In Outworld, Zaveer, Takeda and Jin are climbing up the stairs of Kotal Kahn's palace to meet with Jacqui and Cassie. Cassie is speaking with Manado next to a large table which seems to where Kotal Kahn and his advisors would meet to discuss affairs.

"The Kuatan Jungle?" Cassie asks.

"With at least two divisions of Tarkatans. They're on the move constantly to avoid detection." Manado informs.

Jacqui checks something on her communications device, which appears to be a map of sorts.

"That's not far. Maybe two hundred kilometres." Jacqui says.

"You know what must be done." Manado says.

Kotal Kahn and D'Vorah walk up to Team S.F. from the other side of the table.

"You have new information? From Earthrealm?" Kotal Kahn asks.

"Kano talked. Gave up the details on Mileena's location. She has the amulet, but she's got a lot of protection." Manado informs.

"We will strike immediately." Kotal Kahn says.

"Perhaps a two-pronged approach. The army will engage Mileena, distract her, while This One retrieves the amulet." D'Vorah suggests.

"Not alone. "This One's" coming with." Cassie says.

"As will I." Zaveer says.

"Stealth is of the essence." D'Vorah informs.

"Did you not hear us?" Cassie asks.

"You two may assist in the main strike–" D'Vorah says before being cut off.

"D'Vorah. We will grant their request and I will finally be rid of Mileena." Kotal Kahn says.

D'Vorah doesn't look too happy at Kotal for this decision, but she says nothing to him.

Five years ago, D'Vorah can be seen letting a large maggot run across her hand. She appears to be in some form of an apartment and seated on two stools behind her are Kotal Kahn (without his blue warpaint), Manado, and Reptile. D'Vorah remains standing and facing away from them, though she has a stool of her own.

"This One understands your logic, but does not reach the same conclusion." D'vorah says as she lets the maggot back down into the egg sack it lives in before turning to face them. "Like others, This One is not pleased with Mileena as Kahnum. But it is not clear your coup will succeed." D'Vorah says.

"That is why I invited our Zaterran friend." Kotal says, turning towards Reptile who gives a nod.

"Listen, and join us. I know things about Mileena. Her troubled rule will fall in the telling, and pave the way for Ko'atal." Reptile informs.

"And despite my efforts to change her ways, her actions leave Outworld on a path to devastation." Manado explains..

"What would you know that would cause–" D'Vorah asks before the doors to the apartment are forced open.

The four then turn to face eight Tarkatans who quickly surround them. Mileena walks in a moment later, followed by both Ermac and the general of the Tarkatans, Baraka.

"Ah, there they are. Three of your fellow councillors, whispering like handmaidens along with my consort. About what, I wonder?" Mileena says to Ermac and Baraka, wondering what the four were discussing.

"If only you would hear our counsel. As war with Netherrealm looms, I have urged detente with Earthrealm." Kotal explains.

"And I'VE told you I would sooner die than treat with my father's murderers!" Mileena snaps.

"You refuse practical solutions to credible threats. You endanger the realm." Kotal says.

"And sedition does not? Speak your last, before I have your tongue." Mileena says.

Reptile growls and steps forward, pointing an accusing finger at her.

"You are not Shao Kahn's true heir! She is a construct; formed in Shang Tsung's Flesh Pits. I saw this. Your best claim to the throne is moot." Reptile informs.

"How dare you! I succeed Shao Kahn by his decree!" Mileena snaps.

"I have tried to get you to understand the situation at hand Mileena, but now drastic measures must be done to ensure Outworld's protection." Manado says.

"Manado is right. Succeed Shao Kahn you have. But Outworld demands new leadership." Kotal says.

"From you? Osh-Tekk fool! Kill him!" Mileena orders.

Baraka obediently lunges forward, but his attempted stab is blocked by D'vorah.

"This One serves Mileena no longer!" D'Vorah says she then punches Baraka across the face.

The Tarkatans spring to attack, but Ko'atal, Manado and Reptile have little trouble fending them off.

"You will defend your Empress!" Mileena yells.

"Our creator, Shao Kahn, is dead. We will serve whom we choose." Ermac says.

Mileena screams in fury as Ermac attacks, blocking his strikes as best as she can. A Tarkatan lunges at Kotal with a flying kick, but the Osh-Tekk grabs his leg and slams him into the floor. Reptile kicks another mutant in the stomach and knees him in the face, before ducking a blade swipe from a third who's leapt up on one of the stools. He throws a kick that misses, but forces the Tarkatan to leap off. Two tarkatans charge towards Manado but her quickly knocks them down with a spin kick.

D'Vorah has now extended her spider-like limbs to kombat Baraka. She parries his blade swipes, pushes him back with the limbs and charges forward, tackling him off the balcony of the apartment. As they fall, D'Vorah opens up her wings and flies into the air, while Baraka crashes hard onto the market place below. Bystanders immediately scatter from the area. Baraka picks himself painfully off the ground while D'Vorah gracefully lands.

"Still you follow Mileena?" D'Vorah asks.

"Shao Kahn conquered my realm. I owe him my loyalty. I honour his will." Baraka says.

They then fight. As vicious and deadly as Baraka is, he proves to be outmatched when facing D'Vorah, who's attack range and powers far outshine his. After a short but fierce battle, Baraka is left staggering on his feet, dazed and helpless.

D'Vorah looks back to her department and spots Ko'atal walking up to the balcony. He looks over to Baraka and gives her the thumbs down - the cue to finish him. In response, D'Vorah extends two of her spider limbs and stabs Baraka through the face and chest, impaling his brain and heart on them both. She pulls her limbs back to her, takes the organs in both her regular hands and slams them together, destroying them in a shower of blood and gore. Baraka's corpse falls backward and remains as food for the flies, and D'Vorah extends her wings and flies back to her apartment.

As D'Vorah returns, Manado and Reptile have Mileena restrained, though still growling in anger. The other Tarkatans are either dead or unconscious.

"Baraka is dead. Your last ally has left you." D'Vorah informs.

Mileena falls silent at these words. Ko'atal takes one of his bloodied shoulder sickles and lifts Mileena's chin with it.

"Take her away." Kotal orders.

The Zaterran and the Osh-Tekk warrior do as they are commanded. Ermac watches them and Mileena leave the apartment, and then turns to face Kotal and D'Vorah.

"We would serve the new ruler of Outworld." Ermac says.

"Then you serve... Kotal Kahn." D'Vorah says.

Kotal nods at her. Both she and Ermac kneel at Kotal's feet, and he looks satisfied at their fealty.

Back in the present day, in the Kuatan jungle. Various tents are set up, with Tarkatans running between them. Cassie, Zaveer and D'Vorah sneak into the makeshift campsite. They crouch behind some crates and barrels, while the sounds of battle between two armies is heard close by. D'Vorah leans in close to Cassie, eyeing something in the distance.

"There." D'Vorah says.

She is looking at a large tent a few yards away from their hiding spot. Rain walks out of it, accompanied by a Tarkatan. He says something and the Tarkatan rushes off. D'Vorah sneaks out of cover and Cassie and Zaveer follows. Rain turns to see them both approaching, Cassie drawing her pistols and flanking him from one side with Zaveer staying beside her, his blade at the ready to strike, while D'Vorah approaches from the other side.

"Here to surrender, traitor?" Rain asks.

"You would speak of treason? This One knows you desire the throne. Why serve Mileena?" D'Vorah asks.

"I advise her. Stealing the amulet was my genius. It kills her a bit each time she uses it." Rain explains.

"As both sides diminish, you fill the void." D'Vorah says.

"Exactly my plan." Rain replies.

While Rain is speaking, Tanya sneaks up from behind Cassie and grabs her. Zaveer goes to aid her but is then tackled from a divebombing Nitara, sending the two of them flying. As they struggle, Rain charges at D'Vorah with a running knee, catching her on the chin. He grabs her arm, pulls her in and punches her in the face. She staggers back into a fighting stance.

"A shame you will not see it's fruition." Rain says.

They then fight. With his power over water and lightning alike, the Edenian half-god proves to be a difficult fight for D'Vorah. Nonetheless, her own powers and fighting prowess prove to be too much for him, and he is soon left unconscious at her feet.

"Your schemes end here." D'Vorah says.

Back at Tanya, she has now straddled Cassie and is pummelling her in the face. As D'Vorah approaches, Tanya stops her attack. D'Vorah pauses for a moment, but turns toward the tent. Tanya stops her by launching a fireball, just missing her by a few inches.

"Leaving without your friend, D'Vorah?" Tanya asks before standing up and walking toward her.

"Your people believe we avoided your island out of respect for your solitary nature. We just didn't like you." Tanya says.

"The Kytinn do prefer solitude, which I will achieve momentarily." D'Vorah says.

They then fight. Despite being well versed in both magic and kombat, the Edenian soon finds herself being overpowered by D'Vorah, who's control over insects proves to be the decisive factor in the fight. It's not long after that Tanya falls unconscious next to Rain.

"Now two Edenians will die." D'Vorah says.

She then approaches the two of them and extends her spider limbs from her back, but Cassie, now back on her feet, has other ideas.

"I know you said you weren't friends, but you're not killing them. Head's fine, by the way." Cassie says.

D'Vorah is clearly annoyed, but retracts her limbs.

"Very well. Let us go." D'Vorah says.

A yell gains their attention as they then see Nitara landing on the ground unconscious next to the edenians. They turn to see Zaveer approaching them.

"Shall we proceed?" Zaveer asks.

The two females nod their heads and all three then then enter the tent. Inside is a locked chest. Cassie then attempts to open the lock.

"Step aside." D'Vorah says and Cassie backs up.

D'Vorah then puts her hand to the lock. A horde of tiny insects no bigger than ants seemingly spawn from her hand and pour into the lock to devour it from the inside.

"That... is really disturbing." Cassie says.

A shout from outside the tent then catches their attention.

"D'Vorah!" Mileena says.

She then stalks into the tent. Cassie draws her pistol, but D'Vorah barks out an attack in the Kytinn language. Her stomach splits open at the same time, pouring out a swarm of flying insects that cloud over Mileena. Growling, she backs out of the tent, trying to fend the swarm off with her hands. D'Vorah silently motions to Cassie and Zaveer to stay and guard the chest, before walking out of the tent to confront Mileena.

"This One knew you would not stray far from the amulet." D'Vorah says.

"You took my throne. Now you wish to steal my means of reclaiming it?!" Mileena asks, yelling as she does.

"Neither was meant for you!" D'Vorah says.

"WHO ARE YOU TO SAY?! I will take something of yours, your LIFE!" Mileena yells.

They then fight. As vicious and skilled a fighter as Mileena is, even she is not a match for D'Vorah's mastery over all things insect. The battle proves to be long and brutal, but in the end, the Kytinn is victorious.

"This One will enjoy your death." D'Vorah says.

Some time later, in another tent complete with Osh-Tekk inspired decorations and a large throne styled in the same manner, Kotal Kahn steps up to the throne and sits in it. D'Vorah stands to the left of the throne, while Mileena is on her knees before them both. The battle was evidently won by Kotal's forces, as Team S.F. and Manado are also present in the tent behind Mileena.

"Enough of your prattle. Finish me, that I may join my father." Mileena says.

Zaveer then turns towards his father.

"Please stop them from doing this." Zaveer begs.

"I'm sorry Zaveer, but it's beyond my control now." Manado says.

Zaveer shakes his head and runs off. Team S.F looks to Manado in worry but he extends his hand out to stay put before rushing to chase down Zaveer. Team S.F looks back as Kotal speaks to Mileena.

"You do not deserve death by an emperor's hand. Instead I give the honour to my worthy First Minister." Kotal Kahn says.

He looks over to D'Vorah, who smiles in anticipation. She strolls up to Mileena, grabs her by both cheeks and, much to Mileena's surprise, kisses her full on the lips. However, the outside of Mileena's mouth, still framed by her Tarkatan features, shows the full story, as insects begin falling out through her enlarged teeth. D'Vorah's minions begin eating Mileena's face from inside her mouth, much to the disgust of Team S.F.

The process only takes a few seconds. By the time D'Vorah lets Mileena go, her face is already a bloody mess. She manages to scream out a last cry of pain and agony, but by then her eyes, hair and the skin on her head is completely gone, consumed by the insects. She falls to the floor, writhing and gurgling as the insects continue to devour the flesh on her skull, even bursting through her stomach as well. A few seconds later, her body is completely still, with pools of blood rising from her head and abdomen. D'Vorah looks over to Team S.F. with an eerie smile on her face before turning back to her position at Kotal's side.

"The rebellion is over." Kotal Kahn says.

"Well, thanks for that. I know I'll never eat again." Cassie says to Jacqui.

Jacqui says nothing. Cassie then looks back to Kotal, Shinnok's Amulet in her hand.

"With your leave, we're gonna grab Zaveer and head back to Earthrealm. Put the amulet back where it belongs." Cassie informs.

Kotal Kahn then motions with his right hand, which glows with a dark blue light. Team S.F. suddenly find themselves restrained at the waist, with their arms pinned to their sides, by the same blue light that has surrounded them each.

"The hell are you doing?!" Cassie asks.

Kotal stands up and walks toward her.

"Earthrealm cannot be trusted to protect the amulet. It will remain with me." Kotal Kahn informs.

He then takes the amulet from her.

"The Reiko Accords require that you–" Kung Jin says before being cut off.

"The Accords no longer concern me. But you may prove useful, when Raiden comes for this." Kotal Kahn says.

Two of Kotal's soldiers then take Team S.F. by the shoulders, escorting them out of the tent. Kotal then turns to the remaining soldiers.

"Grab Zaveer and the general. Bring them in with the earthrealmers." Kotal Kahn orders.

The soldiers waste no time and rush out of the tent. Kotal looks at the amulet in his hand, and behind him D'Vorah also looks to it.

Later, now outside the tent and somewhere in the jungle, D'Vorah can be seen speaking to someone.

"This One deceived them. The amulet is in Kotal Kahn's possession." D'Vorah informs.

"You can retrieve it?" The person asks.

"He trusts no one else to transport it." D'Vorah assures.

"Keeping you close to the Outworld throne these many years has proven most fortunate, D'Vorah." The person says before finally showing himself.

He is projecting himself through the magical equivalent of a hologram, but it's clear to all who it is, the Netherrealm sorcerer Quan Chi.

"They never suspected one of their own to be a disciple of our lord." Quan Chi says.

"This One lives to serve Shinnok." D'Vorah says, bowing her head.

"You have done well. Now bring it to me." Quan Chi orders.

"Without delay, Quan Chi." D'Vorah says.

In the Netherrealm. Quan Chi has his eyes closed, and ghostly green mists project around his head. As he opens his eyes, the mist dissipates. He walks over to where a group of hell-horses (creatures with the body of a horse, the head of a ram and feet and horns that glow white hot at the base) are standing. Mounted on the hell-horses are three of Quan Chi's remaining revenants; Sindel, Kitana and Liu Kang. Kung Lao stands nearby another horse, holding it by it's reins.

"Master." Revenant Kung Lao says.

Quan Chi then mounts his hell-horse, as does Kung Lao.

"What news from Outworld?" Revenant Liu Kang says.

"Shinnok will soon be freed. We make for my fortress." Quan Chi says before they then gallop off.

Back in Outworld, at a kove, Two of Kotal Kahn's soldiers hold a treasure chest between them, carrying it down the docks. D'Vorah walks in front of them. With a sly smile on her face, she slowly stops and turns to face them.

"Is there a problem?" One of the soldiers asks.

"Two problems." D'Vorah says before she then sprays them both in the face with yellow resin generated from her hands. The venom in the spray overwhelms the soldiers and kills them within seconds. D'Vorah then breaks into the chest and retrieves Shinnok's Amulet, grinning wickedly as she does so. She stands back up and exits the Kove.

In another part of Outworld, Manado continues his pursue of his son, who he eventually finds sitting behind a large tree, seemingly sobbing in silence. Manado then approaches him.

"I know this is a hard time for you son, but I need to explain something to you." Manado says.

"What's the point anymore? You let him kill my mother. Yes she brought forth a civil war in Outworld but Mileena was still my mother. How could you let this happen?" Zaveer says in outrage.

"Zaveer, your mother isn't dead." Manado says.

"Yes she is. You know Kotal Kahn won't keep her alive now." Zaveer points out.

"I mean that it wasn't the real Mileena." Manado counters.

This gives Zaveer a shock.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Zaveer asks.

Before Manado can speak anymore, the sound of rushing footsteps causes him to turn around to see the soldiers from earlier rushing towards them.

"That's not good." Zaveer says.

Manado quickly brings Zaveer onto his feet.

"We need to leave now." Manado urges as the Chujins then rush into the forest with the guards on their tail.

"What did you mean when you said that..." Zaveer yells before being cut off.

"I'll explain later but right now, just move!" Manado yells.

As they continue their running, they eventually finds themselves running towards a large cliff side.

"We're running out of land to run on." Zaveer points out.

"I have an idea." Manado says.

He then pulls out a blue gem and holds it out in front of him.

"When I give the word, I need you to jump." Manado advises.

"What? Are you insane?" Zaveer asks.

"Just trust me on this." Manado says.

As they reach closer and closer, the blue gem in Manado's hand begins to glow.

"Jump!" Manado yells.

No sooner those words were said, Manado and Zaveer jump off the cliff, causing the soldiers behind them to cease their chase. They then look to see a blue portal open in front of the Chujins before they suddenly enter through the portal before it then closes behind them.

Meanwhile, in a large barn in Earthrealm, an old red tractor can be seen. Jackson Briggs, now in a farmer's outfit, but with his cybernetic arms clearly visible, walks over to the tractor with a screwdriver in hand. He begins to work away on the tractor's motor when Sonya walks into the barn.

"Your wife told me I'd find you in here." Sonya says.

Jax doesn't take his eyes off the tractor.

"You and Vera have a nice chat?" Jax asks.

"Always." Sonya replies.

Jax says nothing and walks over to the barn's tool bench. Sonya walks toward the tractor to get a better look

"Is that a National? I haven't seen one this–" Sonya asks before being cut off.

"You didn't come here to discuss farm implements." Jax says as he walks back to the tractor, still not looking at Sonya.

"All right. I'll cut to the chase. I need your help." Sonya says.

"My help?" Jax asks.

"I know. I don't have any right to–" Sonya says before being cut off.

"You knew what I wanted." Jax says.

"Jacqui volunteered. She came to me." Sonya informs.

Jax says nothing for a moment, and then lets out a long sigh.

"I know." Jax says.

"Listen, I get why you didn't want Jacqui joining S.F. Why you retired. I mean, if I had to live with memories of being one of Quan Chi's thugs? I would've eaten a gun a long time ago." Sonya says.

"Well, you know Vera." Jax says before finally turning to look at her.

"She never would've allowed that." Jax says.

Sonya actually gives a chuckle at this comment.

"So what is it you need help with? The Outworld refugees?" Jax asks.

"Worse. Shinnok's Amulet. Mileena has it." Sonya informs.

"Damn." Jax says.

"And we've gotten word from Sareena that Quan Chi has resurfaced in the Netherrealm." Sonya says.

"He shows his face after twenty-five years... just as Shinnok's Amulet is in play. That's not a coincidence." Jax says.

"That's why I need you. You're Quan Chi expertise. We wouldn't reactive your commission. You'd be an observer." Sonya explains.

Jax looks to be considering the offer, but his face suddenly turns into a frown as he spots Johnny Cage.

"Cage." Jax says.

"Jax." Johnny says.

"What is it?" Sonya asks.

"Just wanted to see if maybe–" Johnny says before being cut off.

"You could help close the deal? Yeah, because that worked out so well last time." Jax says.

"Can't blame a guy for trying." Johnny says.

Sonya does her level best to ignore Johnny and get Jax back on track.

"We need you, Jax. Help me capture Quan Chi. None of us is safe if he gets near that amulet." Sonya asks.

Jax says nothing for a few moments, but finally relents.

"So where's Jacqui in all this?" Jax asks.

"Outworld. With Cassie's team recovering the amulet." Sonya informs.

Jax lets out a loud sigh.

"She'll be fine. We expect to hear "mission accomplished" from them soon." Johnny assures.

Jax looks unconvinced.

Suddenly, a blue portal appears in front of the barn doors. The three look ins surprise before seeing Manado and Zaveer come through, rolling on the ground as they do so.

"Manado? Zaveer?" Johnny asks in surprise.

Manado looks up to see Johnny, Sonya and Jax.

"Nice to see some friendly faces." Manado says as he and Zaveer stand back up.

"What are you doing here? You're supposed to be with Sergeant Cage and her team." Sonya asks sternly.

"That's why we're here. We have a problem." Zaveer says.

Johnny, Sonya, and Jax look to each other with concern and worry.