One more time
(The last chapter for "The time of your lives" people; thanks for your patience and reviews. Special thanks to
Grandmaster Sub-Zero, Lady Magdoll, Forevr, and Cold recluse for their reviews and support.)
(It was a hot summer day at the space ship. Just by looking around you would think no one was home, but the silence was soon broken by multiple gun shots.)
(Inside the Tekunin warship prison room.)
Noob: (shaking his head) No, Noosh you're still shooting your machine gun way too much; your losing amo faster than you can reload yourself.
Noosh: (kicks the ground) I know, dad. It's really hard to control though.
Noob: I know it's not easy; but this is all about self-control and discipline. The better you get with that machine gun, the faster you can wound your opponent.
Noosh: Alright I'll try again.
(Noosh reloads the machine gun in his chest plate, and prepares to try again when Cyrax comes in.)
Cyrax: Yo, Noob your wife needs you to get Sprinkles inside. It's fixing to reach 101 F.
Noob: There's no way it is that hot outside.
Cyrax: Oh no? Smoke is on the damned sofa sweating bullets.
Noosh: Maybe he's over exaggerating.
Cyrax: Maybe he is. But if he was he wouldn't be laying there with a pound of ice on his chest.
(Noob prepares to walk out of the prison room.)
Noob: I better go get that cat inside then; the last thing I feel like doing outside is burying it.
(Noob leaves and Cyrax turns to Noosh.)
Cyrax: Hey man your mom called me just now and told me to tell you to take out the trash.
Noosh: (groans) I hate taking out the trash. Besides it rained last night; that's when it smells worse than usual.
Cyrax: I don't blame you man; but the last thing you want is to have your old man be mad at you.
Noosh: I guess your right, Cyrax.
(Cyrax puts his hand on Noosh's shoulder.)
Cyrax: Of course I am; you don't want your mom being mad at you either. Those two both being mad at you is a bad mix.
Noosh: (walking out of the prison room) Your right; and I just got this machine gun today.
Cyrax: (nods) Nobody likes losing their weaponry; especially kids.
(Cyrax and Noosh walk down the hallway to the kitchen area; where a sink full of dishes and a trashcan with cyber flies lingered.)
Cyrax: Your old man must really hate doing things in here.
Noosh: Hey you would too if Smoke came in and started doing the Macarena on the counters when you were cleaning.
Cyrax: Good point.
(As Cyrax did dishes and Noosh took out the trash and picked up trash out of the living room; Noob and Smoke came in through the kitchen door.)
Noob: …that still doesn't explain why you were sun bathing in the first place. You almost over heated yourself.
Smoke: Hey I enjoy sun bathing on a hot day like this. It makes me feel good.
(Smoke then turns his attention to Cyrax and Noosh.)
Smoke: What are you fruits doing?!
Cyrax: (shrugs) Cleaning?
Smoke: Why in Raiden's name would you do that; that's for the lady to do.
Noob: Yes well the main lady is on a mission right now. Therefore they are taking care of it.
Smoke: (slams his fist on the table) Oh no dude, that's exactly how it starts; the woman goes to work and the men stay home and …
Noob: (pushes Noosh out of the kitchen) Alright that's enough for now.
(Noob turns on Smoke.)
Noob: WHAT THE HELL WASTHAT!?
Smoke: I'm just telling the little man the truth.
Noob: What women have you been hanging around with?
Smoke: Uh, my mom?
Noob: That doesn't mean anything!
Cyrax: (gets between them) Fellas, listen up. This is a situation that has been argued with for years and generations; bottom line we men work and do what they can. Woman do what they can; not take over the world or say they are better… but do what they can.
(Noob and Smoke look at each other.)
Smoke: I guess that's alright.
Cyrax: Nothing to it, see?
(Doorbell rings)
Smoke: I got it!
(Smoke opens the door and sees Liu Kang with a sleeping bag.)
Noob: What are you doing here?
Liu Kang: Rashibot said that I could stay over here while you guys went to the tournament.
Noob: Tournament?
(Noob looks at Cyrax and Smoke)
Cyrax: Surprise brother man!
Smoke: We got ourselves tickets to Mortal Kombat!
Noob: You…you did? You mean I was on ticket betting websites for nothing?!
Cyrax/Smoke: Yes.
Noob: …
(Smoke and Cyrax start to laugh and eventually Noob does too.)
Liu Kang: So, where can I put my bag?
Noob: Wait a minute; aren't you going?
Liu Kang: Dude, I am the champion of Mortal Kombat. I live it, why do I have to go see it?
Noob: True.
(Noob turns to Nooshibot)
Noob: Will you be okay with Liu Kang?
Noosh: Sure, can I have another friend over?
Noob: No.
Noosh: Oh please, dad; it won't be so bad. We won't even have a party or anything.
Noob: That's not what worries me; it's the person you want to invite.
Noosh: He's not that bad.
Liu Kang: Come on Noob. I'll be here the whole time; not to mention I'll be in charge.
(Noob looks from Liu Kang to Noosh from Noosh to Cyrax.)
Cyrax: Why shouldn't he?
Noob: (sighs) Alright fine. But one screw up and you will feel the wrath of shadow.
(Noob walks out of the room with Cyrax and Smoke trailing behind.)
Nooshibot: (snickers) Wrath of shadow.
Liu Kang: Doesn't he mean brotherhood shadow?
Nooshibot: Who knows?
(Liu Kang and Noosh continue to laugh.)
Noob: (peers in the doorway) Shut up!
(Liu Kang and Noosh are silent.)
Later
(Raiden is walking with Noosh's friend to the ship.)
Raiden: Make sure you don't stay up too late.
Noosh's friend: Yes, Raiden.
Raiden: Your father said you could stay here as long as you need to. He knows you don't get to see Noosh often.
Noosh's friend: Thanks, Raiden.
(Raiden knocks on the door and in a moment Cyrax comes to the door with a bowl and Mac and cheese in his hand.)
Cyrax: What up, Raiden. Hey there Jubei, come in fellas.
Raiden: Oh no, I have to go; Sindel invited me for a sushi eating contest. I don't know why, I hardly eat the stuff.
(Raiden shrugs and walks down the steps but quickly turns back around.)
Raiden: Oh and Jubei…
Jubei: Yes, Raiden?
Raiden: No rated R movies.
(Inside)
Liu Kang: Hey Jubei how you doing?
Jubei: Good, uh where's Noosh?
Liu Kang: Uh his dad is giving him a lecture on manhood. Reason being is because Noosh asked if he could watch rated R movies. Apparently a "no" wasn't a good enough answer for him.
(Noosh comes out of the kitchen round eyed.)
Noob: So now you know, son. Manhood is a gift that shouldn't be watched on the screen; but done in real life. Not that you should do it now, I strongly suggest that for later.
Noosh: Well I don't think I want to see another piece of porn again.
Noob: WHAT!?
Noosh: (cowers behind Jubei) Sektor showed it to me.
(A few months before Sektor had been kicked out of the ship he had shown Noosh his "personal collection" of desirable magazines. By Cyrax's explanation, Sektor had crossed the line when he made an inconsiderate comment on his roommates.)
Smoke: Maybe it's time we go, Noob.
Cyrax: Yeah we should get moving if we're going be back in three days.
(As Noob, Cyrax, and Smoke leave; Liu Kang takes his back and dumps all his stuff on the floor.)
Liu Kang: I figured both of you guy's would be here, so I brought snacks and creepy entertainment.
(Noosh and Jubei look curiously at the large pile of fun.)
Liu Kang: Go ahead and go through it, if you like.
(Noosh and Jubei go through the assorted snacks and movies.)
Noosh: (gasps and picks up a movie.) The Exorcist!
Jubei: Popcorn!
Liu Kang: (picks up the Exorcist) This is the old one; nevertheless I don't think I should be showing this to you.
Sub-Zero: No you shouldn't.
(All three of the guys turn to see Sub-Zero standing in the doorway with his arms crossed.)
Noosh: Uncle Sub-Zero, what are you doing here?
Sub-Zero: Your father asked me to come and check on you. Considering that you were fixing to watch a highly rated movie; I came just in time.
Liu Kang: I wasn't going to let them watch it. This would keep them up all night.
Sub-Zero: (shivers) No kidding.
Jubei: Join us Sub-Zero; we are about to get this party started!
Liu Kang: Not a party. (Does the fingers) "Sleep over."
Sub-Zero: I guess I could sleep over; if that's alright with all of you.
Noosh: Sure, we need another groupie.
Sub-Zero: Very funny; but I also brought movies of my own; in case Liu Kang's were too rated.
(Sub-Zero takes a bag out from behind his back; and dumps his things next to Liu Kang's.)
Jubei: Nice, he has Ding Dongs.
Noosh: Cujo, Childs Play, Halloween, and Friday the thirteenth.
Liu Kang: Not a bad selection, Sub-Zero. You didn't bring "The Omen"?
Sub-Zero: They are twelve years old. They don't need to be seeing an evil devil child in action.
Liu Kang: Yes, and they don't need to be seeing a crazy rabid dog, two maniac's, and a possessed doll.
Sub-Zero: Come on the Lin Kiue clan let me watch all of that when I was ten.
(Meanwhile all the way to Shang Tsun's island a tournament was taking place; with three front seat viewers.)
Noob: It feels nice to be away from home for once. It's so relaxing.
Cyrax: Hey, Noob your wife is on the phone.
Noob: Alright let me have it. (takes the phone) Hello?
Rashibot: (on the phone) Hey Noob, how are things going.
Noob: Oh great babe, things couldn't be better.
Rashibot: That's good. I'll be home tomorrow; so I'm leaving tonight to get there early and clean things up before Raiden get's there.
Noob: What?
Rashibot: Raiden, just called and said he's be visiting tomorrow. He has a couple of papers to give you.
Noob: …
Rashibot: Noob, you still there?
Noob: (nervous) Uh, yes. Rashibot, did you want anyone to sleep over tonight with Noosh?
Rashibot: No not tonight; Jubei can come over tomorrow when Raiden comes; if that's what you're referring to.
Noob: You never told me that!
Rashibot: I called you earlier and left a message with Smoke; you apparently didn't get it.
(Noob slowly turns to look at Smoke; who is laughing like a doof.)
Smoke: (pointing and laughing) Ha, ha ha! That dude landed on his butt on that guys head.
(Noob keeps staring at Smoke angrily until he notices.)
Smoke: What?
Noob: (on phone again) Hey sweet heart I'll talk to you later; Smoke just got hurt.
(Noob hangs up and looks at Smoke.)
Smoke: Oh was it about that message? I completely forgot; Raiden is coming over tomorrow to give you some documents you need and so we need to stay home and clean up a little.
(Noob looks angrily silent at Smoke.)
Smoke: So you know, your wife won't have to clean up so much; because he's coming at 9 in the morning.
Noob: You are… so…DEAD!
(Noob tries to strangle Smoke but Cyrax stops him.)
Cyrax: Dudes, calm down; the best thing we can do for now is ask when the tournament will be over.
Noob: Your right, Cyrax.
(Noob walks over to the main entrance where a guard is seen guarding the entranceway.)
Guard: Yes?
Noob: Oh yeah I was wondering… Wait a minute; Kung Lao is that you?
Kung Lao: Shhhh. Yes it is me; don't blow my cover.
Noob: I won't but what are you doing here? You're not even allowed near the battle floor.
You're not even allowed to touch the blood that spills.
Kung Lao: I know that; which is why I am dressed in this get up.
Noob: LISTEN, I HAVE TO GET OUT OF HERE.
Kung Lao: You can't get out of here.
Noob: What?!
Kung Lao: You can't leave; you paid for the show. You pay to see Kombatants play.
Noob: (groans) When will it be over?
King Lao: In about oh… five hours.
Noob: Doh!
(Meanwhile a few hours away Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Jubei, and Noosh are watching the last movie of the night.)
(The TV lights are flashing, all the lights are off, and all four are munching on something and watching Childs play.)
TV: Andy, come on we're going to the hospital. (A few seconds later the ending music starts to play.)
Liu Kang: (turns off the TV) Alright guys' time for bed.
(Jubei and Noosh get on the fold up sofa and curl up under the sheets.)
Jubei: Tonight was awesome.
Noosh: I know; I'll never be able to forget today.
Jubei: Noosh?
Noosh: Jubei?
Jubei: I can't sleep.
Noosh: Neither can.
Jubei: What If Chucky is staring at me?
Noosh: I think he'd rather kill you; besides…
(clattering in the kitchen)
Jubei: Noosh, something's in the kitchen…
Noosh: It's probably nothing.
(Something metal falls in the kitchen.)
Noosh: Yes it's probably nothing.
(The sound of knives sharpening fill the kitchen.)
Jubei: I'm sleeping with Liu Kang. (pokes at Liu Kang on the floor) Liu Kang… Liu Kang.
Liu Kang: mmm? What up dude?
Jubei: I'm afraid can I sleep with you?
Liu Kang: Sure, if you really need to.
(Jubei snuggles close to Liu Kang.)
Jubei: Thanks, Liu Kang.
(Noosh goes over to where Sub-Zero is.)
Noosh: Uncle Sub-Zero?
Sub-Zero: (snores loudly)
Noosh: (pokes Sub-Zero) Uncle Sub-Zero.
Sub-Zero: Huh? Oh Noosh, what's the matter?
Noosh: I can't sleep; could I sleep next to you?
Sub-Zero: Sure. Why didn't you say so?
(Noosh lies next to Sub-Zero has he puts the sheet over them both.)
Noosh: Good night uncle Sub-Zero.
Sub-Zero: Night.
(A few hours later Noob, Cyrax, and Smoke finally get home at 3:30 in the morning; they all come inside quietly along with Kung Lao trailing behind.)
Noob: (whispering) Thanks for helping us get out of there, Kung Lao.
Kung Lao: (fans himself with his hat.) No problem; I wouldn't want you to die because you let your son have a sleepover. Not to mention with Raiden coming today.
(Noob sees Liu Kang with Jubei, and Sub-Zero with Noosh.)
Noob: (sighs) I'm surprised the house is still standing.
Cyrax: You mean space ship.
Noob: Yeah, ship. Are you guys going to try and help me clean this up?
Smoke: Sure.
Kung Lao: Wouldn't have it any other way.
Cyrax: Count me in.
Noob: Alright let's get cracking.
(Noob walks over to the kitchen.)
Noob: The cleaning stuff should be I he…
(Noob stops talking and Cyrax, Smoke, and Kung Lao walk over to see what was so surprising.)
Smoke: Really?
(Oscar is sitting at the kitchen table eating a ham sandwich; with the ham and knife still lying out on the table.)
Oscar: Hey guys.
Cyrax: Oscar, get your bony butt out of here.
Oscar: Ok.
(Oscar walks out of the kitchen and out the front door.)
Cyrax: He came all the way from Raiden's temple to mooch off a sandwich?!
Noob: I guess so.
(Over the few hours left which was about four; Noob, Smoke, Kung Lao, and Cyrax cleaned the kitchen, upstairs rooms, bathrooms, and living room. In which they had to wake the boys up; and make Liu Kang, and Sub-Zero do something.)
Noob: Clean Role check! Sprinkles!
Cyrax: (holds a pissed off blow dried Sprinkles) Clean!
Noob: Bathrooms and Kitchen!
Smoke: Clean!
Noob: Living room!
Liu Kang: Clean!
Noob: Upstairs and downstairs!
Sub-Zero/Kung Lao: Clean!
Noob: Noosh!
Noosh: Polished and clean!
Noob: Jubei!
Jubei: Packed!
Noob: (throws a clipboard down on the ground.) Finished and just in time.
(Rashibot and Scorpion walk through the door.)
Rashibot: Wow, it's clean in here.
Scorpion: Jubei, are you ready to go?
Jubei: Do I have to?
Scorpion: Yes, you can come back later; if they let you.
Jubei: Alright, bye everyone.
(Everyone waves good bye and in that time Raiden comes through the door.)
Raiden: Good morning everyone.
Noosh: Hi grandpa.
Jubei: Good morning, Raiden. You smell like raisins this morning.
Scorpion: (laughs nervously) Tee hee, some humor right, Raiden?
(Raiden doesn't laugh which gives Scorpion his cue to leave.)
Raiden: Anyways, Noob about those papers.
2 hours later
(Shooting noises are heard from the prison room again.)
Noob: Much better, Noosh. Better than yesterday.
Cyrax: That was a good attempt; but try to straighten your back, and bend your legs a little more.
(Noosh does as Cyrax suggested.)
Noob: Now fire!
Cyrax: Blow your old mans head off!
Noob: Hey! No Noosh not really.
Noosh: Alright, one, two, three.
Noob: Fire!
(Noosh fires his machine gun into the target his father had made recently; and fires directly in the middle.)
Noob: Very nice.
Cyrax: Aw kid you missed your chance.
Noob: (points his finger in Cyrax's face) I'm warning you!
Noosh: (trying to get his fathers attention) Dad?
Noob: Yes, Noosh?
Noosh: I'm sorry about the mess we made earlier; I almost got you and everyone else in trouble.
Noob: (puts his hand on Noosh's shoulder) It wasn't your fault; it was a mistake. Besides I told you to go ahead and have Jubei over.
Noosh: (hugs Noob) Could you show me how to do that Dark assassin thing again?
(Noob looks at his son. Even though he was twelve his muscle stability was at a maximum; Noob made sure of that. Noosh's metal hair shined in the prison lights that hung overhead. His black and red armor job protected his arms chest and legs with thickness. )
Noob: 'Black armor, almost like my own.'
(His black metal face looked up at him with those glowing white eyes; and red slash designs went across the black texture of his mask. He came up to the middle of Noob's abs; soon he would be bigger.)
Noob: 'Those glowing white eyes.'
Noosh: Well dad, please?
Noob: (crosses his arms.) Alright one more time. (sees Rashibot watching at the corner of his eye; he winks at her.) But make sure you pay attention.
(So the question remains; were the Kombatants willing to care for Rashidal? The answer is yes. Far more than they imagined; rough times yes, unwilling times no.)
(Thanks for everything guys; I enjoyed writing this fanfic more than any other fanfic I've ever written. I won't be writing over the summer much; due to not having my own computer at home. But if I do; I will return. Thanks and have a great summer. I will miss writing (sob).)
-Dark Silence of the Clans