Hey guys, Jaykid1 here. I felt I had to write this when I saw the lack of Taven Fan-Fictions. I don't know why people don't appreciate him, Taven is one of the most powerful characters in Mortal Kombat, I know this because it says so on the Wiki. I mean he's basically a god version of Liu Kang, just more badass and minus being Raidens tool. I think thou, we can expect to see him in Mortal Kombat 11 whenever that comes out.
So this story takes place in MK:9, more specifically about a month before the tournament. I hope you guys enjoy.
There isn't a whole lot known about Taven and his personality was rather vague in Armageddon so if he seems OOC, well, I'm doing the best I can.
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It had been foretold centuries ago that Armageddon would come to the Realms. The cause of the destruction was the numerous combatants that gained powers and continued to fight. The Elder Gods took measures to try and prevent this from happening, but alas, the Elder Gods unknowingly brought the Armageddon to fruition with their measures.
The many combatants battled each other to get the power that the Elder Gods had produced. Shao Khan was the victor and claimed the godlike power as his own. THe only one left alive to oppose him was Raiden, but sadly Raiden was weakened from the previous fights and was mercilessly being beaten by Kahn. In a last ditch effort to prevent this disaster, gathered pieces of his broken Medallion and chanted a spell to send a message to his younger self at the Mortal Kombat tournament that started this. However, Raiden added a tad to much power and sent the message further back than he intended.
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Raiden had just left the Wu Shi Academy after they chose their champion to fight in the tournament. The thunder god would admit that he was proud that Liu Kang was chosen. He thought as the man as his own son. Raiden was about to see if he could find more combatants when he suddenly stiffened.
Images slammed into him. As fast as they were coming, he managed to make out a few things. One of which was his message to himself. 'He must win. Who was I talking about. By the looks of things that message came from pretty far in the future.' Raiden thought. There was something else he noticed in the visions, or rather, someone else. 'Taven, I haven't seen him in centuries, not since his father sealed him and his brother away. But why would I fight him?' Raiden thought. 'Something horrible must happen in the future. Perhaps I should find him now. With his power as a half-god, we'd have a much better chance at winning. Question is, where is he?' He thought as he teleported away to try and find the man in his visions. He'd ask his parents but they had been killed by an unknown assailant centuries ago.
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It had taken three weeks, three long weeks for Raiden to get an inkling of where Taven was sealed away. And he only got that inkling when he came across a blind swordsman named Kenshi who somehow knew where Taven was sealed away. What disturbed him was that Taven's brother Daegon, who was sealed away as well was apparently freed and had been for quite some time. Finding the mountain where Kenshi said Taven was. Sensing a hollow point in the mountain, Raiden used his lightning to carve an opening in the mountain and entered. Surprisingly the cavern was lit up instead of dark like he was expecting, of course that could have been due to either the lava in the room, the gold flames that were scattered around the cavern, or the giant golden dragon that was coiled around a rock column.
"Lord Raiden? What are you doing here?" The dragon asked.
"Orin, I have come to free Taven. I believe he will be a great asset in the upcoming Mortal Kombat tournament." Raiden said.
"Hmmm, I was instructed by Delia not to release Taven until I received a signal. Why should I awaken him now?"
Raiden sighed. He wanted to tell as few people as possible but he felt he needed Taven. "I received a vision from the future me about Armageddon. In the vision, Shao Khan somehow received immense power. I believe having Taven awakened earlier then whenever he was before may prevent this from happening." He said.
'So lady Delia's plan failed. It seems I have no choice.' Orin thought. "Very well Raiden. I shall awaken Taven." Orin said as his eye's glowed a brighter gold. Suddenly the cavern began to shake. A large rock structure began to crack before it burst open and a man fell out of it. Raiden quickly moved to the man's side.
The man was young, tall and heavily muscled with dark hair and a goatee wearing an all black outfit with dark armguards and golden accents, including a golden three piece necklace and a golden sigil of a dragon on his back. The most notable about the man however was the Dragon tattoo on the right side of his face. As soon as the man stood and took a deep breath, the fire in the room seemed to expand and contract along with his breath. "Taven, are you alright?" Raiden asked as he helped the man to his feet.
Taven groaned as he felt his senses come back to him. Opening his orange eyes, he blinked a couple times before he looked up at Raiden. "R-Raiden? What are you doing here? What's going on?" Taven asked, his voice rough and scratchy from non-use.
"Taven, your parents sealed you away for centuries. What their reason's were I do not know, but I have had you freed earlier as I need your help." Raiden informed the demi-god.
Taven's strength had returned to the point that he was now standing on his own. "My help? With what, what has happened while I was asleep?" He asked before he finally noticed the dragon. "Orin? What are you doing here?"
"There is much we have to discuss Taven." The dragon said.
Taven looked back and forth between the thunder god and the golden dragon. "Well, best start from the beginning." Raiden and Orin began to inform Taven of what has occurred while he was 'sleeping'. First Orin explained the reason behind Taven's forced hibernation, then Raiden informed him of the changes through the centuries. Taven listened intently to both his allies, thou he found it hard to wrap his head around the death of his parents and who could blame him, his father was a God and his mother was a powerful Edenian sorceress. Finally, Raiden explained the reason behind his search for him. "So you wish for me to participate in this Mortal Kombat tournament?"
Raiden nodded. "Indeed Taven, with your help, I believe with your help that Earthrealm may prevail and prevent Shao Khan from merging the realms."
Taven nodded. "If you think I can be of help Raiden, I will gladly lend a hand. Though I'm not sure how much use I'll be right now, I feel I'm a bit sluggish." He admitted as he rolled his shoulders.
"I'll help try to get you back in fighting shape, I wish we had more time but the tournament starts in a week. We'll have to make due with that time." Raiden said as Taven agreed. "Come, the sky temple would be the best place to train." With that, Raiden disappeared in a flash of lightning with Taven following in a gout of flames.
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Well, that's chapter 1 of my story.
Started and done in one day, I impressed myself.
So one thing I need help with. I started a poll to decide who I should pair Taven with, there are only two choices. Kitana and Jade. Go to the poll and choose that lady.
This story will go to the MK9 storyline then I'll either continue into MKX or make that a sequel.
Speaking of MKX, I know Sonya and Johnny are divorced but I didn't know Johnny was the one who divorced Sonya, that surprised the hell out of me.
Anyway, you know the drill.
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