"What's wrong? Did I say something?" Johnny asked.

Jade shook her head. "It's not your fault. Something terrible happened shortly after you left. After leaving Edenia, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi speared at the academy and attacked Liu. Kung Lao and I tried to help him out but they created a barrier, and then they killed him and took his body and soul."

"No! You can't be serious! That can't be true!" Jax said.

"Unfortunately it's true." Jade said.

Kung Lao looked back at the others to see them all with mournful faces.

"Kung Lao…I'm so sorry." Sonya said.

"Don't worry. I'll take revenge upon Shang Tsung and Quan Chi." Kung Lao said.

"Why would they take his body?" Kenshi asked.

"I don't know but it can't be for a very good reason." Kung Lao said.

"Well why are we wasting time standing around? Let's head to Outworld!" Jax said.

"We can't just yet. Raiden hasn't returned yet." Sonya said.

"Well when's he gonna be back?" Jax asked.

"I don't know. Do I look psychic?" Sonya said sarcastically.

"Look, let's not start a fight here, alright? Let's just recap and think twice before we barge into Kahn's fortress." Kenshi said.

"Kenshi's right. This won't be easy." Jade said.

"Well there's not much else to do but wait for Raiden. It'll probably be best if we devised a plan with Raiden." Johnny said.

Everyone went off to wait for the thunder god's return.

Outworld

Sindel and Kitana had been placed in a cell and were held by chains.

"What do you think is going to happen to us mother?" Kitana asked.

"I don't know. We'll just have to wait and see."

Suddenly a gate opened as Shao Kahn, Rain, and three hooded warriors entered the cell room.

"I hope you two are comfortable." The emperor said.

"Not really." Kitana said hatefully.

"Good." He replied.

"Why have you brought us here?" Sindel asked.

"Surely you must have figured it out by now."

Sindel and Kitana just stared at him.

"I need you and your daughter for my plan of ruling over all of the realms in order to succeed."

"So you sent two sorcerers to get us." Kitana said.

"That's right."

"But that can't be all. You plan to destroy the earth warriors once and for all."

"Clever girl. I knew you would figure it out eventually. After all, I've already taken over your realm. Soon it will become a part of Outworld once again."

"You will never keep Edenia! We will forever remain free from your tyranny!" Sindel said.

"You think so? Well your precious realm has already started to merge with Outworld."

"You wont' ever take my family away from me again!" Kitana cried. "We will defeat you!"

"Obviously Sindel hasn't told you exactly how your father died."

Kitana looked at her mother who was looking down. It was the memory of him and all the times they shared together that sometimes made her yearn for her husbands touch once more.

"I can see why. It must've been a humiliating defeat for Edenia. Of course now I'm the only real father you'll ever have now, Kitana."

"I have but one father, and he fell at your hands!"

Kahn smiled. "Of course he did. Ah, remembering such a moment brings back fond memories of the battle. Your father fought hard, but wasn't ready for the might of Shao Kahn."

"How could you have done such a thing? You destroyed my family!"

Kahn sneered. "Don't talk back to me, child!" He said raising his voice.

"Leave her alone! She has done nothing to you." Sindel said.

"She has betrayed me and so have you."

"We betrayed you because you destroyed our home!" Kitana said.

Rain was looking away the whole time, walked over towards Sindel and Kitana.

'Destroyed? Killed her father? Why does this issue concern me…I have nothing to do with it.' He thought. Suddenly he had a flash back of when he was younger.

Flash Back

Young Rain was playing with a ball when his father approached him, telling him something that upset him greatly. A flash and he and his friend were playing a game of tag in the meadow. Another flash and Rain was in his mothers arms. She held him tight in fear as a group of men barged through the door. She did her best to fend them off but they soon overwhelmed her and grabbed hold of her and took Rain from her. Rain called out as the men dragged them both out of the house and in opposite directions.

End Flash Back

Rain shook his head. He couldn't erase the images from his mind. What were these memories, and why was he having them now? They seemed hidden, locked until the time came…Kitana looked at Rain. He seemed to be struggling with something. She examined him closer. Rain noticed Kitana starring and glared at her. She returned her gaze to Shao Kahn.

"Well perhaps you would like to see exactly how I managed to take your precious home. I would assume that this would bring back memories, Sindel?"

Sindel glared at him angrily. "How can you possibly do that?"

"Because a part of my memory in an orb. You should be thankful that I even gave you the chance to be reunited with your mother, Kitana."

"Stop it! She doesn't need to see this!" Sindel said.