Chapter One
Johnny's face was apologetic. As was Sonya's.
They looked at Kurtis Stryker like they were about to beg.
He had just finished his shift at the precinct at 21st street, and he was ready to go home when the two approached him.
"We couldn't think of anyone else." Johnny Cage said. Sonya nodded in agreement.
"...You two realize that I have no experience to account for, right?" Stryker said.
"Yes, but you're her uncle and..."
"Babysitting is not part of a police officer's duties.." he sighed.
Johnny and Sonya were going on a vacation. After all, they deserved it following the birth of their daughter, Cassandra. She was now two and a half, going on three soon, and they figured it was about time for a break.
"And why me?" Stryker asked,"why not Jax, or even Kenshi?"
"Jax has his hands full with Jacqui and-"
She stopped.
"There's no fucking way I'm leaving my precious baby in the hands of a blind man!"
"I'd rather put her in Kano's hands before I let Kenshi ever hold her!" she added.
"I..um...honey?" Johnny said.
"Please Kurt. Just this once. I promise I'll never bother you again." Sonya said.
"Fine. I'll do it. But just this once." he said, getting back into his car.
"You're lucky I like you two so much." he added, driving away.
"Ok, we'll be over with Cassie at seven!" Sonya said.
Stryker looked at the clock. It was 6:50.
"Fuck." he muttered.
There was no way in hell he could take care of a baby. He didn't know how to! Just the idea made him cringe. Feeding, crying, staying up all hours while he had his own job to do.
Then it hit him.
"...diaper changing.." he said, eyes growing wide.
Behind the wheel of his new car, he contemplated crashing it on I-76. Anything to get out of this.
Kabal could not withhold his laughter.
When he walked into Stryker's condo in the heart of Center City, the first thing his friend did was complain about it.
And like every good friend, Kabal laughed in his face.
"So glad to see you so supportive." Stryker said, rolling his eyes.
He went to his room to change, when Sonya and Johnny came over.
Kabal answered the door, surprising the two.
"Oh! Hello Kabal! Is Kurt home?" Johnny asked. "His car is here, so I know he's home." Sonya snapped, walking inside.
"Hey, wait, he's-"
Sonya barged into his bedroom, when she gasped, seeing him changing his clothes.
"Sonya! Get out of here!" he yelled, pulling his pants over his hips.
"Oh my god, Kurt, I am so sorry!" she yelled, covering her eyes, turning away as she closed the door.
Once again, Kabal laughed.
Johnny laughed as well, while Sonya crossed her arms, wearing a huge blush.
"Well, that's more of Kurtis Stryker than I needed to see." she groaned.
He emerged out of his room a minute later wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. Sonya couldn't look him in the eye, and he said,"Relax, it's fine, I'm sure it's nothing you haven't seen before."
"What?" Johnny asked.
"I mean it figuratively!" Stryker yelled.
"Anyway..our flight leaves soon. Here's all you're going to need for a week." Sonya said, finally finding the courage to look at him.
"A week?!" he yelled.
Sonya ignored that and pulled out a gigantic designer baby bag.
"Here's her diapers, bottles, wipes, coloring books, food and pacifier."
He began to lose count on how much stuff she had.
Johnny then brought in 5 bags of toys.
And then five more.
And then...
"Johnny, it's only for a week! You'd think I'm running a daycare here!" Stryker said.
"Yeah but, my Cassie loves all her toys." Johnny said.
"That kid is going to be spoiled rotten when she grows up." Kabal muttered.
"Tell me about it." Stryker said.
"I heard that!" Sonya yelled.
"Ok, say bye bye to daddy!" Johnny said, giving Cassie a kiss. Sonya did the same, and then they placed Cassie in Stryker's arms.
"Thanks again, Kurt, we really owe you one." Johnny said, blowing a kiss to Cassie one more time.
The two left, the slam of the door sealing his fate.
"I would soon rather fight Shao Kahn and his entire Outworld army than do this.."
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a/n: please put a stop to me I have no idea what I'm doing. This idea came to me a few days ago, I figured I could try some humor. Well, it won't be a long fic, he only has Cassie for a week. Of course, a lot can happen in 7 days, you know.
ive also decided to change Cassie's age to 2 1/2, so she can talk and back sass her darling Uncle Kurtis. Makes for more funny. I really have no idea when babies start talking. She can't speak full sentences of course, but she can say a few words at least