Hey guys here's another story from me. It is sort of AU but will mainly follow the storyline of MK2011 only this time some of the lesser known characters will appear as well such as Frost, Khameleon and the like.

This is just so you know and there is no confusion when you see some of these characters and start going all fanboy on me about how they weren't in this particular game. It my story so deal with it!

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In a realm not known to any except the Elder Gods a figure stood upon a cliff overlooking a blood red ocean with the sun setting just beyond. Behind him was a castle formed of black granite. The design of the large structure was nothing short of pure art, its arches smoothed to perfection, the statues that adorned the sides looking as real as those they were modeled after and the shine the structure gave off to show how well taken care of it was.

The figure in question stood a solid six foot four and had a muscular yet lithe build. His yes a shining silver yet held no emotion. His hair was a dark brown with golden streaks that naturally spiked back to in-between his shoulder blades. His skin was deeply tanned and flawless save for a small scar going over his left eye. His outfit consisted of a pair of form fitting grey training pants tucked into a pair of black combat boots. On his torso he wore a single leather strap that held an assortment of throwing knives. Around his neck hung a sapphire necklace in the shape of a snarling wolfs head.

This was none other than Alric, the Prince of Balance Realm. It was the center of all the realms and was also the most protected by the Elder God's for if the ruler of Outworld were to learn of and by extension conquer this realm Shao Kahn would have access to every realm including the Realm of Earth.

For eons the Realm of Balance had simply stood aside and watched as more worlds fell to Shao Kahn and his warriors. Alric's ancestor's had sought to stay out of the conflict out of a sense of 'self-preservation.' But to the prince all he saw was the way of cowards too afraid to stand up to the tyrant. He was not afraid of Shao Kahn and was determined to make sure the disgrace of a warlord would never again threaten the realms.

He had heard of the next upcoming tournament that would decide the fate of Earthrealm and thought it was the perfect time to set his plan in motion. If all went according to plan Shao Kahn would be nothing more than a name for the history books.

"Soon Shao Kahn. You have haunted these realms long enough and I will do what my predecessor's failed to do and end you and nothing will stand in my way. I swear this on my title as Prince of the Realm of Balance."

Turning away from the scenic view Alric made his way back towards his castle only to be stopped at the front gate by three very familiar dragon's.

"Well if it isn't the Elder Gods. May I ask what brings you to my home at this time," asked Alric as politely as possible though he had a pretty good idea why they were here.

"Prince Alric we have come to try and dissuade you from your current course of action," spoke one.

"And what action may that be?"

"The one where you plan to enter the Mortal Kombat Tournament for Earthrealm. This is not your fight young Prince."

Alric's hands clenched into fists at this as he also grit his teeth in anger. He could not believe the Elder God's were talking down to him like some kind of child! Did they not understand that Shao Kahn was a danger to all of the realms and if not taken care of could cause the downfall of everything they have sought to protect so far?

"And how is it not my fight? I am to rule over the Realm of Balance yet I have to sit and watch as that monster destroys countless lives and upsets that very same balance?! The longer Shao Kahn lives the more destruction he can cause! Is that what you want!? To let him run amok until it is finally too late to stop him!?"

"The Mortal Kombat tournaments-," the Elder God was cut of as Alric continued his tirade. He would not be dissuaded from his course of action. He would not sit by and watch countless more worlds fall to that bastard.

"You think those tournaments will keep Shao Kahn at bay forever? We all know how crafty he is and it's only a miracle that he hasn't found a loophole in the rules yet! But you can feel it can't you, that feeling that something will be different about this tournament. That something this time around will change everything. I will not sit by and let the warriors of Earthrealm face this alone. We failed Edenia and I will be damned if I allow the same to happen to them! So either help me or get the hell out of my way!"

The Elder Gods were silent for a long time trying to think of a way to dissuade the young prince from going through with his plan but ultimately knew he was right. They could feel a change was coming. A change that would not only effect Earthrealm but all of the realms.

*sigh*"We must agree with you Prince Alric. We to have felt this 'change' as you call it. So we will allow you to enter the tournament but only if you do so with more warriors. But we must ask, are you entering as warriors of Earthrealm?"

"No and that is the beauty of my plan. I will enter my Realm as its own faction. When my realm wins the tournament I will claim official ownership over the Realm of Earth so that if Shao Kahn ever decides to attack it without your consent I will be able to lend aid and still be within your rules."

The Elder Gods were impressed with this idea. As long as Earth Realm had the support of the Realm of Balance it was almost guaranteed to be protected at all times. And since Shao Kahn could not go to any other realm without first conquering the Realm of Earth he was practically in a dead end! That is of course assuming that Alric's warriors win the tournament.

"Alright Prince Alric we will have faith in your plan. We hope you know what you are doing."

With a nod of agreement Alric watched as the Elder God's flew into the sky and disappeared in a flash of light. Standing for a moment longer just to make sure they had gone he continued on his way towards the castle. He had to get his warriors ready for what lay ahead.

Alright guys there is a little intro for the story. Now what I need from you is some warriors! This will not be first come first serve and I am looking for an even number of male and female warriors with there being six warriors plus Alic in all.

Now I have no real rules except that you be as descriptive as possible so I don't screw up your character and that you send them via PM just to make it easier on me. Other than that here's the form and have fun! Oh and little heads up, some canon characters will die so don't going raging on me when it happens. You've been warned.

Name:

Nickname(optional):

Age (10,000 to 20,000yrs since they age like Edenians):

Height:

Hair color/style:

Eye color:

Skin tone:

Body type/build:

Outfit:

Unique traits(optional):

Weaponry(optional):

Personality:

Profession(assassin, guard, etc.):

Fight Entrance:

Theme song:

Jump attack:

Ranged attack:

Forward attack:

Teleport(or whatever your character does):

X-ray attack:

Fatality:

General fighting style:

Relationship(optional): If you want a relationship with another OC later on in the story just let me know and I'll see if the OC's owner agrees. If not pick someone else or just forget about it.

Other: in case I forgot something or you want to add something special.

Well there is the form so just PM me your character and we can get this story started.