I don't own Mortal Kombat, the characters or Midway. Now that's outta the way on to the story.

Back in outworld, Goro told Shao Khan about the young warriors.

"My lord we may have nothing to fear from Reese and Jamal, but the one called CJ may become a problem." He told Shao Khan.

"Then I shall let you deal with CJ then Goro." Shao Khan answered.

At that point Raiden let out a small laugh.

"AND WHAT IS SO FUNNY THUNDER GOD?!" roared Goro.

"All you probably did was just swat them away like flies. You didn't really test them. You knew those two could do some real damage." He replied.

At that moment Baraka spoke.

"My lord! We of the tarkata thirst for kombat! How long must we wait?" He asked.

"Be patient my loyal servant. You'll get your chance." Shao Khan told him. He then stood up and turned to Quan Chi.

"Quan Chi have found the location of the swords?"

"Yes Lord Khan." Answered the sorcerer. With the help of my apprentice, we found out that the guardian sword, Fafnir is in the artick region of Earthrealm while the other the sword of darkness, Fenrir is located in the edenian ruins."

"AH YES!!! If we get those swords then the destruction of the forces of light will be no more!!" Roared Onaga.

Then Khan began his master plan.

"Baraka take some of your best tarkatan warriors and you, Kano, and Frost go to earthrealm and find Fafnir! Korbrak. I'll intrust finding Fenrir to you. But be warned. My trust only goes so far" Khan ordered.

"As you wish lord Khan." Said Korbark.

"Tanya, Mileena, Kira, Sheeva you four will go to the soul chamber in Earthrealm. There you shall continue the torture of those pathetic young mortals."

"We shall do as you order Lord Khan" Sheeva spoke.

"Moloch and Drahmin shall travel to the netherealm and find that child that is aligned with Scorpion." Quan chi ordered the two oni.

"We can't use that brat. Why do we need him?" Shang Tsung asked.

"Like I said he is aligned with Scorpion. And anyone who is aligned with Scorpion is my enemy." Quan Chi replied.

"Fine. Drahmin and Moloch go to the netherealm and kill the child. The rest of us shall stay here and devise another plan to strike." Shao Khan said.

Then Raiden, Quan Chi, and Shang Tsung combined their power to create a portal to send their allies to their destinations.

Meanwhile in Edenia, the warriors of light returned to palace to hear what Taven had to say.

"Shang Tsung, Quan-Chi, Onaga, and Shao Khan have made an alliance. Along with Shinnok, Motaro, the tarkata, and worst of all Raiden." He told them.

"So he did betray us after all." Liu Kang said sadly.

"There has to be something that's wrong. I mean Raiden would never do something like that." Said Cj.

"That's what I belive CJ. Somehow he may have been brainwashed." Taven told him. " We must find a way to save him." Then he turned to Queen Sindel. "I believe it is time for the brothers to unlock their hidden potenal.

"Yes Taven. I suppose you're right." Sindel agreed. She arose from her throne and walked towards the two warriors.

"Reese, Jamal. May we speak with you two alone?" She asked them. The brothers nodded and walked with Sindel and Taven.

"There are two swords that represent heaven and the guardian of man. They have been passed down and used by amazing people. Some used them to protect, others used them But if we get them then we may have a chance and winning this war."

"Okay what are they?" Asked Jamal.

"Fenrir and Fafnir." answered Taven.

"Next question which sword belongs to who?" Asked Reese.

"I can answer that one Reese." Sindel said. "The swords represent the person that weilds them. Jamal your heart is pure and just. You are the wielder of Fafnir. Reese while your heart is pure and just as well, I sensed more emotions within you. Your heart is filled with anger and guilt. You must learn to control these emotions. Therefore fenrir is yours.

"Alright so that leaves us to find them. Where do we look?" Asked Reese

"So far all we know is that Fafnir is located in the artick reigon of earthrealm. While Fenrir is right here in Edenia." replied Taven.

"And since it will be dangerous on your journey, I suggest that we send Sub Zero, Kung Lao, and Jax with Jamal, while Liu Kang will accompany Reese." Sindel added.

"What do you say Reese? We on?" Jamal asked his brother.

"You know I'm in." Reese replied.

"Well then I suppose you two should get some rest. It's going to be a long journey." Sindel said to them.

The two boys went to their chambers to rest while Sindel and Taven returned to the group and told them the plan.

"Sub Zero since you are familar with the artick regions in earthrealm, can you lead Jamal there and travel with him to recieve the sword Fafnir?" Taven asked him.

"Yes I would be happy to help him." Sub Zero replied.

"Since the artick reigon is dangerous I'll send Kung Lao, and Jax with you and Jamal." Sindel added

"Wait I'm going too." Cj said.

"But Cj. It's too dangerous." Sindel pleaded

"I know it is but Reese and Jamal looked out for me for a long time and they've always had my back. So I'm gonna return the favor by helping Jamal retrieve Fafnir."

Sindel looked at Cj's face and she realized that no matter how many times she said no, Cj would still try and go. Finally she gave up.

"Alright Cj, you'll acompany Jamal and the others to the artick region." She said. Then she looked towards Liu Kang.

"Liu Kang, you shall acompany Reese to the Edenian Ruins so he can get Fenrir."

"I shall do as you ask your highness." Liu Kang said to her.

"What about the rest of us?" Asked Marquita.

"That's where I come in." Replied Taven. "Marquita, you and the ladies will go to the soul chamber in earthrealm. There you must rescue the children that were captured.

Marquita rose her hand as if to ask a question.

"Why the hell did they capture children?" She asked.

"For a long time we didn't know. But now know why. For two reasons. For the awaking of a demon that was sealed a long time ago. And because before they turn 13. The soul of a child is considered pure and innocent. It is considered as the ultimate nurishment for a being that devour souls." Taven said.

"That's really wrong." Zac implied.

"I know so that's why you must free the children." Taven said. "But I warn you. Shao Khan may have already sent his female fatales there. So be careful."

"We will." Said Kitana.

"Scorpion you'll go to the netherealm and do sweep of the village." Taven told the spectre.

"And if I may. I want the mortal, Zac to accompany me." Scorpion suggested.

"Wait why me?" Zac protested.

"Because you're going to fight Shao Khan and you need all the training you can get." Scorpion replied.

"Now that's been settled. Everyone go get ready. The ones going for the swords wait here until the two young warriors are ready for their task." Taven said. "When you all are ready I'll make a portal to send you to your destinations."

After a couple of minutes to come up with a war plan. The group was ready. Reese and Jamal had came out of their chambers and they looked ready.

"Alright you all. Good luck in your missions." Taven said

He opened the portal and they all walked through it. After they left, Liu Kang looked towards Reese.

"So are you ready my friend?" He asked.

Reese simply nodded.

They began their trek to the Edenian Ruins.