(Overseas: Night: The Boat)

Johnny was laying against a barrel, sleeping as was some of the others but on different parts of the boat.

However the rest of the Kombatants were still awake.

Scorpion was looking over the water, in deep thought, with his arms crossed. Then a fighter close to his age appeared beside him.

???: "Hello...may I stand here?"

Scorpion looks at him, examining him as a threat, then nods and the fighter stands beside him.

???: "I am Nightwolf of the Makota Tribe, I represent them in this tournament...what of you?"

Scorpion: "...The Shirai Ryu. One of Earthrealm's most powerful clans."

Nightwolf: "The Shirai Ryu? I've always been intrigued by their traditions...It was a tragedy when they were massacred."

Scorpion: "I to know have little knowledge of the Makota Tribe...but I know your people have been treated unjustly."

Nightwolf: "It seems we are similar...if we are to face each other in the tournament, I wish for a chance to honor the dead."

Scorpion: "...Same."

The two looked at each other and bowed, showing respect as they went separate ways.

Smoke was doing tricks with his karambit knife, as Ermac was levatating next to him.

Ermac: "You seem...distracted Smoke."

Smoke: "Nothing just...recently I've been getting vision in my sleep...of my childhood."

Ermac: "I thought you didn't remember anything...except how you woke up with your powers and remembering your name."

Smoke: "I don't but...we get closer to the tournament, I feel something pulling at me from inside...trying to get free."

Ermac: 'Like Hanzo?'

Smoke: "Similar but no...it's more...primal."

Kung Lao was practicing his strikes, as Fujin watched, approvingly then raised his hand, causing Kung Lao to stop.

Fujin: "You're form and skill are perfect. You are ready for the tournament."

Kung Lao: "I know, Lord Fujin. But there is only one battle on my mind..."

Fujin: "Of course...Goro, The Shokan Prince."

He states and Kung Lao takes off his hat, and they both sit down.

Kung Lao: "I will finally restore honor my family's name...that I swear it."

(Morning)

The boat came to a stop and fighters woke up and looked to see they have arrived at the island, a walkway was set up and they started getting off the boat.

Raiden and Fujin were the first ones off as they waited for the others.

Kung Lao: "The island, it's...beautiful."

Jax: "You could say that again."

"FLASH!"

The two looked to see Johnny who was taking pictures of the island and himself, he noticed the looks he was given and scoffed.

Johnny: "Oh c'mon! They're just pictures! No harm can be done..."

He says then turns to Raiden and Fujin, while taking more pictures.

Johnny: "I can post this on my social, right?"

(Temple)

All the fighters and Kombatants arrived inside the temple and now were gathered in the throne room.

Sub-Zero: "So many other fighters...are any like us?"

Fujin: "Most, some are without natural abilities."

Raiden: "But that does make them any less dangerous, they are still very skilled. Do not take them lightly."

Kung Lao: "Understood, Lord Raiden."

He states then a green orb passes by Erron and into the center of the room.

Erron: "Uhhhh...what is that glowly green thing?"

He asks then the orb bursts and an old man in a red and yellow robe appeared.

Raiden: "Shang Tsung..."

Raiden and Fujin looked at the sorcerer, a cautious look on their faces.

Shang Tsung: "Fighters from Earthrealm and beyond! Welcome to my island. Today marks the start of Mortal Kombat! You've trained hard, and traveled far for this moment...Hope that it is enough for you to surivive..."

He greets and Scorpion folds his arms, raising an eyebrow.

Scorpion: "He's more of a showman than Johnny..."

As he said that Shang Tsung walked from behind him, surprising Scorpion.

Shang Tsung: "The spectre of the Netherrealm, fighting for Earthrealm, are we?"

Scorpion just narrows his eyes and Shang Tsung smirks then teleports to his throne.

Shang Tsung: "I know you are all tired from your journey, so go...rest. The tournament will commence...tomorrow at dawn."

(Night: Campfire)

The Kombatants were in the forest circled around the fire, chatting as Raiden and Fujin were talking in the distance.

Johnny: "So real talk, we're fighting people from the other realms? But I didn't see any of them."

Ashrah: "The Netherrealm fighters should be arriving tomorrow...I can sense it."

Kenshi: "Then what about Outworld's fighters?"

Kung Lao: "Tomorrow as well...we must be on guard. We will face the Shokan, Tarkatans and many other warriors."

Jax: "Um, what are Shokan and Tarkatans?"

Ermac: "Species born with extra limbs and bloodusted killing machines."

Jax: "Huh...great."

Frost: "Oh please, they can't be that tough."

Kung Lao: "They are. Do not take them lightly."

He says, his voice stern and commanding as Frost rolls her eyes.

Smoke was gazing into the fire, zoning out all the chatter as he then see flashes of a human sacrifice, a grey demon and...a girl in green.

His eyes start to turn red but was snapped out of his trance by Sub-Zero.

Sub-Zero: "Thomas! Are you alright?"

Smoke's eyes returned to normal as the others looked at him, he groaned and stood up.

Smoke: "Of course. Just tired. I'm going to rest, okay?"

He says then heads into his shared tent with Johnny.

Johnny: "Y'know, I'm with Ash Tray, time to hit the hay...and kick ass in the morning!"

He states then heads into the tent with Smoke.

Raiden and Fujin then walked up to the campfire, looking at the Kombatants.

Raiden: "You all need rest...the tournament will commence at dawn."

He states then everyone gets into their tents, and he makes chants looks up at the moon.

Raiden: "May the Elder Gods, protect you."