Mortal Kombat: A Hero's Rebirth

Chapter 30: Hunt for Shao Kahn

(SCENE: UA) (POV: OSCAR)

I had just been informed by Hanzo about the mission at Shield Island, and I was troubled greatly. What they did was unforgivable, but I can sense Melissa will head down a dark path.

A path I would've taken & one Hanzo knows all too well. We can't allow that, but we also can't deny Melissa some sort of closure. So, we decided to go and talk with her.

We head to her temporary room when we heard Ass Might talking to her from behind the door. "Niece, with your aid, we could sue & imprison that Quirkless bastard and his fools for what they did to you." We heard that buffoon, trying to pin the blame on us.

I scowled at this as Hanzo gave me a reassuring pat on the shoulder. I smiled softly at this as I calmed down. Soon, Ass Might left, frustrated at his niece not answering him.

Once he was gone & out of listening range, me and Hanzo approached Melissa's door. I knocked on the door. "Melissa. It's me, Oscar. Hanzo Hasashi is with me. We want to talk." I said politely.

We heard the door unlocking & opening. Melissa looks a bit cold and depressed looking as she gestured for us to enter. We did, with both me & Hanzo sharing expressions of concern. Once inside, she closes the door and locked it.

"What do you two want?" She asks in annoyance. "Melissa, we're here because of your Father." I said as Hanzo nods in agreement. "We know the pain you feel: I lost my family & clan to Quan Chi's evil while Oscar lost his honor and reputation. Though the two pains are different, they all stem from loss." Hanzo adds on.

Melissa says nothing as she listens to us. "I understand if you don't want anything to do with us & you have every reason to join All Might and the others in suing us & everything. But listen to us when we say: revenge can be a treat, but it is also a deadly venom." I explained.

"He is right. I know that feeling better than everyone. I was so consumed by vengeance, that I nearly doomed the Realms. My vengeance & anger cost me my one chance to have my family and clan restored. Vengeance & anger can be great tools, but they are dangerous allies. You can get lost in their darkness & become a monster of pain and regret." Hanzo explains as Melissa thought about this.

"Melissa, we're not telling you to abandon your desire for vengeance, but we're trying to offer you a chance to use your anger in a healthy way." I said. "And if you want, I can help you. I can train you." Hanzo adds on. Melissa thought about this when the PA system turned on.

'Oscar Luonto, please come to the office' We heard Nezu's voice through the PA System. "Well, duty calls. Just remember what we've said." I told Melissa as I disappeared in a whirl of leaves.

(SCNW CHANGE: NEZU'S OFFICE)

I appeared in Nezu's office in a swirl of leaves. "Nezu, I'm here." I said as I approached him. "Ah good. Our allies in Outworld have been send to Australia to look for Shao Kahn. If we can defeat him, it will neutralize him & his Outworlders as a threat." Nezu explains as I nod in agreement. "Sounds good. They are the backbone of the enemy's forces." I said in agreement.

"Exactly. Kotal Kahn and his forces are investigating the Lost Hive of the Kytinn, D'Vorah's ancestral home. We believe they are there." Nezu says as I nod at this. "What of the heroes? Any of them joining the hunt?" I asked as Nezu shook his head.

"Unfortunately, no. The Hero Commission sent most of the heroes to Shield Island to reclaim it. The sidekicks have also been re-routed to deal with crowd control." He explains as I nod at this.

(SCENE CHANGE: AUSTRALIA) (POV CHANGE: 3RD PERSON)

Meanwhile, in Australia, Kotal Kahn, his group & Jade are following the trail of Shao Kahn and his forces on horseback. "This reminds me of our first day together. We always patrol and survey the territorial boundaries of Outworld." Jade says as Kotal chuckles. "Yes, I remember those days." He says.