Julz: O.O Uhh… Oh my… Did we really take a whole ten months to update this…?

Vikki: JULZ!!! You might've cost us our reviewers!!!

Julz: O.O You might be right!!

Vikki: Quick, start apologizing! This is your fault you know!!
Julz: GOMEN! I did not mean to… but I'm working full time… and… and….

Vikki: Again with the excuses!!

Aleena: Yeah Julie. Grow up already.

Julz: … Don't GET me started Aleena. I'm sooooorry!!! But here's the chapter that's been long awaited!! Hope you enjoy it!! And don't kill ggothkid (Vikki)… Because this was ENTIRELY my fault… Heh… XD

Vikki: Meh… Anyway… Mortal Kombat is not owned by us… But it does in fact own us… And Ed Boon is God!!

Julz: … NO! Rumiko Takahashi is…

Vikki: … No comment…

Aleena: Hey, hey, hey… Just read and enjoy. And for the love of Ed Boon, REVIEW!

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Kitana skittered the side quickly, just barely missing the claws that had suddenly grown from Sub-Zero's fingernails. Her eyes widened and all the training she'd been given came flooding to her suddenly. The girl effectively evaded another wild swing as she leapt backwards. She pulled out her steel fans from the boots she usually hid them in and swung up at the ninja's face. With great accuracy, she landed a clean cut across his cheek. Sub-Zero growled at her and darted forward, swinging his claws wildly.

For a while, Kitana easily evaded each and every swing. Left then right, right then left. She leapt around quite a bit as Sub-Zero changed his tactics, attacking the lower part of her body and then again aiming for her head. Despite how many failed attempts he made, he did not seem to tire.

The crowd began yelling, excitement filled the air as the onlookers realized the fight had taken on an interesting new turn. Liu Kang, who had been thrown to the side by a distracted Sub-Zero, wiped the blood from his lip and stood back up. His and Sub-Zero's battle was not finished… The monk turned to advance towards his opponent… only to find, to his surprise, Kitana battling him herself. His jaw dropped for a second before instinct took over. He rushed forward, fist pulled back and aimed for the unsuspecting ninja's jaw.

For a second, it seemed as if Sub-Zero, for the first time since the fight had first started up, had actually taken some damage. The fist had knocked him backwards and, for only a second mind you, it seemed as if Liu Kang finally had the upper hand. Suddenly, like a demon from hell, Sub-Zero completely transformed in front of the crowd. Wings grew out from his back and icy horns rose from his skull. His eyes completely and literally froze over and the temperature dropped drastically.

Scorpion, who was still standing in the back, became suddenly aware of two things. One: Liu Kang had raced forward once more using the same tactic he had previously used. Which, Scorpion admitted with a shake of his head, was extremely stupid considering this was the champion of the last Mortal Kombat. One would think Raiden would have trained him better. All warriors knew making the same move twice, especially if the first move had not worked, was amateurish. Sub-Zero had, without even glancing back at the monk, had effectively taken him out by extending one of wings out in a quick jabbing motion.

Two: At the same time Sub-Zero had knocked Liu Kang out he had grabbed hold of Kitana's throat and raised her up off the ground. At this point, the crowd was going wild. It wasn't everyday you saw a transformation quite like that while also seeing said transformed warrior take out two others at the same time. Sub-Zero stared into the depths of Kitana's eyes hungrily.

Scorpion growled. No. He would not give in. He refused. For a second, Scorpion could've sworn he heard Kitana gurgle… Yes, he knew that was impossible. Above the cheering crowd, it would be impossible to hear anything. He was getting paranoid, that's what it was… not to mention soft.

With a final growl, Scorpion tore through the crowd and at Sub-Zero. I am not doing this because of her. It's just that Sub-Zero, that bastard, has become far too dangerous. Not that I care, because I don't. But in his state of mind… He might actually be easier to defeat. Yeah… that'll work. With a joyful war cry… yes, joyful… it wasn't everyday he got to fight Sub-Zero… he let loose a fireball. Startled, Sub-Zero, still in his crazed demonic form, threw Kitana into the ground. The princess, who was on the edge of unconsciousness, didn't even feel her head hit the ground… or the wound inflicted to her skull upon impact with it. Or for that matter, the blood that now ran down the side of her head. In fact, the only thing that crossed her mind before she completely succumbed to darkness was the fact that Scorpion had jumped in to rescue her…

Scorpion smirked in satisfaction as he landed a perfectly aimed uppercut. Sub-Zero was in fact, easier to fight while in this state. Of course, that was probably because Scorpion was able to keep his cool due to the complete loss of taunts. Normally, had Sub-Zero been in his usual form, he'd have won easily, hands down. Not that Scorpion would ever openly admit to that. But Sub-Zero knew exactly how to get him so worked up, that he'd start throwing punches in blind rage… and that never got him anywhere.

Now, Scorpion easily sidestepped all punches, all flying kicks… At this point, he could tell his enemy was growing very weary and annoyed. Oh yes, Scorpion was playing with him. And enjoying every moment of it. Finally, he let loose the spear within his hand, deciding it was time to end this. To his surprise, the moment the snake-like spear entered his body his eyes reverted back to normal.

Scorpion withdrew the spear and watched his rival fall to the ground. Never had Scorpion witnessed Sub-Zero in such a weak position. He knelt on the ground, clutching his rapidly beating heart. Did he have any idea of what just took place…? Scorpion took a step forward to continue his fide when he heard the princess fight. Damn it. He'd almost forgotten she was there. He turned away from Sub-Zero briefly and went to her side, checking to make sure she was alright.

Without warning, the demonic look in Sub-Zero's eyes came back with sudden force, and he plunged forward towards Scorpion. Before the spectre even knew what was going on, claws dug into his skull. Scorpion fell backwards, the impact of the hit knocking him unconscious.

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Julz: MUAHAHA… Cliff-hanger. Again… This time, I SWEAR, we won't leave you at this cliff-hanger for long. We just wanna get a few reviews and get all of ya itchin' to read more… Cuz we're cruel like that.

Aleena: Jeez Julz… You cold-hearted… um… MEANIE!

Julz: … Anyway… Please review ya'll!

Vikki: Heh… she said "ya'll"…

Julz: SHUT IT!