A/N: Hi everybody! It's xforevrgonex with another chapter! :) So there was a lot of crazy stuff going on last chapter. I just hope you all understand that Scorpion is finally feeling like a human for the first time in a long time. So he really isn't going to be a hell spawn from the Nether Realm that's bent on revenge. He'll have all his mannerisms, but he wont be as obsessed with getting revenge on Sub-Zero. I just want to make that very clear to everyone before you all go onto reading this chapter and the rest of the story. If that part of Scorpion makes him complete to any of you guys, you might want to stop reading because it wont be his main focus, k?

So, here's the tenth chapter for you all to read! :D

(MAKE EVERYTHING BIGGER! O:)

"Hanzo, please don't be hurt any longer. We're all fine now; we've found a better place." A voice rang through the black void I had been thrown into. It was gentle and pleading, a woman's voice. But it was familiar like the point of my kunai against my hard fingertips. My heart beat rapidly as I suddenly put the mysterious voice to a face, "Kana." A low mist surrounded my feet and began to form the figure of someone I had lost long ago.

She looked the way I had last seen her. Her hair was down with a slight pony tail on top of her head. The red lily I had placed in her hair was still there, and her sleeping robes were still on. I walked closer to her and reached out to touch a cold face that held dead eyes. She wasn't nearly as captivating without her mesmerizing eyes. Her face leaned into my hands and I felt frigid tears fall onto my palm. I moved to hold her closer, but my other arm only cut through the mist that made up her body.

"Hey, don't cry. I'm here now," I whispered my comforting words to her and brought my face closer. She was so cold, so lifeless. Her long fingers came to my cheek and went through my hair. It was a comforting feeling, one that I had missed for the longest time. She smiled and nuzzled her nose against mine, "I will stop crying, once you learn to let go." My body became stiff as I looked away, "I couldn't forget you and Jubei."

"I didn't ask you to forget us, Hanzo. I ask you to move on with your life. I see your soul hurting and struggling, stuck in the past and searching for revenge. It hurts me, Hanzo." Her voice cracked as more tears came from her cloudy eyes. I shook my head and wiped away the salty droplets, "I only want to seek redemption for leaving you and our son alone that night."

"And you can have it, when you realize that we are alright. We have moved onto a better place. It's a place where we don't have to feel a great burden, a place where we don't fear for our lives." She looked up at me with a smile as I pressed my forehead to hers. I couldn't let go of my family, I couldn't let go of what I had done to them. I looked to her with sadness in my heart and spoke softly, "A place where you are far away from me."

Her arms snaked around my neck gently and kept me in a tight embrace. My arms enveloped her small form and held her closely. She still smelled like mangoes, so sweet. Her lips came near my ear as she whispered, "I love you, Hanzo."She faced me and waited for my reply. My fingertips rubbed against her cheek and tucked her hair away from her face, "I love you too, Kana." I closed my eyes and let my lips meet hers in a soft kiss. It was bitter and tasted of goodbyes. I opened my eyes when I felt warmth instead of the cold. In place of Kana's milky brown eyes, I stared back into gold ones.

My eyes snapped open while I gasped for air and sat up; I woke up in another cold sweat. I was no longer in the dojo, but on the futon I had slept in last night. A blanket was draped across me with two pillows to keep my head elevated. I turned to look for spiked brown hair and gold ribbons, but neither Lou nor Shizu could be found in the apartment. I stood up quickly but felt a little light headed and sat back down. I groaned and rubbed the balls of my hands against my closed eyes lids. I felt a warm streak of liquid slowly drip from my eyes, these are my tears?

I wiped them away with the inside of my shirt and tried to stand once again. I looked through the many windows that let in the day's light. But instead of a blue or gold, the openings allowed a red light to enter through them. I guessed it had been sundown and looked around the room to see everything dripping a beautiful scarlet. A small rustle of fabric came from the glass doors, and a warm breeze moved through the curtains covering the opening.

Before I walked through the gap, another breeze gently blew through the curtains once again, and revealed a young woman leaning against the railing of the balcony. Her long brown hair shifted with the wind, while her red dress swayed with her every movement. She wore nothing that was too lavish, except for the gold armband she wore around her left arm and the gold sandals on her feet. Though she looked small from a distance, her figure was anything but petite. Her dress was loose but held her every curve as it flowed with the wind. She had the form of an hourglass and matched the body of any Edenian woman I've ever come to meet. I didn't have the pleasure of seeing her face just yet, but the sight of her now was enough for me to call her beautiful.

A hand clapped my shoulder gently and I turned to see Lou staring at the woman too. He was dressed in what looked like formal attire and wore cologne that didn't smell too strong. He hadn't taken his eyes off of her when he decided to speak, "You shouldn't stare at the sun for too long. You might go blind." I shook my head and opened my mouth to speak when he let go of my shoulder and held up his hand, "She is the closest thing I have to family, Scorpion, and I'll kill you even before you think of hurting her. So I'm here to tell you to save your time and energy, and keep your distance from her." My brows furrowed as I huffed, "I don't even-"

"Shizu," He called as he walked up to the lady in red and gold. Her body twisted gracefully while her hair twirled in another warm breeze. Her eyes locked onto mine, and for a brief moment time slowed. Shizu's eyes were lined in dark brown while her eyelashes had grown and curved, making her eyes larger. Her lips parted slightly and were a covered in a bright red giving her a slight pout. A faint blush was added to her soft cheeks, while her gold ribbon brushed against the side of her face with thin strands of hair. She looked like a goddess in the light of the setting sun. Every small detail of her appearance was illuminated by the light in the background. I could see every part of her that I hadn't discovered in the moments I was with her before. I looked away and far beyond her to lean against the door frame; you're more than beautiful, little scorpion.

"So you're sure that you're going to be fine while we're gone, Scorpion? I mean, you passed out earlier, and I don't want to leave you alone if you don't feel alright." Shizu's eyes were filled with concern as Lou brought a small cage through the door. I nodded my head and looked down at her, "I can take care of myself." Lou had been invited to attend his friend's wedding rehearsal dinner. He needed someone to go and keep him company, so he asked Shizu the week earlier to the occasion.

"You mean you and Rice Ball, right?" I looked back and saw Lou take a small dog out of the cage and set it on the floor. The small animal ran about in circles around Lou's feet. It yapped softly and pawed at Lou's pant leg when he hadn't showed him any attention. It paused for a moment and sat waiting for an ounce of care from its owner. When Lou finally gave in to pet the dog, the animal had wagged its tail happily and licked Lou's fingers. Shizu's giggles came from beside me as she walked towards the small dog, "Come here Scorpion!" Lou stood with Rice Ball in his arms and carefully handed him to me. It was light and hairy with white fur, and stood on its hind legs with its front paws on my chest. Shizu had giggled once again and pet the tiny creature's head, "He likes you."

"I guess, he does," I looked up at the two dressed for the evening and nodded towards the door. It was already starting to get dark, and it would be rude for them to arrive late to the rehearsal. Lou smiled and wrapped an arm around Shizu's waist, "Alright, let's go?" Shizu looked at me for a moment and headed towards the door. The large iron swung open slowly to let out both of them with Shizu exiting first. Lou waited for a second and turned to nod at me, "See you later Scorpion." I nodded back and set Rice Ball down on the futon, "Take care, Lou."

A/N: WERE THERE ANY BUTTERFLIES, SCORPION?! HMMM?! LOLZ! Not even, Scorpion is way too manly for butterflies. xD Haha, so there's chapter 10 for you all! I had some difficulty trying to end it but there it is. I hope you enjoyed it and wait for the next chapter! Let me know how I'm doing and how you like it so far with a review! :)