Mortal Kombat

Movie Script

It's a bright day; we hear cheering.

Suddenly, we see a face hit gravel.

It is the face of an old man, but a noticeably strong man:

THE GREAT KUNG LAO

Then we see the crowd in the stands cheering, and Kung Lao's rival in this fight:

PRINCE GORO

The crowd continues to cheer as all of Kung Lao's attempts at victory are denied by Goro's brute strength.

Kung Lao gasps for air.

Then a V.O.S (Voice over Scenes) is heard.

V.O.S: What happened next, determined the fate of every realm...

We see Kung Lao get up off the ground for one final stand against the hideous monster that Goro is.

TG KUNG LAO: (looks at a man sitting in a chair behind Goro) you will never win, sorcerer.

We see the man snicker; he knows the outcome of the battle.

MAN IN CHAIR: Goro! Finish him!

Then, we see the grim fate of THE GREAT KUNG LAO.

PRINCE GORO rips THE GREAT KUNG LAO open, smashes the halves together then, in an act of self-righteousness, throws the pieces into a nearby fire-well.

V.O.S: With the tournament corrupted, Shang Tsung's power grew. He took Kung Lao's soul...

We see MAN IN CHAIR get up, and realize he is Shang Tsung. He stands in front of the fire-well, and proceeds to walk through the fire with little, or no, damage being done.

Then SHANG TSUNG stands over what is left of TG KUNG LAO's body.

SHANG TSUNG: Your soul is mine!

Suddenly, a flash of light comes out of SHANG TSUNG's hands, and we see the soul of TG KUNG LAO enter SHANG TSUNG's body.

V.O.S: From that day, I could tell that the future for The Great Kung Lao's descendants would be grim...

SHANG TSUNG: Prince Goro wins! Fatality. (smirks)

V.O.S: From that day, I knew that I had to help prepare the Earth realm for the next tournament. A tournament known to many, as Mortal Kombat...

(Title Screen pops up with iconic MK logo and lots of fire)

(Suddenly, everything goes dark)

Then a big flash comes upon the screen. We realize that this is a camera.

TRANSITION TO HOLLYWOOD: HOME TO THE STARS.

Paparazzi are going crazy. A slick black limousine pulls up to a red carpet.

Then we see that we are at a theater, with the title of the movie being ``Dragon Fist II: Double Dragon .''

We see the starring role, which belongs to none other than Johnny Cage!

Return to the limousine.

Johnny steps out, in a trimmed black suit, with his brown hair, and infamous sun glasses.

A member of what appears to be Access Hollywood address's Johnny.

A.H REPORTER: Johnny, what are your thoughts on the allegations made against you involving the car chase with your ex-wife?

JOHNNY CAGE: I have no comment on the matter, other than the fact that the dispute has been settled out-of-court.

A.H. REPORTER: And what about your critics who say that you never do your own stunts? Do you have anything to say about that?

JOHNNY CAGE: Yes, and I'd like to start off by saying that those critics are making false assumptions about my work! I cannot believe this horses*** that has been goin-

JOHNNY CAGE is suddenly interrupted by another, tall, sturdy man. He appears to be some sort of superior to Mr. Cage.

MAN: Listen, I work with Mr. Cage as a personal trainer and teacher, and I know, for a fact, that all of Johnny's stunts are real.

A.H REPORTER AND PAPARAZZI: Mr. Cage! Mr. Cage!

The paparazzi take more photos.

MAN: That will be all.

Suddenly we realize we've been seeing this through a television screen the entire time.

TRANSITION TO BAYSIDE CITY; OLD ABANDONED HOSPITAL

We realize we're in a musty, old, darkened room. A man is sitting in a chair watching the t.v.

The light from the t.v flashes on his left eye to reveal a glowing, red bulb, and a metal plate covering half of his face:

KANO

Then, a man in a light brown jacket enters the room, turning the t.v off as he does. The man gives KANO a disapproving glance:

JAREK

KANO: Spit it out, will ya mate!

The man still stands looking at him.

KANO: Listen Jarek, it'll be a long while before that pretty little Sonya and her Special Forces Squad arrive here. I'm just trying to find a way to pass the time...

JAREK: Whatever, but Kabal has seen some activity down in the lower east wing, and I know I don't have to tell you twice that the last time we waited this long, you ended up having to see an eye doctor!

KANO jumps up out of his chair and rushes toward JAREK.

KANO pushes JAREK up against the old wall of the room they're in. He flicks out his knife.

KANO: And I know I don't have to tell you twice that I'm the one in charge here!

KANO slowly backs off, as JAREK gasps for air.

Suddenly, a call comes in on a radio sitting next to the t.v.

KANO picks it up, and answers.

KANO: What's the situation, No Face?

NO FACE: (in a somewhat monotone voice) I told you to stop calling me that!

KANO: Just give us an update you no-nose pale-skinned freak!

NO FACE: I've lost contact with Kabal, and I'm pretty sure I heard some gunshots coming from the east side of the building.

NO FACE continues on his report, while we see a women dressed in camouflage come up behind him with a butcher's knife. She proceeds to slit his throat, as he lets out a small yelp.

KANO: No Face? Are you there? No Face?

The woman takes the radio out of No Face's cold, lifeless hands.

WOMAN: No Face is dead Kano, and you're next. This is going to end!

KANO: So, Ms. Blade, you think you can just saunter on in here, kill my men, and then take me down?! You have got to be the craziest bitch I've ever met!

SONYA BLADE: Oh you haven't met me yet Kano!

KANO: Fine then, what is it going to be then, a gunshot to the head, or hand-to-hand combat?

SONYA BLADE: Why don't you ask Mr. Briggs?

KANO: Who the f*** is Mr. Br-

Suddenly, a strong, tall, African-American man, clad in a Special Forces uniform bursts through the window in the room:

OFFICER JACKSON BRIGGS

KANO suddenly falls back, and starts to run, as JAREK stays to fight JACKS.

While fighting JAREK, JACKS gets his arms broken, forcing SONYA to stop running after KANO and try to keep JACKS concious.

Before SONYA gets to the room, JAREK escapes, and KANO, relieved that SONYA has stopped chasing him, runs off into the night.

SONYA waits with JACKS until the ambulance arrives, and during the ride, SONYA comforts JACKS.

At the hospital, SONYA stays in the waiting room until the doctor's alert her to JACKS' condition. There, she watch's the small waiting room t.v, which is turned to the news channel.

TRANSITION TO MODERN DAY CHINA.

CNN REPORTER: This is Anderson Cooper live from China, where I am speaking with a member of the Shaolin Organization known as The Order of Light that you see here behind me. Now, sir, with all due respect, what is the situation down here?

SHAOLIN MONK: Well, the Temples seem to have been attacked by an unknown force.

CNN REPORTER: From another country?

SHAOLIN MONK: No, we do not know where they came from! They may not have even been human...

CNN REPORTER: Well we might need some evidence to confirm that. Thank you for speaking with us, and I hope your troubles are resolved.

SHAOLIN MONK: Thank you, Mr. Cooper! We honor you for your support.

Then we realize we're past just watching t.v.

The SHAOLIN MONK from the interview walks away to a group of monks, all dressed in robes just as he is.

Then, a light wind blows.

The SHAOLIN MONK turns around to discover his broad-shouldered, strong, and long-haired nephew:

LIU KANG

SHAOLIN MONK: Liu! You have returned!

LIU KANG: How could I stand by and watch this madness!?

SHAOLIN MONK: Never mind that! Why is your hair so long?!

LIU KANG: Uncle Pak!

PAK: You're right, on with business.

LIU KANG: How are the Temples?

PAK: Damaged. We are doing our best to repair what has been left in the wake of those dreadful Tarkatan's, but this was near devastation!

LIU KANG: I see. Well why wasn't anyone defending the Temples?!

Suddenly, a voice is heard from the crowd of monks.

UKNOWN MONK: What a good question, although maybe you should be asking yourself why you weren't here to help defend them!

LIU KANG: Who said that?! Show yourself!

A man who looks much like LIU reveals himself:

KUNG LAO

They look like they should be brothers, or at least related; and so they are.

They are both descendants of THE GREAT KUNG LAO.

LIU KANG: Kung Lao? I thought...

KUNG LAO: You thought I was dead? Well I am here now, Liu. So answer my question! Why weren't you here to help protect the Temples?!

LIU KANG: I think you and I both know that all that stuff that our uncle's taught us was nonsense. Lies made up just to make us join the White Lotus Society!

PAK: How can you say such things, Liu? You were the only one, along with Kung Lao, who truly believed in fighting for our realm! You know what is at stake here!

LIU KANG: No! I refuse to believe in sorcerer's and dragon men! It cannot be real.

KUNG LAO: And you truly believe that? After all we've been through in the past? After all we've seen and done, you're going to stand here and tell me that those experiences... Weren't real? I don't think so...

LIU KANG: You just don't see it the way I do!

Then a thunderous voice looms over them as if it were the clouds speaking!

CLOUD VOICE: Of course. It was never good enough for Liu Kang. The world just doesn't understand him... But oh, you are so wrong...

PAK: Lord Raiden... Lord Raiden is calling to you! You see... You see what you have brought upon us?!

LIU KANG: Raiden? What are you talking about?!

Then it suddenly begins to rain, and everyone in the area is completely astounded. Then, lightning bolts cross the skies, thunder is heard, almost as if applause of some sort is being given. A quick flash of light springs to the ground in front of LIU KANG, and what appears to be the figure of a man slowly forms out of the electrons engulfed in the lightning, light bends. Before them stood, in tattered old armor with a long, white cape, white robes, and a straw hat, the entity known as the ``thunder god,'' in his complete human form:

RAIDEN

All of the MONK's, LIU, and KUNG LAO stare in astonishment!

RAIDEN slowly walks towards LIU and his UNCLE PAK.

RAIDEN: What is unclear to me is how we don't understand when, in what you know as ``reality,'' you are the one who does not understand.

LIU doesn't back away; he stands tall in front of the ``thunder god.''

LIU KANG: I don't have to be afraid of you! You stood by as these Temples were being attacked, when you had the power to help protect them! You are pathetic!

RAIDEN: As a god it is only my duty to watch over you, not to serve you. I cannot alter time to my own wishes without destroying other realms, and I certainly cannot forget my responsibilities... Like you.

LIU begins to get even angrier.

LIU KANG: I have had enough of this foolishness!

As LIU proceeds to walk away, RAIDEN intervenes.

RAIDEN: What about Mortal Kombat?

LIU stops dead in his tracks, and turns back around to face RAIDEN.

LIU KANG: Mortal Kombat?

RAIDEN: I think you should remember what your uncle has taught you, after all, you will be entering the tournament.

LIU KANG: And why is that?

RAIDEN: Because Shang Tsung has invited you... And the fate of the Earth realm depends on our victory...

LIU KANG: ``Our'' victory?

RAIDEN: I have been invited to fight in the tournament as well.

LIU KANG: Then why not just use your powers to defeat Shang Tsung!?

RAIDEN: It's against the rules.

LIU feels wrong in his accusations that he made earlier, and remembers a couple of the rules to the tournament. He begins to re-evaluate things. RAIDEN smiles.

LIU KANG: Fine. I will enter the tournament, and the Temples shall be safe once again. What about Kung Lao? Was he invited?

RAIDEN: No, but he will stay here and protect the temples in the event of another attack.

LIU gives KUNG LAO a look of respect, KUNG LAO returns with an appreciative glance.

LIU then proceeds to walk away, as PAK proceeds to speak with RAIDEN.

PAK: Is he ready Lord Raiden?

RAIDEN: Only if you believe he is...

Then we cut back to JOHNNY CAGE. People who attended the premiere of his movie have been walking out of the theater since the movie started. JOHNNY looks disappointed, and gets up, as the credits begin to roll.

Then we cut to JOHNNY in the theater plaza. The MAN from earlier gives JOHNNY a sympathetic look, and a pat on the back.

MAN: We tried Johnny.

JOHHNY CAGE: That doesn't change the fact that the whole movie was a complete flop! God, the critics are going to decimate this one...

JOHNNY proceeds to sit on a nearby chair, as the MAN sits next to him. The theater lobby is empty, albeit there are a couple people cleaning.

JOHNNY: I mean, what is it going to take, Master Pesina? Do I really have talent, or has everyone been lying to me!?

MASTER PESINA: C'mon Johnny, don't think like that! I trained you myself, and I can tell you that you are a talented martial artist and actor.

JOHNNY: Thanks.

JOHNNY gives an unconvinced look. MASTER PESINA suddenly remembers something.

MASTER PESINA: Y'know, there was this one thing that I wanted to talk to you about Johnny.

JOHNNY: Oh yeah, what is it?

MASTER PESINA: It's a tournament. All the best fighters from around the world gather on an island, and basically just fight to see who will win. It's a big deal too! Held once a generation or something like that.

JOHNNY: Really? There's gotta be a catch. C'mon what is it?

MASTER PESINA: No catch. Just fight to win.

JOHNNY: All expenses paid?

JOHNNY gives a smart look to MASTER PESINA.

MASTER PESINA: Pretty much. The only exception is your method of transportation there-and-back.

JOHNNY: I don't know. It sounds kind of risky.

MASTER PESINA: If you do this, you'll be proving your skills to the world! To your critics! C'mon Johnny.

JOHNNY: Fine. I'll go. But only because I need the P.R. right now. When and where is it?

MASTER PESINA pulls out a piece of paper with writing on it.

MASTER PESINA: Here are the coordinates, and be there by seven-thirty tomorrow.

JOHNNY: In the morning?!

MASTER PESINA gives JOHNNY a convincing look.

JOHNNY: Fine. I'll be there. Are you coming?

MASTER PESINA: Are you kidding?! I got lots of stuff to do.

MASTER PESINA proceeds to laugh as he exits the theater with JOHNNY.

CUT BACK TO HOSPITAL. MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT .

SONYA is asleep in a chair in the waiting room. A DOCTOR walks up to her.

DOCTOR: Good morning Ms. Blade.

SONYA suddenly wakes up.

SONYA: Morning. How's Jacks? Is he okay?

DOCTOR: Well...

The DOCTOR proceeds to sit down beside SONYA.

DOCTOR: We had a minor complication.

SONYA: Oh? And what was it?

SONYA begins to look worried.

DOCTOR: Your boss came in here earlier telling us that Jacks was the best at what he does. He told us that if we didn't find a way to give Jacks new arms, he would put us all out of the job...

SONYA: Oh god...

SONYA slaps her head against her forehead.

SONYA: So what have you done?

DOCTOR: Well, we're working with this new technology which, once perfected, will not only give your partner Jacks a new pair of arms, but also act as strength enhancers!

SONYA: Wow! You can do that?!

DOCTOR: With time, and government funding...

SONYA: Wait, ``with time?'' How much ``time'' are we talking about here?

DOCTOR: Three to four years...

The DOCTOR smiles at SONYA. SONYA does not return with such an expression, but instead gives the DOCTOR a rude expression of distrust, and gets up out of her chair.

SONYA: You're going to keep him in there for three to four years?! What about his family?! What about his life?! Can you even guarantee this is going to work?!!!

DOCTOR: Like I said, we're working on it! Now please, calm down, Ms. Blade.

SONYA proceeds to sit back down.

DOCTOR: Now listen, I can see that you're upset, but the fact is Jacks is a government worker. He signed a contract, and now he has to do what his government asks of him. Besides, he seemed excited about getting new arms! Here...

The DOCTOR pulls out a piece of paper. It's an invitation to a tournament. SONYA reads it over.

SONYA: A tournament?

DOCTOR: My father fought in the tournament years ago, and he wanted me to go but, since your friend is in the hospital, I figure this should help you pass the time.

SONYA gives a dis-approving look.

SONYA: Thanks.

The DOCTOR proceeds to get out of his seat, and walk back to the operating room. SONYA gets up, and leaves the hospital, discarding the paper on her way out.

In the parking garage, SONYA finds her car. As she gets in and sits down, she receives a call on her cell phone. The call she receives is from another team member:

MIKKA STONE

MIKKA: Sonya, are you there?

SONYA: This is Blade.

MIKKA: We've tracked down Kano's location. He's heading to some sort of island to fight in a tournament. The frequencies on the island are way off. So we're gonna have to go in there and take him down, but we're not quite sure when and where this tournament is.

SONYA ends the call, gets up, with a sigh, walks back into the hospital, and picks up the piece of paper she had gotten from the doctor earlier, and later discarded. She looks at the paper.

SONYA: Mortal Kombat, eh? What a joke...

SONYA walks out of the hospital again.

TRANSITION TO OLD BARBERSHOP. MIDDAY.

LIU is sitting in a chair. The BARBER walks up behind LIU.

BARBER: Liu Kang? I haven't cut your hair since you were a child!

LIU: Ha, I remember. So how are you lately Chan?

CHAN: Pretty good. Cutting hair at least keeps food on the table three weeks out of the month.

CHAN and LIU share a laugh.

We go through a short montage of CHAN cutting LIU's hair, and then we see LIU and CHAN sitting at a table eating. CHAN's wife, CHUN, brings out a couple more dishes of food, and they all look happy.

LIU: Thank you for allowing me to stay for dinner.

CHUN: The pleasure is all ours.

CHAN: Yes, we're very glad to have you stay!

LIU gives a grateful look.

We go through another short montage (this one of them all sharing some laughs, and finishing dinner).

CHUN: Chan, could you help me clean the dishes?

CHAN: Of course honey.

LIU sits and waits patiently, as CHAN and CHUN are in the kitchen cleaning dishes. LIU gets up and walks over to some old photos hanging on the wall. One of the photos LIU notices is of Kung Lao and himself at a very young age. Another photo reveals to the audience that CHUN and CHAN are Kung Lao's parents. LIU smiles.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, a knock is heard at the door.

CHAN: I'll get it.

CHAN kisses his wife on the cheek, and then walks towards the door. He opens it with friendly greetings.

A YOUNG MAN is at the door, and he returns the greetings, punching CHAN unconscious as he does.

LIU hears CHUN scream, and proceeds to run into the room. There, LIU is stabbed in the stomach by the YOUNG MAN, as he watches CHUN and CHAN's deaths at the hands of the one-eyed criminal.

The YOUNG MAN then proceeds to take all of CHUN and CHAN's valuables, and even the picture of KUNG LAO with his parents. Then the YOUNG MAN leaves.

LIU wakes up the next morning, his shirt is covered in blood from his stab wound. He slowly walks out the door, trying to maintain his strength. It is a sunny morning. LIU proceeds to leave the house.

CUT TO A LARGE FISHING BOAT.

SONYA is standing at the edge of the boat, looking out at the sea. MIKKA STONE comes up and stands beside her.

MIKKA: Thinking about Jacks, aren't you?

SONYA doesn't respond. MIKKA understands. She looks down.

MIKKA: He'll be okay. Just think, we'll have Kano back in jail soon and, who knows, we might even get the rest of the Black Dragon at this tournament.

A very muscular, african-american man walks out the door to the cockpit:

OFFICER JOHN TORSON (TORQUE)

TORQUE: Guys, we're approaching the island.

MIKKA: Okay, Torque. You wanna come see the island, Sonya?

MIKKA walks through the door, and SONYA follows.

From the cockpit, they see a large shadowy figure in the middle of the sea, and isolated from the rest of the world:

THE SHOKAN ISLANDS

They slowly approach the island, and a large gleaming mass on the top of the island's mountains comes into their line of sight:

SHANG TSUNG's ISLAND FORTRESS

CUT TO: AN AIRPLANE FLYING HIGH UP IN THE SKY: EXTERIOR.

CUT TO: PLANE: INTERIOR.

We see JOHNNY CAGE in a light blue parachuting suit. He looks nervous. He's sweating; heavily.

Then, MASTER PESINA and another MAN walk up to him.

MAN: Are you ready, Mr. Cage?

JOHNNY: I think so.

JOHNNY proceeds to get up out of his chair, and walk to the side-door of the plane. There, the MAN helps JOHNNY get a parachute on. The MAN opens the side-door.

MAN: Okay, now you're not gonna want to pull the `chute until your closer to the island. Remember, you're a long way from safe ground, so be careful. You pull the `chute too early and it's not going to be much fun! Now get out there!

JOHNNY pulls his shoot while he's on the plane. Both PESINA and the MAN look disappointed, and worried.

MAN: Are you f****** crazy!? Now look what you've done!

JOHNNY gives them his classic smile, and then gets sucked out of the side-door by his parachute.

CUT TO: JOHNNY IN MID-AIR: LAUGHING

JOHNNY: That was actually easier than I thought!

As JOHNNY gets to the halfway point, the parachute proceeds to tear, and JOHNNY, now screaming, falls into the cold Atlantic waters. Shortly thereafter, a boat appears in his line of sight. JOHNNY screams for help, and then the boat comes rushing over, stopping right beside him.

On the boat, JOHNNY is greeted by a face unknown to him:

LIU KANG

JOHNNY: Thanks for helping me, I was trying to get to this island, and I would really appreciate if you could give me a ride there. It's not very far, and-

JOHNNY looks up. LIU looks like he can't understand JOHNNY. JOHNNY gives a laugh.

JOHNNY: Oh! You don't speak English, sorry, what was I thinking?! Um...

JOHHNY gives a pathetic attempt at the Chinese language. LIU laughs at him.

LIU: What? I couldn't understand you. Was that supposed to be Chinese?

JOHNNY gives a surprised look, then an upset one.

JOHNNY: Now wait just a minu-

LIU: Calm down, superstar, it was joke. I am also going to the island you speak of, the Shokan islands.

JOHNNY: Oh, well that's perfect then!

LIU: In fact, we're approaching the island right now. I'm Liu Kang.

LIU KANG offers his hand politely. JOHNNY accepts his friendship.

JOHNNY: Johnny Cage.

LIU: I know.

JOHNNY proceeds to turn around, and is greeted by tall, rocky mountains and, on top, a large golden palace fit for the gods, it's golden walls shimmering in the sunlight, making it seen from miles away.

JOHNNY: Wow...

Then we see a short montage of both SONYA's team, and JOHNNY and LIU, approaching the island.

CUT TO: LIU AND JOHNNY STEPPING OFF OF A SPEED BOAT: ON LARGE SANDY BEACH FULL OF OTHER COMPEITITORS.

They both proceed to walk towards a large, and very steep, set of stairs that continue on to the GOLDEN PALACE. Then, we see SONYA arrive, with her team, and they start scoping out the island.

JOHNNY looks at the stairs, and faints, almost as if he can already feel the experience of walking up the large steps. LIU helps him up, and laughs at him. They then proceed to make their way up the stairs.

JOHNNY: Is this supposed to kill us before we even get to fight?

LIU: You'd almost think so.

Then we see a montage of LIU and JOHNNY getting to SHANG TSUNG's PALACE, and SONYA searching the island with her team. LIU and JOHNNY finally make it to the palace.

CUT TO PALACE GATES; AFTERNOON .

JOHNNY: Wow, this guy must be rich. I mean look at these panels!

JOHNNY rubs his hand along the palace walls.

LIU: Shang Tsung owns a million souls, and he has one thousand slaves working for him. They built this palace for him with their bare hands.

JOHNNY: He sounds like a good businessman!

LIU gives Johnny an estranged look.

LIU: Johnny, what did they tell you about the tournament?

JOHNNY: Well, I've been told it's just a regular martial arts tournament. Why do you ask?

Walking through the gates, they suddenly reach a spot where they can look over anyone training in the COURTYARD. There JOHNNY see's something horrifying to himself. A large hulking beast, with four arms, and a penchant for ripping things in half:

PRINCE GORO

Then LIU answers JOHNNY's question.

LIU: Because someone lied.

JOHNNY: What the hell is that?!

A woman walks up from behind them. She is dressed in a blue dress, although it is toned down, she looks like a princess; she is:

KITANA

KITANA: He is Prince Goro, and you are clearly not ready to face him.

She continues to walk past them, and down a nearby set of stairs which lead to the throne room.

JOHNNY: Wow, she's pretty hot! Who is she???

LIU: So now you're not concerned about Goro?!

JOHNNY: Goro who?

LIU slaps his hands against his head, and then continues to walk down the nearby set of stairs.

JOHNNY: What?

Then JOHHNY follows LIU down the steps.

CUT TO: PALACE THRONE ROOM.

All of the fighters are gathered in the room, save for KANO and GORO.

SHANG is sitting on his throne. He gets up and begins his introductions.

SHANG TSUNG: Good day fighters, and welcome to Mortal Kombat! My name is Shang Tsung, and I have gathered you all on this island to do one thing, and one thing only: fight to survive.

Everyone laughs.

SHANG: Oh this is no laughing matter my dear fighters but, please, feel free to enjoy these last few moments of your life that you will be spared. As they will be your last.

SHANG TSUNG gives out an enormous laugh that fills the entire room. JOHNNY looks worried, and looks over at a MAN IN ROBES.

JOHNNY: Man this guy is a real nutjob. Don't you agree?

MAN IN ROBES: Shang Tsung gives many people chills, as do I.

The MAN IN ROBES walks away. JOHNNY is confused.

JOHNNY: What was that supposed to mean? Man its cold in here all of a sudden.

JOHNNY looks at LIU.

JOHNNY: Are you cold?

LIU: Yeah, and I think I know why.

LIU walks past JOHNNY, and begins following the MAN IN ROBES. JOHNNY, now even more confused than before, decides that its best to stick with LIU, and follows suit.

LIU: Why are you still here, Johnny?

JOHNNY: Because I honestly don't know where I am...

LIU: And you think I do?

JOHNNY: Listen, you helped me, and I just want to return the favor.

LIU: Fine, just don't get in my way.

JOHNNY: So why are we following this guy?

LIU: I believe him to be the ancient Lin Kuei warrior known as Sub-Zero.

JOHNNY: Who?

LIU: Never mind.

JOHNNY: Fine.

JOHNNY and LIU suddenly lose the trail of the MAN IN ROBES.

LIU: Now look what you've done?!

JOHNNY: You think this is my fault?!

LIU: We wouldn't have lost him if you hadn't distracted me earlier!

JOHNNY: Oh no, no, no, you are not going to blame this on me!

LIU: Well I just did! Now leave! I must find this man, and I can't afford to be denied any answers!

JOHNNY: Fine.

JOHNNY, now enraged, walks away, as LIU continues on to search for the MAN IN ROBES.

Not too long after JOHNNY is far away, the MAN IN ROBES suddenly jumps out from behind LIU, and holds him in a crippling move. He is as swift as a ninja, and his stealth is effective. He takes the robe off to reveal blue ninja garb, along with a custom mask, and glowing blue eyes:

SUB ZERO

SZ: You were following me. Why?

LIU: I need help.

SZ: Why would I help you?

LIU: Because I know who is after you, and we come from the same realm.

SZ: That doesn't make us allies, and I don't need your help.

LIU: Please, there is no one else. And I have been chosen by Raiden to stop Shang Tsung.

SUB ZERO slowly releases his grip on LIU KANG.

SZ: Raiden sent you?

LIU: Yes. He did. Now will you help me?

SZ: What do you need?

LIU: I need you to spy on Shang Tsung.

SZ: Why?

LIU: I believe his intentions are more than what they seem.

SZ: I understand what you mean.

LIU: Then you will do this for me?

SZ: Fine, but what do I get in return?

LIU: However much it will cost.

SZ: Then I can see that we have a deal here.

SUB ZERO and LIU shake hands, and then part ways.

TRANSITION TO: DARK ROOM; LARGE GLOWING BALL IN THE CENTER.

A MAN begins to speak.

MAN: This was quite unexpected of them.

We realize that whoever is in the room was watching the entire confrontation between LIU and SUB ZERO. Then we hear SHANG TSUNG's voice.

SHANG: Don't worry; Scorpion will get to Sub-Zero before they get a chance to initiate the terms of their deal.

MAN: And what of the other earth realm warrior? Blade, I believe her name is.

SHANG: Ahh yes, Sonya Blade. She will not stand a chance against Goro.

MAN: You dare waste Goro's strength on such a puny mortal.

SHANG: Sonya Blade is a strong participant, and she will soon have a reason to fight.

MAN: And why is that?

SHANG: Because her team is about to be ambushed, and held hostage.

SHANG bellows another enormous laugh. The unseen MAN snickers.

TRANSITION TO: SONYA AND HER TEAM IN THE LUSH JUNGLES OF THE ISLAND; NIGHTTIME.

TORQUE: Where exactly are we going?

MIKKA: I don't know, but this is the way Kano's signal is leading us.

SONYA: I never did trust those trackers.

TORQUE: What do you trust?

SONYA: Myself, and nothing else.

Suddenly, a group of men with spears ambush, and kidnap, SONYA's team. SONYA, now left helpless, is confronted by SHANG TSUNG.

SHANG: Good evening Ms. Blade.

SONYA attempts to shoot SHANG, but the bullets do not seem to affect him.

SHANG: Now, now, Ms. Blade, your team is safe.

SONYA: What the hell do you want with me?

SHANG: Fight in my tournament, and I will safely release your team.

SONYA: And if I refuse?

SHANG: Then they will all die. Just remember, this is my island, and I did not issue a search warrant to you...

SHANG gives his infamous laugh once again, disappearing as he does so. SONYA has a look of disbelief on her face, but decides to head for some small straw homes near the jungle where she can find some answers about the strange happenings on the island.

CUT TO SUB ZERO OUTSIDE OF SMALL STRAW HOME; WATCHING A FAMILY; HIS FAMILY.

Tears develop in SUB ZERO's eyes, but freeze halfway down his cheeks.

SZ: I am sorry I cannot be with you now my darling Sareena... But we shall be together soon.

Suddenly a loud, monotone voice is heard from behind SUB ZERO.

VOICE: Get the f*** over here!!!!

Then SUB ZERO turns and ducks, as a spear is hurdled towards him. Then the attacker comes into focus. He has yellow ninja garb, and is a bit more confrontational, and less stealthy. He is loud, and also boasts a flaming skull, a sign that he is undead:

SCORPION

SZ: You would do well to return to the Nether realm, Hanzo.

SCORPION: Hanzo Hasashi is dead.

SZ: I see, but these are not official fighting grounds my friend.

SCORPION: You dare call me your friend?! You murdered me, and then made me watch my family suffer! You are no friend of mine!!!! Now get over here, b****!!!

SCORPION hurtles another spear from his hand, but it is countered by SUB ZERO's freezing. SCORPION, now completely fueled with rage, makes a mad dash towards SUB ZERO, successfully forcing SUB ZERO through the walls of six straw houses. Then, SCORPION looks directly at the house of SUB ZERO's family.

SCORPION: My intentions were never to fight you Sub Zero but, instead, to make you feel my pain!

SCORPION then proceeds to burn down the house with his fiery breath, then walks away from the ashes.

SUB ZERO: Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!

SCORPION begins to laugh as he puts a mask, disguised as a human face with milky white eyes, over his flaming skull, and walks away into the night. SUB ZERO lay on the ground, watching his family burn. It is too late to save them, and he will never hold his wife again. Then, SUN ZERO hears a raspy voice from behind him. It almost sounds like a snake!

VOICE: I know how you feel...

SUB ZERO looks up to come face-to-face with a scaly, sharp-toothed creature. Its face covered partially with a dark black cloth, wearing dark green and black robes, almost as if to hide its features, and its teeth gleaming in the moonlight:

REPTILE

SUB ZERO: You are?

REPTILE: In my realm, I was known as Tknak'Ter, but in your realm, they call me Reptile.

SUB ZERO: In ``your'' realm?

REPTILE: I am a Saurian; an ancient race, forsaken by Shao Kahn, and the Elder Gods. Our realm was taken from us, and merged with Outworld. My people are the Emperor's slaves now, and I swore on the future of my race that I would do anything to save us.

SUB ZERO: So you are a servant of Shang Tsung?

SUB ZERO gets up, and prepares a defensive stance.

REPTILE: Ha, ha, ha, ha! I am no servant of Shang Tsung!

SUB ZERO: Then why have you come here? Are you planning on killing the Emperor?

REPTILE: I work for the Emperor.

Suddenly, in a puff of black smoke, REPTILE disappears, and SUB ZERO is left bewildered. He looks at the ruins of his family home for the last time, as he begins to walk up a hill towards a small barracks.

TRANSITION TO BARRACKS; INTERIOR.

Inside, we see GORO sitting on a large golden throne. Then we see SHANG TSUNG enter the barracks. He begins to laugh.

SHANG: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

GORO: In a happy mood I see...

SHANG: Everything is going according to plan! Before long, Sub Zero will have been killed, and then we can lure the humans into Outworld.

GORO: The Emperor's realm? What are his plans?

SHANG: Calm yourself Goro, all will be revealed in good time...

GORO: Whatever Kahn is planning, I want no part of it!

SHANG: You believe my intentions are based upon orders from the Emperor?

GORO: Well it is evident; after all, who else could you be working for?

SHANG: Not ``for,'' but ``with.''

Suddenly, a VOICE is heard from another side of the room, but the person themselves is not seen.

VOICE: You would be a fool to think that we truly work for the Emperor, Prince Goro.

GORO looks at the person speaking, and he is in shock.

GORO: What is the meaning of this? Is this some sort of alliance?!

SHANG TSUNG smiles fiendishly.

CUT TO: THE COURTYARD; MIDDAY.

The Courtyard of the palace is large, with a throne on top of a large square in the background. Here, SHANG TSUNG sits in a golden throne, and watches as the tournament begins. It is a bright and sunny day. You'd almost feel as if you were sitting on the surface of the sun.

FIRST ROUND OF THE TOURNAMENT: JOHNNY CAGE VS. KANO

ROUND 1: KANO WINS

ROUND 2: KANO WINS; FLAWLESS VICTORY

KANO decides to spare JOHNNY's life.

KANO: I really enjoyed your first movie.

JOHNNY (in pain; and sarcastic): Thanks.

SHANG TSUNG: Kano wins! Flawless victory.

Author : Austin Campbell

Creation date: 2010-8-26-22-25

Modification date: 2010-8-26-22-25