"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."
"What do you mean by us?" Sonya asked.
"Well I was hoping you would move in with me. I would have asked you sooner but I never got the chance. If you don't want to, that's fine. I don't want to push you." Johnny said.
Sonya blushed slightly. She wasn't expecting Johnny to say that. She looked down for a moment. Johnny stared at her with a gentle smile, hoping that she would accept his proposal. He waited for her answer. Sonya looked up at Johnny Cage and smiled.
"Yes. I will move in with you." She said.
Johnny's smile widened. "Alright, you can move in whenever you like."
"This calls for a celebration!" Jax said.
"I agree." Kenshi said.
"Yes but where shall we have it?" Kitana asked.
"We'll host it in Edenia tomorrow night. I presume everyone can make it?" Sindel asked.
Kitana looked at her mother. "Mother, can we organize such an event on such short notice?" Kitana asked.
"I think we can. What do all of you think?" Sindel asked.
"Well I'm up for it." Jax said.
Everyone else agreed. A celebration would be held tomorrow night at the royal family's castle in Edenia. The four edenian's bid their fare wells to their friends for now and headed off to their portal which would take them home. Sonya, Jax, Johnny Cage and Kenshi also said their fare wells as they headed off towards the Special Forces building to check up on everyone.
Edenia
Jade, Sindel, Kitana and Rain arrived in Edenia. Rain looked on in amazement. Everything was the same as if nothing had happened at all.
"This place…it's so beautiful. It's just the way I remembered it." Rain said.
"I'm glad you like your home, Rain. I'm sure you'll be very happy here." Sindel said.
"I'm sure I will. It's hard not to with all this beauty." Rain said.
Kitana smiled. She thought the same thing when she saw her home for the first time. She couldn't see how anyone wouldn't be happy living in a place like this. Edenia and Earthrealm look similar, but Edenia is smaller.
"Come, we'll get you settled in the castle." Sindel said.
The four warriors slowly walked towards the castle in the distance. Most of the villagers had been outside and cheered at them whenever they saw them passing by. It seemed most of the villagers already knew of their victory over Shao Kahn. Rain was led inside the castle. The servants were astonished the royal family had minor injuries from such a big battle.
"Your majesty, I'm so glad to see you're alive! We are happy to hear about the victory over Shao Kahn, but amazed that you have returned in good health." One servant said.
"Yes we are very pleased with the victory. I'm glad to see you too are in good health." Sindel said.
"May I ask who this warrior is?" The servant asked.
"This is Rain. He is the son of general Storm. He has come to live with us in Edenia and will be staying in the castle with us until we can find a home for him." Sindel said.
"Excellent! Welcome back to Edenia Rain!" The servant said.
"Thank you. I'm excited to start my life here." Rain said.
"Shall I take Rain to his room your highness?" The servant asked.
"Yes please. I appreciate your help." Sindel said smiling.
"It's my pleasure my queen." The servant said bowing. He led Rain to his new room with the help of princess Kitana and Jade. They were led up the stairs and down a corridor and stopped at the third last door on the left.
"This will be your room, Rain." The servant said opening the door.
The room had two unlit torches hanging on either side of the double bed with black covers and sheets. There was a dresser against the wall to the right. The bedroom was a middle sized room, with two windows that were also above the bed.
'This is a very cozy room.' Rain thought.
Kitana and Jade led Rain to the bed where he laid down. Suddenly four servants entered the room holding four bags.
"The thunder god Raiden sent these to us and said that they belonged to you." One servant said.
"Oh, yes. Just leave them there. I will put them away later." Rain said.
The servants put the bags down in front of the bed.
"Oh princess," Another said. Kitana turned to look at him. "Lord Raiden also told me to give you a message. He wishes to speak with you on the balcony. He says that it's important."
"I will thank you for telling me. I will see you later, Rain." Kitana said.
Rain nodded as he watched her leave. He turned to Jade. "So are you alright?" He asked her.
Jade stared at him confused. "What do you mean?"
"You know what I mean." Rain said.
"Oh…yes I'll be fine don't worry. I'll be ok after a few days." Jade said.
"In that case, would you care to get together with me later?" He asked.
"Sure."
"Meet me by the stream." Rain said.
Jade nodded. "Ok. I'll see you later then." She said walking out of the room with the servants following her.
Kitana met Raiden outside. "What did you wish to speak to me about?"
"I need you to do something. IT won't be easy, but it's a surprise for your mother, for you, and this realm." Raiden said.
He explained to Kitana what she had to do. She had to distract her mother, and why. He explained in detail every part of his plan.
"I understand. But what will the surprise be?" Kitana asked.
Raiden smiled. "If I told you that, it wouldn't be a surprise. I just needed one other person to help me. Just do as I say and this will all hopefully go according to plan." Raiden teleported to the Elder Gods.
Earthrealm
Sonya, Johnny Cage, Kenshi and Jax had arrived at the Special Forces head quarters. They were amazed to see that heir home was restored. Raiden was true to his word, and despite knowing how foolish mortals can be, he still cared for them and had faith in their abilities, just as everyone had faith in him.
"It looks like Raiden was right. Everything seems normal." Johnny Cage said.
"Yeah but what about the others? Are they alive?" Sonya asked.
"There's only one way to fin out." Jas said.
Kenshi walked into the building first with the others following closely behind. The building was alive with busy people once again. One man that was passing by noticed the group and waved.
"Sonya, Jax, Kenshi! I'm glad to see you guys are still alive." He said.
"I'm glad you guys made it too. Where's the rest of your team?" Sonya asked.
The man gestured to a group in the far right corner to join them. Twenty men including the on that was injured came over.
"Hey guys! Thanks again for the first aid Sonya!" The injured man said.
"Good to see your status is improving. What went on in this place? There was barely anything left last I checked." Sonya said.
"That's the funny thing. We aren't sure. One minute it was nothing but mere rubble and the next it looks brand new and people from the street started coming and we just went back to our usual schedule and waited for your return." The leader said.
"What about the extermination squad? Did they ever return?" Kenshi asked.
The man shook his head. "No. We waited but nothing came."
"Well I think everyone should get off early and get some rest. After all, we've got a celebration tomorrow." Jax said.
"I agree." Kenshi said.