"So do the Elder Gods know exactly why Kahn's building an army?" Liu asked.

Raiden shook his head. "Sadly, the only thing they could tell me was that Kahn's plan seems to be to lure you all out and attack one of you."

"Why does he want to attack just one of us?" Jax asked.

"Perhaps one for now or he may attack all at once. I'm not sure but there's definitely more to his plan than we know of."

There was an uneasy stir amongst the earth warriors. Someone's life was in danger.

"Listen if we stand together we will be able to defeat Shao Kahn." Raiden said.

Everyone nodded. This was true. After all, strength was nothing compared to in numbers.

"It's starting to get late so I want all of you to try and relax and best you can." Raiden said. "I will go and see if I can't find more information. Anyone need to be taken anywhere?"

"That's alright Raiden. I'll just get a boat to take us home." Johnny said.

Raiden nodded and teleported to Outworld.

"He's right you know," Johnny said.

"Yeah, it's getting late. We should rest while we can. What about you two?" Sonya asked looking towards Liu Kang and Kung Lao.

"I'll be here preparing." Kung Lao said.

"And I'll go back to Edenia to tell Kitana the news."

"Alright, then we'll be seeing ya." Jax said.

Kung Lao and Lui watched as the others leave the academy.

"Alright, let's go. We've got a busy day ahead of us tomorrow." Kenshi said.

On top of the roof Reiko and Rain had picked up on every word.

"We must warn Kahn." Reiko said.

"I agree. Alright, our mission is complete. Let's head back but try to not make a sound."

Reiko went to jump off the roof but slipped. Kenshi immediately turned around.

"What is it Kenshi?" Sonya asked.

"I thought I heard something." He said.

"Really" Sonya said looking around.

Kenshi focused. He knew someone was watching them, but he couldn't pin point where.

"I think we we're being watched." He said.

Both Sonya and Jax looked around.

"I don't' see anyone." Jax said.

"It's nothing. They're probably long gone." Kenshi replied.

"Looks like it." Sonya said.

Johnny managed to find a long boat to take them home and they left the Wu Shi academy.

Outworld

Deep within the shadows of Kahn's fortress, the emperor stood as he watched his new army being built. The two generals appeared before him and bowed.

"We've completed the mission." Rain said.

"What did you find?" Shao Kahn asked with his back still turned to the generals.

Rain started off. "The royal family plans to gather a meeting in preparing for your attack, probably sometime tomorrow, though we don't know what it is."

The emperor remained silent. Rain carried on. "If we could send Tanya we could…"

Shao Kahn cut him off. "No need. I've already sent her to Edenia. In fact, she just came returned and told me what they're plan is."

The emperor turned around to face the Reiko and Rain. "She's informed me that they'll be sending guards in the villages, the portal, and of course, within the castle walls itself. I see they've gotten smart from when I last took their home from them."

He grinned slightly. "It doesn't matter. Edenia will soon be mine once again."

Something inside Rain burned with rage. Why did he feel so angry? His real home was Outworld, or at least that's what he was told. But still, something inside him told him that he was wrong…This rebellious feeling…wanting to be free.

"What about Earthrealm?" Shao Kahn asked.

This brought Rain out of his thoughts. For a moment, he was speechless. Reiko took over.

"Raiden went to go see the Elder Gods." He said.

"Of course he did." Kahn said. "Go on."

"He said that you plan to attack one of the warriors and that there's more than your letting known. He also told them about the kamidogu."

"I see. It matters not. They won't be able to stop me this time. I'll make this a battle they soon won't forget. Did he tell them of the amulet?"

"No, he didn't." Reiko replied.

"Excellent. I will weaken Earthrealm by destroying everything they ever cared for."

"Is this a new mission master?" Rain asked.

"Yes it is. I want the two of you to take the extermination squad to Earthrealm and first destroy everything and everyone you see."

A wide grin started to spread across Reiko's face. For him this plan was getting better with each mission.

"On second thought, take Smoke, Cyrax, and Sektor with you. I want to test their up grades. That is all, now leave."

Reiko bowed and hastily headed off to begin the new mission.

"Master…I have something important to tell you."

"You do?"

"Yes. It's about Reiko."

"Go on."

"As you know, there have been rumors about him entering your throne room."

"And" He asked impatiently.

"And I spotted him in there earlier, standing near your helmet. When I first approached the room I could hear him speaking but I couldn't make out the words. He claimed he was guarding it."

"Ha! Reiko is a terrible liar. So the rumors are true. Well I'll just have to send a message to him won't I? Now go join Reiko in Eathrealm."

Rain nodded and left to catch up with Reiko. 'I don't want to do all of this, but it is necessary if my plan is to succeed.' He thought to himself.

By this time, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi had finally finished building the army. They appeared in front of Kahn. Quan Chi stepped forward.

"Alright Kahn, We've built you a powerful army, now where's our reward?"

"Your reward is about to come."

Shang Tsung stepped beside his partner. "Well where and what is it?"

"You'll get it on the mission I'm about to give."

The two sorcerers looked at each other, then back at Kahn.

"Mission?" Quan Chi asked.

"Yes. I want the both of you to go to Eathrealm and head to the temple of the order of light. Reiko and Rain will probably show up but what you'll receive will be greater than anything you've received before."

"Is that so?" Shang Tsung asked. "How can that be?"

"Because its' something you've always wanted."

Shang Tsung thought for a moment. What did he desire more than anything? A wide smile spread across his face when he found the answer.

"You mean?" He asked.

Quan Chi finished his sentence. "Murdering Lui Kang? This is our reward?"

Shao Kahn nodded. "Isn't it what you've both always wanted? With him out of the picture nothing can stand in our way. But before you do that, I want you to go to Edenia and pick up two warriors for me and return them here, then proceed to Earthrealm. Report back when you have finished…And bring Lui Kang's body with you."