Mortal Kombat 1 - Chapter 3: Chosen One [Raiden]

#mortalkombat1game #wbgamer Months later, at the Wu Shi Academy, Raiden, Kung Lao, Johnny Cage and Kenshi have all trained with the Shaolin monks diligently in preparation for the next Mortal Kombat tournament with Outworld. In the meantime, Johnny's ex-wife has divorced him and Lao has perfected his bladed hat weapon. The day has finally come for the four of them to fight to see which of them will represent Earthrealm in the tournament. Liu Kang explains that the tournament is intended to foster peace between the two realms, although there are many belligerents within Outworld that wish for open warfare with Earthrealm. The tournament is intended to stifle these efforts by proving the people of Earthrealm do not lack in strength. The first match pits Raiden against Johnny, which is won easily by Raiden. For the next match, Raiden faces Kenshi and is again the victor. Lord Liu Kang declares a pause in the proceedings until the evening, where the final match will take place between Raiden and Kung Lao. Despite Lao's boasts that Raiden has never beaten him before, Raiden believes there is a first time for everything and proves it by defeating his friend and becoming Earthrealm's champion. Having exceeded all of Liu Kang's expectations, the God of Fire rewards Raiden with an amulet forged by the Elder Gods and infused with lightning powers equivalent to the abilities of a Thunder God, as in Raiden the God of Thunder in all known previous timelines. Immediately thereafter, Lord Liu Kang opens a portal to Outworld, bringing all of his warriors and students of the Academy to the city of Sun Do, where they are greeted by the Umgadi and the twin princesses of Outworld, Mileena (the heir apparent) and Kitana. The Earthrealmers are impressed by the fantastical beings and sights of Outworld, and in particular struck by the beauty of the princesses. They take part in a parade thrown by the Outworlders, which is interrupted as Sun Do's local authority, led by First Constable Li Mei, is clearing Tarkatans from the city. Mileena is incensed by the interruption of the festivities, despite Li Mei's fears that Tarkatans would spread their infection through the city. Mileena then insults Li Mei, and Liu Kang explains that the hostility is due to Li Mei once being the Umgadi who was on duty the day that Mileena's father, King Jerrod, was assassinated. As they reach the palace, the Earthrealmers meet General Shao, who scoffs at Earthrealm's champion being "scrawnier than usual". Kung Lao attempts to defend his friend, but Lord Liu Kang states that the champion will prove himself soon enough within the tournament. Shao questions Liu Kang for not telling most Earthrealmers the truth of the existence of Outworld and other realms, believing this to be proof of Earthrealmers' frailty, which Kang denies. Later on, Empress Sindel (alongside her daughters) enters and takes the throne, welcoming Liu Kang and the Earthrealmers to Outworld. She states that Raiden feels nervous, and he agrees, as he is a stranger in an unfamiliar land. Sindel cautions him about the difficult path ahead, and introduces his first opponent in the tournament: Li Mei; although she also shows hostility to Mei and says she would not even be present if not for Jerrod's traditions. Despite the constable's eagerness to prove herself, she is defeated by Raiden and exits the palace. General Shao next introduces his second-in-command Reiko, who was orphaned during the Kafallah War and survived, being taken in by Shao, who molded him into the "perfect soldier". Reiko questions in what armies and wars Raiden has served. Raiden responds by flatly saying that he has done neither yet, causing Reiko to mock him as woefully unprepared. Despite Reiko's bravado, Raiden is victorious and a displeased Shao exits. Empress Sindel postpones further matches until first light, and invites everyone to a banquet in the evening. There, the Outworlders and Earthrealmers eat and mingle with one-another. During the feast, Mileena becomes unwell, but assures Tanya that things are stable for the moment. Empress Sindel asks everyone to engage in open dialogue to foster friendship between the realms, and Raiden makes a speech stating that he finds more similarities than differences between the realms. General Shao counters that he instead believes they couldn't be more different. Sindel interrupts him and dismisses his presence; sometime later, she later calls Shao to the throne room and berates him for his comments. Asking to speak freely, Shao states his belief that Outworld must act quickly to respond to "the sorcerer's prophecy" that Liu Kang and Earthrealm will soon act to conquer Outworld. Sindel responds that she will not act without seeing evidence of the prophecy's validity, and warns Shao not to forget that his father taught him that war must be the last result and not the first. Fighting with: Johnny Cage Kenshi Kung Lao Li Mei Reiko Kitana General Shao