Author's Note: Happy New Year's everyone! Sorry for that big delay, there was quite a few things that happened during the last two weeks of 2016 (my computer lost the ability to open Microsoft Word, I lost my flashdrive, I finally got a PS4 and Batman: Arkham Knight, and I kinda-sorta volunteered to read a full book that a friend wrote). But I'm back now, so I'll be trying REALLY hard to pump out a chapter everyday, promise! Happy reading!
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I just wanted to thank Nicolebaker for both following and favorite-ing the story and myself. Really appreciate it, this chapter's to you!
The usually loud prisoners who stood with their hands and torsos against the bars of their cells were now silent with their backs against the wall as they watched their warden fight hand to hand with a strange figure in a SWAT uniform. Littered across the floor were the bodies of demonic monsters who seemed to be made of lava, with two drones hovering the room, taking out any creatures that trickled through the busted door with a combination explosive grenades and heavy duty, penetrating bullets. Their attention was drawn back to the fight when they heard the Major grunt in pain when the being in blue struck her with a metal tonfa. As the uniformed male tackled her, Sonya Blade pulled out a garrote wire, wrapping it around his neck before pulling his head down while simultaneously pushing his body up with her legs. Realizing what was happening, the revenant Stryker placed both hands on her neck, knowing that the technique would push her into unconsciousness first.
Knowing the same fact, Sonya charged a single energy blast, and blasted it against her opponent's chest. The blast was not lethal, but it served the purpose of pushing the man off of her. Jumping up, the Major tossed a stun grenade towards the revenant, catching him in the electric blast before landing two punches to his stomach. Stryker reached for his pistol, but Sonya was able to knock it out of his hand with a swift kick to the hand. She turned, smashing her elbow against the revenant's nose before pulling back out a second length of garrote wire. Anticipating the next blow to be a back kick, she opened the wire to intercept the kick. When it arrived, she wrapped the wire around the leg, forcing it upwards trip Stryker to the ground. She grabbed the leg to break it at the ankle, but was stopped by a solid kick across her face.
Rolling backwards, the officer dived for his pistol, shoving it down the holster before tossing two grenades out towards the Major, both of which released a high-pitched whistle while they flew. Sonya fired off blasts to intercept the two explosives before sending a barrage of kicks towards the revenant, who blocked the attacks with his tonfa. The exchanged blows, each blocking the other's attack when Sonya realized a small disadvantage; she was tiring, and hitting the tonfa with every blow was starting to take a toll on her hands. 'Need to get creative,' she thought as she ducked under a swipe. She shifted to the side, sending a kick at Stryker's shin to break his stance. Blocking the subsequent strike, she hit the same point, but on the other leg, this one causing Stryker to drop his defensive stance. She grabbed his head and brought it to her knee in a single swift movement, and ended the fight with a kick to the limping officer's face.
Tapping the ear piece, she spoke "Kenshi, I've taken out Stryker for now. What's your status?"
Kenshi gritted his teeth in pain as he clashed his blade against Kabal's own two. Kenshi bent backward to avoid being decapitated by the two hooked blades, slashing upwards against the revenant's chest. He swung his blade at the masked man's head before stopping to block another clash. The revenant seemed to realize that a purely frontal attack was futile, causing him to send another barrage of attacks before using his incredible speed to run around the blind man, crashing his weapons together to further confuse the blind man.
The fight was placing an unbelievable strain on the blind man. His blade glowed red at certain points, as a previous accident had broken the blade, causing Kenshi to have to consciously place his mental energies in keeping the blade intact. Adding the telepathic lock Kenshi placed on Mileena to keep her newfound abilities in check, the swordsman was struggling to continue. He knew that one strain would have to be released, but he did not know which to use. Sidestepping a sudden swipe to his left, he thrusted his hand towards his opponent's throat, but Kabal was back to running his circle before the blow could connect. Kenshi quickly considered his options, releasing his link with Mileena could allow her to more easily escape with this rescue party, but releasing the energy keeping the sword intact could cause the release of the souls of his ancestor's. 'I could end up helpless!' He thought, blocking another barrage of attacks. 'If only my blade was undamaged, I could use my abilities to end the fight right here!'
He knew he had to make his mind, so he did, releasing the mental shield that binded the broken blade. He heard the clatter of shards of metal followed by a horrible shriek and thundering sound. Kabal stopped in his tracks to see a floating, black armored mass which glowed red standing next to the swordsman, a scythe in his hands. It spoke with the voice of many melding into one, "Kenshi, Sento holds the souls of your warrior ancestors. As your family, we will not abandon you, sword intact or broken. Continue to wield us for righteous use, and we will follow you."
Pointing in the rough direction of Kabal, Kenshi's hand glowed red, matching the glow of the golem. "Then attack," Kenshi commanded. The spirit disappeared before reappearing behind Kabal, swinging its scythe against the two hooked blades, forcing the revenant into a clash.
'All changes brings new opportunities. With a broken blade, you gain our ability to beam short distances,' the same voice spoke into Kenshi's mind. Intrigued, Kenshi attempted it, and in a glow of red he appeared behind the source of the clash. Smiling, he took one of Kabal's arm, striking it to jar one of the hooked blades from his hand. Picking it up, he grabbed held it in both hands before hooking Kabal's leg and forcing it to the side. This caused Kabal to lose his balance, which the spirit took advantage of to change his weapon to a bladed staff, which he plunged into the chest of the revenant. The weapon disappeared in a flash of red, and the spirit floated towards the blind swordsman. "We are yours to command," it said simply before disappearing into the broken shards.
Tapping his own headset, he replied "Kabal's been neutralized for now, but I lost track of Quan Chi during the battle." Silence filled his ear. 'This is unlike her,' he though, running towards where she last was.
In the prison room, Quan Chi walked over the now unconscious body of Sonya with Stryker at his side. Dispatching of her was simple, while Quan Chi fought against the Major, he sent a spell to reanimate the fallen revenant, who was easily able to sneak behind her during the struggle to strike her skull with the tonfa. As Stryker cocked his gun to unload it into Sonya, Quan Chi stopped him with a raised hand. "Easy Stryker, we have yet to encounter the Kahnum Mileena. Come now, it would be rude to keep royalty waiting."
