The dusty, smelly, bum like warrior stumbled back into the arena just after sunset, but it was near empty. Shao Khans slaves were cleaning the grounds of bones, teeth and anything else that was left that the crowd had thrown into the arena. He felt he was being trailed but he needed to fight someone, he needed to advance in the tournament. He saw a group of people that looked like officials, and there were still two fights going on, with very few spectators. Shiku ran into the small crowd and demanded to fight. He was told there was nobody else left to fight for the night...

(Enter Torment...Good luck tormented609..think you got a good shot, your fatalities are brutal haha)

(Will refer to my fight when Ekimaru finishes his picture so Okorik can actually do something)


Okorik left the area of the fight wounded. He did not expect to meet such a powerful opponent who will no doubt fight him again. Okorik continued his mission to spy on the area but soon received a message from Quan Chi informing him to return. Okorik opened a portal back into the Netherrealm and said, "What is you bidding master?" "I have just learned that the Shadow Priest has managed to gather support from Chaosrealm against us, along with purifying the time goddess after attacking a copy and infecting him with Netherrealm corruption," replied Quan Chi. Okorik was shocked at all these events going against the Netherrealm's failure but was determined when Quan Chi replied," Normally this would be a problem but I have a solution: the one in control of Chaosrealm allegiance is the Cleric of Chaos Havik. He was tricked into thinking we are going against Shao Kahn. Show these to him which will prove we are allied with Shao Kahn and force him to either be neutral or join us against Earthrealm," said Quan Chi showing him a treaty proving Netherrealm's allegiance with Outworld," secondly, Serenity has been turned good again. While it is a shame to lose such a powerful ally, all is not lost. The shadow priest attacked a body double I had not long ago while I was busy elsewhere. Normally I could destroy the priest but I had another idea. He stole part of the double's soul and thus absorbed the taint of the Netherrealm. Though he is most likely suppressing it, the taint is not gone in either. If either were to get angry enough, the taint would manifest itself once more and allow them to be controlled." "Quite interesting master. Anything else I can do or you can give me to aid me on the tasks," asked Okorik. Quan Chi replied," One more thing, the Earthrealm warriors are currently fighting in the Outworld tournament and those 3 warriors are particularly bothersome. Incapacitate them at any cost. As for the assistance, I will give you this," said Quan Chi while showing a tiny blue shard, "it is the same as the shard which drained Serenity but much weaker. The most it can do is turn the powers to their most basic form. I will also lend you this demon bird. It will both help you and give me a view of what you are doing. These tasks are very important so don't fail me." With a nod, Okorik carried the black, demonic bat-bird on his shoulders and opened a portal into Chaosrealm.

(Im sorry thebigmistake but your post was really out there! i got really confused when you added cyber subby in there)

Serenity stands and watches a blue and green ninja fight against each other.

After what seems to be an intense match the green warrior fell in defeat.

"That certainly is a long nap Ekibyogami is taking."

She looks to her left and sees Marek deep in his thoughts..
Hes changed.. I don't know how but he is not the same man i met not so long ago.

"I demand Scorpion!"

Serenity looks and to her surprise sees the blue warrior pointing at Shao Kahn.

What is he doing? He can get killed talking to Kahn like that!

"Sub-Zero will be fine, Serenity."

@icegrenade: Dont worry I have no idea what Im talking about.

(haha ok thebigmistake and spider804 Serenity was actually thinking that lol)





Serenity turns and snaps at Marek "Yes i am aware of that Marek, who do you think youre talking to? I know his future you do not. Do not think that just because you saw a glimpse of a future you know anything." With that she turns her hand clearly avoiding Marek's gaze.

He is so concerned about the future, he is not living for today. Today is what matters... I wish Ekibyogami were here. She thought.

The warrior Scorpion comes forth out of a ring of fire to fight his adversary.

"I was merely saying that because he is an exceptional warrior, but if you're going to overreact over one little thing like that, then fine." Marek turns and begins to walk away from Serenity. "I'm done with this foolish quest. I wish that I had never been cursed with these visions, and I wish that I had never been "blessed" with your presence. Goodbye, Serenity." Marek walks away.

(I hope you dont think Spider804 that im being mean to YOU and not your character lol i was just adding to what the lurker of rapture was saying about us becoming angry lol.. i want to add more twisty stories into this lol)




"Overreact?" Serenity felt something she has never felt before to this extent.
Anger..

Mortals! she thought.

She turns to Marek as he walks aways "Marek, i never loved you" and with that she walks towards the other direction..

(S'alright, it's funny lmao)
"And I never loved you!" Marek walks angrily toward the coliseum exit when he realizes what Serenity just said. "Wait, what-" As Marek whips around and starts to run back to Serenity, several mechanical beings teleport in front of him. "No, the Lin Kuei have already automated their ninjas! But, it's too soon!"

(lol yeah i know)



Suddenly humanoid robots appeared everywhere, having their attention towards the warrior sub zero.

"I have to do something! But i can't reveal who i am..."

Serenity looks back but she couldn't see Marek in the mist of the new warriors..

"Get out of my way!" Marek tries to push the cyborgs aside, but they teleport themselves and the shadow priest out of the coliseum and into the bloodied Kombat Tomb. "I will crush you inferior robot men!!" Marek prepares for battle.

Shiku is there finishing his fight with Torment in the coliseum just around sunset when he sees Serenity and Marek being mauled by the automated Lin Kuei, and is thrown off guard for a second...He must finish his fight, and then he would have no choice but to reveal his secrets, or watch his two acquaintances be taken away.

Okorik walks through the portal into the disorganized wreck known as Chaosrealm. "What a foul place." Just then, Okorik was surrounded by a legion of Chaosrealm soldiers with Havik appearing before him. The black falcon, now called Skyward by Okorik, shrieked at the soldiers but Okorik stopped it. Havik looked with anger at Okorik and said, "What are you doing here wraith? Don't you know that you will never bring order to Outworld! Shao Kahn will live!" Okorik chuckled and replied, "I'm afraid that you have been deceived. Shao Kahn was never in any danger from the Netherrealm. In fact, the Netherrealm and Outworld both have an agreement which ensures Shao Kahn is in no danger. In fact, Netherrealm is providing soldiers to the Emperor to ensure he is safe and his army is prepared. If you don't believe me, look at this document signed in the Emperor's own handwriting." Okorik showed the document to Havik. Havik looked in wonder until Okorik said, "Official isn't it. If that is not enough this aught to be," said Okorik upon showing a sphere of Marek and Serenity kissing and Marek trying to kill Shang Tsung," see, that Shadow Priest is in fact a traitor who is seeking to destroy Shao Kahn. See how he fraternizes with Earthrealm gods? See how he tries to kill the Emperor's closest advisors and ensure his death? No matter what the priest might have said, he is in fact an Earthrealm warrior who seeks to stop the Emperor's chaotic reign. However, once the Emperor has Earthrealm in his hands, my lord Shinnok will attack the Gods themselves but will leave the Emperor alone. Can you imagine the chaos that will emerge once the Elder Gods themselves are dead?" Havik looked in amazement and replied, "That is quite chaotic and this evidence is quite factual. Know that Chaosrealm will be allied with the Netherrealm so long as they support Outworld interests. If I see any Earthrealm warriors here, they will meet a swift end. Especially that priest for attempting to trick me into bringing order." Okorik's falcon squaked at Havik's words. "Me and my masters are most pleased. May you have a chaotic day Cleric of Chaos. I will now go meet these warriors myself." With a bow, Okorik entered a portal and emerged at Kahn's Coliseum. "This is the tournament? Time to meet a certain priest."

Marek stands alone within the Kombat Tomb, his cyber ninja opponents impaled on the ceiling spikes. "Well, that's taken care of." Marek teleports away to parts unknown.

Shiku has learned to use his abilities in a more beneficial way. Shiku was after all, another one of the rumored Lost Lin Kuei. The suggestion of the automation process caused a tear in the fabric that was the original Lin Kuei. It split the entire clan into two-those for and against automation. Shiku knew immediately what he had to do. He had his place in the clan because of his sharpness. He had to steal the Dragon Medallion, or forge an answer for it-and he did both. It was not long tho, before Shiku was figured out, by Sektor. Sektor thought that Shiku's multi functioning weapon was too good to be true, and that Shiku had stolen the medallion to take over the clan.

This was not the case however, as Shiku had made and been improving on his weapon since he was a child. But with the stone-like forgery of the medallion that was now fused into his palm, Shiku had awoken an almost dormant ability through his parents, who were of some relation to Cryomancers. He could manuever and manipulate a certain substance, down to a minuscule grain. It was like sand. Dust. And this substance was not everywhere, he had to carry it with him. His abilities were unlike much of any before, so he was the first of his kind. His priority had become freedom, since it seems to have been taken away from his clan. When he finds out the true meaning of the tournament, Shiku vows to be one of many that will always defend their realms freedom, and not infringe on anothers.

Serenity could not see Marek anywhere, nor Ekibyogami and with so many people around she could not attack.

She sees Raiden in the back of the Coliseum so she walks towards him, but suddenly a portal opens and out comes a familiar warrior.

(this is relevent to the fight ekimaru and okorik had :d p.s. Sorry I don't know how to add links)

http://oi53.tinypic.com/295feyh.jpg

Shiku goes over to Serenity and explains in as few words as possible what happened. (Dont know how to do that, so sum it up for yourself haha).

"All I am really sure of is that this Raiden fella that is messing with time...he isnt right. I think he brings a storm behind him that we will all be stranded in. I am here to protect the honor in my once respected clan, and defend this realm to the end of me. If you are for finding out what is going on with the lightning guy, I will back you up." Shiku says to Serenity, "If thats alrite with you."

Okorik notices that he can sense that Marek is nowhere near the Coliseum. Using his corruption tracking abilities, Okorik manages to go through various portals and finds the Shadow Priest surrounded by the corpses of various cyborgs. "Greetings once again Shadow Priest. I was wondering if you'd listen to an offer the Netherrealm is so graciously extending to you," said Okorik with a sinister grin.




P.S. I love this picture. Would an image have given me more votes?

"No thanks, I'm afraid I'm no longer interested in the conflict between the realms. Good day, sir."

"Really? Then I guess Serenity will just love being back with the Netherrealm. I was going to offer you a part in the Netherrealm's forces along with your humanity but if not, Serenity will be a fine candidate. She did enjoy the corruption. After all, you broke up with her so she is free to join us. May I say what a fine piece of meat she is. The things we did to her in the Netherrealm never managed to wrinkle that meat. I'm going to enjoy doing it again," said Okorik while smiling, knowing Marek will be angered by this.

Marek stares at Okorik with a blank expression, then throws his head back in laughter. "Broke up? What are you, fresh out of the Flesh Pits? She doesn't even love me, she said so herself. Why should I care?"

"That is not up to me, I must ask Ekibyogami and Mar..." She stops in sadness over her stupidity of pushing him away.

Forgive me Marek...

Regaining her composure she looks at shiku "Let me find Ekibyogami, surely he knows what to do"

"So you don't really care about what happens to her? Good news then since now I won't have to worry about any retribution for the horrible torture my master will inflict on her. I can just imagine her screams of terror and pain as her skin burns in the fires of the Netherrealm. Once again, will you join us? Do you still have feelings for Serenity," asked Okorik in a curious tone.

"No, what reason could I possibly have for joining forces with Quan Chi, the single most untrustworthy demon in all the realms? He's going to betray even Shinnok sooner or later, and that won't even matter because the One Being is going to be revived and kill us all. Again, why should I care?