Mk: bad to worse
"He's what?"
"He's dead smoke. Burned alive."
Smoke couldn't believe what he just heard. Sub-zero Bi-Han is dead. Smoke look up to him like a older brother. Of course he didn't have the same relationship as Tundra but he at lest consider him as a friend.
"Do they know who did it?" smoke asked, he saw Tundra fist tightened his fist "no but I have a good guess who might know."
"Who?"
"Before Bi-Han went on his mission I looked up his mission stats."
Usually Smoke would slap Tundra on the side on his head. The Grandmaster told him hundred of times not to look at other people's mission states but this time he has a reason.
"His last mission was to assassinate a man called Shang Tung. He might have killed Bi-Han because of this."
Tundra slams his fist to the nearest wall in outrage. Causing a dent to form.
"Dammit! I should have gone with him and none of this would have happen!"
Smoke can tell Tundra was full of regrets.
"Tundra if you had gone with him you would have probably ended up like him and I think he wouldn't like that to happen to you." Smoke said in sympathy for his friend lost.
He words were getting to Tundra. Knowing that Smoke was right he would more likely to end up as Bi-Han.
"Smoke you're right, but there something else I found out.
"You did? What is it?"
Tundra looks away from Smoke wondering should he tell.
*turn back to Smoke* "I found a list of people for project for Cyborg or something."
"Cyborg?" Smoke then remembered the blue prints he saw back when he was at the weapon vault. So that what it for! His thought was interrupted by Tundra
"You remember Hydro right?"
"Ya, was he one the missing Lin Kuei?"
"Yes, turn out that he was turn in a Cyborg. The Grandmaster forces him to become one." Tundra sighs in sadness. Hydro was also his friend. He became one of the most powerful assassins in the whole clan. It was bad enough he lost his brother but found out that his best friend became Cyborg, just a hollow shell know. Smoke could tell this really upset Tundra. If the Grandmaster wasn't surrounded with guards he would kill him right. Grandmaster betrayed them all. Make the clan to become hollow empty shell.
"Tundra who else name was on that list?" know that there was a good chance his name was on the list. Smoke couldn't tell Tundra's face because of his mask but if he could his face would have been grim.
"Well I saw Sektor and Cyrax's names."
Smoke was a little surprised that Cyrax was on the list. He wondered if he knows about this. That he was going to become the very thing he created. But really wasn't surprised for Sektor. His only desire is power. Becoming more machine then human was perfect for him.
"Smoke I also found Bi-Han's name but it was crossed out. At first I thought they changed their mind but I guess they cross him out because he was –"
"Tundra, when did you see that list?"
"4 week ago. But why did-"
Tundra eyes widened as he realize
"Bi-Han has been over a mouth!"
Now Tundra's sadness turns to outrage. Smoke had never seen Tundra this angry. It was usually Bi-Han. Tundra then remember something
"Smoke your name was also on that list."
"I would figure he did. The Grandmaster never did trust me and my powers."
"What make you say that?"
"It nothing."
They sat there taking in all of what went around them. Bi-Han's death and Cyborg turning was all too much to handle.
"Smoke I'm leaving the Lin Kuei."
"What?"
"I can't take this life any more. The only reason I stay was for Bi-Han and you, Smoke."
Smoke didn't know want to say. This was the first time someone really cares about him.
"And once I leave I'm going to find my brother killer and regain my brother honor back."
Tundra was never the kind to believe in killing but meaning it will gain someone honor. He must no he will gain for his brother.
"If you're going I'm coming too." Smoke said
Tundra turn at smoke
"Smoke I could never asked you to do sure thing."
"Well tundra I have two opinions: either stay here to lose my only friend I ever had and most likely gat turn into an emotionless cyborg with no hope gaining my soul or memory."
That would make sense. Tundra thought
"Or I can go with you and kill the bastard who gave my friend heartache. Not only he killed my best friend brother but kill one of my friends."
For an insist Smoke's eye flashed red. Tundra sworn he saw it. It must have been my imagination
"And besides you wouldn't last a sec without me."
Tundra smiled "what makes you think that I can take you out."
"Coming from the guy who got his ass kicked today."
Both of them laughed, since things were going back to normal. But Bi-Han death still haunts Tundra.
"So, when are you planning on leaving?"
"Tomorrow night, But first we needs to get supplies: weapons food and water."
"I'll get the weapon, Tundra. Beside I have to get my kunai anyway."
Tundra nodded "I understand."
As he was about to leave he turn toward Smoke "Make sure no one knows about this. Not even Bi-Han death."
Smoke nodded knowing full well what would happen if anybody found out. It would mean the death of both of them. Or worse being turned into knew Cyborgs. Both of them knew that the Grandmaster would hate to lose two of his best warriors.
"My lips are sealed."
Tundra smiled "good I'll see you later."
Heading towards weapon vault
AS Smoke walked back to the weapon vault, He noticed the smell of rain. Seeing a fog is starting to form on his path. Most people would be bothered by this, but not Smoke. His power was mostly used for stealth or covering his fellow comrades. He could well uncover his enemies as well.
Smoke raised his hand and waved to one side and the fog insist vanish.
*sigh* Smoke a other day
At the weapon vault
Smoke has finally made it to the weapon vault. When he got there he heard people talking inside. Smoke was not the type to eavesdrop, but he heard a voice that was familiar to him. He headed to the side of the building. Using the air around him to hear the conversation more clearly, Smoke can tell each voice apart from each other, one was Cyrax of course; the other two was the Sektor and Grandmaster. Why are they here?
"Cyrax, are you done with blue prints? The time of the new Mortal Kombat tournament is near. I want my fineness warriors to anticipate. The Grandmaster said. He sounded more in a rush.
"Yes, Grandmaster I have finished, but I'm not sure we should Join Shoa Khan."
Shoa Khan? Who the hell is that? Smoke thought. Is that guy Shang Tsung's boss?
If he is Smoke have to warn Tundra right away. Who know how powerful he is. Even the Grandmaster has a hint of fear in his voice from sound of his name.
"Nonsense! We must join Shoa Khan! He said that he will grant use my clan power and free from his wrath once he take over Earthrealm.
Smoke was shocked. Shoa Khan was planning of taking over earthrealm. This more serious then I thought.
"Yes Grandmaster, when tournament begins?"
"In about a month."
"I not sure I can built this in that short of time." Cyrax said
"You must and you will. Remember Cyrax your loyalty laid with Lin Kuei." Said Sektor in a hashed tone.
Cyrax was little angry but what sector just said. How would he know about loyalty?
"I understand that Sektor, but we gave up so easily and we surrender without a fight. Not only that what if he don't keep his promise?"
The Grandmaster looks at Cyrax with grim look "Then I use my last resort."
Sektor eye widen "father you wouldn't."
Cyrax look curious "What do you mean Grandmaster?"
"It none of your concern. Like I said, it for a last resort."
Cyrax turn toward to Sektor for the first time he saw fear. Even Smoke can sense this.
What last resort? What are you grandmaster are you hiding?
