Dragon's Bloodline
By StraightedgeEpyon
Summary:Two years after the events of MKX, Liu Kang and Kitana along with the other Revenants leave the Netherrealm, and are given a chance to start anew, by becoming the ancestors to Shinji Ikari.
Mortal Kombat/Evangelion crossover
I own nothing
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Chapter One
In the Netherrealm in Shinnok's castle or in this case: the castle of the New Rulers. Raiden teleport directly into the throne room and saw the new rulers, Raiden had a bag on his shoulder. Raiden saw Liu Kang as he claimed himself as the new Emperor of the Netherrealm, with Kitana as his Empress. With blank expressions on their faces, it wasn't surprising to see Raiden so angry, then Raiden began to speak. In a growling tone.
"Too long have I allowed Earthrealm to endure the horrors of war. Time and again we've 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!"
Raiden dug into his bag and pulled out Shinnok's still living head, then He tossed it near their thrones.
"Shinnok was an Elder God. Impossible to kill. There are fates worse than death."
As Raiden teleported out of the Netherrealm Liu Kang and Kitana looked at Shinnok's head and at each other worried because if Raiden was serious and by him bringing Shinnok's head to them like that, they could be next if they kept on pressing him.
That was two earth realm years ago. Now Liu Kang and Kitana stood and watched in horror at the destruction of the entire Netherrealm. An unprovoked, unwarranted attack by the thunder god Raiden, who had obviously become corrupted with power because of the Jinsei. It was an attack that caught them by surprise, Raiden had apparently enlisted former members of Shirai Ryu ,Lin Kuei, and some Shokan who were apparently dissatisfied with Sheeva's rule and joined with Raiden in exchange for new leadership, under his command. But what has Netherrealm done to deserve such an attack?
The answer: is nothing. Though enticing as it was to Liu Kang at first to consider conquering the other realms, he decided against it knowing he'd be no better than Shao Khan or Shinnok. Also he still felt some of his humanity that still lingered inside of him with Quan Chi's power over him broken with the sorcerers death at the hands of Hanzo Hazashi AKA Scorpion, even after his accidental death at the hands of Raiden he still had some attachment to his former home and Kitana's influencing him was a main factor.
He merely decided it was best to keep Netherrealm in check and away from earthrealm, And with Kitana as his Empress, Jade,and the now deceased Mileena and Sheeva(who Raiden struck down to gain the Shokan's loyalty) , Nightwolf, Smoke and Sindel serving them as their generals. They were backed into a corner with Nether realm's armies completely decimated and they, the only ones left to defend it.
"Raiden has gone truly gone mad with power , I know for a fact the Elder Gods would never condone this. Even if it was for earthrealm's protection." Liu Kang said hearing the sounds of destruction all around him
"This is just like Edenia all over again, when Shao Kahn conquered it. I never thought it would happen here as well." Kitana said
"We are outnumbered , and outmatched, my love, this could be our final stand." The Netherrealm emperor stated
"Indeed, so another kingdom falls around me."
It was then that revenants Kung Lao, Mileena (in her MK9 costume), Jade and Sindel came barreling towards them, one of which with a large book in hand.
"Nightwolf and Sheeva are holding off the Lin Kuei, and Shokan above us, but they won't hold out much longer," Kung Lao said
" Yes, it appears we will make our last stand here."
"Maybe not." Jade said getting everyone's attention
"What do you mean Jade?! Raiden's forces are at our walls, destroying everything!" Kitana exclaimed
"I mean there maybe a way out for us Kitana." Jade answered calmly lifting the large book for all to see
"A book ? How is a book going to help us?" Liu Kang questioned
"Well my lord," Jade replied addressing Liu Kang by his title since she accepted Kitana's choice for a mate even though they were revenants "Before he died, Quan Chi was researching different realms in different dimensions in his spare time, he may have actually found a way to travel to them."
"He intended to travel to other worlds beyond the reach of the Elder Gods?" Sindel asked
"Indeed,"
Liu Kang pondered this information for a moment, before speaking
"This is an opportunity we cannot let pass." Liu Kang said
"What do you mean my love?" his Empress asked and he turned to her and replied
"A new start for all of us." he stated
"Even...me?" Mileena asked hesitantly knowing some of them still didn't approve of her presence, because of her former life, and heritage.
The emperor of the Netherrealm merely chuckled much to her surprise
"Yes, Mileena even you, an escape from all this conflict, a new chance in a new world. Can it be done Jade?"
Before she could answer, the sounds of more explosions were heard, it was apparent that Nightwolf and Sheeva were struggling, in fact the four armed female deceased Shokan came tumbling down the staircase, groaning as she struggled to her feet. Jade opened the book without delay and flipped the pages and found the paged the deceased sorcerer marked with a large symbol written in ancient Edenian language, luckily Jade could decipher it even in her revenant form.
"Jade start reading, we will hold them off." Kitana said readying herself for battle along side Liu Kang, her mother Mileena and Kung Lao. Sure enough the corrupt god of thunder himself appeared before them, along with a contingent of Shokan warriors, and former Lin Kuei ninjas.
"Raiden," Liu Kang growled "What's this about? The Netherrealm had no intention of invading earthrealm. Why have you come here?"
"Its as I said before Liu Kang, I will seek out and destroy all who pose a threat to earthrealm, and in the future I sense you will be, despite your claims that Netherrealm forces will not set foot in earthrealm."
Liu Kang look at him incredulously
"You have truly gone mad my old mentor, your actions caused all this, your 'visions', your blind weak, faith in the elder gods caused all of this!"
Kitana nodded in agreement
"True, had you not abandoned us when my mother attacked while she was under Quan Chi's and Shao Khan's control, things would have been different! All of this could have been avoided!" Kitana shouted
"You claim to be doing this for Earthrealm, attacking other realms, unprovoked and from behind is a cowardly move, for one such as yourself, Lord Raiden." Kung Lao sneered
"My actions are beyond you Kung Lao, I do what I must for the people of Earthrealm and your family!"
Kung Lao glared at the fallen god for his remark.
"I got it!" Jade shouted getting everyone's attention "Hold them off, while I begin the chant."
"STOP THEM!" Raiden ordered his forces and the battle begin
Jade immediately began chanting the language, on the book while the emperor, the empress, Sheeva, Mileena and Kung Lao all attacked the Shirai Ryu and Shokan. Raiden engaged in battle with the emperor, and empress at the same time.
In this fight Liu Kang wouldn't hold back against his former mentor and friend, he wanted vengeance for his previous death at his hands and destroying the Nether realm,. A weakened Nightwolf suddenly dropped down and began assisting Sheeva, despite having fought earlier. Then Smoke joined the fray, and fought off his former Lin Kuei members.
"Tell me Raiden, did you foresee this? Did you ever think it would come down to this again?" asked Liu Kang grappling with the dark thunder god "Just remember YOU were the one that chose this path!"
"I do not need to be reminded Liu Kang, I will do what I must to guarantee earthrealm's protection," Raiden stated
Liu Kang merely grunted and replied
"Including sacrificing your allies? You do very well with that my old mentor, I wonder what Cage or Briggs would think if you sacrificed their children for earthrealms safety the same way."
Liu Kang delivered a hard side kick to the dark god's chest sending him to , Kitana decapitated an oncoming Shokan with her fans, and went to cover Jade as she was finishing the chant.
The air around Jade and Kitana started to shift and warp, then it started to crackle. Then it suddenly cracked like glass and a blue vortex opened right behind the former Edenians. It caused all the fighting to cease momentarily, Liu Kang saw this, and saw his former mentor getting back to his feet, Kang launched a stream of fire towards him attempting cut him off from his empress and Jade.
"We must go!" Jade ushered
"Smoke! Give us cover! Kitana ordered
Smoke nodded and did just that, filling the entire chamber with smoke, then Mileena emerged into the clearing and jumped into the portal first, followed by, Nightwolf, then Sheeva, followed by Sindel, Then Smoke, Raiden cleared the smokescreen, and saw more then half his targets escaped,
"I will not let you escape!" Raiden yelled firing a lighting blast at the revanants separating them.
Liu Kang retaliated with swift flying dragon kick, sending him to the far wall,
"Hurry Liu Kang!" Kitana cried
He wasted no time and rushed off to the portal Raiden got up again, just as he was about fire one more blast of lightning
SKNIK!
"GAH!" the dark god cried out
He was hit by Kung Lao and his hat who reappeared on the scene along with Kabal, who sped right past him and dived into the portal, leaving Kung Lao, Liu Kang,Kitana and Jade as the only ones left at the portal. Liu Kang looked back at his old mentor and former friend and felt something he hadn't felt in years
Pity, pity for what has the once revered and respected thunder god has become, now like him, a mere shadow of his former self.
"This is goodbye forever, Raiden." he said solemnly before taking Kitana's hand and jumping right in with Kung Lao following suit, then Jade was the last to jump through effectively closing the portal
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All nine revenants screamed as they fell through the through time and space continuum, everyone's past, and future passed by them like seconds, on a clock, after a few moments they came to abrupt stop, Liu Kang, Kitana, Kung Lao, Jade, Sindel, Mileena, Sheeva,Nightwolf and Smoke all found themselves in a blue void.
"Is everyone alright?" Liu Kang asked getting to his feet "What just happened?"
"Where are we?" Kung Lao asked
"I do not believe we are in our own dimension anymore." Kitana stated
"No it seems we are not," Nightwolf replied
"Then where or when could we be?" Sindel asked looking around
"You are in the middle!" a voice boomed
A bright light appeared in front them, it then started to take shape, into a humanoid form, the figure had dark skin wore a long beige gown, had long dark hair the bangs framing her face, and blue eyes, with a long golden hour glass three pronged scepter in her hand. The revanant Liu Kang cautiously approached forth, motioning for the others to keep their distance.
"I am the guardian and keeper of time," she introduced
"I am -"Liu Kang
"Liu Kang, former earth champion of Mortal Kombat, ruler of the Netherrealm," she said , shocking the deceased shaolin
"Do not be surprised, I know who you all are I have been watching you all for centuries, all the way from your beginning to your end." she said
All nine revenants looked at each other, then stared back at the woman, then Jade stepped forth.
"Then do you know..why we're here?" Jade asked cautiously still holding the book
"Yes, I do, I have foreseen your arrival, and it violates the rules of time, no being living or dead can ever see passages of time, past, present and future, of all worlds, of all universes. But fortunately for all of you I have allowed it."
"What reason may we ask, great guardian?" Liu Kang respectfully asked
She raised her scepter and produced an image of a red earth, with large white winged being at the top
"This is the fate of this particular world you see before you, the destruction of all with a soul, forcefully united, disrupting the balance of all things." she stated. "I bent the rules of time and space to bring you all here, for one specific purpose: to prevent it."
"Prevent it?!" Kitana gasped "It has not occurred yet ?"
"No it has not Kitana, what you see is a possible future, one that must be prevented." the guardian stated
At this Liu Kang scoffed,
"We've had experiences with one god trying prevent future outcomes with disastrous results, why should this be any different?" Liu Kang growled
"You're referring to Raiden, and his attempts to alter the timelines in your universe. His visions were fractured, unclear for him to make clear conceptions of the events of your timeline. Add to that, he relied too heavily on the elder gods of your universe, they wouldn't have done anything unless it directly had effected them, since they care not what mortals do."
"Then Shao Khan and Quan Chi were right, they are toothless." Sindel scoffed
"As Liu Kang asked, what would be different in this time?"
The guardian raised her scepter gain, and showed them the image of a young boy with brown hair and blue eyes."
"A mere boy? Why is a boy of any importance?" Kung Lao asked
"Because he will be the one to decide the fate of this world, and you can see he will choose wrong, because of how wronged he will be in his life."
Then she proceeded to show the revenants, images of his life, the abuse, the pain and suffering that will fall upon him, Even those of Outworld and Edenia were disgusted by such treatment,
"This has not happened yet, which is why I brought you here, I can give you all the new start you've sought, and in exchange this boy will become your descendant Liu Kang and Kitana."
"Our descendant?" they both said in unison
"Yes, with the bloodline of the shaolin warrior and former champion of Mortal Kombat, the wisdom, skill, and compassion of the former Edenia Princess and Outworld Assassin, coursing though his veins, he may be able to stop this from happening."
"Great guardian, forgive my interruption " Jade spoke up "If we are to be restored to life, what of Kitana, Sindel, myself and ..Mileena,? We were Edenian in our past lives,"
"In my case I was half Edenia." Mileena interjected
"And we were wondering if we would retain our Edenia longevity." Jade finished.
" Yes, even I had forgotten that Edenias age much slower than humans." Liu Kang said
"Lucky." Kung Lao muttered, Liu Kang just glanced at him
The Guardian closed her eyes and pondered that question for a moment. Then open them and answered.
"You shall, you all will be restored to your mortal forms." she stated shocking the occupants in the void.
"Human, once more." whispered Nightwolf in disbelief
"We can live again!" Sheeva exclaimed in joy
"A new life?" the former Lin Kuei ninja whispered in shock
"You were right Liu Kang, this is a chance to start a new!" Kung Lao said
Liu Kang looked at the guardian, also in disbelief, a chance to regain what was wrongfully taken from him by Raiden. He thought back to that time when he was alive.
Liu Kang, clashed with his former mentor in an attempt to face the emerging Shao Khan, for the second and final time to save earthrealm, but Raiden and his blind faith in the elder gods over powered him and caused his death. Now here he had a second chance, not under the rule of anyone, man or elder god. He spared a brief glance at his empress.
'What of Kitana?' he thought
Kitana touched his arm as if knowing what he was thinking.
"My love, she said she would restore us to our former selves. But I still wish to remain by your side always."
"If you're restored , you will all likely outlive me. As I would live a normal human lifespan, as it would be cut at any given-"
Liu Kang's sentence was cut short when Kitana kissed his lips, then turned to the guardian, and asked.
"Is there a way, to make me live a human lifespan?" Kitana asked much to the shock of Jade, Sindel Mileena and Sheeva.
"Kitana, you can't be serious!" exclaimed Sindel
"You would sacrifice your Edenia heritage, princess?!"asked Jade using her former title
"To spend a lifetime, an actual lifetime with Liu Kang, yes I would." the former assassin declared
"Kitana." the shaolin whispered in awe that she would willingly give up her Edenian longevity for him.
It made him love her all the more
The guardian foresaw this possibility and smiled.
"That may not be a necessary after all." the guardian smiled raising her scepter.
A brightness emanated from the top of her staff, washing over the nine revanants.
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(Feudal Era Japan)
"Huh? What happened?" Liu Kang asked looking around and finding himself in grassy land.
Liu Kang then took a look at himself and gasped. He was breathing, his skin was no longer pale Grey, he found he was wearing the same outfit he wore at the beginning of the last Mortal Kombat tournament.(with half his red sash at the beginning scene of MK9) Liu Kang continued to feel himself over, he felt strong again, stronger than before he became a revanant.
"The ground beneath my feet, I can breathe the air around me, the wind against my skin, I ..I ..I live again!" exclaimed Liu Kang in disbelief
"You aren't the only one brother." a familiar voice said
Turning around the Shaolin's eyes widened, his friend and brother Kung Lao, fully restored to how he once was before Shao Khan broke his neck.
"Kung Lao! Oh it is good to see you again brother! And I mean all lively again and not UN-dead." Liu Kang said
"As you my brother."
"Don't forget about us, my love." said Kitana appearing wearing an outfit is a blue-and-silver halter top with matching bikini briefs, as well as a loincloth at the back, knee-high boots, and detached sleeves(her previous outfit from MK9)
She was not alone, Nightwolf, Smoke Kabal fully restored with out his mask and respirator , Sindel, Mileena, Sheeva and Jade(wearing a green leotard) all restored to their former selves.
"You're all here, we're all here." Liu Kang walking up and embracing Kitana.
"It feels good to be fully human again." Kabal commented looking over himself seeing his scars and burns gone and was at last was able to breathe normally again.
"Indeed it is my friend." Nightwolf added smiling
"So now that we've been restored what do we do now? How can we protect this world?" Sindel asked all the evil that was in her was now gone.
Everyone looked to Liu Kang who looked down deep in thought before walking to the cliff side overlooking the large valley of forest, from the distance he saw an old abandoned feudal castle nearby much to his surprise.
"We'll start here, this is where we'll begin again, No realms no elder gods, no thunder gods, no Mortal Kombat! The keeper gave us a new chance at life, we must not waste it."
"Yes, we have much to do, all of us." Kitana said in agreement remembering what they were there.
"Indeed, a chance such as ours must never be wasted. We must help this world in anyway we can, for the present and future." Nightwolf inputted
"I second that!" Kung Lao said
"Well, I'm in." Kabal said.
"As am I, here I can establish the Lin Kuei in this world , as it once was." Smoke said
"As long as I am with my daughter again, this time in the flesh, I will go anywhere." Sindel stated
"Where Lady Sindel goes I also go, my oath to protect you remains." Sheeva stated
"Thank you Sheeva." Sindel said
"And you Jade?" asked Kitana
"Would I have it any other way, I am with you always Kitana." Jade replied
"And you Mileena?" Liu Kang asked who saw her look away uncertain "I did say this was a chance for ALL of us, including you."
Mileena remained silent.
"Liu Kang is right, just because Shao Khan and Shang Tsung, created you, doesn't mean you have to be evil, everyone of us holds the capacity for change, whether you're a god, human, Edenian, or from Outworld." The shaman stated
"We can show you what it means to have a true family, without Shao Khan or Shang Tsung's influence, you can be your own person." Kitana offered causing Mileena to look at her in shock, as she feared she was going to be shunned again.
"I..I can be a r-real sister to you?" Mileena asked hesitantly
"Yes." Kitana nodded "We don't know what's going to happen, but we will face it together as a family."
"Yes, a family." Sindel said
Mileena smiled under her mask and nodded
Kung Lao turned to Liu Kang
"Liu, this going to be one unusual family." Kung Lao joked
"Yes, indeed it will brother." Liu Kang said
"We will need a symbol of our unity, something to give the world hope, like in our old universe." said Kung Lao
"That's a good idea, what do you have in mind?" Liu Kang asked seeing Kung Lao kneel down and draw something on the dirt, his eyes widened in familiarity it was a picture of a lotus flower, symbol of the White Lotus society that they were once apart of.
"I was thinking the symbol of the white lotus, for the society that trained us, for Earthrealm's protection.
Liu Kang chuckled and nodded
"Yes, I think that can work."
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(Space Between Dimensions)
The keeper looked on at Liu Kang and the others from beyond the veil of time with a blank expression, "You're taking an awful risk sister." a male voice said from behind her
She turned to see, a man of 20, taller than her with long brown hair, wearing tan robes, adorned with golden bands on his forearms, wrists, and biceps, he had dark eyes, and instead of a scepter, he had golden ring around his neck.
"I know brother, but was the only way, besides you should be thanking me, if I didn't take the mortals from your side and place them into mine, then your side would remain in constant chaos until they reached Armageddon yet again." she explained
"Yes, you did, but the threat of the corrupted Raiden and Kotal Khan remains, I must ensure that they do not destabilize the realms, and with it all of time."
"How do you intend to do that? We cannot directly interfere with the mortals, while we're behind the veil of time."
"By doing something similar to what you did." he answered turning his back to her
"And what would that be might I ask?" his sister asked causing him to chuckle
"Sorry sister but that is my secret, you just do what you must, to ensure the balance of your side." he said vanishing in a flash of light
The keeper merely went back to watching the Kombants, and then taking out a book with a pen and began writing the events for their present and future and the future of Liu Kang and Kitana's children and their children's children and so on and so forth.
End Chapter
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End Notes: This is my first crossover without a Beta(although I wouldn't mind the help), for two reasons, one is that I wanted to try an MK/ Evangelion, with all I've learned from certain authors I hope I can do well. The second thing, is that personally I didn't like how MK9 and MKX turned out, I felt that Liu Kang and Kitana and the others got shafted big time. So here in the Eva verse, they get a fresh start, I'm not quite sure of my game plan for Liu Kang but he will more or less will still maintain his youth as will Kitana and the other Edenians Smoke, Kung Lao, Kabal, and Nightwolf will be reincarnated over and over but Sheeva and Mileena are tricky ones, I'm thinking of just having Sheeva, be a stone statue sleep during the day, and be out at night. Smoke will create his own version of the Lin Kuei serving under Liu Kang and Kitana, Nightwolf will create his own village and Kung Lao will have his own school like the Wu Shi Academy. This maybe a Shinji/Jade story or a Shinji/any girl I pluck pairing I don't know yet. Suggestions are welcome, please read and review.
