The Fire Within

Chapter Six: Where There Is Smoke There's Fire

"Really?" Smoke yelled.

"Yes, She is pregnant with both Sub-zero's baby and Scorpion's" I said rubbing my temples.

"Way to go Tundra." Johnny chuckled.

"His brother's baby, stupid." Sonya said hitting him on the back of the head.

Suddenly another flash of future events came into view. Ever since the beginning of this tournament I had seen flashes of things to come. This vision was about Tiffany but unlike all the others this vision was blurry and unclear. Instead of clear words It was like I was under water and could barely make out words. Then suddenly just one sentence stuck out. "Your Children will be of both realms and be very powerful and useful." Quan chi's voice rang in my ears.

"Hello?" Sonya said as the vision stopped.

"I'm confused." I said feeling dizzy. I sat down quickly. Lu Kang rushed to my side.

"What is it?" He said in a hurried tone.

"I am not sure. I don't want to jump to conclusions." I said scratching my head.

Suddenly a portal appeared and Tiffany shot out of it and landed straight into Smoke's arms. They both landed on the ground very hard. Smoke let out a painful groan.

"Tiffany?" Smoke said with a gasp. She did not move or even say a word. "Tiffany?" Smoke said again as he turned her over. A rush of gasps filled the air as we saw Tiffany's face she looked pale and beat to a bloody pulp.

"Is she?" Sonya Whispered.

"No, not quite" Kano's voice said from the same portal Tiffany came out of.

"You son of a-" Sonya said as Johnny held her back. I was shocked to see Tiffany get up and push Smoke away.

"I'm not finished with you." She said as she spit out blood.

"Don't want to hurt your precious babies do you?" Kano Chuckled. Tiffany swiftly answered with a kick to his jaw. He stumbled back and spat out something into his hand.

"Stop!" Smoke yelled as he jumped in the way.

"Get out of my way smoke or your next!" Tiffany hissed. Smoke turned around and shook his head. Tiffany nodded and lunged towards him. In one swift move smoke grabbed her and smoked away. Kano shook his head and went back into the portal.

"Am I the only one who's confused about everything that is going on?" Sonya said shaking her head.

"No, I'm confused also." I said.

"Why does Quan Chi keep sending Tiffany back and forth between realms?" Johnny said.

"Is she in love with Bi Han or Scorpion?" Sonya said kicking some dirt.

"I am not sure but I know one thing. Quan Chi does not know yet of Tiffany's potential. Not to mention those of the unborn children in her belly." I said standing up.

"And you do?" Sonya said harshly.

"We Will have to see." I said walking in the direction smoke went with Tiffany.

...

"Are you Crazy?" Smoke said as we finally stopped.

"No!" I said in defense as I crossed my arms. "I just don't want to bring two babies into this type of situation."

"What Type of Situation?" Smoke said softly turning me to face him.

"The situation where both their father's are not even human anymore." I sighed hugging him. He wrapped his arms around me and put his head on mine.

"I think I understand but you're not think of doing what I think you are?" He said sounding concerned.

"No but If They keep flinging me through portals I don't think I'll have a choice." I said as tears streamed down my face.

"And?" He said almost knowing I wasn't done.

"And, I don't want to screw up my children with lies...like my mother." I sighed as we sat down on a cool patch of grass.

"What do you mean?" Smoke said pushing a strand of hair out of my face.

"Well my mother wasn't the best growing up. She drank a lot and wasn't always the most of responsible parents." I sighed looking down at my hands. Smokes hand was holding mine. I blushed and continued. "She ran away from her responsibility as a parent over and over again."

"I'm sorry" Smoke said pulling me in to a hug.

"It's ok." I sighed feeling safe with his arms around me.

"What about your father?" He said almost cautiously.

"He took care of us and I treated him bad for a while but recently we have got along better." I smiled as he looked down at me.

"Let me ask you one last question." He said with a grin. I nodded as he continued. "Why do you act like your so alone in this?" He said as I smiled.

"I don't anymore." I sighed.

...

"Why are you doing this to her? She did nothing wrong but fall in love with the wrong people." Scorpion yelled as Quan Chi whipped around to face him.

"Don't put this on me. Who is the one who slept with her knowing very well that the potion,which I gave you by the way, would only last one night?" Quan Chi chuckled.

"Well, If you just left her there with Him." Scorpion said pointing to me.

"If you didn't kill me and she would have had a wonderful life. But instead I have to be Quan Chi's slave." I Snapped

"Really?" Scorpion hissed.

"See you obviously don't need me here."Quan chi said ducking out into a portal.

"Bastard!" Scorpion yelled.

"Stop! We need to figure out a way to protect Tiffany and the babies!" I yelled. Scorpion slammed his fists against the wall and let out a weird sound.

"Your right" He said barely above a whisper.

"We have to come up with a plan." I said scratching my head.

...

I stared at her for a bit while she slept. She looked peaceful. I felt obligated to take care of her and her unborn children. She was to good for Bi Han and Scorpion. I could take care of her better then either of them could dream of. I had to get her to a safer place then this.

"Smoke?" She said softly.

"What do you think I should do? I love him." She sighed.

"Which one?" I giggled.

Just as she was going to say Raiden and The rest of the group popped out of a bush.

"Found them!" Johnny said with excitement.

"Great!" Sonya said out of breath.

"You are one crazy girl." Johnny said patting Tiffany on the head. She rolled her eyes and sat up.

"Hold the phone!" Sonya said suspiciously. "Did we interrupt something?" She said crossing her arms.

"What! No, we were just talking." She said turning red. I couldn't help but blush too. it was weird that she was in the arms of yet another male figure.

"Nothing happened" I chuckled.

"I'll be back" Tiffany said rushing off. WE all looked at each other suspiciously.

"Must be morning sickness."Sonya giggled.

My blood froze as we heard Tiffany scream.