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shang_tsung (shang_tsung) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-07-18 16:00:00

Entry tags:

shang tsung, sonya blade

Who: Shang Tsung and Sonya
What: Shang Tsung is in for a surprise
When: Morning
Where: Shang Tsung's mansion
Warnings: Shouldn't be

It was morning, and Shang Tsung was sipping on his glass of tea. He was picking at his breakfast, and looking at the clock. Sonya was sleeping in later than usual… Must have been her pregnancy? He wasn’t that hungry today, but he wasn’t quite sure what it was.

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sonya_blade
2008-07-18 07:15 pm UTC (link)

To say that Sonya woke up in surprise was an understatement. She actually slept in late, even though the wake up bell should've sounded several hours ago.

She jumped out of bed, looking around the room room, too shocked to make any noise. Instead of a bunk bed in a dorm room, the bed was now large, with real silk covers. How the hell did she get here, it couldn't be from her parents-this seemed way to luxurious for them.

She wasn't even wearing what she wore to sleep...sports bra and pants, she couldn't help but blush. She had to find out what was going on, but not like this. In the drawers, the clothes appeared a little big for her, like they'd look better on a taller and 'bustier' woman. She reached to get something to wear and stopped..

What the hell was a wedding band doing on her finger?

Sonya took a few deep breaths: she was a cadet from West Point, panicking was for people that where cowards.

Sonya grabbed a pair of shorts and t-shirt, though a little long on her, it was the best she could come up with, though she had to go barefoot.

Carefully, she opened the bedroom door and looked around, like her 'room' the place was very grand. She slowly walked down stairs, clearly that was the best direction. The closer she got the stronger was the smell of something to eat. She clearly wasn't at the academy, the cafeteria never smelled that good in the morning.

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	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung heard her walking down the stairs, as he took his last bite of breakfast. He put it down with a final sip from his tea cup, and he almost dropped it when he saw Sonya walk in the dining room. "What?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sonya_blade
2008-07-18 07:28 pm UTC (link)

There was a man in the dining room, judging from his reaction she must've been a surprise to him as he was to her.

She straightened up, showing when you're nervous wasn't encouraged at the academy. She tried to keep her voice steady and polite. "Excuse me, I know this sounds silly but, who're you, what am I doing here and..what's up with this?" She held up her left hand with the wedding ring.

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shang_tsung
2008-07-18 07:33 pm UTC (link)

Shang Tsung knew it was Sonya, because he read into her soul, however she was obviously younger... and not pregnant anymore. His heart skipped a beat. "Well Sonya," he said, for once he was speechless.

"My name is Shang Tsung, and I'm your husband... but obviously something isn't right here. I'm not sure what could have happened though. You're... younger, and your memory has been erased obviously."

He realized that he was babbling, and quickly shut up.

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sonya_blade
2008-07-18 07:41 pm UTC (link)

She gaped..actually gaped. This man knew her name, but she had no idea who he was. Above all..married? with a kid on the way?

"...How..I've never seen you before in my life. Married? I'm only eighteen,what do you mean 'younger' and..memory erased..is this part of the academy program-brainwashing." She was very close to panicking. "They don't allow students at the academy to be married...my dad'll kill me if he found out..."

She felt herself getting dizzy, grabbing a random chair, she sat down, resting her head in her lap and near hyperventilating: her name's Sonya Blade, she's a cadet, she's not married nor pregnant-obviously not because this 'Shang Tsung' said she wasn't..

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	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 07:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm just as confused as you are for once," said Shang Tsung. This definitely wasn't the Breakfast he had envisioned. "What's the last thing you remember?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 07:48 pm UTC (link)
	She lifted up her head a little. Really, she was acting like a little girl, a civilian little girl, she stood up straight, taking a deep breath. "I'm supposed to be at the Military Academy in West Point, Jennings and I were going over notes for an examination. Last I remember was falling asleep little over 'lights out'. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shang_tsung
2008-07-18 09:23 pm UTC (link)

Shang Tsung considered this for a second. He knew that he and Sonya had replaced people in the realm, was it possible that a younger Sonya had replaced her? That didn't really make any sense...

"Well I think something odd is at hand. The Sonya I'm married to... she is twenty-eight years old, and pregnant. You're obviously not either. You were supposed to work today, but I think that is out of the question. I don't understand the magic of this realm to be honest, so I don't know what we can do. You can obviously stay here, because you don't have anywhere else to go."

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	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	28..ten years from now. And what was he going on about 'Realms' and magic, he spoke like royalty. She signed,looking lost. "Magic and realms...this doesn't make any sense at all." If the headache wasn't enough, her stomach grumbled. "Anything else to eat, and could you tell me more." She would feel better once she had more to work with. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 09:35 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung went to the kitchen and got her a plate with utensils. He motioned for her to have a seat. "There's plenty of breakfast, and all that right here. You don't really have to ask." He put his own dishes away, and sat back down. "Now what would you like to know?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	She dove into her food, nerves not taking away her appetite, she took a few bites before looking up. "Could you start at the beginning please, like how we first met?" It was still creepy, finding out she was 'married', and apparently he was wealthy-god, she was hoping she didn't end up a trophy wife. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shang_tsung
2008-07-18 09:53 pm UTC (link)

Shang Tsung thought for a moment, how was he going to explain the story to an eighteen year old girl? How was he going to explain the Mortal Kombat tournament, the death of her friends, the marriage, the transition to this realm... or anything? He chose to lie.

"We met in New York city. I was friends with your brother actually... we fell in love fairly quickly, and got married. I'm the owner of The Mariot Hotel chains actually. Not a lot to the story."

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	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	..something didn't side right with her, then again-how'd she explain all of this. "You said something about 'realms'? You mean like..another 'kingdom'?" Wasn't that what a realm was, a kingdom or territory? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shang_tsung
2008-07-18 10:09 pm UTC (link)

Shang Tsung maintained his composure perfectly at this question, as he had already thought about this gaping hole in the story. "I merely meant countries you see. My family came from China, and they were very cultural."

He looked at her and added, "I suppose I should tell you that your brother passed away years ago... it was a sad day." It was cruel, but he thought it would get her off the subject.

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sonya_blade
2008-07-18 10:15 pm UTC (link)

Sonya felt her stomach drop, and she pushed her plate away.

Danny..brother...the same one who laughed as easily as it was breathing, who kept her company when they had to move and she wasn't familiar enough with the language to talk to anyone else..

She noted something else..how he said that he died, there was no emotion, it was like the sergeants in the military when they gave bad news, but they were at least had compassion. She deduced that they might've not been married long, or he would've surely know Danniel Blade enough to have more of a reaction.

"Danny.."that was all she could think to say..her eyes suddenly started to burn, her throat tighten up. She just saw Danny last week. "How..do..do you know what happened?"

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	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung nodded. "Yes," he said. "It was a horrible car accident. I remember the day vividly... it was very long ago, but it seems like it was just yesterday. I miss him greatly." Shang Tsung noticed that Sonya was much more vulnerable. "The driver was drunk," he added. "They both died on site, your brother didn't suffer though." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	..he was lying..how he told the story. If it was true,why..did he not miss him as much as he did, and he was just trying to make her feel better. Sonya steeled herself up, she hated being patronized. "It's good..that he didn't suffer. Just as well the driver died-idiot for getting drunk in the first place." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shang_tsung
2008-07-18 10:37 pm UTC (link)

Shang Tsung read into her soul, and felt all of her doubt. He would have to stifle that somehow. "It happened about eight years ago," Shang Tsung said. "I knew him because we had met at an airport. We actually didn't get married until years after he passed away. I know I don't seem as upset as I should be, but in my culture we don't really remorse those who are lost... we just celebrate the time we had with them."

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	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded, if he was from China they wouldn't show such emotion over the dead. 'Really, Sonya' she thought. 'you can be so 'blonde' sometimes." "That's a smart idea." Was all she could say, though she had a feeling she couldn't quite follow through with it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung nodded his head. "I know this is odd for you," said Shang Tsung. "Is the anything you need? I imagine that you're feeling pretty odd right now? I mean, you just woke up and have a whole new life." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Uh...I'd like to see if there are any files on 'future' me and I need some new clothes-the ones in my closet are too long for me. "But I'm good..really, thanks though." She tried to smile a little. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Not a problem," said Tsung. "Though you may find it difficult." Shang Tsung stood up. "I turn you over to do as you wish... though do tell me if you leave." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-18 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Ok..great." She stood up and left to do some research..research was good, it kept her sane (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-18 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung would have been cornered, but luckily for him it would be impossible for Sonya to find anything. They were both new to this realm, and there would be no proof to back up anything she could find. He wasn't doing this to be cruel, he just didn't want Sonya to do anything reckless. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sonya_blade
2008-07-19 12:08 am UTC (link)

The rest of the day was fascinating..and yet disturbing as well. A whole decade of events that've happened to her. Was very overwhelming. There weren't much as far as military records, but having found her ID, Sonya discovered she had made it to the rank of captain-not bad, but she thought she'd be a higher rank by that age.

Judging from the clothes, and there was even a place for training-Sonya figured she must've been built like a brick house. But the clothing sizes where small so she must've been very lean as well.

What was a real surprise however, was the large library and study that she'd come across. Contrary to popular opinion, Sonya had done a lot of reading in her time-there wasn't much else to do between the long trips between base. But the books in the libary, the subject matter was heavy. Having to do with Asian mythologizes,alchemy? Taking one off the shelves, she was shocked to find out how serious the books were-it wasn't just theories, but actual experiments.

There was also the strange tools in the room as well. They reminded her of her chemistry professors, but half of the tools' purposes were lost on her.

Still, she'd have an interesting time with the reading..not like she had much else to do.

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	shang_tsung 2008-07-19 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung decided that is was time to go check on her progress. He walks around the long mansion (perhaps it is too big), and located her in the library with his mind. He opened up the door, and stepped in. Sonya was in one of the reading chairs, and Shang Tsung sat down in one opposite her. "How's the research going?" (Reply to this) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-19 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Sonya looked up, the sudden movement causing the book to almost fall from her lap until she grabs it. "Research?" She looks at the contents of the book-materializing. "You mean, I was actually studying this?...magic?" Of course, after what she's seen, she couldn't really say that 'magic doesn't exist'-but call her curious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-19 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Sonya," he began with a grin. "You're the most curious person I know, of course you were studying that. If I show you something, you have to promise to not panic." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-19 09:51 pm UTC (link)
	She raises an eyebrow. "well duh, I didn't even know I was married. How was I supposed to know I was studying 'this'?" She lifts up the book. "Give me more credit than that, I don't panic easily." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-19 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	"If you say so," said Shang Tsung. He stood up, and decided to do something he hadn't done in a while. He shifted into the body of Charles The Butler, and then quickly turned back into himself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-19 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	Her eyes widen. "Christ!...how..how'd you do that?"...she looked at the books. "Could I do that..the 'older' me?"..what could she do? If she was a soldier and could do magic-she'd be unstoppable-or near to it atleast. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shang_tsung 2008-07-19 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	"It's an old magic, and you wouldn't be quite capable of it yet." "No you could not," he said simply. "I have practiced most of my life, whereas you had just picked up the art not even a year ago. Your progress was remarkable though." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-19 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	she frowned. "Well damn," She looked up a moment. "so..what could I do?" He said her progress was remarkable, so she must've been good at something. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shang_tsung
2008-07-19 10:51 pm UTC (link)

"You could perform a plethora of magic. Some of the more significant things were your ability to summon things, though you had to know where they were. You could also transport them to places, and turn objects from one thing to another."

He paused for a second. "I had taught you how to channel your inner animal, and you used that ability to turn into a hawk. The most recent thing I taught you was how to read souls. Reading souls is the ability to look into a person's innermost feelings, fears, and desires. You actually picked up that one very quickly."

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sonya_blade
2008-07-19 10:56 pm UTC (link)

That..that all sounded really impressive to her.

"oh..wow." She closed the book in her lap. "All of that,turning into a hawk, flying and reading actual souls." Her face actually brightened.

"Think I could learn it again?" It was hard to sound her age, and not an eager schoolgirl-though she supposed she was in retrospect. "Seeing as I've nothing else to do, I'm done with high school, and I can't exactly go back to West point."

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shang_tsung
2008-07-19 11:07 pm UTC (link)

"I'm not sure if you could learn it in one day," said Shang Tsung. "The best thing for you to do at the moment would be to keep reading. There is a lot more theory, and laws to it than you could imagine. It isn't something you can simply start doing in one day."

Shang Tsung considers this. "Though it is often better to start an a younger age, while your mind is still... adapting more frequently. Do tell me before you try ANYTHING. Magic runs off energy, and you may not have enough prowess to do anything with the slightest complexity just yet."

He looked at her, "We have a television if you get bored of reading, just ask one of the servants if you need anything. You once informed me that the youth here enjoys the television, and I can't imagine you to be any different."

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sonya_blade
2008-07-19 11:12 pm UTC (link)

Sonya smiled a little "I actually don't watch a lot of tv. Dad didn't encourage it and we were always on the go, it got tiring trying to keep up with the sitcoms and soap operas."

She looked at shelves. "Ok, so I just have to do some more studying..no big deal." She gave him thumbs up, winking, before getting off the chair and looking for some 'relatively' lighter material.

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	shang_tsung 2008-07-19 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	Shang Tsung walked over beside her, and pulled one of the thicker volumes off the shelf. "I'd recommend you start with this. Mainly because it is in English." He handed the book to her. "I suppose you're going to be staying here right?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sonya_blade 2008-07-19 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Where else would I be staying?..oh, you mean in the library, I suppose so." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shang_tsung
2008-07-19 11:26 pm UTC (link)

"Good," he said quickly. "I'm going downstairs to meditate... perhaps a solution to this problem will come to me."

He left the room, and gave her one final look. She was still beautiful, though he much preferred the Sonya he married... this one wasn't as strong, or intelligent. He just hoped that if he did get her back that she wouldn't remember any of this.

"Come get me if you make any progress," he said.

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