Chapter 1: Johnny Cage
Raiden and Liu Kang stood before the portal to Earthrealm. Only a few minutes before had they come through the portal themselves. Now, as they stared into it, they could see shapes moving through the mists...
"What is happening, Lord Raiden?" asked Liu Kang
"The portal is allowing the others that shall represent Earthrealm through, into Outrealm." answered Raiden. After he said that, the shape of a human man formed inside of the portal. Slowly, his features became more defined as the portal to Outrealm allowed him through. The man who stepped out was tall, brown haired and wearing sunglasses.
"As I was saying," said the man. "Hey, where am I?" he asked Raiden.
"You have come to Outrealm to represent Earthrealm in the 99th tournament of Mortal Kombat. What is your name, warrior?"
"Johnny Cage. And I'm not here to play fantasy role-play with you and ninja boy over there." As he said that he gestured to Liu Kang. "I'm an actor, and I need to find my agent. What's this place called again." asked Johnny Cage.
"Currently you are in the Nekropolis of Quan Chi. If you're wondering what realm you are in, you are in the Outrealm." said Liu Kang.
"Look," said Johnny Cage. "I've gotta get back to Hollywood so that I can record my next movie. Can someone point me to the door?"
"Welcome, few kombatants that have arrived!" said a dark voice. "I am here to welcome you into the realm of Shao Kahn. You are here to fight in the 99th tournament of Mortal Kombat!"
"Show yourself." said Raiden. A figure appeared overhead of them.
"I am Shang Tsung! And I will introduce you to the kombatants of Outrealm. First, Baraka!" yelled Shang Tsung. A figure came out from the shadows and walked beneath Shang Tsung. He was fairly humanoid, with bits of metal sticking out of his arms. The parts that distinguished him were his piercing yellow eyes and his three inch razor sharp teeth.
"YARR!" screamed Baraka. At the same time, three foot blades came out of his arms. He scratched them together, splashing sparks everywhere.
"Wow," said Johnny Cage. "Who's his makeup artist?" he joked.
"Respect the other kombatants, Mister Cage." said Liu Kang.
"What?" Johnny cage replied. "I was just joking around."
"And now for our second kombatant for Outrealm, Reptile!" Shang Tsung said proudly. A large reptilian figure appeared in front of Raiden. He was also fairly humanoid in appearance, the only thing different was that he had scaly skin and acid dripping off of him.
"Interesting," said Raiden. "Reptile was a part of the last Mortal Kombat tournament. Why has he returned, Shang Tsung?" he asked his.
"Because my lord, Shao Kahn, allowed me to release his soul back into his body. Now he shall be the first fighter to meet one of the few who have arrived in Mortal Kombat." said Shang Tsung.
"And who shall that be, might I ask?" asked Liu Kang.
"The fighter for Earthrealm shall be," said Shang Tsung. "Johnny Cage!"
"What?" said Johnny Cage, surprised. Reptile took off the mask he was wearing and spit acid into the air. It came back down right in front of Johnny Cage, splattering a little on his shoes.
"The challenge has been set! You must accept it Mister Cage!" shouted Shang Tsung as he disappeared into a green mist. Reptile swung out at Johnny Cage, but he dodged it.
"You wanna fight," said Johnny Cage. "I'll give you a fight." He grabbed Reptile and, holding him with his left hand, punched him three times in the chest with his right. He then held him with his right hand and brought his left hand back. "Here it comes." he said as his fist lit up with green light. He swung it at Reptile, knocking him back three feet from where he was. "Whoa," said Johnny Cage. "I didn't think I could do that!" But reptile jumped back up and kicked him back.
Reptile then continually swung rapid punches at Johnny Cage, pushing him to the wall. Johnny Cage kept looking for a chance to strike him but it never showed, and then it did. Johnny punched him in a place where no man should be hit, right under the belt. Reptile was stunned after that hit, giving Johnny Cage a chance to regain some ground. Then, Johnny brought his hand back, charging it with energy. He swung it at Reptile, knocking him on the ground six feet away. He was knocked out.
"Good job, Mister Cage. Now finish him!" said Shang Tsung who had suddenly appeared next to him.
"Wait, what do you mean finish him?" asked Johnny Cage.
"Kill him, Mister Cage! You have defeated him in battle which means you have won the right to kill him, so do it!" Shang Tsung yelled at him. Johnny Cage stood there for a second, thinking. But Raiden interrupted his thoughts.
"He has been defeated. There is no need for him to die." said Raiden to Shang Tsung.
"True, bloodshed is not intended in this tournament. But, all must be tested for one must have the ability to kill Shao Kahn." Shang Tsung told Raiden.
"I don't care. 'Cuz I'm not killing him." Johnny Cage said.
"Very well, Mister Cage. Reptile, return to your quarters." Shang Tsung said.