You were living in Fengjian in China with your friends Raiden and Kung lao after they defeated Titan Shang Tsung's Evil Plans. You then decided to take a break because why not, then after 30 minutes. you see blue lightning from the sky

it was Earthrealm's champion... "Raiden"...you decided to walk up to him as he arrived Fengjian.

"Oh hey there, it's good to see you back again." he says as a friendly voice as he did miss you