Mortal Kombat:Rewind

Episode 2-The tournament beings

The camera shows in a overhead shot of the shores of the island. Gunshots are heard in the distance.

EXT: a sandy plain off shore with tents and a campfire in the middle,NIGHT. Liu kang, Johnny Cage, ACE STOMPIN, ART LEAN and among other earthrealm warriors surround the fire.

Art Lean:(disbelief)

Ive fought some big mother fuckers before, but that Goro is something else.

Johnny Cage:(outraged and shocked)

The guy had four arms, for crying out loud! And how did that old man fly in the air? Liu, what the hell is goin on here?

Liu Kang sits by the fire and stares at it while his arm rests over his bended knee, he throws trigs into the fire as the crowd nods in agreement when Johnny Cage asks him what is going on.

Johnny Cage:(confused)

Liu, you told me about the champion and Shang Tsung being a wizard or whatever you called it. How did you forget to tell me about a four arm monster?

Ace Stompin:(pestering)

You seem scared, A lister. Dont you want to prove the critics wrong?

Johnny Cage:(confident)

Oh, Ill prove the critics wrong, dont worry about that.

Cages shows a grind. Camera shoots Liu Kang again

Liu Kang:

What you saw was a shokan,theyre not from this world. All of your opponents will be from the realm Outworld

Johnny Cage looks at him with a confused face

Johnny Cage:

Right..Im calling bullshit

crowds shows approval to Johnnys comment. Thunder is then heard. Everyone is frightened by the loud crash. Lightning then strikes the campfire to increase the size of the flames. Everyone backs away from the enlarged flames besides Liu Kang. Raiden then appears

Raiden:

Jonathan Carlton, this is not bullshit. A fate of billions rest in all of your hands.

camera shows Liu kang as he stares at the flame and continues to throw trigs at it.

Liu Kang:(quietly and jokingly to himself)

Lord Raiden never fails to make a memorable entrance

Raiden:

Your victory in this tournament is vastly more important than what has driven you here. You are all what stands in the emperor of outworlds way of merging the realms. The elder gods created the Mortal Kombat tournament to give Earthrealm a fighting chance. But if we lose this time, the emperor will conquer all.

Johnny Cage:(dramatically)

Dun Dun Dunnn!

Johnny waves his hands up in the air as everyone stares at him.

Art Lean:(confused)

Who the hell are you? (To Raiden)

Raiden:

I am Raiden, god of thunder, protector of Earthrealm. Ill do what I must to guide you all to victory.

Johnny Cage:

Look Rai guy, I'm an actor. I save the world for the cameras. If this emperor is really a threat, call the military.

Raiden approaches Johnny Cage

Raiden:

Youre from an ancestry of a Mediterranean war cult. Youre a hero, Jonathan Carlton

Art Lean looks over to Johnny

Art Lean:

Is that why you can do things that no one else can do, like glow green when you kicked the Australian?

Johnny Cage:(curious)

I just thought it was all talent,not whatever you just said. Rai-guy,sorry I mean Raiden. How am I able to do these things?

Raiden:

It is a trait that your blood carries. The potential that your power carries has the ability to defeat gods. With training you could become one the greatest warriors Earthrealm has to offer

Johnny Cage is shocked by all of this information that he never knew about himself.Liu Kang approaches Raiden and Cage

Liu Kang:

Lord Raiden,do we have what it takes to defeat outworld?

Raiden nods and returns to the middle of the crowd

Raiden:

I cannot promise that all of you will survive but I see (CONT.)great strength in all of you. I believe that Earthrealm will win this tournament. Rest for the night, for tomorrow the fate of billions lay in your hands.

Johnny Cage and Liu Kang approach Raiden. As the crowd disperses, Raiden spots Sub-Zero heading to his tent. He then has a vision of Sub-Zero transforming into NOOB SAIBOT.Liu Kang notices Raiden is going through pain

Liu Kang:

Lord Raiden, what is wrong?

Raiden:(enlightened)

Visions that I continue to receive. Visions of fate we all must face .

The screen then fades away.

INT: Large dining room with long table. On the left side is Goro sitting down on a chair that fits someone his size while on the right side is Kano chowing down on the food that is provided for him. Shang Tsung takes a seat on the right side of Kanos seat. Ermac follows and floats with his arms crossed by Shangs right side. Kano stops eating.

Kano:(obnoxiously)

Alright, mister Shang Tsung. I appreciate the date but dont expect good ol Kano to put out this easily.

Shang Tsung:

Youre a reasonable man, Kano. I know exactly what you

want.

Kano stops eating and smiles

Kano:(exiously)

Go on

Shang Tsung:

Defeat your opponents, until you face Goro. Allow Goro to defeat you. Then all of the gold that your heart desires is yours

Kano snickers

Kano:

You have yourself a deal mate.

Kano extends his dirty hand that he just used to eat food to Shang Tsung. Shang looks at his dirty, grinds and shakes it.

Goro stands up

Goro:

I am the champion of mortal kombat, I deserve a challenger, someone that deserves to be defeated by the prince of Shokan.

Kano:

Comon Goro. all I have to do is lay down and you get to be champion and remind everyone about it.

Goro looks at Kano

Goro:

I do not allow a lay down

Goro picks a chair up beside him and throws it across the room.It smashes on the floor. Goro picks up another one, as he throws it, Ermac uses his telekinesis to stop it from crashing onto the floor.

Shang Tsung:(insertive)

This is no time for foolish pride!

Shang Tsung stands up and walk towards Goro

Shang Tsung:

Weve never been so close to victory!

Goro sits down and begins to calm down

Shang Tsung:

We must insure our victory, no matter the cost. No matter who you defeat to retain your title.When Outworld wins its 10th Mortal Kombat,youll be more favored than the heirs to the throne. The glory of the shokan will reign supreme through all of outworld. Youll be remembered for ages as the prince who won earthrealm for the emperor. The shokan will remain the favored race much longer than any of us will be alive. Goro, do not (CONT.)fail the emperor.

Goro rubs chin

Goro:(confidently)

I have a change of heart. Kano, I look forward to facing you in Mortal Kombat

All 3 grind, Ermac still floats with his arms crossed.

The doors are opened and the noise of it gets everyones attention, Goro looks to his right with the other

three look as well. The camera reveals who has entered. Its Reptile followed by masked guards carrying chains that holds Sonya and her team captive.Sonya struggles to get free while the others walk with their heads down. Sonya tries to get Reptiles attention

Sonya:

Were in the special forces of the U.S, were here

for a man who is wanted in 35 coun-

Sonya looks and he sees Kano

Sonya Blade:(disgusted)

You.

Kano looks over to see Sonya, he smirks

Kano:

Ello love, you miss me?

The masked guards sit Sonya Blade down across from Shang (CONT.)Tsung.

Kano:(sarcastic)

Mister Tsung, I know you promised me gold, but Id take my love over gold any day of the week!

Jake:(outraged)

I rather die than let you lay your hands on her, you sick mother

Shang Tsung:(interrupts)

Enough Kano, we have matters to take care of.

Sonya Blade:

Look, we do not mean to trespass, were only here to take that son of a bitch over there into custody.

Sonya points at Kano.

Shang Tsung:

My dear Sonya,I am well aware of your intentions.You are not against me.

Sonya Blade:

Yeah, then why did that lizard thing attack me?

Shang Tsung:

He was merely fetching you.

Sonya Blade:

Fetching? Dogs feach, not man lizards.

Shang smirks,Goro looks at her unimpressed.

Shang Tsung:

He brought the stick back to his master, none the less. Now, youre ready for my tournament.

Jake:

Tournament? Sonya is our Lieutenant, not a professional fighter.

Sparkey:

Shes better than any of them, though

Shang Tsung:(to Jake)

Thats why she will represent Earthrealm in my tournament and she is your only chance of survival.

Sonya Blade:(aggravated)

What the hell are you talking about?

Shang Tsung:

Win my tournament. Ill free your team. Lose, then theyll die.

Sonya Blade:(stays calm)

Let me talk to my team

Sonya tries to get up but one of the guards pushes her shoulder down to keep her on the chair.

Shang Tsung:

Allow her to speak with her team.

Masked guard:

Yes master

Sonya gets up and her team circle together.

Jake:

Sonya, you got this. You can win, I know you can.

Sonya Blade:

I just got my ass kicked. Dont put your trust in me like that. When I cant for anyone else

Jake:

Sonya, you got this. Weve grown up together and youve overcame everything that youve been put up against since you decided to continue your dads legacy. These guys arent going to stop your drive.

Jake smiles, and Sonya gets emotional. Sonya then sits down.

Sonya Blade:

Which one of your asses am I going to kick first?

Camera cuts to Shang Tsung as he grows a smirk on his face.

Screen fades to black.

EXT: Kahns guard camp in the wastelands

The camera is overhead and watches over as Kitana and (CONT.)Mileena walk on the path that is between the tents in camp. Kahns Guards surround the area, clean their armor, prepare their weapons.

Mileena:(delusional)

Theyre staring at me, judging me for what I hide. They must know the truth.

Kitana:

Mileena, youre being delusional as usual. Theyre just (preparing for another battle that will result in more death. If one is caught staring, its because they cherish our looks.

Mileena:(teasingly)

Like our loyal friend, Rain was when adventuring with us?

Kitana stops and looks at Mileena as Mileena continues to walk ,becomes annoyed by the comment but she catches up to Mileena.

Kitana:(annoyed)

We are to not speak of what happened between him and I.

Mileena:

Father would not be pleased if he had discovered what his prized daughter had done with a rebel

The sisters turn to the right direction of the path

Kitana:

Must I remind you of all of the outcomes that you have (CONT.)presented father that had caused disapproval?

They stop in front of a larger tent. Mileena faces Kitana. Kitana turns to face Mileena

Mileena:(offended)

If you speak of my failure again. I will not hesitate to kill you, my sweet sister.

They both enter the tent.

The camera shows the back of familiar character staring over a table presumably with the map of the wastelands, preparing for his next move in the war against the Edenian resistance.Colonel Komodai with a kahns guard helmet on surrounds the table as well. He turns around when he notices Kitana and Mileena enter the tent. Its REIKO

Reiko:

Youve arrived! Ill presume the rebel Asgaarth is dead.

They both nod

Reiko:

Good,very good. Your friend, Rain will be rewarded with an army that our emperor had promised him for assisting Kahns guard. However, tell me which one of you rewarded Rain?

Reiko laughs to himself after his comment. Kitana and Mileena both look away.Both knowing that the joke is a reality.

Komodai:(unamused by Reikos comment)

The rebel is pathetic but in the name of the emperor, hed never attach himself to someone who befriends Baraka. The other one is the emperors..

Mileena pulls her sai from behind her back and points it at Komodai. Interrupting him mid sentence.

Mileena:

I will attach my sai into your chest

Kitana steps in front of Mileena and pushes her sai down

Reiko looks at Komodai

Reiko:

Respect my guest,Komodai. Youre aware of their place in our empire. Your insults could cost you your life one day.

Komodai:(disgusted)

The day a female decides my fate, is the day I deserve death.

Mileena:

I can decide your fate today.

Reiko:(commanding)

Kitana restrain your sister. Komodai, youre dismissed.

Komodai:

Yes, General Reiko

Komodai walks out and glares at the sisters as he walks (CONT.)by them. They both stare back at him. Mileena with frustration and Kitana with awareness as this man has made it clear he is an enemy to her and her sister. They both face Reiko again. Mileena puts her sai back to its place

Reiko:

Forgive me. Komodai is grouchy, lack of outworld wine does that to you.

Reiko smirks and waits for their approval of laughter but it does not come

Reiko:

Asgaarth is dead and I thank you two for your deed. I do not mean to seem ungrateful but did you discover anything else?

Mileena attempts to talk but Kitana interrupts. Mileena looks at her with disapproval

Kitana:

They mentioned something about the Kings legacy. Something about her return and freeing Edenia.

Reiko:

False hope and propaganda. However, Ill approach it as a serious issue. After your rest period. Visit the local Edenian stronghold,spy on them, collect any information you two can get your palms on.

Mileena/Kitana:

Yes,General Reiko

They bow and then exit the tent.

Mileena:

Komodai is a worthless half breed.

Mileena takes deep breaths to calm herself down, but continues to growl

Kitana:

It pains me to agree with you, but I agree my sister. However, Father has made me our commander. Calm down, and ignore Komodais words

Mileena:

The only thing I should ignore is your commands

They walk into the next tent over on the left side. Inside is a dresser on the left side and a small bed in the middle. Mileena jumps on the bed and lays down, turns her head and takes off her mask.

Mileena:(flirtatious)

Come keep me warm,sister. I need you to comfort me

Kitana heads to the dresser and begins to put her mask and fans away as Mileena glimpses at her.

Kitana:

You need more than sister comfort.

Mileena is showed with an entertained face,knowing she is under sisters skin. Kitana enters the bed with sleeping attire on

Kitana:(aggravated)

Move over

Kitana pushes Mileena over to make room for herself as she covers herself with the planket. Mileena rolls her eyes with a smile as she scots over. As Kitana lays on her side with her back facing Mileena. Mileena wraps her arms around Kitanas stomach.

Mileena:(flirtatious)

It doesnt get better than this,sistr.

Kitana:(exusatated)

Its better than killing. Anything is better than killing.

Kitana then closes her eyes. The screen fades to black.

A close up of a pair of legs falling to its knees as the camera zooms back, its scorpion on his knees looking up. A hand grabs his throat. The camera zooms away to reveal Sub-Zero. He rips Scorpions head off his body. He raises Scorpions head with his spine hanging from his head. However, this image of it begins to change. It starts to show Scorpion holding Sub-Zeros head.

This image wakes Sub-Zero up. We only see the back of his head as he sits up and takes deep breathes. He grabs (CONT.)his mask and puts it on. Quickly Walks out the of the tent to see if Scorpion was outside. He looks around and sees Scorpion. All he hears is Lin Kuei while Scorpion stares him down. Sub-Zero stares back at him, but he shows fear and disbelief. A group of people walk by and block Sub-Zeros line of sight and when its no longer blocked, Scorpion is gone. Sub-Zero looks around, and Scorpion is nowhere in sight. He returns to his tent.

EXT:Shang Tsungs courtyard,DAY

Shang Tsung is seated with his monks seated below him

Shang Tsung:

Liu Kang, you will be first

The camera zooms away and Shows Liu Kang at the left side facing TIGER ROAR who holds a walking stick. He begins to swing it as he roars at Liu Kang. Liu Kang fires a fireball at him but Tiger Roar stops it by hitting it with his stick, it burns his stick. He charges Liu Kang, and Liu Kang bicycle kicks him. Tiger Roar gets up, growls and charges again. Liu Kang counters him with a parry. Tiger Roar gets up, hits him with a left and a right.Attempts a roundhouse kick but Liu Kang ducks and low fireballs him in the legs which causes him to fall on his face. Tiger Roar gets up in a dazed state. Liu Kang butterfly flips Tiger Roar and uppercuts him. Shang Tsung rises as Tiger Roar falls

Shang Tsung:(violently)

Finish him!

Liu Kang looks at Tiger Roar twitching on the ground and looks back at Shang Tsung.

Liu Kang:(disgusted)

I will not kill for you, sorcerer!

Shang Tsung:

Very well then.

Shang Tsung smiles, raises his arm to a halfway level. Shang Tsung looks at Tiger Roar.

Shang Tsung:

Your soul is mine!

Tiger Roars soul begins to leave his body and head to Shang Tsungs chest. As Shang Tsung absorbs his soul, Liu Kangs expression shows displeasure as Shang Tsung kills Tiger Roar.

Shang Tsung:

The next kombatant is..Sub-Zero!

Sub-Zero steps forth as Liu Kang walks by him. A grey ninja steps up to the opposite side against Sub-Zero. Sub-Zero freezes him and begins a quick and brutal assault on the ninja. The grey ninja stands no match.

Shang Tsung:

Finish him!

Sub-Zero proceeds to rip the grey ninjas head out of his body with his spine hanging out and blood dripping. He looks around to see the reaction of the crowd. The camera shows everyone and many are disgusted as Shang Tsung laughs. He looks and on the roof of the building, he sees Scorpion. All he hears now is Lin Kuei. The camera films behind Scorpion as he watches Sub-Zero hold up the ninjas head.

The screen fades

EXT:The rooftops of the Edenian resistance stronghold (NIGHT) The camera shows a dim lighting of a wall

We hear a man screaming. As the camera rises, a body falls down and covers it for a split second. As the camera goes above the wall,and it reaches to the roof and above the wall, it is Mileena and Kitana crouching on top of the Roof, with wind causing their clothes and hair to blow to the right as they watch over the stronghold.

screen fades black