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.

18. Chapter 17: Assailants

Love & War: The Black Moons

Chapter 17: Assailants

Some time later, at the Kanzuki Estate, Shibasaki is giving reports to Karin as they walk by the front desk.

"That is all the reports from our family ninjas. We also received a report..."

Just then, Rashid runs down the roof over the front gate and leaps down the front porch. He should know by now that tact or subtlety are not his strong suits.

"You are... ah, you are exactly like Helen described to me."

Karin replied, "And you are a guest with no manners."

"Do you know about a piece that has this shape?" Rashid shows her a piece with a crescent shape. "I need you to kindly give it to me."

"All right," said Karin. "You can fight for it."

"Ugh, can't we settle this peacefully?"

"You must get what you want on your own merit. That is the Kanzuki family motto."

As they fight, Rashid tried to use his tricks involving his wind techniques, but Karin's fighting style, a Kanzuki art with a wide variety of styles, gets the better of him. She has him in a armlock.

"Now, let's have a little chat. Why are you trying to take this piece from me? Let me guess. It has something to do with the Black Moons?" Karin pointed at the satellite behind her.

"OK! I give up. You have great fighting strength and wisdom. I'll talk."

Rashid broke free of Karin's hold and flips her over.

"I'm sorry, but I'll never use them for evil. You have my word."

Rashid gives her a salute and left the way he came. Karin was upset, and understandably so. She did not get the answer she wanted.

"Shibasaki, contact all the top rank fighters on the list."