Fire and Ice (MK9 - MK11)

Chapter 7: Kitana

SHEEVA: In some ways. But we can only guess which Kahn will prevail in this struggle. We gain no advantage, choosing sides now.

As she talks, two Shokan guards escort Lew Liang, Liu Kang and Kung Lao into the throne room.

LEW LIANG: Princess!

Kitana turns to face him.

KITANA: Lew? Why are you here?

LEW LIANG: Kotal Kahn has been captured by the Tarkatans. We must act quickly, before he is executed.

Upon hearing this news, Sheeva rises from her seat.

SHEEVA: My people will not rally to a Kahn held in chains.

Kitana motions to the Shaolin Monks and Lin Kuei Grandmaster.

KITANA: We have Earthrealm's support, your Highness. With yours, we can guarantee victory.

SHEEVA: There is no path to victory without the Tarkatans. If they can be swayed to Kotal Kahn, it would be to our advantage to join
him.

KITANA: I will return, Queen Sheeva, with the Tarkatans at my side. Together we will march on Shao Kahn.

The scene cuts to a Tarkatan campsite. Kollector, flanked by two Tarkatans, walks past a prisoner cart. The Tarkatans are dragging
the unconscious body of Kotal Kahn behind them by his feet. The cart is opened up and the Tarkatans unceremoniously dump Kotal in
the back. The door slams shut as Kotal wakes up and pulls himself  up to his feet.

Next to another cart full of prisoners, Shao Kahn stands with  Skarlet. They both watch two more Tarkatans dragging a struggling
Jade into a nearby tent and start walking to the tent themselves.

SHAO KAHN: What is it about Jade's blood that intrigues you, Skarlet?

SKARLET: Edenian blood is most sweet, your Excellency. It is also a rare commodity.

Behind them, the carts of prisoners begin to ride off. Shao Kahn stops and turns back to the carts as Skarlet walks into the tent.

The scene cuts to a cliff overseeing the Tarkatan camp. Kitana,Liu Kang, Lew Liang and Kung Lao step to the edge, alongside some Outworld horses and a couple of Kotal's scouts. They look out across the camp, easily spotting the large procession of Shao Kahn's forces
and the prisoner carts they escort.

LIU KANG: Where are they taking him?

KITANA: To the Koliseum, no doubt.

KUNG LAO: Then we attack now.

LEW LIANG: We must plan this carefully.

KITANA: Agreed, we'll never sway Baraka to Kotal's side by taking theoffensive. We must turn Baraka first, then attack Shao Kahn
together.

Below them, the cart with Kotal loaded in it leaves the campsite.

KUNG LAO: The Tarkatans won't grant an audience. Their instinct will be to attack.

LIU KANG: Not to mention Jade. At the first sign of trouble, they could kill her.

Behind Kitana and the monks, the Outworld scouts saddle up on their mounts.

KITANA: I have an idea.

The scene cuts to the Tarkatan camp. A male warrior sharpens his arm blade on a grindstone. Another flexes his blades as a human  would with his arms. Another mounts an Outworld steed. Many more stand guard wielding pikes, ready for trouble. One suddenly
turns his head and snarls. Two Outworld soldiers - both male with well toned physiques and wearing face concealing masks - escort
a captured Kitana through the campsite.