The Successor Chapter 8 song of inspiration, a wrestling fanfic

Chapter 8- A Song of Inspiration- Kane

That was too close, way to close to call. No doubt Quan Chi put a potion in the beer, the same one he used on Kung Lou and the others in mortal Kombat Conquest. It brings out their darker side. He wants that doesn't he, the evil and sinister son of a bitch that lies dormant in my body. The side we all fight everyday. As of late I have found inspiration in a single song by Disturbed, in their new album Ten thousand fists.

I put it in the CD player I had and played the song.

"I'm Alive"

Never again will I be dishonored
And never again will I be reminded
We're living within the world of the jaded
They killed inspiration
It's my obligation
To never again, allow this to happen
Where do I begin?
The choices are endless
Denying the sin
My art, my redemption
I carry the torch of my fathers before me

The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away
There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice
To change myself, I'd rather die
Lonely, we'll not understand
I will make the greatest sacrifice
You can't predict where the outcome lies
You'll never take me alive
I'm alive
I'm alive
I'm alive

Danger, then, cannot be considered
I rage again, dispelling my anger
Where do I begin?
The choices are endless
My art, my redemption, my only salvation
I carry the gift that I have been blessed with
My soul is adrift in notions of madness
Repairing the rift that you have created
I am not alone, brothers, give me your arms now

I'm no slave
Are you feeling brave?
Or have you gone out of your mind?
No more games
It won't feel the same
If I hold my anger inside
There's no meaning
My soul is bleeding
I've had enough of your kind
One suggestion, use your discretion
Before you label it lie

Just as the song ended I heard a noise in my room, someone was in here with me. "You can come out, no one else is here" I called aloud. From the shadows came Sub-Zero.

"You're powers are throwing Scorpion and I off the track of Quan Chi!" he growled at me.

"If I had any idea this was part of Quan's plan…" I shot back.

Sub-zero fell silent, he told me what he and Scorpion had learned. Yet one thing worried him. "Scorpion is in debt to Quan Chi, since he brought him back to life. Despite learning the truth of his family's killer, he cannot leave Netherealm unless summoned." Sub-Zero explained.

"Ok then. But I got a problem of my own. Unless I want to become a sick, twisted son of a bitch, I will have to learn my powers through Quan Chi. Any suggestions?" I asked him.

Much to my surprise, Sub-Zero did have an idea. "Kitana. Princess Kitana. She can help you, for she has a sorcerer at her command. Ermac, he's the product of over 1,000 souls of warriors."

"Wow" was the only think I could think of.

"Kitana has books that Quan Chi would kill to have his hands on, yet Ermac has placed a powerful spell on it. No Dark wizard could ever step foot in it's sacred chamber. Yet you, you have the innocence of a child…"

"I'm a kid at heart, really" I said with a smirk.

Sub-Zero didn't share the humour. "Sorry. Continue please"

He went on saying that since I was kind hearted, I maybe able to acquire the help of Kitana and Ermac. Only if I am deemed worthy, which in my mind, set up a red flag. "What if they don't find me worthy?" I asked him.

Sub-Zero looked at me. "You will be killed"

"Great…" I replied sarcastically. "But how do I get there?" I asked. Only to see the Ninja had vanished in plain sight. I went down on the bed and sighed aloud, there is a place that can help me. Yet I don't know how to get there! I closed my eyes, and thought of Princess Kitana. Thinking how she could help me, and perhaps I could help her in return.

It wasn't long before I felt the bed grow very hard, and quite uncomfortable. I woke up… only to be in a place I know I shouldn't be. "Uh…oh" I muttered as I got myself off the ground. I felt someone grab me from behind and hold a blade to my neck! "Move sorcerer and you're dead!" It was the voice of a woman. "On your knees" she ordered.

I did just as I was told, and went on my knees. The blade was held tightly to my throat. Knowing one wrong move and it would easily be game over for me. She walked around till aiming the tip of the blade against me; she wanted to see my face. Hers was covered as she wore a dark purple outfit. "Who are you?" she demanded.

"It's a long story, my name is Glen, and I'm from earth well Earth Realm. A sorcerer named Quan Chi has attacked me, he forced this apone me. I wish to put an end to him, yet I know if I do. Then Shang Tsung would come after me next. I have too many people to protect and not the knowledge on how to do so. I came in seek of help… well… I came here by accident. I don't know what powers I have," I explained.

The woman glared at me. "Why should I believe you?" she questioned.

"May I show you with one hand, and I swear on my life that I will not strike you" I asked. She nodded. I brought out my left hand and did as I did before the guys in the locker room. Summoning fire, it went from green to red… yet I saw the red slowly begin to vanish. I was losing it.

"Please help me, I swear my flame was as red and pure!" I begged her. I felt the blade more and more on my neck; I shut my eyes preparing for the worst when the blade came down. The woman looked into my eyes. When she removed her mask.

"I was told about you by Rayden, you speak the truth" she stated to me.

I nodded to her. "I'm sorry for intruding… I really don't know how I got here!" I smirked.

"I'm Princess Kitana. Glen, this is my home world. You are welcome here"

I felt truly honoured, Kitana showed me around when we encountered a strange looking guard. His flesh and eyes were aglow; he stared at me with anger it seemed.

"Ermac!" Kitana called.

The guard growled at me angrily. "We don't approve of him Princess," he said, yet he sounded like ha had more than one voice!

Kitana say they would let the chamber decided. I was led down the hall of this large palace. Everything was made of marble and etched in it was a flower. Ermac took a piece of leather and blindfolded me. "It must be done," he said.

I could only nod to him. Ermac led me by the hand as we turned many times only to stop. "We are here," he said.

"Is this the chamber you speak of?" I asked.

"It is" Kitana stated.

I had a thought, and not a good one at that. "I ask of you one thing. Keep this blindfold on me, for if Quan Chi cursed my mask. Perhaps he is seeing through my eyes," I told them. It was a strange thought. Yet I felt the blindfold come off. Kitana looked at me with great sincerity.

"You warned us of such an idea… you aren't evil are you?" she asked.

"Only at work" I smirked.

This confused Kitana and Ermac greatly. I gave told them I was a mortal that did professional wrestling, my character was suppose to be a monster. I watched the door open; Ermac stepped in first Kitana allowed me to go in second.

I took a single step in, and felt something forced from my body! Before me was a green skull that vanished into the darkness. Ermac stood there nodding. I was right, Quan Chi was seeing through me!

"He cannot get you here, you still stand before me, showing me you are pure. Now sit down," he said.

I took a seat on the cold floor as the door closed, the room was pitch black and nothing could be seen yet Ermac's green glow. He sat before me looking deep in my eyes. "Are you ready?" he asked.

I didn't know. "What am I to be ready for?"

"This…" I felt something shoot right through my body, in and out from all sides it came. It was painful yes, but at the same time… it felt really good! I started to learn things, it's really hard to explain or put into words. But the fountain of knowledge flowed in me.

"You are learning first magic, this isn't dark. But white. You're able to see and feel it for your soul is good. Take it in, and you will have all you need to know" Ermac stated.

I was lost for words and felt my power increase in me. It felt like a really good work out, your body is bursting with energy and power. You don't know what to do with it. I looked to Ermac every so often.

"Will I be able to handle all of this?" I asked.

Ermac nodded. "You're a dragon, knowledge is their greatest power!" he replied.

I don't know how long I was in there for, all I knew was the more I stayed, the better off I would be to face the likes of Quan Chi and perhaps, even Shang Tsung.

Author's note: I do not own the name Disturbed. But I do highly recommend their album Ten Thousand Fists. Very good in my opinion ;)