Mortal Kombat: Fire and Ice

Chapter 1: Confidence (Trial Chapter)

I am a nobody. Well. That's how I see it. Being the daughter of Grandmaster Sub-Zero has its perks... And its cons. One thing, I get to train exclusively with the famed Sub-Zero. But... I usually can't go anywhere without some form of guards. He's worried that his enemy Scorpion will kill me. Which from my understanding, he thinks that my uncle had killed his family. Then he killed my uncle. I was very young, but I knew he was a very nice guy. I missed him every day. And so did my father. I see it in his eyes.

I was training under some of the clan members. Honing my skills. I never used the ice ability against them. Dad encouraged it. But I didn't want to hurt anyone. Even if they were okay with it. That was until Frost came by. She had them step aside and fought me. She was ruthless about it. Dad had to stop her a few times. One time, she nearly killed me. This was the time.

We stood far apart and began. I punched her hard and she retaliated. This was a beginners fight. I could tell. Then she'd eventually get tougher and tougher until we were getting bloodied and bruised. She used a few ice moves against me. I did the same. Then she kicked me down. She formed an ice blade and stabbed me in the chest a few times. I pushed her back and formed an ice spike and thrusted it at her. She dodged it and formed ice daggers. She tackled me down ans stabbed me more. She was about to slash my throat when an ice ball hit her and froze her.

"Get her into the infirmary now." Dad said rushing to my side.

"I'm sorry..." I said

"For what?" He asks.

"For not fighting good enough..." He looks at me sadly as I pass out. I'm a failure of a daughter... I don't even have the guts to fight. In truth... I've always had doubts. About my own fighting abilities. And today with Frost just made me feel worse. Ever since mom...

It was a nice day. Dad was busy with the Lin Kuei. Rebuilding it. Mom and I were practicing our cryomancer abilities. I had my back to her. She was encouraging me and I did. I heard a deep voice. Mom told me to run and hide. I did so as I heard her scream. I turned around and saw a pale looking man with green aura around him. Red markings all over him. He held my mom's head in his hand. Her body dismembered. I fell over as he laughed. I backed up as fast as I could but he teleported to me. He lifted me up and looked into my face. He took his blade and cut my face open. Then he started to cut my abdomen apart. He then was suddenly pulled back as his dagger fell from his hands. I smelled burning flesh and felt an inferno start just in front of me. The flames stayed to one spot. I was blacking in and out of consciousness. The last thing I remember is seeing my father run to the flames, building an ice barrier in front of me.

I woke up. I sat up slowly, holding my wounded chest. I looked around and saw my father look behind him. He rushes to my side and hugs me gently. His cool body making the wounds seem less bad.

"I took care of Frost. I had her fight me and I taught her a valuable lesson. I hope she learns from it." Dad said. He slowly released me and I looked down at my hands.

"Dad..." I said softly.

"Yes?" He asks.

"Am I-"

"No. You're not a failure." He said. It was like he read my mind. "Why do you think I push you so hard?"

"To help me gain confidence I suppose." I said.

"I know you miss your mother. I do too. Quan Chi will pay for what he did. And that is why I train you. So that you may protect yourself in case you need to. I love you." Dad said. I keep close to him. He's right. I still miss her, and I know who to look for. I cannot fail. For the sake of mom and dad.