A/N: Hi everyone! Glad you're back for the next chapter! I've updated consecutively the past three days. I just have nothing to do after high school yo. I really need a job. x.x

Haha, anyways, here's chapter four! Enjoy! :D

(YO DUDE, GO SET THE FONT SIZE TO THE LARGEST SIZE THERE IS! IT'S LIKE GIVING YOUR EYES A BREAK FROM SQUITING AT A SCREEN YO!)

I lifted my brow and tilted my head, "Your dojo? You teach martial arts?" Her hands hugged her hips confidently as she scowled, "Is there any reason for you to believe I don't?" I furrowed my brows and circled her slowly, eyeing her head to toe. She was thin but lean. Her body was armed with muscles that were built with years of training. She had slim legs and a defined back. I smirked and turned away from her, she doesn't have a bad ass either. But her body couldn't compared to any of the Edenian women I knew. I chuckled and looked up at her, "No, I mean, what realm am I in, girl?"

"I'm not a girl," she spat, "I'm twenty-two! I don't understand what you mean by realm either. Seriously, where did you come from? I'm on Earth, so come back down from whatever fantasy you think you're living in. Unless you still think you're in a tree, then I can't help you." So I'm still in Earthrealm, I thought, I just don't know where. Slim fingers waved in front of my face in irritation, "Look, my name is Shizu Sasori. You're in New York City. It's the year 2013, and it's past midnight. Are you confused about anything else?" Shizu Sasori, I thought, silent scorpion. Huh, what have the elder gods gotten me into this time?

"I'm waiting for my answer." Shizu's impatient voice broke my train of thought. I saw the gold ribbon that was braided into her hair and snorted, "You don't want me to call you 'girl', but you choose to wear strips of fabric in your hair like one." Her hand flew to the side of her head and fingered the glossy cloth with a pout, "Don't be an ass, they're just important to me."

"Huh, that's a childish thing to do though. How can you be taken seriously wearing something like that?" Her golden eyes looked up to mine and glowered at me, "I wouldn't be so quick to judge me, when you were the one climbing trees naked." My eyes went wide, stunned by her bold voice and accusation. Her face settled into a mischievous as she clicked her tongue, "Got your attention now, don't I?" I snarled and pushed my bear chest against her crossed arms, "What did you say?" She snickered and leaned her face closer to mine, "I said, you were butt naked when you fell on top of my friend. We were about to grab a late night dinner when you fell from the tree next to the front steps."

An irritated sigh left me we stared each other down, "You didn't… see anything, right?" Embarrassed by my question, I turned to see the mirror once again. Black, loose pants clung to my hips while my bare feet peeked out from the excess fabric that pilled around them. My body was more than fit from maintaining a strict training regime. The clear skin I had remembered from before was now scattered with the scars I had earned from the previous Mortal Kombat. Why should I act shy around her, I contemplated, I'm more than attractive. Hah! I'm down right sexy! I quickly reprimanded myself for my prideful state and looked back down at Shizu. She was no longer looking to argue any further, instead she smiled softly at me. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply. She looks so similar to her; I frowned slightly as I studied her face once again. The resemblance is striking.

"Hanzo, come inside already! The food will get cold!" I laughed as I jogged up the steps of my home, "I'm coming Kana! Don't worry!" The door swung open and let the warm air from the fire place blow past my face. I inhaled deeply as I stepped past the thresh hold, and left my snow covered boots by the door. I could smell the miso soup and boiled crab linger near my nose, daring me to walk towards the kitchen.

I stopped in front of a large area with a low table and tatami mats. A young boy with curly, brown hair lay near the small fire place with charcoal and rice paper. I smiled and entered as quietly as possible and lay next to him. His focus was still on the piece of paper he had been drawing on, but I made no move to distract him. I waited patiently till he had finished with his work and sat up to have him greet me properly. Small arms wrapped around my neck, "Otousan, look what I drew."

I waited for him to hold up the piece of paper and revel in his creation. Three large mountains that were peppered with trees stood in the back ground as a house and a family took up the foreground. I smiled at him and patted his head in a job well done, "Good job, Jubei. You make a wonderful artist." The young boy beamed with pride after I had praised him and it was quickly replaced by a small frown. My brows furrowed as I rested my hand on his shoulder, "What's wrong, son?" He looked up at me with sad eyes and whispered, "But I want to become a great warrior like you, Otousan."

"Jubei, there are things greater outside of the Shirai Ryu. It is not a fate that I want you forced into." He balled his fist and looked at the ground with anger, "But you are so strong, and you protect everyone in the village. I want to be that way too." Before I could retaliate, a shuffling noise had entered the room. I looked up from my son to see Kana setting done bowls and dishes. I stood to help her and quickly sat once we were done. Jubei had sat next to his mother as I extended an open hand in her direction. She gladly took it and smiled at me. I felt all was right in my world when she was happy.

I looked at her and admired how her eyes were a sweet brown. My attention shifted to the beauty mark on the side of her face. I lifted my hand from her grasp and left it rest on her right cheek. I brushed my thumb over the bone that lie underneath her velvety skin and let it rest against her full lips. In the winter, they tasted like ripe plums, and in the heat of the summer her lips tasted like melon. She always kept her long, raven hair up during the day. But every night before she went slept, shed let it flow free from atop her head and brush it before she lay down beside me. I smiled again after memorizing all the small details of her face. She was more than beautiful, I would never forget that.

Woo! That one was definitely a long one! I'm pretty sure that one was the longest one so far. I typed this all from 2 in the morning till 4. I really have no life right now. Yeah, I need a job. :|

Haha, anyways, I was wondering if you all thought that Scorpion was in character most of the time. I think he gets a little OOC sometimes. Do you guys like the OC name? I had a hard time making it. x.x So for the flash back, I just wanted to let you all know that I was using Mortal Kombat: Legacy for a reference in case any of you were confused. R&R, please?! :D