The Disciples

Chapter 14

Surprisingly, Shang Tsung didn't call my name after all of the matches were done. Is it because of the private training I had with him and Mileena a few nights ago? Or is it just me, thinking he knows about my secret affair with the Tarkatan princess. Either way, I'm screwed. Both literally and figuratively.

"Young disciple," a stern voice boomed in my direction. It was no one other than the thunder god of Earthrealm, Raiden. I bowed in greeting, hoping he would not use a thunderbolt on me. Thankfully, he bowed back.

"Lord Raiden," I greeted him with respect. "You want to ask me something?"

"Indeed," he nodded. "You and your friends are not from this Earthrealm, am I correct?" I shook my head. I think if I have to trust people outside of Edenia, I better hope I'm making the right choice of confiding this to Raiden.

"No, the five of us are from another Earthrealm. I didn't know there would be another earth. But ours didn't have portals, demons or special gods. Until we were brought here by Shang Tsung of course."

The thunder god simply nodded his head before closing his eyes. I stood waiting for his answer. God, keeping secrets are hard! How does one hold all of them before they burst out everything? I'm a bit impressed yet concern for their healths though. Will that happen to me?

"I see," he murmured. "Then I wished you the best of luck. Shao Kahn is not what you expect him to be. Even if either of you win the tournament, none of you will ever return home."

Wait what?

"What I will explain," Raiden continued. "Kahn only wanted more fighters in the Mortal Kombat for his amusement. Chances of him giving you the promise is slim." Oh god, we're never going home, are we?!

"Then," I spoke quietly, still overwhelmed by the thunder god's explanation. "Is there a way the five of us can go back? We never...wanted to come here in the first place."

Lie! That was a lie to myself. But do I really want to go back now that I've seen some things in this video gamed world?

"I have observed the five of you," Raiden told me. "I'm still trying to find the realm Shang Tsung kidnapped you from. So far, no luck. But my advice is that you and your friends will have to be on guard. Even the people within your walls will betray you. Also, please control Cage's disciple. We don't need another one to weary any of us."

Without waiting for me to reply, he teleported out of the arena. I stood where I am, blinking with confusion. I'm still trying to digest the information I received. It can't be. There's no way my friends will betray me! We're like a team.

'Or will they?' the negative thought questioned. Shaking my head, I decided not to linger with that. Maybe next time. Now, I'll have to do whatever it takes to survive. Even if I have to make future sacrifices...

"Hey Nash!" a too familiar voice yelled. I don't have to turn around to know I was tackled by Bryan. The said guy then helped me up. He looked excited despite his embarrassing battle with Reptile. Speaking of the said Zaterran, I better find a weapon in case. But where though...

"You look pale," Bryan commented, checking me up and down. "Scared of losing a match? Come on! At least you were spared from being jumped! Hell, I'll have to download Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Believe me, those two can help me with the next fight!"

"Bryan," I sighed, too tired to think or listen at the moment. "I don't think I feel so good."

Then, his expression changed from excited to worried. He placed his hand on my shoulder. "What's the matter, dude? Had bad sex?"

"GOD NO!" I exclaimed before shoving him. Then, I quickly glance to see if anyone saw us. But thankfully no one did. Then I stared at Bryan for a moment. He still giggled at his attempt question. Son of a bitch.