Love & War: The Black Moons

by cw2k

Three months after Shao Kahn's defeat, a new crisis will soon shake Earthrealm. A organization known as Shadaloo begun their secret plan called Operation C.H.A.I.N.S, launching seven artificial satellites called the Black Moons. Once again, Chris is called into action to learn of the satellites' purpose, but later gains help from a unexpected source.

12. Chapter 11: Declaration of War

Love & War: The Black Moons

Chapter 11: Declaration of War

At the Wu Shi Academy, Liu Kang and Kung Lao were sparring with each other when the thunder god, Raiden, appears.

"Master Raiden," Liu Kang greets him.

"Liu Kang, Kung Lao. An incident ocurred in orbit."

Raiden shows them of the explosion of one of the Black Moon satellites, causing a shockwave throughout New York City.

"What is that?" asked Kung Lao.

Raiden explained, "What you see is a explosion of a satellite known as the Black Moon. I've been monitoring it for some time, trying to determine its purpose. New York City was the first to witness it, and soon, all of Earthrealm will witness it.

"Who's controlling the satellite?" Liu Kang asked.

"There is more than one. There are seven of them. One of them reconfigured. I'm afraid Earthrealm is once again in danger, but I cannot fathom who would cause this." Liu Kang and Kung Lao looked at each other, knowing that whoever controls these satellites could pose a much greater danger.

In the Kanzuki mansion, the live feeds from the wrestling match goes off-air.

"What?" Ibuki was enjoying the match when it went off-air suddenly. Karin looked at the static.

"Shibasaki!" Karin calls in her aide.

"Yes. According to the report from our data processing department, a strong, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse has apparently gone off in New York."

Karin looks into the sky. "I'd venture to guess that is the cause.

Next to the moon, another Black Moon satellite floats in the night sky. Shibasaki continued. "It seems as though one of the seven has detonated, unfortunately, Red Spider-Lily is affected and is shut down as well."

Karin walks back inside down with Ibuki following her.

"I want a report tomorrow. Whoever did this better prepare!' Karin fists her palm to make her point clear.

Meanwhile in Johnny Cage's mansion, he was watching the same wrestling match as well when the power went out.

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