EXT. CELESTIAL PLANE -- UNKNOWN
All we see is Stars. The Bright burning gas balls that cause great wonder. From this we hear a voice, ancient, young, Rayden.
From what Rayden speaks, the stars will enact for us to see:
RAYDEN (V.O.): Thousands of years ago, The Elder Gods had defeated the entity known as the One Being, from the death of the beast came the beginning of mankind and six realms were born. Each of the Six Elder Gods had chosen a Realm to rule. When they became board to satisfy their thirst for entertainment, and their ego for raising the best warriors they created the Mortal Kombat. A tournament of power, if any realm's warriors were to win ten consecutive Kombats their would be crowned a king of the elder gods. Then a mystic named Shang Tsung and his band of outworld and earth born assassins had risen through Mortal Kombats and had assumed domination. under the guidance of his emperor Shang Tsung had evolved the Tournament, so that not only will their be a king of the elders, but a ruler of all the realms. Out of over a thousand years of generational tournaments, Shang Tsung and his outworld Warriors have won Nine. Now I Rayden, God of Thunder, must put together a line of warriors, so that Shang Tsung can be stopped and Earth Realm will be safe. This is Their Destiny, this is MORTAL KOMBAT!
TITLE: MORTAL KOMBAT: DESTINY
EXT. Temple of the white lotus society -- day
We gaze upon thousand year old structures, a beautiful Chinese temple.
SUPER: CHINA COUNTRY SIDE -- TEMPLE OF THE WHITE LOTUS SOCIETY AND THE WU-SHI ACADEMY -- NOW
We hear an enormous Thunderclap.
INT. TEMPLE of the white lotus society -- continued
The inside looks almost identical to any Buddhist shrine, the main differences are the color of the robes, instead of red, are white with the symbol of white lotus placed where the heart is.
Everyone in this rooms is Bald except one person, a young Chinese man, no older than twenty-five, this is Liu Kang.
He sits in prayer formation, chanting with the other members.
The Temple doors open, the noise attracts everyone's attention except for Liu. A figure steps into the temple.
As he steps into light we notice key features, a coolie hat covering his face, a quarter staff in his hands, his clothing is blue and white robes, adorned on the chest is the Chinese symbol for "Thunder" this is Rayden.
RAYDEN: Lao.
An old man, approaches him, stopping ten feet away to boa on his hands and knees.
LAO: Lord Rayden.
RAYDEN: Rise.
Lao does.
RAYDEN: I've come for him, it is time. This tournament has been long coming, Earth Realm without him is defenseless his destiny was always the tournament, but i had never expected that to be this soon.
LAO: It must be done.
Lao turns to Liu Kang, watching the fighter meditate.
LAO: Per your instructions he has been trained well. In fact better then Kung Lao.
RAYDEN: Good I will not permit myself to making the same mistake.
LAO: We shall leave so you can speak with the boy.
RAYDEN: Thank You.
A gong is rung. The monks begin exiting the temple. After a few seconds only Liu Kang and Rayden are in the temple.
Rayden approaches Liu Kang, still meditating.
Rayden: Liu Kang.
RAYDEN: There is no need for that my friend.
Liu rises.
RAYDEN: You know who I am. You must know why I am here.
LIU KANG: Mortal Kombat. You want me to enter the tournament.
RAYDEN: You're bloodline have been competitors in Mortal Kombat since it's beginning.
LIU KANG: And now you want me to fight in it.
RAYDEN: You may be our only hope.
LIU KANG: I can't help.
RAYDEN: Liu, it is your destiny, generations of your family have fought, died for this, if you reject Earth Realm will fall pray to Outworld, everything will be gone.
LIU KANG: What about other things huh? Wars, Fought in your name, Your honor. Wars that are at heart greedy, where is your protection then.
RAYDEN: I protect this realm not the planet. I can not interfere with the way things work. I can only advise. But for me to come out and to tell people to believe in something they question. To respect what they don't understand. To worship what they've never known. It is to ask thinks they can not comprehend.
Liu turns his back. Rayden smiles.
RAYDEN: It is rare when a god asks a mortal for help. It is even more rare when a mortal says "NO" I am asking you for your help.
LIU KANG: I am not the best fighter.
RAYDEN: Yes you are, You are the only fighter who would respect the traditions of Mortal Kombat, the honor it once held. The honor your ancestor Kung Lao held.
This strike Liu, we can see it, he turns to Rayden. He's sad, we can see it on his face he knows that name well.
LIU KANG: You're right. In his honor, I must compete in Mortal Kombat.
Liu looks up, revealing to us, a statue of the Great Kung Lao.
RAYDEN: Out of all the fighters i enlist, you're is by far the purest heart. In one week, i will bring you in front of your fellow fighters. You will board a boat. You will be taken to the island of Shang Tsung. There is where the tournament will be held.
Liu bows to Rayden.
LIu KANG: Thank you Lord Rayden.
RAYDEN: Don't Mention it.
Rayden turns. Leaving, walking straight to us, as he moves in we-
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EXT. DEACON CITY -- DAY
CAMERA Travels through a vast gangland, graffitie marked over the walls, bullet holes everywhere, burning trashcans, cars on fire, it seems like a civil war is raging throughout the city.
SUPER: DEACON CITY FIVE DAYS FROM THE TOURNAMENT.
NEWSCASTER(V.O.)
Reports say the Black Dragon will not repent from their attack. Leader Kano the Australian Japanese Immigrant has gone missing and until he is returned the Black Dragon will continue their assault.
INT. police department -- continued
Our first image is a door with faded letters on it: CPT.JACKSON BRIGGS, S.F.
A woman walks to the door, opening it. The woman is beautiful well dressed, nice long blond hair, SONYA BLADE.
She enters the Office.
INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT -- cpt. jacks office -- continued
Sonya enters the room. We search around the office echoes the old 50'S P.I. Desk, Photos and File cabinets taking a majority of the space. She sits across JACKS(or JAXX as he calls himself) A Large African American Man built like a linebacker. Sitting at his desk, Staring at photos.
JAXX: Sonya Blade.
SONYA: What is it Jaxx. You drew me in here for a reason. What is it.
Jaxx throws her a file, she opens it up, we see it, a picture of KANO, tall well complected, ugly with a military crew cut and a Mechanic Crimson Red Eye.
SONYA: Kano? You found him?
JAXX: Yes and No. We know were he is going to be a week from now.
Sonya flips the photos over.
SONYA: Who owns it?
JAXX: An old Chinese man named Shang Tsung. He's hosting a underground Tournament, He's recruited Kano.
SONYA: So why don't we tell him that we'll nuke the island if he doesn't give Kano back?
JAXX: Cause this old man has powerful connections, So we're taking an alternative.
SONYA: What would that be.
JAXX: I'm sending you in. Your Contact is going to be a man named Rayden and another man named Liu Kang. one week Pier Thirteen in deacon city harbor, They'll take you to meet your contacts.
SONYA: You want me to kill him?
JAXX: No, Can't risk an all out assault on the city, your bring his ass back here. Alive.
SONYA: Understood.
JAXX: Good.
Sonya stands heading for the door.
JAXX: And Sonya. My ass is on the line, so... Don't [frick] up.
Sonya turns to look at Jaxx a smile on her face. She blows him a kiss.
SONYA: I won't.
Sonya Exits.
A bright light emits and disappear quickly, leaving Rayden standing in front of Jaxx.
RAYDEN: I lived up to my part of the bargain.
JAXX: As you can see so did i. She's on the job.
RAYDEN: Good. Maybe i can call you into the tournament someday.
Jaxx laughs sarcastically.
JAXX:Don't think about it.
Rayden laughs.
cut to:
INT. apartment building -- Johnny cage's apartment -- day
CAMERA Travels through room, we see a gallery of DVD'S, Action Figures of Johnny Cage, Movie Posters, and an Emmy. We see an old dirty leather couch and a bunch of overpriced dusty old junk. Most of it being Martial Arts Memorabilia.
NEWSCASTER(V.O.): Jumping off point remember Johnny Cage? Who does? His small sting in MMA had got him arrested for nearly killing an opponent, rumors say he was on ster--
Voice Cuts out.
CAMERA rounds the corner as we--
--Focus on:
JOHNNY CAGE, a young thirty year old handsome man, dressed in black and blue training shorts, doing martial arts exercises.
We hear a cell phone ring. Johnny pulls one out from his back pocket.
JOHNNY: Jay-Cage, biggest star in town. -- Lance? How've you be-- What? What do you mean they said "NO."-- I'm not a fake. You're my agent do som-- You're letting me Go?--Bye?
Johnny shuts the phone off, chucking it at his couch.
JOHNNY: Son of a bitch.
RAYDEN (O.S.): Johnny Cage.
Johnny jumps at Rayden's voice. He turns to see the Thunder God sitting in a nice black leather chair.
RAYDEN: My favorite actor, you know you were in my favorite movie.
JOHNNY: Thanks. Now how the hell did you get in here.
RAYDEN: Now before you get all hyped up and make a fool of yourself. I'm here to tell you something.
JOHNNY: And what would that be?
RAYDEN: I can save your career.
Johnny laughs.
JOHNNY: Who're you? My new agent?
Rayden laughs.
RAYDEN: More like a very influential person wanting to help my favorite movie star.
Johnny's face changes into a cold grimace.
JOHNNY: So what the hell you're talking about?
RAYDEN: A tournament. Something big, Something bold. Mortal Kombat.
JOHNNY: Yeah well sounds like a bad video game.
Rayden chuckles.
RAYDEN: Oh trust me, it's more than any game. This tournament, could help your career, this is the real deal. People fight to the death. Only the best Survive.
JOHNNY: So what does this do for my career?
RAYDEN: This if mentioned to the media could show you as being more than just a hack. Showcase your true talents.
JOHNNY: Yeah well why the hell haven't i heard about it?
RAYDEN: Only the best know, and since I'm telling you, that mean's your one of the best.
JOHNNY: Alright, fine. Say i decide to do this thing. What's in it for you?
RAYDEN: I need a fighter to help represent Earth Realm. And i want an autograph. Haha.
JOHNNY: Earth Realm?
RAYDEN:Long story.
JOHNNY: So this will show everyone I'm the real deal? And you can get me in?
RAYDEN: As soon as you say yes.
JOHNNY (beat.): Alright, I'm in.
Rayden smiles.