I'm so nervous...The flight to London is coming soon this Friday and I am scared. I hate it when the flight is delayed or how long we have to be in midair before we can land. Whatever it is, I hope I'd get there and enjoy the sights. I'll be staying at Sussex Garden for the rest of the weeks until New Year. So, hope to see everything and get inspired for my next chapters!

Chapter 25

Nash's P.O.V

I panted hard as I dodged another attack from my mentor. Kitana decided to train me in the deep parts of the jungle. I am not an outdoors person as I leave that to my sister. Bet my money she would want Jade to train her here rather than me. Hell, I wonder what it would be like to train under Jade instead of Kitana.

Don't get me wrong! I admire Kitana and her skills but Jade has that streak that kept her going, making her unstoppable despite the odds. Especially with that pole of hers…..Okay, I'll stop picturing her giving me a pole dance without clothes on! But what the hell, she's got the body. My heart felt funny whenever I think of her compared to Mileena. Although Mileena got my attention through my erection.

It's a difficult decision really. I wished my sister would at least accept Mileena but it is clear that she has zero tolerance for the Tarkatan princess whom we both saw in the Flesh Pits together. Speaking of which, I will defend my sister's honour by finding that damn lizard who raped her like a cattle!

"Nash!" Kitana called me which I snapped back to reality. Her gaze was stern while her fans were pointed near my stomach. "Weren't you even listening?! Jade and Tanya are about to battle while you decided to daydream!"

"I-I'm sorry!" I held my hands up in defence. "I was just thinking about this scar my sister had last night. On her neck." Kitana lowered her fan and eyed me carefully. Riana may not be her disciple but she is her best friend's so it kinda counts.

"What do you mean?"

"I have a feeling Reptile harmed my sister last night," I told her. "She was being defensive when I asked her. Probably one way of telling me she doesn't want me to get involved. But I'm her brother!"

Kitana pondered for a bit. Can't she see it's serious that my sister was raped?! And the thought of her carrying her rapist's child is just sickening! I know my people are against abortions but this one can be excused! I wondered if doing so from Reptile is considered beastiality since it is haram or forbidden in my case.

"Well?" I prompted. "It's terrible, right?"

"Did you observed how she acted after that?" she asked. I nodded and told her about how she's hiding the fact she was raped by making the excuse in regards of Kurt. Or her fascination with nature! Kitana decided to think about the situation.

"Hmm, it seems to me that it's not rape," Kitana finally answered. Wait, what?! Before I could protest, Kitana silenced me. "I will speak to her with Jade. For now, you continue to train in case a war or a battle is upon us."

I sighed, no point arguing with Kitana. So I simply nodded to make things easier. I'll find Reptile when Jade and Kitana are going to speak with my sister. I can't wait any longer until that monster is destroyed. Sure, my sister loves reptiles but something like this is not okay in my books!

So, we continued our training until mid afternoon where we head back for lunch. I really need it since I've worked up a sweat! When we reached the courtyard of the palace, I noticed Riana too had worked up due to her fair skin becoming dark and her red face. Bryan and Azril were there too. Never seen Bryan so excited or my sister making that squealing noise when something cute appears.

I wonder what's the occasion?

"Nash!" Riana called me excitedly. "Come and meet Azril's new baby!"

WHAT?! AZRIL IS A DAD?!

"Look at the little sucker!" Bryan cooed as he showed me the strap Azril was wearing which held an oval stone. But something inside told me that's an egg. I smiled, sighing in relief as Azril would never get any woman pregnant. I'm surprised because if he had emotions, he would be better than me in terms of getting the women.

Kitana kneeled down to take a closer look at the egg. She rubbed it gently as if it were a child in a mother's pregnant belly. Azril hasn't changed his expression throughout this. I wonder if he knew about his fate or something. Can he feel love at all?

I guessed not when you have a harpy for a mother.

Yet I figured he made that strap to support the egg. I decided to touch the egg myself. It felt smooth and cold, like a rock. Hard to believed that there's life inside the egg.

"Is that why the both of you are here?" Kitana asked both Bryan and Azril. "To show us the egg Sub Zero gave?"

Azril simply nodded. "Yes and to ask Riana something since she has a pet reptile herself. I am not sure if this egg came from either a bird or a reptilian creature. All I know is that the Grandmaster found a nest full of them in an ice cavern."

"Oooh!" Bryan squealed. "I hope it's a boy! Don't care what species it is so long as it's not a man-eater."

Well, that's not going to comfort me! I looked at my sister who was feeling the egg up and down. Kurt climbed down on her arm to nudged the egg briefly before scrambling back to Riana's shoulder. Well, I guessed he hates the cold contact from the egg. Yet his eyes never left the egg alone.

"Well Bryan," I tapped his shoulder lightly. "How the hell can you tell if the hatchling really is a boy? Or a girl?"

"I'm not sure if it's a kind of bird or reptile to be honest," Riana sighed. "But if I were to guessed if it's a reptile, the gender is determine by the environment to incubate the egg."

Kitana looked impressed behind her mask. I smiled and patted my sister's back, encouraging her to tell us more info. I wonder if Azril will use the hatchling as a secret weapon? Bryan too was listening attentively. When it comes to any animals, ask Riana since it's her life's work outside of school and anything really.

"But Riana," Azril began to hold the egg close to him. "The Grandmaster found the egg in an ice cavern. Which is very different from a typical reptile's environment. How can you determine the gender then? Or what if it is a type of mythical bird?"

"Wait, didn't you mentioned that you can only tell if it's a boy bird and a girl bird if you do a DNA test?" Bryan pipped up. "Because that would be a bitch, if you ask me!"

Riana and I looked at Bryan with annoyed expressions. Besides, we can always check the chick's plumage once it's an adult. Than again, giving it a name would be hard. I don't know what kind of unisex name I can think of.

"True," Riana nodded slowly, even Kurt was observing the situation. He began to tapped the egg with his snout, inspecting it I guessed. "Even I have trouble identifying the lesser birds based on their plumage colours. But it's easier to tell for reptiles since the temperature of the nest and environment affects the egg's incubation. So, it's likely that it's a girl….or not."

Bryan massaged his temples, groaning in pain. "If I have to take in any more info, my head's gonna explode! Say, where the hell's Jade? I thought she was with you, Ri!"

Riana simply rolled her eyes. "She's taking a break after training with me. This Tanya woman sure is working her up. They were more than rivals or something?"

Kitana shook her head, her expression solemn. "No. Tanya committed a crime that broke Jade down. I won't tell you what it is but you will know in time. Riana, I need to speak to you alone. Follow me."

Riana was hesitant but she gave the three of us a reassuring smile before leaving with my mentor. The three of us were left alone with the cold egg that was strapped onto Azril. I hoped both the princess and general could get information out of her. It's not healthy of her to bottle everything up to the brim.

I've seen her either broken down or charge in anger. Like an animal.

"Well, now that's out of the way," Bryan broke the silence. "Let's hang out! You know, us as a trio? Azril's still got time before training and managing the cafe. Come on, it's a once in a life time! Please?"

Azril and I exchanged looks to each other. One time Bryan hounded us all over the place just because he wants to talk at Starbucks. In this Earthrealm, does Starbucks even exist? And if we are in the game of the Mortal Kombat world, could there be someone in our world playing this game, wondering who we are?

"Fine," Azril's voice broke my thought. Oh yeah, we're supposed to hang out with Bryan! Oh well, enjoy it before bloodshed, I guessed. So, the both of us agreed to hang out for a while with Bryan before getting back for training.

Needless to say, I don't want to see Bryan doing a dab victory dance.

…

We decided to go to this bar in Earthrealm called Mother's Tucker. What a name if you ask me! I decided to have a virgin drink since I don't want to be drunk or break my sister's trust. Azril also did the same since he's always multitasking and drinking will messed up his systems.

"You guys are so lame!" Bryan complained while drinking his Pina Colada. "I get it the both of you are from the same groups along with Riana but at least try to taste the sweet alcohol. Not even a drop?"

"No," Azril firmly replied. "Once you are born in our group, you can never escape. You can convert but we can't. It's part of our code, Bryan. I thought you knew about it."

"Of course I do!" Bryan stated. "Just that I don't understand why there's so many restrictions in your code book. I get it, your Quran is like the Bible but I can't help but noticed how rigid or restraint you guys are."

Azril and I looked at each other. This is kinda a touchy subject and I don't want to remember what happened ten years ago. It was too painful as I was a witness, forced to watch something unspeakable to my parents. I don't know how Riana could survived that.

"We're not," Azril gently corrected him. "We can choose our own paths except there are consequences in everything we choose. So, we have to make up for it. Also, we don't do vices as it is sinful. Those that did, it's their choice so they will figure it out for themselves."

I stared at Azril in amazement. No one has ever explained to me that way. How my grandparents and relatives would do is use punishment and some tools to knock some senses into our heads. I think they're only nice to me rather than my sister is because of how I look like. Also, my mom hated my dad's family so that's why only see them during family reunions or Eid Al-Fitr.

My sister and I really hated their visits.

"Ello everybody!" an Aussie's accent boomed into the room. The three of us stared at who it was. I knew it was the leader of the crime syndicate, the Black Dragons. He strides into the bar with an air of confidence. Women tittered while men cheered loudly. The three of us had our weapons hidden. He's a scum that everyone from this universe hates him.

"Oh fuck, it's Kano!" Bryan hissed, I noticed him shuddering. "Can't it be someone else?"

"We'll be fine, Bryan," I assured him. But I am not confident myself! Azril had no expression at all. He only clutched the egg closed to him. Our only chance is to sneak out without him realising who we are.

"Follow me," Azril gestured to the back door. Problem is that the bar was packed so manoeuvring is going to be difficult. What are we going to do? If Kano knows who we are, he'll either kill us or used us as bargaining chips.

"We're trapped, Azril," I told him. "How are we ever going to escape?"

Suddenly, I could hear the microphone feedback and turned my attention to the stage. my mouth was about to drop in shock. What the hell, Bryan?! Are you trying to expose us?! But he had that smirk on his face.

"Good evening everybody, how are we all doing tonight?" Bryan announced. "Well, tonight's going to be a good night for we're going to put on a show!"

We watched as he activated his belt as music came out. It had a catchy tempo and I am just wondering how the hell is that going to help us. But Bryan began to move with the beat, putting the people in the bar in a trance to focus on him. Then, the music blared out from the belt:

I like German Sparkle Party

Sparkle Party, Sparkle Party.

Oh my god, what kind of song is this?! This is making everyone want to dance and confuse at the same time. Azril quickly dragged my hand and we went all the way to the backdoor while everyone's distracted. I was breathing hard from the anxiety in me.

"What the hell was that?!" I demanded from Azril who covered my mouth to shut me up. Bryan just saved our lives….from getting caught. We have to go back in and help him. But Azril tugged on my sleeve, preventing me from going back in.

"He saved our lives!" I told Azril. "At least we could do is help him. Remember his fight with Goro and Reptile at the tournament? He'd be creamed in there!"

"Good point," Azril sighed, flexing his hands. How the hell can the egg still be intact? "Lets get him out and let's get him to owe us an explanation."

The minute the both of us returned inside, we were surprised to watch how Bryan got the whole bar's attention even with the Black Dragons. I wonder how does that work? It's like they were all hypnotised by Bryan's dance. Was this the weapon's ability he talked about?

"So it does work," Azril murmured. "Bryan sure has his ways. But I assumed he's scared out of his wits. Look at his eyes about to twitch. Let's just silently takedown most of the Black Dragon men until Kano is the last one standing."

Following Azril's instructions, we simply gagged them with chloroformed cloths before heading straight for the stage. I don't want to remember Bryan in a glittery pink outfit singing German Sparkle Party. Or twerking for that matter!

"I hope all of you are loving the show!" Bryan waved at the mic, his hands are at the hem of his pants. "Because things are about to get hot and spicy with a little Backstreet Boys~"

Let's just say, I'm going to need a lot of bleach and a cold bath after this….

"Bloody hell, what did yer mother do to you!" Kano coughed. I have a feeling this was too much for him as well. Honestly, I don't blame the Aussie for this. Sometimes, I question Bryan's sanity. In fact, none of us would be considered sane including me.

"Oh, hey guys! I'm about to get creamed right now so could you please come here and help me? I'm not a brutalist!" Bryan waved at us. I almost wanted to scream because Bryan blew our cover! Now we are totally screwed….

"Bryan," I sighed loudly. So the three of us got into position, ready for battle. Bryan was still shaking in fear but his belt was glowing like the ones from Sailor Moon, I think…

"Well well," the Australian criminal chuckled. "I just wanted a shot and a good fuck. Yet here we are, stuck with beany, a metrosexual hipster and the hero with the cock everyone's been talking about!"

Shit, he's heard about my affairs?!

The three of us were bracing ourselves for a fight, like a pack of wolves being surrounded by an even bigger back. None of us knew what happened but we all strike all at once in a way we want to get out of here. Only things to hear at the moment were Bryan's screams.

By the time were were done, we heard the doors burst open and the Special Forces came with armed weapons led by General Blade, Johnny Cage's squeeze. Damn, she's quite a looker even if she had a kid as Bryan told me who were his mates at Johnny Cage's HQ. Then, her eyes narrowed at Kano, her long time enemy.

"Sonya Blade," Kano smirked. "Taught we were through, my lovely. Came to see me now that you've split up?"

"Kano, let go of the boys," the general demanded coldly. Kano bellowed again in laughter to which Sonya fired almost close to his cybernetic eye. Wow, isn't she scary when she's mad! The three of us were pulled out of the bar swiftly by the soldiers. I feel bad for the one who had to dragged Bryan in his underwear. His Wonder Woman underwear. As for Azril, the soldier who dragged him was careful not to crush the egg. I don't know how he'll react but anyone with a great responsibility would have been pissed if the task assigned to them was broken with yolks.

"Are the three of you alright?" Sonya asked in concern. She directed some instructions to her men before the three of us stood up. Out of the three of us, Azril looked clean and not caked in blood. He must have skills to dodged all of the attacks!

"Yeah," I nodded slowly, the first one to speak. "Thank you, General Blade. Do you, know us?"

"All to well," she replied grimly, her eyes narrowed at Bryan's direction. "Especially you, Bryan. I heard you got information from that scum in the most…interesting manner. Care to explain?"

Bryan gave her a sheepish smile before turning to us, pleading with his eyes to get him out of here. Azril and I were unsure for he didn't mentioned anything about getting info from the leader of the Black Dragons. We wanted to know too.

"Oh come on!" Bryan whined. "Don't make me tell you guys! Maybe I will but now's not the time…..Fine, I dressed in drag under the name Briony to get some infos of his latest activities! Happy now?"

I wanted to burst out laughing but with the Special Forces present, I held back. Azril had no problem at all with that emotionless face of his.

"Come with me," Sonya used her hand to steer Bryan into walking with her. Bryan shouted at us goodbye, following the general to his fate. Now, Azril and I were the only ones left.

"Get back to the Lin Kuei temple," Azril sighed. "Frost might as well be awake and I need to keep the egg safe. This has been quite a ride for it."

Yeah, I bet the little hatchling is going to be quite a fighter. Maybe it could fight on our side if it's friendly. Then again, I shouldn't comment on how Azril will raise it since I have never experienced something like that. Riana has with Kurt while I am more focused on my Xbox and Playstation games.

Bidding him goodbye, I decided to use the jungle as a short cut back to the Edenian palace. The atmosphere may be humid but the air is fresh for me to take a stroll back. I wanted to clear my mind from the little episode at the bar. Just then, I heard rustling above the trees. Don't tell me they have wild cats up there! But my fear turned to anger when I got a glimpse at what was up in the trees:

It was Reptile.

That fucking lizard dared to raped my sister?! Oh, he'll have it coming alright. I just need to get him down from the tree and then surprised him with an attack. He may be swift but as human beings, we're a lot smarter than any living thing in the world. I could see that he's hunting for something.

Good, a bait will have to do.

With a struggle, I managed to catch a fish from the river. Let me tell you, fishing with bare hands only work if you are a bear! So, I placed the slimy fish on the ground, just below Reptile's vision. Good thing Riana's animal documentaries taught me how to masked my scent to avoid predators. I simply dunk myself in the river, smelling like fish and algae.

Watching behind foliage of leaves, I observed the Zaterran climbing down and taking the bait. This is an opportunity I can't missed. I must avenged my sister's virginity!

"YAAAH!" I screamed a battle cry as I tackled Reptile to the ground, my hammer close to his head while my legs wrestled with his, pinning him below me. I was growling, an ironic thing to do to a humanoid dinosaur.

"YOU FUCKER!" I growled viciously. "HOW DARED YOU KIDNAPPED AND RAPED MY SISTER AT THE GALA?! YOU WANTED TO RELEASE YOUR HEAT SO BADLY, HUH?!"

Reptile's pupils dilated, his eyes slanted as he used all of his strength to throw my hammer away before using that slimy tongue of his to hang me upside down. Ewww, I'm going to have baths in disinfectant for weeks! I was struggling to escape but Reptile threw me over the trees, knocking me from the impact.

"You accused me of raping your sister?" the Zaterran hissed angrily. "Please, if I were to rape someone, I'd kill them first before mating with the corpse. Your sister consented as have I when we did it."

Wait….Riana willingly had sex with him? I am missing something out here?!

"You heard me," Reptile growled, acid dripping at the corner of his mouth. "Unlike you and your harem affairs, I have standards. And yes, I will admit to you once that I have been fond of your sister. Grown affections for her, really."

I don't believed this….I can't….

"Difficult to process?" Reptile kneeled down at me. "Ask your sister. She accepted the fact that you have been having an affair with Mileena. Hear her side of the story and tell me your response before you attack me again."

Before I could get up, Reptile's camouflaging ability helped him to escape me from attack him. I beat the ground in frustration. So I have been lied to by my own sister?

Standing up on shaky feet, I staggered back to the palace, demanding answers from my sister ands her relationship with that Zaterran.

Welp, the cat's out of the bag! Poor Nash feels so betrayed and disturbed all in one day. Yes, Bryan does have somewhat of a rivalry with Kano since he is Johnny Cage's disciple. And Azril, still treats the egg as a weapon. Nothing more. A little bit of preview for my next chapter: Another backstory! Which disciple's past will we see next?

Also, I came back from London, it was beautiful yet cold for me. But I'm glad to be home. The problem is that the ban in Malaysia is not lifted up so I need more than you guys to help out us writers in Malaysia who just want to read and write fan fictions.

Thank you guys and please review! I love it when you guys do!