Flirting With Death (An OC Fanfic/MK Fanfic)

Reiko/Return of an Old Friend...

"I can tell that we have a way of dealing with Rain. We just need to see if Khameleon and the others could find Taven. Other than that, I plan to rip Rain's head off. So, any other questions?" Reassuring the others here.

It was an intense standoff, of sorts. Mileena's presence certainly enough to cause problems, as her rule wasn't a pleasant one, even by Outworld standards. Some were only willing to even go through with aiding her for fear of death, loyalty to Shao Kahn's decree, or some weird fusion of both. Either way, being here didn't help ease anyone present; Erron Black still had his guns ready at all times.

"Edenia is apart of Outworld, so finding this Pyramid should be easy...however, my men have scouted every corner of that territory and found nothing of note. Surely this place exists to be met with an Elder God?" The Osh-Tekk's eyes fell on me, as I sighed; more mystic foolery. I swear, sorcery, magicks, whatever name it's called, it becomes far too complicated to be a competent solution.

"Most likely...as much as it makes my trip difficult. However...Rain and Tanya escaped, yes? Where are they at this moment?" I asked him. "At least a general last sighting,"

He seemed to be in thought with his brows creasing. Clearly there was a problem here. Almost as if he had no clue, yet had to appear to have some usefulness. In my years before having fire powers, everyone had that same look for small things, the occasional missing goat, a burnt shack thanks to an unattended hearth. The fact the Kahnum is making an expression is worrying.

I simply sighed again...a huge habit at the lack of information. This wasn't a time for speculation, I needed results. Perhaps another angle, another piece I was missing. Perhaps...another vacation is in order. It'd be the quickest choice, considering Mileena was a very impatient creature. Impatience is something I rather not deal with my compounding list of problems.

Rain most likely was never in league with Tanya on this failed coup, so he would be using her in a way. But not many ally with a rebellion that is dead. Few realms would be in line of one delusional Prince, unless of course it was more of a personal offer. Personal like revenge, or some kind of goal. Give and take.

My mind began to wander towards the revenant, Noob Saibot. He was created by Quan Chi, as was most inhabitants of the Nether Realm. And those men had ties with Earth Realm, whether as warriors or as enemies taken with them. Without a ruler, some of it's capable forces would likely be apart of a plan that directly involves Rain. Raiden had ties with those new rulers, unfortunate circumstances I presumed that made them into what they are now. Rain knows more than he lets on, and using a revenge plot would make quick allies of Nether Realm.

That meant any hope of finding those two would require travelling to that hellish place once again...

"...Keep an eye out in the Edenian region. If the Pyramid exists, it'll show up eventually," I informed him before checking my amulet...huh, mine. I never thought I would call something so foreign mine before.

"Whoa, a minute Kahnum...we are not sure if they have any plans against us. How about a little insurance?" Ah, Erron Black spoke once again. I really wish he would shut up, and allow for this transition to continue.

"Tch. We haven't a need for a chaperone," Mileena rolled her eyes, a clear hostility in her tone.

"For someone who is supposed to be dead, yes, yes you do," Erron retorted. Thankfully, she didn't attempt an attack, but the anger was there. Anyone would feel the twitching of an animal ready to pounce...she has grown up, in that regard.

"Enough. On this condition, I will have my men, Erron Black, and Reptile join you towards wherever you go. The rest will head to the Edenian region, understood?" Kotal Kahn spoke, as the hybrid turned towards the usurper.