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Sub-Zero was standing up leaning against the wall beside him was his wife Frost sitting down on a chair next to him, while Smoke was besides her guarding her. Ermac and Skarlet where actually on the other side of the hall standing firm and a little worried not just them but the whole group was worried because in front of their eyes was just one worried and angry emperor walking back and forward on the hall.
Scorpion was just outside his bed chambers, hearing the screams of his wife giving birth to their new child, he desperately wanted to be beside her and support her, but was refused by Khameleon for she simply told him to wait outside while she took care of her, having two raptor warriors guarding the door.
"This is ridicules!"
Scorpion yelled out flames coming out of his hands, startling the two raptor warriors although scared of this angry specter king in front of them, they still had to obey their clan leaders wife for her words are obsolete also. Sub-Zero looking at his friend walked up to him to try to ease his worry, and calmly placed a hand on his shoulder and said.
"Calm down Scorpion, Mileena will be fine you have Khameleon that is an expert on nursing, she is in good hands."
Scorpion was looking at him with angry rage, but took a deep breath, indeed he was right Khameleon knew what she was doing, but still was worried of his queen.
"You're right; just want her and the baby to be ok."
Sub-Zero nods his head understanding very well, also close to being a father himself wants her wife and child to be safe at all cost. Scorpion then turned and spotted Skarlet but he can see the worry in her eyes knowing that she is also her sister wants to know if she is ok.
"He is right Skarlet, there is no need to be worry right now but to have faith that she will be alright."
She nodded her head while Ermac slowly reached for her hand and holds it tight making Skarlet look and see that the good texture of him, she nods her head to him gladly happy of his support. Scorpion then heard footsteps coming from behind him and sees two other raptor warriors coming towards him bowed their heads and said.
"Lord Scorpion, you have guests inside your castle sire."
Scorpion was confused of what guests have shown up inside his castle, looking at Sub-Zero he shakes his head not knowing also of what guests have arrived, he then turns back on the two raptors.
"What guests are waiting?"
"The thunder god my lord with his Earthrealm warriors, and also queen Kitana from the realm of Edenia my lord."
Scorpion turn wide eye of the last statement, not understanding why Kitana would show up, shaking his head he looked at the raptor warriors and gave him his answer.
"Let them come up here."
The two raptors bowed their heads and started to walk back to get the guests up here, but Scorpion was really confused but feeling a tap on his shoulder made him turn to see Skarlet looking at him.
"Are you sure it's ok to bring her here?"
Not knowing himself either if it was the right choice to make but still indeed it was still her sister. Sub-Zero walked close and asked.
"Is there something wrong having the Edenia queen to be here?
"Well it's just that…"
Scorpion placed his hand on her shoulder stopping her next words, looking up to him she nods her head and bowed and walked back to Ermac. Sub-Zero not understanding still looked at Scorpion to get some answers but the specter just simply said.
"Nothing to worry about Sub-Zero it's just an issue between me and her."
Sub-Zero understanding the matter didn't want to keep asking so simply nodded his head and walked back to his wife, Scorpion seeing his Lin Kuie friend placing his hand on her shoulder shook the feeling out of his mind and asked him.
"So have you and Frost know what gender of the baby is?"
Sub-Zero looked at him and back to his wife and before he could answer him, it was his wife that responded first.
"Well we actually don't know the gender of our child yet, we are simply waiting when the time comes."
"Do you two know what child you want?"
Frost placed her hand on her shoulder where his husbands his, and smiled.
"Well I really would like to have a girl, but knowing my husband he would like a boy to continue the Lin Kuie tradition."
Scorpion looked up to his Lin Kuie friend and saw him rub the back of his neck embarrassed of his wife's statement shook his head and said.
"There is nothing to be embarrassed Sub-Zero it's actually wonderful to know you would keep the tradition going, but also knowing you if either your child was girl you would still teach her your ways."
Frost was a bit surprised of hearing Scorpion say that, also most of the people around was shocked, Frost looked at his husband and could tell he was smiling under his mask, looking back at Scorpion she asked him.
"And you Scorpion have you decided if you want a boy or girl?"
Scorpion took a while on this question; most of the people on the room were interested of what the specter wants. Although knowing his previous life having a boy wouldn't mind to have another one, but in reality in his mind and heart he didn't care and simply said.
"Mileena says it's a girl, but deep in my mind and heart it doesn't matter what gender of the baby is, boy or girl I would give all of my love and kindness towards the baby."
Frost was awed of his statement, but also Skarlet was awed of his words. Having the men in the room nodding their heads of his words can see that the emperor in front of him is a well good father.
"Have you both decided what name you want for your child?"
Scorpion asked seeing how the two Lin Kuie's where thinking, Sub-Zero responded first.
"Well if it is a boy I would named him after my older brother's name."
Scorpion understood and nodded his head, Frost squeezed his husbands hand knowing of his older brother, he looked back at her gave her a reassuring expression knowing that he is fine. Frost looked at Scorpion and said.
"If it's a girl I would like to name her Linna."
"Those are wonderful names."
Scorpion said looking both of them could see their smiles and appreciation of his words.
"And you Scorpion have you and Mileena come up with names for the baby?"
Sub-Zero asked him, catching him off guard because indeed of all the time him and Mileena had they didn't have time to come up with names, or actually never talked about it. But before he was about to answer him he saw the two raptor warriors coming back having the guests that have arrived her he can tell he saw some familiar faces and some that really didn't like but looked at one particular person and said.
"Raiden thank you for coming, but why have you brought your Earthrealm warriors into my realm?"
Scorpion can see the warriors that he is familiar with, that they are standing behind the thunder god. He can see two monks named Liu Kang and Kung Lao, then seeing a woman named Sonya Blade and her partner Jax, then the last one that really annoyed him the most was no other then the idiot superstar Johnny Cage.
"We are not here with bad intentions Scorpion, we are just here to congratulate you and Mileena of your new child being born, and also knowing that you are allied with Sub-Zero we came as allies also."
Skarlet was standing in a defense of stance while Ermac was glowing green in his hands also ready for any sort of action to happen the Earthrealm warriors watched them and also ready to defend themselves but before Raiden could say something only one of the groups walked towards Scorpion. Skarlet and Ermac about to intercept the person walking towards their emperor were stopped for they saw Scorpion raise his hand signaling to lower their guard. Scorpion knew who this person was; he faced him before and remembers he was the only warrior that was able to defeat him in the first Mortal Kombat tournament, a monk named Liu Kang. But what he did was actually surprising but not just him but for everyone around them, showing his respects bowed down his head and said.
"Although we were enemies Lord Scorpion, we didn't come here to disturbed you, but as Raiden said, we came to congratulate you of your new child, so I and everyone behind me we would like if the past between us can be forgotten and forgiving for we can start fresh as allies." Raiden was quiet, waiting for Scorpions answer only sighed in relief putting a grin seeing how Scorpion bowed his head.
"As much as I don't like some of you, but if you came here in good intentions then I have no objections to have you here, that the past is left behind us and hope we can become allies, and welcome."
Liu Kang extended his hand for a hand and Scorpion gladly accepted his hand shake and then Kung Lao, Sonya, Jax, and last was Jonny but Scorpion took a minute or two to shake his hand but shook it anyways.
After all was solved there was one person left in the group that Scorpion saw last that still hasn't talked to yet, Kitana.
Kitana was wearing a blue dress without her blue viel, holding with her a half of blue roses and violet flowers, but she was not alone for she had her ally and friend Jade with her wearing her same uniform he last saw her. They were waiting patiently for their turn to talk.
Scorpion walked towards her, Kitana took a few steps also and standing in close range Kitana handed the flowers to Jade and looked at Scorpions once more.
"It's been a long time Scorpion."
"Indeed it has Kitana, too long if I remember."
Kitana looked around the place seeing how warm and peaceful Outworld and the castle look now.
"I see you change a lot of things here in Outworld, I was surprised to see raptor warriors greeting us instead of tarkatans in the front door, and seeing how this realm is peaceful sure has change a lot."
"A lot has happen, but it was not just I but Mileena also helping me rebuild Outword and helping out our people."
Kitana was surprised to hear that, but seeing how the specter is calm and fair to others is indeed the work of her sister, not just changing this realm but also her husband.
"Scorpion may I have a word with you alone please."
Scorpion surprised to hear the queen of Edenia say that, he nodded his head and signaling to Skarlet and Ermac to watch the door to her queen turned around and began to walk away with the group with Kitana walking beside him.
After walking away from the group from hearing distance Scorpion just stared at Kitana waiting for her to say something but neither of them spoke. Seeing how this was not getting anywhere, he was about to speak but Kitana beat him to it.
"How has Mileena been for this past years?"
Scorpion crossed his arms and responded back.
"She's been well, although with the baby in the way she is doing fine."
"That's good, and also I'm really happy for the both of you really, I also see that you love her dearly I'm glad that you make my sister very happy."
Scorpion was beginning to doubt her generosity towards him and her queen, it's been a long time that she has ever seen or spoke to Mileena in a long time, but he shook the thought out and responded back.
"She is the love of my life Kitana and I would die to defend her and our child, but tell me why you came here for, last time we spoke was not in good terms."
"Ah… so you still remember that huh?"
"Indeed I do."
Seeing my queen walking outside the backyard of the castle at night walking around the pond of water couldn't shake the feeling that she seemed down. Walking close to her I wrapped my hands around her waist and heard her gasped in surprise I looked into her gorgeous orange eyes. "What is wrong my queen?"
Mileena wrapped her hands on mine on her waist and leaned back against my chest. "Nothing my love, just enjoying the fresh air in this lovely night." It wasn't hard to realize her expressions that she was lying. "Mileena I can tell you are lying to me, so tell me what is bugging you?"
Seeing her sigh she unwrapped herself from me and began to walk close to the pond. "It's been a very long time that I haven't heard from my sister Kitana, although we were not talkative or friendly with each other we respected one on other." Hearing her words I walked besides her seeing her reflection on the pond and heard her continue. "After my father's death, she decided to go back to her home world but she never said goodbye or anything to me, she just left and never once have I heard from her."
"I'm pretty sure she misses you like you miss her." Seeing her face towards my face she wrapped her arms around me hugging me tight. "Do you really think she does?" Hearing her say I placed my hand under her chin slowly lifting it up towards my eyes. "I know so my love." Seeing her eyes showing nothing but pure joy embraced me once more and hugging her warmly I looked up in the sky knowing that I had to do something about it.
The following day I appeared in Edenia walking towards the front gate of the castle was greeted by two Edenia soldiers aiming their spears at me. "Hold it there stranger! What business do you have here!" Not really in a good mood and specially how they treat a guest I slowly started to engulf in flames around my hands and spoke with the most hatred towards them. "You will take me to go see Kitana or I will kill you both!"
Seeing how the two warriors shake in fear nodded their heads and carefully walked me inside to go see Kitana but was surrounded but not just two but maybe hundreds of soldiers aiming their spears, swords, and arrows at me.
"What business do you have being here specter?" yelled one particular woman across sitting on her throne, walking forward seeing the soldiers stepping away from my path I responded back. "I just came to talk to you Kitana that is all."
"And what is there to talk about?" Standing firm I looked straight into her eyes. "It's about Mileena, it's been a long time that you spoke to…"
"Silence!" stopping me from my words I was a bit confused and angry of why she didn't let me finish but heard her continue. "Everyone in this room leave us and let us talk in private!" Seeing the warriors bowing their heads to her quickly turn their backs and exited the door leaving us only me and Kitana alone. "What does she want?"
Although her words were demanding I felt also an emotion of worry in it, shaking the though away I continued. "She is just worried about you, it's been a very long time that you have talked to her, and she just wants to see you."
"Why would she see me, it's not like we got along anyways." Shaking my head at her responds "She said the same thing to me and believe me she does worry, she is your sister Kitana." Seeing her rise from her throne pointed her finger at me with rage. "She is not my sister!"
Was shocked to hear her scream but also angry at the same time. "She is not my sister specter! We may share the same blood, but we don't look anything alike! She is just a monster like everyone else!" Feeling my blood boil in anger I engulfed my whole body in flames in front of her and yelled back at her. "Don't you dare insult my queen Kitana! If I were you I would think before you speak, because the next words the come out of your mouth about my queen will be your last!"
She was shocked that I could tell, her wide eyes were all I needed to know. "You… your married to Mileena?" Nodding my head to her question. "Yes, I and Mileena are married." She slowly sat back down on her throne shocked to hear this news, which it didn't bother me anyways, so I kept on staring her at her.
"Why… why would you marry her specter?" Although not understanding her reasons of why she would be questioning me of my marriage to my queen I just simply answer her. "I married her because the love and care she shows me are nothing but pure and honesty inside her soul, she changed my life and with that I love Mileena the same way."
Seeing her whole expression change around her she looked at me. "What is it that you want from me specter?" getting annoyed of her questioning I just responded back to my previous statement. "I just want you to talk to your sister." Seeing her rub her forehead. "For the last time specter she is not my sister!"
"If she was not your sister then, why did you let her live back in the flesh pits when you defeated her!" I yelled out loud bursting in flames around my surrounding, hearing the warriors behind the door getting ready to barge inside, but I saw Kitana wide eye of my question seeing how right I was she looked away from me. "I… I don't even know that myself."
"Although she may be different from you Kitana, she is still your sister and she does care about you, if only you would give her a chance she would show you how much she has change." Seeing her look straight back into me she rose from her throne once more. "It's better if you leave now specter. Guards come in here!"
Hearing the doors open wide from behind I kept on looking at her shaking my head in disbelief of her actions. "Escort him out of here, and specter. It's better that she forgets about me and moves on, it is for the best." Seeing how the two guards are beside me I looked at her once more. "Although you are her blood, I will not interfere between you two and your conflicts, when you are ready to talk or see her once more we will be waiting." With that alone I turned my back to her and never again did I ever step in that realm again.
"Your words still echoed in my mind Scorpion, and you were right, although we are different we are still sisters by blood."
Kitana said seeing how the specter listen to hear her say that, was actually glad that she was able to finally understand after so many years. Scorpion turning his head back towards the hall where his bed chambers are at could see how the group of guests is enjoying and talking to each other.
"Scorpion after so many years I would like to apologize and hope you and Mileena can forgive me of my actions."
Scorpion turned around seeing her bowed her head in front of him, shaking his head he placed his hand on her shoulder making Kitana look up to him.
"There is nothing to be apologizing for Kitana, even though we were not in good terms you are basically family among us, so there is no need to be sorry, and welcome Kitana."
Scorpion saw her eyes water and she nodded her head, seeing how the conflict between them was finally over they started to walk back towards the group seeing how Liu Kang walked towards in front of us he looked at Kitana and started to talk to her. He was amazed of the sight, never would of thought he would have this many allies and friends among him, Scorpion then heard the doors open from his bed chambers and saw Khameleon walking outside.
"How is she?"
Scorpion asked first seeing how the group also waiting for her answer, Khameleon gave the emperor a reassuring smile and said.
"She is doing fine Scorpion, the baby is fine and healthy also she is waiting for you."
Nodding his head he walked passed her and going inside his room taking in a few slowly steps he saw her queen laying in the bed holding in her arms was their baby in a violet cover sheet, she looked up and he can tell she was smiling.
"Come my husband and say hello to your new daughter."
Slowly walking next to her he looked down and saw his new daughter in front of his eyes, same hair color as her mother, and same skin tone as her, but what surprised him more was that her whole face was normal as a human.
"She is beautiful isn't she?"
Mileena asked seeing how she is caressing her daughter's cheeks, Scorpion sat next to her on the bed and carefully touched her daughters face, feeling the warmth inside his heart looked at Mileena once more and wrapped his arm around her.
"She looks like her mother."
Mileena moves her head and slowly kissed his husband on his side of his face, looking back to her daughter Mileena was indeed happy seeing how she slowly drops tears of joy. Scorpion saw her queen shed tears not knowing what's wrong he hugs her tight letting her know that he is here, but Mileena leaned her head on his chest and said.
"After so many years, I finally have a family of my own, I have you and my daughter that I will cherish and love, the dream that I always dreamed of finally has become true."
"We made into a reality Mileena, together we made it real."
Scorpion said seeing how Mileena gave him one more kiss she looked back at her daughter.
"Do you want to hold her my love?"
Scorpion was a bit scared and nervous to hold her new daughter, but slowly he nodded his head and Mileena moved her arms to hand her to him, and slowly and carefully Scorpion was holding her daughter in his arms.
He couldn't describe it, couldn't actually say how he felt, but one thing was certain he was happy, he was holding her new child in his arms and for the first time ever it was like he was resurrected with pure joy and peace around his heart. Looking down on her daughter he saw her hands move up and slowly with her little fingers gripped on one of his fingers, and slowly but carefully her daughters eyes started to open slowly and saw her daughters eyes for the first time.
"She haves your eyes Mileena."
Mileena slowly moves her head and sees her daughters eyes have indeed have tarkatans eyes, dropping more tears among her eyes Scorpion hands her back her daughter.
"She indeed haves her mother's looks."
Mileena giggled and nudges her head on his.
"Well she also haves her daddy's looks too."
Scorpion laughed at her words, leaning in close he slowly removes his mask and Mileena can see her husband's burning skull around him smiles under her veil and slowly and carefully both embraced each other with a kiss.
After they finished kissing, they both heard a little laughter coming from their daughter seeing how Scorpion is still on his skull form her daughter was not afraid of him, and also of her mother's sharp teeth.
"It seems that our little girl it's not afraid of her father's naked skull."
Mileena giggled at her statement for she wiggle her nose at her daughter making her laugh once more, Scorpion shook his head putting back his mask heard little knocks seeing it was Skarlet and Khameleon standing outside the room.
"Come inside Skarlet and say hello to your new niece, and Khameleon can you bring everyone else inside."
Khameleon nodded her head and walked back outside to bring everyone in, he saw Skarlet walked next to Mileena and gave her a hug and looked at the baby and squeal of excitement.
"She is so cute!"
Scorpion never saw this side of Skarlet before, laughing inside of himself then saw the rest of the group walking inside to congratulate Mileena and see the new born baby. The last one still standing besides the door was no other then Kitana, Jade was next to her not leaving her side, Scorpion nodded his head and extended his hand for she can come in.
Slowly and carefully she reached her hands to his and moved inside, once getting inside the room she began to let go of his hand and walked up front of the group and Mileena saw for the first time in years her older sister.
"Mileena, I know you might have questions or hate me, for I not talked or seen you after all this years. And I hope you can forgive, I really am sorry."
Mileena began to tear up and nodded her head, but seeing Kitana walking towards her for the first time in years both sisters hugged.
"Look at your aunt; she's beautiful just like you."
Mileena said but Kitana placed her hand on her shoulder and said to her.
"No. She looks like her mother, beautiful as any woman can be."
Scorpion smiled under his mask, knowing that both sisters now are here together as a family is something that he can't ask for more, seeing her queen laughing and being in joy with her friends and allies is something he always wanted.
"Congratulations Scorpion on your new daughter being born."
Scorpion turned around and saw his blue Lin Kuie friend beside him.
"Thank you Sub-Zero, seeing my queen happy is something that I'm truly blessed to see. Although I have been deceived in my life, fought to many battles, endure so much pain, and clouded my mind but nothing but hatred and vengeance. I get to see the new life being form around me, all thanks to her. Mileena is the proud and joy that kept me going, and now with a new life in our hands is something I will protect as longest I live."
Sub-Zero understanding his meaning, looks at his wife seeing how she is holding on to their child in her hands can imagine having her own baby in her hands. Looking back to his friend he said.
"Hanzo, you and Mileena will be wonderful parents for your daughter, and hopefully may the gods keep blessing you if you want to have more children. But I have a question if you don't mind me asking."
"Thank you Sub-Zero, and what question may that be?"
"Are you going to teach her the ways of the Shirai Ryu?"
Sub-Zero asked, although it was something he didn't actually want to say, looked at his friend and sees him in a deep thought in his mind. Taking in a few minutes, thinking that he might ignore the question was about to take it back but.
"That my friend is something I don't know myself yet."
"I understand Scorpion, but forget it right now; it seems your queen is looking for you."
Scorpion looks at his queen and indeed sees her looking at him patting her hand beside her bed signaling him to come to her, Scorpion smirks under his mask and padded his Lin Kuie friend on his shoulder and said before he walked to her queen.
"Don't leave just yet friend, we will celebrate soon, so please enjoy your stay."
Sub-Zero bowed his head and Scorpion walked past the group around her queen on the bed grabbing her hand she looked at the group.
"May we have some time alone please."
Everyone nodded their heads Kitana giving her one more hug and Skarlet doing the same they began to walk out, leaving Scorpion and Mileena alone. Scorpion sat right next to her again seeing her daughters orange eyes slowly closing.
"I still can't believe this was inside me all this months."
Mileena giggled seeing her daughter sleeping eyes closing, nudging her closer to her Scorpion smiled seeing how wonderful her queen and daughter look happy together.
"I love you Mileena."
Mileena looked at her husband and gave him a kiss him, seeing his white eyes on her orange eyes.
"I love you too Hanzo, always and forever."
Leaning closer to her wife both of them sees their daughter sleeping in Mileenas arms and she said.
"What should we name her?"
"We can name her after you."
Mileena shook her head and said.
"No. I want her to have her unique name."
Both parents looking at her daughter thinking of a name, not really knowing what to name her, Scorpion took a very good look at her daughter and then look at her queen and then slowly whispered a name. Mileena then looked at her husband and said.
"What?"
"Delia. What about Delia?"
Mileena looks at her daughter and smiled at that.
"Delia. That sounds like a wonderful name."
Seeing his queen slowly closing her eyes sets her daughter next to her getting comfortable for they could both sleep well, Scorpion slowly gets up from the bed not to disturb her queen, quietly walked across the other side of the bed seeing her daughter sleeping.
Getting on top of the bed sees her queen looking at him with her beautiful orange eyes reached for his hand and placed it close to their daughter feeling her warmth around her both smiled at each other. Both closing their eyes Mileena and Scorpion began to sleep for in their hands feel the one joy they will love for their rest of their lives, Delia.
Well another chapter done and another one to write lol, I though Delia was a cute name to name their child so hope you liked it. So please Review and hope you readers have a wonderful day and see you next time.