Chapter 4: Police Brutality Coming Up
The great sorcerer, trusted right-hand man of Shao Kahn, is thrown next to Quan Chi in a clumsy mess. Still recovering from his defeat, Quan Chi is kneeling to regain is strength, but quickly stands and backs way to avoid having Shang Tsung thrown onto him. The Outworld sorcerer follows suit, stiffly standing and avoids looking at his beaten 'ally'.
Proudly smiling, Kung Lao holds his hands up to show his victory. Whether the Tarkatans cheer in for him or simply are in a frenzy uproar over the fighting is unknown. His back is to Shao Kahn's throne, though he sound not trust the Outworld emperor, he is caught in his moment of victory.
Liu Kang and Kitana had crossed over and stand next to Raiden and Smoke. They show their enthusiasm for the Earthrealm warrior's great victory. Raiden smiles at the display and takes off his amulet with high hopes. It cracks further, much to his dismay. No one notices this most unfortunate happening. Staring at the pendant for a few more moments, hoping that his eyes may have deceived him, the Thundergod quickly reattaches it. This matter will need to be spoken of later.
Sub-zero stands a respective distance from Kung Lao, but does not participate in his victory boasting. Kung Lao won this success, and it is his alone to celebrate. His eyes waver on Smoke, his friend. Mostly, he is making sure the black clad ninja is doing well after his teleportation. Smoke notices his gaze, and they share a friendly smile. One would think that with masks on they would be unable to know the other's smile, but Smoke and Sub-zero have known each other for many years. Facial expressions, mask or not, are easily read.
Smoke turns his attention back to Kung Lao, and his eyes suddenly widen with surprise. Still watching him, Sub-zero immediately notices this reaction. He turns his attention to Kung Lao as well. Immediately seeing Smoke's cause for surprise, Sub-zero reacts without question. He sprays an ice scream that hits Shao Kahn's outstretched hands, and they freeze immediately, prevented the Outworld emperor from grabbing Kung Lao. The Shaolin monk notices Sub-zero's action and almost mistaking it for hostility at first. He dashes forward and turns around to see Shao Kahn watching him with annoyance.
Turning his attention to Sub-zero, Shao Kahn seems somewhat surprised, as though it never dawned on him before that the ice warrior before him should be a cyborg under Lin Kuei control. Sub-zero coolly returns the emperor's gaze, unflinching to the burning yellow-orange eyes that peer dangerously at him.
Seeing that the situation will turn dangerous within moments, as they are in Outworld and surrounded by its residence, Raiden says in a hushed voice, "Let us leave this place. Quickly." His tone is loud enough for only his nearby companies to hear. Smoke motions for Sub-zero and Kung Lao to hurry to their position.
Shao Kahn breaks free of the ice that holds his arms together. Summoning a long cruel-looking spear he throws it sharply at the easiest target. The sharp green weapon flies accurately. It pierces Smoke squarely in his shoulder, and breaks through the armor and bone set there, the point emerging from the opposite side of contact. Shock and pain etch clearly onto Smoke's face, and he sways unpredictably.
Instantly supporting his Lin Kuei comrade before he can fall, Sub-zero stares down at him with mute alarm. Shao Kahn, meanwhile, observes with some satisfaction, but before he can utter an order, Raiden stretches a hand to the heavens and teleports himself and his companies from Outworld.
"What in the hell is going on?" Stryker demands.
Kabal, his partner, simply shakes his head, "I don't know." They watch atop a skyscraper roof looking down in amazement as inexplicable great ugly beasts lumber down the roads obliterating everything in their path. The armed forces that defend the roads to prevent them from moving any further are steadily being force backwards in their unsuccessful attempts. Despite the loads of bullets that they pour mercilessly on the creatures, they keep moving forward as if the wipes of their very masters thrash their backs. "We should go down and help, they're in bigger trouble than we are up here," Stryker says finally. Kabal points downwards,
"Not any more."
A strange reptile-man is climbing up the building at a surprisingly timely and effective rate. "Pistols," Stryker commands. Both draw their M9 handguns and take aim, firing selectively. The reptile easily dodges their shots, much to the SWAT counterparts' dismay. It jumps extraordinarily high to land behind them. Its face and upper head are hidden behind a black mask and face guard. Only its yellow reptilian eyes, around the eyes, and upper cheeks are showing. "Alright let's do this. You and me," Stryker barks. Behind his façade there is confidence and even slight cockiness. The creature makes no attempt to reply, but apparently understands what is partaking as he goes into a fighting stance.
Stryker immediately moves forward to attack Reptile, eager to take the offense. Very quick to response Reptile uses his acid spit and flips forward to execute his elbow dash. Alert of the attack, Stryker effectively uses his baton to bash the ninja, sending him flying backwards. "Time to meet gunpowder, bitch," Stryker shouts as he tosses a grenade at Reptile. Exploding, it sends him father backwards, almost off the skyscraper. Hissing with frustration, the scaly man regains his posture instantly. Using his fast force ball, he catches Stryker off guard for a few moments with the sudden show of his natural power. Unable to throw himself out of the way fast enough to avoid the green substance, Stryker gets smacked backwards by the hot liquid.
Using his M9, Stryker gives Reptile a little taste of a far ranged fight for himself. As soon as his opponent gets up Stryker makes use of his gun once more. However, this time he uses a move he likes to call 'bang bang' in which he makes use of both his handguns. It is most effect and always pleasant to use. Dashing forward Stryker grins, knowing his next move will surely end the strife. "Spread em'!" he orders as he shines his flashlight in Reptiles face. Reptile hisses in surprise at the blinding light, and he drops to his knees trying to cover his face. A painful blow onto top of his head meets his actions, as the metal flashlight jolts nauseating pain into him. Throwing it down, Stryker grabs a baton from his back. Smacking the reptilian across the face he then unbuckles his high-powered taser gun, a useful asset in the case of violent meetings like this.
Strong and painful electrical flows burst through Reptile as his body's muscles contract simultaneously when the gun is pressed under his chin. Falling backwards Reptile lays in a limp heap, unconscious. "Busted," Stryker mutters.
Kabal walks up beside his victorious friend and punches him lightly on the shoulder. "Nice job, but a little overkill, don't you think?" Stryker regards the cold-blood ninja with a curious frown. "He's not dead, but definitely not going anywhere in a hurry. Come on; let's see how far those… things have gotten. According to how shit is going, we'll need to give them reinforcements, I'm sure."
Both move to the edge of the rooftop. Looking down they hastily notice a group of military forces pinned down behind a mound of rubble by one of the brutish two-legged creatures. "Stryker, check her out! Friend or foe?" Kabal asks pointing at a pink clad women standing on a bridge a few yards behind the strife. "Foe," Stryker replies, his voice reveals no. Kabal frowns and looks at the woman more closely. Perhaps he is not seeing what Stryker is seeing? "Dressed like that?" Kabal questions in surprise. The woman is wearing nearly nothing: a revealing bra, skimpy underwear, and high-heels that go up to the lower section of her calf. "Definitely foe," Stryker assures him. "Cover me."
Having moved down the skyscraper as quickly as possible, Stryker confronts the woman on the bridge. "Hey, what're you doing out here?" He asks. Mileena looks at him for a moment, before laughing in a strange high-pitched way. "Looking for a new playmate," she replies, lowering her pink mask to show her Tarkatan feature of menacing teeth within a large mouth and a hawk nose. Slightly taken back by her looks, Stryker posses in fighting stance when he sees her do so.
Striking first, Mileena uses her tricky teleport move to achieve double hits on Stryker. Quick to regain himself, Stryker trips her and uses his baton sweep. As she stumbles backwards, he uses his 'bang bang'. Letting out a shriek of frustration and pain, Mileena uses her teleporting. Following, she throws both sais at Stryker. Managing to block one away with his baton, he is hit by the other in his arm. Pulling it out, he glances at her with an annoyed look. In response Mileena, merely cocks her head and laughs.
Their kombating quickly ensues. Mileena is a worthy warrior, but Stryker has the uses of gunpowder and efficient SWAT training. The Outworld experiment is beaten in submission. "You're coming with me," Stryker comments as he moves to subdue her with his handcuffs. However, a loud roar catches his attention. Glancing towards his left he sees a dragon flying overhead. Standing up in dumbfound, he is heedless to Mileena recovering. Jumping up, she charges at him, but before she can reach him several lighting bolts shock her. Falling to the ground in severe spasms, the pink clad woman falls unconscious.
A blue and white clad man floats down from the sky. Stryker stares at him for a moment in astonishment, before he questions, "Who... who are you?" Raiden makes to reply, but a vision comes stopping him. He holds his head in pain as endures it. "You alright?" Stryker asks, moving forward to assist him if need be. Raiden nods, as he recovers.
Loud commotion to the left attracts their attention. Movie star, Johnny Cage is fighting the centaur, Motora. Gapping in surprise Stryker exclaims, "Johnny Cage is fighting a giant monster? What is this 'Time Smasher'?" Ignoring the comment, Raiden flies to Cage's aid. Using his lightening he prevents Motora from doing the fatal blow. Finishing him off, Raiden uses his torpedo attack. In doing so, he sends Motora through the bridge into the water below.
Stryker was watching with such awe that he does not notice that Mileena has escaped or that Kabal has come up beside him. "That guy just shot lightening. From his hands. How'd he do that?" Kabal asks. Stryker shrugs, as he is just as knowledge-less on the ability as Kabal is. He replies as casually as he can, "No idea."
Suddenly a loud intimating growl is heard from their right. Turning they see a large striping four-armed creature approaching them. Kintaro.