Chapter 29: The Kamidogu

With the royal funeral for Prince Goro over knowing preparations need to be made for the upcoming battle against the deadly alliance Kitana and Sub Zero slowly make their way back through a large portal before they find themselves inside of the Edenian Ruins. As they make their way out of the Edenian Ruins and back into the village just outside of the walls as they glance around the village to see the looks of defeat across the faces of each edenian they pass Kitana and Sub Zero start to become concerned for their realm. Concerned about what they are seeing coming from their people. Looks of defeat from Goro's death. Looks fearing things would go back to the way they were before when Shao Kahn ruled their realm. Looks that they knew they needed to have changed right away. Address the realm just like how they had done for their troops. But how?

As they neared the palace suddenly an idea comes to Kitana's mind. The perfect way they could inspire the troops and the realm. Her mother's signet ring. A beautiful and legendary golden ring that was said could inspire any army. The only problem was what happened to the ring? A ring that had been lost during Shao Kahn's initial invasion of Edenia. A ring that was said to still be inside of the realm somewhere. A rumor she was unsure if it was true. True if the ring still remained in Edenia or it was just a rumor made up to give her fellow edenians hope. A rumor she knew she needed to check out unaware that her prayers were slowly being answered in the form of an older Earthrealm warrior that has made his way into Edenia.

A man that had previously visited Edenia once before in the last year. The Earthrealm warrior known as Shujinko. The proclaimed champion of the elder gods. A warrior that had helped deliver a few messages from Edenia to the front lines. One of the messages resulting in the demise of Shao Kahn's greatest general Reiko.

As she follows after Sub Zero into the palace and hears a voice of an old friend echoing inside of one of the palace's rooms a smile forms on Kitana's face before she finally sees him talking to one of the servants of the palace.

" Shujinko? You have returned to Edenia?"

" Indeed i have. It is good to see you Princess Kitana. And you as well Sub Zero."

" I am in need of your help once more. I wish to inspire the Edenian Guard as well as my people. I am in need of you finding a sacred item for me. My mother's signet ring. We however are unable to search for the ring as we must prepare for the coming battle against the deadly alliance."

" Very well Princess Kitana. I will leave immediately if it is to inspire your troops. I however ask for something in return."

" You want to know where the Edenia's Kamidogu is located correct?"

As she sees Shujinko giving her a nod Kitana returns the nod before she glances over towards Sub Zero then back towards Shujinko.

" Very well warrior. If you return the ring to me then and only then will you learn the location of the Kamidogu. You may be proclaimed the elder god's champion but unless you are successful in this mission the Kamidogu will remain in its current location despite the Elder God's wishes."

Receiving a nod Kitana watches as Shujinko slowly makes his way past her and Sub Zero before she watches him leave the palace. Turning her head back forward slowly Kitana leads Sub Zero through the palace and towards the edenian war room.


After non stop traveling for the past day as she slowly sees the mountain getting closer and closer Jade breathes a sigh in relief as a smile forms on her face that doesn't go unnoticed by Smoke whom lets out a chuckle from the scene. Looking over in his direction Jade watches Smoke nod his head over towards the side before she slowly turns her head and her eyes widen when she sees a small cave in the distance right before the mountain. As a confused look comes across her face Jade slowly follows after Smoke into the cave before a smile forms on her face when she sees a small stream of water in the distance of the cave with a noticeable waterfall. Without wasting anytime Jade quickly runs over towards the water before within seconds she dives into the water. As she submerges out of the water and drinks hand fulls of water Jade can't help but look up towards Smoke with a smile across her face when she hears him laughing.

Suddenly Jade stops laughing and her eyes go wide when she sees a figure slowly emerging out of the shadows. A robotic figure to the likes she had never seen before. A black robotic figure with glowing blue eyes along with a central power node visible on his chest plate.

As he sees Jade's eyes go wide suddenly Smoke jumps back into the water as he hears the sound of a missile being fired off before the sound of the missile striking the cave walls echoes throughout the room as he hits the water. Looking over to his side as he sees Jade swimming next to him with her hands reaching back to grab her staff Smoke gives her a nod before suddenly he emerges out of the water with Jade by his side and charges forward at the robotic figure.

Leaping into the air as he sees the robotic figure looking towards him suddenly Smoke disappears in a puff of smoke before he suddenly appears behind the robotic figure to deliver a kick to the robotic figure sending him in Jade's direction. As he watches Jade launch the robotic figure into his directing with a shadow kick that leaves a green trail behind her in a sudden motion Smoke sends a high kick towards the robotic figure to hit nothing but air when he sees the robotic figure suddenly disappear in a cloud of smoke. Taking a step back Smoke glances around the room trying to sense the robotic figure's aura when suddenly he feels himself leaving his feet from a uppercut that sends him to the ground with a thud. Shaking his head Smoke slowly rises to his feet as he sees Jade swinging her staff at the robotic figure to hit nothing but air as he avoids her attacks before suddenly in a quick motion Smoke sends his metal spear towards the robotic figure's back to only have the spear deflect off it's body armor.

As he sees the robotic figure disappearing once more Smoke retracts his metal spear before in a sudden motion he slams his spear through the robotic figure's right eye just as he appears behind him. Feeling a kick being delivered to his stomach Smoke is sent flying back as he grabs a firm hold of the chain on the spear before with all of his might he starts pulling on the chain. As he feels the robotic figure pulling him forward Smoke leans back his body forcing sparks to come flying out of the head of the robotic figure's head before suddenly he sees Jade stepping in front of him as he sees her grabbing a firm hold of the chain. Giving her a nod Smoke rears back along with Jade as sparks continue to fly out of the robotic figures head when suddenly in a jolt of energy the robotic figure's head comes flying off his shoulders and it's body lands to the ground with a thud as it's blue glowing eyes fade away.


Receiving news from a messenger that their forces along with Zaterra's own are ready to march towards Sun Do to engage the new threat that has risen up in the deadly alliance Kitana and Sub Zero slowly make their way through the palace and towards the Edenian Ruins. As they slowly make their way through the village suddenly Sub Zero and Kitana come to a stop when they see Shujinko approaching them with a small smile on his face. As they watch Shujinko slowly approaching Kitana and Sub Zero watch the older Earthrealm warrior careful as he reaches into his robe pocket before suddenly a smile comes to Kitana's face when she sees Shujinko pulling out a ring.

Not just any ring but her mother's ring. A golden ring with the Mortal Kombat dragon symbol engraved all around. A ring that not only meant so much to her but to the people of Edenia. A ring that symbolized freedom. Symbolized hope towards everyone in Edenia. Hope with the saying as long as an Edenian wore the ring Edenia would have a future.

" You have found my mother's ring!?"

" Indeed i have Princess Kitana. Your ring was located inside of the forest leading to the Edenian Ruins. Now for your end of the bargain."

Reaching over Kitana takes the ring out of Shujinko's hand before she carefully inspects the ring. Finding the ring is indeed the one that belonged to her mother and not a fake as she gently puts the ring onto her left index finger Kitana gives Shujinko a nod.

" I thank you for finding my mother's ring. Edenia thanks you for your service. As for my end of the bargain if you will please follow my husband and I. We will lead you to the Kamidogu."

Receiving a nod reaching over Kitana grabs a hold of Sub Zero's hand before she slowly leads him through the village with Shujinko following after them.