AN: So, I'm back with a new story in mind. I typed this from my tablet, which I'm so lucky to have a wireless keyboard with. That way, I can type much better now. No fighting yet, as this is just a prologue after all.
It's been six months, six freaking months since I've written a full-fledged fanfic, in which I will continue to write this until the end of the story, unlike my two deleted fanfics. I hate myself for not being able to.
With school starting in about two weeks, I figured to start making a fanfic in the remaining time I have left.
So, here is the prologue.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Mortal Kombat franchise. That belongs to its creator Ed Boon and Netherrealm Studios. I do have the reboot game, though.
Prologue - A New Timeline
The stars blink brightly, as two people are discussing certain events.
"Armageddon. That is where the first timeline had ended." The first man said. He is of tall stature, and wears full light dragonscale armor.
"So the initial plan of Argus and Delia have failed because Shao Kahn had defeated Blaze, right?" The second man asked. He is at least 5"12'. He wears a light yellow blazer, with a white undershirt inside, along with light denim pants and blue rubber shoes.
"Correct." The first man said.
In front of them was an astral projection showcasing the events of the second timeline.
"What happened in the alternate timeline?"
"The thunder god Raiden had received visions of the Raiden of the first timeline, which led him to attempting to intervene, only that in each time, he had actually made a fate much worse than the first; the deaths of nearly all the defenders of Earthrealm, and the reemergence of the fallen Elder God Shinnok."
"So, let me get this straight Alduin, my mentor."
Alduin turned towards him.
"My task, after all these ten years of training and experience, is to prevent the events of the second timeline from ever happening, and create a new one altogether?"
Alduin nods. The man pauses, and continues to speak.
"Why are you so interested in this dimension, out of all the others?"
"I've always sought to restore balance to all the dimensions I've watched, and indeed I have throughout my immortal life. I've been in every single dimension other than this one, in any form, from a dragon to a half-demon, and I've restored all the imbalances in each one. This one however, I couldn't seem to be in. As if someone blocked my passage. I realized then that I needed an apprentice to finally finish what I've started. Once done, I will pass on."
"Dimension observing isn't as easy as it looks then."
Alduin shakes his head.
"No, my dear apprentice, no it is not."
After a few minutes, the second man spoke.
"Why me, Mentor?"
"Hmm?"
"Out of all the people in my dimension, why pick me? I'm not exactly 'special', you know. Nor do I have any defining characteristics."
"That, I cannot tell you yet, Talion. When the time is right, I will tell you."
The man sighs. Then he breathes.
"I'm ready, Master Alduin." The man said with confidence.
"Wait, Talion." Alduin goes out for a moment, and then returns with bright purple gems on his hands.
"You'll need the soul gems that you collected throughout these years." He gives them to Talion. Talion chuckles.
"I almost forgot about these. They'll help me in a fickle if needed." He stores the gems in his bag.
The portal to Earthrealm appears.
"Good luck, Talion." Alduin said.
Talion smirks. "You know me, mentor," He turns his head towards him. "I don't need luck."
He jumps into the portal as it closes. Alduin sighs.
'I'm gonna need to visit his parents. It's been quite sometime.' The Dimension-Observer thought.
My name is Talion. I'm 20 years old, and I've been apprenticed to Master Alduin for ten years.
He taught me much, from fighting to formalities. Also during those ten years, he lectured me on the history of the dimension of Mortal Kombat, named rightfully so due to the said tournaments.
The task I have won't be easy, but I think I can finish what my master has started eons ago.
So, here I am, falling towards Shang Tsung's secret island.
Wait... falling?
Ah shit.
At Shang Tsung's island, Raiden suddenly gasps, and holds his head. Liu Kang notices this and walks up to him.
"Lord Raiden! What is wrong?" He asked him.
"Strange visions... from my amulet..." Raiden said, and held out his amulet. He then sees his amulet crack in different places, along with the crackling of white magic around it. He widens his eyes.
"Your amulet... what happened?" Liu Kang asked. The thunder god only shook his head.
"I do not know, Liu Kang. But you must return to your place. The tournament is about to begin." Raiden said as Liu Kang returns to his spot before.
The sound of a gong is heard, and everyone notices a group of monks walking towards them. They remain standing up as they wait for Shang Tsung.
Flanked by Kitana and Jade, the said man appears, and walks toward the throne. As he sits down, the monks also sit down, while the rest reamain standing. He then begins his speech.
"Kombatants!" He begins. "I am Shang Tsung! In the coming days, each of you will-" Before he could continue, he is then interrupted by a voice from up above.
"FALLING MAN COMING THROUGH!" From up above, Talion screamed as he was falling. He crash-lands right next to Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade.
The dust settles, and Talion is revealed to have landed back-first as he moans in pain.
"Ugh... dammit... I hate it when that happens." He said.
"Um... you okay there man?" Johnny asked him as the rest of them looked on.
After a few seconds, Talion responded. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just... a little scratch."
He then noticed all the looks he was given. "What are you guys looking at? I'll be fine!" He said. The others slightly widened their eyes.
"Mind if I ask for all of us, but what is your name, young warrior?" Shang Tsung asked.
Talion scratched his head. "I'm Talion." He said as he craned his neck.
"I see. May I continue then?" Shang Tsung asked him. Talion only nodded.
As the sorcerer continued his speech, Talion stood up.
"I'm Johnny Cage." Johnny said, and turned to Sonya. "Hey there, beautiful. Johnny Cage."
Talion rolls his eyes.
'Typical Johnny Cage. Only after a second introducing himself and he then flirts the girl.' Talion thought.
"Good for you." Sonya nonchalantly said, her attention diverted somewhere else.
Johnny was a bit baffled to say the least. "What? "Massive Strike", "Citizen Cage", "Ninja Mime"? None of those ring a bell?" He asked her.
Sonya looks over to see another kombatant walking out into the arena.
"Kano..." She muttered. Johnny looked at him in confusion. "Kano? Wasn't in that one..."
"I suggest that both of you should listen to this part." Talion said, causing both of them to blush in embarrassment as they listened in to the last part of Shang Tsung's speech.
"You all participate in the most important Mortal Kombat tournament in history! This tournament, the tenth after nine straight Outworld victories, will determine the fate of Earthrealm! If any of Earthrealm's representatives defeat all of your opponents, you will face one final challenge..." He paused, and said, "Me."
Johnny scoffs at his remark, saying, "That's the final challenge? That old geezer? Ha! They might as well give me the title belt right now then." He looks around, and continues, "They do have title belts, right?"
Someone then taps at his shoulder. He turns around and sees Shang Tsung. He then jumps.
"What the-?! How in the world did you..."
Shang Tsung chuckles. "Appearances can be deceiving, warrior." He then levitates back to his throne and sits down.
"In a tournament like this, it's best to not underestimate anyone, Johnny." Talion advised, while Johnny regained his composure, and said, "Duly noted, Talion."
"Which realm will you be representing, Talion?" Shang Tsung asked.
Talion looked at him in the eye, and said one word.
"Earthrealm."
Shang Tsung nods, and then smiles.
"Let us begin the tournament!"
AN: So, again, like I said before, no fighting yet. That's going to be in the next chapter. We'll also see the fight between Talion and his opponent. You'll see how he fights soon enough.
Please review. I want to hear your opinion on how I did here.
Until then.
