Home Invasion

Today was Joseph's day off. Not only that but it was Stryker's day off. So the two decided to use their time wisely and decided to bond in some way. Since it seemed Kabal would not return to duty soon or ever. So they deiced to go out and spend their time in the manliest way possible, shoot things.

They headed out to the gun club range to shoot some targets. Dale was paranoid as ever when not one but two off duty police officers walked in. This was Stryker's first introduction to Joseph's father and needless to say he could see that the apple truly doesn't fall far from the tree.

Something was strange about the next morning. Bobby wasn't woken up by Sonya. When he opened his eyes the sun was shining through the gapes in the blinds. He slowly rose up to hear the chirping of birds and the sounds of cars driving outside.

He slowly rose out of his bed and exited his room. Everything was silent as he traveled from his room and to the kitchen. As he made his way across the living room he looked outside to see his father's truck gone, no doubt he'd already gone to work.

When he entered the kitchen he found Sonya sitting at the end of the table a small cup of water in her hands. And Bobby could tell without stepping foot in the room but from simply looking at her that something was wrong and he froze in the doorway.

Sonya picked her head up and looked at him.

"Have a seat." She said nodding to the seat across from her. And from the look in her eyes and the way that she spoke Bobby could tell something was really bothering her. He decided now was not a good time for jokes and instead did as she suggested." We need to talk."

Bobby walked over to the fridge and pulled out the apple juice, pouring himself a cup before sitting down.

"About what?" he asked.

"About what's happened." She responded." Everything that's happened." Bobby returned the juice to the fridge walked back to the table and sat down across from her.

"Where should we start?" he asked honestly." With the kiss?" Sonya nodded her head.

"You do know that was a spur of the moment thing right?" she asked, running her fingers along the outline of her cup." I'd been drinking, you'd been drinking our emotions were high from the lie of the mission." Bobby only nodded his head in agreement." And given everything that's happened I think it's better to not complicate our lives any further." She cocked her head up and looked at him." Do you agree?" Bobby looked down at his drink.

"Yea." He replied not making eye contact with her." I can understand that." This wasn't the hardest break-up he'd have to go through, if it could even call it a break up at all.

"Besides we just wouldn't make a good couple. We're too different." Sonya was more orderly while Bobby liked to do things on the fly. Bobby liked to laugh and relax while Sonya was strict and stern." You should probably find a girl from around here to date." She pointed over her shoulder, unaware of what she was pointing at.

Bobby picked his head up and looked to see Connie's house right out the window. With a solemn look he ducked his head down.

"Our relationship would be better if we just stayed as Superior and Subordinate."

"No." said Bobby shaking his head. Sonya raised an eyebrow at him confused. "I'd say were at least friends now. We're all that's left the Special Forces, who can we trust if not each other."

She chuckled dryly." Yes, friends."

Little did they know they were about to get some unexpected visitors. Bobby slowly turned his head to the side and noticed some familiar looking faces like Kobra and Jarek walking across the lawn armed with automatic weapons.

The trio of Jarek, Kobra and Kira aimed their weapons at the two in the kitchen and prepared to fire.

"GET DOWN!" Sonya yelled. She jumped across the room and took Bobby to the ground just as the bullets started firing. Sonya then pointed Bobby into the living room and the two began crawling as the bullets flew overhead. Bullets ripped into the Hill's home tearing apart the walls and destroying anything inside.

Once in the living room Bobby and Sonya were safe from the spray of bullet, but only for a short time. They both knew the Black Dragon would soon enter an see if their guns had done the trick and then the fighting would turn close-quarters.

"Prepare to defend yourself." Sonya said to Bobby. The young Hill quickly went to his room about to arm himself with the perfect weapon. Sitting there hanging above his bed was Kenshi's kitana. It had served the blind man well before and now it must serve Bobby. He removed it from its sheath and ran back outside.

The hail of bullets and gunfire stopped right as Bobby reunited with Sonya. Now they knew what was coming. Sonya quickly ducked against the wall and Bobby followed her lead.

They listen as they heard feet stomping outside and then the sound of the sliding door opened. Sonya leaned down and prepared to attack. She cocked her head back to Bobby and nodded. He responded with a nod of his own.

Then they listened as the stomping of feet got louder and louder as it got closer and closer.

As Jarek was about to turn the corner Sonya jumped out and attacked him. She put one hand over the gun in his hand and held it down. Then with her other hand she punched him in the face.

But Kobra was right behind her and aimed his gun right at her head. But luckily Bobby jumped out swinging his sword. But Kobra quickly ducked avoiding the blade, allowing it to pass over his head and hit the wall.

Then Kobra dropped his gun and tackled Bobby into the wall. Once he hit the wall Bobby dropped his sword to the ground. But then Bobby reached down and grabbed Kobra, turning him over and pushing him off to the ground.

Sonya was about to go and help having already hit Jarek away but then she had Kira jump on her back.

Once Kobra was on the ground Bobby jumped at him but Kobra pointed up his legs and halted Bobby, though Bobby was still able to reach out and punch which he did. He punch Kobra in the face with one hand while he held onto his head with the other. But then Kobra swung his legs and pushed Bobby onto his side. Then Kobra swung on top of him and punched him in the face, then a second time.

Bobby now decided to employ one of the new tricks that Sonya taught him. He swung up and open palmed strike for Kobra's head. He made contact and hit his mark. With his hand open he stuck out his fingers into Kobra's eye.

The man let out a cry as he jerked back and held his eye. Bobby took full advantage of this and pushed him off, knocking him onto his back. Looking over he saw Sonya dealing with both Jarek and Kira.

She swung her leg up and kicked Kira in the face. Jarek ducked under her leg and prepared to strike but then Bobby ran over and tackled Jarek into the wall. The two then began to struggle against the wall, knocking over the tv and the bookshelf as they went.

Kira tried to punch Sonya but she simply blocked her attack and punched her in the face, then lifting her up and tossing her into Kobra who was just getting off the ground.

Then with two of them down and Bobby handling the other she reached down and grabbed one of the assault rifles laying on the ground.

Kobra ad Kira picked their heads up to see Sonya armed and aiming at them. The two quickly got up and ran as Sonya began firing. Even Jarek left his battle with Bobby once he heard the firing but not before punching Bobby to the ground.

The young man picked up his head with an angry look in his eyes. Looking ahead he saw someone moving in the backyard. Bobby looked to see the sword he dropped earlier nearby and picked it up before heading outside.

He jumped outside and the second he did he noticed a strange figure standing not to more than ten feet away on his left. Bobby turned to see and hear someone resembling Darth Vader standing there.

The man then pulled two hooked swords from his back and lunged at Bobby. Normally Bobby managed to raise his sword just in time to block the two coming at him.

Kabal then stepped forward and swung his two swords again but Bobby once again blocked. Then Bobby stepped forward and swung his sword down but Kabal crossed his swords together and blocked him. Kabal then kicked out his leg and knocked Bobby to the ground, then while he laid there he swung both swords down at him.

But Bobby managed to roll out of his way, the two swords crashed into the ground. It was now that Bobby managed to distance himself from his enemy that he remembered Kenshi's last words to him.

Kabal pulled his swords from the ground and lunged at Bobby swinging his swords. But Bobby put his sword up and blocked. Now It was Bobby's turn to kick, knocking Kabal back into the wall. Then Bobby jumped forward and swung his sword.

But Kabal quickly jumped up, avoiding the attack. Bobby looked up to see Kabal up on the roof. Bobby decided to follow after him, stepping up on the table outside and jumping onto the roof.

Once there he saw Kabal running away. Bobby quickly jumped up and ran after him. Kabal turned around and saw Bobby coming towards him. He armed himself with his two swords and prepared to square off with Bobby on the roof.

At that same time Joseph and Stryker had returned from their time at the shooting range, Stryker now dropping Joseph off at his home.

"Good shootin out there today kid." Stryker complimented.

"Thanks dude." Replied Joseph. Just then the two's attention was called to the sound of gun firing coming from close by at the Hill's house.

"What the hell!" yelled Stryker.

"That's coming from Bobby's house." Said Joseph. Then he ran over with his pistol in hand. Stryker exited his car and followed after him.

The two ran up and stood in the Hill's driveway. Looking up from there they could see two people standing on the roof, both holding weapons.

"Freeze!" yelled Stryker.

"Reach for the sky." added Joseph. Kabal turned and looked down, recognizing the two standing there. Not wanting to be exposed or captured Kabal quickly turned and ran off. But even though he left the two off duty police turned to Bobby for answers.

"Bobby." called Joseph. Bobby turned and slid down the roof, using the table as a stepping stool to get back down. Joseph walked over to his friend." Dude what happened here?"

"Freeze!" commanded Stryker aiming his pistol at Bobby." Drop the weapon!" Bobby was to stunned to do anything and froze up.

"No, no dude." Joseph said stepping between Bobby and the gun." Bobby's my friend this is his house." And Stryker believed Joseph but he had already entered 'cop-mode' and now he wanted answers.

"Alright then Kid start talking, and don't try to get cute with me." He said stomping over and lumbering over Bobby. Just then the three looked to the sliding door to see Sonya stepping out armed with a machine gun. Joseph was stunned by the sudden appearance of a beautiful woman but Stryker wasn't as distracted. He quickly snapped to his hip and pulled out his gun. "Freeze!"

Sonya did the same and aimed her gun at him.

"No!" yelled both Bobby and Joseph to their respective team members. The two hot-heads quickly calmed down and lowered their weapons.

"Who the hell are you?" asked Sonya to the two newcomers.

"I'll be asking the questions here." Said Stryker in an equally menacing voice." Starting with the two of you and what happened here." Now Bobby was more than willing to spill the information about what had happened to the police and if not to at least Joseph. He opened his mouth and prepared to talk.

"We had a misfire." Sonya answered for him. Bobby looked to her confused.

"Misfire?" repeated Stryker. Sonya nodded her head." All this came from a misfire?" He pointed to the clear destruction of the house." And what was with the gimmick on the roof?" Bobby once again opened his mouth to speak.

"That's not any of your business." I don't suppose you have a warrant?" said Sonya to the two police officers. Stryker grumbled knowing full well he didn't and without consent couldn't continue further without violating the law he protects.

"This isn't over." He grumbled. Then he turned and walked away, heading back to his car. In the aftermath of his leaving Bobby turned to Sonya.

"Why couldn't we tell him?! Their police this is what they do."

"And what would we tell them? A gang of thugs came and attacked us. What'll we tell them next about other worlds and societies?" Bobby stood back and was silent." Trust me it's better this way." Just then the two were interrupted by Joseph.

"So Bobby." He said speaking to his friend but eyeing Sonya." Who's your friend?" Sonya rolled her eyes and walked back into the house." Can you put in a good word for me with her?" Joseph said. Bobby just rolled his eyes. Despite the big catastrophe that just happened Joseph had dismissed it to ogle a girl.

Meanwhile back at the Black Dragon hideout.

"We were so close!" yelled Kabal slamming his hands on the table and scarring his subordinates." So close but we tripped at the finish line!" He slammed his fist down again.

"A minor bump in the road, sir." Said Jarek in an attempt to calm their leader down." This is nothing to get angry over." Kabal stopped his ranging and appeared to have calmed down. Kobra and Kira gained newfound courage as they slowly rose from their hiding spot." Perhaps now we should move out eyes to other matters. Matters that will allows us to peruse Kano's idea of profit." But then Kabal turned around and punched Jarek in the face sending him to the ground.

"Don't talk to me about Kano. I knew him better than anyone and I know that he would want me to peruse revenge against his killers!" His subordinates coward in fear under him but then a sudden bang at the door got all their attentions.

They looked over to hear another bang while the door visibly shook. The knob jerked violently and then the door blasted open, swinging across the room and slamming against the wall.

Then a lone figure stepped into the room. He was tall and broad wearing a mixture of green, red and black cloths most notably his face was covered. He didn't speak but picked his head up and looked around the room, his eyes shining green.

Kabal nodded to his followers to do something. Kobra quickly jumped up and tried to kick the intruder. But with a wave of his hand Kobra was guided away from him and slammed into the wall. Kira attacked next swinging her knife but the man dodged her and with an uppercut sent her flying through the air and slamming to the ground. Jarek attacked last trying to punch him but his punch was easily caught. The man turned his head in a robotic fashion frightening Jarek with the cold stare of his face. Then he blasted Jarek with eye beams knocking him into the ground.

Now finally he turned to Kabal. The Leader of the Black Dragon stood there confused and frightened. The man reached over the table and grabbed his chest, bending the metal in his grip. Then he lifted Kabal into the air.

"Stop!" commanded a sharp feminine voice and the attacker did so. Everyone looked as a young woman on a revealing blue garb with black hair and a blue veil. She walked into the room and stood next to the monster who held Kabal in the air. Her eyes shifted to all those in the room.

"Who is in charge here?" she asked. The Black Dragon members weakly pointed to Kabal. The woman turned her attention to him.

"You? What happened to Kano?"

"Kano is dead." Kabal spat." I am leader of the Black Dragon, who are you?"

"No manners." She mused. And that was a signal to her monster who began applying pressure to Kabal causing him great pain." Is that how you speak to a Princess of Outworld?"

"Forgive him your majesty." Spoke up Jarek as he rose up from the ground." He did not know." But as he stood back up the Princess's bodyguard shot Jarek with another blast of his eyes, sending him back to the ground.

"We will be forgiving for now. Let him down Ermac." She said putting a hand on the creature's shoulder. He mechanically did as he was told dropping Kabal and standing with his arms at his side. As Kabal struggled to both regain his breath and his stance the Princess approached him.

"I am Princess Kitana, and If you are the Leader of the Black Dragon then I have business with you."

"With me?"

"Yes. My father has employed your services to help ensure your help in taking over Earthrealm." This was all new news to Kabal who had never met nor heard any of this before.

"I don't care who you are, where you came from or what you want!" he spat back." I have my own plans and they don't involve-" He was cut off as Kitana merely looked at Ermac who swung his arm forward and grabbed onto Kabal's throat. He walked forward, forcing Kabal back and onto the table. Despite and kicking or struggling the monster continued his task unmolested.

"It matters not what you want." She said walking over and standing over him." We made a pact with the Black Dragon. With or without Kano if you are the leader now you have inherited his responsibilities and will therefore carry out his end of the bargain with us. Do you understand?" Kabal was being choked and could not answer. Kitana raised her hand which caused Ermac to once again let go and stand back." Do you understand?" she asked kneeling down before the choking Kabal.

"Yes, Yes." He coughed.

"Good." She said standing back up." Then we understand each other. You will complete your duties and your goals for my father. Succeeded and you will be rewarded beyond your wildest dreams. Fail" She took a moment to look around at the ground still battered and on the ground." Well I think you already have an idea." She smirked and looked to Kabal." We'll be checking in from time to time." She told Kabal who rose to his feet, rubbing his throat. Then Kitana turned and left." Come along Ermac." She said. The creature did not speak grumble or making any noise, he simply turned and followed the Princess out the door.

Kabal stood there in the aftermath more confused than frightened. He knew Kano had been involved in some shady deals but never something like this. This new development would really would cut into his plans of destroying the Special Forces. But like it or not he had to play by their rules or face the wrath of the Princess and her Enforcer again.

But there was something out there both the Special Forces and the Black Dragon had to fear.