"And that is why we should put our differences aside and join forces!"
Quan Chi had just gotten finished with his speech of why the forces of darkness should band together. Among this unholy alliance was the emperor of outworld Shao Khan, the other half of what used to be the deadly alliance in Shang Tsung, the former Emperor of outworld Onaga, the cryomancer Frost, the black dragon members Kano and Kira, Kitana's clone Mileena, the edenian traitor Tanya, the corrupt son of Delia and Argus Daegon, the two oni Moloch and Drahmin, the shokan Goro and Sheeva, the tarkatan nomad Baraka and his second in command Korbrak, and the fallen Thundergod Raiden. But Quan Chi knew that this alliance wouldn't be formed easily.
"Why should we belive you Quan Chi?" asked Shang Tsung. "Why should we trust you?"
"I will not join an alliance of traitors!" roared Onaga as he looked towards Shao Khan.
Raiden said nothing. He just leaned back on the wall and listened. Unbeknowst to them. They had an interloper who listened to their every word. He is the other son of Delia and Argus. He is Taven. "This is mad!" he thought to himself "Even Raiden is buying this nonscense."
"Shang Tsung....Shao Khan....Onaga...My comrades. We are all treacherous by nature, and betrayal is to be expected. But if we do not stand together, at least initially, it would mean the end of darkness."
"Yes but what of the warriors of the prophecy?" Asked Goro. "Aren't they a threat as well?"
"They are of no importance. They too will fall. But that will only happen if we all join forces." Answered Quan Chi.
"I stand with no one! I will destroy them all by myself then I'll destroy you all!" Declared Onaga.
At that moment Raiden spoke "That's funny. Coming from some one who was revived only to be defeated by an old man." Insulted Raiden.
Before Onaga could attack. Shao Khan stopped him.
"Onaga..."
"EMPEROR ONAGA!!"
"Not anymore."
After staring each other down for a while, Shao Khan then spoke.
"You haven't been listening to what Quan Chi has told us. We've underestimated the forces of light many times, and look what has happened. Quan Chi and Shang Tsung killed Liu Kang once before, but somehow he managed to reunite his body and soul and continues to fight. Kung Lao and Kitana were also killed. But they were brought back as your bodyguards Onaga, but then Ermac and Liu Kang freed them. If there is anything we've learned not to do, it is to underestimate the power of the human spirt. Besides you can't defeat them all alone."
"What of our captives?" Asked Mileena.
"Ah the children. Goro, lower the cage!" Ordered Shao Khan.
Goro lowered the cage, and inside were Darrius and Denise.
Shao Khan walked towards the cage, Denise started crying but Darrius stood his ground and glared at Shao Khan.
"It appears that you're not frightend boy. Do you know who I am?" Asked Shao Khan.
"No. The only thing I know of you is a dead man when my brother and Marquita find you." Darrius answered back.
Shao Khan looked at the child and laughed. He then looked towards Denise, the poor girl was scared outta of her life. He then looked at Darrius again.
"Do you any thing else to say to me?"
"Yeah. My big brother is gonna kick your ass." Said Darrius bravely.
"Watch your mouth boy. You test my patience." said Shao Khan annoyed.
Goro then proceeded to lift the cage back up.
"So who are these "warriors of the prophecy?" Asked Kira.
"Marquita Ramirez...Zac Hicks...Jamal Pretty...Cj Pretty...and Reese Whitley. Before I joined you I looked into their souls. They are powerful warriors but the ones to be weary of are Reese and Jamal." Answered Raiden.
"And why is that Thundergod?" snarled Baraka.
"One, they're brothers, and two when they team up, they are unstoppable. They are like a next generation Liu Kang and Kung Lao. They could also be the ones who can wield the legendary swords" answered Raiden.
"So what shall we do Lord Khan?" Asked Shang Tsung.
"For now I shall send Kira, Tanya, and Mileena to the earthrealm soul chambers. Make sure no one enters nor leaves. Then Baraka and Kano shall travel to the artickrealm. From what Quan Chi has said. The sword fafnir is hidden around the temple area. Frost you shall lead a horde of tarkata to Edenia. Give our enemies a little work out." Ordered Shao Kahn.
"What of the brothers? What can be done about them"? asked Onaga.
Shao Khan then looked to Goro. "Goro, how about you go with Frost. Let's see what the two are made of."
"Yes Lord Khan" obeyed Goro.
With everyone coming to terms with joining forces, Onaga roared and raised his arms.
"TO WAR!" He yelled.
Everyone then yelled and cheered. Back outside the chamber. Taven was coming to terms with what he just overheard.
"This is bad news indeed. I must get back to Edenia and warn the others. They must be prepared." He thought to himself.
Taven then opened a portal and threw himself through it.
