Mortal Kombat 4: Mayhem!

Chapter 11:

Reptile and Quan Chi took a stroll through the dungeons of the Palace and discussed.

"Sssso," said Reptile, "How did I do? Impresssive, no?"

"Yes, yes," said Chi, "We are most appreciative of your efforts! The heroes have backed off for now, and Liu, who is now separated, is currently being lead into Shinnok's trap!"

"And you though I wassss gonna fail! Now, I wish to return in time to my homeworld before it wassss destroyed at the handssss of Shao Kahn!"

"Oh, right," said Chi, "Your reward...Yeah, listen, that's not gonna happen."

"WHAT?"

"Shinnok is a very busy man and he doesn't have time to deal with bullshit like yours. If you want a reward, we can discuss gift certificate, maybe some Netherrealm store credit..."

"NO! I want to go back in time! I demand it!"

"How about I call in Shinnok and he blows your head off?"

Reptile backed off.

"Fine," said Reptile, "If my work issss sssso under-appreciated, then maybe I'll jusssst quit!"

"Fine," said Chi, "Go ahead. You did your job. We don't need you anymore in the Brotherhood."

"Basssstard!" snapped Reptile, before walking off.

"It was nice having you," said Chi, sarcastically.

Reptile flipped the sorcerer off, prompting Chi to chuckle. Just then, Chi heard a noise. When he turned around, he saw his old "friend" approaching him.

"Sub-Zero..." muttered Chi.

"Looks like Ol' Ketchup isn't around to save you this time," said Subby, "Then again, neither was he last time."

"Haha," said Chi, "Very funny. But I'll have you know I found someone else. Someone you may like very much."

The sorcerer then snapped his fingers. The yellow-clad ninja suddenly appeared before Sub-Zero.

"Scorpion?" said Subby.

"That's right, foo!" said Scorpion, "Ima kick yo ass for messin' wit family and clan, ya feel me?"

"Scorpion," said Chi, "You're doing it again..."

"Sorry," said Scorpion.

"Wait," said Subby, "You think I killed your family and clan? Are you insane? I thought we were friends!"

"Scorpion has no friends!" snapped Scorpion, "Now, let's get this over with!"

The two ninjas got into a fighting stance.


Shinnok sat in his sauna working up a great sweat. That was odd, since the heater in the sauna was turned off...

"Sir," said a guard as he entered the room, "There's a big problem! It's the heroes!"

"What heroes?" said Shinnok, "I thought they retreated after Reptile launched an attack on them!"

"They did sir," said the guard, "But now, they're receiving help from somebody else!"

"Who?"

"Kitana! Not only did she escape from prison, but she managed to free many of the servants we tossed in the dungeons."

"WHAT?"

"It gets worse, sir! The Edenian soldiers have formed an alliance with the Shokan army...And they're beginning their attack on the palace as we speak!"

"This can't be! Why am I always so oblivious to these things?"

"Well, sir, didn't you get Tanya's voicemail?"

Shinnok shook his head.

"What about the comment she left you on Facebook?

Shinnok shook his head again.

"Well, sir, I think you've been spending way too much time in this sauna, because there is a lot going on that you don't know about!"

"You're right," said Shinnok, standing up, "I have things to do, people to boss around...Shit, I have to head down to the basement to face Liu Kang!"

"Yes," said the guard, "But sir, I suggest you put a shirt on first; you look like a malnutrioned goose."

Shinnok stared at his nude body, which was covered only by a towel, and turned red.

"Yes," said Shinnok, "I best be off! Is Noob back yet?"

"No, sir, but I can call him for you!"

"Good. In the meantime, put Reptile in charge!"

"He just sent his letter of resignation..."

"Shit! Well then, get that crazy guy, Maracca, to lead the army!"


Baraka, now chosen to lead Shinnok's armies, went to meet Mileena outside for a romantic goodbye.

"I can't believe this is happening," said Mileena, "I mean one minute, we were upstairs, having sex for the first time, the next, you're called in to fight the heroes."

"I know," said Baraka, "I wish things could've gone differently."

"It's all my fault," said Mileena, crying, "I shouldn't have given Kitana the key. Because of me, she's freed everyone in the palace, and now their forming a rebellion!"

"You did the right thing," said Baraka, "You wanted to prove your superiority the bitch who killed you and you got your fight. I wanted to kill a bunch of Edenians, I got my wish!"

Mileena chuckled.

"There's a smile," said Baraka.

"Good luck," said Mileena, "I wish I could fight alongside of you, but that sexist bastard Shinnok wouldn't want."

"It's alright," said Baraka, "It's better this way. And if I survive this, we'll carry out our plan once and for all, got it?"

Mileena nodded. The two then shared a long kiss before Baraka ran off. A tear fell from Mileena's eye as Baraka joined up with the other soldiers.