Chapter 3: A New Life A New Threat
In Earthrealm, Kitana had left her days of Outworld behind her. She and Liu Kang were living together at the Wu Shi Academy, together they trained in the art of Kombat. Kitana had adapted a new look to her attire, trading her royal garbs for a blue unitard that showed off just enough leg and cleavage, but not as revealing as her previous outfit. She and Liu Kang walked the academy alongside Raiden, Sonya, Jax, and Johnny had already returned to the US. Smoke, and Sub-Zero returned to the Lin Kuei, Kabal and Stryker went back to the police force, Nightwolf had journeyed home to the reservation, and Jade remained alongside her best friend Kitana. As they walked Liu Kang conversed with Raiden. "Everything is as it should be in Earthrealm, no more threats will try to invade. But if they do we'll be ready." Raiden told Liu Kang. "Outworld is no longer a threat and the Netherrealm are at a truce, but nonetheless me and Kitana will continue our training." Liu Kang replied. Raiden and Liu Kang bowed to each other and walked their separate ways, Kitana and Jade walked beside Liu their beautiful faces unveiled. Jade still wore her royal green outfit that revealed her perfect body, she remained Kitana's guardian.
At The Lin Kuei Temple
Sub-Zero had assumed control over the Lin Kuei clan of assassins, he completely removed the Cyber Initiative and restored their original order. Sektor and Cyrax left the Lin Kuei and formed their own clan of cyborgs, Smoke was Kuai Liang's second in command. Kuai Liang still went by Sub-Zero while he was Grandmaster, he and Smoke sat meditating in the temple. A Lin Kuei member approached the men as they meditated. "Grandmaster!" He told Kuai Liang. Sub-Zero looked up at the ninja. "Yes? What is it?" He asked in response. "A sorcerer is here, he wants to talk to you." The Lin Kuei member replied. Sub-Zero stood up, he was wearing a blue outfit but he wasn't wearing a mask or hood. Kuai Liang walked outside to see Quan Cji standing before him. "Sorcerer, you have some nerve to show up at my temple. Speak your piece and begone." Kuai Liang told him. "Sub-Zero, I expected more of a welcome than that." Quan Chi replied. "You are not welcome here, you had my brother killed. Then you turn him into one of your cronies, you should be dead by my hand!" Kuai Liang shouted. "Help me and I will return your brother to his former self, Lord Shinnok has use for the Lin Kuei. Help him in his invasion of Earthrealm and Bi-Han will be restored to mortal form." Quan Chi told Kuai Liang. "You insult me with your offer, now you will pay." Kuai Liang replied.
Sub-Zero threw an ice ball at the sorcerer, he charged at the frozen Quan Cbi with the hopes of smashing him. As he threw the punch the ice melted, Quan Chi disappeared in thin air. The sorcerer reappeared in the sky above Sub-Zero, he landed on top of Kuai Liang stomping on his torso. Quan Chi got off Kuai Liang and laughed, Sub-Zero stood up furious. "Now sorcerer you shall die!" He shouted. Sub-Zero ran at Quan Chi and punched him, Quan Chi stumbled back and Sub-Zero roundhouse kicked him in the face. He formed another ice ball and hit Quan Chi once more, as he was about to deliver the final blow a force grabbed him from behind. He disappeared through a purple portal and reappeared in a falling motion, his head bounced off the ground and the wraith stood up. "You are still not worthy to wear those colors, you're definitely not worthy to lead the Lin Kuei." Noob told Kuai Liang. "Bi-Han!? But I killed you." Sub-Zero said in surprise. "Wraith's cannot die, we live forever. Too bad you couldn't help us. The Lin Kuei will be the first to fall in the invasion, I will personally make an example of you." Noob said in response. Quan Chi melted once more and approached Noob's side, Smoke did likewise with Sub-Zero. "Enjoy your pathetic clan, soon their heads will be on spikes." Quan Chi taunted before turning around. A portal appeared and Quan Chi and Noob stepped into it, the portal disappeared imploding as it did so. "What do we do Grandmaster?" Smoke asked. "I must go to Raiden, you defend the temple." Sub-Zero replied. Smoke walked back into the temple, Kuai Liang left to Wu Shi Academy.