Love & War 2

Chapter 2: Reiko

Meanwhile, Chris and the Homefront Warriors were having their fair share of intense battles with the Netherrealm demons, but their ammo supply is running low. They were sent by the U.S. government to assist the Special Forces in this war.

"Sir, we are running low on ammo!" said one of the soldiers. "We need to pull back. There are too many of them and our weapons are useless against them!"

Realizing this, Chris agreed, "We can't hold much longer. Call them back. We need to regroup and resupply."

"Yes, sir."

As Chris was heading back to the Humvee where he and some of his soldiers were deployed, he was suddenly ambushed. He was attacked from behind. He got up and found a person standing toward him. It was Reiko, who was defeated by Johnny Cage earlier.

"Who are you?" Chris asked.

"I am Reiko, general of Shao Kahn's army."

"Shao Kahn?"

"You defeated him twice. Since then, you became my main target."

"Are you the one that sent these hellish demons on us?"

"That was Quan Chi."

Son of a bitch is still alive, Chris thought.

"Why are you here? Shao Kahn is long gone."

"True, but I was enlisted by Shinnok. He believes that you may be worthy of joining our cause."

"That cause being the destruction of Earthrealm? I don't think so. I fight for Earthrealm! You can take your "offer" and shove it up your ass sideways!"

"Then I'm afraid I will have to kill you."

The fight began. Even though he's at war with the Netherrealm, he fights the general. Reiko demonstrates to Chris his legendary fighting prowess. Chris tried to gain the advantage, but Reiko kept him locked down long enough to use his Clock Kick, sending Chris flying toward the chopper wreckage. Reiko walked up to him, grabbed him by the throat and tossed him on the other side. Chris tried to recover, but Reiko disappeared. Chris got up searching for him. He is then grabbed from behind, descended into the ground, and reappeared from the sky, slammed into the ground, breaking his collarbone. Chris was knocked out cold. The soldiers stopped Reiko just he was about to kill him, but he disappears.

The soldiers see Chris out cold. They immediately escorted him back to the headquarters.