CHAPTER 7
Sub Zero launched a beam of ice towards Ermac and received a teleport punch in return. That move was really beginning to test his patience as he had no answer for it. Ermacs' speed was superior to Sub Zero's and the telekinetic powers also gave him an advantage.
He was dominating the fight and Sub Zero was running out of options. Sub Zero launched another beam of ice out of desperation to which Ermac evaded and charged the Lin Kuei warrior, but was cut off by an ice slide and knocked back. As Ermac kicked back up, he was met with another ice blast from Sub Zero which he barely avoided by using another teleport punch to stun his opponent.
Ermac tried another teleport punch to build on his momentum and was met by a devastating uppercut from Sub Zero who had anticipated the attack. Ermac tried to blast Sub Zero using a force ball which the Lin Kuei warrior ice slid under and caught Ermac off guard.
Ermac recovered and Sub Zero tried to freeze him again with another ice beam, but Ermac teleported behind Sub Zero and placed him in a standing rear choke hold.
Ermac's grip was tight and Sub Zero tried his best to pry himself free. Ermac held the choke hold and deprived the Lin Kuei member of air. Sub Zero felt his eyes flutter and started to fade. Ermac sensed that Tundra was close to blacking out and tightened his hold even more.
This was it. Skarlet sensed the fight was ending. Her nerves got the best of her and she stood up from her hiding position. Ermac looked up and noticed Skarlet. They stared at each other and Ermac had a confused look on his face. The split second distraction was all Sub Zero needed as he felt his opponent's grip loosen just enough for him to escape the hold, and grab Ermac before slamming him hard to the ground. Ermac was knocked unconscious and Sub Zero froze his limbs to the ground. He spared Ermacs' life and had won the fight. Skarlet let out a sigh of relief.
"I remain whole, for now." A victorious Sub Zero declared.
He walked over to Sonya, who was still tending to a wounded Jax.
"Sonya Blade to command, Sonya Blade to command. Do you read…Sonya Blade to command do you read?" she repeated.
"You have stopped the bleeding."
"Yeah, but he needs a medic as soon as possible."
Sub Zero had to continue on his mission and was unavailable to assist.
"I must go to the Coliseum."
"But I need your help to get him to-"
"There is a portal to the south, you can use it to transport yourselves back to Earthrealm."
Sub Zero stated as he continued on his mission and headed towards the Chamber exit. He was fatigued from battle, but knew he couldn't stop now.
"Mother F-." An annoyed Sonya cut herself short of the curse word.
"That portal better be close…" she said as she scooped up the unconscious but heavy Jax, and dragged him off.
Ermac still lay motionless and frozen to the floor. Skarlet arrived at his side. She broke the ice bonds that held his limbs and assessed his condition. He was breathing but his body was cold from the ice. He would be fine.
"Farewell old friend." Skarlet whispered as she stood up and left the soul chamber.
She was going to track Sub Zero down. Tundra would need her help if he was to find the coliseum and the person he was searching for. Skarlet knew exactly what to do to assist him, but she wanted something from Sub-Zero in return.
Else where, Smoke had just been saved by Lord Raiden and Johnny Cage from being ambushed and abducted by his own clan.
"Thank you Lord Raiden, I am called Smoke…why are you here in Outworld?"
"To participate in a tournament to save Earthrealm. Join us Smoke."
"Forgive me, but if Sektor was searching for me, he is hunting Sub Zero as well.
"Sub Zero…call me crazy with a K…but didn't we see him die?" Johnny Cage interrupted.
"The Grand Master intends to turn every Lin Kuei into a Cyborg…my friend is in danger." Smoke continued.
"The Tournament. I have a feeling your friend will be there." Lord Raiden stated.
"Then let us go. Sub Zero's soul depends on it."
