and Sektor vows to kill them all…

Sareena remembers how Ashrah spared her when Quan Chi sent her after Ashrah and asks her why she did. Ashrah replies that she saw hope for Sareena and hoped that she would one day rebel against Quan Chi and Shinnok, to which Sareena said, she owes to her and (the older) Sub-Zero. Frost sees the duo and upon remembering all Noob told her, attacks them. Ashrah fights with Frost and tells Sareena to escape. Sareena decides to do that so she can find Noob.

Scorpion finally catches up with Quan Chi, who turns around in shock to see Scorpion. Quan Chi smiles, figuring that he can defeat Scorpion, Scorpion prepares to attack Quan Chi, who decides at the last moment, to take their fight to the Netherrealm. (not to the 5th Plane though) That way he will make sure that Scorpion can never come back if he is killed again… though Scorpion’s powers increase while he is in the Netherrealm, that is a risk Quan Chi is willing to take, even though he doesn’t have the amulet. Scorpion follows Quan Chi through a portal.

In the Netherrealm, Scorpion and Quan Chi face each other…

Scorpion: Murderer…
(All Quan Chi can do is chuckle)
Scorpion: You don’t deserve to live…
Quan Chi: Even if you kill me today, Scorpion… what next? You claim to fight for your family… yet you are a condemned soul… they were allowed to ascend to the Heavens, if your soul can finally rest, you will never be with them, you will remain trapped in the pits of Hell… for eternity…
Scorpion: Shut up! That won’t happen… I can…
Quan Chi: No matter what you do… no matter how long you fight… there is no avoiding it… Hanzo Hasashi will never return…

Scorpion and Quan Chi begin their epic final battle…

Sareena finds Noob, who walks up to her, Sareena demands to know why he allowed this to happen to him, but he instead tells her:

Noob Saibot: Come Sareena, rule by my side, as King and Queen. We can make things the way we want them to be.
Sareena: What?
Noob Saibot: Think of it, we can rule the Netherrealm, side-by-side, for eternity.
Sareena: (stepping back in horror) You really have changed.
Noob Saibot: …….
Sareena: I remember… you opposed Quan Chi and Shinnok… defied them… and… you became their very slave…
Noob Saibot: …….
Sareena: What I want to know is, why did you spare me?
Noob Saibot: I…because I… liked you…
Sareena: Is that it? You spared me because of that?
Noob Saibot: I thought you were different from the others, I saw in you, potential… you saved me from Quan Chi… but let me tell you, when I died at the hands of Scorpion, my rebirth opened my eyes. Throughout my life, I was the Lin Kuei’s loyal dog, but now I am destined for something much more. I can rule an entire realm!
Sareena: Nobody would want to rule this place!
Noob Saibot: I thought you were different Sareena, but you have proven me wrong… you will die…

Noob attacks her, she fights back. The two fight for a while, until Noob knocks her off the ledge, he looks over and sees no sign of her, assuming her to be dead, he leaves. However, an unknown figure holds the unconscious Sareena in his arms: it is Reiko.
 
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MKA Storyplot (cont.)

Meanwhile Ermac, Johnny Cage, Jax and Sonya plan out their next move. Cage makes a few jokey suggestions, which eventually cause Sonya to yell at him and call him useless, as he doesn’t do anything constructive. Angered and offended, Johnny Cage leaves the group, determined to show just what he can do. However, he makes an idiot out of himself and he trips and falls down a cliff, hitting himself on the rocks as he goes.

Sub-Zero, Cyrax and Smoke are able to overpower Sektor, who lies on the ground, electricity sizzling throughout his body. Sub-Zero claims that “It’s over.? But Sektor activates his self-destruct sequence in an attempt to destroy them all. With a combination of Sub-Zero’s ice and Cyrax’s net, Sektor is trapped, ultimately destroying only himself. Sub-Zero vows to make sure the Tekunin is disbanded or destroyed when he returns to Earthrealm. Cyrax expresses regret, after all, he was best friends with Sektor before the Lin Kuei automated them into machines. But he knew that the real Sektor was gone, trapped inside that cyborg’s mainframe forever.

Cyrax apologizes to Sub-Zero and Smoke for the trouble, but Sub-Zero assures him that it is the past. Cyrax can detect a homing beacon from his Special Forces allows and after saying goodbye, sets out to find them. Sub-Zero asks Smoke what he is doing here and Smoke tells him about Sareena, worried that Sareena will just get herself killed, he asks Smoke to lead him back to the portal to the Netherrealm, the time has come to stop his brother… with that, they both head into the Netherrealm.

Sareena wakes up in Reiko’s arms, who tells her to relax. Sareena knows him from her time with the Brotherhood of Shadow. Reiko tells her his story. After he was presumed killed in Shinnok’s first war to conquer Earthrealm, he wandered the realms, eventually after many years, he came across Outworld, where he was enlisted into Shao Kahn’s army. However, Reiko soon grew disgusted with Kahn and stealing some of his armor as a reminder of the mistake he made, Reiko returned to Shinnok’s services. During this time, Reiko began to wonder if this was truly his destiny to just be a servant… after Shinnok’s defeat, Reiko willingly returned to the Netherrealm, determined to make a destiny of his own, wearing Shao Kahn’s armor as a reminder of his past mistakes.

Ashrah defeats Frost, but she escapes. With that, Ashrah sets out to find Sareena. As Sub-Zero and Smoke enter the Netherrealm, Smoke disappears, leaving Sub-Zero confused. As Sub-Zero wanders the Netherrealm, he comes across a face from the past… Frost. Frost smiles and says “Miss me?? Sub-Zero is attacked by Frost, he evades her attacks and wants to know if she is undead like his brother. Frost replies that she is very much alive, no thanks to him. Sub-Zero tries to apologize for failing her, but Frost merely tells him that it is too late, much too late. Sub-Zero fights with Frost for a bit, he is able to stun her and moves on. Leaving an angry Frost behind.

Eventually Sub-Zero catches up with Noob…

Sub-Zero: Noob!
Noob Saibot: Sub-Zero, did you like my new second-in-command?
Sub-Zero: Why did you turn Frost?
Noob Saibot: So I could destroy you all the more easily. Look at your failures in life, Frost, Smoke, the rest of the Lin Kuei, it’s all just a painful reminder of how pathetic you’ve become.
Sub-Zero: Why did you do this? You held the name of Sub-Zero before me… you were.
Noob Saibot: That name no longer has any meaning for me!
Sub-Zero: It’s your real name!
Noob Saibot: As they say, what’s in a name?
Sub-Zero: !?
Noob Saibot: (He shows Sub-Zero his grand army of cyborg demons ready for activation) You see now, little brother? The great destiny that lies before me.
Sub-Zero: Stop! You don’t want to rule this place!
Noob Saibot: I’ve waited for all my life for this opportunity!
Sub-Zero: Then what you’ve waited for is a dead realm!
Noob Saibot: (chuckles) You’re so funny… and naïve.
Sub-Zero: Grrr….
Noob Saibot: (pressing a switch which causes the robots to stir) Sub-Zero! Come, kneel down and sacrifice yourself to these creations! Consider it an honor, a gift from your… brother. Now, you shall bear witness to the army that will drag this realm into a new era!

Sub-Zero battles with Noob’s army, destroying as many as he can, eventually he tires.

Sub-Zero: It’s no use….
Noob Saibot: Nice try. (he motions for his army to kill Sub-Zero, just before they can shoot Sub-Zero, Smoke jumps down, destroying two cyborgs.)
Sub-Zero: Smoke!
Smoke: Sorry that I’m late. I had to follow you and analyze their weak points.
Noob Saibot: Smoke! What are you doing, you traitor?
Smoke: Traitor? I was never on your side, at least not willingly.
Noob Saibot: Grr… very well, you will die!
(The robots attack Smoke, who evades while Sub-Zero runs to the side. Smoke successfully destroys a good dozen of them with some well-timed bombs. During the chaos, he appears before Sub-Zero.)
Sub-Zero: Smoke…
Smoke: I’m a prisoner in this body. This is the only way I can be freed.
Sub-Zero: What are you talking about?
Smoke: Tell Sareena that she shouldn’t be sorry. I know she couldn’t really fulfill her end of the bargain, she was just desperate…
Sub-Zero: Smoke…
Smoke: I just want to say “Thank You?, you were always there for me, when we were growing up and when I was automated… it’s time for me to repay the favor!
(With that, Smoke leaps into the air, while Sub-Zero calls out his name. Smoke impressively destroys several of Noob’s army. Eventually, Noob grows annoyed and decides to take care of Smoke himself, grabbing a sword, he comes at Smoke, he leaps into the air, but Noob is able to cut the lower half of his legs off… Smoke screams in pain… landing near a wall to the far side. Smoke tries to get up, but Noob stabs him in the chest.
Noob Saibot: Not bad, not bad at all…
Sub-Zero: SMOKE!
Noob Saibot: How strong in this body? Sub-Zero! Are you just going to stand by and watch him die!?
(In pain, Smoke takes a few more bombs out of his chest and throws them at the remaining cyborg demons. Noob recoils and Smoke falls to the ground.)
Noob Saibot: Impressive! You were indeed worthy of being in my army! But you only caused a temporary setback! Nothing more! From your spare parts, I will build anew.
Sub-Zero: Smoke! (he tries to run towards them, but Noob keeps him back with an energy blast, Smoke drags himself out, past Noob)
Smoke: Sub-Zero… please… I don’t want to worry about me… not anymore… after my automation, I’ve been trapped…a lost soul trapped in this body… but you… helped me regain my soul… I want to thank you… you were… my best friend…. (He groans) Goodbye, Sub-Zero…
Sub-Zero: SMOKE!
(But it’s too late, Noob blasts Smoke’s body with another energy blast, this causes Smoke to explode, his parts scatter everywhere. Noob just laughs while Sub-Zero collapses to his knees.)
Noob Saibot: A fitting end to such a fool. (with that, he turns to Sub-Zero) You see that? You can’t protect anyone! Not even yourself.
Sub-Zero looks at the ground, in shock and unable to speak. Memories of Smoke flood his mind, slowly he clenches his fist and looks at Noob, he no longer sees his brother, he sees a monster. One he knows that must be destroyed, with that he charges towards Noob…


Well, that's it for Smoke. A tragic end to a tragic character... yeah, I'm sorry to all you Smoke fans, but I felt he had to go...
 
Some good shit. Too bad this isn't what is really going to happen. I don't think a fighting game could actually go into this much depth unless it was played out like an adventure game like Final Fantasy, and I doubt the endings will be that information-ridden.
 
MKA story plot (cont.)


Sub-Zero once again fights with Noob, fueled by Smoke’s death. The battle goes about fairly evenly. Sub-Zero is, much to Noob’s surprise, nearly able to win, but eventually, when he believes to have won the battle, he collapses from exhaustion. Unbeknownst to him, Noob was not defeated and he stands over his unconscious brother’s body…

Scorpion and Quan Chi continue their battle, Scorpion comments on how the sorcerer is not as strong as he used to be. Quan Chi is angry at this, but ultimately ignores it. Quan Chi continues to mock Scorpion. As Scorpion charges forward, Quan Chi is able to knock him back with a Skull Blast. Scorpion hits the ground, while Quan Chi moves in for the kill…

Meanwhile Sareena and Reiko travel through the Netherrealm, Sareena tells him what is happening and wants to know if he will help her. Reiko says that he is not sure, it is not his battle after all, but Sareena tells him that he’s trying to find a destiny for himself. Now is the perfect chance to do so. Reiko doesn’t answer… Just then, they are interrupted by the sounds of Scorpion and Quan Chi’s battle. Scorpion is able to save himself with the use of his spear. The two then resume their battle, although Sareena does not know who Scorpion is, she sees him fighting Quan Chi, who she despises with every bone in her body. Just then, Moloch and Drahmin approach, seeing Scorpion and Quan Chi, they are determined to get revenge on both of them. Reiko draws his weapons and tells Sareena to go while he holds these two Oni off.

Scorpion and Quan Chi continue to battle, they are facing each other, when in a parallel to when the older Sub-Zero battled Quan Chi, Sareena appears and uppercuts Quan Chi (though he doesn’t fall over the ledge) As Sareena turns to face Scorpion, he punches her across the face. “Stay out of this! This is my fight!? he declares. Sareena responds with a sarcastic tone. “You were doing a great job on your own!? Quan Chi recovers and is surprised to see Sareena. (He never expected to see her again) Quan Chi ponders to himself how Sareena could’ve regained her human form, but it is of no real concern. He then decides to up the attack.

Noob has chained Sub-Zero up, who is still unconscious from the battle, he hears the sounds of battle and turns to find it. He finds the battle against Quan Chi taking place, and despite being surprised to see that Sareena is still alive, but is pleased to see Scorpion… a potential new ally.

Scorpion’s refusal to work with Sareena leads to the two almost losing. Eventually, Sareena convinces him that if Quan Chi is to be defeated, they need to work together, she sends her energy blast (Author’s Note: I forget the name) at Scorpion’s sword, who deflects it back onto Quan Chi. The sorcerer is stunned by the attack. With that, Scorpion leaps into the air with his Mugai Ryu while Quan Chi does the same with his double broadswords. The two slash at each other… both land on their feet… Scorpion turns around and watches as Quan Chi’s head is severed from his shoulders. The headless body drops its swords and topples over. Scorpion puts his sword away and stands over the body, Sareena watching from a distance.

Sareena: Great job. (realizing she doesn’t know his name) Um, what is your name?
Scorpion: (turns around) What?
Sareena: Your name, you know what people call you…
Scorpion: (annoyed) I know what it means!
Sareena: (half-laughing) So?
Scorpion: (sighs) Scorpion.
Sareena: My name’s Sareena. I got to say, I could tell you really hated him. (She walks up next to him.) What’d he do to you? Were you one of his servants? Were you a part of the Brotherhood of Shadow?
Scorpion: No, never was.
Sareena: Then what did he do to you?
Scorpion: (sighs) He… killed my family… and massacred my entire clan. This sorcerer deserved every bit of what he got.
Sareena: (nods) You can say that again…
(Suddenly, a clapping is heard)
Noob Saibot: (walking in) Excellent fight, my friend. Your powers have grown since last we met Scorpion. Now that you’ve defeated Quan Chi, I suppose you’re satisfied.
Scorpion: Just who the hell do you think you are?
Noob Saibot: I believe you know me… we met many years ago… in the Shaolin Temples… we fought for possession of a map… I won the battle and despite your pleas for mercy, your head was ripped from your body…
Scorpion: What? You mean to tell me that you’re…
Noob Saibot: Yes! I am the man you murdered at the Mortal Kombat Tournament.
Scorpion: ….Sub-Zero?
Noob Saibot: Yes, in a manner of speaking. Except, Sub-Zero is gone, since then I have been known as Noob Saibot!
Scorpion: (disgusted) Noob….. Saibot….?
Noob Saibot: Yes, it is truly ironic. You made me what I am, I really must express my gratitude. I killed you, in turn making you a specter, then, I admit, in a sheer twist of irony, you killed me, making me into a wraith.
Scorpion: (too shocked to speak)
Noob Saibot: Thanks to you, I will soon become the new ruler of the Netherrealm. It’s all because of you Scorpion!
Scorpion: You bastard…
Noob Saibot: Now… where were we? Oh yes, I was going to repay you by offering you a chance to join me in this crusade? Imagine the possibilities!
Scorpion: WHAT?
Noob Saibot: You may balk at it now. Imagine what we might be able to do one day, we could build an army so powerful that we could invade the Heavens just as Shinnok did! We might even bring your family back to life… imagine it.
Scorpion: !?
Noob Saibot: Come on Scorpion, you know you want to. We are the same, Scorpion. I am a wraith and you are a specter. We are nearly equal.
Scorpion: I am no longer just a specter! I am now the Champion of the Elder Gods and you are pathetic! I will not live in a world like this with my family, I will kill millions of people for them! That’s not what they want; I realize that now…
Noob Saibot: So be it, but you had your chance. I will be sure to give Sub-Zero your regards.
Sareena: What did you do to him?
Noob Saibot: I have him. Don’t worry; he’s still alive… for now. If you want to save him, come to my domain, it is not far, I’ll be awaiting your challenge.

With that Noob leaves, while Reiko having defeated Moloch and Drahmin appears as does Ashrah. Stunned at this revelation, now Scorpion knows what he must do. He made this evil. He must be the one to end it. Sareena tells Scorpion that they must rescue Sub-Zero before Noob kills him. Scorpion says that he is not a leader, but reluctantly agrees. Reiko expresses reluctance to go, but Sareena tells him that this is the perfect chance to shape a destiny for himself, with that Reiko agrees to go. Ashrah is determined to finally achieve her redemption. With that, they set out.

Sub-Zero awakens to see Frost standing before him, she happily punches him and takes the opportunity to rough him up a bit, but when Noob arrives he stops her.

Noob Saibot: That’s enough for now Frost.
Frost: Ugh.
Sub-Zero: Noob… you’re still alive.
Noob Saibot: Sorry, but I’m already dead.
Sub-Zero: (groans)
Noob Saibot: You’ve performed quite well, I must say. Better than I thought you would.
Sub-Zero: …
Noob Saibot: You want to know why? You enjoy killing, that’s why!
Sub-Zero: Huh?
Noob Saibot: Yes, I’ve watched you as you’ve delivered the finishing blows. After all, why go back to the Lin Kuei? Even though you tried so desperately run to from your past. You may have “reformed? the clan, but you knew that there was no running away… you had to go back.
Sub-Zero: You’re wrong!
Noob Saibot: You don’t have to deny it, we were trained to be that way. Our father took us back to China, trained us to assassins, away from our ungrateful mother.
Sub-Zero: Our mother? Have you forgotten about her?
Noob Saibot: You were too young to possibly remember her and our sister as well. Father knew what was best for us!
Sub-Zero: No…
Noob Saibot: It makes little difference now. (walks over to reveal some more cyborg demons)
Sub-Zero: What? But Smoke destroyed…!
Noob Saibot: He did not destroy them all. He caused a temporary setback. Nothing more. (He activates them.)
Noob Saibot: Goodbye, little brother. (he motions for his robots to kill Sub-Zero…)

Before they can execute Sub-Zero, Scorpion and the others arrive; Ashrah and Reiko fight off some cyborg demons while Sareena attacks Frost. Scorpion cuts Sub-Zero free from his restraints.

Sub-Zero: (rubbing his wrists) Scorpion!?
(The two stare at each other for a bit)
Scorpion: You look terrible, you haven’t aged well.

Scorpion turns to face Noob, tackling him, the two begin their battle. Sub-Zero tries to follow, but he’s cut off by some of Noob’s cyborgs. Scorpion and Noob land on a ledge below.

Noob Saibot: You have learned some new tricks, but then again so have I.
Scorpion: (growls)
Noob Saibot: You call yourself a hero Scorpion? You actually think you can stop me? You have no idea what you’re up against!
Scorpion: First of all, I don’t recall ever calling myself a hero. Second, you talk too much.
Noob Saibot: Your soul will rot forever in the Netherrealm Scorpion!
Scorpion: It is finally time, to rid myself of this nightmare! Noob Saibot, I will destroy you!

Scorpion and Noob begin their battle, which seems to be fairly equal. They battle it out, until Scorpion removes his mask and tries to burn Noob, however Noob dodges the blast, Scorpion lunges forward and grabs Noob, but all he does is remove his mask, revealing the black skull behind it (as opposed to Scorpion’s white skull) Scorpion and Noob battle it out once more.


Meanwhile, Sub-Zero defeats the Cyborg Demons that were engaging him and rushes off to the battle. Frost and Sareena still fight. Sareena has Frost on the ground, but Frost throws some ash in her eyes, blinding her. Frost knocks Sareena to the ground and prepares to kill her… Ashrah sees what is happening and jumps in the way, getting herself stabbed… Enraged, Sareena lunges forward, getting Frost near the edge. With a final uppercut, Sareena sends Frost flying into the lava.

Reiko looks at Ashrah’s wounds, Sareena runs over, but Reiko says that it is too late. Sareena and Ashrah exchange some last words. Ashrah gives Sareena her Kriss and tells her that she knew that there was hope for Sareena and that she must stop Noob Saibot… with that, her eyes close.

Sub-Zero catches up to Scorpion and Noob, who has Scorpion on the ropes, Sub-Zero freezes Noob, temporarily stunning him. Scorpion gets up and puts his mask back on. He asks Sub-Zero why he helped him, Sub-Zero replies that they’re on the same side, they should work together, Scorpion sighs and says “Why not?? Noob puts his mask back on and the battle begins. Noob is losing to the combined might of Scorpion and Sub-Zero. But he is able to knock Sub-Zero over a lava pit, who is able to grab onto the ledge, Noob uses this opportunity to tactically retreat. Scorpion questions whether or not to chase after Noob or save Sub-Zero. Just as Sub-Zero is about to fall, Scorpion grabs his hand and pulls him back up.

Sareena and Reiko follow the group, heading up a long staircase, the last of Noob’s cyborgs come at them, Reiko holds them off while Sareena runs off to join the battle. At the top, Noob faces off against Scorpion and Sub-Zero… they battle, all 3 take a few injuries, Sareena reaches the top of the staircase, where she watches the battle. When Noob is weakened by the combined attacks of Scorpion and Sub-Zero, Scorpion and Sub-Zero give each other a slight nod, and prepare their final attacks, Scorpion lets loose a stream of fire from his hands, while Sub-Zero sends out a blast of ice. Both attacks hit Noob.

Noob screams in agony, Scorpion and Sub-Zero’s combined attacks burst through his body ,just then his body explodes and his soul lets out a horrible scream as it goes flying off deep into pits of the Netherrealm.

Well that's it for Noob Saibot. Yeah, I'm not sure killing so many current gen characters so soon is a good idea, but if it has to happen, it needs to be well thought out. After a little bit that tells you what happened after the battle, I'll be giving Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Sareena a rest for a bit and the end to Reiko's story as well. (He won't die, I'll tell you that) Hope you enjoyed!

To be continued....
 
MKA storyplot (cont.)


With the battle won, Sareena pants while Sub-Zero stares at what remains of Noob Saibot, his fist clenched at his side. Reiko catches up and sees that the battle is won. Scorpion just stares out into the Netherrealm… Scorpion knows that before his soul can rest, he has one last mission to complete, he opens a portal to go back to Outworld, and asks if the others will follow. After some hesistation, Sareena and Sub-Zero walk over and prepare to leave; Sareena turns to Reiko and asks if he will follow. He says that he will not, he will travel alone from now on. Sareena says that she understands and asks where he will go? Reiko replies that he doesn’t know, but he’s certain he’ll find something. As Reiko prepares to leave through a different portal, he takes one last look and tells Sareena… “Thank You… for giving me a purpose.? Sareena watches Reiko and then departs with Scorpion and Sub-Zero through the portal to Outworld…

Meanwhile Bo’ Rai Cho and Li Mei run into Shujinko and the others, Fujin has left the group, in order to search out more warriors. Shujinko greets his old master, Bo’ Rai Cho. Bo’ Rai Cho tells Shujinko about his successful defeat of the Dragon King’s army. Shujinko congratulates Bo’ Rai Cho, but admits to have caused the Dragon King’s return…

Johnny Cage comes across an Outworld villager.

Villager: Excuse me, sir. Would you happen to be Liu Kang from Earthrealm?
Johnny Cage: What if I am?
Villager: Well we need your help. Our village has spotted a strange man on fire. We do not know what he wants. We feel only Liu Kang can help us.
Johnny Cage: What if I told you I was Johnny Cage?
Villager: Then I’d turn in the other direction and walk away, because everyone knows that that guy’s an idiot.
Johnny Cage: (stares blankly and in a somewhat calm voice) I’m the guy you’re looking for. I’m Liu Kang.
Villager: Really? You look nothing like Liu Kang. They say that he wears a headband and has black hair and wears red and black pants.
Johnny Cage: (quickly) Those were typos!

So the villager takes Johnny Cage to his village. Meanwhile, Ermac senses someone approaching, Jax and Sonya leap out to see… Mavado. Recognizing him as the same man that attacked them earlier, they strike. Mavado impressively is able to strike both before they can get him. Mavado is surprised to see them again, Sonya and Jax know his name… “Mavado?, but what of this Red Dragon that he mentioned? Mavado says that they will know everything in due time.

Jax and Sonya attack Mavado. Ermac stands by and watches the battle, waiting to jump in if he is needed. Mavado uses one of his ropes to tie Sonya’s waist and pin her arms, then he flings her around and she hits a nearby wall and falls unconscious. Leaving Jax alone to face Mavado…

Kitana is still running, and takes a breather, unbeknownst to her, the Tarkata spot her and report her position to Baraka. Baraka takes a look and since Kitana is wearing her mask, he assumes her to be Mileena. He orders his men to attack her. Kitana sees them coming and rather than run, Kitana decides to fight. Taking out her fans, she fights back. She kills many Tarkata (but not all) and even knocks Baraka himself out. After she knocks them all down, she staggers out for a few feet.

?I did it…? she says softly… “Too bad it cost me everything…? Kitana then passes out from exhaustion, as she does so a horse approaches her… Mileena gets off the saddle and walks over to the unconscious Kitana’s body. “Hmm. Kitana to live or die? Hmm.? She says to herself. She’s been waiting for a chance to kill Kitana, however, she has always wanted it to be in hand-to-hand-combat, yet this is also a rare opportunity. She kneels down beside Kitana and prepares her sai, but yet… she can’t do it. “No, not this way.? She says. Looking down at Kitana’s unconscious body, Mileena ponders what to do…

Jax is losing to Mavado, while Ermac senses another presence coming and goes to find it, sensing that this is more “friendly?. Mavado taunts the defeated Jax, grabbing his damaged cybernetic arm, “How long have you used these, my friend? Far too long, it seems. It’s time you learned to fight like a real man.? With that Mavado tears off the arm, revealing his organic arm underneath. As Mavado crumbles it, he throws it down to Jax, who only stares at it. Just then, Cyrax appears and knocks Mavado back as Sonya regains consciousness. Seeing that he is outnumbered, Mavado retreats. Jax picks up his destroyed cybernetic arm, and in frustration, he throws it, Sonya walks over, holding her arm in pain.

Sonya tries to comfort Jax, but Ermac tells them that he can sense a group of warriors nearby…

Meanwhile Liu Kang and Kung Lao come across Li Mei’s village, which was able to free itself after Kano and the Deadly Alliance’s apparent deaths. Before they enter, Liu Kang and Kung Lao are stopped by two guards.

Guard 1: Halt! You must state your names before entering.
(Liu Kang says his name)
Guard 1: WHAT!? You are the famous Liu Kang!?
(Kung Lao says his name)
Guard 1: And you are the legendary Kung Lao!?
Guard 2: Uh… Kung who?
Guard 1: Ssh! I have no idea.
(Kung Lao groans)
Guard 1: Hmm, if you really are Liu Kang prove it!
(Liu Kang nods and performs his Flying Kick, he then returns to standing where Kung Lao is)
Guard 1: That kick!…. No mistaking it!
Guard 2: This guy is really Liu Kang?
Guard 1: Ssh! I can’t be certain.
(Now it is Liu Kang’s turn to groan)
Guard 1: So, what’s your story?
(Liu Kang and Kung Lao talk in unison)
Guard 1: Oh! I see… Gotcha!
Guard 2: Um, what were they talking about?
Guard 1: Ssh! I have no clue.
(Liu Kang and Kung Lao groan in unison)

Meanwhile as Shao Kahn begins building his new army of Shokans, word reaches his ears about Raiden’s drastic change. Kahn does not necessarily believe this at first, assuming Raiden to have been destroyed, Shang Tsung confirms this. Kahn decides to find out for himself…
 
MKA story plot (cont.)


Meanwhile, Rain decides to return to Edenian Palace, there’s something strange about Kitana… and he decides that he must know.

Sindel and Jade meet up with Shujinko’s group, who inform them of the planned attack. Sindel and Jade join the group, Sindel tries to find Kitana among them, but she cannot…

Reptile and Khameleon are shocked with this revelation that Nitara’s realm and Zaterra are one and the same. Looking down at the amulet, Reptile speaks to himself… they decide to return to Onaga’s palace, perhaps the answer can be found…

Johnny Cage gets to the village, asking where this man of fire is. The villager says that he only appears at random times, what is he looking for, he doesn’t know. Johnny Cage asks if it has a name. When the villager says it doesn’t, Cage jokingly suggests “Meat-Blaze?. Cage says he will find this “Man on Fire?.

Blaze having been freed from watching the Dragon Egg, wanders Outworld. He hears this voice telling him to head towards a cave so that he can find his true purpose. Johnny Cage finds Blaze and asks what he is doing. Blaze tells him not to interfere, he is so close to completing his quest and tries to blast Cage back, but Cage dodges and seeing it as a challenge fights back.

Dairou confronts Darrius, who is preparing to lead the attack on Seido. Dairou says that before he can attack Seido, he must face him in Mortal Kombat. Darrius knows that Dairou has discovered the truth, and accepts his challenge. The two fight using their skills to the best of their abilities. Eventually, Dairou comes out the winner, despite being heavily wounded in the battle. Darrius draws his dying breath as Dairou stumbles out… walking around with his chest injury for a bit… he collapses onto the ground… his last thoughts are of his family before he dies…

As Reptile’s group travels to Onaga’s palace, Hotaru thinks of his battle with Dairou, the thought comes to him that perhaps the government he serves is not truly that great. Regardless, he decides to follow his orders and attacks Reptile. Khameleon and Nitara try to help Reptile, but he orders them to stay out of this. Hotaru demands that Reptile hand over the amulet, but Reptile hands it to Khameleon. Reptile and Hotaru battle… eventually, Reptile comes out the winner and mortally wounds Hotaru, but deciding not to sink back to his old level when he served Shao Kahn. Reptile does not kill Hotaru, as he is a defenseless opponent. With that, they leave Hotaru behind.

Several thoughts run through Hotaru’s mind as he lies dying, some Seidan Guardsmen approach him and try to treat him, but Hotaru says that it is too late. He tells him about how the government they serve is actuality an oppressive regime and as his last wish, he asks the Seidan Guardsmen to overthrow it. With that, Hotaru dies…

Meanwhile, Kabal and the Black Dragon travel Outworld to go to Onaga’s Palace where Havik awaits for the heroes to arrive to allow them access to Onaga’s Palace like he did with Shujinko earlier… Just as they do, they are attacked by Kano… Kabal and Jarek are shocked to see that he is alive…. Kano merely responds by attacking the group, he quickly pulls out Kobra’s heart, killing him. Jarek does not know whose side to take… Kabal asks why Kano is attacking them, who merely responds that the Black Dragon is his to rule. Kano ends Jarek’s confusion… by cutting his throat open with his knife. Kabal and Kira are eventually able to drive Kano off.

With this confrontation, Kabal begins to realize that perhaps Havik led him on the wrong path.

Mileena decides to imprison Kitana, much like she did to her many years ago after Shinnok’s invasion of Edenia. She ties Kitana up, placing her over her shoulder and placing her on top of the horse and rides off. Eventually Kitana awakens and sees the ground is moving underneath her, she then takes notice that she is tied up and looks up to see Mileena. Mileena can’t help but taunt the bound princess. Kitana only hangs her head and barely struggles… she has lost everything…. Liu Kang, her kingdom, and for all she knows, her mother, who she hopes is still alive. She almost considers begging Mileena to just kill her… Baraka stands up and sees Mileena riding away with Kitana, telling whatever survivors are left to stand up, Baraka gives chase.

Liu Kang and Kung Lao speak to the village chief, who tells them that some kind of demon has been spotted in the mountaintops, they believe he may be from the Netherrealm. Liu Kang looks at Kung Lao, who gives a nod, they decide to investigate, with a farewell bow, the two depart.

Eventually as the two travel, they come across someone they thought they would never see again… Shinnok. Shinnok turns around and lets a hint that he reanimated Liu Kang’s body when he says that he is surprised that Liu Kang is “whole? again. This surprises, who in anger demands to know if he reanimated Liu Kang’s body. Shinnok merely retreats.

Liu Kang starts to run after Shinnok, but Kung Lao tries to stop him.

Kung Lao: Wait! We have to think this through!
Liu Kang: (in an angry/determined voice that isn’t his) I’m done thinking!
(He pushes Kung Lao off and runs after Shinnok.)
Kung Lao: Wait!

Concerned, Kung Lao runs after Liu Kang, worried about what he may do… Liu Kang is not the same man he was before Shang Tsung murdered him…

Cage fights with Blaze, he is losing, but he has an ace up his slave…

Johnny Cage: (attempts his crotch punch, however when he hits Blaze, his hand only catches on fire, he screams and runs towards a nearby lake and immediately puts his hand out and sighs in relief.)

Blaze heads inside the cave while Johnny Cage was putting his hand out, ready to discover what’s inside.

Meanwhile, Mileena and Kitana approach the Edenian Castle…

Mileena: Now then, time to get you inside, without anyone knowing.
Kitana: And just how are you going to do that? You don’t exactly have any way of sneaking in nor can you conceal me from sight or keep me from alerting the guards.
Mileena: (stares blankly) Damn…
Kitana: (for the first time in a while, she actually lets out a laugh) You didn’t think this through very well did you?

Meanwhile, Shao Kahn meets with Shang Tsung and Goro to discuss the news of Raiden’s apparent return:

Goro: Nobody knows for sure, but a few of my warriors could’ve sworn that they saw someone who looks like Raiden, except the outfit was black. What is most notable; is that there was lightning around his body. His eyes were red. He practically destroyed an Outworld village as he traveled.
(Shao Kahn nods his head and goes deep in thought.)
Shang Tsung: What is this? Somebody who looked like Raiden, except he was wearing black? That could be anyone for all we know, we shouldn’t waste our time with such an unimportant matter…
(Shao Kahn gets right in front of his face.)
Shao Kahn: FOOL! You know as perfectly as I do that a matter such of this cannot be simply ignored!
(Shang Tsung falls over with Shao Kahn towering over him.)
Shao Kahn: (grunts in disgust and turns to Goro) Anything else to report Goro?
Goro: No, but I do think that it’s a possibility that perhaps Raiden has turned to our side?
Shang Tsung: (getting up) Bah! I still believe that it’s nothing more than someone masquerading as Raiden…
(Just then Shang Tsung is seized by Shao Kahn, who grabs him by his robes.)
Shao Kahn: I am not interested in theories!
(He throws Shang Tsung to the ground, who lands near Goro.)
Shao Kahn: I want answers…. I want this matter looked into! Is that understood?
(Goro obediently nods, while Shang Tsung gives a disgruntled murmur and nods as well.)

Tanya tries to heal her scars, but she finds that her face will never fully heal, she returns to the Dragon King’s services figuring that this will give her a chance to confront Jade…


Yeah a little bit of humor in some scenes like the Kitana/Mileena scene (sorry, MK needs some humor. ) Lot of deaths in this one, we nearing the climax... but I'm going to have to push the battle with the Dragon King back a bit...
 
Great Idea... I have to post this pic here tommorrow I'll delete it from this post, but I have something for the school and I need to copy it to my other computer by doing this. Sorry.
Edit- Gone.
Anyway again I like it. Although I am a bit envious you have more reviewers XP I guess no one really saw mine or something LOL.
 
I think you're handling a big project very well. Towards the end you've started adding long dialog between characters, and IMO long talky bits aren't really part of MK, it's all about ACTION. But the the narrative is excellent. You (almost) inspired me to post up some stories myself, but then I realized that you were gonna be a hard act to follow!

Well done mate, you deserve all the praise and karma.
 
Angel said:
ScorpZero's writing = 8/10.... Pheonix's art 2/10. :lol:
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I got an A+ thank you. I did that in two minutes LMAO. I'll go edit that post.


Anyway still doing good. :thumbs up"
 
MKA Storyplot (cont.)

Ermac, Cyrax, Jax and Sonya meet up with Shujinko’s group. It is there that Sonya meets Li Mei, and some friction develops between them. Sonya is untrusting of Li Mei, (Li Mei reminds her of Frost) Li Mei notices Sonya’s distrust and is rather offended. For some reason when Sonya stares at Li Mei, she gets a reminder of the evil that Onaga used to make her his slave. Meanwhile, Nightwolf is preparing some kind of strange ritual. Shujinko says the time has come to move… Sonya asks about Kung Lao, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Sub-Zero. Shujinko says that he does not know; none of them have been spotted. Then Sonya asks about Liu Kang… if anyone has happened to have seen him… there is no answer.

Inside the cave, Blaze searches around coming across a well… Blaze looks down and suddenly a beam shots out, hitting Blaze… suddenly Blaze’s size increases rapidly, and his powers rapidly increase. Johnny Cage runs inside, just in time to see this. “Holy Shit…? is all he can say. “I shall do the brave thing…? he says. “Run away!? and so he does. Blaze can hear the messages in his head. He was created by the One Being to become his enforcer

As Kung Lao tries to chase after Liu Kang, he sees a familiar warrior preparing to enter a portal. He soon remembers and recognizes Rain and meets up with him. After a brief explanation as to how he survived, Rain tells Kung Lao what is happening that Kitana sent him to join the Edenian Army, but Kung Lao says that that’s not possible as Kitana was one of Onaga’s slaves when the Edenian Army was formed. (He learned of this during his time as one of Onaga’s slaves) Both Rain and Kung Lao realize the truth… Kung Lao says that they must find the real Kitana… he feels it’s the only thing that could stop Liu Kang from going over the edge…

Mileena has Kitana behind a rock, and has gagged her in order to keep her from drawing attention… with this, Mileena talks to her. She mentions their past and once again says just how much she hated Kitana, she takes the opportunity to hit Kitana a bit, and she enjoys every bit of it. “If you can free yourself. Then we can battle. There’s no Liu Kang coming to save you this time. You’re trapped in a world you can’t escape from… there’s no knight in shining armor coming to save you… you can’t be with him… no matter what happens… you can’t run from your past sister…? Just then Mileena hears some footsteps and is able to avoid being cut in half by Baraka. Mileena is shocked to see that Baraka is alive…

Shang Tsung grows tired of Shao Kahn and decides that he must take action… he heads to the Soul Tombs. Eventually he finds where the souls are kept and he absorbs them all… until he regains his youth… with this, he vows to kill Kahn…

Mileena and Baraka fight, both exchange some insults. Baraka has fully slipped into insanity and is just blindly attacking Mileena… Eventually Mileena defeats Baraka… she swipes her sai across Baraka’s throat, causing blood to spill out from his neck… some of the blood lands on Kitana… With that, Mileena turns to Baraka’s men, daring them to attack her… however she doesn’t need to wait… for suddenly someone cuts down all the Tarkata… it is Rain. Kung Lao frees Kitana, who stands up and faces Mileena. She is shocked to see that Rain is alive… and the two exchange a glance… but Kitana turns to Mileena and walks toward her.

Kitana says that she’s been waiting for a chance to fight her… now’s her chance. Mileena growls and the two begin their final battle. Kitana tells Kung Lao and Rain not to interfere no matter what happens. After an epic battle, Kitana defeats Mileena again, but does not kill her. “How many years have you waited Mileena? Seems like forever. All you ever thought about was killing me as though it was your only goal in life… Well, if that’s really what you want… here I am…? With that, she throws her fans aside, much to the shocked Kung Lao and Rain. Mileena is surprised as well, not sure what to do, she grabs her sai and walks up to Kitana, who just stands there. Mileena raises the sai and prepares to put it in Kitana’s heart, and the two stare at each other in the eyes… for some reason, Mileena can’t do it… she’s feeling something that she’s never felt before… Mileena drops her sai and pulls back. Mileena runs off… never to be seen again…

Kung Lao and Rain approach Kitana and ask her if she knew Mileena wouldn’t kill her. Kitana said that she didn’t know, but she wanted to see that if hope that Mileena could reform still remained… she guesses that perhaps when she showed mercy to her something inside Mileena was changed…

Kitana turns to Rain… it’s been a long time, and Rain still has some feelings for Kitana, but he knows that Kitana’s true love is Liu Kang, though he and Kitana were engaged to be married before Kahn invaded Edenia. However, now it seems like it may come to pass since Liu Kang is dead… just then Kung Lao breaks the news to Kitana… Liu Kang is alive again… Kitana is elated to hear the news, but Kung Lao tells her that he’s going after Shinnok… and he could do something he might regret, they need to stop him quickly… Kitana gives an understanding nod and asks Rain if he will help, he says he will, hoping that this will be the chance to prove himself that he has been waiting for…

Liu Kang finds Shinnok, and demands to know why he reanimated his body. Shinnok replies that he needed a way to seek revenge on his enemies, what better way than to use the very mortal that defeated him? He taunts Liu Kang about how important being a hero is to him… “The praise, the fame, the glory, the girl, being a hero was everything to you… you love it so much… that was the best way to destroy you… by destroying your name…? Enraged, Liu Kang attacks Shinnok… and the two battle…

After a long, hard fought battle… Liu Kang wins thanks to his fury… though Shinnok is defeated, Liu Kang keeps attacking him… Shinnok is terrified by this, for it is unlike Liu Kang to mercilessly attack a defeated opponent, he pleads for mercy, but Liu Kang just keeps punching him…


Well, the only thing I can say is that Liu Kang's not so much of a goody-goody anymore.... Baraka is gone... Mileena's story is over... We'll see what happens to Shinnok... look for his final fate next update... and then... the final battle with Onaga commences... (well got to tie up Mavado, Kabal, Kira and Havik's stories, hopefully during that conflict)
 
ScorpZero always sounds like he spends a long time thinking about everything before he posts. Its why I like his writing. It sounds like he knows what he is writing down on paper.
 
Thanks everybody I really did put a lot of time into this to make it the best it could be.

MKA storyplot (cont.)

Kenshi realizes what presence it was that he felt: Shang Tsung. With this, he departs from the group, saying that he has something to take care of. Shujinko tries to change his mind, but Kenshi says that he has to leave.

Liu Kang continues to beat Shinnok around, determined to make him pay, just then Kitana, Kung Lao and Rain find him… Kitana is shocked… for the man she sees mercilessly beating down Shinnok is not the man she fell in love with. As Shinnok lies on the ground, badly hurt and bleeding.

Just then, Kitana comes down and the two after being apart for many years finally reunite. This snaps Liu Kang out of his frenzy… she is able to convince him to not go over the edge and to just leave Shinnok alone… With a sigh, Liu Kang relents… and the two embrace each other, while Kitana lets out tears of joy. Rain watches sadly, while at the same time feeling happy for them. Letting go from Liu Kang, Kitana says that they must go to Shao Kahn… and deal with him once and for all. They all leave Shinnok behind…

Sometime after they leave, Fujin finds Shinnok… he does not know who dealt these injuries but he is glad that Shinnok has been defeated… The ritual that Nightwolf was preparing comes into play suddenly Shinnok is finds himself descending into the ground… with a cry of “NOT AGAIN!” he is bonded to the symbol that Nightwolf intended to use on Onaga. Fujin contacts Nightwolf telepathically and tells him that Shinnok will never be a threat again…

Now that Nightwolf has done the ritual, he sees that he is ready to go… with that, Shujinko leads the heroes towards Onaga’s palace, ready to settle the battle once and for all.

Mavado and Kano head to the Palace separately, believing that is where they will find their enemies heading. While Kabal and Kira head there as well to find Havik, who Kabal wants to ask about Mavado…

Kitana leads Liu Kang, Kung Lao and Rain to where she encountered Shao Kahn… believing that he is somewhere around there. Eventually, they come across the Shokans that Shao Kahn and Goro have successfully enlisted a dozen Shokans, when they are spotted, the Shokans attack, but Rain holds them off… urging the others to go ahead… Reluctantly, Liu Kang, Kung Lao and Kitana do so… upon traveling further into these grounds that Kahn has been using as a sanctuary, they are confronted by Goro… Goro is surprised, but pleased to see Liu Kang again and looks forward to their rematch… however just like many years ago… Kung Lao scars him across the chest…

Kung Lao: Your battle is with me Goro… (he turns to Liu Kang and Kitana) You two go on ahead… I’ll deal with him…
(Liu Kang gives an understanding nod and then he and Kitana run past Kung Lao as Goro starts to get up…)
Kung Lao: Just like last time, huh Goro?
Goro: Grrr… you pathetic human…
Kung Lao: You’re going to pay for what you’ve done…
Goro: Grrr…
Kung Lao: Why did you do it? WHY!?
Goro: Kitana only offered peace… Shao Kahn offers superiority… how could I accept any less?
Kung Lao: You’re such a coward… you don’t deserve to call yourself an honorable warrior. This is for my ancestor!

With that, the final battle between Kung Lao and Goro begins…

Meanwhile… Shujinko and the others arrive at Onaga’s palace and head himself while Reptile, Khameleon and Nitara also make it inside… determined to find information on the amulet. Onaga sees the warriors coming and alerts his warriors… Motaro, Kintaro, Hsu Hao and Tanya. Motaro leads the Centaurs out…

Rain manages to kill a few Shokans… but then memories of his failed attempt to kill Shao Kahn… come back to him… he becomes terrified… but yet he keeps fighting the Shokan off… trying to fight his fear…

Liu Kang and Kitana find Shao Kahn… “It’s been a while boy…” Kahn says to Liu Kang. “I heard you were dead…” “I could say the same thing about you Kahn.” Liu retorts. Kitana readies her fans…. “This is for my parents.” She thinks. However just before the final showdown can begin a figure comes down from the sky… it is Shang Tsung… his power having grown immensely.

Shao Kahn: Shang Tsung!? I did not authorize you to get your youth back! Hmm… However, you can redeem yourself by destroying Liu Kang and Kitana…
Shang Tsung: (first he turns around and sees Liu Kang, he thinks he’s seeing a ghost at first and says to himself…) Damn… I can’t believe he’s back… oh well; that will be fixed shortly. (he turns to Shao Kahn and chuckles) You blind, ignorant, self-impotent fool. I did not get these new powers to help you Kahn. I got them to kill you.
Shao Kahn: (he growls) Shang Tsung! I’ll have your head for this!
Shang Tsung: No Kahn, I’ll have yours for soon I will have my vengeance on all of you!
 
This is Real Good!!! Let's just hope it doesn't really happen in the game...Otherwise u just gave it away...LOL
 
MKA Storyplot (cont.)


The battle begins… Shujinko and the other warriors are able to defeat the Centaurs that Motaro had gathered… but Motaro himself retreats back into the palace. With that, Shujinko and the others head towards the palace gates where they find Havik waiting… he opens the door for them, surprised at his assistance, the heroes nevertheless head inside… Kano and Mavado do the same as Kabal and Kira arrive at the palace.

Mavado comes across Hsu Hao inside the palace, enraged that his former subordinate has switched sides, the two battle… Mavado wins and pulls out Hsu Hao’s heart, killing him once again. Just then Kabal and Kira come across Mavado, Kabal realizes that it’s true that Mavado is alive… The two of them battle with Mavado… Kira is killed in the battle and Kabal in a weapon lock with Mavado demands to know how he survived… Mavado decides to answer, he tells him that an inhabitant from the Chaosrealm named Havik was the one who saved him…

Liu Kang and Kitana must temporarily join with Shao Kahn to stop Shang Tsung… it is an uneasy alliance and Shang Tsung finds himself having the upper hand… Rain defeats the Shokan and heads towards the battle with Shao Kahn…

Kung Lao and Goro continue to battle… The battle appears equal, but Goro clearly has the upper hand. Goro mocks Kung Lao as well as his ancestor… this enrages Kung Lao and he charges forward, however he is thrown back by Goro’s attack. As Kung Lao lays stunned… he and Goro are greeted by an unexpected visitor, a spirit materializes in front of Kung Lao, it is his ancestor: the original Kung Lao.

Johnny Cage heads towards Onaga’s Palace, determined to report this new threat and also assist his friends in the battle with Onaga. Fortunately, the location of the palace is not far and he can still arrive in time to assist them. Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Sareena arrive back in Outworld, where Scorpion tells them they must go to Onaga’s Palace. Sub-Zero learns for the first time of Onaga and remembers the dying Tarkata’s words… he asks how Scorpion knows of this and he replies that he is now the Champion of the Elder Gods. Sub-Zero is surprised. Sareena turns to leave, Sub-Zero asks her if she wants to help, but Sareena says that her part is done, he reluctantly, but respectively accepts this decision and he leaves with Scorpion.

Inside the palace, the heroes split up, each trying to find the Dragon King… Sonya and Jax come across Motaro, who attacks them both… Sonya is knocked off a ledge and onto the ground below… Jax is forced to take on Motaro alone… Motaro’s might is almost too much for Jax to handle, Motaro taunts Jax saying that without his weapons, he is no match… Jax decides that its finally time to disgard his other arm and he rips it off himself. “I’ve got all I need right here.” He says, referring to his two organic arms. With this new found confidence Jax gains the upper hand against Motaro.

In the lower reaches of the palace, Reptile, Khameleon and Nitara search the lower levels, Reptile is hopeful that Onaga left some information behind on the amulet.

Eventually, Liu Kang, Kitana and Shao Kahn knock Shang Tsung down, believing the fight to have been won:

Shao Kahn: That’s one minor annoyance disposed of: now to finish you fools!
(He prepares to fight with Liu Kang and Kitana, but Shang Tsung gets back up and the battle continues)

Kung Lao is in shock and awe at the sight of his great ancestor. Goro is also shocked and a little scared. The original Kung Lao encourages his descendant to not give up and to keep fighting… his words fuel Kung Lao with a new determination, he stands up and attacks Goro with renewed strength, Goro is no match for Kung Lao’s whirlwind assault. With one final Whirlwind Kick, Kung Lao sends Goro falling off a cliff and to his death. He turns to his ancestor who with Goro’s death can finally rest in peace, the two exchange a bow as the original Kung Lao finally ascends to the Heavens. With that, Kung Lao heads off to join the battle against Shao Kahn.

Liu Kang: What do we have to do to stop this guy?
Shao Kahn: I have asked myself that question many times.

Shang Tsung taunts the group and continues the attack, however he is attacked by Rain and Kung Lao, who both join the fray. Kahn is naturally shocked to see that both Rain and Kung Lao are still alive (because as far as he knew, both were dead) With one final attack from each warrior and then just like he did many years ago, Liu Kang delivers the Flying Kick which sends Shang Tsung flying out of control through Outworld, landing in the Living Forest.

Shao Kahn: Now then, where were we? Oh yes… (he attacks Kung Lao and Rain sending them both flying with a kick)

Kenshi senses Shang Tsung’s location and quickly finds him laying on the ground, badly wounded. Shang Tsung is surprised to see Kenshi, and begs for his life. Kenshi sees that Shang Tsung is in no condition to fight and does the honorable thing and will not kill a defenseless opponent, but he vows that they will meet again… as Kenshi turns to leave, Shang Tsung stands out and fires one last fireball at Kenshi… however Kenshi is able to sense it coming and he deflects it with his katana. Shang Tsung is destroyed by his own attack as the souls he absorbed leave his body and ascends to the Heavens, Kenshi finally considers himself redeemed.

Sindel and Jade make their way through the palace where they are confronted by Tanya, they see that she is badly scarred, but Jade knows why, she tells Sindel to go on ahead while she deals with Tanya. Jade and Tanya battle revealing some more of their past as they talk. During the battle, Jade knocks Tanya over a lava pit, but she is able to grab onto the ledge. Jade taking pity on Tanya, offers her a hand to help her up… Tanya looks at the hand, but with one final word: “Never!” she lets go and falls to her death. Jade can only look at Tanya’s final resting place with a bit of sadness and regret…

Jax defeats Motaro, who is impaled on one of the palace spikes below… finally after many years, Jax has regain his confidence in his own abilities… Sonya awakens where she meets… Kano. Surprised that her old enemy is still alive, Sonya immediately attacks him. Kano is surprised, but pleased to see her again, he takes this chance to redeem himself for his past mistake in their previous battle and the two begin their final battle.

Bo’ Rai Cho and Li Mei come across Kintaro, while Li Mei finds herself becoming drawn to the Dragon King’s power. Bo’ Rai Cho and Li Mei battle Kintaro… where Bo’ Rai Cho starts to notice the change in Li Mei’s attitude… this causes him to be wounded, but with a quick swipe from Li Mei’s Kunlan Dao returns Kintaro to the cold sleep of death. Realizing that it is her fault for Bo’ Rai Cho’s injury, she tries to tend to him, but the stubborn old master insists on continuing forward…

Finally, the heroes find themselves in front of Onaga’s throne room, they enter where they find Onaga sitting on his throne. Shujinko and Onaga talk and Onaga leaps down from his throne room and the final battle against Onaga begins…

The battle against Kahn rages on, Shao Kahn has regained his strength since his last battle with Liu Kang and gains the upper hand on the warriors, Liu Kang goes one-on-one with Shao Kahn, but Liu Kang remembering his brutal attack on Shinnok doesn’t fight to his full potential and Kahn quickly gains the advantage on Liu Kang, Kitana watches with horror as Kahn reigns blow after blow down upon Liu Kang finally one last attack, Liu Kang is knocked through the air and hits the ground, unconscious… after many years, surrounded by his closest friends and allies, Liu Kang is defeated…

Kitana attacks Kahn, but after another one-on-one fight she too is defeated by Kahn… Kung Lao is stunned and Rain cannot bring himself to attack Kahn, fear consuming his body as he remembers his failed sacrifice attack. As Kahn laughs over the defeated warriors… a bolt of lightning hits the ground… Raiden has returned… Kahn stands in shock at the realization that his old enemy truly has changed…

Liu Kang stands up… he is surprised, but also happy to see that Raiden has returned, Kung Lao stands up as well and he gets a similar feeling. Kitana is also pleased… Raiden orders them to attack Kahn… while he prepares to stop him for good… Liu Kang, Kung Lao and Kitana all give Kahn one last attack and Rain finally finds the courage to attack Kahn knocking his helmet off, the 4 encircle Kahn who replies weakly…

Shao Kahn: You pathetic mortals cannot hurt me…!

But Raiden shoots him with a blast of lightning causing Kahn to scream in pain as he is sent flying, he hits the ground, motionless. (Author’s Note: Whether or not he’s dead… I’m not going to tell you just yet… :p) The 4 turn to Raiden, however little do they know that they are not speaking to the Thunder God, Raiden, they are speaking to the One Being…

Well, Kahn has been defeated, but is he dead? hehe. The battle with Onaga has started and soon Liu Kang and Kung Lao will realize that their mentor is no longer the same...
 
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