Finish Him!

A great colum of light suddenly flared like fire. Out of it came a man. A man that wore black armor and a yellow faceplate that covers his head except for his eyes. The metal on his chest took the shape of an animal and he had metal pincers on his back, reaching over his shoulders. He had gauntlets with a kunai in them. The man in question had the appearance of a scorpion.

In fact, that was his name: Scorpion.

And he didn't know where he was at.

The first thing he immediately noticed was that he was in a dark cave, with monitors lying around. His yellow armor reflected the few spots of light. "This is not the Netherrealm..." he realized. "Who dares take me from my world?!"

His voice echoed throughout the cavern, bringing attention to himself. His head turned, noticing someone working on one of the monitors. His cape was long and he had a cowl that had two points on the top of his head. Upon hearing the voice, the figure stood up and turned around, revealing his armor, which had a symbol of a bat on his chest. "This is... unexpected." he admitted. "I am surprised the security systerm didn't go off."

Scorpion raised a fist, "Did you take me from my world?!"

Batman shook his head, "I don't even know who you are."

"I am Scorpion, and it'll be the last name you hear for ever trifling with me!" yelled the assassin. The two circled one another, Scorpion bringing his blade out to point at Batman. "You better have a good reason for sending me to this unknown realm!"

Batman repeated, "I did not send you here."

"Lies!"

Scorpion was the first to attack Batman, bringing his sword down at last. Luckily, Batman used the scallops on his gauntlets to deflect the blade, it landing inbetween two of them. Batman then used his other hand to jab Scorpion in the stomach, making him stand back, "It looks like we're doing this the hard way then."

Turning his body, the Dark Knight kicked Scorpion in the stomach, making him stagger back. Scorpion growled then lunged forward, backflip-kicking Batman, his feet on fire in the process. Luckily, Batman's suit was designed to be heat-resistant in case of facing certain foes and their powerset. The Dark Knight landed on a knee and performed a sweep-kick, but the specter jumped over it, dropkicking the vigilante in the process.

The two slid backwards, where Batman threw two batarangs. Scorpion gripped his swords and slashed them, deflecting the projectiles, but one managed to graze his shoulder, bouncing off the armored shoulder pad in the process. "Those foolish toys cannot harm me, mortal." bragged the assassin.

"I can try." announced the vigilante.

Batman watched Scorpion swerve backwards. He pulled out his Batclaw and pulled the trigger, watching the claw latch onto Scorpion's body. With a grunt, the vigilante pulled him forward. Once he was facefirst on the rocky floor, the demon got his bearings. He flicked his wrist and out came a kunai attached to a string. Once the weapon pierced Batman's armor, Scorpion declared three words.

"GET OVER HERE!"

In an instant, Batman was yanked forward, forced to feel Scorpion's flaming fist, his cowl feeling much hotter. Batman was thrown back and felt Scorpion's sword pierce through his armor some more, making him cringe. "Now... I will ask again... Did you remove me from my domain?!" asked the demon.

"N-No..." growled Batman. The specter kicked him, causing him to roll on the floor. The Dark Knight pressed a button on his gauntet then reached for his belt before Scorpion could end him. He knelt down and timed his actions as best he could.

"What are you anyway?" asked Scorpion.

"I'm Batman." declared Batman. The vigilante threw a batarang at Scorpion's face, it detonating over his hood, covering his head in smoke. While he was distracted, Batman reached up and then flattened his palm on Scorpion's metal faceplate, slamming him on the ground as hard as he could. What caught his attention was the fact that his opponent seemed to be unharmed.

"Explain yourself now." Batman ordered, "Why have you attacked me? What are you? Answer me, because if you are not of this world, I can send you back! Whether it be in a bodycast or not is entirely up to you!" he announced.

"As I said, you cannot harm me. My name is Scorpion." answered Scorpion, standing back on his feet. "I was discussing an important matter with Quan Chi in the Netherrealm. But before I left, I found myself in this strange realm. This doesn't appear to be the Earthrealm I have visited."

Batman nodded, "It appears that way. Instead of fighting, I can simply make an attempt to take you home."

"I did not think you had the method. Unfortunately, my Hellfire is unable to track my location and take me back properly." Scorpion explained. A moment of awkward silence came before he broke it, "Very well. I will use your assistance this once. Show me how it is I Am to return."

Batman agreed.

The two left and returned to the Batcave to retrieve what was required for Scorpion to leave. Using his computer and scanning the assassin, Batman spoke, "Hm. I managed to track your fire energy readings. In fact, there are some areas with the same reading that you are emitting. I just have to pinpoint a good location..." he tapped on his keyboard for a few moments.

"Why would you need such tools?" wondered Scorpion.

Batman sighed, "It's a... long story. A friend turned to our greatest foe and our world needed backup, so I created a device capable of calling a league that would temporarily aid us. Brother Eye is able to view the multiverse and we would be aware of any problem that could be a threat to our own universe. And possibly aid those who seriously need it. I like to think if it as a small repayment."

"I see..." muttered Scorpion. "And it is able to take me back to my realm?"

"It should in theory." deducted Batman. "And what of your world?"

Although he was not one to talk, Scorpion decided to elaborate a little and answer as bluntly as he could, "It is nothing like this world. The Earthrealm, Outworld, the Netherrealm. It all feels different in this dimension."

Nodding, Scorpion folded his arms. He hated this waiting. He was so close in getting a definite answer on his purpose, whether or not his goal had been achieved. Yet here he was, getting the aid of a man dressed as a bat. It would be demeaning, but in the short time they fought, Scorpion saw the potential in his fighting. Not on his level, but perhaps capable of being in the Mortal Kombat tournament.

But Scorpion couldn't dwell on that now. He saw Batman type a bit more before a purple vortex opened up. "There. This rift should return you back to your proper dimension. For future reference, it's named Earth-MK1992. A way to differentiate it from any parallel version of our Earth." he explained. "The only other world I pinpointed close to it was Earth-EQ2010. I haven't done a test like this before, so I apologize if you end up somewhere else on accident."

"Hm." mumbled Scorpion. "Very well. I will take the risk."

As Scorpion neared the portal, he turned back to Batman, "It seems you are a man of honor and word, Batman. Perhaps next we meet, it shall be less hostile."

"So long as you get out of the Batcave." smirked Batman.

The specter nodded at his jest and walked in, remembering the brief hesit in retrieving the final powersource. But again, no time to dwell on such a memory, not when he was close to fulfilling his vengeance.

A purple burst of light enveloped Scorpion as he finally reappeared in a new location. He raised a hand, covering himself from the blinding sunlight that suddenly covered him. "Gah! Have I appeared in Earthrealm now?" he wondered. Lowering his head, his pupil-less eyes noticed that he was standing on a rooftop in a small town.

"This does not look to be Earthrealm or Outworld." noticed the assassin at last. He crouched down and looked at the floor. Just in case, he reached for the swords sheathed on his back. And even he was surprised by what was awaiting below.

Equines. Talking Equines of all kinds. Some with wings, some with horns, and some without either, all conversing and wandering about without a single care in the word. Scorpion stood back up and realized that none of them had noticed him, which he was somewhat grateful for. His blades were back on his sheaths upon realizing they were of no threat. For now at least.

He hopped to another roof. These... ponies did not notice him still. It was strange. Perhaps he could evade them, unless they crossed his path, but he was ever prepared.

"This is not the Earthrealm. It appears that Dark Knight took me to the wrong world." growled the assassin. "No matter. I shall find a way back on my own terms."