Mystery Science Theater En Masse

Special Episode 7: The Scar (Part Six)

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7. The Inner Warrior

The Scar

A Mortal Kombat Fanfiction

A.N. What's happening guys?

Keeping up with original stories and fan made stories is much more difficult to manage then I initially thought. Lol

Sonic: Yeah, that's why they're hobbies. *shrugs*

But oh well I'll manage, and once again give love to the coolest person alive backandbutterthanever for assisting me in this epic adventure that we still have so much left to go with.

Disclaimer: Eat a dick

Emi: *sighs* That's not a disclaimer. You're trying way too hard to be funny.
Amy: Once again, dying's way too easy.

Any of you guys want a soda? I think I'm gonna go get a soda.

Cassy: And where was that ripped from?
Sonic: Can't remember. Probably "Family Guy"?

Day 2 of Mortal Kombat Tournament

3rd. Person P.O.V.

Scar had long since awakened from his slumber and had gotten to work right away with his exercises. He did not do his regular routine though, he tried to push himself a little bit further than he normally did by adding a few extra reps and doing different workout methods. He tried some jumping jacks, jogging in place, cardio practice and others as well just trying to make himself feel like he was better preparing for the fights in the coming months.

James: Did he try keeling over? That's the best exercise.

For being only a teenager, Scar was quite developed for his age. He was currently only sixteen but he could pass off as at least twenty.

Jessie: "He's not a Gary Stu," he said.
Everyone else: *coughbullshitcough*

But still the build he had compared to some other competitors on the island intimidated him, and that was one of the most important rules of combat. Never let your opponent intimidate you, it's dangerous and you feel more vulnerable; something with your enemy could pick up on.

Emi: The actual rule in this context was, um...
James: Never let them know that you're actually compensating for something.
Emi: Precisely.

He knew that he wouldn't be able to get as bulky as desired, but as long as he kept his more lean muscle strengthened he felt there was at least hope for him.

Sonic: Uh, why are we supposed to care about this guy's muscle angst? My sister's small, and she can lift this whole couch with us on it.
Amy: Feel sorry for him.
Sonic: *as he raises a pinky finger* Nah. Not doin' that.

After his workout was finished, he changed into clean clothes nearly identical to his previous ones, put on his armor and equipment, then left the combatants quarters. Food was already served in the dining hall and once again fighters of all shapes and sizes were planted at the many long tables eating. Some still looked more beaten then others while several looked unscathed and confident. Scar was lucky, he hadn't been severally injured in his first fight. That thing Shang Tsung called Reptile

Mai: "I'm Catholic," he said.
Everyone else: *coughbullshitcough*
Cassy: Once again, Reptile is a thing. A thing. Wanna stop pissing on his corpse now, Stu?

hadn't managed to land a good hit with it's acid-like mucus, Scar was thanking God for that. But next time he might not be so lucky, if there were green creatures on this island that could spit acid at you, who knows what else was in store.

Keiko: And once again... will it be your impending death?
Cassy: And once again... *crosses her fingers* Please, please, please...

So the Black Scar combatant almost completely ignored the large breakfast laid before him, he grabbed a small cup of juice on one of the many trays and chugged it before vacating. Training was more important than food right now, so he left not even bothering to look for Sonya, or Stryker.

Amy: ...but... you need food. You'll pass out from exhaustion if you don't eat...
Jessie: He's probably too nervous to eat. However, your point still stands, Amy.

A map in his room showed off all the main points of interest on the island, not that there were very many. There was the docks which was where everyone initially arrived, the rest quarters, hot springs bath area, dining hall, all the Mortal Kombat battle arenas, and training grounds. That last one is where Scar was heading, he wasn't sure what it would look like or what would be there to help him practice, if anything. It could just be a big open field for all he knew. But getting there was the only thing on his mind as he walked the islands landscape, it was a beautiful place but he wasn't interested in sightseeing anymore.

Surprisingly, the training grounds were separated into numerous small practice areas. All of which were organized into each fighters specific capabilities, they even had the combatants names written on a plaque just outside each entrance. Probably so everyone could train their own way in peace.

Mai: I never knew that lost islands had assigned seating.

It took the young man several minutes of wandering around the grounds to find the area with Black Scar written on the entry point. There were more people on this island then he had originally believed, hundreds probably, maybe even thousands.

"That's weird," He thought looking at the tropical expanse the island held around him, "How can so many people be here? This island didn't even look that big when we first arrived." It was true, Scar hadn't really though about it until that moment, but this place seemed much larger now that he was on it instead of when they first came.

Sonic: I said the same thing when I landed on Angel Island for the first time. Whew, that was a big place.

He figured that it was just another weird form of magic that made it more habitable for so many species. Scar almost laughed at that thought, before this tournament he would've thought a magic island was complete bullshit. Now it was his reality and his temporary home, kind of ironic.

Keiko: *sighs* We got it, the moron used to think that it was fake. Can we get on with it?

Scar's own training grounds were almost a flash back to his past, when he entered the area he could see it had been mocked up to resemble a dojo/target shooting range, but surrounding it were trees, the same trees that grew wildly almost everywhere else on the island.

James: Here we go with the long-winded descriptions again...
Keiko: We're definitely not going to get on with anything now.
Cassy: All we need is the OOC princess peeping on him to complete the turd trifecta now.
Emi: Don't jinx it, Miss Morgan...

It was almost a little creepy when he looked it over, the floor was white matted and several straw and wooden dummies were sitting behind resting benches ready to be placed for practice. While the range had a similar set up with the same dummy targets were placed at twenty, thirty, and fifty yards away. It felt a little like Scar was back home, he had begun training in the art of Karate several years back all the way to elementary school. He participated in it for six years and became a black belt along the way, he left the school for it when he decided to become a vigilante. But that didn't stop him from repeating his practices on a regular basis.

Amy: Nobody cares about the stinkin' infodump!

Scar shrugged off his nostalgia and walked over to his choices of dummies, he settled on just a straw one to start out with and picked it up, stumbling a bit in surprise at how much it weighed but then carrying it to the center of the floor. These targets had a small torso, two outstretched arms to the left and right, and of course a head, the legs were just a stand that it stood on almost like a bar stool.

Jessie: *with a dunce cap on her head* Yeah. We definitely needed our hands held when it came to a basic description of a damn training dummy.
Emi: This fic has more padding than my mother's pillows.

Scar unclipped his shoulder rig setup and dropped it over on one of the benches along with the bowie knife and ankle sheath, he would practice with his weapons later but for right now he was just going to work on his forms. He then took off his armor, so he wouldn't be weighed down and his mask so he could see better.

Sonic: Good night.
Amy: Oh, no, you don't! Stay awake!
Sonic: And what are you going to do, Ames?
Amy: *tapes Sonic's eyes open*
Sonic: ...huh. *removes the tape* Well, then.

He took a guard stance, eyeing the dummy angrily as if it was an actual opponent before he started jabbing the tied together straw in a series of hooks, and straight punches. Bits of the yellow material fell from the strands of rope holding the whole thing together and they fluttered down to the floor with each blow dealt. Scar also almost knocked the stand over on more than one account with the force of each hit batting it around, he couldn't help but smirk to himself when he actually had to dive to catch it after placing a particularly powerful roundhouse kick onto the poor prop.

But he still continued to try and keep a serious composure, there was no more time for games. At that he almost wanted to slap himself, he just wasn't disciplined enough to take absolutely everything serious. The inner child in him wanted to see the light in any situation, that's what kept him smiling.

Emi: Says the "real man". This fic is all over the place.

This thought made Scar go back to hitting the dummy with all he had, he gave it a good military style front and back where he hit the underside of the 'chin' with a back handed uppercut, followed by a jab to the lower back, then a gut punch, and lastly driving his knee into the straw body, sending it this time fully to the ground. More straw spread out onto the dojo floor, Scar let it lie there as he looked down at his work feeling somewhat proud. Until he heard a man's voice from behind him.

"You'll never win this tournament like that." Scar whirled his head in the direction of the voice to see Liu Kang standing at the doorway of the dojo with his arms crossed over his only half covered chest.

"What are you doing here?" Scar asked coldly, it was no secret that these two did not like each other so he was curious as to why he was here.

James: Never mind the fact that the Stu was acting like a giant cockhead to Liu. No, it's all his fault. Piss off, you wanker.
Mai: It was also no secret that James loathes the Gary Stu.
James: With every fiber of my goddamn being, Mai.
Amy: Wait. The Stu was already angsting about his abilities, but when someone says the same thing, he goes ballistic. Pardon?
Emi: It's never his fault, Miss Rose.

Liu uncrossed his arms and without invitation stepped onto the dojo floor, "Lord Raiden has requested that I assist in training you for battle."

Scar raised his eyebrows, "…what?" He asked genuinely baffled by the monks words.

"I'm here to train you, must I say it slower?" Liu Kang said seeming to get aggravated at the younger mans surprise.

Keiko: No, I'll do that for you.
Emi: You'll just slap him after saying each word.

The teen's shoulder's fell at that, it was unbelievable in his eyes. Raiden really didn't think that Scar could fight and win on his own despite the fact that he one the first round of the tournament.

Cassy: Bitch, you're sixteen! Of course he's gonna have some doubts!
Mai: He is stupid. He really thinks that he can do this all by himself. This is supposed to be a team effort.
Sonic: Sues and Stus don't believe in teams. Ask Benji.

"No thanks," He said turning away fro Liu and kneeling down to lift his K.O.'ed dummy. "I think I'll be better off on my own." Scar spoke confidently not even bothering to look at Raidens messenger while he talked.

James: He's the messenger of a fucking thunder god, you short-dicked shrimp. Show some bloody respect.
Jessie: Respect isn't a thing with this little boy. He demands it, but refuses to give it to others. You know, he's a classic crap character.

It was silent after that and for a second the younger man actually thought that Liu Kang left or was at least going too, but apparently the monk had other plans.

Sonic: He roasted him.
Amy: I wish.

"Then fight me right now." He suddenly said, and that caught Scar's attention. He turned around again with his surprised face back with full force. "If you truly believe you don't need any help, then prove me wrong."

Scar moved to fully face Liu Kang and turned his head slightly as if trying to translate Liu's poker face. "Are you challenging me?" He asked.

"Not to Mortal Kombat," The monk replied, "Just to a sparring round, no weapons, no power, and no fatality. Just a good old fashioned fight to see if you're really as ready as you think you are."

Amy: And then the Stu wins, we know. We've seen it all.
Jessie: That litmus test is gonna break.

Both men remained unmoving where they stood almost daring the other to make a move first. Scar contemplated his offer to fight for a moment, he was definitely getting called out and even if he lost he wouldn't be eliminated from the tournament. Besides, he convinced himself he wasn't gonna lose anyway.

"Alright." The younger male finally said, "Let me move this." He said as he once again heaved the dummy next to him up in his arms to clear it off the floor while Liu Kang moved around to the opposite side of the dojo.

Scar turned to face his opponent whom had already taken his fighting stance, "Show me what you can do." He taunted Scar, which caused the teen to half heartedly chuckle then take his own fighting pose, guard stance.

"Let's do this." He said back before rushing forward at Liu, he simply could not wait to kick his ass.

Mai: *rolls her eyes* Some ally you are.
Keiko: At least I can suck up my problems with Kusanagi when our lives are on the line. Tch.
Emi: He's just dying to be one of the worst characters that we've ever seen, huh?
Cassy: I just wish that the dying part was literal.

He planned on going straight for the face, just simply because the thought of this high and mighty monk walking around with a black eye that came from his fist made him feel all giddy inside. But it happened so fast that Scar almost didn't see Liu Kang spin around and deliver a sideways kick right into Scars chest. The massive force from his boot sent the teenager down onto his ass.

Sonic: And into the spikes. Fic's over!
Everyone else: No!
Jessie: We'd be a bunch of hypocrites if we cheered for that. Just wait for the part where his ass gets smeared in this sparring match.
Sonic: Heh.

The look on Scar's face must've been priceless because as soon as the realization of what had just happened hit him he realized Liu Kang was smirking down at him.

"Impressive." Liu said getting cocky and it made anger boil up in the chest which was just kicked.

James: Liu Kang. Cocky. I don't think those two things go together.
Mai: Stus always project their flaws onto someone else. It's pure narcissism.
Amy: Well, he was somewhat cocky in 9. Not to Cage levels, but it was there.

Scar reared his legs back pressing his upper body into the floor before he swung them back forward lurching the rest of his body up with him. Now he remembered that although this guy might talk a big game, he is a fighter in this tournament so he just might have the moves to back it up. At that point Scar went into, what he called 'full battle mode' and

Emi: ...got his tushie kicked.

actually got serious about the fight. Attempting to deliver actual tactic driven hits and blows, but it seemed like Liu was always one step ahead of him. He managed to block each of his attacks and even countered several times, hitting Scar in various areas such as his ribs, stomach and even his face.

Mai: *flatly* Oh, his poor face. How will he protect it with his awful hockey mask now?
Jessie: *while applying makeup to her face* Huh? What?
Mai: Your face is that important, huh?
Jessie: Face, hands, and legs, sweetie. Oh, and the breasts. *jiggles*
Mai: *unfazed* ...you didn't have to do that in front of me...
Jessie: Heh. Sorry.

This was when he really wished that he had left his armor on, he wouldn't be feeling half the force of Liu's bare knuckles had he still been wearing his vest and mask.

James: Ah, quit whining and take it like the man that you claim that you are. Oh, wait... mortgages and all of that bloody bullshit.

Liu kicked Scar backwards then followed up with a punch across the boy's face, but Scar used the momentum from the blow to spin and try to elbow his attacker. Only to once again have his arm grabbed and held in place, Liu then dealt a series of blows to the back of Scars ribcage. The third of which made scar grunt loudly in pain, and tried to spin away from this backwards hold. He got away for a moment only to be hit in the face again with the back of the monks fist, the pain stung but it was enough to continue angering Scar who finally managed to land an across the face punch on Liu followed by a soccer style kick on him finally giving the two some space.

Keiko: I know that we're giving this fic a ton of flak, but honestly... the fight scenes are pretty much the only part of this fic that doesn't suck.
Amy: Even when they're one-sided?
Keiko: At least they have detail. Seriously, out of all of the fics that you've riffed, how many of them have decent fight scenes?
Amy: *shakes her head* I don't think I've read one.
Keiko: Precisely.

The monk looked unfazed by this, as a matter of fact Liu Kang had been quiet almost the whole fight. Not even making a sound when he was hit, Scar almost didn't notice this at all though. He was too busy trying to catch his breath, Liu moved so fast he could barley keep up with the older man. But still he rushed forward once more trying to best his opponent.

Cassy: Leeroy Jenkins, ladies and gentlemen.
James: Now I want chicken.

Both fighters were toe to toe although it was clear which one was winning, a few moves would be performed and Liu would get a hold of Scars arm or leg and land hit knocking him backwards. Liu did have to hand it to the young warrior though, what he lacked in skill he made up for in effort. Which he would praise him for later, but for now he had to let the fight run it's course. Somebody had to knock some sense into this boy.

All: *stunned*
Sonic: Is this actually happening?
Keiko: Someone... is defeating a Stu? And they're going to get away with it?
Emi: And we might have character development in the process?
Amy: I... *clears throat* Um... I know that we're stunned, but we shouldn't get our hopes up so fast. You all know that we're supposed to be used to disappointment.

Liu held Scar's arm behind his back and punched him straight into the stomach once, twice, three times, then bashed down on the back of scars head reeling him forward then did a back flip kick into Scar's face again knocking him to the ground. Finally the boy's lungs gave and Scar yelped in pain when he hit the floor, he guessed that the kick caused him to accidentally bite his lip open because he started spitting up a little blood. But he refused to back down, he wasn't finished yet.

Mai: Stupidity can get you killed. Just a little warning.

So this time he simple pushed himself up rather than leaping to his feat and charged Liu again. This time Liu noticed that he was starting to just swing mindlessly rather then controlled and form based like he had when they first started, this was the first sign of getting desperate.

Cassy: *raises an eyebrow*
Jessie: He should be glad that he's not in a sanctioned match right now...

However Scar noticed this too when he took another kick to his shoulder and quickly corrected himself. He ducked under a swirl kick Liu performed and used his combo that he hit the dummy with since it was still fresh in his mind. The front and back.

James: Okay, why do fight scenes always have "he used a combo" in them? What the fuck is the combo?
Jessie: *while eating from a bag of Combos* Hmm?
James: Not those, Jess...

God must've been on his side at that moment because even to his own surprise he landed it.

Emi: That "god" must've been Igniz.

He hit Liu under his chin, then his lower back and front then kneed him right in his face. Accomplishment and adrenaline were pumping through the younger fighter so he instantly tried to follow up with his hits with another combo he knew.

Sonic: It was the pretzel one with the cheese filling.

He waited for Liu to make a move and once he did with a straight punch, Scar dodged to the side and grabbed a hold of the monks bulky arm. With his first step accomplished he twisted around then yanked on the limb with all his might literally flipping the heavier man over his own body. At first when he felt the transfer of weight he thought he was one step closer to victory but his heart sank when Liu landed on his feat and reversed the hold on him.

Jessie: I think we got transported to the King of Iron Fist tournament. We have reversed throws now.

Liu Kang flipped Scar over his shoulder and slammed him down on one of the benches almost breaking the hard wood surface. Following up on the already devastating throw, Liu dropped his elbow down onto Scar's front over and over, he was definitely sure there would be a pretty big bruise there tomorrow.

Amy: Well, his head's already swelled as it is. Might as well add to it.

Regaining his composure, Scar lifted his knee as high as he could just before the monk could elbow him again so his knee would connect directly with Liu's skull on the way down. Obviously since the knee is a very hard surface you can imagine how much it hurt, and it actually caused Liu to fall back and stumble a bit but he remained on his feet.

Cassy: We didn't need the knee explanation, dude. Make like an ice cube and chill.
Amy: *boos Cassy*
Cassy: *grins*

Scar rolled backwards off the bench and fell on one knee for a second and struggled to stand back up. He had taken quite a beating and was on the brink of completely dazed and confused. He stood and walked on wobbly legs to line up with Liu again, his guard stance was weak and he couldn't even keep his fists clenched. The monk saw this all, once again he had to admit despite all the damage he'd taken this man refused to give up.

James: You're not a man at sixteen. Sorry, mate.
Sonic: I think that beating is starting to make his tummy hurt.

Albeit he looked as if the wind hit him the wrong way he would collapse, but the Shaolin did not plan on waiting for mother nature to win the fight. He would end this battle on a 'do not fuck with me' note.

Mai: *with a hand on her chin* Really?
Emi: I just love how the last sentence just ruined the flow there.
Mai: It apparently needed a bit of... edge.

For once, Liu Kang was the one to dash forward and he leaped up into the air, defying the laws of gravity and physics by kicking at Scar repeatedly so fast that the wounded warrior could barley block the first two hits.

Sonic: If he could "barley" block them, maybe he should've just "hopped" away.
Cassy: *boos Sonic*

Three more kicks flurried so quick that all Scar could see was the blur of leather boots slamming into him as the last one knocked him down for the count, Liu flipped in mid-air and landed kneeling knowing the fight was done.

Scar laid on the matted floor, coughing up a few more droplets of blood and his chest heaving as he struggled to rise back up to a half sitting half laying position. He looked up at Liu with eyes that could kill knowing that he lost, suffering a broken pride as well as a battered body.

Keiko: Why aren't we cheering?
Jessie: I'm cheering on the inside. I don't know about the rest of you--
James: *laughs loudly* I was waiting for that bastard to get a beating!
Jessie: ...never mind, he's enjoying it.

"Now you see, it is at this point the sorcerer would shout finish him." Liu said sounding like he was taunting but really just trying to get the message through that he was doomed if he continued to fight the way he was.

Rolling his eyes, scar gritted his teeth and said between breaths, "If this was real I would've just shot your ass several points ago."

Cassy: Someone still needs their penis enhancers, I see.

Slowly he rose to a full seated position and rested one arm over his bent knee while the other leg remained outstretched.

"You just don't get it do you?" The monk retaliated, "Those weapons of yours won't last forever, just the same as you're armor, neither will protect you forever. You can't rely on them to save you're life." Liu started to circle him as he spoke, "You must be able to defend yourself with nothing but your own body, it is after all your greatest weapon."

All: *blinks*
Emi: Holy moly, the Stu's getting humbled.
Amy: Well, this is a first. You don't get that in bad Sue or Stu fics.

Scar's teeth finally unclenched and he still took heavy breaths in and out through his nose, he licked his lips tasting the coppery blood on his lips and salty sweat covering his face. "For some reason I doubt that."

Liu shook his head, "Now you're doubting yourself, that's even worse than the horrible method you used to fight me."

That was it, "Fuck you man."

Keiko: ...okay, you can just die now. *mutters* Thick headed moron. I swear, he's worse than Kusanagi...

Scar said turning his head to look at the monk standing now behind him. Liu looked almost surprised at his outburst, "What do you want from me huh? I lost, you won, hurray for you I don't need you talking down to me now so just fuck off! Leave me alone." His forehead fell into his palm at those last words, whether he denied it or not since he couldn't use his weapons. Scar lost the fight, and if it was a real fight he would either be out of the tournament, or worse dead.

Mai: I see. So we have a moment of faux bravado.

It got quiet after he said that and Liu couldn't help but feel sorry for the young one.

James: I don't!
Sonic: You never did, man!

He really had no idea what he had gotten himself into, and although they had a bit of a bad start he hadn't exactly helped the situation with his current method. Perhaps some praise would help.

Jessie, James: No.
Jessie: This isn't a place for effort stickers, this is Mortal Kombat.
Emi: Well, to be fair, it would make sense to tell him what he did right and wrong. It's just feeling like he needs to have his sore ego soothed instead.

"You haven't let me tell you the good part of your skills."

Scar looked back up at Liu who had now walked around to his front, "What?"

"You had good technique right off the bad, holding steady to your forms and keeping discipline in how you execute them. That was something a skilled fighter would do." Liu tried to speak more appreciatively despite having it out for the kid earlier,

Amy: ...but let's keep in mind that this fic is still trying to paint Liu Kang as the bad guy here. *menacingly* I can see through your words. I'm not stupid.

"As we progressed you began to let your anger take over you, causing you to lose focus, that is where you fell short." Liu reached down to offer a hand in helping him stand up.

Being still a little aggravated Scar eyed it for a minute before begrudgingly accepting it while saying, "That was because you were to freaking fast." He said rising to his feet, "You blocked me almost every step of the way and I was getting frustrated."

Cassy: Holy shit, dude. You sure love to make excuses.
Mai: He has got to be the whiniest character that I've ever dealt with. Oh, never mind... Marielle was pretty whiny, too.

"Because that is what I have learnt to do over my years of training. You learn to watch your opponents muscles move and just by seeing a certain part of the body react in a specific way, you can predict where there entire attack will take place. Especially from a opponent who is swinging mindlessly." He tried to say as nicely as possible.

It was difficult for Scar to look Liu in the eye, after all the evil looks they gave each other and hatred brewing between the two he was now trying to help him.

"I guess that's karma,"

All: Dur-hay!
Sonic: And you needed a good dose of it, you nitwit!
Jessie: A true dose of it would be him dying.
Sonic: I think that's an overdose, Jess.

He thought before finally heaving a sigh and relenting to say, "So…Raiden wants you to train me?" He figured that since he wanted to become the true fighter Black Scar was meant to be, it couldn't hurt to receive a little help.

The Shaolin monk smiled, "Yes, every Earthrealm warrior must be ready for the worst. And he sees some potential in you Kyle." He addressed the young man by his real name, Raiden had told him.

"Just Scar thanks." He responded not wanting to be reminded of his old life.

James: As a douche with mortgage problems.
Cassy: *snickers*

Liu shrugged, "As you wish but you may realize that the real soldier isn't the one on the outside, but the inner warrior is where the real strength comes from."

Scar looked up at Liu for a moment then looked away again, it was time to swallow whatever pride he had left. "Will you teach me?"

Emi: *as she ignites a flame* I had to stop being stubborn so I could control this power. You could at least do the same thing with your... um... *snuffs her flame* ...what powers does he have again?
Keiko: ...the power of... gun? *shrugs*

That was all that needed to be said, so Liu brought both his arms out in front of him and covered his fist with one hand then bowed very lightly, "I will." He said.

It took a little bit of his remaining strength not to laugh at the age old gesture, all that came out was a smile. If it meant something to this monk who was willing to teach him then he figured the least he could do would be to return the gesture. And that he did.

After the two had bowed before one another, Scar took a step back and asked, "When do we start?"

"Right now." Liu said without hesitation.

Scar recoiled a bit, "But I'm still kinda…"

Cassy: You're so not a fighter. I thought that you were this badass dude who shot everyone!
Amy: It's only okay until he gets hurt.

"If there is one thing you must know about being a true warrior, it's learning how to take a beating and still get back up and keep fighting." Liu said with a hint of cockiness returning which Scar rolled his eyes at again.

James: *as Liu Kang* If you roll your eyes like that again, I won't hesitate to pluck them out.

"Now first off you landed some strong attacks with those combos of yours, you have to learn to follow up on them appropriately though-"

Before he could finish speaking Scar had something to ask, "Just…one quick question,

Mai: *as the Stu* Am I currently suffering from internal injuries?

on a scale of one to ten how much effort did you put into that fight?" It was kind of another pride thing, he just had to know.

Liu told him honestly, "five."

Scar's shoulders fell, "Yeah, I figured."

Keiko: I'm seriously wondering if he has no personality aside from his guns.
Jessie: Well, you're known for your sword. What happens if that goes away?
Keiko: That's why weapon users should know hand to hand combat. Sorry... "kombat".

"Relax, you'll improve, much sooner than you think." Liu said, Scar raised and lowered a shoulder. "Now I'll be back in a moment stay here."

Liu started to leave, "where are you going?" His new student asked as he exited.

"My training ground, to get a few things." And with that he was gone

However several hundreds of feet away stood the blue clad princess Kitana.

All: *groans*
James: Not this shit again...

She hadn't been following Scar again she was simply taking a stroll through the grounds, the island was a beautiful place and she did like to get an eye full of it every now and again. She happened to stumble upon Black Scar battling another man and losing miserably to him, and at first she was afraid that he would be killed but was relieved to see it was just practice. And after they bowed to each other, all her worry was gone.

That's when she caught a look at the second man, she hadn't noticed him before and she couldn't help but wonder why. She wasn't angry at him for beating the man whom she had an infatuation with she was just interested, his build was a little bigger than Scar's but he was apparently much more skilled then him.

As Liu Kang left Kitana turned away from the training area and thought to herself, "Maybe I have more options then I thought." She left the training grounds at that and resumed her walk.

Sonic: Oh. Now she's interested in Liu Kang. We're just gonna have a forced love triangle now.
Amy: *flailing* There shouldn't even be a stupid love triangle!
Emi: My goodness, her character is incredibly butchered. Imagine if Miss Hedgehog saw this.
Sonic: *points at the stands* She's looking at it right now.
Emi: *as she notices the fuming Sonia* Uh-oh. Let's hope that Miss Rose doesn't switch in the near future.

Meanwhile, in the woods opposite where Kitana was hiding another pair of eyes was had begun watching the men. The eyes were very pale, almost completely white but with the slightest shade of barley visible red, they were attached to a feminine face concealed within the bushes.

Mai: In fact, they were just sewn on.

She was sleeping just moments ago but she kept hearing a lot of loud noises coming from next to her and eventually she decided to just get up and angrily see what it was.

That's when her eyes found Scar standing by himself in the makeshift white dojo. At first she didn't even notice he was standing there but when something smelling sweet and delicious wafted into her nostrils. Her stomach grumbled at it and her gaze drifted in the direction of the scent and that's when she got a good look at his face, she hadn't scene anyone like it since…she could remember when she was created.

All: *annoyed* Oh, come on!
Jessie: We have another person who's horny for the Stu. Oh, fuck me sideways.
James: So sick of this shit.

The smell was coming from the crimson liquid on his face, and although that's what she was looking for initially she was now more interested in the man standing before her. She was no longer hungry but now…she was curious.

"Hmmm…" She hummed quietly tilting her head and slowly sinking back into the thick woods.

Cassy: Really, dude? Really? Skarlet is gonna have the hots for the Stu now?
Emi: Ick.
Amy: And that doesn't make any sense. Why is Skarlet sleeping in the woods when she's usually chained up and released only on Shao Kahn's orders?
Mai: And why are there woods... on a lost island?
Keiko: Maybe it was a location that was cribbed from the film.
Amy: No. It's the Living Forest.
Mai: I see. Shall we begin looking for Smoke and Jade, then?
Amy: Nah, they'll just stumble into this fic being all OOC. Just prepare to cringe instead.

A.N. And it is DWWWOOOONNAAAH! (done lol)

I really liked writing this chapter because I wanted to show how human Kyle/Scar really is.

James: *scoffs*
Sonic: I guess it didn't work...? *shrugs*
James: He took the piss on Reptile's corpse. Sorry if I still don't like him.

Liu Kang is a trained Shaolin Monk, so a teen who knows Karate going up against that was obviously gonna lose.

Jessie: I see that we're being logical here.
Emi: So it is a Gary Stu fic, just not a true Gary Stu fic.

That's how it is though, you can never win all the battles so for round one of Liu Kang vs. Black Scar, this round goes to Liu. Will they fight again? I cannot say, but they will be training together and Scar will become a better fighter as time goes on.

Cassy: And then he'll overpower the entire cast, like nature intended.

Also before anyone says it, no the woman at the very end of this chapter was not Skarlet. Who is she? You shall have to wait and seeeeeeeeeee o.o

Cassy: Too late, I already guessed, dude.
Amy: Maybe it's... Mileena? I know it's a stretch, but she was being created at the time. Also, we were told that the Stuthor likes her. I could be wrong here.
Jessie: All I know is that there's another person who's gonna get squishy for the Stu, and one OOC person was more than enough.
Keiko: *sighs* This isn't a dating service, this is Mortal Kombat.

Another thing you may have noticed Kyle is referred to almost entirely as Scar in this chapter, that is because that's how he is viewing himself now. I addressed it last chapter that he believes his old self isn't enough for this tournament and wants to leave him behind. So he will be called Scar much more often then Kyle now, just didn't want there to be any confusion there.

Sonic: I think we knew that. We can read.

Lastly you may have noticed that at the beginning of the chapter I marked what day it was on the island. That's because we are gonna be on this island for a looooong time so there will be several time jumps. Sorry but I can't write absolutely every detail of every day cuz then the story would never end. Not that it's gonna end any time soon, this story is gonna be real mothafuckin long lol.

Emi: Well, it was already long enough with the Stu talking endlessly about his weapons.

Alright once again give love to backandbutterthanever for her help on this. So many plot points have been filled thanks to her so give her luvss. :3

Review this and I will give you a French fry, yes even you doom marine you old flamer you :3333

Next Chapter: Tag

Sonic: Wait, a flamer? There was a flame?
Cassy: Uh... lemme check. *blinks* Holy crap, dude.
Amy: *peeks at Cassy's phone, eyes begin to widen* Wow.
Mai: Looks like Doom Marine left a rather intense block paragraph of... doom.
James: *boos Mai*
Mai: Seriously, the review does have constructive criticism, but it's ruined with the actual flames. He said that the Stuthor... "is a loser who can't get a girlfriend".
James: Jesus Christ.
Jessie: Yikes.
Emi: Ooh. Okay... does that make it worse since the Stuthor called his ex... a "bitch"?
Keiko: Look, we're here to tear apart a fic. We're not here to criticize a person's private life. Let's just continue with this thing.
Amy: *nods* Noted.

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