1 00:00:23,199 --> 00:00:25,395 Souls of the dishonoured dead... 2 00:00:26,160 --> 00:00:32,395 Spirits of the NetherRealm, send my message to your master. 3 00:00:32,840 --> 00:00:35,593 It is Shang Tsung that summons him. 4 00:00:52,920 --> 00:00:54,148 Quan Chi. 5 00:00:55,799 --> 00:01:00,191 So, this is the home of the great Shang Tsung. 6 00:01:00,920 --> 00:01:04,799 Wilhout queslion, nothing compared to yours. 7 00:01:05,719 --> 00:01:07,950 How is life among the dead? 8 00:01:08,200 --> 00:01:09,235 Free. 9 00:01:10,719 --> 00:01:14,315 Don't forget, Shang Tsung, I choose to live in my domain. 10 00:01:14,519 --> 00:01:15,519 I was not banished there. 11 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:20,238 Yes. And you are so welcome everywhere else. 12 00:01:21,480 --> 00:01:23,198 But you travel with your... 13 00:01:24,200 --> 00:01:25,679 What should we calli this? 14 00:01:27,319 --> 00:01:28,753 Your harlot? 15 00:01:31,799 --> 00:01:36,351 Assassin, Sorcerer, and I enjoy my work. 16 00:01:36,519 --> 00:01:40,149 Enough of this. She's mine. 17 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:43,038 That's all you need to know. 18 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:50,116 Is this why you sent word to me? Hmm? To spar? 19 00:01:51,519 --> 00:01:54,432 To play games with my slave? 20 00:01:56,920 --> 00:02:03,393 No. It is you I want. And I'm surprised you came willingly. 21 00:02:03,439 --> 00:02:05,271 Curiosity prevailed. 22 00:02:06,879 --> 00:02:09,678 - Let me go! - One of the Emperor's spies? 23 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:11,916 Or she's the one who services you? 24 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:13,594 Neither. 25 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:16,358 She's of no concern. 26 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,479 Then what is? 27 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:28,754 An alliance. 28 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:30,120 Hmm. 29 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:38,279 In each of us there burns a soul of a warrior. 30 00:02:39,039 --> 00:02:43,431 In every generation, a few are chosen to prove it. 31 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:52,913 Centuries ago in a time of darkness and fury that fate befell three strangers. 32 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,030 A monk - Kung Lao... 33 00:02:56,800 --> 00:02:59,360 An exiled guard - Siro... 34 00:03:01,439 --> 00:03:03,590 And a thief - Taja... 35 00:03:04,199 --> 00:03:08,830 Who have to defend our Earth Realm from the forces of Outworld. 36 00:03:10,599 --> 00:03:12,556 By fighting for their lives. 37 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:15,830 By fighting for their honour. 38 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:17,680 Your soul is mine! 39 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:19,240 And by fighting for their realm. 40 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:21,597 It's the burden you must carry. 41 00:03:24,520 --> 00:03:29,719 In a tournamenl called... Mortal Kombat. 42 00:03:38,120 --> 00:03:41,192 Jen, I had to see you one last time. 43 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:43,516 This is not the end, Kung Lao. 44 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:48,437 - Your strength is in me and mine in you. - I love you, Jen. 45 00:03:52,840 --> 00:03:54,034 Jen! 46 00:03:55,840 --> 00:03:57,831 Please don't leave me. 47 00:04:20,079 --> 00:04:22,310 He just sits there, doing nothing. 48 00:04:23,519 --> 00:04:28,514 He can do many things. To you, if you disturb him. 49 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:30,320 So frightened? Such a well-trained pet. 50 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:35,590 Better that than slave. 51 00:04:36,439 --> 00:04:37,589 You're no better. 52 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:39,720 At least I can breathe without asking permission. 53 00:04:39,879 --> 00:04:41,154 Silence! 54 00:04:44,759 --> 00:04:47,593 - Get rid of her. - Get rid of yours. 55 00:04:48,720 --> 00:04:51,280 Perhaps I will kill them both. 56 00:04:51,879 --> 00:04:52,995 No. 57 00:04:56,920 --> 00:05:01,948 Spare her death. As for Siann, she's had the pleasure. 58 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:04,998 Be gone. Go. 59 00:05:08,199 --> 00:05:09,394 Nice outfit. 60 00:05:09,839 --> 00:05:11,359 - Perhaps you will amuse me. - Anytime. 61 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:18,750 Another time. Now we must begin. The die is cast. 62 00:05:20,519 --> 00:05:26,311 As soon as I turn this over, Kung Lao is twenty-four hours away from being mine. 63 00:05:29,720 --> 00:05:31,960 Will you align your forces with mine to destroy Kung Lao? 64 00:05:33,199 --> 00:05:35,077 His death means little to me. 65 00:05:35,399 --> 00:05:38,836 He's your obsession and, obviously, the Emperor will compensate you. 66 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:40,828 What do I get? 67 00:05:42,319 --> 00:05:46,108 A power you have coveted but never attained. 68 00:05:48,399 --> 00:05:49,519 You'd give up such a secret? 69 00:05:50,160 --> 00:05:52,515 I will do anything to finish Kung Lao. 70 00:05:53,879 --> 00:05:59,637 Join me in this and I will reveal the secret to taking the life force... 71 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,040 the souls of your victims. 72 00:06:01,879 --> 00:06:04,199 You must realise that by adding your secret to my powers... 73 00:06:05,160 --> 00:06:07,280 there will never be a question as to which of us is... 74 00:06:07,399 --> 00:06:09,516 Is master over the other? 75 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:15,715 It will take more than one of my secrets for you to be my equal. 76 00:06:15,759 --> 00:06:17,079 So you think. 77 00:06:18,279 --> 00:06:19,429 Now... 78 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:21,388 will you do it? 79 00:06:21,639 --> 00:06:23,631 First tell me why you need my help. 80 00:06:24,720 --> 00:06:27,029 What I have in mind for Kung Lao... 81 00:06:27,399 --> 00:06:29,789 will require both our powers to create... 82 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:34,079 and even then the energy drain will be intense. 83 00:06:34,240 --> 00:06:35,434 Challenging. 84 00:06:39,439 --> 00:06:40,919 Do we have a deal? 85 00:06:42,040 --> 00:06:45,271 Yes. Under one condition. 86 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:50,472 When he dies, Kung Lao's soul is mine. 87 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,877 This is not negotiable. 88 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,069 Done. 89 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:02,274 Then let us begin. 90 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:06,400 Don't throw your arms out like that. 91 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:09,156 - Like what? - Like a chicken. 92 00:07:11,879 --> 00:07:13,399 His chicken just threw you on your ass. 93 00:07:14,040 --> 00:07:15,393 I let you. 94 00:07:16,480 --> 00:07:19,000 - Hey, you fight like a girl. - I am a girl, with amazing moves. 95 00:07:20,079 --> 00:07:22,079 If you'd pay attention, Siro could teach you a lot. 96 00:07:22,839 --> 00:07:27,311 I bet you twenty-four hours of slave Iabour that I can take you in one move. 97 00:07:27,399 --> 00:07:28,959 - Wait a minute. Slave labour? - Mm-hmm. 98 00:07:29,439 --> 00:07:31,351 - You serve me? - Like a dog. 99 00:07:31,439 --> 00:07:33,319 But remember, you lose, you have to do the same. 100 00:07:33,855 --> 00:07:34,855 You're on. 101 00:07:34,879 --> 00:07:36,916 Get ready to scrub my back. 102 00:07:41,439 --> 00:07:42,759 You mean my feel. 103 00:07:42,839 --> 00:07:45,308 - That was pure luck. - Yeah, you're right. 104 00:07:45,439 --> 00:07:48,830 I slipped and seemed to have plastered you against a wall. 105 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:52,555 Humiliating, isn't it? To lose to such a lucky guy. 106 00:07:54,319 --> 00:07:56,559 This is no joke. In Mortal Kombat it's kill or be killed. 107 00:07:57,720 --> 00:08:01,395 Lighten up. What's wrong with having a little fun once in a while? 108 00:08:01,959 --> 00:08:05,032 If I'm expected to take this seriously, then so are you. 109 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:10,951 - Hey, hang on, I'll come with you. - I'm going alone, I'll be back later. 110 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:12,993 What's his problem? 111 00:08:20,839 --> 00:08:25,356 - What's wrong with me? - Good question. One I keep asking myself. 112 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,353 So how 'bout an answer? 113 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:35,795 - Talk to me. What's going on? - They're back. 114 00:08:37,015 --> 00:08:38,015 Who's back? 115 00:08:38,039 --> 00:08:40,395 The visions. I thought I was finished with them. 116 00:08:40,919 --> 00:08:42,799 Oh. Not a chance, not while you're still afraid. 117 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:46,559 - I'm not afraid, Rayden, not of dying. - Then what? 118 00:08:46,759 --> 00:08:46,759 Of failing. 119 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:49,760 Not the first guy to be given responsibility, Kung Lao. 120 00:08:50,120 --> 00:08:51,120 Maybe I don't want it. 121 00:08:51,480 --> 00:08:53,320 Tough. You've got it. Just like everybody else. 122 00:08:53,799 --> 00:08:55,359 Everybody else didn't win Mortal Kombat. 123 00:08:55,759 --> 00:08:59,116 Oh, so your job's harder, is that what's getting to you? 124 00:08:59,240 --> 00:09:00,360 The burden of being special? 125 00:09:00,639 --> 00:09:03,677 I don't want to be special. To carry that extra burden. 126 00:09:03,799 --> 00:09:07,076 Come on. You've gotta job to do, so do l. 127 00:09:07,159 --> 00:09:09,719 And if we did this every day, got together and whined about it... 128 00:09:09,743 --> 00:09:10,743 nothing would get done. 129 00:09:10,782 --> 00:09:14,632 I've tried. Since I lost Jen, my life's been one battle after another. 130 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:18,352 I'm supposed to be getting others ready for Mortal Kombat, but frankly... 131 00:09:18,639 --> 00:09:20,079 I wouldn't wish that fate on anyone. 132 00:09:20,279 --> 00:09:22,271 Well, don't worry, so far you haven't. 133 00:09:22,759 --> 00:09:27,993 See? It's exactly my point. Maybe I'm in over my head. Maybe I should just get out. 134 00:09:29,679 --> 00:09:35,596 What a great idea. That's great. Of course. Let's quit! 135 00:09:38,039 --> 00:09:40,554 You'll quit. I'll quit. 136 00:09:41,759 --> 00:09:43,557 Earth Realm, you're on your own. 137 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:48,591 Maybe you should try harder, look farther. 138 00:09:49,639 --> 00:09:52,639 Do you think it's possible there might be someone out there who's as good... 139 00:09:52,840 --> 00:09:54,240 or, dare I say it, better than you? 140 00:09:54,279 --> 00:09:56,879 Yes, of course it's possible, but you always said it rested on me. 141 00:09:57,480 --> 00:10:00,680 To find new fighters. So if you do lose, there's a new victor to take your place. 142 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:02,997 And a new sucker for you to manipulate. 143 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:05,800 So I do my part for humankind and it's, "So long, Kung Lao. Next". 144 00:10:07,360 --> 00:10:11,353 Look, you are good. If you play your cards right, you could live forever. 145 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:13,680 Or not. You're mortal. Mortals die. 146 00:10:14,535 --> 00:10:15,535 And I will. 147 00:10:15,559 --> 00:10:17,278 In the next Mortal Kombat tournament. 148 00:10:17,360 --> 00:10:19,080 Or two or three down the line. And for what? 149 00:10:19,360 --> 00:10:21,320 So that others can be happy for a few extra years? 150 00:10:22,039 --> 00:10:24,508 When I finally fall, the Earth Realm is lost anyway. 151 00:10:24,559 --> 00:10:26,596 Are you listening to this? 152 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:31,755 "If I die, the Earth Realm falls. What a crummy life". 153 00:10:32,440 --> 00:10:34,880 Here's a word of advice. Get over yourself and get on with it. 154 00:10:35,279 --> 00:10:36,279 And give up my dreams? 155 00:10:36,559 --> 00:10:39,028 Start by giving up your visions. 156 00:10:40,039 --> 00:10:41,917 Be careful of what you create, Kung Lao. 157 00:10:49,159 --> 00:10:51,230 Hurry up, Taja, I'm starving. 158 00:10:59,639 --> 00:11:02,677 Needs more salt. Why don't you run over there and get it? 159 00:11:04,879 --> 00:11:06,552 You're pushing your luck, Siro. 160 00:11:07,039 --> 00:11:08,678 And you're welshing on your bet. 161 00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:12,232 You know, this is good. 162 00:11:12,759 --> 00:11:17,197 I'm getting a look at what a sadistic ass you'd be if you ever got any real power. 163 00:11:18,039 --> 00:11:20,679 And I'm seeing what a miserable loser you can be. 164 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:28,835 Seen Kung Lao? 165 00:11:29,840 --> 00:11:31,319 Not since he stomped off. 166 00:11:32,120 --> 00:11:33,712 I wonder what's eating him. 167 00:11:34,600 --> 00:11:37,034 He's been spending a lot of time in Jen's old room lately. 168 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:39,517 I know. It's like he can't let go. 169 00:11:40,559 --> 00:11:42,835 Sometimes you never get over that kind of loss. 170 00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:46,670 Or you think it's healing and something brings the pain right back. 171 00:11:47,919 --> 00:11:48,919 Yeah. 172 00:11:49,759 --> 00:11:52,638 Too much salt. Let's try again. 173 00:12:05,480 --> 00:12:07,440 - Eh, hungry, yeah? It's good. Take. - No, thanks. 174 00:12:08,879 --> 00:12:12,156 Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait. There are other appetites, huh? 175 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:16,356 Oh. Oh. 176 00:12:18,639 --> 00:12:20,439 - Again, no. - Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. 177 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:23,112 There is one more, huh? 178 00:12:26,440 --> 00:12:31,878 Ah. Oh. She will do anything you ask. Eh? 179 00:12:32,279 --> 00:12:33,279 No! 180 00:12:35,639 --> 00:12:36,639 Argh! 181 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:40,679 This is what I'm fighting for. 182 00:12:42,519 --> 00:12:43,519 Wait! 183 00:12:44,120 --> 00:12:45,720 If you're after money, I don't have any. 184 00:12:45,879 --> 00:12:47,319 - Please help me. - What do you mean? 185 00:12:47,360 --> 00:12:49,954 The merchant. He kidnapped me and I just want to get home. 186 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:52,720 Help me! 187 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:13,080 Hurry up! 188 00:14:13,960 --> 00:14:17,714 Help me! Help! 189 00:14:26,919 --> 00:14:29,229 - Where are you? - Help! 190 00:14:30,320 --> 00:14:31,719 Come oul and face me. 191 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:33,309 Help! 192 00:14:41,360 --> 00:14:42,360 It is done. 193 00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:46,275 Almost. 194 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:34,480 What the hell is going on? 195 00:15:35,240 --> 00:15:39,313 This is Zhu Zin? This can't be Zhu Zin. 196 00:16:23,399 --> 00:16:26,517 - Stop distracting me. - I didn't make a sound. 197 00:16:28,759 --> 00:16:31,832 Be silent somewhere else. This is difficult. 198 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:34,236 What you are doing to Kung Lao? 199 00:16:35,759 --> 00:16:39,594 - Yes. - What have you done? 200 00:16:43,279 --> 00:16:45,799 - I always marvel at your abilities. - Quan Chi and I moved him. 201 00:16:49,159 --> 00:16:53,790 - Moved? To where? - To another realm of our creation. 202 00:16:54,159 --> 00:16:56,594 But one born in Kung Lao's dreams. 203 00:16:57,399 --> 00:17:00,312 It is exactly like his own, only much much better. 204 00:17:00,759 --> 00:17:03,274 A more... perfect world. 205 00:17:03,919 --> 00:17:05,353 So he will believe. 206 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:07,875 But how is that punishing him? 207 00:17:08,279 --> 00:17:13,308 When the twenly-four hours have elapsed, his new realm will become something else. 208 00:17:14,519 --> 00:17:19,196 Something of my imagining. A hell he can never escape. 209 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:23,275 Quan Chi helped me create the iliusion... 210 00:17:24,079 --> 00:17:25,832 but it is up to me to hold it. 211 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:28,799 Now leave. 212 00:17:31,279 --> 00:17:33,191 The effort is draining. 213 00:17:40,400 --> 00:17:46,669 - Okay. I am done. - I am not. 214 00:17:46,960 --> 00:17:48,560 - Better get a bowl. - Better get a life. 215 00:17:48,799 --> 00:17:49,799 Hey, you wanted to bet. 216 00:17:50,559 --> 00:17:54,314 And here's my next bet. It will never happen again. 217 00:17:55,559 --> 00:18:00,156 Oh, good. I'm glad you learned something. Now wash my feet. 218 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:02,915 I've been walking barefoot all day. 219 00:18:04,759 --> 00:18:06,879 You know, I'm getting a little worried about Kung Lao. 220 00:18:06,903 --> 00:18:09,338 - Maybe we should go look for him. - Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh... 221 00:18:09,400 --> 00:18:12,870 No changing the subject. Feet first. 222 00:18:13,599 --> 00:18:15,556 And that's the way I hope they bury you. 223 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:30,713 Siro, Taja! Open up. 224 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:33,560 Trading Post is closed. Please come back tomorrow. 225 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:37,468 Siro. Look, I apologise, okay? Now please, let me in. 226 00:18:40,759 --> 00:18:41,759 Who are you? Siro! Taja! 227 00:18:43,039 --> 00:18:45,952 There's no Siro here. I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. 228 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:50,631 I live here. You're very confused. The Barron Reyland lives here. 229 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:52,320 Barron? What do you mean? He's dead. 230 00:18:55,240 --> 00:18:57,231 Please, sir, don't make this more difficult. 231 00:18:57,559 --> 00:18:58,879 Kung Lao. 232 00:19:00,039 --> 00:19:02,634 It can't be. Jen... 233 00:19:03,440 --> 00:19:06,273 You've finally come. 234 00:19:16,519 --> 00:19:17,519 Jen... 235 00:19:17,640 --> 00:19:20,712 I knew it. I knew you'd find me. 236 00:19:22,559 --> 00:19:27,509 How can this be? It's a dream. This isn't real. 237 00:19:28,160 --> 00:19:31,596 Feel my arms around you and then tell me it's not real. 238 00:19:40,920 --> 00:19:44,515 You! I'm not hungry. Want my food? 239 00:19:58,799 --> 00:20:02,713 - We all have to keep our energy up. - Thal is our deal. 240 00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:14,871 I've done my part with Kung Lao. Now it's time you show me how you do this. 241 00:20:15,200 --> 00:20:20,593 In due course. I need all my energy to keep the illusion alive. 242 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:23,870 When the twenty-four hours have passed... 243 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:26,549 and Kung Lao is trapped in my alternate realm... 244 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,911 then I will give you what we agreed. 245 00:20:29,960 --> 00:20:31,520 It wouldn't be wise to try to cheat me. 246 00:20:32,480 --> 00:20:34,675 You may have the power to steal souls... 247 00:20:35,039 --> 00:20:38,112 but you know I have abilities that you can't even fathom. 248 00:20:38,920 --> 00:20:43,994 Betray me... and I can make even this... worse. 249 00:20:48,160 --> 00:20:50,921 People just don't come back from the dead. Is that it? Am I dead, too? 250 00:20:51,720 --> 00:20:54,871 No, Kung Lao. We're both very much alive. 251 00:20:56,480 --> 00:20:57,480 Not now. 252 00:20:57,839 --> 00:20:59,319 Your father wants to see you. 253 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:01,875 - Your father's here? - Of course. 254 00:21:02,240 --> 00:21:04,470 - We'll be right down. - Very well. 255 00:21:05,200 --> 00:21:08,317 I know it's very difficult to understand right now. 256 00:21:09,240 --> 00:21:11,151 Just give it one day. 257 00:21:11,960 --> 00:21:14,349 You'll see, everything will be perfect. 258 00:21:15,039 --> 00:21:16,314 Where are we? 259 00:21:17,400 --> 00:21:18,879 Does it matter? 260 00:21:25,799 --> 00:21:27,597 - Back again? - Barron... 261 00:21:28,559 --> 00:21:32,553 No, not this time, Kung Lao. Here things are different. 262 00:21:32,839 --> 00:21:39,188 We need to talk. I think I can explain things better than my eager daughter, hmm? 263 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:49,680 Hold on. 264 00:21:51,640 --> 00:21:54,279 - I'm going to bed. - Who said you were done? 265 00:21:55,119 --> 00:21:58,590 There is nothing more that I could possibly do for you. 266 00:21:59,599 --> 00:22:00,599 No. Not in your dreams. 267 00:22:03,519 --> 00:22:05,399 Or yours. I'm not gonna make this bliss for you. 268 00:22:05,759 --> 00:22:11,312 Please. Mow I'm going to bed. You can continue torturing me in the morning. 269 00:22:13,440 --> 00:22:15,040 You know, Kung Lao's still not home yet. 270 00:22:15,759 --> 00:22:18,040 I know. I'm going to look for him. But I'll let you sleep. 271 00:22:19,240 --> 00:22:22,835 - Mmm. - Come sunrise though, breakfast in bed. 272 00:22:23,240 --> 00:22:25,993 In your lap. Hope you find him. 273 00:22:26,079 --> 00:22:27,115 So do I. 274 00:22:31,079 --> 00:22:36,279 I can imagine how you must feel. It's difficult at first. 275 00:22:36,519 --> 00:22:41,196 How could all of this exist? So much is the same, but somehow different. 276 00:22:41,400 --> 00:22:43,960 Well, I'll tell you... my daughter's love for you hasn't changed. 277 00:22:45,640 --> 00:22:46,720 Yet your hatred for me has. 278 00:22:47,440 --> 00:22:52,070 Because I've learned. I've seen my mistakes. That's what this is about. 279 00:22:52,400 --> 00:22:55,360 Being given a second chance to make it right. And what about you, Kung Lao? 280 00:22:58,559 --> 00:23:04,032 Have you learned or are you going to give up what you desire a second time? 281 00:23:04,079 --> 00:23:07,516 I need to understand how all of this is possible. 282 00:23:08,319 --> 00:23:11,118 There are countless realms, Kung Lao. 283 00:23:11,599 --> 00:23:15,434 Outworld, Earth Realm, thousands more. 284 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:19,873 This is simply another, an alternate reality. 285 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:22,718 One in which you don't have to fight for what you want. 286 00:23:23,160 --> 00:23:24,752 But how can this happen? 287 00:23:24,880 --> 00:23:27,269 Free will. Yours. 288 00:23:28,359 --> 00:23:33,480 You long to be with Jen. And you... you deserve it. 289 00:23:33,920 --> 00:23:35,319 And here you can be. 290 00:23:35,759 --> 00:23:38,593 Like I said, lhis is just one of many realms... 291 00:23:38,880 --> 00:23:44,591 and we have been brought back here together to make things right this time. 292 00:23:51,519 --> 00:23:55,877 To be with Jen, all I have to do is... 293 00:23:57,799 --> 00:23:58,799 stay? 294 00:23:59,240 --> 00:24:02,710 Pick a path and it's yours. 295 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:06,276 Stay, Kung Lao. 296 00:24:06,920 --> 00:24:14,600 Join us and you'll finally know the happiness you've always craved for. 297 00:24:29,880 --> 00:24:31,518 I've waited long enough. 298 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:36,760 The cobalt is starting to affect my powers. 299 00:24:36,839 --> 00:24:37,879 I have to get out of here. 300 00:24:38,200 --> 00:24:39,474 Patience. 301 00:24:40,160 --> 00:24:42,320 Kung Lao still has a few more hours before it is final. 302 00:24:43,240 --> 00:24:48,155 Give me the secret and I'll bide my time in the parallel realm waiting for Kung Lao. 303 00:24:48,319 --> 00:24:50,151 Use your powers, Quan Chi. 304 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:52,357 I can't fight the cobalt. 305 00:24:54,559 --> 00:24:55,629 He can. 306 00:24:56,359 --> 00:25:00,035 Shang Tsung is a human. The ore doesn't affect him. 307 00:25:00,839 --> 00:25:02,119 It has nothing to do with power. 308 00:25:02,720 --> 00:25:06,235 Too bad you can't get a little... energy boost. 309 00:25:06,440 --> 00:25:08,874 It is a talent he lacks. 310 00:25:09,920 --> 00:25:14,311 You're playing a deadly game, Shang Tsung. One you can't win. 311 00:25:14,559 --> 00:25:18,712 - Well, it looks like he already has. - You will regret this. 312 00:25:20,200 --> 00:25:21,349 I promise. 313 00:25:21,400 --> 00:25:22,400 He's getting away. 314 00:25:22,519 --> 00:25:23,719 Let him. I have what I needed. 315 00:25:26,279 --> 00:25:28,874 - He'll tell the Emperor. - Tell him what? 316 00:25:29,240 --> 00:25:31,800 That Shang Tsung has not left the mines... 317 00:25:32,119 --> 00:25:35,396 but he has removed the victor of Mortal Kombat from Earth Realm... 318 00:25:36,119 --> 00:25:38,159 leaving no champion to fight in the next tournament? 319 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:40,440 Yes. Perfect. Hmm, what about Kung Lao? 320 00:25:45,039 --> 00:25:47,793 His fate was sealed when he entered the realm. 321 00:25:48,480 --> 00:25:52,234 Even Quan Chi will not be able to convince him to leave paradise. 322 00:25:53,960 --> 00:25:55,279 Oh, sir? 323 00:25:55,519 --> 00:25:57,431 Your breakfast is ready. 324 00:26:03,119 --> 00:26:04,951 Well, get down here or I'll toss it. 325 00:26:10,240 --> 00:26:11,673 Have you been out all night? 326 00:26:14,880 --> 00:26:16,199 Looking for him. 327 00:26:16,319 --> 00:26:21,269 He's been acting very weird. And now this. Something is definitely wrong. 328 00:26:21,599 --> 00:26:22,669 What're we gonna do? 329 00:26:24,279 --> 00:26:25,474 I'm not sure. 330 00:26:36,400 --> 00:26:38,520 - Are you still open? - No, I'm sorry. We just closed. 331 00:26:39,079 --> 00:26:40,195 Thanks anyway. 332 00:26:41,279 --> 00:26:42,508 Where's Kung Lao? 333 00:26:43,480 --> 00:26:44,629 I can tell you. 334 00:26:46,119 --> 00:26:47,119 Who are you? 335 00:26:49,039 --> 00:26:50,075 Quan Chi. 336 00:26:52,160 --> 00:26:53,280 Are your witches behind you? 337 00:26:53,880 --> 00:26:54,880 They're not needed here. 338 00:26:55,039 --> 00:26:56,314 Where's Kung Lao? 339 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:59,353 In trouble. And I am the only hope of saving him. 340 00:26:59,519 --> 00:27:00,519 Liar. 341 00:27:44,039 --> 00:27:45,479 Don't force me to waste more energy. 342 00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:47,680 If you don't listen to me, your friend dies. 343 00:27:47,799 --> 00:27:48,799 You're his enemy. 344 00:27:48,839 --> 00:27:51,400 - And so is Shang Tsung. - Why would you help him? 345 00:27:51,759 --> 00:27:52,909 It's personal. 346 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,360 I'll help him ruin Shang's pian... 347 00:27:55,880 --> 00:27:57,920 and if you don't do exactly as I say, and quickly... 348 00:27:58,599 --> 00:28:00,352 you'll never see Kung Lao again. 349 00:28:00,799 --> 00:28:03,439 - He'll be trapped in another realm. - What other realm? 350 00:28:03,599 --> 00:28:06,239 What the hell are you talking about and why should we believe you? 351 00:28:06,359 --> 00:28:11,150 You must. Come with me or die where you stand. Choose. 352 00:28:14,680 --> 00:28:15,680 We'll go. 353 00:28:20,599 --> 00:28:22,599 - Oh, morning. How about some breakfast? - I can't. 354 00:28:23,079 --> 00:28:25,039 Ah, of course you can. The food here is wonderful. 355 00:28:25,640 --> 00:28:26,800 - No, no. - Anything you like. 356 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:29,834 I have to go. Just to sort things out. 357 00:28:32,559 --> 00:28:33,559 I'm... 358 00:28:34,359 --> 00:28:37,796 I'm afraid it doesn't work that way, Kung Lao. 359 00:28:37,960 --> 00:28:41,509 You've been given a second chance. One chance. 360 00:28:41,839 --> 00:28:44,359 If you leave now, you can never return and you lose Jen forever. 361 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:48,229 No. 362 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:51,958 I can't lose her again. 363 00:28:53,599 --> 00:28:55,479 But how can I turn my back on my responsibility? 364 00:28:56,240 --> 00:28:57,240 Did you ask for it? 365 00:28:58,039 --> 00:29:01,635 Do you really want this burden that has been thrust upon you? 366 00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:04,717 Earth Realm's fate is not your problem, Kung Lao. 367 00:29:05,079 --> 00:29:09,596 Maybe you're here because you're really not the one destined to save it. 368 00:29:11,640 --> 00:29:14,996 Believe me, they'll find another to take your place. 369 00:29:15,039 --> 00:29:16,479 - And if they don't? - Oh, they will. 370 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:19,554 You don't have to carry this weight on your shoulders. 371 00:29:20,519 --> 00:29:23,193 Here you're free to live the life you choose. 372 00:29:23,240 --> 00:29:24,992 Stay here, Kung Lao. 373 00:29:25,759 --> 00:29:27,432 Be with me always. 374 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:31,153 I'm counting on you two to give me tons of grandchildren. 375 00:29:31,400 --> 00:29:34,358 Are you going to give it all up? 376 00:29:35,039 --> 00:29:36,314 Yes, yes. 377 00:29:38,759 --> 00:29:40,193 I will stay. 378 00:29:42,920 --> 00:29:44,040 You are in a parallel realm. 379 00:29:44,880 --> 00:29:47,348 Return to this spot when you're ready to leave. 380 00:29:47,519 --> 00:29:48,919 Resist temptation or pay the price. 381 00:29:50,119 --> 00:29:52,554 Remember, it's all an illusion. 382 00:29:52,680 --> 00:29:56,753 You say Kung Lao has Jen. What if we can't convince him to return with us? 383 00:29:56,880 --> 00:29:57,920 Find a way or we all lose. 384 00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:02,596 Me to Shang Tsung and you... your lives. 385 00:30:08,279 --> 00:30:10,396 Time's running out for Kung Lao. 386 00:30:11,079 --> 00:30:12,359 Quan Chi is trying to interfere. 387 00:30:12,799 --> 00:30:14,518 What do you mean? How? 388 00:30:14,559 --> 00:30:16,359 He has sent Kung Lao's friends into the realm. 389 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:17,880 They'll bring him back. 390 00:30:18,119 --> 00:30:21,157 Even they will not be able to convince him to leave his love. 391 00:30:21,720 --> 00:30:26,077 But they may not even try once they are captivated by their own perfect world. 392 00:30:26,160 --> 00:30:29,630 - Three for the price of one? - Exactly. 393 00:30:33,920 --> 00:30:35,194 Go back to sleep. 394 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:40,839 Are you coming back? 395 00:30:42,480 --> 00:30:43,708 Of course. 396 00:30:44,720 --> 00:30:46,438 I can't lose you again. 397 00:31:04,440 --> 00:31:05,998 Unbelievable. 398 00:31:06,559 --> 00:31:12,635 I know, I know. I mean, it is Zhu Zin, but it's not. 399 00:31:13,319 --> 00:31:14,753 Tell me about it. 400 00:31:27,440 --> 00:31:28,555 Do you like it? 401 00:31:29,160 --> 00:31:30,920 It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. 402 00:31:31,240 --> 00:31:31,240 Take it. 403 00:31:32,240 --> 00:31:37,792 No. No, l... You mean... take it? 404 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:39,509 Taja? 405 00:31:40,960 --> 00:31:42,598 Taja, come on. 406 00:31:44,519 --> 00:31:46,279 This is what Quan Chi meant about temptation. 407 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:48,440 Yeah, but he never said how much temptation. 408 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:49,674 We have to go. 409 00:31:50,960 --> 00:31:51,960 Yeah, we have to go. 410 00:31:52,039 --> 00:31:55,430 - Maybe just five more minutes. - No. Now. 411 00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:59,275 If it's this bad for us, imagine what Kung Lao's going through. 412 00:32:01,240 --> 00:32:02,468 Did you see that? 413 00:32:04,079 --> 00:32:07,675 Mm-hmm. We have to hurry. Time's running out. 414 00:32:14,880 --> 00:32:16,199 Check upstairs. 415 00:32:21,839 --> 00:32:22,839 Kung Lao! 416 00:32:23,839 --> 00:32:26,752 - Welcome home, Siro. - Barron. I don't believe it. 417 00:32:27,319 --> 00:32:29,039 My home's with the living. Where's Kung Lao? 418 00:32:29,759 --> 00:32:33,196 - Where he belongs. With Jen. - We've come to take him out of here. 419 00:32:34,895 --> 00:32:36,335 You're free to join us, both of you. 420 00:32:36,359 --> 00:32:40,148 But I can't let you interfere with Jen's happiness. 421 00:32:40,359 --> 00:32:43,079 Like you did? That's why she was killed. 422 00:32:43,160 --> 00:32:45,880 - You disappoint me again, Siro. - Kung Lao. Kung Lao, where are you? 423 00:32:47,880 --> 00:32:49,920 - Forget it. Jen has him. - Siro. Taja. You're here. 424 00:32:53,559 --> 00:32:56,028 Not for long. We gotta get you out of here. 425 00:32:56,119 --> 00:32:58,319 You see, it's perfect. Now you have me and your friends. 426 00:32:59,160 --> 00:33:00,832 It's an illusion! It's not real! 427 00:33:00,880 --> 00:33:03,320 You are wrong Siro. It is real. And I'm staying here with Jen. 428 00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:06,560 Kung Lao listen to me. Shang Tsung created this. 429 00:33:07,880 --> 00:33:09,029 Shang Tsung? 430 00:33:09,119 --> 00:33:11,475 - How do you know that? - Trust me, it's true. 431 00:33:11,559 --> 00:33:12,559 No. 432 00:33:12,759 --> 00:33:14,557 Why would he do it? It's my dream. 433 00:33:14,759 --> 00:33:17,115 Kung Lao, you have to leave. 434 00:33:17,279 --> 00:33:20,158 - I am not loosing her again. - She is not real! 435 00:33:20,599 --> 00:33:21,635 None of this is! 436 00:33:22,720 --> 00:33:23,755 Siro! 437 00:33:26,480 --> 00:33:29,552 Do you see? Do you see? 438 00:33:31,000 --> 00:33:34,117 Shang Tsung is your sworn enemy He is never going to let you keep Jen. 439 00:33:34,240 --> 00:33:37,312 Once he's trapped you he is going to turn this place into a living hell. 440 00:33:37,559 --> 00:33:39,755 It's already starting. Look around you, Kung Lao. 441 00:33:40,279 --> 00:33:42,999 Really look. The illusion is fading. 442 00:33:43,519 --> 00:33:44,953 Time is running out. 443 00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:47,430 You can't go, you're mine forever. 444 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:48,480 You've got to come now! 445 00:33:49,640 --> 00:33:52,837 Go, I'll be right behind you. Go! 446 00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:55,195 Hurry! We don't have much time left! 447 00:33:56,319 --> 00:33:59,551 I really mean it Kung Lao. You're here forever. 448 00:34:02,880 --> 00:34:04,233 Stop him! 449 00:35:21,719 --> 00:35:22,789 Damn it! Where is he? 450 00:35:23,039 --> 00:35:24,519 We can't wait much longer. 451 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:27,355 Oh God! He stayed! 452 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:36,673 You want to be with Jen! 453 00:35:36,920 --> 00:35:38,400 If you leave now you can never return. 454 00:35:39,760 --> 00:35:40,760 No, look! 455 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:42,960 - Hurry! The portal is closing! - Come on! 456 00:35:43,719 --> 00:35:46,518 Are you going to give it all up? 457 00:35:46,920 --> 00:35:47,920 Come on! 458 00:35:48,760 --> 00:35:53,038 Kung Lao. You can'l go, you're mine forever. 459 00:35:54,360 --> 00:35:57,113 I know it's very difficuit lo understand right now. 460 00:35:58,159 --> 00:36:00,833 I knew it! I knew you'd find me! 461 00:36:46,280 --> 00:36:48,271 Noooo! 462 00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:18,072 Feels right. 463 00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:31,674 Have a nice trip? 464 00:37:33,719 --> 00:37:37,349 - It's really home. Isn't it? - Yes. 465 00:37:39,199 --> 00:37:41,395 I wasn't sure I'd ever see you back here. 466 00:37:42,119 --> 00:37:45,749 You almost didn't. If we hadn't come, he would have stayed... 467 00:37:46,079 --> 00:37:48,799 - giving up everything. - What the hell were you thinking? 468 00:37:49,199 --> 00:37:52,237 The other life. The one I've always wanted. 469 00:37:52,400 --> 00:37:54,550 When I saw it, I was overwhelmed, I guess. 470 00:37:55,599 --> 00:37:57,272 I wanted it to be real. 471 00:37:58,800 --> 00:38:01,268 - How did you ever find me? - Quan Chi. 472 00:38:01,400 --> 00:38:04,631 Luckily Shang Tsung made himseif a bigger enemy to Quan Chi than you. 473 00:38:05,199 --> 00:38:06,633 For the moment at least. 474 00:38:06,880 --> 00:38:08,950 Out of the way creep! 475 00:38:09,400 --> 00:38:11,040 Now, that's the Zhu Zhin I know and love. 476 00:38:11,679 --> 00:38:13,716 It may not be perfect, but it's never dull. 477 00:38:14,440 --> 00:38:16,078 You're so weird, Siro. 478 00:38:16,320 --> 00:38:18,880 And you are still a slave to my weirdness. 479 00:38:18,920 --> 00:38:19,920 Forget it! Time is up. 480 00:38:20,599 --> 00:38:22,319 No way! We got interrupted to save Kung Lao! 481 00:38:23,239 --> 00:38:25,879 Then he owes you. Make him your slave. I am retired. 482 00:38:27,639 --> 00:38:31,076 - It was a trap, Kung Lao. - One I wanted to fall into. 483 00:38:31,719 --> 00:38:34,109 I'd have stayed. I loved it there. 484 00:38:35,440 --> 00:38:37,510 No pressure. No responsibiiilies. 485 00:38:38,199 --> 00:38:39,199 No doubts. 486 00:38:40,199 --> 00:38:41,474 I'd go back, you know. 487 00:38:42,079 --> 00:38:43,433 If I could make it last. 488 00:38:44,239 --> 00:38:47,437 - Do you hear yourself? - I would have left Earth Realm. 489 00:38:47,599 --> 00:38:48,953 Something to think about. 490 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:52,070 - Isn't it? - Yeah. 491 00:38:53,280 --> 00:38:55,953 - Maybe I am not the one. - Maybe not. 492 00:38:56,840 --> 00:38:59,308 Then again. Maybe you are. 493 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,115 Jen... 494 00:39:35,159 --> 00:39:36,912 So much power... 495 00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:42,998 in one man. 496 00:39:44,159 --> 00:39:46,151 My compliments to Quan Chi. 497 00:39:47,679 --> 00:39:49,272 Such a generous gift. 498 00:39:58,239 --> 00:39:59,753 You are exceptional. 499 00:40:02,280 --> 00:40:04,600 Tell him I'm almost grateful for the news you brought me... 500 00:40:05,639 --> 00:40:09,349 Quan Chi has made a powerful ally today. 501 00:40:10,320 --> 00:40:11,514 And me? 502 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:27,353 You're slave to two masters. 503 00:40:29,039 --> 00:40:30,632 It can be done. 504 00:40:39,199 --> 00:40:40,599 Your turn.