Mortal Kombat III

The realm of Edenia was truly a beautiful realm, surrounded by vast trees and water. The realm was ruled by its king, Jerrod, along with his beautiful wife, Sindel. At Edenian Palace, word spread of an impending birth. At the palace, the cries of life erupted and a beautiful baby girl cried out through the empty walls.

The baby was wrapped in a white blanket as the doctor took her over to her father. "Congratulations sire, you have a girl."

The king smiled warmly as he took the baby into his arms, the girl immediately stopped crying as she looked into her father's eyes. Jerrod turned to his wife, who lay bed-ridden, exhausted from going into labor.

"Look, Sindel. We have a daughter." Jerrod said, happily. Bringing the girl down close enough for Sindel to see, who smiled back at the child.

"She's beautiful Jerrod, what should we name her?"

"Hmm," the king said, in deep thought. "Kitana. Yes, that will be her name, a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. What do you think?"

"I like it." Sindel said, smiling warmly as she took the baby in her arms.

Just then, the general for the Edenian armies entered, he was a tall man, and an old friend of the king's. His name was Derek, who too had a child. It had been arranged by the two men that should Jerrod have a daughter, she was arranged to marry Derek's son, Rain.

"Derek, it is good to see you." Jerrod said, standing up and walking towards his friend, who was clad in armor, he was Edenian's finest knight. Derek kneeled down before the king, who shook his head.

"No need to do that, my old friend." Jerrod said, as Derek stood up, the two embraced each other as Jerrod lead Derek over to the bed-ridden Sindel. "This is my daughter, Kitana."

Derek stood for a long moment in awe and started at the baby. "She's beautiful, Jerrod."

"Yes, she is. She and your son will be the next king and queen of Edenia."

"Sire! Sire!"

The voice shouted through the palace walls as a guard made his way into the royal chamber. "Sire! Sire!" The guard ran out of breath and started panting in place, but was able to salute to both his superior and his king.

"What is it soldier?" Derek asked.

"Word has reached us. Outworld has won Edenia in Mortal Kombat. Shao Kahn is coming to take Edenia!"

A wave of shock ushered over the room. Jerrod gave a look of anger and despair. "Damn you, Kahn..." he whispered softly. "Derek, prepare your soldiers. I will not let that madman take my kingdom and people without a fight!"

"Yes sire!" Derek said; a hint of urgency was in his voice. "Move it! We must defend the palace!"

Derek and his fellow guardsmen quickly exited out of the room as Jerrod turned to Sindel, staring into eyes for a moment before turning to the guards that remained. "Take my wife and daughter to safety!"

"But Jerrod..." Sindel started.

"No time to argue, Sindel."

"But what about you?"

"I have to stay, I myself must challenge Kahn to Mortal Kombat to save our realm from his evil. Now, you two must go! Now, you have to leave!"