PAGE ONE
Panel 1: Raiden and Shinnok standing in the arena with the statues of the Elder Gods.
Raiden: You are so persistent Shinnok. You keep trying to take over my mind. Yet you do not understand that it will not work. I've kept you back for this long, and I'll continue to do so!
Shinnok: Raiden, Raiden, Raiden. Why do you continue to lie to yourself? You are so adamant about claiming that you hold back my influence, yet you know you are fighting a losing battle. My corruption is spreading, and you know that you cannot hold it back for much longer. It is only a matter of time before you give in.
Raiden: Be silent, Shinnok! You speak, yet you do not know! As always. You were a fool then and you are a fool now
Shinnok: Oh? Seems I struck a nerve there Raiden. No matter. I know that you are losing the battle against my corruption, and you will give in to my influence. It is merely a manner of time
Panel 2: Raiden opens his eyes. Fujin is standing behind him.
Fujin: Another Shinnok battle?
Raiden: Yes...
Fujin: Keep fighting Raiden. I know you will not give in to his influence.
Raiden: I will Fujin. I refuse to let his corruption take over
PAGE TWO
Caption: Inside the Lin Kuei temple. The kitchen.
Panel 1: Sub-Zero and Kitana sitting. They're eating a meal of steak. salad and broccoli
Kitana: Raiden mentioned there will always be new threats... any idea what that could be?
Sub-Zero: My brother is still in the Netherrealm. Perhaps he foresaw Bi-Han taking control and leading an assault on Earthrealm. Maybe he foresaw the return of Shao Kahn somehow
Kitana: What if he meant... himself? He absorbed Shinnok's corruption. Do you think it's possible that his influence will corrupt Raiden and cause him to attack?
Sub-Zero: It's certainly a possibility. We can only hope that Raiden continues to fight back against Shinnok's influence
Kitana: Agreed. He would be an extremely deadly enemy.
Panel 2: The two of them finish their food. Kitana sighs
Sub-Zero: Something troubling you?
Kitana: Yes but, I do not wish to burden you...
Sub-Zero: I promise, you are no burden
Kitana: I am just confused about Liu Kang. He pushed everyone away, including me. I had thought he would be happy to see me again, but he just saw I was allied with Raiden and shunned me. He shunned his friends too.
Sub-Zero: It is sad indeed. Hopefully he realizes the error of his ways
Kitana: I am going to see him tomorrow. For closure. I want to see where his head is at, and if he chooses not to pursue anything so be it
Sub-Zero: That is a good idea.
Kitana: Indeed. Thank you for joining me
Sub-Zero: Anytime.
Panel 3: The two of them place their dishes in the sink. Sub-Zero goes to wash them, but Kitana stops him.
Kitana: You cooked. Let me clean.
Sub-Zero: Are you sure?
Kitana: Yes. It's only fair that I help.
Sub-Zero: Thank you Kitana
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Mortal Kombat: Fire and Ice
FanfictionRaiden is in dire need of new protectors for Earthrealm, due to the deaths of Liu Kang and Kung Lao. His search ends when he begins to train once bitter rivals who are now allies. Mortal Kombat and its characters are property of Ed Boon and Nether...
