Love & War: Legacies
Chapter 33: To Heal A Broken Heart
Li Mei and Chris visited a martial arts dojo where a obese man was waiting for her.
"Master, this is Chris, the one who saved Earthrealm years ago."
"It is good to meet you, Chris. I am Master Bo' Rai Cho."
"It is a honor, master."
"Come right in."
Chris trained with Bo' Rai Cho and Li Mei. Under his teachings, he became more aware than ever before. He stayed the night with them as well. In the morning, he had breakfast and walked to the Living Forest. A portal opened from the other side. Jade in her MK9 skin, joined by Sindel, were apparently venturing together. They see Chris alone. Jade looked at him and could tell something was wrong.
"Is something wrong, Jade?"
"Do you remember Chris? He saved Earthrealm and Edenia long ago."
"I remember. You and Kitana allied with him and the others."
"He seems sad. I feel that something happened to him."
"You wish to speak with him?"
"I do. I fear, however, that he may not remember me."
Jade walked up to him, unsure if he remembers her.
"Chris?"
He got up ready to fight. "Who are you?"
"It's me. Jade."
Chris suddenly remembers Jade. He met her and Kitana at the tournament.
"Jade? You're not here to kill me, are you?"
"No. We found you here." He notices Queen Sindel as well.
"Your Highness!" He bows to her.
"At ease, my dear. It has been years since you saved Earthrealm and our realm. We did not realize we would find you here."
"You were looking for me?"
"We were visiting Master Bo' Rai Cho. He invited us to dinner and discuss the future of the realms."
"I see. I was just there yesterday and came from there this morning."
"I noticed you were sad. Can you tell me what happened?"
"I was captured by Kano's Black Dragon. I managed to break free, thanks to Li Mei. What really shocked me is that Tanya was their member."
"What?"
"I was a fool to fall for her. I should've listened to you long ago when you warned me of her backstabbing. I recently had gotten out of a 20-year cryosleep."
Jade was shocked of what Chris revealed.
"20 years? How did it happen?"
"I fought in the Netherrealm war, and this warrior I fought, he injured me and broke my neck, nearly killed me."
Chris was about to cry. Jade hugged him. "Chris, I'm real sorry. I mean, you're s sweet guy. I'm just ashamed that Tanya could hurt you like this."
"That's not all. She plans to kill you as well."
"I knew it. Tanya has always been a lost cause."
"What made her that way?"
"Shinnok corrupted her long ago. We were friends at one time."
"If I may interject here," said Sindel. "Tanya was never good enough. I remember her being with Rain, the son of Argus. Anyway, we should meet with Bo' Rai Cho for dinner."
"Sounds good, Your Highness."
"And Jade, you seem to have a interest in Chris. Considering his story, according to Kitana, I think the two of you might be well suited together."
"I'd be happy to, my queen."
Jade holds Chris' hand and gives him a kiss. "I will not let Tanya hurt you ever again. If you accept me, you won't be alone anymore."
"I'd be honored, Jade. I don't sense deceit from you at all. I see a beautiful woman who possesses a pure, gentle soul. I can see what Kitana sees in you."
"What's that?"
"Love and affection, things that heal a broken heart."