Love & War: Legacies
Chapter 44: Betrayal in Outworld
"Prince Goro has disappeared while pursuing Mileena in the Golden Desert. My father, Kotal K'etz, shall personally oversee a search for Goro and continue the hunt for Mileena. For this mission, I grant him the Wrath Hammer of Shao Kahn."
Kotal Kahn and his comrades walk into the hallway lit with torches.
"You always knew how to win a crowd," said K'etz.
"Speeches are not enough. Reiko has destroyed our Northern trade route, days before harvest. When people starve, I will lose the crowd."
"Your family is with you on this. When I return with Mileena in chains, you can eat her heart before your adoring public."
"Mileena is not the threat. Reiko and I served Shao Kahn for decades. He's a genius without scruples. My spies report that he seduced Mileena to become her closest advisor. They've also discovered his location. Bring no one back in chains. Kill Reiko. Kill Mileena. History is written in blood, not speeches."
In the Golden Desert...
"Kotal is formidable," said Reiko. "Proud and hopelessly devoted to his family. A good Osh-Tekk boy. Years ago, he revealed a peculiar quality of Osh-Tekk warriors to me.
"Up the stair path... TO THE FIRE'S EDGE!"
"They wield incredible power in sunlight. But the converse is also true: The Osh-Tekk are substantially weaker in darkness."
"You know, Reiko, I've killed a Osh-Tekk before," said Goro.
"That was when Shao Kahn and his imperial army were at our side, Prince Goro. Now they rely on patience and strategy. First, our enemies must believe they can win. I leaked our location to Kotal. He will send his most trusted warriors. When they arrive, Mileena's most trusted servant, Rain, will remove their solar advantage. For a moment, they will feel doubt. But pride will push them forward, in your arms."
At night, Tanya was searching for Chris and warn him of Mileena's plot to kill him. She found him, camping out near a waterfall.
"Chris."
"Tanya! Are you OK?"
"So far. What are you doing out here?"
"Kitana and Jade are looking for allies."
"Without you? They're supposed to protect you."
"They are. They're also getting some food supplies."
"Seems prudent."
"What's going on?"
"I found my twin. She is siding with Mileena."
"I thought you were going to strike a deal with Mileena."
"Until I saw my twin, that plan went up in smoke. Goro is about to attack tomorrow. It seems that him and Kotal Kahn have a feud with each other."
"What are we gonna do?"
"Our mission continues in the morning. For tonight, it's you and me."
"You're sleeping here tonight? Kitana and Jade will return in the morning."
"You need company, Chris. You're not safe alone, especially with Mileena looking to kill you while you sleep. Until they return, I will stay with you. I will not allow her to harm you."
"Thank you, Tanya."
Tanya steps into the tent and kisses him
"I told you it be a while before we do this again, but I need you now."
They cuddle and continue kissing. Tanya took her outfit off, lips remaining locked. He climbed on top of her and kissed down her body until he reached her vagina. He licked around her clitoris, causing her to moan softly. A few minutes later, he slid into her slowly. As he moved slowly into her, she wrapped her legs around him, making him move deep.
"I'm so glad you accepted me."
"Why, baby?"
"I knew there was something special about you. The love we made... once my twin is disposed of and this war over, maybe you can add me under the covers. I want to show you what I like to do with Jade. Imagine having many wonderful nights, loving you like you love us."
She moved her hips slowly on top of him.
"How do you feel about me?" Chris asked.
"A sweet Earthrealmer like yourself... it's not everyday when we see someone like you. Even though we are Edenians, like Queen Sindel said, we cater to champions, and you're one of them. You're our champion, Chris. Imagine me and Jade with you, you can expect some steamy hot sex. Now, come, baby. I want to feel every drop inside me."
She picked up the pace. He touched her everywhere. She turned around and moved her hips hard. He massaged her breasts.
"Chris, please come. I can't take it anymore. I want to feel it now!"
He pumps fast into her. Her vagina felt so amazing. He kept the pace going in hopes that his explosion can happen. She wrapped her legs around him. He was so deep inside her. He fucked her good, causing her to scream his name. His explosion is nearing.
"Tanya..."
Tanya moaned loudly as he finally shot his seed into her. She felt it. She kisses him.
"That... was... amazing."
They cuddle.
"Now I see why you Earthrealmers are so good with women. With the sex so good, it's no wonder why Jade enjoys it."
They kiss.
"I love you, Chris."
"I love you too, Tanya."
Unknown to them, Tanya's twin was watching them from a distance.
The following day, K'etz and his warriors have reached the Golden Desert. Goro was waiting for them.
"You are a fool to come here, Kotal K'etz!"
"Goro, I did not take you for a traitor to the Kahnum, an oversight I shall correct in his name!"
K'etz swung the hammer at Goro's face, causing him to lose some teeth.
"Is that your best?"
Goro blasts K'etz with a Shokan Bolt.
"Your son sent the Prince of Shokan in the desert hunting rats."
Goro smashed K'etz's head on a stalagmite. "I am no one's rat catcher!"
Goro takes the hammer...
"This does not belong to you..."
...And decapitated K'etz.
"...And neither is Outworld!"
"The Red Dragon recently acquired cloaking technology used by the Cyber Lin Kuei. Mavado and his mercenaries are professionals. They'll leave you free to deal with Kotal K'etz."
"My father... it cannot be..."
"Kotal's bloods runs hot. This will boil him. He will make mistakes. He will destroy himself."
Reptile bows before Kotal. "It is true. Goro is a traitor. Reiko has sided with the Red Dragon."
Having no choice, Kotal takes out his blade and cuts himself.
"BY MY FATHER'S SOUL, I, KOTAL KAHN, INVOKE THE GODS BEFORE GODS! BIND MY SOUL BY THE BLOOD CODE! MAKE OF ME A BLOOD GOD! GRANT ME THE POWER TO DISARM GORO PERMANENTLY!"
"Today is going to be a red day," said Goro. "The Red Dragon reports from the capital that Kotal Kahn is riding here to meet us and he is alone. When he arrives, he will die by my hand as his father did."
"With Kotal's passing, the Kahnum of Outworld will be mine," said Mileena. She and Reiko were conspiring secretly against Goro.
"There's only one problem, Mileena: Goro. He plots to use your claim to the throne as grounds to overthrow Kotal. Then he would kill you to take the Kahnum for himself."
"Treason...But..."
"I never trusted Goro. He betrayed Kotal, as Kotal betrayed you, my lady."
"You're the only one I trust, Reiko."
"I humbly serve you, the true heir. Come. Let Goro handle Kotal. If either survives, I'll kill them myself."
"Kotal must be mad to be facing us alone," said Rain in his MK9 skin.
"Driving him to madness was part of the plan and it worked. A temperamental tool."
Kotal approaches.
"Kill the sun!"
Rain uses his power to block the sun, making sure Kotal would be unable to use it to draw strength.
"Up the stair path, to the fire's edge, I pray the sky to scorch the land!"
Goro sent the first wave of Red Dragon members against Kotal, but the Osh-Tekk warrior easily cut them down.
"Goro, face me in Mortal Kombat!"
"Shao Kahn would never allow a Osh-Tekk to rule Outworld. He knew better than to treat an Shokan Prince like a servant."
"Yet you serve the deranged temptress like Mileena."
"After all these years, you still don't understand. Shokan tradition forbids subservience. We live to conquer!"
"You killed my people... my father."
"I would have killed your people years ago, but Shao Kahn stayed my hand, believing you would be proven useful. How wrong he was. Struggle, like your father..."
Kotal used his blade to cut off Goro's top arms. He then takes his war club and disarms him completely.
"Reptile, now!"
On cue with D'vorah and Ferra/Torr, Reptile surprised the Red Dragon members.
"Finish me..."
"You beg for mercy? I should, but that would be a act of kindness. Shokan tradition forbids sentimental things."
Kotal walks away. From a distance, Chris and the girls witnessed the battle and Goro's disarmament.
"I can't believe what I've seen," said Chris.
"Goro with no arms," said Tanya. "How will he able to fight now?"
"Without his arms, he is at the mercy of his enemies. With that being said, death's door will certainly open."
"It is a shame," Kitana says. "We need to keep moving."
Later...
"Goro will be returned to Kuatan," Reptile said. "Unfortunately, Mileena and Reiko have escaped."
"They cannot hide for long," said Kotal. "Let us return to Z'uhkahrah."
"This One does not enjoy watching the emperor take unnecessary risks," said D'vorah.
"I know, D'vorah. It was a extreme measure. The dagger's magik extracted a heavy toll on me. I must rest and regain my..."
Kotal never finished his sentence as he was shot by an unknown assailant.
"Hunters!"
"Not quite.'" It was Sonya Blade. "Just a concerned parent wondering where the hell is my daughter! Tell me where she is or the next bullet goes between the eyes."
"Sonya Blade! First you insult us, now you ambush us with false accusations?"
Reptile was livid as he lashed his tongue at Sonya, only to be caught by Johnny Cage.
"You're right, Reptile. This situation has escalated way too quickly. Sonya obviously forgot to bring her charm offensive, me. Johnny Cage at your service."
"Stay back, filthy human," D'vorah ordered.
"I come in peace. We have medical supplies."
D'vorah already beat him to it when she used her insects to retract the bullet.
"At least that's all natural."
"Thank you, D'vorah. Raiden's champion, I will only speak with you."
",I don't blame you. Our daughter and her friend disappeared last night. We have proof that Black Dragons attack them."
"And you believe I am connected because Black Dragons sell their technology to my army. But as a proud son, who suffered the loss of his family, would never hire Kano to steal children."
"You're not the only one. We have a ally who suffered the loss of his family long ago to Kano's deception. His name is Chris. He saved Earthrealm from Shao Kahn twice over. He is somewhere here in Outworld with three women, Kitana, Jade and Tanya."
"Tanya?"
"I take it you know her?" Johnny asked.
"She is a Edenian..."
"Just like Kitana and Jade. We recently discovered that she has a evil twin with the same name on the loose as we speak."
"I had heard rumors about her. A worshipper of Shinnok..."
"The Tanya we know now was recently cleansed of her corruption. Now she fights to free her realm."
"This One also heard of Chris' heroism against Shao Kahn. Why is he here in Outworld?"
"For many years since his cryosleep, he had been on a mission to bring Kano to justice. I also asked him to find my daughter."
"Cryosleep?"
"20 years ago. It happened during the Netherrealm war."
"What about homeboy here?" Johnny showed Kotal a photo Cassie took of a cowboy. "Your guy was the last person she photographed before she was taken."
"I have never spoken directly to Kano or the Black Dragon. Erron Black acts as my intermediary."
"We were all frustrated at our reception in Earthrealm." D'vorah looked directly at Sonya.
"I knew your crew was involved."
"Erron Black is a former mercenary. He did not ask permission."
From a distance, a man in a black trench coat watches through binoculars. This is Mavado from Deadly Alliance.
"Stand down, boys. We have a new objective."
"Erron Black is securing our Northern trade route. Reptile and D'vorah will take you there.'
"As for this mercenary, Outworld's problems belong in Outworld, agreed?" asked Sonya.
"Agreed," Johnny replied. "Now let's go find our princess."
