Whew. Okay this is the last chapter before we venture off into the main events of Mortal Kombat X. From my character OC profiles, you guys got the gist that Shinnok is definitely going to be the main villain in the entire story. It will be slightly AU. Thank you again for reading my story and enjoy!

*Thoughts*

*Spirit's thoughts*

*Spirit's voice*

Hikari woke up the next morning to the warmth of blankets wrapped around her. Rubbing her eyes, she jumped off the bed and peeked out of the door. A long hallway came into her view. Curious, she left the room and walked down the hallway. Suddenly, she heard fighting and shouts coming from outside. She then came across a training field full of ninjas in yellow garb fighting against one another. "WOW! This is so cool!" Svet looked at the training ninjas through Hikari's eyes and was impressed with their skill. It had been awhile since he had seen such skilled warriors.

Hikari then noticed Hanzo at the side of the training field, fighting against three of his men. She watched in amazement as he fought his men without even breaking a sweat and saw him defeat them all easily. As she watched him train, the more she wanted to learn how to fight from him. "I wasn't able to save mommy and daddy because I was too weak. I want to become stronger so that I can protect others and make sure that they would never ever lose their families." Hikari was broken out of her thoughts by Svet, "Child. I sensed your thoughts and it seems you wish to be trained by Hanzo. Tell me, why is that?" "I want to become stronger so that I can protect other people, so that they wouldn't have to lose the people they love like I did. I wasn't able to protect mommy and daddy because I was weak."

Svet was very impressed with Hikari. "Only five years old and she is already willing to become stronger to protect others and save them from the pain she went through. She really is a kind soul." "Very well, Hikari. I will also help you in your training in controlling the powers that I have given you. Go to Hanzo and tell him you wish for him to train you." Hikari nodded and ran off to Hanzo.

Hanzo had just finished his training match against his men when he saw Hikari running up to him. He dismissed his men and walked towards Hikari. Before he could even speak, Hikari was jumping up and down begging him to teach her how to fight. "Hikari, calm down. Now why do you want me to train you on how to fight?" Hikari looked up Hanzo, her lavender eyes burning intensely, "I want you to train me Mr. Hanzo because I want to protect others. I don't want them to lose the people they love and make them feel the pain that I felt when I lost my parents!" Hanzo could see the fire burning in Hikari's eyes and was very impressed, "She is a very spirited one and her reason is very impressive. She is also willing for me to train her."

"Very well Hikari. I will train you. Your goal is a very respectable and impressive one. But be warned, my training will not be easy so prepare yourself." Hikari nodded and was about to thank Hanzo when he raised his hand. "Hikari. I also wanted to tell you that I brought you here to join my clan. Here, everyone in the Shirai Ryu clan is family. I am not asking you to forget your parents but if you are willing, I and everyone here will be your new family."

Tears welled up in Hikari's eyes. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had lost her parents and now she was about to gain a new family when no one was willing to take her in or help her. She hugged Hanzo's leg, now crying, "YES YES! I want you all to be my family! Thank you, thank you!" She will never forget her parents and they will always be in her heart but now she has a new family that she was forever grateful for.

Hanzo smiled and patted Hikari on the head. His face then turned serious, "Alright Hikari. Dry your tears, we are now going to begin your training. Ask one of my men to give you a uniform and come here after you changed." Hikari nodded and went off to get her new uniform. After she changed into her uniform, she looked at herself at a mirror. Her uniform was all yellow but what was striking about her uniform was the scorpion symbol on her back. She smiled proudly at her uniform and ran off to meet Hanzo to begin her training for the next five years.