Best Quotes
Chapters 1-50
Warning: This section may contain SPOILERS for the fic! So I suggest reading the fic before reading this!
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Quan Chi: A simple warning on a door might deter a mere mortal... but I'm sure you figured out by now that I'm far from one.
Quan Chi: You truly do not know who I am, do you?
Zafina: You're a demon who plans to open the temple doors... that's enough for me.
Zafina: Azazel is known to be the rectifier of all things... he will destroy everything and everyone in his way. He does not discriminate... not even an immortal such as you.
Quan Chi: I expect no less from one with a distinguished title, especially from one as old and ancient as your realm. But there is one thing you may want to keep in mind, Zafina; things have a way of... presenting the precise opportunity for one to conquer.
Jin: So it begins.
Kai: You and the rest of the temple have done great work in helping to aid the nearby villages who suffered in the attacks.
Kung Lao: Well, I did have a promise to uphold, but regardless, I would've offered any aid I could. I just wish we had a better chance to fully recover before this new war began...
Kai: I don't think you've ever mentioned what that promise was.
Kung Lao: Let's just say that there's some blood that needed to be washed off.
Kai: *whistles* Sounds heavy.
Kung Lao: Not as heavy as it could've been. That's all I'll say on the matter.
Liu Kang: What's the matter, Kung Lao? You look like you've seen a ghost.
Kung Lao: Jin... first a hero, now a villain... I fought alongside him during the Universal War. He was quiet and reserved with well-meaning intentions... I heard he took over the Mishima Zaibatsu months ago, but like everyone else, we all thought he would do good things. Needless to say, we're all in shock.
Kung Lao: You might as well know the big kicker right now... Jin was one of The Four.
Zafina: That's... really disappointing to hear. No wonder you and your allies are in shock.
Kai: Understatement of the year...
Liu Kang: We'll talk more about that later. Just know, Zafina, that the other three can be trusted.
Kung Lao: Well... one of them actually may be up in the air when it comes to trust...
Liu Kang: We'll talk about it later...
Quan Chi: We'll help you and your corporation destroy Jin and the Mishima Zaibatsu. In return, you can help us with our goal... finding a way to unlock the temple.
Bruce: Didn't you mention that you're a sorcerer? Why can't you open that door by yourself?
Quan Chi: Because even my powers are no match against whatever magic sealed the door,” Quan Chi replied. “It would've been done months ago if that was the case.”
Kazuya: (sarcastically) That's a shame.
Fujin: Now with more Elder Gods getting involved in these kinds of decisions, it's easier to fight for our causes.
Liu Kang: And thus creating more of a headache when you have twenty different opinions from ten different people on what to do.
Jin: (concerning the Shikoken Tournament he just announced) I personally would like to extend my... invitation... to the heroes who helped in seeing to the end of the Universal War. (smirks)You know who you are.
Liu Kang: A warrior like you would be very beneficial to our cause.
Kenshi: I eventually plan to stop Jin myself once I figure out his security and what his preferred hideouts are. I intend to walk this path alone. And... to be honest, the last war has left it's mark on me.
Liu Kang: I'm sorry the last war affected you, Kenshi, but I'll be frank... we're not sure what to expect this time around, and as I said, we need any help we can get. Even if you weren't one of The Four, to not have you as an ally would truly be felt amongst the other chosen ones. We need you in this fight to come.
Ivy: Once upon a time, I was the Empress of Outworld... and from the last time I was around your chosen ones, not all of them took kindly to my presence, which I don't blame them for, even after the likes of Queen Sindel forgave my actions. I also led the invasion of Keisei, my home.
Fujin: Which, need I remind you, that it was Shao Kahn who made the order... you were just following it.
Ivy: It doesn't matter. I can write an entire novel about what happened and why... but even then, people will continue to hold their judgment. I appreciate your consideration for me, Fujin, but I do not need it. Unless the essence of Soul Edge returns from the dead, I wish to be left alone and live out the rest of my days in peace. Good night.
Fujin: Before I depart, let me ask you something. As far as I can see, you haven't left your home since the end of the Universal War. I also recall that you said that you would atone for your atrocities as soon as you returned home. All I can ask is... what are you waiting for?
Ivy: I may have helped to see the end of the last war, but that doesn't make up for all that I've done before that... I'm no hero. A hero is supposed to have achieved great things and possess noble qualities... I have none.
Ken: The results of your deforestation project is really benefiting greatly in the recovery efforts after the Universal War.
Julia: To think someone had stolen the disk during the war... thanks to those tips I've received, I would've never have attended the 5th King of Iron Fist Tournament and meet the person who retrieved it for me. All the hard work I've done after wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
Ryu: You never really said exactly who retrieved that disk for you.
Julia: (rolls her eyes) A strange, middle-aged man. That's all I'm saying.
Ken: (grins) He probably asked you on a date and you're embarrassed to admit it.
Ken: What's with all these (travel) brochures anyway? Wouldn't it be easier to just... look this all up on the internet?
Julia: My mother mostly collected these during her travels. I thought I'd bring them with us on this trip to kind of give us more ideas on where to go once this war ends. It's easier than spending hours going through different window browsers and comparing each one anyway.
Ken: That explains why some of this pictures look outdated. (Looks at brochure for Casablanca) I'm surprised Humphrey Bogart isn't on the cover of this one.
Ryu: I'm not THAT technically disadvantaged if that's what you're getting at.
Ken: Yeah, you do know how to work a Nintendo system.
Julia: (to Ryu) You and Jin got along well, so it seems right to have you go in to talk to him.
Ken: Or Cammy.
Julia: I don't think that would be wise... jeez, I can't imagine what she's thinking right now. I know they've been broken up for a long while, but... just wow... it makes me wonder how she feels about this whole thing.
Ken: Pissed off I bet.
Liu Kang: I'm the God of Fire, and secondly, I've taken the place of Raiden as Protector of Earthrealm.”
Ken: That explains the outfit.
Ryu: I see. I admit, ever since I've heard of you after your won the Mortal Kombat Tournament, I had always hoped to spar with you and test each other's skills.
Ken: Why am I not surprised to hear that?
Liu Kang: And I'm sure I would have accepted your challenge as a sparring session with the World Warriors Champion... the session would have been very memorable.
Ken: (about Fujin not being involved in the new threat) Shame, he was good leader. Both he and Dhalsim really kept us all together during the last fight... not to undermine Raiden and Rose as they did a good job too during the Blood Tournament... they just argued a lot.
Ryu: I assume you'll be leading us this time around.
Liu Kang: Myself and another who has connections to this whole thing. You'll be meeting her once we're on the island. And I promise we won't get into any unnecessary arguments either.
Julia: I think we should head back and look at those brochures before Ken thinks we ran off to play '7 minutes in Heaven.'
Ryu: You know... Ken would assume that.
Alex Walker: (about attending the tournament and fighting the new threat) At least I'll be helping people along the way.
Kenshi: (smirks) That, or you're just secretly planning to tag along with me.
Alex Walker: (laughs) Nope! Sorry to deflate your ego. And for the record, that wasn't the case at the Blood Tournament either.
Kenshi: And here I thought you made up the story of the suspicious stowaway that got you on the boat to begin with.
Alex Walker: (snorts) You wish. Is it me, or have you somewhat developed a little bit of a sense of humor since we moved to Kyoto?
Kenshi: I blame some of the other chosen ones. Curiously, I'm not the only one.
Alex Walker: Yeah, they apparently rub off on you after spending enough time with them.
Kenshi: Just... don't tell someone like Wagner about it. He'll never let me hear the end of it.
Kenshi: How much do you want to bet that this new threat is worse than we thought it would be, and this tournament will end with us chosen ones suddenly fighting for our lives and saving the realms again?
Alex Walker: I'm so confident in that prediction that I would bet all the 'compensation' money we got.
Kenshi: ...Sounds about right.
Miss Umeda: Mr. Lee Chaolan, sir, I came to inform you that the new prototypes for the Combot project have been delivered to our warehouse successfully.
Lee: Excellent!
Sub-Zero: Even the best of us cannot predict the outcome of any situation.
Yoshimitsu: Yes, I recall even Dhalsim couldn't predict whether or not The Four would win the fight against Shao Kahn from the details given to us afterwards... and he had incredible psychic abilities.
Sub-Zero: Yes, he did... he was a good man. Men like him don't deserve to die.
Yoshimitsu: Unless they're the worse scum in the universe.
Sub-Zero: What about people like Jin Kazama?
Yoshimitsu: ...Unfortunately, that situation is not as black and white as my clan and I prefer it to be... then again, you and I both worked alongside him only just a year ago.
Dr. Bosconovitch: (about Smoke) He also still has cyborg capabilities, like not needing much food to sustain himself as well as net surfing within his internal computer.
Yoshimitsu: (chuckles) That's a nice advantage.
Dr. Bosconovitch: I have a mirror for you once you're ready.
Smoke: (chuckles) Damn... and I was just getting ready to demand, 'mirror!' I admit, I was looking forward to that moment.
Smoke: So, who was spooked when Liu Kang suddenly showed up in the middle of that training session?
Matrik: It was good that Grandmaster recognized him when he did. I imagine there would have been a large brawl if that wasn't the case.
Smoke: At least until we discovered that he's the new Protector of Earthrealm. That... would've been an embarrassing way to welcome him to the temple.
Cyrax: Well, I suddenly don't feel very special after being pushed out of the office so quickly.
Sonya: Well, that's the breaks.
Cyrax: Do you think the General would've believed you and Jax if you told them about that visit from Liu Kang yesterday?
Sonya: Honestly, I doubt it.
Maxi: We're almost at the temple on top.
Xianghua: Almost there? Are you sure about that?
Maxi: I'm positive. I'm sure that's the top of the hill just ahead over there.
Xianghua: I hope you're right, Maxi.
Maxi: Aha! I was right, there's the top of the hill. We're almost there.
Xianghua: In that case, I'm sorry I doubted you.
Maxi: That's all right, it's not the first time that's happened to me.
Kilik: I guess there's been a war taking place on Earthrealm for the past three months. Fujin said the current scale it's at right now isn't usually a cause for concern for him and the other Elder Gods. However, the way it's falling into place, the war is potentially causing a new threat that could result in more devastation than even the Universal War did.
Maxi: Lovely. I do have one question... what does a war on Earth have to do with us?
Kilik: He wants us to go to Earth to help. There's a tournament that's going to take place soon, and it's connected to the war. Unfortunately, he said that no more could be explained until we get there.
Maxi: Ah, that's even more lovely. We get invited to fight a war in another world that none of us have been to before that could threatened all of mankind... again... and we won't know the details until we get there.
Kilik: I'm not a fan of the secrecy either, but the way I see, if someone like Fujin is asking us to leave our home to assist, then whatever this threat is, it's pretty bad.
Maxi: Okay... I can accept that.
Xianghua: (to Kilik) Maxi was hoping he could ask Edgemaster to train him someday.
Maxi: Xianghua...
Xianghua: Just kidding!
Maxi: (to Kilik and Xianghua) Aside from fighting against a new threat, are we not suddenly overwhelmed by the fact that we're about to head off to a realm with more advanced technology than us? Does that not affected either one of you?
Xianghua: I bet it'll be amazing based on the things that we've seen brought from there.
Maxi: Something tells me that all we've seen is nothing more than an understatement...
Juri: Well, well, I was hoping to meet the big baddie himself... I didn't think you'd be so eager to meet me.
Jin: Don't flatter yourself. And I won't make it a secret that I know who you are, Juri Han.
Juri: Ooo, tough guy knows my name. Should I be scared?
Jin: Only if you don't tell me why a former Shadaloo agent is interested in my company?
Jin: You're trying my patience.
Juri: Pfft, you're no fun.
(On her cell phone with a mysterious caller)
Juri: Yeah? … There's nothing to report, just the same old crap since I joined this corporation like you asked me to... yeah... well, there is that tournament coming up... of course I'm participating! … Yeah, whatever, I'll report back when things get interesting...
Siegfried: Sometimes, one has to leave behind what they love in order to protect them. It was something I learned from a few allies during the Universal War.
(About the Stagecoach they're about to ride)
Hilde: I've heard of these things, but I've never rode on one before. Is it as nice as people say it is?
Siegfried: You see a lot of nice views along the way, but I must warn you... you may want to put on your helmet during the ride. It can get very bumpy.
Hilde: I'm sure... but something tells it'll be less bumpy compared to whatever threat we're going to be fighting against soon.
Siegfried: Yes... I think you may be right...
(About Guile's new daughter)
Wagner: I still think it's hilarious how you still insist on calling little Christine 'Chris.'
Guile: Jane's not complaining as long as she gets to call her by her full name.
(Right after bad music starts playing on a karaoke machine along with bad singing)
Wagner: I think now's a good time to call Juli. I assume she hasn't gone to her volunteer work yet if Jane was still home when you called her.
Guile: When you get back, don't be surprised if I had thrown a sonic boom at the karaoke machine during your brief absence.
Wagner: Please do! That'll make this shore leave even more worthwhile!
Wagner: Listen, do me a little favor when you get the chance today.
Juli: And that is...
Wagner: Help my morale and send me a sexy picture of you in your nurse's uniform.
Juli: (laughs) It's not that kind of nurse's uniform, you know. It's just scrubs and sneakers.
Lili: You know, I don't blame you for being so angry, especially since this war was started by your cousin-
Asuka: I'll have you know that I'm NOTHING like him!
(After Poison throws a projectile from her riding crop)
Marduk: Well, that's not the weirdest thing I've seen in the last year in a half.
Little Girl: Are you an angel?
Ashrah: Not quite yet.
Dan: I told you about my training with a shaman named Nightwolf during the Blood Tournament two years ago, correct?
Blanka: More times than I can count.
Dan: It's not about winning... it's about how you can prove yourself. And if you can prove yourself, then people can respect you because you've earned it.
Havik: I'll explain more once we gather the others.
Baraka: Fine... just try not to beat around the bush with you 'chaos' talk while you explain whatever you have in mind. That's not an order, but a... 'request.'
Havik: Well... that's no fun.
Baraka: Where's Noob Saibot?
Reptile: He issss sscouting for both food and enemiesss outssside the camp.
Havik: (thinking to himself) Or... having a nice little 'chat' with Quan Chi.
Baraka: Havik is reporting back from his recent trip to Earthrealm.
Sheeva: He's not going to praise 'Chaos' again in the middle of his explanation, is he? I don't have the patience for it today.
Tira: And if he did, what's wrong with that?
Havik: Now children, I appreciate all the nice thoughts, but it's not necessary.
Mileena: Just report already.
Kabal: I still can't believe you managed to not only get diplomatic with the Mishima Zaibatsu, but you also managed to gain an alliance with Kazama of all people. I still wonder how you did that.
Havik: Sometimes, certain strategies need to be used in order to get one on the right course.
Mileena: So what kind of... arrangement did you make with them?
Havik: As I had hoped, they're welcoming us to their home! They need more allies in their war. In exchange for our services under them, they'll make sure that we have the opportunity to eradicate Quan Chi and his minions for good.
Kabal: I told you Havik would get the job done! Guess who owes me twenty gold koins?
Mileena: Damn it... I'll pay you later...
Baraka: Kazama better know the consequences if he doesn't keep his word.
Mileena: If he does try to turn his back on us, I'll eat his face, handsome or not.
Kabal: You may find out who the other two are during this trip. There may be a chance that Kazama could tell you who they are. We're not sure of one of them, only that they're male, but you did mention before that the other is a blind guy with a sword. How many of those are around the universe?
Havik: ...You know, now that you mentioned it, I actually do remember fighting a blind guy with a sword at the Blood Tournament-
Everyone groans in fustration.
Reptile: Now you tell usss!
Havik: Hey, it's not like I know his name or anything or else I would've said something by now... maybe. If it makes you feel better, I did actually try to kill him, but the gun I grabbed from someone wasn't loaded.
Sheeva: That means nothing. You didn't follow through with your initial plan. If you were a shokan, you would have dishonored your people!
Havik: Well... I'm pretty sure I broke his nose when I chuckled the empty gun at his face.
Baraka: This conversation is getting us nowhere, just off the subject!
Havik: Well we were talking about The Four. I was just saying that I'm sure that I saw one of The Four with my own two eyes... (chuckles) Too bad he couldn't say the same.
Baraka: Anyway!
Steve Fox: At least once we're on the island for the tournament, I'll finally be able to ease my boredom.
Lita: (joking) What? I don't give you enough entertainment?
Steve Fox: (chuckles) You know what I mean.
Kano: You better have a good reason for dragging our arses all the way out here!
Jin: I assume you're Kano. The files on you warned that you had a big mouth.
Kano: What of it? Clearly, it hasn't gotten me killed yet.
Jin: No shit.
Jin: (reading a file from Interpol) Kano... born in Australia, the former leader of the Black Dragon clan, and a mercenary for hire... you were wanted for the following crimes – trafficking of drugs and illegal weapons that included the realm of Outworld, and multiple murders which include soldiers and officers of the law.
Kano: For the record, that's all an understatement. I'm surprised Interpol remembers me after all these years. I'm almost touched.
Kano: (to Jin) I don't just work for free, you know. And considering how you decided to just have your soldiers drag us both out of hiding instead of asking nicely, don't expect the price tag to be a bargain.
Doctrine Dark: I don't need money. If you want me to work under you, I only want one simple thing in return.
Jin: Name it.
Doctrine Dark: ...The opportunity to assassinate my former superior, Guile.
Jin: If I may ask, why do you wish to see him dead?
Doctrine Dark: (while breathing hard with rage) It was he who sent my unit and I into a death trap! All were killed except me! And I have to live with this! (points to breathing mask) It's all I've thought about for seven years! I will not know peace and my unit will not rest eternally until he is dead!
Kano: Needless to say, it's a bit of a sensitive subject.
Kano: (to Doctrine Dark about Jin) Lemme give you some quick advice. You do what you think needs to be done, but sometimes, you can't rely on even the boss giving you what you want... sometimes, certain circumstances might put them in a position bad enough to not be able to hold their end of the deal... not that they don't want to sometimes, but you have to remember... with this bounty on his head, there are a lot of people who are going to be after him, especially at this tournament. What I'm telling you is that he might not live quite long enough to fulfill your wish.
Cassandra: I'll have a full account of everything... though I may be selective on what I tell you.
Sophitia: You know you have to tell me if you meet a cute Earth boy while you're gone.
Cassandra: It's already annoying to hear mother asking me every other day, 'when are you going to settle down and get married?' I almost lose my sanity every time.
Johnny Cage: Imagine this someday - I, Johnny Cage, and you, Fei Long... the two best martial arts actors in the world... together for the first time in an epic adventure of crime fighting and saving the universe at the same time. It's bound to be a hit.
Fei Long: I'm not sure about that. Unlike you, I didn't win a Blueberry Award in the past...
Johnny Cage: ...As I said in my acceptance speech... haters gonna hate.
Johnny Cage: Trust me when I say this. If someone like Liu Kang says there's a threat to the realms... then... there's definitely a threat to the realms, and it's not good.
Baek Doo San: I'm so sorry, Hwoarang. If I had been a better instructor, none of this would have happened...
Hwoarang: It's not your fault. You've always said that not every battle can be won. This just happens to be one of them. If it helps, I gave my all into the fight. Please don't blame yourself for what happened.
Baek Doo San: But if I had been better in my teachings-
Hwoarang: There was something else you taught me in that same lesson. Even if we do not win a fight, we learn from them and apply it to our everyday training so that we can better ourselves in the next fight we face.
Forest Law: (talking about the money they've earned since the end of the Universal War) We could've also been living much more comfortable lives if you, you know... didn't give away the twenty-thousand dollars we made off that gold necklace you guys found on the Rocky Mountains.
Marshall Law: My heart still hurts thinking about it. We went all the way back to our old hideout after the war, only for Paul to writing a check and give it away to who knows what...
Paul: You're still on about that?
Forest Law: It was a lot of money! I could've bought rolls upon rolls of lottery tickets and win back even more cash!
Paul: It was for a good cause, and you both know it since I've mentioned it a million times! I'm not discussing it any further than that.
Marshall Law: If you told us what that 'good cause' was, I might feel better about it.
Paul: Guilty conscience crawled into my head and weighed heavily on me. When I cashed it into the bank, I decided that instead of using it for selfish reasons, I decided to write and send out a check to a couple of people I know. The reason? I simply call it 'compensation.' That is all I'm going to say about it!
Marshall Law: Fine... but you're telling me the rest of the story someday.
Paul: Not anytime soon... maybe when we're both on our death beds.
Paul: How about that upcoming tournament?!
Marshall Law: You mean the one we were invited to by the new Protector of Earthrealm the other day? Phew... that freaked me out.
Paul: That's because Liu Kang suddenly showed up in an alleyway as we were leaving our favorite bar. I thought he was out to steal our money.
Forest Law: Yeah, you were about to give him a can of whoop-ass.
Paul: Hey, I didn't know why he was there in that moment!
Bruce: It says here that a few years ago, you rescued passengers from a speeding crosstown bus that was rigged to explode.”
Stryker: Yeah, even I'm surprised I pulled that off... longest afternoon of my life, but if I had to do it again, I definitely would.
Bruce: That sounds like something out of a movie...
Stryker: Yeah well... sometimes, you'd be amazed what can happen in this world.
Bruce: Now as I'm sure, you're aware of the upcoming Shikoken Tournament.
Stryker: Isn't everyone?
Bruce: Yes, but you'd be surprised how many don't know...
Stryker: Every person's action has a reason behind it. Not everyone is going to share those reasons.
Hotaru: Does that justify Kazama's actions?
Stryker: No... it doesn't.
Yun: At least this time, we'll be at a luxury resort island for this fight.
Maki: Better than a cave for sure. And Yang and I can have some privacy for once.
Yang: That is a nice perk, isn't it?
Yun: Ugh, don't you two share a room upstairs?
Li Mei: If I remember correctly, we'll be fighting apparitions of our greatest enemy at the Deity Portal when we get there.
Bo' Rai Cho: Yes. Last time I went through that thing many years ago, I fought a mirage of myself... I think.
Li Mei: Any reason why?
Bo' Rai Cho: (shrug) As they say on Earthrealm... hell if I know. The only thing I understood at that time is that I had a little too much Outworld liquor prior to my departure.
Li Mei: That may explain it...
(At Dudley's garden)
Dudley: Welcome, Eagle. I sincerely hope you found your way to my humble home without much trouble.
Eagle: (with amusement) You call this humble? I'd be lucky if those bloody rats back in London didn't eat any of the wild flowers that bloom on the bushes surrounding my flat.
Jessica Haggar: (about her father, Haggar) But you know Metro City benefited from his actions in protecting the city and the citizens here.
Cody: Yeah I know... if it wasn't for that, my brother Kyle wouldn't be alive today... though I still sometimes want to kill him for making me worry for two months when he decided not to meet me at the Rockies and help out here instead. Actually, no, I lied, I still want to kill him for helping with providing me a pink Volkswagen Beetle as my only means of getting to where I need to be. Had I known, I would've walked to the Rockies.
Jessica Haggar: I would've taken a picture had you drove by me that day.
Cody: You would... and maybe use it as blackmail I bet...
Jessica Haggar: Maaaybe.
Cody: I gotta go, someone's at the door, probably Kyle.
Jessica Haggar: Good timing. I just realized I have to run to the store to get Mittens and Boots some whiskey.
Cody: Eh... don't you mean Whiskas, the cat food?
Jessica Haggar: Ugh. I don't know why I keep saying it like that. It's not like I'm drunk or anything.
Cody: Suuure.
Bryan Fury: (upon remembering his death by combustion) How the hell am I alive?!
Sektor: The Mishima Zaibatsu are hosting a new tournament that begins in just over a week, and I think this tournament will be the best place for the both of us to get what we want.
Bryan Fury: Another King of Iron Fist Tournament?
Sektor: The last one came and went while you were still a rubble in Outworld.
Rain: (about Motaro and his species) If I didn't know better, I'd say he was giving the same speech every damn time, but said in different words to make them think otherwise...
Mavado: We know we're expecting to run into the Black Dragon when we get to Earthrealm.
Kira: I know. To be frank, they're not my main concern. I'm sure I'm still on the Most Wanted list for one thing.
Mavado: You're actually worried you'll get caught?
Kira: More like I'm looking forward to them trying. They didn't exactly do a good job of it during the Universal War. I doubt it'll be any different during whatever war they're fighting now.
Mavado: (thinking) That's better.
Ganryu: (about Julia's lover) What does he have that I don't?!
Lei Wulong: Hope you don't mind my enjoying my lunch while we get down to business, Christie. This the first chance I've had to eat all day.
Christie: Not at all. I'm sure you've had a very long day.
Lei Wulong: I always have long days in this job. Until last year, I used to be so busy that I actually would forget to eat until my stomach was begging for mercy. It's not the healthiest way to live, so I highly do not recommend it.
Christie: What helps you remember now?
Lei Wulong: More like 'who.' My wife. Even when she's out on the field, she'll find the time to text me everyday just to say, 'Don't forget to eat!'
Christie: If I may ask, how long how you two been married?
Lei Wulong: Technically or legally?
Chun Li: (laughs) I'll explain. We had a little quick wedding in a realm called Edenia a few days after the Universal War. However, we both realized that a marriage in another world performed by a Captain of a ship wasn't exactly going to be recognized here on Earth, so... when we both had the chance, we had another wedding here to make it, well... legal. We even got our rings for that occasion.
Lei Wulong: But we kept the blue silk cloths we used in our Edenia wedding as mementos.
Christie: That's sweet. Do you both plan to have children someday?
Lei Wulong and Chun Li: Too busy!
Chun Li: (about Christie) She's a pretty girl. How did you manage to find her?
Lei Wulong: Actually, she found me and- ...Oh no, honey, it's not like that-
Chun Li (laughs) Calm down, dear, I was just teasing! I just wanted to amuse myself by seeing your reaction, Mr. Gullible.
Lei Wulong: Don't do that to me! For a second there, I almost thought you were actually jealous of my client! I just had these flashbacks of those typical jealous wife scenarios on all those TV shows from back in the nineties!
Tom: Don't be so rough with that leg press. I just bought it last week.”
Alex: Sorry Tom. Guess I wasn't paying attention.
Patricia: Clearly he has a lot on his mind, Dad.
Tom: Patricia...
Alex: It's okay Pat, your Dad's right.
Tom: (laughs) Wow, you actually agreed with me for once.
Patricia: What, you think Alex never listens to you or something?
Tom: Sure feels like that way most of the time.
Tom: Do me a favor. Try to reign in your outburst if things don't go your way.”
Alex: You know that's easier said than done, Tom.
Tom: You would say that...
As the winds get crazy around her...
Ruby Heart: (thinking) If I didn't know better, I would've thought Fujin was right behind me-
Fujin: (from behind) Hello, Captain.
Young Village Boy: Sagat! Were you leaving without saying goodbye to us?
Sagat: That would imply that it would be a very long time before I return.
After Liu Kang departs...
Jade: If it's all right with you, your majesty, I need to inform Heiwa and the other Manji Clan of this news.
Sindel: Kitana and I will prepare for our departure in the meantime.
Jade: If you can snap her out of daydream.
Sindel: (laughs) Something tells me this won't be the last daydream she'll have for a while.”
Kitana: (snaps out of her daze) What was that?
Jade: Nothing, your highness.
Fujin: Good luck everyone! May the Heavens watch over you!
Maxi: That would be you then!
(Xiaoyu's pet, Panda, shows up)
R. Mika: Eh, guys... not to alarm you or anything, but... there's a panda right behind you!
Sakura: It's okay, that's actually a friend of ours.
Maki: ...You made friends with a panda?
Asuka: (teasing) What's wrong with being friends with a panda?
Maki: Oh, nothing! I was just... surprised. That's all.
Lili: (glares at Asuka) I guess they'll let anyone into a tournament these days...
Asuka: (glares at Lili) Yeah... tell me about it...
Asuka: (about Karin and Lili) And here I thought you two would be taking your own yachts to the island.
Karin: Apparently her yacht broke down and my parents' took their yacht out for the weekend, so... here I am.
Sakura: (while laughing) Oh, poor thing's gotta ride with us commoners. How tragic.
Sakura: (to Blanka) Oh Jimmy-san, not everyone is afraid of green skin, orange hair, and sharp teeth.
Makoto: Really? You have all that?
Dan: Yeah, it's actually really cool. He's almost like The Hulk, but less angry and more green.
Jade: I don't mean to be bold, your highness, but... I've been curious about your reaction when Liu Kang showed up at the palace a few days ago. Your reaction was... not much of a reaction as I expected. If I may ask, why is that?
Kitana: That is bold, Jade.
Sindel: Oh come on, my dear daughter, even I'm curious about that.
Kitana: Mother!
(About Liu Kang's visit back in Edenia)
Jade: You did smile at him at the end of that meeting there.
Kitana: Yeah... he always had that effect on me.
Chieko Umeda: Do you want me to book a ship or a helicopter to take you to the island? It'll get you there much faster.
Lee Chaolan: That won't be necessary, Miss Umeda, but thank you. I'd like to try to... blend myself into the crowd this time around and see how long it takes for anyone in the Zaibatsu to notice I'm here now.
Harika: (to E. Honda) I assume you're ready to show off the sport of Sumo at the tournament?
Hakan: Don't encourage him, dear.
E. Honda: What's wrong, Hakan? Still afraid my sumo is far superior than your Turkish oil wrestling?
Hakan: Bah, we'll see about that once the tournament begins! We've only just begun this contest, my friend. You still have a long way to go before this is over...
Wagner: Hey guys!
Sonya: Hi Scott.
Wagner: Dammit, not the first name thing again...
(Wagner and Juli embrace in front of everyone after their reunion)
Cyrax: Nice to see that these two kids are still together.
Sonya: (shakes her head in disbelief) Oh... no... no...
Lita: Hey, it's a sweet thing to see, don't be jealous!
Sonya: No, not that! (points to an approaching Johnny Cage) I meant that.
Johnny Cage: Well hello to you too, Bumblebee.
Cyrax: You owe me eight bucks, asshole!
Johnny Cage:: For what?!
Cyrax: For wasting it on that godawful Ninja Mime of yours!
Johnny Cage: ...That movie came out in theaters years ago! And seriously, it's not my fault you chose to see it!
Jax Briggs: Hey Cyrax, I think he actually owes you twelve dollars nowadays... inflation and all...
Cyrax: I think you're right!
Johnny Cage: That's just cold, Briggs...
King: You know how I am about my mask in public...
Marduk: Yeah yeah, kayfabe 'til the end.
King: I think you're still mad about your loss back in Vegas.
Poison: You're damn right I am!
Hugo: Sorry guys, I told Poison I didn't want to fight anyone until the tournament...
Poison: Don't apologize to them, Hugo! You can't be apologetic to your enemies!
King: Eh... 'enemies' is a pretty strong word in this case.
Marduk: I don't know about you, but as far as I can tell, the big'en here is smarter than he looks.
Hugo: Yeah, Mama always said I was smart.
Marduk: Eh... I'm sorry to break it to you, but I think almost all mothers think their kids are smart, even if... yeah...
Hugo: Even if what?
Poison: Don't mind Hugo, he's always been a Mama's boy.
(About Poison)
Marduk: Well... at least she thinks you're crazy.
King: But she still thinks you're ugly.
Marduk: Funny... real funny...
(About Cody, Guy, and Haggar's heroics in Metro City)
Alex: I think that's a story people still talk about to this day, at least in my neighborhood.
Cody: More than the Universal War?
Alex: Nah... maybe the second-most talked about... maybe.
Cody: Good enough.
Lucia: And it makes sense, especially with both our respective cities in very close proximity from each other.
Guy: A little too close I think sometimes.
(After Alex departs)
Cody: Nice kid. Definitely a fanboy of yours, Haggar.
Haggar: Nothing wrong with that as long as he's healthy about it, which he seems to be.
Lucia: I recall you've had worse encounters, sir.
Jessica Haggar: Like that one strange woman who once sneaked into your apartment in the middle of the night to try to gospel you into her specific political party because she was in love with you and wanted you to join 'the correct side.'
Haggar: Don't remind me...
Hwoarang: Last I checked, it's gonna take a while for our ride to reach the island.
Baek Doo San: Yes, that is true, and by the looks of this crowd, let's just say it's your lucky day... training won't be necessary until after dinner.
Hwoarang: I was almost sure you'd want to me train on top of the boat cables during the ride.
Baek Doo San: Don't get smart with me, unless you want me to change my mind.
Hwoarang: Yes, sir.
Julia: It's good to see you both again.
Kenshi: Same here... figuratively.
Alex Walker: (while taking about Ermac) He's also half the man he used to be.
Kenshi: The mind and the souls within aren't that deteriorated-
Alex Walker: No. I meant literally. Even with his cloak on, I noticed he's lost a lot of weight since we last saw him.
Ken: I swear Kenshi, you somehow have some kind of sixth sense with trying to figure out what's going on in people's heads..
Kenshi: I have to compensate for my lack of sight somehow.
Ken: Well I guess that's... wait a minute... did you of all people just make a quip?
Liu Kang: (after explaining the new threat to the universe) It's why we're asking for your help.
Ivy: It... well... I mean... Perhaps this is a way for me to redeem myself after what I've done...
Liu Kang: You did that when you helped to destroy Shao Kahn last year. Think of this as a way to further prove your loyalty despite your previous actions.
(After arriving on Earthrealm and ending up facing the forest)
Maxi: Oh yeah, Seong Mi-na, this is sooo shocking! This place looks just like Keisei! The trees and sky are similar. I don't know about this 'tech' you're talking about, but I'm not all that- (sees Mishima Island's downtown) ...Wow.
(While giggling over their Keisei allies' reaction to seeing Earthrealm for the first time)
Seong Mi-na: Just the faces alone are priceless.
Cassandra: Too bad we don't have a camera to make this last longer.
Talim: What's a camera?
Cassandra: I'll explain later.
Hwang: This... is Earthrealm?
Liu Kang: (suddenly appearing from behind) It is last I checked.
Lita: I'm just hoping that we can figure out where our hotel is. They didn't exactly give us a map of the island to figure that would.
Steve Fox: You think they would've, but then again, we're probably just a herd of cattle to the sponsors right now.
Wagner: Sounds about right.
Juni: (while looking through her phone) That or the invention of the GPS app on your smartphones makes handing out maps useless.
Cammy: You're looking up where we need to go?
Abel: It's amazing what technology can do these days.
Juni: I say that to myself all the time.
Wagner: Yeah, back in Guile's day, cell phones weren't even a thing everyone used.
Guile: I'm not THAT old, Scott.
Guile: You kids think today's tech is amazing? I personally think it's amazing how much we now rely on them to get through even a typical day.
Steve Fox: You know, I quite agree with that, but you have to admit, they do make them quite convenient.
Guile: I suppose.
Julia: (after entering their suite) I feel so... inspired. It almost makes me want to redecorate my apartment when we get back to Arizona.
Ryu: Does that mean you can finally get rid of that realistic-looking tarantula model you own?
Julia: (chuckles) Sorry, not in a million years.
Julia: I just want to relax for a few hours before we head to the reunion dinner tonight.
Ryu: Strangely enough, I agree. It's been a long journey.
Ken: (laughs) That is weird coming from you.
(About why Forest should sleep on the cot while Paul and Marshall each get their own queen-sized beds)
Paul: Your Dad and I... we've seen a lot in our day and all this physical fighting we've done over the years... it can take a toll on a man after a while. Don't we deserve a nice, comfy bed at the end of a rough day while a strapping young man such as yourself makes the sacrifice for us old guys?
Forest: Paul, you're only fifty-one years old! And Dad's fifty! You're not THAT old!
Paul: I stand correct... though I appreciate you mentioning that I'm not THAT old. It's a good feeling to hear such beautiful words for this old sag.
Lei Wulong: Seventy-eight.
Chun Li: Seventy-eight what?
Lei Wulong: There's seventy-eight of us here, and I'm counting Liu Kang regardless.
Johnny Cage: I assume you've seen plenty of my movies.
Lei Wulong: The only movie I saw of yours is Citizen Cage.
Johnny Cage: Did you like it?
Lei Wulong: It's... not bad.
Lei Wulong: Uh... guys, am I seeing things, or is that a panda bear sitting casually at the end of that table over there?
The group see Panda at the other table.
Johnny Cage: ...Well, I'll be damned.
Chun Li: You think that panda's an actual chosen one?
Lei Wulong: You know... that's a very good question...
About Panda.
Xiaoyu: She serves as my bodyguard and has practically been my best friend ever since.
Miharu: Apparently, I've been replaced by a panda.
Maki: it almost makes me want to acquire my own panda to have as a bodyguard.”
Yang: Um, Qīn'ài, I don't think we have room in the apartment for one.
Yun: We can create a habitat on the rooftop if Maki ever comes home with one.
Yang: Don't give her ideas, Yun.
Ruby Heart: Free wine for everyone! All paid for a hefty sum by yours truly!
Bo' Rai Cho: There was this plan to have a reunion, but I guess this is the closest we'll be getting for now. Perhaps another time when the entire universe is at peace.
Seong Mi-na: Perhaps maybe next year.
Bo' Rai Cho: Shame really. I was wondering what this gathering would be like when everyone gets a taste of Outworld liquor.
Baek Doo San: I admit, Mi-na here was telling me about the infamous drink while she was my student. I've been meaning to try some myself for a while.
Bo' Rai Cho: (laughs) My good man, you haven't lived until you've had Outworld liquor... though your rice wine puts it to shame by a mile! Still, I've brought plenty of the stuff with me for this trip. Come by anytime for a taste.
Seong Mi-na: Just... only have a shot of it... or less. Trust me on this one.
Hwoarang: About Liu Kang... I mean... I know he took Raiden's place as Earthrealm's Protector, but what is he actually like as a person? I've heard plenty of things about him, but more as a champion than anything.
Bo' Rai Cho: One of the best students I've ever had the pleasure to teach. Not that my other students have been bad, but there's something about one of your students winning a tournament that decides the fate of the universe that resonates pride within me.
Kai: He's also been a great teacher to me.
Kung Lao: And a great friend.
Kitana: (to herself) And more.
While Sagat and Marduk are arm wrestling.
King: How much do you want to bet this will go on for the next five days?
Feng Wei: I actually bet that it'll never end.
Meanwhile...
Paul: Bet Sagat's got this!
Marshall: In that case, I bet Marduk's got this!
Forest: I'm with Paul on this one.
Marshall: You're betting against your old man?
Forest: Sorry, Dad.
Yoshimitsu: Let me add to that. (puts down yen worth one-hundred American dollars) I'm on Team Marduk for this one.
Paul: No fair, man! And here I thought your kind rob from only the rich!
Yoshimitsu: Not when you're willing to gamble.
Paul: ...I hate you.
Ermac: The souls within this vessel began to fight for dominance... but it has been a long battle. Many of the souls have been quelled, but hundreds still try to fight to this day. The battle has... ravaged the vessel over the months.
Alex Walker: (to herself) That explains the weight loss.
After Zafina gets up from the table to meet with Liu Kang before the start of the meeting.
Cody: Who's the girl?
Guy: Obviously a new chosen one... must've worked with Liu Kang in the past by the way they're regarding each other.
Cody: I see. (nudges Guy) She's kind of cute, don't you think?
Guy: Really, Cody? At your age?
Cody: Oh come on, Guy, I was just-
Stops when he notices Haggar glaring at him.
Cody: (with a mock salute) Eh... hello, sir.
Haggar simply shakes his head while Lucia Morgan stiffens a laugh, which Cody notices.
Cody: What are you laughing at, Morgan?
Lucia: Nothing, Travers. Let's just say that it's a good thing Miss Haggar isn't here.
Cody: What?
Haggar: Shhh!
After discussing Majin Seiryu Ki
Liu Kang: Unfortunately, there's more...
Hwoarang: Isn't that how it always goes?
After the revelation of the involvement of the Outworld Forces trying to unlock Azazel's Temple.
Paul: Oh that's just great! And here I thought Jin's war was bad enough. Now Outworld of all places decided to come right on in and go, 'Surprise!'
Johnny Cage: Doesn't anyone here find it an interesting coincidence that those from Outworld happen to show up on Earthrealm and get interested in this temple around the same time that... Majin Azazel whatever, starts to gain more powers?
Ryu: I'm sure if Dhalsim was here now, he would've wished that he found The Four as easily as you did.
Zafina: Dhalsim was the one who discovered the prophecy that helped to destroy Shao Kahn.
Ryu: Yes, it was a prediction passed down from his ancestors long ago.
Kenshi: (telepathically) Dhalsim was the true hero of this war. Always keep that in mind.
Zafina: (also telepathically) You... you're a telepath?
Kenshi: Yes, but I can only convey words in this manner with other psychics. You're the first I've had the chance to actually have this kind of conversation with. The environment of Outworld affected the abilities of one of our former leaders, Rose, and Dhalsim and I never really had the chance to interact like this.
Zafina: I see. This may prove useful later down the road.
Kenshi: The only thing I ask is that you don't call Ryu and I 'heroes.' Even after all this time, we still don't feel like one... and frankly, we don't like to draw attention to ourselves on the subject.
Zafina: I understand, but for the sake of show, I'll keep this brief. (speaks aloud) It's nice to meet you both, finally. It's a shame about Jin...
Ryu: It is... but as Liu Kang said, hopefully we'll know why he's caused this war...
Kenshi: If we ever find out at all.
Notices Yoshimitsu taking the last of the food from the feast.
Jade: (joking) First you rob money, now you rob food.
Yoshimitsu: Well, one can't let all this good food go to waste. Besides, it's for my fellow clan members to snack on tonight.
Eddy: You want us to escort you to the perch?
Jin: Only if you wish to meet our new allies from Outworld.
Nina: You mean to tell me that you invited Outworlders to your cause? Care to explain?
Jin: Believe it or not, they were the ones who approached me with the news that G-Corporation allied with other Outworlders for their own benefit. Clearly, G-Corp are that desperate to defeat us. Our new allies offered to assist, and I figured this would be our way to fight fire with fire.
Nina: Something tells me that may be too much fire you're fighting with, Kazama.
After Kung Lao throws his hat, which embeds into a tree right next to Cody.
Cody: WHOA! What the hell, Lao?! Are you trying to take my head off?!
Kung Lao: Sorry!
Lita: I'd say you almost pissed your trousers there a second ago.
Cody: Shut up, Luwanda.
Lucia: Ooo, someone's grouchy this morning.
Lita: You'll find that most of us are like that in the morning, actually.
Cody: No kidding. I still remember you throwing a mug at someone for waking you up too early back during the Blood Tournament.
Lita: You sure you're not mixing me up with Rose? Sure, I'm usually grouchy in the morning, but I've only thrown a bowl at my partner, McCoy, that one time...
Cody: (chuckles) I might be, actually.
Lucia: A lot of dinnerware broke during that time, did they?
Lita: You have noooo idea.
Liu Kang: Since we're all in this for the long-haul, the goal of today's meeting is simply to make sure you all have a tag team partner, or at least encourage it if you haven't found someone yet.
Yun: Jeez, this whole finding a partner thing almost makes it seem like I'm back in high school.
Sonya: (about Johnny Cage) He's going to be the second death of me...
Ken: Ryu and I already registered this morning.
Yun: Ryu and Ken... that is probably going to be the least surprising team of them all.
Cody: Guy and I registered too, which I'm sure comes to the surprise of no one here.
Marduk: King and I being a tag team in this competition was destiny. And let it be known that we're gonna crush the competition and make it to the top! It'll be no different from the wrestling world!
Paul: Not unless Marshall and I crush you both first!
Marduk: Ha! Big talk from a guy who once got destroyed by a be-
Paul: HEY! Don't bring that up, man!
Sindel: I also insisted on my daughter and I to register together,” said Sindel as she turned her head to Kitana.
Kitana: Insisted? You practically begged me, mother.
Sindel: Only because I just had to convince you before Jade had the chance to ask you.
Jade: That is quite sneaky, my Queen.
Alex Walker: I think it's best if we both find ourselves different partners for this tournament.
Kenshi: How come?
Alex Walker: Let's face it... you're a skilled swordsman with supernatural abilities who, out of every chosen one who was in Outworld two years ago, you came the second closest to winning the Blood Tournament.
Ken: Technically, Siegfried came the second closest, and now with Ivy around and the tournament winner, Jin came the first closest. With that, Kenshi came the fourth closest.
Alex Walker: ...I meant every chosen one in Outworld who was a chosen one then since Siegfried and Ivy didn't join us until later. You also beat Shang Tsung, with Ermac's help of course, but more importantly, you're one of The Four... that one alone is kind of a big deal whether you want to admit it or not. A lowly, former agent with only a mix array of Jiu-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, and weapon knowledge, specifically guns, with no supernatural abilities at all, who wasn't even meant to be in Outworld in the first place two years ago, would simply just hold someone of your caliber back. You'd make it much further in this tournament if you find a more suitable partner.
Kenshi: (smug smirk) Yeah. You're right.
Alex Walker: (lightly slaps his arm) (with humor) You jerk. A simple 'okay, that's fine' would've sufficed.
Kenshi laughs in response.
Bruce: Are you planning to attend the tournament?
Kazuya: There's no need for me to participate. Same with Quan Chi and Motaro in case you were wondering. If I wanted to go after Kazama, I could do so at anytime.
Stryker: (thinking) Then why don't you? As far as I know, no one's stopping you.
Mavado: If you're looking for a partner, Bruce, may I suggest Kira? She's learned how to fight on the streets, has worked with terrorists in the past, and is very dangerous with a knife.
Tanya: And here I thought you wouldn't mind partnering with Kira, Mavado. You two have been working together so much this past year that I wouldn't be surprised if you two were sharing the same bed.
Kira: Are we back in high school or something?
Haggar: (to wrestler Alex) I'll tell you someone I don't usually talk about to a lot of people, but I was the same way you were when I was about your age. When I started out in the wrestling world all those years ago, I was prideful and confident in my abilities that I would get mad at even the slightest mistakes. It's easier said than done, but as you grow older, you eventually learn to keep your outbursts under control, least it costs you a victory in the ring. The more you get into the habit of letting things roll off your shoulders, the easier it is to maintain it.
Haggar: I like your honesty. At least you didn't go off and make a promise you can't keep like most politicians I know.
Alex: Must be a pain in the ass dealing with politicians like that in your career.
Haggar: You have no idea...
Julia: (about her former rivalry with R. Mika) I figured after... our match in the Blood Tournament, it was better for me to show you the face behind the mask now... in case you wanted to back out of our partnership. I mean, you and I never got to talk about what happened at the Blood Tournament, so I wasn't sure how you still felt about me two years later...
R. Mika: Well... we were both pretty immature then... and it seems like we've both done some growing up since then.
Julia: We have, haven't we?
R. Mika: Though you have to admit... we gave our audience a good match that day. Too bad you'll be wearing a mask in this tournament. Aside from our friends, if anyone else had been there that day, they'd be wondering how us former rivals are now tag teaming together.
Julia: (chuckles) Yeah, that is a shame... though I think Ryu would be relieved. He was... quite embarrassed over what happened that day
R. Mika: Ah. So I guess Ryu knew about... how I had... well... you know...
Julia: He had an inkling... you didn't exactly hide it too well back then.
R. Mika: (laughs) Neither did you.
R. Mika: (to Julia) Let's show them that us former rivals can put the past behind us and work together to kick ass!
Alex Walker: Is that an early dinner you're having?
Wagner: More like a late lunch. I was thinking my 'dinner' might be cake and ice-cream once Juli goes to bed.
Alex Walker: You're one of those people with a high metabolism, aren't you?
Later after Cyrax shows up...
Cyrax: Thanks to some upgrades from a couple of years ago, I can enjoy some good food and spirits like a normal human being. The best part is that I can eat as much as I want without getting fat.
Wagner: (To Alex Walker) I think he beats me in the high metabolism department.
Alex Walker: Toddlers speak better Japanese than I do.
Wagner: You did make it to Round four of the Blood Tournament... until Kenshi literally kicked your ass.
Alex Walker: (smugly) Don't remind me or else I'll remind you of that girl you fought in round one of the same tournament.
Wagner: Oh lord, please don't...
Lee Chaolan: (about his interest in studying Cyrax's technology) If you like to, Cyrax, I can offer you compensation at the end of the tournament for the trouble. I simply wish to learn more about your tech with the possibility to apply them in future projects if possible.
Cyrax: Hmm... the idea of compensation does sound nice...
Alex Walker: Of course when money's involved, Cyrax...
Cyrax: Well, to be honest, my former asshole Grandmaster should've owed Smoke and I compensation for what we had to go through years ago, so this will make up for it. Though now that I think about it, he probably would said that my enhancements was 'compensation' enough.
Wagner: Why not go and ask him, or beat the crap out of him?
Cyrax: I would delightfully take your advice on the latter... except he's dead.
Wagner: ...Oh. Nevermind then.
Alex Walker: (regarding Lee Chaolan) You think you can trust him, Cyrax?
Cyrax: For now, I suppose. If anything, I can always introduce his neck to my arm saw tech.
Sakura: (regarding Smoke and the cybernation process) My word... how could the old Lin Kuei do such a thing to you?
Smoke: I know. They weren't exactly kind to us in those day-
Sakura: I mean, jeez, you're one handsome guy! How could they cover up such a handsome face like yours?!
Smoke: (bewildered) Eh... come again?
Asuka: I agree with Sakura, you are handsome!
Cassandra: Have you thought about growing out your hair? I bet it would be so luscious if you do!
Xianghua: Your eyes are beautiful, too! It's so blue, like the sky!
As the girls gush, Smoke and Sub-Zero glare at each other before Sub-Zero gives him a silent permission to throw a pellet smoke between them and the girls and disappear, leaving them in a coughing fit.
Christie: So is Jade a good fighter?
Chun Li: I'd say she is. Not only is she the General of the Royal Edenian Militia, but from what I remember, she made it to the fifth round, out of eight, in the Blood Tournament two years ago. Trust me when I say that's pretty far for many of us chosen ones.
Lei: She also knocked me out cold in the second round... though, actually, a year after that, she mentioned later that she didn't mean to, she was only trying to give me a good scare.
Christie: Ouch. Bet you had quite a headache after that.
Lei: You have no idea. Though it's no worse than after my first try of Outworld Liquor.
Raven: I assume this is your daughter.
Crimson Viper: Yes. We figured this tournament would also double as a vacation. To be frank, this is my real first chance to spend time with her in a long while. Do you have a family?
Raven: No. To me, it'd just be another complication to this current point in my life. I prefer to have as less complications as possible.
Crimson Viper: I know what you mean. I can say for sure that one can learn to make it work to the best of their ability. But then again, it's not for everybody.
Rolento: (to Dragunov) I guarantee that we'll be a great team; the General of his own army and nation tag teaming with the famous White Angel of Death.
Raven: (to himself) More like the Loudmouth and the Mime.
Liu Kang: The official rules were released yesterday, and well... the tournament involves tag teams, no exceptions. Anyone without a partner by eleven o'clock tonight will be forfeited from attending the tournament.
Ivy: Well, that complicates things. Would've been nice if I knew this prior to my arrival on Earthrealm.
Liu Kang: I didn't know about it either until last night.
Ivy: And let me guess, you expect me to find a partner. Considering how many 'chosen ones' you have at your disposal, is my further involvement in this conflict even necessary?
Liu Kang: Because as Fujin said to you, we need all the help we can get. This isn't just about Jin and his war, but also about Quan Chi and his Outworld Forces, but most importantly, the threat of Azazel's awakening. The more we have on our side, the better our chances. And to make one thing clear, Ivy... no one is here at my 'disposal.' You try to remember that.
Ivy: I should've never came here... My presence will only cause more conflict.
Liu Kang: They know you're here. Not everyone will agree, of course, but with time, they'll come around.
Ivy: Are you so certain of that?
Liu Kang: The fact that there are people there who have forgiven you for your actions is a start in itself.
Sub-Zero: It's... been a while.
Scorpion: Two years ago this summer if I recall. We last saw each other at the Blood Tournament. And as I told you then, I've continued to keep my promise that was made long ago...
Sub-Zero: So you did. You also said that day that any future encounters would just be a 'coincidence.' I doubt that's the case this time, especially since I've heard that you're one of us – a chosen one. You've always been a lone wolf... why the change?
Scorpion: Because there is much at stake this time.
Scorpion: Considering the circumstances surrounding this tournament, I find that attending this tournament as a contender is a necessity. And from what I've gathered, all contenders are required to have a tag team partner...
Sub-Zero: You're... seeking me out to be your partner for the tournament?
Scorpion: (in annoyance) Why else would I be there?
Sub-Zero: (nearly rolling his eyes at the response) I don't know... I thought maybe you were expecting me to welcome you to the 'chosen ones club' with a tea party.
Scorpion: Your attempt at humor is a poor one.
Sub-Zero: You're not the first person who's told me that.
(At the start of his match, the first of the chosen ones)
Smoke: Here we go!
Anna: Shame... I was hoping to go against your partner so I can destroy his fine clothes.
Satine: Why? Afraid I'll beat you?
Anna: (laughs) No honey... I've already beaten you... You just don't know it yet!
Anna: Au revoir, sweetheart. I told you that you were beaten before this match began.
(Over her disappointment at now needing a tag team partner for the tournament)
Juri: Oh well... it wouldn't be the first time I had to adjust to life changes...
Diablo: Come and get me, fattie!
Ganryu: (Nearly laughs) Fattie? Is that really the only insult you can come up with for a sumo wrestler?
Ángel: You gotta fall down some time!
(T. Hawk performs a couple of moves before delivering a Condor Spire that knocks his opponent to the ground)
T. Hawk: You were saying something about falling down...?
Havik: the main thing is that the Black Dragon will definitely help Earthrealm create total anarchy through this war. That right now is what we plan to aim for.
Kano: (suddenly shows up) Unless I decide to take back the Black Dragon first! (Looks at Kabal) Long time no see, Kabal. How ya been?
Kabal: (angry) You... you're supposed to be dead!
Kano: You oughta know me better than that by now, mate.
Kabal: I'm not about to let you take back the Black Dragon without a fight!
Kano: Yeah, we'll see about that. I'd like to see you try to stop me from taking back what's rightfully mine!
Mileena: Even after all these years, you still talk too much.
Kano: Can't help it, love. I just got a lot of good stories to tell.
Juni: Unless my own life is threatened, never again will I take a life of another.
Zafina: Sometimes, fate doesn't give us a choice in which path we can choose.
Mileena: You reek of weakness!
Mileena: Shame. No blood to taste.
Li Mei: (about their opponents) I wonder what they have in those briefcases.
Ashrah: Probably some tricks that would give them the advantage in the match. However, you and I have tricks of our own... and we don't need suitcases to carry them in.
Lei: (about Bruce Irvin) He does have a record for beating up on criminals who are out to harm children. That's about the only good thing I can say about him.
Yun-seong: So in other words, he's not a complete bastard.
Lei: Perhaps, but he can still snap your neck with a hard enough kick to the jaw.
Steve: At least with the Universal War, it was pretty straight forward. This conflict? Not so much. It's more like a confusing mess, at least from our point of view.
Jax: (Stryker) did give me a little information on those with Outworld... like members of the elusive Red Dragon clan as well as at least one former member of Shadaloo – Vega.
Chun Li: Lovely...
Cammy: Tell me about it.
Jax: (to Sonya) We also found your 'friend' Kira amongst them, too.
Sonya: That only tells me that there's finally an opportunity to take her out like there is with Kano. And if I ever run into her, I'll personally see to it.
Wagner: Is Nina even if our group at all these days? I'm sure I would've noticed already, but considering how big our group is this time around...
Steve: No. She's not.
Wagner: Dragunov, do you have anything to add?”
Dragunov: ...
Wagner: Thought you might say that.
Raven: (about Crimson Viper) Do you think she could be trusted in your opinion?
Chun Li: To be honest... I'm not sure.
Lei: Why don't we let Liu Kang make the call?
Jade: I agree. If she has the right balance of good and bad in her soul, her joining with us shouldn't be a problem. Well... then again, we have the former Empress apparently on our side...
Lei: Let's not touch that subject right now...
Vega: Let me take a wild guess... you're here at this pathetic tournament for the bounty. Figured your greed would override what little honor you probably have left.
Balrog: Like your vanity is any different.
Bryan Fury: Well I've said it before and I'll say it again... I always thought you were an okay guy... and I usually hate people by principle. I like to think we 'bonded' over the fact that you and I were former cops who got sick of the world's shitty attempt at 'civilized society' after our respective near-death experience... twice too might I add if Kira stabbing you in Outworld two years ago counted.
Kabal: I'd say 'near-death' is an understatement in your case.
Bryan Fury: You let Havik run the show despite him telling you otherwise.
Kabal: He saved my life.
Bryan Fury: Yeah, well, Sektor just saved mine recently and I'm not planning to owe him shit anytime soon.
Bryan Fury: Sometimes, the only way you can achieve blowing shit up is to not be held back and be able to do it on your own terms. Fuck the rest.
Talim: The wind is really nice today.
Yun-seong: Is that all you care about? The wind?
Talim: That's because you don't understand the nature of the wind. Maybe if you actually listened to what you call my 'lectures,' you wouldn't think that way.
Yun-seong: Yeah, whatever.
Yun-seong: (to his opponent, who is in wolf form) I seem to recall a rule in this tournament that if you kill me, by accident or deliberate, you and your partner will get disqualified from the tournament altogether. Is that what you really want? Also, you really need a breathe mint.
Forest: (to his opponent) So... Blade, huh? That nickname just something you came up because of your weapon of choice? Or do you just happen to be a fan of Wesley Snipes?
Cody: (concerning Jin joining with those from Outworld) And here I thought it was bad enough that Kazama just... stabbed us in the back with this war of his. Now he goes and twists the knife.”
Cammy: More like an axe, really.
After trying chicken teriyaki on a stick.
Xianghua: This is delicious! Remind me to get the recipe and sell it at my own food stand before I go back home to Keisei. Then I'll be rich!
Cassandra: Not if I get it first!
Xianghua: One time, during my travels, Kilik, Maxi, and I were walking along and this bird decided to fly up and sit on Maxi's shoulder. It was really cute at first... until it decided to defecate on him seconds later.
Asuka: Eww! That's so... gross and unfortunate.
Xianghua: I know. Luckily he was wearing a white jacket so you couldn't really see it, but he still wasn't happy about it.
Sakura: I wouldn't be either. When I was in high school, my best friend Kei had the unfortunate luck of having bird turd land in her hair from above while we were walking outside during our lunch break.
Maki: Ugh that's even worse! At least when something similar happened to me, I was on my motorcycle and it landed on my helmet, so I got lucky.
Xianghua: If that happened to Maxi's hair, he'd be hysterical. I'm sure some of you know by now about his constant hair maintenance.
R. Mika: I'll say, I recall him freaking out while we were in Keisei during the war over lack of hair gel one morning.
Sakura: I hear (Yang's) brother Yun is off the market these days.
Xianghua: Off the market? What does that mean?
Miharu: It means he's no long available for dating.
Cassandra: Or rather 'courting' in our case.
Xianghua: Ooohh. (grins) I didn't realize anyone was interested in Yun in that way.
Sakura: Oh no no no!
Cassandra: Arguing is inevitable in any relationship. It just comes with spending so much time with each other. It's why families tend to argue no matter how much they love each other.
Sakura: Hey look over there. See that girl with the pink hair and purple dress?
Miharu: Yeah. What about her?
Sakura: Nothing, except she has really cute hair! Notice how one side is a different shade of pink from the other?
R. Mika: Oh yeah, I see it now. That IS cute!
Elena: Check out the daisies in her hair. They're so pretty.
Cassandra: I can top that. Check out the guy she's with.
(All the girls notice the handsome man)
Sakura: Wow... He is quite handsome...
Xianghua: Tell me about it, and I'm usually picky.
Xiaoyu: If I didn't know better, I'd say he looked a little familiar to me... but I probably saw him around this island previously if anything...
R. Mika: Still, I think he has really nice eyes. Look how blue they are!
Asuka: Meh, I think the daisies in her hair are better.
Blanka: I don't think you're a joke, though may I suggest perhaps wearing a different colored gi?
Dan: Heck no! I shouldn't have to compromise my tastes to please others! Besides, the color pink represents more than girly stuff. It also represents friendship, inner peace, harmony, and most importantly as a dojo owner, approachability. The color pink speaks to me and I'm proud to wear this color. I don't plan to change that any time soon.
Dan: Boy, we really need to work on your cold tolerance.
Blanka: Did Nightwolf teach you anything about that?
Dan: ...I wish.
Smoke: So... I guess tonight's the night we meet your mystery tag team partner.
Sareena: You already know who she is. I told you about her.
Smoke: I know, I know, her name is Shura and she's from Keisei. Did I tell you that her name translates to 'bloodshed?' Kind of strange if you ask me.
Sareena: That could have a totally different meaning where she comes from.
Smoke: ...That's what your boyfriend said a few days ago.
Sareena: I have a strange feeling that you're really here for the Chinese food Sub-Zero's picking up right now.
Smoke: Sort of, but really, I've been curious about this Shura ever since you met her. Maybe if we're lucky, she'll be worthy enough to join us chosen ones... even better if she's willing to go on a date with me.
Sareena: You don't even know what she looks like. And funny, just a minute ago, you were suspicious of her by name alone.
Smoke: What? NO! All I said was that her name was on the curious side.
Smoke: (about beer Sub-Zero brought back to the suite)Was that chilled beforehand or did you chill it just now?
Sub-Zero: Beforehand.
Smoke: Well... do me a favor and re-chill it again before we eat... please?
Sub-Zero: No, I'm going to let Scorpion boil it before I hand you one.
Smoke: Okay, I get it... and since when did you start being sarcastic?
Smoke: Did I ever tell you that I never saw the day when you and Scorpion would be partners in a fighting tournament?
Sub-Zero: It's for a good cause.
Smoke: You make it sound like you two are teaming together to raise money for a charity.
Smoke: So you're Shura. Nice pauldron.
Shura: Thanks. I got it from an old shopkeeper on the outskirts of the Ottoman Empire. It cost a lot less than this new outfit I'm wearing, believe it or not.
Sareena: This is Smoke, he's the second-in-command of the Lin Kuei Clan.
Smoke: But you can call me Tomas if you like. Smoke is, well... a codename.