"Where do we go from here Kuai Liang? Wondering Outworld will only keep us occupied for so long."
"What makes you say that Hanzo?"
"We know the cause. Your brother apparently has disrupted the balance of power in the Netherrealm. If this is true, then he has seized power over the Brotherhood of Shadow, and Shinnok himself. We cannot just wander the realms and protect the innocent when he shall only send more to take the last groups place."
"Hanzo, you make a good point but you must remember there are only two of us. We might be strong but there is only so much that we can do against Bi-Han and his followers. There is nothing worse than an angry soul in a position of power. We do not even know what he really wants though."
The two ninjas had been discussing where to go for days. For the time being they were roaming Outworld aimlessly. Stopping town by town, aiding anyone with their problems no matter how small the task, it was a surreal feeling to Sub-Zero. The very being who had murdered his brother was now a friend and ally to him. The hatred and animosity that had consumed Scorpion, had all but disappeared. The warrior within him remained, there was a calm rage about Scorpion. Sub-Zero was glad to see the change, the rivalry between the Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu was now a thing of the past. One day as they were making their way south, a crackle of thunder erupted throughout the mid-day sky. Both warriors looked up and saw lightning going from cloud to cloud when finally it struck feet before them.
"Lord Raiden." Sub-Zero bowed his head and went down on one knee as the Thunder God walked out of the bolt. He looked at Sub-Zero and bowed his head to him motioning for him to rise. Scorpion did not show a sign of respect, merely crossing his arms and looking on at Raiden.
"Do we have a problem spectre?"
"There are no problems Raiden. But after what I have done, maybe it should be you bowing to me."
"You may have killed Shao Kahn-"
"And saved Earthrealm, don't forget that minor detail, Thunder God." Scorpion sternly spoke. Raiden glared at Scorpion as he said this. But there was nothing the Thunder God could say back. He had come to help, not fight.
"Sub-Zero, Scorpion, there are dark things happening in the Netherrealm. I fear the rise of an evil power is upon us. I have spoken with the Elder Gods, they plan to take no course of action as usual. I cannot intervene unless directly challenged as you both know. I plead with you, investigate further in the realm of Chaos. Find out who is behind all this and eliminate them."
"Lord Raiden, Scorpion and I are but two warriors. If we are fighting an army risen from the Netherrealm, how do we stand a chance?"
"You do make a point Sub-Zero, but I have come with this to increase your chance of success."
Raiden snapped his fingers, the Dragon Medallion of the former Lin Kuei master appeared in his hand.
"This belongs to you now Sub-Zero. You are the only true Lin Kuei left other than Smoke. Your ability as a leader is why I declare you the new Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei."
"Thank you my lord."
Sub-Zero took the medallion and immediately felt power surge through him. The ground beneath him froze, his ice powers were growing by the minute with the medallion. Scorpion looked on curiously. Sub-Zero began to breathe harder, the power was starting to become crippling. He fell to his knee, his body itself started to encase itself in ice. Sub-Zero could do nothing but succumb to the cold.
"What have you done Thunder God?" Scorpion looked on at the icy being that was Sub-Zero.
"Give it a moment Scorpion."
Within moments, the ice had begun to shake. Sub-Zero erupted from the ice screaming. Scorpion sensed a great surge in his power. He had never seen something like this before. His appearance was the same, but every breath he drew in froze the air when expelled out.
"Scorpion, we will go to the realm of Chaos. We will find who encouraged Havik's participation with my brother and we will put an end to this."
"That is what I like to hear Sub-Zero. Scorpion, sadly I have nothing to increase your power. But I do foresee you having a vast impact in the end of this. I wish I could offer you all more help at the moment, but the future is unclear. The power of shadow will not let me look further. I will contact you all when you have uncovered more of this mystery. Scorpion, use your teleportation to enter the realm."
Scorpion and Sub-Zero both looked on as Raiden disappeared. Scorpion held his hand up, a portal ripped open in front of them. They both made their way through carefully, not knowing what to expect in this dreaded realm.
Meanwhile…
A badly beaten Quan Chi was chained against the wall. Light only showing upon him, the two guards standing next to him blending completely in with the shadows.
"Saibot, bring me what is mine and then kill him. He has out lived his usefulness." A dark voice boomed. A shadowy hooded figured emerged from the floor. Quan Chi could do nothing but look on as the being plucked Shinnok's Amulet from his body and chuckle. The figure disappeared. Quan Chi looked around, he awaited his fate but couldn't see. A chuckle, Quan Chi felt two hands grab his head. Saibot pulled his head through the wall, leaving his body dangling in the chains.