Chapter three

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A few days after the defeat of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, Kitana and Kung Lao visited the grave of Liu Kang. When they arrived, the grave and the coffin were open. Liu Kang's body wasn't there. Kitana and Kung Lao were horrified.

"What the-" Kung Lao said, shocked.

"Liu's body...how? Why would someone take it?" said Kitana.

"Nobody took his body." said a monk who lived in the temple, approaching them.

"What?" said Kung Lao, confused.

"Nobody took the warrior's body." said the monk, "It was night time, around midnight. I was taking a walk and I heard screaming. I followed the sounds of the scream. It was coming from Liu Kang's grave. Just then, a hand came out of the ground and then the rest of his body..."

"Liu...Liu is alive?" said Kitana.

"I am sorry Princess Kitana, but he is not. I tried talking to Liu Kang but he was just growling. He had no soul in his eyes. The creature that came out of Liu Kang's grave is just his body. His body is mobile. Being controlled by something. But Liu Kang's spirit...it is not in that body." said the monk.

"So what you're saying is that Liu Kang's corpse is a walking zombie?" said Kung Lao.

"Yes." the monk replied.

"Oh no..." said Kitana, sadly.

"Where did he...where did it go to?" Kung Lao asked.

"I have no idea. It ran away from the temple. Nobody has seen his body around." said the monk.

Kung Lao and Kitana walked back to the cottage. Kitana sat down on a chair in the living room.

"You okay?" asked Kung Lao.

"I wish that Liu fully came back to life...not as a zombie but as a living, breathing man." said Kitana sadly.

"Me too." said Kung Lao.

"What a day." said Kitana. She sighed and stood up. "I think I'll go to bed. I am exhausted. Physically and mentally."

"Alright." said Kung Lao, heading to the door.

"Kung Lao..." said Kitana.

"Yeah?"

Kitana went up to him.

"I just...I just wanted to thank you for being so supportive. Thank you for being there for me. If not for you...I wouldn't have the strength to cope with Liu's death...you're a good friend."

"You're welcome. I care about you Kitana. I want to make sure that you're okay. Thanks for being there for me too. I'm always going to be here for you. I promise." Kung Lao hugged her.

"Goodnight." said Kitana, and she kissed him on the cheek.

"Goodnight Kitana." said Kung Lao. He opened the door.

"Hey, I'm sparring tomorrow at the temple. Would you like to join me?"

"Yes of course." said Kitana, "what time?"

"8am good?"

"See you then."

"Great! Goodnight." said Kung Lao.

"Goodnight."

The next morning, Kitana met up with Kung Lao at the temple, dressed in a light blue sports bra and black karate pants. She had her hair in a ponytail and she was barefoot.

"Morning Princess Kitana!" said Kung Lao when she approached him.

"Morning!" she said.

"Ready to get your butt kicked?" joked Kung Lao.

"We will see about that." smiled Kitana who got into a fighting stance. Kung Lao also got into his fighting stance. Kitana made the first move. She attempted to kick Kung Lao's torso but he blocked it and he tried punching her but she blocked it as well. She kick swept Kung Lao who fell down and Kitana was about to punch him while he was on the ground but he grabbed her arm and flung her over him. She fell on her back but quickly got up. They both smiled at each other, enjoying their sparring. They both had a lot of respect for each other because they were excellent fighters. They were both enjoying the challenge. Kitana charged towards Kung Lao, throwing punches and kicks at him. He was able to block some but she was able to hit him at times. He finally was able to grab her arms and held her as he was behind her. Kitana used the back of her head to hit his face. He winced in pain from the impact, releasing his grip on her. She then uppercutted him and Kung Lao fell to the ground.

"As people say here in Earthrealm, "you just got schooled." said Kitana smiling.

Kung Lao smiled then kick swept her. Kitana wasn't expecting that and she fell down. Kung Lao knelt on top of her and pinned both her hands down.

"You just got schooled? Really? You hang out with Johnny Cage way too much." said Kung Lao, laughing.

Kitana laughed too. They were both panting heavily, tired from their sparring. They were on top of each other, starring into each others' eyes. Kung Lao noticed Kitana's sweaty chest rise and fall as she panted. She had a little cleavage showing as well. Kung Lao had always noticed that Kitana was beautiful, I mean who didn't notice her beauty? But this was the first time that he had ever felt attracted to her. Kitana had always been Liu Kang's girlfriend so he never had any romantic feelings or feelings of lust towards her...until now. He felt butterflies in his stomach. He moved his face close to Kitana. Kitana started to move her face to him as well. Just as their lips were about to touch, Kitana turned her head away.

"Um, thank you for um...the sparring session." said Kitana awkwardly.

"Um, yeah...sure, you're welcome." said Kung Lao also feeling embarrassed and awkward.

Kitana got up.

"So...I'll see you later?" said Kitana.

"Um, yeah." said Kung Lao.

Kitana smiled sheepishly and walked away. Kung Lao walked back to his house which was also not far from the temple. He walked to his room, laid down on his back in his bed and put his hands on his head.

"Damn it! Way to go Kung Lao! Way to make things weird! Why did I try and kiss her? What was I thinking?" Just then, there was a knock on the door. Kung Lao got up from bed and opened the door.

"Kitana?" he said, happy to see her.

"Hey." she said.

"Kitana...look about earlier...I just wanted to apologize...I'm sorry if I offended you..."

"It's okay." said Kitana. She put her hands on his face and gently kissed him on the lips. Kung Lao kissed her back and their kiss became more passionate. She tasted so good. He couldn't get enough of her. Kitana released the kiss and then she took off her sports bra and then her karate pants and underwear. She was standing in front of him completely nude. Kung Lao starred at the beautiful goddess in front of him. He grabbed her by the neck and kissed her passionately. She jumped on him, wrapping her legs around his waist. He carried her to the bedroom where they made love.