A Date and a Destiny

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This was a Mortal Kombat oneshot created by TheIkranRider. This was a set of random ideas she came up with and it is canon since it took place a few weeks after Shaolin Monks, Part II and before the uprising of Shinnok.
Kung Lao and Aiko were walking together amongst the Honan shores, when all a sudden they noticed Liu Kang in his lonesome packing into one of the Temple's ancient dragon canoes. After seeing him holding a suitcase, Lao was startled he was actually leaving! Liu Kang confirmed this, in order to live a peaceful, not to mention democratic, life in America, while also recruit a newer generation of Shaolin Monks. He wished to beef up the Academy's forces and protectors of Earthrealm. He figured since the land of opportunity had such diverse peoples, there'd be a chance! Lao asked if Raiden instructed him to do so, though it was only by his own intentions. He has gone to America before, until the first Mortal Kombat tournament came to be. Everyone was surprised he didn't give any notice, though they wished him a safe journey. Liu desired the Monks shall be under Lao's tutelage; at first, he was reluctant, as he too wanted to live a more tranquil lifestyle, but then it grew into pride! He also wanted Aiko to look after Lao as well.
The Monks had been seeing Lao and Aiko closely together over the past week or so, and word spread like wildfire that they were in love with each other. Recently, he just planned to take Aiko on a special dinner; in order to relieve their angsts on the pressures looking after the Academy, as well as shouldering his burdens of the Great Kung Lao, and relieving Aiko's fretfulness staying in China on account of America's hidden corruption and Clinton's possible infidelity. Since Liu Kang left, it was complete contrast to Aiko's beliefs that democracy and freedom were only scratching the surface; upon Memorial Day, she read up on its criminal history, and rewatching Goodfellas and remembering how idiotic people were sealed the deal, like those in MTV and Jerry Springer! She claimed that she only belonged amongst the Shaolin and that the Order of Light IS the Light.
The Shaolin weren't stupid! They knew from the get-go that Lao was sending Aiko on a date!! She was astonished by this, as it was their first, but the Monks wouldn't stop teasing and cooing her, much to her irritation! The maids consisting of the wives, sisters, and daughters of the Monks took Aiko on numerous makeovers, shifting her constantly between manicures/pedicures, fashion, shopping for a fancy outfit that wasn't a hand-me-down, and hair stylizing! Aiko can't STAND the excessive activity nor the thick air!! They took over 2 hours for all the procedures!
Finally, Aiko went out to the Academy's quiet koi pond and relaxed for a while, until a special someone praised on her upcoming date! Raiden complimented the maids doing a great job, even though she felt unlike herself. He then reflected incidences over 500 years ago, when the Great Kung Lao fell in love with Jen Reyland! Her father, Baron, always rejected their union as loving a rick monk reminded him of the lethal business with the Black Dragons and his debts. Jen still went with Lao, until that one fateful night when Takeda, now possessed by Scorpion, assassinated Jen. They were after Lao but killed Baron by accident, to offer Shang his soul since Lao was the first Champion. Alas, Jen was also assassinated at the Temple of Light with a couple brainwashed monks as she attempted to break off a fight between Lao and Scorpion. She was mortally wounded, and she offered the key to her trading post which later functioned as Lao's base of operations, until his own soul was taken by Shang 50 years later after being killed by Goro.
Raiden said Lao kept on remorsing over his ancestor's fate, thinking the same would happen to him and Aiko, thus being so protective over her since the night they first met in Jersey. Raiden, however, was hopeful as Aiko has a date with destiny. He stated everyone has a right to pursue them, and that was why he let Liu Kang go to America.
Hours later, at 8pm Chinese Standard Time, Lao arrived! In his spiffy outfit admiring Aiko's. Together, they roamed thru the Academy, even to a nearby pagoda which turned out to be a Hibachi restaurant! The greeter admired the couple, in his native language Mandarin, in which Lao was a pro of! They were soon seated, and they both ordered the Miyabi soup, then their beef and fish entrees. Aiko was fascinated with the exotic decor, as well as the taikos in the corners, and how swift and flexible to waiter was! Even creating those dazzling displays! Aiko never went to a Hibachi place since before her dystopian future! Minutes later, they had fried ice cream for dessert, and Lao was willing to pay off the fare! He stated that the Monks hang out there a lot, but it wasn't often since the services were always pricey, especially in large numbers!
They headed back and Aiko appreciated their first date, as did Lao since his downtime was always brief and infrequent, even during peacetime. The lucky monk was grateful to have someone by his side and they both leaned in for a passionate kiss... Until distress was heard from the Wu Shi Arena!!
Aiko was the first to notice as she had sensitive ears, and Lao followed it to the arena! Several monks tried and failed to defeat the intruder; an elderly man who seemed to be much stronger than any mortal! He was anxious on finding Earthrealm's Champion and the hapless monks pleaded to be spared since Liu left the Academy! Lao then challenged the geezer to Mortal Kombat as he declared himself as the descendant of the Great Kung Lao and the Champion's second-best! The old man accepted the offer and won easily over him due to his astronomical strength and advanced aerokinesis! However, he didn't wish to kill Lao, and healed him after the brutal battle! He introduced himself as Fujin, one of the Elder Gods as well as a wind elemental and Raiden's younger brother! Everyone never knew Raiden had a sibling, and Lao questioned why he came. Elder Gods don't usually visit other realms, though something was becoming amiss. Some barks were heard and in rushed Kiba and Nightwolf, with the wolf detecting the stranger! They show up and Fujin was impressed of Lao's strength and skills which he figured he can be stronger than his ancestor, even surpassing him! He did criticize on his aerokinetics, though, and if Lao wanted to see him again and find the answers on this brewing war involving the Elder Gods, he must seek him out in the Warrior Shrine. All the quartet did was stand awestruck after Fujin disappeared...
== Trivia ==
* This was a series of random ideas Ikran had, and this takes place between Shaolin Monks, Part II and MK4.
* Fujin made a special appearance here, a foreshadowing of MK4, as well as mentioning the upcoming tension between the Elder Gods.
* Ikran always wanted for Lao and Aiko to become a couple, contrary to those other shippers like with LaoxJade or LaoxLi Mei.
*There were some references to Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat: Conquest! Especially highlighting Liu Kang leaving for America and reminiscing over the tragic fates of the Great Kung Lao and Jen.
*Ikran didn't think of many themes for this oneshot, excepting for one theme involving the fateful relationship.
*It was true that Ikran hadn't been to a Hibachi restaurant in ages, before the divorce of her parents, and the place itself was also called Makato. She figured being a pagoda was a nice, foreign touch!
*She has also rewatched Goodfellas recently, back in mid-June 2022, on TV and while it's not quite as hateful as Casino, it still highlighted some of America's corruption and chaos beneath its freedom and democracy. She also referenced of Bill Clinton's future infidelity which transpired in '95 with multiple people from Arkansas and the infamous Lewinsky scandal! Not to mention how most people were idiotic like those in MTV and Jerry Springer, those incidences that were relevant back in the early 90s, before there were those like Ridiculousness, Family Guy, South Park, Jack Ass, etc. Even Ikran had her doubts of the present corruption and the incompetence of Biden. She's no plans on leaving, but her disappointment has changed her perception.
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