1 00:00:21,320 --> 00:00:23,276 Stop! Stop right there! 2 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:35,553 Give us what we want and there won't be any trouble. 3 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,560 Hey, what have you done with my brother? 4 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:44,475 Marcus? Are you there? 5 00:00:45,480 --> 00:00:48,711 Give him back. Now! Or we're coming in. 6 00:01:01,920 --> 00:01:04,559 - What are they? - Hold your positions. 7 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,718 We are not afraid of you. 8 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:12,673 You should be. 9 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:22,629 In each of us there burns a soul of a warrior. 10 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:27,911 In every generation, a few are chosen to prove it. 11 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:37,313 Centuries ago in a time of darkness and fury that fate befell three strangers. 12 00:01:37,520 --> 00:01:39,511 A monk - Kung Lao... 13 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:43,635 An exiled guard - Siro... 14 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:47,956 And a thief - Taja... 15 00:01:48,640 --> 00:01:53,156 Who have to defend our Earth Realm from the forces of Outworld. 16 00:01:54,880 --> 00:01:57,030 By fighting for their lives. 17 00:01:58,120 --> 00:02:00,236 By fighting for their honour. 18 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:02,399 Your soul is mine! 19 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:04,119 And by fighting for their realm. 20 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:06,156 It's the burden you must carry. 21 00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:14,113 In a tournament called... Mortal Kombat. 22 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:31,560 Buy one for me. 23 00:02:31,561 --> 00:02:34,154 Hey, you're back. How was your friend's wedding? 24 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:36,639 One of the best funerals I've ever been to. 25 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:38,439 Oh, please. Thank you. 26 00:02:38,440 --> 00:02:42,115 So, I've been gone a week. What have I missed? 27 00:02:42,719 --> 00:02:44,879 Well, the arrival of our new house guest for one thing. 28 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:45,880 House guest? 29 00:03:06,960 --> 00:03:07,960 What is this? 30 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:25,669 It's Qali. What the hell is she doing here? 31 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:28,390 I don't know, but I don't like it. 32 00:03:28,640 --> 00:03:31,029 Ladies and gentlemen... 33 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:35,479 Don't be afraid. We're here to put on a show for you. 34 00:03:35,480 --> 00:03:40,952 And I present a celebration of the strange and macabre. 35 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:45,072 I give you The Festival. 36 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:53,359 All donations will be graciously accepted. 37 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:06,189 Appropriate. 38 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:07,800 Isn't it? 39 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:11,033 Let's go say hello. 40 00:04:13,520 --> 00:04:16,839 Tickets, Festival tickets. Tickets. 41 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:17,720 Siro. 42 00:04:17,721 --> 00:04:19,756 Oh, yeah, let's go see what's going on. 43 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:23,360 Let's do it. 44 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:27,119 - Hold it. - What do you want? 45 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:28,155 Answers. 46 00:04:28,720 --> 00:04:30,870 - What're you doing in Earth Realm? - Travelling. 47 00:04:31,200 --> 00:04:32,918 Just a little realm-hopping, huh? 48 00:04:32,960 --> 00:04:37,397 - This is my show. It travels everywhere. - Sorry... 49 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:41,231 but you don't strike me as the carnival type, Qali. 50 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:42,799 What are you really doing? 51 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:44,995 Trying to survive. 52 00:04:45,280 --> 00:04:48,239 My last visit here cost me everything. 53 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:50,879 Even Kitana has turned her back on me. 54 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:54,359 I always said your old friend was a good judge of character. 55 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:58,036 I've done nothing wrong. The show's a business. 56 00:04:58,160 --> 00:05:01,357 I'll stay in Zhu Zin only long enough to make what I can. 57 00:05:01,920 --> 00:05:05,879 Leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. 58 00:05:07,200 --> 00:05:10,112 That's a deal I can live with. Come on, Siro. 59 00:05:12,240 --> 00:05:14,037 See that you stick with it. 60 00:05:25,120 --> 00:05:27,509 This is a good workout. You're doing well. 61 00:05:28,520 --> 00:05:30,909 - I'm back. - Hey, Siro. 62 00:05:31,720 --> 00:05:32,994 Give us a minute here. 63 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:37,600 Remember? 64 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:40,279 So who is she? 65 00:05:40,280 --> 00:05:42,669 Her name is Lorriana. Lori for short. 66 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:45,359 She grew up on a farm near the Temple. 67 00:05:45,360 --> 00:05:47,191 Used to do odd jobs for the monks. 68 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:49,559 She moved here a few months ago looking for work. 69 00:05:49,560 --> 00:05:51,312 Gee, that's all you picked up? 70 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:55,035 So he knew her as a kid, huh? 71 00:05:55,800 --> 00:05:58,758 Yeah, she was about 14 or 15 last time he saw her. 72 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:01,875 Hmm, she grew up. 73 00:06:02,640 --> 00:06:05,108 I think someone else noticed that, too. 74 00:06:05,360 --> 00:06:07,520 Maybe he's got more on his mind than just training her. 75 00:06:07,560 --> 00:06:08,560 Could be. 76 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:10,272 One thing's for sure... 77 00:06:10,720 --> 00:06:12,119 she's no fighter. 78 00:06:31,720 --> 00:06:34,951 When I was at the Temple, I'd stop work to watch the fighters. 79 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:41,035 It used to take me two times longer to get anything done while they were training. 80 00:06:41,280 --> 00:06:44,556 That's okay, monks don't fire you, they just lay on the guilt. 81 00:06:44,600 --> 00:06:46,670 And make you pray for a week. 82 00:06:46,800 --> 00:06:49,758 Well, actually, what they did was invite me to join some classes. 83 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:52,189 Some of the moves they taught me were great. 84 00:06:52,840 --> 00:06:56,435 Of course, they were nothing like the ones that they taught Kung Lao. 85 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:01,790 When I moved here I decided to get some more training for my protection. 86 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,514 Being in the city is so different from being on a farm. 87 00:07:04,920 --> 00:07:06,433 Especially this city. 88 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:12,035 Well, with the work I'm doing, nobody's gonna mess with me now. 89 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:17,399 - You seem pretty anxious to try this out. - In fact, I may fight professionally. 90 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:21,234 Lori, you know I'm not teaching you to fight so you can go out looking for one. 91 00:07:21,760 --> 00:07:24,228 Relax, I'm just a little excited. 92 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:26,319 Before I start a career as a fighter... 93 00:07:26,320 --> 00:07:30,313 I've gotta find a job so that I can eat and so that I can pay you back. 94 00:07:30,440 --> 00:07:33,000 We've been over that. You don't have to pay me. 95 00:07:33,280 --> 00:07:36,033 Maybe I want to do something for you. 96 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:38,359 Especially after everything you've done for me... 97 00:07:38,360 --> 00:07:41,199 working with me, letting me stay here while I train. 98 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:43,111 I don't do this for the money. 99 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:45,080 Thanks. 100 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:48,839 You stay here and rest. I'm gonna get another workout. 101 00:07:53,320 --> 00:07:54,320 Nice girl. 102 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:57,478 - Full of energy. - Maybe a little too much. 103 00:07:57,880 --> 00:07:59,919 - How do you mean? - Well, you saw her. 104 00:07:59,920 --> 00:08:01,831 She's ready to go out there and kick ass. 105 00:08:02,080 --> 00:08:04,389 Most people around here will kick back. 106 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:07,678 A little training can be more dangerous than none at all. 107 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:09,148 Lighten up, Siro. 108 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:12,081 There's nothing wrong with giving Lori a bit on confidence in herself. 109 00:08:12,105 --> 00:08:15,959 I agree. But this girl thinks she's a fighter and she's not. 110 00:08:15,960 --> 00:08:19,999 - Give her a break. - Hey, I could be dead wrong. I hope I am. 111 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:23,710 - I just don't want to see her get hurt. - I won't let that happen. 112 00:08:24,040 --> 00:08:26,713 I think you should be careful what you put into her head. 113 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:30,712 It'll be all right, Siro. Trust me. 114 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:35,159 Am I wrong here? 115 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:40,473 About Lori, maybe. I don't know. I'm... I'm sorry, Siro, I just got a lot on my mind. 116 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:42,074 - Qali? - Yeah. 117 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:49,238 What're you doing, Qali? 118 00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:08,989 Ladies and gentlemen... 119 00:09:11,120 --> 00:09:15,352 the time has come for our last match. 120 00:09:17,960 --> 00:09:21,794 Come back tomorrow and it will all begin again. 121 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:24,199 - All right! Yeah. - All right! 122 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:25,599 But for now... 123 00:09:27,440 --> 00:09:35,440 this brave fighter has battled hard and earned the chance to win tonight's prize. 124 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:51,479 But who... will be his opponent? 125 00:09:51,480 --> 00:09:55,189 - That's me. I'll fight for that much gold. - I give you... 126 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,000 Mika! 127 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:23,594 Let the final match of the night begin. 128 00:12:49,240 --> 00:12:52,277 Thank you all. See you tomorrow. 129 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:20,313 You did well. 130 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:25,752 I may have beaten you, but you are still the strongest fighter of the night. 131 00:13:26,400 --> 00:13:29,870 And for that, we have a special gift for you. 132 00:13:39,400 --> 00:13:41,072 The best part... 133 00:14:33,640 --> 00:14:36,916 It was a good show tonight. Quan Chi will be pleased. 134 00:14:38,320 --> 00:14:41,232 And is his "watch-dog" satisfied? 135 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:44,674 As long as the "bitch" does as she's told. 136 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:15,470 - You're sure it was Qali? - That was one face I'll never forget. 137 00:15:15,520 --> 00:15:19,195 And the other one, the one who used Quan Chi's name, describe her. 138 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:25,230 About my size, blond, great fighter, even better killer. 139 00:15:25,640 --> 00:15:27,915 - She really seemed to enjoy it. - She did. 140 00:15:28,360 --> 00:15:31,119 Her name is Mika, a personal slave to Quan Chi. 141 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:34,157 - How many slaves does he have? - Dozens. 142 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:39,876 Well, this particular one is travelling around Earth Realm knocking off fighters. 143 00:15:40,920 --> 00:15:43,479 What's he want with a bunch of reanimated dead people? 144 00:15:43,480 --> 00:15:47,519 It is his speciality. He is building an army. 145 00:15:48,680 --> 00:15:51,592 And his alliance with Shao Kahn is growing. 146 00:15:52,640 --> 00:15:54,153 I need an advantage. 147 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:57,071 You could start with the two women. 148 00:15:58,320 --> 00:15:59,639 What do you mean? 149 00:15:59,720 --> 00:16:04,077 Well, they hate each other. This Mika is playing boss and Qali doesn't like it. 150 00:16:04,160 --> 00:16:05,434 Not one bit. 151 00:16:05,520 --> 00:16:11,595 Good. Go back. Watch. Bring me something. Anything I can use. 152 00:16:12,440 --> 00:16:13,668 I'll try. 153 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:17,671 You'll do better than try. 154 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:25,639 I think we should start with that small kata I taught you. 155 00:16:26,240 --> 00:16:28,674 - Uh, can I make a request? - Sure. 156 00:16:29,040 --> 00:16:31,999 I'd like you to teach me a specialty move. It's one I've seen. 157 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,919 - Which one? - The vaulting axe. 158 00:16:33,920 --> 00:16:36,275 I want to know exactly where the foot hits the neck. 159 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:37,720 No. 160 00:16:38,400 --> 00:16:39,400 Why? 161 00:16:39,440 --> 00:16:41,749 Well, for one thing, you're not ready for that move. 162 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,000 And? 163 00:16:43,001 --> 00:16:45,116 Look, it's a kill move and I won't teach you that. 164 00:16:45,760 --> 00:16:49,753 I'm sorry. I... just wanted to learn something spectacular. 165 00:16:51,560 --> 00:16:53,437 Please don't turn away from me. 166 00:16:54,640 --> 00:16:56,358 I don't want this to happen. 167 00:16:57,120 --> 00:16:58,633 You're what matters. 168 00:17:12,760 --> 00:17:15,319 No, I can't. Not like this. 169 00:17:15,320 --> 00:17:16,639 You don't want me? 170 00:17:16,760 --> 00:17:21,436 I do. A lot. But what do you really want? 171 00:17:22,440 --> 00:17:27,195 Do you want me, or is this just a way for you to get me to teach you something? 172 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:30,319 I offer myself to you and this is what I get? 173 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:36,074 Where are you going? 174 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:39,314 Out. To The Festival. To have fun. 175 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:41,320 Why don't you stay here and train some more. 176 00:17:41,344 --> 00:17:43,184 That seems to be something that you're good at. 177 00:18:04,080 --> 00:18:05,991 Looks like the freaks are calling it a night. 178 00:18:06,440 --> 00:18:07,873 No sign of Qali though. 179 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:11,152 Well, maybe she's just honouring her promise. Staying away from us. 180 00:18:11,440 --> 00:18:12,440 Good. 181 00:18:13,080 --> 00:18:15,116 You know, this can be a pretty creepy place. 182 00:18:16,600 --> 00:18:19,034 I think I'm on Kung Lao's side about training Lori. 183 00:18:19,520 --> 00:18:20,520 Really? 184 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:24,199 Yeah. I mean, the biggest part of fighting is having confidence in yourself. 185 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:25,952 It's not all about strength. 186 00:18:26,720 --> 00:18:29,792 I'd like to teach every woman in this city a few defensive moves. 187 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:31,871 Might shake things up a bit. 188 00:18:32,240 --> 00:18:37,792 Please, help! Please, please, someone! You gotta... you gotta help! 189 00:18:38,040 --> 00:18:39,996 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Take it easy. 190 00:18:40,040 --> 00:18:42,519 Please. You gotta stop it. 191 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:45,119 - Stop what? - My brother. They took him. 192 00:18:45,120 --> 00:18:46,473 And then they killed the rest. 193 00:18:47,320 --> 00:18:48,435 And now they're after me. 194 00:18:48,600 --> 00:18:49,600 Who? 195 00:18:50,240 --> 00:18:53,516 Argh! No! No! 196 00:18:53,560 --> 00:18:54,560 Hey, wait. 197 00:18:57,760 --> 00:19:00,320 No, no! 198 00:19:14,200 --> 00:19:15,315 Festival. 199 00:19:18,880 --> 00:19:20,279 Qali's Festival. 200 00:19:22,960 --> 00:19:23,960 Look. 201 00:19:27,080 --> 00:19:29,469 - I've seen this before. - What is it? 202 00:19:29,640 --> 00:19:32,518 I don't know, but I'm gonna find out. 203 00:20:15,960 --> 00:20:17,871 Siro, look, over there. 204 00:20:23,280 --> 00:20:24,429 Let go of me. 205 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:26,440 Let go of me! 206 00:20:26,441 --> 00:20:29,637 So this is what you were training for? This is how you reward Kung Lao? 207 00:20:29,680 --> 00:20:33,559 - Leave me alone. I can do what I want. - Yeah, right. Let's go. 208 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:50,548 I really am sorry, Kung Lao. I guess I got carried away... 209 00:20:51,120 --> 00:20:54,237 between training with you and trying to have fun at The Festival. 210 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:58,555 I apologise, too. I know I made you angry. 211 00:20:59,360 --> 00:21:02,716 Yeah, well, I wasn't thinking clearly. 212 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:05,636 It wasn't very grown up of me, was it? 213 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:06,874 It's okay. 214 00:21:08,680 --> 00:21:09,795 You forgive me? 215 00:21:10,320 --> 00:21:11,469 Of course. 216 00:21:12,160 --> 00:21:13,160 It's over. 217 00:21:13,920 --> 00:21:15,512 I knew you'd understand. 218 00:21:17,320 --> 00:21:18,435 Did she tell you? 219 00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:20,800 It happened. 220 00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:24,676 I don't think we can blame her too much for entering a side show contest. 221 00:21:24,840 --> 00:21:27,513 Side show? That's what she told you? 222 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,029 A bunch of locals showing off some fight moves. 223 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:32,561 Do you think you can just lie to him and get away with it? 224 00:21:33,960 --> 00:21:36,110 Siro, she told me the truth. 225 00:21:36,320 --> 00:21:39,471 Well, here's the truth. They're holding fights, Kung Lao. 226 00:21:40,120 --> 00:21:42,156 Real brutal, savage fights. 227 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:45,196 Did she tell you about people being dragged off... 228 00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:47,316 half-dead, dumped in the street? 229 00:21:48,960 --> 00:21:52,430 Did she tell you it's for money, big money? 230 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:56,798 Is what he says true? 231 00:21:56,920 --> 00:22:00,276 - Look, I was just there because I wanted... - Is it true? 232 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:03,160 Yes. 233 00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:07,196 I can do whatever I want, Kung Lao. 234 00:22:07,640 --> 00:22:09,835 And I know that I can win in those fights. 235 00:22:11,560 --> 00:22:13,278 I was glad when you came. 236 00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:18,352 Happy that you wanted to learn and be with me. 237 00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:22,358 Now it's all just a disappointment. 238 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:27,629 And you can't win, Lori. Not in a real fight. 239 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:50,394 Patience. The time will come for each of you. 240 00:22:52,720 --> 00:22:58,319 Touching. Such affection for a bunch of demons. 241 00:22:58,320 --> 00:23:01,392 Souls. Lonely ones. 242 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:05,071 Dishonoured evil spirits. 243 00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:11,272 Is that what you were... before Quan Chi went to work on you? 244 00:23:11,320 --> 00:23:13,759 I am nothing like those things in your Festival. 245 00:23:13,760 --> 00:23:14,760 No? 246 00:23:16,040 --> 00:23:22,919 Dead, but then again, alive? That's you, isn't it? 247 00:23:22,920 --> 00:23:29,759 Those are mindless ghouls. I'm free to come and go as I please. 248 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:34,959 Show me. Go. Let me run this Festival myself. 249 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:38,595 Quan Chi's orders are for me to be here with you and here is where I will stay. 250 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:43,236 Besides, Earth Realm delights me. 251 00:23:45,280 --> 00:23:52,675 So much to do... food, drink, sex... 252 00:23:54,400 --> 00:23:55,549 killing. 253 00:23:57,920 --> 00:24:00,599 I can kill just as well. 254 00:24:00,600 --> 00:24:01,600 Really? 255 00:24:02,600 --> 00:24:07,594 Night after night? All those fighters? 256 00:24:08,120 --> 00:24:11,237 Having to dirty those pretty little Edenian hands? 257 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:18,518 I do the killing. You run the show. 258 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:28,194 And I used to think you were a bitch. 259 00:24:29,240 --> 00:24:30,719 Vorpax... 260 00:24:31,080 --> 00:24:33,196 It's just not your night tonight, is it? 261 00:24:33,680 --> 00:24:38,470 Taking orders from some dead blonde and now... I show up. 262 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:44,513 Maybe I can't kill her but you'll do. 263 00:24:45,680 --> 00:24:50,071 Why don't we talk about something other than death for a minute. Like life. 264 00:24:50,280 --> 00:24:55,195 - Yours. And how to make it better. - What could you possibly do for me? 265 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:58,757 Oh, nothing. I'm just a messenger. 266 00:25:01,120 --> 00:25:04,599 Still running errands for Shang Tsung. 267 00:25:04,600 --> 00:25:07,353 - He'd love to have a word with you. - About what? 268 00:25:07,520 --> 00:25:11,115 Your watchdog seems to have taken off for a while, so... 269 00:25:11,240 --> 00:25:14,312 why don't you come with me and see what he has to say for yourself. 270 00:25:17,840 --> 00:25:19,068 They'll keep. 271 00:25:22,280 --> 00:25:26,273 I'd like to dump all of them into the nearest river. 272 00:25:26,840 --> 00:25:29,354 If I were you, that would be my choice, too. 273 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:47,673 They're still here? 274 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:50,269 And they'll stay until people get tired of it. 275 00:25:51,880 --> 00:25:53,074 Kung Lao. 276 00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:55,748 Look, I'm sorry. 277 00:25:57,400 --> 00:26:01,393 Maybe I was a little heavy-handed, hauling her back here, humiliating her... 278 00:26:01,440 --> 00:26:05,911 No, you probably saved her life. It's Lori who made the mistake. 279 00:26:06,040 --> 00:26:07,792 She's young and impressionable. 280 00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:10,474 You're the one who's made the biggest impression on her. 281 00:26:10,720 --> 00:26:13,712 Taja and I have both seen it. The way she looks at you. 282 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:17,069 Maybe I'm not as good an influence as I thought. 283 00:26:17,400 --> 00:26:21,439 Oh, yes, you are. But you're right, she's young. 284 00:26:21,440 --> 00:26:23,237 Then what does that make us? 285 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:26,391 Wiser in the ways of the world? 286 00:26:27,640 --> 00:26:30,950 As long as we keep an eye on her, she should be okay. 287 00:26:32,760 --> 00:26:36,150 I think as long as The Festival's in town, she's going to be thinking about it. 288 00:26:36,240 --> 00:26:37,468 Especially now. 289 00:26:39,600 --> 00:26:41,352 Maybe they ought to leave now. 290 00:26:42,040 --> 00:26:43,598 - Let's go down there. - No... 291 00:26:43,800 --> 00:26:48,749 Lori's safe. As far as I'm concerned, what other people do is their business. 292 00:26:48,800 --> 00:26:51,997 Suit yourself, I'm going. It's a low-life operation. 293 00:26:52,200 --> 00:26:54,589 I think I can handle it without lifting a finger. 294 00:27:08,120 --> 00:27:09,189 Pleasant place. 295 00:27:13,360 --> 00:27:17,717 Only temporary. I'm surprised to hear you left Outworld... 296 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:20,954 just to end up travelling the roads of Earth Realm... 297 00:27:22,240 --> 00:27:24,549 the dutiful servant of Quan Chi. 298 00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:26,399 It's a business. 299 00:27:27,440 --> 00:27:30,199 - Why don't you tell us more? - Why should I? 300 00:27:30,200 --> 00:27:31,838 So you can find out what I want. 301 00:27:32,680 --> 00:27:35,558 Come on, Qali. You were intrigued enough to come here. 302 00:27:36,680 --> 00:27:37,999 Very well. 303 00:27:38,920 --> 00:27:41,753 I travel with NetherRealm souls he's given me. 304 00:27:44,440 --> 00:27:45,919 I find new hosts for them. 305 00:27:47,040 --> 00:27:49,793 We hold a contest to chose the best fighters. 306 00:27:50,200 --> 00:27:54,512 The strongest is killed and the soul is transferred into the body. 307 00:27:55,200 --> 00:27:58,715 - But the result is not a mortal being. - No. 308 00:27:59,280 --> 00:28:02,955 They become the Undead. Powerful creatures than cannot be killed. 309 00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:05,237 You are building his army. 310 00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:14,110 What he does with them is his business. Quan Chi is a very rewarding employer. 311 00:28:14,600 --> 00:28:17,194 - I can offer you more. - For what? 312 00:28:17,400 --> 00:28:18,958 For one body. 313 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:20,595 Kung Lao's. 314 00:28:21,960 --> 00:28:25,430 This is what I've come for? There's nothing new here... 315 00:28:25,680 --> 00:28:27,750 you wanting Kung Lao dead. 316 00:28:28,080 --> 00:28:31,038 Yes, but listen carefully. 317 00:28:31,720 --> 00:28:35,838 I want his body as a vessel for a new soul. One that I supply. 318 00:28:36,120 --> 00:28:37,189 Think of it. 319 00:28:37,640 --> 00:28:41,428 The face of Kung Lao with a soul that is mine to control. 320 00:28:42,040 --> 00:28:45,476 A Kung Lao who will lose the next Mortal Kombat when I command him to. 321 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:49,356 Interesting plan, but what's in this for me? 322 00:28:49,840 --> 00:28:54,436 After winning, I'll be in a a position of power and influence with the Emperor. 323 00:28:55,720 --> 00:28:58,792 I could see that your precious realm is restored. 324 00:28:59,960 --> 00:29:04,670 You could get out of this travelling show, back to where you belong. 325 00:29:05,480 --> 00:29:09,155 Perhaps... on Edenia's throne. 326 00:29:11,480 --> 00:29:15,917 If I agree, then I have to betray Quan Chi? 327 00:29:18,400 --> 00:29:20,914 It's not a betrayal if he doesn't know about it. 328 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,478 This will remain between us. 329 00:29:24,840 --> 00:29:28,310 Still, Kung Lao has to be beaten. 330 00:29:28,960 --> 00:29:30,279 Who's the fighter? 331 00:29:33,280 --> 00:29:34,918 I will take care of that. 332 00:29:45,320 --> 00:29:46,320 Qali. 333 00:29:47,720 --> 00:29:50,837 - We already had our talk. - Time for another one. 334 00:29:52,320 --> 00:29:55,312 - You said you'd stay out of our way. - And I have. 335 00:29:55,760 --> 00:29:57,034 Not far enough. 336 00:29:57,840 --> 00:29:59,439 Pack up your show and get out of town. 337 00:29:59,440 --> 00:30:03,513 Are you going to throw me and my people out all by yourself? 338 00:30:03,920 --> 00:30:09,472 If I have to. Be smart. Move on before things get ugly. 339 00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:13,234 Believe me... 340 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:15,751 they're ugly right now. 341 00:30:23,840 --> 00:30:27,150 Let's see if you can convince these two. 342 00:32:04,080 --> 00:32:06,674 - Which one? - You'll see. 343 00:32:12,040 --> 00:32:14,190 Couldn't find anyone bigger, huh? 344 00:32:15,920 --> 00:32:18,957 But do you really think he'll be able to beat Kung Lao? 345 00:32:19,560 --> 00:32:21,391 In a fair fight, who knows? 346 00:32:21,840 --> 00:32:25,116 But in a closed arena, surrounded by the Undead... 347 00:32:50,680 --> 00:32:53,114 With his soul in Kung Lao's body... 348 00:32:53,320 --> 00:32:57,632 I will deliver Earth Realm to the Emperor and take my rightful place in Outworld. 349 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:14,079 - Siro, what's wrong? - Go get Lori. I want her to hear this. 350 00:33:14,680 --> 00:33:16,279 - Yeah, okay. - You hurt bad? 351 00:33:16,280 --> 00:33:17,599 I should have gone with you. 352 00:33:17,600 --> 00:33:20,159 I'm okay. Where did The Festival go? 353 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:21,832 I don't know. They packed up. 354 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:24,391 They must've gone to another part of the city. 355 00:33:24,440 --> 00:33:25,799 Damn. We've got to find them. 356 00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:26,999 What happened? 357 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:31,198 Two guards. I got into a fight. I stabbed them both... 358 00:33:31,400 --> 00:33:34,039 not a drop of blood. And they didn't go down. 359 00:33:34,120 --> 00:33:35,235 Immortals? 360 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:36,879 Whatever they are... 361 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:40,668 there's a lot more to this than costumes and a few fights for money. 362 00:33:41,640 --> 00:33:44,559 - Lori's gone. - How? I've been out here all night. 363 00:33:44,560 --> 00:33:45,913 Open window. Out the back. 364 00:33:46,400 --> 00:33:48,709 She must have gone back to compete in the fights. 365 00:33:48,840 --> 00:33:51,999 We have to stop her, she'll be slaughtered. 366 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,919 How do we deal with guards that can't be killed? 367 00:33:53,920 --> 00:33:55,439 What guards? Why can't they be killed? 368 00:33:55,440 --> 00:33:56,679 We'll explain on the way. 369 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:58,640 Let's just get Lori and get the hell out of there. 370 00:33:58,664 --> 00:33:59,664 Come on. 371 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:08,309 Let the final match of the night begin. 372 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:19,753 Stop this! 373 00:34:21,400 --> 00:34:23,159 What are you doing here, Kung Lao? 374 00:34:23,160 --> 00:34:26,119 I've come for you, I'm taking you away from this. 375 00:34:26,120 --> 00:34:29,556 You can't. I've been fighting and I've been winning. 376 00:34:29,640 --> 00:34:33,439 You think you have, Lori. But hasn't it all been a little too easy? 377 00:34:33,440 --> 00:34:35,795 - This is my chance! - This is a lie. 378 00:34:36,120 --> 00:34:37,951 They're setting you up to lose. 379 00:34:38,280 --> 00:34:41,078 I know this woman. She's dangerous. 380 00:34:41,840 --> 00:34:44,434 This fight will go on, Kung Lao. 381 00:34:51,400 --> 00:34:52,913 Then let me take her place. 382 00:34:56,440 --> 00:34:58,078 On one condition. 383 00:34:58,520 --> 00:34:59,520 Name it. 384 00:34:59,680 --> 00:35:03,389 If I win, then The Festival must leave the city immediately. 385 00:35:05,760 --> 00:35:06,954 Agreed. 386 00:35:07,520 --> 00:35:10,239 Fool. Kung Lao will walk right through her. 387 00:35:10,320 --> 00:35:13,790 Maybe. But I'm not the one he'll be fighting. 388 00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:24,760 Sorry. 389 00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:29,838 Lori, no, don't do this. Don't listen to her. 390 00:35:31,800 --> 00:35:33,597 Should I listen to you, Kung Lao? 391 00:35:33,880 --> 00:35:37,509 The one who had no faith in me, who turned away from me? 392 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:42,709 Like I said, the fight will go on. 393 00:35:45,280 --> 00:35:47,396 And Kung Lao is supposed to go up against a dead man? 394 00:35:47,440 --> 00:35:48,440 No. 395 00:35:48,920 --> 00:35:51,195 He's very much alive. 396 00:35:52,320 --> 00:35:54,151 It will be a fair contest. 397 00:35:58,640 --> 00:35:59,675 Begin! 398 00:38:20,840 --> 00:38:21,840 No! 399 00:38:25,000 --> 00:38:26,399 You fools! 400 00:38:30,080 --> 00:38:31,513 No. Not him! 401 00:38:31,680 --> 00:38:33,238 Not all of them at once! 402 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,157 No. No! 403 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:38,840 Lori! 404 00:38:39,120 --> 00:38:40,439 Let's get out of here. 405 00:38:47,920 --> 00:38:49,239 - Wait! Lori... - No! 406 00:38:49,240 --> 00:38:52,596 No. She's dead, Kung Lao. I saw her die. 407 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:55,673 We can't go back in. Not now. 408 00:39:25,040 --> 00:39:26,439 It must be odd... 409 00:39:28,040 --> 00:39:29,917 being alive among the dead. 410 00:39:31,160 --> 00:39:33,230 The only one who needs to eat. 411 00:39:34,520 --> 00:39:36,590 The wagon's parked outside the city. 412 00:39:36,960 --> 00:39:39,235 We're leaving as should you. 413 00:39:40,320 --> 00:39:44,154 Sort of like catching smoke, wasn't it? 414 00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:47,548 Getting all those souls back where they belong. 415 00:39:49,200 --> 00:39:51,998 There's plenty of mistakes to go around here. 416 00:39:53,720 --> 00:39:55,392 Don't cross me again. 417 00:40:21,240 --> 00:40:23,239 This is a good work out! You are doing well. 418 00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:25,159 I just wanted to learn something spectacular! 419 00:40:25,160 --> 00:40:27,320 You think you can just lie to him and get away with it? 420 00:40:27,344 --> 00:40:29,359 Did she tell you it's for money? Big money! 421 00:40:29,360 --> 00:40:30,839 Please, don't turn away from me. 422 00:40:30,840 --> 00:40:31,999 You are what matters. 423 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:34,639 But what do you really want? Do you want me? 424 00:40:35,200 --> 00:40:36,679 Do you want me? 425 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:40,196 Do you want me?