SERIES OF SHOTS - EVENTS FROM PREVIOUS MORTAL KOMBATS
RAIDEN (V.O.)
For years I have been the defender of Earthrealm. I nearly lost my realm to the Mortal Kombat tournaments until I ended Shao Kahn's reign. I thought my realm was safe but the Fallen Elder God Shinnok began his war on Earthrealm once again and I needed a new champion after losing Liu Kang who was a son to me. Little would I expect Johnny Cage to prove himself the new hero. Kombat did not seize and Shinnok would once again be freed. He corrupted the Jinsei, only to be stopped by Cassandra Cage, daughter of Johnny and Sonya Blade. I purified the Jinsei using much of my energy. It was only as I thought I would die that I gained a new insight...
INT. NETHERREALM THRONE ROOM
Raiden, now in dark garments, meets with the new rulers of the Netherrealm.
RAIDEN
For too long have I allowed Earthrealm to endure the horrors of war. Time and again we defeated our enemies, but we've exacted no retribution, demanded no remuneration. What have we gained for our mercy? More intrigue? More senseless violence! As the new rulers of the Netherrealm, heed me. No longer will I simply defend Earthrealm. I will seek out and destroy all who threaten it. No mercy will be shown, no quarter given!
From his satchel, Raiden takes out Shinnok's head and tosses it to the ground, still alive.
RAIDEN (CONT'D)
Shinnok was an Elder God, impossible to kill. There are fates worse than death.
The Thunder God lifts his arm and teleports out of the throne room. We cut to the new rulers of Earthrealm approaching the fallen god's head, LIU KANG and KITANA still as revenants.
KITANA
What do you make of this my lord?
LIU KANG
The Thunder God is a fool to challenge me. I have bested Shang Tsung and Shao Kahn. If he was to have fallen at Onaga's power then perhaps that is what we seek?
KITANA
All for your glory. How do you intend to gain the Dragon King's might?
LIU KANG
You mock my strength Kitana? Onaga is no match for me milady.
KITANA
Of that I am certain, yet the Dragon King's power would do you well against the Thunder God. With Quan Chi dead though, how shall our forces traverse the realms?
LIU KANG
That is not of concern. We have an ally.
HAVIK enters the throne room, kneeling to the fallen lords.
KITANA
So the Cleric of Chaos kneels before us...
HAVIK
It is true Empress Kitana, I have learned Quan Chi's magics to traverse the realms for us to engage our war.
LIU KANG
Very well Havik. You are dismissed.
HAVIK
An honor, my lord.
HAVIK leaves the throne room with a grin on his face.
KITANA
I suggest that we first conquer Earthrealm. It is still ripe from Lord Shinnok's wounding of the Jinsei.
LIU KANG
I will heed your advice, Empress Kitana.
EXT. KOTAL KAHN'S THRONE - DAY
SUPERIMPOSE: Chapter 1: Raiden
KOTAL KAHN sits on his throne with ERRON BLACK and SHIRO, an albino Tigrar Shokan, at either side. CASSIE CAGE, her team of TAKEDA, JACQUI BRIGGS, KUNG JIN, and their founder JOHNNY CAGE approach.
KOTAL KAHN
You would approach me after your realm strikes us?
CASSIE CAGE
Kotal Kahn, Shinnok has been defeated once again.
JOHNNY CAGE
It's over Kotal Kahn. The good guys won. Shinnok is dead.
Erron Black rolls his eyes.
KOTAL KAHN
Yet the Elder God still lives.
Johnny has a baffled expression.
CASSIE CAGE
We need to talk. We don't want another Outworld Invasion and you're certainly not getting an Earthrealm Invasion.
KOTAL KAHN
Perhaps I was acting too brash. I have only done what your Thunder God wouldn't. Had the Cryomancer not bested us, then perhaps our realms would be at war again. How am I to know you're not allies of D'vorah?
JOHNNY CAGE
You're just gonna make it worse and then we're gonna have to have another Mortal Kombat. Is that what you want? Both of our realms are still recovering from the Elder God. Cassie here squashed Ladybug and Sonya's got her under custody along with Kano.
KOTAL KAHN
I will not wager my greatest warriors in a pointless war. Our realms have already lost many of our warriors. Ermac's souls grow unstable, Reptile is more suited for stealth than Kombat, and Ferra is the brute for another rider.
CASSIE CAGE
I know Kung Jin violated the Reiko accords, but you forgave us. We're not D'vorah's friends either. We've got D'vorah taken care of too.
KOTAL KAHN
As Kahn, I will not heed deception. I am aware that now that Shinnok has been defeated, we should avoid further warfare for the time being. I still cannot trust your realm as Kahn of Outworld. For now, we are at peace. Know if Outworld is threatened and you are of suspect, we are enemies.
CASSIE CAGE
It's a shame it has to be like that but what can you say?
Thunder is heard.
CASSIE CAGE (CONT'D)
(Shocked)
So much for making peace!
Shiro glares at Cassie.
SHIRO
Traitor! The Thunder God ambushes us!
ERRON BLACK
Raiden would have shown his hide by now, Shiro. It could be that Edenian fop.
JOHNNY CAGE
The cowboy speaks!
CASSIE CAGE
Move out everyone!
The Cages' team runs out into the battlefield.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Kombat time!
JOHNNY CAGE
Seriously? You dad really does have no humor.
EXT. RUINS OF SHAO KAHN'S FORTRESS- DAY
Raiden teleports into the field with JAX, HOTARU, and guardsmen of Seido.
JAX
You sure 'bout this?
HOTARU
If you intend to see your daughter safe, then you will obey your lord.
JAX
(under his breath)
Control freak.
They rush out and into kombat with the Kahn's forces. Much blood is shed but then one of Johnny Cage's force balls nearly lands in the Thunder God's face. The actor appears before Raiden.
JOHNNY CAGE
No. Freaking. Way. When did you decide black and red were the new white and blue?
RAIDEN
This is not a time for jokes Johnny Cage. Earthrealm is in danger.
JOHNNY CAGE
You gotta be kidding me Rai-dude. We were just making peace with Kotal Kahn after D'vorah done mucked up.
RAIDEN
You cannot make peace with Outworld.
JOHNNY CAGE
Oh come on! You're just going to piss off Kotal Kahn and start a war again. We don't need any more Mortal Kombats.
RAIDEN
Perhaps you really are a fool. It pains me to think such thoughts...
JOHNNY CAGE
Are you out of your mind? You're seriously going to get us involved in another war against Outworld? This one's going to be pointless!
RAIDEN
I'm afraid that this is where our paths diverge. My policy has changed. I will no longer see that Earthrealm is threatened.
JOHNNY CAGE
What the hell has come over you!
Raiden and Johnny Cage fight. The former emerges as the victor.
RAIDEN
You have dissappointed me Johnny Cage.
JOHNNY CAGE
(Weakened)
No. I won't let our realms fight again...
RAIDEN
I am sorry it has come to be this way.
Johnny Cage struggles and Cassie runs over to her father as the battle continues.
CASSIE CAGE
What the fuck do you think you're doing?
JOHNNY CAGE
(Weaker)
Pumpkin... don't give up...
Cassie Cage cradles her father in her arms as he lays dying.
CASSIE CAGE
(Crying)
Dad, don't go. I love you. You beat Shinnok long before I ever thought I could...
JOHNNY CAGE
(Still weak)
I love you too... You'll kick ass...
Johnny Cage dies.
CASSIE CAGE
Raiden, you really are full of bullshit! How many champions are you going to kill?
RAIDEN
Don't cross me Cassandra Cage. You may not forgive me for killing your father but let it serve as a warning. I am no longer the Thunder God you once knew.
CASSIE CAGE
This is not what I signed up for! Did my mother issue the order to attack Outworld?
RAIDEN
Your mother thought you were in danger. Do you not know who serves the Kahn?
CASSIE CAGE
Mom sent us here to make peace! She wouldn't issue an ambush against the Kahn.
RAIDEN
Back down.
Cassie Cage gets her green glow.
CASSIE CAGE
(Angry)
Too bad I've got green energy now. This will be for dad!
RAIDEN
So be it. You will submit!
They fight. Once again Raiden emerges victorious and Hotaru enters the scene.
RAIDEN (CONT'D)
Hotaru, She must go to Seido to control her power. I never anticipated her to gain control over the glow.
HOTARU
At your command Lord Raiden.
Hotaru knocks Cassie out with his elbow and drags her through a portal Raiden conjures.
RAIDEN
Perhaps in Seido she will learn to control her powers and her temper/
The scene cuts to the fighting as Jacqui is in shock that her father is fighting against those she's trying to make peace with.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Dad? What are you doing? We're just trying to reestablish the Reiko accords.
JAX
Honey, I don't know what's going on but what matters is that you're safe.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Doesn't Raiden want there to be peace?
JAX
He thinks he's doing it for the greater good. I may have stood at his side before on some matters but not this time. We need to go home.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Sorry dad, but I'm not going home. This is our mess.
JAX
No it's not. It's all our faults. I'm sure Cassie'll take care of things.
JACQUI BRIGGS
I survived Liu Kang! You know, the winner of a Mortal Kombat!
JAX
I beat his zombie ass so listen Jacqui. I know you're grown up and all but this battle's over. I guess I can't stop you so I'll bite the bullet again. Cage got you in this mess so he's gonna get you out of it. It's because I love you that I don't want you involved in another war with Outworld. It got me killed last time and I don't know what I'd do if I lost you, so my one order is that you don't die. I'm heading for that portal before things get real. You stay safe.
JACQUI BRIGGS
I love you dad.
They hug.
JAX
Love you too hun. Briggs out.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Yeah, Briggs out.
Jax hurries for the portal.
INT. KOTAL KAHN'S THRONE ROOM
Raiden teleports into the palace where Kotal Kahn's entourage awaits.
RAIDEN
Surrender Kotal Kahn. We will no longer stand idle.
KOTAL KAHN
Yet we have not attacked your realm.
RAIDEN
You would side with Shinnok!
KOTAL KAHN
Would you not have done the same?
RAIDEN
I once sought Quan Chi's assistance against Shao Kahn only for the sorcerer to have claimed my defenders.
Raiden readies lightning only for REPTILE to come out of hiding and attack.
REPTILE
You have failed in that aspect Raiden!
The Thunder God zaps Reptile to the point that his head comes off.
RAIDEN
Now do you understand?
KOTAL KAHN
You are no defender of Earthrealm Raiden. I will fight you to my last breath.
SHIRO
Kotal Kahn, shall I kombat the Thunder God?
KOTAL KAHN
This is my battle. Fall back Shiro.
Shiro bows to the Kahn and leaves the throne room. Erron Black follows.
RAIDEN
I was wrong to leave kombat in the hands of mortals. You too were known as a god. I am sure you would understand.
KOTAL KAHN
Yet you are a god who has abandoned his people. I will fight on behalf of Outworld!
RAIDEN
So be it.
Kombat begins between Raiden and Kotal Kahn. Once again Raiden overwhelms Kotal Kahn. The Thunder God prepares to finish the Osh-Tekk only to be blasted by a surge of wind as FUJIN materializes.
RAIDEN (CONT'D)
Fujin!
FUJIN
What has come over you Raiden?
RAIDEN
I am only doing my job as Defender of Earthrealm.
FUJIN
Shao Kahn too was once a defender of Outworld. You already slew two of your champions as Shao Kahn killed Onaga.
RAIDEN
Do not compare me to the konqueror Fujin!
FUJIN
You go too far Raiden! The kamidogu controlled you once. I will become the new defender of Earthrealm if I must!
RAIDEN
Know your place Fujin.
Raiden uses his Torpedo on Fujin who flies away. The thunder god finds himself within the courtyard of the Kahn's palace as Fujin enters his kombat stance.
EXT. KOTAL KAHN'S PALACE COURTYARD- DAY
The two gods fight amidst a storm they conjured. Once again Raiden overpowers Fujin.
FUJIN
Mortals may not be trusted Raiden, but I will defend them from where you could not. You have become as fearsome a foe as Shao Kahn.
RAIDEN
Fujin, you'll never understand.
FUJIN
Yet you never listen to your people. Earthrealm is my responsibility. Kotal Kahn is unforgiving, but I shall atone for your transaction.
Fujin dissappears and heads for the battlefield.
RAIDEN
It is a shame it has come to this, Fujin. These kombats shall come to an end.
Raiden looks in the distance towards mountains as the storm clears. Once again he teleports.
EXT. OUTWORLD VILLAGE RUINS- EVENING
Jacqui, Kung Jin, and Takeda set up camp in the middle of the village. Kung Jin enters with some food he has hunted.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Guess being some common thug really did help us.
KUNG JIN
Hey now, let's not go there.
TAKEDA
Come on guys, we need to return to General Blade and report.
KUNG JIN
Great idea Tak. How are we gonna get there.
Jacqui shrugs and MUMBLES "I don't know."
JACQUI BRIGGS
(Sarcastic)
Yay, fresh meat Jin.
TAKEDA
I thought you Shaolin monks didn't eat meat.
KUNG JIN
Well, I'm a survivalist. I used to be a thief, remember?
JACQUI BRIGGS
Do you even know if that's safe to eat?
KUNG JIN
Records say so.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Didn't know you could read.
TAKEDA
Jack, it's alright. We're gonna get Cass back. She's a fighter. Jin, you saw her fighting Shinnok, right?
KUNG JIN
She kicked ass.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Like father, like daughter. Ever since we went to that cage match, she's been afraid of not living up to her name.
TAKEDA
We all have issues with Havik.
KUNG JIN
Have-what?
JACQUI BRIGGS
Let's not go there.
TAKEDA
We'd all rather forget him.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Wish we had some marshmallows.
KUNG JIN
Now don't you two lovebirds go singing love songs.
TAKEDA & JACQUI BRIGGS
Shut up Jin!
Fujin descends.
KUNG JIN
Lord Fujin.
JACQUI BRIGGS
That shut Robin Hood up.
FUJIN
Jacqueline Briggs, Takahashi Takeda, Kung Jin.
TAKEDA
Do you know him?
KUNG JIN
He's Lord Fujin. Think of him as Raiden's second fiddle.
JACQUI BRIGGS
Now why didn't he help us when the revenants were attacking us?
TAKEDA
You could treat him with a little more respect you know rather than second fiddle.
FUJIN
Jacqueline Briggs, I remained with your father in the Netherrealm and helped him escape. Ever since Raiden purified the Jinsei, he has been corrupted by its poisoning. Now Raiden intends to begin a war across the realms. He has already gained Seido as an ally. I fear that he intends to betray them once they claim Outworld?
TAKEDA
Is he serious? He might just start Armageddon.
FUJIN
You are correct Takahashi Takeda. While Shinnok can come to no harm, we have its new rulers as a threat- Liu Kang and Kitana.
JACQUI BRIGGS
So the revenants still aren't free.
FUJIN
I fear that Havik also maintains control over them. He has replaced Quan Chi as sorcerer of the Netherrealm.
TAKEDA
What? I thought Hanzo toasted that freak.
KUNG JIN
He's a revenant too?
JACQUI BRIGGS
Does he still have any blood magic?
FUJIN
I fear he still lives and has access to that blood magic. Jacqueline Briggs, you must be careful that the Cleric does not try to control you.
TAKEDA
Nothing to be afraid of Jacqui. I'm gonna handle that bastard
JACQUI BRIGGS
What if he has Cassie?
FUJIN
He doesn't have her. She was captured by Seido forces so that she can train her glow.
KUNG JIN
Isn't that the Orderrealm?
FUJIN
That is true Kung Jin.
KUNG JIN
Take me there! I'm going to rescue her.
FUJIN
You do not understand. I cannot find a way to Seido but at least let me accompany you to a portal leading to Earthrealm. It is there that you can gather a force to invade the realm. It would be unwise as they are currently allies of my fallen friend.
