Of all the realms, Hoennia was perhaps the most bizarre. The people of Hoennia lived in the shadow of their sister realm, Edenia, for eons. In many ways, the two realms were similar. Both realms were known for their beauty and magic, but Hoennia was much far younger and much smaller. Overlooked by other realms in favor of the much more powerful Edenia, Hoennia enjoyed eternities of independence and peace.

The young realm flourished during their years of isolation and developed their own rich culture separate from their sister realm. The Hoennians took advantage of their beauty and embraced their sexuality, their powers of attraction and temptation became their first defense. They perfected the technique of Hojutsu, a method combining hand to hand combat skills and powers of seduction. After the fall and conquest of Edenia, the younger realm realized that they needed a guiding light, a ruler to band them together and organize their population if they wanted to stand a chance against Shao Kahn. They looked to their elder goddess, Minaj, begging her to send them a leader. She proposed a tournament to test the strength of her Hoennian children- a tournament that would measure strength, wits, and sensuality. Many Hoennians enlisted, and Minaj brought outsiders from other realms to judge the tournament. The tournament lasted for nearly a week, and in the end, one stood victorious. The young warrior Pravana Princex, who battled under the alias Surge, was crowned the victor and the first Supreme of Hoennia.

Surge wasted no time warning others of their fate if they decided to, as she so eloquently put it, "fuck with these Hoes." News quickly spread from realm to realm and soon reached the ears of Earthrealm's elder god, Raiden. As the protector of a smaller realm himself, he always admired the underdogs. Raiden decided to pay Hoennia a visit to congratulate the new leader and propose an alliance. He believed his warriors of Earthrealm allying with the bold fighting spirit of this new threat would provide the edge needed to finally bring Shao Kahn to defeat.

"I must speak with the new leader of this realm," the elder god told his people. "As a new threat, they will be targeted soon and I feel it is my duty to warn them and offer Earthrealm's support. Forming a union with this realm may protect us both and prevent the spread of Shao Kahn's reign."

"Neat idea, Sparky, but have you considered this new place might not want your help?" the (in)famous actor, Johnny Cage, butted in.

"I hate to admit it, but he is correct, Lord Raiden. What if this new realm is hostile? I do not believe you should go alone," said the Earthrealm champion, Liu Kang.

"I had already taken that into account, Liu Kang. As you know, my powers are useless outside of our realm. I would like you and Kung Lao to accompany me," Raiden said.

The two Shaolin warriors nodded and stepped forward, only for Johnny Cage to step in front of them.

"Hey! Why is it always those two? What do they got that I don't?" the actor whined. Groans and whispers were heard around the room as Johnny made a fool of himself. Raiden simply rubbed his temples.

"The point of backup is so that he DOESN'T try to get himself killed," Kitana laughed.

"Aw, whatever! I'm not that bad. You guys just won't admit you like having me around," Johnny said and nudged Sonya with his elbow, causing her to roll her eyes.

"If it means so much to you, Johnny Cage, I will bring you along… this time," Raiden said. "But I urge you to be on your best behavior. Do not give Hoennia the wrong impression of Earthrealmers and jeopardize the alliance."

Johnny scoffed; offended that Raiden would even SUGGEST that he was incapable of behaving himself.

"Kung Lao would you be leader in my absence?" the elder god asked.

"I will not let you down," Kung Lao answered with a bow.

"Very well, we will return in a few days," Raiden told his flock.

"If Johnny doesn't kill us first," Liu Kang laughed. The elder god shook his head as Johnny fumed and the others laughed. This was going to be a long trip.