1 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:29,829 - How decadent. - Don't you ever knock? 2 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:31,997 It's a little late for modesty. 3 00:00:33,320 --> 00:00:37,233 You must have had to sell your soul to get a flower in this hell hole. 4 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:40,150 Or was it just your virtue? 5 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:45,555 I may have to live down here like an animal but I certainly don't have to feel like one. 6 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:50,275 I'm a woman. Or have you forgotten? 7 00:00:50,720 --> 00:00:58,720 A very vain one. You should be careful. Too much water can... wrinkle your skin. 8 00:01:04,520 --> 00:01:08,832 What have you done? How could you do this to me? 9 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:22,634 That was horrible. You haven't seen the half of it. 10 00:01:23,880 --> 00:01:27,634 In each of us there burns a soul of a warrior. 11 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:32,837 In every generation, a few are chosen to prove it. 12 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:42,233 Centuries ago, in a time of darkness and fury that fate befell three strangers. 13 00:01:42,360 --> 00:01:44,510 A monk - Kung Lao... 14 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:48,834 An exiled guard - Siro... 15 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:53,348 and a thief - Taja... 16 00:01:53,600 --> 00:01:58,116 who have to defend our Earth Realm from the forces of Outworld. 17 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:05,393 By fighting for their lives. By fighting for their honour. 18 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:07,559 Your soul is mine! 19 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:09,239 And by fighting for their realm. 20 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:11,356 It's the burden you must carry. 21 00:02:13,960 --> 00:02:19,080 In a tournament called... Mortal Kombat. 22 00:03:19,160 --> 00:03:22,709 - Why'd you do that for? - If I have to suffer through this, so do you. 23 00:03:28,840 --> 00:03:30,399 That's it, I'm out of here. 24 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:31,992 Hey! Wait! 25 00:03:38,680 --> 00:03:41,319 Sorry. Bathroom break. 26 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:44,749 Same... 27 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:56,792 Taja, what's with you? 28 00:03:57,120 --> 00:03:59,759 I can't believe Kung Lao asked us to come to this retreat. 29 00:03:59,760 --> 00:04:01,759 Well, look at his face. This is nirvana for him. 30 00:04:01,760 --> 00:04:03,919 Well, it's like watching corn grow for me. 31 00:04:03,920 --> 00:04:07,674 To top it off, this has got to be the worst heat wave in years. 32 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:10,389 Oh, here he comes. Be nice. 33 00:04:12,040 --> 00:04:14,279 What's wrong? Why did you leave? 34 00:04:14,280 --> 00:04:20,628 Look, the whole meditation, spiritual awareness stuff just isn't for us. 35 00:04:25,840 --> 00:04:27,068 I was nice. 36 00:04:28,400 --> 00:04:32,871 I'm sorry, Kung Lao, but it's true. Aren't you going to say anything? 37 00:04:33,240 --> 00:04:37,791 Nothing to say. I hoped you'd embrace my training and traditions. 38 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:40,395 You didn't. 39 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:45,076 - And you're not upset? - I've been meditating. 40 00:04:45,320 --> 00:04:47,231 It'll take more than this to upset me. 41 00:04:47,560 --> 00:04:49,152 Then we'll head back to Zhu Zin. 42 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:54,279 Fine. I'll see you at the Trading Post when I'm finished here. 43 00:04:56,440 --> 00:05:00,831 Have fun. Or whatever it is you're having here. 44 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:02,559 Master Hwang. 45 00:05:02,560 --> 00:05:08,239 Kung Lao. It's good to have you back with us, if only for a short time. 46 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:12,791 Thank you. My life now leaves little time for spiritual relief. 47 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:22,470 - Let's get outta here. - Now? 48 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:24,995 Hey, the sun is brutal. We should wait till it sets. 49 00:05:25,320 --> 00:05:29,029 I'd rather fry than stay any longer. The monks are so... 50 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:36,553 - And what's with all the bowing? - I don't know. 51 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:43,074 Sorry to hear you're leaving so soon, but we must each follow our own path. 52 00:05:43,280 --> 00:05:46,955 - And we'll be taking this one. - May your journey be safe. 53 00:05:47,000 --> 00:05:51,278 And speedy. Ah, I can't wait to get home. 54 00:05:55,720 --> 00:05:56,948 Oh, my... 55 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:10,520 Wait! 56 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:14,359 - Hold on, Taj. - Wait! 57 00:06:14,520 --> 00:06:15,794 We almost made it. 58 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,274 The sun can be cruel. 59 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:21,311 You'll need this on you long journey. 60 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:22,833 You're right. Thank you. 61 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:29,994 Here, a drink might help. 62 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:40,440 The mind perceives a skip and a jump... 63 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:43,592 but this old body feels it has climbed a mountain. 64 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:47,188 Perhaps you should wait till the sun crests. 65 00:06:47,520 --> 00:06:49,875 - Hey, that's what l... - That's... We can handle it. 66 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:51,429 Thanks again. 67 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:48,709 - It's like walking in a bonfire out here. - I told you to wait till sunset. 68 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:52,909 Oh, that's right. You did tell me. About fifty times! 69 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:57,515 Hey come on! You've guzzled half the bag already! 70 00:07:57,720 --> 00:07:58,755 Just my half. 71 00:08:01,520 --> 00:08:04,159 - Hey! - You wanted travel by day... 72 00:08:04,160 --> 00:08:05,388 you should suffer most. 73 00:08:06,280 --> 00:08:07,599 Oh, that's mature. 74 00:08:10,440 --> 00:08:12,078 He is in peace. 75 00:08:12,280 --> 00:08:13,759 We all miss him. 76 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:18,629 And Master Hwang died of all age as we all must do one day. 77 00:08:18,760 --> 00:08:19,954 No. 78 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:23,713 It was not Master Hwang's time to die. 79 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,319 What do you mean? 80 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:38,079 What's happening? 81 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:49,548 Sorcery. 82 00:08:50,120 --> 00:08:51,473 Sorcery. 83 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:35,679 Move it. 84 00:09:37,880 --> 00:09:39,518 He doesn't want to work! 85 00:09:50,680 --> 00:09:52,398 Were you successful? 86 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:56,075 That depends on your point of view. 87 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:14,359 I told you to remain hidden. 88 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:16,879 What you told me was to hang around and see what happened. 89 00:10:16,880 --> 00:10:17,640 And? 90 00:10:17,641 --> 00:10:20,518 - I did exactly that. - But you were discovered... 91 00:10:21,280 --> 00:10:28,550 Things took a strange turn. One of the old monks died, just shrivelled to dust. 92 00:10:28,720 --> 00:10:31,792 - An added bonus. - Maybe. 93 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:34,720 But while I was trying to get closer to see what else happened... 94 00:10:34,744 --> 00:10:39,056 one of those orange tents spotted me and alerted Kung Lao. 95 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:40,548 Kung Lao saw you? 96 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,312 Yes, he did. 97 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:46,036 And if I hadn't won that foot race, we'd still be back there fighting it out. 98 00:10:46,520 --> 00:10:47,794 It doesn't matter. 99 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:49,239 Maybe not to you. 100 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:53,631 I believe it's time for me to go and reap my reward. 101 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:55,918 I don't know, Shang Tsung. 102 00:10:56,320 --> 00:10:58,709 The Emperor has new spies down here. 103 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:01,476 They'll report to him if you leave. 104 00:11:02,320 --> 00:11:04,356 Then I'll have to be very careful. 105 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:08,029 Shang Tsung?! 106 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:15,751 How did you do that? 107 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:20,710 It's an old trick. Unfortunately, one that uses a great deal of energy. 108 00:11:21,640 --> 00:11:23,949 I'll need more to sustain my powers. 109 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:26,349 You. 110 00:12:02,240 --> 00:12:06,631 We've done this trek before but I don't remember it feeling so far. 111 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:07,999 This is unbearable. 112 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:08,720 I told... 113 00:12:08,721 --> 00:12:11,479 Hey, if you say it, Siro, I swear I'll flatten you. 114 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:13,869 I was just going to ask you for the water bag. 115 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:19,389 It's empty. 116 00:12:19,680 --> 00:12:22,840 Well, you didn't think I'd give it to you if there were any water left, did you? 117 00:12:29,200 --> 00:12:30,599 I was his real target. 118 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:33,319 I should have ripped Shang Tsung's heart out while I had the chance. 119 00:12:33,320 --> 00:12:37,393 No, you're not like him. Let it go, Kung Lao. 120 00:12:39,240 --> 00:12:41,559 You must prepare to face the new crisis. 121 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:42,709 What do you mean? 122 00:12:43,040 --> 00:12:44,837 What happened to Master Hwang. 123 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:47,236 He was killed by Shang Tsung's sorcery. 124 00:12:47,400 --> 00:12:48,435 But how? 125 00:12:49,040 --> 00:12:53,192 He aged. Even after death, it continued. 126 00:12:53,280 --> 00:12:54,759 Some sort of potion. 127 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:57,554 And how did he come to take it instead of you? 128 00:12:57,960 --> 00:12:59,029 I don't know. 129 00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:03,597 Like everyone here he was fasting, drinking only water. 130 00:13:04,880 --> 00:13:08,270 - My water bag. - Let us see. 131 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:16,479 I don't get it. Shang Tsung knows I can't age until the next Mortal Kombat Tournament. 132 00:13:16,480 --> 00:13:18,471 The Elder God's decree keeps me young. 133 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:22,031 Perhaps the arrogant sorcerer thought his powers great enough... 134 00:13:22,720 --> 00:13:24,438 or he has another plan. 135 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:32,115 It's gone. 136 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:33,953 When did you see it last? 137 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:37,111 I was taking a drink while I was... 138 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:40,317 talking to Taja and Siro. 139 00:13:41,240 --> 00:13:43,117 They must've taken the water bag. 140 00:13:45,480 --> 00:13:49,314 They are much younger than Master Hwang, but the end result will be the same. 141 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:53,032 - There must be something I can do. - You must go here... 142 00:14:01,840 --> 00:14:04,839 - well east of Zhu Zin. - Where is this? 143 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:08,037 A living forest. You will find a woman there. 144 00:14:08,160 --> 00:14:12,358 - Is she a friend of the Order? - Omegis is friend to no one. 145 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:18,279 She is a mistress of the dark powers and it is said years ago she defeated mortality. 146 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:20,590 If anyone can help, she can. 147 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:23,833 I will go to her now. 148 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:26,832 The journey is too far for you to get there and back in time. 149 00:14:27,360 --> 00:14:32,354 Find your friends and take them along, before they are too old to travel. 150 00:14:33,720 --> 00:14:37,349 Remember, Omegis is friend to no one. 151 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:48,637 I've walked a lot further in a day, but I don't remember when it took it out of me like this. 152 00:14:49,960 --> 00:14:51,473 Must have been the sun. 153 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:53,318 That's it. I'm outta here. 154 00:14:54,440 --> 00:14:56,476 Oh, man. 155 00:14:58,440 --> 00:15:03,434 I'm stiff as a board. Don't even say the sun did that. 156 00:15:03,800 --> 00:15:06,439 Nope. We're just getting old. 157 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:09,558 Well, maybe you are. I'm just a kid. 158 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:13,959 A kid with grey hair? 159 00:15:13,960 --> 00:15:17,873 - Pluck it out! - Nah, do it yourself. I'm... 160 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:20,196 Oooh, I'm too tired. 161 00:15:27,080 --> 00:15:31,278 Forget it, I'll do it in the morning. 162 00:15:57,720 --> 00:16:05,070 Taja! Siro! Where are you? Taja! Siro! Oh, are you all right? 163 00:16:09,640 --> 00:16:12,757 - What's going on? - Taja... 164 00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:16,478 What? So I don't look my best in the morning... 165 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:24,831 - Siro, your face. - Your face. 166 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:32,159 - I need a mirror. - What the hell is happening to us? 167 00:16:32,160 --> 00:16:34,674 - We don't have time right now. - Make time. 168 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:38,111 We've got to leave right now. I'll explain to you on the road. 169 00:16:39,560 --> 00:16:40,834 Road to where? 170 00:16:43,560 --> 00:16:46,950 Come on, Taja. Bring the mirror if you want, but let's go. 171 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:56,830 This... this is what did it. 172 00:17:00,400 --> 00:17:02,038 Something was in the water? 173 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:06,991 It was meant for me. I'm so sorry. 174 00:17:08,440 --> 00:17:10,078 What's happening to us? 175 00:17:10,760 --> 00:17:12,159 You're aging, Taja. 176 00:17:13,280 --> 00:17:14,952 That's not possible. 177 00:17:16,880 --> 00:17:18,393 It can't be happening. 178 00:17:18,680 --> 00:17:20,119 Taja, look at me. It's true. 179 00:17:20,120 --> 00:17:21,800 No, l... I... I don't want to look at you. 180 00:17:21,824 --> 00:17:24,439 I want this to go away. How do we make it stop? 181 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:26,635 Don't... it'll be all right. 182 00:17:26,760 --> 00:17:29,513 There is a way, but we have to leave right now... 183 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:31,434 before... 184 00:17:32,240 --> 00:17:33,992 Before we're too old to make it? 185 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:36,708 Come on. 186 00:17:54,600 --> 00:18:00,675 - Kung Lao, let's rest for a minute. - I don't think we should risk the time. 187 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:04,508 Oh, no. 188 00:18:06,080 --> 00:18:07,672 No, it's not fair. 189 00:18:09,640 --> 00:18:11,437 What did I do to deserve this? 190 00:18:12,320 --> 00:18:14,993 We've got to keep moving. No, I can't stand it anymore. 191 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:16,349 Leave me alone. 192 00:18:19,880 --> 00:18:21,359 Let's give her a minute. 193 00:18:22,720 --> 00:18:24,119 You can't blame her. 194 00:18:25,440 --> 00:18:30,878 God, yesterday we were too young to even worry about getting old. 195 00:18:32,720 --> 00:18:37,714 I've tried not to think about this... you growing old... 196 00:18:39,120 --> 00:18:43,955 Since you won Mortal Kombat? You didn't have to wait long. 197 00:18:44,720 --> 00:18:49,271 At this rate, we'll have lived out the rest of our lives in a day. 198 00:18:49,400 --> 00:18:55,077 Stop talking like it's over. Come on. We've got to keep moving. 199 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:59,633 Come on. We've got to keep moving. Taja... 200 00:19:06,920 --> 00:19:07,955 All right. 201 00:19:20,640 --> 00:19:23,552 Hang on, guys. We must be getting close. 202 00:19:31,320 --> 00:19:34,756 Siro, can I ask you something? 203 00:19:35,160 --> 00:19:36,160 Sure. 204 00:19:36,920 --> 00:19:38,717 How old do I look? 205 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:43,317 Sixty something, but a good sixty something. 206 00:19:50,280 --> 00:19:51,280 Hey. 207 00:19:51,280 --> 00:19:52,280 Kung Lao. 208 00:19:54,480 --> 00:19:55,549 Defend yourselves. 209 00:19:56,840 --> 00:19:58,359 - We've got to help him. - Siro, no. 210 00:19:58,360 --> 00:20:01,033 One hit and our old bones will snap like twigs. 211 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:38,316 I think we've gone as far as we can. 212 00:21:39,720 --> 00:21:41,631 We're fading fast. 213 00:21:43,360 --> 00:21:45,476 You'll have to find this Omegis without us. 214 00:21:46,080 --> 00:21:48,839 I won't leave you. What if you're... 215 00:21:48,840 --> 00:21:55,473 Gone when you get back? We'll try to hold on. 216 00:21:56,120 --> 00:22:02,275 You have to. I can't let you die on me. Not now. Not like this. 217 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:05,154 Sit and rest. 218 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:10,158 Save your strength. She has to be close now. 219 00:22:29,480 --> 00:22:34,235 Did you mean what you said earlier? That I looked good? 220 00:22:39,560 --> 00:22:40,993 For your age. 221 00:22:45,680 --> 00:22:51,471 You look distinguished yourself. 222 00:22:53,880 --> 00:22:55,916 Thank you, madam. 223 00:22:59,720 --> 00:23:03,076 Take it easy. Take it easy. 224 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:09,351 We're really dying, Siro. 225 00:23:11,680 --> 00:23:14,194 So much for the great dreams for the future. 226 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,877 This is the future. 227 00:23:19,040 --> 00:23:20,359 And it sucks. 228 00:23:29,080 --> 00:23:30,229 Cold? 229 00:23:32,800 --> 00:23:34,552 I'm scared, Siro. 230 00:23:36,480 --> 00:23:38,596 I don't want to die out here. 231 00:23:40,880 --> 00:23:42,518 At least we're not alone. 232 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:46,638 Even with company... 233 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:54,114 when it's your time, you always die alone. 234 00:24:22,840 --> 00:24:24,068 Omegis? 235 00:24:26,440 --> 00:24:28,954 Where is she? This should be the place. 236 00:24:31,240 --> 00:24:32,753 Omegis?! 237 00:24:34,440 --> 00:24:37,557 So, you defeated my guards. 238 00:24:49,320 --> 00:24:55,953 - Omegis? - Go away while you still can. 239 00:24:58,600 --> 00:25:00,113 No, wait! 240 00:25:16,520 --> 00:25:18,033 You're brave. 241 00:25:20,480 --> 00:25:24,119 Not very smart, are you? But brave. 242 00:25:24,120 --> 00:25:25,553 My friends are dying. 243 00:25:25,680 --> 00:25:30,071 Things happen. Stay where you are. 244 00:25:31,240 --> 00:25:33,674 - I had to see you. - See me? 245 00:25:33,960 --> 00:25:37,919 The last thing you ever want to do is see me. 246 00:25:39,040 --> 00:25:40,189 You stay where you are... 247 00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:43,597 or something very unpleasant will happen to you. 248 00:25:43,880 --> 00:25:47,270 I'm not leaving I've known others like you. 249 00:25:47,400 --> 00:25:52,190 Really? And what other masters of the dark arts have you met? 250 00:25:52,360 --> 00:25:55,318 - A man named Shang Tsung. - Shang Tsung? 251 00:25:55,920 --> 00:25:57,359 How do you know him? 252 00:25:57,360 --> 00:25:59,396 I defeated him in battle. 253 00:25:59,640 --> 00:26:05,510 Ah, you're Kung Lao, the great saviour of Earth Realm. 254 00:26:05,560 --> 00:26:07,551 Yes, and I need your help. 255 00:26:07,600 --> 00:26:10,398 My help doesn't come cheap, warrior. 256 00:26:10,880 --> 00:26:13,155 Are you ready to pay the price? 257 00:26:39,280 --> 00:26:41,077 Is Shang Tsung dead? 258 00:26:42,240 --> 00:26:46,756 No, but he's imprisoned in Outworld. I spared him. 259 00:26:51,200 --> 00:26:52,633 How noble. 260 00:26:57,360 --> 00:27:01,194 My god, you are delicious. 261 00:27:03,280 --> 00:27:05,111 I need to tell you why I've come. 262 00:27:05,880 --> 00:27:11,879 Of course. I may not let you leave, but by all means, tell me why you're here. 263 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,950 My friends are aging. 264 00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:15,995 Really? 265 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:21,958 Getting, uh, older? Uglier? 266 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:28,030 So frightening to them that they had to send their handsome young friend to Omegis. 267 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:30,390 No, it's not normal aging. 268 00:27:31,360 --> 00:27:33,635 It's a potion of some sort. It's meant for me. 269 00:27:34,280 --> 00:27:35,952 Shang Tsung's doing. 270 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:42,718 His skills are great. As are mine. 271 00:27:49,320 --> 00:27:52,471 What? Not to your liking? 272 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,355 Well, what would you prefer? 273 00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:58,634 Raven haired? 274 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:01,674 Blonde? 275 00:28:04,520 --> 00:28:06,715 Oh, taller? 276 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:09,438 Maybe a little thinner? 277 00:28:11,600 --> 00:28:13,599 I can be whatever you want. 278 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:15,359 Look, I'm not here for this. 279 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:20,593 Look, you intruded on me. You do what I say. 280 00:28:20,680 --> 00:28:27,313 I may make you my slave... or I may take you to bed... or both. 281 00:28:31,320 --> 00:28:33,231 We have a lot in common. 282 00:28:33,760 --> 00:28:35,318 What in common? 283 00:28:36,640 --> 00:28:40,235 This whole process of what your friends are going through. 284 00:28:41,040 --> 00:28:42,155 Aging. 285 00:28:43,480 --> 00:28:45,596 I am centuries old. 286 00:28:46,240 --> 00:28:48,037 I've just stopped counting. 287 00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:54,518 And you, ageless, until you lose the next Mortal Kombat. 288 00:28:54,560 --> 00:28:56,079 This is about Taja and Siro. 289 00:28:56,080 --> 00:28:59,117 They're young and they're going to die within hours. 290 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:01,199 And this is a great tragedy to you? 291 00:29:01,200 --> 00:29:02,394 Yes, of course. 292 00:29:06,760 --> 00:29:12,199 This is all so new to you. There's very little that you understand. 293 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:15,079 I understand the desire to live. 294 00:29:15,080 --> 00:29:21,349 Do you?! You want to save them, but you're gonna go on and on and on. 295 00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:25,111 Your little friends are eye blinks in your life. 296 00:29:25,520 --> 00:29:30,992 Just think of the countless friends, relatives, lovers, even your enemies. 297 00:29:31,200 --> 00:29:34,158 They're dying and you're left. 298 00:29:35,160 --> 00:29:38,869 That's a horror you can't even comprehend. 299 00:29:42,400 --> 00:29:46,552 That is what drove me to these woods. 300 00:29:50,400 --> 00:29:52,436 I envy your friends. 301 00:29:54,640 --> 00:29:58,189 You won't help. Then I'll go to them. 302 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:01,837 I should be with them near the end. 303 00:30:02,120 --> 00:30:04,270 Your naivete sickens me. 304 00:30:06,320 --> 00:30:07,833 Here. 305 00:30:08,680 --> 00:30:11,558 Take it. Take it. 306 00:30:13,280 --> 00:30:19,913 Half for each. Let them live. Get to care for them more. 307 00:30:20,240 --> 00:30:22,470 It's my punishment to you. 308 00:30:23,920 --> 00:30:25,148 Kung Lao... 309 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:30,156 my gift to you - advice. 310 00:30:31,440 --> 00:30:33,954 Lose the next Mortal Kombat. 311 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:40,117 Die young and beautiful. 312 00:31:01,240 --> 00:31:02,434 Siro! 313 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:06,440 Taja! 314 00:31:29,040 --> 00:31:32,077 I've been keeping your old friends company. 315 00:31:33,760 --> 00:31:34,760 Stop! 316 00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:40,070 Or I'll snap their necks. 317 00:31:45,800 --> 00:31:50,191 Sorry, Kung Lao. Wasn't much we could do. 318 00:31:51,400 --> 00:31:52,753 I have what you need. 319 00:31:53,680 --> 00:31:56,877 So, you managed to find the old hag. 320 00:31:57,560 --> 00:32:00,154 How sad you won't be able to give that to them. 321 00:32:03,320 --> 00:32:07,074 You didn't really think that the potion would work on me, did you? 322 00:32:08,040 --> 00:32:12,716 Actually, I thought it might. Then I realised it didn't matter. 323 00:32:13,560 --> 00:32:15,073 I had all I needed. 324 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:16,559 For what? 325 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:17,959 To make you fight. 326 00:32:19,480 --> 00:32:21,279 You know you can't fight me, Shang Tsung. 327 00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:23,396 The rules of the Elder Gods prohibit it. 328 00:32:23,880 --> 00:32:26,678 Unless you waive the rules. 329 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:31,719 Do it or watch them die. 330 00:32:34,240 --> 00:32:35,832 Don't, Kung Lao. 331 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:37,633 It's not a fair fight. 332 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,313 You're exhausted. 333 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:42,869 I can't stand by and watch you die. 334 00:32:43,880 --> 00:32:48,192 No, you can't. Not the merciful Kung Lao. 335 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:54,678 Fight me, Kung Lao. 336 00:32:55,240 --> 00:32:57,800 Fight me now in Mortal Kombat! 337 00:32:58,040 --> 00:32:59,040 Done. 338 00:33:01,560 --> 00:33:08,432 I waive the rules, Shang Tsung. I waive the rules. 339 00:33:17,600 --> 00:33:18,794 And this time... 340 00:33:20,280 --> 00:33:22,077 I will kill you. 341 00:33:22,560 --> 00:33:24,516 So predictable. 342 00:33:25,160 --> 00:33:29,438 You should be grateful I'm going to kill you and save you the pain of never aging... 343 00:33:29,560 --> 00:33:34,315 of watching your friends die away one by one. 344 00:33:35,160 --> 00:33:41,599 Only my enemy will die. Now let them go. 345 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:51,640 Ready? 346 00:34:43,520 --> 00:34:44,520 Kung Lao... 347 00:34:45,480 --> 00:34:46,480 the vial. 348 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:47,480 Quick. 349 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:12,078 Come on, Siro. Fight. 350 00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:16,191 Taja, drink the rest. Hurry. 351 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:30,588 Is he...? 352 00:35:31,280 --> 00:35:32,349 I don't know. 353 00:35:33,080 --> 00:35:35,435 Do you feel anything? Is it working? 354 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:37,674 I don't know. 355 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:41,636 You can't die on me, Siro! 356 00:35:50,280 --> 00:35:51,349 Easy. 357 00:35:53,840 --> 00:35:57,753 I'm brittle, remember? 358 00:36:01,320 --> 00:36:02,833 Oh, thank god. 359 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:09,915 I don't know what I'd do without you around to annoy me. 360 00:36:16,280 --> 00:36:17,633 Shang Tsung? 361 00:36:18,840 --> 00:36:20,558 I'm going to finish him. 362 00:36:48,320 --> 00:36:50,479 Where is he? I've got to see him right now. 363 00:36:50,480 --> 00:36:53,799 What's the hurry? We're bound to run into him sometime down here. 364 00:36:53,800 --> 00:36:56,234 I've been given orders from the Emperor to check on Shang. 365 00:36:56,480 --> 00:36:58,596 Aren't I enough for you? 366 00:36:59,880 --> 00:37:03,919 Maybe... maybe after I've seen him you can keep me company. 367 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:06,309 I'm sure he's around here somewhere. 368 00:37:06,720 --> 00:37:08,039 It's a big mine. 369 00:37:08,760 --> 00:37:14,118 Now, why don't we just enjoy ourselves why we wait for him to wander back? 370 00:37:17,760 --> 00:37:19,159 I'm right here. 371 00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:28,760 Get away from me, you reeking swine. 372 00:37:36,480 --> 00:37:38,948 The things I have to do for you... 373 00:37:41,320 --> 00:37:42,548 What happened? 374 00:37:43,320 --> 00:37:46,198 Energy's gone... 375 00:38:03,000 --> 00:38:06,231 - Let's go. - Where? 376 00:38:11,200 --> 00:38:13,031 To find another. 377 00:38:35,240 --> 00:38:36,240 Is he dead? 378 00:38:37,480 --> 00:38:40,836 He disappeared somehow. Maybe a portal, I don't know. 379 00:38:41,200 --> 00:38:43,077 But at least the both of you are okay again. 380 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:52,111 Nice timing, Thunder God, the crisis is over... as usual. 381 00:39:06,240 --> 00:39:07,389 Kung Lao! 382 00:39:09,720 --> 00:39:10,720 Are you all right? 383 00:39:10,721 --> 00:39:11,914 Are you crazy, Rayden?! 384 00:39:13,200 --> 00:39:14,999 What the hell was that for? 385 00:39:15,000 --> 00:39:17,719 Shang almost killed you, what if you'd lost? 386 00:39:19,720 --> 00:39:20,720 I didn't. 387 00:39:20,800 --> 00:39:22,919 You risked Earth's Realm to save two meagre lives. 388 00:39:22,920 --> 00:39:24,558 - Hey, wait a minute. - Don't! 389 00:39:25,920 --> 00:39:29,039 Are you telling me that I should have just let them die? 390 00:39:29,040 --> 00:39:30,680 I am this close to killing them myself... 391 00:39:30,704 --> 00:39:32,664 then you'd never be tempted to protect them again. 392 00:39:32,688 --> 00:39:36,158 One of the reasons why you love Earth Realm is because people care enough... 393 00:39:36,280 --> 00:39:37,559 to fight for their friends. 394 00:39:37,560 --> 00:39:40,719 You're not people! You're the last victor of Mortal Kombat. 395 00:39:40,720 --> 00:39:42,680 The lives of everyone in this Realm depend on you. 396 00:39:42,704 --> 00:39:46,014 - I knew I could beat Shang Tsung. - You know nothing! 397 00:39:50,920 --> 00:39:52,478 You are a coward, Kung Lao. 398 00:39:57,040 --> 00:39:59,319 He faced Shang Tsung and you call him a coward? 399 00:39:59,320 --> 00:40:01,629 You did it because you're afraid to be alone. 400 00:40:05,600 --> 00:40:07,192 You were born to be a warrior. 401 00:40:08,520 --> 00:40:14,311 If you continue to win in Mortal Kombat, you'll live to witness all your friends die. 402 00:40:14,920 --> 00:40:16,035 All of them! 403 00:40:20,640 --> 00:40:22,319 I've heard this lecture before. 404 00:40:22,320 --> 00:40:25,399 - But did you listen? - Yes, and I hear you. 405 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:26,549 But do you see? 406 00:40:30,800 --> 00:40:33,268 Do you see that your entire Realm is at stake? 407 00:40:34,320 --> 00:40:36,515 It's the burden you must carry. 408 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:41,795 And today you nearly lost everything. For what? 409 00:40:43,320 --> 00:40:44,389 For caring... 410 00:40:46,080 --> 00:40:50,631 Well, you better start learning to care for all of humanity before it's too late.