Hello, everyone sorry for the wait had a severe case of writers block when it came to this chapter don't know why. But it's out now and that's all that matters. Also I noticed in my last chapter I misspelled Shao Kahn's name sorry about that but I fixed it. Now with that out of the way on with the story.
"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" Sheeva shouted, after Shao Kahn's decree Cormac was rushed to the healer, as soon as the wounds were taken care of the shouting started.
"Well what was I suppose to do, let Baraka attack that girl?" Cormac replied.
"You were suppose to wait outside and let me talk to the emperor." Sheeva said, Cormac looked down not sure how to reply luckily, he didn't have to. "However, you did well against Baraka." Cormac lifted his head. "But, not good enough the tournament will have warriors far more powerful than Baraka."
"So, that means I'm doomed when the tournament comes."
"No, it means we need to increase your training, we have 2 years to get you ready." Sheeva smiled and Cormac smiled as well. "Get some sleep training starts as soon as we get home." Sheeva said leaving the room.
Before Cormac could lay down to rest, the door opened. It was the girl he saved.
"Hello, sorry if I disturbed you." The girl said.
"It's fine, are you ok?" Cormac said, looking at the bruise on her cheek from where Baraka slapped her.
"I'm fine," the girl said. "I'm just came to thank you properly for helping me."
"It was no trouble." Cormac said. "I enjoyed beating some manners into Baraka."
"Does it still hurt?" She asked, referring to the large cut on his chest.
"It will be fine." Cormac said, before realizing something. "I never got your name, I am Cormac of the Shokan."
"I am called Skarlet."
"It's nice to meet you Skarlet, maybe I'll see you at the tournament."
"You just might." Skarlet said, as she left. When Skarlet left Cormac got into his bed and went to sleep. Sadly for him he would not sleep more than an hour before he was woken by a knocking at the door.
This day is full of visitors. He thought as he opened the door to a familiar face. "Hello, Reptile what brings you here." He and Reptile had struck up an odd friendship a couple of years ago when Goro sent him out into the wilderness to train. Reptile was bringing back the head of a traitor that spoke out against Shao Kahn's rule. They had stumbled upon each other and became fast friends.
"I came to deliver a message." Reptile said, handing Cormac a rolled up parchment.
Cormac of the Shokan,
You have sullied my honor with your actions and I demand retribution. I challenge you to single combat. We will meet tonight, when the moon is highest. If you do not come I will inform my father of your actions and you will be executed. Though I would like to deal with you personally. Don't be late….Or Else.
Signed Kitana, Princess of Outworld.
Cormac read the letter once more, then twice more before letting out a loud groan and falling back onto the bed.
"What did you do to anger the Princess?" Reptile asked, but Cormac could tell he was smirking under his mask.
"I don't know I haven't even met th-." Cormac, then realized who it was he met before he fought Baraka. "Oh no." Cormac groaned, putting his head in his hands.
"What is it?"
"I accidentally walked in on the Princess changing." Cormac said, his head still in his hands. Reptile burst out laughing.
"You have the worst luck my friend." Reptile said, putting his hand on Cormac's shoulder. Cormac could only sigh, he was never going to get a proper nights sleep.
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"Wasn't she the one who said not to be late?" Cormac asked Reptile as they waited for the Princess to show up. "Isn't royalty suppose to be punctual?"
"Perhaps this was a trick to get you in trouble somehow." Reptile suggested. Before, they could come up with more ideas a voice interrupted them.
"So you decided to show up?" They turned to see Kitana walking towards them, this time fully clothed, if barely. She now wore a blue half mask, a blue revealing halter top that stops and splits above her naval with a matching thong with a flowing loincloth at the front.
However she didn't come alone. With her was a woman with dark skin, her hair done in a long braid. She wore a green leotard that stops and splits above her naval.
"Not like I had much choice." Cormac grumbled. "Look before we start I just want to say I'm sorry about-."
"SILENCE PEASANT!" Kitana shouted, before regaining her composure and giving him a death glare. "I will hear no more from you, you shamed me and I demand retribution."
"Fine but can I request something before we start."
"Fine what is it?"
"A bet if whoever wins can request 2 things from the winner." Cormac requested.
Kitana gave a look of disbelief and disgust this man not only looked at her naked but, now would seek to bed her if he won. Wait this was perfect when she won she could humiliate him even more for his crimes. "Your terms are accepted."
"Alright, Reptile you be the referee." Cormac said as he and Kitana got into their stances and Reptile and Jade moved away.
"Fight!"
Kitana made the first move by throwing her fans at Cormac, he dodged, running forward only to be met with an open palm strike. He countered by doing a leg sweep. After he got her on the ground he tried to end it with a punch in the gut but, she rolled out of the way. Before he could attack she disappeared in a flash of blue light.
Cormac looked around trying to find her, she wasn't above him so she must be…behind! Cormac rolled forward barely dodging two fan daggers to the back. With a growl Kitana disappeared again. This was getting ridiculous if this went on Cormac would tire out before she did. The only way to win was to block those daggers and attack but he couldn't just let her stab him…wait. That was it, that red energy he used before against Baraka.
Cormac closed his eyes and concentrated. To Jade and Reptile it looked as if he was cloaked in red. When Kitana reappeared and tried to stab him her fan daggers couldn't penetrate it. Cormac then turned around punched Kitana straight in the gut with an energy infused fist. Sending her flying across the sand.
"Cormac, wins." Reptile said.
"Looks like I win." Cormac smirked. "Now, about that bet."
"Very well, Jade leave us." Jade obliged and left along, with Reptile. When Cormac turned back to Kitana his eyes nearly burst out of his head. Kitana was now lying in the sand with her legs spread with an angry look on her face. "We'll get it over with."
"Get what over with?" Cormac exclaimed.
"This is one of your request isn't it, to let you have your way with me." Cormac's jaw dropped.
"Wait, wait, wait you misunderstand that is absolutely not what I want." Cormac said.
"Oh, do you not find me desirable?" Kitana said, looking offended.
"No actually, you're one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen." Cormac said, causing Kitana to blush unbeknownst to him as he continued. "The first thing I want is for us to forget that whole dressing room situation."
"Done," Kitana said. "What else?"
"For us to start over fresh." Cormac said, simply. "I'll start, hello I'm Cormac." He said stretching out his hand.
Kitana hesitated for a moment before taking it. "I am Kitana Princess of Outworld."
"Nice to meet you Kitana hope we can get." Cormac smiled, as he left, not noticing the blush on Kitana's face. Not to far away Reptile was waiting.
"So?" He asked. "How was she?"
"Shut up." Cormac chuckled punching him in the shoulder.
"What was that red energy you used?" Reptile asked.
"I don't know but, I have two years to master it before the tournament." Cormac said, before turning to Reptile with a smile. "Mind helping me out."
And that ends the newest chapter of Crimson Demon of Outworld. Again sorry for taking so long to get this out, hopefully it won't happen again. Until next time, follow, favorite and review.