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Just a heads up this is my first ever story on this site :). It will follow a version of MK with my OC Halvor, thrown into the mix. If everything goes to plan, the story will track Hal's journey throughout the events of MKX and MK11. This first chapter takes place after Johnny beats Shinnok, but about a month before Johnny tells the story to Cassie's team. (In mkx)

Chapter One:Arrival

Halvor stumbled through the portal Raiden had created. He'd never been to Earthrealm before. He was in a complex, men and women bustled about and the sounds of training cut through the air. Raiden approached a man and women, speaking in hushed voices about something. "Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade."

The two of them turn and look at Raiden, surprise painted on their faces, "Raiden, what brings you here?"

Raiden steps to the side to present Hal to them, "I have found someone from Outworld who does not belong there. I believe he could be a powerful asset to the Special Forces."

The woman, whom Hal assumed to be Sonya straightened herself. "We're fine as we are, with out Outworlders." The man put a hand on her shoulder, "Sonya…" He started, she narrowed her eyes at Johnny Cage, then shifted her gaze to Raiden. Finally she sighed, "Fine. Go speak with Sergeant Cassandra Cage, she'll get you up to speed." Hal nodded, and went off through the door Sonya had pointed to, Raiden however, stayed behind with the two of them.

Hal saw two women and a man speaking near the door, they carried an air of confidence around them. Hal approached the closest, "Excuse me, do you know where I can find Sergeant Cassandra Cage?"

The woman glared at him, Earthrealmers didn't seem like the friendliest lot. "Who's asking?"

Hal blinked, "Halvor."

The woman raised an eyebrow, "That's it? Halvor? What kind of name-"

The man came to Hal's rescue, "Relax Jacqui, Cassie's right here."

He motioned to the other women there, she was blonde with tanned skin and light blue eyes. She was pretty. "I haven't seen you around here before… who are you?"

Hal's hand twitched by his side, "My name is Halvor. I'm from Outworld." Cassandra's eyes hardened and her hand rested on one of two pistols on her hips. Hal noted Jacqui and the other man tense up as well. His hands instinctively balled into fists.

She coolly said, "And what's an Outworlder doing here?"

Hal shook his head, "I- couldn't tell you. Raiden brought me here. Said I could help guard Earthrealm."

Cassandra blinked, "Raiden brought you?" Hal nodded. He watched her hand come away from the gun. "Well, if he brought you all the way from Outworld, there's gotta be something special about you." Hal didn't say anything. "Can you fight?" Cassandra asked,

Hal nodded, "I- Yes. I can fight." Cassandra turned motioning for him and the others to follow, "If you don't mind me asking Cassandra-" She waved her hand, "Cassie." Hal frowned, "What?" Cassandra stopped and turned her head back, "Call me Cassie." Hal nodded, "Oh. Call me Hal." Cassie started walking again.

The man said, "We're going to train, see what you're made of." Hal nearly froze in place, "How-" Jacqui said, "Jesus Takeda are you really reading his mind already?" Hal's eyes opened wide, "You're a telepath?" Takeda nodded, "But I don't need to read your mind to figure out what you're wondering." Hal pushed his lip out, impressed.

They stopped walking. They'd arrived to a sand circle in the ground, where two men were grappling. Cassie put an arm on a weapons rack and leaned against it. The two men paused and stood. "Hey, Nick. You mind showing our greenie here how we do it in Earthrealm?" Said Jacqui,

Hal frowned, "You want me to fight him?"

Cassie chuckled, "No, we want you to kiss him."

Hal made a face. "No weapons, and no killing. Stop when someone gives up or is pushed out of the ring, or can't keep fighting." Cassie called to him as he approached. Hal had no wish to fight this man. He knew he would win, but if he had to prove himself he would. He stepped into the ring and the man began to circle Hal. Hal didn't mirror him, and took a step closer, and another. The man feinted towards Hal, stamping his foot into the sand. Hal didn't flinch. He took two quick steps in and grabbed at Nick. Nick didn't seem to think Hal would try this and was caught off guard. Nick threw two punches into Hal's body and was thrown to the sand. Hal waited for him to get to his feet.

Nick approached, eager to get payback. Hal calmly bounced on his toes, hands up. Nick threw a jab, Hal blocked it. Nick, probed with a jab and a cross this time, Hal incorrectly guessed a hook was coming. The right hand snapped Hal's head back and he cursed himself for being so slow. Nick threw a jab, hook and a roundhouse. Hal slipped the jab, leaned back to avoid the hook and when the roundhouse came, he rolled underneath and threw an elbow to the side of the man's head, being sure to dial back as to not injure Nick too bady. Nick crumpled to the sand.

"Nicely done Hal." Cassie said, she seemed genuinely surprised. Hal wasn't sure why but he felt a warm feeling spread through his chest at her praise. "Hey Cass, when's Jin getting back?" Cassie looked at her watch, "Any minute now. How much you wanna bet he's gonna want a piece of Hal." Takeda snorted, "Everything I own."

The man who must have been "Jin" didn't disappoint. Less than a minute after their joke, he came swaggering in. "Hey Kung Jin, meet our latest recruit, Hal."

Kung Jin stood eye to eye with Hal and said, "Is he gonna be with us?"

Hal looked past him and at Cassie, who shrugged, "I dunno, maybe. We were just assessing him."

Hal smirked at her, "Better gimme an A plus plus."

Jin narrowed his eyes, "I'll on your A s s."

Hal stepped back into the circle, and Kung Jin did the same. Hal, not liking Jin's arrogance snapped a kick at his body. Jin blocked and pulled Hal towards him, firing a punch into Hal's nose as he did, snapping his head back, hard. Hal frowned, Jin was good, miles better than Nick. They exchanged blows, but Jin pushed Hal back. Hal took a cross to the cheek. He tasted blood. Kung Jin swung again, and hit Hal again, and again, and again. Hal sank to one knee.

"Yield." Kung Jin said, Hal said simply, "No." Kung Jin chambered his fist. Hal raised his left hand, palm facing out. A strange white aura emanated from him, it sharply cut its way though the air, enveloping Kung Jin. He was frozen, Hal narrowed his eyes and Jin began to be lifted off the ground. Hal's palm started to close and Jin's body was squeezed closer together. Hal heard someone call his name, but it sounded very far away. Then it became louder, louder, louder still until it cut through his mind, "HAL!" He shook his head and stood. Jin was released and collapsed on the ground, shuddering. Hal blinked and looked at what he'd done. He looked at Cassie, Jacqui, and Takeda. They were afraid, their eyes said that much. Jacqui ran to Jin's side and helped him up, Hal watched him struggle to stand. What is wrong with me, what am I doing? he asked himself.

He followed them back into the main complex. Raiden, Sonya, and Johnny were still in the same room. "Take me back to Outworld." Hal demanded, Raiden turned his head, "Back to Outworld? Why would you want to return?"

Hal shook his head and looked over his shoulder, Cassie and her team came in, Kung Jin limping, "Look at them. They're afraid of me. I'm not like them." He curled his lip, "They don't want me here."

Raiden gaze didn't falter, it was like he was staring into Hal's soul. "They need you Halvor."

Hal shook his head, "No- I can't- I'm going to end up killing someone."

Raiden's face hardened, "So, learn to control your powers. I'm sorry but I cannot allow you to return to Outworld."

Hal rubbed his eyes and sat down. "Kung Jin, I'm sorry."

Jin grimaced and said, "I'm fine." Hal cast a look at Jacqui, her face didn't give much away though. Sonya said, "Cass, what do you think?" Cassie thought about it, "He's got some kind of power, and he's a good fighter. I- I think we need him. If the threat is as bad as Raiden says, we'll need everyone we can get." Sonya agreed, "I trust your judgement Sergeant. He stays."

So that's the first Chapter! Thank you so much for reading this, please let me know your thoughts on how it's going, or what I can do to improve the story. Thanks! :D