The Prodigies - Chapter 1
Outworld
Kotal Kahn sat on his throne, growing restless from his boredom. He had sent a few scouts to Earthrealm to find any resources that would allow him to start an invasion. It had been several hours since, but eventually one Osh-Tekk soldier would return with news.
"My emperor" the Osh-Tekk soldier began.
"What news do you bring?" Kotal Kahn inquired, the tone of voice expressing his tireless angst.
"We have found a temple where a god once resided in the ruins of Earthrealm." the Osh-Tekk soldier spoke.
"A god? What kind of god?" Kotal Kahn asked, with some interest.
"A warrior god that was revered by humans centuries ago. It has been abandoned for a long time, but it is said to have stored immeasurable power." the soldier explained.
Kotal Kahn pondered on the prospect of having to invade Earthrealm to obtain a fallen warrior god's power to rule both realms. It looked as if it would be nonsensical to do so, but seeing how obtaining a god's powers for his own would make him even stronger seemed ambitious.
"Immeasurable power you say?" Kotal Kahn asked, with much intrigue.
"Yes, my emperor" said the soldier.
"Then it is settled. Gather the army, we will set an invasion for Earthrealm." Kotal Kahn ordered as the soldier nodded, and raced to report this to his army.
Kotal Kahn stood to his feet, walking towards the balcony. He looked at the night sky, seeing the moon shining in the distance. He placed out his hand in the air, and with another, he grabbed his obsidian knife, cutting his hand slightly down the middle as blood trickled.
"They thought they have defeated me, but I shall soon bring upon my wrath once more." Kotal Kahn said to himself.
"As I pray to the sky, may the gods know of my offering for those who oppose me, shall be trampled under the might of Kotal Kahn!" Kotal Kahn added.
Outworld Investigation Agency Headquarters, New York City
In the control room of the Outworld Investigation Agency Headquarters, Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage had worked tirelessly to make sure that there were no invasions at any part of the world.
"I just can't believe this, how did we not detect any Outworld forces underneath our noses?" Sonya groaned.
"Seems like they were working hard to not go unnoticed." Johnny chimed.
"Don't be ridiculous, our technology is supposed to alert of us any Outworld invasion." Sonya answered.
A private cadet entered the control room, greeting Sonya and Johnny.
"General Blade, Mr. Cage, there are two gentlemen from Japan that wish to speak to you." the private spoke.
"What do they want?" Sonya asked.
"They wish to have a word with you about a new initiative, I'm assuming it's in regards to the recent attack done by the outworlders." the private answered.
"Where are they?" Sonya asked.
"They're in the war room, General." said the private.
Sonya nodded, and signaled Johnny to follow her.
Outworld Investigation Agency War Room
Inside the war room, Sonya and Johnny were met by two men, one with short platinum hair wearing a tuxedo, and one with sandy brown hair in a vertically spiky hairstyle, wearing military armor.
"Ah, so nice to meet the both of you." The man with the short platinum hair spoke.
"You are?" Sonya asked.
"I am Lee Chaolan, founder and CEO of Violet Systems." the man with the short platinum hair answered.
"With me is Lars Alexandersson, leader of the rebel army that took down the Tekken Force." Lee added as he introduced Lars.
"So what brings you boys here to our headquarters?" Johnny asked.
"We were made aware of the recent attacks that took place in Central America, where a group of "monsters" attacked a temple." said Lee.
"How did you know about this?" Sonya asked.
"It just so happens that the place where the monsters attacked was also the same site where Heihachi Mishima had evacuated years ago to provoke a god and kill it for his blood." Lee answered confidently.
"How can someone just evacuate a temple so that he can kill a god for his blood? That doesn't make any sense. " said Sonya.
"Perhaps it would make sense if those monsters were looking for the fallen god in the first place." Lee retorted.
"Okay, where are you going with this?" Sonya inquired.
"Lars and I want to join forces with you. To create an initiative to take down these threats." Lee answered.
"We call it The Prodigies Initiative." Lee added.
"The Prodigies Initiative, what's that all about?" Johnny asked.
"We are recruiting the sons and daughters of legendary fighters to fight alongside my rebel army, in the hopes that such a threat will thwarted." Lars answered.
"Sounds like a project. And what do we get in return?" Johnny inquired.
"We would love for you to join us." Lee began.
"You have military experience, and have history of fighting against supernatural enemies." Lee added.
"Who told you this?" Sonya asked.
"Your database told us a lot of accomplishments, feats, and many accolades, General Blade." Lars chimed.
"Is that right?" Sonya inquired.
"Yes, General. Your expertise will be greatly needed." Lee answered.
"Hmm, you said sons and daughters of legendary fighters, right?" Johnny asked.
"That is correct." said Lars.
"How about we get Cassie and her friends in on the action. I think this could benefit them." said Johnny
"Cassie? No way. She's needed here." said Sonya.
"Come on, Sonya. This would be great for her and her crew." said Johnny.
"Besides, she gets to work with kids her age, not to mention her legendary parents." Johnny added with a smirk.
Sonya looked unwilling to get her daughter Cassie involved, but eventually she gave in.
"Fine, we'll do it." said Sonya.
"Excellent." said Lee.
"We are glad to have you as a part of our initiative." Lee added.
"The pleasure's all ours." said Johnny.
"Just where is this Prodigies Initiative thing is? " Sonya asked.
"Our headquarters are in Tokyo." Lars answered.
"We will fly you out there with us." Lee added.
"Right now?" Sonya asked.
"Yes, if that is okay with you." Lars chimed.
"Fine. I'll inform Cassie and the others to join us there." said Sonya.
Sonya and Johnny followed Lee and Lars outside to the roof where a jet was waiting for them. The four were now on their way to Tokyo to meet the rest of the prodigies.