1 00:00:08,720 --> 00:00:10,079 What are you, crazy? 2 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:12,640 You can't negotiate this. This is my best stuff. 3 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:15,440 Well, what're trying to do? Are you trying to steal from me? 4 00:00:15,464 --> 00:00:17,773 Come on, this is worth twice that much. 5 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:21,879 - It's highway robbery. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. 6 00:00:21,880 --> 00:00:25,429 Master Leel? So good to see you. What brings you here? 7 00:00:27,440 --> 00:00:30,716 Kung Lao, we heard at the Temple that the Trading Post was open again. 8 00:00:30,880 --> 00:00:32,279 We're trying it. 9 00:00:34,200 --> 00:00:38,398 Soon it will be like it was, now that the word is out that we're in business again. 10 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:42,315 - A business with very high prices. - Trouble? 11 00:00:43,200 --> 00:00:46,749 I brought in our little crop of apples to trade for cooking spices but... 12 00:00:47,440 --> 00:00:49,237 the transaction has not gone well. 13 00:00:53,080 --> 00:00:55,799 Take it easy. These guys aren't made out of money. 14 00:00:55,880 --> 00:00:58,519 Why don't you take it easy? Taja put me in business here. 15 00:01:03,560 --> 00:01:04,629 I tell you what... 16 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:08,354 the whole crop of apples for what you wanted... 17 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:12,359 plus... I'll throw in an extra pound of cinnamon. 18 00:01:13,520 --> 00:01:15,112 And a bit more saffron? 19 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:21,118 And a bit more saffron. 20 00:01:22,960 --> 00:01:24,393 Good fortune to you. 21 00:01:25,600 --> 00:01:27,033 That was big of you. 22 00:01:28,680 --> 00:01:30,511 We still make twice the profit. 23 00:01:31,280 --> 00:01:35,319 Like Taja said, "Commerce is just another word for burglary". 24 00:01:35,320 --> 00:01:39,359 Listen to you. I still think this isn't such a good idea. 25 00:01:39,360 --> 00:01:43,035 So you said. Look, why don't you just go with it? 26 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:45,509 We agreed that Taja could try this for a while. 27 00:01:45,640 --> 00:01:48,313 And besides, we're actually bringing in some money. 28 00:01:48,600 --> 00:01:49,919 Where is she anyway? 29 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:52,675 At the jewellers picking up some rings she ordered. 30 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:56,272 Relax, you won't have to sell anything. 31 00:01:57,640 --> 00:01:59,879 It wasn't meant to be this. 32 00:01:59,880 --> 00:02:02,917 It's a Trading Post, for crying out loud. 33 00:02:04,480 --> 00:02:06,439 You thought this place was gonna be yours. 34 00:02:06,440 --> 00:02:08,039 I told you it was ours. 35 00:02:08,040 --> 00:02:11,430 Then act like it and stop griping. 36 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:14,437 Now excuse me. I've gotta shut down. 37 00:02:14,680 --> 00:02:17,638 - I'll do it. - Don't put yourself out. 38 00:02:24,560 --> 00:02:27,518 - We're closing. Come back in the morning. - We're here now. 39 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:30,798 - You know who I am? - No. 40 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:35,639 You should ask around. On the streets, ask people if they know Jola. 41 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:39,159 Maybe I will, but for now, please, get out of our Trading Post. 42 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:43,153 Your Trading Post? This place is mine. 43 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:46,114 It belongs to the Black Dragon. 44 00:02:51,360 --> 00:02:55,035 In each of us there burns a soul of a warrior. 45 00:02:55,800 --> 00:03:00,271 In every generation, a few are chosen to prove it. 46 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:09,639 Centuries ago in a time of darkness and fury that fate befell three strangers. 47 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:11,956 A monk - Kung Lao... 48 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:16,234 An exiled guard - Siro... 49 00:03:18,160 --> 00:03:20,549 And a thief - Taja... 50 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:25,511 Who have to defend our Earth Realm from the forces of Outworld. 51 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:29,476 By fighting for their lives. 52 00:03:30,600 --> 00:03:32,670 By fighting for their honour. 53 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:34,879 Your soul is mine! 54 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:36,719 And by fighting for their realm. 55 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:38,517 It's the burden you must carry. 56 00:03:41,280 --> 00:03:46,479 In a tournament called... Mortal Kombat. 57 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:52,071 You have five minutes to clear out. 58 00:03:55,640 --> 00:03:59,076 This place was given to me by Barron Reyland's daughter. 59 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:03,159 Makes a great story, but it wasn't the Barron's to leave to his daughter. 60 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:06,675 - What do you mean? - You obviously didn't know him very well. 61 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:11,239 A gambler, a schemer, a man living beyond his means. 62 00:04:11,280 --> 00:04:18,119 He was forced to take certain... "loans". Lots of them. 63 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:19,712 He was a fraud? 64 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:23,272 Up to his neck in debt to us, to the Black Dragon. 65 00:04:25,080 --> 00:04:28,117 Now he's dead and he can't pay. End of story. 66 00:04:30,360 --> 00:04:31,588 Shocked? 67 00:04:32,120 --> 00:04:35,749 The Barron played it well. Few knew him as well as we did. 68 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:41,839 Regardless of what he was, this place was passed to his daughter, and from her to us. 69 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:45,839 We're not here to argue. We'll take what's ours. 70 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:49,719 - No, you won't. - Leave now or die. 71 00:04:56,960 --> 00:04:58,599 Which will it be? 72 00:04:58,600 --> 00:04:59,600 This... 73 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:01,439 Now Siro! 74 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:20,029 Stop. Now. 75 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:27,474 This is my fight, Kebral. 76 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:28,720 Yes. 77 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:33,190 It has your mark. Go home. 78 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:37,639 Did you hear me? 79 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:42,879 - You can't make me leave. - No. You can stay and be killed... 80 00:06:44,280 --> 00:06:45,280 by them. 81 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:51,595 - This job was given to me... - We will not discuss it here. Leave. 82 00:06:58,760 --> 00:07:02,673 Wait. You were right to stop this. 83 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:07,358 Yes. 84 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,470 And you will also make the right decision. 85 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:14,115 This Trading Post will be ours. 86 00:07:20,200 --> 00:07:22,668 - We've got to stop them. - Why? They're gone. 87 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:25,719 For now. But they'll regroup and hit us again. 88 00:07:25,720 --> 00:07:27,472 Next time they'll come back with twenty. 89 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:32,238 They were being beaten. The one named Kebral knew that. It's enough. 90 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:35,199 Are you deaf? You heard what he said. 91 00:07:35,520 --> 00:07:40,389 - He was just saving face. Wait and see. - Wait and die. 92 00:07:40,880 --> 00:07:42,711 You don't know these people like I do. 93 00:07:43,360 --> 00:07:45,874 You know them? Who are they? 94 00:07:45,960 --> 00:07:51,592 Black Dragon. As long as I've lived, they've been terrorizing Zhu Zin. 95 00:07:52,320 --> 00:07:57,553 They control opium, money, women. 96 00:07:58,760 --> 00:08:02,275 They're the scum of the city and nobody fights them. 97 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:07,236 We did. And that's my point. They've learned their lesson. 98 00:08:08,640 --> 00:08:13,077 They've just been stung. And believe me, they sting back. 99 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:28,312 - Enough of the past. What of today? - Trust me, father... 100 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:31,359 next time all three at the Trading Post will die. 101 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:33,396 You've lost the element of surprise. 102 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:34,668 They'll be ready. 103 00:08:35,360 --> 00:08:38,999 If it hadn't been for me, she would have been defeated without warning. 104 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:43,599 A mistake has been made. The question is how best to rectify it. 105 00:08:43,600 --> 00:08:47,599 There's only one way. Return and take what's ours. 106 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:52,594 Once the Black Dragon were so dreaded, no one ever dared to fight us. 107 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:56,479 We're losing our power. We're no longer the force everyone feared. 108 00:08:56,480 --> 00:08:57,959 Times have changed. 109 00:08:58,400 --> 00:08:59,992 We must change, too. 110 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:03,679 The Black Dragon warriors have become weak and lazy. 111 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:05,910 We are still a great force. 112 00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:08,796 There's more than one way to show power. 113 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:11,080 Once we have the Trading Post and other places like it... 114 00:09:11,104 --> 00:09:14,231 we will have instant wealth without taking a single blow. 115 00:09:14,360 --> 00:09:16,669 That is real power. 116 00:09:17,400 --> 00:09:21,678 But because of her rash actions, we may have to pay for it. 117 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:26,914 Pay? The Black Dragon doesn't pay. We make others pay. 118 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:30,470 In this, Jola's right. We are not shop keepers. 119 00:09:31,360 --> 00:09:34,432 But there is a limit to how much you can bleed your victims. 120 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:37,439 Too much greed can destroy us as surely as a battle. 121 00:09:37,440 --> 00:09:40,113 I say it's time we do as our ancestors did... 122 00:09:40,680 --> 00:09:45,708 rule through terror, using the dark powers of the ancient Black Dragon. 123 00:09:45,880 --> 00:09:49,873 Never again. The cost of what you seek is too great. 124 00:09:50,040 --> 00:09:52,079 Those powers cannot be controlled. 125 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:54,230 In the right hands, they can. 126 00:09:56,400 --> 00:10:01,394 My father, your grandfather, was as great a fighter as we have ever seen. 127 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:03,079 Yet he sought more. 128 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:07,199 He claimed the dark powers and I watched as a young man... 129 00:10:07,200 --> 00:10:09,589 as they destroyed him from within. 130 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:17,831 I fought at his side the day he died, in agony, till nothing was left... 131 00:10:17,880 --> 00:10:20,189 not even his bones to bury. 132 00:10:21,640 --> 00:10:22,640 No. 133 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:26,278 There will be no talking of returning to that. 134 00:10:28,560 --> 00:10:30,152 Old tales. 135 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:34,229 I will suffer no more disrespect. 136 00:10:36,920 --> 00:10:42,790 I am your leader and your father. You will do as I say. Is that clear? 137 00:10:43,880 --> 00:10:46,553 We will abide by your decisions, Father. 138 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:48,314 Always. 139 00:10:49,880 --> 00:10:53,077 Dissension within is our greatest enemy. 140 00:11:02,880 --> 00:11:06,589 Frankly, I'm not surprised that the righteous Barron was really a low life. 141 00:11:06,640 --> 00:11:11,760 I mean, I remember the way he treated me... or at least tried to. 142 00:11:13,080 --> 00:11:15,919 What a hypocrite, refusing to let you marry his daughter. 143 00:11:15,920 --> 00:11:19,679 It doesn't matter what the Barron did. Legally the Trading Post is ours. 144 00:11:19,680 --> 00:11:22,752 And do you think the Black Dragon cares about what's legal or not? 145 00:11:22,920 --> 00:11:25,798 They'll kill us and take it. Unless we hit them first. 146 00:11:25,840 --> 00:11:27,159 Let it go, Siro. 147 00:11:27,160 --> 00:11:30,994 Maybe you don't mind having to look over your shoulder until it comes, but I do. 148 00:11:31,600 --> 00:11:32,600 Taja? 149 00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:36,274 Well, sure I'm concerned, but... 150 00:11:37,800 --> 00:11:39,552 I don't really know what's best. 151 00:11:39,760 --> 00:11:42,513 Well, I do. End it now. 152 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:44,591 We'll do nothing. 153 00:11:46,520 --> 00:11:50,079 That's it? You give the orders and we just obey? 154 00:11:50,080 --> 00:11:51,719 Who the hell put you in charge? 155 00:11:51,720 --> 00:11:55,793 No one. You and Taja know we're equals in all of this. 156 00:11:56,080 --> 00:11:58,913 And I'm not ordering you to do anything, Siro. 157 00:11:59,480 --> 00:12:02,153 What I am asking you to do is to slow down. 158 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:05,632 There may be nothing to fight over. 159 00:12:09,720 --> 00:12:11,517 He's dead wrong, you know. 160 00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:25,560 A gift. 161 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:30,159 Easy, Siro. 162 00:12:34,280 --> 00:12:37,590 No bodyguards. Just me. 163 00:12:40,880 --> 00:12:42,279 How do you know my name? 164 00:12:42,520 --> 00:12:44,078 I asked about you. 165 00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:48,948 The man who took out two of my best men with one blow. 166 00:12:49,160 --> 00:12:55,030 - You're a fighter, Siro. A good one. - You may find out soon just how good. 167 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:58,919 - Oh, I hope so. - I don't sleep with the enemy. 168 00:12:58,920 --> 00:13:02,519 - Isn't that better than ending up dead? - That remains to be seen. 169 00:13:02,520 --> 00:13:06,433 You don't scare, do you? We're alike in that way. 170 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:12,319 Touch me again and I'll put the dagger in your heart. 171 00:13:12,320 --> 00:13:19,112 At the same time I put a knife in your throat. You see, Siro, we do think the same. 172 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:22,829 What do you want? 173 00:13:23,920 --> 00:13:26,514 - You. - You're crazy. 174 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:30,395 Quite the opposite. I know your value, Siro. 175 00:13:30,760 --> 00:13:34,839 There's a place for you with us. With me. 176 00:13:34,840 --> 00:13:37,195 You? You're nothing. 177 00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:41,748 Your father controls the Black Dragon and your brother controls you. 178 00:13:41,920 --> 00:13:45,595 No one... controls me. 179 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:48,556 We'll have the Trading Post, Siro. 180 00:13:48,760 --> 00:13:52,599 Why sacrifice yourself for it? Just join us. 181 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:54,113 Get out of my sight. 182 00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:57,314 That was a mistake. 183 00:13:58,520 --> 00:14:02,672 Think about my offer when the fist of the Black Dragon crushes you. 184 00:14:28,240 --> 00:14:33,360 Where's my shipment? You promised me a dozen slaves. 185 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:35,755 Only one passenger this trip. 186 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:39,430 I can only open the portal for slaves. You know that. 187 00:14:39,560 --> 00:14:41,710 Then consider me a slave. 188 00:14:41,960 --> 00:14:47,034 They may kill me. There's no way out for you once you're there. 189 00:14:47,160 --> 00:14:51,073 I'll think about that, not you. Take me now. 190 00:15:02,480 --> 00:15:04,118 I said move it! 191 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:11,394 - What's this? - A new slave. 192 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:15,315 She said she'd reward anyone who took her to Shang Tsung. 193 00:15:15,600 --> 00:15:19,593 I wanted to see you "reward" her. 194 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:24,280 I will. 195 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:30,357 Who is this? 196 00:15:33,640 --> 00:15:35,279 A daughter of an old enemy. 197 00:15:35,280 --> 00:15:40,070 Come to get reacquainted. You remember our last meeting, don't you, Shang Tsung. 198 00:15:40,120 --> 00:15:43,759 When your father betrayed me and I swore to kill him. 199 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:48,470 Yes. Right after we shared my bed... 200 00:15:49,720 --> 00:15:50,879 as I remember. 201 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:52,632 Bannak knows you're here? 202 00:15:52,800 --> 00:15:56,475 My father is not part of the deal I've come to propose... 203 00:15:57,040 --> 00:15:58,268 privately. 204 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:07,919 Vorpax can stay for now. She likes proposals. 205 00:16:08,160 --> 00:16:11,357 I do. So talk. 206 00:16:13,680 --> 00:16:18,993 Centuries ago, my people unleashed a dragon fire. 207 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:24,593 Then, out of fear and weakness, the fire was allowed to die. 208 00:16:24,880 --> 00:16:27,919 I want you to awaken those ancient powers now. 209 00:16:27,920 --> 00:16:31,037 There is a reason your ancestors let it die away. 210 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:35,399 They were cowards. Like my brother and father. 211 00:16:35,400 --> 00:16:37,072 You haven't lived through them. 212 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:40,279 You have no idea what you would be unleashing. 213 00:16:40,280 --> 00:16:46,037 I know it is my destiny to make the Black Dragon the force it once was. 214 00:16:48,520 --> 00:16:49,999 Will you help me? 215 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:57,036 - The question is why I should. - Name your price. 216 00:16:57,120 --> 00:16:59,236 - Murder. - Gladly. 217 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:00,839 Don't be so eager. 218 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:04,640 The man I want dead is named Kung Lao. 219 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:12,200 Of course. The one who defeated you in Mortal Kombat. 220 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:17,309 Oh, it's too good, Shang Tsung. 221 00:17:18,600 --> 00:17:20,272 It's too... 222 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:23,833 perfect. 223 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:28,710 - You know him? - Yes. My sworn enemy also. 224 00:17:29,600 --> 00:17:35,994 I will take great pride in delivering his head to you. 225 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:40,798 Do we have a deal? 226 00:17:43,960 --> 00:17:45,188 Leave us. 227 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:49,789 I wouldn't trust her, Shang Tsung. 228 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:53,798 I don't trust you. What's the difference? 229 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:56,315 You deserve each other. 230 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:00,792 I thought you'd never ask. 231 00:18:06,360 --> 00:18:07,759 I haven't. 232 00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:12,199 - Return to Earth Realm. - But the powers... 233 00:18:12,200 --> 00:18:13,872 They can be yours. 234 00:18:14,119 --> 00:18:15,319 You must bring me something... 235 00:18:15,320 --> 00:18:18,312 before I release the ancient powers of the Black Dragon. 236 00:18:22,840 --> 00:18:24,114 Vorpax? 237 00:18:26,840 --> 00:18:29,839 Did you hear everything well from your rat hole? 238 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:33,799 Well enough. But I can't believe you're gonna give some... 239 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:38,188 dragon powers to a woman like that. 240 00:18:46,440 --> 00:18:47,475 Where's Taja? 241 00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:52,159 She left before dawn. There was a silk caravan passing by. 242 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:53,360 Thought she could make a deal. 243 00:18:53,840 --> 00:18:54,840 Helping her out? 244 00:18:55,319 --> 00:18:57,359 I said I would open for her if she doesn't get back. 245 00:18:57,360 --> 00:19:00,636 Did Taja say anything about her talking with the other local merchants? 246 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:04,036 You mean about paying the Black Dragon? 247 00:19:04,280 --> 00:19:07,989 - Bribing them to leave us alone? - Yeah. What do you think? 248 00:19:08,120 --> 00:19:13,752 I don't think. I know. There isn't enough money on earth to satisfy them. 249 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:16,989 Speaking of money, I gotta open up for business. 250 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:42,279 A man of peace... 251 00:19:42,680 --> 00:19:44,398 "Wait and see what they do"? 252 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:47,355 Well, here's your answer, loud and clear. 253 00:19:48,480 --> 00:19:49,629 Read it. 254 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:55,194 One will die each day until the demands of the Black Dragon are met. 255 00:19:57,360 --> 00:20:02,593 That's it. They kill one, we kill one. 256 00:20:02,760 --> 00:20:10,760 Then what? If they kill two, three, ten and we keep matching them... 257 00:20:11,200 --> 00:20:16,911 - Yes. We keep fighting. - No. Retaliating is not the answer. 258 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:19,599 You of all people must want to avenge his death. 259 00:20:19,600 --> 00:20:22,797 - Revenge was not his way, or mine. - Then what is? 260 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:26,919 Sitting on your hands and meditating while they cut down your friends? 261 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:29,519 No, but neither is running out and butchering people. 262 00:20:29,520 --> 00:20:32,318 Well, it's either that or back down. 263 00:20:32,840 --> 00:20:37,038 Believe me, once you give into the Black Dragon and they own you... 264 00:20:37,720 --> 00:20:41,508 they'll never stop until you have nothing left to give. 265 00:20:42,600 --> 00:20:45,672 I know damn well the monks taught you to fight for what you believe in... 266 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:47,553 to protect what's yours. 267 00:20:48,600 --> 00:20:51,876 For now, I'll think of him. 268 00:20:52,480 --> 00:20:55,916 I'll have his body prepared for burial, and take him home. 269 00:20:57,800 --> 00:20:59,119 It'll give me time to think. 270 00:20:59,120 --> 00:21:01,270 And give them another chance to hit again? 271 00:21:01,440 --> 00:21:03,954 Are you afraid of the Black Dragon, Kung Lao? 272 00:21:05,760 --> 00:21:13,760 No, Siro, what I really fear at this moment is you, out of control with rage. 273 00:21:18,560 --> 00:21:19,913 Where are you going? 274 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:25,109 To do what needs to be done. 275 00:21:38,760 --> 00:21:40,113 Bring me some wine. 276 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:28,720 Sad day. 277 00:22:30,160 --> 00:22:31,434 It was senseless. 278 00:22:31,800 --> 00:22:33,233 Murder usually is. 279 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:36,559 I'm taking his body to the Temple for burial. 280 00:22:36,880 --> 00:22:37,880 Good. 281 00:22:38,600 --> 00:22:39,874 What are you doing here? 282 00:22:40,680 --> 00:22:42,480 I thought I'd save you the trouble of calling. 283 00:22:42,960 --> 00:22:44,473 What makes you think I would? 284 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:46,434 This crisis. 285 00:22:47,280 --> 00:22:52,274 Okay, since you're so eager to help, what do I do? 286 00:22:53,040 --> 00:22:56,176 Well, I'd kick the hell out of 'em myself, but then I'm a god, I can do that sort of thing. 287 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:58,520 Just like that you're telling me to be no better than them? 288 00:22:58,544 --> 00:23:00,580 Oh, no, you have to be better, much better to win. 289 00:23:00,800 --> 00:23:03,997 I spent my whole life believing that aggression was not the way. 290 00:23:04,400 --> 00:23:10,119 I learned to fight to defend myself and to defend my realm, not to attack. 291 00:23:10,120 --> 00:23:13,520 But you were also taught to fight for what you believe in, for what you know is right. 292 00:23:13,544 --> 00:23:15,023 And what is right? 293 00:23:16,440 --> 00:23:19,591 Battle after battle, dozens may die. 294 00:23:21,760 --> 00:23:23,955 - This is not a fight I want. - Tough. 295 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:25,793 You've got it. 296 00:23:28,720 --> 00:23:33,840 There is another way. Give them what they want and walk away. 297 00:23:33,920 --> 00:23:35,273 You mean run? 298 00:23:36,080 --> 00:23:37,639 Like you're doing now from me? 299 00:23:37,640 --> 00:23:39,596 - It will end it. - Will it? 300 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:43,509 Without a victory, there is only doubt. 301 00:23:43,880 --> 00:23:45,199 What are you saying, Rayden? 302 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:57,879 Our father would still be alive if you'd listened to me. 303 00:23:57,880 --> 00:24:00,678 You. You started this war, Jola. 304 00:24:00,760 --> 00:24:03,991 And I'll finish it. My way. 305 00:24:04,280 --> 00:24:06,794 You will do nothing without my consent. 306 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:14,150 - As the oldest, I am our new leader. - Father's death served you well. 307 00:24:15,360 --> 00:24:16,839 Watch yourself, sister. 308 00:24:22,440 --> 00:24:24,590 I want to put a stop to the killing. 309 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:28,475 But I swear I will take one more life if you challenge me. 310 00:24:29,840 --> 00:24:32,798 The assassin stole the ancient medallion... 311 00:24:34,760 --> 00:24:37,035 the symbol of our leadership. 312 00:24:40,440 --> 00:24:48,440 But with it, or without it, I am the new leader of the Black Dragon. 313 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:51,832 Is that clear? 314 00:24:52,920 --> 00:24:53,955 Very. 315 00:24:59,280 --> 00:25:00,508 Siro... 316 00:25:01,520 --> 00:25:02,794 Behind you. 317 00:25:04,200 --> 00:25:07,351 - What are you doing hiding back there? - Watching our backs. 318 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:11,116 You scared the hell out of me. Where've you been? 319 00:25:11,360 --> 00:25:15,956 In town, asking people where I can find the Black Dragon. 320 00:25:17,680 --> 00:25:18,680 And? 321 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:20,799 They're findable. 322 00:25:20,800 --> 00:25:23,997 Well, why didn't you tell me you were back? I didn't even hear you come in. 323 00:25:25,160 --> 00:25:27,469 I'm not the only one you didn't hear. 324 00:25:31,680 --> 00:25:32,874 It's from them. 325 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:35,875 - Why didn't they kill me? - Read it. 326 00:25:36,280 --> 00:25:37,793 They want a meeting. 327 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:40,749 That's what they'll get. 328 00:25:43,440 --> 00:25:46,079 - Siro, it could be a set-up. - I hope it is. 329 00:25:46,520 --> 00:25:49,956 Yeah, but they only asked for Kung Lao. He's not here. I'll handle it. 330 00:25:51,040 --> 00:25:52,919 Stay inside and keep your head down. 331 00:25:52,920 --> 00:25:54,114 Siro, no. 332 00:26:11,360 --> 00:26:12,634 Got your note. 333 00:26:13,920 --> 00:26:15,079 It was not sent to you. 334 00:26:15,080 --> 00:26:18,629 - Well, I'm what you get. - My father is dead. 335 00:26:19,840 --> 00:26:22,149 But since one of you killed him, I'm sure you know that. 336 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:25,750 A monk is also dead. And I'm sure you know that. 337 00:26:29,560 --> 00:26:31,357 His death was unfortunate. 338 00:26:32,760 --> 00:26:35,274 But now the Black Dragon has a new leader... 339 00:26:36,400 --> 00:26:37,469 Me. 340 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:41,675 That's why I set this meeting so I could meet with your leader, Kung Lao. 341 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:45,429 He's gone. And he's not our "leader". 342 00:26:45,960 --> 00:26:48,199 Then how 'bout I propose you a deal? 343 00:26:48,200 --> 00:26:50,959 You think we killed your father and you want to deal? 344 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:52,916 It's over and cannot be undone. 345 00:26:54,520 --> 00:26:57,279 The truth is my father was old, his time past. 346 00:26:57,280 --> 00:26:58,793 Your grief is touching. 347 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:03,915 I want the Trading Post. Unlike my father and my sister, I'm willing to pay for it. 348 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:05,239 Name your price. 349 00:27:05,240 --> 00:27:07,470 So you've come to beg like a dog? 350 00:27:10,640 --> 00:27:13,473 - A dog with teeth. - Maybe I'll fix that. 351 00:28:34,120 --> 00:28:35,348 Enough. 352 00:28:35,920 --> 00:28:37,399 You've made your point. 353 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,228 Now will you talk? 354 00:28:39,280 --> 00:28:40,280 Let's do. 355 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:48,998 - You'll die for this. - Not before you. 356 00:28:49,480 --> 00:28:51,232 When my people come looking for me... 357 00:28:51,440 --> 00:28:54,477 Better be soon, the blade is getting closer. 358 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:56,269 Names. 359 00:28:56,600 --> 00:28:57,759 I can never tell you that. 360 00:28:57,760 --> 00:29:00,718 Bad answer. Who killed the monk? 361 00:29:01,320 --> 00:29:02,912 Who killed the monk? 362 00:29:03,440 --> 00:29:10,152 Wait. Jola... my sister. I think she killed him. 363 00:29:10,200 --> 00:29:15,439 - That's a start. We've got one name. More. - I can never betray them. 364 00:29:15,440 --> 00:29:17,158 You're just full of morals, aren't you? 365 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:20,559 Interesting though, you'll give up your sister... 366 00:29:20,560 --> 00:29:21,834 What's going on? 367 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:27,428 Since you couldn't decide what course to take, I took one for you. 368 00:29:27,520 --> 00:29:30,034 - His sister killed the monk. - And you killed my father. 369 00:29:31,280 --> 00:29:34,989 - This is insane, Siro. - No, you're the one who's insane. 370 00:29:35,520 --> 00:29:36,873 Stay back. 371 00:29:38,280 --> 00:29:40,236 Do it. Kill him. 372 00:29:45,440 --> 00:29:48,193 Too many have died already. Get out of here. 373 00:29:55,160 --> 00:29:59,358 Another one I'll just have to kill later. You can't stop me. 374 00:30:00,360 --> 00:30:02,555 - I will. - Not another move. 375 00:30:02,920 --> 00:30:04,273 This is between us. 376 00:30:05,000 --> 00:30:06,877 You got that, Thunder God? 377 00:30:07,840 --> 00:30:09,990 You figure this is a good day to die, Siro? 378 00:30:14,760 --> 00:30:17,280 You never cease to amaze me. You have a problem, what do you do? 379 00:30:17,304 --> 00:30:19,135 You try to tear each others throats out. 380 00:30:20,400 --> 00:30:25,235 You, you want blood. Taja, she wants to roll over and pay. 381 00:30:26,760 --> 00:30:27,829 And you... 382 00:30:28,840 --> 00:30:32,833 you're so confused with the violence, you want to ignore it and hope it goes away. 383 00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:35,640 So who's right? 384 00:30:37,280 --> 00:30:38,315 Hmm. 385 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:41,036 I suppose you all are in your own little way. 386 00:30:41,920 --> 00:30:44,115 This is no time for your riddles, Rayden. 387 00:30:44,400 --> 00:30:47,799 My way is the only one that makes sense. This is a war, damn it. 388 00:30:47,800 --> 00:30:49,552 And which war are you referring to? 389 00:30:49,920 --> 00:30:52,480 The one with the Black Dragon or the one between the two of you? 390 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:55,872 You're the one who dropped in uninvited. 391 00:30:56,840 --> 00:30:58,119 So what should we do? 392 00:30:58,120 --> 00:30:59,348 That's not my job. 393 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:05,638 But I will say this... start looking inside for the answers. 394 00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:17,077 You are useless unless you put a lid on your fury. 395 00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:20,558 And tell Taja to pick a side. 396 00:31:23,480 --> 00:31:24,480 Kung Lao... 397 00:31:25,920 --> 00:31:28,957 you must come to grips with your moral questions. 398 00:31:31,600 --> 00:31:37,391 Right now the Black Dragon cannot be defeated. Divided you fall. 399 00:31:51,040 --> 00:31:53,998 I did not kill that old man, Kung Lao... 400 00:31:55,040 --> 00:31:56,393 but I would have. 401 00:32:00,680 --> 00:32:01,680 Then who did? 402 00:32:05,480 --> 00:32:07,994 Ugh, she's back. 403 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:12,989 Jola brought me a present. 404 00:32:14,840 --> 00:32:18,239 Why don't you go dig cobalt or whatever it is you do here? 405 00:32:18,240 --> 00:32:20,479 - Why don't you kiss my... - As much as I'd enjoy... 406 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:24,871 watching you claw at each other, our work awaits. 407 00:32:25,040 --> 00:32:28,589 You have the ancient medallion, what more do you need? 408 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:33,799 Give me the power and I promise Kung Lao will die. 409 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,399 And if you fail? 410 00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:37,708 I won't. 411 00:32:39,680 --> 00:32:47,680 In life only death is certain. Know this, Jola, even if you fail, I will be paid. 412 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:51,390 So be it. Use the medallion. 413 00:32:53,840 --> 00:32:55,432 Give me the power. 414 00:32:56,080 --> 00:32:58,799 I'm surprised your father would give up this treasure. 415 00:32:58,880 --> 00:33:00,791 My father is dead. 416 00:33:03,520 --> 00:33:08,753 I slit his throat. Maybe I underestimated you. 417 00:33:09,960 --> 00:33:15,637 Once the dark forces are unleashed there is no turning back. 418 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:17,713 I am ready. 419 00:33:19,200 --> 00:33:20,269 Are you? 420 00:33:44,720 --> 00:33:45,720 It is done. 421 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:50,119 The ancient power of the Black Dragon is within you. 422 00:34:06,080 --> 00:34:07,638 What the hell is she? 423 00:34:08,040 --> 00:34:09,359 Incredible. 424 00:34:10,440 --> 00:34:13,159 An incarnation of the living dragon. 425 00:34:14,640 --> 00:34:16,551 Go bring me my prize. 426 00:34:19,920 --> 00:34:23,879 I know you think I'm out of control but I promise I will fight with a cool head. 427 00:34:24,120 --> 00:34:26,475 I still think we should wipe 'em out, to the last man. 428 00:34:26,640 --> 00:34:29,552 - I said it. Now you. - I've made my decision. 429 00:34:30,320 --> 00:34:34,074 - I sent Kebral a note. - It would have been nice to see it first. 430 00:34:34,680 --> 00:34:37,638 - There's no point. I knew what you'd say. - What was in it? 431 00:34:38,120 --> 00:34:40,793 I'm giving the Trading Post back to the Black Dragon. 432 00:34:49,720 --> 00:34:52,553 Enjoying Father's chair? 433 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:59,558 I've earned the right to sit in it. I have the Trading Post. 434 00:35:00,480 --> 00:35:01,595 Really? 435 00:35:02,760 --> 00:35:05,718 And you actually think you had anything to do with that? 436 00:35:12,120 --> 00:35:14,918 - What have you done? - Taken control. 437 00:35:16,160 --> 00:35:17,799 Your own father? 438 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:21,918 And my own brother, if you don't acknowledge me now. 439 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:24,429 No one will follow you. I am the leader. 440 00:35:25,520 --> 00:35:27,397 Unless you're dead... 441 00:35:29,280 --> 00:35:32,272 then it passes on to me. 442 00:35:55,560 --> 00:35:56,595 Taja! 443 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:23,310 Time to fry, Siro. 444 00:36:38,640 --> 00:36:41,519 I expected more from the great Kung Lao. 445 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:43,715 I'll give you more than you can handle, Jola. 446 00:37:32,360 --> 00:37:34,078 What's happening? 447 00:37:46,760 --> 00:37:48,119 A portal? 448 00:37:48,120 --> 00:37:50,079 I thought the Black Dragon were from Earth Realm. 449 00:37:50,080 --> 00:37:51,593 Her new powers weren't. 450 00:37:52,520 --> 00:37:54,317 She made a deal with the devil. 451 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:04,040 Dragon lady got her ass kicked. 452 00:38:10,120 --> 00:38:11,553 Foolish girl. 453 00:38:12,560 --> 00:38:13,754 I saved your life. 454 00:38:14,480 --> 00:38:15,480 You were dying. 455 00:38:15,481 --> 00:38:16,519 I was winning. 456 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:18,240 In another second, you would have been dust. 457 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:23,271 You arrogantly used powers you know nothing about. As I knew you would. 458 00:38:24,560 --> 00:38:29,475 Their curse continues in you, feeding your power but waiting to consume you. 459 00:38:30,320 --> 00:38:34,677 Your ancestors knew this. Now you have learned. 460 00:38:35,080 --> 00:38:36,115 Yes. 461 00:38:37,360 --> 00:38:39,396 The powers are strong. 462 00:38:40,640 --> 00:38:44,713 - All I need is time to learn to use them. - And time you shall have... 463 00:38:46,880 --> 00:38:47,880 here. 464 00:38:47,881 --> 00:38:49,836 What? What do you mean? 465 00:38:49,880 --> 00:38:52,075 You will remain with me in the mines. 466 00:38:52,720 --> 00:38:55,439 You will train and learn to control that which I have given to you. 467 00:38:55,440 --> 00:38:58,477 No, Shang Tsung. Send me back. 468 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:01,638 The powers are mine. 469 00:39:02,800 --> 00:39:06,156 They are within you... but they are mine. 470 00:39:12,840 --> 00:39:14,637 You belong to me now, Jola. 471 00:39:16,720 --> 00:39:18,119 That is my price. 472 00:39:21,920 --> 00:39:22,989 Welcome. 473 00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:30,993 What made you change your mind? 474 00:39:31,720 --> 00:39:34,792 When I finally realized that if we didn't fight them, no one would... 475 00:39:35,000 --> 00:39:37,230 and I wanted the fight to be on our ground. 476 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:41,194 Ever use a door? 477 00:39:41,680 --> 00:39:43,716 - Would you? - Probably not. 478 00:39:44,600 --> 00:39:45,919 Where's Taja? 479 00:39:45,920 --> 00:39:47,399 Out buying again. 480 00:39:47,720 --> 00:39:49,950 Now that the Black Dragon's off our back... 481 00:39:50,480 --> 00:39:52,550 she can't wait to get back into business again. 482 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:59,108 Ah, greed is a great motivator. And you two... I'm stunned really. 483 00:39:59,280 --> 00:40:03,068 After all the sound advice I've given you, you seemed to have listened. 484 00:40:03,160 --> 00:40:07,233 - The stakes were high. - Oh, I see. Yes. 485 00:40:07,960 --> 00:40:10,440 It's generally the Earth Realm that's hanging in the balance... 486 00:40:10,464 --> 00:40:13,072 this time it was the Trading Post. 487 00:40:13,280 --> 00:40:14,872 It was more than that. 488 00:40:16,880 --> 00:40:18,074 Humans. 489 00:40:18,800 --> 00:40:20,358 What changed your mind? 490 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:25,559 Thinking more about how aggression and defence are alike... 491 00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:27,952 instead of how different they are. 492 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:29,560 Ah. 493 00:40:30,680 --> 00:40:33,672 - Pretty thin line, isn't it? - At any rate, it's over. 494 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:37,995 Isn't it? 495 00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:40,754 Is Jola dead? 496 00:40:41,680 --> 00:40:42,680 Maybe not. 497 00:40:43,200 --> 00:40:45,111 - But she's gone. - For now. 498 00:40:45,800 --> 00:40:49,236 The evil the Black Dragon represents has endured for centuries. 499 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:53,276 There is little doubt that one way or another, it will continue.