When all of your assignments are essays, you can't help but write a chapter as your stress reliever. Also, make sure to have a hot drink and a snack while writing. I recommend you to listen to Nintendo soundtracks of Animal Crossing. Into that cute game at the moment. Be the mayor and make love with your neighbours. Figuratively! Just a side note, I might put a hint of yaoi in this fic. Might, not will.

So, please enjoy this little drabble which is like a filler.

Chapter 16

3rd P.O.V

Bryan has tried his best to fit in the Special Forces. He trained with the four under Johnny Cage's guidance. Although he's not a fighter, he's damn good at pulling things apart and putting them back together. It has become official that whenever the team had any of their gadgets broken or if their suits torn, Bryan immediately knew how to repair both items.

It's something useful yet odd for someone like him.

Bryan was busy trying to download a new song into his player when Cassie Cage walked into his room without knocking. He looked up.

"Oh hey Cassie!" he greeted her cheerfully. During his stay, the four young members were wary of him. Not out of fear but more out of hostility since they knew Bryan could get them into trouble. If not, killed by his stupidity. But Bryan will just have to deal with it. He didn't ask anyone to help him or be dragged into the most violent fighting game in the world.

"What are you doing?" she asked, pointing to his music player. Bryan grinned his Cheshire Cat grin. "New songs of course! If I'm going to fight, I've got to learn some new dance moves."

Cassie shook her head in disbelief. Seriously, how the hell did her dad find this guy alright? Even his choice of dance moves are going to lead him to his downfall. How is a dance going to be useful in a matchup?

"I think you need a pistol," she pointed out. "Not all people are going to be confused. Just annoyed and pissed at you."

"Exactly!" Bryan clapped his hands together. "They'll chase me and eventually be tired. Then I can kick their asses! You know, I've got lots of nicknames~"

Cassie cocked a brow in suspicion. "What? Dance Dodgers?"

"What kind of name is that?!" Bryan started to burst out laughing, shaking her shoulders to the point she pushed him away. "Nah gurl, my nickname is Shut-The-Hell-Up!" Cassie rolled her eyes. She could understand why.

Then, Johnny Cage came in and called the both of them to meet up. Apparently, the group has spotted the mercenary and leader of a crime syndicate known as the Black Dragons, Kano. He had been hunted down by the special forces for months and yet he managed to wriggle himself free like a taipan.

"Kano!" Bryan pointed out. "Don't tell me we're bringing him here! Are we? If we are, can we get some didgeridoos and shrimps on the BQ? We can say-"

"BRYAN!" everyone yelled except Johnny Cage to shut him up.

"But I don't wanna die!" he exclaimed, waving his arms in the air. "We all know what's he capable of!"

"Can you calm down for a sec?!" Takeda was beginning to lose his patience. Even his mind powers cannot detect what's going on with his friend's father when he brought him in. He's going to be dead meat for sure.

"Hold on," Jacqui looked at the screen and then zoomed in one of the hidden cameras. It began to show a rundown house with dim red lights. All of them watched as a buff man with a single red eye entered the premise alone.

"What is that place?" Bryan began to calm down, asking about the footage.

"A bathhouse," Kung Jin confirmed. "Typical for someone like him. He's probably there for hours maybe."

Johnny Cage for the first time had a disgusted look on his face. He will not forgive Kano for what he did to his first love, Sonya. But this time, they will take him out. But he wants some infos from him. How is he going to-

"So what's the plan?" Bryan pipped up. The five of them stared at him. Bryan looked at them with confusion.

"What?"

"Bryan," Johnny Cage called. "How good are you at stalking?"

"24/7 dude!" he told his mentor proudly. The four members looked disturbed. Who the fuck loves to stalk people as a hobby? Or even a living?!

"We've seen you danced," he remembered how his disciple demonstrated it which caused a war flashback. But not this time. This time, they'll make the dance worthwhile…

"Duh!" Bryan lets out an exasperated sigh. "Wanna make me dance for him? Hell no! I'll be pissing the floor till you light up the place. No way I'm fighting him!"

"You're not going to fight him," Johnny Cage told him. Bryan stared at his mentor with wide eyes, waiting for an explanation. "You're gonna help us with this mission. We'll be listening to your conversation with him through a hidden mic placed in your outfit."

Bryan sighed in relief. No way is he ready to take on the leader of the Black Dragons. But then, he noticed everyone staring at him. "Let me guess, there's a catch?"

"…Yeah," Jin rubbed the back of his head. He whispered the instructions to the young boy's ear and his eyes became wider than dinner plates. He stepped back out of shock.

"YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?!"

"We'll be there," Cassie told him. "We'll give the signal for you to get the hell out after we got what we need."

Bryan had no intention of going through with this plan. But if this is how it's going to be and maybe send him back home, then he'll have to do what it takes.

"When are we going to start?" he asked.

…

"Bryan!" Takeda called him. He, Bryan and Jin were at the location Jacqui mentioned where Kano is. The two guys were waiting for Bryan to come out of the rest room. He was in there for hours.

"We're falling back on time," Jin sighed. "Can you at least show us what are you wearing?"

"No!" Bryan protested from inside. "Even by my standards this looks stupid! I don't want to come out! I'll come out when I feel like it!"

Takeda wanted to grab the lanky boy and strangle him until there's some sense knocked into him. But Johnny Cage would not like to find out why his disciple is walking without a head. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the bathroom door.

"Bryan," Takeda spoke gently through the door. "Remember this is just part of the plan to get info out of Kano. Then, we'll group up and think of a plan to take him down once and for all. Please? For the sake's of the world and your safety to get back home."

There was silence. The two members of Johnny Cage's team waited expectantly for Bryan to come out. Slowly, the door was unlocked and a hue of red was meet before the two of them. Both Kung Jin and Takeda stepped back out of shocked.

Bryan had his glasses off so his eyes looked bigger with the almond-coloured pupils. His face was caked in make up, almost making him look like a celebrity than a five-year old messing with her mother's eyeliners and lipsticks. His hair was short enough to be made into a pixie cut, which he used hairspray to make it look stylish. His clothes were of a dress with the colour rouge red which matched his lipstick. Unfortunately, the hem of the dress could only reach his knees.

What's surprising is that his legs are so smooth like a mannequin, it could make the new hot models jealous. But he was wearing fishnet stockings that could be paired perfectly with stilettos. And he doesn't look comfortable at all in the heeled shoes. He was stumbling in every step.

"Woah…" was all Kung Jin could say. Bryan could pull off as a girl if he wanted to! No one will suspect of it. Maybe his voice but who cares! In comparison, Takeda noticed something was off. He peered into the young boy's eyes.

"Can you see without your glasses?" he asked. Bryan let out an obnoxious laugh. "Oh! I forgot to mention to you that I don't really need them. I wear them to look smart and awesome."

"So you can see clear as day?" Kung Jin confirmed. Bryan nodded vigorously. The two men exchange glances at each other. What is there to expect from this boy? He gave Bryan an earpiece which Jacqui could hear the conversation back at headquarters. He knew the drill. Bryan was about to enter the bath house before someone grabbed his shoulder.

"Hold on," Takeda stopped him from walking. "You'll need this to protect yourself." He placed a small knife in Bryan's hand. The blade was black like an Obsidian while the hilt was carved out of marble. It had strange markings which Bryan could not decipher.

"In case if Kano decided to rush you," Jin told him. Bryan gulped as that does not sound reassuring. He tested the earpiece to see if it works, which Jacqui responded by giving him instructions on how he'll escape. He had to get information from Kano while Kung Jin and Takeda will be on guard if anything happens. Then, they'll make a getaway with Cassie and Johnny Cage.

So Bryan went into the bath house slowly. He was shaking but has to play his part if he's going to be useful for the team. He hid the knife in his little pouch purse. The place smelled of incense perfume and steamed water. Bryan could only go to where the drinks are. He'd stand out like a sore thumb in this dress.

"'Ello love," a thick Aussie accent breathed down his neck. Oh damn! Bryan was about to piss his pants…if he had any! He turned around and was met with a broad, muscular chest. It had some features of a cyberpunk character, like the big red laser eye on the right side of his face and the orb at the centre of his chest. He almost, Bryan thought looked like a cyberpunk Khal Drogo. The beard says it all…

"Never seen ya around here," he grabbed Bryan by the waist to hold him close. Bryan was about to bolt out. "Let Uncle Kano show you a good time~"

"I can handle on my own!" Bryan managed to squeaked his voice to a high pitch. He's both scared and disturbed. No one has told him that Kano was a creep! He was about to wriggle his way out but the large arm held him in an embrace.

"Leaving so soon?" Kano asked. "You haven't told me your name, love."

"Br-Briony!" Bryan blurted out. He almost gave away his identity, which his heart was pounding. He looked up and saw Kung Jin watching him. He had a sympathetic look on his face. Was that for him?

"Briony," the leader of the Black Dragon rolled the name. "A fine name for a lady like yourself. Come, tell me about you and Uncle Kano will tell you about him."

Someone get me the fuck out of here! I don't want to be with this Hugh Jackman ripoff! Plus, he smells like old cigars with Jaeger beer!

"Okay…" Bryan averted his eyes, making it look like he's teasing Kano. And this display was making him hard with lust. But he had to get some info out of him. Even if it looked like he's going to get raped.

"I like music…" Bryan said it slowly. "Nothing like a beat you can dance you."

"I agree," Kano nodded in agreement. "There, something we both have in common! Alright, ask away what do I do, love."

"What do you do?" Bryan asked, noticing Takeda on the other side giving him a thumbs up. Kano chuckled, twisting his beard a bit to think of an answer. Bryan wished this mission would be over soon. He doesn't want to wear this dress ever again!

"Leader of the Black Dragons," he finally answered. "Though we are a few members short. How about it, lovely? Wanna join us?"

"I don't fight," Bryan replied. That was partially true. He can fight but with a little rhythm to spice things up. "Really, I can't."

Kano smirked and pulled the young boy closer. His beard touched his cheek at close approximation. "Maybe we can train you. But at night, you will have private lessons with me. It's worthwhile~"

Bryan was about to lose his cool. He could feel the mercenary's callous hands sliding up and down his legs in a sensual manner. He caught Kung Jin up the platform and mouthed that he wanted to get out. His reply was a signed, "Ten more minutes".

"So," Bryan cleared his throat, making his voice slightly higher into a soprano. "What else do you do besides being the leader of your…Black Dragons? I'm sure we live a double life, right?"

Bryan was clearly trying to move the Australian's hand away from the hidden pouch where he hid the knife. He'd better find a way to take it out without it being suspicious. But all hell will break loose if he tried to lift up his dress and see what's below the belt…

"I like you, Briony~" Kano purred the name, nuzzling Bryan's cheek much to his squeaks of protest. "But yeah, we do sometimes. I can lead this world's army. All the cash I could have…maybe you can have a share."

"Maybe," Bryan tried to think of a suitable answer. He fiddled with the hem of his dress, wishing this would end soon. Though, he still has his music player. "But I'd like to know what are you going to do if you walk out of here…"

He simply chuckled. "You're a curious one, aren't ya? Well, you've been good to me but I can make this conversation better! I'm on a mission so you can tell I'll get paid in the end." Kano felt Bryan up and down through his dress. He overmuch wanted to rip it out and show 'her' what a real man can do.

"…Paid?" Bryan managed to speak, he was trying to hold back from throwing up or piss himself. He could see now why everyone in the Special Forces hate this guy! "I thought you're your own man."

Suddenly, Kano pinned Bryan onto the table at a sudden pace, his hulking form towering over him. Bryan yelped and noticed his music player slipping out of his dress. Kano noticed it too, taking the gadget with a grin. "Let Uncle Kano play you a song on your piece of music~"

The bath house was now filled with the music coming from the player. Ironically an upbeat tune came out rather than a sensual one. It went like this:

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,

Everything that's wonderful is what I feel when we're together,

Bryan frantically tried to search for either Takeda or Kung Jin but they are no where to be seen. He's on his own now. On his own with an Aussie rapist! Kano started to plant kisses on his neck, then to his temple. He licked his lips when he eyed Bryan's lips.

'Oh fuck!' Bryan thought. 'He's gonna fucking molest me or some shit! This cocksucker is going to get from me!'

"I don't nee your permission for this," Kano grinned before sealing his lips to Bryan's with a forceful kiss. This was not what Bryan wanted in this mission! In fact, he's going to throw up into Kano's mouth if he decided to take this further. He reeks of cigars and alcohol.

But it went from bad to worst when Kano slipped his tongue into his mouth, overpowering him in terms of dominance. Bryan had a muffled scream in protest, hoping at least some brave soul could step forward and save him from this ordeal. He tried to push Kano away but his weight kinda failed him from doing so.

He decided to kick Kano in the crotch, which he yelped in pain before staring at Bryan with a gaze that could rival the loneliest of wolves. He grabbed Bryan by the arm while his other hand held the hem of the red dress.

Brighter than a lucky penny,

When you're near the rain cloud disappears, dear,

And I feel so fine just to know that you are mine.

"Leaving so soon?" he asked sickened-sweetly. "I was warming up to you, love. Tell me, where are you going?"

"Going home!" Bryan shrieked. "I'm late and you are going to waste my time if you don't let go." But Kano won't take a 'no' for an answer. He ripped the bottom part of the dress to expose the sweet treasure within. He was about to use his teeth when-

"ACK! YOU'RE NOT A GIRL!"

"SURPRISE, BITCH!" Bryan yelled before kicking Kano in the face before running off at an adrenaline speed. Bryan could hear vomiting and gagging as he ran. He has never ran this fast in his entire existence. His heels clicked as he ran, hoping to find a familiar face.

He was almost out of breath when a pair of hands grabbed him, dragging him into an alleyway where a van was seen. Bryan was about to flop around like a fish when he realised it was Cassie.

"Don't scream and get in," she instructed. He only nodded. In the van, Johnny Cage along with Takeda and Jin were waiting for him. Bryan collapsed on the floor from exhaustion. Johnny patted him on his back.

"I knew you had it!" he laughed. "Seriously, I thought we're rescuing a stranger before I had to remind myself that it was you."

Bryan then shook off the fear in his body and replaced it with his egotistical self. "Oh yeah! Did you see how Kano react to moi? I'm the awesome Bryan! And I want to change out of this dress. Makes me look fat!"

Cassie Cage sighed. Bryan is something alright.

…

Nash's p.o.v

Eventually, Riana and I returned to the palace, hoping everything has cooled down. I hope.

"Do you think Jade and Kitana are calm now?" my sister asked. I shook my head, still unsure.

"I don't know, sis," I sighed. "Maybe I should go and check-"

"Nash. Riana," Kitana approached us with a stern gaze. "I need to speak to the both of you. Follow me."

The both of us exchanged glances at each other. We're in trouble now. Even Kurt began to crawl into Riana's top to avoid any confrontations. Reluctantly, the both of us followed the Edenic princess, waiting for what's to come.

But still, I can't help but detect a mild odour. It's probably nothing. But is it? I'll investigate it later.

Uh oh, our brother and sister duo are in trouble now! Bryan must be really pretty if he's mistaken for a girl in that dress. Hope there's more to come so stay tune. Also a fun fact, this Thursday is my country's Independence Day so I get to watch the parade this year! It's hard to get there because the roads are block before 9.00 A.M due to a lot of people either coming early or camping out at the spot itself!

So please review!