On the other side of the portal, Hayabusa and Jade had arrived back at DOATEC. From there, he took Jade to Sakura. It was such a beautiful site. It was a large, one-tier arena. The garden is surrounded by historical buildings and large cherry trees baring blossoms; a gentle shower of petals falls down. Since Jade arrived in Hayabusa's realm, she's changed from a green skin-tight outfit to something different. A black dress with a yellow logo on back, a side-less skirt with gold flower print and gold lining underneath, and gold trim. Includes matching arm-guards, shin-guards, gold wristbands, black pull-on sleeves, black stockings, red choker necklace and belt, and her wakizashi sword with decorative red tassels tied to back of the belt. She trains with the other ninjas, to become a stronger warrior. Back in Outworld, Zeke, Kung Lao and Liu Kang continue there search for Kitana.
Kung Lao: I hope your girlfriend is worth Lord Raiden's anger, Liu Kang.
Liu Kang: Notice that I am ignoring you. And she's not my girlfriend.
Zeke: Well, she doesn't seem to be around here.
Kung Lao: Hmm...They must have relocated Kitana.
Just then, the doors from the left and right opened. That Sheeva monster, from before had arrived, on the left side of the door, while someone new arrived, from the right side.
?: We have indeed. We knew someone would come for her.
Zeke: Where is she?
?: That is no concern of yours.
Liu Kang and Kung Lao nodded at each other and split up. Liu Kang fought Sheeva, while Kung Lao fought the new warrior.
?: May you join her, in death!
Zeke: That ain't gonna happen!
With Zeke, Kung Lao fought against the shrouded warrior. Kung Lao was a shaolin, just like Liu Kang and it was simple enough to see why the two were equals. Kung Lao was a powerful fighter, he made the battle with the shrouded warrior seem like child's play. As for Zeke, he wasn't all that skilled and was beaten easily.
Kung Lao: Be thankful I choose not to spill your tainted blood.
Zeke: Whoo! Way to go, Lao. Wish I could do something like that.
There attention was quickly turned to Liu Kang, who was still fighting against Sheeva.
Kung Lao: Do you need help? Four arms against two is hardly a fair fight.
?: Liu Kang?!
Zeke: Uhhh...Lao...?
A new warrior appeared, before Kung Lao and Zeke. This monster had four arms, just like Sheeva.
Kung Lao: You have had your match against Liu Kang. Now you will face me!
Zeke: Get him, Lao!
Knowing he was unskilled, Zeke stayed behind, while Kung Lao dealt with this new fighter. He was slow but no pushover. Kung Lao and his skills were easily enough to defeat this creature. When it seemed that Lao couldn't handle himself, Zeke assisted with shooting the monster, with his six-shooter. Zeke was an excellent distraction, as Kung Lao used his power to finally defeat the enemy.
Zeke: You stood no chance!
As the two finished, Liu Kang reunited with them.
Kung Lao: If you have any honor left...you will tell us where Kitana is!
?: She has been taken to the Coliseum, where she has no doubt been executed.
Zeke: What?!
Liu Kang: You lie!
Kung Lao: She may yet live. Let us go.
The three made there way back to the Coliseum, as Johnny Cage was having a difficult time battling against another monstrous warrior. He seemed human...but not exactly.
Zeke: Look, there she is!
Liu Kang: I must free her!
Cole: Wait a minute!
Raiden: Johnny Cage and Smoke have been defeated and I no longer sense Jackson Briggs or Sonya Blade's presence in Outworld. Despite my doubts as to whether you are Earthrealm's savior, you must fight!
Liu Kang: But I am not He Who Must Win.
Cole: Liu Kang! Dammit!
Liu Kang refused to listen, as he continued his efforts to rescue Kitana.
Zeke: That boy...
?: Raiden! Put forth a worthy champion...if you can.
?: Not to worry, because I have arrived!
From behind, a man stood there. He was wearing a black suit jacket and red pants. Includes a light blue shirt, a maroon waistcoat, a white collar and a red tie underneath the jacket, a light red handkerchief tucked in a pocket on the left upper chest a gold watch on his left wrist, black sunglasses, brown shoes, and a grey hat.
Cole & Zeke: Zack?!
Zack: Whazzup?! Been a while, hasn't it, Zeke? And Cole, good to see you're back from the dead!
Cole: How did you get here?
Zack: There was a portal, back at DOATEC, so I went inside to investigate and found myself here. If he wants a worthy champion, the hell, he'll get it!
Cole: Zack, don't!
Zeke: Zack!
Raiden: Perhaps you are meant to be the victor.
Cole: Get in there and help him out, Lao.
Zeke: Yeah, go get 'em, Lao!
Kung Lao, walked in, beside Zack, as they stood before the emperor.
?: You will face Shang Tsung. And Quan Chi.
Zack: Bring 'em on!
Quan Chi: No Earthrealm boy can stop this Deadly Alliance.
Zack: Let's see you back it up! C'mon!
Together, Zack and Kung Lao battled against both Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Zack was indeed a powerful fighter but was it enough to withstand these Outworld fighters? Zack dealt with Quan Chi, while Kung Lao battled against Shang Tsung. The two were powerful and truly attacked as one, defeating the Deadly Alliance. The crowd booed at Kung Lao and Zack, disappointed that they had one. Kung Lao simply bowed to the crowd, as Zack raised his hand to them...but it wasn't so easy...
Zack: What'd I tell you, huh? It was just too easy!
Kung Lao: Do you see, Lord Raiden?
Zack: Who just saved the world? That's right, we di...
Before Zack could say anything, the emperor came up behind Zack and snapped his neck.
Cole & Zeke: ZACK!
Raiden: No...
Cole: You son of a bitch!
Cole's eyes and arms glowed with lightning, as he was ready to strike. But Liu Kang stepped in and attacked.
?: Witless boy. Do you know who I am?
Li Kang: The murderer of a good man!
?: I am Shao Kahn! Konqueror of Worlds! You will taste no victory.
Liu Kang: You will taste your own blood!
The fire engulfed Liu Kang as he was destroying Shao Kahn. Eliminating him, with constant punches, kicks and such. Shao Kahn was overwhelmed by these attacks and was easily defeated.
Liu Kang: On your feet!
Liu Kang wasn't finished, as his hands burned with fire and punched a hold through Shao Kahn's stomach, ultimately killing him. The emperor of Outworld, was finished. But there's no time for celebration...a loyal friend of Cole MacGrath and Zeke Dunbar was lost...
Raiden: The price of victory was almost too steep to pay.
Kung Lao: This is my fault. I didn't stop him from fighting and his death was caused by me...
Cole: Don't you even dare! This isn't your fault, Lao. So don't...
Zeke: Yeah, he knew this would happen...yet he went on and fought anyway...what're we gonna tell Helena?
Cole: The truth...
Raiden: I see now. "He must win" refers to you. But to prevent Armageddon, you needed to defeat Shao Kahn, not Shang Tsung.
Raiden removed the amulet from his vest and took a look at it. Out of nowhere, it cracked.
Raiden: It cannot be! Shao Kahn is dead! Yet the future remains unchanged!
Zeke: What?!
Cole: ...
Kung Lao: But...if defeating Shao Kahn isn't the answer, then what is?
Raiden: ...
Back at Sakura, Jade was enjoying her moment of peace at Sakura. Watching the blossoms fall, from the trees and smelling the fresh air. In the distance, Jade noticed someone approaching. It was Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Cole, Zeke, Smoke, Johnny Cage and Raiden, along with Kitana. Jade rushed over to Kitana, relieved that she was unharmed. Hayabusa came out of the temple and walked over to them. He noticed that Zack was in Kung Lao's arms. He explained everything to Hayabusa and Jade, blaming himself for Zack's death. At DOATEC, there was a ceremony for Zack, as everyone who worked there, payed respect to him. Kung Lao did not go, continuing to blame himself for the loss of an ally.