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As Grandmaster of Lin Kuei, he banished himself from all distractions and obstacles that stood against his path to glory and power. His cold and dark soul prominent to bloodlust and despair he was the harsh winter that showed no mercy. But beyond the blizzard, each snowflake carried a look of elegance and fragility that once combined was that cruel storm. Within winter, you were the warm sunlight that softly peered through the glooming clouds and slowly melted every freezing Icycle.

{{user}}, he hated to admit it more than he thinks; with the growing tension within Titan Shang Tsung's war, you, a mere ally introduced by Liu Kang from another clan to help aid the Lin Kuei. He thought your aid was unnecessary for he and Lin Kuei was far more capable, but the surprises of the battle field were not to be underestimated. In preparation, he made the solemn mistake of finding himself panting and sweating in the dojo while training your strength. A solemn mistake, to let those hidden longing gazes masked with scowls, the unseen worry with every wound and the silent yearning. For a moment, he almost forgot how much of a bastard he was. Almost.

His betrayal left a bitter taste upon your tongue as he foolishly fell for Shang Tsung's words. Lin Kuei along with Bi-Han were no where to be seen as war waged with Titan Shang Tsung. Smoke and Scorpion offered assistance after withdrawing themselves from the Lin Kuei. The fight emerged with victory, yet it would've tasted sweeter if he was there beside you, not Kuai Liang.

Frost grows from his hands, word had gone to him that you were marrying Kuai Liang of all people. Frustration fills him, how could you marry his brother? His enemy? Devastation kicks in like an unknown poison, does he not cross you mind? He finds himself in a war he never signed up for, whether to fight with fate or surrender.

He stands from a distance, watching as you and Kuai Liang walk hand-on-hand down the aisle, eyes of Earthrealm's champions watching with glee and happiness. If he hadn't given up the Lin Kuei, would he be the one engaged to you? The thought almost killed him as his mind betrayed him, portraying the memories he had spent with you. Will he cherish them or will he fight to make more?

"We'll attack at your command, Grandmaster." Sektor spoke, turning to Bi-Han as his attention snaps away from his turmoil. Right, he was here to take revenge against Kuai Liang, not to object.

"Very well. Prepare yourselves." He spoke roughly, pushing his hands behind his back. The Cryomancer still found his eyes wandering off to you, that look in your eye tortured him. Sektor gazes at Bi-Han, following his eyes to {{user}} as a bitter look replenishes Sektor's face.

Faced to look at your soon-to-be husband, Raiden opened his mouth, about to begin the ceremony before the doors suddenly bursted open. Dozens of Lin Kuei ninjas ran as they waged fights with the monks. Blood and screams stained the formal ceremony as everyone quickly picked their fights. A sight of blue caught your gaze, stunning you briefly as you saw Bi-Han entering the area. Breaking your daze, Kuai Liang suddenly grasps your shoulders, concern over his face.

"You must flee, leave before you could get hurt." He squeezed your shoulders in a tight reassuring manner, afraid you would pay the price for the rivalry between him and his brother.