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.

50. Chapter 49: Preparations

Love & War: The Black Moons

Chapter 49: Preparations

"I really understand how you feel, but Helen might have some new information to share with us," said Rashid. He, Azam and Nash enter a Russain pub. Juri and Cammy are already there. Helen comes in.

'Ah, everyone's here."

"So you say there is a way to stop the Moons," Rashid asked.

"Depends on you."

Helen holds up Rashid's phone and plays a voice message.

"To the friend of that person. The usher. I found a command, "Light up the pathway for whose who stray. I call thy name." If we decipher this, we can stop the Moons. I have skill like, I know how to read and write programs, but I cannot read hearts. But you, who are the friend of that person, you can."

"A command?" asked Rashid.

"It seems like a code," Helen replied. "I assume you can?

"Yes."

"I'm impressed with Rashid of the Turbulent Wind.I thank the developer of the Black Moons and your friendship with her. It's Kismet. If the command is activated, Shadaloo's plan will be for naught. I'm very excited!" She turns to Nash. "You'll finally get to kill Bison!"

Nash shook his head glumly. "I can only do what's in my ability to do. But I'm afraid that I won't be able to end Bison's life."

"Don't say such things."

"I don't have the strength to do that. However, they do..."

"DON'T SAY THAT! Don't you know how much I had sacrificed to bring you back to life? What do you mean you can't win? You're SUPPOSED to win. If you win, with the power from my Lord, and the prophecy...

Prophecy?

"I'm already dead," Nash interrupted. "For dead men, time will stand still, but Bison's Psycho Power is growing and evolving. Whereas I have.."

"Did you get frightened and decided to chicken out? All right. Let me tell you something. Your time is short just for a limited period by the grace of my Lord. Hah! Don't tell me you you thought you would live forever? Before too long your body will be in a state of decay. There is no next time for a filthy dead man like you!" Ouch!

"I already know that."

"What did you say?" Helen asked, stunned by Nash's comment.

"I know I don't have much time, but I have to do what I have to do."

Nash gets up and leaves with Rashid and Azam following him. Helen seemed confused and outraged at the same time.