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Mortal Enemies
Prologue: "I'm Ready"
On a plain, somewhere in the heartland if China, a young warrior clad in blue stood motionless among the tall grass. He did not sway with the wind as the grass did, although in combat he seemed as though he would. No, he was in a meditative state that was impervious to the physical world; he was trandescendent on the spirit plane. Hours passed this way and as the sun began to set in the western sky, a woman suddenly appeared before him. She, also in blue, had wisps of cloud shroud her in a mysterious encirclement. He slowly opened his eyes and said, "I'm ready" Upon hearing this, she put his hand on his shoulder and then they both vanished in a cloud of blue hue. The wind died down without his presence and the sun set in the west. Darkness overcame the world.
Chapter 1: Hope and Despair
Sub-Zero knew that he needed to learn the Frost technique, but for what purpose? Vengeance perhaps? Or to defend his family and clan? He knew not these answers but asked them in accordance to his training. Frost looked at him for a moment and replied softly, "I can teach you the technique but I cannot teach you the purpose." After she said this, she waited for a reply. He stood for a moment unsure of how to respond to this, but he managed to reply, "The purpose….is the battle. And every battle is different." he paused looking for her approval. She stood motionless and waited for him to continue. "So therefore my aim is to be successful in any purpose I wish to complete. Be it vengeance or honor." After he finished he stopped his breath as he heard his words resound around them throughout the darkness of the cave. As they faded away he took a deep breath and swung at Frost, his teacher. Before his fist could land, Frost de-materialized and his arm was submerged in icy air. It burned him and he lost all feeling momentarily in that arm. The surprise of that effect slowed him enough for Frost to materialize behind him and land a blow to the back of his knees. He came down fast and found he could not rise again, his legs were hurt badly. He got onto his knees and faced Frost with an icy stare. "You did not react well, never be surprised in a fight or you will leave a moment of weakness for the enemy to take advantage of. Rest now; tomorrow you will learn Frost Shield and how to harness the power of the cold." Frost explained as she helped Sub-Zero up onto his bruised legs. "Yes, Master." was all he could reply.
In the main camp of the Ho'Chi clan, confusion was commonplace. With the clan leader gone, his oldest son in training…..there was nobody left to regain control. This was just the time Scorpion was looking for to destroy his enemies, and he took advantage of it. His ninjas attacked in the night, they were quick, efficient and deadly. Everything they were trained to be. Scorpion, in his yellow clan colors and ninja battle gear, looked menacing as he strode into the captured camp of his most hated enemies. "Clan leader Scorpion, the youngest son of the dead leader is nowhere to be found." a young warrior reported to Scorpion as he resumed rounding up the captured people. So be it, thought Scorpion, he cannot run forever. Scorpion called out the order, "Burn the camp and make slaves of the people! This is Da'Run's victory my ninjas and we will hunt down those left who oppose us!! Scorpion smirked as he joined in the destruction. This is what he lived for, the destruction of those who oppose him.
Not far from the burning camp, the refugees from the attack found solitude in a nearby forest. They were a dishearten group without a leader and the man who was filling that role was Sub-Zero's younger brother, Han. He had tried his best to stop the attack, but he was too young and untrained, and his people were already defeated before the attack began. So ho now rounded up what elders he could and had a meeting to make sense of things.
"My clan members, we have been defeated, what shall we do?" he said despairingly to the group of four older ninjas. The oldest, Rai, replied "Where is your brother? He has left us when we needed him most!" There were murmurs of agreement among the elders upon hearing this. "No! He will be back! He is training for us, and will be our savior." Han stood up and replied defiantly. "But what of us until then? Are we to die by the hands of the Da'Run while waiting for the "savior?" Rai replied sarcastically. Han was about to reply, but there was a sudden flash of light and then a man stood within the circle. Nobody said a word, until the man who was dressed in white and had a rice hat said, "Do not despair warriors of the Ho'Chi. Your savior will come. And he will deliver you from the evil hands of the Da'Run." Everyone looked at him and was momentarily awed by his commanding voice. Rai spoke first, "Lord Rayden, who will deliver us….you?"
"No Elder, the ninja Sub-Zero will return and defeat the evil that seeks to destroy you. He will then rule you and further bring honor to your clan. Do not despair, and keep faith." Rayden replied and suddenly disappeared with a flash of lightning and a crack of thunder. The elders just looked at each other and were speechless, but the aire of despair had passed. Hope now glistened in each of their eyes.