At the Special Forces command center in Earthrealm, the older Johnny Cage is leaning over his younger counterpart, who has his feet up on a workstation and his hands behind his head.
Johnny: I swear to God, I'm losing it. Can't someone - anyone - explain to me what the hell is going on?!
Past Johnny: Right? I've been in the future for a whole hour and I haven't seen one jetpack. Not one!
Older Johnny closes his eyes and purses his lips together, trying to keep his anger in check. Raiden walks into the command centre alongside Cassie.
Raiden: So it is true. I walked a darker path.
Cassie: After Shinnok went down, you became a different person. Red lightning, black clothes. Authoritarian attitude adjustment.
Johnny: Yeah, about that; what happened to "Dark" you, hmm? How come you're an only child and I've got an evil twin?
Younger Johnny spreads his arms out in agitation.
Raiden: As an immortal, I exist outside the normal laws of time. That could explain why I am affected differently.
In another part of the command centre, Jax offers Sonya a cup of coffee.
Sonya: Thanks.
Jax: Weird, isn't it? Not being in charge.
Sonya: That's what's weird?
Jax: That, and having daughters our age.
They look over at Cassie speaking with Raiden.
Sonya: Look at her. How do I have a kid... with him?
Behind Cassie, the younger Johnny is checking his fingernails.
Jax: Huh. At least she's not an actress.
Both Johnnys walk past Sonya and Jax as they are speaking, with Older Johnny clearly not wanting to hear anything from his younger self.
Past Johnny: C'mon, at least think about it. We each get points off the gross. Coming this summmer... Johnny Cage AND Johnny Cage! In "Timequake"!
As they walk out of the command centre, Jacqui, Franklin and Valeria walks in with Liu Kang and Kung Lao. They walk up to Raiden and Cassie, who are now next to the holographic table projector.
Cassie: Any thoughts on what to do next?
Raiden: For months, I have been receiving vague premonitions of the future. But none of them foretold this. I must confer with the Elder Gods.
He looks over to the new arrivals.
Raiden: Liu Kang, Kung Lao. Please assist the Special Forces while I am gone.
Liu Kang: Yes, Lord Raiden.
Jacqui: Follow me. As Jacqui walks the monks over to get briefed, Raiden turns to Franklin and Valeria.
Raiden: Franklin, Valeria, your father requests to see you.
They nod as Raiden teleports away with them. Sonya approaches Cassie.
Sonya: Commander?
Cassie: Yes, Mom-- I mean, General! I mean...
She breaks off, unable to finish.
Sonya: This is strange for me too.
Cassie: You have no idea.
Something about her tone puts Sonya on edge.
Sonya: What?
Cassie: Ugh, how do I say this...? This morning, "we" were on a mission... and you gave your life to save it.
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The Spider of Earthrealm (Male Spider-Man Reader x Mortal Kombat)
FanfictionAfter the Goblin War, Y/N L/N's life is in pieces. He was abandoned by all his allies, friends and family, he faced a creature with zero backup. After the defeat of the creature, Y/N was sent to a new universe and with different problems. Y/N now ha...
