1 00:00:16,360 --> 00:00:20,876 Kung Lao, a humble young man with the heart of a great warrior. 2 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:24,517 Soon that heart will be tested... 3 00:00:25,280 --> 00:00:27,032 as he fights for his home. 4 00:00:28,080 --> 00:00:29,559 The Earth Realm. 5 00:00:39,880 --> 00:00:43,839 Kung Lao will make his stand in the tournament called Mortal Kombat. 6 00:00:46,720 --> 00:00:49,399 Here, the Elder gods grant the greatest fighters... 7 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:51,679 of the universe the right to defend their own realms... 8 00:00:51,680 --> 00:00:55,468 against the warriors of the dark realm called Outworld. 9 00:00:57,000 --> 00:01:00,239 The rules are simple. Every generation... 10 00:01:00,240 --> 00:01:04,472 the chosen fighters from each side are transported to Shang Tsung's island... 11 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:07,355 an outpost between realms. 12 00:01:09,760 --> 00:01:11,034 If they lose their battle... 13 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:15,153 their realm falls to darkness forever... 14 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:18,959 absorbed in the desolate expanse of Outworld. 15 00:01:18,960 --> 00:01:22,873 Another victory for its Emperor Shao Kahn. 16 00:01:23,360 --> 00:01:25,999 Over centuries of Kombat, Kahn's champion... 17 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:28,878 Shang Tsung, has remained undefeated. 18 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:33,033 Laying to waste an untold number of fighters with his sorcery. 19 00:01:34,480 --> 00:01:35,629 Finish him! 20 00:01:35,880 --> 00:01:38,474 Earth is the jewel of the universe. 21 00:01:38,720 --> 00:01:40,950 A young, vast, pristine realm... 22 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:45,477 whose inhabitants have not yet begun to comprehend the power it holds. 23 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:52,912 I am Rayden, God of Thunder, Protector of the Earth Realm. 24 00:01:53,600 --> 00:01:56,637 Not an easy job, believe me. 25 00:01:57,600 --> 00:02:00,319 Your soul is mine! 26 00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:19,319 It's time to commit, Kung Lao... 27 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:21,709 to a destiny you've trained your whole life for. 28 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:24,676 Here... you are ready. 29 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:28,239 Physically there is no fighter your equal. But here is your weakness. 30 00:02:28,240 --> 00:02:30,071 Doubts. Lurking in your head. 31 00:02:32,960 --> 00:02:34,916 Since you were a boy, Kung Lao... 32 00:02:35,320 --> 00:02:39,836 I have known that a great and powerful warrior resides in your soul. 33 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:44,035 Your victory will come from an unwavering belief in yourself. 34 00:02:45,640 --> 00:02:47,073 That and a little luck. 35 00:03:07,920 --> 00:03:11,037 Kung Lao is the best and the last Earth has to offer. 36 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,511 Your final battle, Shang Tsung. 37 00:03:14,280 --> 00:03:17,399 After your victory, Earth finally becomes my domain. 38 00:03:17,400 --> 00:03:18,719 Our domain. 39 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:28,549 Meaning, of course, that I would share in its power as your most obedient servant. 40 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:32,993 Your ambition serves you well, Shang Tsung. 41 00:03:33,160 --> 00:03:37,756 But know this: Failure now is unacceptable. 42 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:55,754 Today, Earth lives or dies with the skill of its greatest warrior. 43 00:03:56,720 --> 00:03:58,358 It is a fight to the death. 44 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:02,800 In this sacred tournament called Mortal Kombat. 45 00:04:02,880 --> 00:04:03,880 Fight! 46 00:05:19,080 --> 00:05:21,833 Pathetic or not, your soul is mine. 47 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:44,592 Your will is weak, Kung Lao. Soon to break. 48 00:05:50,280 --> 00:05:51,713 Finish him. 49 00:05:58,800 --> 00:06:01,633 Kill him! Kill him! 50 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:12,470 Earth will make a fine addition to our world. 51 00:06:14,680 --> 00:06:18,434 You can do this, Kung Lao. Believe. 52 00:06:35,320 --> 00:06:40,838 Jen... I can't stay. But I had to see you one last time. 53 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,079 This is not the end, Kung Lao. 54 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:47,390 Your strength is in me and mine in you. 55 00:06:49,040 --> 00:06:53,238 You must finish what you've started before it's too late. 56 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:10,718 Very clever. Playing dead. 57 00:07:10,760 --> 00:07:12,716 Not as clever as this. 58 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:53,271 Kill him! Kill him! 59 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:00,870 He is worthless and weak. 60 00:08:03,680 --> 00:08:04,680 Finish him. 61 00:08:18,680 --> 00:08:19,715 No. 62 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:25,079 Listen to me. 63 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:31,794 When the next tournament comes, remember what you saw here today. 64 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:36,149 The people of Earth are not murderers. 65 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:41,754 In respect of the Elder gods and the laws of Mortal Kombat... 66 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:47,558 I choose... mercy. 67 00:09:09,680 --> 00:09:10,954 Nice speech. 68 00:09:16,440 --> 00:09:19,113 You should have killed me, Kung Lao. 69 00:10:20,640 --> 00:10:22,280 You look like you're sleeping standing up. 70 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:24,994 Give me a break Rayden. I'm tired. 71 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:27,192 I know. You deserve a rest. 72 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:43,798 I offer gratitude. 73 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:45,594 To the Elder Gods... 74 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:53,836 for granting me to courage and the strength to defeat Shang Tsung. 75 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:29,718 Up at dawn. Filled with anger. Not much of a rest. 76 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:33,755 - Someone is tormenting me. - Any suspects? 77 00:11:34,440 --> 00:11:38,159 Someone or something is inside my head. 78 00:11:38,160 --> 00:11:40,230 Turning all my thoughts to darkness. 79 00:11:40,280 --> 00:11:43,317 There's no one inside your head, Kung Lao. No one but you. 80 00:11:44,720 --> 00:11:48,269 What you are seeing is no doubt a premonition of your future. 81 00:11:49,000 --> 00:11:52,436 A fate yet unwritten, but clouded with fear. 82 00:11:52,720 --> 00:11:56,190 Haven't I earned the right to just be happy for a change? 83 00:11:57,760 --> 00:11:59,716 Shao Kahn has not been defeated. 84 00:12:00,560 --> 00:12:03,154 His claim to Earth has merely been postponed. 85 00:12:04,760 --> 00:12:07,957 What you have earned, Kung Lao, is the right to be a leader. 86 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:11,439 To find and train a new generation of fighters... 87 00:12:11,440 --> 00:12:13,670 to stand at your side in the next tournament. 88 00:12:18,560 --> 00:12:22,159 It is one path, Kung Lao, if you so choose. 89 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:25,239 But remember, in Mortal Kombat, victory is not the end... 90 00:12:25,240 --> 00:12:28,199 it's only the beginning. Why can't you teach the new fighters? 91 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:29,553 This is not my world. 92 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:34,512 Not my responsibility. The key to Earth's victory lies in the human spirit. 93 00:12:35,760 --> 00:12:39,230 So you want me to just turn away from everything? 94 00:12:39,640 --> 00:12:42,074 What about my dreams of happiness with Jen? 95 00:12:42,320 --> 00:12:44,311 Do you want me to give up my whole life? 96 00:12:45,680 --> 00:12:47,113 There are rewards. 97 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:51,989 The Elder Gods have granted that you will not age another day until the next tournament. 98 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:59,953 Tell me, Rayden, would you rather be old and happy or young and cursed? 99 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:06,351 If my future is unwritten like you say... 100 00:13:07,280 --> 00:13:11,068 then I'll write it the way I want, from now on! 101 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:17,118 Why do they never listen to me? 102 00:13:46,040 --> 00:13:47,075 Siro. 103 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:50,955 - Miss me? - Absolutely not. 104 00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:55,959 Siro, tell me the trip went well. I need my father in a good mood today. 105 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:58,155 You know I always tell you what you want to hear, Jen. 106 00:13:58,920 --> 00:14:00,592 But this time it might actually be true. 107 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:04,037 I just got your father a very sweet deal on two hundred pounds of cinnamon. 108 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:07,479 Good. Then he won't mind me asking for a gift. 109 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,595 A gift? 110 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:12,039 Yeah, for the Temple of the Order of Light. It's their holiest week... 111 00:14:12,040 --> 00:14:14,634 Oh, I know, that Mortal Kombat nonsense. 112 00:14:14,920 --> 00:14:18,199 Nonsense or not, it's only right for us as citizens here... 113 00:14:18,200 --> 00:14:20,919 to make an offering to the Temple and its fighters. 114 00:14:21,400 --> 00:14:22,799 Like Kung Lao? 115 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:25,915 Yes. 116 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:27,798 Wish me luck. 117 00:15:07,720 --> 00:15:10,473 Are you enjoying the rewards of failure? 118 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:20,520 - Great Shao Kahn, end this now. - How dare you beg for death! 119 00:15:29,480 --> 00:15:32,597 Only victors are granted their desires. 120 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:36,870 There's a fate worse than death. 121 00:15:37,680 --> 00:15:39,830 The Cobalt Mines of Shokan. 122 00:15:44,960 --> 00:15:47,190 An eternity of pain and suffering. 123 00:15:48,680 --> 00:15:51,148 Mocked by the dregs of the universe. 124 00:15:54,200 --> 00:15:57,954 A fitting punishment for letting the Earth realm slip through my hands! 125 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:03,870 You are forever known as Outcast. 126 00:16:05,160 --> 00:16:06,479 Failure. 127 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,479 Failure! 128 00:16:16,640 --> 00:16:18,790 Now remove this vermin from my sight. 129 00:16:24,680 --> 00:16:30,232 Revenge will be mine. Kung Lao will die! 130 00:16:30,920 --> 00:16:32,990 Come on. We're almost at the Temple. 131 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:36,120 Siro, how do I look? And be honest. 132 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:42,439 In love. Undeniably in love. And this concerns not just your father, but me too. 133 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:43,953 What have you told him? 134 00:16:44,440 --> 00:16:47,398 You underestimate your father. He can see it as plainly as I can. 135 00:16:47,720 --> 00:16:49,358 He only wants what's best for you. 136 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:57,589 Well, I'm glad he knows. The love Kung Lao and I share was meant to be. 137 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:01,832 A word of warning, Jen. 138 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:04,111 It may be that the only thing inevitable... 139 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:06,355 is a battle of wills between you and your father. 140 00:17:18,360 --> 00:17:19,998 Not very friendly, are they? 141 00:17:21,680 --> 00:17:23,477 Something's not right. 142 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:17,360 Enough. 143 00:19:17,720 --> 00:19:20,280 No bloodshed on sacred ground. 144 00:19:24,680 --> 00:19:26,432 Why didn't you tell me you were coming? 145 00:19:26,600 --> 00:19:30,275 A contribution for your temple. I wanted it to be a surprise. 146 00:19:31,480 --> 00:19:34,233 What to do, what to do? Oh... 147 00:19:34,560 --> 00:19:36,880 - the Barron could use some kitchen help. - I'd rather die. 148 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:41,830 And you will, if you can't cook. Where are you going, Jen? 149 00:19:43,240 --> 00:19:47,631 Tradition says all contributions to the Temple must be made in person. 150 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:52,038 - Jen goes nowhere without me. - She's safe now, Siro. 151 00:19:52,080 --> 00:19:56,358 - Thanks to you. - Five minutes. Then I come hunting. 152 00:19:58,640 --> 00:19:59,834 You're all heart. 153 00:20:00,440 --> 00:20:03,238 Now you may just find out that's far from the truth. 154 00:20:11,160 --> 00:20:13,355 Come here, I want to show you something. 155 00:20:15,680 --> 00:20:17,875 - You've been practicing. - Ssshhh. 156 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:20,832 Focus, you taught me. I can't be distracted. 157 00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:26,719 What? Scared I can beat you now? Don't look so surprised, Kung Lao. 158 00:20:26,720 --> 00:20:28,950 - You're a very good teacher. - Jen, l... 159 00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:31,399 I, uh, had visions while I've been gone. 160 00:20:31,400 --> 00:20:32,400 About us? 161 00:20:32,401 --> 00:20:34,801 It's nice to know when you're away on your Temple retreats... 162 00:20:34,825 --> 00:20:39,455 - that I'm still in your dreams. - Jen, please. Listen to me... 163 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:43,599 - This vision I had... - Let me guess. 164 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:46,435 You saw us together, just like now. 165 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:48,193 As husband and wife. 166 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:51,030 Growing old in each other's arms. 167 00:20:51,960 --> 00:20:54,838 You, uh, read my mind. 168 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:08,674 Just one thing, the only problem now is going to be convincing my father. 169 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:23,640 Kung Lao, my friend. It's good to see you. 170 00:21:23,960 --> 00:21:27,439 The trading post is closed. This must be a social visit. 171 00:21:27,440 --> 00:21:30,637 Actually, I've come to propose a deal with the Barron. 172 00:21:32,640 --> 00:21:33,993 Wish me luck. 173 00:21:37,120 --> 00:21:39,519 Hey, smile, Kung Lao. 174 00:21:39,520 --> 00:21:42,830 After all, it's not every day you get to propose to the Barron's daughter. 175 00:21:49,000 --> 00:21:50,399 How's our thief? 176 00:21:50,400 --> 00:21:51,958 Being treated like one. 177 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:02,269 No. 178 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:13,198 And to what do I owe the honour, Kung Lao? 179 00:22:14,120 --> 00:22:19,831 I think you know, Barron, that over the years I've become very close to your daughter. 180 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:21,399 Is that so? 181 00:22:21,960 --> 00:22:24,997 And I'm ready to dedicate my life to Jen's happiness. 182 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:30,079 She's a dear girl. She deserves happiness. 183 00:22:30,080 --> 00:22:33,799 And what are your financial prospects, Kung Lao? 184 00:22:33,800 --> 00:22:38,430 Just how much does that Temple pay you to save the world? 185 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:41,199 Well, sir, it doesn't exactly work that way. 186 00:22:41,200 --> 00:22:45,830 I'm well aware of the way it works, your training to fight... 187 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:49,917 other realms, your Elder Gods. 188 00:22:50,080 --> 00:22:53,679 But, if you're serious about marrying Jen... 189 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:57,719 you have to put aside this foolishness once and for all. 190 00:22:57,760 --> 00:23:00,359 But Barron, how can you ask me to abandon my faith? 191 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:04,512 What you call faith, Kung Lao, I call delusions. 192 00:23:05,840 --> 00:23:09,039 - They're not delusions! - I am a businessman. 193 00:23:09,040 --> 00:23:11,999 I have practical concerns for the welfare of my daughter... 194 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:17,879 and if you cannot seriously provide for her, then your request is denied. 195 00:23:17,880 --> 00:23:19,839 Guards! Show him out. 196 00:23:19,840 --> 00:23:22,039 I can't accept that answer. Jen will be my wife! 197 00:23:22,040 --> 00:23:23,951 Jen is my property! 198 00:23:24,880 --> 00:23:28,839 And like everything else in this trading post, she has a price... 199 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:31,633 which I'm afraid you cannot afford. 200 00:23:33,920 --> 00:23:39,711 Leave now, Kung Lao, or I'll consider you a thief and treat you accordingly. 201 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:44,954 No, I will not leave without Jen. 202 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:51,279 Be smart now, Kung Lao. Don't make me hurt you. 203 00:23:51,280 --> 00:23:55,114 Take him outside and punish him. 204 00:23:55,440 --> 00:23:57,159 Father, wait! Today at the Temple... 205 00:23:57,160 --> 00:24:02,234 Sir, it was Kung Lao who saved us from the thieves. 206 00:24:03,080 --> 00:24:06,470 - This is true? - I swear it. 207 00:24:10,560 --> 00:24:12,915 I will spare you punishment this time. 208 00:24:13,080 --> 00:24:16,399 But if you show yourself here again, I'll consider it a threat to my daughter's... 209 00:24:16,400 --> 00:24:21,315 safety and I will have no choice but to have you killed. 210 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:25,959 Get him out of here. 211 00:25:13,000 --> 00:25:17,630 The great Shang Tsung. No better than the rest of us now. 212 00:25:17,800 --> 00:25:21,952 Unless you count his powers of sorcery, which are legend. 213 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:26,839 All cheap tricks. We all lose our powers down here. 214 00:25:26,840 --> 00:25:32,839 I hope so. Otherwise your respected position is seriously in doubt. 215 00:25:32,840 --> 00:25:36,310 I'll show Shang who he bows to now. 216 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:51,595 I'm Z'dak and this is my region. 217 00:25:52,040 --> 00:25:54,759 There's no power greater than mine down here. 218 00:25:56,000 --> 00:26:02,633 Yes. You're right. There is no greater power than your stench. 219 00:26:10,640 --> 00:26:14,758 You work when I say. You rest when I say. 220 00:26:15,080 --> 00:26:19,870 - You're my slave now. - I think not. 221 00:26:21,720 --> 00:26:28,432 - Out of tricks, sorcerer? - A few more... up my sleeve. 222 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:50,678 Hocus. Pocus. 223 00:26:53,440 --> 00:26:54,998 You dropped something. 224 00:26:57,000 --> 00:27:03,109 I warned that it was no match for the mighty Shang Tsung. 225 00:27:03,400 --> 00:27:07,075 But... fools have to learn the hard way. 226 00:27:14,240 --> 00:27:17,277 I can only imagine what you're down here for. 227 00:27:18,080 --> 00:27:22,119 But it does not serve my purpose right now. 228 00:27:22,800 --> 00:27:28,716 So... disappear... before there's another hard lesson. 229 00:27:37,680 --> 00:27:42,117 Your purpose, if the rumours are true... 230 00:27:42,800 --> 00:27:47,032 is revenge upon the Earth Realm warrior, Kung Lao. 231 00:27:48,760 --> 00:27:51,672 A difficult proposition from inside these mines... 232 00:27:52,040 --> 00:27:56,830 but possible with my help, of course. 233 00:27:57,000 --> 00:28:01,073 All I ask in exchange is a way out of this hell-hole. 234 00:28:01,520 --> 00:28:05,195 A simple arrangement between friends. 235 00:28:06,680 --> 00:28:08,989 Help me take revenge on Kung Lao... 236 00:28:10,560 --> 00:28:13,120 and you will live to see tomorrow. 237 00:28:15,800 --> 00:28:17,756 How's that for an arrangement? 238 00:28:19,440 --> 00:28:20,998 Splendid. 239 00:28:35,240 --> 00:28:37,071 You're at a crossroads, Kung Lao. 240 00:28:38,160 --> 00:28:40,913 Part of you accepts your obligation, part of you rejects it. 241 00:28:42,080 --> 00:28:44,674 Your visions are created by self-doubt. 242 00:28:45,360 --> 00:28:49,478 Ignoring them will only make them stronger until one day they will become real. 243 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,558 I can't control them. 244 00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:55,159 Then do what's in your power to do. 245 00:28:55,160 --> 00:28:56,759 You're the last Earth fighter left. 246 00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:59,797 To find more and train them well, that is one path. 247 00:29:01,360 --> 00:29:03,112 The other promises bliss... 248 00:29:03,680 --> 00:29:08,549 but it will also lead you to betrayal, to suffering and death. 249 00:29:09,240 --> 00:29:11,435 Not a tough decision if you ask me. 250 00:29:12,600 --> 00:29:15,876 No, I can't, Rayden. 251 00:29:17,160 --> 00:29:20,311 If I betray my heart now, I'll be haunted by regrets. 252 00:29:21,600 --> 00:29:23,079 Either way I lose. 253 00:29:24,680 --> 00:29:26,636 At least one way leads to Jen. 254 00:29:37,200 --> 00:29:42,149 - You're really quite fortunate. - And how's that? 255 00:29:42,240 --> 00:29:45,789 Shao Kahn did not choose these mines as his prison by accident. 256 00:29:48,640 --> 00:29:52,633 The luminescence of cobalt deadens any special powers a fighter may have. 257 00:29:52,840 --> 00:29:56,116 Except yours, for some reason. 258 00:29:56,880 --> 00:30:02,512 I am human by origin. This... this rubble has no effect on me. 259 00:30:03,280 --> 00:30:07,432 A human? I've made a deal with a mere human? 260 00:30:08,520 --> 00:30:11,839 A human with enough power to erase you from history. 261 00:30:11,840 --> 00:30:15,879 And yet clearly not enough power to escape these mines yourself. 262 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:18,709 You must have really enraged Shao Kahn. 263 00:30:19,280 --> 00:30:21,039 Your usefulness is waning. 264 00:30:21,040 --> 00:30:24,559 You've told me nothing about this place that wasn't painfully obvious. 265 00:30:24,560 --> 00:30:26,471 Oh, but there are other places. 266 00:30:26,520 --> 00:30:29,159 Places most prisoners know nothing of. 267 00:30:29,160 --> 00:30:33,119 I've seen the secrets of Shao Kahn's conquests hidden below us. 268 00:30:44,120 --> 00:30:47,439 All that way for this... this trinket? 269 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:53,117 Hardly a trinket. This is The Scorpio, stolen by Kahn from a conquered realm. 270 00:30:54,480 --> 00:31:00,430 - Bugs. I have no need for bugs. - Go closer. 271 00:31:00,800 --> 00:31:03,598 You will see there is more than meets the eye. 272 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:13,519 You are seconds away from annihilation. 273 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:16,759 Legend says The Scorpio holds a prisoner within it. A most deadly warrior. 274 00:31:16,760 --> 00:31:18,999 It occurred to me that with your magic powers... 275 00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:22,675 you could release the warrior within. 276 00:31:23,120 --> 00:31:26,999 In exchange for settling your score on Earth with Kung Lao. 277 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:43,559 Takeda, Takeda! Please let me in. I have to see Jen. 278 00:31:43,560 --> 00:31:47,394 Are you crazy? The Barron's issued an execution order if you're seen here. 279 00:31:47,760 --> 00:31:51,355 Takeda, we've been friends for too many years. You have to let me in. 280 00:31:51,480 --> 00:31:53,311 My whole future depends on it. 281 00:32:00,440 --> 00:32:03,279 Look, my future depends on not letting you in. 282 00:32:03,280 --> 00:32:07,193 Takeda, I have to come in. Don't make me hurt you. 283 00:32:09,120 --> 00:32:13,511 You give yourself far too much credit, Kung Lao. And you give me, far too little. 284 00:32:13,560 --> 00:32:16,279 You know, my only consolation is... 285 00:32:19,560 --> 00:32:24,588 When the Barron finds you knocked out, he'll see you tried to stop me. 286 00:32:27,560 --> 00:32:29,949 At least one of our futures will be secure. 287 00:32:41,160 --> 00:32:44,000 - Kung Lao, I thought I'd never... - Shhh. The guards will find me soon. 288 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,759 I thought I'd never see you again. 289 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:51,673 You should know me better than that. Quickly now, Jen. We have to leave. 290 00:33:00,200 --> 00:33:06,639 I call upon the soul trapped inside and offer these terms for your release. 291 00:33:07,280 --> 00:33:12,229 Unleash your malevolence from the skies above onto Earth Realm... 292 00:33:46,360 --> 00:33:50,751 - I knew something was not right. - Siro, please. 293 00:33:51,560 --> 00:33:53,835 I owe you so much already, I know. 294 00:33:54,920 --> 00:33:57,070 But do what you know is right for me. 295 00:34:10,720 --> 00:34:12,915 I swore to ensure your happiness. 296 00:34:16,760 --> 00:34:18,751 Protect her as I have, Kung Lao. 297 00:34:27,480 --> 00:34:28,629 Go quickly. 298 00:34:51,360 --> 00:34:52,475 Takeda! 299 00:35:21,240 --> 00:35:23,708 Come on, Jen. I'm here for you. 300 00:35:30,840 --> 00:35:31,840 Jen? 301 00:35:31,841 --> 00:35:35,116 No, Takeda, you don't understand. I'm leaving with Kung Lao. 302 00:35:35,160 --> 00:35:37,230 That will not happen. 303 00:35:40,520 --> 00:35:41,520 No. 304 00:35:43,640 --> 00:35:45,073 No fruit tonight. 305 00:35:46,040 --> 00:35:48,315 I'm hungry for something else. 306 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:52,792 Something... new. 307 00:35:53,360 --> 00:35:55,749 - You've got a real way with women. - Mm-hm. 308 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:04,993 - Excuse me, sir. - This better be good, Siro. 309 00:36:07,760 --> 00:36:11,036 - Jen has eloped with Kung Lao. - What? 310 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:16,835 They left some time ago. And I allowed it. 311 00:36:17,240 --> 00:36:19,231 You allowed it?! 312 00:36:19,920 --> 00:36:22,753 Takeda, I'm sorry about what happened outside. 313 00:36:23,080 --> 00:36:25,719 - But I had no choice. - Neither do l. 314 00:36:26,200 --> 00:36:28,430 No, I order you to let us go! 315 00:36:31,800 --> 00:36:33,518 Damn you. 316 00:36:58,720 --> 00:37:03,555 I can see the doubt in your eyes now, Kung Lao. You can't beat me. 317 00:37:04,600 --> 00:37:05,749 No! 318 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:22,873 Get over here. 319 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:54,840 You... 320 00:37:56,080 --> 00:37:57,957 Summon my guards. 321 00:38:17,560 --> 00:38:18,993 I was warned I'd be betrayed. 322 00:38:19,360 --> 00:38:21,635 But I never imagined it would be you. 323 00:38:22,280 --> 00:38:23,959 Have mercy on your friend. 324 00:38:23,960 --> 00:38:25,598 No, Kung Lao. 325 00:38:28,880 --> 00:38:29,995 Take him! 326 00:38:30,360 --> 00:38:32,749 - As you ordered, Barron. - Seize him. 327 00:38:33,920 --> 00:38:34,920 Please, no. 328 00:38:34,921 --> 00:38:37,718 I will deal with you later, Jeneviere. Please. 329 00:38:38,160 --> 00:38:40,879 Your efforts shall be rewarded, Takeda. 330 00:38:40,920 --> 00:38:45,277 You will be promoted to Siro's job as my personal consort. 331 00:38:45,840 --> 00:38:50,470 As soon as you banish this traitor from my trading post. 332 00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:56,319 You should not have ignored my warnings, Kung Lao. 333 00:38:57,240 --> 00:38:59,196 You've forced my hand in this. 334 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:03,634 Tomorrow... 335 00:39:05,080 --> 00:39:06,399 you die. 336 00:39:48,080 --> 00:39:49,672 No place for a woman. 337 00:39:52,040 --> 00:39:56,716 Jailed in this pit, slave to a ruthless man like the Barron. 338 00:39:57,480 --> 00:39:58,719 Who are you? 339 00:39:58,720 --> 00:40:01,393 Oh, me, I'm just a lowly thief like yourself. 340 00:40:01,760 --> 00:40:04,035 Caught taking what wasn't mine from the Barron. 341 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:05,719 I am not lowly. 342 00:40:06,080 --> 00:40:07,080 Oh... 343 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:12,431 How'd you get in the other side of that grate? 344 00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:19,958 When they were moving the temple warrior guy into my cell earlier tonight, I snuck out. 345 00:40:20,600 --> 00:40:22,318 Temple warrior? 346 00:40:24,040 --> 00:40:25,359 You mean Kung Lao? 347 00:40:25,360 --> 00:40:29,478 Mm-hm. Yeah. You know, he's to be executed tomorrow morning. 348 00:40:31,520 --> 00:40:35,718 Some say with him dies the future of all mankind. 349 00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:39,638 Oh, you mean all that stuff in those old legends. 350 00:40:40,800 --> 00:40:42,233 Yeah, you're right. Who cares? 351 00:40:43,400 --> 00:40:44,400 Wait. 352 00:40:47,960 --> 00:40:49,399 Can you get me out of here? 353 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:50,435 Me? 354 00:40:51,280 --> 00:40:52,679 I'm no use to you. 355 00:40:53,400 --> 00:40:56,790 It'll take two strong young bodies to move this grate. 356 00:40:56,960 --> 00:41:00,589 You and... maybe a warrior. 357 00:41:02,400 --> 00:41:03,400 I see. 358 00:41:03,720 --> 00:41:05,392 You want me to save Kung Lao. 359 00:41:05,720 --> 00:41:07,119 Oh, heavens, no. 360 00:41:08,120 --> 00:41:10,190 That would be suicide helping him escape. 361 00:41:10,760 --> 00:41:14,070 Besides, wasn't it his fault that you were caught in the first place? 362 00:41:15,800 --> 00:41:17,597 Not really. 363 00:41:19,040 --> 00:41:20,075 But... 364 00:41:21,240 --> 00:41:22,593 I mean, I might just... 365 00:41:22,680 --> 00:41:25,752 kill myself if I have to stay down in this rat hole another night. 366 00:41:29,960 --> 00:41:31,029 Hey, where did you go? 367 00:41:56,416 --> 00:41:57,416 This is all my fault. 368 00:41:57,440 --> 00:41:59,158 - I never should have let you... - Enough. 369 00:41:59,880 --> 00:42:04,431 It's not your fault. I brought this on my own by not doing my job. 370 00:42:07,040 --> 00:42:10,555 Please be careful, Jen. Something is not right with Takeda. 371 00:42:10,920 --> 00:42:13,673 Your instincts are never wrong, Siro. 372 00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:21,596 Show yourself here again, Siro, and you'll be killed on sight. 373 00:42:22,280 --> 00:42:26,199 It might be worth it, just to get another shot at you, traitor. 374 00:42:26,200 --> 00:42:27,679 If I'm the traitor... 375 00:42:30,040 --> 00:42:32,110 why are you the one being exiled? 376 00:42:43,000 --> 00:42:46,629 Better hurry now, or you'll miss Kung Lao's execution. 377 00:42:57,360 --> 00:42:59,954 I'm within my rights to offer you nothing... 378 00:43:00,760 --> 00:43:03,719 but I know that you're a spiritual man so... 379 00:43:03,720 --> 00:43:07,235 I will grant you five minutes for prayer. 380 00:43:07,760 --> 00:43:09,910 You're too kind. 381 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:25,588 Speak. 382 00:43:27,120 --> 00:43:32,148 Such a lucky man, Shang Tsung, to get everything you've ever dreamed of. 383 00:43:33,320 --> 00:43:35,914 Kung Lao dies today. 384 00:43:36,960 --> 00:43:38,079 How? 385 00:43:38,080 --> 00:43:40,355 Barron Reyland has ordered him beheaded. 386 00:43:41,960 --> 00:43:43,996 I want his soul. 387 00:43:45,080 --> 00:43:47,958 There is none stronger in Earth Realm than Kung Lao. 388 00:43:48,560 --> 00:43:51,996 Without fresh souls, my powers will fade. 389 00:43:52,240 --> 00:43:56,518 The Scorpion lives. We will be there at the moment of death to take it. 390 00:43:56,880 --> 00:43:59,919 - Then you must free him. - I must? 391 00:43:59,920 --> 00:44:01,433 If it is your will. 392 00:44:02,960 --> 00:44:07,750 It is my will. Die, Kung Lao. 393 00:44:11,960 --> 00:44:16,954 Take Jen home. Guard, take her back home! 394 00:44:33,440 --> 00:44:34,793 I must be crazy. 395 00:44:45,440 --> 00:44:51,436 I feel his suffering and it is wonderful! 396 00:45:00,920 --> 00:45:02,273 Excuse me. 397 00:45:02,880 --> 00:45:06,919 Hi, um, this is very embarrassing. Um... 398 00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:09,559 I would like to take a bath... 399 00:45:09,560 --> 00:45:12,711 but I can't get my clothes off with these chains on. 400 00:45:13,280 --> 00:45:14,349 Could you help? 401 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:16,119 Yeah? Great. 402 00:45:16,120 --> 00:45:19,795 Um, now if you could just, uh, yeah, right here... 403 00:45:25,400 --> 00:45:26,549 What're you doing? 404 00:45:28,600 --> 00:45:31,361 If you want me to break your boyfriend free, I'm gonna need your help. 405 00:45:31,385 --> 00:45:33,669 I don't understand. Why would you do that for him? 406 00:45:33,720 --> 00:45:37,879 Well, the other day when I tried to rob you, he saved my life. I owe him one. 407 00:45:37,880 --> 00:45:40,720 And nothing personal, but I'd hate to see your father get what he wants. 408 00:45:40,960 --> 00:45:42,154 What can I do? 409 00:45:42,760 --> 00:45:44,716 Where does your father keep his keys? 410 00:45:49,200 --> 00:45:52,397 Two minutes, that's how long your brain needs without the body. 411 00:45:52,600 --> 00:45:53,874 Enjoy. 412 00:46:12,640 --> 00:46:13,868 Kill him. 413 00:46:30,480 --> 00:46:31,480 Now Jen. 414 00:46:34,120 --> 00:46:35,314 Takeda! 415 00:46:36,280 --> 00:46:38,748 - We've come to set you free! - So I see. 416 00:46:38,840 --> 00:46:39,909 What is going on? 417 00:46:40,440 --> 00:46:42,271 You and Taja must go far away. 418 00:46:42,520 --> 00:46:43,520 Jeneviere! 419 00:46:43,521 --> 00:46:45,192 Stop this treachery. 420 00:46:45,440 --> 00:46:46,440 Stop it! 421 00:46:49,360 --> 00:46:50,873 Don't come any closer. 422 00:46:50,960 --> 00:46:52,916 Why are you doing this to me, Jen? 423 00:46:53,160 --> 00:46:56,994 Could you truly love Kung Lao more than your own father? 424 00:46:57,360 --> 00:47:00,636 If you would've loved me, Father, you would've never made me choose. 425 00:47:01,080 --> 00:47:02,479 Go, now! 426 00:47:02,600 --> 00:47:05,478 - Guards! Guards, help me! - Come with us, Jen. 427 00:47:05,520 --> 00:47:06,520 Kung Lao. 428 00:47:06,760 --> 00:47:08,716 Go, both of you, please! 429 00:47:11,000 --> 00:47:12,149 Stop them! 430 00:49:59,400 --> 00:50:00,435 Who is there? 431 00:50:23,680 --> 00:50:25,511 All packed and ready to go. 432 00:50:27,680 --> 00:50:28,829 Who are you? 433 00:50:30,160 --> 00:50:31,593 Just a lowly beggar. 434 00:50:44,200 --> 00:50:45,679 But one who hears things. 435 00:50:46,000 --> 00:50:47,399 Moving about as I do. 436 00:50:50,520 --> 00:50:51,748 The rumour has it... 437 00:50:53,000 --> 00:50:55,912 the Barron's daughter is in need of a new bodyguard. 438 00:50:57,200 --> 00:50:58,553 The old one quit. 439 00:50:59,080 --> 00:51:01,640 Quit? I would die for that girl. 440 00:51:02,160 --> 00:51:05,159 Now you tell me who is spreading these treacherous lies about Siro. 441 00:51:05,160 --> 00:51:07,799 Or I'll have you begging for your life. 442 00:51:08,000 --> 00:51:09,069 Speak. 443 00:51:09,440 --> 00:51:11,158 Your words are very impressive. 444 00:51:13,600 --> 00:51:15,033 A quick word of advice, my friend. 445 00:51:16,160 --> 00:51:17,440 Don't wear yourself out on me... 446 00:51:22,280 --> 00:51:24,236 if you ever hope to get your old job back. 447 00:52:01,440 --> 00:52:03,279 Are you sure this leads up to Jen's room? 448 00:52:03,280 --> 00:52:04,315 Yes, I'm sure. 449 00:52:05,560 --> 00:52:08,552 I've just escaped, and here I am, sneaking right back in. 450 00:52:10,640 --> 00:52:11,640 Okay. 451 00:52:12,000 --> 00:52:13,115 Push. 452 00:52:16,400 --> 00:52:17,515 Harder. 453 00:52:32,240 --> 00:52:33,753 You were hardly innocent. 454 00:52:34,920 --> 00:52:36,399 No, I'm a thief. 455 00:52:37,120 --> 00:52:38,997 Have been most of my life. 456 00:52:39,640 --> 00:52:42,996 Not just here either, in many places. 457 00:52:45,480 --> 00:52:47,948 This is where I slept. Nice, isn't it? 458 00:52:48,760 --> 00:52:51,839 Oh, I was given a choice. Down here with the rats, or... 459 00:52:51,840 --> 00:52:54,159 upstairs in the Barron's chamber. 460 00:52:54,160 --> 00:52:56,679 - You choose the rats? - I may be a thief... 461 00:52:56,680 --> 00:52:58,591 but I do have my standards. 462 00:53:00,080 --> 00:53:02,594 Through there is the servants' stairs. 463 00:53:06,120 --> 00:53:07,872 They lead to the bed chambers. 464 00:53:19,800 --> 00:53:24,316 I snuck up there once, just to see what it would be like. 465 00:53:26,600 --> 00:53:32,436 I know it sounds silly, but I, uh, I even tried on one of her gowns. 466 00:53:35,120 --> 00:53:36,599 Raw silk. 467 00:53:38,240 --> 00:53:46,240 Soft, luxurious. And the way it caressed my skin, it... 468 00:53:48,760 --> 00:53:50,591 it made me feel... 469 00:53:55,240 --> 00:53:56,958 more than just a thief. 470 00:53:59,440 --> 00:54:01,635 Jen's a very lucky girl to have someone like you. 471 00:54:07,360 --> 00:54:09,351 You'll find someone too, Taja. 472 00:54:11,160 --> 00:54:12,479 But this is not your fight. 473 00:54:13,880 --> 00:54:16,474 Go now. Escape while you can. 474 00:54:16,880 --> 00:54:19,474 - You've earned your freedom. - No, um... 475 00:54:20,480 --> 00:54:21,959 wait for nightfall. 476 00:54:23,680 --> 00:54:30,791 And as for me, let's just say I'm a fool for a happy ending. 477 00:54:50,080 --> 00:54:53,999 No guards at the stairs. I guess the Barron doesn't realise how crazy you are. 478 00:54:54,000 --> 00:54:55,638 I'll take that as a compliment. 479 00:55:00,560 --> 00:55:01,754 Siro? 480 00:55:02,080 --> 00:55:03,229 I thought you were banished. 481 00:55:05,240 --> 00:55:07,037 - Ow! - Shhh. 482 00:55:08,040 --> 00:55:09,598 I thought you were dead. 483 00:55:10,400 --> 00:55:12,311 And you, you're supposed to be in shackles. 484 00:55:12,480 --> 00:55:13,639 Unpredictable, aren't we? 485 00:55:13,640 --> 00:55:16,108 Taja rescued me. We've come back to get Jen. 486 00:55:16,360 --> 00:55:18,157 Hey, that's why I'm here, too. 487 00:55:18,200 --> 00:55:19,997 Some beggar in the woods got me thinking. 488 00:55:20,400 --> 00:55:22,799 I have a hunch Jen's not safe here anymore. 489 00:55:22,800 --> 00:55:24,631 Tell me about this beggar. 490 00:55:24,880 --> 00:55:26,950 Oh, he was very insolent. 491 00:55:27,920 --> 00:55:29,353 But very nimble. 492 00:55:29,840 --> 00:55:32,839 Long grey hair, bright blue eyes. About... this tall? 493 00:55:32,840 --> 00:55:35,439 Hey! I know that guy. He escaped from here last night... 494 00:55:35,440 --> 00:55:37,079 after he guilted me into saving you. 495 00:55:37,080 --> 00:55:40,675 He's name is Rayden. He is the Thunder God and protector of the Earth Realm. 496 00:55:41,320 --> 00:55:42,959 Wanna run that by me again? 497 00:55:42,960 --> 00:55:45,997 Yeah, you lost me at Thunder God. 498 00:55:57,560 --> 00:55:59,198 You really are nuts, Kung Lao. 499 00:55:59,720 --> 00:56:01,519 It doesn't matter if you believe me. 500 00:56:01,520 --> 00:56:04,671 If Rayden came to you both then I can't do this without you. 501 00:56:05,120 --> 00:56:07,879 The last part I agree with. But, what's our plan? 502 00:56:07,880 --> 00:56:09,916 Very simple. Get her and get out. 503 00:56:27,520 --> 00:56:28,520 Less noise. 504 00:56:29,520 --> 00:56:32,956 Something isn't right. This door is never unlocked. 505 00:56:37,120 --> 00:56:40,669 Wait here. Cover my back. 506 00:56:52,560 --> 00:56:53,560 Jen? 507 00:56:56,400 --> 00:56:57,400 Take him! 508 00:57:00,120 --> 00:57:01,269 Takeda! 509 00:57:06,200 --> 00:57:08,031 It's me, Kung Lao. 510 00:57:19,760 --> 00:57:23,878 - No, Takeda. Please! - That's enough, Takeda. Take him away. 511 00:57:24,320 --> 00:57:27,517 Your soul belongs to Shang Tsung. 512 00:57:39,120 --> 00:57:40,838 I said enough. 513 00:57:44,480 --> 00:57:45,480 Stop him. 514 00:57:45,481 --> 00:57:46,913 Stop this sorcery! 515 00:57:52,400 --> 00:57:53,400 No! 516 00:57:57,280 --> 00:57:58,280 No! 517 00:57:59,440 --> 00:58:02,273 No, no. You'll break your legs. 518 00:58:03,400 --> 00:58:04,879 Don't ask me why he didn't. 519 00:58:05,280 --> 00:58:06,872 I should've listened to Rayden. 520 00:58:07,080 --> 00:58:09,036 I should've killed Takeda while I had the chance. 521 00:58:09,760 --> 00:58:11,591 I should've killed Shang Tsung. 522 00:58:11,640 --> 00:58:13,517 Kung Lao, come quick. The Barron's dying. 523 00:58:17,520 --> 00:58:25,520 Kung Lao. Kung Lao, I beg you, save my... my Jeneviere. 524 00:58:32,040 --> 00:58:39,754 - Do you know where Takeda might take her? - No. But you must stop him. 525 00:58:44,160 --> 00:58:45,673 Now... 526 00:58:47,240 --> 00:58:49,231 I was wrong. 527 00:58:50,840 --> 00:58:58,349 Please... forgive... me. 528 00:59:20,040 --> 00:59:21,799 So where do we start looking? 529 00:59:21,800 --> 00:59:24,360 Everywhere. She may have been taken to Outworld. 530 00:59:24,480 --> 00:59:28,234 - "Outworld"? Where's that? - It's another realm, another dimension. 531 00:59:28,440 --> 00:59:30,199 - It's hard to explain. - Let me guess... 532 00:59:30,200 --> 00:59:32,519 Outworld is where your Thunder god lives. 533 00:59:32,520 --> 00:59:35,159 Don't make me laugh. I wouldn't be caught dead in Outworld. 534 00:59:36,200 --> 00:59:37,838 Fortunately, immortals can't die. 535 00:59:39,040 --> 00:59:42,669 - That's the beggar! That's him! - Yeah, and a liar. He told me he was a thief. 536 00:59:46,600 --> 00:59:50,639 - Jen's been taken. I have to know where. - Walk with me. 537 00:59:53,080 --> 00:59:55,799 Rayden, I don't have time for one of your lectures. 538 00:59:56,040 --> 00:59:58,040 If you had listened to my last lecture, Kung Lao... 539 00:59:58,064 --> 00:59:59,816 you may not be in this situation now. 540 01:00:02,240 --> 01:00:05,232 I'm sorry. You're right. 541 01:00:05,760 --> 01:00:09,389 But Jen's in trouble. And I think Shang Tsung's behind this. 542 01:00:09,520 --> 01:00:11,720 If that's true, you're being led straight to your death. 543 01:00:14,000 --> 01:00:18,312 I don't care. Tell me where she is, Rayden, I have to save her. 544 01:00:22,560 --> 01:00:23,959 I understand. 545 01:00:25,640 --> 01:00:29,519 Your visions, Kung Lao, what is it you saw? 546 01:00:31,040 --> 01:00:32,234 I saw death. 547 01:00:33,280 --> 01:00:34,429 My own. 548 01:00:35,280 --> 01:00:36,713 Of those I care for. 549 01:00:38,920 --> 01:00:40,148 The monks. 550 01:00:41,880 --> 01:00:42,995 The monks. 551 01:00:44,040 --> 01:00:48,199 The Temple. Is that it? Is that where he's taken her? 552 01:00:48,200 --> 01:00:50,156 The Temple is also where you're most vulnerable. 553 01:00:52,520 --> 01:00:55,751 Until you commit to fulfil your destiny, you cannot defeat Takeda. 554 01:01:00,080 --> 01:01:03,868 There's much more at stake here, Kung Lao, than even the life of Jen. 555 01:01:08,720 --> 01:01:10,199 I understand. 556 01:01:21,880 --> 01:01:22,995 I need a vacation. 557 01:01:28,760 --> 01:01:31,877 Kung Lao is in trouble. I need two strong bodies... 558 01:01:33,680 --> 01:01:35,193 to help me kill him. 559 01:01:43,280 --> 01:01:45,111 It's okay. They're with my Temple. 560 01:01:47,640 --> 01:01:49,312 Not anymore. 561 01:01:50,880 --> 01:01:55,032 - Killer monks. This should be fun. - Speak for yourself. 562 01:01:55,400 --> 01:01:59,029 Go on. We'll take care of your friends. Or whatever they are. 563 01:02:03,000 --> 01:02:05,195 Two on two. Seems like a fair fight. 564 01:02:07,600 --> 01:02:09,318 I hate a fair fight. 565 01:02:34,280 --> 01:02:35,919 Ever been in this situation before? 566 01:02:35,920 --> 01:02:37,831 - Yeah. You first. - Okay. 567 01:02:40,640 --> 01:02:41,755 Your turn! 568 01:02:49,360 --> 01:02:50,360 Jen. 569 01:02:54,040 --> 01:02:55,314 Kung Lao. 570 01:03:03,280 --> 01:03:04,319 Takeda? 571 01:03:04,320 --> 01:03:07,710 Takeda is no more. I am Scorpion. 572 01:03:07,800 --> 01:03:14,559 Whoever you are, if Shang Tsung sent you, it was to kill me, not her. 573 01:03:14,560 --> 01:03:16,755 I was sent to make you suffer. 574 01:03:16,960 --> 01:03:20,191 And then kill you. Get over here! 575 01:03:47,200 --> 01:03:49,760 I'm going to kill you, Kung Lao. 576 01:05:48,760 --> 01:05:49,829 Jen! 577 01:06:25,080 --> 01:06:27,150 Is it over? Did I kill him? 578 01:06:27,240 --> 01:06:29,834 Almost, Jen. Almost. 579 01:06:29,880 --> 01:06:33,919 Your will is weak, Kung Lao. Soon to break. 580 01:06:37,040 --> 01:06:39,349 Together we can beat him, Kung Lao. 581 01:06:39,680 --> 01:06:47,189 No. I have to do this myself. Stay with Jen. 582 01:08:30,480 --> 01:08:34,996 Jen. It's over now. Stay with me. 583 01:08:36,560 --> 01:08:39,199 I will always be with you Kung Lao. 584 01:08:50,840 --> 01:08:52,956 My home is now your heart. 585 01:08:57,680 --> 01:08:58,908 Jen. 586 01:09:01,560 --> 01:09:03,437 Please, don't leave me. 587 01:09:05,520 --> 01:09:06,635 Please. 588 01:09:35,480 --> 01:09:38,074 I ask of you Elder Gods only this... 589 01:09:39,480 --> 01:09:44,190 Let this candle burn in memory of my lost love, Jeneviere. 590 01:09:47,520 --> 01:09:53,436 Until we are reunited... someday, somewhere. 591 01:09:57,640 --> 01:09:59,392 I'm sorry about Jen. 592 01:10:04,040 --> 01:10:06,395 There's still so much I don't understand. 593 01:10:09,360 --> 01:10:11,430 I can never forgive myself for Jen. 594 01:10:11,840 --> 01:10:13,080 You do what you must, Kung Lao. 595 01:10:15,080 --> 01:10:19,312 This Realm of yours is the greatest prize in the universe. 596 01:10:20,400 --> 01:10:23,039 And now that Shang Tsung has taken Jen and Takeda... 597 01:10:23,960 --> 01:10:26,160 we know that he can strike out at anytime in any form... 598 01:10:26,184 --> 01:10:28,220 and will stop at nothing to defeat you. 599 01:10:29,520 --> 01:10:34,275 Beware who you trust, for evil is everywhere... 600 01:10:40,640 --> 01:10:42,198 and it is relentless. 601 01:10:51,480 --> 01:10:53,152 Where do I even start? 602 01:10:55,080 --> 01:10:56,433 The City of Zhu Zin. 603 01:10:57,640 --> 01:11:00,871 It is not just the centre of your world, but the crossroads of many realms. 604 01:11:01,840 --> 01:11:04,400 You must find a place in the heart of the city to call your own. 605 01:11:05,040 --> 01:11:08,396 A place where you can find and train new fighters for the next tournament. 606 01:11:10,760 --> 01:11:11,954 The key... 607 01:11:13,760 --> 01:11:15,239 Jen gave me this. 608 01:11:16,320 --> 01:11:20,359 She said... her home is in my heart. 609 01:11:21,720 --> 01:11:27,319 The Trading Post. It's vacant now. This must be the key to the gate. 610 01:11:27,320 --> 01:11:28,673 It's what Jen would've wanted. 611 01:11:30,600 --> 01:11:31,669 But be warned. 612 01:11:32,760 --> 01:11:34,910 Warriors will come to you from all over the world. 613 01:11:35,200 --> 01:11:38,510 Some fugitives, some disguised as friends... 614 01:11:39,720 --> 01:11:42,393 some even led by a vision of their own destinies. 615 01:11:42,680 --> 01:11:47,196 But anyone who joins you also becomes a target for Shang Tsung's minions. 616 01:11:48,080 --> 01:11:52,073 How will I know the true fighters? Where will I find them? 617 01:11:52,800 --> 01:11:54,791 Trust only your instincts, Kung Lao. 618 01:11:56,160 --> 01:11:58,913 For nothing and no one are always what they seem. 619 01:12:03,440 --> 01:12:04,998 Now... 620 01:12:06,080 --> 01:12:07,433 go kick some butt. 621 01:12:14,080 --> 01:12:16,719 Kung Lao! Kung Lao. 622 01:12:21,760 --> 01:12:26,629 I've been giving it some thought and I want to try and put my past behind me. 623 01:12:27,360 --> 01:12:30,113 Take it from me, it's always there. 624 01:12:30,880 --> 01:12:35,112 You're probably right. I just want to do something useful for a change. 625 01:12:36,520 --> 01:12:37,919 Very admirable. 626 01:12:37,960 --> 01:12:42,839 Look, I'm offering you my help, Kung Lao, on this "mission" of yours. 627 01:12:42,840 --> 01:12:44,273 But don't make me beg. 628 01:12:44,480 --> 01:12:46,948 Since when did you become a believer, Taja? 629 01:12:48,240 --> 01:12:53,951 I'm not but I have to admit I saw some very strange stuff and... 630 01:12:56,400 --> 01:13:02,430 if I'm gonna risk my life, better it to be for something worthwhile. 631 01:13:07,560 --> 01:13:12,959 I could use your help, but I can't be responsible for your safety. 632 01:13:12,960 --> 01:13:14,678 I can't be for yours either. 633 01:13:19,320 --> 01:13:21,117 So where're you off to know, Siro? 634 01:13:26,000 --> 01:13:27,115 Hard to say. 635 01:13:30,560 --> 01:13:34,439 What fool would hire a consort whose last charge died before his eyes? 636 01:13:39,800 --> 01:13:41,438 I'm sure I'll find work in Zhu Zin. 637 01:13:41,600 --> 01:13:44,160 Cleaning sewers, something prestigious like that. 638 01:13:48,960 --> 01:13:50,837 Take care. Both of you. 639 01:13:53,280 --> 01:13:57,637 Siro, you could come with us. 640 01:14:05,240 --> 01:14:08,038 Only if it means getting revenge for Jen's death. 641 01:14:09,040 --> 01:14:12,271 All the other things you talk about make no sense to me. 642 01:14:14,040 --> 01:14:19,194 It may take a while, but Shang Tsung will be punished. 643 01:14:25,360 --> 01:14:26,873 I must warn you both... 644 01:14:27,400 --> 01:14:31,234 the forces of Outworld will stop at nothing to defeat us. 645 01:14:31,560 --> 01:14:33,915 We must beware who we trust. 646 01:14:37,640 --> 01:14:41,918 For evil is everywhere and it is relentless. 647 01:14:46,080 --> 01:14:47,877 Sounds better than dying alone. 648 01:15:01,200 --> 01:15:02,349 Brooding? 649 01:15:03,840 --> 01:15:05,399 Be very careful. 650 01:15:05,400 --> 01:15:08,676 I will, Shang. With you, I always will. 651 01:15:09,160 --> 01:15:10,195 Walk with me. 652 01:15:12,560 --> 01:15:13,595 Where? 653 01:15:15,600 --> 01:15:16,919 Into the future. 654 01:15:31,320 --> 01:15:33,390 Even though you failed... 655 01:15:35,280 --> 01:15:38,479 You have lived too long. 656 01:15:38,480 --> 01:15:41,359 I was going to say that even the greatest plans made... 657 01:15:41,360 --> 01:15:44,477 by the most powerful can sometimes fail. 658 01:15:45,000 --> 01:15:47,355 So there is only one thing left to do. 659 01:15:47,920 --> 01:15:49,148 And what is that? 660 01:15:52,200 --> 01:15:54,156 Make more great plans. 661 01:15:55,160 --> 01:15:58,072 You're not the only warrior imprisoned here by Shao Kahn. 662 01:15:58,600 --> 01:16:01,319 Kahn's been around for eons and over the years... 663 01:16:01,320 --> 01:16:04,869 he's imprisoned hundreds of fighters, just like us. 664 01:16:05,880 --> 01:16:06,995 "Us"? 665 01:16:08,040 --> 01:16:10,554 I only show so much on a first date. 666 01:16:11,600 --> 01:16:15,149 We're just full of surprises, aren't we? 667 01:16:15,720 --> 01:16:19,190 In the Cobalt Mines, nothing is at is looks. 668 01:16:19,920 --> 01:16:21,148 So I see. 669 01:16:22,680 --> 01:16:30,394 Hundreds of fighters, all trapped down here. With us. 670 01:16:30,600 --> 01:16:33,797 We could build an army. 671 01:16:54,800 --> 01:16:59,555 As always, Earth will live or die on the skills of its greatest warriors. 672 01:17:00,560 --> 01:17:04,553 In the sacred tournament called Mortal Kombat.