Hello, blazingalex here. Sorry about the lack of chapters. I just lost the motivation the past week or so. I've also been thinking on retrying another story that I deleted. Hopefully I won't abandon it and do a shit job on it this time around.

Also, big news: I took the time to edit Pokemon University I-IV and turned it into an "original" work. It's now available for the Kindle for only $2.99! That's right, now you can read University (clean) wherever you go on your Kindle! (I understand if you don't own a Kindle. I will be working on publishing for other platforms). Anyways, lets go!

Ooh, one more thing. Quick shoutout to MrNightmare. Nothing special, he's just someone you can go to if you need to talk to someone besides me.


Chapter 7: The Second Tournament

I walked into a large throne room where everyone stood. Jade looked over and nodded towards me. I smiled and walked over towards her. Quan Chi stood next to Shao Kahn.

"Ah, Connor," Kahn said. "Glad you could join us. Quan Chi was just explaining a new strategy on how to defeat Earthrealm." He turned to the sorcerer. "Continue."

"Thank you, Emperor. As I was saying-"

He stopped and turned to see Jax walking up.

"You the big man?" Jax asked Shao Kahn.

"Ah, I see we have a volunteer," Shang Tsung said.

"What?"

"Baraka!" The Tarkatan growled at Jax.

"Well, at least I have time to warm up!" They got into position to battle.

"Do I really have to stand here and watch this?" I asked myself. "It's so BORING."

"I know how you feel," Kitana said, leaning towards me. "Imagine doing this for centuries."

"Shit..."

"Especially when your father is obsessed with conquering realms."

"You should've heeded my warning, Connor." Startled, I whirled around to see Raiden standing behind me looking disappointed. "I warned you about Shao Kahn. Now, the destruction of Earthrealm is on your hands."

"Raiden, can I talk to you for a sec?" I asked him, pulling him off to the side. I dropped my voice so no one would overhear us. "I said yes to get behind enemy lines and to gain their trust. I'm still on your side, but I need to do this. This is my contribution to my home." Raiden nodded and teleported away. I turned back to see Jax standing over Baraka.

"Who's next?!" He demanded. "Huh?" Shang Tsung stepped forward to announce his next opponent, but Reptile stopped him and whispered something in his ear.

"It seems that I have some pressing matters to attend to," the sorcerer stated. "We will reconvene later. With the emperor's permission…" Shao Kahn gave a tiny nod. Murmuring erupted from the crowd as everyone dispersed.

"So," Jade said. "What did you and the thunder God talk about?"

"I told him that I'm spying on Outworld," I replied. "He bought it."

"So you are against Earthrealm?"

"Hey, I was told that I would be a ruler. Plus, I didn't want to lose you." I stepped closer to her.

"Aw, that's so sweet."

"Connor!" Quan Chi called. "Come. We must go."

"Well, my boss is beckoning me," I told Jade. "I'll see you soon." I pecked her cheek and followed

Quan Chi through a portal to the Netherrealm.


Like I said, University is available for Kindle and the Kindle app for $2.99. Link will be in my bio. Remember to review and PM me if you want me to add anything to the story. blazingalex, out!