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His opponent came at him fast. Cormac barely had time to dodge before he was assaulted with a windmill of punches. After recovering, Cormac responded with a kick aimed for his opponent's head. However, his opponent barely seemed affected by the attack. Before Cormac could even attempt to make a counter attack his opponent fired a blast of green energy, sending Cormac flying into the wall. Ending the match.
"You still lack power in your strikes." Advised Goro, Prince of the Shokan. Cormac hung his head in disappointment. "However, your speed has improved a great deal, I could barely keep up with your movements." This caused Cormac to smile a little.
Eighteen years had passed since the day he had been adopted by Shiva. In those years Cormac had grown from a baby into a man. The small tufts of red hair had become a shaggy mop of hair. Years living among a race that valued strength had turned that weak baby into a fighter.
"Thank you Master, I'll be sure to work on that for next time." Cormac said. As Cormac left the arena Goro turned to his other guest.
"You may come out Shiva he's gone." Goro said, turning to Shiva.
"Well how was he?" She asked.
"As I said the last time you asked he is doing well." Goro assured.
"But?"
"But, training will only get him so far he needs real combat experience."
"You know what will happen if I take him." Shiva responded. "You of all people know what could happen."
"Then prepare him the tournament doesn't begin for another 3 years." Goro reasoned. "You and I can make him ready for the dangers he will face."
"I'll take him to the palace," Shiva conceded. "But I warn you Goro if something happens to my son, Shao Quan himself will not save you from me."
As Shiva turned to left Goro sighed. "Your son is stronger than you know Shiva." He said, spitting out one of his broken teeth.
[Finish Him]
The next day Shiva told him she was taking him to the palace to ask Shao Quan to let him fight in the Mortal Kombat tournament. To say Cormac was nervous was an understatement, every Outworlder knew how important Mortal Kombat was, especially this one if Outworld won another world would be absorbed by their emperor and those who help make that happen would be greatly rewarded. However, if those people were the cause of Outworld's defeat their punishment would be horrendous.
When they reached the palace Shiva told her son to wait while she went to speak with Shao Quan alone. While Cormac waited he decided to explore the palace a little. Eventually he came upon a big door he debated on whether to go in or not until eventually his curiosity won out.
He opened the door as quietly as he could and walked in, to his disappointment it was a bedroom. Admittedly, it was very large and had many fine sets of jewelry, but to a Shokan, a people who lived only to fight, it was nothing special. Before, he could look around the room anymore he heard the sound of footsteps. Quickly, he hid inside the closet, and prayed that whoever it was would simply walk by. His prayers were ignored it seemed as he heard the sound of the door being closed.
"Jade, are you in here?" He heard a female voice call out. After a few moments he heard clothes ruffling as if being moved and then the door opened and Cormac came tumbling out.
After recovering from the fall Cormac he opened his eyes, to see two beautiful brown orbs glaring back at him. She had to be the most beautiful woman he had ever seen her hair was jet black and she had the face and figure of a goddess, she would be perfect if it wasn't for the fact she was giving him the death glare. After taking in the woman Cormac noticed two things, one she was naked and two, he was currently cupping her breast.
Cormac quickly jumped to his feet. "Now, before you jumped to conclusions let me just say I'm-"
"GUARDS!"
"Leaving you alone to calm down." He finished and ran out the door. What he didn't know however, was that he just made an enemy out of Kitana, Princess of Outworld.
Cormac ran down the hall as fast as he could. Cormac didn't stop until he was sure he was as far away from that crazy woman's room as possible. As he finally stopped to take a breath he looked around realizing he had no idea where he was. He was outside above some kind of colosseum, he was not alone however, down in the center of the colosseum was a Tarkatan and a woman chained to two pillars. She was beautiful with red hair similar to his own the only difference being the lone black streak in it. Her clothing, if you could even call it that, consisted of a red ninja half mask that reached down to her collar bone, a red loincloth, and red top that revealed her midriff and showed off her figure.
As Cormac debated on whether or not to get involved the Tarkatan began to speak.
"So, this is Shang Tsung's newest experiment, I have to admit your far lovelier than the last batch." The Tarkatan smirked. "Maybe I should try you out for myself, make sure there are no flaws in that body of yours." He said, as he felt one of the woman's breast. The woman however was not going to let that happen as she kicked the Tarkatan in the balls. This caused Cormac to laugh, the Tarkatan however, was not so amused. "You little bitch!" He growled, as he backhanded the woman. "Just for that I'm going to take my time with you." The Tarkatan said a s he reached for her top.
"That's enough!" Cormac roared as he jumped down into the arena.
"Get lost wretch this is none of your concern."
"What your about to do to that woman makes it my concern."
"Fine, I'll deal with you first then take my time with the bitch over here." The Tarkatan sneered as blades popped out of his forearm. "I am Baraka of the Tarkatan, give me you name so I can put it on your tomb stone."
"I am Cormac of the Shokan, now you know who will defeat you." With introduction said the two warriors faced off. Baraka made the first move charging forward intending to run Cormac through with his arm blades. Cormac dodge out of the way and slammed his knee into Baraka's stomach, knocking the wind out of him.
Before, Cormac could do anymore Baraka swung his blades in wildly keeping Cormac back and earning him a few cuts for his trouble. Baraka continued his assault swinging his blades in every direction, hoping to cut Cormac to pieces. Cormac dodged all his swings fluidly waiting for an opening when he finally found one he delivered a devastating kick to Baraka's ribs, sending him flying into the wall.
As Cormac charged forward to deliver the final blow Baraka fired a blast of sparks into his eyes. This gave Baraka the opportunity he needed as slashed Cormac's chest with his blade, Cormac quickly retreated back to get his bearings. The wound was bleeding heavily and he could barely see.
Is this it? He thought. No, he would not fall to this Tarkatan filth, he would not die and let this woman be ravaged by this creature. As a new sense of determination drove him his body began to glow red with power, Baraka believing he still held the advantage charge forward to deliver the final blow. Cormac, still blinded listened for his approach when until when he was close enough swung his fist with all his might connecting with Baraka's jaw. This blow sent Baraka flying into the wall leaving cracks in the wall knocking Baraka out cold.
Before Cormac could turn to check on the girl he heard the sound of clapping. His eyes recovering enough to see it was Shao kahn and his mother standing in the booth of the coliseum looking down at him.
"Well fought warrior." His emperor said. "A battle well fought, with a victory such as this a prize is in order."
"Thank you my emperor, but that is unnecessary I live to serve."
"I think not, I have not seen such a display of power in a long time." The emperor said. "Power that could benefit Outworld."
"What do you mean, my emperor," he asked.
"Cormac of the Shokan, you shall participate in the Mortal Kombat tournament in service of Outworld." Shao Kahn proclaimed surprising all bearing witness.
"As you wish my emperor," Cormac said bowing before Shao Kahn. Unbeknownst to everyone another person was watching glaring at Cormac with hatred.
And that ends the second chapter of Mortal Kombat. Cormac meets Kitana and will join the Mortal Kombat tournament so let me know what you guys thought of the chapter by reviewing. Also I put something on my profile to help you guys keep track of when the next chapter will be up.
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