#sekhan fanfic

[fsfghgee]

Hello, I want to ask you something about Bi-han and Sektor, what if Sektor met Union of light Bi-han? I would what's gonna happen between them?

— This cell won't hold me for long, Liu Kang. — Sektor kept her head high even while handcuffed and behind the bars of the small temple cell. — He'll come for me. He'll destroy everything and everyone that stands between us.

— I'm not your enemy, Sektor. I've always wanted only what's best for you two and the--

— Spare me your theatrics! You just want to control our lives like we're puppets. — Finding out that Liu Kang was a titan was a resolution for her. — First the Grandmaster, then my mother…

Liu Kang took a deep breath and turned his back on her. Leaving Sektor talking to the walls and the cells behind.

— I don't know what else to do, Geras.

"It's your fault Bi-Han is still like that!"

"It's your fault his mother is dead!"

— I just hope history doesn't repeat itself. — Geras worried about how frustrated Liu Kang was. — History cannot repeat itself…

"My mother is a fuckin' cook in a mediocre village because of you, Liu Kang!"

— What if…

"You will pay for everything you have done!"

— What, Geras? Did you have an idea?

— Your titan allies in the battle against the titan Shang Tsung brought with them uncorrupted versions of Sub-Zero. And one of them could be a valuable ally in Sektor's moral battle now.

— I see…

— Raiden's vision for his timeline was to abolish combat. His Sub-Zero had a humble demeanor and if Sektor met him…

— Could she rethink her actions? — Geras nodded. — That could work… But I cannot ask Raiden to once again leave his timeline vulnerable without such an important member for its defense.

— What if Sektor was sent there instead?

— "Liu Kang!!!"

— Stall him, Geras.

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— Damn you, Liu Kang! — Lost in the forest of a strange world. — You'll pay for this! — Sektor cursed the god of fire after being teleported against her will shortly after hearing Bi-Han's voice. Nothing in that place seemed hostile or threatening like the chaotic world of the titan Havik, but the hatred she felt for having been forced there made her hate the place a thousand times more. — Where am I?

Frustrated with the surroundings looking the same no matter where she looked and the inability of her armor to give her answers, Sektor ran after an exit following her instincts until she heard screams from what sounded like Vaeternians and the noises of an intense fight nearby.

— "I'll bury you in snow!"

— Bi-Han? — There was no way she could mistake that voice. And following the sound of those ice puns, she saw a version of Bi-Han that closely resembled her Bi-Han before he was transformed into a creature of chaos. Although the attire he wore was a light blue tone and noticeably simpler, this could only be another version of Sub-Zero.

She watched from behind the trees as he bravely fought against 4 Vaeternians and took down two of them before being knocked down.

— It's time for me to feed. — The vampire who seemed to be the leader of the attack flew towards the Lin Kuei warrior, eager to taste the supposedly refreshing and sweet blood of a cryomancer. But before she could satisfy her hunger, Sektor flew towards the vampire and incinerated her.

— I will take your wings, then your life for this affront!

— Who are you?!

— Your worst nightmare.

Surprised and dazzled by the fighting skills of the woman who was beating the two remaining vampires, Bi-Han just watched in silence as she took them down in a matter of minutes.

— Are you hurt? — Worried about the cryomancer who looked like a fragile clone of the man she loved, she helped him up.

— Argh… — Sub-Zero smiled at the impressive — and attractive — warrior who had come to his aid, ignoring the sharp pain in his ribs and back. — A Lin Kuei could do no better.

Amazed, he noticed a certain familiarity in her and when he was ready to ask her name, she pushed him away.

— Watch out!-- A-ah!

— I will enjoy your pain! — The vampire lunged at her again, fast like a jet against the warrior in red who had been knocked down after being thrown by the same vaeternian against a tree. But before the vampire could finish her off, Sub-Zero hit her with an ice ball followed by an ice spear piercing her insides. The vampire gave her final groan and the cryomancer ran to help his savior.

— Miss, are you alright?

— I am. — Hiding her pain, she accepted his help to get up and smiled holding his arms as she looked at the vaeternian's lifeless body. — You finished her off just good. — Sek found it strange how he looked away from her, seeming disappointed by her proud look on him. — What? What's wrong?

— I take no joy in taking lives. Not even those of these types of Vaeternians…

— How can you say that? — Finding the sadness in Bi-Han's eyes strange, she moved away from him in disgust. — They use people like us as food! They don't deserve mercy.

— Not all of them are like that. Most Vaeternians feed on simple animals like we do. I must warn Nitara about these rebellious vampires attacking…

— Nitara? — Disbelieving, Sektor moved even further away from him. — Are you partner of that maniac?

— I don't know what you're thinking. But we are partners in peace between our realms and we've fought some battles together, b-but we don't…

— Enough! I don't want to hear you anymore… — Bi-Han found it strange how she spoke to him as if she knew him, but at the same time she didn't seem to know anything about him or the realms. — I don't know what's going on in this realm, but you're not the Bi-Han I know!

— Wait! Don't go… — Uselessly, he called out to her as he saw her running into the forest. And after losing sight of her because she had flown for a while, he found her sitting behind a tree covering her face. She looked so fragile and helpless that he longed to have her in his embrace. — You're not from here, are you? — Not waiting for an answer, he moved a little closer until she looked at him. — Our realm is quite peaceful, but there are dangers that can fatally encounter you if you are alone.

— And what is this realm?

— Earthrealm.

— Earthrealm? — Looking around, she tried to identify something in common in the middle of that forest with her homeland. — It doesn't look anything like… — Feeling stupid for taking so long to realize, she growled before getting up from the grass and punching the nearest tree. — Who rules this timeline?!

— Lord Raiden is the protector of Earthrealm and all the other realms that make up our world.

— Liu Kang sent me to another timeline?!

— Liu Kang? — Recognizing the name of the titan who he had been informed was a close friend of Lord Raiden the night he was invited to join the support army for the defense of his timeline, Bi-Han understood why she seemed so out of touch with the status of the realms in his world. — You come from Liu Kang’s timeline? I fought not long ago for the defense of your timeline against a tyrant named Shang Tsung. And recently there have been attacks by other evil titans on different timelines. — Cautiously, he moved a little closer to her. Still awkward, he avoided keeping his eyes on hers for too long, fearing that she would move away again. — It is not safe for you to travel through our timeline alone. Allow me to help you return to your home.

— Why would I trust a low-quality copy?

— Copy? — Surprised by the absurd use of the word. He repeated to himself in disbelief before rushing to hold her when she made to run again. — Hey! What do you mean by a low-quality copy?

— You are inferior to my Bi-Han in every way. — She breaks free from his grip angrily and Bi-Han lets her go, surprised by her ferocity.

— Your Bi-Han? Are you and my counterpart from Liu Kang's timeline… — Intimidated by Sektor's hard gaze, he cleared his throat before continuing quietly. — Intimates?

— Much more than that. We are soulmates. — Approaching the cryomancer with her chin held high, she tried to hide the pain of each step towards him with posture. She loved him so much, but that wasn't him. — Perfect. Inseparable.

— So why isn't he here with you?

The cryomancer's question had been genuine, but the blow caused by his words took them both by surprise.

He regretted the question as soon as he saw her seem to lose her breath and her eyes fill with tears.

— We will get together again and make the responsible for keeping us apart pay. — Before he could see her shed the first tear, she turned and wiped it away as soon as it fell. — Come with me or eat dust.

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stay tuned for the next episode ;)

[loiola00]

pls would you share your thoughts on sekhan? i really enjoy your opinion on smoke and subzero and i was wondering what you thought of the meltdown that happened once it was revealed that sektor and bi-han were a couple?

hey, thanks for reading my rants and ramblings!

my thoughts on sekhan are pretty neutral. it makes a lot of sense for bi-han to love someone who is lin kuei since birth. i've said it so many times now that he's a deeply flawed asshole and i really adore him, so to see him being soft and romantic makes me all warm and fuzzy.

i like sektor to an extent. she's ruthless and badass, but she, like bi-han, says some problematic shit that irks me. like telling mileena a woman like her shouldn't be an empress. and it's like...was that prejudice because of her disease or because of her sexuality? or both? like, wtf sektor, you're intelligent, why are you spilling bullshit?

as a couple, i think that at this point in time, since it's the very first game of the new era, they work well together. she refused deals and her title as grandmaster just so she could have bi-han at her side again. he's also very protective of her which is ~~~omg prottective bi-han aaaaahhhhh~~~

i also like their dynamic. if we go back to mk11, shao and sindel knew fine well that what they were doing was wrong but it didn't matter because they wanted power.

sekhan, on the other hand, they really believe they're in the right, that they're doing nothing wrong. sektor had the audacity to say kuai liang doesn't know the meaning of family AFTER she crashed his wedding and almost killed his wife. sektor and bi-han are both delulu and it's fun to see.

this also makes a possible sareena storyline perfect. because after doing all this, after yelling lin kuei this and lin kuei that, after dating a full lin kuei woman, he goes and falls for a demon??? oooohh in my opinion that's peak cinema.

as for the meltdown, i get it, we get attatched to chracters a bit too much sometimes, but honestly that's a tiny thing that can be fixed by fanfic. look:

"bi-han thought he knew what love was, that what he had with sektor was forever. until he met you."

excuse me 'cause i'm no writer but see? fanfic is here to fix the things we hate in canon, so i was taken aback by so many people saying they wouldn't write bi-han/reader anymore. it made me sad but luckly a lot of those people started writing again.

oof this was long. forgive any mistakes please, but i hope i answered your question properly.

[fsfghgee]

*slides not under door*

Bi-Han and Sektor are at it like rabbits.

Soulmates

— Once again, you outdo yourself. This facility, the armor, even your father's dreams weren't so grand. — Bi-Han declared smilingly, unable to hide the pride he felt for Sektor. — Only you could have replaced him as our master armorer.

Unable to keep his eyes and hands away from the warrior in red for much longer, Bi-Han gently patted her on the shoulder, looking intensely into her eyes. Sektor smiled at how affected he had been since early morning. She loved seeing the desire in the cryomancer's hazel eyes.

— Indeed. — Cyrax, who watched once again her Grandmaster flirt with her instructor while ignoring her existence, rolled her eyes at the scene.

— Is that disrespect? — Not deaf to the mocking tone of Sektor's apprentice. Bi-Han became enraged and approached her only to confront her. — You are fortunate Sektor is your mentor!

— None is intended, Grandmaster. — Startled by the visible fury in the elder's eyes, Cyrax quickly apologized.

— With your permission, I will begin the armor's mass production.

— First, it must be tested in battle. We have found Kuai Liang and his Shirai Ryu. — Bi-Han smiled as he told the news. He knew the news would please Sektor as much as it had pleased him. — They gather at the Wushi for his wedding.

— Attack his wedding?! — Cyrax could hardly believe the Grandmaster's plans. — I am aware what he's done, but...

— Surprise will give us the tactical advantage.

— We may win the battle, but find we lose the war. — Looking from Bi-Han to Sektor, Cyrax got frustrated to see that neither of them had a problem attacking a sacred ceremony like a wedding. — No one will respect us!

— Better to be feared than respected! — Bi-Han snapped, fed up with hearing the young Zaki's protests.

— Ugh. — Cyrax sighed in frustration. — I still cannot believe that Liu Kang capitulated to Outworld, that he agreed to break up our clan.

— He was spineless, as was Kuai Liang, for abiding his surrender. — Sektor decided to intervene, seeing that Bi-Han's irritation with Cyrax was only growing and he would soon lose his temper.

— They gave up on the Lin Kuei. But we will not! — Bi-Han stated determinedly. And Sektor smiled at her beloved's performance. — Go. Begin attack preparations.

— Already she suspects our deception. — Watching Cyrax leave the room to do as she was ordered, Sektor commented to Bi-Han when they were alone. — Eventually, she will learn the truth about Kuai Liang.

— We will be ready when she does. — Bi-Han smiled confidently. And before Sektor could question the Grandmaster's plan, he took her by surprise by pulling her by the waist. — For now... — Feeling her body pressed against his and fitting so perfectly, he leaned in until their foreheads touched. — We have some unfinished business to attend to.

— And what would that be about? — Caressing the cryomancer's big, shapely biceps, gliding her fingers over his caramel skin until wrapped her arms around his neck, Sek whispered sweetly with her lips mere millimeters away from his. 

— Like you made me hard earlier in the office...

— Do you intend to punish me, Grandmaster? — She asked meekly, looking into the cryomancer's eyes with a faux-innocence. — I've been such a good girl...

She knew how to turn him on with minimal effort. 

— Do you want a reward? — Caressing her delicate nose with his big one, he restrained himself not to kiss her, torturing himself in an attempt to torture her. — Or a punishment? — He murmured slowly, even huskier. — Tell me what you want…

— Both.

Bi-Han smiled when he heard his babe's greedy answer.

— Then you shall have it. — Eager to have Sektor in his bed again, he picked her up and carried her to the nearest elevator while kissing her ardently.

Moaning on his lips, she reciprocated the cryomancer's burning desire for her. In sensual movements, allowing his tongue to enter and play with hers as he pleased, the obscene sounds of their kiss wetted her from the inside out.

— L-Let's do it here. — Pressed against the elevator wall by his strong body, the armor was about to suffocate her from so much heat she felt.

— So impatient… — Bi-Han smiled at how her thoughts aligned with his. And in vain, he tried to take off her armor. — H-How can I take this off…

— Grandmaster?!

— F-Frost? — Shocked to hear his apprentice’s voice behind him when the elevator doors finally opened, Bi-Han quickly released Sektor and tried to catch his breath before turning to look at the younger woman. — Y-You… Do you need me for something?

Noticing how messy and flushed her Grandmaster was, Frost sniffed with contempt before dismissing him.

— No. I was just… — Undeterred by Sektor’s haughty posture and irritated look, Frost looked her up and down before looking back at her Grandmaster. — Just, forget it.

Bi-Han sighed, confused by the young woman's behavior, but not being in the right frame of mind to question why at the moment, he just let it go.

— Why was she on your floor?

— I don't know and I don't care. — There wasn't much he could think about after watching Frost take another elevator and disappear from sight. He had a big storm in his pants that clouded his thoughts. — Come.

— She shouldn't have access to this floor, Bi-Han! — Outraged by the freedom he was giving his apprentice, the warrior in red broke free from the blue one's grip and crossed her arms before he could hold her hand again. — I don't like this apprentice of yours… — If the girl wasn't a cryomancer with so much potential, she would have already killed her just for the way she looked at her beloved. — Sometimes she looks at you as if she wanted to eat you alive.

— Or maybe you're just jealous. And you know that there is no…

— It's not jealousy! — Bi-Han laughed in disbelief.

— Come here. — In another attempt to have her with him, he pulled her by the waist. — I'm only yours. — Softly saying what she already knew. He left a peck on her lips, followed by her nose, cheek… — Only yours... — He covered her with kisses until he found his way back to her full, pink lips. — I only have eyes for you.

Kissing her deeply, he dove into the moisture of Sek's mouth, engaging in a sensual battle with her tongue until she surrendered to his control. Desperate to take everything she had to offer, he carried her to his bedchamber and laid her down on the wide bed.

— Take off your armor. — It didn't sound like an order, but she obeyed as if it were.

Getting up from the bed slowly, she continued to look at the urgency in his eyes as she removed her armor, pleasantly surprising him by showing her half-naked body beneath it.

— You're so beautiful. — Eager to have her completely naked, he freed her breasts from the protective top and massaged the soft, smooth, fleshy mounds, leaving them almost as red as the color of her panties.

— B-Bi-Han… — Biting her lips to control the moans that threatened to escape as the cryomancer explored her body, trailing soft kisses from her elegant neck to her collarbones... — Ah…

Melting in his arms, she only held on tighter when she felt her body being thrown back onto the bed and the weight of the cryomancer's muscular body falling with her, covering her completely.

He nibbled and sucked her fleshy lips before trailing soft kisses across her delicate skin, easily marking her with light hickeys wherever he touched, with his rough fingers as he squeezed and released her soft white butt, leaving her completely naked as he pulled down her panties…

He slid his thick, long fingers between her labia, sucked her areolas hard, circling his tongue over her sensitive nipples as he caressed her plump pussy. Raising his eyes only to admire the expression of pleasure on his baby's beautiful face as he thrust two fingers deep into her tight little hole.

— You're so wet, babe. — He smiled at how easily his fingers slid inside the warm walls of her  little pussy. Speeding up the movements of his fingers, he pounded faster until she squirmed with pleasure.

— B-Bi-Han, a-ah... — Unable to bear the cryomancer's torture any longer, she held his hand tightly, stopping his intense movements. — P-Please…

— Please what? — There was nothing that gave him more pleasure than having a woman like her begging for him. — What do you want me to do?

— T-Take me... — He smiled at the urgency in her tone. — F-Fuck me, now.

With his hard, throbbing cock tucked away in his trousers, Bi-Han assessed how much he wanted to get inside her and how much he wanted to get back at her for their morning in the office.

It would only be fair if he left her wanting after she had done the same to him earlier…

— B-Bi-Han…

In a quick, surprising move, he grabbed her and quickly put her on all fours. With the sight of Sek's round, plump ass and her pink wet pussy glistening with pleasure, begging for him to enter, he quickly took off his own clothes before fitting himself at her entrance.

— Call me Grandmaster.

— No way-- Ah!

— Come on, babe. —  Caressing her red buttock after the loud slap, Bi-Han controlled himself from penetrating her as he rubbed his length over her warm, wet little hole. — Do you want this or not?

— B-Bi-Han… — She bit her lip at his cruelty when she felt a hard slap once again, on her other buttock, right after he pushed into her, torturing her by making her feel just the tip of his member entering. — A-ah...

— Come on, Chō, we don't have much time.

— Fuck me, GrandMas-- A-ah… — Closing her eyes as she felt him pushing into her harder and stretching her out, she struggled to keep herself in the position he wanted. — …master.

Wasting no time, he grabbed her hips tightly, thrusting himself inside her brutally. Going hard and fast, faster and faster, as she welcomed his invasion...

Pushing himself deeper and deeper, as if testing how far Li'l Bo's pussy could take being stretched. She felt him huge inside her. So aurosed that he was thicker, longer and harder than ever. Rocking her against the mattress with such force that his member pounded. Stretching her to the point where she couldn't tell the difference between pain and pleasure. She could take it all. She wanted it all. She craved more. She wanted more of him.

— T-Tell me you're mine.

— A-Ahh…

— Tell me you belong to me. — Refusing to pull out of her, as she came on his cock and collapsed on the bed. He continued on top of her, inside her, kissing her sweaty neck and nape as he thrust even deeper and harder. — S-Say it…

— I-I'm yours. Bi-Han… — Trembling and dizzy from the recent orgasm and intense movements, she almost screamed at the punishing bite on her shoulder. — A-Ah… Master.. G-Grandmaster… — Sometimes slower, sometimes faster. He had already lost track of time since he entered that room. — I-I belong to you.

Her soft butt was already hurting with the force of the thrusts of the cryomancer's muscular hips, his body was robust and solid as rock, the body of a true warrior built from a very young age. She shivered in delight, aware of his more intense moans and heavier breathing that preceded his cold jets of semen launched directly into her warm interior.

— No… N-Not yet… — With a bit of the sharp reflex she still had left, she grabbed his buttocks when he made a move to pull out of her and pulled him back in, reveling in being filled with everything he had. Bi-Han thrust deep again on instinct, spilling so much cum inside her that the cold liquid soon ran down her legs, dripping onto the bed. — Ah…

— You did great. — Then Bi-Han covered Sektor's sweaty back with kisses as he got off her, whispering soft compliments against her warm skin, he revered her in the few ways he knew how. Panting and with his strength almost gone, he collapsed next to her soon after.

This was what he had been missing for a long time. After so much time wasted in Outworld supporting Shao's army in battles, returning to Arctika and Sektor spending every day and night managing the production of the armor — and the army using science — unless he forced her to rest and took her place, the constant modernization of the palace that she insisted on personally supervising, his hunts for the Shirai Ryu compound, his occasional business trips to Outworld, negotiations with the Red Dragons...

Left them with almost no time alone, just the two of them. Much less time to deepen the connection between their spirits, strengthen the bonds of their souls and transcend passion through the union of their bodies.

— We need to prepare for the attack. We can't teleport directly to the academy before--

— Wait. — Still recovering his strength, he hurried to grab her arm before she got out of bed. — Stay here with me. — Hugging her waist right after, he practically pulled her onto his lap, burying his face in the crook of her neck. — Just for a few more minutes.

— Let me go, Bi-Han. — Finding her cold tone of voice strange, so suddenly. He turned her to him.

— What's wrong?

— Nothing.

— What did I do wrong? — Her silence and how much she avoided looking him in the eyes forced him to think about what could have upset her and still searching for an answer for her sudden bad mood, he remembered the three words that always softened her heart. — I love you.

Sektor scoffed at the way he spoke, rolling her eyes before wiping away a stubborn tear.

— Why do you do this to me? — It was so stupid, she felt stupid, how he could unbalance her so easily.

Bi-Han smiled, relieved that it had worked. However, still feeling confused by the sadness in her eyes, he kissed from her shoulder to her neck, trailing an imaginary path to her lips which he kissed passionately. Trying to convey through that kiss everything she meant to him.

— Bi-Han…

— Don't you want to receive your reward? — Laying her back on the bed, between her legs, he pressed his semi-erect penis between Sektor's sticky flesh.

— Bi-Han, n-no… W-We can't… — Ignoring the young Bo's whimpers, knowing full well that they were not sincere or else she would have already pushed him away, he continued rubbing his member against her until it slid inside her, already completely hard. — A-ah…

— H-How can you squeeze me so well? — Fascinated and still panting a little, he hugged her as the warm walls of her vagina embraced him, getting tighter and tighter as his cock plunged deeper. — Your pretty pussy was made to be used by me.

— B-Bi-Han, we can't be late…

— I am the Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei, Sektor. They wait for me. — Moving slowly at first, making her get used to his invasion again, he caressed her soft skin until he found the little hole that had been unused until then. — A-And for you… — With his own cum that was still dripping fresh from her, he lubricated the small entrance before invading with his first finger.

— B-Bi-Han…

— Y-You and I… — Rolling around in bed with her body pressed against his, so that she was on top, he kissed her again and again while fucking her two little holes at the same time. — Y-You and I. That's all that matters…

— A-Ah…

— S-Sektor… — After making love intensely, repeatedly. Bi-Han rested with Sektor on his strong chest. He caressed her narrow back sleepily while she spread kisses across his chest and caresses his chiseled abdomen. — M-Maybe… Maybe I won't survive the battles ahead...

— What are you babbling about, Bi-Han? — Confused by his melancholic tone, she stared at him ready to dispel whatever kind of weakness he was showing. — I will never let anything happen to you! As long as I draw breath from my lungs, I will–

— I'm not a coward, Sektor! You will never fight to defend me. I defend both of us and you defend yourself. — Seeing that she disagreed, he took a deep breath, offended by her stubbornness. — That's our deal.

— You can't stop me from protecting you.

— Promise me that you'll never risk your life for me. — Seeing nothing but defiance in her eyes, he turned them around, inverting their positions on the bed. — Promise me, Sektor! — With her pinned under him, he ordered as if he were angry. However, as he very well knew, Sektor could read through his anger and differentiate real anger from times when it was just feelings of hurt and/or fear being covered up. — I-I can't lose you too.

— And I can't lose you, Bi-Han. — Caressing his face with devotion, taking the opportunity to tuck the shortest strand of his long, silky black hair that had been down a while ago behind his ear, she had the final word. — I love you more than anything else in this life.

She confessed, holding back her tears. It wasn't easy to give up some of her own beliefs to continue supporting the man she loved. But the man she loved wasn't just any man. He was her confidant, her lover, her true love, her Grandmaster and her eternal ice prince. The connection between them transcended flesh, space and even time.

— Never abandon me.

— I will always be by your side.

Seeing the sincerity in her eyes and feeling the honesty in her words, Bi-Han turned away for a moment to  reach for something on the bedside table. Hearing the sound of the drawer being opened, Sektor caressed and kissed his back, waiting for the so-called reward. The small box that held the clan’s oldest family heirloom, passed down from grandmaster to grandmaster for thousands of years, was not what Sektor expected to see.

— I want you to have this. — Her eyes shone with the reflection and she gasped as she saw clearly what he was offering.

— Bi-Han, I-I… I can’t accept this. This stone is not just any gemstone, this is…

— The Arctikan Hailstone. I know. — He smiled before closing the small ornate box and placing it in her hands. — And I want you to keep it. — Before she could argue again, he cupped her face and kissed her slowly, silencing her. — If anything happens to me. You will be Grandmaster, my love. This stone will belong to you sooner or later. I'd rather you receive it from me before anyone else has the chance to get their hands on it.

— Nothing will happen to you, Bi-Han. — She squeezed his hand, giving him reassurance through her simple touch. — This stone is the most treasured possession for a Grandmaster. Tradition dictates that…

— You are my most treasured possession, Miss Bo. — She laughed breathlessly before slapping his strong chest, embarrassed that he had reminded her of the way he called her when she was the master of his adopted foreign brother. Bi-Han smiled briefly at having made her blush and smile so beautifully, holding her hand on his chest, he spoke seriously. — Never forget that.

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[fsfghgee]

And what would happen if Sektor met Dark Bi-Han? Do you think this version of him also has his Dark Sektor? 👀

— Finally. The perfect replacement. — Finishing tightening the ties on Sektor's wrists to the metal bed, Sektor smiled in satisfaction. — Finally, I will have control of the Lin Kuei.

— Why bother stealing my clan?! Don't you have your own?!

— You are a lonely leader. Of all the timelines I have visited, you are the only one who does not have Bi-Han, Cyrax, Kuai Liang or Tomas to strengthen your leadership. No great Lin Kuei warrior guarding you from the back. So vulnerable… — Sektor smiled as she remembered the small number of Lin Kuei warriors she had killed before facing her counterpart from Liu Kang's timeline and winning. — It was so easy to get to you. How even Bi-Han abandoned you is a mystery to me. — Observing Sektor's silence and sad look, the invader smiled with realization. — He is dead, isn't he?

— Shut up.

— He is as strong as he is stupid. But do not worry, you'll soon be in the company of another.

— How can you abandon your Bi-Han?

— He doesn't deserve my loyalty.

— Why? What did he do to you?

— I don't owe you an explanation. — Finishing the machine's initialization, Sektor placed the futuristic helmet on herself before taking her place on another gurney. — Once I take control of your body and clan, I will be invincible.

— You're going to kill us both!

— If my test subject Cyrax didn't die, we won't either. — Sektor signaled for one of her cyborgs to activate the machine, and so he did. — Want some advice? Don't make him mad. The third beep is gonna hurt.

“Beep”

“Beep”

— Aahhh!

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— “Split up. We must find her!”

Still dazed and trying to get used to her new body and strange surroundings, Sektor got up as fast as she could. And ran when she heard Bi-Han's voice, followed by others approaching in a hurry.

— Argh, this fragile body. — Sektor cursed under her breath as she struggled to pull her foot out of the branches, opening a deep wound in her leg in the process. With her leg covered in blood and lifting her long red dress, she hadn't even been running for half an hour and she was already feeling out of breath. Out of breath in a way that she would only feel after several hours of training with her old body. — Where did that crazy woman send me? — Amidst the darkness of the forest, Sektor spotted some poorly lit buildings and, without much of a choice, advanced towards them. — Where am I going?

— Nowhere, doll. — Startled, Sektor screamed as she was grabbed from behind. And with her mouth covered, she tried to hit him with the elbow in vain, as he only let go of her after being severely bitten by her. — You dumb bitch! — Thrown away and with her leg still injured, Sektor struggled to stand up and face the Smoke of that world. — Your escape ends here.

— You've never bested me, brat!

— Ha! You never ever fought me.

— Maybe not in this world, but I taught you almost everything you know in my world and you were one of my worst students. — Still processing Sektor's words, he took the first blow and was surprised that she actually knew how to fight and had managed to disorient him. — Your incompetence is so great that it transcends time!

— Do you think I'm going to be defeated by Bi-Han's little toy?! — Sektor hid her surprise well when her kick didn't knock him down. She didn't know whether to blame her new weak body or her bloody leg from the earlier wound. — I'm going to do to you what Bi-Han should have done a long time ago.

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— You never stood a chance.

— Sektor?! — Surprised to see Smoke unconscious on the ground and Sektor standing near the body, Scorpion threw his rope dart towards her, but before he could hit her, Sektor dodged and ran into the forest. — You can't hide from me! — Launching fireballs and burning foliage along the way, Scorpion cornered Sektor in a matter of minutes. — Try to escape and you'll burn.

— You rely too much on flames, Scorpion.

— I agree…

— Bi-Han?!

— Ice is sharper. — Surprised to see Bi-Han appear behind her, Sektor looked from Scorpion to him and was frightened by the malice in his smile. — And precise. — He didn't sound or look at her with the same affection she was used to. If anything, he looked at her like she was a prey in his sights. — But what will you do to dispel the flames?

— Bi-Han… — No, that wasn't the Bi-Han she had fallen in love with. — I'm not who you think I am!

— Don't even try.

— B-Bi-Han… — Frightened by the flames that began to corner her even more after Bi-Han barely nod to Scorpion, she struggled to stay on her feet and think of a way out.

— Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… — Crying out for an understanding from him that didn’t come and fearing for her own life, Sektor turned away from his cold white eyes to look up. — You won't be. — Bi-Han, foreseeing what she would do, threw a ball of ice that froze the ground before it could hit her, as she quickly climbed the tree. — Scorpion!

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After jumping from tree to tree, escaping the balls of fire and ice, Sektor lost her breath and fell when she stepped on a branch too weak for her weight. She regretted it as soon as she screamed in pain, crying compulsively afterwards. Crying in a way that she had only done the day her mother had left the clan and the entire legacy behind, she had never felt so lonely. And she wondered what she had done to deserve that. She never imagined that one day she would see so much anger in Bi-Han’s eyes directed at her. That wasn't the Bi-Han she loved, it was a vile and despicable version of him.

— Take her.

— N-No! — Fearing the worst after being dragged by Scorpion's rope dart, she struggled to free herself and hurt herself even more. — W-Why are you doing this to me?!

— You know very well what you did. You always know very well what you do.

— I'm not her! Sektor invaded my… The Sektor of this timeline… S-She… Ahh..

— Your tears don't move me. And you'll pour them out even more after I teach you respect.

— Y-You… Y-You wouldn't dare.

— You're mine! — Crouching in front of her, Bi-Han grabbed her face aggressively, moving the long strands of her hair out of her face with the rough movement before squishing her face. — I do whatever I want with you.

— You. Are. Despicable! — Just disgusted by that version of Bi-Han, she spat at him with all the saliva she had saved and screamed in pain when he slapped her so hard that her face turned with the impact and drew blood from her.

— Tread carefully. I was never careful with my toys. — With a nasty stare and a frighteningly soft voice, he wiped the blood from her cut mouth while she tried to control the tears that fell nonstop in panic. — Mother always said that I don't play with my toys, I destroy them.

— I-I bet she would be proud of you now. — Sektor says sarcastically, ignoring her inner terror that only grew the longer she looked at him.

Bi-Han chuckles, almost laughs, enjoying Sektor's defiant look. He appreciated intelligent and sarcastic humor, but soon his cold laughter stopped and his expression hardened when he remembered what she had done.

— Your parents are dead, your siblings are dead, your lab and your crazy machine have been completely destroyed, your chamber no longer exists… — He stood up without breaking eye contact with Sektor, dictating everything coldly. He hoped she felt half what he had felt for her betrayal. — You will sleep handcuffed to the foot of my bed, you will walk on a leash wherever I go…

— Brother…

— Silence, Kuai Liang. — Ignoring Scorpion's clamour, Bi-Han continued emotionlessly. — Your life will be only to serve me and you will finish building the army you promised me or you will join your family in netherealm. Kuai Liang.

— Brother, she is not trustworthy. We should eliminate her before…

— Obey!

Scorpion sighed in resignation under his older brother's angry gaze, and reluctantly, carried Sektor after throwing her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.

— I will keep my eyes on you. — He murmured irritably close to Sektor's ear.

— Take her to the palace and do as I told you. — Already some distance away, he continued to look at the woman as his brother walked away with her. — I'll make sure everyone regroups and returns to Arctika. — Without waiting for an answer, he looked at the burning surroundings with satisfaction and sighed suddenly tired. — Earthrealm can burn for all I care.

And upon meeting Smoke and the rest of the Lin Kuei warriors he had brought with him in the hunt for Sektor, he gave the order on what to do with the witnesses from the village:

— Kill them all.

......

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Just dropping by to let you know that if anyone wants a romantic route with Dark Bi-Han Sub-Zero...

please let me know, because you know… Order of Darkness Sub-Zero in mk1 is the evil version of Bi-Han, I don't think he would treat Sektor well or love her in a healthy way like Liu Kang's timeline Bi-Han does or like Union of Light Bi-Han could do. That's why their introduction wasn't romantic at all and I didn't plan on continuing it.

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Sad Noobi, makes me even sadder :(

After spending 2 hours writing part of a story and losing it because I didn't save it, I know exactly how Bi-Han feels...

I'm sad, yes I am. I feel beaten up by it, yes I do.

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I need to see how that double date ended 🫡

Resolution

(Double Date 'Sequel' - Kuai Liang, Harumi, Bi-Han & Sektor)

— You know this is a trap, don't you?

— I know.

— So why are we doing this? Why can't you just ignore her?

— She's your mother. — Standing in front of the busy restaurant, staring at the door as if trying to muster up the courage to walk through it, Bi-Han took a deep breath and squeezed Sektor's hand before entering the place. — I can't disrespect her.

— Even though she no longer respects you?

Ignoring the reality exposed by Sek and refusing to accept that he would not be able to win Madam Bo's favor as he had won Longwei's, Bi-Han looked for Madam Bo as if she were not already expecting them.

— Madam Bo! — Calling out to the elderly woman upon finding her leaving the kitchen, Bi-Han hurried to her. — We came as soon as we received your message.

— Very well. — She looked from one to the other, not hiding her surprise regarding Bi-Han. She already knew that he had been transformed into a creature of chaos by the titan Havik, but she never imagined that he had become so repulsive and dark in appearance. — I see that you are literally living with a monster now. — Ignoring Bi-Han, she looked at her daughter. — Is it still worth opposing Lord Liu Kang's will?

— I don't care about your disapproval or Liu Kang's. I fell in love with his soul. Not his appearance.

— A soul that was corrupted by chaos magic.

— Someone is keeping you well informed. So much effort to please Liu Kang… — Sektor mocked and Bi-Han held her tighter before she got too close to her mother. — It's no surprise that my father didn't go after a woman like you.

— What are you insinuating?!

— Sektor, please… — Bi-Han intervened before that discussion ended in a fight. — She's not insinuating anything. We came because you said you wanted to see her and talk to me.

— Yes, but the conversation we must have cannot be done in front of so many people. — Motioning to the restaurant, which was as full as usual, she waited for Bi-Han to agree before motioning for them to follow her. — Accompany me to a more private place.

— Bi-Han, no! — Sektor pulled him, murmuring so that only he could hear. — It could be dangerous.

— She's your mother. — Murmuring back, Bi-Han tried to ignore the concern in her eyes. — What harm would she do to you?

— Not to me. But what about you?!

— She can just try.

— I don't have all day. — Without bothering to hide her irritation, she turned around just to give a scolding before continuing up the stairs to the third floor.

Reluctantly, Sektor went up with Bi-Han to the isolated third floor. There were also tables like on the other floors and all the rest of the decoration, but only muffled noises from the floor below could be heard.

— Have a seat. — The elderly woman waited for the young people to sit down before continuing with the face of a few friends. — You're tired of hearing that what you're doing is wrong.

— In your opinion.

— You betrayed Earthrealm! You betrayed Lord Liu Kang's trust... — Indifferent to Madam Bo's indignation, they just stared at her without emotion. — In exchange for what?

— In exchange for a better future for the Lin Kuei.

— And what future will the Lin Kuei have if you die?

— I will never let anything happen to your daughter. I promise that...

— Your word is worthless, Bi-Han!

— Madam Bo, I-I...

— Don't pretend that you care! — Sektor stood up irritably and shouted in disgust. Interrupting her beloved when she saw how affected he had been by the older woman's words. — You abandoned me! You abandoned my father! You abandoned our clan! In exchange for what? To be a nanny for two farm boys!

— Your mother wisely honors Earthrealm with her services. — Liu Kang intervened, finishing climbing the stairs, making Bi-Han release a guttural sound in contempt.

— Is that what you want her to believe? Like you did with my father?! — Irritated by Liu Kang's sudden appearance, Bi-Han also stood up. — Like you do with my brother?! 

— Bi-Han…

— I've had enough. — Tired of her mother and Liu Kang's presence, Sektor grabbed Bi-Han's hand before he could think of trying anything. — Let's go home.

— Wait! — Madam Bo hurried before they reached the door.

— What do you want now?!

— I made a promise. And I'll keep it. Stay for dinner and I'll make your favorite childhood meal.

— I don't want anything from you!

— We'll stay on one condition. — Sektor looked at Bi-Han in disbelief, but Bi-Han ignored it, still thinking that he could achieve his goal with that visit. — I want you to give me your blessing.

— Bi-Han, you don't have to…

— My mother... — He looked at Sektor before looking back at Madam Bo, serious and resolute. — She would want it that way.

Madam Bo sighs and nods.

— I wish you had half the love for Earthrealm that you have for your mother.

Resigned to the young Grandmaster's lack of response, Madam Bo motioned for them to sit down again before going down with the fire god.

...............................

— You haven't even touched your food.

— I'm not hungry. I want to go home.

— You know this is important to me.

— We have my father's blessing. That should be enough. — Fearing that the day would end worse than it had begun, Sektor cupped his face and pleaded with her eyes. — Let's go home, please.

Bi-Han sighed and was about to do as she had asked, when approaching footsteps drew his attention to the front.

— Do you mind if we join you? — Liu Kang, accompanied by Harumi and Kuai Liang, stood in front of their table.

— Oh, no...

— Calm. — Holding Sektor's hand under the table, Bi-Han motioned with his free hand for Kuai Liang to sit across from him. — Feel free.

— Your manners have improved. But your appearance is still as horrible as your heart.

— You have no vision, Kuai Liang.

— It's your ambition that's blind, Bi-Han! As always. — Outraged by his older brother's disregard, Kuai Liang took a deep breath to control his anger. — There are no limits to your desire for power, are there?

— How can you kill and risk your life for a man like that? — Seeing the derision in Bi-Han's eyes and witnessing once again how unpleasant he was, Harumi questioned Sektor.

— Wouldn't you do the same for Kuai Liang?

— Of course I would. But he isn't Bi-Han.

— Exactly. I know his heart. You don't.

— What heart? — Harumi looked at the Chinese woman as if she had gone mad. — That guy let his own father die! He has no honor, no heart. As you must not have to…

— You know nothing about us! You…

— Kuai Liang. — Seeing that the argument between the women was escalating, Liu Kang intervened, seeking support from Scorpion. — Can you say something to your brother?

— I'll never forgive you.

— Did I ask for your forgiveness? — Bi-Han mocked, much to the indignation of his younger brother's wife.

— This guy…

— This is pointless. — Ready to leave the table, Sektor stood up again. — You're wasting our time.

— Wasn't it nice to see the mother you dishonor again?

— Mind your place, Kuai Liang! Or I…

— Or you what?!

— By the elder gods! — Startled to see Bi-Han jump on Kuai Liang and then the two brothers start exchanging punches, Liu Kang hurriedly stood up to try to separate them. — Enough! Bi-Han, Kuai Liang!

— Kuai Liang! — Harumi worried when she saw that her husband wouldn't stop being beaten by Bi-Han, tried to intervene too, but Sektor threw warning flames in front of the Japanese woman. — What are you doing?!

— Hurt Bi-Han and you'll have to deal with me.

— And let that monster kill my husband?!

— What's going on here?! — Madam Bo, who was carrying another tray of food with her, got angry and put the food aside to hit the tray with all her strength. — Stop now! — Hitting until they moved away from each other, Madam Bo stood between them. — Not in my restaurant.

— Madam Bo, I...

— I've had enough of you!

— But it was Kuai Liang who...

— Let's go, Bi-Han. — Trying to spare her beloved from her mother's wrath, Sektor grabbed his hand and pulled him. — Let's go home. She'll never understand either of us.

— If you're not restored, you'll remain immortal! — Liu Kang shouted behind Bi-Han and Sektor. — And immortality has a high price to pay!

— I am willing to pay any price to break the Lin Kuei free from bondage forever!

— Even Sektor's death?

— Liu Kang! — Taking the dark tone as a threat, he finally stopped and turned around ready to confront him. — If you…

— Sektor will not live forever! She is mortal and you cannot change that. Eventually she will die and you will be alone forever. Do you think that's fair to her?

— He's trying to mess with your mind. — Sektor stated, bringing his attention to herself. — I don't mind dying for the Lin Kuei.

— You will not die! — Shocked by the certainty in Sektor's words, he feared that this sacrifice would one day find her. He could have this from anyone, he would accept it from anyone, except Sektor. He wanted to have anything from her, except this.

— The difficult thing about grief is surviving something that could be normal. Losing someone you love is losing everything you have. No matter how much you cry, no matter how much you go crazy with the absence, no matter the level of your pain, nothing will bring it back. The pain of grief is dying while alive, it is living dying little by little, and what a long vain penance to live forever without feeling loved, without having the one you love.

...............................

— Because you are reckless, Bi-Han! What did you think would happen?! — Furious with his son's disobedience, he just shouted as if no one was watching. — That you would go in there and get rid of them all?!

— I-I never thought that…

— Of course not! Of course you never thought! Because you never think, Bi-Han! You never think! — Unhinged by his own fury, he hits the boy so hard that he knocks him down with the impact.

— Bi-Han!

— Stay out of this. — Longwei murmured while holding his daughter.

— B-But…

— Stay out.

— Forgive me, my friend. But I need to excuse myself and end this night here. — Fixing his own clothes as if trying to calm himself by fiddling with the fabric, he continued to stare at his son on the floor as he spoke to the master armorer. — You understand, don't you?

— I understand. Good night.

— But father… — Unable to see Sektor's concern, he only heard the girl's voice cry out to her father before the loud slamming of the front door drowned out her voice.

— Go to your room.

— I-I want to see my mother. — Weak from the injuries from earlier, some so serious that they hadn't healed yet, he got up with great effort.

— Go to your room before I change my mind.

— N-No, I want to talk to my mother…

— I told you to go to your room! — The older one dragged him by the wrist, freezing him to prevent his resistance and cutting the younger one's arm by throwing him inside his chambers without completely thawing his skin. — And you will only leave there for your training and studies until further notice!

— N-No! — Desperate, he runs to the door, banging on it with all his strength, but the door doesn't budge as if it were enchanted. — I-I don't want to be locked in here! Mom! Don't leave me locked in here! - Banging until he almost ran out of strength, he could no longer hold back the tears and cried. — M-Mom… — Crying profusely, he slipped to the floor. — M-Men don't cry... — Repeating what his father always told him, Bi-Han tried to control his emotions in vain. — M-much less perfect warriors, m-much less...

— Lin Kuei warriors.

— S-Sektor?

— What he says is not true. You can...

— Don't look at me!

Waking up suddenly, Bi-Han sat up in bed and looked for Sektor. Soon seeing that she remained beside him, sleeping soundly with her back to him, he stroked her short hair. He inhaled her sweet perfume and hugged her tightly until he fell asleep again.

He found himself in the middle of a war, it reminded him of Chaosrealm, but he had seen the chaos of that place many other times before. It was the chaos of a battlefield, surrounded by fallen dead bodies, destruction and terror. Combat proved that he was alive, there was no better way to prove his strength and skill than by subduing his enemies. And in the midst of it all, he could only see those who attacked him, killing them all with ease, suddenly a scream of pain reminded him that he was not alone.

— Sektor?! - Amidst the darkness, he searched for her as if nothing else mattered.

What was the point of that battle?

What was he looking for?

Who was his target?

He no longer remembered.

— Sektor?! — The trail of deaths he had created to reach her was the reason why his clothes were already bloody when he found her. — S-Sektor… — The blood that dripped from her stomach without stopping stained his clothes even more, as he held her in his arms and begged her to keep her eyes open. — Chō stay with me… P-Please…

— B-Bi-Han…

— S-Stay with me. — Terrified and in a desperate attempt to keep her with him, he tried to transfer the chaos magic to her, but she stopped him by holding his hand with all her remaining strength.

— I-I don't want to live forever.

— Y-You promised you would never abandon me.

— I-I... I-I love you...

— No!

Feeling tears streaming down his face even after opening his eyes, Bi-Han gasped for the recent nightmare. He couldn't lose her. However, he knew...

He knew she was willing to do anything for the Lin Kuei. And that as much as she had accepted him, she didn't want anything to do with chaos magic. Immortality wasn't something any Lin Kuei desired. And he wondered when he had started to think differently...

Taking care not to wake her, he wrote a farewell letter and got dressed. Leaving the envelope on his own pillow, he kissed the side of her forehead and inhaled her scent deeply to take with him as a memento.

— She will remain Grandmaster and will not be punished for having freed me.

— It is not for this transgression that she...

— Either you promise this or there is no deal.

— I agree to your conditions, Bi-Han. As long as you not only make peace with the Shirai Ryu but also reconcile with Kuai Liang.

— That is impossible.

— He is your brother.

— He stopped being my brother when he betrayed me.

— You disappointed him first, Bi-Han. This condition is non-negotiable.

...............................

5 years later…

— You're ready to go, Bi-Han. Don't forget what you promised.

— Only if you have kept your word.

— I wove the fabric of time to shape your destiny. I saw you born, grow and lose yourself. As much as you continue to hate me and your father for what happened to your mother... It was never our intention to hurt you.

— Bi-Han.

— Kuai Liang. — He greeted him with a brief nod, just as the younger one had just done. Still uncomfortable with each other.

— Are you ready, brother?

— You're pushing it, Tomas.

— Okay! Sorry. — Retracting his arms and apologizing after the older's scolding, he bowed briefly before him after walking away. — One step at a time. — He muttered to himself.

— I hope to see you together more often. — Finishing opening the fire portal, Liu Kang motioned for them to go through. — Have a safe journey.

— Where are we going?

— To the Shirai Ryu. — Upon seeing the alarm in Bi-Han’s eyes, Tomas continued. — You promised you would visit our clan when your restoration was completed.

— I don't recall making such a promise.

— Come on, Bi-Han. Tomas was counting the days until your visit. I agreed because Liu Kang said it would be good for both of us too. I still don't trust you completely. So don't threaten my clan when we get there.

Bi-Han took a deep breath before following the two through the portal. And in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the Japanese clan's compound.

— Bi-Han. — The younger one bowed briefly in greeting.

— Harumi.

— Welcome to the Shirai Ryu. I hope this can be a fresh start for all of us. And that you don't make any of us regret this.

— Where is Hanzo? — Tomas asked almost desperately, anxiously looking around. — He has to meet you! You two have so much in common…

— How can a indigent whelp who lived on the streets not long ago have anything in common with me? — Bi-Han muttered to himself, trying to hide his contempt as Tomas hurried away. Kuai Liang, next to him sighed, listening to every word.

— By the elder gods, Bi-Han. Make an effort. — Without waiting for an answer from his older brother, who only took a deep breath at his demand, Kuai Liang took front of his wife. — Harumi will show you the rest, I have matters to attend to now.

— Don't be late for dinner. — Harumi smiled as she said goodbye to her husband. Hoping he wouldn't leave her waiting once again. — Kuai Liang has been quite busy resolving conflicts within the clan.

Bi-Han scoffed.

— As expected.

Noticing the mockery in the older one's tone, Harumi narrowed her eyes at him and took a deep breath to ignore it.

— Are you at least happy to see your brother? Because I know you were never really fond of me. — Smiling out of politeness, Harumi continued guiding him.  — I know you introduced Cyrax to Kuai Liang to make him forget about me.

— And she failed.

— You failed. — Ignoring the unfriendly looks towards the cryomancer along the way, Harumi continued distracting Bi-Han so he wouldn't stare back. — The way you always treated me coldly, how you always seemed to dislike me, made me wonder once if you had some kind of crush on me.

— I'm not Japanese. I don't pretend to like someone when I actually don't, nor do I pretend to hate someone when I actually like. Falsehood is not part of my culture. What my brother saw in Japan and in a woman so...

— Be careful, dear brother-in-law! — Harumi smiled after seeing Bi-Han lose his breath when she elbowed him in the stomach. — You don't want to get hurt before dinner. 

— I won't participate in your...

— Eventually I learned that my assumption about you was wrong. — Bi-Han, ignoring the pain in his stomach and trying very hard to hold back his curses, continued to follow the Japanese woman reluctantly. — And that you simply didn't think I was worthy of your brother. Because my blood wasn't Lin Kuei.

— It still isn't. Marrying my brother doesn't make you a Lin Kuei.

— I can't change my bloodline, Bi-Han. And I didn't marry your brother for that. I've loved him since I was very young. I love him with all my heart and I'm willing to do anything to protect him. — She said firmly, looking into Bi-Han's eyes without blinking. — You already know that I would give my life for his.

— I can respect that.

Harumi smiled, pleased to feel that she had somehow touched him.

— Thank you. — And finally entering the living room, simple and modest with typical Japanese decoration, Bi-Han controlled himself not to comment on the conditions they lived in. Having been born and raised in the imposing Lin Kuei palace, surrounded by luxuries, having lived his entire life only with the most influential Lin Kuei families and even with OutWorld sovereigns due to his late father's friendship with the emperor, he could not hide the expression of disgust with the simplicity of the place. The compound had already disappointed him enough, but a Grandmaster living in those conditions... — Most of our warriors hate you, so to avoid conflicts we will have an intimate dinner. I advise you not to leave here alone.

— I really don't want to stay for your dinner.

— It'll be worth it. — The young Shirai smiled mysteriously. — If you want to wash up before dinner, you can go down that hallway and turn right.

— I don't...

— See you later.

That wasn't an invitation, it was a summons.

Convinced that he wouldn't be leaving anytime soon, Bi-Han took a deep breath and exhaled slowly in frustration. Frustrated for having to put up with that, frustrated for the time he had spent sleeping until Liu Kang discovered an effective way to restore him, frustrated for not being sure if the conditions he had imposed had been respected by Liu Kang, frustrated for not having returned to the Lin Kuei yet, frustrated for fear that he would never be able to return...

Without paying much attention to the room, Bi-Han locked the door behind him and leaned against it.

— Why wasn't she there? — Sliding from the door to the floor, he curled up and hugged his legs, wishing he was with the Lin Kuei. — W-Where is she? — Wishing he was with her. — S-She can't... S-She can't forget about me.

Tired of holding it in, he let the tears roll down his face twisted in pain. The vision already blurred by his tears.

— M-Men don't cry... — Repeating what his father always told him, Bi-Han, desolate on the floor, tried to control his tears. — M-much less perfect warriors, m-much less...

— Lin Kuei warriors. — Paralyzed, as if she were a mirage, a delirium. It took Bi-Han a while to realize that the warmth in her eyes and her smile were real. She was there. She was there with him this time.

— S-Sektor?!

— Are you still the Bi-Han I know?

— I-I am... — Standing up quickly, he stood in front of her in the blink of an eye. — I will always be. — Looking deep into her eyes, he caressed her bare arms, as if to make sure they were real, and smiled when he felt the softness of her skin under his rough hands again. — Do you still love me?

— Bi-Han, I…

— Say yes… — Whispering as he leaned down towards her lips, he was surprised when she dodged his.

— I don't know if I can forgive you.

— What? I did what I did for both of us.

— No, Bi-Han. You did it for yourself.

— Chō…

— There's no explanation, Bi-Han. — Breaking free from his grip, she dodged when he tried to hold her once more. — Not this time! You abandoned me. You left me alone for 5 years…

— I didn't know it would take this long!

— You didn't know?! You told me we couldn't wait to find a cure. That I should stop looking for it, because you were stronger that way… — She had been so angry and sad since Bi-Han had left, that she could barely control the tears that threatened to fall almost as an insult to herself. — Y-You said it was better for the Lin Kuei if you stayed that way, that you didn't care as long as I didn't…

— Sektor…

— W-Why like that… So suddenly?!

— I never wanted to be immortal. I-I never wanted to put your life at risk. I-I… — It was choked, stuck in his throat, very difficult for someone like him to admit… — I was wrong. I want to build a family with you. I want to grow old by your side. I-I couldn't bear a life without you with me! — With his eyes starting to blur again because of the tears he was holding back, he looked at her like the time he realized he loved her. — I couldn't bear to live without you.

— Why didn't you just talk to me?

— I was afraid you would see me as a…

— As a what?

— As a weakling. — Trying to keep his pride, he almost whispered before confessing in a louder tone. — I was afraid you would see me as a weakling. 

— After everything we've been through together, you still...

— I know! I was wrong. I just need you, I need your love... — Eager to be with her again, he cupped her face, making her see the sincerity in his eyes. — I love you like crazy. Don't you love me anymore?

— I wouldn't be here if I didn't.

— Take me home.

— You must stay for dinner.

— I don't want to stay.

— Bi-Han... — Turning her back on him, Sek wiped away the tears that threatened to make her give in once more.

— Don't leave me here. — Almost begging, but too proud to actually beg, he buried his face in her neck. — Take me with you, p-please.

— Arctika is as much your home as it is mine. Even if I don't want you in my bed anymore. You know the way back.

— You can't be serious.

— Think whatever you want. After 5 years I got used to an empty bed.

— So let me get you used to sharing it again... — Hugging her from behind and bringing her close to him, she moved as if she wanted to break free, but she didn't. Letting out deep sighs, her heart raced and he felt her body temperature rise quickly as the sometimes strong, sometimes soft touches of his lips trailed an imaginary path down her neck. He marked her as if she were his, squeezing her to feel every soft part, reminding her body of what it was like to feel desired and loved by him. — Your body still reacts to mine…

— O-Out of anger…

— Is it? — In a sudden movement, he turned her to him, searching for what he already knew he would find.

— B-Bi-Han… — Melting under his touches, her determination to remain angry wavered. She held his hand as he caressed her face with such affection and looked at her with such ardour that it made her want to forget all the nights she had cried herself to sleep.

— You still want me…

— I-I don't want to want.

— Don't say that.

— That letter… — Taking a deep breath so as not to shed more tears for him, she looked away from his intense hazel eyes to the old lamp flickering in the room. — You asked me to be happy, but not to forget about you. How could I be happy while I imagined you trapped in that temple again? H-How could I not want to forget about you after everything?

— Because you love me. — Caressing her nose with his, feeling her breath blow on his face, he sucked and nibbled on her lower lip. — As much as I love you.

— Bi-Han… — He kisses her deeply, a sweet and voracious kiss. Silencing her protests and fading the hurt she felt for him with each movement of his tongue in the warm interior of her mouth. — I-I still haven't forgiven you.

— D-Don't stop me from being with you…

— I'm not going to.

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You know, I've never really liked imagines with canonical couples in first person, because I usually think it's irrelevant to the plot to give them much depth when they're already a canonical couple and everyone knows why they're together, but since Bi-Han and Sektor are a couple of complex people, with no background on how they met and no one's support among the characters featured in story mode (the only one who has done this so far was Kenshi, and in a very sardonic way...), I decided to do this with the imagine that won this poll:

I guarantee that I'm doing my best, because I really want the readers to feel what the characters feel and put themselves in their shoes. Since the winning theme was childhood sweetheart, I'm going to explore their relationship during adolescence, with mentions and flashbacks of their childhood, till adulthood. Sektor's family dynamics and Bi-Han's family dynamics will be explored more deeply as the chapters go on. And for me, it's almost like "going back to my roots" since my first stories (and to this day the largest number) are in the first person. It will be a long imagine with mystery and action involved (as well as a lot of romance and drama, of course), multiple POVs, atemporal events and canonical characters mentioned that were not explored in story mode, so you see, I will only post when I am satisfied with the first 3 chapters. I am not writing any requests because I am focusing my free time on this imagine and because of my university assignments, studies, work and other things leave me with no time for more, but I am reading everything and will soon start replying them. I am not on hiatus and I am not ignoring any of them, you can send me any asks you want cause I'll respond in order soon and if you want to chat with me you can also send me a message. Stay tuned. ＾＿ －）

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Who wants the continuation of this really short imagine…