Hello welcome to the next chapter while this one is short it has a few old twists in there that I hope you like much. Before I start I would love to give a massive thank you for everyone of you that constantly read my story. You honestly are the biggest reason I do this (other than fun).

(Cut to the next morning Johnny Cage and Sonya in bed, Sonya wakes up)

Sonya: Oh shit. (She gets dressed, Johnny Cage wakes up).

Johnny Cage: Morning.

Sonya: Look Cage about last night...

Johnny Cage: Let me guess it's, I really like you but I made a mistake.

Sonya: Kind of.

Johnny Cage: And I thought we had something special. (Raiden walks on).

Raiden: Johnny Cage you are need...

Johnny Cage: oh hi Raiden.

Raiden: Please tell me you didn't.

Sonya: We (pauses for a second) did.

Raiden: We are fighting for earthrealm survival and you two are having sexual intercourse.

Johnny Cage: Well when you put it like that we sound like dicks, but yes (Raiden doesn't look impressed). Ok inappropriate.

Sonya: Sorry (she leaves)

Raiden: Get dressed (Johnny Cage nods his head). Strange my powers seem to be fluctuating.

Johnny Cage: What do you mean?

Raiden: I could have sworn Sonya blade had two life signs in her.

(Outside everyone there)

Shang Tsung: Welcome all combatants to the next round of the tournament. We will begin at once (Shang Tsung draws) Jade.

Raiden: Jackson Briggs.

Shang Tsung: So Jade and Jackson Briggs please enter the arena. (Both enter the arena, Jade laughs)

Jade: You think those metal arms are going to stop me?

Jax: You underestimate me. That is going to be your undoing.

Jade: We shall see. (both fight Jade gets the upper hand) It's was always going to be this way.

Jax: I don't think so. (Jax grabs Jade by the neck) Gotcha (Jax continuously punches Jade until she dies).

Kitana: Jade. (Jax drops her body, Kitana runs to her). Jade, please don't.

Shang Tsung: With the score now 3-3 there is everything to play for in this next fight. Princess Kitana if you may. (Kitana walks back to the outworld fighters). Raiden if you would like to pick first.

Raiden: Very well (Picks a name). Kung Lao.

Shang Tsung: Kung Lao will face. Ermac. (Both go to the centre).

Kung Lao: I do not fear you demon.

Ermac: You will. We are many, you are one. Our power is beyond any Earthrealmer.

Kung Lao: I have a few tricks up my sleeve.

Shang Tsung: If the combatants are ready we will begin. (Both signal) Fight. (Kung Lao puts up a good fight but it is clear Ermac is toying with him).

Ermac: You will die shaolin. (Ermac kills Kung Lao).

Liu Kang: (Shouting) No. (Runs over to his body). Kung Lao, (starts to cry). No, you can't die.

Shang Tsung: Very well done Ermac. The score is now 4-3, tomorrow the final match between Reptile and Liu Kang will decide earthrealms fate. (All outworlders leave except Kitana who looks for a bit before leaving. All earthrealmers look at Kung Lao's body.

Kenshi: It never gets any easier does it?

Jax: No it doesn't.

Raiden: I'm sorry Kung Lao. I should have never dragged you into this.

Kenshi: You cannot blame yourself Lord Raiden.

Sonya: We should bury him with the others.

Raiden: A good idea Sonya Blade then we must prepare for the next fight between Liu Kang and Reptile.

Liu Kang: What does it matter. (All look at him puzzled). Even if I managed to beat reptile we would have to face Goro. No one has ever survived against him. Let alone one of the Kang family. (He walks away).

Jax: Liu... (Johnny Cage stops him)

Johnny Cage: Let him go, he just needs time to clear his head.

So two big players are axed off please review and favourite thank you.