Mortal Kombat 9: Times Of Change

Chapter 3: Zack & Kung Lao

On the other side of the portal, Hayabusa and Jade had arrived back at DOATEC. From there, he took Jade to Sakura. It was such a beautiful site. It was a large, one-tier arena. The garden is surrounded by historical buildings and large cherry trees baring blossoms; a gentle shower of petals falls down. Since Jade arrived in Hayabusa's realm, she's changed from a green skin-tight outfit to something different. A black dress with a yellow logo on back, a side-less skirt with gold flower print and gold lining underneath, and gold trim. Includes matching arm-guards, shin-guards, gold wristbands, black pull-on sleeves, black stockings, red choker necklace and belt, and her wakizashi sword with decorative red tassels tied to back of the belt. She trains with the other ninjas, to become a stronger warrior. Back in Outworld, Zeke, Kung Lao and Liu Kang continue there search for Kitana.

Kung Lao: I hope your girlfriend is worth Lord Raiden's anger, Liu Kang.

Liu Kang: Notice that I am ignoring you. And she's not my girlfriend.

Zeke: Well, she doesn't seem to be around here.

Kung Lao: Hmm...They must have relocated Kitana.

Just then, the doors from the left and right opened. That Sheeva monster, from before had arrived, on the left side of the door, while someone new arrived, from the right side.

???: We have indeed. We knew someone would come for her.

Zeke: Where is she?

???: That is no concern of yours.

Liu Kang and Kung Lao nodded at each other and split up. Liu Kang fought Sheeva, while Kung Lao fought the new warrior.

???: May you join her, in death!

Zeke: That ain't gonna happen!

With Zeke, Kung Lao fought against the shrouded warrior. Kung Lao was a shaolin, just like Liu Kang and it was simple enough to see why the two were equals. Kung Lao was a powerful fighter, he made the battle with the shrouded warrior seem like child's play. As for Zeke, he wasn't all that skilled and was beaten easily.

Kung Lao: Be thankful I choose not to spill your tainted blood.

Zeke: Whoo! Way to go, Lao. Wish I could do something like that.

There attention was quickly turned to Liu Kang, who was still fighting against Sheeva.

Kung Lao: Do you need help? Four arms against two is hardly a fair fight.

???: Liu Kang?!

Zeke: Uhhh...Lao...?

A new warrior appeared, before Kung Lao and Zeke. This monster had four arms, just like Sheeva.

Kung Lao: You have had your match against Liu Kang. Now you will face me!

Zeke: Get him, Lao!

Knowing he was unskilled, Zeke stayed behind, while Kung Lao dealt with this new fighter. He was slow but no pushover. Kung Lao and his skills were easily enough to defeat this creature. When it seemed that Lao couldn't handle himself, Zeke assisted with shooting the monster, with his six-shooter. Zeke was an excellent distraction, as Kung Lao used his power to finally defeat the enemy.

Zeke: You stood no chance!

As the two finished, Liu Kang reunited with them.

Kung Lao: If you have any honor left...you will tell us where Kitana is!

???: She has been taken to the Coliseum, where she has no doubt been executed.

Zeke: What?!

Liu Kang: You lie!