John sat on Bo' Rai Cho's bed, staring at a portrait of the portly Outworld trainer on the opposite wall. He turned to Randy who had his arm folded against the wall and Mickie, who was pacing back and forth in the room. She would occasionally glance over at Shadow, who was slowly recovering from her wounds from Sting's bat. Slowly, her feet were becoming stable again. There was an awkward silence between the three, despite them all thinking the same thing.

"I wonder about the strength of Outworld bed springs," John said, finally breaking the silence, "I mean Bo' Rai Cho looks pretty fat from the picture. Yet, this bed seems to feel-

"Is that really all you care about?" Mickie shouted at him, causing John to flinch. "A fucking bed spring, John? Did you not hear what Mark said to us just an hour before?"

"Yeah, he wants us at the palace-

"Or else he'll drag us," Mickie added. Mickie looked back and forth between Randy and John. "I don't have a problem with going back to the palace, but I do have a problem with us being the ones having to swallow our prides and not him."

"Because he holds five of the Blades of Destiny and we hold one, that's why," Randy replied.

"Plus he's beaten both Sting and Hogan in the past. Me and Mickie got our asses kicked by them," John added. "I thought Hogan was weak."

"He is," Randy answered, "Unless in the presence of others. That's the only time he's strong."

"So if we isolate him, Sting and Quan Chi will be easier to deal with?" Mickie questioned for clarification.

"Easier said than done. It's very rare to see him without another Homo Sapien Supernaturalis. Even if you were to separate him, he could easily get himself back to Sting."

"You think Mark would know?" John asked.

"I think he would. Maybe he has a plan and wants us to take part," Mickie answered.

"Does this mean we're going to the palace?" Randy asked and Mickie nodded her head. "Forgive me if I'm not too keen on the idea. After all, I begged the man to kill me almost a day ago."

"Whose fault is that you're so stupid?" John shot back. "When it's all said and done, I'm not fixing to become Outworld barbecue like Liu Kang and Melina. I'm willing to admit I need help. What about the two of you?"

"Sure, I can admit that," Mickie answered. She walked over to Shadow, who was finally standing on all fours. She petted her mane while looking at Randy and waiting for his answer.

"I'll admit I can't do it alone," Randy answered.

John and Mickie shared a mutual look of annoyance with Randy. "As long as you're with us, I'm assuming that's all that matters." Mickie ran over to Randy and hugged him. Despite knowing the hug was a friendly one, John couldn't help but feel a little jealous of the affection he was being shown. "I don't wanna lose another friend. I don't think I could take it."

John came up behind Mickie and placed a hand on her shoulder. "You're not gonna lose us, Mickie. We're gonna make it through this and go back to Earth the same way we came, but stronger."

"We could start this process by going back to the palace. I'm not trying to be dragged anywhere in this place," Mickie stated. Mickie turned to look at Shadow, most likely to speak to her telepathically. "Shadow has enough strength to carry us now, John. Randy, are you ready?" he nodded his head.

Mickie guided Shadow outside of Bo' Rai Cho's home and straddled her. John got on behind her and Randy had created his flaming surfboard. They quickly made their way back to the palace with Mark, Evan, Jade, and Kitana. When they entered the castle, Evan and Jade were consoling a mourning Kitana. Mark just watched it all. It wasn't a surprise since Mark was never good at consoling females.

"So I don't have to drag you after all," Mark said as he saw Randy, John, and Mickie.

"Yeah, we've decided our limbs look better inside our body than out," Randy sated.

"And that you actually know how to defeat Sting and Hogan," Mickie added. "By the way, how do you defeat the two of them?"

"Well, there's Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Sting, and Hogan that all have to be dealt with. Because of their strength, Sting and Quan Chi will be saved for last. So, who do you want to kill first, Hogan or Shang Tsung?"

"Shang Tsung!" Mark turned around at the sound of Kitana's booming voice. "He must pay for the death of Liu Kang!"

"Princess, please-

"Don't try and stop me Jade! He needs to pay for what he did!"

"I agree with Kitana," Mark finally said.

"What?" Jade exclaimed as she stalked towards Mark, "Shang Tsung can kill her!"

"No, he won't," Mark said calmly, "Kitana will not be alone. Jade, will you accompany her?"

"Of course, Mark," Jade replied. "It's my job."

Mark turned to Mickie, John, and Randy. "So, who wants to go after Hogan? How about you John?"

John looked at Mark like he was crazy. "I'm still recovering from my wounds that he gave me. Can't you go?"

"John, I know you can stop Hogan. I'm not asking you to do it right this second. Wait a day, and then go after him. Evan and Randy, I want both of you in the Netherrealm. Mickie, you're going to also protect Kitana with Jade. There's going to be no arguments, right ladies?"

"I'm good," Mickie replied.

"Well then so am I," Jade shot back.

"Mark, how are you gonna get Hogan away from Sting?" John asked. He didn't want to deal with both of them alone. Though never vocalized, John considered himself the weakest.

"Don't worry so much. You'll have Hogan all to yourself on Earth," Mark assured.

"Wait, so I'm going back to Earth? Is this permanent?" he asked.

"No, I'm gonna need you back. Plus, I'm going to want my blade back," Mark answered.

"But I don't-

John looked as Mark displayed the Sword of Judgment. He knew it was Mark's favorite, but not his strongest. John felt an urge to reach out and touch it. However, he didn't want to get hit with one of the stray sparks. It only made sense to John that he would be given the Sword of Judgment. It was the only he could get to Earth and then back to Outworld.

"You trust it to me? But why?"

"Because, I don't like Hogan, but I found you tolerable. So, you are going to take down 'the greatest of all time'."

"Oh, okay. So when does this plan take place?" Evan asked, speaking up for the first time.

Mark let out a yawn. "Tomorrow. After a good night's sleep. Jade, let's go." Mark and Jade went back to the palace bedroom while Evan, Kitana, and Randy went into a separate room in the Outworld palace. Because of this, John and Mickie were left alone. This was the opportunity John was waiting for, but definitely there was more security this time around.

Mickie turned John around and wrapped her arms around his waist. John returned the hug and held her tightly. He didn't want to let her go. He knew there was a possibility he wouldn't see her again. Despite knowing how weak Hogan is, he was weary of Sting. If this was how his last moments with Mickie were going to be spent, then he would cherish them forever.

"Mickie, I love you," John said.

Mickie looked at him, "John….

John pressed a finger to Mickie's lips and then moved his finger to kiss her. Mickie was shocked at first, but returned the kiss. She wrapped her hands around his neck and deepened the kiss. Their mouths devoured each other and they kissed like they were long lost lovers. Mickie jumped into John's arms as she pushed him against the wall. He slipped his hand down her jeans to cup her bare ass.

John felt like he was going to cum in his jeans. To prevent that, he grabbed a hold of her hips and moved her to couch that was in the middle of the room. "You have no idea how long I've wanted to do this again."

"You have the chance to do it now, John. Take it," she challenged.

John tugged at her denim jeans and unbuttoned them. He pulled them down along with her blue thong. "Has anyone ever told you that your ass is too big for the little material?" John went to kissing her inner thighs and enjoying her essence.

"Always…oh John!" she moaned out as he went to licking her throbbing clit. She undid her top and threw it on the ground as she grabbed the back of his head so he would go deeper. John put two fingers in her pussy while he licked her sensitive clit. Mickie moaned and grinded her hips against his two fingers and head.

"I miss you," he said as he placed kisses on her clit, "I love you, Mickie."

"Uhhh...huh," she moaned as John continued to lick her clit. He jumped a little when he felt Mickie's hands in his scalp and he licked even faster. "John…I'm cumming," she moaned loudly.

"Don't come yet," he lifted his head and just fingered her, "Tell me you love me."

"Ohhh….I…love…you," Mickie gasped out. she screamed his name one more time as her orgasm hit her like a wave. John licked one of his fingers clean of her juices with a satisfied moan and put his other finger in Mickie's mouth for her to taste. She sucked John's finger like it was an ice cream cone and he pulled out of her mouth with a loud pop.

"I've wanted to do this for years," John marveled. He pulled down his pants and freed his erect cock. He stroked it a little at her entrance before he fully thrusted inside of Mickie.

John almost came as soon as he felt himself inside of Mickie's tight, warm pussy. Every time he felt himself inside of her, it was a reminder that he waited too long to reunite with her. he thrusted hard inside of her and loved the sound of her loud moans. John moved a strand of her out of her face and kissed her pouty lips. They were so warm and inviting to her that he couldn't help it.

"Mickie…baby," John moaned. He was thrusting so hard inside of her that he pulled her off the couch and onto the floor inadvertently. He lifted one of her legs over his shoulder and continued pumping his cock in it.

"John...oh my god," she moaned. Mickie placed her hands on his elbows and threw him on the floor. She placed her hands on his chest as John's length

"Damn Mickie…you're so fucking tight," he groaned as he sunk his fingers into her ass cheeks. He used them to move her up and down on his erect cock. John closed his eyes and tilted his head back slightly enjoying the feel of Mickie on top of him.

"Cum with me, John," Mickie moaned, "Let's cum together." John groaned loudly as he and Mickie came. She collapsed on top of him as she rested her head on his chest.

"I love you, Mickie, so much," John said. he caressed the back of her head and rubbed his fingers through her hair.

"I love you too, John," she replied.

John watched Mickie sleep peacefully. He placed a light kiss to her forehead as they continue to sleep on the unusually comfortable couch. He didn't even want to get out of bed and deal with Hogan. He just wanted to be on this couch all day with Mickie.

"Guys! Guys! Guys!" Evan yelled into the room, waking up Mickie. Kitana was right next to him with a worried expression on her face. Jade and Mark came out the room, wondering what the matter was.

"Evan, where's the fire?" Mark asked, still half-sleep.

"Randy's missing. I don't where he is."