AN: As the Mortal Kombat's mascot, what if the Elder Gods made Scorpion to be their Champion earlier than MK Deception?


Soon as Bi Han, grabbed his neck, Hanzo's surroundings flashed light in his vision. It is unknown for how long did that effect last, but the next thing the Shirai Ryu ninja sees were empty skys.

Holo images surround the area, no doubt voices were coming from them. - "Greetings, Hanzo Hasashi." - The yellow ninja regains his bearings - "What sorcery is this? Where am I?"

The surroundings slightly vibrated - "You would be wise to refrain yourself from comparing our universal command with mortals' magic." - Hanzo deduced their identity - "The Elder Gods?"

The deities nod - "We have observed your fortitude that could save the realms from impending doom. To give Earthrealm a fighting chance, we've constructed the tournament system against Outworld; If they win 10 in the row, they may claim the Earthrealm. They've already won 9 times."

Just as Hanzo voiced his worries about his wife and son. The Elder Gods generate the spiritual reflection of secluded village, burning.

The ninja's go wide as he recognises it to be his homeland of Shirai Ryu. The assailants' appearances made Hanzo muster their description. - "Monsters... demons..." - They've been butchering, slaughtering and consuming any inhabitants they came across. Kids, elders, sick... none was spared.

The following image reveals a woman, clutching the infant child while hiding in the corner of her house. The commotion outside terrified her. Appalled Hanzo whispered their names in recognition - "Harumi... Satoshi..."

The pale skinned stranger with black markings enters the house while unsheathing his sword. Harumi clenched her eyes, sheding tears, embracing the inevitable.

Soon as blood splattered on the walls, enraged Hanzo emitted fire from his body - "No!"

A man with straw hat joins the nexus, heeding th summon from the Elder Gods - "It is time, Raiden."

The straw hat warrior emits lightning and flies at the ninja. Hanzo gets out of the attack and swings his hand to hand moves, leaving burnt on Raiden's gi.

The Thuner God engages the Specter, putting up a solid performance, which fuels the latters rage.

Hanzo quickly generates the afterimage for Raiden's lightning, and teleports behind his opponent proceeding with onslaught.

By the time fire burned out, Hanzo was leaning on his knees, panting. Raiden warps his body back to the standing position - "You are a strong warrior, Hasashi. But your fire needs to work on precision." - The ninja scoffs - " And the Murderer will receive it."

The Elder Gods warn - "Your soul had been adjusted to the Nexus. If you chase Quan Chi into the Netherrealm, your powers will be weakened and insufficient to defeat him and save your family." - Hanzo clenched his fists - "So not only he murdered my wife and son, he damned their souls to Hell?! I will have Quan Chi's head!"

The Gods block the path - "Not yet, Hanzo. You need training to attain the strength. In exchange for your allegiance." - The late Shirai Ryu glared at Elder Gods yet kept his composure - "Elaborate your terms."

- The Elder Gods: We will make you our Champion, under the condition that you'll agree to protect Earthrealm from Outworld's forces. That will lure Quan Chi and other Netherrealmers, giving you chance to exact your revenge and free the clansmen souls from this curse.

Hanzo looked around, contemplating the situation. While impatient for vengeance, and not liking to be a pawn in someone's scheme, he realized that the Elder Gods proposition sounded too good to pass up. The ninja silently nods, pledging his allegiance to the Elder Gods.

- Raiden: Then it is time to proceed with out training.


AN: First match of Battle Plan ladder: Scorpion vs Raiden. Passed.