#quan-chi

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Quan Chi’s Daughter S/O’s relationships with other characters? In a platonic manner bc her husband is still Scorpion. Like, not quite battle intros, but how she’s like with the other characters of your choosing? Nobody would have expected a spawn of Quan Chi to be so sweet and kind and somewhat oblivious yet curious about new things, like she was with the outside world like snow and all that.

A/N: You got it! Hope y'all like these and that they make sense to you, while keeping in character with them too.😁

Sub-Zero

Kuai Liang doesn't like to dwell too much on his years as a Revenant, but he still recalls the kindness and compassion you showed him and his fellow Revenants. Hearing your beautifully haunting tunes was the few reprieves he could find in the Netherrealm, a reminder of a life outside of the screams of the damned. You were under no obligation to treat them any differently than Quan-chi did, which makes the Lin Kuei Grandmaster appreciate all the more. He doesn't mistake your kindness for weakness. After all, your kindness allowed Raiden to resurrect him and Grandmaster Hasashi in the first place. Although you don't hesitate to fight when it comes to Mortal Kombat, you would rather not fight if it is unnecessary if you had your way. However, Quan-chi would have you fight whether you liked it or not, but even then, you still offer small mercies during battle, such as quick, painless deaths. It's evident to Kuai Liang that you hold immense power but choose not to abuse it to subjugate others to your will. Sub-Zero respects your discipline and restraint regarding your abilities in that regard. While Kuai Liang was busy restoring his clan's honor, his mind sometimes wondered if Quan-chi ever found out about you assisting Raiden. Kuai Liang knew if your father ever found out that you assisted in his, Scorpion's, and Jax's revival, no mercy would be shown to you in the slightest, as Quan-chi isn't above laying a harmful hand on his kin. The Lin Kuei's Grandmaster also pondered if you would be the same person he met last time or if your "kindness" was all a ruse to take your father's place beside Shinnok. While Sub-zero doubted the latter, that didn't mean he wasn't less wary of your intentions.

Yet, despite some initial misgivings about your true character, out of everyone on this list, Sub-Zero would trust you the quickest. Even after learning about your father's deal with Sektor and his hand with slaughtering the Shirai Ryu. Although he was still reasonably skeptical, your reaction to the truth convinced him that you had no direct hand in Quan-chi's crimes. Your love for Hanzo and dedication to the new Shirai Ryu only further cemented that fact and your character. In fact, when Kuai Liang saw you fretting about your husband's return, he offered words of encouragement to have faith in your husband's strength and will, as nothing in the realms will prevent Hanzo from returning to you and the Shirai Ryu. Kuai Liang and you both grieved for Hanzo Hasashi without judgment or shame. This results in Lin Kuei's Grandmaster making a vow to himself to watch over you in Hanzo's place for however long he can.

Despite their truce, both Sub-zero and Hanzo would occasionally butt heads in matters regarding their clans; you often acted as the mediator between them to help them work out any disagreements. Usually, the two Grandmasters listen to you out of respect because you're not as blinded by clan rivalry as they are. Other times, when the grandmasters are deep in discussion, you prevent fights between Lin Kuei and the visiting Shirai Ryu. When they do and escalate beyond friendly sparing, you would step in by using your Shamisen to knock the fighters out. Often, you visit Kuai Liang at the Lin Kuei's Temple for diplomatic missions meant to foster peace between the Lin Keui and Shirai Ryu because you are not quick to anger and are willing to listen more before acting out. Your husband and Sub-Zero sincerely appreciate your efforts to maintain peace between both clans. The Lin Kuei's Grandmaster is secretly touched that you'd often journey to his clan's temple in the snowy mountains despite your aversion to the cold temperature, having been surrounded by extreme heat for most of your life. Sub-Zero is always courteous and respectful when he encounters you. Patiently answering your questions regarding the Lin Kuei and its customs or how they keep warm with the constant snow around them.

Raiden

Not even a demi-god such as Raiden is immune to bias or prejudices. Before actually meeting you, he assumed you to be another one of Quan-chi's obedient minions, even if you were the Necromancer's daughter. Yet, when Scorpion first entered the Mortal Kombat Tournament, the Thunder God noticed how much more lively you were compared to how you usually acted. Rather than just standing silently by your father, no more than a porcelain doll, you made idle chat with Scorpion and became more observant of the world around you. Your eyes filled with curious delight for everything around you, so much unlike an Oni of the Netherrealm. Raiden began to sense the light that has always shined within you but was buried and hidden by your father and Shinnok's darkness. The Thunder God hoped that perhaps, one day, you'd turn away from Quan-chi's darkness in favor of the opposing light.

Yet, the Thunder God remained cautious about you, having already learned his lesson with Scorpion, who went back on his word. Your actions during the battle at his Sky Temple, where you fought alongside your father and Shinnok, didn't help ease Raiden's mind. He could sense your reluctance, but it didn't stop you from trading blows with him and Fujin. Ultimately, Raiden's hunch about your true nature was proven correct when you revealed how to free Johnny Cage from your father's clutches before the Earthrealmer could be turned into a Revenant, like many others. As time went on, Raiden would check on your progress (without your knowledge) to see how you were fairing in your new life in Earthrealm and with your new husband, Hanzo. It pleased him to observe how you used your immense abilities to protect Earthrealm and brought balance to Hanzo, tempering his rage while he, in turn, ignited your fire.

You, however, remained wary of Raiden, fearful that Earthrealm's protector may one day punish you for your former association with Netherrealm's forces. Even after Hanzo Hasashi explained storms and clouds to you, you still can't help but feel on edge whenever you see a lightning strike or hear a thunder clap. You act with decorum and respect whenever you encounter Raiden, not wanting to give him any reason to strike you down. However, Raiden would try to assure you that he's not Shinnok, so you have no need to fear him like the fallen Elder God. Yet, your fears would seem validated when Raiden was corrupted by Shinnok's amulet. Raiden acted harsher with you, no longer trying to make you feel at ease around Earthrealm's protector. A title he made sure you never forget with his thinly veiled threats should you ever dare try to betray Earthrealm for your birth realm. The darker thunder god constantly hounded you for any information regarding the Netherrealm and its new rulers, Revenant Lui Kang and Kitana. Your skin prickled from how Dark Raiden's presence charged the air around him, and your heart picked up in speed when his red glowing eyes narrowed whenever you had no new information to give him. Hanzo, seeing how anxious Raiden made you and Raiden's building frustration and distrust for you, eventually had to step in between you and the dark Thunder God. The Shirai Ryu's Grandmaster made it clear that, under no uncertain terms, Raiden will not continue to harass you regarding the Netherrealm. You will share what you know but will come to Raiden first. You affirmed (with a small peak of your demonic form to make your point) that you agree with Hanzo, pointing out how you wouldn't betray the realm where you finally found a home. Since then, you have yet to speak with Raiden, which you honestly preferred even after the Time Merger.

Johnny Cage

Hot as Hell is how Johnny Cage initially described you, infatuated by your otherworldly beauty. You were easier to flirt with compared to most of the women who caught his eye, such as Sonya Blade, as most would've kicked his ass within 10 seconds of hearing his pick-up lines. However, that didn't mean any of his flattering one-liners worked to sweep you off your feet. Mainly because you didn't even know Cage was trying to in the first place and thought he was just being friendly with you. The flirting you were familiar with was demons showing off feats of strength and brutality or decapitating heads or hearts of demon rivals. None which you ever accepted, of course. The fact that you genuinely don't know when Cage is flirting with you confused and mildly irritated the action star, who couldn't really stay annoyed with you and your naivety. How could you know any better when you've been surrounded by monstrous freaks all your life, to the point you can't recognize what handsomeness looks like? To him, it's amazing that you're not as evil and twisted as his first agent. What with growing up in literal Hell and everything?

As for being related to Quan-chi and being a demon, Cage was dubious about you. You didn't seem as bad as Quan-chi, but you still obeyed him without resistance. At least, that's what Cage figured up until later learning it was thanks to you that Raiden was able to save Johnny from becoming a Revenant and revive Jaxs, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero. Afterward, he wasn't sure WHAT to make of you, although Cage suspected that maybe you wanted to take Daddy down and become top dog. Wrong again! When Special Forces allied themselves with the Shirai Ryu, during delegations, Cage learned that you cut all ties with Quan-chi and ran away from Netherrealm. Opting instead to help rebuild the Shirai Ryu and live with Hanzo Hasashi, who you later married. You definitely received some significant character development over the years. Slowly but surely, Johnny's reservations about you began to crumble away as the action star witnessed the kindness and humanity within you, assured that you would defend your home in Earthrealm.

Regarding your upbringing, Johnny isn't above using your ignorance of the world outside the Netherrealm against you. He doesn't do it with malicious intent, just mainly to mess with you a bit like he would with his Outworld allies and even his Earthrealm allies. But can you blame him for how genuinely eager you are to learn something new about the realm you come to call home? Johnny also thinks you could make it big in the music industry with your shamisen; it's too bad you don't care about fame or fortune.

Sonya Blade

Similarly to Raiden, Sonya was initially wary of you since she thought you were just another Quan-chi minion, never mind that you shared blood with the Necromancer. At the first Mortal Kombat tournament she attended, Sonya barely paid you any mind as she was too focused on saving Jax. Her opinion of you wasn't better when you fought against Earthrealm in the realm's war against Netherrealm. To her, you weren't a tragic friend turned enemy but an enemy she had to take down to ensure her home realm's safety. Yet, she later learned from Raiden that it's thanks to the info that you willingly gave the Thunder god that Johnny is still alive and Jax, Kuai Liang, and Hanzo Hasashi were revived. While Sonya is thankful for your assistance in saving both Johnny and Jax, that didn't mean she still wasn't suspicious of your intentions. Yet, the Special Forces Soldier did see a potential opportunity with you to become a valued ally against the Netherrealm, similar to Sareena.

Said potential opportunity came to fruition when the Special Forces opened communications with the Shirai Ryu, and you were at the head of delegations. You looked healthier and stronger, and the Shirai Ryu's colors complimented you well rather than the monotone black, greys, and hints of red you used to wear. If Sonya didn't know better, she could almost have mistaken you as human from a distance. But, just because you seemed to have turned a new leaf by renouncing Quan-chi, which Sonya respects, and settled with Grandmaster Hasashi with a child on the way doesn't mean Sonya would invite you to the next Fourth of July Potluck. However, the Special Forces soldier does have some sympathy for you, surrounding how you escaped the Netherrealm. She knew Quan-chi was a cowardly bastard, but for the Necromancer to send her former friends and allies to kill his own daughter was just a whole new low. Son of a bitch didn't even care enough to look at you as he did it. Still, despite knowing of your history, Sonya sorta saw you to be weak. Not in terms of power, given you could go toe-to-toe with Raiden and Fujinn, matching them blow for blow; there's also your shamisen, which you could make SIndel's Sonic Screams look like whispers and THEN some.

Yes, Sonya recognizes you don't like to abuse your power, but it wouldn't kill you to use it more than how you usually do when it means saving more lives! Sonya isn't assured that such power is in her capable hands when you listen to Johnny Cage, who takes your ignorance of the world outside the Netherrealm to mess with you and get on her nerves. However, General Blade changed her mind when Shinnok returned after two decades imprisoned in his amulet. While she, Johnny, Kenshi, and Hanzo were weakened and swiftly defeated by Shinnok, you did not go down so easily. Granted, Sonya didn't see much of the fight, having been knocked unconscious. Still, the little she did see was a 9-foot draconic-looking demon trying to sink its fangs into the Fallen Elder God, who kept its jaws open with two giant skeleton hands. It wasn't until later that General Blade learned that you and that draconic demon are one in the same. While Sonya did gain some newfound respect for you going all out to fight your former master, she still hasn't forgotten how you and Grandmaster Hasashi attacked the Special Forces compound where Quan-chi was being held. However, considering no one was killed and for your effort in fighting Shinnok, Sonya is willing to let it slide, just this once.

Lui Kang

You never met Lui Kang when he was alive. Of course, you knew about his victories in the Tournament you attended and against Shao Khan. Shortly after Lui Kang was felled by a mixture of his fire and Lord Raiden's lightning and his following resurrection, you officially met the Shaolin monk. Upon his resurrection, he was so furious that he cursed Raiden's name to the Heavens. Unlike with Scorpion, this undead spirit frightened you. Maybe because, while Scorpion was made into a Wraith, Lui Kang was made into a Revenant, a being that's more mindless than a Wraith that "lives" to serve their new master/s. Your father, Quan-chi, informed you of the circumstances surrounding every new Revenant's death, albeit with a few details twisted here and there. Quan-chi assured you that while he did resurrect them to serve Lord Shinnok, the latter will ultimately bring them justice for their deaths. So, despite your misgivings, you sympathized with the monk and his fellow Revenants and set out to treat them as you had treated Scorpion. Since you were technically ranked above him, Lui Kang treated you in the same cordial manner as your father, minus the reverence. The former monk was sometimes tasked with guarding you or escorting you to different places as all of you moved to hide away from Earthrealm's watchful gaze throughout the Netherrealm. Lui Kang only really spoke with you if you talk first, keeping his answers short and curt unless Raiden is somehow brought up. Then Lui Kang goes into a passionate tirade, which seems to bring the former Earthrealm Champion to "life" the most. While deep down, some part of him recognized and appreciated your kindness for him and his fellow Revenants, the former monk was far too gone from Quan-chi's corruption and his rage to care.

That's why, when Quan-chi ordered him and his fellow Revenants to kill you, Lui Kang obeyed without a second thought. The former monk had his suspicions about you, seeing how you tired throughout the day despite claiming to have been in your quarters all night. Those suspicions only grew when he saw you staring off into the distance with a smile and a flower in your hand despite no flowers in the Netherrealm. Lui Kang tried to warn his Lord about your nightly absences and behavior, only for Quan-chi to dismiss him. The Necromancer assured Lui Kang that he raised you to obey your father, so what if you sneaked off for fun? You always return to him in time, yet you ultimately proved to be a traitor. In his mind, it only served you right for betraying your Lord and your father for Earthrealm. In fact, it was Lui Kang that nearly killed you, leaving you with a giant burn scar on your chest over your heart. He had you pinned down, finally catching you after a long chase through the Netherrealm. The Revenant then placed his fist over your heart, slowly heating it up until it was glowing white, his body an immovable wall that you could only squirm against as your flesh began to sizzle and it became harder to breathe. The worst part of it all? His smug, shit-eating grin as he reveled in your slow death, unbothered by your wails of agony. Lui Kang happily announced how, without you, he would now be Quan-chi's right hand rather than you and would no longer have to be subservient to a weakling like you. Luckily, Sareena came to your rescue, knocking Lui Kang off of you before dragging you to a portal to Earthrealm.

When you first met the past Lui Kang, brought to the future thanks to Kronika's doing, you got a "bit" heated. Heated as if your true demonic form began to bubble to the surface, letting out a growl when you set eyes on the Shaolin Monk. Your husband, thankfully, calmed you down by squeezing your hand and reminding you this is Lui Kang isn't the Revenant you've known. You took some calming breaths before welcoming Lui Kang and his fellow monk, Kung Lao, to the Fire Gardens. Throughout the war against Kronika and her allies, Lui Kang noticed how on edge you were around him. Sure, his future allies who have fought his Revenant, including Cass, kept him at an arm's distance but watched him as if expecting him to attack at any moment. As much as Lui Kang tries to distance himself from his Revenant, trying to prove to you and others that he and his evil counterpart aren't one and the same, the monk knows that you will always be wary of him at some level. However, you and he both later made your peace, expressing how you wished you could've met him before his death. Lui Kang agreed; perhaps you could've been good friends if things were different. Nonetheless, Earthrealm's champion recognizes your kindness and unwavering love for your home in Earthrealm, incredibly amazed that, despite their efforts, neither Quan-chi nor Shinnok could snuff out that light within you. When Lui Kang became the new Keeper of Time, he ensured you would have as little connection to Quan-chi as possible. While he couldn't prevent ALL hardships in your life, The new Titan made it so you retained your musical talent. It was now your choice and your choice alone on what you would do with your music and how to live your life. Not your father's, not Shinnok's, Kronika's, or Lui Kang's, yours.

[delirious-heartthrob]

‼️Spoilers ahead for Scorpions Revenge.‼️

AU for Scorpions Revenge that during Scorpions second to last “death” scene in the pit where he threw himself and the real Sub-Zero onto that spike, that his soul and Sub-Zero’s souls merged and now share a bond. So now Sub-Zero is ALSO undead, and they both pull themselves off of the spike, and we see Scorpion explain what Quan-Chi did to his clan and family. And they BOTH challenge Quan-Chi in the end together.

[punz4lyfe]

The MK11 Revenants are... weird

Going back to MK11 again due to sheer boredom, anyone else notice how inconsistent or hypocritical the Revenants are in that game? Like, every single one of them? To put it in perspective:

Revenant Liu Kang

- Blames Raiden for his death in MK9 (albeit rightfully so tbh)... yet goes out of his way to painfully absorb the soul of his MK9 self.

Revenant Kitana

- Rules the Netherrealm alongside Revenant Liu Kang... but then puts the blame on Liu Kang altogether for her death in MK9 during Fire God Liu Kang’s Chapter. (she also doesn’t do anything to Shao Kahn, even in the cutscene where they’re LITERALLY RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER)

Revenant Kung Lao

- Remains loyal to Liu Kang’s side, both blaming Raiden for their deaths... but then reveals he’s still incredibly envious of Liu Kang in Fire God Liu Kang’s chapter and seeks to be number one in Kronika’s new timeline, even though he could’ve just killed Revenant Liu Kang in the Netherrealm and take his place as the realm’s dark emperor. (considering they’re Revenants, I doubt they would care what realm they would rule over)

Revenant Jade

- Mocks her younger self for being loyal to Kitana... even though Revenant Jade herself is still loyal to a fault for Revenant Kitana. She also mocks younger Jax for how quick his older self was killed by Sindel in MK9, despite being killed just as quick honestly. (hecks, Sindel RIPPED HER HEART OUT)

Revenant Kabal

- Calls Cassie a dead ringer for her mother... despite the fact he’s not doing much favors himself being a practical mindless slave to Liu Kang, Kitana, a flippin’ headless Shinnok, and then later Kronika.

Revenant Nightwolf

- Claims the Nightwolf mantle failed him and was what led him to his death in MK9... while still using the weapons and powers gifted from the mantle itself.

Revenant Sindel

- Wants to end Nightwolf’s life as revenge for getting her killed in MK9... yet doesn’t do a thing to his Revenant. In fact, she works alongside Revenant Nightwolf with no issue whatsoever. Elder Gods, why is Sindel so confusing in the new timeline??

And I’m still wondering where Revenants Smoke and Stryker are.

I’m also still waiting for your army’s “full strength”, Revenant Kitana.

[deceptxquan-blog]

Quan-ch and his revanent army

[magic-can]

Sonya: We captured Quan-Chi, hopefully nothing bad happens to him because we need him to save our friends from their revenant forms. It would be REALLY BAD if someone were to like, kill him or something.

Hanzo:

[franbiz]

Mortal Kombat Mythologies Sub Zero Bloopers

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Mortal Kombat 1 Intros Part III

THE VOTES HAVE SPOKEN! I hope y’all enjoy this, and don’t forget to like, reblog, and or comment! I do love hearing y’all’s thoughts and suggestions! 😁😁😁Featuring Medusa!Reader. If you want to see the others, click one of these

Batch1

Batch2

Quan-Chi

Quan-chi patronizing: It must enrage you that you couldn't have finished me.

Y/N hissing: If it weren't for Li Mei's jussstice, I would've had your ssspine by now!

/

Quan-chi disgusted: Why do you pine for a diseased cretin over Shang Tsung?

Y/N: Because that sssnake is below my standards, now.

/

Quan-Chi: You were Shang Tsung's wife, yet Lui Kang has gifted you a better life than either Shang and I!

Y/N: Everything I have earned in life, I have earned by my handssss and my hands alone.

/

Y/N coyly: I have to thank you for adding some spice to my meal.

Quan-Chi taken aback: That poison I slipped into your stew was enough to kill a full-grown taigore!

/

Y/N: Tch, what's good is relying heavily on your magic if a single gaze is enough to stop you in place?

Quan-chi smirks: It's fortunate then that I know how to avoid your gaze then.

/

Y/N narrows her eyes: It's bad enough that Shang Tsung knows The Island’s secrets!

Quan-Chi: Whether or not you do so willingly, I will learn witch.

/

Quan-chi: I hope your infatuation with Y/N won't put a wench in our partnership

Shang Tsung chuckles: Are we feeling a touch envious, Quan-chi?

Reiko

Y/N: I remember bandaging the bloodied boy Shao took into camp.

Reiko: I am not that boy no longer, Healer! /

Y/N: You're fortunate it was Li Mei who apprehended you, otherwise there'd be nothing to throw in Lei Chin.

Reiko: *Barks out a laugh* HA! I just need to blind you to beat you!

/

Y/N: You are no warrior but a mindlesssss blood-hungry brute, I would know.

Reiko scoffs: As if a Healer would know anything about what a true warrior is.

/

Y/N smirking: It's a shame that I couldn't have kept you in the Hanging Gardens.

Reiko growling: Care to try so again, witch?!

/

Reiko: You have forgotten your oath to Outworld!

Y/N: How is not wanting to see the Empire fall to the disease that is war, breaking my Healer's oath?

/

Reiko: The lieutenants' illness... *growls* Have you no honor?!

Y/N darkly: Not towards traitorsss of the throne.

/

Reiko: It's a shame that we could not have recruited you to the cause.

Y/N with her snakes writhing in anger: *Hisses* As if I would align myself with the brutes that would encourage Sssshang Tsung's depravity!

Tanya

Tanya: You have truly chosen better than that traitorous Sorcerer.

Y/N sighs in exasperation: I'll have to talk with Mileena about spreading rumors about my love life.

/

Tanya: You have a sister among the Umgadi?

Y/N rolls her eyes: I only know this since my mother would never ssshut up about it.

/

Tanya astonished: Shang Tsung did what to you?!

Y/N hisses at the memory: It's because I got too close to learning of hisss real laboratory.

/

Y/N: I hope you aren't the reason why Mileena missed her mandatory meditative practices today.

Tanya: I was told by her that you canceled them for the day!

/

Y/N: It is difficult, to love someone afflicted with Tarkat and watch them suffer.

Tanya: If Mileena and I can overcome these obstacles despite the risks, so can you and Baraka.

/

Y/N: I am happy to report that most of your Umgadi sisters will make a full recovery.

Tanya: It's still regrettable to lose any of my sisters, but I am happy to hear that.

/

Y/N: Did you really think I would betray the Throne?

Tanya: Honestly, there was so much deceit and conspiracies going around, I wasn't sure.

Ermac

Ermac: Neither Jerrod nor Sindel hold you at fault for their deaths.

Y/N in surprise: I- Uh um... Thank you, Ermac.

/

Ermac: Can you aid us?

Y/N: I haven't learned the same magic as Quan-chi, but I has picked up a spell or two on Shang Tsung's island.

/

Ermac: We apologize, but the answer is still no.

Y/N angrily: You're the one who freed Quan-chi in the firssst place! The least you can do is return to the palace!

/

Y/N: Why not inform Mileena instead of freeing Quan-chi?!

Ermac: We were not sure she could have ensured our continued existence

/

Y/N: If you wish to reside in the Colony, then I'll need some assurance that you won't kill my patients.

Ermac: We understand, but you just have to trust our word.

/

Y/N narrowed her eyes in suspicion: I was told by Ashrah, you nearly killed Baraka and Syzoth.

Ermac: That is not Us anymore, Y/N.

/

Y/N: How is the Collection today, Ermac?

Ermac: Thanks to your remedies, We feel more... stable.

Nitara

Nitara mockingly: Having seen your Titan self, I wonder what it says about you?

Y/N hisses: I am nothing like her!

/

Nitara: Your blood tastes like a Vaeterunian's!

Y/N angrily: Of course, Shang Tsung would think to make me monstrousss just to ssspite me!

/

Nitara: My blood magic is superior to your water magic.

Y/N: It'll do you no good once I have you choking on your own blood.

/

Y/N: Care for another demonstration on whose bite is deadlier?

Nitara: You have to actually catch me to bite me.

/

Y/N: Not till death will I ever stop fighting for my home!

Nitara: Why do you think I fight for Vaeterunus?!

/

Y/N: Even just hearing your voice sends disgussst down my spine

Nitara: The disgust is mutual even with your mask on.

/

Y/N snakes out and ready to bite: The fact that you aided that sssnake!

Nitara: A mistake and waste of time, I'll admit.

Peacemaker

Peacemaker: So how do you and that Baraka guy bump uglies? Considering how you're both-

Y/N vexated and flustered: That is NONE of your concern!

/

Peacemaker: The bleeding is mostly internal which is where most of the blood is supposed to be anyway, right?

Y/N internally screaming: That is NOT at all how it worksss!!!

/

Peacemaker: What the FUCK happened to your face?!

Y/N: A sssnake named, Shang Tsung. That's what.

/

Y/N: While I might not always agree with her, I trust Li Mei's judgment.

Peacemaker: Yet, it would've been easier if she just killed those wizard fucks!

/

Y/N: Those herbs you gave me are pretty weak.

Peacemaker: How? I gave ya the best kush I got!

/

Y/N: I can heal much of the body, but an addled mind isn't one of them

Peacemaker: If you think I'M insane, you should see the crazies in Arkham!

/

Y/N: How in the 10 hells are you still breathing?!?

Peacemaker: I honestly have no fucking clue.

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What's This?

A/N: Given that it's the season, I decided to do this year's holiday special with my recent reader insert, Quan-chi's daughter. You'll know who I'm talking about if you've been following me for a while or want to read reader inserts with Pre-MK1 Scorpion, or just checking out my masterlist. For those just tuning in, all you gotta know is that Y/N here has never experienced many everyday things, including snow. They're Scorpion's close friend at this time and constantly sneak out to spend time with him. Also, this takes place in Japan, and I don't know how Japan celebrates Christmas or similar holidays completely, besides glimpses in anime, so Imma just wing it here. I DO know that it's treated as a second Valentine's Day over there.

When you first step foot out of The Netherrealm for one of your nightly visits with Hanzo, you are initially met with the landscape covered in a pristine white powdery substance. You first thought that a volcano went off in the area until the cold finally hit you. Curious, you scooped some of the white powder into your hands, feeling the chill of the substance. You take some in your other hand to pinch it, and it instantly melts into water, unlike the water from the rain here. You took a small bite from the pristine power in your hand to confirm your suspicion.

'It's just water like the rains in Earthrealm!"

You concluded before taking another bite of the snow, which you found to be refreshing on your tongue. But you then dropped it when you then took another look around the landscape to find, in the distance, the Shirai Ryu's compound covered in the white stuff and in a familiar glittering substance that shone like jewels. No, not jewels.... ice! It then hit you where you've seen this white powder and ice.

Wasting no time, you opened a portal directly outside Grandmaster Hasashi's living quarters, not bothering entering through the front like usual. You inadvertently ended up scaring some nearby Shirai Ryu with your sudden appearance, but you paid them no heed, praying to the Elder Gods that you're not too late. You practically broke down the door as you called Hanzo's name, horns out, hellfire blazing from your eyes and head. The man in question was in the middle of trimming a small potted tree, and automatically sprang into action, drawing his katana and demanding to know the danger. Hanzo is caught off guard when you interrupt him mid-sentence to barrel into the Grandmaster, wrapping your arms tightly around him.

Your hellfire disappears in relief that Hanzo is uninjured, the latter then asking why you thought he would be injured. You then remembered yourself and backed away from Hanzo, sheepishly apologizing for being overzealous as you thought Sub-Zero or the Lin Kuei were attacking the Shirai Ryu again. Hanzo went quiet at that, glancing at the snow and ice outside his living quarter before turning away. Seeing your words upset your friend, you swiftly try to explain yourself, stating you've never seen ice or the white stuff in the air besides when Bi-Han or Kuai Liang used it in combat. From what Hanzo told you about Lin Kuei attacking the Shirai Ryu, you thought the worst had happened when you saw those cold things everywhere.

"Snow."

Hanzo interrupted you before elaborating that the "white powder" you refer to is snow. He then turned to look outside, past his torn-off door to his for-now small clan, who gathered around, armed, at the commotion you caused. With a hand raised up and a few words from their Grandmaster, the crowd mostly dissipates as they return to their tasks, including hanging boughs of greenery and tying red ribbons on pillars. You could see Hanzo giving a barely-there smile as the festivities taking place.

"You're right to be concerned about the Lin Kuei attacking the Shirai Ryu again... But rest assured that, in this instance, they're not the reason for this weather."

You allow yourself to relax your muscles, apologizing for not entering through the front gates as agreed upon and the torn-off door. Hanzo just waves away your apology, allowing you to let your intrusion slide, just this once, since you were legitimately concerned about an attack and didn't know any better. But without the fear of an attack to occupy your mind and taking a moment to notice the more than usual colorfully decorated Shirai Ryu compound, new questions bubbled to the surface.

"What's this?"

You swept an arm, referring to the colorful lanterns, the ribbons, boughs of holly, and singing in the air. Hanzo explains that the clan is preparing for Christmas, which you didn't know either, which doesn't surprise the clan's Grandmaster. So, the leader of the Shirai Ryu decided to take it upon himself to walk around the compound to show you what he's talking about, with the added bonus of him being able to check on the clan's progress for the day. Hanzo does his best to describe the winter holiday as he did when explaining rain. Apparently, the old Shirai Ryu had their own festivities around the holidays, but it wasn't as extravagant as Christmas; the rebuilt clan brought in Christmas and its decorations. The clan's Grandmaster allowed this, seeing it as a way for the new clan to celebrate their new bonds as a clan and strengthen said bonds.

You couldn't believe your eyes as you took in the various decorations, seeing the paper snowflakes and the glowing lanterns painted with images of more things you've never seen before. It was all new and odd to you, and also so much fun! The clan members you ran into were happy to explain their winter traditions and what they mean to them, including your follow-up questions.

"Your baubles already shine like gems; why do you need little lights to make it sparkle more?"

But your favorite aspect of this "Christmas" was the music, specifically the songs. You've never heard songs that were so... happy and did not describe cruel massacres and brutal victories over enemies. You had never heard such songs. Hanzo raises an inquisitive brow when you randomly summoned your shamisen. He watched as you tuned your instrument and experimentally plucked its strings. Still, eventually, you were able to figure out how to play the same tunes the other clan members were singing amongst themselves. The Shirai Ryu that were singing stopped when you started playing but began singing again after they recognized your tune.

Hearing the caroling restart, you sped up your playing, and the carolers followed suit. In fact, you got so caught up in your playing and the joy welling up inside you that you didn't notice how your magic halted the snowflakes falling around you or you levitating a few inches off the ground or the gathering crowd around you. Nor did you notice the knot between Hanzo's brows lessening as he looked at your magic display. However, when you notice the snowflakes frozen in midair, you gather some around you, making them spin above you and the other singing clan members, who stopped singing to watch your performance. You then bunched the snowflakes together, but unfortunately, that only made a bowling-sized snowball, which was too heavy for the little magic you were doing, causing gravity to take over and for it to fall on your head.

Given that your clothing was made for the Netherrealm and not for winter, you shivered at the sudden temperature change and the water soaking into your clothes. Hanzo immediately notices this and heats himself up, not fully lighting himself ablaze but just enough to warm you up. You thank him for it, and you are grateful for the warmth. Despite being fully capable of warming yourself back up with a little hellfire, you opt to take up Hanzo’s offer to head back to his home to dry off as an excuse to stay as close as possible to the Grandmaster.

On the way back, you passed by homes smelling of cakes and pies, freshly baked. Something else you never heard of, much less tried. Upon your insistence, you approach one of the clan members to ask to try one of their winter treats. Specifically asking someone roasting chestnuts on an open fire, as you told Hanzo that you wanted to try something so fresh; who figured you could use something warm to eat as well.

To the former wraith’s surprise, rather than try the chestnuts offered, you picked out one of the coals USED to roast the chestnuts and swallow them whole while it was still hot! Rather than scream in pain, you let out a pleased hum as steam started to rise off your person. You remarked that you never had the treat freshly heated before while licking the remains off your fingers. The ninja offering you chestnuts could only stare bewildered while Hanzo raised a brow.

After eating a few more coals, you and Hanzo arrived at his home, where the latter started a fire to help dry off your clothes. You sat near a window that looked out to the rest of the compound while wrapped in a blanket that smelled like your dear friend, which you made yourself comfortable in. While you waited in silence with Hanzo, you allowed yourself to bask in the moment, enjoying the absence of monsters and nightmares; instead, there were good feelings all around you.

'It's like a wonderful dream, one I don't ever wish to wake from.'

You think to yourself with a smile. You're pulled out of your thoughts when you spot two of Hanzo's clan members kissing under a plant hanging above them. Your friend had to first explain what a kiss is and that it's a show of affection between two romantic partners. Apparently, it's an Earthrealm tradition to kiss under this mistletoe plant. You thought such a concept was unique, but you couldn't help but notice Hanzo's melancholic face as he watched the young couple beside you. That's when you remember that your friend had a wife, a wife he most likely kissed like the couple in front of you. Hanzo could never kiss Harumi again. You didn't know what to say to Hanzo then, so you stood beside him until your clothes finally dried. Before you left for the Netherrealm, you sincerely thanked Hanzo for showing you everything today, as it was all so wonderful. Your friend's usually stern expression softened at your once-rare joy as he offered to show you some of his family's winter traditions next time you visit.

When you returned to the Netherrealm, the Revenants and the rest of Quan-chi's servants noticed something different with you, although they couldn't quite put their finger on it. Quan-chi, having raised you since you were a newborn, quickly spotted it. During your usual healing session, in which you would power your father with your music to maintain his health, you started off playing your usual song to give some of your energy to your father. However, midway through, your song became more upbeat and, dare Quan-chi say, jovial? With the change in your song, the withered sorcerer felt a rush of raw energy he never sensed from you before that was almost unbearable.

You almost dropped your Shamisen when your father suddenly asked where you learned such a jubilant tune. You're quick to literally change your tune as you quickly make up a half lie that you happened to have overheard it from one of the damned souls, who most likely went mad. You trembled under Quan-chi's scrutinous gaze before he dismissed his inquiry and gestured for you to continue your playing.

Later on, after the session finished, you were allowed to return to your room as you had no immediate duties to fulfill. You tried to get some rest, but sleep would not greet you. You then tried to read one of the books Hanzo gave you, which you kept hidden under a stone tile, but your eyes started to wander as you reminisced the day Hanzo gifted you those books. Your face began to heat up as you remembered his warm, calloused hands briefly making contact with yours. You shook your head before hiding your books again, growing frustrated with yourself. Your eyes then land on your shamisen.

After making sure there was nobody nearby, you cast a bubble of silence around your room before tuning your shamisen and let your hands speak for you. It wasn't exactly what you would usually play, but it wasn't a cheerful tune. No, you played for an audience, including yourself, as you played out your sorrows and woes that would never be heard.

You thought about all the things you wish you could have, that you've been yearning for since you were a little girl, but don't. You wish you could live among the Shirai Ryu, fight alongside them, and celebrate their holidays with them. Yet, even if you could fool yourself for a moment or two, that sense of camaraderie you feel among them doesn't last, not when you have to return to the Netherrealm. You must return to Quan-chi's side and serve alongside him for your Lord Shinnok in his land of fire and screams. Still, you rather live in a realm of life and light...

You shook your mind before any traitorous thoughts could take root, afraid of what your father or God would do to you if you started to think like that. So you turned your wandering mind to your dear friend, Hanzo.

Oh Hanzo, how you wish he noticed how much you mean to him as your dear friend. You wanted to stand beside him under the mistletoe and feel his lips on your lips. Would they be warm? Would they be dry or moist? You don't know HOW to kiss, as you only learned about it today, but maybe Hanzo could show you how to do it properly. Wait, should friends be having these sorts of thoughts about each other?

You don't know if they should, as you never had such thoughts when thinking about Sareena. You don't even know the name of the feelings inside you when you think about Hanzo or when you're near him, but you do know they're in your heart. You do know that you may never be with Hanzo, as he belongs in Earthrealm with his clan, and you within the Netherrealm. It's just not meant to be. You're not Shirai Ryu. You're not Harumi. You can never be.

Playlist While Writing This:

"What's This?" From Nightmare Before Christmas

"Jack's Lament" From Nightmare Before Christmas

"Sally’s Song” cover by Amy Lee.

"Stolas Singss (Owl In a Cage)" by Sam Haft