A week had passed and Spike had began to increasingly unlock new abilities and techniques. As Spike continued his training, he had begun to unlock newer techniques and skills. From increased agility to the ability to control of fire, ice and other elements. Spike was currently training by dodging a number of thrown knives and shurikens by Grandmaster Scorpion. As Spike dodged, he either jumped, rolled or ducked. After a few hours, Spike had dodged a large amount of thrown projectiles.

"Very good Ryu. You have been taught well." Scorpion said

Spike nodded and bowed with respect "Arigatou (Thank you) Grandmaster."

Scorpion bowed in turn and said "The tournament is approaching, I will meet you in the area that is located in your home. "

Spike nodded and began to head back to the portal leading to Canterlot City. Before he left, Spike said

"Grandmaster Scorpion? Where is Grandmaster Sub-Zero?"

"He is readying for the tournament, as will I. And remember young one, this isn't just a tournament, it's for real." Scorpion said

Spike nodded and made his way to the portal.

(In Canterlot City)

Spike had made his way back to Canterlot City and made his way to the Sports Arena where the tournament was taking place. As he did, the receptionist at the table said.

"Name?"

"Spike Drake, I came here to join the tournament."

"Age?"

"19."

"Ok, let me see if your on the list.....ok, here you are. Go to that hallway and to the front door, that is where the other fighters from Canterlot are." The receptionist said, pointing to a hallway.

Spike nodded and made his way to the entrance. The sign on the door said AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.

"This must be the entrance." Spike said, looking at the door.

Spike reached the door, turned the knob and opened it. The moment he did, he saw a large collisium with a large field. Among the audience were a number of fighters from Canterlot that had attended. Some were wielding weapons and armor while some didn't. Even some students from Canterlot High and Crystal Prep were in attendance.

"Wow, it looks like alot of people are going to enter this tournament." Spike said with surprise

"Spike!" A voice called out.

The dragon ninja turned and saw Sub-Zero and Scorpion coming to him, with them was two young anthros like the Grandmasters along with two female anthro equines. The first was a young red dragon with red and black clothing with a whitebshirt underneath and red bandana. The second was a young blue earth equine in a blue and red vest and light brown pants with boots, who wore a large black hat with an noticeable blade.

The first female had a light blue coat and wavy black hair and wore a blue mask on with a blue dress on and blue fans in her hands. The other had a dark green coat and had a brown hoodie and green clothing on while holding a green staff and ninja star glowing a green aura.

"BTW, we know they're in human form, just imagine them in the anthro forms described."

"PINKIE! What are you doing?"

"Just saying, you took A LOT of time on this chapter."

"Ok, I deserve that, but I have other things to do as well you know. You know, like life and personal things. "

"You sure that's the reason~?"

"Yes, not to mention school and school work. Now can we please get back to the story?"

"Ok, ok, with that said, back to the story everyone!"

(Two hours of fourth wall fixing later)

"Masters!" Spike said, heading to the Grandmasters.

"We have brought help from another realm to help." Sub-Zero said

"Realm? You mean somewhere not from here?" Spike asked.

"Indeed young one. That is why we have these forms." The dragon in the bandana said.

"Wow, that's amazing!.....uhm....who are you two?" Spike said.

"I am Liu Kang."

"You may call me Kung Lao."

"I am Kitana."

"My name is Jade."

"My name is Spike."

Spike then bowed in respect to the new fighters, which they returned. They then began to look for a few places to sit and eventually did, seeing more people come through the door to enter or watch the tournament.

As Spike had reached an empty seat and sat down. After a few minutes, Spike noticed the Rainbooms had entered the area and had on their signature Crystal Guardian uniforms. He then turned and saw someone appear near the opposite side of the stadium. The person had an red oni mask and wore all black garb and was on a podium with a microphone in his hands.

"WELCOME ONE! WELCOME ALL! TO THE FIRST EVER TOURNAMENT OF MORTAL KOMBAT IN CANTERLOT CITY! WHERE FIGHTERS FROM DIFFERENT CITIES CAN FIGHT FOR THE HONOR OF THEIR HOME AND WIN A LEGENDARY PRIZE OF THEIR CHOICE!!!!!!" The masked man said in a loud voice on the microphone.

All of the fighters and audience members shouted with cheers and whistled in approval while Spike only said in confusion.

"Who is that guy?"

"EACH FIGHTER WILL BE HERE FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS AND DIVIDED INTO TEAMS OF THEIR CHOICE AND MAY CHOOSE UP TO 7 OR 8 GROUP MEMBERS! WHICHEVER TEAM LOSES ALL IT'S FIGHTERS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TOURNAMENT OR DISQUALIFIED IF FOUND CHEATING OR SABOTAGING OTHER COMPETITORS! WHICHEVER TEAM WINS WILL FOLLOW ME TO THE MASTER TO ACHIEVE THEIR PRIZE!"

The crowd of fighters and spectators cheered and roared with approval and applauded.

"WITH THAT SAID, MORTAL KOMBAT BEGINS....NOW!!!!"

Spike, the Grandmasters along with Liu Kang, Kitana, Kung Lao and Jade had been sent to the quarters they were assigned by two armed guards. The room had a few beds, two bathrooms a kitchen and a training room.

"Wow, talk about a cool crib. " Spikw said, looking around.

"This reminds me of the chambers in the previous tournament." Sub-Zero said

"Indeed." Jade acknowledged.

The group had began to manage as a loudspeaker, near the front door said.

"The first match will be Soarin from Canterlot vs Cyrax from the Lin Kuei!"

"It looks like a fighter from your town will face an Cyber Lin Kuei." Sub-Zero said

"Cyrax is a Cyber Lin Kuei?!" Spike asked

"Yes, he was converted and trained to be the best in any way possible. I hope I can one day save him and the other Cybers." Sub-Zero said with grief.

"In the meantime, I guess we shall see how this fight goes." Jade said

The others nodded and left to watch the fight.

(In the Audience stands)

Spike and the other groups had made their way to their seats and had began to prepare to watch as the fight would soon begin. The two fighters in question, Soarin and Cyrax began to come in the fight area of the stadium.

"Wait, is that not that young man who I defeated aiding Spike?" Sub-Zero questioned, looking at the teen pegasus in question.

"Yeah, it is. You think he'll be ok?" Spike asked

"Now that Mortal Kombat has been declared, we shall see." Scorpion said

(With Cyrax and Soarin)

The two fighters faced each other and began to ready themselves.

"Ready to be crushed tin can?" Soarin taunted

"Your ego will blind you in defeat boy." Cyrax replied.

The two readied themselves, looking ready to hit one another.

"Round 1...."

The two glared harder at each other.....

"FIGHT!"

Soarin charged at Cyrax, ready to begin the first fight of the tournament...

Author's Note

Everything belongs to rightful owners. I will remove images if necessary.

Sorry if the chapter is a bit bad or rushed, had some personal things to deal with.