Since I've only done villains so far, let's try some heroes

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Mortal Kombat and I am making no money off this, in truth, I don't want to anyway

==Earthrealm, China==

In a temple in China, a young man wielding a bow and arrows was aiming at a target, he fired an arrow but missed the target. A middle aged man wearing a large rimmed hat approached the young archer.

"Still having trouble Jin?" asked the man

"Yes biao ge, I don't know why I keep missing" said Kung Jin

"Try to take the wind into account" said the man

Kung Jin aimed at the target again and fired, this time, he hit the target, but only the edge.

"Well, at least you're getting better" said the man

"It's harder than it looks, you try it" said Kung Jin

"Very well" said the man

The man removed his hat and quickly threw it towards the target like a Frisbee, the hat's rim sliced the target clean in half, then, like a boomerang, returned to the man's hand.

"I really wish I had that hat" said Kung Jin

"It is not the weapon, Kung Jin, it's the user" said the man

"Thank you Lao" said Kung Jin

Kung Lao left his cousin to be alone after that, Kung Jin looked back at the target.

==1 Week Later==

Kung Lao was meditating when he was interrupted by a man wearing a dark red headband, sash, belt and shin guards, he was also wearing baggy black pants, grey spiked wristbands and had white tiger stripes on his arms.

"Kung Lao, you have been called forward by Shujinko" said the man

"Thank you for letting me know, Kai, I will see him right away" said Kung Lao

Kung Lao went to the temple and entered to see Shujinko, an elderly man in beige robes.

"Shujinko" said Kung Lao

"Kung Lao, glad you could make it" said Shujinko

"What did you need to talk about?" asked Kung Lao

"Have you heard of the Mortal Kombat tournament?" asked Shujinko

"I have" said Kung Lao

"For many years, the White Lotus Society have worked to find the greatest fighters to compete in the tournament, fighters such as your ancestor and namesake, the Great Kung Lao" said Shujinko

"Yes, I am aware of this" said Kung Lao

"Well, the tournament is drawing near, and I am proud to tell you that you have been selected to represent the White Lotus in the tournament" said Shujinko

"I am honoured by this, Shujinko, but I must decline" said Kung Lao

"Why?" asked Shujinko

"I have no desire to become champion, I much rather desire a life of peace" said Kung Lao

"You do not understand Kung Lao" said someone else

Kung Lao turned around to see a dark skinned man with slicked back white hair tied into a ponytail and white eyes, dressed in a black vest with green pants and boots.

"Master Fujin" said Kung Lao, before bowing

"Kung Lao, the purpose of the Mortal Kombat Tournament is not to become champion, rather it is for the protection of Earthrealm" said Fujin

"What do you mean?" asked Kung Lao

"Centuries ago, the Elder Gods created the tournament as a way for different realms to defend themselves from attack, should a realm lose 10 tournaments in a row then they are open to invasion, as more tournaments occurred, more and more realms lost and were invaded by Shao Khan of Outworld, leaving only 2 realms left, Earthrealm and Outworld, your ancestor was a great champion, heroically able to defend Earthrealm single handedly, until his death, since then, Outworld has won the last 9 tournaments, if they win this tournament, Outworld will be able to invade Earthrealm" said Fujin

"You need to enter the tournament to prevent Outworld from invading Earthrealm" said Shujinko

"I do not believe in violence, but I do believe in protecting the innocent, I will fight in the tournament" said Raiden

What Kung Lao didn't know was that Kung Jin had been listening in on the conversation.

==The Next Morning==

Kung Jin was training with his bow and arrow again, he had improved a lot, having not missed a single shot so far. Kung Lao approached his younger cousin.

"You are improving quite rapidly Kung Jin" said Kung Lao

Jin didn't respond, he seemed too focused.

"Jin, are you alright?" asked Kung Lao

"Don't talk to me" said Kung Jin

"What is it?" asked Kung Lao

"I overheard you talking to Master Shujinko and Master Fujin, you're leaving for the Mortal Kombat Tournament" said Kung Jin

"Yes, but you must understand, it is for the protection of Earthrealm" said Kung Lao

"People die in that tournament, I don't want that to happen to you too, I idolise you Kung Lao, you've always been there for me, you took me in when my mom and dad died, you raised me like a son, you helped me join the White Lotus society even when I thought they wouldn't accept me, but if you die, what happens? I'm all on my own" said Kung Jin

"I'll be fine Kung Jin, you've seen how I fight" said Kung Lao

"No, I've seen you fight the monks, this tournament involves some of the most deadly killers and warriors ever to exist, you're good Kung Lao, but you're not that good" said Kung Jin

Kung Lao took off the necklace he was wearing.

"Here, take this" said Kung Lao

"What's this?" asked Kung Jin

"When I'm at the tournament, let this be a reminder that I am definitely coming back, whether I win the tournament or not" said Kung Lao

Kung Lao placed the necklace in Kung Jin's hand before walking off, Kung Jin took one look at the necklace before putting it on.

That does it for this chapter, hope you enjoyed.

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