Special Forces Facilities, Washington D.C, Maryland. Kenshi is alone within his personal dojo, using his telekinesis abilities to float in the air while simulating sitting in a meditative stature. He is a bit older now seeing that the years have passed, with his hair being a dark-grayish color and grown out to a short mop hairstyle. He is wearing a white karate uniform, black sash, and his usual red band around his eyes. His telekinetic power mixed with his heighten senses has allowed him to paint a vivid picture within his head that he often uses as a substitute for his eyes. This allowed him to detect Cassie Cage's, a young woman who he basically raised, entrance as she tried to silently tiptoe her way inside without being heard. Her hair was tightly rapped into a bun and she too was wearing a karate uniform, but hers was black with a dark green sash.

"Your late," he stated.

Cassie was yet again shocked, despite this being the outcome of every time she tried to sneak in unnoticed. She slumped her shoulders and let out a long sigh.

"Yeah, yeah," she grumbled as she stretched her arms and legs to loosen up a bit before they begin, "Why do we have to do this at four hundred in the morning anyway, Sensei. A girl like me needs her beauty sleep."

"Because our enemies never sleep," he said as he stopped floating and stood on the smooth, wooden boards of his dojo, "You must learn to be ready at all times. Now," Kenshi paused as he placed his hands behind his back, "Lets begin."

Elsewhere, a portal has opened and a woman in a blackish gray cloak steps through. An intrusion on Earthrealm grounds quickly catches the attention of Earth's guardian, Fujin, who immediately teleports himself from the heavens down to Earth. As the woman walks along the beach of what was formerly Shang Tsung's infamous island, Fujin appeared before her in a heavy gust of wind that caused the sand around them to disperse rapidly. Fujin stood with his arms crossed with an extremely serious look on his face. He was wearing a new entire given to him by the elder gods when he became Earth's protector. His clothing closely resemble that of Raiden's, except the color scheme was different. The white sleeves and pants were now aqua-green, the silver shoulder and shin pads were gold, and the vest and sash were black with gold trimming.

"You are intruding on Earthrealm soil. State your business here, or face my wraith," Fujin firmly stated, making every single word clear in an aggressive tone.

"I come in peace," stated the woman, "My only business here is to speak with Earthrealm's protector."

"You are speaking to him, for I am Fujin, god of the northern winds and Earthrealm's overseer," he informed her.

"Good," she said maliciously.

She removed the hood of the cloak, revealing herself to be Tanya. Her facial appearance was the same due to her having Edenian bloodlines. On the left part of Fujin's vest like strap sat Raiden's medallion, the carrier of Raiden's memories of the original events. It suddenly sent Fujin vivid visions of Tanya when she revealed her face to him. Unable to make sense of the vision, it clearly displayed that the woman that stood before him was not to be trusted.

"I bring a message from Outworld's new ruler," she began, "A Mortal Kombat tournament will be held upon these grounds, and it will be advised that Earthrealm participates."

"No such thing shall occur as Shao Kahn had given up Outworld's rights to claim this realm through Mortal Kombat. Tell your new ruler to learn the rules and abide by them, or he too will suffer the same fate as Shao Kahn."

"To correct you," she began with a smirk, "The deal that was in place stated that Shao Kahn would give up his pursuit of this realm. Our new emperor does not have to abide by the terms that were formally put in place as they do not pertain to him."

"Still, I do not have to agree to Mortal Kombat."

"Find, then you forfeit Earthrealm's right to defend itself against us."

"Spare me of your ignorance. By the rules of the elder gods, another tournament cannot be held until after..."

"The former rules of the elder gods were replaced by Raiden when he agreed to a single tournament format," she quickly interrupted, "Our emperor wishes to conquer this realm and he has every right to do so."

"Well, lets see what the elder gods have to say."

"Go ahead. Run to your elder gods, they will tell you the same," she responded with great confidence, "If you haven't notice, it is not their duty to cuddle this weak and pathetic realm."

Fujin stood silently. Although he was still planning on meeting with the elder gods on this matter, Tanya seemed correct in her argument.

"If I was to agree, what are the terms?" he asked just in case he failed to override the challenge.

"The emperor has propose an eight versus eight tournament, with each warrior choosing to represent either Outworld or Earthrealm at their own free will. The tournament will take place in Earthrealm on this island, with myself as it's host," she explained, "Despite my recommendation, the emperor is allowing you ten days of preparations. Fail to appear, or show up without your combatants, and Earthrealm will run rivers of blood as Outworld forces will invade and conquer."

Surprisingly, Fujin found the terms to be somewhat fair. Whoever managed to dominate the chaos of Outworld seemed to be nothing like Shao Kahn. He remained silent as he didn't want to quickly agree to anything as he was still going to speak with the elder gods. Tanya on the other hand had fulfilled her obligation and was preparing to leave.

"Oh, and before I forget," she said as she pulled something from under her cloak and held it in her right hand in clear sight for Fujin to see it. It was Bo Rai Cho's severed head, "The emperor sends this gift as a message that Outworld is now under one rule and you have no allies there. Cross this one off of your recruitment list," she said with a haunting laugh, slung the severed head out to sea, and disappear into a portal back to Outworld.

Despite his anger, Fujin remained disciplined. He wanted to rip her lib for lib for the death of his comrade and the disrespect she displayed in the process, but because she did'nt pose a threat, he could not touch her. Fujin vanished within the wind, immediately leaving to speak with the elder gods.

The training session had begun, and both Kenshi and Cassie were engaged in an intense sparring match with neither of them using their special abilities. Although he was holding back, Kenshi was very impressed with how far along Cassie had come. She wasn't sharp, but she was displaying great technique. Cassie was striking rapidly, but Kenshi was able to block or dodge every single attack. She tried to sneak in a leg kick, only to have Kenshi check it by throwing one of his own. Their shins collided, with Cassie flipping away to avoid Kenshi's round house kick follow up. About three feet of space laid in between them. Cassie was still in her fighting stance, and so was Kenshi before he stood up straight and placed his hands back behind his back.

"Alright, now your just getting cocky," she said, still prepared to fight.

"Lets cut today's training short," he suddenly told her, "We will resume later."

Cassie was confused as he had never cut a training session short, but saw no point in pursuing why. She simply shrugged her shoulders and left the dojo.

"Its been a long time," Kenshi said aloud once Cassie was gone, causing Fujin to reveal himself in a twist of wind.

"She looks and fights a lot like her mother," Fujin stated.

"But acts like her father," Kenshi added on, "Maybe just a little less annoying."

"Yes, Johnny was quiet the character," said Fujin with a reminiscent smile.

"You didn't just come here to chat. What has happened now?" Kenshi asked.

"I fear that Earthrealm may once again be in grave danger," Fujin informed him very seriously.