1 00:00:09,480 --> 00:00:12,438 - Thank you very much. I'll see you later. - Have a nice weekend. 2 00:00:24,320 --> 00:00:25,439 Welcome. 3 00:00:25,440 --> 00:00:27,719 Thank you. Is it too late to get something to eat? 4 00:00:27,720 --> 00:00:30,199 A, uh, little stew, some bread would be good. 5 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:32,839 We don't close for awhile yet. Would you like some wine? 6 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:35,555 Uh, no thanks. Water will be fine. 7 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:41,838 Gorgeous and polite. 8 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:44,436 Can't be from around here then. 9 00:00:47,400 --> 00:00:48,469 Good evening. 10 00:01:00,120 --> 00:01:02,031 You look like you've been on the road a while. 11 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:05,317 - Several months actually. - What brings you to Zhu Zin? 12 00:01:05,560 --> 00:01:07,755 I've come to see a man I was told lives in the area. 13 00:01:07,960 --> 00:01:09,518 What's his name? Maybe I know him. 14 00:01:09,920 --> 00:01:11,831 - Kung Lao. - Sure. 15 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:13,992 Lives in the old Reyland Trading Post. 16 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:15,120 Near here? 17 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:19,519 Just over in the square. Since you're new here, I'd be happy to show you around. 18 00:01:20,440 --> 00:01:22,032 Anyway, I just live around the corner. 19 00:01:22,360 --> 00:01:25,909 If you want, you could meet me after work. I get off pretty soon. 20 00:01:28,600 --> 00:01:32,991 Well, thanks for your offer. I'm a little tired. Let me think about it. 21 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:35,277 Sure. See you. 22 00:01:54,400 --> 00:01:55,435 Who's there? 23 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:15,355 In each of us there burns a soul of a warrior. 24 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:20,837 In every generation, a few are chosen to prove it. 25 00:02:23,600 --> 00:02:30,153 Centuries ago in a time of darkness and fury that fate befell three strangers. 26 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:32,356 A monk - Kung Lao... 27 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:36,554 An exiled guard - Siro... 28 00:02:38,800 --> 00:02:40,791 And a thief - Taja... 29 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:45,837 Who have to defend our Earth Realm from the forces of Outworld. 30 00:02:47,840 --> 00:02:49,831 By fighting for their lives. 31 00:02:50,840 --> 00:02:53,195 By fighting for their honour. 32 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,319 Your soul is mine! 33 00:02:55,320 --> 00:02:56,999 And by fighting for their realm. 34 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:58,831 It's the burden you must carry. 35 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:06,954 In a tournament called... Mortal Kombat. 36 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:26,915 Where's Siro? 37 00:03:27,160 --> 00:03:30,914 He said Magda wanted to see him. Sounded urgent so he took off. 38 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:34,552 Although everything's urgent when you're getting as close as those two are. 39 00:03:37,840 --> 00:03:39,193 May I help you? 40 00:03:40,600 --> 00:03:43,159 - Are you Kung Lao? - Yes. 41 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:45,958 Oh, finally. I've come a long way for this. 42 00:03:46,120 --> 00:03:47,314 What does that mean? 43 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,000 Who are you? 44 00:03:49,001 --> 00:03:52,119 Sorry, I'm just excited to find you. My name's Tomas. 45 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:54,031 We were supposed to have met long before this... 46 00:03:54,320 --> 00:03:55,799 at the last Mortal Kombat tournament. 47 00:03:55,800 --> 00:03:58,109 How do you know about that? I was gonna fight in it. 48 00:03:59,640 --> 00:04:02,279 - On whose side? - Yours, of course. 49 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:05,279 - For the Earth Realm. - That's good to hear. 50 00:04:05,280 --> 00:04:06,719 Well, you weren't there. Why? 51 00:04:06,720 --> 00:04:08,519 My village is high in the northern mountains. 52 00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:10,479 A sudden avalanche nearly killed me... 53 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:12,869 destroyed the only route out. It's true. 54 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:14,598 I trained my whole life to be ready... 55 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:17,359 and in an instant it was lost. 56 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:19,920 You know the tournament's over. Why did you come? 57 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:22,639 To join you. I wanna fight at your side. 58 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:26,039 It's nothing personal, but you sound too good to be true. 59 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:29,555 We've been searching for fighters without a whole lot of luck and you just... 60 00:04:30,040 --> 00:04:31,439 walk right through the door. 61 00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:33,032 I understand your being surprised. 62 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:34,873 But I'm telling you the truth. 63 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:37,960 My whole life has been about preparing for the day I would have to fight... 64 00:04:37,984 --> 00:04:39,053 to protect our Realm. 65 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:40,599 As I'm sure yours has. 66 00:04:41,160 --> 00:04:44,839 Well, who trained you? Told you about Mortal Kombat and the different realms? 67 00:04:44,840 --> 00:04:46,558 His name would mean nothing to you. 68 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:51,080 Look, I can see it's gonna take some time to win your confidence. 69 00:04:51,760 --> 00:04:53,240 I just hope you'll give me the chance. 70 00:04:53,264 --> 00:04:55,704 Well, do you have any idea of what our training is like and... 71 00:04:55,840 --> 00:04:57,560 the type of fighters you might have to face? 72 00:04:57,584 --> 00:05:00,098 I don't want to sound arrogant, but I think I'm up to it. 73 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:02,919 Feel free to test me whenever you're ready. 74 00:05:02,920 --> 00:05:06,359 Fair enough. But I'd like to wait till our friend returns. 75 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:08,954 He's talking about Siro. I'm Taja. 76 00:05:09,120 --> 00:05:10,917 Nice to meet you, Taja. 77 00:05:11,320 --> 00:05:12,320 Same. 78 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:13,959 The three of us share this place. 79 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:15,757 It'll be an honour to fight at your side. 80 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:19,309 Um, I was just about to make something to eat. Uh... 81 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:21,316 might as well join us while we wait for Siro. 82 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:24,914 I'd appreciate that. Thanks. 83 00:05:26,280 --> 00:05:27,280 Right this way. 84 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:39,469 You wanted to see me? 85 00:05:42,480 --> 00:05:44,550 - What's wrong? - Ella's dead. 86 00:05:44,920 --> 00:05:46,639 Murdered last night on her way home. 87 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:47,640 Who did it? 88 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:50,476 - No one knows. - Boyfriend? 89 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:54,399 She wasn't seeing anyone. But last night, a stranger came in. 90 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:55,833 They talked for a while. 91 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:57,719 She seemed really interested in him. 92 00:05:57,720 --> 00:05:59,597 - Maybe he... - What did he look like? 93 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:01,871 Nice-looking. Well-built. 94 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:03,595 It was late. 95 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:05,631 Would you know him if you saw him again? 96 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:08,032 Yes. I'm sure I would. 97 00:06:09,120 --> 00:06:10,799 I can't believe Ella's dead. 98 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:13,917 Magda... where is she now? 99 00:06:14,560 --> 00:06:16,278 It might help if I saw the body. 100 00:06:16,840 --> 00:06:18,159 I'll take you to her. 101 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:25,597 I checked the body. No cuts. She was strangled. Maybe a rope. 102 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:28,913 The guy knew what he was doing. Looked like a fast, clean kill. 103 00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:32,630 - Any idea who could've done it? - Magda saw the guy she thinks did it. 104 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:34,951 If we can find him, she can identify him. 105 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:38,239 A little early to close up. 106 00:06:38,240 --> 00:06:40,708 - We need the courtyard. - For what? 107 00:06:41,240 --> 00:06:42,240 Tomas. 108 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:48,112 This is our friend Siro. 109 00:06:52,400 --> 00:06:53,559 Pleased to meet you. 110 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:55,551 KUNG LAO: Tomas is interested in joining us. 111 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,274 A little sudden, isn't it? 112 00:06:57,720 --> 00:07:01,190 I've only been gone a couple hours. I mean, who is he? 113 00:07:01,360 --> 00:07:04,909 Relax, Siro. He just arrived. We haven't seen him fight or anything yet. 114 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:08,996 But you invited him in, fixing him meals... 115 00:07:12,200 --> 00:07:16,796 Sorry, I just got some bad news this morning. I guess... I'm a little edgy. 116 00:07:16,920 --> 00:07:18,512 Nothing's been decided yet. 117 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:21,393 But Tomas says that he was trained for Mortal Kombat. 118 00:07:21,480 --> 00:07:24,790 Now if that's true, how can we turn our back on the one thing we're looking for? 119 00:07:27,160 --> 00:07:28,160 All right... 120 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:30,399 let's see what he can do. 121 00:07:30,400 --> 00:07:32,834 Give him a break. He hasn't even finished eating yet. 122 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:33,920 That's okay. 123 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:36,389 Hey, I made that food and it's not going to waste. 124 00:07:36,640 --> 00:07:39,757 Come on. Sit down. Talk. You can beat each other up soon enough. 125 00:07:39,880 --> 00:07:42,189 Come on. Come on. 126 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:08,318 - You've brought him here? - As I ordered. 127 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:12,034 Give your report. 128 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:15,553 - His arrival went well. - So easily. 129 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:18,640 They're still on their guard, but they're willing to let him prove himself. 130 00:08:18,664 --> 00:08:23,692 Kung Lao has no idea what he has opened his doors to. 131 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:27,549 - Is he as good as Kung Lao? - Or better? 132 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:30,236 May I ask... 133 00:08:31,040 --> 00:08:34,396 how do you know so much about this Tomas? 134 00:08:34,640 --> 00:08:36,119 I knew the man who trained him. 135 00:08:37,320 --> 00:08:38,878 A true master. 136 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:42,993 A victim of one of my conquests. 137 00:08:44,920 --> 00:08:46,638 He found a brilliant student. 138 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,638 Tomas can fight. 139 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:53,149 As Kung Lao will soon learn. 140 00:08:54,240 --> 00:08:55,434 He can fight. 141 00:08:56,680 --> 00:08:58,477 Now it's time for you both to return. 142 00:09:09,600 --> 00:09:12,160 It'll be an honour. I hope you push me hard in our fight. 143 00:09:12,480 --> 00:09:16,439 I think we should start slowly. No offence but I don't want to hurt you. 144 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:23,479 - Maybe I should work with him. - No offence, but I don't want to hurt you. 145 00:09:23,680 --> 00:09:25,796 Why don't we get at it and see what happens? 146 00:09:29,520 --> 00:09:30,520 Very well. 147 00:10:49,080 --> 00:10:51,958 - I'm sorry. It was just a reflex. - How bad is it? 148 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:53,998 - Dislocated. - His shoulder? 149 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:55,879 Boy, this is a good start. 150 00:10:55,880 --> 00:10:57,199 I really am sorry... 151 00:10:57,400 --> 00:10:59,516 These things can happen. We all know that. 152 00:10:59,680 --> 00:11:02,039 People get hurt in training as much as in combat. 153 00:11:02,040 --> 00:11:03,719 - Should I get the doctor? - I suppose. 154 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:07,998 No, there's no need. I mean, I can put it back if Siro will permit me. 155 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:09,720 I don't know. 156 00:11:09,721 --> 00:11:11,676 The longer you wait, the more painful it'll be. 157 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,434 All right. Get it over with. 158 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:16,149 Hold him. 159 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:22,600 Hey... 160 00:11:23,400 --> 00:11:25,319 I want to make damn sure I use this arm again. 161 00:11:25,320 --> 00:11:28,559 Of course. You should have something to bite down on. 162 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:29,675 Just do it. 163 00:11:31,160 --> 00:11:32,195 Ready? 164 00:11:36,360 --> 00:11:37,360 Are you okay? 165 00:11:37,600 --> 00:11:40,479 - That depends on what "okay" means. - He'll be fine soon. 166 00:11:40,480 --> 00:11:43,552 The arm should be wrapped and put in a sling till the swelling goes down. 167 00:11:44,160 --> 00:11:45,479 Try not to use it. 168 00:11:45,480 --> 00:11:47,199 I don't think that's going to be a problem. 169 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:50,112 It's just for a few days. My apologies again. 170 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:52,671 Yeah, yeah. 171 00:11:52,720 --> 00:11:55,598 I'll fix a sling, then you should get some rest. 172 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:58,040 Fine. 173 00:12:00,280 --> 00:12:02,350 Why don't you guys take off for a while? 174 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:04,991 Come on. I'll show you around. 175 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:10,831 You know he wasn't trying to hurt you. 176 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:14,719 I know. But it doesn't make me feel any better. 177 00:12:14,720 --> 00:12:17,154 Then why did you keep pressing him in the fight? 178 00:12:18,400 --> 00:12:20,356 Guess I couldn't believe he's that good. 179 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:25,876 - Stupid, huh? He's that good. - He's incredible. 180 00:12:27,280 --> 00:12:30,399 - Funny, you don't look like a thief. - Well, I'm not anymore. 181 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:34,029 But at the time, given the other option I had available... 182 00:12:34,400 --> 00:12:35,799 it seemed the way to go. 183 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:38,395 I know what it's like to end up on your own so young. 184 00:12:38,840 --> 00:12:43,436 I lost my parents when I was six. My destiny, I guess. 185 00:12:43,800 --> 00:12:47,110 Their deaths led me to my teacher. He took me in, gave me a home and a purpose. 186 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:50,472 At least I had someone. Sounds like you had it much harder. 187 00:12:52,040 --> 00:12:53,917 Well, I came out okay. 188 00:12:55,160 --> 00:12:57,628 You did. From what I can see. 189 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:02,077 That must've been some teacher you had. 190 00:13:02,120 --> 00:13:05,874 Got great moves. Even Siro'd have to admit that. 191 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:09,279 Thank you. Siro's a very good fighter, too. 192 00:13:09,280 --> 00:13:10,520 That might've been the problem. 193 00:13:10,544 --> 00:13:13,775 We got a little too seriously into it and my instincts took over and I hurt him. 194 00:13:14,520 --> 00:13:15,748 I sure didn't want to. 195 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:17,994 I believe you. 196 00:13:19,680 --> 00:13:21,560 Where'd you learn to reset a shoulder like that? 197 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:25,072 My teacher also. I lost a lot of fights early on. 198 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:28,549 And I learned most of my doctoring on myself. 199 00:13:30,280 --> 00:13:33,199 Fighter, physician. You're an interesting guy. 200 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:37,796 - You mean that? Find me interesting? - You flirting with me, Tomas? 201 00:13:38,560 --> 00:13:42,473 I suppose I am. Is that a problem? Siro? Kung Lao? 202 00:13:43,280 --> 00:13:46,590 No, no. Not them. We're... we're strictly friends. 203 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:49,235 I'm free. 204 00:13:49,640 --> 00:13:52,359 Good. Because I'm interested in you. 205 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:53,555 I like you. 206 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:56,280 - It's that simple? - That simple. 207 00:13:58,480 --> 00:14:00,357 Let's go look at that stuff over there. 208 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:10,230 God, it's amazing the junk people will buy. 209 00:14:10,720 --> 00:14:13,837 - So what do you sell at the Trading Post? - Junk. 210 00:14:14,400 --> 00:14:15,400 Junk? 211 00:14:21,040 --> 00:14:22,040 We'll take it. 212 00:14:22,600 --> 00:14:23,953 Thank you. 213 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:25,753 Well, you like it, don't you? 214 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:29,713 - Well, yeah, but... - A gift, for my host. 215 00:14:33,600 --> 00:14:34,600 Thank you. 216 00:14:36,120 --> 00:14:37,519 Then you must have one, too. 217 00:14:37,520 --> 00:14:40,717 - No, it's not necessary. - Neither was mine. 218 00:14:44,160 --> 00:14:45,639 Gift for my guest. 219 00:14:47,160 --> 00:14:48,513 I'll wear it with pride. 220 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:50,999 I was worried about coming here. 221 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:55,073 Not sure what I'd find. Now I wish I'd gotten here sooner. 222 00:15:06,040 --> 00:15:08,713 I've prepared some tea. It should cut the pain. 223 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:11,999 Shoulder's fine. I'm just getting hungry. 224 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,991 Well, maybe Kung Lao can fix you something. 225 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:18,318 - Aren't you eating? - Yeah. Out. 226 00:15:19,480 --> 00:15:22,392 Let me guess. Mr. Wonderful. 227 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:26,599 Yeah, and don't take that tone. It's not like you to hold a grudge. 228 00:15:27,920 --> 00:15:32,550 Oh, actually it is. He didn't mean to hurt you. 229 00:15:32,680 --> 00:15:36,434 I know. Look, just be careful, okay? 230 00:15:37,360 --> 00:15:39,430 All we really know so far is he's a fighter. 231 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,479 Not much to go on yet. 232 00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:43,471 Yeah, well, I'm trusting my instincts. 233 00:15:43,840 --> 00:15:46,195 And they say Tomas is a good guy. 234 00:15:47,440 --> 00:15:48,714 Really good. 235 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:50,999 I hope you're right, Taja. 236 00:15:52,720 --> 00:15:53,720 Thanks. 237 00:15:55,280 --> 00:15:57,316 - Where is Kung Lao anyway? - Tavern. 238 00:15:57,840 --> 00:16:00,559 Picking us up the dinner we were all going to have together. 239 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:04,000 How is it? 240 00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:05,549 Painful. 241 00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:09,154 It'll be okay. 242 00:16:10,160 --> 00:16:11,798 - Ready? - Yes. 243 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:16,679 - Can we bring you anything? - No, Kung Lao's handling it. 244 00:16:17,280 --> 00:16:18,554 You get some rest. 245 00:16:22,760 --> 00:16:24,671 More for Siro. See you later. 246 00:16:28,040 --> 00:16:29,040 How's Magda? 247 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:32,955 - Better. Worried about you. - I don't want her leaving work alone. 248 00:16:33,040 --> 00:16:34,758 Not till we find Ella's murderer. 249 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:36,559 I can walk her home if you want. 250 00:16:36,560 --> 00:16:37,834 I think I can handle it. 251 00:16:38,280 --> 00:16:40,077 I'll need a walk after all this. 252 00:16:51,840 --> 00:16:53,671 Well, it seems like we're out of small talk. 253 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:55,673 Well, I mean, after this afternoon... 254 00:16:56,080 --> 00:16:58,036 - what we talked about... - Uh-huh. 255 00:17:00,440 --> 00:17:03,238 - I was pushing too hard. - Yeah. 256 00:17:06,520 --> 00:17:07,714 Am I going too fast? 257 00:17:09,560 --> 00:17:10,675 Absolutely. 258 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,513 Am I going too fast? 259 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:27,675 Just fast enough. 260 00:17:30,200 --> 00:17:32,998 Come on, tavern's right over here. 261 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:36,510 Tavern? Is there somewhere a little nicer? 262 00:17:36,840 --> 00:17:39,149 I'd like our first dinner together to be special. 263 00:17:40,240 --> 00:17:43,869 Sure, but it's a little bit further, a little more expensive. 264 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:45,274 You're worth it. 265 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:58,279 Report? 266 00:17:58,280 --> 00:18:01,239 Tomas has become close with the one called Taja. 267 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:03,879 Kung Lao and Siro still have their doubts. 268 00:18:03,880 --> 00:18:04,880 Perfect. 269 00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:09,399 - My plan to weaken Earth Realm has begun. - Shall I attack now? 270 00:18:09,400 --> 00:18:10,400 No. 271 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:13,033 First you must know your enemy. 272 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:17,597 Each fighter is formidable. 273 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:24,277 But each possesses a weakness. Find that flaw. 274 00:18:24,920 --> 00:18:26,717 Then you'll know the moment to attack. 275 00:18:31,280 --> 00:18:33,430 I understand my mission. 276 00:18:35,200 --> 00:18:37,953 Good. Now return to Earth Realm and complete your task. 277 00:18:49,960 --> 00:18:51,154 I had a great time. 278 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:53,309 Me, too. 279 00:18:55,480 --> 00:18:56,993 I hate to see tonight end. 280 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:01,394 Now that is moving a little fast, Tomas. 281 00:19:03,680 --> 00:19:04,715 Good night. 282 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:07,949 Night, Taja. 283 00:19:25,680 --> 00:19:26,999 You should be in bed. 284 00:19:27,320 --> 00:19:31,871 - I'm fine. I just wanted to see you. - Protect me, you mean. 285 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:33,951 You might have to protect me. 286 00:19:34,720 --> 00:19:36,039 Thanks for doing this. 287 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:38,391 I wasn't looking forward to walking alone. 288 00:19:39,040 --> 00:19:42,589 But you can go now. Really. I can see my place from here. 289 00:19:42,760 --> 00:19:44,039 Come on, door to door. 290 00:19:44,040 --> 00:19:46,873 This is ridiculous. You're practically white from pain. 291 00:19:47,200 --> 00:19:48,839 You've gotta take care of yourself. 292 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:50,671 There's a murderer running around. 293 00:19:51,520 --> 00:19:53,988 And you really aren't in any condition to deal with him. 294 00:19:56,760 --> 00:19:58,960 I'll come by the Trading Post tomorrow and check on you. 295 00:19:59,400 --> 00:20:01,595 Now get going before I have to walk you home. 296 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:04,714 Right in and lock the doors, okay? 297 00:20:04,880 --> 00:20:07,110 - Good night, Siro. - Good night. 298 00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:39,473 - It's okay, it's me. - What are you doing up? 299 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:44,436 - Couldn't sleep. Got a lot on my mind. - Better try. 300 00:20:44,840 --> 00:20:46,478 We'll have a workout at sunrise. 301 00:20:46,960 --> 00:20:47,960 Need some help? 302 00:20:47,960 --> 00:20:48,960 I'm fine. 303 00:21:17,560 --> 00:21:18,788 Will you hold still? 304 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:22,434 Ah, take it easy. 305 00:21:27,200 --> 00:21:28,235 What's wrong? 306 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:31,597 There's been another murder. 307 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:34,353 Someone we know. 308 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:40,519 I'm so sorry, Siro. 309 00:21:42,720 --> 00:21:43,994 It was Magda. 310 00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:46,869 What? 311 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:51,391 I walked her home. She was safe. 312 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:54,560 They found her body just outside the city gates. 313 00:21:54,880 --> 00:21:55,995 Any idea who? 314 00:21:56,520 --> 00:21:57,520 No. 315 00:21:58,560 --> 00:22:00,118 I thought I should tell you first. 316 00:22:00,880 --> 00:22:04,156 I'm going to take a look around, see if there are any clues. 317 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:09,028 I'm going with you. 318 00:22:11,120 --> 00:22:13,509 - Are you sure? - Yeah. 319 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,428 Anything? 320 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:44,228 I think she was killed in the city then brought out here. 321 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:46,593 Just dumped in the woods. 322 00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,913 She was strangled, like the others. 323 00:22:50,720 --> 00:22:53,553 Looks like she fought back. Clawed at her attacker. 324 00:22:55,360 --> 00:22:56,360 Sorry. 325 00:22:56,520 --> 00:22:59,193 No, it's okay. She would fight. 326 00:23:01,680 --> 00:23:04,911 Anyone see or find anything? Anything at all? 327 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:08,158 I found this. Right over there beside the body. 328 00:23:09,040 --> 00:23:11,554 - I wasn't going to keep it. - Magda's? 329 00:23:12,080 --> 00:23:14,719 Didn't wear one. Besides, it's too big. 330 00:23:15,240 --> 00:23:16,399 This came off a man. 331 00:23:16,400 --> 00:23:18,914 - Anything else? - No, but people are talking. 332 00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:21,674 They say the same thing happened two towns west of here. 333 00:23:21,880 --> 00:23:24,758 Less than a month ago. Never found out who did it. 334 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:31,833 We've got more than we had. 335 00:23:37,520 --> 00:23:39,715 Doubt it'll do much good the way you're running around. 336 00:23:41,320 --> 00:23:43,675 - Find anything? - This. 337 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:47,109 - Hey! - Where'd you find that? 338 00:23:48,280 --> 00:23:52,558 Next to Magda's body. Why? Have you seen this before? 339 00:23:53,760 --> 00:23:57,355 They're all over the place. Cheap things you can buy right in the bazaar. 340 00:23:58,240 --> 00:23:59,434 Let me see that. 341 00:24:02,920 --> 00:24:04,148 Nearly the same. 342 00:24:04,640 --> 00:24:09,156 - I don't remember seeing this. - It's new. Tomas bought it for me. 343 00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:10,760 And...? 344 00:24:11,840 --> 00:24:13,159 I bought him one. 345 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:16,549 - Where is he? - Right here. 346 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:18,789 What's going on? 347 00:24:19,040 --> 00:24:20,951 Where's the bracelet Taja bought for you? 348 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:24,636 - In my room, next to my bed. - Get it now. 349 00:24:27,000 --> 00:24:31,152 - What's wrong? - Maybe nothing. Just show us the bracelet. 350 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:39,079 This is ridiculous. You can't possibly suspect Tomas. 351 00:24:39,080 --> 00:24:41,116 Why not? Who the hell is this guy? 352 00:24:43,800 --> 00:24:45,119 I know I left it there. 353 00:24:50,320 --> 00:24:52,959 - Where'd you get those? - I don't know. Travelling. 354 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:54,353 Tree branch probably. 355 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:56,159 - You bastard! - Easy, Siro. 356 00:24:56,160 --> 00:24:58,040 What... what's going on? What're you getting at? 357 00:24:58,064 --> 00:24:59,319 You murdered Magda. 358 00:24:59,320 --> 00:25:01,039 - Murdered? - Yes. 359 00:25:01,040 --> 00:25:03,508 And you killed Ella and the others. 360 00:25:04,200 --> 00:25:07,829 From the west they said. The same way he was travelling. 361 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:12,755 Both died at the hands of a skilled fighter. His bracelet next to her body. 362 00:25:13,520 --> 00:25:15,875 Scratches from poor Magda on his neck. 363 00:25:16,520 --> 00:25:17,953 What more proof do you need? 364 00:25:21,880 --> 00:25:24,110 Tomas was here asleep when Magda died. 365 00:25:24,480 --> 00:25:25,480 Tell her. 366 00:25:28,080 --> 00:25:31,675 He was in the courtyard when I came in. Said he couldn't sleep. 367 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:35,677 - I didn't kill anyone. - It all points to you. 368 00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:37,995 - Then someone's trying to set me up. - Like who? 369 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:40,558 I don't know, but I'm going to find out. 370 00:25:40,920 --> 00:25:43,639 - You're not leaving here. - I am and don't try to stop me. 371 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:46,835 You either. 372 00:25:50,560 --> 00:25:52,152 I swear I'm telling the truth. 373 00:25:54,880 --> 00:25:56,996 Don't worry. He won't get far. 374 00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,200 Rayden. 375 00:26:20,040 --> 00:26:21,075 Go away. 376 00:26:21,640 --> 00:26:25,428 - We have to talk. - No, you have to. I have to rest. 377 00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:28,390 Come on, Rayden. I'm not going away. 378 00:26:30,279 --> 00:26:32,199 You really know how to ruin a nap, you know that? 379 00:26:32,200 --> 00:26:34,794 I'm sorry. This is important. 380 00:26:35,240 --> 00:26:36,559 It always is. 381 00:26:38,320 --> 00:26:41,596 What now? Plaster cracking? Well go dry? 382 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,070 Do you always have to be so sarcastic? 383 00:26:44,280 --> 00:26:45,280 Yes. 384 00:26:45,281 --> 00:26:48,716 Well, maybe this'll change your tune. We have a visitor. 385 00:26:48,920 --> 00:26:51,115 A tremendous fighter from up north. 386 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:52,360 North? 387 00:26:53,280 --> 00:26:54,554 Named Tomas? 388 00:26:55,600 --> 00:26:56,635 You know him? 389 00:26:57,040 --> 00:27:00,271 Mm-hmm. He was supposed to be in the last Mortal Kombat. 390 00:27:00,640 --> 00:27:02,278 What else do you know about him? 391 00:27:02,840 --> 00:27:05,039 - Like what? - Is he capable of murder? 392 00:27:05,040 --> 00:27:07,395 - Murder? - Some women have died in town. 393 00:27:07,800 --> 00:27:09,438 One of them was a friend of Siro's. 394 00:27:10,240 --> 00:27:12,151 - Clues point to Tomas. - Hmm. 395 00:27:13,080 --> 00:27:17,232 All I know is he's a world class fighter. Whether he's also some sort of lunatic... 396 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:18,920 you got me. 397 00:27:19,120 --> 00:27:20,519 We have another problem. 398 00:27:21,840 --> 00:27:23,910 I think Taja's falling for him. 399 00:27:25,160 --> 00:27:26,160 Oh, boy. 400 00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:30,349 Kung Lao... 401 00:27:31,320 --> 00:27:34,320 one of the reasons you're a good fighter is because you have good instincts. 402 00:27:35,120 --> 00:27:39,796 You have learned to size up your opponent, look for his weaknesses, his strengths. 403 00:27:40,240 --> 00:27:43,676 Do that with him. Get a read on the man and go with that feeling. 404 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:46,389 Eventually, his true nature will come out. 405 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:52,037 - That's it? - That's it. 406 00:27:52,160 --> 00:27:54,879 - And if I read him wrong? - Then you're wrong. 407 00:27:56,760 --> 00:27:57,760 Kung Lao... 408 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:01,560 whatever else Tomas may be... 409 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:03,394 he's still a great fighter. 410 00:28:04,880 --> 00:28:07,997 So either embrace him or be very careful. 411 00:28:30,040 --> 00:28:33,112 Help me! Somebody help me! 412 00:28:35,760 --> 00:28:41,676 Help me! Someone, please! Oh, please! 413 00:28:45,240 --> 00:28:47,276 - Who invited you? - I did. 414 00:28:48,640 --> 00:28:49,640 Leave her alone. 415 00:28:50,040 --> 00:28:51,679 - You gonna make me? - Yes. 416 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:53,319 He... he attacked me. 417 00:28:53,320 --> 00:28:55,680 Looks like I stopped you before you could kill someone else. 418 00:28:55,704 --> 00:28:57,456 You haven't stopped anything yet. 419 00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:02,829 Get up! 420 00:30:32,120 --> 00:30:35,032 Feel my wrath! 421 00:31:02,240 --> 00:31:08,270 Help me! Help me! He's killing me! Somebody please help me! 422 00:31:08,880 --> 00:31:10,552 What's going on here? 423 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:18,598 It's him. The killer! He jumped me on the road. He tried to strangle me. 424 00:31:18,880 --> 00:31:21,439 What? No. I came to save her. 425 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:25,159 - Save me? From what? - From the man attacking you. 426 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:27,594 - Where? What man? - We don't see anything. 427 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:29,559 There's no one here. What're you talking about? 428 00:31:29,560 --> 00:31:30,834 There's no one. 429 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:35,192 - He's lying. He's the killer! - This is insane. 430 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,149 Where is she? 431 00:31:43,560 --> 00:31:45,839 - I'm telling the truth. - You're coming with us. 432 00:31:45,840 --> 00:31:48,195 Fine, I'll go. 433 00:32:09,760 --> 00:32:12,069 It appears I've chosen well in sending you. 434 00:32:21,720 --> 00:32:26,794 Clever, using my palace guard as your attacker. 435 00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:31,873 Thank you, Emperor. But the brilliance is yours. 436 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:35,752 To destroy Tomas in Kung Lao's eyes... 437 00:32:37,320 --> 00:32:40,517 Two of Earth's greatest fighters turning against each other. 438 00:32:41,400 --> 00:32:45,154 And who are we betting on, Tomas or Kung Lao? 439 00:32:45,800 --> 00:32:50,351 Doesn't matter. Either way, I win. 440 00:32:51,600 --> 00:32:53,716 With luck they'll kill each other. 441 00:32:57,640 --> 00:32:58,914 Better still. 442 00:33:06,640 --> 00:33:09,079 - What's going on? - We saw him trying to kill another woman. 443 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:10,080 We stopped him. 444 00:33:10,120 --> 00:33:12,031 I told you, it was a set-up. She lied. 445 00:33:12,120 --> 00:33:13,519 He attacked a woman? 446 00:33:13,520 --> 00:33:16,281 - I did not. I fought a man attacking her. - That's not what she said. 447 00:33:16,305 --> 00:33:18,261 - Where is she? - She disappeared. 448 00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:22,995 - Caught red-handed and still lying. - I agree with him. 449 00:33:23,200 --> 00:33:26,239 We'll handle this. He's my responsibility. Trust me. 450 00:33:26,240 --> 00:33:27,240 All right. 451 00:33:28,119 --> 00:33:30,159 Someone's gone to a lot of trouble to do this to me. 452 00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:31,080 You're not buying this. 453 00:33:31,081 --> 00:33:33,479 I do. It's all too neat, everything pointing to him. 454 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:38,679 Because he did it. Now he has to answer for what he's done. Magda, Ella, the others. 455 00:33:38,760 --> 00:33:39,909 Siro's right. 456 00:33:43,120 --> 00:33:44,120 Sorry. 457 00:33:44,160 --> 00:33:47,038 You can't do this. He's telling the truth. 458 00:33:47,080 --> 00:33:49,640 - Then prove it to me. - I can't. 459 00:33:50,520 --> 00:33:52,112 I just know he is. 460 00:33:52,200 --> 00:33:55,237 Thank you, Taja. But they've already passed judgment. 461 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:57,871 Yes. On a murderer. 462 00:34:01,480 --> 00:34:03,357 I came here to fight with you, Kung Lao. 463 00:34:05,160 --> 00:34:06,388 Not against you. 464 00:34:10,840 --> 00:34:11,955 I'm leaving. 465 00:34:13,280 --> 00:34:14,474 I'm sorry. 466 00:34:16,360 --> 00:34:17,559 You can come if you want. 467 00:34:17,560 --> 00:34:20,120 She's not going anywhere, nor are you. 468 00:34:21,320 --> 00:34:22,548 Are you going to stop me? 469 00:34:22,680 --> 00:34:24,955 - If I have to. - You will. 470 00:35:38,400 --> 00:35:39,992 - My God. - Tomas, no! 471 00:35:58,480 --> 00:35:59,549 My god. 472 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:47,719 I have found that... 473 00:36:49,080 --> 00:36:50,752 brooding does little good. 474 00:36:51,160 --> 00:36:54,709 Damn it, Rayden, I let him die. 475 00:36:56,080 --> 00:36:58,753 Like you said, his true nature would come out. 476 00:36:59,120 --> 00:37:00,872 But I was too slow to see it. 477 00:37:01,200 --> 00:37:02,713 Well, you didn't get much time. 478 00:37:03,400 --> 00:37:06,199 At the moment you acted, it looked like Tomas was the killer. 479 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:07,315 But he wasn't. 480 00:37:08,200 --> 00:37:11,556 Taja knew he was good. She believed in him. 481 00:37:12,520 --> 00:37:15,637 Taja wanted to believe, in her heart. 482 00:37:16,920 --> 00:37:18,194 There's a big difference. 483 00:37:19,840 --> 00:37:21,876 But it's the end that matters. 484 00:37:25,040 --> 00:37:29,352 - How could I have been so wrong? - Trying to be right all the time... 485 00:37:30,760 --> 00:37:33,433 can bring you pain even greater than this. 486 00:37:35,160 --> 00:37:36,309 Kung Lao... 487 00:37:38,440 --> 00:37:39,714 you did not kill him. 488 00:37:40,600 --> 00:37:42,318 But I couldn't save him either. 489 00:37:43,400 --> 00:37:45,516 - From that... - He's called Reptile. 490 00:37:46,760 --> 00:37:48,557 As are all his people. 491 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:50,870 - There are more of them? - Thousands. 492 00:37:51,760 --> 00:37:53,751 He comes from a realm called Zaterra... 493 00:37:55,760 --> 00:37:57,273 allied to Shao Kahn. 494 00:37:57,880 --> 00:38:00,440 - This is the Emperor's doing? - Yes. 495 00:38:01,440 --> 00:38:04,637 He knew that if you two joined forces, it would be a great threat to him. 496 00:38:06,320 --> 00:38:08,436 The smart play was to pit you two against each other. 497 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:10,711 Using me to do his work. 498 00:38:10,880 --> 00:38:13,155 Shao Kahn will do anything to win. 499 00:38:16,040 --> 00:38:17,040 Anything. 500 00:38:36,720 --> 00:38:42,955 It is done. Well done. My assassin. And my spy. 501 00:38:43,000 --> 00:38:44,877 But Kung Lao still lives. 502 00:38:46,360 --> 00:38:48,271 Still looking for more assignments? 503 00:38:49,160 --> 00:38:52,550 One threat at a time, Vorpax, one threat at a time. 504 00:38:52,920 --> 00:38:57,277 Return home with honour. I will call on others from Zaterra soon. 505 00:38:57,320 --> 00:38:58,548 As you wish. 506 00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:02,280 Come. 507 00:39:05,400 --> 00:39:07,391 You will have the reward of the Emperor. 508 00:39:30,240 --> 00:39:31,514 Beautiful little spot. 509 00:39:35,760 --> 00:39:37,239 It seemed right for him. 510 00:39:40,280 --> 00:39:42,157 I was really falling in love, Rayden. 511 00:39:44,720 --> 00:39:46,597 I was really falling in love.