Dragon's Bloodline
By StraightedgeEpyon
Summary: Two years after the events of MKX, Liu Kang and Kitana along with the other Revenants leave the Netherrealm, and are offered a chance to start anew, by becoming family to Shinji Ikari.
Mortal Kombat/Evangelion crossover
I own nothing
Chapter five
(Beijing China Suzhou)
In the gardens of a lavish Chinese mansion that sat near a lake, which could almost pass for a palace or a temple, Liu Kang sat near the lake water with his legs crossed in a meditative position.
Connecting his mind and spirit to ethereal energies around him further strengthing him. Suddenly someone slowly but surely, stepped silently several feet behind him. He was of Chinese descent, a leaner muscular build than him, he wore a black Hanfu-style robe with blue pants and boots.
On his head was a straw circular hat in place of his famous razor-rimmed hat. Liu opened his eyes and smiled briefly not turning around, knowing full well who it was.
Without warning the man tossed his hat with great precision at Liu Kang, who moved out of range, then began exchanging in a fast fury of punches and kicks with the intruder. They were equally matched in precise strikes, this continued for about five minutes until the pair stopped and bowed
"You've improved upon your technique again, Grandmaster Lao," said Liu in an impressed tone bowing in respect
"You're just lucky I didn't have my other hat, Master Kang" Lao chuckled walking up to him and bowing back
"If I recall I told you not to bring it again remember? You accidentally cut down some of Kitana's tulips and one of her favorite trees and I ended up sleeping in one of the guest rooms for two weeks thanks to you," said Liu Kang
"Hey, I said I was sorry back then."
"Right, so what brings you by? Are you and Zi Yuan having another spat?" his friend asked getting a shake of the head in the negative
"No, there is trouble at the Wu Shi Kwoon ( Chinese training hall in Chinese). " Kung Lao said in a somber tone
"What kind of trouble?" asked Liu Kang
"Several of my students have gone missing, one was found dead early this morning...with his head cut off," Lao informed
"What?! Are you serious?! "
"Yes, This is one of many occurrences that have happened around other temples and dojos, and the teachers, and elder monks are getting nervous."
The two proceeded to walk the grounds together, while Kung Lao continued to explain the recent string of disappearances of random students, ranging from beginner to advanced with no explanations or clues.
These incidents have also occurred in the public training halls funded by White Lotus industries, many young students have also disappeared, parents were demanding answers and police have gotten involved. This worried Liu Kang greatly since he and Kung Lao both laid the groundwork for martial arts in China several millennia ago.
"Do you have any clues we go on? Any witnesses?" his friend asked getting a shake of the head no
"I've sent some of my students, and teachers to investigate, I've even contacted some of Kaval's people to press into their underworld connections."
"That's a good start, but we'll need to find something solid to go on. In the meantime, I'll cancel my appointments and commit some resources to this mystery." said Liu Kang surprising Kung Lao "Don't act so surprised brother, of all people should know I'm always first to jump into action."
Lao chuckled humorously "I did not doubt that you would brother, I hope your skills haven't rusted during your time as a corporate billionaire stiff."
Liu merely scoffed
"I only act the part of a billionaire stiff. Inside I am still the same warrior I've always been."
"I would expect nothing less Liu."
"Besides, compared to the stockholders and board members I'd rather be facing Goro and Shao Khan again than deal with them weekly."
"Ha, Ha Ha." Kung Lao laughed "Better you than me."
(Liu Zhou City, Guangxi Province late at night)
A young man dressed in a blue and black Kung Fu uniform was seen running through the slums of Liu Zhou City, he was being chased by a shadowy figure.
The young man ran through narrow alleyways knocking trash cans, pieces of wood, and whatever was not nailed down, doing what he could to slow or stop whoever was stalking him relentlessly. But the pursuer remained undeterred pushing past the objects tossed at him.
"Huff, Huff, why is he after me?!" he breathed heavily as he kept running
Passing through another alley, he was starting to tire out and pretty soon he would be easy prey for this maniac. So deciding to stop right here he got into a fighting stance. His purser stopped as soon as he saw his prey, he slowly stepped into clear view into a barely dimmed light post.
He was a man of Brazilian descent, he had brown dreadlocks that obscured his face. He was wearing a shredded and dirtied white dress shirt, with a gray tanktop that was still tucked in, he wore black jeans and black short boots. The young man took a good look at his forearms, noticing large lumps within them, and realized that they weren't natural. Not natural at all.
"Finally stopped running huh?" the man asked in a gravelly voice
"Who the hell are you?" the young man demanded getting into a fighting stance.
"Telling you that would be a waste of time. Considering you're about to die right here." the man said
SNIK!
Two ten-inch blades came out of his forearms much to the young man's shock, he stepped closer to the light revealing his face, which was pierced with spikes, from his forehead and chin, with several piercings between his eyes and cheeks, opening his mouth he showed sharpened fangs snarling like a rabid animal.
"It was you, wasn't it?! You were the one who killed my classmates!" he shouted
The man said nothing but rushed at the student with the ferocity of a wild animal. The young man quickly went on the offensive, The man swiped with his blade, with the student narrowly evading. He scored a kick to the chest area stumbling the man back, the young followed up with a punch to the face, and the bladed man grabbed him and tossed him into a nearby dumpster
CRASH!
"Gah!"
The deformed man lunged at the young man with his blade but got stuck into the container, which allowed the young man to slip to the other side, and hit a kick to the chin, followed by a few strikes to the midsection. The attacker swiped with his other blade, causing him to duck out of the way.
"I'm impressed." said the Brazilian man "You've lasted longer than my last victims. Which is good, killing them so fast was getting dull. I never could take the time to savor each kill."
"And I, Fan Chao will make you pay for every one of them, for my classmates!"
Without another word, Fan charged at the bladed man unarmed, and hit a flying kick, then hit a step-up kick taking him further off balance, then a spin kick but was blocked, and the man slashed across the kid's shoulder causing blood to fly everywhere.
"Argh!"
The Brazilian man didn't stop there, he grabbed Fan's mid-section rammed him into a pole, connected with some lefts and rights, kicked him into a wall, and hit multiple knee strikes to his abdomen.
The kung fu student countered with an elbow, then a right and left of his own followed it up with a kick to the chest sending him into trash cans.
The bladed man kicked up back to his feet and re-engaged, he grabbed him and tossed him into another dumpster, near the exit of the alleyway. It was then the bladed man finally sought to finish this, extended both blades, and stabbed Fan in the abdomen lifting him off his feet.
"AHHHH!" Fan Cho screamed feeling the blades pierce his body and vital organs
"Take this name with you straight to hell," he whispered sadistically
The kung fu student grunted in extreme pain as blood poured out of him profusely, he looked into the eyes of his killer as he whispered his name into his ear
Then the man suddenly dropped his victim on the ground, leaving him to die in pain. With what little strength he had left he dipped his fingers into his blood and wrote the name of his killer in his blood. Life suddenly left his eyes as his body stopped moving, In the ever-flowing blood one word was written.
Baraka
(The Next Day White Lotus Industries)
Liu Kang sighed wearily as people in suits waved papers talking all at once while walking alongside him as he made his way back into his office. It wasn't even noon yet, and already he had dealt with stocks going up and down, competitors increasing their profits, trying to feebly match theirs, and some labor difficulties at one of their factories.
This is one of the major downsides of owning a large multi-billion dollar corporation known throughout Asia, the endless paperwork, the non-stop meetings with board members, dealing with more than a thousand employees a day, etc.
"It's times like this, I wish I was back in the heat of the Mortal Kombat tournament. At least I would be given some space from my opponents." he thought irritably
"Mr. Kang." a middle age looking brown haired woman spoke up as he neared his office
"Yes, what is it Chun-tao ?" he answered looking at his secretary
"You have that conference call with Mr. Fame Douglas, later on, today, and Mr. Kazuya wants to make an appointment with you, to talk about the new communications relays that are being developed, and also..."
"Let me guess," he said opening the door and slipping inside and closing it quickly to avoid the rest of his employees.
Inside his vast office, stood a young man of 29 around his height, he had a muscular build he wore a neatly pressed black and grey suit, he had short black hair and brown eyes.
Clipped to his belt was a police badge indicating he was an officer of the Chinese police department. Liu Kang recognized him as a former student of his and Kung Lao's.
"Li Shang." Liu Kang greeted
"Master Kang." Li greeted giving the wushu salute in respect
"You don't have to do that here," said Liu waving him off
"But I must, my father taught me, 'give respect to where you came from, and give respect to those who helped you along the way I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you and Master Lao," I replied
"Indeed, but I sense you're not here to catch up on old times, this is regarding the grizzly murders that have occurred at the training hall am I right?"
"Your senses are as sharp as ever master, yes The body of another Wu Shi student was found early this morning. "Li informed
"Does Kung Lao know about this?" the younger man sighed motioning for Li to take a seat.
"Yes, he identified the body, it was one of the top students Fan Cho," Li said sadly
Liu Kang looked at the man in shock.
"Yes, we canvassed the area, and there were signs of a struggle, the kid went down fighting. But something good has come out of this horrific crime. We may have a potential ID on the perp."
"What? Who?" The Mortal Kombat champion asked anxiously
"The name was written in Fan Cho's blood, it spelled out: Baraka" stated Li causing Liu's eyes to widen slightly
"Are you certain that's the name you saw?"
"Yes, does that name mean anything to you?"
Centuries of a second life, and previous experience of his first life's training, have long since given the Dragon the ability to disguise his emotions so well, that even his wife has a hard time reading him.
Though it hurt Liu to lie to a former student, still he needed to investigate this himself if it was truly the Baraka that he knew.
"No, It does not, the name sounds like something out of fiction."
"I see." he sighed
Li Shang stood up from the opposite couch, while Liu did the same before saying,
"Li, I'm already committing some of my resources to these heinous crimes, so if there is anything you or the department should need, do not hesitate to ask," stated Liu Kang
"I'd expected nothing less master, rest assured I will get to the bottom of this, and this maniac will face justice," Li assured
Li Shang went to the door giving his former master one more respectful bow before walking out. Alone once again Liu went over to his desk and pressed the intercom on his desk.
"Chun-Tao, reschedule my last appointment and contact Kung Lao immediately. Tell him it's urgent," he ordered
("Yes, Mr. Kang." ) the woman replied over the comm
"Baraka is a name I haven't heard in centuries. Quiet honestly it's a name I hoped to forget considering my last encounter with him. But still, how could he be alive? He was elsewhere when Kitana, myself, and the others escaped during Raiden's attack. Could it be that he was reborn into this world too?" thought the former Mortal Kombat champion turning to the view of the city.
(Elsewhere )
A young native american girl of twenty-three was working in a privately owned laboratory in an undisclosed location.
She was short in stature but had long jet-black hair a petite figure, she had green eyes, multi-colored bands around her wrist, and she wore a diamond bird-shaped pendant around her neck.
Her name was Angeni Cloud, the great–great–great–granddaughter of Nightwolf, her name meaning spirit.
Across stood a large liquid-filled tube, inside was a little girl of four with blue hair and pale skin, with her eyes closed and an oxygen mask covering her lower face.
The door to her lab suddenly opened and in walked Chen Zhao, the first student of Tomas Vrbadas AKA Smoke grandmaster of the Lin Kuei, with a look of concern on his face as he looked at the young child in the tube.
"How is she Dr. Cloud?" asked Chen
"Stable for the most part, Master Chen. It's a good thing you brought her to me quickly, otherwise, the poor girl would be dead now," said Angeni
"According to one of Kaval's agents, the medications she was taking kept her genetics stable, they force-fed it to the girl daily, not only to keep her alive for the foreseeable future but to control her as well," explained Chen
"Well, it is a good thing you came to me. I'm about to eliminate that need before it grows." stated the young doctor
She got up from her seat and went to a freezer in the corner of her lab.
"Master Chen, according to stories from my father, regarding my great-grandfather he spoke highly of your Master and a Cryomancer that served in the same clan, his name was Kuai Liang AKA Sub Zero," she said rummaging through the freezer and ignoring the cold
"Your great-grandfather does my Master honor in his praise. Sub-Zero was an honorable warrior, and he was his best friend." Chen said sadly
"Well, I remember him saying you continually scoured almost every icy continent on the planet for centuries searching for any signs of ice wielders but had no luck. The second impact occurred and you all but gave up," said Angeni
Chen remained silent urging her to continue
"Some old friends of mine who majored in a different field of study; scoured deeper into the plains of the Himalayas and they found preserved remains of ancient Ice wielders," explained Angeni surprising the Lin Kuei
"Ice wielders? " asked Chen
"Yes, they believed the Himalayas were once home to an ancient clan of ice wielders like Sub-Zero. They brought me back several samples for preservation."
Reading the expression on the girl's face Chen easily deduced what she was about to say.
"You know what I'm thinking, you?" asked Angeni knowing the answer
"I am, so why not just save us both the trouble,"
"Alright, I want to infuse some of this DNA into the little girl's rewriting whatever's in her, fully stabilizing her thus saving her life." the doctor stated taking out several blue vials.
Chen looked at the vials in her hand, and an uncertain look crossed his face. This by all definitions is next to tampering with the laws of nature.
But then again; NERV had tampered with nature first by creating this girl; with the intent of controlling her she never had a choice. Looking at the girl inside the occupied tube, he vividly remembered what happened.
Rei was just settling in her new surroundings until she started coughing violently, Chen had given her the medicine, but proved to be a temporary fix. So he brought her to Dr. Cloud for better treatment.
"Chen?" asked Angeni
"What you're planning...carries a high-risk doctor. It may not work or worse, make her condition even more unstable." Chen spoke up
"Indeed, but every risk is worth taking, as long as it is for a good cause," she replied
Chen thought for a few moments before nodding in agreement
"Do what you must Dr. Cloud. Please save her life." he pleaded with sincerity in his voice
Angeni nodded
"By the spirits of my great-grandfather and my ancestors, I will," stated Angeni
Chen bowed in gratitude before departing. Angeni turned her attention back to the girl in the tube and resumed her work.
(With Kitana)
Kitana Kang, the wife of Liu Kang, was riding to the newly built children's hospital located in Xicheng in a posh limo, to see and read to the sick children. She like her husband had been many things, an assassin a leader, an empress, a warrior, and a hero.
Now as in the past, adapting to the changing times, Kitana was known as one of the most powerful, beloved, and influential women in Asia; practically the world. (A/N Just think the Kate Middleton of the universe only she's not royalty anymore)
She was wearing a white dress, with an imprint of blue flowers all around, with matching high heels. Kitana sighed and took in the sights of passing cities knowing, she had a hand in building much of them as well as the entire country itself.
"Mrs. Kitana." the driver spoke up breaking her from her thoughts
"Yes, Wei," Kitana answered
"We are nearing the children's hospital ma'am. " Wei informed
"Very good," she said
"And I thought it would interest you to know that your granddaughter Li-Hua called earlier. She said she just started working for the branch of NERV here in China, and they've already begun construction on their Evangelions," reported Wei
"I see, did she mention anything about the list of potential candidates?"
"Not yet Ms, she's not privy to that information just yet. So it is still unknown if any of the Kang children are on the list. "
"Hmm.. we'll have to remain on our guard then. The supreme commander will manipulate all ends, to get what he wants. And I don't exactly trust the government not to bend the knee to NERV."
"Understood Ms, also Zi Yuan called she wants to know if you're still available to plan the charity gala later on."
"I should be. What of Liu? He was very distressed the other night but hasn't yet told me why."
"It must be regarding the recent disappearances of young martial arts students around the Halls."
"Yes, I've also heard the news. Many parents are blaming the Kwoon. Even going as far as pulling their children out. " said Kitana
"Yes, it's unfortunate; Master Kang and Master Lao built that hall together. I cannot imagine what they must be feeling," said Wei nearing their destination
"If know my husband, he's ready to reign down a dragon's wrath to whomever it is that has attacked his students," replied Kitana
"Indeed."
The two continued to the intended destination as planned in silence. The limo slowed to a stop near the hospital's entrance, which was already congregated by the paparazzi.
They were separated by two sets of security ropes with personnel. Kitana sighed in annoyance as she slipped on a pair of expensive sunglasses, another downside to being among the rich and powerful, they are always hounded by the media wherever they go.
Wei stepped out of the driver's side and opened Kitana's door to flashes of cameras, the former princess of Edenia stepped out full of grace and elegance. Slowly she made her way to the hospital doors ignoring the questions of the media.
The doors opened automatically to the directors of the hospital who bowed respectfully. For it was her family that built the hospital and provided much of their medical technology. Kitana was directed toward the children's playroom.
She smiled as their faces lit up at the sight of her, she was regarded as a real-life princess due to her mannerisms. They gathered around her as Kitana sat down in a chair and began reading. Deep down it made her think of her own children and grandchildren specifically Shinji; whom she had hoped to meet very soon. Kitana concluded the story much to the dismay of the children. She merely promised that she would return very soon, which turned their dismay into delight.
"That was certainly enjoyable," Kitana said happily from her seat in the limo as they were making their way home. "Most people I know do charity work to make themselves look good. They never leave with a good feeling"
"Indeed, Ma'am, you and Master Liu hold life most sacred." admired Wei
"When you have lived and lost much as we have-
CRASH!
Kitana's words were suddenly cut short when a vehicle smashed into her limo, sending it spinning out of control.
"Wei! Wei! Are you alright?!" the woman shouted crawling up to the driver's side to see her driver unconscious.
"Ugh." he groaned in response
Kitana got out of the passenger's side to get her driver to safety. It was then the vehicle, which was a black SUV pulled up, the doors opened up and five men in dark suits jumped out. Kitana steeled herself, she may look and play the part of a wealthy socialite, but she was by no means helpless.
"Kitana Kang." one of them addressed
"Who the hell are you?!" she demanded in a growling tone
"Our boss sends his regards." the same man addressed brandishing his gun and moving closer
Kitana responded with a quick side heel kick sending the same man brandishing the gun rolling on the ground, then dodged an oncoming strike from the second man, and countered with a strong palm to the stomach bringing him to his knees then nailed him with a knee to the face, much to the surprise of the other three men.
"You deal with the Dragoness of the Kang family," Kitana stated emphatically getting into a fight stance.
Hesitantly the three men rushed at her together, Kitana responded in kind in an almost viper-like fashion, countering; striking, and throwing. Instantly the men on the ground were groaning in pain. The woman sighed in utter disappointment.
"Honestly they could have at least made it a challenge," Kitana said aloud walking over to the man who pulled the gun on her and...
CRACK
"GAH!" the man howled in pain as she stepped on his right arm
"Do I have your attention now?!" growled Kitana with venom in her voice grinding her foot into the man's arm. She wished she had her fans with her right now.
"Argh!"
"Good, now I am only going to ask once. Who hired you?!"
"I'll die before I- argh!"
"You're not the first hired gun, that tried to kill me and you won't be the last. Again who hired you?!"
"Gargh! it was a man called-"
BANG
the man could not finish his sentence as he died instantly, with a bullet to the head. Kitana looked around to where the shot came from. Then she heard several more shots fired, and Kitana saw the remaining men who ambushed her all dead.
"A Sniper, where?!"
She immediately ran back to the limo for cover, Kitana took out her phone quickly called for assistance, and pulled her unconscious driver out of the vehicle
Meanwhile, on top of a large building far away unseen by anyone, a man covered head to toe in black, with a sniper rifle pointed downward stood on top of the building to observe the scene. The cell phone in his pocket rang, answering he spoke in a thick Australian accent.
"Yeah." the man answered "All loose ends have been tied up."
…...
"No, Shelia is still alive and kicking boss. I tell ya, that Liu Kang fella is a lucky Son of bitch to score that nice piece arse like that."
…...
"Yeah; I take it NERV's top guy ain't gonna like this."
…...
"Right, another job for me eh? For this once, I'll cut down me usual price."
…...
"Ah ha, that's why I like running with ya. But what about-"
…...
"Should've known, that fella was a snake, don't worry too much I got some guys watchin' em too.
…...
"Right then, see ya soon."
The man hung up the phone and took off the mask. He had a military-style undercut, with a smoothed-out goatee. The only distinguished feature about him was an eye patch covering his right eye. The man looked down on Kitana one more time; the paramedics and police had arrived on the scene. He quickly took down his sniper and placed it in his case. He blew a mocking air kiss into the air meant for Kitana, even though she didn't see it.
"See ya soon sweetheart," he said his right eye glowing red underneath the patch.
End chapter
End notes: Here's C5 redone, just small changes to the chapter, been going back over and redoing a lot, and it'll be the same for previous chapters too. It's just something I feel I need to do. To make it better for the readers, you all deserve that much. Anyway, you can PM me about the changes and provide suggestions to help move the story along. Read and review and stay prime