Oh dear, is Nash going to be in trouble? I hope not. And what are our little disciples doing in this chapter? Let's find out!

Chapter 12

"Ugh…" I groaned, getting up from bed. How long has it been? Am I forgetting something or is my mind just hazy? I looked at myself. I apparently slept without my clothes on. But how the hell is my blanket stained? Then I blushed from last night's memory:

I had another round with Jade in my room.

Damn she's amazing! Still after our little 'session', I still find myself hard for her. No wonder most guys who played the game wanted her so badly. But I will have to keep this a secret from everyone except my sister. I don't want damn Bryan to come up with a pairing name or stalk me 24/7 to get more info of last night! Speaking of my sister, I owed her for covering up for me last night. I wonder where she is?

After a quick bath and a new outfit, I went to meet my mentor and the others for breakfast. And there she was, my goddess. She looked just as beautiful as she was last night. Kitana was discussing something with her while my sister, was talking to Kurt. Maybe it was about last night. Boy, I really want to know what happened to her last night. Her eyes looked tired despite her mood and I noticed a long scar on her right leg. Did someone slashed her?!

"Look who's up," Riana pointed at me. Kurt looked at me with his head tilted. I smiled and stroke him behind the head. I nodded a greeting to my mentor and finally giving Jade a small smile. Jade may have her mask on but from her eyes, she was also giving me a smile. All is forgiven. I took a seat opposite my sister and helped myself to the porridge.

"Made up?" she asked with a grin. I nodded and whispered to her about what happened. The both of us leaned close, hoping neither of our mentors eavesdrop our conversation at the table. Only Kurt climbed on my shoulder this time to get a better view of the situation. Also he is allowed to hear this secret. I bet Riana told him about what happened at the Flesh Pit last night as his bedtime story!

"Well," she whispered. "I guessed my little brother has finally become a man. Only problem is how long will you keep two secrets? Both of them are not exactly little and can be done with. Kitana will find out soon of Shang Tsung's experiment which made Mileena."

She's right. I better give some explanation to my mentor soon about her clone who might take the throne and kill us all when all is said and done. But then again, Mileena doesn't seem too bad. She didn't attack me or see me as a delicious steak when she woke up. In fact, I think I'm ready to be her sparring partner again.

"So," I decided to change the subject. "What happened to you last night?"

"I fought your shark lady," she whispered. "And gave her a black eye."

"WHAT?!" I exclaimed a little too loud. Both the Edenian ladies turned their attention towards us. Oh fuck! How am I going to tell them now! My heart is pounding with anxiety.

"He was shocked about the slash on my leg," Riana cuts in to draw their attention. She raised her pants to reveal the long slash mark on her right leg. Oh sis, there are times that I love you but at the same time I want to strangle you for giving the most dangerous fem fatale in the game a black eye.

"I should have followed my instincts," she continued to sway her words carefully. She didn't even break eye contact with either of them. Riana, please don't let them know! Especially Kitana. "Walking in a forest in a nightgown wasn't part of the plan but I was too lazy to change back."

The room became silent with tension. I was holding Kurt close to my chest for comfort, which the said bearded dragon got a little fussy with being held too tight. So he nipped my fingers, making me let go of him.

"You should be more careful," Jade reprimanded her. "I thought you would be more aware of that."

"Yes and I am sorry," my sister nodded and looked down at her feet. Damn, she can really make people buy her lie. How long has she done this? I hate lying but if I have to in order to save my ass, I better learn from my sister. The breakfast resumed as it was. Today, we are going to the tournament! What we've heard, Shang Tsung wants to see if we have improved from our last match. I hope one day I'll give that old clod a piece of my mind.

…

Like every scene I have played, most of the characters I knew were here at the tournament. Some were either talking at the sidelines, others are watching the match along with the monks and those who are not here are either waiting for their turns or couldn't make it.

"Just like day one," Riana commented. Kurt's eyes were wide with excitement. He has never seen this many people than the last time. I hope we don't repeat the mistake like the last time. I wonder who am I up against…

"Nash! Riana!" a familiar voice cried. It was Kristina, who ran towards us in an outfit that seemed familiar from an anime. Which one was it again? The awesome dubbed one…

"You look like Revy!" Riana squealed in excitement. Kurt clings on my sister's shoulder for dear life. Kristina laughed and both girl hugged each other. "That's the answer I have been waiting for! So, ready for a good throw down?"

"Um," I tried my best to answer. What? It sounded like an innuendo to me! After last night, let's just say I can't think straight. Then, something jabbed both my hips causing me to jolt. An obnoxious giggle buzzed its way into my ear.

"Hey loverboy~" Bryan sang. "How was the puss puss? Pretty hot, huh? I think you-" I clamped his mouth shut. I even glared at Kristina and my sister. Fucking Bryan! How long will it take for me to die if he can't shut that cunt mouth of his?

"Don't tell anyone about this," I grumbled. "Bad enough I humiliated Jade. I don't need another."

"No worries dude," Kristina patted my shoulder. "I'd probably kill the guy who might spread the word."

"Wouldn't think of it, little bro," Riana nodded. Even her bearded dragon gave me his knowing look. I sighed before releasing Bryan from my grasp. Bryan stepped back away from me.

"Nash has gone cray cray!" he pointed his fingers at me. But then his fearful face switched to a mischievous one. Oh god, we're never going to escape from Bryan are we? Before we could say anything, he disappeared. Maybe he's hiding so he won't be the first to fight like the last time.

"If he uses One Direction," my sister whispered. "Can I cut his dick off?"

"Someone else might do it," I told her. "He'll annoy the most dangerous fighter and that will be the end of him." Sure, Bryan is my friend but he needs to learn how to man up in situations like these.

"Riana, can you accompany me?" Kristina asked. "I need a drink and a chat with a friend I know." Riana nodded and both girls left. I decided to check out who's fighting who. Maybe a little tip to what I should avoid.

"I hope I'm not fighting Bryan," I muttered.

…

Third P.O.V

Kristina wasn't much of a girl when it comes to fighting and swearing. If you were to give her a swear jar, she would have been a millionaire before she could graduate high school. She can't help it. Swearing has been a normal thing to her. Screw those who said it wasn't ladylike. Hell, Riana may not be like her in terms of stamina but even she could swear if she wants to.

"How's training for you?" Riana asked while stroking her pet's scaley stomach. Kristina smiled and gave the bearded dragon a pet as well. She'll never know why Nash's sister finds these cold-blooded critters cute. But Kurt is an exception.

"Pretty awesome!" she gushed. "I'm getting better at my attacks but I need to improve my defence. I guessed I'm not built like a tank or have armour to protect myself."

The older woman shook her head. "I should have more attacks to be honest. All I have ever done since I trained was defence. Always the tank and never the one to attack. Hell, I don't think I may survive this round."

Kristina grabbed her arm. "Don't say that! Of course you will. I will and so will the rest of the disciples. We may have the opposites of how we fight but imagined if we combine our movesets."

Riana could only nod before taking a sip of her cup of ginger ale. Not much of a drinker but it will have to do for now. Just then, one of the fighters came at sat at the opposite of the both of them. Riana recognised the green aura that surrounded this red hooded fighter.

It was Ermac.

"Kristina," the sorcerer echoed. It sounded like he had many voices coming from the inside. Kristina wondered if this guy had multiple personality disorder or DID with all those green souls in him. But since her first encounter and battle, he had earned her admiration. Hell, they may have just met for one time but something about him drew her near to him.

She wants to know more about her former opponent.

"Hey Ermac," she greeted. She too took a sip of her drink, waiting for what the sorcerer wants to say. "Do you want some ale?" But he simply shook his head.

"We are well," the voices in him echoed as he nodded. She won't lie if that voice made her have goosebumps on her goosebumps. Something about him is hypnotic, those jade green glowing eyes watching. She exhaled to clear those thoughts out of her mind.

"We wished to retire after our battle," he answered. So far, this conversation is interesting since both ladies knew Ermac had ten thousand souls residing in that shell of a body. How is he still standing while holding that body in place was a mystery. But he hasn't threaten either of them so all is well…for now.

"I take it you won the match with your previous opponent?" Riana asked carefully. Ermac simply nodded. The three of them carried on their conversation, mostly Kristina and Riana while the sorcerer listened. Got to admit, he's a good listener. Even Kurt seemed to be relax around him. Merely curious but not scared.

"We believed it is your turn to fight," Ermac hovered close to Kristina. She didn't realised how close both of their faces are. Maybe it's the voice or the eyes that drew her towards him. A small blush was formed on her cheeks.

After he left, Riana turned to her friend. "Well he seems nice."

"Yeah," Kristina sighed. "Anyways, is it true? Did Nash really…'did it'?"

Riana nodded. "Oh my little brother did it last night. It was supposed to be a time to make amends but somehow he made her see his little sword." Both of the ladies giggled at the thought. Only Kurt was confused.

"Hello ladies~" an alluring voice called both of the girls. Kristina groaned in frustration. It was him. The cowboy she met at the market who wanted to put a move on her. She thought that would be the last time she'll ever seen him. But she thought wrong.

"What the fuck are you doing here, dipshit?" Kristina demanded. Riana was taken by surprised from her friend's sudden swear. Then again, she doesn't recall seeing this character in the Mortal Kombat games. Not that she's complaining. If only he could take off that masked bandana of his. Also, she will admit his voice almost made her swoon. Almost…

"Just strolling by, darlin'," he answered, ignoring Kristina's insults. "And aren't you going to introduce me to your little sister?" This made the both of them almost chocked on their drinks.

"First off," Riana took a deep breath, slightly offended. "I happened to be twenty and no, we are not related. Second, you two know each other?"

"Sure do," he nodded and sat opposite Kristina. "Well, you look beautiful today. Anyone to impress for this match?" The young girl wanted to throw her ale at him. But she doesn't want to lose her energy for her match.

"If this ale tasted like piss," she seethed. "I would have dumped it on you and this is my battle attire. It's to distract cocksuckers like you while I rip your balls off. God, I'm getting out of here. It smells of shit and lead already!"

Unknown to her, her little comment turned him on.

She got up and stormed out of the mess hall, leaving Riana to deal with him. Kurt climbed onto her shoulder for safety. She drowned her ginger ale in one draught without pausing. Something told her that today is an interesting event.

"Best you don't pissed her off," she told the cowboy. "You don't know what she's like."

"Oh I have," he nodded slowly, remembering their first encounter. "Feisty, isn't she? All she needs is a gun. I can give her mine if she wants…"

"OOOH!" a voice squealed in delight. Riana mentally banged her head on the table. When did Bryan get here?! "What's this? Riana finds a cowboy stripper and decides to have a chug down? Are you two going to bang bang into the room?"

Riana simply swung her mug at him, pouring the content of the beverage all over his face. Honestly, she couldn't understand how Nash has him for a friend. "Go bother someone else, Bryan! Don't you have anything better to do?"

"Nope!" he laughed. "Oh this is too juicy~ When will-"

He was cut off by two shots at his foot. He screamed and ran out of the hall, leaving most of the people bewildered and confuse. But Riana turned her attention back onto the cowboy and smirked.

"Nice shot."

"Not bad yourself," he admitted, placing his revolver back. "Erron Black."

"Riana," she greeted. "I better check on her."

…

Nash's P.O.V

I don't know whether to be afraid or sorry for the person fighting today. Apparently Bryan was chosen again and this time he's fighting Reptile. Yes, I feel sorry for Reptile in this. Let me tell you how it all went:

Poker Face by Lady Gaga dance.

Screeching intensified.

Reptile looking bored and just spit a small puddle in front of him, which Bryan started to cry and collapsed out of fear. Pathetic.

The next fight would be after lunch. I decided to wander around before joining my friends. Come on, once in a lifetime you would want to explore this place before you die. I was exploring down the hall when I heard a hissing sound.

Shang Tsung kept snakes here?

One way to find out, I followed the sound. But once I went into a corner, I wished I had not let my curiosity get ahold of me. What I saw was something horrifying. It wasn't a snake. Something worst than the torture scenes from Higurashi:

Reptile. Leaning against the wall with an expression I could clearly tell it was lust. Tongue lolling out with his saliva dripping from the tip, eyes are dilated and the sounds he's making. Oh god…His pants and loincloth are off!

I just watched a Zaterran warrior fapping. And his dick…Fuck I'm not going to describe it!

Why am I not moving?! But everything got worse when I heard something I never wanted to hear.

"Riana…" I heard him moaned and then the pumping. Motherfucker, did I hear squirting noises?! My stomach feels funny. Slowly I backed away from the horror. I better get out before he finds out! Panting, I made my way to the mess hall. I'm so traumatised. One thing I learnt from this discovery:

I'll kill Reptile if he ever comes near my sister.

Nash, didn't your father tell you not to peep on people regardless of their kind relieving themselves. Well, this chapter is more about our disciples after all.

Bryan, when will you learn?

Kristina and Riana really had an interesting girl talk.

And where the hell is Azril?!

Oh you'll find out soon in the next chapter. Leave a review and tell me anything you wished to know.