(Two Steps From Hell - He Who Brings The Night)
-Bi-Han's POV- Days passed since we saw that alternate reality where Kuai is the one to turn evil. I still think about that one often, wondering what that would have been like.
Hanzo seems to have taken that the hardest. He...hasn't spoken much since we both saw that dark side of Kuai.
"Hanzo, I can tell something is bothering you," I whisper once both him and I are out of earshot from Kuai, who is meditating on the floor.
"I'm..." he sighs. "just worried for Kuai. I know he said himself that he will not turn evil but," he looks back at my younger brother. "That reality seemed all too real and personal to be taken lightly."
"I understand becoming wary," I begin. "But to completely ignore Kuai after seeing him fall due to our actions....Look, I don't know exactly what I'm trying to say, but know that we'll both be here."
"That's the thing," he mutters. "You are both brothers. I don't have a family anymore, Bi-Han. I've used that Hourglass more times than I can count, but my family's murder remains unchanged. I know that Kuai is still feeling the same was about Kana, even if he won't admit it." He glances at Kuai again, but he doesn't seem to hear.
I think back to Kuai's full on mental breakdown where he was screaming: "I'm not good enough for you, is that it?! You all grieve like it's no problem. But when I grieve, it's always for the WORSE! All the pressure is on me! I'm the punching bag here! But now....? I'm not good AT ALL!" I shudder. Does Kuai look back and fear his own outburst? Is his heart already becoming clouded in darkness?
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-Hanzo's POV- "Am I interrupting?" I ask, sitting next to Kuai as he looks up at the swirling galaxy in the sky. "Not at all," he smiles, glancing at me. "Y'know, the stars shinning bright up there would always make me feel calm. Just something about the stillness of it all..." he sighs, looking at me.
"Forgive me if I'm rambling," He apologizes.
"You aren't." I smile. "But I wanted to ask you something."
"Of course," he nods, waiting for me to continue.
"It's about that darker reality that we all saw. Aren't you....afraid that may happen? You said yourself that we will be worshiped as Gods eons from now."
"We will be worshiped, of that I'm certain." He explains. "As for my fall from glory," he frowns, looking back up at the stars. "If, down the road, I do abuse my Cryomancy and harm the people I've sworn to protect, both you and Bi-Han shall do what must be done. I may not like it, but I do not want to begin another Ice Age just because of our gradual rise to absolute power."
"Kuai..." I'm left speechless. "You know your brother and I cannot do that."
He looks back at me with tears in his eyes. "You may have to. I saw horrid things happen while meditating. So many of our worshipers die due to us. Due to me. Just promise me, Hanzo."
".....I promise...."
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-The Fallen Titan Prophecy-
From three Titans, one will fall,
Eat away at his heart, kindness and all.
From that day forth, he will descend,
Fear and anger hardening him from within.
Until corruption and greed become his mortal sin.
(Second verse- previously thought to be lost to time.)
But a faint light will remain in his heart,
Ending the war from the very start.
Working together once again,
The three erect a temple for their people to feel safe within.
Icy power taken away,
The fallen one keeps his wickedness at bay.
Eons pass as their three empires grow,
Sworn to protect their people from any foe.
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Mortal Kombat: The Three Titans
Fanfiction(This takes place after the events of Mortal Kombat: Sub-Zero's Student.) With Kronika permanently defeated, Kuai Liang, Bi-Han, and Hanzo Hasashi have gained immortality from the Hourglass. All three men can control the Hourglass and bend time to...
