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Chapter 3: Where Am I?

"I need you to come with me," a voice said to me. Looking up, I saw a man wearing a straw hat. "Now!" I grabbed his hand and he pulled me up.

"Who are you?" I asked him. "How did you get into my apartment?"

"We have no time to explain. I need you to come with me to the tournament."

"What tournament? What are you talking about?"

"The fate of Earthrealm is at hand. Are you with me or not?" I thought for a second.

"Okay. I'm with you."

"Good. You will need something to fight with. We will stop off at the armory before entering the arena. Come on; Liu Kang is waiting outside." He led me outside.

"I'm confused about something," I said to him.

"What is it?" He asked, still walking.

"I swear I've seen you before, but I don't know where and when. Do you think you can help me out?"

"Lord Raiden," another man said, bowing. He wore a headband and had a dragon symbol on his belt. "I see you collected another competitor."

"Yes, I have. Connor, this is Liu Kang. He will be your ally in defending Earthrealm."

"It is good to meet you, Connor." Liu Kang bowed again.

"Uh, th-thanks. I guess." Awkwardness grew around the situation.

"Well," Liu Kang said, breaking the tension. "Shall we gather the rest of the defenders?"

"I already have. They are waiting for us in Outworld. Let us go." Strawhat raised a hand and lightning came down onto us. It didn't hurt, but it felt weird. Like a warm goop surrounding me and carrying me off.

The light faded away, revealing what I thought was a stage. I looked around and saw a lot of monks, some ninjas, some scary looking people, and actor Johnny Cage.

"I brought some weapons for you to defend yourself with," Raiden said, handing me a sword and an axe.

"Uh, th-thanks," I replied, strapping them to my back.

"Greetings, Warriors," someone said. I looked up and saw an old man sitting on a throne. "And welcome to the tenth Mortal Kombat tournament. This will determine Earthrealm's fate." I leaned towards Liu Kang.

"What's he talking about?" I asked him.

"Emperor Shao Kahn will absorb Earthrealm if we lose ten times in a row," he replied.

"And let me guess, we lost nine times already?"

"Sadly, yes," Raiden joined. "I had been getting visions of the future and decided that you would be an advantage for Earthrealm." He stopped and looked startled. "But Shao Kahn will try to recruit you. You must say no to him at all costs. Otherwise, he will conquer all."

"Our first fight," Shang Tsung said. "Will be between Johnny Cage..."

"Huh?" Cage said. "Oh, y-yeah. Me. Yeah, who's it gonna be?"

"Reptile!" On top of a roof appeared a reptilian figure.

"We are screwed," I muttered.

I know I said I would stop writing this, but the pictures I have inspired me. Remember to review and PM me if you want me to add anything to this story. blazingalex, out!