SEVEN MONTHS LATER

Finally September 1st, 2010 had come. The invited cast members must now travel to the magnificent MK event. This event took place in the forgotten ancient realm of Angbotain. Angbotain was formerly inhabited by giants, but after the giants vanished, the realm remained forgotten until now. The Elder Gods (who were no longer in spiritual form) took over the realm and transformed it into what it is now.

"Well, Arthur, the time has come to get going." While caressing his pet, Kung Lao said. "I hope you're ready to stay with Bo Rai Cho while I'm gone; I promise he'll take good care of you." Kung Lao's phone rang as soon as he said this. It was Raiden, according to the phone screen.

"Hello, Raiden! "How's everything?" Kung Lao asked cheerfully.

"Great, I'm not complaining." Raiden exclaimed enthusiastically. "I just said goodbye to my family and am now on my way to Liu Kang's. We're planning on teleporting to Angbotain, and I was wondering if you'd like to join us instead of passing through all the portals."

"That sounds nice, I'm going to Bo Rai Cho's first to drop Arthur off. You are welcome to meet me there and we will go together." Lao replied then walked out the front door after finishing his phone call, carrying his luggage and his pet.

THE GRAND OPENING

Raiden, Lao, and Kang were all taken aback when they arrived in Angbotain. It was almost like a dream of how lovely it was. When the trio entered the Mortal Kombat event, they were surprised to see so many familiar faces.

"Kitana must be here," said Liu Kang. "Please assist me in locating her." Liu Kang was keen to track down the one that got away.

"Hold on Liu, we just got here, you can find your "soul mate" later. Let's start by looking for our lodgings." Kung Lao made a joke.

"I agree with Kung." Given that this is their first year, it appears that not many individuals were invited. I'm confident that finding her will be simple." Raiden added.

"Hey boys, I haven't seen you guys in forever!" Sonja exclaimed as she embraced the three of them. "Isn't it great that we get to relive history with a twist"

"Twist?" enquired Liu Kang

"Oh sure. Almost no movie ever goes word for word with true history. Producers can always add their own flavor to it." Sonja responded

"You do mean the Elder Gods when you say producers right?" Lao enquired

"Yup. They're the ones who established this realm and watched us all go to hell and back during our lives. They know the whole thing, believe me. Did you know that they are no longer in spiritual form? They chose to live like you and me, roaming around freely."

"You don't say?" Raiden responded

"I know it's strange, but I guess they got tired of sitting in clouds all day." Anyway, once you've settled into your rooms, there's a grand opening in the ballroom tonight at 8 p.m. The Elder Gods have some announcements to make."

"Sonja, Do you know where we might be able to get our rooms before you leave?" Raiden was curious.

"Of course, the Elder Gods simplified things. Each room was ordered from A to Z, however it was separated into several sections. A and B are on the same side. CDE is on the other side, and so forth. Radien your room is next to me."With a smile, Sonja said.

"Thank you," Liu Kang responded. "I suppose my room should be in the LMN section."

"You got it and Kung, yours is with the IJK." Sonja Added

"Great. Thank you for clarifying. I guess I'll see everyone later tonight."

Before leaving, Liu Kang and Kung Lao exchanged waves with Raiden and Sonja.

Kung Lao began wandering through the building, reading each section to find his first initial. During this procedure, he ran into Johnny Cage.

"Hey Cage, long time no see," Kung Lao smiled.

"How are you, hat guy! "Are you looking for your room?" Johnny Cage inquired.

"Yup, if I'm not mistaken, we should be in the same section?" Lao questioned

"You're absolutely correct." "I saw your door right next to Kitana's, you lucky bastard," Cage laughed. "Anyway, before the event begins, I'm going down to the bar for a few drinks." You should absolutely come by."

"I think I'll skip Cage, but I'll see you tonight." Kung Lao was walking down the corridor to his bedroom door when he discovered Jade and Kitana standing right next to it. Lao approached them while smiling, and they returned the smile.

"Hi Kung, great to see you!" Kitana smiled as she embraced him.

"Hey ladies, you both look stunning as always. Lao answered by staring at both women. He observed Kitana wearing a wedding ring on her left finger while inspecting them. Lao stood in silence, perplexed.

"Looks like we're all in the same section." Jade said with a smile. Cutting Kung Lao's train of thought.

Gulping Lao spoke up. "That seems about right, Jade; where is your room?"

"I'm the first door at the very end." So three doors down, next to Jax."

"Oh, nice, so it's not far at all." He said this while smiling. Lao was at a loss for words. He was keen to find out if Kitana was married, and if so, to whom. Knowing how strongly Liu Kang desired to reignite his feelings for the Edenian princess.

"So, how have you been, Kung?" Are there any new developments? Kitana asked, smiling.

Kung Lao was relieved when Kitana asked him the question. That manner, he can reply, "How about you?" Without appearing nosy.

"I've been good lately, keeping to myself," he remarked.

"Really, I thought you and Tanya were happily coupled; how is she?" enquired Kitana

"I honestly don't know. We broke up approximately 9 months ago after dating for 3 years." According to Kung Lao

"Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that." Kitana expressed her regret. "I understand that breakups can be a heavy burden on one's heart."

"Yeah, I'm doing fine. "I'm trying to meet new people and form new relationships." Kung Lao stated

Kitana reacted before he could finish his sentence.

"You're completely correct about forming new ties and strengthening existing ones, Lao. Maybe you and Jade here can look into that together?"

Kitana's statement startled and puzzled Kung Lao. He had last heard about Jade when she was dating Lin Kuei ninja Smoke. Kung Lao gazed at her, who was looking at her best friend in an unexpected way.

"It's just a thought," Kitana remarked nervously. Kung Lao recognized Kitana's embarrassment and tried to put her at ease.

Lao said with a smile, "yeah, if Jade is interested, I'd love to build a better bond with her."

Looking at Jade, he realized his remark had made her nervous. She returned the smile and whispered softly, "We will see, Shaolin."