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Sonya, Jax,
Johnny, Kung Lao, Sub-Zero, and Frost walk through Outworld. They could feel the eeriness on the edge of their skins as if
someone was following them ready to attack from behind. What disturbed them most of all were the green souls flying above
them.
"It's as though they are attracted to something," said Johnny.
"It's obviously that it has something to
do with Shang Tsung," replied Sub- Zero.
"Either way," said Jax. "We'll find out."
They all walked in silence
for another two minutes before Kung Lao broke it.
"I wanted to visit an old martial arts master who is a native here,"
he said.
"And who is this?" asked Sonya.
Kung Lao answered. "His name is Bo' Rai Cho. He taught Liu a move that
helped him defeat Shang Tsung in the Mortal Kombat tournament ten years ago. I would like to learn the same move as well.
I feel that it would increase our chances in defeating the Deadly Alliance."
"Well, I can safely say one thing," said
Johnny. "Liu always defeated the bad guy and we were always the sidekicks. Not that I minded, it saved me the stress, but
now with him gone, we have to work on how all of us can defeat the bad guys instead of relying on Liu every time."
"For
once, I agree with you," replied Jax.
"Go right ahead," said Sonya. "We'll meet up with you soon."
"I'll come
back as soon as I can," Kung Lao answered. "I'll see you all soon."
Everyone bowed to Kung Lao. Kung Lao returned the
bow and went on his way.
"Is that his way of leaving us behind?" asked Frost with a bit of harshness.
"Quiet,"
replied Sub-Zero staring at his pupil. Frost narrowed her eyes and turned away.
The group continued walking. Sonya's
minded drifted a bit back to all that's happened. She wondered how Alex was holding up back in Earthrealm.
She also
wondered if both Kenshi and Cyrax are all right out in Outworld.
I really do hope they're alive, she thought
feeling a bit grim.
It was then that she noticed a black figure in the distance. Sonya stopped in her tracks and stared
at the figure. She saw the black figure walking along going father away from the group.
Then, Sonya noticed a shimmer
on the person's face. She narrowed her eyes, knowing that the person had a piece of metal on his face. It was no mistake of
who this was.
"Kano," Sonya growled.
Everyone with her noticed that she had stopped walking and turned to her.
"What's up, Sonya?" asked Johnny.
"You see that figure in the distance?"
Everyone turned to where she was looking.
Indeed, they too noticed the figure in the distance.
"Yeah, what about him?" asked Frost.
"It's Kano, I know
it for sure," Sonya replied.
Jax looked at the figure, then back at Sonya. "Are you sure?"
Sonya took out her
handgun. "I know it for sure. I'm going after him. I'll catch up with you guys soon." Sonya immediately began to go after
the figure.
Jax looked at everyone else, his back turned to where Sonya was going. Before he could speak to them, he
too noticed another figure not too far. He immediately recognized the figure wearing black pants, black boots, a black military
hat........and a cybernetic heart over his chest.
"Hsu Hao," Jax growled.
Sub-Zero, Frost, and Johnny turned
around and noticed the figure.
Jax took out his machine gun. "That's the traitor who destroyed the OIA. I'm going after
him. Follow me in about five minutes." Then, he began running after Hsu Hao.
Johnny turned to the ice ninjas. "Seems
like everyone's going off doing their own thing today."
"That's what vengeance can do to you," replied Sub-Zero.
After
five minutes, the three of them began to walk in the same direction Jax went.
***
Back in Earthrealm......
Alex
looked through an old family album. It was filled with many pictures containing her parents, her aunt, and herself at a young
age.
She took her time looking at each and every picture and though about the good memories behind them. There were
many pictures of her father back in his military days and some pictures contained her mother working at the old bakery shop
back in her small town in Florida.
Since her parents passed away, the only other living relative left was her Aunt
Maggie, who lived in the same Florida town she grew up in. Since she started living with her, she and Aunt Maggie became close.
They were pretty close in age, Alex being 32 and Aunt Maggie being in her late forties. But since joining Special Forces this
year, Alex had to make the big move from Florida to Long Island, both in a 21 hour distance. She had only spoke to Aunt Maggie
once a week, less than she normally would back in her old home.
Alex then placed her hand over to stomach. She had
managed to speak to Aunt Maggie once since Jax and Sonya had left for Outworld. She had told her about Kenshi, but she couldn't
bring up the courage to tell her that she was having his child.
Perhaps, I'll let her know next time, she
thought.
Suddenly, she heard what sounded like someone landing hard on the ground just outside her bedroom door. Alex
jumped from her chair.
What was that?! she thought.
She walked over to the door and quickly opened
it. She gasped when she noticed the very familiar cyborg getting up from the floor. On the ceiling, what looked like a portal
just closed up.
"Cyrax!" Alex cried out.
Cyrax shook his head, and then looked over at her. "Alex! It's good
to see you!"
Alex managed to smile a bit. "It's good to see you well and alive! Come in." She motioned Cyrax to come
in her room. Cyrax walked in and sat on her bed. Alex closed the door and sat at her desk, turning her chair towards her bed
so that she can face the cyborg.
"I experienced one hell of a ride," Cyrax said. "How have things been since I lost
communication with you all?"
Alex's small smile faded. A little sadness came over her blue eyes. "Well, a lot happened
since then. We were really worried about you, what happened?"
"Well, it's a long story, but I'll try to make it as
short as possible," Cyrax said. "This reptile-like creature attacked me while I was talking to Jax. He ripped up my arm panel
and then tried to kill me. I managed to defend myself with my spin kick and he ran off.
"Then, a vampire named Nitara
came to me. She needed my help in retrieving an orb that bounded her native realm with Outworld. The orb was located with
the depths of molten rocks. Since I was a cyborg, it would be easier for me to survive down there than for Nitara herself.
If I retrieved the orb, then she would return me to Earth.
"So I went with her, then I went into the molten rocks.
My censors almost burnt out as soon as I put my head in. It was really bright and hot down there, but I wasn't about to give
up. After a long search, I found the orb in the deepest part of the molten rocks. I grabbed it and quickly made my way back
up.
"When I did get back to surface, I gave the orb to her. Then, she took what looked like a crystal necklace and
summoned a portal. There was only enough time for me to bow to her before I was swept into the gateway. Then, I landed right
in front of your door. A softer landing would've been good, but at least I'm back home."
Then, Cyrax's chest opened
up. A machine popped out holding a bottle of Heineken. Cyrax grabbed the bottle.
"Although I didn't complete my actual
mission," Cyrax said. "We should at least celebrate my return! Join me for a drink!"
Alex almost laughed. "Didn't General
White tell you to not bring beer with you on the mission?"
"Yes," Cyrax answered. "But this shows that he should do
a cavity search next time." He brought the bottle towards Alex. "Take a sip."
Alex pushed the bottle away. "Thanks,
but I have a story to tell you myself. You see, after we lost contact with you, we sent Kenshi out to look for you. A week
later, the OIA was destroyed. Yours and Jax's suspicions were corrected about Hsu Hao. He turned out to be a trader. He's
obviously involved in an organization who's out after us. Basically, not only have we lost contact with you, we lost contact
with Kenshi as well. Jax and Sonya are in Outworld right now looking for you two."
"I feel so special," Cyrax said.
"But what about you? How come you're here and not kicking Outworld butt?"
Alex lightly put her hand over her stomach.
"Well, for one thing, Kenshi and I are together now.
"I knew there was something about you two," Cyrax said with delight.
Alex
smiled a bit and continued. "Well, eh, here's the thing.....I'm pregnant."
"Pregnant?" Cyrax spoke. "Damn, you and
Kenshi really must've got it on!"
"Be quiet," Alex laughed, the redness coming to her face. She was glad that Cyrax
was back in one piece. He knew how to make her laugh, even in the most grim times.
"Well, I congratulate you," Cyrax
continued. "But hopefully, everyone else will come back in one piece, and especially Kenshi for you and your kid."
"Yeah.
I should get in contact with Sonya right away to let her know that you're back."
"Good idea." Cyrax opened the Heineken
bottle with one twist. "So, when's the baby shower?"
"I'm not sure," Alex replied. "But I know one thing, there's going
to be no beer there."
"Darn."
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