Mortal Kombat Harem x Male OC Reboot (MK9-MK1)

Chapter 9: Band of Brothers: Sub Zero

Outside the temple of the Wu Shi Academy stand Lin Kuei warriors Sun Zero, Scorpion, and Smoke awaiting Liu Kang who requested them to be there. Sub Zero however, seems to be growing impatient.

"How long are we expected to linger?" Sub Zero asks.

"Patience, Bi Han. There are many demands on Liu Kang's attention." Scorpion replies.

"Were he here, Father would advise us to wait without protest." Smoke says.

"But now he is gone and I am Grandmaster." Sub Zero points out.

"His teachings did not pass with him. They should guide us." Scorpion advises.

"Guide us, yes. Shackle us, no." Sub Zero says.

"We can't abandon tradition." Smoke points out.

"Mind your place, Tomas. Father may taken you in, made you one of us... but your blood will never be Lin Kuei." Sub Zero says.

Smoke glares at Sub Zero after the remark but before the conversation can go further, Raiden and Kung Lao enter the room they are in, the two bowing to them briefly.

"Lord Liu Kang can see you now." Raiden informs.

"It is about time." Sun Zero replies.

Raiden and Kung Lao lead the Liu Kuei warriors into the temple and when they reach Liu Kang, he begins explaining the current situation to them.

"Shang Tsung is here, at the ruins of Ying Fortress. His soul stealers are already under construction. You must destroy them, and capture Shang Tsung, before either can inflict harm upon Earthrealm." Liu Kang explains.

"We will leave immediately." Sub Zero says.

"And we will join you." Raiden adds.

"You are not Lin Kuei. You would only hinder the effort." Sub Zero points out.

"Raiden and I are more than...!" Kung Lao says before being cut off.

"We're trained differently. It takes years to master our ways." Scorpion explains.

"You and Raiden have my full confidence, but you are needed elsewhere. Go to the Wu Shi. The monks must prepare you for war." Liu Kang informs.

Later, Sub Zero, Scorpion, and Smoke can be seen standing a good distance outside of the ruins of the fortress. Sub Zero looks through a binocular and sees several Outworld soldiers moving within the temple grounds.

"The only way in is over the walls." Smoke points out.

"We must find a less guarded before attempting an acsent. Finally we face a worthy foe. Victory will bring us glory." Sub Zero says.

"Glory? We fight for duty." Scorpion points out.

"Does our Father's ghost possess you? All I hear is his voice." Sub Zero says.

"We must honor his vision, Bi Han." Scorpion advises.

"Vision is what he lacked. He was blind to our superiority. We settle for defending Earthrealm when we could help lead it." Sub Zero explains.

"Our clan doesn't govern. It serves." Smoke points out.

"That is our past. It won't be our future." Sub Zero replies.

Bi Han then walks off towards the temple, Scorpion and Smoke glancing at each other with concern before following their brother and grandmaster. A short time later, Scorpion and Sub Zero manage to climb up the wall of the temple as Smoke merely levitates up from behind them with his magic. A screech catches his attention and Smoke looks up to see Nitara flying down towards him. Nitara then knocks into him, Smoke's magic dissipating and he then falls down the cliffside. Acting quickly, Smoke manages to take one of his daggers and embed it into the wall, stopping him from falling to his death.