'He is not to be trusted,' that was what Cassie Cage was always told, by her military solider mother. First as bedtime stories about the wars between mystical fighters and otherworldly realm, but as she grew up they became tales of caution. Her mother knew Cassie was destined to follow in her footsteps, as a fighter in some form; she had courage, determination, but also a sense of kindness and compassion that would could lead her to put the salvation of others before her own safety- no matter what the cost.

When that day came she might meet some of the heroes and villains of her mother's stories. And now she was face to face with the legendary villain himself, Kano. Cassie had braved through miles of New Zealand jungle to locate his headquarters, fully expecting a fight. But when she finally made it to the rather obvious barb wire fence encampment, he simply strutted out to meet her. Shirtless, covered in his usual array of tattoos and mechanical implants, he licked his lips, in a very animated manner, at the sight of the 18 year old blonde.

"Well, what do we have here?" Kano's aussie accent flowed like honey. Even in his mid 50's he was a sight to behold. His simplistic dragon tattoos roped around his muscular arms, like a pair of snakes caressing his body. His body was strong; thick like an early 90's pro-wrestler. Even with that weird gem-thing on his chest. His face was the only part of him that revealed his age. His eyes (or eye) and mouth were surrounded by wrinkles and sun damage, and his facial hair had glimmers of grey. She didn't know wither to feel hot for him or disgusted.

She would try her best to go for disgusted. He was older then her father and he had a son just two year older then her- it would be all kinds of creepy.

"I need your help." she said, trying to not show how mesmerized she was by him.

"My help?" he asked, somewhat sarcastically. He already knew who she was; Cassie Cage, daughter of Sonya Blade- a woman who spent decades fighting him, for the military, for earth realm, for her own desires for vengeance.

"for a friend." Cassie nodded, looking him in the eyes in an effort to show professionalism.

"What makes you think I could help?" he asked- he genuinely wanted to know, who was this friend, and why did she come half way around the world to ask him of all people for help.

"Because you're the one who mutilated him in the first place." she said in a strong voice, "you had him knocked out and stuffed his body full of cybernetics."

Kano gave a smile then a laugh; this was the last thing he expected from the daughter of Sonya Blade. "so how is Kabal after all these years?"

"He's dying." she said, her voice starting to betray her, she swallowed hard, waiting for whatever sarcastic remark Kano had planned.

"What makes you think he would even accept my help?" he asked, without any wit or humor. After what Kano did all those years ago- he was sure his old friend would rather dead then in his debt. She would drag Kabal back, Kano would put in new tech and Kabal would likely try to escape again s soon as he regained consciousness. It would be a waste of time.

But the more he thought about it he wondered- how many years ago was it? The tech had to be so outdated it was practically useless, and what remained of Kabal's body had to be absolutely rotting now. The sick twisted part of Kano's mind really wanted to see what that looked like.

"He'll do it for me." That was her answer; as soon as the words left her lips she wished she phrased it differently.

Kano moved closer, slowly, sensually, but with clear intentions. He stroked his hand down her arm, caressing her hand. Yes she had weapons on her but he was sure she would not try that, not if she really needed his help.

He then proceeded to pull her in close, so close she could smell his sweat. "and what will you do for me, luv?"

Cassie leaned in, to whisper something in his ear. In her sexiest voice she said "resist the urge to kick you in the balls as hard as I can." She may or may not choose to give in to temptation at a later time, but she was not about to let herself be a victim.

Kano pulled back, with a sweet smile as if it was all a joke, "I think you and me will get along just fine."