Chapter 4: The Lost Sea
Sub-Zero approached a large wooden boat on a rainy night at the mysterious Lost Sea located in middle China. His attire hadn't changed much in two years. He still donned his black body suit under his dark blue over mantle, but a black stripe went down the center of each strap and loin cloth and chain-mailed armor was worn over the abdomen of his body suit under the over mantle. His appearance looked to be more ceremonial than usual, but his Lin Kuei garments were more than fitting for battle.
He joined dozens of warriors up the plank to the boat that would lead them to a tournament known as Mortal Kombat. He had been invited by the tournament's Grandmaster, Shang Tsung, to compete among the several fighter's from around the world. Unknown to the Grandmaster, Sub-Zero was also hired to assassinate Tsung by one of his high profit enemies. As he boarded the boat, he felt a chill down his spine at the thought of his past adventures. One thought in particular seemed to get to him more and more, but he shook it off as he took his first step into the boat with the other fighters.
As the last of the fighters got on board, a dark figure from the shadows quickly boarded the boat unseen and unheard.
Sub-Zero found a quiet spot on the boat to sit his back against as he took a look at the many combatants. Most were low level fighters with a misplaced perception over their skill, bragging about a future victory as they spar with poor from. But soft, there were a few that caught the Lin Kuei's eye. He saw a man in a tuxedo with short brown hair and a pair of sunglasses on despite the fact that the sky was dark and full of storm clouds. His style was flashy and full of maneuvers that would be considered unnecessary, but one false move would cost the receiver a great deal of pain. Standing close by was a blonde headed woman in an American military camouflaged uniform. Her katas were simple but effective. Then there was a man that seemingly tried to keep as far a distance from the military woman as possible. He had the look of a criminal with what appeared to be a mechanical device of some sort over his right eye. Sub-Zero didn't get a chance to see the man's skill as a fighter, but he had the cold look of deception in his good eye. Finally, meditating in his own space, there was a Chinese monk with long, jet black hair.
Finding the inability to relax himself, Sub-Zero decided to go inside the boat's cabin for some space. Once inside, he found that the cabin had just enough room for him to practice his katas. He began his form techniques slowly and moved about the cabin. Unbeknownst to him, the dark figure, hidden in the shadows, watched closely at the Lin Kuei's movements. Sub-Zero kept his movements thorough and quick. He had no room for error in this tournament of which he would have to play along with until the right moment to strike was at hand.
Finally, as the Lin Kuei's back was turned from the silent spectator, the figure emerged from the shadows and approached Sub-Zero.
"Lin Kuei," hissed the figure.
Sub-Zero quickly turned around to attack the spy but was overcome by the figure's hand grabbing him by the throat and lifting him in the air with the same hand. As Sub-Zero choked and gasped for air, his eyes widened as he saw that his attacker was indeed the Hellspawn Spectre that haunted his dreams for two long years, Scorpion.
"You," choked Sub-Zero.
Scorpion tightened his grip and said, "We meet again, Lin Kuei warrior! You killed me exactly two years ago to this day, but my demons have allowed me to avenge my death! I could kill at this very moment, but I am not a murderer! We will meet at the tournament, and then, Lin Kuei, you will pay with your life!"
Sub-Zero starred into the colorless dead eyes of his stalker one last moment before he released him and disappeared quickly into the shadows. Sub-Zero gasped for air and remained on the floor that Scorpion dropped him. There was no mistaking who attacked him. It was Scorpion, Hellspawn Spectre returned from the dead to exact his revenge. All Sub-Zero could do was wait for his attacker to emerge from the shadows once more to put an end to this struggle. He got up from the floor and walked outside, hoping that Scorpion would hold true to his word.
Oh yes! It has begun! The battle between good and evil will commince! The next chapter is predicted to be VERY long, for it will include many fight scenes. I will be writing about many battles with Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Kano, Sonja Blade, and maybe Reptile depending on plot developement. Yes we will see Scorpion battle in the tournament, as well as Sub-Zero, but their final battle will not be in the next chapter. I'm saving that one for a later chapter! Please read and review! See ya next chapter!