(ok to be honest I was planning on skipping the Raiden chapter but then I had a moment where I got a 'in my opinion' brilliant idea so enjoy this is an extra long one the next chapter is the last chapter for this book)
(update note: I have tried to fix this fucking chapter over 5 times!!!! also the photo above is what the reader wore while being kahunumm for millena)
3rd P.O.V
The scene cuts to the Sky Temple. An old warrior - recognisable as the native Outworlder Bo'Rai Cho - sits on a bench outside of the main temple doors. While he's waiting, he opens a hip flask and drinks from it. A few moments later, Raiden teleports next to the doors "Raiden! Raiden, my old friend!" Bo'Rai Cho calls out as he walks up to Raiden and shakes his hand "Master Bo'Rai Cho. I am pleased to see you. It has been many years" Raiden greeted him "Too long, yes, too long. We old warriors need to stick together, eh?" "Most certainly. I presume recent circumstances precipitate your arrival?" "Yes, yes. I'm concerned that Shinnok may return. I've been trying to contact you I feared the worst" They walk into the temple
"have you heard from lady (name) as of late?" Bo'Rai Cho asked "yes she is serving under general Blade currently as a protecter" Raiden replied "To think that after everything she has already done for Earthrealm she still is tasked with more" "yes it is too much for one mortal to bare" "is she aware of Mileena had done?" "no, if she was I doubt very much that she would be where she is now" they continue walking down a hall
"When Kano misappropriated Shinnok's Amulet, he left behind a snare. Disabling it required that I travel to many strange realms. I must retire to the Jinsei Chamber Regain my strength" Raiden stated The scene cuts to the two of them walking in the underground tunnels leading to the Jinsei Chamber "You are close to recovering it, then? Shinnok's Amulet?" Bo'Rai Cho asked "I do not know. Disabling Kano's snare demanded my full attention. Once I am rejuvenated, I will confer with General Blade" Raiden replied "If only we could have destroyed Shinnok during the last war. If only he were mortal" They reach the chamber. Raiden charges his hand with lightning, but does not release. Instead, the chamber doors respond with the Japanese incantation on them lighting up and they open. The two of them take a moment to bask in the cool light of the Jinsei before walking in to the chamber "Such beauty. Like gazing upon the Elder Gods themselves" Bo'Rai Cho commented "I hold out hope that we can turn this crisis to our advantage" Raiden said causing his friend to turn to him and ask "How so?" "Quan Chi's magic binds the souls of many we hold dear. Capture him, and we can force him to release them" "Liu Kang and Kung Lao restored? I suppose it is possible" "As long as Quan Chi lives" Raiden hangs his head down for a moment, before looking up into Bo'Rai Cho's face "I've long regretted losing our comrades' souls to Netherrealm's evil. Kung Lao and Liu Kang... they were like sons. I would move the Heavens to bring them back into the light"
The scene cuts to the Outworld Kove.
The caption "Outworld - Twenty Five Years Ago" reads at the bottom left of the screen. On the docks, Shaolin monks are being loaded onto a waiting ship by Tarkatans. Raiden crouches behind cover with Kung Lao and Liu Kang, looking obviously more youthful and not undead "It is as Master Bo'Rai Cho said. The Shaolin masters are aboard that ship" Kung Lao said not looking away from what was ahead of him "Bo'Rai Cho said two ships" Liu Kang stated confused "The other has disembarked we need to determine it's location" Raiden answered "They will talk. I will see to it" said Kung lao "No extraordinary means, Kung Lao" Liu Kang warned "They raided the Wu Shi Academy! Killed Master Wen!" Kung lao spoke outraged "Even with Tarkatans, there are boundaries we do not cross" Raiden said trying to defuse the situation Kung lao nodded "Yes, Lord Raiden" "I still cannot believe Shao Kahn would order such a brazen attack" Liu Kang said looking to his mentor "It demonstrated Earthrealm's vulnerability. Shao Kahn knew we would have no choice but to agree to a new tournament" Raiden explained "Lady (name) defeated Shang Tsung she will beat Shao Kahn" " do not assume things Kung Lao. Lady (name) mmay seem as though nothing has affected her much it has do not forget that she was brought her from a world where all that is mundane to us is unatural and strange to her it is a heavy strain to the mind to experience things such as this that being said the answer will come in time. First we free the Shaolin" They get out of cover and make for the docks. Over on those same docks, a Tarkatan punches a bound monk down to his knees. Behind them, another Tarkatan smashes a monk in the face and drags him forward. D'Vorah walks behind them, stopping to talk to Baraka, who leads this force "All are aboard? This One leaves with the tide" D'vorah questions Barka "We are ready" he replies "Shao Kahn demands the hostages be unharmed" D'vorah comments "Their wounds are not fatal" Baraka barks back "I would hope, Baraka. For your sake" "For yours as well" Raiden says revealing himself as well as his pupils.
