The Disciples

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

We decided to refresh ourselves before travelling for the night, in search of the man who trained Liu Kang and Kung Lao, Bo Rai Cho. I only know him for that and his love for the alcoholic drinks such as sake or red wine. I wonder if he likes tea or cocoa? What's more important is how the hell can Azril track down people's address in Outworld and Earthrealm?!

"Azril," Riana called her friend from the counter. He only responded with a head up. "Thanks for giving us the address and hope that we desperately need after our sentence. I want to make something as a thank you gift for that. May I use your oven?"

Azril raised his eyebrows in surprise but nodded nonetheless. But if my sister is going to make something, I want to help too! Hey, I don't always sit around and play video games all my life! So, the both of us decided to make Azril a pie. I see a stove so maybe Riana can try something light and crispy?

Now, I don't want to brag but I'm a better baker than Riana while she's a better cook on anything except the oven. I had to come and supervise her. She's still learning. In return for my help, Riana would demonstrate and teach me how to cook stews and fried stuffs. For now, we're baking two pies: one for Azril for letting us have a second chance here in Mortal Kombat while the other for the trip. Who knows, we might need it.

"You're a big help, Kurt!" I praised the little dragon, who was pouring the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Don't worry, he washed his front legs and was resting on my sister's shoulders. Riana giggled and gave the both of us high fives. While we're making the goods, a few of the customers were watching with interest. Even our friends looked impressed at our gastronomic knowledge. My sister and I exchanged glances, knowing what exactly needs to be done.

While Kurt and I worked on the whipped cream and filling, Riana is working on the pie crust and the lattice pattern around it. Needless to says, she's pretty good with her hands even with the gloves. My hands can knead and pound doughs but weaving stuff needs a gentle hand. So the preheating and timing was all on me. While the pie was baking in the oven, both of us started cleaning up, a bit messy but worth it! Well, I should have thought of this to impress Jade and Kitana if they let me use their kitchen at the palace. Now that I think about it, I've been making mistakes with the women of Mortal Kombat all because I find all of them hot. Yes, including Mileena with her dangerous tiger shark teeth.

"Woah, I wished I can bake or cook up something like this," Kristina sighed wistfully. Oh yeah, she's a tough cookie alright but not in the kitchen. She almost caused the whole kitchen up in flames during home economics class! And her cooking is almost as bad as a burnt scone.

"Well," Azril murmured as he inspects the pie in the oven. "You two did a wonderful job. Even you, little dragon. Never knew you could bake, Nash."

"Smells good!" Bryan sighed dreamily as he inhaled the sweet scent of cinnamon. "For a guy, you sure know your desserts! Then again, I'm also a craftsman of sweets myself. We should team up in baking contests. Though, you don't have the hands for crafting, do you?"

Yeah....maybe or maybe not!

Once the pie was done, we offered slices to the owner of the cafe and friends before giving the rest for the remaining customers. I was proud to say that it was a big hit and Azril promised that he'll add it into the pastry menu. Riana was scanning through the cafe, pondering. I wonder what's she thinking about? Hell, Kurt tilted his head as if he was thinking with her!

"Say," Riana mused. "Have you ever thought of using that empty wall space over there for a movie night or a TV series, Azril? It will attract more customers." You know, that doesn't seemed like a bad idea...