A/N: This one shot explores the origins of Shao Kahn, the brutal emperor of Outworld, and his rise to power. I hope you enjoy. Sorry this one's short... I ran out of ideas...
A/N 2: Most of these stories will be one-shots, but some wilk have interconnecting elements in them.
Reviews are welcomed and encouraged.
MORTAL KOMBAT: ORIGINS
The Rise of Shao Kahn
The giggling children huddled around the Elder God as the fire sent sparks flying into the night sky. Young Liu Kang and Kung Lao sat side by side, patiently waiting for the white-haired man to speak. Suddenly, a thunder clap shook the sky above the Wu Shi Academy, instantly silencing the children.
"Thunder take you," whispered Raiden, eliciting giggles from his eager audience. Near the center, a red-clad ninja student smirked. His name was Kenji, but he prefered Bloodstroke.
Raiden shushed the crowd, as the firelight cast his face into relief.
"Who knows the story of Shao Kahn?" he asked. A few hands shot up into the air as response. Raiden pointed at a teenage girl in a white gi.
"I heard he wears a skull mask that he took from his master!" she said excitedly.
Raiden nodded. He pointed at Liu.
"He's the emperor of Outworld," he said.
"Gather round, children, and hear the rise of Shao Kahn," Raiden said mystically...
Outworld: Several millennia ago...
Once, the Dragon King Onaga ruled Outworld. He was a fierce emperor, ruthless, and efficient. Onaga had conquered realm after realm in his quest for power. Eventually, his empire was the largest of all the realms, and he was feared by all.
Onaga had many servants that were loyal to him, but none compared to his advisor, Shao Kahn. He was incredibly intelligent, brutal, and skilled in kombat. He would be consulted on matters ranging from conquering realms to executing dissidents.
Eventually, Onaga began to search for a way to become immortal. Kahn couldn't have that. You see, Shao had a plan, a plan to be Onaga's successor.
One night, after Onaga had gone to sleep, Shao Kahn poisoned him. After killing Onaga, Kahn took his skull, and became emperor of Outworld. He immediately took command of the dragon king's forces, and began expanding the empire. Kahn easily conquered the realms. However, he encountered fierce resistance with the Shokan. After compelling Goro to represent him in kombat, he quickly took their homeland.
Infuriated by Kahn's power quest, the Elder Gods established a tournament. Mortal Kombat was their attempt at quelling Kahn's hunger for power. It only succeeded in part, as he won 9 of the needed 10 victories.
It is unknown if anyone can ever stop Shao Kahn...
A/N: Yeah, I know it sucked, but give me a break. I didn't have much to go on with Shao Kahn's past. Anyway, please review.