Liu looked at Kitana. "Kitana, may I speak with you outside?"
"Yes of course." Kitana got up and walked outside the room so they could talk alone.
Outside in the hall Kitana noticed that her friend was worried.
"Liu, what's wrong?" Kitana asked.
Liu Kang was silent for a few moments before speaking. "Kitana, I want to apologize for what happened earlier. I know there was nothing I could do but I just feel terrible. Your mother almost lost you."
Kitana gave him a reassuring look and put her hand on his face. "Liu, I don't' want you to feel bad for what happened. I forgive you, even if it wasn't your fault. The important thing is Shao Kahn was stopped, and now everyone can live in peace now."
"Yes. Shao Kahn's reign of terror is over." Liu Kang said.
"Is that all you wanted to say?" Kitana asked.
"No. There's something else. I know I declined your offer to come and live with you in Edenia, but I just want you to know one of the reasons that I declined was for your and your mother's safety. I knew Shang Tsung would come after me and I didn't want to risk you being involved too. What I'm trying to say is these events would have happened regardless of which decision I made."
Kitana nodded. She understood. Though she was slightly heartbroken by his decision, she still respected him. She was never mad at him. She knew he had more to say and slightly expected him to remain in Earthrealm.
Liu Kang carried on. "I care for you deeply, Kitana, and I would like to start over from where we left off before all of this. I would like to remain with you and share a life with you if it happens." He waited for Kitana's answer.
Kitana smiled at him. "Yes, of course I would like to carry on with you."
Liu Kang smiled back. He was given a second chance and he wasn't going to waste it. He had finally accepted the proposal. He leaned forward and kissed Kitana. When they parted they stayed silent for a few minutes.
"So what will you do now that Shao Kahn is dead?" Liu Kang asked.
"I will try build Edenia with my mother the way it was meant to be. Edenia must be strong if we are to protect ourselves." Kitana replied.
"It sounds like a plan." Liu Kang said. "I'm glad things turned out ok."
"I am too. Let's go. They're probably wondering what we're doing out here." Kitana laughed slightly.
Liu Kang chuckled a little and followed the princess back into the room. Rain was now sitting in an upright position. He had managed to gain some of his strength back.
"How are you feeling, Rain?" Jade asked.
"I'm feeling a little better thanks. Nothing time can't heal." Rain replied.
"Good. You're lucky that blast didn't kill you." Jade said.
"Yeah, I know. I knew that if I betrayed Shao Kahn it would cost me my life but it was a risk I had to take. In fact, if it hadn't been for you and your mother princess, I would have never turned against Shao Kahn." Rain said.
"I'm sure it wasn't just us, Rain. You must have your own memories of your child hood." Kitana said.
Rain nodded. He always had those memories but he always put it to the back of his mind. Then he remembered something. He began searching his clothes.
"What's wrong?" Jade asked.
"It's here somewhere…I know it is. I always keep it there…so I don't lose it." Rain said, still frantically searching around. "Here it is." He said, reaching deep in within his pocket of his boots. He pulled out a square locket the size of a small card.
"What is it?" Jade asked.
"This was my mothers. I remember now. She told me my father gave it to her when they were engaged. Right before she was taken away she gave me this…and something else." Rains said.
"Is it a dagger?" Kitana asked.
Rain looked at her astonished. "How did you know?"
Kitana took out the dagger that she had placed in her boot before leaving for Outworld and handed it over to Rain. The dagger was still in its leather case.
"I found it on the ground beside you. I figured it belonged to you so I picked it up." Kitana said.
"Oh, thank you princess." Rain said.
"You're welcome."
Suddenly a knock came from the door. Liu Kang walked over and opened the door. Standing on the other side was Raiden, Kenshi and Sindel. Liu Kang moved aside so the three could enter the room. Everyone turned their attention to the edenian, the thunder god, and the blind swordsman.
"Hey Raiden. I thought you would teleport in here rather than use the door." Johnny Cage said.
"I thought it would be proper to use a door for once." Raiden said.
Everyone in the room began to laugh at the joke.
"It's good to see you are all in good health." Raiden said.
"Well more or less." Rain said.
"So what will happen now, Raiden?" Kung Lao asked.
"Life will return as it once was. You can now go on with your daily lives without the worry of a threat to Earthrealm, or the other realms." Raiden said.
"That's good to know." Kenshi said.
Sonya let out a sigh of relief. All this chaos had stressed her out greatly. Jax looked at her knowing that she had been stressed about the invasion long before it started.
'Sometimes she pushes herself too hard.' Jax thought.
"Rest assured my warriors. I don't' think we'll be dealing with another invasion anytime soon so relax, and get some rest. This event has been tiring for us all" Raiden said.
Everyone nodded their heads in agreement. All of this had taken a great toll on their minds and body. Another knock on the door was heard as everyone turned to see the herbalist walk in.
"How is everyone doing?" he asked.
"Ah can't complain." Jax replied.
"Good, good."
"How are Johnny Cage and Rain? Are they able to go home?" Kitana asked.
"Yes they are both doing well. They will be able to return home but will need plenty of rest and will need to take it easy for awhile. They'll be fine in about two weeks or so." The herbalist said.
"Did you hear that, Johnny? You'll need to rest for two weeks. No directing!" Sonya said.
"Yeah, yeah, I know. Dang, I was hoping to finish it up. I'll just have to contact everyone when we get home.
"That's good news. Well Rain are you well enough to return to Edenia?" Sindel asked.
"Yes I am, but where will I stay?" Rain asked.
"I'm sure we'll find a room in the castle until we can find you a home." Sindel said.
Kitana and Jade slowly helped Rain out of bed.