Mahahahaha!

Shane Tsung laughs maniacally from his throne alongside Enigma. He seemed to take extreme pleasure in watching Jeong Lao’s head explode due to the pressure exerted on it by Dogero. Liu looks at the ground and shakes his head. What a violent act… The man who favored his newly acquired friend, Aerial Knight Jonathan Heartsford, just had been brutally murdered right in front of him. Not to mention, the woman that looked like his wife had just had her head eaten by Reptile. To top it off, LH had murdered one of his best friends in Viktor dressed as Sub-Zero. Liu isn’t sure what to make of all of this. He stares at Crimden who guides him away from the fighting arena.

“Liu, Enigma has held private meetings again. Sending messages across the island. Would you like to see them?”

Crimden… I… how are you keeping so calm during all of this bloodshed? I can’t believe I murdered by best friend. And now I just watched my wife and new friend get brutalized in there. How am I supposed to stay motivated?

Crimden slaps LH across the face. Liu looks back at him with anger in his eyes.

“There. That feeling you have right now? That anger? That desire for revenge? That’s all you need. You need to fight as though this is your last match every time. Fight as if the opponent you’re across from just slapped you across the face as I did. Oh, now stop. You aren’t going to slap me.”

Liu rubs his face and glares at him.

“Now… about those messages, would you like to see them or not?”

Liu nods and Crimden begins waving his arms in a fluid motion. A lightning bolt strikes the Earth two feet away from them and forms a large projector screen. Another lightning bolt strikes the ground behind them and a projector is there. It begins doing the old school countdown.


The old school countdown transitions into yet another video of Enigma entitled, “And then he gives himself away…” LH thinks to himself what an uninspiring title. Crimden snaps and bag of popcorn plops down in LH’s lap. He looks at it and shrugs. He takes a handful and watches the promo. Enigma talks… and talks… and talks… The video finally ends and Crimden is snoring beside him. Liu, with his eyes barely open, nudges Crimden who jumps up and destroys the screen and projector. He cools down and looks down at Liu.

“I apologize. I don’t like being awoken.”

It’s cool, Crimden. Now this Enigma guy.

You went off on a checklist of things that every opponent says to you? That’s… cool I guess? All that tells me is that there’s no more to you than what I mentioned. Or is it because you’re an ENIGMA. Oooh scary. I know you’re good, Enigma. Don’t take my jokes as trying to insinuate that you aren’t a big player. But don’t underestimate me either. I’m not going into this match to lay down and let you trample over me. I’m also not going into this match to finish with the silver. I know you’re a fantastic competitor, but don’t think for one morsel of a second that I’m afraid of you.

Quite honestly, I laughed when I saw I was placed against you. Not because I thought you were a joke, but because I was excited. I don’t run from any fights. I take them head-on. I embrace the challenge of a good fight. And after defeating Cain, handily I might add, what better person for me to face than the next rung up on the Brotherhood Totem Pole? I stated several weeks ago that I would conquer The Brotherhood. Well it seems that one is down and two remain. Enigma. You’re number two.

And maybe I got some of your history wrong, but as a great man once said…

“What’s Past is Prologue.”

All that has happened before is only there to set you up for what is to occur next. A beat down at the hands of The Inspirational One. Because everyone has a weakness, and I’m going to find the right stake for your proverbial heart.

So get yourself ready, spout off at the mouth all you want, but, once I conquer the foes set before me, I’m coming for you. The Brotherhood. Settle your bets now, pack your bags, because LH Harrison is coming to kick you off this pedestal that everyone seems to have put you three on.

Crimden nods and the sound of loud gasping is heard from up the road at the stadium.

“We had better resume our place at the tournament, Liu.”

Liu nods and they begin walking back. They enter the stadium to see Vinnie Cage about to fight against Caraka. They look across the fighting area and see several of the underlings of Shane Tsung sweeping up the mechanical arms of what appeared to be Frojax. Liu walks over to the tournament bracket and takes a look. He only missed one fight in his absence and that was Scorpion defeating Frojax. He walks back and takes his place standing beside the only remaining ally not currently in a fight, Crimden. Vinnie Cage and Caraka are set to battle in the designated area.

Vinnie: You ready to get thrashed, chump? I’ll rock all over those ugly teeth of yours. But be careful, I’m messy when I rock.

He indicates ejaculation, points, and gives the thumbs up sign to Liu Hung. Liu looks up and shakes his head. Vinnie had better not take this enemy lightly.

Caraka smiles his… breathtaking… smile that would make children cry at Vinnie. They size up and the battle begins.





Caraka runs forward, but Vinnie slide tackles him taking him to the ground. Vinnie jumps up and begins dancing back and forth daring Caraka to come on. Caraka takes the bait and charges forward with his arm blades extended catching Vinnie Cage! He flings him over his shoulder into the ground. Caraka begins twirling with his blades extended, but Vinnie leaps over him and catches him with a roundhouse. Caraka smiles his disgusting smile and charges forward impaling Vinnie on his blade. Vinnie goes for several powerful chops, but Caraka dodges them expertly and sends his other blade through the throat of Vinnie. Vinnie spurts up blood as Caraka lifts Vinnie over his head and twirls him around. He lifts his other blade up and the limbs and torso is diced to pieces! Caraka drops the remaining torso of Vinnie and bellows towards Liu.

FATALITY!

Shane Tsung seems pleased by the results as he claps slowly.

Next up is Reptile vs. Liu Hung!

The blood and body parts are removed from the area as Liu takes his place standing opposite of Reptile. Reptile hisses a laughter.

Well it appearsssss to me that my next victim will be none other than the ‘Chossssssen One’ himssssself. Now pressssenting the lassssst time Liu Hung will be sssssseen alive! Sssssssssshithead.

You’re going to pay for what you did to Sonya.

Reptile hisses a laugh and gets into his stance.

FIGHT!

They stand there as though awaiting the other’s first move. This game of chess continues for an uncomfortable amount of time. Reptile finally gets impatient and spits a venomous shot in Liu’s direction. Liu ducks under but is met by a boot of Reptile who had anticipated his dodge. Liu staggers back, but gets focused back on himself. Reptile takes a step too far and Liu delivers a deadly chop to the neck of Reptile. He kicks Reptile under the chin sending Reptile flying backwards. Reptile scampers to his feet and hisses at Liu. He lunges forward and bites the shin of Liu. Liu brings a chop to the side of his neck making Reptile fall to the ground. Liu picks up Reptile and holds him in place. A fire seems to be building in the eyes of Liu. Reptile looks on and is fearful but transfixed on the gaze. Liu punches him and stand on his chest. He pulls upward on the arms of Reptile and removes them! Blood shoots everywhere! Reptile is screaming in agony. Liu then leaps into the air and brings his boots down on top of Reptile’s face, repeatedly stomping until the face of Reptile was non-existant. Liu steps off of him and the match is called over.

FATALITY!

Liu walks away from the stage when he hears that screeching voice…

YOU’RE NOT DONE YET! ROUND THREE STARTS NOW!

Liu turns around and stares at Shane Tsung. Shane is smiling.

LIU HUNG VS DOGERO!

Dogero. The monstrous being that had decimated his first two foes with literal ease. Liu gulped as he heard the smashing and slamming as Dogero ascended from the pits of hell.