Welcome back everyone. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. That is if you celebrate it. I had lots of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, cake, and different kinds of pie.
I'm happy to be continuing this story, I've got a basic idea of what I want to do with it. This chapter will basically be Smoke and Sub Zero getting used to life on Earth outside the Lin Keui. I wasn't sure who to have help them so I just picked someone who's from Earth that could be helpful. You'll have to read the chapter to find out who it is. I may show how the people in the other realms are doing from time to time, but only if it's important to the story. Just to let you guys know I will either be calling them Sub Zero and Smoke or Kuai Liang and Tomas. Anyway let's get on with the chapter!
CHAPTER 2: SAY GOODBYE TO THE PAST
Smoke and Sub Zero stood outside the apartment that they would call their new home for now, "Ready?" Sub Zero asked his friend. Smoke sighed, "Ready as I'll ever be." he said dully. They opened the door and gave the place a look over. After looking around for a few minutes or so, they met back up in the living area, "It's not bad. It's better than what we were given back at the temple." Smoke said. Sub Zero nodded, "That's an understatement." he said with a grin. Smoke noticed that his friend has lightened up a lot since Shao Khan's defeat. It was good to see him like this after so long. After Bi Han's death he became different in a way, more serious than the Kuai Liang that Smoke had always known. Smoke smiled, "It's good to have the Kuai Liang I know back." he said patting his best friend on the back. Sub Zero laughed lightly, "It's good to be back. Now that the fighting is over and we don't have to worry about the Lin Keui, I feel a lot of weight lifted on my shoulders." he admitted. The enenra stretched his arms while sitting on the couch, "I know what you mean buddy. It's nice that Special Forces gave this to us fully furnished." he said looking at the cryomancer who sat at the opposite end of the couch. Kuai Liang just took a moment to relax before something occurred to him, "Weren't they supposed to send someone to help us out?" he asked. Tomas lazily nodded, "Yeah, but right now I'm fine just sitting here." he replied.
A few minutes later a knock was heard at the door, "I'll get it." Sub Zero groaned. He opened the door to someone he wasn't in the mood to see, "What's up Ice Man." Johnny Cage said inviting himself in. Sub Zero wanted to bang his head on the door at this very moment, "Of all the people they could've sent it had to be him." he said to himself. He headed into the other room where Johnny had probably tortured Smoke with a terrible nickname like he'd been given. Cage high-fived the grey ninja, "Smoke my man. How's it going?" he said. Surprisingly Smoke returned the gesture and greeting just fine, "Everything is good here. So what're here to show us?" he asked the actor. Cage grinned, "Today I show you the greatness that is living as a normal person on Earth. First rule is you're gonna want to ditch the ninja outfits and we'll help you find some clothes you like later on. Second rule is no powers in public places. The last thing we need is you guys ending up on the news for some reason. Third and last rule for now is no fighting or killing people. You don't want to be in prison. Any questions?" he asked. The two ex-ninja looked at each other and shrugged, "Then we're all set. Come with me and I'll show you a few things you'll need to know how to do." he said walking to the front door followed by the other two.
After a long day of boring explanations and a few demonstrations on things normal people would find simple, they were finally dropped back home by Johnny's limo. One thing they did pretty early on was find some more up to date normal clothing for the two. Smoke was wearing a grey hoodie over a white T-shirt, black jeans, fingerless gloves and black boots that were covered by the jeans. Sub Zero was wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, and boots, but he tucked the jeans into the boots. They had to admit that they liked the clothes despite being unsure about replacing their ninja garbs that they'd worn for many years. However, this was necessary in order to start fresh. Smoke was happier with his outfit than his friend, "I could get used to this. What do you think?" he asked his friend. Sub Zero looked down at what he was wearing, "It'll do I guess. I still prefer my ninja outfit. It was the only thing left I had to keep Bi Han's legacy alive." he said sighing sadly. Smoke put a hand on his shoulder, "Look they never said you had to get rid of it. It's just wise not to wear it out. You're free to wear it inside or do whatever you want with it inside." he said trying to brighten his friends mood. Kuai Liang just shrugged and went inside to take and shower before he went to bed for the night.
Smoke did the same as his friend only he wasn't having an easy time sleeping. Something was bothering him, plaguing his mind constantly. The color green was all he could think about. He didn't understand why, but then it hit him. Green clothing and most of all green eyes. He was thinking of that girl he had met in Outworld. He remembered their last encounter had been before he returned to Earth. He hadn't even asked her name. From what he could tell, she was Edenian like Princess Kitana, but something about her seemed more attractive and caused her to almost never leave his thoughts this night. When he finally slept, her smile was all he seen. Smoke knew one thing and that was he had to meet this girl again. He slept peacefully at last as he came to this conclusion.
And the second chapter is done. Yes I chose Johnny Cage to be their guide for no particular reason. My opinion of him is sorta neutral, but I don't like how easily he beat Shinnok in MKX. NRS is making him just like Liu Kang and i didn't like Liu Kang at all to begin with.
Anyway it should be obvious once again who the woman Smoke is referring to is. If you don't know then you aren't a Mortal Kombat fan because she's a very well known character and she should've been in MKX. I'm still not going to name her in the story simply because Smoke doesn't know her name yet and I'm sort of telling it from his Point of View while at the same time I'm not. I hope that made sense.
I'll see you guys next time and have a great Weekend!
~Trevyler