Two roofs caught on fire, 3 stone statues needed to be replaced, along with a wall that now served as a short cut towards the temple, and one student that accidentally scorched a monk's shoulder.

Liu Kang looked down with a heavy sigh. 'Oh well, there's always hope for next year.' He thought to himself.

Suddenly the thunder god Raiden appeared before him. Liu Kang looked up startled as he took a few steps back.

"Lord Raiden? What brings your presence here?" He asked.

"There is word that Bo' Rai Cho has retired and that you have taken upon the role as the new teacher so I thought I'd come down here and see how bad things are."

"Yes that's true. Kung Lao is also helping. In fact, I'm glad you came. We could really use your help."

"Liu Kang, I was joking. What could you possible my help with?"

"For starters, how about bending these kids into shape?" Kung Lao said walking up to the thunder god.

"You can't be serious. They are just mortal children. What's so hard about that?"

"See for yourself." Liu Kang said.

"Alright, I'll show you how to teach young mortals."

"This should be good." Kung Lao said.

The two monks watched as Raiden attempted to teach the class. All eyes were upon the thunder god.

"Now hear me. I want your full attention so pay close attention as I'm only going to repeat this once. Now I--" Raiden looked over to see a young boy throwing a small ball into the air and catching it. He outstretched his hand as a ball of lightning hit the ball. It exploded in a cloud of smoke.

"Now, as I was saying, I expect you to behave yourselves and respect and your peers. I will not tolerate--" He was cut off once again by a small ball that hit him on the side of the head.

Lightning surrounded him as his temper rose. "Look, I will not tolerate impudence! You will obey, and you will listen to what I have to say!"

The group stared in shock as the god's immense power. Raiden was about to continue when a shoe hit him this time. Lightning flashed in his eyes as he turned his head to his left.

"Alright, that does it!"

He noticed Kealen snickering behind a pillar. "Please excuse me." He appeared behind the pillar. Screams could be heard form a young boy and a man. Raiden walked out in front holding Kealen up by his belt, tied up by a rope, his hair ruffled from the struggle. He placed the boy on his feet and shrugged at Liu Kang.

"What can I say? They're a hopeless bunch. If you want my advice, bring a gun."

"Are there any non violent ways?" Liu Kang asked.

"I'm afraid not. This group is even a little too much for the god of thunder to handle."

"Some thunder god." Kung Lao said under his breath.

"Look, I said I could teach mortals, not delinquents." Raiden said.

"So what do we do now?" Liu Kang asked.

"Well, if you ask me, I say we drop them off in the Netherrealm and say they're on vacation." Raiden suggested.

"Raiden, we can't do that! You of all people know that!" Liu Kang said.

"Yeah, but think about it; A little trip in the Netherrealm ought to teach them a thing or two. Besides, I'm sure they'll have no problems entering."

Kung Lao couldn't help but chuckle at the thunder god's idea. "You have to admit, Liu, it is a good idea. A little far fetched, but a good idea none the less."

"What's a good idea, Liu?" Kitana said walking towards the three men.

"Hey. Good to see you're here. Well Raiden was suggesting I send the students to the Netherrealm."

"That's a little far fetched isn't it?" Kitana asked.

"That's what I said princess." Kung Lao said.

"Kung Lao, how many times must I ask you to call me by my name?"

"Hmm let's see…about one hundred times more, princess." Kung Lao laughed. He knew it wasn't safe to annoy her at this stage but he couldn't help himself.

Liu looked at him surprised. "Are you nuts? Do you really want to annoy her at this point? Remember, I'm the one who has to come home to her."

"Don't worry friend, I won't annoy her too much." He said patting Liu on the back.

"Great." He mumbled.

"So let's see these kids." Kitana said.

Liu brought her over to the students. "I should fail all of them."

"Isn't that a little unethical? They don't look so bad."

"You haven't seen anything yet." Raiden said. "Look." He pointed over to a far corner where a group of boys were sparring, and at the same time destroying the grounds.

"And you three are unable to handle a group of children?"

"It's harder than you know, Kitana. In fact, that's exactly what I said when I saw them." Raiden said.

"And what happened?" Kitana asked.

Raiden pointed to the young boy still tied upon the ground.

"You tied him up! Why?" Kitana asked in a slight rage.

"Calm down honey. Why don't you let Raiden while I untie him?" Liu Kang suggested.

"You better have a good excuse for this, thunder god." Kitana said.

"Oh I do." Raiden said.

While Raiden explained to Kitana the recent events, Liu Kang walked up to Kealen.

"Are you going to behave?" He asked.

Kealen looked away. "Yeah I guess."

"Good. Then I'll untie you." Liu removed the constricting rope from Kealen. The young boy got up and stretched and walked away.

"Well I guess he deserved it." Kitana said.

"He suggested I bring a gun." Liu Kang said looking over his shoulder.

"Raiden's right. Bring the gun." Kitana said.

"That's very funny." Liu Kang said sarcastically.

"Oh, by the way, I've invited our friends and Bo' Rai Cho over for dinner next week."

"Ok. Is there any special occasion? I haven't forgotten your birthday have I?" Liu Kang said his face beginning to turn white.

"No not yet. I just thought it would be nice to catch up on old times."

"Oh, right, of course." Liu Kang said with a relief in his voice.

"That is if you can survive until next week." Kitana said.

"She's right. You've got the classroom from hell." Raiden said.

"Yeah, it's just my luck. Come on, Kung Lao. Let's get this day over with."

Kung Lao followed him.

"I'll see you at home, Liu." Kitana said leaving.

"Yeah I think I'll be going too." Raiden said.

"What's your excuse for leaving?" Liu Kang asked.

"Well, I'm a thunder god. I've got things to do. Besides, this will look much more amusing from above." Raiden said.

"You're the protector of Earthrealm. I thought you were supposed to help us?" Kung Lao asked.

"I am, but I've got to have fun every once in awhile."

With that, Raiden left with a flash of lightning. Kung Lao looked at Liu Kang who only shrugged.

Next Week…

Liu Kang had finally gotten dressed and began setting the dinner table. Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, her partner Major Jaxon Briggs, Master Bo' Rai Cho, Kung Lao and his girlfriend would all be coming. It had been some time since any of them had really had the time to site down and chat, and tonight was the perfect time to do just that. When he had finished, he went into the kitchen to find his wife in a beautiful black dress that fit her perfectly. He was quite taken aback by her appearance. He smiled at her.

Kitana turned around. "What?"

"Huh? Oh, nothing. You look great."

She smiled. "Thank you. You look pretty handsome yourself."

"Yeah but you look better." Liu said wrapping his arms around her.

"Is there something you want?" She asked moving close to him.

"Well I was going to ask if you needed help, but it looks like you're doing fine on your own."

"Didn't you learn your lesson from the scolding I gave you the first time you asked?"

"Apparently I didn't."

"Must I tell you again?"

Liu Kang smiled. "No need. It's still etched in my mind along with the fear." He began to quote her exact words. "How many times must I tell you? If I want help I'll ask! I swear, ask again and you're going to become the main course."

Kitana laughed. "Well it looks like you have a better memory than I thought."

Liu Kang leaned in and shared a long kiss before the door bell rang.