Chapter 3 – Calm before the storm

As the three sit at the table waiting for new instructions, they didn’t know what was about to happen. A huge vault door opened and Shang Tsung came out. Kang’s face turned a bright red but maintained his composure. The two ninjas were also with him as well.

“Welcome to my island!” Shang Tsung exclaimed. “You now have a full day to prepare yourselves for tomorrow, but I’m am a generous man so I will let some people who can’t wait till tomorrow to step up to start off this momentous occasion.”

Shang Tsung looks around and he sees about three guys will are raising their hands high as they can reach. He picks on the smallest guy. The guy comes up and he tells the blue ninja to fight him.

“This is the Lin Kuei warrior, Sub-Zero. Defeat him and I shall grant you anything you want.” Shang Tsung said confidently.

The two started the fight but as the little guy jumped at Sub-Zero, he throw out an ice attack and froze the guy. The guy hit the ground and shattered into pieces.

“Let this be a heads up to all. I play this for real. Anyone who doesn’t want this should leave the island but if you do, you forfeit your position.” Shang Tsung added.

Cage and Sonya’s jaw dropped as they see the Sub-Zero thing and Liu is just staring down Shang Tsung with hatred. As Shang walks through the vault door and shuts it, Raiden appears and startles the sorcerer.

“Nice show, sorcerer. I might just add that these two ninjas have thoughts of their own.” Raiden said.

“These ninjas are my bodyguards. They swore their protection and loyalty to me.” Shang Tsung huffed back.

“Yes, this is true. Let me ask you something that is off that topic. Why have you invited me personally?” Raiden asked.

“Oh, of course, the reason you’re here. Its simply the fact that I want a Earth god to witness my triumph in this result of this tournament.” Shang Tsung said with a little enthusiasm.

“I don’t think so. Its not going to be that easy. I have a chance on three warriors that are present in this tournament that you might be particularly afraid of.” Raiden boasted.

“I’ve seen everyone out there and they don’t stand a chance.” Shang Tsung replied in an angry voice.

“Remember that you killed and stole the soul of a young warrior at the Shaolin Temple, well, his brother is looking for revenge.” Raiden said with a glistened snicker.

“Oh, the little Kang. He’s brother is Liu Kang I believe. He’s no match for me since he fights within his own self.” Shang Tsung replied back.

“Yes, but what if he overcomes the problem?” Raiden asked

“HA! I’d die laughing if he did. Plus, I have plans to keep it the way it is. Especially with that Sonya, You see, she came because I have something she wants and will do anything to get it.” Shang Tsung yet again said in confidence.

“Don’t go easy on the mortals. Remember they change in a blink of an eye.” Raiden said is a tone.

“So do Elder Gods.” Shang Tsung said to anger Raiden.

“I’ll keep my eye on you. I believe you have some tricks up your sleeve.” Raiden said as he teleported away.

“Yes, Mortal God, I do… yes, I do.” Shang Tsung said as he continued to walk down a corridor.

Shang Tsung walks with his minions out of sight and the three still at the table are being fed like it’s their last supper.

“Man, I have more than this at dinner at my house.” Cage said as he took a big bite of a chicken leg.

“I shouldn’t even be right here. I am on the clock and I want to look for Kano.” Sonya added.

“You can’t leave off this island so right now your considered missing by your job.” Kang butted in.

“Says who? I’ll leave when I want and I’m sure as hell didn’t join any fight club.” Sonya said angrily.

“Suit yourself.” Kang said.

Kang went over and finished his soup. He couldn’t help noticed that Cage was staring at him as he was eating.

“What do you want?” Kang said a little bothered.

“Besides coming here by… a God… why did you come here?” Cage questioned.

“Well, Shang Tsung killed my brother and he’s hosting a tournament that will decide that if Earth will be taken over or not.” Kang answered right back.

Cage looked at him in a stupid way and went along with it.

“What have I been missing since making movies… and such. What else can my brain not take?” Cage sarcastically asked.

“I take it that you don’t believe me. Well, as I told her, Suit yourself. You’ll find out in the long run.” Kang answered back

A rumble of thunder sounded and Raiden walked up behind Kang and whispered something in his ear. Kang got wide eyed and starting talking to Raiden. Cage watched this.

“He’s really expecting me?” Kang said in excitement.

“Yes, he is but you need to face your problems. Soon you’ll find out what it is.” Raiden said.

“Uh, excuse me… are you a god?” Cage said very idiotic.

“You may all me whatever you wish but not human.” Raiden said as lightning flowed in his eyes.

Cage jumped back and looked back at Kang as to say that he was telling the truth.

“Oh, Johnny Cage, you also have a similar problem but as Kang find his, find yours too.” Raiden said as he walked off.

“But I don’t have any problems.” Cage said but Raiden already vanished.

“Don’t ever correct Lord Raiden. He’s always right.” Kang said.

Sonya came back and said that she couldn’t leave because all the boats are missing. She admits that Kang was correct but still said that she’s not in the fight club.      

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