Scorpion set out to reach the destination that Quan Chi drew onto the scroll. He climbed mountains and cross small rivers. It almost took him a weeks worth of time to get there, but Scorpion found it. Although it was a heavily wooded area, there was an old, demonic looking temple that was covered in weeds and moss. It was close to midnight and there sat Quan Chi awaiting him on the steps of the temple, as if he knew he would come. Scorpion approached him.

"Ah, Scorpion. As I expected," said Quan Chi.

"I've come to provide my serves," Scorpion replied, taking a knee.

"Indeed," said Quan Chi still sitting on the steps.

"How much will you be paying upon completion?" ask Scorpion, hoping it was a large sum.

"Nothing if you fail," answered Quan Chi.

"I never fail," replied Scorpion feeling disrespected.

"But I expect you to," Quan Chi said standing up on the steps with his arms crossed.

"Do not waste my time," Scorpion said bitterly while standing up and then pointed at him, "or you will become the job."

"Your words do not scare me," Quan Chi said, challenging back.

"I know the sounds of battle does," Scorpion mocked remembering that he was no where to be found during the fight with the Lin Kuei.

"Interfering in your altercation is not in my best interest. Besides, you handle it yourself quite well with out me."

"Your beginning to annoy me. Do you want me to do this or not?" Scorpion asked angrily, but keeping calm realizing he need the money.

"It depends on you Scorpion. Your about to attempt something no ordinary man has ever done."

"I'm no ordinary man."

"Very well then," Quan Chi replied with a smile, "Follow me."

Quan Chi walked up the temple steps and Scorpion followed. Inside the temple was eery. Scorpion could hear small voices and his skin began to crawl. There was symbols and images he had never seen before. As they went further in, Quan Chi lit a torch as it grew dark. They finally came to the main room. Quan Chi use his torch to set fire to the one on the wall. This cause a chain reaction that lit all the torches to light the whole room. Dead ahead, on the wall, was what looked like a door that was sealed in a strange pattern.

"What you are about to see may shock you," warned Quan Chi, "So be prepared."

Scorpion felt Quan Chi was exaggerating, but brace himself for what was to come. Quan Chi walked over to the door and got on his knees samurai style. He closed his eyes and began to mumble something. Scorpion stood back, anxious to see what was going to happen. As Quan Chi continue to mumble words, he got louder, and as he did the door's patterns began to shift. Scorpion was baffled by this as he watched. Quan Chi got even louder with his enchantments and the doors patterns began to shift faster. He open his eyes and raise his arms as the door completed the pattern and now had a straight line in the middle. Magical energy began to flow around Quan Chi's hand and he blasted it towards the door.

"Open!" Quan Chi yelled, but the door remain sealed.

"Open to me!"Quan Chi yelled louder.

The energy he was blasting at the door began to pry open. Scorpion could not believe his eyes. He had seen a lot of strange things, but nothing like this. The door was almost open as Quan Chi continue to force it open with his power. The door finally open completely and behind it was a watery mirror image that gave view into another world. Quan Chi cease to used his power and began to catch his breath. After a short second, he look back at Scorpion with a smirk on his face.

"What the hell are you?" asked Scorpion.

Quan Chi stood up and faced him. Scorpion's heart began to race as he now realized that Quan Chi possessed great power.

"I am a sorcerer," replied Quan Chi.

"A sorcerer?"

"Yes. They do exist, among other things."

"If you are a sorcerer, why did you seek my serves."

"Just like you claim you were no ordinary man, I am not an ordinary sorcerer. Although I am capable of many things, there are somethings that I am unable to do. I needed a mortal for the tasks I had to have done, and that is why I sought your assistance. Through that gateway lies the start of your mission. That is, if you are still willing to journey beyond what you believe to be reality."

Scorpion thought for a second as he was soaking in the situation. Although he felt that it was crazy to follow through with this, he remember he had to do this for his family. He thought of a request for Quan Chi.

"If I am able to complete this, I want my family to live among the wealthy. Far away were they can live safely," he requested.

"What of yourself," replied Quan Chi.

"I belong to the Shirai Ryu. There is nothing beyond that for me," he replied.

"Very well, but only if you succeed."

Scorpion nodded in agreement. Quan Chi then turned and walked through to the other side. Although he was nervous, Scorpion followed.

As they pass through, an immediate stench of death rushed Scorpion's nose. He could feel an evil presence surround him. The sky was purplish grey and the trees were dead from the root up. The ground was without grass and had plenty of dead bodies lying across it. The dead bodies were deteriorating and looked as if they were dressed as old century peasants with spears and swords sticking out of them. As Scorpion was disgusted, Quan Chi breathed in the air as if it was without smell. He almost felt as if he were home.

"Welcome to the realm of Outworld," Quan Chi announced.

"Outworld?"

"Yes. If you haven't realize, we are no longer on earth."

Scorpion did not understand this, but felt as if the less he knew the better off.

"What am I suppose to do here?" questioned Scorpion.

"Here you will begin your training," Quan Chi answered.

"Training? You said nothing about training," Scorpion said with surprised and angry.

"I do apologize, it must have slipped my mind," said Quan Chi sarcastically.

"I didn't agree to this and you know!"

"Fine, then go back," Quan Chi said.

Scorpion turn around, but the portal was gone. Scorpion looked around frantically, but he couldn't locate it.

"Looking for something?"

"I refuse to do this, take me back to my world and find yourself someone else to play your game sorcerer," Scorpion demanded.

"I gave you a chance to turn back Scorpion. Once you cross over the deal was sealed. The only way your going to get back is to do as I ask you to," replied Quan Chi.

Scorpion was enraged by his words, drew one of his swords, and rushed him. As he was about to slash Quan Chi, he disappeared in a flash of light.

"Now, now," said Quan Chi reappearing behind him, "There is no need for violence."

"Take me back Quan Chi, I'm done with you," Scorpion demanded, pointing his sword at him.

"Like I said before, the only way your going back is if you complete what I tell you to."

Realizing he was in no position to make demands, Scorpion unwillingly gave in to Quan Chi's demands. He then put his sword away.

"Were do I start," he asked.

"The scroll will guide you. I will be watching from afar, but let it be known that I will not interfere in the obstacles I have set in place for you. They are for you to conquer to prepare you for my true mission. Be warned that danger lurks at every turn."

"If I fail?" Scorpion asked.

"Your death is your failure," Quan Chi said opening a portal behind himself and stepping backwards through it as it closed.

Scorpion despised being stuck in this situation, but had no choice but to play by the rules if he wanted to get back and see his family. He took out the scroll, and to his surprise when he open it, the writing had changed and had a map with instructions. Reading it, Scorpion put it away and set out to begin the quest Quan Chi set for him.

As Scorpion was doing as Quan Chi requested, Quan Chi had gone to the Netherrealm, a dark and evil place were the condemned souls went to perish. He had enter a room to meet with his master, Shinnok, who was awaiting his return.

"Have you set the plan in motion?" Shinnok asked.

"Yes Lord Shinnok. I have found a promising warrior who could possibly be of use to us," Quan Chi replied, bowing before him.

"Has he begun the quest of retrieving the amulet?"

"No my Lord."

"Why not!"

"I have put plans in place to prove if he is truly capable of such a mission. Only time will tell if he is the one we need," Quan Chi replied swiftly.

"Fine. When will your little game be over?"

"It will take quite sometime my lord, but today his journey begins."