1 00:00:34,360 --> 00:00:36,316 - Who are you? - Surrender. 2 00:00:37,880 --> 00:00:38,880 To you? 3 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:44,596 Lose your powers, sorcerer? 4 00:00:47,640 --> 00:00:48,755 I have others. 5 00:01:56,400 --> 00:01:57,674 Vorpax. 6 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:07,193 - What are you waiting for? - Nothing. 7 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:12,631 Did you really expect me to fight the Emperor's warriors? 8 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:14,193 Emperor? 9 00:02:22,320 --> 00:02:24,470 My Emperor. 10 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:35,348 In each of us there burns a soul of a warrior. 11 00:02:36,080 --> 00:02:40,312 In every generation, a few are chosen to prove it. 12 00:02:43,360 --> 00:02:50,119 Centuries ago in a time of darkness and fury that fate befell three strangers. 13 00:02:50,120 --> 00:02:52,270 A monk - Kung Lao... 14 00:02:53,960 --> 00:02:56,394 An exiled guard - Siro... 15 00:02:58,560 --> 00:03:00,755 And a thief - Taja... 16 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:05,638 Who have to defend our Earth Realm from the forces of Outworld. 17 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:09,511 By fighting for their lives. 18 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:12,996 By fighting for their honour. 19 00:03:13,760 --> 00:03:15,039 Your soul is mine! 20 00:03:15,040 --> 00:03:16,879 And by fighting for their realm. 21 00:03:16,880 --> 00:03:18,438 It's the burden you must carry. 22 00:03:21,560 --> 00:03:26,588 In a tournament called... Mortal Kombat. 23 00:03:35,320 --> 00:03:36,639 How could this have happened? 24 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:40,038 Outworld has been breached. 25 00:03:40,480 --> 00:03:41,879 What's going on here, Reiko? 26 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:45,113 - Who's behind this? - I don't know. It seems too easy. 27 00:03:45,560 --> 00:03:47,551 Their warriors appeared as if from nowhere. 28 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:49,597 - How many? - Nearly fifty. 29 00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:53,839 All female. 30 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:57,718 Only a handful made it into the Cobalt Mines. 31 00:03:58,040 --> 00:03:59,473 They took Shang Tsung. 32 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:05,279 Shang Tsung. 33 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:08,999 How could just a handful of women steal my sorcerer? 34 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:13,433 Summon the Shadow Priests. 35 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:15,239 [THUNDER RUMBLING] 36 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:29,910 - I think you'll like this. - Oh, yes, it's lovely. Lovely. 37 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:33,194 We'll take this. 38 00:04:33,280 --> 00:04:36,716 - But I think this is... - I make the decisions. We'll take this. 39 00:04:37,120 --> 00:04:38,712 Do you have a problem with that? 40 00:04:39,520 --> 00:04:42,399 - Let's not alienate the customers, shall we? - Did you hear this guy? 41 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:47,039 - A man. Finally someone I can deal with. - Oh, you mean I can help you out? 42 00:04:47,040 --> 00:04:48,792 - Exactly. - I can. 43 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:50,520 What... what're you... 44 00:04:50,521 --> 00:04:53,081 - Why are you doing this? - Get out of here! And don't come back. 45 00:04:54,480 --> 00:04:55,515 Come on. 46 00:04:57,440 --> 00:05:00,796 If he lays a hand on you, come back and tell me, okay? 47 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:02,958 Now! Move it! 48 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:07,439 Thank goodness you were here so I didn't alienate any customers. 49 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:10,671 - He's an ass. - Yup. Typical man. 50 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:14,317 Convinced he's superior because he's hairier. 51 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:15,919 Don't judge men by that. 52 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:19,037 Okay, well, he's worst-case. But you know what I mean. Look around. 53 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:21,839 Don't you think men consider themselves better than women? 54 00:05:21,840 --> 00:05:25,435 Oh, not all men. Hey, Kung Lao, help me out here. 55 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:28,956 - Taja thinks all men are... - Oh, no, I'm not getting into this. 56 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:31,119 Wise move. 57 00:05:31,680 --> 00:05:35,119 Rayden. What is it this time? Who's looking to kill us? 58 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:38,669 Well, actually, I'm here to tell you of a little trouble that happened somewhere else. 59 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:40,075 Where? 60 00:05:40,960 --> 00:05:42,075 Outworld. 61 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:44,557 - What trouble? - Just happened. 62 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:48,038 A small raiding party got inside Shao Kahn's borders. 63 00:05:48,280 --> 00:05:49,399 There was a fight. 64 00:05:49,400 --> 00:05:51,709 - I love it. - But how? 65 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:54,600 Who could be powerful enough to pull a move like that? 66 00:05:54,624 --> 00:05:55,959 Even I don't know that. 67 00:05:56,040 --> 00:06:00,279 But what I am certain of is all the warriors were women. 68 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:05,759 Okay, this is too good. Shao Kahn gets his butt kicked by women. 69 00:06:05,760 --> 00:06:07,113 Not exactly kicked. 70 00:06:07,680 --> 00:06:09,352 I still don't understand who could... 71 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:14,991 Does he ever say good-bye? 72 00:06:22,680 --> 00:06:25,956 By reading the blood of the fallen warriors... 73 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:31,112 I see their empire's large, made of many realms. 74 00:06:32,440 --> 00:06:33,555 Who leads them? 75 00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:38,596 Her name is Kreeya. 76 00:06:39,520 --> 00:06:41,590 Why have I not heard of this woman before now? 77 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:43,876 Her home is distant. 78 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:47,559 She's been moving toward Outworld for years. 79 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:48,834 To be destroyed. 80 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:52,752 My forces are inexhaustible. 81 00:06:54,680 --> 00:06:55,829 I'll crush her. 82 00:06:56,760 --> 00:06:57,954 Where is she now? 83 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:03,918 Out of your reach. Kreeya is in Earth Realm. 84 00:07:08,240 --> 00:07:09,832 Are they treating you well? 85 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:12,189 As well as you've treated me all this time? 86 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:15,438 How does it feel to be the slave, Shang Tsung? 87 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:19,597 Do you enjoy this? 88 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:21,839 What do you want from me? 89 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:27,836 It's my queen that needs you. But afterwards, you will be mine. 90 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:36,517 I have hated you for so long, dreamed about the day I'd get even with you. 91 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:39,233 Now I'm wondering... 92 00:07:39,760 --> 00:07:44,709 if there is anything I can ever really do to make you pay for what you've done to me. 93 00:07:44,760 --> 00:07:46,637 I should have killed you. 94 00:07:47,200 --> 00:07:48,474 In a way you did. 95 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:54,391 Believe me, I'll make you suffer. 96 00:07:56,160 --> 00:08:01,518 I will pay you back. Very slowly. 97 00:08:02,520 --> 00:08:07,071 If you brought me here to kill me, then do it. 98 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:13,873 Patience, Shang Tsung. Like I said, my queen has a use for you. 99 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:18,239 The way she used you. To spy on Outworld. 100 00:08:18,720 --> 00:08:22,076 And Earth Realm. My time here was very useful. 101 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:25,355 My role was to prepare the way. 102 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:28,679 To prepare for our way. 103 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:33,913 Shao Kahn will kill you and your queen, unless I get the chance first. 104 00:08:36,840 --> 00:08:38,671 Bow to my ruler! 105 00:08:39,920 --> 00:08:41,319 Queen Kreeya. 106 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:55,788 You've done well, Vorpax... as I knew you would. 107 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:57,835 Remove him. 108 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:05,399 You were right. Earth Realm is ideal for our needs. 109 00:09:05,400 --> 00:09:06,469 Is it time? 110 00:09:07,120 --> 00:09:12,274 Close. Two days. During which, we are the most vulnerable. 111 00:09:13,760 --> 00:09:18,436 You've been here before. Who in this realm might oppose us? 112 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:20,517 Earth's warriors, perhaps. 113 00:09:21,080 --> 00:09:23,594 Then we must invite them here... 114 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:26,952 to learn of us. I'll send word. 115 00:09:27,480 --> 00:09:29,710 There are three near here that I know of. 116 00:09:30,840 --> 00:09:33,400 - Enemies of Shao Kahn? - Definitely. 117 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:35,949 One of them was the last victor of Mortal Kombat. 118 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:38,920 Excellent. Then we're allies. 119 00:09:39,280 --> 00:09:40,479 Mmmm... 120 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:45,199 Earth mortals are independent. Fiercely so at times. 121 00:09:45,200 --> 00:09:47,873 I don't know if they'll view our arrival as we do. 122 00:09:49,080 --> 00:09:54,039 Perhaps we should offer them some proof of our friendship. 123 00:09:54,040 --> 00:09:58,279 Yes. I need to know as much as I can about them before we meet. 124 00:09:58,280 --> 00:10:00,279 Then you'll approach the ones you know... 125 00:10:00,280 --> 00:10:04,751 and invite them here to join us in defeating Shao Kahn. 126 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:12,199 I'm telling you if women ran the world, we would not have the problems we have. 127 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:15,237 No. We would have a different set. Right? 128 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:17,998 Okay, here's what I think. 129 00:10:18,960 --> 00:10:21,079 - Women are just as capable as men. - See? 130 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:23,958 And that includes being just as capable of screwing things up. 131 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:26,757 Or at least shaking things up. 132 00:10:27,520 --> 00:10:31,639 - Did you find out about these women? - No. Not everything. Not yet. 133 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:35,679 Rayden, doesn't it bother you being a God and not knowing everything? 134 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:38,911 - What bothers me is my memory. - Memory of what? 135 00:10:39,720 --> 00:10:41,153 Of an old tale. 136 00:10:41,760 --> 00:10:45,275 A legend that I heard thousands of years ago about a seed. 137 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:48,113 What's an army of female warriors got to do with an old myth? 138 00:10:48,280 --> 00:10:51,716 Aren't most myths based on some truth? 139 00:10:56,920 --> 00:11:00,151 As I said, the story is... 140 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:05,072 Of a seed that travelled the universe. 141 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:10,991 They said the seed blew from realm to realm and took root. 142 00:11:11,560 --> 00:11:15,997 The seed was powerful and dominant. 143 00:11:16,960 --> 00:11:22,193 And often where it flowered, there was beauty, peace. 144 00:11:23,080 --> 00:11:29,679 In other places, it brought death. And chaos. 145 00:11:46,520 --> 00:11:51,275 So are you telling us this so we should look for a plant or bush or something? 146 00:11:52,280 --> 00:11:53,759 All I know is... 147 00:11:55,360 --> 00:11:57,749 something new has arrived in Earth Realm. 148 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:19,519 How did they do it? 149 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:23,269 A portal powerful enough to transport that many warriors cannot go unnoticed. 150 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:26,679 Not even the Shadow Priests understand how she did it. 151 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:29,959 It must be Shang Tsung's work. 152 00:12:29,960 --> 00:12:32,759 - We don't know that for sure. - Did anyone see them take him? 153 00:12:32,760 --> 00:12:35,194 There's one prisoner still alive but he's too weak to talk. 154 00:12:35,520 --> 00:12:37,351 If he lives, we'll know more. 155 00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:43,875 However it happened, she has my sorcerer. 156 00:12:44,520 --> 00:12:48,479 And Kreeya may force him to fight against Outworld, or kill him for refusing. 157 00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:49,595 Or worse. 158 00:12:50,080 --> 00:12:53,311 Will Shang Tsung seek revenge against me for what I've done to him? 159 00:12:53,880 --> 00:12:55,472 And join her willingly? 160 00:13:08,040 --> 00:13:09,314 Hey, Taja, are you here? 161 00:13:10,560 --> 00:13:12,357 Taja's not here. We've come to ask if... 162 00:14:29,360 --> 00:14:30,554 Siro. 163 00:14:31,040 --> 00:14:32,040 Vorpax? 164 00:14:32,041 --> 00:14:34,919 - Relax, I'm not going to hurt him. - A little late for that. 165 00:14:34,920 --> 00:14:38,993 He didn't give me a chance to explain. He attacked before asking questions. 166 00:14:39,200 --> 00:14:41,760 I would've done the same. What do you want? 167 00:14:45,040 --> 00:14:46,792 - To talk. - Talk. 168 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:49,675 You've heard about a raid within Outworld? 169 00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:53,719 - Yeah. - We are of that army. 170 00:14:54,040 --> 00:14:55,837 Of the empire of Queen Kreeya. 171 00:14:55,960 --> 00:15:00,439 She sends you an invitation to join her. To help her defeat Shao Kahn. 172 00:15:00,440 --> 00:15:02,799 But you work for Shao Kahn. At least Shang Tsung. 173 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:04,870 No. I loathe them both. 174 00:15:05,480 --> 00:15:08,959 I did what I had to to stay alive until we were ready to make our next move. 175 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:10,712 You've been down there with me, Taja. 176 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:13,951 No one wants to see Shao Kahn fall more than I do. 177 00:15:15,040 --> 00:15:17,235 You've had a taste of the kind of fighters we are. 178 00:15:17,880 --> 00:15:19,996 With Kreeya leading us, we can defeat him. 179 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:24,908 Talk it over. Tell Kung Lao. We want all of you with us. 180 00:15:26,160 --> 00:15:29,470 At least meet with Queen Kreeya and hear what she's offering you. 181 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:32,029 Her camp lies just beyond the old Jiing bridge. 182 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:47,790 Vorpax? She stood beside Shang Tsung every step of the way. 183 00:15:47,840 --> 00:15:50,877 - She fought us... - She also helped us in the Cobalt Mines. 184 00:15:51,680 --> 00:15:52,715 May have. 185 00:15:53,680 --> 00:15:55,716 We don't know for sure whose side she's on. 186 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:58,279 Now you want us to trust her and this Empress Kreeya... 187 00:15:58,280 --> 00:16:00,119 who looks to be as powerful as Shao Kahn? 188 00:16:00,120 --> 00:16:04,830 We didn't say trust. But I think we might at least consider what she has to offer. 189 00:16:04,998 --> 00:16:07,279 Just because she didn't knife you when she had the chance. 190 00:16:07,280 --> 00:16:10,719 Kung Lao, she's asking us to join their army fighting Shao Kahn. 191 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:14,879 Look, so far the only thing that's prevented our home from being ruled over by Outworld... 192 00:16:14,880 --> 00:16:17,314 - is a set of Elder God rules. - Right. 193 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:20,799 He can't invade unless he's the ultimate victor in Mortal Kombat. 194 00:16:20,800 --> 00:16:23,872 In other words, for as long as he follows those rules. 195 00:16:24,520 --> 00:16:27,796 What if some day he decides to defy the Elder Gods and comes to finish us? 196 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:31,559 It would take how long, weeks, hours, seconds? 197 00:16:31,560 --> 00:16:33,198 He can't, Siro. 198 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:34,999 You guarantee that? 199 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:39,073 - No. Nothing's for sure. - Then let's finish him first. 200 00:16:39,680 --> 00:16:40,680 Okay. 201 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:44,919 Say Kreeya takes out Shao Kahn. 202 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:49,439 By your reasoning, maybe she then decides to defy the Elder Gods... 203 00:16:49,440 --> 00:16:53,353 All right, all right. We can debate this all day or we can check her out. 204 00:16:53,480 --> 00:16:54,595 I agree. 205 00:16:55,480 --> 00:16:57,072 Let's at least see what she's like. 206 00:16:57,240 --> 00:17:00,789 Fine. I don't have a problem with that. You're free to make your own decisions. 207 00:17:00,840 --> 00:17:03,079 - Go right ahead. - You won't come with us? 208 00:17:03,080 --> 00:17:04,080 No. 209 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:07,719 Some... something's not right here. I want to wait. 210 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:10,234 Okay. We'll bring you a report. 211 00:17:33,320 --> 00:17:35,470 You must feel like you've died and gone to heaven. 212 00:17:35,520 --> 00:17:38,400 Do you think they leave the ugly ones at home and just travel with these? 213 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:41,119 I don't know. Maybe they're all born this way. 214 00:17:41,120 --> 00:17:43,793 Incredible. But I fought them, too. 215 00:17:44,160 --> 00:17:46,679 I have to respect anyone with those kind of combat skills. 216 00:17:46,680 --> 00:17:49,599 Yeah, and remember, they used those skills to take on Shao Kahn. 217 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:50,715 Mm-hmm. 218 00:18:12,560 --> 00:18:15,199 I'm so glad you came. Please come in. 219 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:26,555 Empress Kreeya, I present to you Taja and Siro, the ones I spoke to you of. 220 00:18:26,720 --> 00:18:29,792 Taja, it is my honour. 221 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:33,399 I'm always delighted to meet a strong fearless woman. 222 00:18:33,400 --> 00:18:35,231 One that can and will fight. 223 00:18:36,160 --> 00:18:39,239 And Siro, your fighting skills and military knowledge... 224 00:18:39,240 --> 00:18:42,915 would be of great value here. You are both most welcome. 225 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:45,350 - Thank you. - I thought there was another. 226 00:18:45,400 --> 00:18:46,400 Kung Lao. 227 00:18:46,401 --> 00:18:48,994 Yes, I'm afraid we've learned to be a bit cautious. 228 00:18:49,480 --> 00:18:51,072 Kung Lao maybe more than us. 229 00:18:51,120 --> 00:18:54,556 I don't blame him. We are using Earth Realm as a sanctuary. 230 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:56,711 At the moment, we carry swords and shields. 231 00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:01,039 But I also offer knowledge, culture, beauty. 232 00:19:02,440 --> 00:19:08,719 Once Shao Kahn is stopped, people in all realms can start a new, and better life. 233 00:19:08,720 --> 00:19:10,639 Um, speaking of people... 234 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:13,959 - What is it, Siro? - Well, where are your men? 235 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:16,799 - At home, in our realm. - They don't fight? 236 00:19:16,800 --> 00:19:19,917 No. I hope that doesn't make you uncomfortable... 237 00:19:20,520 --> 00:19:23,512 being here among so many powerful women. 238 00:19:23,960 --> 00:19:27,748 No, it's, uh, it's just very different. 239 00:19:27,880 --> 00:19:31,519 It's simply the way we are. But wherever we go, all people... 240 00:19:31,520 --> 00:19:34,799 women and men, become our sisters and our brothers. 241 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:37,553 See for yourselves. Stay as long as you like. 242 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:39,670 It is wise to be cautious. 243 00:19:39,960 --> 00:19:44,192 But not so much that you miss a chance to change your world. 244 00:19:45,360 --> 00:19:47,476 That is what Kung Lao must understand. 245 00:19:49,680 --> 00:19:50,680 Enjoy. 246 00:20:04,840 --> 00:20:08,359 - It's almost odd, seeing that guy here. - He's another Earth warrior like yourself. 247 00:20:08,360 --> 00:20:10,032 Here at the Empress' invitation. 248 00:20:10,640 --> 00:20:13,996 So if you're part of all this, how did you end up in the Cobalt Mines? 249 00:20:15,520 --> 00:20:18,034 I was sent to Outworld years ago as a spy. 250 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:21,194 A very unfortunate mistake got me sent to the mines... 251 00:20:21,960 --> 00:20:25,159 so I kept my real identity secret and I aligned myself with Shang Tsung... 252 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:27,390 in order to continue my work as best as I could. 253 00:20:28,360 --> 00:20:30,319 I knew my mother would rescue me some day. 254 00:20:30,320 --> 00:20:31,320 Your mother? 255 00:20:32,240 --> 00:20:33,753 Your Kreeya's daughter? 256 00:20:33,880 --> 00:20:35,959 So that means you're some sort of princess. 257 00:20:35,960 --> 00:20:37,188 In a way I am. 258 00:20:37,560 --> 00:20:39,073 And my Queen relies on me. 259 00:20:39,880 --> 00:20:44,078 But in her eyes, each and every one of us is important. 260 00:21:07,520 --> 00:21:08,589 Who's there? 261 00:21:19,680 --> 00:21:20,749 I am Kreeya. 262 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:26,437 And this is my gift to you. 263 00:21:29,360 --> 00:21:32,352 Kreeya... Vorpax's Queen. 264 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:36,673 I am. Since you wouldn't come to me, I've come to you... 265 00:21:37,240 --> 00:21:42,839 with this symbol of my friendship. 266 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:44,319 You're a fool. 267 00:21:44,920 --> 00:21:47,879 Every day you let me live is another chance I have to kill you. 268 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:49,552 You're the one in chains. 269 00:21:50,040 --> 00:21:56,354 He says it to provoke me, hoping I'll take his life and put an end to his humiliation. 270 00:21:57,680 --> 00:21:59,759 - This man is your enemy. - He is. 271 00:21:59,760 --> 00:22:01,796 If the stories I've been told are true... 272 00:22:02,720 --> 00:22:07,039 you could've taken the sorcerer's life, but you let him live. 273 00:22:07,040 --> 00:22:09,759 - I did. - We are more alike than I imagined. 274 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:11,518 You think as I do. 275 00:22:12,840 --> 00:22:14,193 Will you talk with me? 276 00:22:17,840 --> 00:22:18,909 All right. 277 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:24,193 Take him back to camp. 278 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:31,834 - What will you do with him? - What you did. 279 00:22:32,440 --> 00:22:37,116 I'll spare him, but not free him. There are places in my empire... 280 00:22:37,400 --> 00:22:42,039 unlike Shao Kahn's, which are secure for those like Shang Tsung. 281 00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:45,271 - Your empire? - Even the word bothers you, doesn't it? 282 00:22:45,680 --> 00:22:49,999 It is an empire, yes. But I assure you nothing like Shao Kahn's. 283 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,479 But you fight and conquer. 284 00:22:51,480 --> 00:22:54,995 I must fight Shao Kahn, as I have others like him. 285 00:22:55,360 --> 00:22:57,519 There's no other way to deal with a beast. 286 00:22:57,520 --> 00:23:00,273 Then what? You take over realms? 287 00:23:00,560 --> 00:23:03,472 - Do they just offer themselves up to you? - In a way. 288 00:23:04,720 --> 00:23:07,280 Come, walk with me. 289 00:23:09,720 --> 00:23:12,109 We must share our knowledge with others. 290 00:23:12,520 --> 00:23:15,512 When this is made known to new realms, then... 291 00:23:16,040 --> 00:23:18,759 well, then, we are often simply invited in. 292 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:20,839 Becoming one with the people there. 293 00:23:20,840 --> 00:23:22,432 - One? - Yes. 294 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:25,553 Much as you were taught as a child by your monks... 295 00:23:26,080 --> 00:23:29,759 the "one-ness" of all nature, of all living creatures. 296 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:30,795 But how? 297 00:23:31,400 --> 00:23:35,799 Well, as I said, we are powerful people. When we breed, our traits prevail. 298 00:23:35,800 --> 00:23:39,879 And the others, the original people, just disappear? 299 00:23:39,880 --> 00:23:41,836 Over many lifetimes. 300 00:23:42,720 --> 00:23:46,799 They're absorbed, Kung Lao, into something new... 301 00:23:46,800 --> 00:23:50,270 making life infinitely better for all. 302 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:51,999 But giving up Earth... 303 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:57,279 It's begun. We are here, freely and in peace. 304 00:23:57,280 --> 00:23:58,872 It's unbelievable. 305 00:23:59,960 --> 00:24:02,520 - It can't be. - Only one thing can alter it now. 306 00:24:03,240 --> 00:24:05,037 If Shao Kahn defeats us. 307 00:24:05,080 --> 00:24:07,389 I know you will do what you think is best. 308 00:24:07,520 --> 00:24:13,709 But before you decide, I'd like to show you what could lie in store for Earth Realm. 309 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:15,915 I'll come. 310 00:24:22,280 --> 00:24:24,430 From what I've seen, it's a society that works. 311 00:24:24,520 --> 00:24:27,318 The warriors are great. Almost flawless physically. 312 00:24:27,680 --> 00:24:29,636 And they seem polite and kind. 313 00:24:30,040 --> 00:24:32,713 But do you eventually want everyone on Earth Realm to become them? 314 00:24:33,280 --> 00:24:34,349 Siro? 315 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:37,632 I know, the end result sounds sort of unthinkable. 316 00:24:37,760 --> 00:24:39,637 The point is, we won't be here to see it. 317 00:24:39,840 --> 00:24:43,071 It'll take what, a million years for all mortals to disappear? 318 00:24:43,520 --> 00:24:45,476 Meanwhile, every generation grows stronger. 319 00:24:45,760 --> 00:24:49,799 We do it, Kung Lao. I mean, we breed better cattle, better dogs. 320 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:51,718 Hell, even nature does it to us. 321 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:54,633 The weak children die and the strong ones grow... 322 00:24:54,680 --> 00:24:56,989 and have even stronger children in the future. 323 00:24:59,040 --> 00:25:00,359 Maybe it's inevitable. 324 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,839 Maybe it's just an accelerated version of what's bound to happen. 325 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:06,035 But I don't think the mortal part will ever disappear. 326 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:08,439 I think it'll always be around somehow in the future. 327 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:09,919 I don't know, maybe you're right. 328 00:25:10,680 --> 00:25:11,795 Who's that? 329 00:25:13,440 --> 00:25:14,919 Some other Earth warrior. 330 00:25:14,960 --> 00:25:19,750 - We're not the only ones Kreeya's contacted. - Kung Lao, I'm glad you've come. 331 00:25:19,840 --> 00:25:22,159 There's something I'd like to show you. All of you. 332 00:25:22,160 --> 00:25:24,628 - What is it? - A demonstration by my Queen. 333 00:25:37,640 --> 00:25:38,640 So... 334 00:25:39,440 --> 00:25:40,440 You wait. 335 00:25:41,960 --> 00:25:43,154 Kung Lao... 336 00:25:44,680 --> 00:25:49,708 I asked you here because I wanted you and our other guests to see something. 337 00:25:50,080 --> 00:25:53,595 More proof, I hope, of our intentions here. 338 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:02,479 It's going to be all right. 339 00:26:07,040 --> 00:26:08,189 She's a leper. 340 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:12,632 This we can do for you. 341 00:26:46,400 --> 00:26:48,834 We suffer from no such diseases. 342 00:26:48,960 --> 00:26:52,669 We carry in our blood elements which can destroy them. 343 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:56,352 This you can inherit from us. 344 00:27:00,960 --> 00:27:03,428 It's your time now. Come with me. Quickly. 345 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,514 I encourage you all to spend more time here. 346 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:12,429 Hopefully, it will make your decision about us easier. 347 00:27:15,520 --> 00:27:18,034 - You see? - It's fantastic. 348 00:27:18,160 --> 00:27:20,800 Come with me now. There are some other things I'd like to show you. 349 00:27:20,824 --> 00:27:23,439 You go ahead. I want to talk to the woman she just cured. 350 00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:24,440 Of course. 351 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:43,918 You're all right. Almost there. 352 00:27:47,480 --> 00:27:48,480 Hurry. 353 00:27:49,640 --> 00:27:50,868 It's time. 354 00:27:52,960 --> 00:27:54,791 Just here. Lie down. 355 00:27:56,840 --> 00:27:59,593 Come on. Here. 356 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:02,394 Oh, it is your time. 357 00:28:17,600 --> 00:28:20,512 When they're born early, it is painful. 358 00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:36,953 You did well, sister. 359 00:28:39,200 --> 00:28:40,200 Come. 360 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:00,679 Make this good news. 361 00:29:00,680 --> 00:29:01,829 It is informative. 362 00:29:02,280 --> 00:29:04,919 The witness to the attack talked before he died. 363 00:29:05,080 --> 00:29:05,880 And? 364 00:29:05,881 --> 00:29:08,679 Shang Tsung was not the only prisoner taken. There was another. 365 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:09,680 Who? 366 00:29:09,681 --> 00:29:12,990 Vorpax. She was an accomplice in the attack. 367 00:29:13,200 --> 00:29:15,031 Has everyone turned on me?! 368 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,831 The Shadow Priests tell me... 369 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:23,959 that this Kreeya... 370 00:29:24,880 --> 00:29:27,314 is not just using Earth Realm as a hiding place... 371 00:29:27,840 --> 00:29:29,432 but as a staging ground. 372 00:29:30,280 --> 00:29:31,554 It's time to get rid of her. 373 00:29:31,640 --> 00:29:33,551 We are forbidden to attack Earth Realm. 374 00:29:33,600 --> 00:29:36,799 My aggression will be against Kreeya, not against Earth Realm itself. 375 00:29:36,800 --> 00:29:41,351 - Will the Elder Gods see that distinction? - I'm defending myself! I'll crush Kreeya! 376 00:29:43,080 --> 00:29:47,835 And if part or all of Earth Realm is damaged in the process, so be it. 377 00:29:47,880 --> 00:29:49,598 It's an unfortunate loss. 378 00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:52,952 But an honourable need to protect my realm. 379 00:29:55,440 --> 00:29:58,591 I'll give my reasons to the Elder Gods after the deed is done. 380 00:30:32,520 --> 00:30:33,520 What the...? 381 00:32:00,400 --> 00:32:04,791 - Not a pretty sight, is it? - It's hideous. Do something. 382 00:32:05,320 --> 00:32:07,879 - Not that simple. - Kreeya's a monster. 383 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:11,031 There are thousands of children in there and they mature fast. 384 00:32:11,080 --> 00:32:14,439 In days. She'll destroy us as she tries to destroy Shao Kahn. 385 00:32:14,440 --> 00:32:15,440 Possibly. 386 00:32:15,640 --> 00:32:18,159 Definitely. You're protector of Earth Realm... 387 00:32:18,160 --> 00:32:21,709 - We've been through this before. - I know. 388 00:32:22,680 --> 00:32:24,679 We have to fight our own battles. 389 00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:26,759 But what chance to we have against this woman? 390 00:32:26,760 --> 00:32:30,519 She's here now because she's not bound by the laws. 391 00:32:30,520 --> 00:32:34,479 Yes, she is. She just hasn't broken any yet. 392 00:32:36,560 --> 00:32:38,319 We're about to be over-run. 393 00:32:38,320 --> 00:32:40,879 - I need to know how to fight this. - You cannot win alone. 394 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:42,199 Then we need you. 395 00:32:44,040 --> 00:32:48,399 I cannot interfere unless the rules have been broken. 396 00:32:48,400 --> 00:32:52,199 Stop saying that, Rayden. Kreeya hasn't broken any rules... 397 00:32:52,200 --> 00:32:54,040 - and she's still going to win... - Kung Lao... 398 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:56,114 calm down. 399 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:00,469 Breathe. 400 00:33:03,840 --> 00:33:05,432 And listen. 401 00:33:06,760 --> 00:33:08,113 Tell me what to do. 402 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:12,589 Rayden. Rayden! 403 00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:18,195 Listen. I have told you what to do. 404 00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:35,039 Kung Lao. What's wrong? 405 00:33:35,040 --> 00:33:37,235 - This. - What are you talking about? 406 00:33:37,360 --> 00:33:41,478 An invasion of Earth. Kreeya's secret army, right here in our own realm. 407 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:42,520 I saw it. 408 00:33:42,521 --> 00:33:44,919 Perhaps you misunderstand what you saw. 409 00:33:44,920 --> 00:33:47,159 There can't be an army. We would have seen it. 410 00:33:47,160 --> 00:33:49,799 They're still growing. Thousands of them... 411 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,239 in some sort of hive. 412 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:54,835 This is our way, Kung Lao. They're my children. 413 00:33:54,960 --> 00:33:56,791 - All of them? - Yes. 414 00:33:56,960 --> 00:33:58,759 We are all sisters here. 415 00:33:58,760 --> 00:34:00,876 They're adults in a day or two. 416 00:34:01,320 --> 00:34:04,759 The people of Earth will become one with yours in a matter of years, not centuries. 417 00:34:04,760 --> 00:34:06,478 Even sooner than that. 418 00:34:07,240 --> 00:34:10,516 - It's not our wish to kill your people. - No... 419 00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:13,553 you'll over-run us to the point of extinction. 420 00:34:14,280 --> 00:34:15,839 I found one man dead already. 421 00:34:15,840 --> 00:34:20,550 My mate for the nest. It's very sad that he had to die. 422 00:34:21,240 --> 00:34:22,912 It happens sometimes. 423 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:28,715 I'm sorry if you feel like I've deceived you, but what I've said stands. 424 00:34:29,040 --> 00:34:32,359 Earth Realm will be a richer, better place. 425 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:35,079 For you! When there are none of us left. 426 00:34:35,160 --> 00:34:36,798 Earth Realm is ours! 427 00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:39,600 Siro... 428 00:34:44,600 --> 00:34:45,600 Taja... 429 00:34:45,601 --> 00:34:49,559 Taja, stay with us. Watch this all happen. 430 00:34:58,080 --> 00:35:02,949 - These are my friends. - Then, sadly... 431 00:35:04,520 --> 00:35:06,670 you've all become my enemies. 432 00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:09,949 Take them away. 433 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:14,360 Wait! 434 00:35:19,000 --> 00:35:21,560 I have a special place for you. 435 00:35:26,120 --> 00:35:29,192 Rest now while you can. Our Empress will be here soon. 436 00:35:30,240 --> 00:35:34,358 She only mates with the very strong and your seed will make powerful nests. 437 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:40,633 Of course. The seed. 438 00:35:46,080 --> 00:35:47,991 I'd finish you now if I could. 439 00:35:49,120 --> 00:35:50,712 I'm listening, Rayden. 440 00:35:51,880 --> 00:35:55,119 It's not the rules stopping you, it's this cage. 441 00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:56,155 What do you mean? 442 00:35:56,680 --> 00:35:58,759 - You're trapped, nowhere to run. - Shut up, fool. 443 00:35:58,760 --> 00:36:01,274 That's it, isn't it? You know you can't beat me. 444 00:36:01,320 --> 00:36:03,993 - I'll kill you in our next fight. - Then show me. 445 00:36:04,240 --> 00:36:05,399 We're dead anyway... 446 00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:07,279 - yet you stand there and do nothing. - Enough! 447 00:36:07,280 --> 00:36:09,280 What's the matter, can't fight without your powers? 448 00:36:09,304 --> 00:36:11,181 - I don't need them to destroy you. - Coward! 449 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,956 Uh-oh, someone broke a rule. 450 00:36:27,120 --> 00:36:28,599 Well, don't just stand there. 451 00:36:33,200 --> 00:36:34,633 No need to thank me. 452 00:36:35,480 --> 00:36:37,279 The rule between you remains. 453 00:36:37,280 --> 00:36:39,669 The threat to you both is great. Do you understand? 454 00:36:44,600 --> 00:36:47,199 Kreeya has a nest of warriors. It has to be destroyed. 455 00:36:47,200 --> 00:36:49,880 There's nothing I can do while she has the gemstone around her neck. 456 00:37:02,160 --> 00:37:03,799 There are guards nearby. 457 00:37:03,800 --> 00:37:05,791 You'll be dead before they get here. 458 00:37:11,800 --> 00:37:15,679 You really don't believe in our superiority, do you? 459 00:38:48,120 --> 00:38:49,314 Yes! 460 00:38:53,720 --> 00:38:55,517 We have to destroy her nest. 461 00:38:56,280 --> 00:39:00,279 I will. As a last act for my Emperor. 462 00:39:00,280 --> 00:39:01,479 Last act? 463 00:39:01,480 --> 00:39:05,598 I have to save Earth Realm. It is my new home. 464 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:22,317 Kung Lao, what's happening? 465 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:24,910 Shang Tsung's taking his revenge. 466 00:39:42,280 --> 00:39:45,159 Shang killed them. All of them. 467 00:39:45,160 --> 00:39:48,630 Not all. Kreeya and Vorpax aren't among the dead. 468 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:50,074 And Shang Tsung? 469 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:55,039 The power he used here is loose in Earth Realm. 470 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:15,279 Kreeya has been stopped in Earth Realm. 471 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:16,639 Where is Shang Tsung? 472 00:40:16,640 --> 00:40:19,599 Unknown. We've interrogated the prisoners our scouts captured. 473 00:40:19,600 --> 00:40:20,440 And? 474 00:40:20,441 --> 00:40:23,919 We forced them to show us the location of other hives Kreeya established here. 475 00:40:23,920 --> 00:40:25,999 - Destroy them. - We have, but there are more. 476 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:30,391 We found she has to mate with a male from each Realm she intends to invade. 477 00:40:33,720 --> 00:40:38,079 - Another traitor. - Yes. He will be found. I swear it. 478 00:40:38,080 --> 00:40:40,679 And how many hives has she established across our borders? 479 00:40:40,680 --> 00:40:41,680 Thousands. 480 00:40:43,520 --> 00:40:46,671 Out of which comes thousands of warriors in just a few days. 481 00:40:52,640 --> 00:40:54,039 We're under attack. 482 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:56,600 - They're pouring across our borders. - Alert the troops. 483 00:40:56,800 --> 00:40:58,472 We are at war!