A/N: I haven't updated this in a while, so I figured I'd warm up my crack-fic writing skills. Like I mentioned in the first segment of this drabble series, this is not for the faint of heart. The co-author, DemiGoddess007, and I both have a mutual love for adult humor and the like, so if you are not into that sort of thing, it'd be for the best that you do not continue reading this.
On a side note, I'd also like to add that these deleted scenes are not in any particular order. You'll only understand some of the references if you've read Smoky Passion. Without further ado, here's the next segment. :)
Deleted Scene 2: The Domino Effect
(Takes place during the events in Chapter 25 of Smoky Passion.)
"The weather is indeed different here compared to New York," Sasha said to Smoke as she gripped the handle of her massive suitcase. They'd arrived in Puerto Rico not even ten minutes prior, and while Sasha was enjoying the warm tropical climate, Smoke was slightly shivering. The newlyweds both stood outside the main terminal, waiting on their limousine.
"That's an understatement. I'm actually kind of cold," replied Smoke. He brushed his wispy fringe from his eyes as he grabbed a bottle of water from his duffel bag. Twisting the plastic cap off of the container, he took several gulps of water.
Leaning against a concrete post with a smile on her face, Sasha watched as her husband consumed the clear liquid. She thought that seeing Smoke being affected by mild summer weather was quite adorable. "I'm surprised that you're affected by this kind of weather," she finally commented once he finished his drink. Smoke let out a refreshed sigh, tossing the empty waterbottle in the recycle bin beside him.
"Yeah, this is the kind of weather that I'm not used to, but luckily my physiology allows me to adapt to different environments pretty quickly. I'll be fine," Smoke assured his wife with a timid smile.
Sasha's lips twitched into a smirk as she shook her head in amusement. The limosine arrived before she could give Smoke her reply, however, and the nervousness she felt before the wedding soon returned. Smoke was already headed toward the lavish vehicle with half of their luggage, but Sasha was so tense that she didn't even realize how long she's been dazed until―.
...
"Babe, c'mon before you make us late!"
Sasha snapped out of her reverie only to find Smoke staring at her in mild confusion. He knew that she was nervous about all of this, but once he smiled at her and laughed gently, Sasha was quick to stride over to him. A subtle look of embarrassment darkened her features as she dragged her suitcase along behind her. The chauffeur appeared to be a bit impatient, but said nothing as he packed the couple's belongings in the trunk. This was after opening the limosine door to let them inside, of course.
The ride to El Conquistador Resort was about forty-five minutes to an hour long, but to the newlyweds, it was worth the wait. They quietly sat inside the vehicle, both of them looking out of the tinted windows throughout the entire ride, taking in the sheer beauty of the environment. Tall, supple palm trees, concrete-based homes painted in vibrant colors, and numerous restaurants lined one side of the highway, with several beaches and hotels on the other side. To say the least, the scenery was definitely identical to what the newlyweds had seen in travel magazines, and they were impressed.
Twenty minutes into the ride, Sasha opened her bag and fished out a bottle of wine. As she opened it and poured Smoke and herself a glass, she asked him, "Have you ever been here before, babe?" Sasha knew that Smoke had a thing for traveling, and since it had been Kuai Liang who had once told her that Smoke had a thing for beaches and traveling, she had to ask.
"Not at all, actually. I do know you probably have relatives here, though," the Enenra replied as he took the glass of wine from his wife. He smiled at her as they shared a toast, before slowly sipping the cabernet savignon from his glass. He was very careful to not drink the alcohol too fast, as he wanted to save all of his sexual energy for later on in the evening.
Sasha smiled at her husband, turning her head to look back out of her window as he did the same. They took pictures of things that caught their interests along the way, most of which included native statues and whatnot. Smoke wanted to upload some of these photos to his Facebook account, but right now, his wife was more important. He had plans to take her around the island, as there were so many things to do in Puerto Rico. And until that part of their honeymoon was covered, the photos could wait.
The rest of the ride was relaxed and tranquil, until they finally arrived in Fajardo, which was one of the three main tourist locations along the northeastern shore. In this village, lots of family-owned businesses thrived in the local square, most of which were general merchandise stores and restaurants. Smoke and his wife could see many locals and tourists alike going about their lives along the streets, and even groups of children played an odd form of kickball in their yards. Stray dogs even wandered along the side of the busy roads, but oddly enough the animals never got run over. Everyone seemed friendly and at ease, which was a total turn on for the newly married couple.
But their thirty moments of peace was short-lived, however, as the limosine turned into the main tourist district. They were now at a red light, waiting to turn left on El Conquistador Boulevard, which was the main road leading to the entrance of the likewise named resort. Along this road, many entertainers were known to frolick as they performed for the crowds of visitors. One of the entertainers, however, caught Smoke's attention, as he started cackling in jovial amusement.
"Baby, look!" he exclaimed, pointing to a dark, broad dancing figure. Sasha frowned in confusion, turning to look out of the window to see why Smoke was so riled up. The Enenra could not stop laughing, and once his wife noticed the reason why this amused him so much, she, too, joined in on the laughter.
"He sure looks like Bi-Han, except this guy isn't Asian," Sasha said between pants. Smoke started laughing even harder, especially once he caught a good look at what the person in question wore. To say the least, this entertainer could have easily been mistaken for Sub-Zero if it weren't for the dark skin.
The entertainer wore a bright pink shirt which exposed the midriff, and as if this man did not look ridiculous enough, he also had on a neon yellow pair of hot shorts. The words Dulce Culo were embellished on the rear part of these shorts, making the outfit even more hysterical. To top it all off, the man had on a pair of high heeled boots, bright makeup and a curly, black afro.
Definitely something Sub-Zero would wear during one of his manic mood swings.
"Should I take a picture of this guy and send it to Tundra? I'm sure he'd get a kick outta this," Smoke suggested. He tried to contain himself as Sasha kept on laughing at this odd sight, quickly snapping a photo of the entertainer. It was luck, especially since the red light now turned green. Snickering in mischievous glee, the Enenra attached the photo to a text message and sent it to Kuai Liang...
Back at the Lin Kuei temple, Kuai Liang had been hanging out with Scorpion and Mileena, casually playing a game of dominoes. Tundra had been in a shitty mood after the embarrassment he'd endured after Smoke's wedding, but today was one of his good days. It was even better since Bi-Han was out in New York City with Pilar and Aya, doing some clothes shopping for the upcoming fall season. To put it mildly, no one was really bugging Tundra, and he was getting back on track. After all, what was the point in staying mad over a simple prank?
Mileena and Scorpion watched as Kuai Liang took his turn in the game. None of the three warriors uttered a word, and they hadn't really said much the entire time they'd been lounging around in Tundra's room. They simply observed, using the stragetic thinking they possessed as warriors as they watched the Cryomancer make his move. An evil smirk lit up the blue-eyed man's face, as he silently placed a double six down on the table.
"Fuck, man! You always have the good ones!" Scorpion shouted in disappointment. Mileena shook her head in mirth, and it was obvious to her that her boyfriend was pissed off over the fact that Tundra now had the most points. Angrily scribbling the score onto his notepad as Tundra smirked triumphantly, Scorpion continued to grumble under his breath. After a few moments, Mileena noticed Tundra's iPhone screen flickering from its spot on his desk.
"Tundra," she said, tapping his shoulder, "Someone's trying to contact you."
Kuai Liang raised an eyebrow in confusion, but said nothing as Mileena got up and grabbed his phone. She nonchalantly handed it to him and sat back down beside Scorpion, whom was still sulking over being the one with the least points in their domino game. Tundra unlocked his phone and went to his text message inbox, only to see that he had a photo from Smoke waiting to be read.
A frown darkened the Cryomancer's features as he looked up at his friends. Dropping his cell phone onto his lap and grabbing his half-empty Corona bottle from his nightstand, he sighed in annoyance. Scorpion was quick to notice this sudden change in Tundra's mood, however. "Who's bothering you now, bro?" he asked.
"It's Tomas. I'm not sure if I should even talk to that motherfucker," Tundra answered after swallowing a swig of his beer. His tone of voice earned him shocked glares from both Scorpion and the former Tarkatan woman, who'd been munching on a SlimJim.
"Maybe he's texting you to apologize for embarrassing you at the wedding," Mileena suggested calmly. Scorpion nodded in agreement and faced the aggravated Cryomancer. "She might be right, man. Just see what Smoke wants. If it's bullshit, you know you don't have to pay it any mind."
Tundra sighed, knowing that Scorpion had a point. Opening the message from Smoke, he waited for the attachement to download. Being in upstate New York, mobile network reception was not very strong, so obviously the text was the only thing visible. The words themselves were, "Hey, Bro. I know you're still mad at me and Sasha, but I thought this would cheer you up some. ;D"
Finally, after about two or three minutes, the photo attachment loaded. But before Scorpion and Mileena could even ask Tundra what their friend wanted, the Cryomancer collapsed onto his side, laughing so much that Mileena got up and snatched the cackling Cryomancer's phone from his lap. She took a good look at the photo, and once she saw it, she started laughing as well.
This, of course, bothered Scorpion, and he couldn't help but stare at his girlfriend and best friend in annoyance. Sighing in defeat, he asked them, "What the fuck are you two laughing at?"
Mileena kicked her legs in the air as she tried to labor her breathing, but to no avail. Even Tundra was so far gone that he'd accidentally knocked his beer bottle over and spilled the contents all over the carpet. Scorpion then realized that these two were not going to elaborate on their amusement any time soon, so he took it upon himself to pick up Tundra's cell phone. He knew the passcode, so it wasn't long before he saw the photo and grinned.
"Man, this dude looks like a black Bi-Han!" he shouted, now laughing along with Mileena and Tundra. They laughed for another five minutes until Tundra finally calmed himself down. Mileena and Scorpion weren't done yet, but Tundra let them keep laughing as he decided to reply to Smoke's message.
"ROTFLMFAO! Dude, that does look like Bi-Han! Scorpion, Mileena and I laughed at that shit for like ten minutes straight, no lie. But I'm not mad at you anymore, bro. Hope you guys have fun in Puerto Rico. Talk later."
After sending his reply to Smoke, Tundra sighed in mirth as he gently kicked Scorpion on the ass and nudged Mileena's upper arm with his toe. "Get up, you guys. We've got a domino game to finish."
