Many years ago during Shinnok's invasion of Earthrealm, Scorpion had been sent to kill Sub-Zero, as he had been deceived into thinking he was responsible for his family and clan's death. Right after Scorpion had defeated Sub-Zero, his master Quan Chi had revealed that he was responsible for his family and clan's death. Then Quan Chi banished Scorpion to the deepest layers of the Netherrealm. Scorpion was trapped in there for many years growing more and more restless dreaming of nothing more than killing Quan Chi so his vengeance could finally be achieved.
One day like so many others Scorpion had mysteriously been transported to this place called the boiling isles. Scorpion had been left to wander wondering what to do next. Until he came across Noob Saibot who informed Scorpion that Quan Chi was in this place as well. Scorpion was restless, wanting nothing less than Quan Chi's head for everything he did to him, it was time for Scorpion's revenge.
Scorpion didn't know where to even look, but he knew since Noob Saibot had seen Quan Chi he had to be nearby. So he started looking around in the forest, he fought Noob in, trying his best to not get spotted. There were many Netherrealm demons throughout the forest, but none of them tried to attack Scorpion as he was reborn in the Netherrealm.
As Scorpion was wondering he saw somebody in the distance which one he got a closer look it was Sonya Blade and Jackson Briggs. Scorpion was desperate, so he decided to teleport right in front of them to ask if they knew anything.
"Scorpion," Sonya Blade said, looking surprised and a little scared as the last time they saw Scorpion he was on the opposing side.
"I am back, and I will have my revenge," Scorpion responded.
"You will not be getting any revenge today Scorpion," Jax said while making a fighting stance ready for battle.
"This will be a nice warm-up before I take on Quan Chi," Scorpion said.
"Wait Quan Chi," Sonya said, but before she could do anything Scorpion teleported behind them and knocked both Sonya and Jax to the ground.
They get back up being forced to defend themselves against Scorpion the two attack Scorpion simultaneously trying to punch him to the ground. Scorpion fights back in hand-to-hand combat, but Sonya and Jax get the upper hand since Scorpion is fighting one to two. Scorpion knowing he can win by hand uses his demon powers to get the upper hand, teleporting all over the place and summoning fire around Sonya and Jax.
Scorpion also kept up a more hit-and-run approach, attacking the two and then teleporting away. Sonya and Jax knowing they couldn't find hand to hand got out their guns and started firing at Scorpion but the spectre kept dodging them.
Scorpion eventually got a surprise attack on Sonya hitting her hard and knocking her to the ground. Scorpion then went to Jax fighting him in hand-to-hand combat, during the fight Jax was able to punch Scorpion in the gut with his metal arm. The punch hurt like the Netherrealm but Jax got overconfident so Scorpion seized his opportunity and slashed his sword at Jax cutting him and knocking him to the ground. Scorpion then walks away choosing not to kill them, which slightly confuses Sonya and Jax.
"Why aren't you finishing us?" Sonya asks.
"There is no need for me to kill you. My sword is for only one man Quan Chi and those who stand in my way," Scorpion responded.
"What happened during Shinnok invasion you were on Quan Chi's side," Jax asked.
"Quan Chi murdered my family and clan and tricked me for years and when found out he banished me back to the Netherrealm where I was trapped for years," Scorpion answered. As he was saying that he walked away while Sonya and Jax looked on sorry for what had happened.
Scorpion eventually ended up in the marketplace looking around trying to see if he could spot any allies he could call for help. While Scorpion was wandering, he was randomly trapped inside a magic box that was slowly crushing him. Scorpion had no idea why this happened, but he quickly teleported out and saw the demon hunter Tom. Scorpion did not know who he was, so he asked "Who are you."
"Tom and I will protect the place from demons like you from the place called the Netherrealm, how did you escape it worked on all the other demons."
"I am no ordinary Netherrealm demon you don't want to fight me," Scorpion said.
"Yes, I do," Tom said.
"You will regret this" Scorpion said before grabbing out his chain flinging it to Tom while saying, "Get over here."
Tom was quickly drawn to Scorpion by the chain, and Scorpion knocked him to the ground by kicking him. Tom quickly got back up and fired a plant spell at Scorpion grabbing his ankle and trapping him. Scorpion being the fiery hell-spawn was able to quickly burn the plants.
Scorpion burning the plants somewhat surprised Tom, he then shot a fire spell at Scorpion but it failed to even scratch him as Scorpion was completely immune to fire. Tom got scared as none of his magic seemed to be working so in an act of desperation he tried to punch Scorpion down. Scorpion was the much better fighter, so he knocked Tom to the ground with no effort.
"Look, I don't want to kill you, but I will if I must," Scorpion said after which he started calmly walking away.
Tom briefly considered what he said, but blinded by his hatred after Noob killed his friends he grabbed a nearby spear and threw It at Scorpion. Scorpion saw this coming however and grabbed the spear in midair and burned it.
"I wish you did not do that," Scorpion said, after which he took off his mask to reveal the flaming skull under his head which terrified Tom. Scorpion didn't want to give him a slow death, though, so he just quickly thrust his sword into Tom killing him instantly.
Scorpion's desire for revenge was still not satiated, so he kept looking for someone who could lead him to Quan Chi. Scorpion kept searching, but he still could not find Quan Chi or anyone that could push him in the direction of Quan Chi. Scorpion contemplated giving up, but his lust for revenge kept him going.
Eventually, Scorpion caught sight of Shang Tsung in the marketplace along with some pink-haired girl. He knew Shang Tsung and Quan Chi were allies in the past. So he hoped Shang Tsung could lead him to Quan Chi, and he would try and force him to If necessary.
Scorpion started approaching Shang Tsung while saying, "Shang Tsung where is Quan Chi."
"Hello Scorpion old friend, what do you want?" Shang Tsung said.
"Spare me your flattery Sorcerer," Scorpion shouted.
"Who is this guy?" Boscha asked.
"Scorpion spectre from the Netherrealm he fought in one of mine and Shao Kahn's tournaments," Shang Tsung answered.
"You will take me to Quan Chi and I will have his head," Scorpion said.
Shang Tsung responded to hearing that by shooting one of his energy projectiles at Scorpion knocking him to the ground. Scorpion quickly got back up and was enraged, saying, "You will regret that Sorcerer."
"I will not help you Scorpion nobody gives orders to me anymore," Shang Tsung responded.
Scorpion quickly teleported right next to Shang Tsung and then started engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Boscha also stepped in to help first throwing some fireballs before realizing it didn't work and switching to using potions. Scorpion was overwhelmed by the two magic users attacking him, so he decided to try and isolate one. He was able to grab on to Boscha and using his powers teleported her away a short distance and teleported back to Shang Tsung.
Once Scorpion got back he and Shang Tsung immediately started fighting back while Boscha was running back to the battle. Scorpion using his pure rage was able to get the upper hand on Shang Tsung and eventually kick him to the ground. Boscha was eventually able to get back to the fight, but Scorpion easily knocked her to the ground.
"I will say it again Sorcerer tell me where Quan Chi is or you will die," Scorpion threatened Shang Tsung while holding a sword to his neck.
"Just stand in front of me, and I will teleport you to Quan Chi," Shang Tsung said.
Scorpion then stood in front of Shang Tsung when Shang Tsung cast a spell to teleport Scorpion.
"How did you know where this Quan Chi is?" Boscha asked.
"I don't I just teleported him to the school nearby, we need to go," Shang Tsung said. Right after he saw Liu Kang and said, "Is that Liu Kang."
"And Luz," Boscha said.
Scorpion was teleported near Hexside where he had noticed that several demons were defeated, then started looking around for Quan Chi. By pure coincidence, though unknown to Scorpion, he came across Quan Chi and was finally ready to take his vengeance.
"Quan Chi," Scorpion shouted at Quan Chi as he approached.
"Scorpion," Quan Chi said extremely surprised, but quickly regaining his cool and saying, "it's been a while Scorpion I hope you're doing well."
"I see through your manipulation tactics now Quan Chi you will pay for what you did, with your life," Scorpion said.
"Get over here," Scorpion said while throwing his chain at Quan Chi grabbing him, and thrusting Quan Chi towards him. Scorpion than uppercuted Quan Chi to the ground.
Quan Chi quickly got back up as Scorpion ran towards him and the two got into a fistfight. Quan Chi did not try to play fair though he used his magic to temporarily mind control Scorpion, so he could get easy hits in. Scorpion was annoyed by this, so he grabbed out his sword and attempted to slash Quan Chi, but he summoned a portal below and surprised attacked Scorpion.
Scorpion teleported back up and attempted to kick Quan Chi, but Quan Chi grabbed his leg and threw him away. Quan Chi then cast a spell to summon some skeletons from the ground to help fight against Scorpion. Scorpion eventually got back up and quickly teleported near the skeletons. Scorpion cut them all down with little effort, but while that was happening Quan Chi grabbed Scorpion's sword that he dropped.
Once Scorpion defeated the last skeleton Quan Chi attempted to strike him with Scorpion's sword, but Scorpion quickly dogged out of the way and grabbed his other sword. The two got into a sword fight, they were both well-matched. Scorpion was the better sword fighter, so he got the upper hand and knocked the sword out of Quan Chi's hand.
After, many more minutes of fighting Scorpion had gotten the upper hand Quan Chi was on the ground. Quan Chi tried to escape through a portal but Scorpion kept either preventing it or pulling him out. Scorpion could have easily killed Quan Chi, but he wanted to make him suffer. Scorpion kept beating up Quan Chi, and eventually Quan Chi was so weak that he could barely move.
"Your death will not be quick sorcerer you will suffer as you made the Shirai Ryu," Scorpion said. Scorpion after he said that grabbed out his sword ready to finish off Quan Chi planning to cut him slowly making it extremely painful.
Quan Chi with no options left grabbed out Shinnok's amulet and fired a laser beam using it at Scorpion. The amulet's power was extremely painful, so Scorpion screamed in pain while saying, "How do you have his amulet."
Quan Chi then summoned a portal below Scorpion which he fell into. Quan Chi then quickly sealed the portal so Scorpion could not get out. Scorpion ended up in a forest and engaged at being unable to get his revenge screamed so loudly it could be heard far away.
"What is going on," someone said.