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.

68. Chapter 64: A Friend's Farewell

Love & War: The Black Moons

Chapter 64: A Friend's Farewell

From far away, atop the wings of VTOL, Rashid was sitting next to Azam, alive and well after being rescued from the cold embrace of death by Chris. His phone rings.

"Who would call now, just when I was starting to relax? Hello? Who's this?"

"Good job, friend..."

Rashid was taken by surprise. It was the voice of his late friend.

"If you are listening to this message, it means you have successfully stopped the Moons. Surprised? I just wanted to do something cool like this at least once. Please, know that I always believed you would stop it. After all, you are Rashid of the Turbulent Wind... thank you."

Rashid felt depressed. The one time he gets a thank you from her, and she's been dead for days now.

"I have to go, Rashid. One last thing: Please enjoy the rest of your life. Goodbye."

Rashid slowly hangs his head low. His lips were trembling, on the verge of tears.

"Why now? You never said anything like that to me before..."

"Master." Said Azam.

He let reality set in. He wiped his tears, stood up and sighed.

"Well, time to go."

He cartwheels off the plane, followed by Azam in the runway out of the base.

CW2K: This is the final chapter the Black Moons. This one brought tears in my eyes as I was writing it. Stay tuned, though. I have two bonuses and a special epilogue to complete the story.