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"JUST AN ORDINARY DAY"
The sun was setting, hiding itself behind humongous mountains. Not only providing an exceptional view but also giving a needless to say perfect example of the immense beauty Edenia had to offer. This alone made him think about how different his life would have been if only he hadn't been a lin kuei...he would probably be enjoying the simple yet unforgettable pleasures of the realm. Nevertheless, he wasn't planning to stay any longer in that paradisiacal land. No, he was actually on an essential mission for his clan. The Lin kuei had recently discovered an ancestral tomb which was said to held an old map. A map which, according to the legend, had the exact location of something of great importance for the grandmaster. Of course the tomb was in Edenia, a realm which wasn't familiar at all when relationships between clans were concerned. So, long story short, the Lin kuei sent one of its top members to began negotiations, Sub-Zero. He had to ensure a clear path between the clan and their goal and also establish a possible alliance with the edenian queen, Sindel.
"(This halls are huge! I can't imagine how people manage to pass through them everyday...well, if there were people who pass around here everyday...)" Thought the ninja as he roamed that gigantic palace which was none other than the home of the royal family of Edenia. Despite being such an importan place for that realm, the man couldn't really figure why there wasn't nobody around. At the entrance of the palace he was told to wait at the main hall for the queen to receive him but she never did.
Realizing the importance of his task, Sub-Zero decided to go look for the queen himself and so he did. Large hallways, empty rooms, locked rooms, stairs, stairs and more stairs. It was a genuine maze. "Edenians have such a weird way to receive guests...I wouldn't be surprised if a masked assassin came out of nowhere...and I AM supposed to be a masked assassin, I am not made for this kind of stuff...uh?" Thought out loudly the ninja just before coming across a velvet carpet, the carpet was actually a trial. Perhaps, it would led him to the throne room...he didn't hesitate for a second and followed the path, in less than two minutes he reached the end of the trial, which came in the form of a huge ebony door with velvet symbols engraved and golden knobs.
"(This must be the throne room. Lets see what happens...)" Thought the young warrior as he knocked the doors, nobody answered. Thus he knocked again but this time more forcefully. Again, there was no reply. He was about to knock yet again but when his hand was an inch away from the door, it finally opened. However, he could immediately tell that was no throne room, as a matter of fact, it was the queen's private chamber.
A creamy skinned and voluptuous figure emerged from the doorway, she was only wearing a black thin robe which was way too short for earthrealm standards, it didn't let much to the imagination. His eyes opened widely and his jaw fell like if it weighted a thousand pounds, he had heard about the beauty women from that realm had but this was a whole new level. His amusement was such, that he didn't realize how evident was the fact that his gaze was buried deep in her cleavage.
The woman cleared her throat, in an effort to draw his attention back to her face. After three tries she managed to snap him out of it. "You definitely aren't one of the servants nor one of my warriors...I will take a guess and say you are that earthrealm man the messenger talked about...I must admit though, I really was not expecting visits of any kind today, as you could probably tell by my current...outfit"
Realizing how his mistake had led him to that awkward situation, Sub-Zero quickly removed his mask, his hood and bowed. "My deepest and most sincere apology, your highness! I should have let you know that my arrival was going to suffer some modifications. I sincerely hope you didn't change your mind about our deal because of this insignificant act of clumsiness! I'll come back later and-" The queen suddenly interrupted his speech.
"Why? I can tell you are quite exhausted after travelling all the way from earthrealm to here. Thankfully you are still young and have more energy to spare than most of elder people. With that said I would not dare to prolong your exhaustive experience around here any further, besides, it definitely would be rude from me if I ignore such a handsome guest...I suppose I must make up for all the troubles you had and receive you immediately" Said the mature woman while doing a little gesture with her index finger only to turn around and walk back into the room. Sub-Zero remained freeze in his place, he wasn't sure of what to do. Whether he needed some kind of permission of he just simply had to wait there...he did the last one, of course. "Pardon me if I am ignorant but I don't think that ignoring a queen in earthrealm is considered an act of politeness" Spoke the queen.
The man quickly followed her and stepped into the room, its atmosphere was definitely exotic and majestic but also seductive. Large windows, purple carpets and curtains, marbled floors and incense but perhaps the feature that stood out the most was the luxurious bed in which the queen slept, it had violet covers, dark wooden edges with pieces of gold incrusted within them and several pillows with different forms and sizes. One didn't had to be an expert to tell that bed was absolutely comfortable and soft. "Holy...! This room is stunning, I have never seen a royal chamber before, not to mention being inside one!" Sub-Zero said to himself loudly.
"It seems that you rather staring at my furniture than at me. You certainly aren't like any other man I ever knew...or women. How odd can it be?" Said Sindel, who was now sitting at one of the bed's edges, facing him. "Either earthrealm men surely have higher standards when it comes to beauty OR time has finally taken away all of my charms".
"(Crap! This must be one of those trap-questions) With due respect, your highness. Please do not be silly, the appeal of your figure would make even the most stunning young lady from earthrealm writhe in envy! Your unmatchable beauty is only surpassed by your unique manners and skill in kombat! And yes, I heard the stories about how prosperous was your kingdom before Shao Kahn's onslaught" Sub-Zero was sweating, the last thing he needed was provoking a conflict with another realm.
The queen released a brief laughter, gave him a warm smile and replied. "Oh stop it! You are going to make me blush! Anyway, I think we wasted too much time already. So, what brings you here emmm...? You didn't tell me your name yet".
"Oh, silly me! I forgot to introduce myself. I am Sub-Zero, an emissary of the Lin Kuei" Said the young man as he walked towards the queen, not letting his shyness control him anymore. "Not long ago, the location of an ancient tomb was revealed to our grandmaster. This tomb belongs to a former member of our clan, who was widely known for his intelligence and knowledge of the realms, you could call him a legend, if you will. This legendary Lin Kuei took with him several invaluable treasures before dying and presumably hid them in the place that ultimately became his grave, which is located here in Edenia".
"So basically you and your clan want to retrieve those precious treasures but without disturbing the peace here in my realm and the only way to do that is to create an alliance with me...am I correct?" Sindel was used to receive that kind of news from greedy foreigners whose minds were dominated by gula and lust for glory, she also was used to deal with them sometimes even personally but something was different this time, the young warrior who was standing before her didn't seem to have shady intentions at all. He was just a pawn doing a pawn's job, risking his life for the sake of others, doing what was absolutely necessary to accomplish his task. She couldn't lie to herself, at the very least she found this appealing in a way. "You are not just Sub-Zero aren't you?" Sindel gently inquired.
"I...uh...not supposed to say my real name during a mission, sorry" Answered the warrior, feeling a little uncomfortable by the odd nature of the question. Never before someone asked what was his name during a mission, just his brothers from the Lin Kuei actually knew it.
"Don't tell me that such a polite, well mannered young man like you don't trust the woman he wants to make an deal with...do I look treacherous to you?" She then slightly leaned forward, emphasizing even more that wonderful view her cleavage had to offer. At this point she was playing with his reactions for there was something about him that hooked her more and more.
"(If only I told you how do you look like, you would probably yell me out of this palace...) uh I am Kuai, Kuai Liang. It's a pleasure ma'am" replied the man. He wanted to get some air, he had never been with too many women, let alone one such as the queen of Edenia herself. Talking to that lady wasn't as easy as he thought either. He did not want to let her perceive his insecurity, he needed to settle the score and conclude with his task once and for all. It didn't matter if she was not willing to help, it just had to reach to an end for the sake of his reputation.
"Kuai...Liang...you see, it is nightime already and even in a peaceful realm like this there are still terrible hazards outside this walls. Thieves, wild creatures, deadly pits and even evil spirits. Why don't you spend the night here as my special guest, I can prepare a room for you in no time!" Sindel was now persuasive, it was against the good image she had as a benevolent ruler but secretly she was quite capricious. If she wanted something, she was going to do anything to have it regardless of what it was.
"I-I appreciate your offer, my lady but I have all kinds of works to attend to back in earthrealm. As for the hazards, well, I can handle them easily. I am not the kind of person who gets beaten up easily, if you know what I mean" Said Kuai Liang, trying to get off the hook. Truth be told, he was afraid of what could happen if he accepted such offer. He didn't want to lose his professionalism any further and spending the night at the royal palace of Edenia with a woman who knew his true name definitely wasn't going to help.
"Oh I bet you aren't...a strong and young warrior such as yourself would not have trouble with that sort of problems. However, I strongly believe that it is not convenient for you to go back to your home without an answer and neither I think that, being the gentleman you are, you would just turn down my small gesture of courtesy. Stay, that way we can discuss the issue properly. Most of the persons that live and work here left this morning to prepare an important event which will commemorate the day Edenia regained its freedom from Shao Kahn's evil empire, so practically the only ones who remain here are the servants, some of the guards and ourselves".
Kuai sighed. "(So that wraps up that loose end. I guess I have no choice) On a second thought, I can't just leave this place knowing there are not many guards protecting you".
Sindel smiled after hearing those words. "All right then! Dinner will be ready right away, so be sure be at the dinning room in time. Don't worry though, there is a rather large stairway that leads to that room. You won't miss it. Now I need to get dressed, as you may have guessed".
"Oh understood. I will meet you there, my lady" With nothing more to say, Kuai Liang set out to find the dining room. Before he knew it he found himself trapped in that luxurious maze once again. Seconds became minutes, anxiety became desperation. The last thing he needed was to take part in another awkward situation. Nevertheless, when all hope seemed to be lost, he reached his destination.
"It isn't polite to keep a lady waiting, you know?" His hostess was seating at the end of a large, ebony table. Her long legs crossed. Kuai Liang was shocked at how little her current outfit was covering. Hell, even when he first saw her with that tiny robe there was less skin available for him to lie eyes on...but did that mean he didn't like it? The answer was a big and solid NO. "Oh my! Did you just see a ghost? Because you definitely look like you have seen one".
"(Now that you mention it, I see two of them. Two big and round ones, actually) I am just surprised at how fast you managed to get here, my lady" He then joined her, sat down facing what probably was one of the best dishes he had ever seen.
"So, what do men from earthrealm like the most when it comes to women?" She asked.
"(Oh what I have gotten myself into?)" He thought realizing that the night was just beginning.
BE CONTINUED...
