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"LORD SHAO" a decrepit servant ran into the throne run before falling onto his knees "I bring urgent news."

"This had better been important. If you have interrupted me for nonsense I shall have your head hanging from my court" Shao the Khan snarled.

"My lord there is news of the Tarkatans moving to old Edenian lands with refugees from a few smaller tribes that have yet to pick a side as well."

Shao gave a deep frown as he began to speak "So the tribes have chosen what? Exile? Banishment to a land that holds no life. FOOLISH. IF THEY REFUSE TO FIGHT WITH ME THEN THEY SHALL FALL WITH SHANG TSUNG. After the tournament we March towards their new "lands" and I don't care if it's nothing but sand I want it in flames and ashes."

The servants and hand maidens in the hall all shuddered at their lord being angry as he stood off his throne and marched forward "Fetch me Sindel if there's anything left of worth in her old lands I want to know. The outworld shall all fall under the reign of SHAO KHAN."

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"interesting, now I wonder what could be worth moving so far out to the old Edenian lands. It's not easy to relocate every Tarkatan. And I refuse to believe Baraka is running from choosing a side between me and Shao." Shang Tsung walked slowly through his halls as Kabal read of his latest intelligence. "I wonder what could he be betting on other than me or the Khan? Does it not peek your curiosity Kabal?"

"Yea I gotta admit, even I'm curious but not curious enough to willingly walk into a camp of Tarkatans to find out. But I bet whatever it is we can find out through one of theirs."

Shang smiled as he remembered a certain chess piece that he hasn't moved in a while. Turning his gaze to the man dressed in blue he spoke "Sub-Zero we shall be ending this tournament early. I want you to go kill the newest champion we have found. However before you leave, call Mileena. I believe I have found her next job."

"It shall be done." Sub-Zero said coldly as he turned to walk out of the throne room.

"Really cold guy ain't he? No sense of fun at all" Kabal quipped as he sped from his spot that ice had already grown from "NO sense of humor either. Got anything else for me to do BOSS man? Or am I free to have some fun."

"Fetch me the reptile, after that you are free until it's time to greet Earth's champions. Hahaha Raiden your world will not live to see the next tournament. Soon earth realm will be mine."

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"Sonya as great as it is to see you, I don't believe this champion came willingly?" Kenshin said as he noticed the struggling man chained up being dragged by Sonya.

"Ah he killed the champion I wanted so now he's gonna pay us back by being cooperative. Isn't that right....babe" Sonya side giving the man a kick "Besides with him that brings us back up to four. The tournament is coming close and we have four fighters if Jax and this shit awaken his Arkana. Five if Ben is still in fighting shape. Other than that 5 fighters Earth is fucked so we can't be picky."

"But is he willing to fight?" Nightwolf finally asked

"Well if he doesn't, I shoot his left nut. And if he complains I'll shoot the right. So tell me tough guy still want me between your legs?"

Kano shook in fear and rage as Sonya walked off leaving him there as Kenshin and Nightwolf shared a look of mutual understanding. Never piss off Sonya Blade.

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"Heard you got a cool birthmark?"

"Yea Dad show him!"

Cole looked taken aback but still agreed to his daughters request showing the man named Jax his dragon birthmark. Fans ask all the time to see it but it's either looks of aw or disbelief in it being a birthmark yet this time all he got was

"Huh will you look at that."

"Look man it's been nice talking to you but I'm still kinda hungry after that fight so me and my family are gonna head out."

"NO no I get it. Family man. Take care of your family Mr. Young. Here's my card if you ever need anything you know where to look."

Cole took the business card Jax handed him before turning to leave with his wife and daughter. He couldn't help look at it one last time before leaving the club.

Jackson Briggs with his number on it and behind the card was an image of the dragon tattoo. Startled Cole stopped and looked back to find his new 'friend' already gone with the wind.

"Dad everything alright?"

"Hmm yea? Let's go, and grab your coat it's weirdly chilly tonight."

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Mileena was having a good time. Ever since they started rebuilding the old Edenia now calling it Oasis, her life has been peaceful. Edenians that survived as well as Tarkatans living together in one place in peace. She's never been so free in her life. Now she didn't have to choose who she was because no one cared.

She turned her head to the side to see the sleeping silhouette of the man who changed her life. Who almost single handedly rebuilt Oasis, who for the first time in her life made her feel accepted. Trailing past his growing shabby hair, past his stubble that's recently started growing back out, past his chest adorned with scratches from last night, to the subtle scar on his waist from their first meeting.

"Enjoying the view?" He teased letting her know he was indeed awake.

"Am I not allowed to?" She asked him with a light tease before she kissed him before stradling over him. At first he wasn't the most forward but spending almost all their time together brought them to the level where they didn't need to speak "You know for once I wish you were as blind as you look."

He gave a light chuckle and said "You should be satisfied already, with your abilities you're the only one who can sneak up on me already."

She really wanted to pinch him but then a Grey bird came flying to their bedroom window as her body tensed.

"Mileena? Are you okay? Are you afraid of the bird?"

"Its not the bird. It's who sent it. Shang Tsung is summoning me?"

The atmosphere was broken as the silence lingered far too long before Ben spoke up.

"You think he wants you to go back to Earth?"

Her body tensed as she finally looked at his face and sighed before asking "How long have you known?"

"Day one. While I know he can travel realms by himself but I also figured you were able to go anywhere you've been without his help. He sent you to Earth so he could have a free backdoor without anyone noticing how he came and went."

"....why."

"This world needed me more than Earthrealms. Do not underestimate the warriors of Earth. Frankly Oasis or not, Outworld had no chance of winning this next tournament. Instead I thought of trying to create a permanent solution to end the wars."

"So you're not mad I never took you home?" She asked nervously before she felt a pair of hand wrap around her waist and finally pull her into a kiss.

"Mileena I'm in no rush to return to Earthrealm, one day I will have to go back, but with you by my side Earth or Outrealm could easily be my home."

She couldn't help but smile which almost triggered her facial muscles causing her grin to change from pretty to fangy but she's had a lot of time to practice and control her fangs. Out of battle she rarely needed her fangs and inside of bed she'd never let them loose out of fear.

She kissed him back before sliding off of him to pick up the note and read it before saying "Shang Tsung wants to end the tournament before it begins. He's planning on raiding Earthrealm next month in full masse. He wants me to prepare for a large number of people to take."

"Well then I guess I better drain all of your energy now to spoil the bad guys plans."

"Oh~ and how would you manage that?"

"I can think of one or two ways."