Hanzo stood in the middle of the cold forest.

He had learned long ago how to control his internal temperature to keep warm, not to mention his thermal suit he had on taking the brunt of the cold. The snow was falling slightly. The ground was covered with a blanket of snow. He could steal hear a bird in the distance.

Whoever was supposed to meet him, he was already late. Hanzo barely kept himself from leaving the forest. He tested and trained with his two short swords to pass the time, but still no one showed. He was busy sharpening his knife when he heard someone's footfalls.

His eyes shot up from his knife. Annoyance crossed his face as he sat up from the log. His eyes narrowed, trying to figure which direction his contact was coming from. He made sure his weapons were ready.

"Show yourself," he called out. "I know you're here."

"Even from here, I can tell you look like crap, Hanzo," a voice called out from behind.

Immediately recognizing the voice, Hanzo chuckled. It had been a long time since he had seen this man. Seven years, in fact. But even after all this time, he still considered this man a brother.

"Bi-Han," Hanzo replied, turning around.

In front of him stood a man dressed in gear similar to his own. One of the main differences was that his primary color was blue, not yellow. His mask was also different, as well as the symbol of the Lin Kuei etched onto his shoulder.

Bi-Han stepped closer. Although he wore a mask, his eyes betrayed his smile. "It has been too long, brother."

"It has indeed, brother." Hanzo walked up and offered his hand.

Bi-Han looked at it before looking off into the distance.

Hanzo noticed this. "What is it?"

Bi-Han shook his head. "I am not the same man as I once was. I have done… terrible things in the name of the Lin Kuei. Things I regret. Things I don't."

"Why are you telling me this?"

"I need to know… do you trust me?"

Hanzo tilted his head slightly. "Of course I do. Bi-Han, what is this about?"

The Lin Kuei assassin nodded. He looked to the ground. "I just wanted to know if that changed as well."

Hanzo walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "You are family, Bi-Han. You know this."

Nodding, Bi-Han smiled ruefully. "Thank you, Hanzo."

"We can catch up later, my friend. For now we must discuss peace between our clans."

Hanzo began walking towards the log he was sitting on, with Bi-Han close behind. He stopped momentarily. Hanzo noticed the footfalls stooping and turned around.

"Bi-Han?"

"I'm fine," Bi-Han replied with a slight edge in his voice. "I just remembered why they sent me."

Hanzo looked at his friend in confusion. "For peace," he reminded Bi-Han. "So that we can live without bloodshed between our clans."

The Lib Kuei shook his head. "That was why you were sent here. I was sent here for a different reason." His eyes slowly turned into a glowing blue color.

Hanzo stood in shock as Bi-Han formed a ball of ice in his hand from thin air. Hanzo took a few steps back as the projectile was launched at him.

He quickly evaded it before it nailed its intended target-his head-but fell to the ground on his chest while doing so. His chest and legs were covered in snow. His mind was racing as Bi-Han stomped towards him. The Cryomancer held out a hand, forming an sword made from ice.

"I was sent here to kill you," Bi-Han proclaimed, venom dripping from every ounce of his voice.

'What are you doing?!" Hanzo demanded. His right hand went straight for his sword on his back. He pulled it out quickly and without resistance.

"You think the Lin Kuei wants peace with filth like the Shirai Ryu?" Bi-Han chuckled darkly. "No. The only way there will be peace is if you and your clan are dead."

"This will instigate a war, Bi-Han," Hanzo fired back.

They were circling each other now. Hanzo gripped his sword tightly. Bi-Han swung his kori sword in his hand, ready to strike.

"There will be no war," Bi-Han hissed with all the venom he could muster. "Only a slaughter."

Hanzo's eyes widened in horror. "My home…" he gasped in realization.

"Is without means to defend itself," Bi-Han noted. "Without their General, the Shirai Ryu will fall to our hand. Our clan will cleanse the world of your presence."

"If you think you'll kill me here-" Hanzo threatened, but Bi-Han interrupted him.

"We don't want you dead," Bi-Han announced. "You still have to see your family and clan die."

Hanzo's eyes narrowed into slits of fury. He wasted no more time in rushing toward his now former friend. He slashed upwards diagonally, trying to slice Bi-Han open from mid-section to shoulder. It was blocked easily by the sword, which allowed the Cryomancer to grab Hanzo by the face and shove him to the ground.

The fall end General rolled to his feet quickly, blocking several strikes from Bi-Han's kori sword. A kick to the sternum sent Hanzo stumbling back, opening him up for a stab towards his gut.

He knocked the weapon out of the way, following it up with his own kick to the head. It slammed into the side of Bi-Han's head, causing him to recoil from the pain.

Hanzo gained some distance between the two. "Bi-Han! Stop this senseless violence! This isn't you!"

"You still call me 'Bi-Han'?" He couldn't help but laugh. "No one calls me that anymore. I am Sub-Zero."

Hanzo did not care. He threw his sword towards Sub-Zero, pulling out his other sword. Sub-Zero avoided the sword, sending his own ice ball towards Hanzo.

Already running towards Sub-Zero, he somersaulted over it and slashed at him. None of the blows were able to actually land, but Hanzo was slowly pushing him back. The clashed swords until Sub-Zero was up against a tree.

Hanzo then began to rain blows down on his enemy. There was no finese in his blows, simply hatred and rage. Eventually, his sword broke Sub-Zero's sword in half. The broken blade dropped to the ground, but neither combatant worried about that. Sub-Zero readied himself as Hanzo was ready to bring his sword down again.

Except it was caught between Sub-Zero's palms. This did not deter Hanzo from trying to force the sword down, but Sub-Zero's grip was locked. He brought the sword down so that he and Hanzo looked each other in the eye.

"You're weak, Hanzo," Sub-Zero mocked. "I've had students put up a better fight than you ever could."

Hanzo simply snarled, forcing the sword down.

Sub-Zero simply laughed. He then shouted, "Come on! You're fighting for your family and clan! Is not even their lives motivation enough?"

A blue glow came from Sub-Zero's hand, covering the sword in ice. Hanzo looked on in bewilderment. Sub-Zero huffed with pride in his voice, before snapping the sword in two.

The tip of the blade came off easily, leaving the end of Hanzo's half with three jagged points. He shook his head in disbelief and dropped the sword. Immediately after, he sent a fist into Sub-Zero's midsection.

"My family gives me all the motivation I need," Hanzo growled.

He gripped Sub-Zero's shoulders and threw his away from the tree. Before Sub-Zero could reach the ground, Hanzo kneed him in the back. He then grabbed his ankles and flipped him over, causing Sub-Zero to slam onto the ground chest first.

Hanzo kicked him in the ribs, flipping the fallen body onto his back. Hanzo climbed on top of Sub-Zero and began raining blow after blow onto his body. Welts began to form, and a cut appeared just above his right eye. Blood poured into his eyes, but Sub-Zero ignored it. Instead, he intercepted a blow, forcing it to hit the ground next to him.

Hanzo reeled his hand back in pain, allowing Sub-Zero a moment to place his feet on Hanzo's chest and push. Hanzo flew to the ground, and Sub-Zero gave no quarter. He returned the punishment that Hanzo dished out earlier.

Except this time, his fists were encapsulated with ice.

With every blow, the fire in Hanzo's soul dimmed. Eventually, a crack formed on his mask. His face was battered and bruised. Sub-Zero rested momentarily, catching his breath.

Hanzo groaned loudly. If he had any chance to get Sub-Zero off of him, it was now. He tried to get his head up, but a fist slammed into his face. The final blow lulled him into unconsciousness.

Hanzo awoke to find himself in his own living room. He tried to stand up, but he was chained to a chair. He struggled against his bonds, but stopped himself when he saw the man sitting in front of him.

Sub-Zero sat on a chair in front of him. Flanking him were two Lin Kuei warriors. He was sipping some tea from one of Hanzo's antique Chinese cups. He licked his lips before stating, "It reminds me of my home country."

Hanzo ignored his statement in favour of his own statement. "Where are they?"

"It's not that easy, Hanzo," Sub-Zero chided. "I'm not going to show them just yet. I bet you're wondering why we came all the way from China to here."

"I don't care," Hanzo rebuked. "But when I get out of here, I'm going to kill you."

Sub-Zero laughed. "Down to business then! That's what I always liked about you, Hanzo. You alwats get to the point."

He turned towards the two warriors and barked some order in Chinese. Hanzo began huffing in rage. Where was his family? If Bi-Han laid a hand on them, even the gates of Hell would not stop him.

Sub-Zero turned back towards Hanzo. "Let's get started with the main event."

Screaming filled the air now as a woman and child were dragged into the room. Hanzo's heart sank as Jubei was slapped across the face.

"Don't touch him!" He howled in fury. Trying to break his bonds, he squirmed.

Sub-Zero listened to the screaming before himself shouted, "Quiet!" Kana and Jubei stopped sobbing, but Hanzo wa still thrashing against his bonds.

Sub-Zero got to his feet and punched him across the face. "I told you to shut up! Shut the fuck up!"

Hanzo calmed down slightly, but still seethed in anger.

Sub-Zero took a few deep breaths. "Here is what's going to happen. I'm going to kill them both." When Hanzo begun struggling, Sub-Zero shouted over him, "I'm going to kill them and then I'm going to kill you! Do you understand?!"

Hanzo shouted back, "Do whatever you want to me, but please don't kill them! Please!"

Sub-Zero shook his head and chuckled. "Tsk tsk tsk. That's not how this works, my friend. I'm going to give you a choice. You decide who dies first."

"No!" Hanzo shouted back, but a blow to the head silenced him.

"Yes! Yes you are!" He walked over to Kana and Jubei. He placed a hand on Jubei's shoulder. "The boy?" He then caressed Kana's cheek. "Or the woman?"

"Don't make me choose," Hanzo sobbed. "Please."

"The woman?" Sub-Zero asked. "Is that your choice?!"

"No!"

Kana began sobbing again as Jubei called out, "Mommy!"

A jagged spire of ice erupted from Kana's chest. It was soaked in blood as she made noise. It was a mix between a gasp and a gargle. Sub-Zero kicked her to the ground.

"Now for sweet, little Jubei," Sub-Zero cooed.

Hanzo was a mess at this point. His wife had died in front of his eyes.

Sub-Zero spoke up, "I am not a cruel man. I will let you have one last hug with your son."

He gave Jubei a nudge, who then sprinted for his father. Before he could reach him however, he was frozen solid mere inches from Hanzo's face.

Jubei's expression was frozen in horror. It looked as if he was pleading for his father to help him. All Hanzo could do at that moment was sink in his chair.

His wife… his son… dead.

Sub-Zero sighed. "I know that was sad, my friend." He walked over and gave Hanzo a hug. "I can only imagine what you must be going through."

Hanzo was sobbing when an intense and sharp pain penetrated his chest. Blood poured from his mouth. Sub-Zero had pierced his heart with his kori sword.

"You'll reunite with them in Hell," Sub-Zero offered in mock comfort, "Shirai Ryu dog."

The light began to fade from Hanzo's eyes. He tried to take a few breaths, but there was no airflow. He hunched over.

Hanzo had lost too much blood.

Sub-Zero got to his feet as Hanzo died in front of him. One of the warriors stated, "We have word from the rest of the clan. The Shirai Ryu is gone."

"Excellent," Sub-Zero stated.

At that moment, another figure appeared from the shadows. He was pale, almost a bone white skin color. He was dressed in a black suit, with a hat on his head. The broad-brimmed hat covered his head, but he removed it when he walked into the room. Etched on his forehead were red symbols.

"Oniro will be pleased," the man spoke in a deep voice. "Give him my regards."

"What should we do with the bodies?" Sub-Zero asked, gesturing to the three corpses on the ground.

The man ground his teeth for a moment before replying, "Throw the child and the woman into the dumpster, for all I care. They're worthless to me." He knelt in front of Hanzo's corpse. "This one, however... Keep him here. I have something to do."

Sub-Zero nodded and ordered the Lin Kuei guards to remove the bodies in Chinese. He glanced at Hanzo again.

"Not having second thoughts, are we?" The white man asked, a smirk playing across his lips. "Because it's a bit late for that."

"Not at all," Sub-Zero replied. "In fact, I feel better than ever. Your little power up that you gave me got rid of any doubts."

"Good." The man waved him off. "There's a man. He's currently in America. Deacon City, if I'm not mistaken. Go there. His name is Shang Tsung. He will be your new master in the coming years. Understand?"

"How long will that be?"

"As long as it has to. Go."

Sub-Zero bowed before leaving with the two other guards. They had already carried Kana and Jubei out of the house.

The man in white placed his hands on Hanzo's shoulders and began to speak. "If you can hear me, my name is Quan Chi. I know what Bi-Han has done to you and your family. I can offer you redemption. I can offer you vengeance. Swear your loyalties to the Netherrealm. Once your quest has been completed, you will serve me. Do this, and you will have your revenge."

Hanzo's finger twitched. Quan-Chi noticed it out of the corner of his eye. He smiled and got to his feet. His work was done. Sub-Zero returned.

"Want us to dispose of him as well?" he asked.

"Yes. Do what you like. I have what I need."

Quan Chi placed his hat back on his head before saying to no one in particular, "I have a feeling this will be a very interesting next couple of years."

A/N: Once again, this is the new version of how Hanzo was killed by Bi-Han. The version in MK: Rebirth is now noncanon. Understand? Cool.

Spino, out.