Mileena's P.O.V
I looked over the sunset as I stood on top of a hill, scanning the horizon of Edenia. It was beautiful, yes it was. Even I couldn't lie about that statement. But if it was so beautiful, why is an ugly thing like me soiling its breathtaking beauty? I try to shush these thoughts when I clean, but they pile up and take over my mind.
Yes I was in Edenia surprisingly. But I was just cleaning up. After what happened three years ago, I am still here helping restore this realm. I sighed and turned around, walking down the hill and sitting on a small log looking at my reflection in a small puddle.
"Why am I still here?" I asked aloud. I looked down at myself and really took in my appearance. I wasn't nowhere as beautiful as my sister, but I did have things she didn't. Like my unique eyes for example. She had dull brown ones while I had exotic dragon looking ones. Bright orange with an amazing looking slit.
I also had shoulder length black hair that matched my personality perfectly. Hers is long and free and I am surprised she doesn't trip over it in a match. I can sense things she can't because of my Tarkatan blood. That made me feel a little bit better knowing I was a little better at her in battle.
But then, my Tarkatan blood also made me have this grotesque visage. That made me angry. Why is she so perfect? Why can't I have a normal face? Everyone I see without my mask on fears me and I'm not all that bad!
I lashed out at the perfect water and clawed at it furiously. The water rippled my reflection and then I saw her. She was standing with her hand behind her back, and even with her mask on I could see her perfect face twist in confusion and sympathy.
"What?" I angrily hissed, staring back down at the puddle. She put her fans in their sheaths and placed her hand on my shoulder.
"Mileena…" she softly said, lowering her mask. I could now see her biting her perfect lip, her eyebrows lifting in confusion.
"Yes Kitana?" I mumbled, turning to walk away. She walked in front of me and placed her hands on my shoulder, her facial expression uneasy.
"I know what you're thinking… and I am sorry you envy me because of my face. But I love you, no matter what you look like" she cooed softly.
"Easy for you to say", I hissed, picking up a rock and tossing it at the puddle. "You aren't ugly".
"Neither are you" she giggled. I raised an eyebrow at her.
"I have no perfect face" I hissed.
"Neither do I" she said and sat next to me. I looked over at her and shook my head.
"You can go without a mask without scaring people" I argued.
"But my face is not the fairest. Some people find me unattractive" she replied. I gasped and sat down next to her, my eyes looking dead into her brown ones.
"But… they lie" I said.
"No, people have different taste. I am sexy to some, ugly to some, in between to some. You cannot please everyone" she said and winked at me softly.
I sat there, speechless. Who would find her ugly? But she is right, you cannot please everyone. I guess that's why I hated her so much, I tried to please Father and he never seemed to make me feel like I did enough. I wasted half of my 'life' hating this woman, and the whole time she only wanted to reach to me.
I looked at her and her pink lips formed into a smile, which made me smile. Not mouth wise, but in my eyes. I hugged her tightly and helped her up.
"We've got to finish cleaning this rubble and broken buildings" she said and led me down the hill. I nodded and followed after her, walking toward the palace.
I felt a strange presence though, but I kept it to myself because I did not want to alarm the princess. She was giddier than ever, and I soon find out why. Liu Kang was meditating on the palace steps and she held her finger to her lips, indicating me to stay quiet.
But I still felt that unwanted presence, as if something was going to happen. I sniffed the air and gagged. It reeked of Kahn, but he was dead so I shook it off. His body was probably buried in Edenia, I said to myself to help relax.
"I will, as soon as it is done" I heard Liu Kang say. I looked over at Kitana who was gushing happiness.
"Do what?" I asked. The two blushed and said nothing, while I just shrugged. I walked over to some debris and began to pile it up into a small pile. Kitana didn't want us to trash any debris, so we planned to just fix it up.
I watched the princess jump up and down in joy and she removed her mask, placing a small kiss on his cheek. I chuckled to myself thinking of how it would be if she was angry and switched to fatality mode, softly laughing to myself seeing Liu Kang's internal organs flying everywhere. You see, all of our fatalities are activated on emotions. If she were upset, he'd be dead. But since she's happy, that kiss is as harmless as a butterfly that soared next to me.
I reached out to touch it and it crawled on my finger. I gasped in awe as it stay there, looking me in the eyes. I took off my mask to test something and it stayed there.
"It…didn't move" I sputtered. I moved and it followed me. I smiled again in my eyes and laughed softly. Something beautiful likes me!
"I'm going to name you… Friend" I said and softly touched the butterfly. Just as I was about to hold it again, two balls of hellfire soared next to me. The butterfly, now scared, flew away. That made me angry. So angry I could feel the anger coursing through my veins.
"WHO THREW THAT?!" I yelled. Everyone was silent while I scanned around, scanning for a scent of the owner. I lashed out on Scorpion and pinned his arms behind his back.
"Why did you throw that?" I hissed into his ear. He flipped me over and I gripped onto my sai, my senses on high alert.
"You're supposed to be cleaning, not talking to animals" he grunted. I stopped and smirked, looking him up and down.
"Why were you watching me?' I asked. He grew quiet and looked past me, now picking up more debris.
"Because I have eyes to look" he hissed.
"You're just jealous something beautiful likes me" I scoffed. He softly chuckled, the chuckle making my skin feel warm.
"Something beautiful does like me, at least I think she does since she hypnotized me to be her minion" he replied back. My mouth was agape at that comment and he soon vanished, leaving a small circle of flames behind.
He likes me… I thought to myself. But why does he? And why is he so angry? Thoughts filled my head as I sat on a small tree stump, thinking to myself and blowing out air.
I felt another presence, this one warm and inviting. I thought it was Kitana, but I looked up and saw Kung Lao bowing before me. I was shocked and shrugged, not taking the nice greeting.
"If you're looking for the princess, she's over there" I said and pointed toward Kitana. He merely shook his head and chuckled, sitting next to me and looking me in the eyes. I noticed his warm brown eyes, similar to Kitana's but these were way more loving.
"Kitana doesn't have amazing eyes" he responded back. I felt my cheeks burn and I tilted my head.
"You two have the same eyes…" I replied. He shrugged and I noticed his hat was gone. In its place was cute cut black hair and a small scar on his left cheek.
"What happened?" I asked pointing to the scar.
"Oh, nothing really. I just got into a small scramble with a playful kitten who wouldn't let me give you back this" he explained. In his hands was no other than Friend, my little blue butterfly.
"You got him back… for me?" I asked in awe. He nodded and handed me the kitten as well, a beautiful white cat with a warm pink nose and blue eyes.
"Thank you monk boy" I chuckled and walked away from him, swaying my hips and carrying my new kitten lovingly.
Kung Lao's P.O.V
I watched her sway her hips and smiled softly. She was beautiful to me, with or without the mask. She had a strong attitude, an amazing physique, wonderful eyes, and just needed love. I'd be the guy to give her love, but Liu Kang says it's impossible. Hell, he turned the princess, so why can't I turn her?
She's amazing to me, how she has her insecurities and tries to hide them. Scorpion on the other hand is not helping her with that.
I know if I try, I can tame her. Who says the Beauty can't be the Beast as well? I was lost in thought when Master Raiden approached me.
"Kung Lao" he said, his white eyes full of hope.
"Master Raiden?" I asked, bowing in respect.
"I see you have feelings for Mileena" he trailed off, making me blush.
"Yes…" I replied, my face as red as an apple.
"She is prone to fits of anger. I need you to help calm her down. I want to her join the Forces of Light" he said smiling softly.
"So in other words, I can be with her daily?" I asked. Raiden nodded softly and I couldn't help but smile.
"Also, if you complete the task, you each get two wishes that are permanent" he informed me.
"Can I have my wish now?" I asked, softly rolling my foot back and forth.
"I can't be to make someone love you" Raiden chuckled. My face grew redder and I shook my head.
"I wasn't going to ask that, but may I use my wish now?" I asked, a little impatient.
"Alright, but it's permanent" he warned.
"I'm not going to use it now, I just want it to where if I close my eyes and swish at any time, it'll come true" I explained. Raiden nodded and vanished with a cloud of lightning.
I thought long and hard about my wish, thinking of all the possibilities of the outcome. I was going to wish that Mileena had the mouth she wanted, but then she would become too arrogant and forget her true self. Plus, she would forget about me and go for any other guy. I don't want to seem selfish, but I also don't want to take it to her advantage.
"Promise me you won't change Mileena…" I said to myself and looked up at the stars at night. Mileena would get her mouth, but only when I knew she was ready and wouldn't leave me.
To tell you the truth, Liu Kang would seem right but I know I can do it. She trusts me and I trust her. I'll only have about three months left with her because after Edenia is cleaned up, I have to go to Earthrealm and she can't live with me in Earthrealm because the Elder Gods think she'll lash out on the humans.
I know she can change. I feel it deep down. I'll prove Liu Kang and the Elder Gods wrong.