Chapter 4- Mortal, smortals- Shao Kahn.
Reiko, my most trusted advisor to my court. He will not fail me in this task, it was simple enough to complete. I watched the battled of Onaga and the true dragon king, nothing to worry about I thought at first. Yet when I witnessed the true King gain his wings back. His power was like none that I have ever felt before! Even stronger back when I battled him. How was this possible? The Dragon King wasn't in his true form, he has been reincarnated many times over, how can he be stronger? Yet he did do me a favor. Onaga was out of the way now; I would regain what is mine. Yet I had to rebuild my army, my first appeal was to the Shokan people. Goro who was General of my army remains a hero to his people. Yet his son didn't give me such a welcome.
He said "In honor of my cousin and the Dragon King who saved my life. I will not join you in your war Shao Kahn."
Oh he darned not say that to me. "You will be destroyed like him then! Your father was a brave warrior, it's a pity his blood is wasted on you!" I could have destroyed him then and there, yet if he changed his mind, I had to keep that option open to me. The Elders didn't look pleased with the young ruler's choice, so I went to their mortal enemies. The Centaurs. Ah, Mortaro the great. He served me well.
My appeal went better there than the Shokans. I made a vow to them. "When Earth Realm falls, I will help you destroy the Shokans" was my promise. The Centaurs were at my disposal!
What remained of the Reptile people were also mine to command, they have become loyal to me and live to serve a master. The mindless Tarkatan that live to battle, pawns in my arsenal.
Rieko had returned, yet he bared nothing to me. "Master… I have failed," he said.
I shot off my throne. "YOU FAILED!" I roared at him. How dare he tell me such a word.
He told me of the mortal he fought yet the mortal was very skilled, and they were of farmiller talents to Outworld. "He had the agility of Shang Tsung when he was young master and yet his hands glowed as if he possessed the power of Quan Chi!"
"You lying fool! No sorcerer has such power! None can! Speak the truth!" I demanded. My speed was quick when I grasped him by the neck, squeezing the life from his body. "Who, got in your way?" I growled lowly to him.
I saw the mortal in his eyes, a non-impressive one at that. He resembled a Shokan, yet I saw fire in his eyes. He wasn't, as he seemed.
"He…goes by the name of Kane" Reiko choked out. I dropped him from my grasp, Kane… a mire mortal.
"Send out a messenger, search all realm for the hunter Scorpion!" I ordered.
Reiko did as he was told. I will have Scorpion do my bidding, if he wishes to rest in peace that is.
Reiko returned moments later telling me it was done. Now, it was a matter of time before Scorpion is brought to me. I went back to my throne. "What shall I do for you master?" Reiko questioned.
"Go back to Earth Realm, search for Scorpion yet keep a close eye on this… Kane mortal" I ordered.
He bowed before me and left my sight. The Dragon King will not be hard to find, and I feel this mortal knows of his location. Why else would he be wearing such an amulet around his neck?