The time of your lives
(A chaptered fanfic if there was one more roommate within the temple. Read and enjoy for a lot of strange fun.)
(The morning was grey and foggy. Raiden had promised that there was going to be a rain shower that day; except he didn't tell the next surprise that he had in store. The warriors that lived within Raidens temple were all having their early morning coffee, completely unaware of the event that was about to occur.)
Raiden: (comes within the kitchen, and makes himself tea.) Good morning my kombatants. A little too early for strong coffee, don't you think?
Kitana: Not when you've stayed up all night listening to Sub-Zero, and Liu Kang have a conversation in their sleep. (Yawns) I hate it when they do that, it freaks me out.
Scorpion: (waving at the air, and gags on his donut) And I hate it when you yawn, you stink!
(Raiden laughs softly, and turns to see Sub-Zero and Liu Kang walk in the kitchen, yawning and rubbing their eyes.)
Liu Kang: That sure was a good sleep and I don't think I woke up once.
Sub-Zero: I slept like a baby.
(Raiden stands up and walks over to the kitchen doorway.)
Raiden: I've something to tell you all this morning and I expect to see all in the counsel room after breakfast; and I mean A.S.A.P.
(Raiden leaves.)
Sub-Zero: (scratches his butt) What was that all about?
Scorpion: (stares disgusted) He probably wants you to take more baths.
Liu Kang: (steals one of Scorpions donuts) It's probably not important; just maybe some business the old man wants us to take care of.
Kitana: I sure hope that's all it is; I can't stand another camper in this temple. Having two next to my room is punishment enough.
Sub-Zero: (whispers to Liu Kang) Remember Tanya?
(They start to snicker, and then eventually burst out laughing.)
Kitana: That wasn't funny! I heard whose name you said!
Liu-Kang: That girl could cut some cheese!
Scorpion: Remember the scented tree's Kitana kept trying to put up?
Sub-Zero: Yeah, Tanya was allergic to mint!
Liu Kang: So much for that idea!
(The guy's continue to laugh, leaving Kitana brewing over her coffee. Just then Raiden enters the kitchen.)
Raiden: Hey, I told you I wanted your asses in the counsel room, A.S.A.P.!
(Everyone rushes out to the counsel room only to see a small child wearing a chicken leg shirt, and black jeans standing next to Raidens throne.)
Sub-Zero: Who?!
Liu Kang: …
Kitana: What!?
Scorpion: GET OVER HERE!
Raiden: NO! (Catches Scorpions spear)
(Raiden takes this time to walk to his throne, and hold on to Scorpions weapon; for safety measures.)
Sub-Zero: (whispers to Scorpion) Attacking a child; shame on you, Scorpion.
Scorpion: Shut up.
Raiden: This is Rashidal. She's seventeen, and I've taken her into my care. So she'll be staying with us.
Liu Kang: Raiden, why?
(Raiden sighs and looks at some of his favorite kombatants.)
Raiden: Well for one you are all full grown, and it's been awhile since I've had a child in my care.
Kitana: But a teenager? Do you have any idea of how obnoxious they can be?
Raiden: (pats Rashidal's head) Yes, but this one is different in a way. I think you may find this one to be a bit more appealing.
Liu Kang: I hope you have plenty of aspirins, Raiden; all teenagers do is talk on the phone; and cry about boys.
Scorpion: (crosses arms) And not to mention that they never do anything, but lay around all day.
(Raiden gets up and stands in front of the warriors.)
Raiden: I'm ashamed of all of you, she just arrived today and hasn't even done anything; and all you can do is judge because Rashidal is a teenager.
(All the warriors hang their heads in shame, except for Scorpion who has his arms still crossed; due to lack of trust and understanding.)
Raiden: I'm leaving on an expedition today and I'm leaving Rashidal in your care. I expect you to all have a better attitude when I come back. Or else, I'll make you clean the acid room.
All: Yes, Raiden.
(Raiden walks to Rashidal and tells her something the others can't hear.)
Raiden: They shouldn't give you any trouble, Rashidal. You should be fine; go ahead and unpack your things. (Puts his hand on her shoulder.)I'll see you tonight.
Rashidal: But what if I can't get along with them? I'll be left alone all day.
Raiden: Nonsense, my child. There are plenty of things to do within the temple; I'm sure you'll figure it out.
Rashidal: Yes, Raiden.
(Raiden pats her on the head and starts to walk out of the room; then turns and gives Scorpion a look that obviously says "Don't touch one hair on her head or else…". He throws Scorpion his weapon, and then he is gone.)
Scorpion: I'm going to the training room; NO ONE bother me!
(With that Scorpion walks out and down the hall, leaving the others to stand alone with Rashidal.)
Liu-Kang: …So.
Sub-Zero: (coughs)
Kitana: I guess we better get you unpacked. (Takes Rashidal by the shoulder gently.)
(Everyone walks to Rashidal's room, right next to Liu Kang's and across Scorpions.)
Sub-Zero: (whispering) What do we do with her after this?
Liu Kang: (whispering back) I guess we just stick with her for the rest of the day, besides if she can go this long without asking "Do you have a phone" she's obviously not that bad.
(After awhile they walk inside Rashidal's room, a simple room. In which it only held a bed, small desk, and nightstand with a lamp on it.)
Liu Kang: If you like when you're finished unpacking you can meet us back in the counsel room.
Sub-Zero: Yeah, and we can show you around; and perhaps show you how to fight.
(Rashidal stares at the warriors in front of her, and puts a small smile on her face, in which they return. At that moment Scorpion comes upstairs and slams himself in his room.)
Sub-Zero: I wouldn't bother too much with him for now. He's not used to kids, if you ask me I think he's throwing a tantrum.
Kitana: But you're okay as long as you stick around us. Just don't… just don't walk anywhere near him for awhile.
Liu Kang: (walks to the bedroom door) We'll see you in a little while. Is that okay?
Rashidal: (nods) Yes, I'll see you down there.
(Sub-Zero, Kitana, and Liu Kang walk through the door, but Liu Kang stops short.)
Liu Kang: You'll like it here, I promise. It's not as bad as it seems.
Rashidal: Thanks…uh?
Liu Kang: Liu Kang, I'll see you later.
(At that moment Scorpion opens his door for a moment and slaps a DO NOT ENTER sign on his door and shuts it.)
Liu Kang: Yeah, you're going to have a lot of fun here.
(Will Raiden come home to find Rashidal in one piece? Will Kitana keep drinking her strong coffee? And will Scorpion add his signature to his sign? READ AND REVIEW!)