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JULIA

Jin and I had split away from the group after Tarkatans showed up. Luckily for us, we didn't come across any more of those creatures as we ran for it. Once we were satisfied we weren't followed, we stopped to take a breather

"Man, this is what we're up against?" asked Jin, "How the hell did Raiden expect us to survive in this place?"

I shrugged

"I don't know, but he wouldn't have brought us here if we didn't have the slightest chance of surviving. Obviously we do"

"But why are we needed? Why can't the god do it?"

"One person can't fight a war alone, no matter how powerful he is. He needs allies in order to help him win against his enemies. That's why he's asked us"

"Just because his allies can't fight and end up getting killed"

Jin sat down, leaning against a thick tree. I sat next to him, as he laid an arm around my shoulders. I laid my head on his chest

"I wonder how everyone is going?" I said

"Well, we can't sit here and wonder, we have to find them"

"Alright, let's go"

He helped me to my feet and we headed off after the others, hoping we could find and help them in their fights, which we could hear echoing throughout the Forest. Jin was constantly looking over his shoulder, watching out for sneak attacks. We had been walking for about ten minutes, when Jin flung out his arm to stop me

"What is it?"

"There's a fight nearby"

Slowly, we crept towards the fighting and looked over at the clearing we came across. There, we could see a ninja clad in gold and black armour, fighting against a Tarkatan, a humanoid creature that looked like it had no skin, wore a green mask and had an iron club instead of a right hand, as well as a giant, blue-skinned, three-eyed, gorilla-like creature that carried a chain and ball. We crept closer to watch, as the ninja belted his opponents around. He was too fast for them, dropping them with snap kicks or elbows, as well as summoning fire to burn them or flinging them into trees with a harpoon that flew out of his right palm

"Who do you think that is?" asked Jin

"No idea. Should we help him?"

"He looks like he can handle it"

As the ninja was busy laying into Iron Club, the Tarkatan came up behind him and thrusted his right blade through his back. The ninja seized up, as the Tarkatan ripped the blade out and slashed him again. The ninja stumbled forward, blood running down his back, as the gorilla smashed him across the face with the ball, sending him flying into a tree and chipping it. The ninja fell to his knees, as the Tarkatan aimed his blade at his neck

"No," I cried

Jin covered my mouth and held me back, but it was too late, they had heard me. Jin stepped in front of me and drew a sword, as the gorilla came charging at him. Jin swung his sword, but missed, allowing the gorilla to hit him in the right shoulder with his ball. Jin grimaced in pain, as the corpse struck him in the stomach. Jin dropped his sword and stumbled back in pain, blood slipping through his fingers. The Tarkatan charged over and smiled a horrible smile, before looking at me

"Get her. I'll deal with this one!"

The gorilla and corpse came at me. I got into a stance, but I don't know what good it would have done. Just before the gorilla could hit me, a sword appeared in front of me, blocking the blow. I followed the blade and saw it was the ninja. He spun his sword, getting himself in front of the gorilla and kicking him back, as the Tarkatan flew past me and struck a tree. Jin, in his Devil form, flew over and grabbed the corpse, before slamming him against a tree. The corpse slumped over and didn't move. I looked up, as Jin grabbed me around the waist and covered me with his wings. The ninja stood next to us, facing the gorilla, which decided to turn and leave. I felt Jin turn back to normal, as the ninja sheathed his sword

"Thanks," I said

"Who are you?" he asked in a deep voice

"My name is Jin Kazama and this is Julia Chang," answered Jin, "We're here to help fight against the Dragon King"

"Did Raiden bring you here?" asked the ninja

"He did," I replied, "And who are you?"

"I am Scorpion and I was chosen by the Elder Gods to destroy Onaga"

"What were those things that attacked you?" asked Jin

"The Tarkatan is Baraka, leader of the brutes. That one there," he pointed at the corpse, "Is Drahmin, an Oni from the Netherrealm. His partner is Moloch, another Oni who you just saw run away"

Baraka began to stir

"Come now, let's go before they wake up," said Scorpion, "Are you two the only ones brought over by Raiden, or is there more?"

"There is more, but we got split up when the Tarkatans arrived," answered Jin, "And now we're trying to regroup with them"

"When Baraka wakes up, there will be more Tarkatans. They are very good at tracking and will hunt you down. I will take you somewhere safe until we can find your friends"
We followed Scorpion out of the Forest and out into the barren wastelands

"Um, no offence, but where can we hide?" I asked

"There are houses around here," Scorpion answered

I gave Jin a questioning look. He just shrugged his shoulders and headed after Scorpion. We followed him to a house, which was situated near a mountain of rock. He opened the door and we headed inside

"Doesn't this belong to someone?" I asked

"Someone who is mostly like dead"

"Charming"

"Who are your friends?"

"There's my father and sister," Jin answered, "Can't miss them, especially my dad since he looks a lot like me. There's also Heihachi, King, Paul, Hwoarang, Lili, Nina, Christie, Steve, Sindel and Jade"

"You were with Sindel and Jade?"

"Yeah, they were the first people we met here," I answered

"Well, you two get some rest. I will find your friends and bring them back"

"What about your wound?" I asked

"What wound?"

"The one you got from Baraka?"

Scorpion laughed, a deep, reverberating laugh. It chilled me to hear it

"I am hard to kill. In fact, you can't kill me at all, only defeat me"

"That sounds handy," said Jin

"Rest now and I will search for your friends"

I looked at Jin. We headed for the bedroom, as Scorpion left the house. I laid down, as Jin placed his swords by the bed and laid next to me, before wrapping his arms around me. I snuggled against his chest

"How do you think we'll go in this fight?" I asked, "I mean, this is nothing like we've ever faced before. To actually fight for your life"

"Don't worry, we'll make it through, I promise you"

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