Wolverine Of Outworld

Chapter 14

The heroes proceed to the snow-covered castle of Shang Tsung, where he and Quan Chi craft a crown at a well emitting green energy.

Shang Tsung: We are ready.

Quan Chi: And the soul stealers?

Shang Tsung: Keep them running. I am sure we'll find a use for the collected souls.

They walk back into the main building as Milenna stabs a guard from the ledge and quickly sneaks around. Kitana and the others meanwhile quietly eliminate the guards, acting like ninjas. Teaming up with Smoke and Scorpion, they encounter a group of soldiers marching through the courtyard. Y/N, watching the group of soldiers marching through the courtyard, feels a sense of trepidation. The odds seem stacked against them, and the situation looks dire.

Y/N: Damn.... this isn't looking good...

Mileena: Will they stand down, if ordered?

Sindel: No. Those are the General's most loyal lieutenants.

Smoke: They must be neutralized if we are to shut down the soul stealers.

Lord Liu Kang: Yes they do. We should split up.

Y/N: Alright then.

He puts his cowl on and brings his claws out.

Y/N: Let's go!

The heroes run to attack and start a massive battle in a wide courtyard with many soul stealers on large wooden pedestals. The courtyard becomes a battlefield, a melee of violence and chaos. Y/N, claws extended, leads the charge. The rest of the heroes follow, each engaging the soldiers and the soul stealers with brutal efficiency. The sound of metal clashing against metal fills the air, punctuated by the screams and grunts of the fighters. Y/N moves like a whirlwind, claws slashing and tearing through the soldiers with deadly precision. Y/N and Tanya group together as they are about to reach a soul stealer. Suddenly a giant rock is thrown at them from above.

Y/N: Oh no..... don't tell me-

He looks up at the sky and sees Ermac.

Tanya: What is that?!

Y/N: Oh god damn it! Not him again!

Ermac, floating above Y/N and Tanya, eyes them with an emotionless stare. He seems to be sizing them up, deciding how to deal with his unwanted opponents.

Tanya: Stay behind me, Y/N.

Y/N: No. We fight together Tanya.

Ermac throws the pieces of the fortress at them and hits Tanya, but Y/N leaps over the debris and almost manages to attack Ermac, but he throws him away. He lifts him and Tanya into the air and throws them against the castle wall. Ermac, lifting Y/N and Tanya into the air, hurls them towards the castle's wall with incredible force. The impact is jarring, Y/N and Tanya crashing against the hard stone. For a moment, they are stunned, the wind temporarily knocked out of them. Y/N groaned and stood up rushing to Tanya's side. Y/N kneels beside Tanya, concern etched on his face. He can see the pain etched across hers, hear the laboured breathing that tells him something is seriously wrong.

Y/N: My god, are you okay? Can you stand?

Tanya grits her teeth in pain, wincing as she tries to move. Her voice comes in gasping breaths.

Tanya: My ribs... I think... I think they're broken.

Y/N's heart sinks at the revelation. He can see the pain in her eyes and hear it in her voice. Ermac suddenly flies toward them.

Tanya: Guh! Help me up.

Y/N: No, Tanya. Stay down. I got this....

He stood up and looked at Ermac.