Love & War: Harbinger of Chaos
Chapter 23: Today Is A New Day
Back In Earthrealm, Chris and his allies were at the Special Forces HQ. They are currently waiting to hear from the girls. Suddenly, Sonya's comm was activated.
Jade: Sonya.
Sonya: Jade! What happened?
Jade: Shao Kahn is gone, but his entire fortress is now a crater.
Sonya: Are the others with you?
Jade: Yes, including Mileena, who joined the fight.
Tanya: This is Tanya. It's been 6 hours. What happened to the nuclear strike?
Sonya: Chris cancelled it. He got a hold of the Secretary of State and explained everything.
Jade: Is he ok?
Sonya: Much better now. I haven't paid Sindel a visit yet but I will soon.
Tanya: No need. That's great news. Meet us outside.
Sonya's comm shut off.
Sonya: They're outside waiting.
They went outside to meet them. They were walking towards them with smiles.
Sonya: Ladies! It took a lot of courage for you 6 to battle the emperor.
Kitana: If Chris could do it, so can we.
Mileena: Only better.
Sonya: Mileena, I didn't realize you ally with them.
Mileena: I discovered a new purpose. Since I was created, I always wondered if I could live as normal.
Chris: Because you joined them in battle and came out victorious, that should tell you something. What will you do now? The nuclear strike was cancelled, but Outworld needs new leadership. Since you are Shao Kahn's heir to his throne...
Mileena: I will not fail, Chris. Thank you all.
Kitana: Mileena, it's been a while since you and I met at the Flesh Pits. I see a lot of maturity coming from you. If you rule Outworld, I'm hoping the people will be safe.
Mileena: Dearest sister...
The sister hugged after their long hatred for each other has finally ended.
Jade: Tanya? I know you and I had our differences, but...
Tanya: Jade, today is a new day.
They hugged as well. Chris and the allies gave them a big round of applause. Moments later, Raiden appears.
Chris: Raiden.
Raiden: This is quite a outcome. Bitter rivalries from these four are now friends and family alike.
Chris: That's because they were successful in defeated Shao Kahn. It was their time to shine, all 6 of them, including Skarlet and Li Mei.
Raiden: Powerful women of Outworld and Edenia coming together. I think it is time to celebrate.
At night at the Wu Shi Academy, Everyone attended to honor the women of Outworld and Edenia.
Raiden: This has been a very traumatic time for us. Our savior, Chris, was slain by Quan Chi, only to be turned as a revenant. Although many innocent lives were lost at his hands, he redeemed himself Queen Sindel's ritual that cleansed him. It was he that gathered 5 women of Outworld and Edenia to aid in our cause to protect Earthrealm. They risked their lives to greater lengths to defeat Shao Kahn. Upon Chris' request, he gave us his permission to honor these women.
Raiden picked up 6 medals for the girls.
Raiden: Princess Kitana, your bravery for betraying Shao Kahn in favor of your alliance with Earthrealm has earned you a place here. Since then, you fight for your realm and all that is good.
Raiden placed the medal around Kitana's neck.
Kitana: Thank you, Raiden.
Raiden: No doubt your time with Chris here in Earthrealm has been pleasant.
She looks at him with a wink.
Raiden: Li Mei, like Kitana, you possess a strong sense of justice in your homeworld. Protector of your town of Sun Do. This new purpose will serve you well in the future.
After placing he medal around Li Mei's neck, he moves on to Tanya.
Raiden: Tanya, there were consequences for your actions after you betrayed your homeworld in favor of Shinnok, but I see a sudden change in your personality that led me to believe that you are indeed ready to fight against evil. Perhaps the corruption that plagued you for long no longer existed. Because of this, you came to Earthrealm to aid us in the destruction of Shao Kahn. I now know that like Chris, you too have redeemed yourself. You have, as a result, the respect of myself, the Shaolin order, and all of Earthrealm as well.
Tanya: Thank you, Raiden.
Raiden: I understand you went through hard times as a child, but you possess great power that guides you above and beyond the call of duty.
He walks over to Skarlet,
Raiden: Skarlet, as Shao Kahn's last resort, your mission was to discover Quan Chi's intentions and to kill him if you detected any sign of betrayal. I see you accomplished that mission, but for a different reason, for Chris.
Skarlet: Chris' protection is my new purpose.
Raiden: And with that, you are honored.
Skarlet bows to him as he approaches Jade.
Raiden: Jade, when you discovered Kitana's betrayal to Shao Kahn, you took action to join her and Earthrealm to defeat him. Edenia's high-esteemed general, and I'm very proud of, you have served both Edenia and Earthrealm well. I was saddened by your death at Shang Tsung's hand, but when he was slain by Quan Chi, you and Kitana were freed of your revenance. I heard you lost Chris to Quan Chi, but thanks to Queen Sindel, he came back with a vengeance.
Jade: He did.
Finally,after placing the medal around Jade's neck, he approaches Mileena.
Raiden: Mileena, you joined the girls to battle your father. Why you chose to do so can only be explained by your change of personality. I also heard you plan to take his throne. I only hope your rule will freedom back where Outworld can recover.
Mileena: There will be work to be done to restore it. I joined them at the last minute.
Raiden: Last minutes are usually for desperate times, Mileena, but after witnessing you and Kitana reuniting for the first time, it gives me great pleasure to award with this medal.
Mileena: Thank you, Lord Raiden.
Raiden: We are here to honor these 6 brave women. They are not of Earthrealm, but with their prosperity and dedication, they have all earned a place here. And now, let us celebrate!
Everyone gave the girls a huge round of applause as the celebration begins!