Reunion
Chan walks up to a grieving Frost who was looking down at the bottom of the Pit. She shows no tears, but he knew she was saddened by Subzero's death.
"Don't worry, I'm not going jump." Frost stated.
"I know he was your friend…"
"He wasn't a friend. He was my mentor. Not only that, but he wasn't even supposed to be here. His Brother Kuai Lang was supposed to fight. Bi Han took the codename of Subzero and forced his brother to temporarily be labeled as Tundra. It was stupid of him. He assisted me in defeating Quan Chi and Shinnok prior to this tournament. He was blamed for killing Scorpion's family and clan. Twice actually, although, the first time really was his fault." Frost explained. She saw Chan focusing on everything she is saying. "Sorry for rambling on about this. It's just that I never wanted Scorpion to win that match. The fact is that Bi Han used Netherealm magic against a Netherealm wraith lets me know his future. That's the reason I want you to make it to the final match. I want you to get Shang Tsung to send us to the Brotherhood's HQ so that we can save our friends."
"Wait, they're in the Brotherhood of Shadows? Does that mean they're dead?" Chan asked in horror.
"No, they're a new group he created. Sort of like a gang. Mostly, whether they're alive or dead, they'll still be useful to him. He's going to turn them to his side slowly but surely." Frost said. Chan contemplated on her words. He then made his decision.
"Right. We're going to save them all. I promise I'll make it to the end." Chan confirmed. Frost smiled and started to gain trust in Chan.
"I'm going to tell you a secret, but you can't tell anyone else." Frost stated. Chan agrees.
"Sure thing. What is it you want to say?" Chan asked.
"Well…My real name is Shel—" Frost is cut off by the appearance of Kitana, Tanya, and Jade, who have blocked both sides of the bridge. Both she and Chan stand back to back as they keep a close eye on the three women.
"What do we have here? It looks like someone is near a breach in their contract." Kitana stated.
"Two someones at that." Tanya commented.
"It's 'two people' Tanya." Jade responded as she face palmed.
"Don't question my grammar Jade." Tanya responded. She began to ramble on with her eyes clothes and her nose pointed to the sky.
"Yeah Jade, don't be such a grammar cop." Kitana said. Jade looked her way and began to argue with her over the purpose of using proper grammar. Frost grabs Chan's arm and gives him a frightening look.
"All grammar aside, let's get down to business. Hornbuckle, lucky for you I'll be keeping your name confidential, but you still owe Jade that spar." Kitana returns her attention to Chan and Frost. However, Chan was already pushed off of the bridge by Frost and she jumped after him. "Hey!" Kitana shouted. The three women looked off the bridge as Frost grabbed onto Chan. They prepared for the worst.
"Raiden!" Chan shouted. Suddenly, both he and Frost were instantly teleported to the top of the bridge along with Raiden. Once Frost noticed that they were ok, she released her grip on Chan. The thought of him nearly dying causes him to pass out. Kitana, Jade, and Tanya were impressed. They then escaped without another word, though Kitana gives them a friendly wave goodbye.
"Your actions could have cost him his life." Raiden exclaimed.
"I knew what I was doing, Elder Lord. Besides, we couldn't just stand there waiting to die." Frost replied.
"I only rescued you because you were attached to him, Lin Kuei. Next time, you won't be so lucky." Raiden stated. He then picked Chan up as they prepared to leave.
"I forgot to thank you for saving me the first time. You know…Shinnok's invasion?" Frost stated. Raiden looked at her with his eyes glowing. Then he left. Frost sighed as she left for her bedroom. "I guess you just can't please everybody.
*The next morning*
Everyone arrived to the courtyard. Raiden and the Earthrealm warriors were grouped together. Sektor, Hydro, and Cyrax were also there standing next to Shang Tsung. Frost was also with them conversing about Lin Kuei stuff. Shang Tsung ordered a silence as he prepared his announcement.
"For our next match; it will be Sonya Blade vs Frost!" Shang Tsung announced. Both of the women step onto the courtyard. Sonya adjusts her hair while Frost cracks her neck. They stand face to face ready to begin the match.
"You do know that you don't have to proceed any further in this tournament right? Why not surrender now and save yourself?" Frost asked in a taunting manner.
"I'm not going to let some snow queen take me out. Besides, Earth needs as many victories as it can get. Am I right?" Sonya replied.
"Hey, your choice." Frost responded as pulled out a new pendant.
"Praying to someone?" Sonya asked.
"Not really. However, you might want to begin to pray." Frost responded. "I'll even start you off. Dear God, I come to you today—"
Sonya begins her fight with a few Tae Kwon Do techniques. However, Frost easily dodges each attack. Frost then creates an Ice Shuriken and tosses it in Sonya's direction; however Sonya dodges the shuriken and follows up with a roundhouse kick. The impact causes Frost to stumble a bit. She wipes the blood from her mouth and begins to smile.
"I guess I won't need this charm then." Frost stated. She dropped the charm to the ground and crushed it with her boot. "I'm going to win with three ice shuriken and dodge your next two attacks."
"You wish." Sonya responded.
She attempts to swing her arm at Frost. She misses and Frost throws an Ice shuriken at Sonya's arm and causes it to be frozen along with her other arm. Sonya then attempts to use a roundhouse kick in which Frost uses another Ice shuriken which has the same effect on both of Sonya's legs to the ground. With no way of escaping, the match is now in Frosts hands. She places her hand on Sonya's head and prepares to freeze her to death. However, she leans over to Sonya's ear.
"I've been tasked with killing you off. Do we really need that kind of thing happening?" Frost asked.
"I still have one move I can use against you. After that, I can kill you instead." Sonya responded.
"And if I die, so will Hornbuckle. He won't be able to defeat his opponents without my charms. His death means the end of Earthrealm. Again, do we really need that kind of thing happening?" Frost explains. Sonya is reluctant to believe her at first, but she decides that it would be for the best.
"Fine. I'll bite." Sonya responded.
"Good. I'll thaw you when we reach the portal to leave this Island. Don't waste the opportunity for you and Jax to escape." Frost uses her cryomancer powers to completely freeze Sonya. She then picks up Sonya's corpse and prepared to leave. Chan and Johnny Cage were shocked by what happened.
"Frost Wins. Fatality...wait. What are you doing?" Shang Tsung asked.
"What does it look like? I won. I claim this death. Is it wrong that I want a trophy?" Frost asked.
"Those who die in my tournaments must lose their souls." Shang Tsung stated.
"That's not a rule. Besides, weren't you the same person who allowed Subzero's corpse to stay in the Netherealm?" Frost asked. Shang Tsung was angered. He turned his attention to Sektor.
"Do not worry, Shang Tsung. Her actions will be addressed once the Tournament is over." Sektor responded. As Frost left, Chan and Johnny began to discuss what just happened.
"I can't believe she really did that." Chan stated. "There's got to be a reason for it."
"I got a reason; she's a psycho. She's delusional kid." Johnny replied.
"Johnny is sort of right. She is Lin Kuei. Did you really think she would side with us?" Raiden asked.
"You three have no faith do you?" a female stated. It was a Shaman. "Until you see an actual body that is dead, never count a person out." She added. She then slid something sharp into her jacket as she made her way to the courtyard.
"Who is she?" Chan asked.
"Shang Tsung! I am done playing around. I have been on this island well before you and your warriors, yet you have placed me on the sidelines this entire time. Are you afraid that I will sabotage your victory?" the shaman asked.
"Shang Tsung, I'll handle this one." Tesla stated as she finished eating a chocolate bar. She walked onto the courtyard along with the shaman.
"Very well, for the next match it will be Tesla vs Knightwolf!" Shang Tsung announced.
"That's Nightwolf, the shaman from old legend?" Chan asked.
"That's her codename. She's not really a shaman, nor is she related to 'that' Nightwolf. She follows their laws, but she is actually one of the last members of the Shirai Ryu." Raiden explained.
"She's more complicated than Sonya Blade." Johnny comment. Knightwolf overheard the conversation, but kept a cool head.
"That may be true, stuntman, but I'm the Vanguard of Earthrealm." Knightwolf responded. "Besides, I'm the one who's going last longer than one punch."
End of Chapter 9
Preview of Ch 10: Vanguard of Earthrealm…
"You shouldn't be here Shaman." Tesla stated. "You fight for Earthrealm, but you're from Outworld. Do you not remember what happened to Zaterra when they did this? You're a risk to Earthrealm."
"Are you really going to sit here and lecture me the entire time?" Knightwolf asked. "Rain was right, you have gone soft."
"I don't know why everyone believes that I'm just some cold killer. I've only killed full klans of people, such as your real mother and father, your Shaman group, your Shirai Ryu clan twice, the Wu Shi Academy…"
"Wait, that was her?" Chan shouted. He then looked at Johnny who was confused. "So it really wasn't you."
"Of course not, I'm American kid." Johnny responded.
"…The Lin Kuei almost fell to my power, and I've killed a Mass number of Children from Russia who've become members of Netherealm's most underrated group known as the Sisterhood." Tesla begins to laugh, but she gets struck in the shoulder by Knightwolf's spirit arrow.
