Chapter 4 Trouble
"The hell happened to you?" Turok asked surprised seeing Sonya had a black eye on her face as they just finished fighting the guards and Sheeva though Sheeva seemed to hesitate when fighting him since he looked similar to Sean not knowing that he was his brother.
"Nothing I didn't deserve. I kinda compared Sean to the machines and he uh did this." Sonya said.
"Dumbass your lucky he didn't kill you." Turok said.
"Heres the thing he said your dead. I think he doesn't know that your still alive." Sonya said.
"Obviously. We got separated a year ago so he doesn't know I'm still alive." Turok said.
"Probably for the best that he does not know yet. For the time being we will have to keep your identity a secret till we are certain your brother does not mean anyone harm." Raiden said.
"Here put this on." Jax said handing him a face mask that only exposed his mouth nose and eyes which he put on.
"I still say we should tell him." Turok said.
"In time we will." Raiden said.
"Thats weird I got sets of readings heavy tech signals." Sonya said seeing on her wrest device the locations of the tech.
"Technology...Then they cannot be of Outworld. We need to confront the source of each signal. We might discover whose victory I must insure." Raiden said.
"Ok then lets split up. Jax and Sonya will head to this location while the three of us head here." Turok said pointing to each location for each group.
Minutes later
Turok Johnny and Raiden appeared in the living Forest.
"There is great energy nearby." Raiden said before Turok looked to his right and widen his eyes seeing machines attacking a man in grey and his eyes turned from his kind dark blue eyes to blood red and growled in rage like an animal.
"Hey kid whats?" Johnny tried to ask before he and Raiden saw the machines that were once human Lin Kuei attacking someone before Turok in a burst of inhuman speed appeared besides them and massacred the machines without mercy even with their screams of pain and horror. Turok seeing they were down took a deep breath and his eyes changed back to normal.
"Are you alight?" The man who the Lin Kuei attacked in concern.
"Yeah I'm alright just have issues with machines." Turok said.
"I thank you for the assist young one I am called Smoke of the Lin Kuei." Smoke said in gratitude.
"An impressive display of power Turok. Though your method was..." Raiden tried to say.
"Sorry I uh just lost my cool for a second." Turok said.
"Lord Raiden? Why are you here in Outworld?" Smoke asked.
"To participate in a tournament to save Earth realm. Join us, Smoke." Raiden offered.
"I would but if Sektor is searching for me, he is hunting Sub-Zero as well." Smoke said confusing them.
"Sub-Zero I thought he was killed?" Turok said confused.
"He was but the Sub-Zero I speak of is his younger Brother once called Tundra. We came here to find Shang Tsung and learn of his Brother's death." Smoke said.
"The Tournament I have a feeling we will meet him there and if Sektor and the other Lin Kuei try to kidnap him I'm sure Turok's older brother will put a stop to it." Raiden said.
"What makes you so Certain of that?" Smoke asked.
"My brother and I are survivors from the Realm of New Genesis. Machines conquered our realm. The second he sees these machines the second he'll do exactly what I did to these idiots here." Turok said.
"New Genesis but I thought..." Smoke tried to say.
"Turok and four others managed to get past the barriers that prevent others from entering or leaving their realm. Once the tournament is over and if we win I will request that the Elder Gods eradicate these machines and have the realm repaired so that the people can finally get past the nightmare they had to endure." Raiden said.
Meanwhile
"Hey isn't that?" Sean asked Shang Tsung seeing what looked like Sub-Zero approaching the Emperor.
"I recently encountered a Lin Kuei that attacked me Reptile and Kano named Smoke asking questions about Sub-Zero this must be his brother taking his title to honor him. This shouldn't have happened since Mara was supposed to prevent that." Shang Tsung said.
"She's not a fighter like us she's a scientist and the main reason we got out of New Genesis in the first place." Sean said.
"Nevertheless Shao Kahn might not be pleased with this." Shang Tsung said.
"I'll handle that." Sean said.
"Shao Kahn! I challenge Scorpion, the murder of my Brother! You will bring him before me!" Sub-Zero said.
"So you can do what have revenge? And what will that accomplish? What will you gain with your revenge?" Sean said trying to prevent another mistake that Scorpion regretted.
Flash back
"Sean A word?" Scorpion said gaining his attention.
"Sure. If you'll excuse me." Sean said to Sheeva who nodded as he left.
"You told me If I had my revenge I would feel nothing and gain nothing from Sub-Zero's death. You were right. I considered your words when I had him beat but then something unexpected happen. Quan Chi can confirm my story of this. A projection of the night my clan and family were murdered appeared as I was about to spare his life but seeing the memory again of what happened sent me into a rage and killed him and I felt nothing but regret." Scorpion said in remorse for letting his rage control him.
"Theres an old saying it takes a lot of courage to admit ones mistake but even more so to those who told them it would be to begin with. Admiting makes you more human and stronger. Use this as a lesson to not let you repeat this event. I will speak to Quan Chi about this projection of the event you saw." Sean said as he left.
End Flash back
"Perhaps but this is not about revenge this is for getting Justice for my Brother's killer." Sub-Zero said making Sean sigh since many confused the two more then they realize.
"No one makes Demands of the Emperor." Shang Tsung said. "Reptile." Shang Tsung said as the Reptilian warrior walked into the center ready to fight.
Skip Fight
"I would kill you but that is not my purpose." Sub-Zero said to Reptile as he got up and went to the others. "Your followers hold you in high esteem, warlord. They fight and die for your amusement. My brother participated in this folly. I do so only to face his killer." Sub-Zero said.
"Oh lets just get this over with he wont leave till he gets what he wants." Reznov said making Quan Chi nod and summoned Scorpion.
"What is this? You are not Sub-Zero." Scorpion said.
"I am his family and Clan. I fight for his honor." Sub-Zero said.
"He had No honor and you will die as he did!" Scorpion yelled.
Skip fight
"For my brother!" Sub-Zero said before Lin Kuei cyborgs appeared and contained him. Sektor and Cyrax appeared in front of Shao Kahn.
"Who now interrupts the Emperor's tournament?" Shang Tsung asked not seeing Sean's eyes turning blood Red but he and the others could feel the rage and power flowing off him in massive waves.
"Sub-Zero? No!" Smoke said about to rush in and help him.
"Wait!" Turok said holding him back.
"We request..." Was as far as Sektor got before Sean appeared in front of him with his eyes Blood red again with pure rage and smashed his fist right through his chest making him let out gargled gasps as Sean held what was his Organic heart before crushing it.
"Interesting." Shao Kahn said before the other Lin Kuei tried to attack him but Sean using his godlike powers levitated them in the air and shockingly they exploded in the air having their blood and guts spray everywhere. Cyrax was the only one left but Sean did not kill him rather he did something else. Cyrax was engulfed in white flames making him groan in slight pain before his robotic form disappeared and he was human again.
"What? What did you just do?" Cyrax asked.
"I made you human again. Both of you go consider this an act of Mercy." Sean said making him and Sub-Zero nod and rejoined the others.
"An impressive display boy. But why not make them serve you?" Shao Kahn asked not in disappointment but rather curiosity.
"I do not wish to inflict that fate on anyone or see people like them go through that process again. Simple as that." Sean said walking up to them.
"So be it. MARA!" Shao Kahn yelled getting her attention.
"Yes?" Mara asked.
"How is it that Earth Realm ninjas appear before me when you were sent to intercept them?" Shao Kahn asked in anger.
"Hey I..." Mara tried to say.
"Begone." Shao Kahn said making her sigh before walking away.
"You shouldn't be to hard on her sir. She's not a fighter like us she's a scientist. You should have deployed one of us instead." Sean said.
"The next time I will. The Tournament will resume later." Shao Kahn said.
Later
Sean was walking into Shang Tsung's flesh pits when he spotted Kitana's clone thrashing around signaling she needed air and rammed him body into the glass and it shattered and fell into his arms as she coughed and gasped for air.
"Easy there now." Sean said with a smile as he placed her on a table.
"That voice." Kitana's clone mumbled before opening her eyes and looked at Sean as his kind Forest Green looked into her yellow slitted ones.
"Remember me? I spent hours in this room while you stayed in that tube waiting for you to get out." Sean said making her look at him and could guess she was smiling at him.
"I was wondering what you'd look like." The Clone said making him chuckle.
"Wait here for a second." Sean said vanishing and moments later reappeared with Kitana.
"What in the..." Kitana tried to say.
"Look I know she's not exactly what you'd expect but think of it this way at least you have a new family member. Remember the stories I told you about Turok?" Sean said.
"Well yes but...Not to sound disgusted or rude to her but she's looks nothing like me." Kitana said.
"Maybe not but still she is your sister by blood and if I were in your place I would be happy to have another family member no matter what the appearance of said family member looked like." Sean said making Kitana look at him then her close who raised an eyebrow at her. Kitana sighed before pulled down her mask and smiled at her clone sister.
"I suppose I can accept this but I just need more time." Kitana said kindly.
"I think she's jealous I have better looks." The Clone said.
"What does that mean?" Kitana asked annoyed.
"And already you two are acting like siblings." Sean said making Kitana roll her eyes but you could tell she agreed with that.
Meanwhile
"This is how you try to make things better?" Mara asked Julia.
"Mara I..." Julia tried to say.
"You follow me when I clearly wish to be left the hell alone then you lecture me? I will not be scolded like some child who did something wrong." Mara said annoyed.
"You need to be careful you know Shao Kahn is strong enough to take one of the three of us in single combat but your not like us and we'd rather not lose someone else we care about especially since your the reason we got out of New Genesis. Just be careful and don't get on his bad side." Julia said before vanishing in a swirl of water.
Mara sighed before crossing her arms. However though not even ten seconds later Raiden and his warriors including Sub-Zero and Cyrax approached.
"Mara of New Genesis I wish to speak to you." Raiden said.
"Oh I am so not in the fucking mood to listen to you lot for getting me scolded." Mara said.
"Hey listen Honey we don't want to fight." Johnny said.
"But we will if we must." Smoke said as he and Johnny got into fighting position.
"Ok thats it." Mara said injecting something into herself.
Skip fight
"Ha and who's says I cant fight?" Mara said amused as she won her fight. "Shao Kahn wants Death to Follow combat and considering you and your friends there got me scolded I will." Mara said about to kill Smoke.
"Perhaps Liu Kang was wrong about you." Raiden said making her stop and looked at him before putting her weapons away. "Or perhaps he sensed as I do that there is conflict within you." Raiden said making her scoff.
"How would you feel if you had the means and the knowledge to safely transport everyone from your realm thats controlled now by emotionless machines out of the realm and to the others but couldn't due to the lack of time and resources?" Mara asked.
"You did what you could and because of you and your efforts four of you made it out of the realm safe and sound then another after the tournament." Raiden said.
"Speaking of the fifth survivor who is he?" Mara asked.
"I cannot discuss his identity for his safety. But he told us enough for me to make a case to the Elder gods for once the Tournament is over to eradicate the machines that plague your realm." Raiden said making her eyes widen.
"If that is the case then the Tournament must be won quickly. These machines do not take long when it comes to looking for the survivors of New Genesis and never take prisoners." Mara said.
"So we shall but I need to know where you stand. Go to Shang Tsung's flesh pits and you will decide where your loyalties lie." Raiden said.
"The Flesh Pits? Sean Reznov and Julia are the only ones of the four of us allowed there." Mara said.
"Yes because Shao Kahn and Shang Tsung trust them and why is it that they do not trust you?" Raiden asked.
"I don't know tell me." Mara asked.
"You must discover this on your own." Raiden said before he and the others left.
"Sean what are you guys hiding?" Mara asked herself before going to the Flesh pits.
Meanwhile
"How much longer till she can leave this place?" Sean asked Shang Tsung.
"Not much longer she just needs rest before leaving. If you'll excuse me I have other matters to attend to." Shang Tsung said as they both left.
However though as they left Mara walked down into the place and looked repulsed.
"What in the name of..." Mara said in disgust before seeing Kitana's clone on a table and could see it looked a lot like Kitana. "She looks like Kitana." Mara said before the clone opened her eyes. "Huh!" Mara said in shock.
"Mara." The Clone said before getting to her feet.
"I don't know what the hell you are but I will put you down." Mara said getting into a fighting stance.
Skip fight
"Time to die you abomination." Mara said about to kill the clone when Sean tackled her to the ground.
"The hell do you think your doing!" Sean yelled before she kicked him off.
"I don't know what Shang Tsung has done to you to let these abominations live but." Mara tried to say.
"Abominations I don't see him complaining about this. Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't his younger brother found in a similar state?" Shang Tsung asked.
"Silence I will drag both you to Shao Kahn and you will be punished!" Mara said.
Skip fight
"Guess your still in a weakened state if I could beat you." Mara said as Sean groaned in annoyance and pain.
"Mara for fucks sakes I..." Sean tried to say before she knocked him out.
"This is why I love this stuff." Mara said holding a power enhancing syringe before she grabbed both of them and dragged them to Shao Kahn.
Minutes later
"Shao Kahn I would not disturb you if it was not of the upmost importance. I felt you should know what Shang Tsung has been doing as of late and I'm sure he's got some spell controlling Sean as well to help him." Mara said making them roll their eyes. "This conjurer has created horrid replicas of Kitana crossbred with Tarkatan blood. One was alive so I took her down." Mara said.
"For the love of god Mara we..." Sean tried to say before she smacked him in the face making him sigh in annoyance. Shao Kahn stood up and looked at them then Mara then back to them with a smirk.
"Well done you two." Shao Kahn said shocking Mara while Sean and Shang Tsung stood up.
"You know you approve how could you your own daughter." Mara tried to say.
"I am the Emperor and Kitana already knows and has accepted her sister...Mileena so I have no issues with either of them. Sean was the one who convinced her to accept her as her sister therefore I do not have to do anything drastic against her. I am rather disappointed that you go up against one of your friends your leader even without even listening to him. Boy she is from your Realm what do you suggest her punishment should be?" Shao Kahn asked.
"Sean?" Mara said in shock.
"Well absolutely not death even though she's a pain in the ass. However though I will not suggest what punishment she receives that decision is yours." Sean said.
"Very Well escort her to the Tower I will make an example of her when the Tournament resumes shortly. Bring me my Daughter Mileena." Shao Kahn said as two Tarkatans dragged Mara out of the throne room.
Meanwhile
"Damn." Turok said as Jax walked in with a new pair of arms.
"Ermac better watch himself now that I got..." Was as far as Jax got before Sean appeared vie portal and Turok quickly put his face mask on along with his hood for good measure.
"Sean what reason do you have for coming here?" Raiden asked.
"Oh I don't know maybe to tell you that your little talk with Mara got her into a lot of trouble. What were you thinking!" Sean yelled in disbelief since Mara told him why she did what she did.
"What happened?" Liu Kang asked in concern.
"She's in the tower waiting for when Shao Kahn will punish her for attacking me and Shang Tsung. You caused this Raiden you have to make it right." Sean said pointing at him.
"You are correct. Liu Kang Kung Lao both of you will go to the Tower and free Mara. The Rest of us will continue with the Tournament." Raiden said.
Later
Mara was in the Arena chained up so she couldn't escape.
"Ok I guess I shouldn't have flat out attacked you but why would you help him with such horrid creatures?" Mara asked Sean while Mileena gave her the finger which she learned from him making Sean chuckle.
"Be nice dear." Sean said making her nod as they watched the rest of the fights. "Mara I don't care what she looks like. Don't forget I found Turok in the same situation and took him in as my little brother. Kitana accepts her as a sister so I don't think its your own business to judge or have you forgotten how Shinnoks bloodline acted to those like her?" Sean said making her lower her head in shame.
"There she is." Kung Lao said pointing to Mara.
"I have to free her." Liu Kang said.
"Not now. You and Liu Kang are the only two left that can fight in the tournament." Raiden said.
"Uh hello." Turok said referring to himself that he could fight.
"No we cant risk your brother knowing your still alive yet." Raiden said.
"He's had plenty of chances to notice that. Besides Kung Lao is injured see?" Turok said pointing to his leg.
"Raiden Turok and fight in my place till I free Mara." Liu Kang said making him sigh.
"Very well then you may fight." Raiden said making Turok smirk.
"What is this you place a mere boy to fight my warriors Raiden are you that desperate?" Shao Kahn mocking him with laughter.
"Hey Kahn how about you just send your fighters up against me or are they just cowards?" Turok challenged making Shao Kahn look at him with a smirk.
"Hmm." Sean hummed in thought. "This kid." Sean said himself.
"What is it?" Skarlet asked.
"I don't know but theres something familiar about him but I can't place my finger on it." Sean said having a strange feeling that he knew this kid somehow.
"Your brave boy I'll give you that but you will live to regret your eagerness. You will Face Shang Tsung and Quan Chi." Shao Kahn said.
"Both of you do not kill him theres something familiar about him." Sean said as they nod.
"No Boy can stop this deadly alliance." Quan Chi said.
"On that we agree." Shang Tsung said.
"Ah shut up." Turok said.
Skip fight Flawless victory
"Ha go fuck yourselves!" Turok laughed at his easy victory.
"Impressive but he's getting overconfident." Sub-Zero said.
"I'm not so sure about that. Remember he is from New Genesis." Raiden said.
"You have not won yet boy." Shang Tsung said before the final fighter came out. Kintaro.
"I will eat your heart boy." Kintaro said.
"Yeah whatever you say furry." Turok said.
Skip fight second flawless victory
"HA!" Turok yelled as the crowed booed him.
"Ah go fuck yourselves you outworld fucks!" Turok yelled. "See Raiden Earth Realm is..." Turok tried to say before Shao Kahn appeared behind him and snapped his neck shocking the Earth Realm warriors who reacted to late.
"Turok!" Raiden yelled.
"NO!" Liu Kang yelled.
"Turok?" Sean whispered to himself before seeing the lifeless body of the boy. "No way it cant be him he died in New Genesis a year ago." Sean whispered to himself before shaking his head.
"I will strip the flesh from your bones!" Raiden yelled in anger charging his hands with lightning before Liu Kang charged at Shao Kahn fighting him on the ground before Shao Kahn kicked him off and laughed at him.
"Witless boy do you know who I am?" Shao Kahn mocked.
"The Murderer of my friend." Liu Kang said in anger.
"I am Shao Kahn Conquerer of worlds! You will taste no victory." Shao Kahn said in arrogance.
"You will taste your own blood." Liu Kang said.
Skip fight
"On Your Feet!" Liu Kang yelled as Shao Kahn Struggled to get up and fight. Liu Kang's fist was engulfed in flames. "For Turok, The Shaolin and Earth Realm!" Liu Kang said before yelling as she shoved his flaming fist through Shao Kahn's chest making him gargle some blood out of his mouth before Liu Kang pulled his fist out and Shao Kahn died in front of everyone.
"I cant believe it. Earth Realm has won." Shang Tsung said in disbelief before the arena was engulfed in a bright light by the Elder Gods.
"The Elder Gods have spoken. Earth Realm is free from Shao Kahn forever." Raiden said as Sean and Reznov carried Shao Kahn's body away though not before Sean gave one last look at Turok still not knowing that was his younger brother before they left with Quan Chi. Kitana and Jade walked over to the Earth Realm warriors deciding they could no longer serve outworld seeing Turok's death. "But the Price of victory was almost to steep to pay. Turok's death is my fault I..." Raiden tried to say before they heard what sounded like bones snapping back into place.
"Huh?" Everyone practically said.
"Ow." Turok said in pain surprising them he was alive. "Who the fuck snapped my fucking neck that hurt like shit and it still does." Turok said sitting up.
"Wait a minute Turok is that you?" Mara said in shock.
"Who else can survive having their neck snapped and repaired in a few minutes?" Turok said making a tick mark appear on her forehead before smacking him. "OW! What the fuck is your problem!" Turok yelled while the others looked on amused.
"You had us scared real good kid." Jax said making Turok smirk.
"Oh you have no idea how much of a pain in the ass he is like his brother. How are you even still alive and in this realm to start?" Mara asked annoyed.
"I was pulled into a resistance camp and went looking for you idiots after the battle at the bridge when I woke up. I found your portal and came here after the tournament was over." Turok said.
"How are you even still alive?" Cyrax asked.
"Godlike powers. Those who have his abilities are almost impossible to kill. A broken neck is easy to fix since his body just shuts down while it repairs itself." Mara said.
"In any case it is good to see your alive and well and with Shao Kahn's death we can take our case to the Elder Gods and eradicate the machines plaguing New Genesis." Raiden said before he looked at his Amulete and widen his eyes when he saw it was further damaged. "It cannot be! Shao Kahn is dead! Yet the Future remains unchanged." Raiden said shocking them all.
Meanwhile
"Shao Kahn is finished." Goro said.
"Mileena is his heir since Kitana Joined Earth Realm with Jade so she should rule." Baraka said.
"Not yet she needs training for that first since no offense Mileena you have no knowledge or skills in ruling yet so you should be trained first before taking the Throne." Sean said to Mileena who nods.
"Perhaps you should rule till she is fully ready." Shang Tsung said.
"No thanks I'm a soldier thats all I'm ever going to be besides its her right to Rule not mine." Sean said.
"Well said boy." Shao Kahn's voice was heard making them all widen their eyes as they turned around and saw Shao Kahn with Quan Chi walking into the throne room.
"Well I'll be damned. How are you still alive?" Sean said in surprise.
"I am not so easily killed Quan Chi accelerated my recovery." Shao Kahn said.
"Emperor I..." Shang Tsung tried to say.
"Not...One...Word! Because of you Outworld can no longer merge with Earth Realm!" Shao Kahn said in anger.
"There may yet be an alternative sir. Invasion." Sean said trying to shift the attention off Shang Tsung however this shocked everyone in the room by how blunt his suggestion was.
"Sean thats not going to work." Shang Tsung said.
"Quiet I want to hear this." Shao Kahn said in interest.
"Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't your wife and empresses make a barrier to prevent you from entering Earth Realm?" Sean asked getting him to nod.
"Yes but even after a Millennium her reasons are a mystery." Shao Kahn said.
"I believe I see where Sean is going with this my lord." Quan Chi said.
"Explain." Shao Kahn said.
"The Elder gods made a few certain rules that you have to follow but Sindel saw a few loop holes in them that she knew the Elder Gods could do nothing about. She gave up her life to give protection that the Elder Gods couldn't give." Sean said.
"Indeed." Shao Kahn said.
"If we were to bring her back from the land of the dead her barrier would be neutralized and then your forces could invade Earth Realm without the use of the Mortal Kombat tournament. Quan Chi has the knowledge to bring her back but lacks certain power needed for it. Thats where I come in. My power is almost infinite so his spell can work and you'll find her much more cooperative." Sean said.
"This is a very magnanimous offer you two." Shao Kahn said very pleased.
"Just doing my job." Sean said.
"However I am weary of sorcerers. Both of you bring her to me." Shao Kahn said as they all left.
"I owe you once again." Shang Tsung said grateful.
"Think nothing of it however if you wish to thank me I have a request for you. The boy named Turok that fought in the Tournament. Find his body and bring it to me." Sean said.
"Hmm? For what purpose?" Quan Chi asked.
"I don't know how to explain it but that boy I feel as though I know him and Raiden called him Turok." Sean said.
"Isn't that the name of your adopted younger brother?" Shang Tsung asked.
"Yes. If you cant find his body it leaves me to believe it actually might be him which would explain why Sonya knew about the machines before I told the rest of you. Turok is like me with Godlike powers which means a broken neck will not kill him but his body will shut down for a few moments to repair the damage." Sean said.
"I will see what I can find." Shang Tsung said.
Authors Note: Wow this was way longer than I originally planed. Anyway next chapter will begin the invasion of Earth Realm as well as introduce characters from Street fighter into the fray since honestly i think we can all agree that both series work perfectly together. Now a reminder of the Harem.
Kitana
Jade
Sheeva
Mileena
Sareena
Li Mei
Sonya Blade
Skarlet
Frost
Tanya
Now for those from Street Fighters added to the harem
Chun Li
Crimson Viper
Juri
Poison
Laura
Cammy
Rainbow Mika
Elena
and Rose
See ya oh and don't forget to vote in my poll for the next story selection since Star Wars Rebels is in the lead Followed closely by X men Evolution and Avatar the Last Airbender. Read review and Vote. See ya.