In the great halls of outworld, the warriors of Outworld, Baraka (In MK9 Alternate Outfit), Goro, Kintaro, Reptile (In MK9 Alternate Outfit), Cyrax, Sektor, Mileena, Ermac, Kano, Sheeva, and Rain are in an argument.
Rain started it when he says, "Since Shao Kahn was foolish and decided to disobey the Elder Gods, I think it's time for a new ruler. I nominate myself." Baraka says, "Hah! You leading outworld!? You're Edenian and you chose not to intervene until after the war was lost! You are not worthy! Princess Mileena is!"
Reptile only says, "Rawrr!" Then Sektor says, "Although Mileena is technically Shao Kahn's daughter, she was a creation of Shang Tsung." Kano then says, "Yeah, and we all watched him get vaporized by Shao Kahn to power up his wife."
Cyrax then says, "Another possibly would be Quan Chi and Shinnok...Where are they now?" Sheeva then says, "The two are in Earthrealm trying to conquer it. Once they are done with that realm, they may try to conquer Outworld."
Goro then says, "You forget, Sheeva, we are Shokan. And we will defend this world from any upstart." Ermac then says, "But what of Upstarts within Outworld? We can sense that the general known as Kotal Kahn is amassing an army to usurp. He will surely kill us for being rivals to the throne."
Kintaro then says, "Then I will burn each and every person who thinks they can outdo Shao Kahn!" Mileena then finally speaks, "So why don't we bring Shao Kahn back?" Every looks at the woman.
She says, "I come from the Flesh Pits. I have seen everything that Shang Tsung has created in there. I saw Ermac be created when I was barely able to talk. I also saw him create a sister for me and Kitana. A woman made from the blood of fallen enemies, I am sure that if she and Ermac worked together, then Skarlet will bring back the Emperor, ending all upstarts."
Baraka then says, "But Shao Kahn is the personal prisoner of the Elder Gods. Even with this plan, it would take an eternity to free him from them." Mileena then says, "So then revive some aid: Shang Tsung and Noob Saibot. Shang Tsung will use his abilities as a sorcerer to quicken the time. And Noob Saibot will bolster our ranks against the upstarts before father can be resurrected."
And Rain says, "And if that's not enough?" Mileena then says, "Then I will go to the Elder Gods and offer to them something they can't refuse." And Kano says, "And what would that be, sweet cheeks?" And she says, "Peace of Mind." And Kintaro says, "Peace of Mind?"
And she says, "We simply make it to where father cannot do anything that will threaten them and they will be fine." Sektor says, "And what will not threaten them?" And she says, "They simply forbid him from merging Outworld with possibly the Netherrealm, Chaosrealm, Orderrealm, Edenia, and Earthrealm. That way no one will ever challenge them."
Ermac says, "But Edenia is apart of Outworld." She then says, "A small price to pay to resurrect an emperor. Now will someone fetch my hidden sister from the flesh pits?" Rain then says, "You expect us to be ordered by you? Do you realize how small of a chance we have against someone like Shinnok or Kotal Kahn? You cannot resurrect Shao Kahn fast enough."
He then leaves. Sheeva then says, "And where are you going?" And he says, "Far away. Where nobody will try to stab me in the torso, neck, or head." A portal then opened and he was gone. Cyrax then says, "An analysis says that the factions aiming for rule of Outworld is us, Shinnok and Quan Chi, Rain, and Kotal Kahn."
Kano then says, "It's a shame. I was starting to like Rain the Cry Baby." Mileena then says, "Father is waiting to be resurrected. Now who wants to fetch Skarlet?" Reptile then roars, and she says, "I'll take that as an I Will Lady Mileena. Now go to the flesh pits!"
Reptile is wandering through the Living Forest. As he nears the Flesh Pits, a strange man appears. Reptile recognizes it as Kotal Kahn himself. He says, "Ah, a Saurian. Rare in these parts. How would like to serve me?"
Reptile spits on the ground, to communicate to him he declines. They both then fight. They trade punches and kicks. Reptile uses his acid spray attack to get some distance between him and Kotal Kahn.
The man then says, "Very impressive. You will serve me well in the future." He then places a scroll on the ground and leaves. He says, "This is a parting gift. Think of me when you read it." He then leaves.
Reptile decides to read it later and eventually arrives to the Flesh Pits. He finds the red clad woman, Skarlet, quite easily. She was just a corridor away from where Mileena was found by Kitana, and from where Kabal was remade.
He awakens her and shows to her the scroll that Mileena gave to him to give to her as a message. The message details Mileena's plan and what part Skarlet plays in it. She then stands next to Reptile and stares at him with a glare.
Reptile realizes that she accepts the offer and they return to the throne room. While Mileena and Skarlet talk to one another, Reptile goes off on his own to read the scroll Kotal Kahn gave to him. He finds it shocking.
It is a scroll detailing a way for Kotal Kahn to rule and in exchange, Reptile will have his people restored to former glory with the Shokan and Centaurians hunted for serving Shao Kahn, and he offers Reptile the position of chief inquisitor.
This is tempting, but for now, Reptile has to keep his hand out of any conflicts. He then headbutts a wall hard enough to fall asleep so as not to be sent on another errand. Back to Mileena.
"And that is my plan, Skarlet. Any questions?" She says, "Yes. Using my blood capabilities and Ermac's soul technique, I can resurrect Noob Saibot easily. It is Shang Tsung that will be the problem."
Mileena says, "And how so?" She then says, "While he is made up of hundreds if not thousands of souls, he still needs his original soul to exist. And the last time I checked, it was locked away with Sindel's body."
Mileena then said, "But the body was vaporized." Skarlet then says, "Yes. But Sindel still exists. She is fighting for Shinnok and Quan Chi in Earthrealm, defending her new master. Send Ermac there, and he can extract Shang Tsung's soul without her noticing."
Mileena then says, "Very well. While you work to resurrect Noob Saibot, I will send Ermac to find Sindel." A portal opens to Earthrealm, which Ermac then goes through. He finds himself in a wasteland city, much like the one he was in during the invasion.
Ermac found Sindel quite easily. But a strange feeling came over him, not one he was used to. It was feeling of seeing a family member for the first time since a tragedy. It was the feeling of finding lost love. It was so many emotions.
Then a tear ran out of one of his eyes, and then said, "Sindel, my love." He got out of the stupor and didn't bother to think of what he just did. He then raises an arm and took Shang Tsung's soul without being noticed.
He quickly returned to Outworld and together with Skarlet, resurrected Shang Tsung and Noob Saibot. He is a very old man now, barely having enough souls to keep him youthful. But he goes to Mileena and says, "Princess Mileena, I thank you for resurrecting me."
She then says, "Oh I don't except the thanks, not until you, Ermac, and Noob Saibot resurrect my father." He then says, "But my lady, even if I am at full power, it would take the 3 of us 500 years."
She then says, "Well I guess it's time to play the peace of mind." She then opens a portal to the realm of the elder gods. But she whispers to Baraka, "If Shang Tsung tries anything to challenge us...Slit his throat where he stands." Baraka says, "Yes my lady."
