Chapter Fourteen
Disclaimer: I don't own Mortal Kombat, only my OC's
WARNING – Naughty Language and sexual themes
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The next morning I dressed in my usual blue battle attire, now accompanied by my pendant and bracelet. There was a bruise from last night's happenings on my waist, thankfully that was covered by material. I walked down the stairs with a small smile, noticing that Lin Kuei members lowered their heads to me as I walked by them. I knew that I didn't have training anymore, but I still enjoyed walking in the snow; so I went out to my former training grounds. "Feeling sentimental?" I looked to my right and saw Sub-Zero sitting at the base of a tree "Not so much. More lost than anything. I don't know what to do with myself" I gathered the falling snow into my hand "I see" He replied standing. He opened his mouth to speak, but I threw the snowball at him, hitting him in the chest. I laughed "I thought you'd dodge it! Nice reflexes Sir" I was grinning like an idiot, while he stood there staring at me. He was much harder to read when he had his mask on. His hand twitched and a wall of snow came darting towards me; it was too large, I couldn't get away so I threw a ball of fire at it, but alas, it didn't help. The impact hurt, but I still ended up laughing. When I opened my eyes, Sub-Zero was standing over me "You are an odd creature, little one" He commented, extending his arm, I graciously took it and stood, brushing the snow off of me "Better odd than boring-" He held his hand up, signalling for silence. His eyes darted around us, searching. When he caught his target, he threw a ball of ice.
The creature screeched as it became visible. It was neither man nor animal, but whatever it was, it was disgusting. Sub-Zero drew his Kori blade and told me to run. After everything, he still expected me to run from a fight? Not likely. I moved into my battle stance, earning a low growl from my Grandmaster "What do you want Reptile?" He commanded, the creature screeched and spat a green liquid at our faces. Sub-Zero got out of the way in time, but I didn't, the liquid landing on my mask. It began to quickly dissolve as I threw it from my face. "Acid spit? You've got to be kidding me!" Already this thing had made me angry. "Two on one, that's a bit unfair" I turned and saw a woman leap from the tree tops and land on her feet. She was dressed in less clothing than me, her colour was pink "You fight me" Her yellow eyes narrowed "What do you want Mileena?" Shouted Sub-Zero as he fought off Reptile "None of your concern Snowflake" She hissed as she ran at me with her Sai blades. I used defence rather than offense, dodging her attacks with ease, wearing her down. While trying to pry her weapons from her hands I was distracted by the screaming creature fighting Sub-Zero, causing the tip of one of Mileena's Sai's to scratch down my cheek bone. Now I was pissed.
My wound instantly froze over. I began hitting back without using my powers. Apparently that was good enough, as Mileena was already worn from her earlier efforts. I kicked the side of her face and she flew into the ground, not getting up. Sub-Zero approached me at this point, his blade still in hand, covered in crimson "Is it-" "No, just knocked out. As is Mileena I see. And you haven't even broken a sweat. Good job" I couldn't help but smile. We dragged them both back into the house where we bound their wrists and waited for them to wake. We ended up with a small crowd behind us that consisted of few of our house mates. Scorpions body language when he entered the room was so strange, like he was tensing his every muscle, a permanent frown etched on his face as he stood at my left, Sub-Zero at my right. One started to stir.
Mileena opened her yellow eyes and sat up on her knees, struggling to free her hands "Let me go!" She demanded, glaring at everyone, her gaze lingering on Scorpion "Why are you here?" Sub-Zero asked, his tone harsher than usual "They sent us to spy on your progress! It's fucking obvious, isn't it?" She yelled, breathing heavily "You do know that we could kill you now and not have to worry about you in Mortal Kombat" Kenshi commented coolly. This shut her up, her eyes darting to Scorpion, then to the ground. I stole a glance at him, noticing the defeat written on his face "Kristina" Sub-Zero said, drawing my full attention to him "This will be your decision. Let them live, or order for them to be destroyed" My eyes widened, I turned back to Mileena, Reptile was still knocked out. She kept her head low, but closed her eyes "Let them live…" I kept my gaze on her, watching her reaction. She looked up at me, eyebrows raised in shock "Send them back with a message – Something along the lines of "Better luck next time" I ended, narrowing my eyes at her. I walked over to a cabinet drawer and removed Samantha's glowing vile of sunlight and placed a drop on Reptiles forehead, his wounds closed and the blood dried instantly. I then called for the guards, two of which dragged Reptile, where Scorpion insisted he go with Mileena, just in case she tried any 'funny business'. When everyone dispersed I looked back at Sub-Zero "Why did you make that my choice Kuai?" I asked shaking my head "Because you picked up on the same thing that I did" I raised my eyebrow "And" He continued "Decisions like that come with your new job description" He smirked "Great, I love choosing whether or not people live" I rolled my eyes "Please tell me that no one else noticed their 'connection'" He shook his head "No, Hanzo had his back towards everyone else. Do not confront him about it-" "I wasn't going to" I cut in "It is none of my business" He tilted his head to the side "What kind of woman are you?" I laughed "You should know!" I replied walking towards the kitchen.
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The next day and a half went by in a blur of training, eating and sleeping; it was now the eve of the big battle. I sat on the rail of one of the highest balconies, dangling my legs over the edge. The night sky was perfect, not a cloud about. The moon was full and massive, hovering above the tree tops. The stars twinkled brightly against the black-blue background. I sighed deeply, revelling in the cool breeze. Cold arms wrapped round my waist from behind, startling me "You should be in bed" Sub-Zero commented, resting his chin on my shoulder "As should you. I couldn't get to sleep" I said quietly, looking up at the sky and leaning back into his shirtless chest. There was a long pause before he spoke "I want you- I need you" He corrected himself "To be as careful as you can tomorrow. These fights are unlike anything you've ever witnessed little one" His lips brushed against the shell of my ear "I need you to live" I turned my head and kissed his jaw "I'll be fine. You just take care of yourself" There was another long pause before he spoke again "What do you think of us, Kristina" I looked at his face, but his eyes never left the sky "I think that we're perfect for each other" I admitted without hesitation "I think that you believe this to be true as well but are afraid of what everyone else will think" I added, looking back at the moon "They expect me to lead. I contradict my judgement if we become public; they'll think I made you my second in command because I have feelings for you" He stated nuzzling my neck, I smiled. Feelings for me – I had wanted this conversation for weeks now "They can think what they want. We know the truth, as do all the other fighters here. No one would confront either of us, they're all too spineless because they know that they'll be disciplined" My smile widened "Plus, all the children love me anyways" He chuckled deeply "You speak only the truth" I leant my head against his "I have no reason to lie to you Kuai" And with that, he lifted me off the railing and carried me inside "Time to sleep" He said as he laid me down on my bed and positioned himself beside me, pulling the covers up. I moved closer to him, laying my head on his chest. His cold arms tightened around me, holding me closer to him – and like that, we fell asleep.
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When I woke the next morning it was still dark outside. Looking up I saw that Sub-Zero was also awake "Good morning" He said quietly "mhmm" I groaned "Is it?" I asked sitting up and straddling his hips "A good morning, yes. Afternoon, no" He smirked placing his hands on my thighs. Ice slowly began creeping out from under his hands, my lips parted as I blew out a quivering breath. Leaning forward I placed my hands on his shoulders and began doing the same. He let out a breathy laugh sitting up on his elbows he brushed his lips against mine. I pulled back and pushed him back down, he smirked up at me "Stay there" Being the smartass that he is, he sat up again only to be pushed back down "Do as your told" I smiled leaning down and placing small kisses over his face. When I got to his lips he held me in place with a hand at the nape of my neck, deepening the kiss. Finding it incredibly difficult, I pulled back and held his hand to my face "Stop trying to be in control" I whispered placing a kiss to the palm of his hand "Just feel" I finished as I leant back down and began kissing down his jaw, his neck, his chest and his abdomen, which is where he stopped me, dragging my face back to his "Enough" I smiled at him "Is that what you really want?" I asked tucking my hair behind my ear "Not what I was getting at" he growled, flipping us so that he was on top "I'm feeling" he crooned in my ear as he ran a hand up my nightdress. A loud bang came from the door "GET UP ITS TIME TO GET READY!" Li Mei yelled, not bothering to try and open the door. We both sighed in frustration "Fuck" he groaned, getting off of both me and the bed. I laughed quietly, Sub-Zero never swore "Come on you, if I have to go, so do you" He said picking me up and walking into the bathroom.
Today was going to suck.