Location: Dragon Grotto...
At the fountain that was storing the Jinsei, Fujin scoops some of the Jinsei liquid from a pool into a metal vial the size of his hand. Jaune and Nightwolf stood near them as they kept watch.
"That will be sufficient." Shang Tsung said. He motions as if to take the vial. Fujin glares at him and seals the opening of the vial himself.
"You two may leave. I'll stay behind to secure the Grotto." Fujin said before turning directly at the sorcerer. "Your aid is not required."
Once again, Shang replies with nothing but a knowing smirk. He mockingly half-bows to Fujin as Nightwolf and Jaune walk past him, then leaves the grotto himself.
As they made their way through the long cave towards the entrance into the Shaolin arena, Jaune walked up to Nightwolf, with Shang Tsung several feet in front of them.
"...So, Shang Tsung? Erm....Mister...Shang Tsung...?" Jaune awkwardly asked. "How do you want me to address you...? Sir Shang Tsung?"
"You are free to address me as my usual name, Jaune." Shang Tsung replied. "Given our time in the Void, you are without a doubt, a noteworthy warrior with so much potential."
"Um......Thank...you?" Jaune asked. "I mean, I'm kind of surprised, given that our factions are on....well....rival sides."
"Then perhaps once you become the next Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei," Shang Tsung began as he gently shouldered Jaune. Shall you unite both of our factions and lead them to a greater path."
Jaune slowly nodded in response as he watched Shang Tsung walk off. He proceeded to walk next to Nightwolf.
"Nightwolf," Jaune whispered.
"Hm?" Nightwolf asked.
"I know we are to be wary of him, but don't you think this is taking it too far?" Jaune asked.
"You do not know Shang Tsung like we do, Jaune." Nightwolf said. "He excels in manipulation and charm. Many have fallen victim to him because of this. Do not become another one of them."
"I'm well aware," Jaune whispered back. "When I tried using my aura to sense him, all I could hear was screams. It's like he's trapped dozens....maybe hundreds of souls inside of him...like Ermac. Don't you fear what could happen if we go too far?"
"Even more reason to be cautious around him." Nightwolf said as he gave Jaune a gentle hand on his shoulder. "When the time comes, we shall be ready."
Shang stops at the entrance as they pass from the cave into the arena. He holds up a hand to prevent Nightwolf from entering, then picks up a nearby pole. He uses the pole to prod a loose tile just ahead of them.
Immediately, several long spikes on either side of the doorway shoot into the space above where the tile is. On one of those spikes is the bloodied remains of a treasure hunter, impaled through his shoulders, pelvis, and legs on one side of the spikes.
The dead man's mask fell from his face before the spikes are retracted back into the wall, along with his pale, decaying body. Shang Tsung smiles in appreciation.
Jaune slightly cringed at the full gory display of the individual impaled within the spikes. Amongst the carnage he had seen firsthand, this would probably be rated third at best, with the second being Onaga and the first being Mileena, who was kissed to death by D'vorah.
....good times....
"These traps are excellent." The sorcerer complimented. "Who knew the Shaolin were so diabolical?"
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Jaune Arc: Era of Kombat (RWBY x MK Krossover)
AdventureIt is taking place in the New Era of Mortal Kombat 1 and MK11. Following Jaune's demise, he was forced out of Beacon and abandoned by everyone who knew him because his fake transcripts were leaked into the public world. Jaune was transported into th...
