J Jax
[In Hong Kong, Sonya and Jax's team are pursuing Kano, while the crowd is watching a band perform.]
Trust me, Sonya!
Sonya Blade
I only trust one person, Jax, and you're talking to her.
Kano
Good boy. She's here! Right on time. I love punctuality in a woman. Don't you... Mr. Shang Tsung?
Kano
[Shang Tsung stares at Kano]
Are you sure she'll follow me?
Shang Tsung
You killed her partner, didn't you? She'll follow you into Hell. Just make sure she's on the boat. Sonya Blade must be at the tournament.
Kano
[Kano smiles and opens a hatch.]
Maybe me and Sonya should share a cabin. Have our own little honeymoon cruise...
Shang Tsung
[unimpressed]
If you so much as touch her, Kano... [Unsheathes a knife] You'll need a seeing eye dog.
Johnny Cage
We got a guy with things comin' out of his hands, we got another guy who freezes stuff, and then there's a man, who as far as I can tell, is made out of electricity. I mean, how did he disappear like that? What is goin' on here? Who is this guy?!
Sonya Blade
Let's just think this through. There is a rational explanation for all this.
Liu Kang
He's Raiden, god of lightning and protector of the realm of Earth.
Johnny Cage
Oh yeah, there's your rational explanation!
Kano
See, me...l believe in a fair fight. You know, one-on-one, man-to-man...hand-to-hand. Just like what my daddy taught me. But what I saw up there was not very fair.
Sonya Blade
[spots Kano sitting and eating his meal while discussing and attempts to go before Johnny stops her]
That's Kano.
Johnny Cage
Forget about Kano. Who's the other guy?
Kano
So then he freezes this guy, right? And then he explodes. l could see his guts and everything. [eating] Almost lost my lunch.
G Goro
[Goro glaring in disgust]
Disgusting.
Kano
What I wanna know... if this Shang Tsung guy's so great, how come he's got such a crummy-looking boat? Ah, anyway, guy gives me the creeps. [mimicking Shang Tsung] "Treasure... these... moments!"
G Goro
That was his intention. Shang Tsung is a great sorcerer. The wise cultivate his favor. Those who challenge his power become his slaves.
Kano
[startled]
Yeah? Well, I haven't seen any of them around.
G Goro
You fool. You know nothing. He enslaves souls. He learned the black arts from the Emperor himself.
Kano
You're some kinda royalty too, right?
G Goro
I am Goro! General of the armies of Outworld, and prince of the subterranean realm of Shokan.
Kano
Subterranean? What's that, something like underground?
G Goro
Yes... Something like that.
Kano
Yeah, well, I'm kind of an underworld boss myself. [Goro glares at him before he begins to smack the cup spilling his drink] Well... I mean, back home.
G Goro
How lucky for them... "back home".
Shang Tsung
[enters the room descending on the stairs]
It's true, Prince Goro. Why else would I have chosen such a disreputable-looking cretin? [motioning to Kano] Look at him! No dignity, no manners... Yet in the realm of Earth, men like him can amass great wealth, and almost god-like power.
Kano
Yeah, and I'd like to get back to my amassing as soon as possible, if you don't mind. Now when do I get paid?
Shang Tsung
After you have fought the girl. But remember, she's not to be harmed only humiliated. [sinisterly smiling] I have special plans for my beautiful Sonya.
G Goro
To what do we owe the honor of your visit, Shang Tsung?
Shang Tsung
I have come to warn you that Kung Lao's descendant is competing in the tournament. You must handle him carefully.
G Goro
I saw this Liu Kang in the Hall. He'll pose no problem.
Shang Tsung
[bitter]
This is no time for foolish pride! We've never been this close to absolute victory, which is why I've come to warn you of another danger...Princess Kitana.
G Goro
The Emperor's adopted daughter? Why should I worry about her?
Shang Tsung
Princess Kitana is 10,000 years old, and the rightful heir to the throne of Outworld. But she must not be allowed to join with the forces from the realm of Earth, especially...Liu Kang.
Johnny Cage
[to Liu Kang]
What's so special about you?
Liu Kang
I don't know.
Shang Tsung
The Emperor will not tolerate failure...and neither...will...I.
Johnny Cage
Let's get outta here.
Kano
[The trio were about to move when suddenly a small debris of pebbles startled the demonic trio] [startled]
What?
G Goro
[startled]
What is it?
Shang Tsung
We are not...alone.
[Shang Tsung motions to the guard to begin their search for the chosen heroes]
Raiden
[Liu Kang, Johnny and Sonya had just fought off a trio of guards and brags before Raiden appears behind them sitting on the stairs giving a sarcastic slow applause to the others]
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Now why don't you tell me what you plan to do about... them?
Raiden
[the three turn to see dozens of guardsmen ready to fight them, but as they take one step, Raiden's eyes glow with power, freezing them on their tracks as the Thunder God shakes his head negatively.]
Uh-uh. I don't think so. [chuckling to the guards and his eyes glow with electric sparks before he speaks to the Earthrealm fighters] You'll find that this is the way out. [escorts them out as the guards make way]
Johnny Cage
[tossing a spear to one of the guards]
You guys are lucky he stopped us.
Raiden
So now you've seen what you'll be facing at the tournament.
Sonya Blade
You mean Goro?
Raiden
And Shang Tsung.
Liu Kang
Will Shang Tsung fight in the tournament?
Raiden
If he chooses to. As a former champion, he has the right to do so, and he's far more dangerous than Goro. His power comes from the souls of vanquished warriors. To fight Shang Tsung, is to face not one...but a legion of adversaries. [pointing his finger] Remember that. Tomorrow, the tournament begins. Be prepared.
Shang Tsung
Sonya Blade. I have something for you, my dear.
Sonya Blade
I don't want anything from you.
Shang Tsung
On the contrary. I have something you want very much. You can thank me later.
Kano
[Kano enters the arena to fight Sonya]
'Ello, baby. Did you miss me? [pulls out one of his butterfly knives] Now look at this. This little baby brings back memories, now doesn't it?
Sonya Blade
What, you used it to knife your mother in the back?
Kano
Nah. It put a big smile on your partner, though. Ear... [motions the knife across his face] fffshhhh... to ear.
Kano
[Kano chuckles, then swipes at Sonya, who dodges; he then holds her as she attacks]
Give it up, baby, I've studied all your moves!
Sonya Blade
Yeah? Study THIS! [kicks Kano in the stomach]
