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Kaito has returned to the Dragon Wing with Cinder. Along the way from the volcano, the fiery orange ninja explained more about the priests of the Dragon King. Long ago, Onaga sought immortality. His priests performed a ritual that would seal his soul into a large dragon's egg, granting him eternal life. Shao Kahn, Onaga's trusted advisor, then poisoned the Dragon King and killed him. The priests of Onaga sought a guardian for the egg, which now housed his spirit, but could not yet hatch. They needed a warrior of fire, and so Cinder was sought out, as was another warrior---Blaze.

Blaze, being a true fire elemental, was determined to be the stronger and left to guard the egg, while Cinder was bound to become the guardian of the gemstone that had bound his mother Fire. Now, with both of them freed of the magic, Cinder is free to pursue his own life, and for a time, he has agreed to follow along with Kaito on his journey.

Kaito, upon reaching the Dragon Wing, seeks out Mileena and tells her all that has transpired, even demonstrating his newfound fiery powers for her. Cinder explains that Kaito can manifest flames due to his fighting spirit, his inner flame; the more self-assured and motivated he is, the more powerful his fire can become. So long as he remains confident and strong, he will be able to summon fireballs or spew fire from his hands like a flamethrower.

With concentration, much like he can with water, Kaito can also now manipulate the direction of flames, either those around him or those he conjures himself.

"Where to now?" Mileena asks.

"The book told me that Wind is trapped somewhere far north, in a great storm in the center of the edenian seas."

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>>44992186

Mileena takes him to one of Kojiro's charts. She points at a large ocean, where a large dark drawing of a whirlpool with accompanying stormclouds are drawn. "This storm rages eternally at the heart of edenia's western ocean," Mileena explains. "It has not stopped since Edenia's return. It is home to a number of portal storms as well; we have used them in the past on the Red Wake to travel to Outworld."

"She's in the center of it," Kaito replies. "Perhaps, even the cause of it. We'll need to take great care before we head there."

Just then, there is a commotion in the village. A young boy runs through the jungle and is shouting, jumping up and down. The crew of the Dragon Wing catch word of an attack on Gubati Village, a fishing village on the southern shore of the island. He shouts one word over and over: pirates.

The moment the crew hear that word, they know what to do. They drop everything they are doing on land and rush to the Dragon Wing to prepare it for sail. Mileena heads out onto the deck with Kaito behind her and stands behind the wheel, immediately assuming her position and shouting out orders to the crew.

Kaito looks at Cinder, who gives him a questioning look. "They hunt pirates," he explains to him.

"We can catch them if we hurry," Mileena says.

>A) Stay on the Dragon Wing and pursue them
>B) Use the Staff of Raiden to teleport the Dragon Wing to the rough coordinates of the village
>C) Send the Dragon Wing out and head south on foot alone
>D) Send the Dragon Wing out and head south on foot with a party
>E) Other

>>44992207
>A) Stay on the Dragon Wing and pursue them

>>44992207
>B) Use the Staff of Raiden to teleport the Dragon Wing to the rough coordinates of the village
The Thunder Calvary arrived

>>44992207
>>B) Use the Staff of Raiden to teleport the Dragon Wing to the rough coordinates of the village

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>>44992315
>>44992485

As the crew assume battle positions, Kaito summons the Staff of Raiden and places it on the hull of the ship. He concentrates on taking the vessel not far south, just a few miles or so. It is always difficult judging travel to a place he has never been to before or seen with his own eyes, but he focuses intently regardless and soon the ship is encased in fog.

The evening sun is blocked by the island's massive volcano, casting the region in shadows, but as the Dragon Wing emerges from the haze of teleportation, the crew looks on at a burning village. Mileena stands next to Kaito as they head towards the railing and look out over the water.

"It's completely destroyed," she says.

"Is that unnusual?" Kaito asks.

"They never completley destroy," she says, looking back at him. "They pillage, of course---but this leaves nothing for them to come back to for later pillaging."

The flames burn higher and Kaito looks back at Cinder. "Hey, don't look at me," he says. "I was with you guys."

"No sign of any ship, captain!" Okaru calls down from the crow's nest.

"All hands, keep your eyes open! Scan the horizon!" she calls out, striding across deck. Mileena reaches the bow to get a better look at the burning village. Overhead, Gwyn soars and takes off towards it to get a better view herself, but stays clear of the rising smoke.

>A) Head ashore and search for survivors
>B) Stay on the Dragon Wing as it patrols the area
>C) Attempt to summon a storm or use water manipulation to put out the fires
>D) Work with Cinder to absorb the flames and put them out
>E) Other

>>44992779
>>D) Work with Cinder to absorb the flames and put them out
Let's train a bit

>>44992841
Seconding, lets see if we can save something and gain something

>>44992779
>C) Attempt to summon a storm or use water manipulation to put out the fires

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>>44992841
>>44992869

Kaito and Cinder both hop into one of the Dragon Wing's longboats and are lowered down to the water, where they row towards the village. Once hitting the shore, they both run up to a burning building. The fire rages out of control.

Cinder looks over at Kaito and shouts, "Be careful! Too much can overwhelm you!"

He puts hits hands up and begins syphoning the flames towards him, absorbing them into the palm of his hand. Kaito looks up another raging fire and begins to attempt the same.

>1d100+10 to manipulate and absorb the fire!

Rolled 20 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>44993035
Here goes nothing

Rolled 29 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>44993035
What does "overwhelming" entails? We're not gonna blow up, right?

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>44993035

Can some lurkers roll or something, cause we just failed hard

>>44993125
Better now, than when we are the last lifeline of someone.

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>44993035
k

>>44993189
The rolls in this quest give me cancer sometimes

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>>44993054
>>44993072
>>44993109

Kaito opens his hands wide and manipulates the fire towards them. He grits his teeth and tries to take control of the growing fireball that forms in front of him as tendrils of flame surge out from the house and into his grasp.

He pushes himself, but in the end he attempts to gather too much at once and it creates a small explosion that sends him hurtling backwards. Cinder is there to contain the remainder as Kaito props himself up on his elbows and watches the fiery warrior take control of both streams of power at once.

"Don't worry---I got this!" he says. He's had control of his fiery abilitirs for much longer. "Give it another go when you're ready!"

>>44993206

Kaito, having realized his initial limits, now approaches the problem from a different direction. He pushes his hands out again, taking in a more moderate amount of fire towards his palms. Absorbing it spreads a wartm through him and makes him feel stronger, like he is feeding his internal spark with these flames. But he isn't quite going fast enough.

>A) Push yourself!
>B) Continue to absorb the flames at a moderate pace
>C) Attempt to manipulate the flames into the nearby water
>D) Switch tactics; use your water powers to put out the flames instead
>E) Other

>>44993271
>D) Switch tactics; use your water powers to put out the flames instead

>>44993271
>E) Other
See if we can't manipulate the sand of the beach into putting out some flames too

>>44993271
>A) Push yourself!
This is live training.

>>44993271
>>A) Push yourself!
Just to break this tie

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>>44993330
>>44993446
>>44993804

Kaito switches from one hand to another, continually absorbing the fire from the village as he holds another one out to sea. Remembering his training during his time with Water, he pushes himself to use both powers at once.

With his other hand and his mind steady, Kaito raises a wave. He calls out as he brings both hands together, slamming the water and fire in the air against each other and creating a rapidly-expanding cloud of steam.

Cinder helps him finish up the rest. Soon, the entire village is out, and nothing but charred buildings remain. The Dragon Wing, just offshore, watches as they explore the ruins, finding almost no one---save for burnt corpses.

Kaito puts his hand to his nose to save himself from the stench, but he's been around dead bodies before. He kicks open the half-burnt door to a building before finding a house that is somewhat intact. Inside is a family huddled in fear.

Kaito approaches them. "What happened?" he asks. "Who did this?"

"They came from the sea," the man says. "Their ship fired at the village... Nothing was taken... Nothing! No demands were made!"

Kaito helps them outside as Cinder finds some more. He approaches the fiery warrior and says, "So, a ship appeared and attacked them... stole nothing. Just attacked."

"That's what my group said too," Cinder replies. "Just before the last rays of sunlight vanished over the volcano. Cannons shooting fireballs into the village."

Kaito folds his arms. "They're not much of pirates, then, are they?" he says. "Just murderers. But why..."

>A) Head back to the Dragon Wing
>B) Explore more on land
>C) Ask more survivors if they saw anything identifiable
>D) Other

>>44993885
>C) Ask more survivors if they saw anything identifiable
What did the ship look like?

>>44993885
>>C) Ask more survivors if they saw anything identifiable

>>44993885
>C) Ask more survivors if they saw anything identifiable
Did they land? How many of them were there? A single ship? More? Which way they came from or went?

>>44993885
>D) Other
So have you made anyone mad lately? any idea who they were.

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>>44993926
>>44993948
>>44993985
>>44994042

Kaito grabs one of the men, an older fisherman. "They attacked for no reason?"

"They fired on us as soon as the sun went down," the man replies. "Then they appeared and blasted our village."

"None came ashore? How many were there?"

"Just one ship... We couldn't see them. They fired again and again and again... So much screaming... Everyone running everywhere..."

"Did you make anyone angry lately?"

The man shakes his head. "No! We've always been a peaceful village---nobody ever harmed us!"

Kaito lets the man go before suddenly he and Cinder hear a bell ringing coming from the ocean. They both turn their eyes back and see that it is coming from the Dragon Wing; the lookout, Okaru, is ringing a bell.

"Ship! Off the stern! Approaching fast!"

Kaito runs back to the shore and looks on in the direction of the setting sun. A ship is sailing fast towards the rear of the Dragon Wing, cutting through the water as though magically propelled. On deck, Mileena orders everyone to battle stations.

"They must've hid themselves and waited for a good moment to sneak up," Cinder observes. "They're coming up right behind the ship!"

Kaito looks up at the sails and sees a large skull and crossbones on them. There's no question about it: this must be the ship that attacked. But why?

There's little time to get that answer now; it'll be upon the Dragon Wing in just a few minutes!

>A) Get into the longboat and sail towards the Dragon Wing
>B) Get into the longboat and sail towards the pirate ship
>C) Use your water breathing to dive into the water and swim towards the pirates
>D) Attempt to use your water powers to surf on top of the waves towards one of the ships
>E) Other

>>44994300
>A) Get into the longboat and sail towards the Dragon Wing

>>44994300
>>C) Use your water breathing to dive into the water and swim towards the pirates

>>44994300
>A) Get into the longboat and sail towards the Dragon Wing

>>44994300
>C) Use your water breathing to dive into the water and swim towards the pirates

>>44994300
>C) Use your water breathing to dive into the water and swim towards the pirates
I am worried that if we try to go via boat they'll sink us with cannons.
Can we manipulate the water to such an extent that we can run on it's surface?

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>>44994348
>>44994366
>>44994392

Kaito wastes no time and dives into the water. Using his water breathing, he propells himself forwards, pushing himself through the water without surfacing.

He sees another figure swimming alongside him; Arika, the mermaid of his crew. She looks at him before taking his hand and swimming towards the ship, pulling him along faster.

Just as the pirate ship rushes to meet with the dragon wing, Kaito reaches the bottom of the ship. He can hear muted gunfire and cannon fire from above.

>A) Climb up the back
>B) Shoot out of the water onto the deck
>C) Climb onto the Dragon Wing
>D) Other

>>44994594
>B) Shoot out of the water onto the deck
can we throw down fire as we come down?

>>44994594
>>A) Climb up the back

>>44994594
>B) Shoot out of the water onto the deck

>>44994594
>B) Shoot out of the water onto the deck
Dynamic entry in 3.. 2.. 1..

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>>44994627
>>44994672
>>44994681

Kaito nears the water and prepares to launch himself out. He curls up into a ball and focuses intently before propelling himself upwards, using his water manipulation to shoot him out of the water. He soars high up to the railing of the enemy ship with a mighty splash accompanying him, landing on the deck, fists up and ready.

"Alright, you pirate bastards! Let's---"

He suddenly stops talking as the crew of the enemy ship turns around.

All of them are large humanoids with dull green skin, thick yellow tusks jutting out of their bottom row of teeth past their lips and pirate-like outfits.

Orc pirates.

Kaito, having taken this moment in shock to look at the strange foes arrayed before him, loses the element of surprise. One of them raises a cutlass high into the air.

"GET 'IM BOYS!" he shouts.

The orc pirates charge in!

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>44994862
Jump back over the ridge of the ship in retreat, but actually hang on the edge. When one of them looks over, grab him and haul him over the side.

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>44994862
Defend with a circle of fire, and punch the ones who get too close

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>44994862
charge forward shooting fire and electricity when opportune

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>44994862
Jajjimento the first poor bastard who comes at arm-length.

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>>44994914

Several of them step forward and stab at Kaito, who leaps back over the railing but hangs onto the edge. One of the orcs moves closer and looks down; Kaito reaches up, grabs him and pulls him off, throwing him down into the water, where Arika's spear finds him shortly afterwards and he is pulled down into the depths.

>>44994935
>>44994975
>>44994988

More of them reach for him then, but he uses his free hand to blast upwards with a fiery stream. That keeps them at bay. Kaito sees a rope nearby and grabs onto it, burning the bottom of it and freeing it. He kicks off from the side of the ship and swings around, bringing up his legs to kick another orc down.

Now he's on the upper deck of the enemy ship, not far from the wheel. More gunshots and cannonfire can be heard as the crew of the Dragon Wing battle the orc pirates; some of the Dragon Wing is on fire from their cannons, which appear to shoot fireballs instead of cannonballs. A board of planks between the ships is erected, allowing for boarding action. Orcs use ropes to swing from their ship onto the Dragon Wing.

Three orcs turn and approach him with weapons drawn, one of them from the lower deck. "Oy! You'z a slipp'ry one, ain't'cha?" he says. "I'z gonna stick ya good!"

"You must have a lovely singing voice," Kaito says as they close in.

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>44995135
Bloody hands a few, water spray the rest.

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>44995135
Knock them overboard, then set fire to the pirate sails.

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>44995135
Bullet fists, bitch slaps, and karate chops for everyone!

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>44995135
point a finger "boom" fireball

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>44995135
set the rigging on fire, and start breaking the face of chatterbox.

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>>44995158

Kaito kicks aside a cutlass and punches one in the chest a few times.

"Hah! You call them puny things punches?"

He laughs some more before bringing up an arm and knocking Kaito back against the railing. They move in for the kill.

>>44995165

Kaito smiles to himself and leaps backwards, taking hold of a rope and swinging around, kicking all of them in the back of their very surprised heads and knocking all three of them over the railing, tumbling over each other on their way down.

He then looks up at the nearest sail and throws a fireball at it, setting it on fire.

>>44995226

He looks and sees a gunner aiming a pistol at the Dragon Wing. He runs up behind him and punches him in the back of the head before grabbing him and slamming his skull against the railing. Two more orcs advance on him and attampt to attack, but Kaito dodges and punches them both in the guts, knocking the wind out of them.

>>44995233
>>44995386

Kaito drops to the floor and punches upwards, stopping just before he would have made contact with one orc's groin. He points a finger up.

"Boom."

And launches a fire ball right into the orc, setting his pants on fire and causing him to topple over the railing on onto the lower deck.

He looks up at the rigging and begins throwing fireballs left and right, aiming to set them on fire as well. Suddenly, Sashar the Swift swings over to the deck to land next to Kaito. With his rapier, he stabs out and sticks the orc right in the gut, dropping him where he stood.

"It's fortunate that they fight as badly as they smell!" he laughs before moving to duel others.

Kaito looks around for another prime target; he sees gunners and boarding warriors, but no sign of any captain.

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>44995514
Find the captain.

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>44995514
captains quarters are below the wheel usually, so fight down to the lower deck and smash through that door.

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>>44995542

Kaito jumps down onto the lower deck, searching for the captain. He doesn't find him---instead, he finds an orc with a hook for a hand charging at him!

He tackles Kaito through a set of doors, causing them both to tumble down a staircase and into the lower deck. Once there, Kaito kicks the orc off of him, but not before he leaves Kaito with a nasty scrape from his hook going down his leg. As Kaito makes his way back up the stairs, the same hook hand grabs him and drags him back down. "You ain't goin' nowhere!" he cackles as he prepares to impale Kaito with his sword.

>>44995642

Kaito turns around and blasts the man away with a fireball to the face. He makes it back up the stairs and looks around for another set of doors in search of the captain's cabin. He spies a set behind the wheel of the ship and charges up to them and tries to smash through, but the doors are exceptionally thick. He bashes them with his shoulder but they do not budge.

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>44996098
knock politely

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>44996098
Try pulling.

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>44996098
Kick it down

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>44996098
sigh then use the door handle

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>>44996118
>>44996142
>>44996185
>>44996214

Kaito knocks politely to no answer before pulling on the handle as hard as he can. Frustrated, he kicks on it.

He's then punched in the face and knocked to the floor by someone. He looks up and sees a muscular orc woman standing over him with bloody wrappings around her fists. "Get up!" she shouts, punching her knuckles together. "Get up so's I can knock you down again, runt!"

Kaito wipes a bit of blood on his jaw away before springing back up to his feet, prepared to meet her bloody hands with his own.

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>44996316
Throw her into the doors.

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>44996316
You heard the writer, bloody hands

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>44996316
Throatpunch
"I've fought off bigger women than you!"

I wonder how Sheeva is doing.

>>44996316
knock on the door with her face while musing how stupid we'd look if the captain isn't in his room.

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>44996555
roll

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>>44996329
>>44996347

Kaito grabs her arms and tries to throw her into the doors, but she throws him into the doors instead. Roaring as she punches him a few times, he brings up his hands in defense.

Behind them, the crew of the Dragon Wing continue to fend off the pirates, now pushing the battle back onto their deck. Rambolt lets loose with a devastating cannon barrage that tears apart a section of their hull below Kaito, causing the female orc to trip.

>>44996395

Kaito grins as he throatpunches her. She grabs her neck in surprise, coughing as she falls back.

"I've fought off bigger women than you!"

Kaito wonders how Sheeva is doing...

>>44996555

As she rises up, Kaito grabs her face and uses her head to knock on his door. He drops her back and dusts off his hands.

'Man, I'd look really stupid if the captain wasn't---'

Suddenly, the doors alongside him burst open, knocking him to the ground. A large figure strides out, bigger than any other orc on the ship. The orc captain, with his thick coat and beard and large hat, looks down at Kaito.

"Don't it just figure that these gits can't proper stomp a ship. Time to show'im how it's done."

He takes out a pistol and prepares to fire it at Kaito!

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>44996671
Fire to the face! and or nuts

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>44996671
Clap your hands for an impromptu flashbang in the orc's eyes.

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>44996671
Unfortunately for the dear captain, We have the bigger firepower.
Shoot him with a fireball like a pistol

>>44996709
>>44996711
>>44996769
wow these rolls

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>>44996709
>>44996711
>>44996769

Kaito raises a hand, intending to show his own brand of firepower, but the captain is quicker. He blasts Kaito and hits him in the shoulder, dropping him to the ground. A shooting pain goes all throughout him as he falls back. The captain strides over him, thinking him no longer a challenge, setting his sights on the rest of the crew. "Stomp'im into the ground!" he shouts as he takes out another pistol.

Kaito rolls over and watches the captain walk away. He grabs his shoulder and manages to get to one knee.

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>44996981
Use earthshaping to take out the floor from underneath the captain.

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>44996981
Fire ball the crew surrounding us

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>44996981
"Face me gud an' proppa, you fat git!"
this is my last Bloody Hand attack get him from behind
Jinzou-kushi - Kindey Skewer: A double palmstrike on the victim's floating ribs. The purpose of the strike is to break the ribs inwards, so they would poke the inner organs.

except with only one hand, since we can't use both.

then leg it.

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>44996981
Make a wave wash the captain overboard

Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>44996981
Throw some fireballs to either side of the Orc Captain, while he's distracted thinking we have a terrible aim, manipulate the fireballs to curve and hit him.

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>>44997017
>>44997059
>>44997128
>>44997355
>>44997439

Kaito stands up and uses both hands to fireball the crew around him.

"HEY!" he shouts at the captain's back. "Face me gud an' proppa, you fat git!"

The captain turns around, his eyes nearly blazing. Kaito then lifts up a hand and causes a wave of water to lunge up onto the deck and wash over him.

The captain takes off his hat and shakes his head clean of water before putting it back on.

"You'z just got some personal attention, dead man!"

He reaches over and hefts an anchor up onto his shoulder. "Time ta sink ya!"

He charges towards Kaito, intent on using the anchor on him to deadly effect!

>1d100 and an action!

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>44997545
Redirect all that energy into the nearby wall.

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>44997545
Wait till he slamms that anchor into the deck, then deliver a heel kick on the top of his head.

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>44997545
>Jinzou-kushi - Kindey Skewer: A double palmstrike on the victim's floating ribs. The purpose of the strike is to break the ribs inwards, so they would poke the inner organs.
except with only one hand, since we can't use both.

this

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>44997545
leap elegantly over the captain and light the back of his shirt/pants on fire

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>>44997612
>>44997614
>>44997616
>>44998039

Like a man standing in front of a charging bull, waiting for the moment to strike, Kaito watches as the captain charges. He waits for just the right moment...

The captain lifts up the anchor and swings it downwards, right towards Kaito---or rather, where he was. Kaito dodges inwards and helps direct the swing into the deck, smashing it utterly. He then twists up to deliver a heel kick on top of the captain's head to push him forward.

Kaito then brings both hands in close and positions them like claws before striking them outwards at the orc's chest, double-palm striking his ribs! Two loud snaps can be heard as the rips crack inwards, puncturing the orc's lungs.

The deck below them collapses and they both fall to the next level below.

Kaito looks back up as the upper deck of the ship becomes a blazing inferno; Cinder has joined the battle. The Dragon Wing unleashes another cannon barrage and blasts a few holes in the orc ship, one of them near Kaito's head.

The captain lies next to him, slowly dying of internal injuries. Kaito stands up and looks around; they appear to be in the brig.

There's an orc in a cage here. He wears the garb of a monk, and is blind, with dark fabric wrapped around his head to obscure his eyes.

Despite the massive battle going on around him, and the latest cannonball volley launched that showered him with splinters, he sits still, meditating.

>A) Get out of here
>B) Save the orc
>C) Search the ship for any treasure
>D) Search the captain's body
>E) Other

>>44998115
>B) Save the orc

>>44998115
>B) Save the orc
"Excuse me, but I belive the ship is sinking"

Take the captain's hat. We are the boss now.

>>44998115
>>B) Save the orc

>>44998196
"I am the captain now"

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>>44998193
>>44998196
>>44998215
>>44998252

Kaito looks at the cell door and sees that it is locked. With a concentrated fire stream, he melts the lock and throws the door open, reaching in and grabbing the orc. "Excuse me, but I believe the ship is sinking!"

He doesn't say anything as Kaito pulls him up to his feet and takes him out of the cell, pausing only briefly to pick up the captain's hat.

Once up on deck, Kaito leaps over a dead orc to jump back to the Dragon Wing, pulling the freed captive with him. The Dragon Wing begins to pull away from the burning orc vessel as a series of explosions begin to destroy the ship completely.

Once on deck, Mileena walks over, wiping a bloody sai on her pantleg as she helps him up to his feet. Kaito looks back at the blind orc.

"He's a prisoner?" Mileena asks.

"He was, in their brig," Kaito replies. "Enemy of my enemy, perhaps?"

"Perhaps," Mileena says. "Either way, we have survivors from their crew to deal with, along with wounded. The ship's been damaged---we're working on putting out the fires."

Kaito looks down at the large hat in his hands. He tries putting it on, but it's much too large for his head, to his dismay.

>A) Help get the ship back in working condition
>B) Heal the wounded with healing water
>C) Help Mileena interrogate the orc captives
>D) Speak to the blind orc
>E) Other

>>44998699
>>B) Heal the wounded with healing water

>>44998699
>B) Heal the wounded with healing water

>>44998115
>B
>A
>D
>C

>>44998699
>B) Heal the wounded with healing water

>>44998699
>>B) Heal the wounded with healing water
>D) Speak to the blind orc
Kenshi Orc?

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Knowing that other specialists on his crew can help with the other issues, Kaito goes to work on healing the wounded. Some of his crew were badly hurt; Sierra took a sword to her leg and Buturo was left with a deep gash across his chest. Kaito orders some of the deck hands to go fetch pales of water so that he can heal them.

While he does so, Mileena rounds up the prisoners and begins asking them questions. The orcs are reluctant to speak, but eventually one of them cracks, revealing that they are from another realm and were hired to come here and attack the village.

"Hired by who?" Mileena asks, holding a sai up to his throat. "And why?"

"To fight!" the orc spits out at her. "We was told there'd be a good fight in it!"

"Buncha lousy pirate hunters!" another one speaks up. "Captain took a lower cost when it was made mentioned!"

Mileena straightens. "You attacked that village just to lure us out and fight us?" she asks.

They nod.

"Who hired you?" she demands to know.

"Called 'imself Farragut!"

"And where is he now?" she says, holding her sai up to his chin.

"Said he'd meet us once the job was done!" he says.

Mileena looks at her crew and makes a slicing motion across her neck and the crew goes to work putting the orcs down. Kaito focuses on healing Sierra and getting her walking again.

"Thanks," she says to him with a smile, putting some weight on her leg. "At least I don't need it chopped off."

As Kaito finishes up his work, he assesses the damage to his ship. This fight was particularly taxing on the vessel---but perhaps that was the point of it all. Their ship is weakened and the crew weary. Kaito can't help but feel like the senseless destruction to lure them out wasn't all just part of something else---perhaps the orcs were just a distraction.

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As they dump the bodies over the edge, Mileena puts her sai away and looks at Kaito. "This is all rotten," she says. "Farragut's tactics are getting dirtier and dirtier if he's willing to hire crews from other realms to senselessly murder entire villages just to lure us out."

"I think it means we have his attention," Kaito replies. "But now what do we do with it?"

"The Dragon Wing is hurt," Mileena says. "I don't know if we can handle another fight in this state, or a trip to the storm where the last shard is kept."

Kaito scratches his chin and thinks.

At that moment, Biggs and Wedge run up, wearing cobbled together armor and red headbands.

"Good news! The animals are okay!" Wedge reports.

Kaito can't help but feel that their new outfits are an attempt by them to fit in more with the new crew.

>A) Put into port for repairs
>B) Teleport the ship somewhere
>C) Teleport the ship to another realm
>D) Make for the storm
>E) Tell Biggs and Wedge to put their armor back on and stop pretending to be pirates

>>44999459
>>A) Put into port for repairs
Tell them thanks, we need to spend some time with Elvis too

>>44999459
>B) Teleport the ship somewhere
This smells. Better get out of here. Maybe Kotal or Duroc's court? or back to the captial?

where is everyone?

>>44999459
>>A) Put into port for repairs

>>44999459
>A) Put into port for repairs

>>44999459
>A) Put into port for repairs

>>44999459
>>C) Teleport the ship to another realm
Let's get. They are trying to entrap us. And they have some inkling as to where we are. Bad combo.

>>44999459
> the nearest port for repairs is probably a trap. Let's spring the trap. But be prepared.

bump

>>44999459
>>A) Put into port for repairs
>>B) Teleport the ship somewhere
>>C) Teleport the ship to another realm
Let's visit kotal's place, the ship can be repared there and it's less likely Farragut could have a trap there

>>45001272
Wait, it would probably be better to go to the shokan instead of Kotal as Katio knows them better

>>45001571
I don't remember their capital having a port though.

>>45001583
Right, unless they do, Kotal would be our best bet. He has a port for sure as in the MKX comics we see it and his ship with a huge ass statue of himself on it

>>44999677
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>>44999946
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>>45000347

Alright, Jewel Cove is a port. Alternatively, we can put in at the royal palace and give Mileena a chance to visit her family, or we could head to Kotal Kahn's court or the Lin Kuei temple.

Really, anywhere could do, unless we want to spring the trap.

>>45001671
well guys do we want to spring the trap?

>>45001671
Part of me wants to spring the trap, since Farragut still has yet to reveal himself. If he's laying these elaborate traps to draw us out, then he's approaching the end of his rope. Besides, the damage isn't that major. As long as we're careful, we ought to be fine.

>>45001671
>>45001708
>>45001728
I say spring it

So I guess the thread's over?

>>45002084
Patience. Sometimes, Damashi takes a while between posts.

>>45002084

Just for the night. Going to bed; will resume in the morning.

We're going to spring the trap.

>>45002118
We're going to tell the crew right?

Mileena Paste?

>>45002441
The paste will be at the end of the thread.

>>45002486
No harm in asking

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Saw footage of Triborg, holy shit guys

>>45004582
I think Tri-Borg was one of the objectively good choices of the Kombat Pack. Three character in one.

>>45006267
I agree, he's the one I am most excited for as well

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Kaito looks over at Mileena. "If there's a trap, I say we spring it."

She seems a bit surprised. "What? Do you really think our crew is in any kind of condition to deal with it?"

"We've got his attention, let's see what he plans to do with it," Kaito replies.

Mileena moves forward and places a hand on his chest. "Kaito... We can't lose the Dragon Wing. It would take a sorcerer to create another netherhsip."

"Then we go all out," Kaito says. "We hold nothing back. We use absolutely everything at our disposal to sink their ships." He summons the Staff of Raiden. "I'm not going to lose the Dragon Wing."

"We'll need to rouse the men," Mileena says.

Kaito looks out at the crew; some of them seem very weary after the last battle.

>A) Give a rousing speech
>B) Attempt to use healing water to lift their spirits
>C) The crew will be fine; let's sail for open water
>D) On second thought, let's put into port
>E) Break out the rum
>F) Other

>>45009348
>>D) On second thought, let's put into port

I'm not risking it, pull into a safe port somewhere

sorry for the 180 boss

>>45009348
>>D) On second thought, let's put into port
Didn't realise things were that bad. Shame we sold the other boat

>>45009348
>D) On second thought, let's put into port
I started to write a rousing speech, but I guess the other anons are right.

>>45009348
>D) On second thought, let's put into port

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Kaito shakes his head for a moment. "You're probably right," he says. "Maybe we could survive the trap, but maybe the Dragon Wing wouldn't."

Just then, a voice reaches their ears, a new one. Up until now, they hadn't paid attention to the blind orc and let him sit on the deck. But during the course of their conversation, he stood up and walked over to them.

"The trap is not meant to destroy you," the orc says. They both look at him in surprise, turning to face him fully. "This man, Captain Farragut, he led the orcs into Edenia. Then he influenced them into attacking the village."

"How?" Kaito asks. "Did he actually meet with them?"

"No," he replies. "He lured them in with an emissary. They sailed for Edenia and once here, then he took over their minds."

The human and the hybrid share a look. "And what of you?" Mileena asks. "You did not suffer the same fate?"

"I was their captive before they came to Edenia."

"Now, when you say, 'influenced their minds', you mean he mind-controlled them into doing his bidding?"

"They took the offering of the emissary as initial payment. But then he convinced them that a good fight would be enough and they accepted it without question or hesitation. He spoke to them in their minds; he never appeared before any of them."

"And what is this 'trap' supposed to do, exactly?" Kaito asks.

"It is meant to get you out in open water," the orc replies. "I only heard details from the crew, and I doubt the crew knew everything. But you are meant to sail out into open water, and then Farragut will come to you."

Mileena and Jon of Haven share a look. "This could be a chance to destroy Farragut?" she says. "Perhaps we should take it after all..."

"But he said that Farragut does not want to destroy us?" Jon asks, looking to the orc for confirmation.

"I believe he wishes to talk."

>A) Sail for open water
>B) Too dangerous; don't risk it
>C) Did they say anything else?
>D) We'll catch Farragut another day; he's got the upper hand
>E) Other

>>45009884
>E) Other
I think it's up to Mileena. Her crew, her mission, her target, and Farragut probably wants her.
We aren't in hurry to anywhere, are we?

I think we shouldn't risk it. loosing the Dragon Wing was our uncertanty not our survival

>>45009884
>>E) Other

This anon raises a good point>>45009996

>>45009884
Would he really meet so soon after the attack, knowing the Dragon Wing is weakened? I'd really like to get the ship repaired before sailing out.

>>45010131
I think that's mostly the point. If he asked the orks to attack as, and wants to talk, then it is likely he wants to make an offer with us in a position to unable to refuse.

>>45009884
>A) Sail for open water

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"I don't like it," Kaito says. "If he wants to meet so soon after an attack, he clearly wants to negotiate from a position of strength."

"There is something else to consider," Mileena says. "We can use the Dragon Wing's enchantment to retreat at a moment's notice, and you can use the Staff of Raiden to compel the ship to move against the wind."

"True," Kaito says. "We could escape if things got too rough... It's your call, Mileena."

She looks at Jon, who raises a brow and nods. Mileena looks around at the crew. "We're going to see what this is all about," she says. "Maybe we'll even get a face-to-face with Farragut. Kaito, I want you on deck with the staff, ready to get us out if the situation looks bad."

Everyone immediately goes about their work and begins the preparations to sail the boat out into open water. As Kaito takes up his position at the bow, Mileena stands next to him. "I don't like this any more than you," she says. "The blind one says that all that was needed was for us to sail out into open water. No specific cove, no island... Just open water."

"Which implies that Farragut will be waiting for us regardless, right?" Kaito says. "I'll be ready to take us somewhere else. Maybe Outworld, maybe the royal palace. Someplace where we can put in for repairs."

Mileena is silent when Kaito mentions the royal palace, but doesn't object to the idea either.

Half an hour later, they're over open water, far from Pyrkarris. Everyone is tense, with their eyes peeled on the horizon.

Turns out, it doesn't take long.

"Ship! Starboard quarter!" Okaru calls out. Gwyn soars around to get another look at it. It sails from around an island south and behind them.

As she does, she notices a second vessel. "There's another! North, off port!"

As everyone takes another look, Kaito's eyes narrow as a third black speck appears on the horizon.

A third ship, heading right for them.

"Three ships," he whispers to himself.

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Kaito stops the boat when he lifts up the staff and the crew get ready for battle positions. Mileena looks at him and asks if he's going to teleport the ship. He waits, wanting to see their next move.

"They're not closing in!" Okaru calls down. "They've stopped!"

"They've got us proper surrounded," Jon says. "If we couldn't teleport, we wouldn't have a way out."

"The Dragon Wing can't stand an attack by three ships at once," Mileena says. "Just two ships on either side of us is playing the odds."

As they wait and watch with baited breath, Kaito hears a strange noise coming from the sea. He approaches the deck and sees a whirlpool beginning to form.

At first, he prepares to move the Dragon Wing away, but it doesn't grow any larger than the size of a man. It continues to swirl and churn, but grows no more, and nothing emerges from it.

"What is that?" Chomba asks.

Arika sticks her head out of the water. "It's a vortex stretching down to the bottom of the ocean!" she calls up. "Anything that goes in will get sucked down!"

Kaito's brow furrows. "Looks like an invitation..."

Mileena looks over at him. "You can breathe under water, can't you?"

"I can now," he nods.

"Are you thinking of going?"

He looks at the ships on the horizon, still not approaching. "If I go in, I can't teleport us out of here."

"You could leave the staff with Mileena," Jon suggests.

"Perhaps they won't attack if we send someone down," Kojiro suggests.

>A) Kaito goes in alone
>B) Take water-breathing members of the crew with you
>C) Don't go in
>D) Send someone else; Arika or Chomba
>E) Give Mileena the staff
>F) Other

>>45010715
>>A) Kaito goes in alone
>E) Give Mileena the staff

I hate being Paragon sometimes, also kiss that woman we might not come out.

>>45010715
>A) Kaito goes in alone
>E) Give Mileena the staff

>>45010715
>E) Give Mileena the staff
>F) Other
Is there air down there? What if Vapor comes with us invisibly?

>>45010843
She can't breathe underwater, if she could it would be a decent idea

>>45010715
>A
>E
Whose chomba abdvhow can he breath underwater again?

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>>45010943

Chomba stronk

Chomba chomp all

>>45010952
I love Gatormen, where my Minions players at?

The staff is bound to us correct? Technically meaning, if Mileena escapes with the Dragon Wing, we can summon it back and get out ourselves

>>45010766
This.

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>>45010804
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>>45011017

Kaito hands Mileena the Staff of Raiden, before pulling her in close and taking her by surprise by pulling down her mask and planting a passionate kiss on her lips. He steps up onto the railing after pulling away and gives her a final look and a smile before diving off into the whirlpool.

He's instantly sent spiraling downwards, spinning out of control as water rushes past him. He struggles to remain calm and focus on breathing, but the twisting, turning nature of the vortex makes concentration difficult. His head spins, his heart pounds, his limbs flail.

Suddenly, it all stops and he is violently expelled onto the ocean floor. He's still underwater, but everything around him is bright. He looks up and sees luminous coral and underwater fungi that provide all manner of beautiful illuminations throughout the cavern he finds himself in.

He stands up, trying to adjust to the water pressure around him. By focusing, he is able to breathe and stay strong. He turns around and looks out at the open ocean behind him; nothing but miles of deep blue sea.

He continues on into the cave. It opens to a massive wide chamber, wherein he discovers a mysterious sight; a man in an ancient diving suit, complete with the large windowed helm, sitting upon a throne of rock and coral, holding a trident in one hand.

A voice reaches his ears, reverberating through the water.

"Ahh... It's about time... Akayama Kaito."

>A) Heard of me?
>B) Do I know you?
>C) Captain Farragut, I presume?
>D) Call off your ships right now
>E) Other

>>45011087
>B) Do I know you?

>>45011087
>B) Do I know you?
Hello. Have we met before?

>>45011087
It's A-KI-yama.

>>45011144

Uh

No it's not

Akayama since thread #1

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>>45011128

Kaito gives him a curious look. "Hello. Do I know you? Have we met before?"

"It's been a long while, I admit---more for me than for you." He stands up from his throne and approaches Kaito, who still stands a bit apprehensively. "I also look very different from when we last met. Since you're here, and since it's been twenty years, I'm going to assume you were successful in the mission I gave you."

"I don't---" Kaito suddenly pauses. "Wait a minute... How did you know...?"

The man stops a few yards from Kaito. "My name is Farragut. Ryan Farragut."

"Ryan!?" Kaito says, recalling the one he met when his soul was kicked out of his body, and the one who was supposedly replaced by Aegis. "You're Farragut? But how? What? I don't---"

"I've been waiting for you for a long time," he says with a sigh. "I'm just glad it's all over."

>A) How did you end up here?
>B) What's with the getup?
>C) You ordered orc pirates to attack innocent people!
>D) You're behind all the pirate activity?
>E) Other

>>45011355
>A) How did you end up here?
"Don't tell me they discharged you because of me!"

Well I certanly didn't expect that.

>>45011355
>A) How did you end up here?

>>45011355
Wait, what? Dude, you're going to need to explain this to me!
Also, your replacement was a total dick! How did that happen anyway? I'm sorry, if it was my fault.

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>>45011393
>>45011409
>>45011434

"Ryan? This isn't---How the hell did you end up here?"

"I'm going to assume that you met my replacement, yes?"

"If by that you mean the giant suit of armor who was a total dick and made me wake up twenty years too late, yeah, I met him."

"I figured he would try and pull something like this," Ryan says with a sigh.

"You didn't answer me," Kaito says. "Why are you here? Don't tell me they discharged you because of me!"

"No! No! It's not your fault. The entire mess was bad from the beginning. Look... Kaito, interdimensional politics are, uh, complicated."

Kaito blinks a few times. "That's the same thing you told me when we first met! Well, explain it then!"

"Aegis was gunning for my position from the start. He took advantage of the turmoil and got a few conspirators together and basically undermined my credibility, swooped in, got me fired and then personally trapped me here twenty years ago."

"But how does that all work, exactly? Don't you work for Chronosis?"

"Look, try and understand that Chronosis is so far above my office that all of this happened probably without him knowing about it."

"But how? Doesn't he keep track of his agents?"

"Every agent helps monitor a specific reality. This reality, all of it, was mine. I helped keep it running smoothly, helped Chronosis patch up any holes, uh, you know. All good, right? Well, it's a nice job. Aegis wanted it all for himself."

"He wasn't too happy with it when I spoke with him," Kaito says.

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"Yeah, well, he's also an asshole. But anyway, uh, as long as the realms work smoothly, Chronosis doesn't much pay any mind to who is actually in the position, you know? So long as the system keeps working."

"Who were his conspirators?" Kaito asks.

"Other agents from realities involved in the merging. They blamed my reality, our reality, my office basically, for it."

"That's hardly fair," Kaito says. "It could have happened to anybody!"

"Yeah, well, regardless, this reality-merging-crisis gave Aegis a chance to get in touch with them and they all got together and, uh, removed me from my office."

>A) Why is it so political up there?
>B) Okay, but what's with the diving suit?
>C) Why control pirates? What does that have to do with all of this?
>D) Who even is Aegis? Where does he come from?
>E) Other

>>45011754
>C) Why control pirates? What does that have to do with all of this?
>D) Who even is Aegis? Where does he come from?

>>45011754
>>A) Why is it so political up there?
>>B) Okay, but what's with the diving suit?
>>C) Why control pirates? What does that have to do with all of this?
You better not have gone mad with a list for revenge.

>>45011754
>C) Why control pirates? What does that have to do with all of this?
>D) Who even is Aegis? Where does he come from?
"Are you under that suit, or you are the suit?"

Oh dear , he is not going to ask us to fuck reality up a bit so he can get Aegis fired? Because I don't know how to answer to that.

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>>45011789

"I don't understand all this stuff about pirates, though," Kaito tells him. "Why pirates? Why the diving suit? Why all of this---what does it have to do with anything?"

"Well, uh... it's compli---"

"Don't you even," Kaito interrupts him, pointing a finger. "Just fucking explain it, Ryan!"

"Okay!" Ryan says. "Look... Aegis put me somewhere he thought I wouldn't ever be a problem again. I can't leave this cave, and I'm at the bottom of a damn ocean in a realm where people haven't invented submarines---what can I do, right? Well, I'm not without some tricks of my own."

"You haven't gone mad with lust for revenge, have you?"

"A bit," he says, sitting back down on his throne. "But then again, uh, I've always been weird... I liked my old job because I don't like people. Interracting with them, I mean. But I mean, I like people, them existing, so I felt good about being a watcher, a monitor, you know? Felt like I made a difference. Anyway, I still have some of my old power---Aegis couldn't take it all away from me. But he also knew that you would be the person I would look for. So he took away my power to communicate with anyone who is good of heart."

"Meaning what, exactly?"

"That I could only project myself to people who were bad of heart. Scumbags, criminals. On top of that, because I'm here in the ocean, my range is limited to sailors... So, all that was left was pirates."

"Then what's with the getup?" Kaito asks. "The trident and the suit? Are you a person, or are you the suit?"

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"I'm human, or I was a long time ago," Ryan says. "Now I'm just... different. And the suit, well... I just like it. That's all."

Kaito allows him to continue. "Anyway, uh, so there I was, twenty years ago, with no idea when you would wake up and trapped here, only able to whisper in the minds of pirates. I can also make these neat little vortexes but everyone I tried bringing here drowned. What was I to do? I knew that one day you'd show up, but only if there was a problem that a hero could fix."

"...You're telling me that you created a network of piracy just to lure me here?"

"Well, it worked, didn't it? I mean, it lured your girlfriend here first, and then you followed. I'd say it was all well and good because here we are. And you can breathe underwater! I bet right on that one."

"Innocent people died!"

"Yeah... but not that many," Ryan says with a shrug. "I mean... they were just villagers. Nobody important."

>A) How can you be so careless about them?
>B) Well, I'm here, what do you want?
>C) Are you going to stop with the piracy now?
>D) Ryan, what the hell man? Seriously, what the hell?
>E) Other

>>45012064
>A) How can you be so careless about them?
>D) Ryan, what the hell man? Seriously, what the hell?

>>45012064
>C) Are you going to stop with the piracy now?
>E) Other
"Dude, that's totally not cool. Don't pull that shit again, understand? I just give you a cellphone if you are so hell-bent on communicating. And where the hell did you get orks from at all anyways?"

>B) Well, I'm here, what do you want?

>>45012064
>>C) Are you going to stop with the piracy now?
>>D) Ryan, what the hell man? Seriously, what the hell?

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>>45012122
>>45012148
>>45012151

"Ryan! What the hell man, seriously, what the hell? Don't pull that shit again!"

"Alright, alright!" he says, sounding annoyed. "Look, I'm sorry, alright? I know you care about the little people, that's your thing, that's what makes you a good hero. But I don't. I can't. I've sat and watched this reality for longer than you can imagine. Not just Earthrealm, all of them. I watched all of Shao Kahn's conquests. I watched all the Mortal Kombat tournaments. I've seen more people live and die than you, so I'm sorry for having a bit more perspective and a bit more cynicism about life and death when it comes to seafaring villagers. I did what I did to get you to come here and now you're here."

"You couldn't just have them write a letter or something to the royal palace explaining it all?"

"I didn't want to attract any attention," he says. "This place is safe from Aegis' eyes---another one of my tricks. And Aegis doesn't know I'm Farragut. So if he's watching your boat, when you leave here, just tell them lies. Tell them you beat me up, stopped the pirates, yadda yadda yadda---I don't honestly care. Now that you're here, we can get to actual work."

Kaito folds his arms. "So, you're going to stop the piracy now?"

"Well, there'll always be pirates, but I'll stop organizing them. And I'll disband all the crews under my command."

"Tell them to turn themselves all in and give the gold to the people of the village that was destroyed."

"Done and done," Ryan says. "Now can we move on? I'd like to let you in on the plan I've been building for twenty years to get my job back and kick Aegis' ass out of my demiplane. That's MY demiplane, damnit! He's probably messing it all up..."

>A) I'm listening
>B) I'm not comfortable with working with someone willing to kill innocent people to acheive his means
>C) I'll listen, but no more killing people ever again or we don't work together
>D) Other

>>45012342
>A) I'm listening
That is all I can promise. I don't want to mess up reality.

>>45012342
>A) I'm listening

>>45012342
>>A) I'm listening

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>>45012448

Kaito is silent for a moment before saying, "Alright, I'm listening. That's all I can promise. I don't want to mess up reality."

Ryan shifts in his chair a bit. "Well, that's the problem. We need to break reality a bit."

"I don't want to hear it!" Kaito says. "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired about breaking reality!"

"We can control HOW we break it!" Ryan says. "Aegis thinks that there's no way I can get out of here. He'd be right, but you and I know something very specific that we can use to escape. It's the thing that started all of this; from the very beginning, it's what allowed you to meet Chronosis and the entity to slip in."

"...The orb," Kaito says, finally understanding.

"We get the orb, we get our free ticket out of reality and back to my demiplane," he says. "And then we take my job back from Aegis!"

"I don't know..." Kaito says, scratching the back of his head. "I mean, I don't like the guy, but how do we know this won't allow another entity to slip in? I really, really, REALLY don't want that."

"What, and I do?" Ryan says with a sigh. "Hey... So who was it, anyway? The entity?"

"Oh, Scorpion."

Ryan bolts back in his chair and lets out a massive sigh. "Oh, of course, it just had to be..." he mumbles the rest of his sentence and Kaito doesn't here.

"What was that?" Kaito asks. "Something about a 'boon' or something? A baby?"

"No, no, nothing," Ryan waves his hand way. "Look, do you know where the orb is?"

"Somewhere in the Netherrealm. It's lost."

"Damnit! Well, we'll need to track it down."

"I can't just drop everything I'm doing and go look for it," Kaito says. "I've got things going on."

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Ryan places a hand on his helmet. "Look... I'm not going to force you to do anything, and I'm not going to keep up the piracy if you don't help me. But Kaito, I believed in you. That's why I sent you on that mission. All of this, it's not supposed to be how it ended up. I got shafted out of my job and... and I'm asking for your help. Please."

Kaito looks at Ryan, who continues, "I know that I did some messed up stuff, but I'm just not... normal. I'm not a good person. I've had my job for so long that I just don't care about doing anything else. And I've sat here in this room alone for twenty years waiting for a good person to show up and help me. I'm patient, I can wait some more if you've got stuff going on, but... I need your help, Kaito. I never minded being alone when I was in my demiplane, when I could just tune into any corner of reality and watch it all, but I can't do that anymore. I'm trapped. This is hell for me."

Kaito listens to his plea and considers his response.

>A) I've got some things to do before I help you
>B) Alright, I'll go look for the orb
>C) I'm sorry, Ryan, but it's just not worth breaking reality again
>D) Isn't there any other way to free you or get you home?
>E) Other

>>45012681
>D) Isn't there any other way to free you or get you home?

>>45012681
>D) Isn't there any other way to free you or get you home?
>A) I've got some things to do before I help you
maybe- maybe if if the timing's good, but no promises

>>45012681
>A) I've got some things to do before I help you
Just one more shard

>B) Alright, I'll go look for the orb
>I'm not a good person
"Bullshit, you wouldn't wanted to keep reality together if you wouldn't have some good in you. And you are right; you helped me out, so I'll help you out."

I didn't want to break reality, but keeping the orb in check might be a good idea, it's best not to leave in the wrong hands. This is tame enoug to do.

Also; fuck Aegis.

>>45012801
>Bullshit, you wouldn't wanted to keep reality together if you wouldn't have some good in you.
If reality didn't hold, Ryan would've lost his job. This is basically some roundabout office politics that got Ryan fired, so now he wants to sabotage Aegis and get his old job back.

>>45012849
So he says. Its also possible Aegis is not the sort to explain exactly why coworkers were fired to outsiders, and whoever middle management is had a good reason to kick out Ryan.

>>45012849
I am referring to that very first time he took the job. I mean "all powerful in his dempilane" is a sweet deal, but "watching realities for an eternity" isn't, you have to like people at least a bit, or he would have asked relocation to a full animal-men world a long time ago.

>>45012900
Now that you mention it, we should ask what makes him think Chronosis will give his job back just because we broke into his place again. He looks like a cool guy, but still.

>>45012900
The way Ryan explained it, Aegis and his goons unjustly blamed Ryan for everything (since his reality was the cause of the crisis), so they forced Ryan to take the fall for something he didn't do. Ryan thinks that's bullshit and apparently never liked Aegis anyway, so now he wants to force his way back into his "office building" and take back his job.

>>45012901
Ryan is a professional people-watcher. As long as he doesn't have to actually talk to anyone, he's happy.

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>>45012723
>>45012774
>>45012801

"Isn't there any other way to free you or get you home?" Kaito asks.

"The orb is our best bet," he says. "There are other ways to break apart realities but... Well, look: there was this one time when one of the parallel universes to your own started merging with a completely different universe. This was because, at two separate places in both realities but at the exact same time, two people were thrown into a portal. Now, the circumstances were absolutely nearly completely impossible, but when you understand just how many parallel realities there are, these sorts of things are bound to happen sooner or later. Anyway, these two beings merged together and began merging both realities into one. It was a messy affair and everyone would rather forget about it and move on, but it happened and nothing will change that."

"What's that got to do with anything?"

"I'm just demonstrating that without the orb, breaking reality is less predictable. We can't rely on it ever happening. So, we get the orb, and we use it to specifically control how we break realty to ensure that it's not a mess."

Kaito listens to him as he finishes. "Alright, Ryan, look... I'll help you. You helped me once, so I figure I owe it to you. But there's something else I need to do first, alright? A few things, maybe."

"I'm patient," he says. "You can head back up to the surface. I'll give you a lift."

"One more thing," Kaito says. "You might not think yourself a good person, but just being in the position of a watcher and helping patch up holes in reality means you're doing some good."

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>>45013046

"I used to tell myself that all the time, too," Ryan admits. "I still believe it, but the real thing is that I'm selfish, Kaito. Just as selfish as Aegis is, maybe. He wanted my job and now I want it back from him. But I'll tell you what I would never have done, and that's have you wake up twenty years later. He's spiteful. Me, I might be indifferent, but I'm not spiteful. Except against Aegis, because fuck that guy."

"I'll look for the orb when I'm done with my other business," Kaito promises. "Just don't go too crazy while I'm gone, alright?"

Ryan nods. "I'll be okay. Good luck out there, Kaito."

The human nods and heads towards the exit. Once there, Ryan creates a vortex that propells him up to the surface. In mere moments, he's expelled violently out of the water and onto the deck of the Dragon Wing.

Immediately, Mileena runs up to him and helps lift his head up. "Kaito! What happened?"

"The ships...?" he asks.

"They're gone," Mileena says. "Sailed off."

>A) Farragut is dead
>B) We don't have to worry about Farragut anymore
>C) Turns out that Farragut wanted to be found and killed
>D) It's all over now; the pirates are disbanding
>E) Other

>>45013070
>B) We don't have to worry about Farragut anymore

>>45013070
>B) We don't have to worry about Farragut anymore
He was some sort of cursed sea man, he rallied the pirates in search of strong warriors. He originally meant to fight you, but found me instead. I defeated him, and he disbanded the pirates in turn.

>>45013070
>B) We don't have to worry about Farragut anymore
>D) It's all over now; the pirates are disbanding
There will still be pirates, but Farragut won't be in charge anymore.

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>mfw Damashi found a way to make Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe cannon

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>>45013238
Ooooooh

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>>45013046
>>45013238

>Anyway, these two beings merged together and began merging both realities into one. It was a messy affair and everyone would rather forget about it and move on, but it happened and nothing will change that.

Cheeky bastard

I love it

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>>45013238

Wait, up until now, I was just assuming that the whole "merging realities ends up in both being destroyed" thing was just made up on Damashi's part, but am I to understand that he was actually working off a precedent set by MKvsDC?

Consider me damn impressed

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>>45013110
>>45013142
>>45013144

"We don't have to worry about Farragut anymore," he tells her, and the crew immediately cheers, throwing hats and sabers up into the air. Mileena leans in close and asks him what he means. "He was some sort of cursed sea man; he rallied the pirates in search of strong warriors. He originally meant to fight you, but found me instead. I defeated him, and he disbanded the pirates in turn. He's at rest now. There will still be pirates, but he won't organize them or hire mercenaries from other realms."

Mileena pulls down her mask and kisses Kaito, embracing him once more. "I've worked towards this for years," she says. "Finally, these seas are safer..."

She helps him to his feet and hands him the Staff of Raiden. "We can put into port now," she says. "No pirates, no danger... we can go anywhere we want."

Kaito sets his eyes northwards. "Perhaps even to the storm..."

>A) Head to the storm
>B) Put in for repairs and rest before heading to the storm
>C) Teleport the ship elsewhere
>D) Put the Dragon Wing in for repairs, but Kaito will head off to the storm
>E) Other

>>45013434
>D) Put the Dragon Wing in for repairs, but Kaito will head off to the storm
The storm will definitely destroy the ship.

>>45013434
>B) Put in for repairs and rest before heading to the storm
>C) Teleport the ship elsewhere
Maybe we could use it an excuse to visit someone else. Kuatan doesn't have docks, right? Maybe Kotal then?

Now what? Mileena's crew doesn't really have a purpose anymore, now that Farragut is "dealt with."

>>45013434
>>B) Put in for repairs and rest before heading to the storm
>>C) Teleport the ship elsewhere

Where ever the crew wants to vacation

>>45013486
Well they can still continue the piratehunt, or accompany us to the Netherrealm if they fancy. But I think we should deposit all those animals somewhere before that.

>>45013523
Maybe with Sanakae's people in Outworld, hell maybe even the Shokan

>>45013513
This. We kinda got our butt kicked.

Well, we've got a couple choices.

>Edenia's Royal Palace
>Jewel Cove
>Kotal Kahn's Court
>Duroc's Court (>>45013484 they've gotta have like a lake or something; at least one river flows through the Kuatan Jungle)
>Yanake's Lands (The city of Xun-Koto)
>A nice island somewhere
>Anywhere in Earthrealm

Anything I missed? Where would you like to go?

>>45014143
>>Edenia's Royal Palace
Reunion and nice digs time! Plus we might get some free repairs for stopping the pirate menace!

>>45014143
>Duroc's Court
Maybe we'll see Tortek.

Also, we promised to visit Bo Rai Cho with Liu, better not go there without him.

>>45014143
Coast of Japan at sunrise.

>>45014143
Yanakes land.
Let's make sure we mention we almost married her and watch Mileena get all possessive.

>>45014143
>>Yanake's Lands (The city of Xun-Koto)
Fuck it

>>45014305
I kind of don't want to go there with mileena because the ruler of the city totally had the hots for Kaito..

I'd rather not have shenanigans happen there.

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>>45014365

Yeah, but that was twenty years ago. Who would keep the hots for a dude for twenty years?

>>45014365
Not to mention we promised Liu we would go with him.

>>45014396
Apparently, Turana did

>>45014411
Well let's grab Liu first I dunno

How about stopping at the royal palace for some repairs and some reuninions with Mileena and her family, we collect Liu and head to Yanake's lands (where Bo' Rai Cho has built a new academy)?

>>45014482
Go for it

>>45014365
Shenanigans are the whole appeal of going!

>>45014482
Sounds good to me. Should we make Vapor ask her parents, properly this time if she wants to come with us?

>>45014482
Sounds good

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With the Staff of Raiden, Kaito teleports the ship across the realm, back to the lands of the royal family. The crew of the ship look up in awe at the towering waterfalls and magnificent structures around them as Kaito pulls the ship into the dock at the base of the cliff the royal palace rests upon. Once they have docked, the crew goes to work on mooring the ship and anchoring it in place as Kaito and Mileena, along with a few others, walk up the winding path that leads to the palace. Biggs and Wedge lead the way (after taking the time to re-change back into their proper Edenian Knight attire) and order other guards to make way for Princess Mileena.

They are given a royal reception as they walk into the throne room. Once within, Kitana, Sindel and Jerrod do not remain sitting; rather, they rise and come to greet their returned daughter halfway. Kitana embraces her sister before Jerrod and Sindel do the same as Kaito looks on with a smile. That evening, as repairs are being done upon the Dragon Wing, the crew uses the royal dining hall for a much-deserved feast, though this is the most rowdy of feasts the palace had ever hosted. Many of her crew are without manners of any form, and some even break into small fights over choice cuts of meat. Rather than elegant wine, harder drinks flow and songs are sung.

Sindel and Jerrod tolerate it, but are clearly unamused. Kitana is more receptive, though she spends most of her time with Mileena, talking of the things she has done while she has been away. Liu Kang discusses things with Kaito and they make their plans for visiting Yanake's lands. Smoke, having returned to the Lin Kuei temple to look for Vapor, is not present, but Jade is and the yound lady is given quite a stern talking to for running off without asking. Jade is not so upset that she left on Kaito's boat; merely that she did not tell anyone. Either way, she is happy her daughter is safe.

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The opportunity is also given for the crew to interract with the royal family and the various officials of the court, introducing themselves and speaking of their families and histories. Kaito is given a chance to learn more about some of them as they speak about themselves. The only person who neglects to come to the feast is the blind orc, who instead wishes to part with them and wander Edenia. Kaito does not learn the orc's name, nor what realm he is from.

After the feast, much of the palace's stores of food are sorely depleted, and the crew returns to the Dragon Wing with happy hearts and full bellies, with some of them needing to be carried down. Mileena, however, has other plans for Kaito and takes him up to her room, which has been kept in prestine condition since her leaving. Once there, she all but throws him onto her bed and brushes aside her modest collection of teddy bears before running into her closet. Kaito eagerly awaits her return, and she leaves the closet with a new outfit, one that is much more revealing in nature, with a thin veil and a royal crown. After briefly modeling for him, she crawls onto the bed to join him.

Kaito, for his part, tries his hardest to make her feel like a princess.

>A) Spend more time in Edenia
>B) Head out the following morning
>C) Check on the condition of the boat and crew
>D) Speak to the royal family
>E) Other

>>45015226
>>B) Head out the following morning
>>C) Check on the condition of the boat and crew

Let's grab Liu and ship off

>>45015226
>B) Head out the following morning
>C) Check on the condition of the boat and crew

I hope Mileena and Kitana didn't do inappropriate gossip that involves Kaito and Liu's in pirvate affairs.

>>45015226
>B) Head out the following morning
>C) Check on the condition of the boat and crew

>>45015317

I find it amusing that both princesses of Edenia can't help but get on that Earthrealm dick

>>45015226
>B) Head out the following morning
>C) Check on the condition of the boat and crew

>>45015376
Liu Kang/Kitana was always going to happen, because that's how it always seems to go.

>>45015376
It's because rain, while hot, is an amazing asshole.

>>45015487
And also the whole "Liu Kang saved everyone from Shao Khan, he's such a dreamboat" thing.

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>>45015269
>>45015317
>>45015349
>>45015402

Kaito awakens earlier than Mileena and gets dressed, heading down to the dock. Royal carpenters worked all night to repair the ship, and a new set of sails has been put into place. The crew, though some of them are rather groggy and still asleep, are making preparations to sail. They enjoyed their time feasting, but life on the water suits them better.

It doesn't take long for Liu Kang to make his way down to the docks as well. He approaches Kaito and greets him. "Heading out?" he asks.

"Soon, likely," Kaito replies. "The boat's in good condition. The edenians did damn fine work, even if it did take all night."

"Are you going to bring Mileena?" Liu asks.

"Hadn't thought of leaving her behind. Why?"

"Nothing, I just thought that you might, seeing as how it would give her a chance to spend some time with Kitana and her perents without either of us intruding."

Kaito folds his arms and thinks. It's true that Mileena could use a bit of a break, though she is still the strongest link between Kaito and his new crew. Then again, there's also the fact that Yanake once offered to make him her husband, and he is heading there once more... But surely she wouldn't be jealous of a twenty-year-old offer, would she?

>A) Bring Mileena with you
>B) Keep Mileena here for a short while
>C) Other

>>45015549
>>C) Other
Instead of treating her like a child we could let her make her own choices.

>>45015549
>B) Keep Mileena here for a short while
It's ultimately her choice, but considering she's been on her sabbatical for so long, Kitana would never forgive her if she immediately leaves. It's been many years, so Mileena should have a chance to reflect on how much she's grown. Besides, she can't be attached to Kaito's hip forever even though she tries every night.

I'd love to say Liu is right, and he is, but I can't decide between playing for laughs, or fostering (foster-)sibling love.

>>45015549
>C
Ask Mileena if she wants to stay

>>45015549
>C) Other
>Ask her what she wants, recommend to take the day off here.

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>>45015575
>>45015584
>>45015600
>>45015608
>>45015633

"It's not a bad idea, but I think I'll see how she feels about it first," Kaito says. "I don't want to decide anything for her."

"I feel the same," Liu replies. "Kitana can be very stubborn sometimes, but then again so can I." He shrugs as he walks up to the boat. "I'll be here if you need me."

Along the way back to the palace, Kaito is suddenly surprised by the appearance of Vapor and Jade outside the palace. "Go on," Jade says.

Vapor inches foward a bit. "Kaito, I'm sorry I snuck onto your ship without telling you," she says, even though she had already apologized in the past. "And... if it's alright with you, I'd like to stay on your ship so I can see more of the realms, please."

Jade smiles and gently squeezes her daughter's shoulder. "Also, I promise to try and be more social and not h-hide all the time."

>A) I'd be happy to have you on board
>B) That's alright, we have enough
>C) So long as it's your choice, my ship welcomes you
>D) Feel free, but you don't have to force yourself to not hide if it makes you uncomfortable
>E) Other

We really could use the time to heal up all the cuts she gives Kaito

>>45015700
>A) I'd be happy to have you on board

>>45015700
>>A) I'd be happy to have you on board

>>45015700
>A) I'd be happy to have you on board
"Welcome onboard, Scoutmaster Vapor!"

>>45015730
Those are territory markings

>>45015700
>A
She's a good girl and dad like to see her really tight

>>45015753
Just the bite marks. They nail scratchs we should let heal.

>>45015575
This. Lay it out for her, hopefully she can make a good decision for her self.

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>>45015735
>>45015738
>>45015746
>>45015759

Kaito smiles and holds out his hand. "Welcome aboard!"

She hesitantly takes his hand and shakes it. As she walks down towards the boat, Jade walks with Kaito into the palace. "Please keep an eye on her," she says. "I'd like her very much to overcome her shyness. Perhaps time away from the temples and palace will do just that; a ship where she can work with others and lend a helping hand might do her some good."

"Happy to help," Kaito replies as he turns to go up the stairs before entering Mileena's room. He sits on the edge of the bed and gently stirs her awake.

"Is it time?" she asks.

"That's up to you," he says. "How would you feel about spending more time here with Kitana? Liu and I could go visit Master Bo' Rai Cho."

Mileena sits up a bit. "I'd like to, but my crew is my crew," she says. "I can't be away from them; what if something happened and I was not there to help fight or lead?"

"Well, they'd have me, and Jon," Kaito says. "Are you sure you don't want to spend more time with Kitana?"

"Time is what I have lots of," she says. "We can always come back." She leans up to kiss him. "Don't think you'll get rid of me that easily," she teases.

"I'll go get the ship ready, then," Kaito replies as she slips out of bed to get dressed.

>Is there anything else we want to do in Edenia before leaving?

>>45016095
Nothing that immediately springs to mind. We're putting Wind on the backburner for the time being, I guess.

>>45016095
Nothing really. We'll come back for Wind afterwards. Oh maybe some hot alcohol we could drink together with Bo Rai Cho?

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>>45016187

And so, with Mileena alongside him, Kaito proceeds down to the dock and sets sail. He stands alongside Cinder on the deck of the ship as they both watch the palace vanish in the distance before he takes out the Staff of Raiden and prepares for the journey to Outworld.

In less than an hour, the crew are once more sailing upon the seas of Outworld, only this time they don't end up in the path of a storm giant. Kaito helps guide the ship to land. The crew quickly anchor the ship just offshore.

Kaito remembers the dock where he once chartered a ship to take him to the lands ruled by Shao Kahn during the second tournament, but the dock is now gone, abandonned and left to break apart against the strong sea. Regardless, the city of Xun-Koto is not far from here.

>Who do we want to take with us to the city?

>>45016681
We can bring Vapor and Liu Kang, plus whoever else wants some shore leave.

>>45016681
>>Who do we want to take with us to the city?
Anyone who wants to go I imagine

>>45016710
>>45016681
second this

>>45016710
Ditto

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>>45016707
>>45016710
>>45016744
>>45016784

Vapor, Sierra and Yahra take an interest in going. Chomba, though his people live only a short distance north, declines; the crocodile-man is not up to re-visiting them. Mileena leaves Jon in command as she and Liu Kang climb into the longboat with Kaito and the others.

The six of them make their way to shore and begin the trek to the city. The walls of the large city, the ones that Kaito once helped fight an army of Shao Kahn outside of to break their siege alongside Rokuro, have their gates open and people can walk freely through them.

Once inside the city, Kaito looks around. The people seem prosperous and busy, with many shops and markets. It looks very different from when he was here twenty years ago; cleaner, stronger, more lively.

>A) Explore the city
>B) Head for the palace
>C) Speak to the people
>D) Ask for directions
>E) Other

>>45017168
>B) Head for the palace

>>45017168
>>D) Ask for directions

>>45017168
>B) Head for the palace
Let's say hi.

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>>45017268

As they approach the palace from the main road, Kaito looks up at it. It's been given a new coat of paint and looks much grander than it did during the time of the siege. As they reach the steps, two guards move to intercept them, and an all-too-familiar scene for Kaito begins to play out.

"Halt! Please, state your business at the palace. We have been asked to keep track of all visitors due to a threat against Lady Yanake's life."

Kaito looks at his fellow companions.

>A) Introduce yourself as Akayama Kaito, liberator of this city
>B) Let Liu Kang introduce himself as Champion of Mortal Kombat and keep your true identity a secret for now
>C) Introduce yourself and Liu Kang as slayers of Shao Kahn
>D) Say that you are nothing more than passing travellers
>E) Other

>>45017568
>C) Introduce yourself and Liu Kang as slayers of Shao Kahn

>>45017568
>B) Let Liu Kang introduce himself as Champion of Mortal Kombat and keep your true identity a secret for now
"Have there been attemps recently on Lady Yannake's life"

>>45017605
If you do that, don't forget Mileena either.

>>45017568
>>C) Introduce yourself and Liu Kang as slayers of Shao Kahn

>>45017568
>B
I do love suprisingour friends

>>45017568
>B
We are santa
Surprise

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>>45017605
>>45017622
>>45017632
>>45017684
>>45017762

Kaito steps aside. "I present Liu Kang, champion of Mortal Kombat for Earthrealm, and Princess Mileena of the royal family of Edenia, both slayers of Shao Kahn and liberators of Outworld from his tyranny!"

Immediately the guards both bow. "Forgive us! We knew not you were coming in advance! Please, give us a moment to inform Lady Yanake of your arrival!"

They stand and rush into the palace. Kaito smiles as Mileena gives him a strange look. "What are you doing?" she asks.

"Surprising an old friend," he says with a smile. "I do so love doing it."

After a moment, a small compliment of guards exits the palace to lead them inside. Kaito intentionally stays in the back as they reach the throne room. From behind Yahra's shoulder, he looks up at Yanake.

When he last saw her, she wore fiery clothing and carried a staff; she was youthful, athletic and ready to lead her people into war. Now, twenty years later, she remains beautiful, but now wears a more regal-looking gown, with her hair done up and held in place with a golden pin. Earings hang from her ears and she sits with great posture. Age shows upon her face, but she does not look elderly; rather, she appears strong, wise and remains quite beautiful.

"I am honored by your visit," she says, moving to stand and walk down from her throne. She and some of her aides bow to Liu Kang and Mileena, who do the same. "I have not seen you since we fought against the forces of Shao Kahn long ago in Earthrealm," she says to Liu Kang.

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"I bring greetings from both my realm and the White Lotus Society, Lady Yanake. I am honored to be in your fine court."

"As am I," Mileena says. "Your leadership has been a blessing to this land these last twenty years." She bows her head to Yanake, adding, "The royal family of Edenia extends hands in friendship, as always."

Yanake greets their companions as well, and as the last one moves aside, she finally sees Kaito and gasps, bringing a hand to her mouth in shock. "It cannot be," she whispers. "Kaito?"

>A) Bow
>B) Kiss her hand
>C) Hug her
>D) Greet her with words
>E) Other

>>45018143
>>A) Bow

>>45018143
>A) Bow
>D) Greet her with words

>>45018143
>A) Bow
"Yo."

>>45018143
>A) Bow
"How's my favourite Rebel? Like what you done with the place!"

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>>45018173
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>>45018256

Kaito bows before looking up at her. "How's my favorite rebel? I like what you've done with the place!"

She rushes forward and reaches for his hands to feel if they are real. "Is it truly you? How can this be?"

"You heard what happened?" Kaito asks.

"They said that you had fallen asleep and would not wake. I visited you and spoke with you before returning to Outworld... You look now just as you did then."

"The chamber kept me young for twenty years," he says. "But I was asleep the entire time. I woke up not too long ago and have been making my way around the realms, seeing people."

She smiles. "Truly, this is a blessed day! This city has you to thank for its freedom! But what of your other allies---the tarkatan, and the traitor from the Brotherhood of Shadow? I know of Prince Rukoro, but what of your sphinx ally?"

Kaito's smile vanishes and both Mileena and Liu Kang turn away a bit at the mention of Turana. Yanake seems to sense the change in atmosphere. "What?"

"She's no longer with us," Kaito says. "I don't know where she is." 'A lie will do for now,' he decides.

Yanake seems to understand. "Well, please, make yourselves at home! How long do you intend to stay? Shall we prepare a feast?"

>A) No feasts, please, I've had one too many lately
>B) I could always use more food
>C) A tour of your city and palace would be nice
>D) Let's just find somewhere to catch up
>E) Other

>>45018605
>C) A tour of your city and palace would be nice

>>45018605
>>C) A tour of your city and palace would be nice

>>45018605
>C) A tour of your city and palace would be nice

>>45018605
>C) A tour of your city and palace would be nice

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>>45018666
>>45018721

"A tour would be nice," Kaito says.

"At once!" she replies.

She leads them on a tour of the new palace, showing them the sights. For the last twenty years they have been hard at work establishing Xun-Koto as the center of the region, protecting the smaller villages and towns who handle most of the farming and trade. They come to a balcony that overlooks most of the walled city and Yanake stands proudly as she looks upon the fruit of her efforts.

"The guard out front said there was a threat against your life," Kaito asks. "What's that about?"

Yanake's smile fades. "Assassins," she says. "I do not know where they come from or why they have targetted me. But they have attempted in different ways---poison drinks, arrows, even brazen attacks in the streets. I have needed a full guard to accompany me at all times and extra supervision on my food's preparation."

"Is there nothing that is known about them? None of them caught?" Mileena asks.

"So far, no," she replies. "It is terribly troubling. I have not left the palace in some time since they began only a short while ago."

>A) What happened before the attacks began?
>B) Has anyone else been targetted?
>C) What about the rest of your family?
>D) Is there anything we can do?
>E) Other

>>45019380
>B) Has anyone else been targetted?
>C) What about the rest of your family?

>>45019380
>>B) Has anyone else been targetted?
>>C) What about the rest of your family?

>>45019380
>B) Has anyone else been targetted?
>C) What about the rest of your family?
Any assassins have been caught? No one confessed to anything? were they human?

>>45019380
>E) Other
do you know why they're targeting you?

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>>45019439

"Has anyone else been targeted by these assassins? What about your family?" Kaito asks.

Yanake spares him a brief sidelong glance. "No, no one else. I am the only target, though others have died on my behalf. One of my guards leapt in front of an arrow only last month."

>>45019489

"Well, they were men, right? Outworlders?"

"As far as we know, yes. But I fear that they may belong to the Brotherhood of Shadow."

"Why? I thought we beat them out of this city twenty years ago," Kaito says.

"Perhaps so, but perhaps they haven't forgotten it either," she replies. "I fear someone has put a price on my life."

>>45019529

"Do you know why?"

"Truly not," she says. "But there may be other reasons."

She turns and walks back into the palace with you and the others following. "Please," she begins and changes the subject, "I invite you to make yourselves comfortable in any of our guest rooms for the evening. I would be delighted to take you on a tour tomorrow morning."

Liu Kang bows and moves on from the group, along with a few of the others, though Mileena and Kaito stay to speak with Yanake.

"These assassins sound like serious business," Kaito remarks. "They're truly that adamant about killing you?"

"There have been no less than eight attempts on my life," Yanake says. "But my resolve is strong in spite of this. I have sponsored many investigations but we have turned up no evidence whatsoever of any conspiracy or hideout for these assassins."

>A) Maybe one of us should keep watch tonight
>B) Perhaps the tour tomorrow isn't such a good idea
>C) Maybe we should bait them out now that we're here to help
>D) Wish Yanake a good night and head to your room
>E) Other

>>45019653
>A) Maybe one of us should keep watch tonight

>>45019653
>>C) Maybe we should bait them out now that we're here to help

guys we need some votes