Chapter 4

"WHAT?!" Jax was enraged. "ARE YOU INSANE?!" Jax started screaming at Sonya. "Have you LOST your mind? You are MARRIED to him?" Sonya tried to plead with Jax. "Please Jax, I can explain." Jax continued to yell. "YOU DAMN WELL BETTER!" He angrily stared at Sonya. "Are you serious? All of this time, I have been worried about you, assuming the absolute worst! Instead, you've been playing house with this fool! I mean do I need to remind you of who your HUSBAND is? He is a conniving, murderous, son of a bitch! This man is supposed to stand for EVERYTHING you hate!

Then Jax continued, "Your job was to hunt down this piece of shit, not MARRY HIM! I mean, seriously, did you lose some of your brain cells when you were in bed with him?!" Kano's right eye started to glow. "That is NOT how you talk to my woman", Kano angrily said.

The Black Dragon started to cock their guns at Jax again. Sonya touched Kano's arm and said, "Kano, calm down. Jax has a right to be pissed off, this is a lot to take in all at once." Sonya motioned to his men to lower their weapons at which they complied. This earned a curious glance from Jax. Suddenly he realized that they were used to taking orders from her. "You are second in command of the Black Dragon."

"Yes, I am," Sonya flatly said. Jax looked at Sonya as if she had gut punched him. "I don't believe this. You are willing to throw away everything you worked hard for, betray all of your ideals, just to live a life of crime with him?" "I would never do such a thing," she stated. "The Black Dragon are completely reformed. Even down to the arms dealing. We have a strong focus on research and development of weapons technology. The distribution of our weapons no longer go through illegal channels. Our operations have been completely legitimized."

Jax was surprised. "Is this true?" Kano nodded. "All of it. Sonya would never have agreed to be with me unless I stepped away from that life...It also turns out that our business is more lucrative than ever." He winked at Sonya, "I guess it does pay to be on the up and up." Sonya turned to Jax. "It was my intention to tell you this sooner. I never meant to keep this from you. I am truly sorry."

Suddenly, Liu Kang appeared before them. "Well I see that you are all acquainted again. Sonya Blade, Kano, at last we meet and not a moment too soon. We are in need of your services." Kano looked at Liu Kang suspiciously. "Who are you?" Liu Kang's eyes started to glow more brightly causing Kano to step back; he guarded Sonya with his arm. "Bloody hell, what is up with this, wanker?"

Liu Kang smiled out of amusement. "Kano, Sonya, you do not need to fear me. My name is Liu Kang, I am the God of Fire. I have been tasked with assembling Earthrealm's greatest warriors to defend it from a most powerful enemy. You two have been chosen along with Jax to assist in these efforts." "What are we up against?" Sonya asked.

Liu Kang continued. "The Titan Havik of Chaosrealm has already started to invade Earthrealm and seeks to make slaves of its people." Kano scoffed at Liu Kang's words. "This Havik guy you speak of, reminds me of someone I crossed paths with awhile back that was really bad news."

Kano crossed his arms. "You mentioned that you were in need of our services. What exactly did you have in mind?" Liu Kang smiled. "You recently developed a weapon that amasses a unique firepower. Havik is known to indestructible and can not succomb to physical pain. I believe that this weapon may be what we need to lower his invincibility to deliver a fatal blow." Sonya looked toward Liu Kang. "We will help you in any way that we can."

After a twenty minute ride, the four of them arrived through an iron gate to enter Kano and Sonya's mansion. The property was secluded with no neighboring houses in sight. Jax and Liu Kang followed Kano and Sonya toward the back of the property which had a patio under a lit gazebo, a firepit, and a large in ground pool that overlooked an incredible ocean view. "Wait here while I go fetch what you are looking for," Kano said as he entered inside the house.

A few moments later, Kano returned with a small black case. He sat down with Sonya who had just finished serving Jax and Liu Kang drinks while they were waiting. Kano handed Liu Kang the small case. Liu Kang opened the case to see four small black glass orbs. "What is that meant to do?" Jax asked. "The energy inside of those orbs works against blood magic. Get close enough to Havik, the orbs will work on their own. It should temporarily stun Havik, then it can be used to incinerate him."

Jax looked at Kano with interest. "How are you familiar with blood magic?" "Long time ago, when I worked in Outworld; my employer was a dangerous fellow named General Kahn. Wasn't long before I cut ties with him, he was a bit radical even for me. During my time there I encountered many interesting folk. Learned a lot about blood magic and all sorts of stuff. The knowledge I gained has been used to enhance the weapons that I develop."

"Sonya and Kano, thank you for your hospitality and for this incredible weapon. This will greatly improve our odds of defeating Havik." Liu Kang rose from his seat. "I will be returning to the Shaolin Temple where my champions await. Jax, Kenshi will be joining me however, you are more than welcome to accompany us." Jax agreed. "I think I will do that. I'd like a chance to pound this Havik guy."

The rest of them stood up. "I guess that this is good bye," Jax said to Sonya. "I guess so." She tightly hugged Jax. "It was so good to see you." Jax looked at her with a smile. "Yeah, you too. I am just glad that you didn't completely lose your mind and are still working on our side in some way." He sternly looked at Kano. "You better treat her right or I am coming for you." Kano nodded. "I sure will, mate." Jax looked at them both. "I am still adjusting to the idea of you two, but as long as he makes you happy than I am happy for you."

Jax turned to Liu Kang. "You ready to roll, Liu?" "That indeed, Jax. It's best that we head on our way." Liu Kang then moved his hands in a circular motion to create a fiery portal. Jax took one last look at Kano who was holding Sonya in his arms. Jax read her lips as she silently said to him, "Love you." He smiled back at her. "Love you too," he said and then he followed Liu Kang through the portal.