Another chapter to get all of you readers through the New Year weekend!

Enjoy!

After Mileena leaves the throne room, Kitana faces her father. "You see father, this is what happens when you push her too far."

Shang Tsung steps forward, "Perhaps she is exhausted and needs a little rest."

Shao Kahn puts down his hand and faces Shang Tsung, completely ignoring Kitana, "Perhaps your right!"

Kitana glares at her father and leaves the room without waiting to be dismissed. Jade hesitantly follows her out of the throne room.

"A little rest will do her good, but afterwards her training will continue!" Shao Kahn declared.

"Yes, my lord!" Shang Tsung agreed.

Scorpion didn't know what to make of the situation.

When he first arrived at the throne room, he witnessed Shao Kahn scolding Mileena. He had entered the room without anyone noticing and watched Mileena from the shadows of the columns. She appeared very focused and moved quite lithely and flawlessly.

Once she had finished, Shao Kahn demanded her to do it again. He noticed Mileena's disappointment and was about to begin when he heard Shao Kahn speak up again, this time to his other daughter Kitana. He turned his attention to them. Kitana refused to join Mileena and told her father that she was progressing well, which Scorpion agreed with, but Shao Kahn scoffed at her and called her a fool.

What the fuck was his problem?

He couldn't help but feel pity for Mileena as she repeated her practice once again. That was when he decided to step out of the shadows.

"Scorpion!" The bastard emperor called out to him.

He approached closer to the emperor.

"I need another favor to ask of you!"

Shit! Not another dumb ass patrol to look for imaginary rebels!

"Yes." Scorpion asked reluctantly.

"I'm beginning to suspect my daughter's rebellious behavior."

Scorpion's eyes slightly widened as he thought of Mileena and their late night encounters a few weeks ago.

Shit! This is not good!

But Shao Kahn glanced at Shang Tsung and continued, "Between us, Kitana was never really my daughter. I killed her father and took Kitana and her mother Sindel as my own family."

Scorpion was not surprised to hear this revelation, but he wanted to be sure if Kitana was the one he suspected and not Mileena.

"So you suspect Kitana's rebellious behavior?" He curiously asked.

"Yes." The bastard emperor answered.

A wave of relief flooded over him knowing this had nothing to do with Mileena.

The bastard then continued, "I have been preparing Mileena to take Kitana's place as my true daughter. She will lead the first wave of the invasion to Earthrealm."

Scorpion now understood why he was pushing Mileena to do better and insulting Kitana, even go as far as ignoring her existence in the room.

"In the meantime, I want you to watch over Mileena and make sure Kitana doesn't interfere with her training. I also suspect that the two of them are getting too close to one another and I cannot allow that!"

That raised a question in Scorpion's mind. "Why won't you allow it?"

"If Kitana were to learn the truth, then she could easily turn Mileena against me!"

Later on...

Mileena lay curled up on her bed facing away from the door. She felt bad for not completing the match with Scorpion and disappointing her father.

Outside her door, she could hear Kitana and Jade arguing in hushed voices. She couldn't make out what they were saying, nor did she care. She just wanted to be left alone.

Then there was a knock at her door.

"Mileena! Are you okay?" Kitana asked through the door.

"Go away!" Mileena yelled out.

"I just want to talk!"

"Leave me alone!"

She heard them arguing in hushed voices again and then she heard footsteps leaving her doorway.

Good! They're gone!

She didn't move from her position until the door suddenly opened, causing her to nearly jump out of her bed.

It was Kitana.

"I'm sorry Mileena. I really need to talk to you." She said as she quickly closed the door behind her.

"I said leave me alone!" Mileena shouted and turned away from her.

"It's not your fault!" Kitana approached her.

"Yes it is." Mileena stormed out through the balcony doors, but Kitana followed.

"You did nothing wrong. It was father who pushed you too hard."

Mileena placed her hands on her face. "I'm so stupid! How can I even face him again?"

Kitana placed her hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry about father! He clearly favors you over me."

"I don't mean father, I mean…" Mileena stopped in mid-sentence and gazed at Kitana in horror. Kitana raised a brow at Mileena. She turned away from Kitana.

"Never mind! Forget I said that!"

Kitana didn't say a word and only stared at Mileena in shock. Mileena glanced at Kitana and knew it was already too late.

Awe, fuck!

"Scorpion is the one you love?" Kitana finally spoke.

Mileena sighed and mentally kicked herself for letting the secret slip out.

"Yes." She replied and put her head down. "Please don't tell anyone!"

Kitana placed both hands on her shoulders. "I won't say a word. We made a promise, remember?"

"Yes, I remember." Mileena lifted her head up to meet her sister's gaze.

"I have secrets too!" Kitana admitted.

"Yeah, I know. You love someone from Earthrealm."

"No! Not that! I mean…" Kitana paused and seemed hesitant. "There is someone I want you to see. She's a healer I met here in Outworld. She might confirm what I might already know."

Mileena raised a brow at Kitana. "But I don't feel sick anymore. I'm fine now!"

Kitana didn't seem convinced. "I can only hope that you're right."

Meanwhile…

Scorpion walked up the stairs leading to Mileena's room.

When he reached the last step, Jade came around the corner and immediately stood in his way.

"Where are you going?" She asked.

Scorpion narrowed his eyes. "It's none of your concern!"

He tried to move around her, but she stood in his way again.

"It is my concern! This area is forbidden to guests!" Jade argued.

Scorpion resisted the urge to knock her out. "The emperor has assigned me to watch over Mileena!"

Jade looked baffled. "What?"

"And last I knew you were only assigned to Kitana!" He said as he pushed past her, causing her to stumble backwards.

She quickly regained her footing. "No wait!" She called out, but he didn't stop.

He reached Mileena's doorway and can faintly hear Mileena having a conversation with someone.

"Wait!" Jade called out and quickly approached. "Kitana is in there talking to her!"

What!

It was all the more reason to nearly bust through the door and catch Kitana convincing Mileena not to continue her training.

He saw them out in the balcony. They turned their heads to see him approaching fast with Jade in hot pursuit.

"You can't just barge in here like that!" Jade yelled at him, but he ignored her completely.

"What's going on?" Kitana asked.

Scorpion threw her a dirty look. "I should ask you the same question."

Kitana glanced at Mileena and they exchanged confused looks.

Then Jade stood between him and Kitana. "They're just talking! What's the big deal?"

"Talking about what?" Scorpion snapped.

"They're sisters! Or did the emperor order you to prevent that too?" Jade snapped back.

"What is going on?" Kitana repeated in a more demanding tone.

Jade answered, "It seems your father has assigned him to watch over Mileena."

Kitana's eyes widen and she turns her gaze to Mileena who was equally shocked with a hint of excitement, of course.

"Well," Kitana seemed at the lost for words. "I'll leave you two alone."

She walked past them. Jade and Scorpion watched her walk through the balcony doors with equally confused looks.

And then Jade turned to Scorpion and pointed a stern finger at him. "If you ever approach Kitana like that again, I'll kick your ass!"

Her threat had no effect on him, causing Mileena to nearly burst out laughing.

"Come on, Jade!" Kitana yelled from across the room. Jade turned and left the room with Kitana.

Now he was alone with Mileena.

She smiled under her veil, but awkwardly shifted her gaze downward.

"I'm sorry for what happened earlier." She said.

"That wasn't your fault." He replied.

She gazed up to meet his eyes and seemed content.

"Are you feeling okay?" He asked her.

"I'm fine!" Mileena slightly giggled. "I'm not sick anymore, now that you're here!" She approached closer to him.

He glanced at the door to make sure no one was there, watching them. Mileena noticed his gaze and stopped midway.

"You know, Kitana and I were just talking."

"Your father does not want Kitana around to interfere with your training!" He explained.

She seemed to understand and shook her head. "Kitana would never do that. She was just checking to see if I was okay."

He wasn't convinced. "Are you sure?"

"I'm very sure." Mileena approached closer. This time she stood merely inches from him, causing something to stir within him that he can't control. "I'm glad my father chose you to watch over me."

He resisted the urge to touch her. "You should get some rest."

She wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her body up against him. "You should come lay with me."

He could feel himself getting hard.

Shit!

Mileena could feel it too and grew even more excited. "Is that a yes?"

He grabbed her shoulders and slowly pushed her away. "Maybe later!"

"Please lay with me!" She pleaded, grabbing at his member and rubbing it.

Awe, fuck!

This time he couldn't resist any longer.

"Fine, come here!" He roughly grabbed her by the arm and pulled her along side him as they approached her bedside.

An hour later…

Kitana leaves her room and goes over to Mileena's door

She was about to knock when she could distinctively make out Mileena's stifled cries and Scorpion telling her in a hushed voice to keep quiet, and then the sounds of a creaking bed getting louder and louder.

Kitana shakes her head and walks back to her room.

Oh well, she will have to wait until they're done fucking.

Another hour or so passes by…

Scorpion finally comes out from Mileena's room and goes downstairs.

Kitana hears him leave and she leaves her room wearing a black cloak. She has another black cloak in hand and goes into Mileena's room. Kitana finds her passed out on the bed.

Good grief!

Kitana shakes her awake.

"Hmm?" Mileena looks up at her with tired eyes as if she had been sleeping for a while.

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but…"

"Where's Scorpion?" Mileena interrupted.

"He went downstairs. I think he might be talking with father."

"Oh." Mileena puts her head back down.

"We need to go see the healer!" Kitana urged.

Mileena lifted her head again. "Now?"

"Yes, before Shang Tsung decides to examine you for any illnesses."

Mileena sighs in annoyance. "What if Scorpion comes back?"

"Father has kept him busy the last few weeks, I'm sure he won't be back for a while. Anyway, we won't be gone for long."

Mileena forces herself to get out of bed. "But I really don't feel sick anymore."

"I just want to make sure it's not something... serious!"

Mileena shrugs at her, "Whatever! If it makes you feel better."

She puts her clothes back on and Kitana hands her a black cloak.

Mileena examines the black cloak and looks at Kitana, questionably. "Where are we going?"

Kitana points at the balcony. "Out there!"

Mileena stares at the balcony. "Okay!"

She puts on the black cloak. They walk over to the ledge of the balcony. Kitana peaks over the edge.

"Okay, be very careful and watch your step!" Kitana said and immediately began traversing down the palace wall.

Mileena watched her go halfway down before deciding to go next. She carefully went over the edge and traversed down the same path as Kitana. She got halfway down and stopped to see Kitana already on the ground waiting for her.

"Hurry!" Kitana said in a hushed tone.

Mileena let go and landed perfectly on her feet.

"Okay, let's go!" Kitana said and ran towards the forest. Mileena followed close behind.

Kitana was constantly looking back to make sure they weren't being followed. Mileena was also looking back, but was also feeling a rush of excitement for sneaking out.

Once they reached the dense forest, Kitana slowed down and glanced back at the palace.

"I hope no one saw us!"

"This is really fun! I see why you do it all the time." Mileena said excitedly.

"Come on!" Kitana continued on.

They traveled further away from the palace and into the living forest. They steered clear from the living trees, their eyes lighting up as the two sisters past by.

They come upon a small trail. Kitana veers off the trail and goes through a few bushes. Mileena stops at the trail and raises a brow at Kitana.

"Come on, this way!" Kitana calls out.

"But the trail…" Mileena points ahead.

"Don't follow that trail. It leads to a trap!"

Mileena glances ahead and follows Kitana into the bushes. They walk until they reach a clearing on the other side of the trees. Kitana stops in the middle of the clearing and points ahead. Mileena catches up and sees what she's pointing at.

It was a dwelling covered in dirt and leaves with a small opening.

As soon as Kitana began approaching this dwelling, an elderly woman wearing a brown cloak stepped out from the opening.

"Welcome back, Kitana!" She greeted her and noticed Mileena. "I see you've brought a friend."

"Actually, this is my sister Mileena." Kitana replied and turned to Mileena and introduced her. "Mileena, this is Zareta."

Mileena curiously eyed the old woman, as Zareta did the same with her. Then she removed the hood of her brown cloak, revealing her long, white hair, her misty gray eyes, and her deep wrinkled pale skin.

"How old are you?" Mileena asked curiously.

Zareta chuckled, "I'm old as fuck, my dear!"

"Wow!" Mileena stared at her in awe and turned to Kitana who seemed quite baffled by the old woman's response. "I like her!"

"You've come to seek my services once again?" Zareta asked Kitana.

"Yes, for my sister." Kitana replied and pulled out a small pouch full of golden coins and handed them over to Zareta. She eyed the coins within the pouch and stuffed them within her brown cloak.

"And what seems to be the problem?" Zareta asked.

"I think she might be…" Kitana paused and glanced at Mileena. "I just want to make sure she's okay."

Zareta seemed to take the hint and approached Mileena. She carefully placed her hand on her abdomen.

And then she gasped, "Oh my!"

"What's wrong?" Mileena asked fearfully. "Am I gonna die?"

Zareta laughed, "No, my dear! You are carrying!"

Mileena raised a brow, "Huh?"

Zareta laughed again, "You are going to be a mother! Congratulations!"

Mileena gazed at Zareta in utter shock and suddenly collapsed into her arms.

Kitana could only shake her head in dismay, her worst fear confirmed.

Uh, oh! What will happen next?